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A French court found far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement and sentenced her to one year of house arrest with an electronic monitor. This sentence allows her to run for president, although the monitor will limit her movements during the sentence period.
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Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement by a Paris appeals court.
She was fined 100,000 euros ($114,000).
Her ban on holding elected office was reduced from five years to 45 months, mostly suspended.
Her prison sentence was cut from four years to three, with two years suspended.
She must serve one year under house arrest wearing an electronic ankle monitor.
Electronic monitoring in France is used to reduce prison overcrowding.
The monitor restricts leaving home except during hours approved by a judge.
The exact details of the monitoring, such as the residence and allowed hours, will be decided soon.
Sentence reductions of up to six months per year are possible if she follows all restrictions.
France's next presidential election begins April 18, with a runoff on May 2.
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Qatar has blamed Iran for attacks on three ships, including a Qatari tanker, in the Strait of Hormuz and said Iran will be legally responsible. Iran denies involvement, accuses the US of violating agreements, and insists it has the right to manage and charge fees for shipping through the strait.
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Three tankers, including a Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) ship, were hit near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar called the attacks a violation of international law and held Iran responsible.
Iran blamed the US for trying to open new shipping routes in the strait in violation of a memorandum of understanding.
The memorandum says Iran, with Oman, should manage the reopening of the strait to return commercial traffic to normal within 30 days.
Iran wants to charge ships fees for safe passage through the strait, saying it has been providing security at a cost.
Oman proposed creating a new authority to manage the strait, similar to other major shipping lanes, but Iran rejected it.
Iran refused offers from France and the UK to help clear mines and secure the southern route near Oman.
The UK’s Maritime Trade Operations center reported that the Qatari tanker called for help after being struck by a drone near its engine room.
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A group of Austrian cultural figures and institutions are trying to buy the villa once owned by writer Stefan Zweig after its current owner, Wolfgang Porsche, put it up for sale. The villa has historical and cultural importance, and there is public concern over Porsche’s plan to build a private tunnel for his cars, which sparked protests.
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The villa was home to Stefan Zweig, an Austrian Jewish writer, until 1934 when he was forced to leave due to the Austro-fascist regime.
The villa, called Villa Europa, was a cultural meeting place for famous artists and writers like James Joyce and Thomas Mann.
Wolfgang Porsche bought the villa in 2020 for €8.4 million and has listed it for sale at €12.7 million after renovations.
Porsche’s plan to build a 500-meter private tunnel for his car collection caused public protests.
Thousands of people, including artists and writers, signed a petition urging the government to buy the villa to preserve its cultural significance.
The University of Salzburg offered to act as a temporary owner, seeing it as a moral duty to keep the villa as a place of memory for Zweig.
The university is in talks with the federal Ministry of Women, Science and Research for approval of the purchase.
The villa can only be reached by climbing over 100 steps up the hill, making it inaccessible to cars.
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At least 18 people were injured in big explosions in Damascus, the capital of Syria. These explosions happened while French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting the city.
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Explosions occurred in Damascus, Syria.
At least 18 people were injured.
The attacks took place during President Macron’s visit.
The information comes from Syrian state TV.
French President Emmanuel Macron was in Syria at the time.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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Kelleys Island in Ohio received between 13 and 17 inches of rain in less than 12 hours, breaking previous rainfall records and causing severe flooding. This extreme rain event is part of a growing pattern of heavy storms in the Midwest and Northeast linked to climate change.
Key Facts
Kelleys Island got about four times its usual July rainfall in less than half a day.
Previous Ohio record was 10.75 inches in 1995; this storm brought up to 17 inches.
The rain triggered multiple flash flood warnings and flooded homes, roads, and businesses.
This event more than doubled the amount of rain expected in a "1-in-1,000-year" rain event for the area.
A "1-in-1,000-year" event means there is a 0.1% chance of happening any year, not that it happens only once every 1,000 years.
Warmer air holds more moisture, increasing the chance of heavy rainfall and extreme storms.
Multiple extreme rain events can happen within a short time span because probabilities don’t limit their frequency.
Meteorologists link the increase in such intense storms to climate change impacts in the U.S. Midwest and Northeast.
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The village of Varenna in Italy has introduced fines of up to €200 for tourists who walk around without shirts or in swimwear outside the beach area. The new rules also limit tour group sizes and prohibit loudspeakers to preserve the village’s appearance and protect residents’ quality of life.
Key Facts
Varenna is a small fishing village by Lake Como with about 650 residents.
Tourists must not walk around shirtless or in swimwear except on beaches or boat trips.
Fines range from €50 to €200 for breaking these dress rules.
Tour groups are limited to 25 people and cannot block the village’s narrow streets.
Guides are banned from using loudspeakers during tours.
Similar measures exist in other Italian towns like Sorrento and Portofino to manage tourism.
The rules have been welcomed by local residents and shop owners.
The aim is to keep the village peaceful and maintain its traditional look.
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Sharon Osbourne honored her late husband Ozzy Osbourne on what would have been their 46th wedding anniversary by sharing a heartfelt message on social media. Ozzy Osbourne, a key figure in heavy metal music, died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76.
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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne were married on July 4, 1980.
Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, 2025, at age 76.
Sharon Osbourne posted a tribute to Ozzy on Instagram for their 46th anniversary.
Ozzy was known as a pioneer in the heavy metal music genre.
His band Black Sabbath helped shape the sound of heavy metal by making it darker and louder.
Ozzy's unique singing style made heavy metal feel emotional and human.
His solo albums, including "Blizzard of Ozz," further influenced the genre.
Ozzy Osbourne is remembered as a significant face of heavy metal music worldwide.
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Nigel Farage announced he will resign as Member of Parliament (MP) for Clacton and run again in a by-election. He made this decision amid investigations into his failure to disclose large financial gifts, aiming to take control of the political story before others force a by-election.
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Nigel Farage teased his political future before confirming his plan to resign and fight his Clacton seat again.
He has been under scrutiny for not declaring a £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire before re-entering politics.
The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards launched an inquiry into these undisclosed gifts.
Investigations also revealed connections with George Cottrell, a man previously convicted of fraud.
Farage argues the gifts were personal and did not require disclosure, but many disagree.
By resigning, Farage hopes to control the timing of the by-election and frame it as "the people versus the establishment."
Reform UK plans to act quickly to hold the by-election, possibly before Parliament's summer break.
Other political groups are deciding whether to contest the by-election, with some already opting out.
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Nigel Farage has resigned as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Clacton, which means a new election will be held there. This followed reports that he did not declare some financial benefits and there was a question about a large gift of £5 million. Farage said he did nothing wrong, and people in Clacton have mixed opinions about him.
Key Facts
Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton.
His resignation triggers a by-election (a special election to fill the seat).
Reports said Farage did not declare some financial benefits.
Questions arose about a £5 million donation related to him.
Farage says he has done nothing wrong regarding these issues.
He announced he will run again in the upcoming by-election.
People in Clacton have different views about Farage.
The coverage includes reactions from his local supporters and critics.
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Nigel Farage, a British politician and leader of the Reform UK party, resigned as a lawmaker to trigger a special election in his district. This move pauses investigations into his financial disclosures as he seeks voter approval amid a financial scandal.
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Nigel Farage resigned from parliament to start a special election in his Clacton constituency.
He is accused of not reporting financial gifts properly, including from a convicted criminal.
Farage plans to run again in the by-election, expected in early fall 2026.
His resignation pauses two parliamentary investigations into donations from wealthy individuals.
Farage claims he did nothing wrong and wants voters to judge him.
Reform UK supports deporting people without legal documents and ending national climate targets.
The party has led public opinion polls and performed well in recent local elections.
Farage helped lead the Brexit campaign, which most Britons now view as a mistake.
He once allied with President Donald Trump but their relationship cooled in 2026.
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Ghana has postponed a planned visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa due to recent xenophobic protests in South Africa targeting foreign nationals, including many Ghanaians. The two countries continue to communicate and seek a new date for the visit amid ongoing tensions and migrant repatriations.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to Ghana, planned for early August 2026, has been postponed by Ghana.
This decision follows xenophobic protests in South Africa that led to hundreds of Ghanaians being sent back to Ghana.
Over 900 Ghanaians have already been repatriated, with another group expected soon.
Other African countries like Nigeria, Malawi, and Kenya are also bringing their citizens back due to similar protests.
South Africa says people can protest if it is peaceful and is working on managing irregular migration.
A disagreement arose over reports of a Ghanaian man’s death during the protests, with each government providing different accounts.
Ghana claims most of its nationals in South Africa have legal residency, but South Africa disputes this without sharing proof.
Ghana asked the African Union for help to investigate the attacks on foreigners, which violate African trade agreements.
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Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed a law that changes the country’s constitution to delay elections and extend his time in office. The law removes direct public voting for president and allows lawmakers to choose the president instead, while also lengthening presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years.
Key Facts
President Mnangagwa is 83 years old and has led Zimbabwe since 2017.
The new law postpones the next presidential election from 2028 to 2030.
Direct public voting for president has been removed; now, lawmakers will elect the president.
Both presidential and parliamentary terms have been extended from five years to seven years.
The changes were approved by Parliament in June with support from Mnangagwa’s ruling party and some opposition lawmakers.
Critics argue these changes violate the need for a national referendum to extend presidential terms.
The reforms have caused political tensions, including bans on public meetings and arrests of some critics.
Zimbabwe’s courts are reviewing several legal challenges against the constitutional amendments.
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President Trump announced at a NATO meeting in Turkey that the United States will end sanctions against Turkey. These sanctions were put in place after Turkey bought a missile system from Russia.
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President Trump made the announcement during the NATO summit held in Turkey.
The U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey soon.
Sanctions were originally imposed because Turkey purchased a Russian missile defense system.
President Trump described Turkey as very loyal.
The announcement followed a meeting between President Trump and Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
The missile system involved is linked to Russia, which caused concerns for the U.S. and NATO.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Olivia Gazis.
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President Donald Trump and other NATO leaders are meeting in Turkey for a two-day summit during a time when the U.S. is reducing its traditional security role in Europe. Before the meeting, Trump demanded loyalty from NATO members and criticized several major European countries for not allowing U.S. forces to use their bases for possible actions against Iran.
Key Facts
The NATO summit is taking place in Ankara, Turkey.
The meeting lasts two days and includes leaders from all 32 NATO member countries.
President Trump emphasized loyalty among NATO members ahead of the summit.
Some NATO countries did not allow U.S. forces to use their bases for attacks on Iran.
Trump criticized big European NATO members: Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
The U.S. is stepping back from its usual military role in Europe.
The NATO alliance aims to show strong cooperation on security during the summit.
This year’s summit highlights some tensions and challenges within the NATO group.
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A great white shark was filmed eating a dead humpback whale near Rhode Island, which is a rare sighting in the area. The video was captured by the Atlantic Shark Institute while researchers were studying the whale for scientific samples.
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The shark was about 8 feet long and appeared healthy and well-fed.
The whale was a humpback, approximately 40 feet long, and was already dead when found.
The whale carcass was near Block Island before washing ashore on Crescent Beach.
The footage was possibly the first of its kind recorded in Rhode Island waters.
Great white sharks are usually rare in this region unless a whale dies and attracts them.
Another great white shark was recently seen feeding on a whale carcass near Block Island.
Researchers spent hours searching about 50 square miles of ocean before finding the whale.
Samples were taken from the whale to help with scientific research.
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Marine Le Pen, a leader of France's far-right National Rally party, was found guilty of embezzlement by a Paris court. Despite the conviction being confirmed, the court allowed her to run in the 2027 French presidential election.
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Marine Le Pen is a prominent figure in France's far-right politics.
She was convicted of embezzlement by a Paris court.
The court upheld the conviction after an appeal.
Despite the guilty verdict, Le Pen was allowed to participate in the 2027 presidential race.
The ruling affects French political dynamics, especially for the National Rally party.
The article mentions related topics such as French politics and reactions to the verdict.
Le Pen’s political future includes the option to run or not in the upcoming election.
The case has drawn attention to issues of judicial decisions and political campaigns in France.
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Two rare tornadoes hit central China's Hubei province, causing severe damage. The storms had winds reaching nearly 150 kilometers per hour and killed at least eight people.
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Two tornadoes struck central China in Hubei province.
The tornadoes are considered rare for this region.
Winds reached up to 149 kilometers per hour (92.58 mph).
Buildings were damaged and cars were overturned.
At least eight people died because of the tornadoes.
The information was reported by Chinese state media.
The event happened in early July 2026.
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President Donald Trump said he will remove sanctions on Turkiye and will soon decide whether to resume selling F-35 fighter jets to the country. This announcement was made during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a NATO summit in Ankara.
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The US had removed Turkiye from the F-35 program after Turkiye bought Russian S-400 air defense systems in 2019.
The US imposed sanctions on Turkiye under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), including export bans and financial restrictions.
President Trump said the sanctions will be lifted and the sale of F-35 jets will be considered soon.
A 2020 US law requires the president to confirm Turkiye no longer uses the Russian S-400 systems before selling F-35s again.
Turkish President Erdogan said Turkiye hopes for a positive decision on F-35 sales and reminded that Turkiye was promised five jets earlier.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes resuming F-35 sales to Turkiye, saying it would affect military balance in the Middle East and Israel’s security.
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who supports Israel, said he might accept the sale despite possible opposition in Congress.
The announcement comes amid tense relations between Turkiye and Israel over conflicts in the Middle East.
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President Donald Trump is meeting with world leaders at the NATO summit in Turkey. He is having talks with Turkish President Recep Erdoğan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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The meeting takes place during the NATO summit in Turkey.
President Trump is attending the summit with other NATO leaders.
Turkish President Recep Erdoğan is one of the leaders meeting with President Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also meeting with President Trump.
The summit focuses on discussions important to NATO members.
CBS News reporters are providing coverage and analysis of the meetings.
The meetings involve political agendas, as noted by commentators.
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Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian doctor from Gaza, has been held by Israeli authorities for over 18 months without charges. His lawyer says Abu Safiya was severely beaten and is in poor health, while Israeli officials deny these claims. The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing a petition for his release and that of other detained Palestinian doctors.
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Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya was the director of Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza.
He was detained by Israeli forces in December 2024 when the hospital was evacuated.
Abu Safiya has been held without charge under Israeli law that allows detention of suspects indefinitely.
His lawyer reported that Abu Safiya was badly beaten by prison guards and is in a very poor physical and mental state.
Israeli prison authorities deny the claims of abuse.
The Israeli Supreme Court is set to respond to a petition demanding the release of Abu Safiya and other Palestinian doctors.
The Israel Defense Forces accused him of involvement with Hamas and holding a rank in their health department.
International groups and colleagues deny he cooperated with Hamas and have called for protection of medical workers in Gaza.
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