Katie Price gave evidence in the trial of her ex-husband Kieran Hayler, who is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2016. Price said she believed the girl was afraid after exchanging text messages with her and was shocked by the allegations. Hayler denies all charges.
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Kieran Hayler is on trial for three counts of rape and one of sexual assault against a girl who was 13 years old in 2016.
Katie Price, his ex-wife, spoke in court about text messages from the girl describing unwanted actions by Hayler.
Price said the girl told her Hayler "tried to kiss her" and said he loved her.
Hayler denies the accusations and claims Price started a campaign against him after their marriage ended.
The alleged victim first reported the abuse to the NSPCC in 2021, which led to a police investigation.
Price and Hayler divorced in 2021, after separating in 2018.
The girl involved is not related to either Hayler or Price.
Price said she used Hayler’s fingerprints to access his phone while he was intoxicated.
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A public inquiry into the July 2024 Southport attack heard that plans by the Home Office to reduce extreme violence were not followed through because of money issues. The attack, where three girls were killed and many others hurt, highlighted problems with managing violent people and the role of online activity in encouraging violence.
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Three girls aged 6 to 9 were killed in a knife attack at a dance class in Southport in July 2024.
The attacker was a 17-year-old named Axel Rudakubana.
The Home Office identified problems in handling non-ideological extreme violence (NIEV).
Four major ideas were proposed to reduce violence but were dropped because they needed more funding.
Problems included lack of clear responsibility among law enforcement and difficulties in stopping violent individuals.
Online environments were found to increase the risk of extreme violence.
The Home Office chose to focus on smaller, less costly improvements until a bigger government budget review in 2025.
The inquiry is chaired by Sir Adrian Fulford and aims to make strategic recommendations.
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Navi Pillay, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, criticized the United States for imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). She said these sanctions are unfair and illegal because the ICC is a court set up to enforce international law under the Rome Statute.
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Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize.
She condemned US sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court.
The sanctions began shortly after she received her Nobel Prize.
The ICC is responsible for enforcing the Rome Statute.
The Rome Statute defines the ICC’s legal authority over certain crimes.
Pillay described the US actions as "unlawful."
The sanctions aim to pressure or limit the ICC’s work.
The ICC handles serious international crimes like genocide and war crimes.
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Raphaël Glucksmann was chosen as the centre-left candidate for France’s 2027 presidential election with over 66% of the vote. He aims to unite the divided left in France, which has not reached the presidential runoff since 2012. Glucksmann faces challenges such as low polling numbers and opposition from other left-wing groups.
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Raphaël Glucksmann won the centre-left primary on October 11, 2026, with more than 66% of the vote.
He is 46 years old and currently serves as a member of the European Parliament.
Glucksmann leads the small centre-left party called Place Publique.
The French left has failed to reach the second round of presidential elections since François Hollande in 2012.
He is polling in the low teens, behind candidates like far-right Marine Le Pen, centre-right Edouard Philippe, and hard-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
Glucksmann ruled out any deal or alliance with the France Unbowed party led by Mélenchon, which boycotted the primary.
He was hit with a flour bomb by a protester shortly after celebrating his primary win and blamed supporters of Mélenchon for attacks during the campaign.
Former Socialist President François Hollande congratulated Glucksmann and may join his team for the 2027 election campaign.
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Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, says a legal dispute over the management of her estate has caused stress for his family. The disagreement involves Seaver and Parton's longtime manager, Danny Nozell, who reportedly accuse each other of wrongdoing. A court hearing is scheduled for October 20 as they continue presenting evidence.
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Bryan Seaver is Dolly Parton’s nephew and was chosen to announce her passing.
The dispute concerns the management of Dolly Parton's estate, handled by a company called She's Alive LLC.
Seaver denies claims that he interfered with estate business relationships.
The estate has presented emails allegedly sent by Seaver that include complaints and warnings about legal action.
Seaver’s lawyers say some messages were taken out of context and the case is a private family matter.
The estate alleges Seaver avoided legal documents being served to him by placing signs and barriers around his home.
Both sides continue filing new evidence as they prepare for the court hearing on October 20.
Seaver and his family want to resolve the dispute and protect Dolly Parton's legacy.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs was taken from federal prison in New Jersey for medical care after he got a head injury. He was awake and talking when he returned to prison early the next morning. Officials are checking the details and focusing on his health.
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Sean Combs suffered a head injury while in federal prison.
He was moved by ambulance from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey around 1 a.m.
It is not yet clear how he got the injury.
He was conscious and speaking when taken back to prison before sunrise.
A representative said they are confirming the situation and are concerned about his well-being.
There is no confirmed information about whether he was treated at a hospital.
The news is still developing and updates are expected.
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Russia attacked six Ukrainian energy sites shortly after President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the strikes caused blackouts and injured 33 people, showing that Russia does not support the ceasefire.
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President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Sunday, saying it was "effective immediately."
Hours later, Russia struck six Ukrainian energy facilities, including gas stations and power grids, causing blackouts in Izyum and other areas.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed 33 people were injured during the attacks.
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukraine does not deserve the pause in fighting that a ceasefire would bring.
Ukraine’s power grid operator reported new power cuts and introduced electricity rationing to protect damaged equipment.
Kyiv’s mayor reported a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Kyiv, causing multiple fires.
Zelensky supports the idea of an energy ceasefire but says Russia continues violent attacks, undermining the truce.
Both Ukraine and Russia have targeted each other's energy infrastructure throughout the conflict, increasing attacks ahead of winter.
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The British Prime Minister said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was likely behind a plan to attack a U.S. bomber base in the UK. The U.S. moved bombers out of the base after learning about the threat, and several people were arrested in Britain linked to possible attacks.
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The UK’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) probably planned the attack.
The suspected target was RAF Fairford, a base where U.S. B-1 bombers were stationed.
The U.S. moved a dozen bombers out of RAF Fairford after receiving intelligence about an Iranian drone attack threat.
British security forces arrested several dual British-Iranian citizens in connection to the suspected attacks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel shared intelligence on the threat with the UK.
The UK summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest the alleged attack plans.
The U.S., UK, and 27 other Western countries jointly condemned Iran for violent actions and hostile activities.
The joint statement said the attack threat shows the IRGC’s ability to operate hostile actions through secret networks and proxies outside Iran.
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A 15-year-old student died and about 20 others were hurt when an unexploded bomb went off during a school trip in northern Israel. The military is looking into whether the bomb came from Hezbollah or Israeli forces after recent clashes near the Lebanon border.
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A 15-year-old student was killed by an explosion in northern Israel.
Around 20 people were injured in the incident.
The explosion happened during a school trip.
The bomb was unexploded ordnance, meaning it did not explode when first dropped or fired.
The Israeli army is investigating who caused the bomb to be there.
The area recently saw fighting near the border with Lebanon.
It is unclear if the bomb came from Hezbollah or Israeli forces.
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Pope Leo XIV announced that he will have surgery to remove a lung nodule, which is a small growth on the lung. CBS News reporters and a doctor discussed what this surgery involves and what it means for the Pope.
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Pope Leo XIV informed pilgrims that he plans to have lung surgery.
The surgery is to remove a lung nodule, which is a small abnormal growth.
CBS News featured a doctor explaining the details of the surgery.
The announcement about the Pope’s health was made publicly to pilgrims.
Lung nodule surgery is a common procedure to prevent possible serious lung problems.
No further details about the timing or outcome of the surgery were provided in the report.
The report included other unrelated news headlines, but this was the main health update about the Pope.
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Fighting continues in Yemen between pro-government forces and Houthi rebels, especially in desert areas near strategic waterways. The conflict, supported by regional powers Iran and Saudi Arabia, is affecting global oil routes and has caused large numbers of civilians to flee their homes.
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Pro-government forces recently pushed Houthis out of parts of Lahj governorate.
Houthis use weapons like snipers, artillery, ballistic missiles, and drones with explosives.
The Houthis control key areas near Bab al-Mandab, a narrow waterway important for global oil shipping.
Saudi Arabia leads a coalition backing the Yemeni government in fighting the Houthis.
The conflict has displaced about 200,000 people since early September.
A recent Houthi missile attack hit Riyadh’s international airport, causing significant damage and fear.
Despite years of fighting, the Houthis still hold large parts of Yemen including the capital, Sanaa.
The war has caused food shortages and strain on hospitals treating the wounded.
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Thousands of people protested in New Delhi against changes made to India’s voter lists, demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Authorities have removed more than 133 million names from voter rolls, which critics say may unfairly help Prime Minister Modi’s party, while election officials say the changes are to improve accuracy.
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Protests took place in New Delhi with thousands demanding the top election official’s resignation.
More than 133 million names have been removed from voter lists since last year.
About 969 million people are eligible to vote in India’s 2024 elections.
Critics claim the voter list changes could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The Election Commission denies any wrongdoing and says the removals remove duplicates, deceased, and fraudulent voters.
Security was increased with heavy barricades and metro station closures.
Thousands of protesters, including leaders and journalists, were detained but many have been released.
Critics say minority groups, especially Muslims, were disproportionately affected by the voter list revisions.
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A fire destroyed the Marché des Enfants-Rouges, the oldest covered food market in Paris. No one was hurt, but the market’s vendors lost all their goods, and the historic site suffered severe damage.
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The Marché des Enfants-Rouges is believed to be the oldest covered food market in Paris.
The market was popular with both local people and tourists.
A fire happened overnight and caused extensive damage.
There were no injuries or deaths from the fire.
Vendors at the market lost all their products and equipment.
The market is considered a part of Paris’s cultural and historical heritage.
The fire’s cause was not mentioned in the article.
Recovery and rebuilding plans were not detailed in the article.
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Thousands of people in New Delhi, India, have marched to the Supreme Court asking for the country's top election official to resign. The protests started after a newspaper investigation showed that there were worries about changes made to the voter lists.
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The protests are happening in New Delhi, the capital of India.
Demonstrators want the top election commissioner to step down.
Concerns arose over changes made to the voter rolls, which are the lists of people allowed to vote.
These concerns were revealed by an investigation published in a major newspaper.
The opposition political leader in India joined the protests.
Police have detained some protesters during earlier demonstrations.
The protests reflect growing public frustration with the election authority.
The election commissioner is responsible for overseeing elections in India.
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Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of Riyadh’s international airport after recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels using drones and missiles. The attacks caused at least 13 deaths and over 300 injuries, leading Saudi Arabia to promise a strong military response.
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Riyadh’s international airport remains closed due to security concerns.
The closure was extended following combined drone and missile attacks by the Houthis.
One attack on Saturday killed 13 people and injured more than 300.
Saudi Arabia leads a coalition involved in the conflict with Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
The attacks represent a major disruption to air travel in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia has warned it will respond with deadly force against the Houthis.
The conflict is part of the ongoing war in Yemen, which involves multiple regional groups.
The situation has escalated tensions in the Middle East region.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to President Donald Trump's claim about an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia. Zelenskyy said that Russia needs more pressure from the United States, not relief or concessions.
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President Trump claimed there is an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected this idea.
Zelenskyy said Russia needs American pressure to stop its actions.
Zelenskyy did not support giving Russia any relief or making concessions.
The situation relates to ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
CBS News reported on the differing views from both leaders.
The topic involves international security and energy issues.
The story reflects tensions in U.S. foreign policy toward the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
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Pope Leo announced he will have lung surgery this week after a health check found a small lung nodule. Despite this, he continued with his busy schedule the day after the announcement.
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Pope Leo will have lung surgery planned for this week.
The surgery is needed because doctors found a small lung nodule during a routine check.
A lung nodule is a small spot that can appear on the lungs and needs further examination.
The announcement about the surgery was made recently.
Even after announcing the surgery, Pope Leo kept working and did not pause his duties.
The health issue was discovered through a routine health check.
No other details about the surgery or recovery were given in the article.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is still attacking Ukraine's energy facilities despite President Donald Trump announcing that both sides agreed to stop targeting energy sites. Zelenskyy said Ukraine would agree to such a ceasefire only if Russia also agrees to it.
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President Zelenskyy spoke at the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland.
President Trump said Russia and Ukraine agreed on an energy ceasefire.
The ceasefire would mean stopping attacks on energy facilities.
Ukraine has not heard any confirmation from Russia about agreeing to this deal.
Russia continues to strike Ukraine’s energy infrastructure despite the announcement.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is willing to pause attacks if Russia does the same.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has lasted over four and a half years.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he will try to renegotiate parts of the trade deal between the UK and the European Union made after Brexit. He plans to attend a summit in Brussels to discuss closer ties, boosting the economy, reducing export rules, and managing immigration.
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Andy Burnham is the Prime Minister of the UK and took office in July.
He wants to change parts of the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU from 2016.
Burnham will attend a meeting in Brussels next month to talk about these changes.
Topics to be discussed include cutting red tape for British food exports and creating a new youth program.
Burnham aims to strengthen economic growth and control illegal immigration.
He says the British public will have a say in the negotiation process.
Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch doubts Burnham can get a better deal because the EU negotiates firmly.
Burnham believes keeping things as they are is not enough and wants a practical, updated approach.
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The UK prime minister said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps likely planned threats against RAF Fairford, a military base used by the US. Five men were arrested near the base but released after no explosives were found. The UK will impose more sanctions on Iran because of this.
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The incident happened just after midnight on September 27 near RAF Fairford, a US air force base in England.
Five men from London drove in three vans to a village next to the base and were arrested but later released on bail.
No bombs or explosives were found in the vans.
The UK prime minister says it is "almost certain" Iran’s Revolutionary Guards directed the threat.
The US moved 12 B-1 bombers away from the base a week later, worried about a possible drone attack.
The UK government plans new sanctions against Iran and its Revolutionary Guards.
Experts are not sure if an actual attack was planned or if this was a warning to show Iran’s potential reach.
British officials say Iran may not have the ability to carry out a complex drone attack on the base.
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