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Elle Black, a 21-year-old university student, developed sepsis after initially mistaking her sore throat for a hangover. She was quickly treated with antibiotics and recovered, but her experience shows how fast and dangerous sepsis can be.
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Elle Black had a sore throat after a night out and thought it was a hangover.
Her condition worsened, leading to hospital treatment for sepsis, a serious reaction to infection.
She had quinsy, an abscess caused by tonsillitis, which led to sepsis.
Doctors said if she had waited longer, her outcome could have been much worse.
Elle spent two days in the hospital receiving intravenous (IV) antibiotics.
Sepsis symptoms include high fever, confusion, worsening sore throat, and extreme tiredness.
In the UK, about 48,000 people die from sepsis-related causes each year.
Charities warn not to ignore severe or worsening symptoms and to seek medical help quickly.
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President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss restarting talks to end the war in Ukraine. They secured a short pause in airstrikes to enable their planned visit to Kyiv, which would be the highest-level U.S. trip to Ukraine since the conflict began.
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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are serving as envoys for President Trump.
They met with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin for a three-hour discussion about ending the Ukraine war.
Putin expressed full trust in U.S. mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine agreed to pause airstrikes temporarily to allow for the envoys’ visit.
The pause in airstrikes started at midnight Moscow time on Saturday.
Recently, Russia increased drone and missile attacks on Kyiv and other cities.
Witkoff and Kushner planned to travel to Kyiv on Sunday.
This trip would be the highest-level visit by U.S. officials to Ukraine since President Trump’s second term began.
The U.S. government plane landing in Ukraine would be the first international flight there since the war started in February 2022.
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The disagreement between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands has become active again after a British-Israeli oil project near the islands. Argentina's President Javier Milei has threatened to punish companies working there, and U.S. President Donald Trump said he might change the U.S. position on the islands.
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The Falkland Islands dispute has been quiet for many years but is now active again.
The dispute reignited due to a British-Israeli oil exploration near the islands' north coast.
Argentina strongly objects to this oil project and wants control of the islands.
Argentina’s President Javier Milei threatened sanctions against companies involved in the project.
President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. might reconsider its support for the UK’s claim to the islands.
The UK and Argentina fought a war over the Falkland Islands more than 40 years ago.
Experts discussed the possibility of the dispute leading to further conflict.
The Falkland Islands are a group of islands in the South Atlantic Ocean claimed by both Argentina and the UK.
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At least three Colombian soldiers were killed and four injured in an attack by the rebel National Liberation Army (ELN) on a military base near Venezuela. The attackers used drones to drop explosives before engaging in fighting at the base.
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The attack happened in the municipality of Ocana, Norte de Santander department, near the Venezuela border.
The ELN, a rebel group, carried out the attack using at least 20 drones loaded with explosives.
Two soldiers died during the fighting, and a third died later from injuries. Four soldiers were injured.
President Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the attack and vowed a strong government response.
De la Espriella was recently elected and has promised a military approach to armed groups and criminal organizations.
The ELN is based in the Catatumbo region, where the government has taken military action against armed groups.
De la Espriella aims to strengthen military ties with the United States through the “Shield of the Americas” initiative.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to meet President de la Espriella soon in Barranquilla.
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Trains to and from Heathrow Airport were stopped on Saturday because of a grass fire near the train tracks. The fire caused a power failure that blocked all train lines between London Paddington station, Heathrow, and Reading, leading to major travel delays.
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A grass fire next to the train tracks caused an electricity supply failure.
All train services between London Paddington, Heathrow Airport, and Reading were canceled.
The fire started shortly after 4:00 pm BST and affected Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, and Heathrow Express services.
London Fire Brigade sent six fire engines and about 40 firefighters to the fire near Scrubs Lane, North Kensington.
Heathrow’s southern runway was also closed earlier due to a separate grass fire on the airport’s airfield.
The Met Office warns of high to exceptional wildfire risk in parts of south-east England, including around Heathrow.
Passengers were advised to allow extra travel time, and the Piccadilly underground line to Heathrow also reported delays.
Similar grass fires near Heathrow have caused flight disruptions and damage to grassland in recent weeks.
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A study has found that many native Australian animals, like possums, bats, and wombats, are living in and around human homes as their natural habitats shrink. Researchers looked at 2,400 cases where animals used various parts of buildings for shelter, showing that wildlife often shares human spaces.
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Brushtail and ringtail possums made up half of all reported cases of animals living in buildings.
Other common animals found in homes were microbats and bare-nosed wombats.
Animals were found in roof spaces, walls, garages, under houses, and some even inside rooms like kitchens and bedrooms.
The study used data from a decade of wildlife rescue reports in Australia.
Some unusual animal encounters included sugar gliders in kitchens and a koala resting on a bed.
Microbats living in roofs help by reducing insects and usually do not harm homes.
Wildlife often seeks shelter inside homes during harsh weather conditions.
The study suggests building designs could be improved to help both people and wildlife, similar to some practices in the UK.
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Groups using AI-generated images are running expensive social media ad campaigns in the lead-up to Victoria’s election. These groups, including Fix Victoria and Better Victoria, focus on issues like crime, debt, and public services but do not officially disclose their political ties or funding sources due to local electoral law loopholes.
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AI-generated ads show dramatic scenes like violence, potholes blocking emergency services, and floods representing debt.
Fix Victoria spent up to $100,000 on these ads in August, more than many political parties.
Fix Victoria was registered in August by Deborah Henderson, formerly deputy executive director of a conservative think tank, the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA).
Several Fix Victoria leaders previously held senior roles at the IPA, criticizing Labor governments.
Fix Victoria claims to be “issues-driven” focusing on crime, corruption, and debt.
Some Fix Victoria leaders have indicated support for the Liberal party, though the group denies direct political affiliation.
Victoria’s electoral laws do not require many political ad publishers to register or disclose funding if they don’t specifically support or oppose a party or candidate.
Experts say these law gaps may prevent voters from knowing who funds these political ads.
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An Al Jazeera reporter questioned US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee about his claim that violent Israeli settlers are a small minority. The reporter challenged his description of these settlers' actions.
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Al Jazeera’s reporter Nida Ibrahim spoke to US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.
Huckabee described violent Israeli settlers as a small minority.
The reporter challenged Huckabee’s statement.
The issue involves violence by Israeli settlers.
The exchange highlights differing views on the settlers’ role in the region.
Mike Huckabee is the US Ambassador to Israel.
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France has strongly denied Niger’s claim that it encouraged a recent failed military mutiny in Niger’s capital, Niamey. The mutiny involved soldiers attacking key military and government sites but was stopped with help from Russian forces, while Niger accused several countries and groups of involvement without providing clear evidence.
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Niger accused France of leading a network to support the failed mutiny on August 29 in Niamey.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot rejected these accusations as “pure fantasy” and said France had no role.
The mutiny started at a military base near Niamey’s airport and spread to the presidential palace and other areas.
Niger’s military, with help from Russian paramilitary fighters known as Africa Corps, regained control after the mutiny.
Niger’s government also accused other African countries and the regional group ECOWAS of supporting the mutiny, but some governments denied involvement.
Civilians died during the fighting, the government admitted for the first time.
Niger’s military leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani has blamed France and others for unrest but has not shown evidence.
Niger’s relations with France have worsened after a 2023 coup and the country's shift toward Russian military support and seizure of French uranium assets.
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Mike Huckabee visited the region as violence increased between Israeli settlers and Palestinians. Israeli military forces conducted raids and arrests, while the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsened.
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Mike Huckabee traveled to the area amid rising tensions.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank an act of terror. He said his visit was to support U.S. citizens living in communities like Turmusayya who are affected by these violent actions.
Key Facts
Mike Huckabee is the U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
Huckabee described Israeli settler violence in the West Bank as an act of terror.
His visit focused on communities such as Turmusayya in the West Bank.
The violence causes serious problems for U.S. citizens and others living in the area.
Huckabee condemned the actions of those responsible for the violence.
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A woman was beaten to death at a busy bus station in Gujarat, India, while many people watched without helping. The man accused of attacking her was arrested, but police beating the suspect in a video made people question if proper legal steps were followed.
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The incident happened at a crowded bus station in Gujarat, India.
CCTV footage showed bystanders watching the attack without intervening.
The woman’s partner is the accused attacker.
The accused was taken into police custody.
A video showed police officers beating the accused after the arrest.
The police beating caused concerns about following legal procedures.
The case has drawn attention to issues of bystander response and police conduct in India.
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Two pilots died when a Greek F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed during an air show at Tanagra air base near Athens. The accident happened during the Athens Flying Week event.
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The crash involved a Greek F-4 Phantom fighter jet.
The jet crashed during a public air show event called Athens Flying Week.
The air show took place at Tanagra air base in Greece.
Both pilots inside the aircraft were killed in the crash.
Greek authorities reported the incident and confirmed the deaths.
The cause of the crash has not been stated in the report.
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Tens of thousands of people protested in Zagreb, Croatia, demanding the government clean up a large illegal dump of toxic waste near Gospic. The waste includes medical and industrial materials, and residents fear it is harming the environment and public health.
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More than 30,000 tonnes of hazardous waste are illegally buried near Gospic in Croatia’s Lika region.
The waste came from other European Union countries and was dumped since 2023.
Police and Europol arrested 13 people linked to the illegal dumping, with suspects earning over $4 million.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said cleanup work will start soon with a chosen contractor.
Government tests say there is no soil or water contamination, but an anticorruption agency found harmful metals and PFAS "forever chemicals" in the area.
Protesters want a full cleanup plan with deadlines and removal of all waste within three months.
The environmental damage is currently local but could spread to rivers and the Adriatic Sea, which supports local tourism.
The scandal has led to criticism and investigations of other illegal waste sites in Croatia.
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Guyana has agreed to accept some migrants deported from the United States under a program called the "Assisted Voluntary Return Program." Six individuals from Afghanistan and Cuba arrived in Guyana after being checked by local officials and will wait there while their immigration cases are decided.
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Guyana became the latest country to accept migrants deported from the U.S.
The migrants included Afghan and Cuban nationals who do not have citizenship in Guyana.
These deportations were made under agreements signed by the Trump administration with over 30 countries.
The migrants are part of a program managed by the U.N. International Organization for Migration.
Guyana’s government will not pay for housing or support for the deported migrants.
The program is temporary, lasting one year, and does not give permanent residency.
Other Caribbean countries like St. Kitts and Nevis, Belize, and St. Lucia have also accepted U.S. deportees.
Human rights groups say the deportations can violate international law by sending people back to places where they face danger, but the U.S. defends the policy as a way to control illegal immigration.
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Police are investigating the unexplained death of a child found in woodland near Strawberry Lane, Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire. Emergency services arrived quickly, but the child was pronounced dead at the scene, and the police are continuing their inquiry.
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A child was found in cardiac arrest on land near Strawberry Lane, Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded about 08:45 BST on Saturday.
The child was pronounced dead shortly after paramedics arrived.
Staffordshire Police are treating the death as unexplained and have not released the child’s age.
Roads near the area were closed all day for investigation.
Officers planned to stay at the scene into the evening.
Local councillor Robert Duncan asked the community to avoid speculation and respect the family’s privacy.
Police have not shared further details as the investigation continues.
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Robin Morgan, a former child actor who became a well-known feminist, poet, and editor, has died at age 85. She was a key figure in the second-wave feminist movement, co-founding the Women’s Media Center and editing important feminist anthologies.
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Robin Morgan started as a child star in the 1940s and 50s before becoming a feminist leader.
She co-founded the Women’s Media Center with Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem.
Morgan helped organize the 1968 protest against the Miss America pageant, which became a famous event in the feminist movement.
She edited the influential 1970 essay collection Sisterhood Is Powerful, a key book in feminism.
Morgan coined the term “herstory” to highlight women’s perspectives in history and popularized the female symbol with a clenched fist.
She was arrested in 1970 during a protest supporting workers’ rights at Grove Press.
Morgan was married to poet Kenneth Pitchford and had a son named Blake Morgan.
She wrote over 20 books, including poetry collections and feminist anthologies, and served as editor-in-chief of Ms magazine.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Both Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacks on each other’s capitals for three days during peace talks, with the envoys planning to visit Kyiv soon.
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Putin met Witkoff and Kushner, who are special envoy and son-in-law to President Donald Trump, at the Kremlin.
The envoys are carrying a peace proposal from President Trump to end the war in Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a temporary ceasefire on strikes against each other’s capitals for three days.
Putin thanked President Trump and expressed hopes for a peaceful resolution.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv would also stop strikes on Moscow during the ceasefire.
The war began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and has caused many civilian casualties.
The envoys plan to visit Kyiv for talks following their meeting in Moscow.
Both sides vow to protect the safety of the mediators during the negotiations.
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A fire near London Paddington station caused a power failure that stopped all train services between Paddington and Heathrow Airport. The disruption led to cancellations and delays on several train lines, affecting passengers traveling to the airport.
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A fire near the train tracks at London Paddington caused a loss of electricity supply.
All train lines between Paddington and Heathrow Airport are blocked.
Train services to Heathrow and Reading have been cancelled or delayed, including Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express, and the Elizabeth line.
The Piccadilly line to Heathrow is also experiencing delays.
Passengers are advised to allow extra time for travel to the airport.
The Elizabeth line is suspended between Paddington and Heathrow terminals 4 and 5, and also between Paddington and Reading.
The Piccadilly line is facing severe delays partly due to a separate earlier incident involving a trespasser at Hammersmith.
Disruptions are expected to continue until around 7:15 pm.
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Germany’s far-right party, the AfD, is expected to win a state election in Saxony-Anhalt. This would make them the first far-right party to lead a regional government in Germany since World War II.
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The AfD stands for Alternative for Germany, a far-right political party.
Saxony-Anhalt is one of Germany’s 16 federal states.
The AfD is projected to take control in Saxony-Anhalt’s state parliament.
This is the first time a far-right party could govern a German state since 1945.
The election results reflect growing support for the AfD in some regions.
Regional parliaments in Germany have power over local laws and policies.
The outcome is significant in German politics due to the country’s history with far-right movements.
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