Girls in Azerbaijan have been banned from wearing hijabs in schools because of new uniform rules. This has led to protests by students and teachers, arrests, and some problems with social media access.
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Azerbaijan introduced new school uniform rules that ban girls from wearing hijabs.
Students and teachers have protested against this ban.
Authorities have arrested dozens of people involved in the protests.
Some users report difficulties with social media platforms during the unrest.
The protests and arrests reflect growing anger about the school dress code changes.
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Germany’s labour minister and SPD co-leader, Bärbel Bas, has resigned due to the recent death of her stepdaughter and the political criticism she faced during her mourning. Her departure weakens the current coalition government led by CDU’s Friedrich Merz, which is already facing serious political and economic challenges.
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Bärbel Bas resigned as Germany’s labour minister and co-leader of the Social Democrats (SPD).
Her resignation was prompted by the death of her stepdaughter and criticism from political opponents, including members of the coalition partner CDU.
Bas faced attacks for being absent during key economic reform talks, even though her family tragedy was known.
Lars Klingbeil, SPD co-leader and finance minister, criticized the disrespect shown to Bas and called for mutual respect in political debates.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz thanked Bas and expressed condolences, but his government is under pressure after poor election results.
The far-right party AfD, which is leading national opinion polls, commented on Bas’s resignation as a sign of the coalition’s collapse.
Bas will stay a member of parliament but her ministry handles important social welfare programs targeted for cuts by Merz.
The coalition government is divided over economic reforms, including pension changes, amid worries about Germany’s aging population and economic slowdown.
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A research team from Purdue University is on an expedition to Nikumaroro island to investigate if an object seen in a 2020 Apple Maps image is the wreckage of Amelia Earhart’s lost airplane. The team is using underwater surveys and archaeology to study the site and will share updates during their nearly three-week trip.
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The expedition is searching for Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed 10E Electra plane, which disappeared in 1937.
The “Taraia Object” was first spotted in a satellite image from Apple Maps in 2020.
Purdue University and the Archaeological Legacy Institute are funding the search.
Earhart worked at Purdue University as a career counselor and adviser.
The team left from Tarawa in October 2025 and plans to return around October 22.
The expedition uses underwater surveys and archaeological methods to examine the object.
If the object is confirmed to be Earhart’s plane, future missions will aim to recover it.
The search was delayed earlier due to cyclone season in the South Pacific.
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Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said they carried out two deadly attacks on an airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The strikes killed at least twelve people, including one American.
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Riyadh's airport in Saudi Arabia was attacked twice over the weekend.
At least 12 people died in the strikes.
Among the dead was one American citizen.
Houthi rebels from Yemen claimed responsibility for the attacks.
The Houthis are supported by Iran.
The attacks represent ongoing conflict in the region involving Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
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An explosion caused by unexploded ordnance in northern Israel near the Lebanese border injured about 20 people. The blast led Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel his visit to the West Bank, and authorities are investigating the site.
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The explosion happened on Monday morning near the communities of Kibbutz Manara, Kibbutz Yiftach, and Neot Mordechai in northern Israel.
Approximately 20 people were injured, with eight in serious or moderate condition and others in mild condition.
Israeli medical teams (Magen David Adom) treated the injured at the scene.
Police from the Kiryat Shmona station secured the area.
Bomb disposal experts are examining the site to find out more about the ordnance and how it exploded.
The explosion was caused by unexploded ordnance, which means old military explosives that did not detonate before.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled his planned trip to the West Bank due to the incident.
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Alvaro Pulido, a businessman wanted by the US for bribing Venezuelan officials to win state contracts, was taken into US custody. He was involved in a scheme with Alex Saab to funnel bribes in exchange for contracts worth over $2 billion amid Venezuela’s crisis.
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Alvaro Pulido was indicted in US courts in 2019 and 2021 for bribery in Venezuela.
The DEA, FBI, and Homeland Security helped arrest Pulido, with a $10 million US reward offered for information.
Pulido is accused of using offshore companies to bribe Venezuelan officials linked to President Nicolás Maduro.
The scheme involved contracts to import food, medicine, and low-cost housing during Venezuela’s humanitarian problems.
Pulido has a past drug trafficking conviction from Italy in 1997 under a false name.
Alex Saab, Pulido’s longtime partner, pleaded guilty in a related case and agreed to cooperate with US prosecutors.
Venezuelan authorities remain silent about Pulido’s arrest amid internal political tensions.
Delcy Rodríguez, acting president of Venezuela after Maduro’s removal, had arrested Pulido in 2023 during an anti-corruption crackdown.
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Mohammed El-Kurd is a Palestinian writer and journalist who grew up in East Jerusalem. He wrote the book "Perfect Victims and the Politics of Appeal," which examines how people see Palestinian suffering, and it was recently translated into French.
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Mohammed El-Kurd is a Palestinian poet, writer, and journalist.
He grew up in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem.
His family was displaced from their home by Israeli settlers when he was a child.
He wrote a book called "Perfect Victims and the Politics of Appeal."
The book discusses how the suffering of Palestinians is understood and represented.
The French translation of the book was published recently.
He spoke about these topics in an interview with the show Perspective.
The discussion touches on broader issues related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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A new long-term study shows that people who drank diet soda lost about the same amount of weight as those who drank water. This result was unexpected because many believe water helps more with weight loss.
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The study compared weight loss between diet soda drinkers and water drinkers.
Both groups lost similar amounts of weight over time.
The study was conducted over a long period to track lasting effects.
Diet soda contains artificial sweeteners instead of sugar.
Water has no calories or sweeteners.
This finding challenges the idea that water is always better for weight loss than diet soda.
The research suggests diet soda might be a useful alternative for people trying to lose weight.
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British comedian Russell Brand has gone on trial in London charged with rape and sexual assault involving six women. The trial began with jury selection and is expected to last about 10 weeks, with Brand pleading not guilty to all charges.
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Russell Brand is on trial at Southwark Crown Court in London.
He faces 3 counts of rape, 3 counts of sexual assault, and 1 count of indecent assault.
The charges involve alleged incidents between 1999 and 2009.
Brand has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Allegations include rape at a hotel during a Labour Party conference and assault on women working in TV and radio.
Brand is 51 years old and was accompanied by his wife at court.
He became famous as a comedian and actor, with roles in movies and hosting TV and radio shows.
The trial is expected to last up to 10 weeks and started with jury selection.
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President Donald Trump said that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an "energy ceasefire." However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he did not know about any such agreement.
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President Trump claimed Russia and Ukraine reached an "energy ceasefire."
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said this information was new to him.
The "energy ceasefire" idea was announced by President Trump in the past.
No confirmation or details about this ceasefire have come from Ukraine.
The situation involves ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
CBS News reporters Aidan Stretch and Ramy Inocencio covered the story.
The term "energy ceasefire" suggests a pause in fighting related to energy sources or infrastructure.
President Trump made this announcement recently, but it has not been verified by both sides.
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) says the world is facing its biggest energy crisis ever, caused mainly by the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war. These conflicts have disrupted oil and gas supplies, causing fuel prices to rise and creating fears of energy shortages globally.
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The energy crisis has lasted more than seven months with little improvement.
The US-Israel war on Iran has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas.
Fuel prices have gone up and supply chains are affected worldwide.
Global oil reserves are dropping quickly, despite G7 countries using emergency stockpiles.
The Russia-Ukraine war adds pressure by damaging energy facilities in both countries.
The IEA warns that unresolved Middle East tensions could hurt the global economy.
The coming winter in the Northern Hemisphere may make the situation worse.
The energy industry will take time to recover and may change permanently due to this crisis.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered authorities to reveal and prosecute soldiers and officers who appeared in the documentary NAZA, which reports on civilian deaths in Gaza. The film, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, has been internationally recognized but faced strong criticism and legal threats from the Israeli government.
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Netanyahu asked the attorney general and Israeli internal security (Shin Bet) to identify soldiers and officers interviewed in NAZA.
He called for criminal investigations related to information security, defamation, and harm to Israel’s diplomatic and security interests.
NAZA, directed by Oscar-winning filmmakers, details Israeli actions that led to civilian deaths in Gaza.
The film won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival with a record-long ovation.
Israeli officials and supporters have accused the filmmakers of treason and threatened them and their families.
The military advocate general said prosecution would need proof of security breaches but disciplinary actions might still occur.
International journalist organizations say the government's actions threaten press freedom.
The film’s reporting builds on previous investigations by several media outlets between 2023 and 2025.
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The Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched attacks on Riyadh's international airport in Saudi Arabia. The strikes killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds more.
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The attacks targeted the international airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
The Houthi group is backed by Iran.
At least 13 people died in the strikes.
Hundreds of people were wounded.
These attacks increased tensions in the region.
The event was reported by CBS News.
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The UK Prime Minister said there was Russian interference during the 2016 Brexit referendum but believes it did not affect the result, which he accepts as legitimate. Some Brexit supporters, including Nigel Farage, strongly denied any Russian interference and criticized the Prime Minister’s comments.
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The UK Prime Minister stated it is "inconceivable" Russia did not try to influence the Brexit vote in 2016.
Despite this, the Prime Minister confirmed the Brexit referendum result was legitimate and accepted by the government.
Andy Burnham said he was told there was Russian interference in the vote when he visited Downing Street.
Nigel Farage called the Prime Minister a "liar" and denied any Russian interference.
Conservative figures warned that questioning the vote’s legitimacy could undermine trust in a democratic process.
A 2020 UK parliamentary report could not confirm if Russia successfully intervened in UK elections but criticized the UK government for not fully assessing the threat.
An independent 2024 review said there were attempts by foreign actors to create distrust in UK society but did not find an immediate threat to democracy.
The Prime Minister did not provide specific details on the nature or scale of Russian interference in the referendum.
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A man died after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster. The park remains closed, and the tiger involved, named Altai, will not be put down.
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The incident happened on Saturday afternoon around 1:30 pm BST.
A man in his 20s climbed into the Amur tiger enclosure from a raised walkway.
The tiger, Altai, attacked the man, who died shortly afterward.
The park has a special area called Land of the Tigers with a raised walkway for visitors.
Altai is a rare Siberian tiger, around five years old, weighing between 160-190 kg (350-420 pounds).
The man was seen pacing and wearing headphones minutes before the attack.
The park was closed after the attack and has not reopened since.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park said the tiger is safe and will not be euthanised, and staff are receiving support.
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NATO’s top US military commander in Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, said any attack on NATO allies by Russia would fail and be stopped. He warned that NATO will respond strongly to any aggression, including hybrid warfare like sabotage and cyberattacks, but does not see immediate conflict as inevitable.
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General Grynkewich is the Supreme Allied Commander Europe for NATO.
He said any "foolish" attack on NATO allies would be "utterly futile."
NATO faces threats from Russia including sabotage, drones, and cyberattacks, called "hybrid" warfare.
Grynkewich said NATO will block, blunt, or break any attack to protect its members.
NATO does not plan to invade Russia and remains a defensive alliance.
The commander said the US remains fully committed to NATO’s mutual defense promise.
European countries are strengthening their military forces amid concerns about US troop reductions.
Grynkewich emphasized the aggressor would bear responsibility if conflict escalates to nuclear weapons.
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President Donald Trump said Ukraine should choose a new president, raising questions about current leader Volodymyr Zelensky’s future. Zelensky remains president but faces challenges due to wartime election rules, public opinion, and political issues amid the ongoing war with Russia.
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President Trump called for new elections in Ukraine, despite the country’s constitution banning elections during war.
Zelensky criticized a U.S. deal to get Russian diesel fuel, calling it harmful and benefiting Russia.
Trump announced a temporary "energy ceasefire" to stop attacks on energy facilities, but Russia quickly violated it.
Ukraine said it would hold elections only if Russia agrees to a 60-day full ceasefire.
Martial law in Ukraine forbids elections and has been in place since Russia invaded in February 2022.
Polls show many Ukrainians want a new president and currently oppose holding elections during the conflict.
Former General Valery Zaluzhnyi is a leading potential rival to Zelensky, trusted by more people according to surveys.
Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's top military intelligence chief, is also seen as a possible future leader.
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President Donald Trump said Ukraine should have a new president, criticizing Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s actions against Russian targets. Zelenskyy’s presidential term officially ended in 2024, but wartime rules allow him to stay in power during the war. Potential candidates to replace him include former military leader Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
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President Trump called for Ukraine to choose a new president, citing damage to global diesel supplies from Zelenskyy’s attacks on Russian refineries.
Ukraine’s constitution and martial law allow Zelenskyy to stay president during the ongoing war, despite his term ending in 2024.
Some Ukrainians want new political leaders but are hesitant to hold elections before the war ends.
Zelenskyy suggested holding elections if Russian President Putin agreed to a 60-day ceasefire.
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, former top Ukrainian general and current ambassador to the UK, is considered Zelenskyy’s main rival.
Zaluzhnyi is trusted by about 64% of Ukrainians, largely due to his military successes in 2022.
Zelenskyy was elected in 2019 with 73% of the vote and remains popular with around 53% public trust.
Other political figures like former President Poroshenko and former Prime Minister Tymoshenko are not seen as strong contenders.
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Pope Leo XIV will have surgery to remove a nodule found on his lung. The Vatican announced he will be admitted to a hospital in Rome on Tuesday for the operation.
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Pope Leo XIV discovered a lung nodule and will have surgery to remove it.
The surgery is scheduled for shortly after his hospital admission on Tuesday.
The Vatican confirmed the hospital admission and surgery plans on Monday.
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the surgery on Sunday.
The hospital is located in Rome.
This is a developing story, and more updates may follow.
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NATO’s top military commander spoke from Warsaw about Russia’s suspected sabotage efforts against Ukraine and its supporters. He warned that NATO is prepared to respond strongly to such actions as the conflict in Ukraine continues.
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The press conference was given by US General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO's highest-ranking military officer.
NATO suspects Russia is trying to sabotage and interfere with efforts supporting Ukraine during the war.
The warning was issued as tensions and the conflict in Ukraine persist.
NATO emphasized its ability and readiness to counter any harmful actions by Russia.
The statement was made in Warsaw, Poland.
The article mentioned ongoing Western concerns about Moscow’s campaign against Ukraine’s allies.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky and Russian President Putin are part of the broader context of this conflict.
There are related reports on ceasefire talks and energy discussions between Ukraine, Russia, and President Donald Trump.
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