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A shootout occurred in central Kyiv between two Ukrainian security groups, the SBU and military intelligence (HUR), resulting in several injured. President Zelenskyy called the incident disgraceful, ordered investigations, and fired an SBU official after the clash.
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The shootout happened on Wednesday morning between the SBU (domestic security) and HUR (military intelligence) in Kyiv.
Three HUR officers were hurt during the shooting.
The conflict started when the SBU arrested a Russian man fighting for Ukraine under HUR supervision.
Both security agencies said they were investigating a Russian-backed terrorism plot and exchanged fire during an operation.
The Russian man arrested claimed he was pressured to appear in a video denying forced recruitment. He has since been released.
President Zelenskyy fired the head of the SBU’s department for protecting state secrets after the incident.
Zelenskyy said shootings in Ukraine are allowed only against Russian occupiers in defense of the country.
The incident adds to tensions in Ukraine amid ongoing Russian attacks and internal political challenges.
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Every year, millions visit Lille, France, for the Braderie de Lille, Europe's biggest flea market. This event lasts 34 hours and includes traditions like eating mussels and fries.
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The Braderie de Lille is Europe's largest flea market.
It takes place in Lille, a city in northern France.
The market happens every first weekend of September.
Around 34 hours long, it attracts millions of visitors.
Second-hand shopping has many names in French, reflecting local culture.
Eating mussels and fries is a famous food tradition at the market.
The event has a long and rich history in the region.
The market is a major cultural and economic event for Lille.
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The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu warned of more heavy rain in Nepal from September 3 to 5, which could cause floods and landslides in areas already hit by a deadly disaster. The August 26 flood killed over 1,200 people and left thousands missing, with rescue teams still working in hard-to-reach places.
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The U.S. Embassy issued a Natural Disaster Alert on September 3 for heavy rain and possible flooding and landslides in Nepal.
The alert covers hilly and mountainous areas, especially in Bagmati Province near the Nepal-Tibet border.
The floods began on August 26 in Rasuwa District and along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
More than 1,200 people have died, and thousands remain missing, including about 80 Americans out of contact.
Floods destroyed homes, roads, bridges, and hydropower plants, making rescue efforts difficult.
Key roads remain closed, including the main route through Rasuwa and part of the Prithvi Highway.
The embassy advised Americans not to travel to flood-affected areas and to avoid riverbanks and unstable slopes.
Nepal is still in its monsoon season, which increases the risk of more heavy rains and related disasters.
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A court heard that the driver of a car carrying boxer Anthony Joshua tried to pass another vehicle when the car crashed, killing two of Joshua’s team members. The driver faces charges of dangerous driving and driving without a license, and a second man denies obstructing traffic.
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The crash happened last December near Lagos, Nigeria, as the group traveled to visit Joshua’s father.
The driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, tried to overtake a moving truck before losing control and hitting a parked lorry.
Two of Anthony Joshua’s team members, his personal trainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina Ghami, died in the accident.
The stationary lorry’s driver, Abubakar Adamu, 35, denies obstructing traffic.
Police found debris and soya beans from the lorry’s load at the crash site.
Joshua was in the car but was asleep during the crash; police have not yet taken his statement.
The trial will continue on September 10.
Anthony Joshua paid tribute to his lost team members on social media after the crash.
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A fight broke out between two top Ukrainian intelligence agencies in Kyiv, injuring at least three officers. The clash happened after one agency detained a commander linked to the other, raising concerns about internal conflicts within Ukraine’s security forces during the war with Russia.
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The shootout occurred between Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) and the State Security Service (SBU).
The incident took place after the SBU arrested Stepan Kaplunov, deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), which is part of HUR.
The SBU said its officers were stopping a possible terrorist act linked to Russia’s security service, the FSB.
During the operation, a group connected to HUR attacked the SBU team with guns and blocked their movement with cars.
Three HUR officers were wounded: one seriously, one in serious condition, and one slightly injured.
Kaplunov is a Russian who moved to Ukraine, fighting against Russia since 2022, but Moscow considers him a terrorist.
President Zelenskyy condemned the shootout, called for investigations, and emphasized that only fighting Russian occupiers is allowed.
Zelenskyy dismissed a senior SBU official after the incident and ordered accountability within the agencies.
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A boat carrying West African migrants was found drifting near Spain’s Canary Islands, resulting in at least five confirmed deaths and dozens more feared dead. Forty-four survivors, all men from Mali and Senegal, were rescued after being stranded at sea for weeks without enough food or water.
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The boat was spotted about 74 miles south of Gran Canaria island by Spain’s Maritime Rescue Service.
Forty-four men, including some underage, were rescued and taken to safety on the Canary Islands.
Survivors said they had been at sea for nearly a month after leaving Gambia.
They suffered from dehydration and illness from drinking seawater.
More than 100 people were originally on the boat, including women and a baby.
Five dead bodies were found inside the boat but could not be recovered due to rough sea conditions.
A migrant rights group estimated that 83 people died during the journey.
The West African route to the Canary Islands is known to be one of the most dangerous migration paths to Europe.
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Sisters Rooney and Kate Mara star as sisters who speak in unison in Werner Herzog’s new movie "Bucking Fastard," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The film tells a fictional story about two sisters on a journey to find their place in the world, and it also features Orlando Bloom.
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"Bucking Fastard" premiered at the 83rd Venice Film Festival in Italy on September 3, 2026.
Rooney and Kate Mara play sisters named Jean and Joan Holbrooke who speak in unison throughout the film.
Director Werner Herzog was inspired by twins he met decades ago who spoke in unison, but the story is entirely fictional.
Herzog wrote the script in five days after deciding the Mara sisters could play the roles.
Rooney and Kate Mara had never acted together in a movie before this film.
The actresses found speaking in unison felt natural and musical, leading to a shortened rehearsal period of five days instead of two weeks.
Orlando Bloom also stars in the film and is described by Herzog as stepping outside his usual roles.
Herzog dedicated the film to the late filmmaker David Lynch and wished Lynch could see it first.
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Ratko Mladic, a former Bosnian Serb army commander convicted of genocide and war crimes, died last week while serving a life sentence at a U.N. court in The Hague. His body will be flown to Serbia for funeral arrangements amid expected large attendance and security concerns.
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Ratko Mladic died in a hospital in The Hague while serving a life sentence for genocide and war crimes.
The U.N. court in The Hague released his body to Serbia, as announced by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
Mladic was convicted for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, the siege of Sarajevo, and other crimes during the Bosnian war.
Thousands of Serbs have honored Mladic with vigils and marches after his death.
Mladic is considered a hero by many Serbs despite his conviction.
Serbian authorities expect tens of thousands of people to attend his funeral and are preparing security measures.
The Bosnian war killed over 100,000 people and displaced more than 1 million before ending with a peace agreement in 1995.
Serbia is seeking European Union membership but faces criticism over its role in the Bosnian war.
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Tunisia is facing a severe water and electricity shortage because of strong heatwaves and high temperatures close to 50°C. The country has long had water supply problems, and the current crisis is causing public anger while officials try to manage water distribution.
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Tunisia is experiencing extremely high temperatures, nearing 50 degrees Celsius.
Powerful heatwaves are causing power outages and water shortages.
The country has dealt with water scarcity and drought for many years.
The current crisis has increased public frustration with the government.
Authorities are working to coordinate water distribution to help manage the shortage.
Protests have taken place in Tunisia over the lack of water and electricity.
The crisis is part of ongoing environmental and infrastructure challenges in the country.
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A group of young Israeli women known as the "Hilltop Girls" live in simple tents on occupied West Bank land. They focus on daily life activities to quietly expand Israeli settlements on private Palestinian land, with support from the Israeli state.
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The Hilltop Girls are part of a movement that began with the Hilltop Youth in 1998, aimed at settling West Bank hilltops.
Unlike more violent settlers, these women avoid direct attacks and instead use normal social activities to gain acceptance.
They use social media to promote a peaceful image, showing themselves cooking and doing chores.
Their goal is to expand Israeli territory to include much of the Middle East, including parts of neighboring countries.
Key outposts like Maoz Esther and Or Ahuvia have grown from small youth camps to larger family settlements.
Israeli authorities sometimes dismantle these outposts, but structures are quickly rebuilt, with support from the state and military.
The Israeli government provides water, electricity, roads, and about $40 million in subsidies to the settlers.
New laws have been proposed and passed to protect land purchases by Jews in the West Bank, supported by far-right politicians.
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Russia has two nuclear arsenals: one for weapons and one for civilian nuclear power. Russia's civilian nuclear program helps it influence other countries by building and running nuclear power plants abroad, giving Moscow long-term political and economic power.
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Russia has a large nuclear weapons arsenal and a separate civilian nuclear power program.
Russia is building nuclear power plants in Turkey, Iran, and Kazakhstan.
Russia’s state nuclear company, Rosatom, often designs, funds, builds, and operates these plants.
Rosatom’s involvement can last for decades, supplying fuel and technical support.
For example, Rosatom owns Turkey’s Akkuyu plant entirely and supplies fuel for 60 years.
Russia’s civilian nuclear program provides a different kind of influence than oil exports.
Rosatom has over 20 reactors under construction in seven foreign countries, including NATO and EU members.
Russia controls a major share of global uranium enrichment and nuclear fuel supply.
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French President Emmanuel Macron met with the new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, at 10 Downing Street for official talks. Their discussion focused on relations between Britain and the European Union, support for Ukraine, and migrant issues in the English Channel.
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Emmanuel Macron is the first European Union leader to meet Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
The meeting took place at the UK Prime Minister’s official residence, 10 Downing Street.
Macron and Burnham met a day after attending a Bayeux Tapestry exhibition preview with King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The talks covered Britain-EU relations.
Support for Ukraine was an important topic during the meeting.
Migrant crossings in the English Channel were also discussed.
King Charles and Queen Camilla accompanied both leaders at the museum the day before.
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Gloria Steinem, a well-known figure in the fight for women's rights, has died at the age of 92. She was a key leader in the women's liberation movement.
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Gloria Steinem died at 92 years old.
She was a prominent feminist leader.
Steinem helped lead the women's liberation movement.
She was known internationally for her work on women’s rights.
Her career inspired many others to support gender equality.
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Somalia’s military stopped an attack by armed groups in Baidoa, a major city in the South West State. The groups loyal to a former governor tried to regain control but were defeated after several hours of fighting.
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The attack happened early Thursday morning in Baidoa.
Militias loyal to ousted Governor Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen led the attack.
The government army responded and said they defeated the attackers.
The fight lasted for several hours, with gunfire and explosions heard across the city.
Some pro-Laftagareen forces claimed they held parts of Baidoa during the fighting.
The Defence Ministry accused attackers of working with the al-Shabab terrorist group.
The government had sent troops to remove Laftagareen in March, with more clashes since then.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces opposition from regional leaders and ongoing rebel threats.
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Ukraine has started attacking parts of Russia’s space program as a new tactic in the war. Ukrainian drones and missiles hit space communication centers and military sites in western Russia, including near Moscow and the Arkhangelsk region, which are important for Russia’s satellite operations and missile launches.
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Aleksandr Chayko, head of Russia’s Aerospace Forces managing military space operations, survived a bomb attack in Moscow that killed at least five people.
Ukraine has targeted Russia’s space program facilities, which support satellites, navigation, and missile attacks.
Russian space communication centers hit by Ukraine include a major center in Dubna outside Moscow and several smaller sites in western Russia and Crimea.
Ukrainian long-range drones and missiles can reach key Russian space industry locations.
Damage to these facilities disrupts Russia’s military and civilian space programs, although satellites remain in orbit.
Ukraine also launched drone swarms toward the Plesetsk spaceport in northwestern Russia, a site for missile and satellite launches.
Russia launched a military satellite rocket shortly after the drone attack near the Plesetsk site.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy described these attacks as a form of “long-range sanctions” against Russia’s war efforts.
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In September, the amount of daylight each day decreases, meaning it gets darker earlier. Even though the total length of a day remains 24 hours, the time the sun is visible is getting shorter.
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Days always have 24 hours, but sunlight hours change.
In September, daylight hours get shorter as the sun sets earlier.
This change happens because of Earth's position relative to the sun.
The shortening of daylight is part of the natural yearly cycle.
People may notice less sunlight in the afternoon and evening.
This decrease continues until the winter months when days are shortest.
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Gloria Steinem was a well-known American women’s rights activist and author who recently died at the age of 92. Throughout her life, she worked to promote feminism and equal rights, and she received many honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.
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Gloria Steinem was a key figure in the women’s rights movement in the United States.
She helped publish Ms. Magazine, a feminist publication.
Steinem was active in protests and rallies, including for the Equal Rights Amendment.
She was photographed at many important events from the 1960s through the 2020s.
Steinem received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013.
She was honored by Harvard University with an honorary degree in 2022.
Steinem worked alongside other activists, including Black feminist Dorothy Pitman Hughes.
She remained active in public events and feminism causes over many decades.
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Mustafa Barghouti, leader of the Palestinian National Initiative, said Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank are at a record high. He accused Israeli settlers of violent actions and claimed Israel’s government is not taking real steps to stop these attacks or to protect Palestinians.
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Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank have increased to an unprecedented level, according to Mustafa Barghouti.
Settlers have been involved in burning houses, mosques, cars, and shooting people in the West Bank.
Barghouti said settlers act without fear of punishment, accusing them of ethnic cleansing.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the violence the work of a few rioters but has not arrested settlers involved.
The E1 Israeli settlement project plans to build over 1,200 homes, which Barghouti says would divide the West Bank and displace many Palestinians.
Barghouti stated Palestinian groups, including Hamas, are willing to follow a plan by U.S. President Donald Trump involving disarmament, but Israel rejects it.
Since an October 2025 ceasefire, Israel has reportedly violated the agreement around 3,000 times.
The Palestinian health ministry reports at least 1,334 deaths in Gaza due to Israeli operations during the ceasefire period.
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Tunisia experienced a revolution in 2011 due to economic unfairness and political restrictions. Since then, its economy has worsened, especially after 2021, leading to shortages of water, electricity, and basic healthcare. President Kais Saied’s economic approach since 2019, focusing on anti-corruption and self-reliance, has not solved these problems.
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Before the 2011 revolution, Tunisia had restricted freedoms and unequal economic development.
The economy grew about 4% yearly before 2011 but slowed to half that rate between 2011 and 2021.
The 2011 revolution brought political freedom but did not improve the economy.
By 2026, Tunisia faces severe shortages of electricity, water, medicines, and basic food.
President Kais Saied came to power in 2019 with promises to fight corruption and recover stolen wealth.
His strategy includes creating community-owned companies and reducing reliance on international financial institutions.
Economic conditions have worsened under Saied, with declining public services and purchasing power.
The state’s ability to provide basic functions and maintain economic stability deteriorated significantly after 2021.
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People injured or affected by the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in South Africa are suing the government. They want to change a 65-year-old law that stops them from being paid compensation for what happened.
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The Sharpeville massacre happened in 1960 and is an important event in the fight against apartheid.
Victims are suing the South African government now, more than 60 years later.
Their goal is to overturn a law that prevents them from getting compensation.
Compensation means money or support given to people harmed by an event.
The lawsuit challenges a law that has been in place for 65 years.
The victims want recognition and justice for what they suffered during the massacre.
The Sharpeville massacre remains a key part of South Africa’s history in fighting racial segregation.
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