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From Morocco to Spain: a deaf migrant’s struggle to return home | Witness DocumentarySociety

Imade, a 23-year-old deaf migrant from Morocco, is building a new life in Spain. In Barcelona, he works as a kitchen porter and studies Catalan sign language to manage the communication barriers caused by his deafness. He also faces social isolation and the complexities of immigration bureaucracy. Imade left Morocco at 16 without telling his parents, after failing to find work to support his large family and fearing he would become another mouth to feed. Now, he is trying to return home for the first time since leaving.

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DRC Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 casesHealth

The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed 4,000 reported cases for the first time. Authorities began monitoring nearly 200 people after someone suspected of having Ebola died. Medical clinician Dr Angelique Coetzee provides further insight into the situation.

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Organ nonprofit Network For Hope shut down amid allegations donors may have been aliveHealth

Health and Human Services has revoked certification for Kentucky-based organ procurement group Network For Hope over allegations that it failed to follow required safety procedures. TJ Hoover was hospitalized after suffering cardiac arrest. His family says donor evaluation continued even though medical staff documented improving neurological function. Hoover survived, and Network For Hope says it will appeal the decision.

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Rise in Palestinian children held in Israeli prisonsWorld

The number of Palestinian minors held by Israel in administrative detention has risen sharply. Data from the Israel Prison Service, obtained by Parents Against Child Detention, shows the figure increasing from 103 in January 2025 to 191 in March 2026. Child rights advocate Ayed Abu Eqtaish comments on the increase and the detention of Palestinian children.

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How police failed to stop double murderer Simon LevySociety

Convicted sex offender Simon Levy, 40, from Tottenham, has been found guilty of murdering two women and violently raping another woman who survived. Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 54, was discovered dead in the stairwell of a derelict building in Walworth, Southwark, in March 2025. Sheryl Wilkins, 39, was found dead in Tottenham, north London, in August. The report examines how police failed to prevent Levy’s crimes while he was being risk managed.

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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign joint defence dealWorld

Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have concluded a joint defence agreement intended to deepen security cooperation among the three countries. The pact was signed in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Its signing signals the nations’ determination to strengthen their collective security further. Ozden Zeynep Oktav, a professor of International Relations at Istanbul Medeniyet University, provides analysis of the agreement.

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Amanda Knox defends comedy show amid sensitivity criticismCulture

Amanda Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted in the murder of her former housemate, British student Meredith Kercher, is beginning a run as a stand-up comic. Kercher’s family has criticized the show as insensitive. Knox is defending the comedy performance amid those criticisms. The report focuses on the dispute surrounding her new stage work.

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EXCLUSIVE: ICE arrests over 1,200 illegal migrants in Georgia operationPolitics

ICE officials say an extensive enforcement operation in Georgia led to more than 1,200 arrests. They say over half of those arrested had criminal histories. The agency also says officers are changing their tactics as threats and interference during immigration enforcement increase.

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Rand Paul asks Justice Department to charge Fauci after contempt votePolitics

Republican Senator Rand Paul has asked the Department of Justice to charge Dr. Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a hearing examining the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The item also promotes CBS Mornings, whose weekday program features breaking news, conversation and in-depth reporting. The show airs on CBS and streams through the CBS News app.

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Florida man allegedly cut off teen lobster diver's air supply during fightOther

Michael Simpson, a former member of Florida’s boating safety task force, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder. He allegedly cut off a teenage diver’s air supply during a confrontation over lobster hunting. The accusation centers on a clash involving a young diver and the danger posed to the diver’s breathing supply.

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LIVE: Lindsay Clancy murder trial continuesSociety

Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children in January 2023, appears in court as her murder trial proceeds. Her defense team has argued that she was experiencing postpartum mental health issues at the time. The proceedings continue in court.

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Experts urge parents to exercise caution over popular squishy toysSociety

Squishy toys have become highly popular across social media, including NeeDohs and other fidget products. Experts are warning parents about possible safety concerns linked to the toys. Counterfeit versions could contain hazardous chemicals. Heating or microwaving them may also cause a dangerous explosion.

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Typhoon Dolphin batters southern Japanese islandsWorld

Typhoon Dolphin is battering Japan’s southern islands, prompting the closure of an airport and the evacuation of thousands in Okinawa. China is also preparing for the approaching storm. Rain is expected to bring relief from scorching temperatures in South Korea. The programme also reports that US President Donald Trump has unveiled trade measures aimed at strengthening competition with China in solar panels and semiconductors.

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Will Iran and Oman jointly control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz?World

Iran says it is nearing a deal with Oman to jointly control traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran cautions that such an agreement would not mean the waterway becomes fully open. The arrangement could also involve a toll for passage. Charlie D’Agata provides context on the proposed deal and its possible terms.

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Meta fined $567 million over child safety issuesTech2:55

Meta, the technology company behind Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has been hit with another financial penalty over alleged failures to protect children. A judge in New Mexico ordered the company to pay $567 million. The ruling says Meta failed to warn the public about dangers its products pose to children.

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Airlines push back against rising ICE arrests at airportsSociety

Arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at airports have increased. Airlines warn that the operations could place both employees and passengers at risk. They are seeking changes to how the arrests are carried out. The report highlights the aviation industry’s growing concern over immigration enforcement activity at airports.

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Trump again seeks to restrict birthright citizenship with new executive ordersPolitics

President Trump signed two executive orders aimed at limiting who qualifies for birthright citizenship. The measures represent another attempt by Trump to target the policy. The Supreme Court previously struck down his first effort to end birthright citizenship entirely.

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Singaporeans in Seoul mark upcoming National Day at receptionWorld

Singapore’s diplomatic and business community in Seoul gathered earlier this week for a reception ahead of National Day on Aug 9. The event also highlighted the growing partnership between Singapore and South Korea. The two countries marked 50 years of formal ties a year ago. The gathering took place in Seoul.

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BlackRock’s Rosenberg Says Jobs Revisions Signal Labor WeaknessEconomy

Jeffrey Rosenberg of BlackRock’s Systematic Multi-Strategy Fund says investors should be hesitant to dismiss the July US jobs report. Payrolls fell by 23,000, while the unemployment rate declined to 4.1%. Rosenberg describes the headline figures as somewhat confusing. He says revisions to the employment data are pointing toward weakness in the labor market.

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Trump again seeks to restrict birthright citizenship after Supreme Court rulingPolitics

The president said he would sign two executive actions concerning immigration. One would narrow the number of people eligible for U.S. citizenship because they were born in the United States. The other would target people traveling to the country to give birth. The moves follow a Supreme Court ruling.

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Puerto Rico’s worsening water crisis triggers rationingSociety

Puerto Rico’s water emergency is deepening as drought persists and infrastructure ages. Some communities have gone more than 100 days without dependable water service. The government is now beginning rationing, leaving more than 180,000 households without water for periods of 48 hours at a time.

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Philippine lawmakers weigh restricting or banning social media for under-16sPolitics

Philippine lawmakers are preparing bills that would restrict, or potentially prohibit, social media use by people under 16. The proposals follow a recent rise in school violence, which local officials attribute to exposure to dangerous online material. Experts oppose an outright ban and instead call for stronger regulation and mental-health support. The report comes from Metro Manila.

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Congo screens hundreds of boat passengers after suspected Ebola deathHealth

Congolese health authorities screened more than 300 people traveling on a river boat near Kinshasa. The checks followed the death of a passenger suspected of having Ebola. Officials were concerned that the virus might have spread among people on board.

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US Loses 23,000 Jobs in July as Unemployment Rate FallsEconomy

US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July. Hiring figures for the prior two months were revised lower as well. The result was far weaker than the expected gain of 80,000 jobs. Despite the employment decline, the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% from 4.2%. Bloomberg’s Michael McKee reports.

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