Two Turkish men were arrested in Germany for a fire at a Starlink station in Poland, which Polish officials say was sabotage ordered by Russian intelligence. The fire targeted internet services used by Ukraine’s military, and Poland is charging the men with sabotage.
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The fire happened at a Starlink internet station in Masovia, Poland.
Polish officials say the fire was sabotage aimed at disrupting internet for Ukraine’s military.
Two Turkish citizens were arrested in Germany on Polish charges related to the fire.
Polish authorities believe Russian intelligence is behind the sabotage.
The suspects were arrested by German police working with Polish services.
Ukraine uses Starlink internet terminals for military communication and drones.
Poland pays for Ukraine’s Starlink service to help its military efforts.
Similar sabotage attempts are seen as part of Russia’s wider campaign against Ukraine and its allies.
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One person died and several others were hurt after a roller coaster accident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon. The incident involved the park's Goliath ride, and authorities are investigating while supporting those affected.
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The accident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. at Six Flags Over Georgia.
One guest died and several others were injured.
The roller coaster involved was likely the Goliath ride, which is the park’s tallest coaster.
Riders were evacuated using an emergency stairway from the highest point of the ride.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the person who died.
Six Flags is cooperating fully with the investigation and is offering support to guests and staff.
The Goliath coaster reaches heights of 200 feet and speeds up to 70 mph.
Recently, Six Flags closed the X2 coaster in California amid safety lawsuits.
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Residents on the Indonesian island of Batam protested because they have no water at home, while nearby data centres still use water to cool their machines. The local water agency said the shortage is due to drought, but residents say the data centres are using too much water, affecting the community’s supply.
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Around 300 residents on Batam protested due to three months of no water from taps.
Batam is developing a digital hub with data centres in Nongsa Digital Park.
Data centres need large amounts of water to cool their servers and prevent overheating.
Batam relies on six artificial reservoirs and has no natural freshwater sources.
Locals claim their water is being redirected to data centres, causing shortages.
Authorities deny that data centres are to blame, citing a longer dry season and drought.
Earlier protests led to orders for data centres to build their own desalination plants.
Experts say there is little reliable data on data centre water use in Indonesia, making it hard to know the true impact.
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A rider died after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. The news also covers other topics including Selma Blair's recent arrest and new AI models unveiled by Meta.
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A person fell to their death from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Selma Blair was arrested during a flight; early details are available.
Meta introduced new artificial intelligence (AI) models to compete with other companies.
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military strikes against Houthi rebels.
The news mentions increased diesel prices and Trump's deal involving Russian diesel.
There was a deadly tiger attack at a park in the United Kingdom.
Pope Leo is scheduled for lung surgery soon.
There are updates about a police search at the home of Ilhan Omar linked to immigration documents.
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President Donald Trump is considering sending U.S. forces to help Saudi Arabia in its ongoing fight against Houthi forces in Yemen. The conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis has been escalating, and this potential involvement marks a significant development.
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President Trump is thinking about joining Saudi Arabia in fighting the Houthi forces in Yemen.
The Houthis are a group involved in the conflict in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia has been battling the Houthis for control in the region.
This possible U.S. involvement would mean sending American forces into the conflict.
The situation in Yemen has caused international concern and affected regional stability.
Joe Cirincione, a former House Armed Services investigator, provided analysis on this issue.
The article was reported by CBS News alongside other news updates.
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The National Museum of the American Latino will soon have a permanent building. The Smithsonian's board decided to place the museum in the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall.
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The museum has operated for six years without a permanent home.
The Smithsonian board of regents approved a permanent location in August.
The new site for the museum is the Arts and Industries Building.
The building is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Jorge Zamanillo is the founding director of the museum.
The decision marks a significant step in recognizing American Latino history and culture.
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British officials said a suspected plan to attack a U.S. military base in England was almost certainly directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. The plot targeted RAF Fairford, used by U.S. bombers, and seven men were arrested but released on bail without charges.
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The suspected attack was planned against RAF Fairford, a U.S.-run air base in England.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the plot was likely coordinated and directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard.
Police arrested seven men in their 20s; six are British and one has dual U.K.-Iranian citizenship.
Gasoline was found in suspects’ vehicles, but no explosives were discovered.
Britain summoned the Iranian ambassador, who denied involvement and asked for evidence.
The U.K. added two Iranians to its sanctions list for roles in espionage and attacks in Europe and the U.S.
The U.S. removed its bombers from RAF Fairford recently due to the threat.
Western countries condemned Iran’s use of proxy groups in attacks extending outside its borders.
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Pope Leo XIV, 71 years old, will have surgery to remove a small lump in his lung this week at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. Doctors expect him to recover in about a week, allowing him to travel to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru on November 6 as planned.
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Pope Leo XIV announced he will have lung surgery to remove a nodule, a small growth on the lung.
The operation is expected to happen at the beginning of the week, possibly Tuesday, but the exact date is not confirmed.
Doctors predict about a one-week recovery after the surgery.
The pope plans to start an 11-day trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru on November 6.
A pulmonary nodule can be non-cancerous but sometimes indicates early lung cancer.
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia with breathing support.
The operation will take place at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, a facility often used for treating popes.
Gemelli hospital has a special apartment for the pope, with security, medical staff areas, and a chapel.
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A research team has arrived at Nikumaroro Island in the Pacific to investigate possible plane wreckage linked to Amelia Earhart, who disappeared in 1937. The team will search for a mysterious object spotted in 2020, while dealing with challenges such as large crabs and rough weather caused by El Niño.
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The research team is from the Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI) and Purdue University.
They arrived at Nikumaroro Island, part of Kiribati, after a five-day voyage across 830 nautical miles.
The search focuses on the "Taraia Object," seen in satellite images near the island’s lagoon since 2020.
Some think the object could be Earhart’s plane wreckage; others think it might be a fallen tree.
Giant coconut crabs live on the island; they are large, active at night, and pose safety concerns.
The team plans to spend nights on their ship instead of on the island to avoid the crabs.
El Niño, a climate pattern that affects weather and ocean conditions, may limit their daily work.
This is the first official visit to Nikumaroro Island in seven years and to the Taraia Peninsula in over 15 years.
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RJ Mitte, the American actor known for playing Walter White’s son in the TV show Breaking Bad, has died at age 34. He lived with cerebral palsy and used his experience to bring awareness about disabilities through his acting and charity work.
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RJ Mitte was best known for his role as Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad.
He died in Brownsville, Texas, with no cause of death given yet.
Mitte had cerebral palsy and used this in his acting role to add realism.
Breaking Bad aired from 2008 to 2013 and won many Emmy awards.
Mitte won a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2014 for his role in the show.
He was an advocate for disability rights and worked with related charities.
Mitte founded The Mitte Foundation to support community and disability causes.
He acted in other shows like Hannah Montana and Switched at Birth.
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Bolivia’s attorney general has started an investigation into former president Evo Morales, accusing him of involvement in the murder and torture of European citizens in a 2009 police raid. The investigation looks into claims of murder, abuse, torture, and illegal detention linked to Morales and his former vice-president during that time.
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In 2009, police raided a hotel in Santa Cruz, killing three European men and arresting two others who reported being tortured.
Authorities say Morales and his administration accused the victims of promoting separatism in Bolivia.
The current investigation was launched by acting attorney general José Armando Urioste one week after he took office.
The inquiry focuses on Morales and ex-vice-president Álvaro García Linera’s alleged role in crimes during the raid.
The investigation followed a complaint from rightwing lawmakers Tomasa Yarhui and Rodrigo Antonio.
A regional human rights body found in 2021 that Bolivia’s government violated human rights in this case.
Morales has two active arrest warrants for unrelated charges and is currently in hiding.
Morales denies all the new allegations against him.
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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney urged citizens to stay united ahead of Alberta’s upcoming vote on whether to begin the process of leaving Canada. The vote is the first step toward a possible future referendum on Alberta’s independence, driven by concerns about federal energy policies.
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Alberta will vote on October 19 on whether to start the legal process for a future binding referendum on independence.
The vote is non-binding but could lead to a binding referendum later.
The separatist movement in Alberta is fueled by disputes over federal energy and environmental rules seen as harmful to the province’s oil and gas industry.
Prime Minister Carney warned that Canada faces economic and security threats if it becomes divided.
A recent Quebec provincial election saw the secessionist Parti Quebecois win the most seats but not a majority.
US Republican operatives reportedly met with Alberta separatists to discuss campaign strategies and potential US support, though separatist leaders denied these claims.
Elon Musk publicly supported the idea of Canadian provinces like Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan separating.
Polls indicate most Albertans currently do not support separating from Canada.
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Conflict and drought are making food shortages worse in Sudan's Darfur and Kordofan regions. A global food group warns that many people in Sudan face severe hunger, with some areas at risk of famine due to fighting, drought, and lack of aid.
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Over 19 million people in Sudan, more than 40% of the population, face high levels of hunger.
Around 135,000 people are in the worst food crisis stage, with extreme hunger and malnutrition.
Fighting began in April 2023 between Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces, killing at least 150,000 people.
The conflict has displaced about 13 million people in Sudan.
Severe drought linked to El Niño affects more than half of Sudan, harming crops and food supplies.
Food and health services are worsening, with growing numbers of malnourished children seeking help.
Recent violence includes an airstrike that killed at least 72 civilian miners near the Sudan-Egypt border.
Egyptian forces have conducted operations against illegal mining in border areas, detaining hundreds.
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Oil prices increased on Monday after the Houthis, a group supported by Iran, attacked two airports in Saudi Arabia during the weekend. The price of Brent crude oil, a global standard, rose to nearly $106 per barrel by Monday afternoon.
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The Houthis launched attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia over the weekend.
The Houthis are supported by Iran.
Oil prices rose following the attacks.
Brent crude is a key international benchmark for oil prices.
Brent crude closed at about $106 per barrel on Monday afternoon.
The price went up about $1.20 from Friday's closing.
Brent crude briefly reached a peak price of $107.33 earlier on Monday.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed uncertainty about how the ongoing conflict involving Iran will end, as the war approaches eight months. He mentioned that Iran is struggling financially and may be unable to keep paying its soldiers.
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The war involving Iran has lasted about eight months.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he does not know how the conflict will end.
He suggested that Iran is experiencing a financial collapse.
Iran may be having trouble paying its soldiers.
Bessent used the phrase "crying uncle," which means to give up or surrender, and noted he was unsure how to say it in Persian (Farsi).
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Conflict and drought are making famine more likely in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions. A weather pattern called El Niño has caused drought, which together with ongoing fighting, has reduced food supplies, raised prices, and hurt people's ability to earn a living.
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An El Niño-driven drought is affecting about half of Sudan, worsening food shortages alongside conflict and displacement.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) monitors the crisis and includes organizations like UNICEF, the World Bank, and WHO.
Nearly 19.5 million people in Sudan face severe food insecurity, with 135,000 in the most critical famine phase.
Health care is very limited, and clean water is becoming harder to find, increasing risks of disease and death.
Acute malnutrition rates, especially among children, have increased and doubled in some areas like Nyala.
Farmers' crops and livelihoods have been damaged, especially in Darfur and parts of Kordofan due to drought and poor rains.
The war in Sudan started in April 2023 between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, resulting in at least 150,000 deaths and about 13 million displaced.
Different groups control various regions: the army holds central and eastern Sudan, while the RSF controls Darfur and parts of the south.
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Former president Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced a new political and military alliance with the M23 rebel group, which is backed by Rwanda. This announcement comes despite Kabila being sentenced to death in absentia for supporting M23 and amid political uncertainty as the current president's term ends in 2028.
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Joseph Kabila led the DRC from 2001 to 2019.
Kabila and the M23 rebels held a joint press conference in Goma, a city controlled by M23 since January 2025.
Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia last year for alleged support of the M23 group.
The M23 rebels are backed by Rwanda and control parts of eastern DR Congo.
Kabila is linked to the now dissolved Congo River Alliance, the former political wing of M23.
President Felix Tshisekedi’s final term ends in 2028, with talks of changing the constitution to allow more time in office.
Eastern DRC has faced violence for over 30 years, with failed peace agreements involving the government and M23.
Recent ceasefire deals have not been respected, despite mediation efforts by Qatar and others.
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RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter "Flynn" White Jr. on the TV show "Breaking Bad," has died at age 34, his representative confirmed. Mitte had cerebral palsy and used his acting career to raise awareness about disabilities and promote inclusion.
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RJ Mitte acted as Walter Jr., the son of the main character in "Breaking Bad."
Mitte had cerebral palsy and brought authenticity to his role by drawing on his own experiences.
He won a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2014 as part of the "Breaking Bad" cast.
Mitte worked as an advocate for disability rights and representation in Hollywood.
He served as president of The Mitte Foundation, supporting disability awareness and community programs.
Mitte partnered with organizations to help provide service dogs and support people with disabilities.
No cause of death has been announced.
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Iran says a group of oil intermediaries, called “trustees,” owe the government about 11 to 12 billion dollars from previous oil sales. This large debt partly results from a system Iran used to sell oil through various institutions to bypass U.S. and European sanctions on its oil exports since 2012.
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The U.S. has blocked Iranian ports and added sanctions to limit Iran’s oil exports.
Iran’s judiciary says oil intermediaries owe the government around 10–11 billion euros ($11–12 billion).
This debt equals about half of Iran’s oil revenue planned in the current government budget.
From 2012, Iran sold oil via a network of domestic institutions and companies, not official channels, to avoid sanctions.
These institutions included pension funds, construction groups, and even the police.
The oil sellers were supposed to send sales money to the government but often failed to do so, causing large financial gaps.
The nuclear deal in 2016 temporarily lifted sanctions, allowing Iran better control over oil sales again.
U.S. officials say pressure on Iran’s oil system shows the sanctions campaign has affected Iran’s economy.
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Authorities identified Matthew Stone Sr., 45, as the gunman in last week's mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania. He killed six adults and two children, mostly family members, before taking his own life at the scene.
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The gunman was Matthew Stone Sr., age 45.
He killed eight people, including six adults and two children.
Most of the victims were his relatives, including his pregnant daughter Angelina Stone.
Two women who were not family members, Lora Roberts and Twila Tanner, were also killed outside the home.
The police found videos and audio of gunshots and witnesses arriving at the house.
The police have not confirmed a motive but mentioned mental health may have played a role.
The investigation includes talking to relatives and checking the cellphones of the two women killed outside.
Erie is located about 120 miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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