Fukushima nuclear plant starts highly controversial wastewater release
In response, China banned seafood from Japan. But Japan insists the release is needed to make room for the plant's decommissioning and to prevent accidental leaks.
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American nurse kidnapped in Haiti speaks out for first time since release
Alix Dorsainvil addressed both her captors and the people of Haiti in a video shared by El Roi Haiti, the nonprofit where Dorsainvil worked when she was kidnapped with her young daughter.
Climate change contributed to Canada's extreme wildfires, report says
A new study determined that Canada's fires were fueled by human-induced changes in temperature and humidity.
North Korea says 2nd attempt to put spy satellite into orbit failed
South Korea's military says the North has launched what it called "a space launch vehicle" for the second time, following a failed initial attempt in May.
Wagner chief was on plane that crashed, Russian aviation agency says
The plane crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday, killing all 10 people on board, according to Russia's civil aviation agency.
Remains ID'd as Jewish resistance hero executed by Nazis in 1943
Bernard Luza was shot by firing squad in 1943 after he and hundreds of other Jews and their relatives were arrested following a raid on a factory in Amsterdam.
India bridge collapse kills at least 18 with several still missing
Railway officials said around 40 laborers were on the bridge when it collapsed.
Xi's unexplained absence from key BRICS speech triggers speculation
President Xi, who reappeared later at a dinner, gave no reason for sending a minister to deliver his fiery speech, leading to rumours about his health.
Drought affecting Panama Canal threatens 40% of world's cargo ship traffic
Approximately two-thirds of the canal's traffic is either destined for or departing from the United States.
South Korea conducts first civil defense drills in 6 years
"How many people are aware of what to do in the event of a North Korean missile attack, earthquake or fire?" asked one South Korean paper in an editorial.
India's moon mission makes history
The successful landing capped a four-year effort to recover from a 2019 crash, demonstrating India's growing space prowess.
India makes history after landing a spacecraft near moon's south pole
India's successful landing comes just days after Russia's Luna-25, which was aiming for the same lunar region, spun into an uncontrolled orbit and crashed.
Chinese man arrested after riding jet ski nearly 200 miles to South Korea
The man crossed the Yellow Sea on a 1800-cc jet ski from Shandong province, using binoculars and a compass to navigate and towing five barrels of fuel, officials said.
German teen stabs 8-year-old and then sets himself on fire, police say
The boy was taken to a hospital by helicopter with wounds to the head and neck, according to the regional education ministry, and was in a stable condition.
Russia's "General Armageddon" reportedly dismissed after vanishing
Surovikin, dubbed "General Armageddon" for his brutal military campaign in Syria, hasn't been seen in public since armed rebels marched toward Moscow in June.
CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up
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4 dead after large fire breaks out at Canadian military base, officials say
Trump endorses Israel's Netanyahu ahead of reelection bid
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Ukraine, Sudan immigrants to retain deportation protections for now
Rep. Turner calls for congressional probe into Starlink disruption
Candidate for Lt. Gov. Shawn Oliver arrested, suspends campaign
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