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CBS News live updates report Iran's IRGC warning that any new U.S. assault would expand the war's geography and weapons, alongside President Trump saying he is deciding among options including wiping Iran out, economic pressure, or a deal. The piece also covers Middle East diplomatic meetings and U.S. embassy security alerts.
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Ukraine launched a large drone barrage into Russia over the weekend, with Moscow among the targets, according to a brief news report.
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Trump declared that Ukraine's strikes have crippled Russia's diesel industry while urging Zelensky to halt attacks on Russian refineries, even as US diesel prices hit a record high due to the Iran conflict. The article reports that Ukrainian officials contradicted Trump's claimed truce and that the fuel spike is becoming a political problem for Republicans before the midterms.
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The article previews the 2026 UN General Assembly, listing expected speakers, major conflicts, climate and AI agenda items, and sideline meetings. It notes Trump's schedule and several diplomatic developments without advancing a clear political argument.
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Houthi rebels in Yemen are expanding attacks on Saudi Arabia, escalating Middle East tensions. President Trump says he is in "deciding mode" about next steps on Iran, with a correspondent providing further insight.
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A UN report concludes that US airstrikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific breached international law and may amount to crimes against humanity. The article contrasts the UN legal findings with US military claims that the strikes targeted narco-terrorists and notes officials have not provided definitive evidence.
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Ken Hay, a Normandy D-Day veteran who survived Nazi capture and forced labor, has died at 101. He was an ambassador for the British Normandy Memorial and regularly shared his wartime experiences with schoolchildren. Tributes praised his courage, resilience, and dedication to remembrance.
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The article argues that the Houthis' renewed offensive in Yemen is a spillover from Trump's war with Iran, which has strengthened Iran's allies and disrupted global energy routes. It criticizes Trump's decision to attack Iran as catastrophic while crediting him for avoiding direct US strikes on the Houthis.
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The article describes escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, arguing it has become a crisis that threatens Israel's US alliance and is enabled by Netanyahu's government. It frames settler violence as terrorism and ethnic cleansing, while noting Democratic sanctions efforts and Trump administration inaction.
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A report says Trump initially rejected Saudi Arabia's request to strike Houthi rebels, then ordered airstrike preparations after a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and later pulled back as targets were ready. The article also notes Houthi assurances to Trump and ongoing Saudi-Houthi fighting in Yemen.
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Kenneth Hay, a D-Day veteran who survived capture and a forced march as a prisoner of war, has died at 101. The article recounts his wartime service, liberation, and later work educating schoolchildren about World War Two.
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The article previews the U.N. General Assembly’s high-level week, noting Guterres’ final session and expected addresses by Trump, Pezeshkian, Zelenskyy, Abbas, Netanyahu, and Rodríguez. It outlines major diplomatic flashpoints including Iran, Ukraine, Israel-Palestine, Venezuela, and the race to replace Guterres.