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Ukraine’s defense adviser Serhii Beskrestnov warned that the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine is causing severe damage to both countries’ cities and infrastructure, with no clear winner. He highlighted the risks to civilians, especially in Kyiv during winter, and explained Ukraine’s plans to increase drone attacks against Russian targets.
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The war between Russia and Ukraine involves long-range missile and drone strikes targeting cities and infrastructure.
Both countries have damaged each other's economies and infrastructure significantly.
Beskrestnov urged evacuation of elderly people in Kyiv in case Russian strikes cut off energy supplies during winter.
Ukraine plans to launch up to 1,000 drone attacks per night on Russian economic and military targets.
Russia is producing over 100 high-speed ballistic missiles each month to target Ukraine’s electricity and heating systems.
Ukraine lacks enough US Patriot missile interceptors to fully defend against these missile attacks.
Kyiv’s defender described the war as a "war of cities" with increasing risks to civilians far from the frontlines.
Russia announced plans for mass strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities, prolonging the conflict.
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Flights were stopped at Indonesia’s main airport near Jakarta because volcanic ash from the Anak Krakatau volcano was detected over the city. The airport paused operations to keep travelers safe while the volcano continues erupting and releasing ash into the air.
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Flights at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport were suspended until 1:30pm local time due to volcanic ash.
Anak Krakatau began erupting late Friday, with lava fountains and loud sounds heard hundreds of miles away.
Volcanic ash was detected at heights up to 15,000 meters above parts of Indonesia, affecting flight safety.
Earlier flight suspensions affected 33 flights, including several international cancellations and delays.
Airport officials confirmed volcanic ash presence after safety tests, leading to extended flight suspensions.
Airlines like Singapore Airlines canceled and delayed flights to and from Jakarta because of the eruption.
Indonesia’s disaster agency said there is no immediate risk of tsunami from this eruption.
Anak Krakatau formed in the 1920s in the area left by the massive 1883 Krakatoa eruption, which was very deadly.
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Since 2023, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed nearly 9,000 people and injured over 30,000, according to Lebanese health officials. Despite two US-brokered peace agreements in 2026, violence and military actions by Israel, including air strikes and occupation in southern Lebanon, have continued.
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Israeli attacks from October 2023 to September 2026 caused 8,920 deaths and 30,595 injuries in Lebanon.
Since March 2, 2026, there were 4,358 deaths and 12,359 injuries reported.
There have been 179 Israeli attacks on ambulance crews since March 2, killing 135 healthcare workers.
On March 2, 2026, Israel intensified its attacks on Lebanon after a Hezbollah rocket hit northern Israel.
About 360,000 people remained displaced by the conflict as of August 2026, with at least 22,000 living in shelters.
Israeli forces have occupied southern Lebanon since March 2026, creating a buffer zone.
Two US-brokered peace agreements signed in June 2026 have not stopped violence, partly because Hezbollah rejected conditions tied to disarmament.
Recent Israeli attacks included strikes on towns in southern Lebanon and targeting tunnels near a strategic bridge.
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Two US envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss plans for ending the war in Ukraine. They are now traveling to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian leaders as efforts to resolve the conflict continue.
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Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Putin for three hours in Moscow on Saturday.
The talks covered ending the war, economic cooperation, and key issues behind the conflict.
Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky agreed to pause attacks on their capitals for three days.
Ukrainian officials have expressed readiness for detailed peace talks.
Russia controls about one-fifth of Ukraine, mainly territory seized in 2022.
Ukraine’s airspace is closed, so travel routes for the envoys from Moscow to Kyiv are unclear.
Recent months have seen more missile and drone attacks from Russia and Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure.
A formal announcement about next steps is expected in the coming weeks.
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Two hurricanes, Lowell and Marie, plus Tropical Storm Karina, are active in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. While none of these storms are expected to hit land directly, they are causing high waves, heavy rain, and strong winds in Hawaii and Southern California.
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Hurricane Lowell is a Category 4 storm with winds of 145 mph, located over 600 miles southwest of Honolulu.
Lowell is moving west-northwest and will pass west of the main Hawaiian Islands by Monday or Tuesday.
Lowell is causing high waves up to 12 feet on south and southeast shores of Hawaii, with a High Surf Advisory in effect.
Heavy rain from Lowell may cause flash flooding and mudslides, especially on Kauai and the Big Island, with 4 to 10 inches of rainfall possible.
Tropical Storm Karina has weakened to 65 mph winds and will likely disappear by Sunday night while remaining far from land.
Hurricane Marie is causing rough surf and dangerous currents along the Southern California coast but is not expected to make landfall.
The Pacific is more active with tropical storms due to the El Niño weather pattern, which warms ocean waters and fuels storms.
No major damages or landfall threats are currently forecasted for Hawaii or California from these storms.
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A 64-year-old woman named Chandika Shrestha was found alive in her home buried by mud and debris in Nepal’s Nuwakot district. Rescuers discovered her more than 10 days after a large wall of ice, rock, and mud hit the area, and she was taken by air to a hospital in Kathmandu for treatment.
Key Facts
A disaster struck a Himalayan valley in Nepal, involving ice, rock, and mud.
The event happened more than 10 days before the rescue on September 5.
Chandika Shrestha, age 64, was found alive on the fourth floor of her house.
Her home was partially buried under mud and debris.
Nepal’s Armed Police Force led the rescue operation.
She was airlifted to a hospital in Kathmandu for medical care.
Rescuers are still searching for more survivors.
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Prince Hisahito of Japan turned 20 amid increased attention as a future emperor following the government's decision to maintain male-only rules for imperial succession. The new law, passed in July, allows some changes in royal status but keeps the throne limited to male heirs.
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Prince Hisahito is the nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne.
He is 20 years old and studies biology as a sophomore at the University of Tsukuba near Tokyo.
The Japanese government revised the Imperial House Law in July to reinforce male-only succession rules.
The revision allows female royals to keep their royal status after marrying commoners but does not grant royal status to their spouses or children.
The law permits adoption of male heirs from distant former royal families to continue the male lineage.
Many Japanese people want Princess Aiko, Emperor Naruhito’s daughter, to be the next emperor, but the law excludes women from succession.
The changes have been criticized as outdated and sexist, sparking protests against maintaining a male-only, patriarchal system.
Prince Hisahito has begun some official royal duties, such as attending state events and public ceremonies.
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Many young people in Africa and the African diaspora are reconnecting with their native African languages. This interest is growing because of online tools and social media, allowing people worldwide to learn languages their parents or grandparents spoke but feared might be lost.
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Africa has between 1,500 and 3,000 different languages spoken across 54 countries.
African mother tongues lost importance during colonial times in favor of languages like English, French, and Portuguese.
Young Africans and those living abroad are now learning their ancestral languages through online platforms and social media.
A Nigerian TV game show requires participants to speak only African languages, not English.
An online platform called ZimbOriginal teaches the Shona language through storytelling and virtual language partners, charging $50 per month.
The platform's founder left a banking job to focus on language teaching full-time.
Learning native languages helps younger generations communicate better with older relatives and connect with their culture.
Western languages still dominate education and business in many African countries, but interest in African languages is increasing.
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Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, causing all flights to be canceled at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Volcanic ash spread over parts of western Indonesia, but no injuries or evacuation orders were reported.
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Anak Krakatau volcano erupted for 30 seconds at 3:53 a.m. local time on Sunday.
The volcano is located in the Sunda Strait, between the islands of Java and Sumatra.
Volcanic ash drifted over Jakarta and Lampung province, affecting air quality and flight operations.
All flights at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport were suspended from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
No casualties or evacuation orders have been reported so far.
Residents are advised to stay at least 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) away from the active crater.
Two volcanic ash clouds were detected by satellite, rising to 20,000 feet and 50,000 feet and moving over several provinces and surrounding waters.
The Anak Krakatau volcano previously caused a deadly tsunami in 2018 after an eruption and collapse.
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Russia described recent talks with two U.S. envoys as very helpful in trying to restart peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s adviser said the U.S. representatives shared several new ideas for moving the negotiations forward.
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Russian official Yuri Ushakov said the talks with U.S. envoys were “highly useful.”
The U.S. envoys involved were Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The goal of the talks was to restart peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine that had stalled.
The envoys presented several ideas for how to continue the negotiation process.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is personally involved in overseeing the diplomatic efforts.
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A 21-year-old student in Madhya Pradesh, India, cleaned up a river filled with trash by himself. Despite being laughed at and facing health risks and few resources, he improved the river’s condition and inspired the government to take action.
Key Facts
The student is 21 years old and nicknamed ‘Bittu Tabahi’.
He worked alone to clean a river full of garbage.
People initially laughed at him for his efforts.
He faced health dangers while cleaning the polluted water.
He had limited tools and help during the cleanup.
His work changed the river’s condition for the better.
The government responded by taking steps to maintain the river.
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A rare bird that usually lives in the Caribbean and South America was seen in Irvine, California. This unusual sighting attracted a lot of attention from the local community.
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The bird seen is rare and exotic for California.
It normally lives in the Caribbean and parts of South America.
The sighting happened in Irvine, California.
Local people were very interested and excited about the bird.
The news report was by Carter Evans for CBS News.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he bombed Qatar during Israel’s war on Gaza and called Qatar a hostile state. He defended the transfer of Qatari funds to Gaza, saying the money was used only for humanitarian aid, despite accusations that some funds helped Hamas.
Key Facts
Netanyahu admitted to bombing Qatar during the Gaza war and called Qatar hostile.
The bombing killed five Hamas members and one Qatari security officer in Doha.
Qatar hosts Hamas's political office and has acted as a mediator in Middle East conflicts.
Qatar condemned the bombing as a violation of international laws.
Several countries, including Iran and Pakistan, condemned the Israeli strike; some Gulf states showed support for Qatar afterward.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the bombing a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty.
Netanyahu defended Qatari funds sent to Gaza, saying they were meant for humanitarian aid based on advice from Israeli security agencies Mossad and Shin Bet.
Qatar denies funding Hamas and says its aid to Gaza is closely monitored and transparent.
The comments come weeks before Israel’s general election on October 27, where Netanyahu faces criticism over his handling of the Gaza war and other issues.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin met with American representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. This meeting is part of a new effort to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.
Key Facts
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are American envoys, meaning they represent the United States in talks.
The meeting took place at the Kremlin, the official residence of the Russian President in Moscow.
The purpose was to push for an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
This effort shows ongoing attempts to resolve the conflict through diplomacy.
Jared Kushner is known for working on international diplomacy and has close ties to President Donald Trump’s circle.
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The U.S. military attacked three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday in response to recent strikes on American warships in the region. One of the tankers was destroyed during the attack.
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The U.S. military targeted three Iranian oil tankers.
The attack took place on a Saturday.
One tanker was destroyed in the operation.
The strike was a response to attacks on U.S. naval ships.
The events occurred in a region where both U.S. and Iranian forces operate.
The U.S. described the action as retaliation.
The incident is part of ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Truck drivers in the United States are dealing with very high diesel prices. The increase in fuel costs is connected to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, making it harder for drivers and travelers to afford fuel.
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Diesel prices have reached their highest levels ever.
The rise in fuel costs is linked to the war involving Iran.
American truck drivers and travelers are feeling the impact.
High fuel prices affect the cost and availability of transportation.
The Iran war is causing global energy market disruptions.
Fuel price hikes make everyday travel and goods transport more expensive.
Truck drivers rely heavily on diesel fuel for their work.
The situation highlights the connection between international conflicts and fuel prices.
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Three people were seriously injured in an axe attack at a home in Tyers, Victoria. Police are searching for the suspect, who is known to the victims and fled the scene on foot.
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The attack happened around 12:30 pm on Saturday in the town of Tyers, Gippsland, Victoria.
Three people were injured: two men (aged 70s and 40s) and a woman (aged 70s).
The men were taken to hospital in critical condition; the woman is in serious but stable condition.
The suspect used an axe and possibly a handsaw during the attack.
The attacker is known to the victims and managed to leave the property on foot.
Police started a large search operation on Saturday and continued on Sunday.
The suspect was last seen wearing a black and mustard jacket and carrying a black backpack.
Police warned the public not to approach the suspect and to call emergency services immediately if spotted.
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Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia talks about the challenges she faced with her mental health and stage fright during perimenopause while creating her seventh album, Algorithm. She shares how symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, and worsened ADHD affected her daily life and career but found support from her co-writers to manage her feelings.
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Natalie Imbruglia is releasing her seventh album called Algorithm on her own record label, Landgirl.
She experiences better songwriting when she can move around, like walking in circles.
Her album is inspired by artists like Talking Heads and Grace Jones and mixes upbeat sounds with deep emotional topics.
Imbruglia went through perimenopause, which caused brain fog, anxiety, anger, and worsened her ADHD symptoms.
She struggled with intensified stage fright and sensitivity to sound during tours.
A conversation with her co-writers helped her accept her nervousness instead of fighting it.
Imbruglia feels that perimenopause is not well understood and many women struggle to get help from doctors.
She reflects on her personal and family experiences with perimenopause and mental health challenges.
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