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EU ministers met in Ireland and decided to send support to Lebanon’s army. However, they are still divided on how to handle trade with Israeli settlements and how to provide Ukraine with air defense systems.
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EU ministers held a meeting in Ireland.
They agreed to start a mission to support Lebanon’s army.
Ministers are split on measures regarding trade with Israeli settlements.
There is no agreement yet on sanctions related to Israeli settlements.
EU countries have not reached a deal on supplying Ukraine with air defense systems.
The disagreements have caused a standstill in decision-making on these issues.
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A Maltese businessman named Yorgen Fenech was found not guilty of being involved in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The jury decided he was not connected to planning or helping in her killing, but the prosecution plans to appeal the verdict.
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Daphne Caruana Galizia was an anti-corruption journalist killed by a car bomb in Malta in 2017.
Yorgen Fenech was charged with helping plan the murder and intending to commit a crime but was found not guilty by a jury.
The jury included six women and three men, and eight of nine jurors voted to dismiss the charges.
Fenech is a wealthy businessman owning hotels and shares in a power station in Malta.
Prosecutors accused Fenech of paying a middleman €150,000 to arrange the murder.
The murder caused a major political scandal leading to the resignation of Malta’s prime minister Joseph Muscat and other officials.
The defense said the real person behind the murder was Keith Schembri, Muscat’s former chief of staff, who denies involvement.
Fenech said he was only a messenger and denied ordering the murder; the case revealed possible political interference in the investigation.
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Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar warned Iran not to attack Israel amid growing conflict between the US and Iran. He said Israel will respond strongly if attacked and accused Iran of trying to develop nuclear weapons, which Israel will not allow.
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Gideon Sa’ar is Israel’s Foreign Minister.
He warned Iran against attacking Israel during the tensions between the US and Iran.
Sa’ar said Israel will respond heavily if Iran attacks.
Israel accuses Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons ambitions.
Sa’ar said Israel will not allow Iran to get nuclear weapons.
Israel currently has no plans to enter the US-Iran conflict but hopes Iran will avoid attacking.
Sa’ar supports Israel’s settlement policy and says Israelis have the right to live anywhere in their land.
He condemned settler violence and said Israel’s law enforcement is acting against violent behavior.
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A 43-year-old Swiss man is accused of shooting and killing a 22-year-old Italian woman at a rave in Aarau, Switzerland. Police say he acted alone, and the motive is unknown; the suspect has psychological problems and has not spoken since his arrest.
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The shooting happened early on Sunday at a rave in Aarau, Switzerland.
One woman was killed and five others were wounded.
Police believe the attack was carried out by a single person.
The suspect turned himself in to police on Monday in a different part of Switzerland.
The suspect has psychological issues and remained silent while in custody.
Authorities found two pistols and an AK-47 rifle in the suspect’s car.
The motive behind the shooting is still unknown.
The rave organizers expressed shock and said they will help the police investigate.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Ukraine partly caused the current energy price shock, which has been made worse by the war involving Iran and Russia's long conflict with Ukraine. He also mentioned that the trade policies from the Trump administration with Canada will not significantly change prices in the United States.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke about energy price issues on “Fox & Friends.”
He said Ukraine partly caused the recent energy shock.
The energy shock is linked to the Iran war and Russia’s war with Ukraine lasting over four years.
Bessent said the Trump administration’s trade war with Canada will have little effect on U.S. prices.
The discussion took place during a television interview.
The energy price changes are linked to global conflicts involving Middle East and Eastern Europe.
The U.S. economy and prices are affected by these international events.
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Kristen Johnston has acted in many memorable roles over the past 30 years, including a character on "Sex and the City" who became very famous for one line. She won two Emmy Awards for her work on the sitcom "Third Rock from the Sun." Johnston shared stories about her acting career, her experiences working with other actors, and her current role on Netflix’s "Leanne."
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Kristen Johnston has had a 30-year acting career with notable roles in TV shows like "Third Rock from the Sun" and "Sex and the City."
She won two Emmy Awards for her role in "Third Rock from the Sun."
Her character Lexi Featherston in "Sex and the City" is remembered for a famous exit line that became popular.
Johnston described her "Third Rock" character as masculine and noted how today a transgender actor might be cast for similar roles.
She auditioned alongside John Lithgow for "Third Rock from the Sun," despite initially being intimidated by Lithgow’s earlier movie roles.
Johnston currently plays Carol on the Netflix show "Leanne," where she acts alongside Leanne Morgan.
She talked about helping Leanne Morgan get comfortable on set during the early episodes of their show.
Johnston feels she often gets cast in bold, large, and funny roles that appeal to the LGBTQ+ community.
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More than 500 students in Indonesia were taken to the hospital with food poisoning. The illness is believed to be caused by free meals given to students by the government as part of a large program.
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Over 500 students fell ill and were hospitalized in Indonesia.
The students showed symptoms of food poisoning.
The sickness is linked to free meals provided by the government.
The free meal program has a budget of $4.3 billion.
The program started last year and serves many students.
Thousands of similar cases have been reported in connection with the meal program.
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President Donald Trump's administration has carried out many military strikes in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific since September 2025, targeting boats labeled as drug traffickers. However, families of some people lost believe their relatives were innocent fishermen killed in these strikes, and local authorities have not provided clear information.
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Since September 2025, the US military has bombed dozens of vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.
These strikes have killed more than 220 people accused of drug trafficking by the US government.
Some families, like those of Joseph William and Ricky Joseph from Saint Lucia, say their relatives were small-scale fishermen, not criminals.
The US military released drone footage claiming to attack drug smugglers on February 13, 2026.
Families have reported their missing relatives to local police but received little or no information.
Experts say these strikes may be extrajudicial killings, meaning people were killed without trial or proper legal process.
Local police in Saint Lucia still list these cases as missing persons, lacking information from the US.
The remains of one boat believed to belong to the fishermen were found but neglected near a police station.
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Saudi Arabia says two Filipino sailors died after an attack on a Saudi-owned tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denies the attack and says the ships hit mines while using a banned route. This incident happened amid rising military tensions between the US and Iran.
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The Saudi-owned tanker Sidr was hit by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night.
Two Filipino sailors on the Sidr were killed in the incident.
Another tanker, Senegal Prosperity, owned by South Korea, was also hit nearby.
Iran claims both tankers hit mines after taking an unauthorized route through the strait.
The US military recently conducted air strikes on Iran; Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on US bases.
Iran reports 18 people killed and 108 injured in the US strikes, calling them a "war crime."
Saudi Arabia condemned the attack and demanded respect for safe navigation and global energy security.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for about 20% of the world’s oil and gas shipments and has seen increased conflict since February.
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Iran says the United States attacked a wedding party in recent military strikes. This news comes as President Donald Trump deals with disagreements and changes among top leaders in the Pentagon, the U.S. Department of Defense.
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Iran claims that a U.S. military strike hit a wedding party.
These events are part of ongoing military actions in the region.
President Donald Trump is handling issues with Pentagon leadership.
Some top Pentagon officials have resigned or been fired recently.
The leadership changes have caused tensions within the U.S. military.
CBS News is reporting on both Iran’s claims and the Pentagon situation.
The article focuses on the interaction between U.S. military actions and leadership challenges.
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On September 1, 2026, US missile and drone strikes hit a town in southern Iran near a communications tower. The attack reportedly struck a building hosting a wedding, killing at least five people, including a child, and injuring many others.
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The attack occurred in Kuhestak, Hormozgan province, southern Iran.
The intended target was a communications tower near the town’s shore on the Persian Gulf.
Videos and geolocation data show the wedding building was about 135 meters from the tower and was directly hit.
At least five people died, including a four-year-old boy, and 68 people were injured according to the Iranian Red Crescent.
Local residents, including a witness who attended the wedding, said there was no military presence near the hit building.
Videos show heavy damage to the wedding site, with debris spread widely and the roof destroyed.
Hospital footage showed injured victims, including children, being treated after the attack.
CCTV captured at least six explosions during the strikes in the town.
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The Dutch central bank moved billions of dollars worth of gold from the US and Canada to London because of growing global tensions. About 86 tonnes of gold were relocated to the Bank of England to make it easier to trade in a crisis.
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The Dutch central bank moved 86 tonnes of gold from North America to London between March and August.
27 tonnes were physically transported from New York and Ottawa to the Netherlands, then similar gold was moved to London.
The rest of the gold was sold in New York and repurchased in London.
The move aims to improve crisis preparedness amid rising geopolitical unrest.
The gold is now held at the Bank of England, which is considered the easiest place in the world to trade gold.
The US and Canada are experiencing trade disputes, including tariffs on steel, aluminum, lumber, automobiles, and other goods.
Before the move, 31.3% of Dutch gold was in New York and 19.7% in Ottawa; after the move, those numbers dropped to 18.5% in both places.
The total Dutch gold reserves at the end of 2025 were 612.4 tonnes, worth about 72.2 billion euros.
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A Brazilian activist has called for the release of four Tunisian activists who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Tunisian activists were first detained by Israel in 2025, released, but then rearrested by Tunisian authorities on financial crime charges after announcing a new aid mission.
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The Global Sumud Flotilla aimed to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza by delivering humanitarian aid by boat.
In August 2025, activists from various countries attempted the flotilla but were intercepted and detained by Israel.
Four Tunisian activists—Nabil Channoufi, Ghassan Henchiri, Ghassan Boughdiri, and Wael Naouar—were initially released by Israel and returned to Tunisia in October 2025.
The Tunisian government rearrested these four activists in February 2026 on allegations of money laundering, fraud, and misuse of flotilla donations.
The detained activists have been held in Mornaguia Prison in Tunis for over five months.
Wael Naouar has been on a hunger strike for at least seven days due to critical health concerns.
Activists accuse Tunisia’s government of trying to stop flotilla missions by banning gatherings and events related to the aid efforts.
Israel has maintained a blockade on Gaza since 2007, intensified after attacks in 2023, restricting supplies to the area.
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Germany blamed Russia for a recent drone attack at Leipzig airport, highlighting deep divisions in German politics about relations with Moscow. The attack came just before regional elections and follows other suspected sabotage incidents, raising concerns about security and hybrid warfare in Germany.
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German authorities blame Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport.
The announcement came days before regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right AfD party is leading.
The AfD supports closer ties with Russia and wants to restart cheap Russian oil and gas imports.
Germany is investigating several recent sabotage attempts on critical infrastructure, including an electricity grid attack and an explosion at a railway station.
Russia denies involvement and accuses Germany of using the incidents to distract from domestic issues like the rise of the far right.
The German government described these attacks as "hybrid warfare," meaning a mix of military and non-military actions to destabilize a country.
Some German political parties disagree with measures like closing Russian consulates, fearing it could escalate tensions.
Two suspects linked to the Leipzig attack have been identified as Russian nationals.
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The United States and Venezuela have signed a new oil agreement. Energy Secretary Chris Wright met with Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez to complete the deal.
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The U.S. and Venezuela made a new oil deal.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright represented the U.S. in the meeting.
The meeting took place in Venezuela.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez represented Venezuela.
The agreement involves cooperation on oil resources.
The deal aims to improve energy relations between the two countries.
The news was reported by CBS News journalist Lilia Luciano.
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A South African airline called Airlink performed a risky stunt last weekend by flying two planes very close over a stadium during a rugby match. The country’s aviation regulator, SACAA, approved the stunt but is now investigating and has canceled a similar planned flyover at another stadium.
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Airlink flew two planes less than 50 feet above a stadium in Cape Town during a rugby match.
The stunt was approved and rehearsed with safety measures by SACAA, the aviation regulator.
SACAA is now reviewing the flight data after media discussions raised concerns.
Airlink will not repeat the flyby at a stadium in Soweto during a later rugby test match.
The flights were performed by an experienced crew and followed approved altitude and speed limits.
Flybys like this have happened before at South African sports and presidential events.
SACAA says aviation safety in South Africa is very important and always enforced.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that China agrees with the United States that Iran should not have nuclear weapons. This shows some agreement between the two countries on this important issue.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the statement about China and Iran.
China and the U.S. both agree Iran should not get nuclear weapons.
This agreement relates to concerns about nuclear security and weapon control.
Iran’s potential nuclear weapons program is a key issue in global diplomacy.
The discussion highlights ongoing cooperation between China and the U.S. on international security.
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Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has started his second term after winning the August 13 election with about 60 percent of the vote. However, the election results have been disputed by the opposition, who accused the process of irregularities, and some opposition members have been arrested and charged. The country is experiencing economic recovery but political tensions remain high.
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President Hakainde Hichilema won around 60% of the vote in Zambia’s August 13 presidential election.
His main rival, Brian Mundubile, received about 38% and rejected the results, alleging problems with the vote counting.
Election observers, including the European Union, said the election had some fairness but also noted serious issues in how the vote counting was done.
The vote counting was temporarily stopped due to violence and accusations of stolen election materials.
The European Union noted a strong military presence during counting, which some found intimidating.
Zambia’s High Courts closed when the deadline to contest the election results was near, limiting legal challenges.
Since taking office in 2021, Hichilema has led Zambia through economic recovery, including debt restructuring and working with the International Monetary Fund.
Despite economic improvements, many people in Zambia still face high food and energy costs and feel the benefits have not reached them.
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New strikes have increased tensions between the U.S. and Iran, making a peace deal difficult to achieve. The White House is applying economic pressure on Iran, but the situation remains unstable as fighting continues.
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Recent military strikes have escalated conflict involving Iran.
The White House is using economic measures to pressure Iran.
Efforts to reach a peace agreement with Iran have not succeeded.
The strikes are part of broader tensions affecting regional and global stability.
The news highlights ongoing challenges in resolving conflicts with Iran.
These developments come amid concerns over global energy prices and security.
The situation remains fluid, with risks of further escalation.
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