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IDF says it has begun first stages of planned assault on Gaza City

Israel has entered the first stages of its planned assault on Gaza City after a clash with Hamas and already has a hold on the outskirts of the city.

France 24

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German public turns on Israel arms sales over Gaza

Germany faces growing public and political dissent over its military support for Israel, its second-largest arms client. A recent poll shows only 31% of Germans still believe in a historic responsibility to back Israel, down from 62% who...

Al Jazeera

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Spain wildfires burn vast land, risks remain high

Spain is facing one of its most destructive wildfire seasons, with nearly 400,000 hectares of land already burned. While temperatures have started to drop in several regions, strong winds continue to challenge firefighting efforts and ra...

Al Jazeera

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Why does the Outer Banks get hit by hurricanes so often?

Hurricanes strike North Carolina's Outer Banks nearly once a year, but why is that? AccuWeather's Anna Azallion explains.

AccuWeather

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Waves crash against homes in the Outer Banks as Hurricane Erin arrives

AccuWeather's Ali Reid reported live from Buxton, North Carolina, on Aug. 20, highlighting waves and rip currents as tropical storm conditions struck the Outer Banks.

AccuWeather

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What's coming next after Erin?

Tropical Storm Fernand may form at the same time that Hurricane Erin begins to head away from the East Coast.

AccuWeather

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Breaking down NATO military leaders' meeting on Ukraine security

NATO military leaders, including the U.S., are working to put together a strategy that would protect Ukraine if Russia breaks a peace deal. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.

CBS News

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U.S. strikes deportation deals with Honduras and Uganda

Internal government documents obtained by CBS News show the Trump administration has expanded its campaign to persuade countries around the world to aid its crackdown on illegal immigration by accepting deportations of migrants who are n...

CBS News

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Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City operation

Israel's military has called up tens of thousands of reservists in preparation for an expected assault on Gaza City, as the Israeli government considered a new proposal for a ceasefire after nearly two years of war.

CBS News

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Megafires more likely to occur on private land than public forests

More than 44,000 fires have burned nearly 4 million acres across the U.S. so far in 2025, according to the National Interagency Fire Center, but only a handful have been megafires. A new study found that these kinds of fires are more lik...

CBS America

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Families of Camp Mystic flood victims plead for change at hearing

Lawmakers in Texas Wednesday heard from the families of those who died in the July 4th flood at Camp Mystic. More than two dozen campers and counselors were among 135 people killed in the floods. Jason Allen reports.

CBS America

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NATO chiefs meet virtually about potential Ukraine security guarantees

NATO military chiefs met virtually Wednesday for what was described as a candid discussion about security guarantees the alliance would be willing to provide to Ukraine in an effort to end Russia's war in the region.

CBS News

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Pakistan flooding: Search for survivors continues as death toll rises

In northern Pakistan, rescuers are searching for survivors from flash flooding caused by five days of heavy rain. Hundreds are dead and countless are missing, with survivors losing all belongings and lacking clean water or shelter.

Al Jazeera

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West Bank churches warn Israel using taxes to seize land, property

Israeli settlers have repeatedly attacked the 1,500-year-old Saint George Monastery in the West Bank, setting fires and establishing illegal outposts on its land. Simultaneously, Israeli authorities are imposing illegal, retroactive taxe...

Al Jazeera

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South Korea holds defence drills as tensions rise with North Korea

South Korea has conducted nationwide civil defence drills alongside large-scale military exercises with the U.S. The drills come amidst heightened tensions with North Korea.

Al Jazeera

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M23 rebels killed 140 civilians in Eastern DRC, HRW says

A new report from Human Rights Watch says at least 140 civilians were killed in July by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The advocacy group says the real figures could be over 300.

Africanews

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North Carolina working to secure shoreline ahead of Hurricane Erin

Preparations are underway in North Carolina's Outer Banks as Hurricane Erin threatens coastal flooding on its projected path up the East Coast.

CBS News

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Israel approves next phase of Gaza offensive, focus on Gaza City

Israel's military leaders approved the next phase of their ongoing offensive in the territory. The operation will shift focus to Gaza City, targeting areas where Hamas is believed to still be active and where Israeli forces have not yet ...

Africanews

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Erin's impact: Rough surf and rip currents

Wyatt Werneth from the American Lifeguard Association discusses beach safety and the flag warning system.

AccuWeather

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What is a subtropical storm?

During hurricane and tropical storm season, you also may hear about subtropical storms. Here’s what they are and what makes them different from tropical storms.

The Weather Channel

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Hurricane Erin getting stronger, nears Category 3

Hurricane Erin continues to re-strengthen, sitting just shy of Category 3 status. Conditions are expected to worsen for North Carolina’s coastline by tonight, where storm surge, gusty winds and rainfall from Erin’s outer bands are possible.

The Weather Channel

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Erin brings rip currents, beach erosion to Florida

AccuWeather's Leslie Hudson was live from Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, on Aug. 20, where Erin was causing rough surf.

AccuWeather