President Donald Trump posted that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to an energy ceasefire starting immediately. Ukraine's President Zelensky said Ukraine supports this ceasefire if Russia agrees, but Moscow has not confirmed it and Russia attacked a Ukrainian power plant soon after the announcement.
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President Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia on social media.
President Zelensky said Ukraine is ready to join the ceasefire if Russia also participates.
Russia has not confirmed agreeing to the energy ceasefire.
Russia attacked a Ukrainian power plant in Kharkiv shortly after Trump's announcement.
Ukrainians face electricity outages during winter, affecting heat, light, and water.
The situation is part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The energy ceasefire refers to stopping attacks on energy sites like power plants.
The ceasefire could help reduce suffering and bring steps toward ending the war.
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A 14-year-old student in Aubagne, France, shot and injured his school principal and a teacher with a hunting rifle hidden in a guitar case. Staff quickly disarmed the student, and police detained him; the injured adults are not in critical condition.
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The shooting happened at Joseph Lakanal Middle School in Aubagne, southern France.
The suspect hid the hunting rifle inside his guitar case.
The student fired multiple shots on the first and second floors, injuring the principal and a teacher in their legs.
A staff member stopped and disarmed the student before police arrived.
One other person was slightly hurt in the incident.
The injured principal and teacher are stable and not critically wounded.
Gun violence in schools is rare in France, with a similar incident reported in 2017.
France’s interior and education ministers went to the school after the shooting.
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The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has supported holding Myanmar accountable for the persecution of the Rohingya, a Muslim minority group facing violence and statelessness. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will soon decide if Myanmar committed genocide, a ruling that could test whether OIC member states will take stronger actions to protect the Rohingya and support refugees.
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Myanmar’s military killed Rohingya civilians and forced hundreds of thousands to flee nine years ago.
Rohingya people remain stateless and face ongoing violence and dangers while fleeing, especially by sea.
The International Court of Justice is expected to rule on whether Myanmar’s actions were genocide.
The OIC has held summits and passed resolutions supporting the Rohingya but has not stopped the persecution.
Over 1.2 million Rohingya live as refugees in Bangladesh, which faces pressure to send them back.
Some governments force Rohingya back into danger or do not protect them at their borders, contradicting OIC promises.
Testimonies and evidence have been gathered to document abuses and seek accountability for the Rohingya crisis.
The article calls on OIC governments to avoid forced returns, protect Rohingya refugees, and take diplomatic and economic actions against Myanmar.
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Britain’s foreign secretary summoned the Iranian ambassador to warn that the UK will not accept threats on its land following a security incident at RAF Fairford airbase. The UK government sanctioned two Iranian officials and is considering more sanctions after suspecting Iran’s involvement in the event.
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The incident happened near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on September 27.
Three suspicious vehicles were found near the airbase early that morning.
A major emergency was declared, and dozens of homes were evacuated.
Seven men in their 20s were arrested and later released on bail; no charges have been made.
The UK government believes Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard likely directed the incident.
Two Iranian officials were sanctioned with travel bans and asset freezes by the UK.
Iran denies any involvement in the incident.
The UK may impose further sanctions on Iran over this matter.
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Pope Leo XIV announced that he will have surgery this week to remove a nodule from his lung. This announcement is unusual because it is not common for a pope to share news about personal medical treatments directly.
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Pope Leo XIV will undergo lung surgery to remove a nodule.
The surgery is planned for this week.
The pope made the announcement himself.
It is rare for a pope to publicly announce medical procedures.
The news was reported by CBS News.
The announcement reflects transparency about the pope’s health.
Lung nodules are small growths that can require removal for health reasons.
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Jacob Tierney, creator of the show "Heated Rivalry," announced that Season 2 will come out in late spring on HBO Max. The new season will focus on the relationship between Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, following the storyline from a book called "The Long Game."
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"Heated Rivalry" Season 2 will debut in late spring on HBO Max.
The story will focus on Shane and Ilya’s relationship, characters played by Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie.
The new season is based on the sixth book in Rachel Reid’s "Game Changers" hockey romance series.
Season 2 will explore what happens to Shane and Ilya after they find happiness in Season 1.
The show uses intimate scenes to show character development and emotional connection.
Jacob Tierney wrote a book about making the first season called "I'll Believe in Anything."
The music in the series, including the song "I'll Believe in Anything" by Wolf Parade, plays an important role.
Tierney chose songs that had personal meaning and believed they deserved more popularity.
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An air strike on a gold mining site in northern Sudan killed at least 72 workers, according to a rights group. The strike highlights ongoing security problems along the poorly controlled border between Sudan and Egypt, where disputes over territory and resources continue.
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At least 72 gold miners were killed in an air strike in North Wadi, Jabal al-Uqaydat, near the Sudan-Egypt border.
The Khartoum-based group Emergency Lawyers accused the Egyptian military of carrying out the strike.
Egypt has not responded publicly to the allegations.
The Sudan-Egypt border is disputed and lacks clear physical demarcation, leading to frequent tensions and lawlessness.
The area is rich in gold and other minerals, making it a target for illegal mining and conflict.
Earlier in June, drone and artillery attacks targeted another gold mining site in the same region.
Egyptian forces claim they operate to stop illegal migration, drug smuggling, and mining along the border.
The broader Sudanese civil war, which began in April 2023, has worsened instability and economic collapse, pushing people into dangerous mining activities.
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A fire destroyed the Enfants Rouges, the oldest covered food market in Paris, early on Monday. The blaze destroyed all the market’s food stalls and its roof, but no one was seriously hurt.
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The fire happened in the early morning hours in the Marais district of Paris.
The Enfants Rouges market was founded in 1615 and was the oldest covered market still operating in the city.
The market was named after a 16th-century orphanage whose children wore red clothes.
The fire destroyed 17 food stalls and the iron and glass roof.
Over 150 firefighters worked for more than two hours to control the fire and stop it from spreading.
No customers or shop owners were injured, but one firefighter had minor injuries.
The market was famous for fresh foods and international dishes and was highly rated worldwide for its street food.
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire confirmed the market had been completely destroyed.
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Two major French supermarket chains, Intermarché and Cooperative U, were hit by a cyber-attack that remotely caused their refrigerators to defrost, spoiling fresh and frozen food. Paris prosecutors confirmed the attack and opened an investigation, which also involved fires and affected other retailers.
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Around 150-200 Intermarché stores and nearly 100 Cooperative U stores were targeted by the cyber-attack.
The hackers remotely forced the refrigerators to defrost, spoiling food and causing losses.
Other chains, including France’s largest, E. Leclerc, were reportedly affected.
The attack led to fires in some locations.
Prosecutors in Paris have launched an official investigation into the large-scale cyber-attack.
The companies involved are working to fix the situation and limit food loss.
Insurance policies may not cover losses caused by this type of cyber-attack.
The attack happened amid increased concerns about cyber threats in Europe, especially related to tensions with Russia.
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President Donald Trump is considering how the U.S. might respond to recent missile attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, including a deadly strike on Riyadh’s airport that killed 13 people. He is weighing options ranging from limited involvement to full military strikes, as the situation is connected to Iran’s influence in the region.
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President Trump twice declined Saudi Arabia’s requests to bomb the Houthis but is now open to reconsidering after a missile hit Riyadh’s airport.
The Houthi missile strike killed 13 people, including one American, and injured over 300.
Trump’s initial response was to provide intelligence and defense help to Saudi Arabia, focusing U.S. efforts on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
There are three possible U.S. responses: staying out, limited strikes combined with diplomacy, or full military attacks against the Houthis.
Past U.S. actions included limited bombing and negotiating truces brokered by Oman with the Houthis.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have agreed to a defense pact to help protect Saudi Arabia, with Turkey not involved in offensive actions.
Iran is believed to support the Houthis but denies direct involvement in the attacks.
U.S. interests include maintaining Saudi airspace access for operations against Iran and managing the wider conflict in the Gulf region.
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An oil tanker operated by Petro Dolphin was attacked by a drone near the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack caused black smoke to rise from the ship and led to two Indian sailors becoming missing.
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The attacked vessel is an oil tanker from Petro Dolphin.
The attack took place in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route near Oman.
The ship was targeted by a drone.
Black smoke was seen coming from the tanker after the attack.
Two Indian sailors are reported missing following the incident.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for oil transportation worldwide.
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Thousands of protesters, including India's opposition leader and supporters of the "cockroach" youth movement, marched to the Supreme Court. They are upset about millions of voters being removed from official lists, which they say favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. The protesters want the election chief to resign, accusing them of wrongdoing.
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The protest took place in India and involved opposition parties and youth activists.
Millions of names were removed from voter lists before upcoming elections.
Critics say this removal benefits Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party.
Protesters marched to the Supreme Court to demand action.
They want the election chief to step down due to alleged misconduct.
The "cockroach" movement is a youth group involved in the protests.
The event reflects ongoing tensions around election fairness in India.
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Billy Crystal talked with Gayle King about his new one-man show called "860." The show is about his experiences with love, loss, and recovering after the 2025 Palisades Fire.
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Billy Crystal’s one-man show is titled "860."
The show is autobiographical, meaning it tells stories from his own life.
It covers themes of love, loss, and moving forward.
The Palisades Fire happened in 2025 and was very destructive.
Crystal discussed the show in an interview with Gayle King.
The interview was featured on CBS News.
The show aims to share personal and emotional experiences.
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Russia has lifted its ban on diesel exports and plans to sell fuel to the United States and other countries after a deal between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin. This move comes amid a global energy crisis and raises questions about the future of US support for Ukraine, which faces severe challenges ahead during the winter due to ongoing war and energy issues.
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Russia ended its ban on diesel exports and will sell large amounts to the US and others.
The deal was made between President Trump and President Putin, with a US sanctions waiver for Russian fuel.
This agreement was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.
The US approach to the war in Ukraine remains unclear and complicated.
Ukraine and its European allies are experiencing an energy crisis and ongoing attacks from Russia.
Russia has intensified air attacks and targeted key infrastructure in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s economy and war effort are heavily affected by these attacks and loss of export routes.
The winter outlook in Ukraine is difficult, with local authorities urging residents to prepare or leave.
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John Bienvenu was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer, nine years ago. Despite his diagnosis, he continues to live well beyond typical expectations for this disease.
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Glioblastoma is a type of aggressive brain cancer.
John Bienvenu was first interviewed about his diagnosis in 2023.
He has lived for nine years after being diagnosed.
Most people with glioblastoma have a much shorter survival time.
His condition and survival are notable because of how rare it is to live so long with this illness.
The news segment was featured on CBS Mornings.
The story highlights personal experience over clinical or medical details.
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The article warns that increasing the number of American students in Chinese exchange programs could harm U.S. national security and military industries. It suggests that this increased participation may pose risks.
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The article is about American students joining exchange programs in China.
It claims that raising the number of students in these programs is a security risk.
The concern is that it might affect U.S. national security.
It also mentions a possible impact on the U.S. military industrial base.
The article does not provide specific examples or evidence.
The focus is on the potential hidden dangers behind the student exchange increase.
It implies that caution is needed when expanding these programs.
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Pope Leo XIV will have surgery this week to remove a small lump found early in his lung. He will be admitted to a hospital in Rome and is expected to recover within a week.
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Pope Leo XIV has a lung nodule detected at an early stage.
The surgery is planned for this week.
He will be admitted to Gemelli hospital in Rome on Tuesday.
This is the first medical event of his 17-month time as pope.
The Vatican expects him to recover in about one week.
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The Court of Appeal rejected a challenge by Garvaghy Road residents against the Parades Commission’s decision to allow an Orange Order parade on their street in Portadown. However, the Northern Ireland Secretary later banned the parade, which has not taken place since 1998 due to concerns over disorder and community tensions.
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The Court of Appeal ruled the Parades Commission acted lawfully in approving the parade.
The court did not decide if the parade should take place, only that the decision was legal.
The parade had not been held on Garvaghy Road since 1998 because of community unrest.
The commission allowed the parade but with an earlier start time and fewer participants than requested.
The Northern Ireland Secretary, Sir Chris Bryant, banned the parade after receiving police advice.
Garvaghy Road residents want to prevent any parades and may take further legal action.
Loyalist groups, including the Orange Order, plan to continue parading on traditional routes despite opposition.
The Drumcree parade dispute started in the mid-1990s and remains a sensitive issue in Northern Ireland.
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Global diesel prices have risen due to lower exports of diesel fuel caused by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. While both wars have reduced supply, data shows that the war involving the US and Iran in the Gulf region has caused a bigger drop in diesel exports than Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries.
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President Donald Trump said Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries caused the diesel supply drop, but some blame the US-Iran war in the Gulf.
Diesel prices in the US reached nearly $6.20 per gallon in October 2026, up from about $3.50 before the war with Iran.
UK diesel prices also hit record highs, costing about 199 pence per liter.
In 2025, global diesel exports were about 6.8 million barrels per day, but dropped to 5.8 million barrels per day by September 2026.
Russia's diesel exports fell from 810,000 barrels per day in 2025 to 140,000 barrels per day in September 2026, mainly due to Ukraine's drone attacks.
Gulf states' diesel exports fell sharply from 1.4 million barrels per day to 670,000 barrels per day because of disrupted shipping caused by the US-Iran conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, has been affected by Iranian attacks and a US blockade, reducing diesel shipments from the Gulf.
Experts say the Iran conflict has caused a larger overall drop in global diesel exports than the Ukraine war.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was told that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum. His statement has renewed attention on the issue, which had not been fully explored officially before.
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Andy Burnham stated he received a clear answer that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum.
Burnham did not specify the source or details of this information.
Previous UK government investigations found no evidence of successful Russian interference in UK democratic processes.
Parliament's intelligence and security committee criticized UK agencies for not focusing enough on the Russian threat.
Russian state-linked online accounts and media outlets like RT and Sputnik promoted pro-Brexit content before the vote.
Estimates of pro-Russian social media accounts involved vary greatly, from dozens to over 100,000.
A donor to the pro-Brexit campaign, Arron Banks, had meetings with the Russian ambassador and was linked to a financial investigation.
There was no comprehensive official inquiry into Russian interference at the time, partly due to lack of government interest.
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