Two men died in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district during the annual olive harvest due to leftover ammunition and Israeli shelling. The Lebanese army blamed Israeli tank fire and warned residents to avoid unsafe areas near the border.
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One man was killed by an unexploded munition from earlier fighting in the village of Froun.
Another man died from Israeli shelling while inspecting his land in Yater.
The Lebanese army called the attacks a clear violation of existing agreements with Israel.
Residents were advised to avoid certain areas near the border for safety.
The olive harvest was paused until the Lebanese army completes clearing dangerous objects.
An agreement between Lebanon and Israel in June reduced violence but did not end it.
Lebanon became involved in conflict in March after Hezbollah attacked Israel in support of Iran during a US-Israel conflict.
The conflict has displaced nearly 350,000 people within Lebanon, worsening the humanitarian situation.
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Hurricane Isaias hit the Florida Panhandle as a Category 2 storm, causing flooding, wind damage, and at least four deaths across Florida and Alabama. Meanwhile, the remains of tropical storm Rachel caused large waves and flooding risks along the Southern California coast and heavy rains led to flooding and landslides in parts of North Carolina.
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Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 hurricane with strong winds.
At least four people died due to the storm, including deaths from falling trees and carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator.
Flooding occurred in parts of North Carolina, causing landslides, road closures, and rescues.
Tornado threats were possible in Virginia and North Carolina due to the storm's effects.
Rachel, a former tropical storm, brought high waves and coastal flooding to Southern California.
The National Hurricane Center warned of dangerous surf and rip currents along the Gulf and southeastern Atlantic coasts.
Emergency services distributed supplies to people affected by Isaias, including water and cleaning items.
Significant rainfall in western North Carolina led to rivers overflowing and flash flood risks.
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An air strike hit a gold mine near Sudan’s border with Egypt, killing at least 72 people and injuring more than 50. No group has said they were responsible for the attack.
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The attack was an air strike targeting a gold mine.
The location is near the Sudan-Egypt border.
At least 72 people died in the strike.
More than 50 people were injured.
No group has claimed responsibility for the air strike.
The attack happened in Sudan, a country in northeast Africa.
The gold mine is a significant site in the area.
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President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire on energy sites. President Zelenskyy of Ukraine said Kyiv is ready to stop attacks on energy facilities if Russia also stops. So far, Russia has not responded to this announcement.
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President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
The ceasefire means stopping attacks on energy sites like power plants and fuel facilities.
President Zelenskyy said Ukraine will stop strikes on energy sites if Russia does the same.
Russia has not yet confirmed or denied the agreement.
The announcement aims to reduce damage to energy infrastructure during the conflict.
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Families in Syria protested in Damascus because their relatives are being held by Israel. They want Israel to release them and to give information about how they are doing. They say some of the detainees are children under 18 years old.
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Syrian families gathered in Damascus to protest.
They want Israel to release detainees held in Israeli custody.
Some of the detainees are minors (under 18).
Families demand updates about the detainees' health and conditions.
The exact number of detainees is at least six minors, with more adults implied.
The protest focused on human rights concerns related to these detainees.
The issue involves countries Syria and Israel.
The article does not give details about why the detainees were held.
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Pakistan has declared a state of emergency in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and suspended the local government led by Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). This decision was made as the PTI plans a protest march to Islamabad to call for Khan’s release.
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Pakistan declared a state of emergency in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The provincial government led by Imran Khan’s party, PTI, was suspended.
Imran Khan is the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party.
The PTI is organizing a march on Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital.
The protest aims to demand the release of Imran Khan.
The state of emergency affects the governance of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is one of Pakistan’s provinces.
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About 70 runners and volunteers in Utah's Moab 240 ultramarathon were stranded by heavy rain from Tropical Storm Rachel and were evacuated by officials. The storm caused flooding and dangerous conditions, leading to the suspension of the race and rescue operations to ensure safety.
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The Moab 240 ultramarathon covers 241.8 miles through deserts, canyons, and mountains near Canyonlands and Arches National Parks.
Around 70 participants and volunteers were stuck overnight due to heavy rain and flooding on the race course.
The San Juan County Sheriff's Office worked with race organizers to evacuate the stranded group.
Evacuations included using buses from an aid station near Bridger Jack Mesa in Bear Ears National Monument.
Officials provided stranded runners with heated tents, hot food, and water while waiting for rescue.
Tropical Storm Rachel made landfall in Baja California and brought heavy rain and flooding to several Western U.S. states.
Storm-related flooding also affected Southern California beaches and coastal areas.
The Moab 240 race began on Friday and was originally scheduled to end on Tuesday.
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Legoland Windsor closed suddenly on Sunday because a water pipe broke nearby, causing flooding and cutting off water supply. Visitors had to leave the park, but water service was later restored, and the park planned to reopen on Monday.
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A water main burst near St Leonards Reservoir on Sunday.
Thames Water shut off the damaged pipe to stop flooding.
The burst pipe affected water supply to Legoland Windsor and nearby homes.
Legoland made announcements asking visitors to leave the park.
Some local gardens were flooded due to the burst pipe.
Repairs were underway and water supply was restored by Sunday evening.
Merlin Entertainments, the park operator, apologized for the disruption and thanked guests for their patience.
The park planned to reopen on Monday with normal hours.
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Saudi Arabia’s health minister, Fahad Aljalajel, visited people who survived a deadly attack at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The attack killed at least 12 people and injured around 300 others.
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The attack took place at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
At least 12 people died in the attack.
About 300 people were injured.
Saudi Arabia’s health minister Fahad Aljalajel visited the survivors.
The visit occurred shortly after the attack on Saturday.
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The Australian Greens want the government to block live streaming of a planned US execution from being shown in Australia. Also, Australian opposition politicians expressed concern about a FlyDubai pilot, who was radicalized while studying in Australia, before being involved in a hijacking attempt.
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The US plans to live stream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan on December 3.
Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young wrote to Australian authorities asking them to prevent the live stream from being accessible in Australia.
Hanson-Young suggested heavy fines for platforms hosting or not blocking the execution video.
The FlyDubai pilot, Hamad Saif al-Shamsi, was reported to have become radicalized while studying in Melbourne from 2014 to 2017.
Australian opposition politicians want stricter visa laws to prevent individuals preaching hate or terrorism from staying in Australia.
The Australian Home Affairs Minister said al-Shamsi was radicalized online and emphasized the need for better border and online screening.
Al-Shamsi’s student visa was canceled in 2019, two years after he left Australia.
The Greens and Australian politicians are actively seeking measures to protect Australians from violent or extremist content online.
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A pregnant woman named Angelina Stone and her two young children were killed in a mass shooting at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania. The suspect, who was Stone’s father, also died in the shooting, bringing the total number of victims to ten.
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Angelina Stone was 24 years old and was four days away from giving birth.
Her two children, aged 5 and nearly 2, were also killed.
A total of 10 people died in the shooting, including the unborn baby and the suspected shooter.
The suspected shooter was related to all but one of the victims.
Police have not disclosed a motive and are still investigating.
The shooting occurred shortly before 5 p.m. on a Friday in Erie, Pennsylvania.
A fundraiser has been set up to help with funeral costs, with over $25,000 raised so far.
Police found the victims already dead when they arrived; the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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A passenger terminal at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport was hit by a projectile on Sunday, following a deadly missile strike the day before that killed 12 people. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen claimed responsibility for both attacks, amid ongoing conflict involving a Saudi-led coalition.
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A missile strike on Saturday at Riyadh airport killed 12 people and wounded around 300.
On Sunday, another projectile hit the same airport terminal, causing injuries and continuing the assault.
The airport remained closed after the attacks on terminals 3 and 4, which serve domestic flights.
The Houthis also attacked King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, near Bahrain and Qatar.
The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attacks and have targeted Saudi air, military, and oil facilities regularly.
Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has requested air defense help from France, Britain, Pakistan, and Egypt.
President Donald Trump said he is considering U.S. military involvement in the conflict against the Houthis.
The attacks pose risks to global oil supplies and shipping routes near the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there is clear evidence that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote. He warned voters in France and Germany to be aware of possible Russian attempts to influence their upcoming elections.
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Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister in July 2026.
Burnham stated in a podcast that Russia did interfere in the 2016 Brexit referendum.
He gave no specific details on how Russia interfered or what evidence supports this claim.
Russia has denied any involvement in the Brexit vote.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in 2020 there was no evidence of Russian interference in Brexit.
The 2016 Brexit vote saw 52% of Britons choose to leave the European Union.
Burnham wants European voters in France and Germany to know about possible Russian attempts to influence their politics.
A UK parliamentary report in 2020 found the government failed to confirm Russian meddling in the Brexit vote but said Russia tried to influence Scotland's 2014 independence vote.
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Alvaro Pulido, a businessman wanted in the U.S. for allegedly bribing Venezuelan officials to get state contracts, has been captured and is now in U.S. custody. He will have a court hearing in Miami soon, and his capture was part of a larger investigation into corruption tied to Venezuela’s government.
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Alvaro Pulido was charged in Miami federal court in 2019 and 2021 for bribery related to Venezuelan officials.
The U.S. government offered up to $10 million for information leading to his arrest.
Pulido was taken into custody after a joint U.S. investigation by the DEA, FBI, and Homeland Security.
Venezuelan authorities have not commented on Pulido’s arrest.
Pulido was previously arrested in Venezuela in 2023 during a crackdown on corruption in the state oil company PDVSA.
Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodríguez led the PDVSA corruption investigation and took office after the U.S. removed President Maduro in January 2024.
Pulido and Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman linked to Maduro, allegedly used shell companies to funnel bribes in exchange for contracts to import essential goods.
Alex Saab pleaded guilty in a related bribery case and agreed to cooperate with U.S. authorities, forfeiting $195 million.
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President Trump announced a possible "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, where both sides would stop attacking oil refineries. However, Russia has not agreed, and Ukrainian officials say the ceasefire news was unexpected. Despite the announcement, Russia continued strikes on Ukrainian power plants.
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President Trump called for an "energy ceasefire" to stop attacks on oil refineries by both sides.
The White House said a next step could stop attacks on power plants and energy grids.
Ukraine has only one oil refinery, which Russia has attacked multiple times, making the ceasefire uneven.
Ukraine relies on imported diesel and gas and wants Russia to stop attacking its electricity grid.
Russia has not formally accepted the ceasefire, and attacks on Ukrainian power plants continued after the announcement.
Ukrainian President Zelensky said the ceasefire was news to him, indicating no prior agreement.
U.S. envoys postponed a planned trip to Moscow, awaiting clarity on talks between Ukraine, Europe, and Russia.
The U.S. warned it might stop sending weapons to Ukraine through NATO if Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries continue.
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Hurricane Simon, a strong Category 4 storm, is near Mexico’s Pacific coast with winds of about 240 km/h (150 mph). Mexican officials, including President Claudia Sheinbaum, have urged people in coastal areas of Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit, and Michoacan to stay indoors and prepare for heavy rain, strong winds, and possible mudslides.
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Hurricane Simon has winds reaching up to 240 km/h (150 mph) and is near Jalisco state in Mexico.
The hurricane is a Category 4 storm, which means it is very powerful on a scale from 1 to 5.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum asked people in coastal areas to remain sheltered until it is safe.
Heavy rain is expected, with some places possibly getting up to 76 cm (30 inches) of rain.
Authorities have placed many towns in Jalisco and Colima under the highest alert for cyclones.
Schools have been closed, and evacuations are ongoing in the affected areas.
Coastal waves could be as high as 8 meters (26 feet), creating dangerous marine conditions.
Businesses in tourist spots like Puerto Vallarta have boarded up and used sandbags to prepare for the storm.
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Russia attacked a power plant in eastern Ukraine shortly after President Trump said both countries agreed to stop fighting over energy. The power plant in Kharkiv city was hit twice and caught fire, as confirmed by Ukrainian President Zelensky.
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Russia struck a thermal power plant in Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine.
The power plant was hit two times and caught fire.
President Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine earlier the same day.
The attack happened after President Trump’s announcement, showing the ceasefire was not in effect.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack on the power plant.
The strike affects the energy infrastructure in a part of Ukraine involved in ongoing conflict.
Local officials provided information about the attack to ABC News.
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Leaders of an Indian youth group called the Cockroach Janata Party were released from police detention and promised to keep protesting against changes in the voter list. The group wants India’s chief election commissioner to resign, saying the removal of over 130 million voters is unfair, while the government says it is necessary to clean up the list.
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The Cockroach Janata Party leaders were held by police but released on the promise to avoid violence for one year.
Police detained more than 2,000 protesters and opposition lawmakers during recent protests in New Delhi.
The protests oppose the removal of over 130 million voters from the electoral list since last year.
The Indian government and election officials deny any political bias in cleaning the voter list.
Train and metro services in New Delhi were stopped, and mobile internet was partly cut during the crackdown.
The Cockroach movement started online after a top judge compared unemployed young people to parasites.
The group helped force the resignation of India’s education minister in July.
Protesters want the chief election commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, to resign.
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Eight orangutans were released back into a forest reserve in Borneo after being rescued from wildfires that damaged their homes. The fires in 2023 were worse than usual due to the El Niño weather phenomenon, which caused hotter, drier conditions and made it harder for the orangutans to find food and safe places.
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Eight orangutans, including three mothers and their daughters, were freed in a protected forest area in western Borneo.
In total, 46 orangutans were rescued by Indonesian authorities during the August-September wildfires.
Wildfires in Borneo happen each dry season but were more severe this year because of El Niño, which changes weather patterns.
The orangutans are critically endangered, with about 104,000 left in Borneo and Sumatra, down from over 230,000 a hundred years ago.
Some orangutans were found in plantations near burning forests, where their access to natural food was cut off.
The reserve chosen for their release has food, water, and links to other forests to help the animals survive.
Climate change and land clearing for plantations increase the risk and spread of wildfires in orangutan habitats.
Experts warn that more orangutan habitats could become unlivable if climate change continues at its current rate.
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President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop strikes on each other's energy facilities immediately, calling it an "energy ceasefire." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the news was new to him but that Ukraine would support the idea if Russia agrees, while Moscow has not commented.
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President Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine regarding attacks on energy infrastructure.
Ukraine's President Zelensky was surprised by the claim and awaits clear details from the US.
Zelensky said Ukraine is ready to stop striking Russian energy targets if Russia does the same.
After Trump's statement, Russia struck energy sites in Kyiv and the Kharkiv region, causing power outages and casualties.
Both Russia and Ukraine have been attacking each other's energy facilities, aiming to disrupt war funding and operations.
The US struck a recent deal with Russia to allow diesel exports to help lower global fuel prices amid Iran-related tensions.
European leaders expressed support for an energy truce.
Zelensky said Ukraine would hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day full ceasefire, despite wartime challenges.
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