Nigerian kidnappers collected nearly $5.8 million in ransom payments from abducting civilians over the past year, according to a security consultancy. The crime is crippling education and weakening public trust in the government.
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Israeli forces have installed gates around the home of Palestinian American Lou Ridi in Qusra, in the occupied West Bank. Ridi says soldiers have blocked him from reaching his own land while Israeli settlers continue to besiege homes in the village and remain outside his house.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 19:09
OpenAI has published its official report on the Hugging Face breach. Covering several distinct cybersecurity compromises, it provides the most complete account of the incident so far.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 19:05
With Gulf temperatures hovering between 45 and 50 degrees Celsius, many residents are watching for relief. The Suhail season, traditionally seen as signaling summer’s slow retreat, has begun, but 80%-90% humidity overnight and in the early morning left the star reportedly invisible through haze in the UAE.
RReutersOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-26 19:05
Business Insider quoted Norwegian Brigadier Atle Molde as saying that no Western society is prepared for a prolonged conflict on the scale and intensity seen in Ukraine. Norwegian officials say the experience shows that governments, industry and society—not only armed forces—must prepare in advance. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Europe is nearing a dangerous point through militarization.
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Gazprom Arena says Kanye West’s St. Petersburg concerts may be delayed by six to nine days, while another venue source says no rescheduling talks are underway and the shows cannot proceed without a signed rental agreement. The concerts were slated for October 10 and 11; organizers say more than 100,000 tickets were sold. Local outlets reported the events lacked official approval.
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Miley Cyrus said on Wednesday that she was heartbroken by the death of her godmother, country music icon Dolly Parton. Parton died of cancer on Tuesday at the age of 80.
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Dolly Parton, the pioneering country music icon, songwriter and actress, died Tuesday at age 80. To millions worldwide, her influence extended far beyond music, encompassing literacy efforts, advocacy and charitable giving.
Britain’s royal family shared a video Wednesday showing the Buckingham Palace guards’ band performing Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” in tribute to the American country music legend, who died Tuesday aged 80.
Dolly Parton, the irrepressible country singer, songwriter and actress whose charisma, heartfelt lyrics and business acumen captivated the public for nearly six decades, died Tuesday at 80, her family said. She wrote her first song, “Little Tiny Tasseltop,” at about six, about a corncob doll her mother kept in a shoebox.
Dolly Parton was a beloved icon whose influence extended across music, film and philanthropy. She died Tuesday and was known for her rhinestone-covered style and quick wit, captivating fans from all walks of life.
Kristy High, who manages the Imagination Library program in Cincinnati, says Dolly Parton taught her to find something she deeply cares about, work out how to help and keep showing up.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend and actress who was among the rare US celebrities able to transcend the country’s divides, died on August 25 at the age of 80.
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage reflects on Dolly Parton’s enduring legacy, from creating the “9 to 5” anthem with her fingernails to confronting sexism in the music industry. Her disputes over “I Will Always Love You” also showed a determined artist who could remain generous without surrendering her rights.
The world mourns country music legend Dolly Parton after her death. Paul McCartney wrote that it is hard to imagine living in a world without Dolly.
Beloved American singer-songwriter, actor and philanthropist Dolly Parton died on 25 August at the age of 80. The article looks at six songs, including “Coat of Many Colors”, “Jolene”, “I Will Always Love You” and “9 To 5”, tracing themes of poverty, love and loss, female empowerment and spiritual faith.
Americans across political and social divides joined in mourning country music legend Dolly Parton, as presidents from both parties and prominent figures paid tribute. President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered across the United States for a week, calling the 80-year-old singer’s death a “true loss for millions of people.”
Country music icon Dolly Parton has died in Nashville at 80. Her soaring vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes helped carry her from a log cabin in Tennessee to stardom, while her wit and distinctive image made her one of music’s most beloved personalities across generations, places and politics.
After US-Canada trade talks broke down Friday, the US imposed 50% tariffs on a broad range of Canadian goods under the previously unused Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer sought to reassure markets Monday, arguing the measure covers only a small share of imports and an even smaller share of consumption, so it could not meaningfully affect US well-being.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 19:00
Donald Trump expected Canada to yield to US tariff demands, but failed talks led Ottawa to impose retaliatory tariffs on about $20bn of American goods. Trump called Canada “difficult and unreasonable”, threatened to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” and insulted Canadian officials, while the dispute pushed up US consumer prices.
As recently as last week, automakers hoped summer U.S.-Canada trade talks would ease Washington’s 25% tariffs, which have increased the cost of shipping vehicles and parts across the border. Instead, the tariffs doubled.
The trade war between Canada and the United States is intensifying. After new 50% US tariffs on Canadian products took effect Saturday, Canada announced retaliatory tariffs of 15% to 50% on roughly $20 billion in American goods. The tit-for-tat has also spread from commerce into cultural and linguistic issues.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it was time to teach Canada it could not continue acting this way, days after trade talks between the neighboring countries broke down.
A federal judge ruled that Blake Lively can receive just over $400,000 in legal fees for defending against a lawsuit filed by actor Justin Baldoni. Lively had sought $8 million in the dispute connected to their production of the 2024 film “It Ends With Us.”
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 19:00
Ring, one of the largest home security camera providers in the United States, is introducing new encryption technology that it hopes will increase customers’ confidence in the privacy of their cameras and footage.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 19:00
The Smarter Web Company, which reported holding 2,712 BTC, said Bitcoin Strategy chief Jesse Myers will leave on Sept. 1. Its Bitcoin Treasury Policy will remain under board oversight, but the company gave no reason for his departure and did not identify a successor or explain how his operational duties will be reassigned.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 18:50
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Third Army Corps commander Andrii Biletskii and National Guard 1st Corps commander Denys Prokopenko will lead reorganized units reinforcing Ukrainian positions in Donetsk Oblast. The formations have been deployed to heavily contested sectors, including near Dobropillia and Lyman.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 18:44
Former U.S. Marine Shane Tackett had wanted to help Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began. After joining the Azov Brigade’s international battalion in August 2025, he was killed on Nov. 30 while his unit was clearing a house in a contested Ukrainian town. He left a wife and two daughters.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 18:37
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for stronger collective political and diplomatic efforts to ease what Moscow described as an unprecedented military-political escalation in the Middle East and Persian Gulf. They reaffirmed that the Palestinian issue should be settled in line with UN resolutions.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 18:34
Leonid Bershidsky is helping integrate AI at Bloomberg to relieve journalists of routine tasks. He says AI must know its place—in the “servants’ quarters”—arguing that risk-taking, irrationality and the human emotions driving markets cannot be fully replaced by models.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 18:33
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates argued that artificial intelligence needs significant limits, warning that otherwise its harm to humans could outweigh any potential benefits.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 18:30
Donald Trump described CIA director John Ratcliffe’s unannounced Moscow visit as “semi-routine” and rejected speculation that it was intended to secure Russian backing for tougher Iran sanctions or respond to fears that Vladimir Putin might test Nato’s resolve. The Kremlin confirmed the trip, said Ratcliffe did not meet Putin and gave no reason for it.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 18:21
U.S. President Donald Trump said CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s August 25 trip to Moscow was for “very sort of semi-routine” business and that Washington wants the war in Ukraine to end. Trump rejected reports that Putin sought to test NATO’s resolve, while saying the visit could produce something. The Kremlin described it as intelligence-service contacts and said Ratcliffe did not meet Putin.
U.S. President Donald Trump described CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s Aug. 26 Moscow trip as “semi-routine” and rejected speculation that it was meant to warn Russia against possible action targeting NATO countries. Ukraine has not received details on the meetings. Russia said Ratcliffe did not meet Putin directly, while calling the intelligence contacts a “positive development.”
The Kremlin confirmed Wednesday that CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence officials in Moscow, marking the first known visit by a US spy chief to the capital since 2021. The agenda was not disclosed, as the war in Ukraine escalates and efforts to secure lasting peace between the US and Iran have stalled.
The Kremlin says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials in Moscow but did not meet President Vladimir Putin. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called the talks a “positive development”, while cautioning that it is too early to assess their effect on efforts to ease the severe crisis in bilateral relations.
The Kremlin confirmed that CIA Director John Ratcliffe held high-level talks with Russian security counterparts in Moscow, while denying that he met President Vladimir Putin. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin was promptly briefed on the discussions but did not attend, and questioned whether they could ease the countries’ “profound crisis.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said no contacts with US representatives are currently planned through Kremlin channels. He added that Russia’s contacts with CIA Director John Ratcliffe during his visit to Moscow were conducted through special services.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian intelligence agencies had contacts with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, but Ratcliffe did not meet President Vladimir Putin. No presidential-level Moscow-Washington contacts are currently planned. Peskov said Ukraine is unequivocally losing the conflict and that turmoil inside the Kyiv regime is intensifying, while Russia hopes Armenia’s political processes follow the law and respect participants’ rights.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence officials during his visit to Moscow on Tuesday but did not meet President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it was too early to determine whether contacts between the two countries’ intelligence agencies could improve US-Russia relations.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow for what Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described as “contacts between security services.” Peskov said meetings between Ratcliffe and Vladimir Putin were not scheduled. Speculation linked the unannounced visit either to the release of American prisoner Charles Zimmerman or to a possible “warning” for Putin.
A breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug is being hailed as marking a new era in treatment. Since last year, pharmaceutical companies have announced 24 late-stage trials for medicines targeting the disease.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 18:20
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have dissolved and their forces are merging with Syria’s military, a major victory for Damascus as it seeks to show sole authority over the country. Analysts caution that command, deployment and security arrangements remain unresolved, and building a unified military culture and chain of command will take much longer.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 18:19
Turkey’s ruling AK Party welcomed the dissolution of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces as an important step toward strengthening Syrian unity, according to a spokesman for President Tayyip Erdogan’s party.
Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi said Thursday that the Kurdish administration has completed its integration into Syria’s state institutions, ending the Kurds’ long-held aspiration for autonomy. The announcement follows months of talks under a January agreement to fully integrate Kurdish civilian and military institutions, a move Washington called “historic.”
Beijing’s Robot Games featured humanoid robots performing many impressive stunts, including feats faster than Usain Bolt. The most astonishing demonstrations, however, tested the machines’ reasoning and precision rather than their physical strength, especially their mastery of tweezers.
WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 18:15
A new study published in Science Advances finds that climate change is giving about 560 million children under 10 at least one extra month of heat stress each year. Children are disproportionately exposed to dangerous heat, especially in Global South countries with less access to cooling and resilient infrastructure.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 18:14
UEFA is expected to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances that FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s failed plan for a privately backed World Cup commercial-rights subsidiary will not return in another form. The move would clear six European teams to prepare for the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 18:13
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sent a letter to the UN secretary-general and Security Council members outlining Tehran’s position on US sanctions. He stressed what Iran calls the UN’s and governments’ legal and moral duty to condemn the US administration’s “illegal and criminal actions.” Iran’s Foreign Ministry has described the sanctions as “economic terrorism” and a crime against humanity.
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Iranian officials say domestic capacity can keep the economy afloat despite new US sanctions, while warning that the coming year will be difficult. Tehran is stockpiling essentials, foreign currency and gold and seeking greater food self-sufficiency, as oil exports have nearly stopped and inflation, falling purchasing power, energy rationing and currency depreciation intensify pressure.
A night of terror in Haiti’s hillside town of Kenscoff, which has endured more than a dozen attacks since last year, has shocked the nation. It comes as Haiti prepares for its first election in a decade and foreign countries backed by the United Nations promise more effective support.
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The UN says at least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped when armed men attacked Kenscoff, a once-peaceful community near Haiti’s capital, earlier this week. Believed to be one of the country’s largest mass kidnappings in recent years, the assault has renewed anger over police failures. A gang leader has threatened to kill the hostages if authorities kill gang members while securing the area.
At least 47 people were killed, more than 50 kidnapped and 22 injured in a gang raid in Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, the UN says. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attack and said it highlighted Haiti’s alarming security situation. Local officials blamed the Viv Ansanm alliance for setting homes ablaze and killing residents.
British character actor Tim Curry has died at 80, his manager said on Wednesday. He was best known for creating the flamboyant villain Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, while also building a gallery of memorable villains for stage and screen.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-26 18:09
Tim Curry has died at 80. The beloved character actor became known for creating a gallery of deliciously loony villains on stage and screen, gaining fame for his role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
Actor Tim Curry has died at 80, celebrity news outlets reported. He became a star as the gender-bending Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, later playing villains and historical figures including Gomez Addams, Pennywise, Mozart and William Shakespeare. His cause of death was not immediately disclosed; he had been in poor health after a severe stroke.
English actor Tim Curry, who became a hugely popular cult figure through performances in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Clue” and the television miniseries “It,” has died at age 80.
The United States has sanctioned British activist group Palestine Action, the international pro-Palestine movement Masar Badil and Italy-based digital services group Autistici Inventati. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described them as “far-left terrorist groups”, while Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori said the measures should prompt the UK to lift its ban on the group.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 18:08
President Donald Trump told Al Jazeera that new US economic sanctions on Iran are as effective as the military bombing campaign. He said there is no timetable for ending the war and that he is prepared to continue it for as long as necessary.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 18:07
President Donald Trump said military and economic pressure on Tehran would secure victory in the ongoing confrontation with Iran. He described both approaches as effective, claimed Iran was suffering massive inflation and a collapsing economy, and said no decision had been made on returning to negotiations because he was in no hurry.
US President Donald Trump said Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei survived strikes on Iran despite being very seriously wounded. Trump said the left side of Khamenei’s body, including his arm and leg, was badly injured, but he did not think Khamenei was dead.
Anthropic will rent roughly 460 megawatts of computing capacity at an Nscale data center development in West Virginia, according to sources, in a deal valued at $45 billion.
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CNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 18:07
AEOI chief Mohammad Eslami says Israel and the United States are pressing for IAEA inspections of Iranian nuclear facilities hit during the war to assess damage. Tehran is not yet ready to grant access and says a protocol for inspecting attacked sites must be developed first, while routine inspections continue at facilities that were not targeted.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 18:06
Authorities in Russia’s Primorsky Krai warned that mobile, landline, and internet services may be temporarily restricted in parts of Vladivostok during the September 1–4 Eastern Economic Forum. The limits are expected near the Far Eastern Federal University venue and access roads, rather than across the entire region. Organizers have said Vladimir Putin will attend.
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Russia’s coal production fell 1.8% year on year in January-July to 249 million tons, Rosstat said. Output of all hard coal declined 2.3%, while coking coal rose 1.2% and brown coal was nearly unchanged.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 18:01
New York City’s supply of condos for sale is contracting. The inventory of entry-level units priced at $1,800 or less is projected to plunge 74%, according to the report.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 18:01
The ex-vice president is being held behind bars pending court proceedings involving drug trafficking and additional charges.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 18:01
Nintendo will raise the price of the 256GB Switch 2 without a game by $50 on September 1, from $449.99 to $499.99. Two game bundles priced above $500 are coming this fall. The article also links the increase to rising RAM and storage costs, while noting that competing handhelds have become more expensive too.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 18:00
Russia’s total gas production, including natural and associated petroleum gas, rose 3.7% year on year in January-July to 397 billion cubic meters, Rosstat reported. Natural gas output reached 338 bcm, while LNG production increased 12% to 20.6 million tons. July total gas output was 39.6 bcm.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 17:59
Russia’s industrial output rose 0.1% year on year in the first seven months of 2026, Rosstat said. July production increased 0.4% from a year earlier and 1.4% from June. Mining fell 0.9%, while manufacturing grew 0.5%; power, gas and steam production rose 0.7%, and water and waste services declined 3.2%.
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From the International Space Station, French astronaut Sophie Adenot said her mission was accomplished after two spacewalks to replace a faulty antenna despite mechanical setbacks. She described the operation as a “miracle” and said climate change was plainly visible from orbit.
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French astronaut Sophie Adenot spoke exclusively to FRANCE24 and RFI from the International Space Station about her two spacewalks and the feeling of leaping into the vast unknown of space for the first time.
French astronaut Sophie Adenot began her second spacewalk at the International Space Station on Tuesday. Working with NASA astronaut Anil Menon, she was due to help retrieve and install a spare space-to-ground communications antenna and connect its electrical and data systems to restore high-speed links with mission control.
Flash flooding near Gyirong in Tibet sent mudslides over buildings as people fled. The slides followed a 4.4-magnitude earthquake reported seven minutes earlier. Nepal has confirmed at least 95 deaths and 484 missing tourists, while China sent 574 rescuers; officials warned another flood could occur because the Lhende Khola River remains blocked.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-08-26 17:49
More than 400 travellers are missing after a sudden flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, Nepal’s tourism board says, including 33 British citizens and a 13-year-old girl. Officials say 95 bodies have been recovered. Mud and rock destroyed homes, roads and power projects in Nepal as search efforts continued.
Flash floods in Nepal and China have killed at least 98 people and left hundreds missing. Officials urged residents in several Nepalese districts to keep away from the banks of the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli and Narayani rivers.
Experts said a glacier’s lower section may have broken away and plunged hundreds of metres onto the valley floor, potentially triggering Wednesday’s deadly flash flood near Nepal’s border with Tibet. They cited satellite imagery from Planet Labs.
A devastating flash flood in northern Nepal has killed at least 95 people and left 384 tourists missing, including 291 foreign nationals. Infrastructure damage is estimated at 200 billion Nepalese rupees ($1.3 billion), while search-and-rescue operations continue. Preliminary reports link the flood wave to a snow and rock avalanche near the Nepal-China border.
Nepal’s army and police have joined rescue teams searching for hundreds of people still missing after powerful flash floods devastated the Nepal-Tibet border region.
Flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border have left more than 1,300 people reported missing, while at least 165 deaths have been confirmed.
Nepali labourer Bibek Kumal was digging a toilet pit outside a newly built house on Wednesday when a torrent of water, mud and rock surged down, sweeping him and everything nearby away. He survived after being saved by a mango tree.
Nepal’s infrastructure minister, Sunil Lamsal, said devastating floods that killed at least 95 people caused about 200 billion Nepalese rupees ($1.3 billion) in infrastructure damage. At least 22 concrete bridges and five Bailey bridges were washed away, with major damage in the Bhotekoshi River valley. Authorities report nearly 300 foreign tourists missing.
Local police say the devastating flood in northern Nepal has killed 95 people. At least 384 tourists, including 291 foreigners and 105 Indian citizens, are missing. Preliminary reports link the flooding to a snow-and-rock avalanche near the Nepal-China border, while search and rescue operations continue.
Massive flash floods swept through Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 22 people and leaving hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing. Communities were inundated and travel was halted in parts of the Himalayan country. China also launched search-and-rescue operations across the northern border, with CCTV reporting major casualties in Gyirong, though no death toll was immediately given.
Flooding near Tibet killed dozens in Nepal on Wednesday, while hundreds remained out of contact hours later. Mud and debris surged from a river between China and Nepal, burying buildings and prompting an urgent search for survivors.
Flash floods struck a border crossing between Tibet and Nepal, engulfing roads and villages in mud. Hundreds of people are reported missing, including more than 300 tourists, while flood alerts have been issued in India’s Bihar and Uttar Pradesh states.
At least 55 people have died and hundreds of tourists are missing near Nepal’s border with Tibet in a disaster that is still unfolding. Verified videos showed dozens being swept away, while authorities on both sides feared the true toll and destruction could be far greater.
Devastating floods struck northern Nepal near the Tibet border, killing at least 31 people and leaving hundreds missing, including nearly 300 foreign tourists. Preliminary information suggests an earthquake triggered an avalanche that blocked a river before floodwaters swept through villages and damaged roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure.
Northern Nepal’s flooding has killed 31 people, injured 93 and led to 93 rescues, police said. The disaster struck Wednesday morning and may have been triggered by a snow-and-rock avalanche near the Nepal-China border, about 20 kilometers northeast of Rasuwagadhi. Hundreds, including many foreign tourists, are reportedly missing as rescue efforts continue.
Flooding in northern Nepal has killed at least 16 people, while around 1,000 may have been swept away, India TV reported. The estimate is unconfirmed. Rescuers have saved 20 people, with 15 helicopters involved. Authorities are trying to locate hundreds of foreign tourists and Nepalis, along with at least 60 workers missing from the Langtang Khola hydropower project.
CCTV shows people fleeing just seconds before a massive mudslide engulfed a crossing on the Nepal-China border, sweeping across roads, buildings and vehicles. At least nine people were killed and hundreds were reported missing after torrential flooding.
The report examines what caused the catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border and outlines the current situation.
Officials said Wednesday that at least 22 bodies had been recovered and 384 people were reported missing after a massive flash flood swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet. Chinese state media said the mudslide disaster at Gyirong Port on the Tibetan side caused major casualties and left people missing.
An ice-and-rock avalanche triggered flash floods along Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River, destroying villages, roads and hydropower projects. Officials say at least eight people died and 384 tourists, including 291 foreigners, remain unaccounted for. Authorities have sought rescue assistance from India and China.
Nineteen people have been found dead after a flash flood hit northern Nepal on Wednesday, AFP reports, citing police.
Torrential flooding and a mudslide along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least nine people and swept away homes, roads, bridges and power projects. Officials fear more casualties, with people missing in Tibet’s Gyirong county, while rescue helicopters have been unable to land in Nepal’s worst-hit areas.
A massive flash flood has swept through Himalayan villages along the Nepal-China border, with many people feared dead.
A major flash flood in Nepal’s northern Rasuwa district killed at least eight people and damaged villages, roads, bridges and power projects. Authorities warned casualties and property losses could be higher. Across the border, Tibet reported major casualties and missing people after a mudslide disrupted roads, communications and power at Gyirong port.
At least 17 people were killed when a major flash flood and mudslide in Nepal’s Rasuwa district washed away villages and damaged roads and infrastructure. Search efforts are under way on both sides of the border, with 12 people rescued, while police officers and others remain uncontactable. Roads, communications and power have been disrupted.
A major flash flood struck the Himalayan border areas of Nepal and adjoining Tibet on Wednesday, killing at least nine people. Villages were swept away and roads, bridges and power projects damaged, while authorities warned that the toll could rise.
Flash floods in Nepal’s Himalayan Rasuwa region swept away villages and damaged bridges, killing at least eight people. Chinese authorities said a mudslide in Tibet caused “major casualties.” Rescue helicopters could not land because of high water, while Nepal and China ordered all-out rescue efforts.
A massive flash flood in Nepal swept away villages and project sites near the Tibet border, authorities said on Wednesday. They warned that casualties could be heavy and urged people living along riverbanks to move to higher ground.
US allies are privately warning that the Strait of Hormuz likely remains mined, challenging President Donald Trump’s claim that the US Navy has completely cleared and detonated explosives Iran laid there.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 17:46
Iran has detained the Indian tanker Haana while it was sailing toward the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz, Mehr reported. The vessel was warned to stop while planning to use the route known as the Oman Corridor. No reason for the detention was given, and no traffic was seen there during the previous 24 hours.
Analysts say clearing mines alone will not make shipping safe in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump says the US Navy removed or detonated all mines, while Iran says the strait remains closed and dismisses the claim. Experts warn that drifting or newly laid mines, continued tensions and the absence of a ceasefire will keep threatening commercial vessels and sustaining high war-risk insurance costs.
A senior Iranian source says Iran and Oman are still finalizing details of an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say the sides have reached understandings on dividing the waterway and its revenues, but the strait will not reopen unless the US meets Tehran’s conditions. Donald Trump says the US has cleared all mines from international waters and threatens to destroy any vessel that lays new ones.
US President Donald Trump told Al Jazeera he has no timetable for Iran to return to negotiations aimed at ending the conflict the US began months ago. He said he was not in a hurry and claimed the US was winning decisively. A previous US-Iran memorandum covering the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions and Iran’s nuclear programme expired earlier this month.
US President Donald Trump said in an interview that the war between the United States and Iran would end “fairly soon.” He said the Strait of Hormuz was open and functioning, adding that mines had been removed.
A July 2026 NBER working paper finds that larger fee differences between consecutive Bitcoin blocks are associated with more competing blocks at the same height and longer waits for the next block. The observational study offers a block-level measure of changing security incentives, but does not establish miners’ motives or the cause of any individual race.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 17:45
Canada’s main stock index is expected to edge down from Tuesday’s record high for the rest of 2026 as investors assess elevated bank valuations and worsening trade tensions, before reaching a new record in 2027, a Reuters poll found.
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Russian authorities in occupied Luhansk say a Ukrainian drone strike on a bus carrying 15 people killed nine and injured five. Leonid Pasechnik called it a “war crime.” Ukraine also used drones to destroy a Wildberries warehouse in Russia’s Tambov region as air attacks continue amid stalled peace efforts.
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LPR head Leonid Pasechnik said a Ukrainian strike hit a passenger bus traveling from Lisichansk to Stakhanov, killing nine people and wounding six. Russia’s Investigative Committee opened a terrorism case and is examining the drone used and other details. Pasechnik called the incident a targeted terrorist attack.
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik told TASS that Ukrainian forces are using military capabilities supplied by European countries to target civilian buses in Russian regions. Earlier, LPR head Leonid Pasechnik said a Ukrainian strike on a bus traveling between Lisichansk and Stakhanov killed nine people, including a 20-year-old woman, and wounded six.
Leonid Pasechnik, the Russian-appointed head of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic, said Ukrainian forces “deliberately” struck an intercity bus traveling from Lysychansk to Stakhanov. The bus had 15 passengers; Pasechnik reported nine deaths and five wounded.
European shares are expected to make only modest gains by the end of the year, a Reuters poll found, as geopolitical risks curb optimism fueled by strong corporate earnings.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 17:40
A U.N. memorial ceremony honoring 136 employees who died in 2025 included the name of former UNRWA employee Imad Youssif El Samhouri, whom Hamas later identified as a field commander in the Al-Qassam Brigades. The U.N. said it had been unaware, while UN Watch urged António Guterres and Annalena Baerbock to apologize.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 17:36
Ads are appearing in Apple Maps after Apple said businesses could pay for prominent placement. They currently show up first in the suggested places section and will also appear at the top of search results, rolling out this week to more users in the US and Canada. Apple says the advertising information is not linked to Apple Accounts.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 17:34
Der Spiegel reports that 24-year-old Ukrainian Vadym S. placed two pistols and ammunition in a forest cache outside Berlin as part of a group allegedly preparing sabotage in Europe on orders from Russian intelligence. He was later arrested in Bucharest after leaving incendiary devices at a Nova Poshta branch. The Russian Embassy in Germany called links to Russian intelligence “speculation.”
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 17:30
Russia’s war in Ukraine is becoming increasingly unpopular as citizens worry about their futures. The report examines how Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are responding to growing public discontent.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 17:30
Russia is preparing to intensify attacks on Ukraine after concluding that negotiations toward a peace deal have reached a dead end, according to three people close to the Kremlin.
US inflation stayed above the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target for a 65th consecutive month. The PCE price index rose 3.7 percent year on year in July, exceeding expectations and strengthening bets on a rate hike as soon as September. Energy costs surged after the US and Israel attacked Iran, while new tariffs after failed Canada talks could add pressure.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 17:28
Annual U.S. inflation unexpectedly held steady in July, staying well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target for a 65th consecutive month. The halt in its decline from a recent Iran-war-driven peak is likely to intensify the central bank’s tense debate over raising rates or holding them steady.
Core prices in the personal consumption expenditures price index rose 3.3% over the year in July. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had expected the index to increase 0.1% month over month and 3.6% over 12 months.
The Treasury is giving the central bank a new legal objective to promote innovation in digital currencies, as part of efforts to establish the UK as a hub for stablecoins.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 17:27
Prince Harry, Meghan and their two children have arrived in the UK, six years after stepping back from royal duties and moving to California. The family plans to spend an extended period in the Cotswolds while keeping their US home. It remains unclear how they will be received or whether publicly funded security will be provided.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 17:27
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have arrived in the United Kingdom as they begin a fresh start in Britain after spending six years in the United States.
Reports from Britain say the pair has reached the United Kingdom.
Prince Harry and his family were expected to return to Britain on Wednesday, the BBC reported. The trip followed reports that the couple planned to move back to the UK six years after stepping away from royal duties and relocating to the United States.
The latest Porsche 911 GT3 Touring preserves the model’s focused, driver-centered character while replacing the fixed rear wing with a deployable spoiler. Its 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six revs to 9,000 rpm and makes 502 hp, driving the rear wheels through either a seven-speed PDK or six-speed manual gearbox, with extensive track-oriented hardware standard.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 17:25
Scientists are continuing to investigate what exactly caused the disaster, with some facts known and others still unresolved.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 17:25
Apple will hold its next launch event on September 9, senior executive Greg Joswiak said in a post on X. The company is expected to unveil its newest iPhone lineup and may also introduce its long-awaited foldable phone.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 17:15
Apple will hold its biggest product introduction of the year on Sept. 9, launching a foldable iPhone and beginning new CEO John Ternus’ tenure.
Apple has scheduled an iPhone launch event for Sept. 9, the first such event under new CEO John Ternus. Analysts expect the company to unveil new iPhones and Apple Watches, potentially including its first foldable phone.
Apple will hold its next launch event on September 9 at 1PM ET under the tagline “Surprise and shine.” The company may unveil its long-rumored foldable iPhone and refresh the Pro and Pro Max models. It will also be the first such event with John Ternus as CEO.
More than 15 politicians from across the country have signed the AI Pact, pledging to regulate data centers and artificial intelligence. Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn says they have to get it right.
WWIREDOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 17:13
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump plans to announce a new round of drug-pricing agreements with midsize biotech companies on Monday, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 17:10
At least 50 people were hurt when several fireworks exploded among a crowd during an annual St Michael celebration in northern Spain. Three people were hospitalised with burns.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 17:07
Military expert Vitaly Kiselev said Western countries intend to provide Ukraine with large quantities of drones, GPS-based geolocation and satellite communications to intensify strikes against Russia. He called Ukrainian attacks on residential buildings, civilian transport and infrastructure a tragedy, and said the United States seeks Russia’s defeat both militarily and on the civilian front.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 17:03
A closely watched Federal Reserve inflation measure was unchanged last month, the latest indication that many Americans continue to struggle with higher costs amid the Iran conflict and ongoing US trade disputes.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 17:00
Google has updated Gemini Audio with Gemini 3.5 Live, 3.5 Live Experimental, and 3.5 Transcribe. The new transcription model recognizes specialized jargon and more than 85 languages, removes filler words, supports voice-based editing and custom vocabularies, and can identify up to three speakers with word-level timestamps. The updates are rolling out in English to macOS users, select Android users, and developers through the Gemini API.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 17:00
Xbox is introducing a disc-to-digital program, with testing for Xbox Insiders beginning August 31. For most supported Xbox One and Xbox Series X disc games, inserting and launching the disc grants a digital entitlement, allowing play without the disc afterward. The entitlement can transfer if the disc is sold or loaned.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 16:59
Microsoft is introducing an Xbox disc-to-digital feature that lets players claim a digital entitlement for supported Xbox One and Xbox Series X disc games by inserting and launching the disc. Xbox Insiders will begin testing it on August 31, with a wider rollout in the following months. Publishers will determine which titles are supported, so the feature will initially cover only some games.
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a targeted drug from Revolution Medicines for adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer who have received prior treatment or cannot undergo combination chemotherapy.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 16:59
Revolution Medicines won US regulatory approval for daraxonrasib, its pancreatic cancer drug and the first medicine designed to target one of the disease’s key molecular causes.
Russia’s Fourth Appeals Court in Nizhny Novgorod overturned a Samara court ruling that removed Communist Party candidate and State Duma deputy Mikhail Matveyev from the parliamentary ballot. His registration was revoked over alleged copyright violations involving a Microsoft font and old website photos. The prosecutor’s office supported the appeal.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 16:51
As Russian forces move gradually closer, intensified drone and glide-bomb attacks are making the Ukrainian front-line city of Kramatorsk increasingly dangerous. Market vendors continue working amid power and water outages, while residents limit movement. Donetsk Oblast authorities say at least 13 people have been killed and about 150 wounded in the city this month.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 16:49
China and India reaffirmed their commitment to peace and tranquility along their border and said they would seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement, China’s foreign ministry said after high-level talks in Beijing.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 16:45
As Europe’s season of extreme heat ends, its human and economic costs are coming into focus. Although far-right politicians in Britain, the US and Germany have dismissed the role of human-caused climate change, scientific evidence shows that global warming intensified the heat and wildfire conditions. Germany recorded about 14,000 heat-related deaths, while European farmers lost roughly 9 million tons of grain crops.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 16:44
Banks are promoting tokenized deposits as a programmable, around-the-clock payment alternative to stablecoins. Falcon Finance’s Artem Tolkachev says the crucial difference is the balance sheet: tokenized deposits remain bank deposits that can support lending, while stablecoins may pull away funding and raise banks’ financing costs.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 16:40
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
