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WorldNorway’s King Harald V dies at 89, son becomes King Haakon VIII

Norway’s palace announced on Friday that King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, had died at 89. His son automatically succeeded him as King Haakon VIII.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:57

Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89, son becomes King Haakon VIII
Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89, son becomes King Haakon VIII
  • Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89

    Norway’s Royal House says King Harald V has died in an Oslo hospital at the age of 89. He was hospitalized on August 17 with an infection and complications from hemolytic anemia; his condition was declared “very serious” on August 27. His 53-year-old son, Haakon, will inherit the throne.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:55Original
  • Norway’s reform-minded King Harald dies at 89
    Norway’s reform-minded King Harald dies at 89

    Norway’s King Harald, described as a reformer who emerged from the shadow of his widely loved father during more than three decades on the throne, has died at 89, the royal palace said on Friday.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:54Original
  • Norway’s King Harald dies amid stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein links
    Norway’s King Harald dies amid stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein links

    Norway’s palace says King Harald V died peacefully at age 89 on 28 August at Oslo University Hospital, triggering the succession of his son, Crown Prince Haakon. Haakon’s wife, Mette-Marit, has faced fierce controversy over correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from 2011 to 2014, years after his conviction, adding to a turbulent period for the royal family.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:48Original
  • Norway's King Harald dies at 89
    Norway's King Harald dies at 89

    Norway’s King Harald has died at the age of 89, the royal court said. He had been treated for hemolytic anemia at Oslo University Hospital since mid-August after his condition worsened. Prince Haakon will succeed him.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:42Original
  • Norway's King Harald dies aged 89
    Norway's King Harald dies aged 89

    Norway's King Harald V has died peacefully in Oslo at the age of 89, after 35 years on the throne. He was widely remembered as a popular, reforming monarch who modernised the royal family, married a commoner and served as a unifying figure; his son Haakon will succeed him.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:40Original
  • Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89
    Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89

    Norway’s royal palace said Friday that King Harald V had died at the age of 89.

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    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:35Original

EconomyIn Numbers: China’s new economic growth drivers index rose 12.5% in 2025

China’s new economic growth drivers index reached 153 in 2025, up 12.5% from a 2022 base of 100, according to the National Bureau of Statistics’ Institute of Statistical Sciences. All four sub-indexes rose, led by a 22.7% increase in transformation and upgrading and a 12.9% rise in innovation-driven growth; together they contributed 65.5% of the overall increase.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:52

In Numbers: China’s new economic growth drivers index rose 12.5% in 2025

EconomyHainan-Hong Kong Parlor salon explores cross-border finance

The first themed salon of the Hainan-Hong Kong Parlor was held in Hong Kong with about 50 representatives from government agencies, financial institutions and investors. Participants discussed Hainan’s post-customs-closure financial opening policies, Free Trade Accounts, the QFLP pilot and cooperation between industrial funds.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 06:47

Hainan-Hong Kong Parlor salon explores cross-border finance

WorldNepal warns lake has breached its banks as China suspends border flood rescue over secondary-disaster risk

Nepal warned that a lake had breached its banks, while China suspended flood rescue efforts near the border because of a “real possibility” of a secondary disaster.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 06:46

Nepal warns lake has breached its banks as China suspends border flood rescue over secondary-disaster risk
  • Nepal declines foreign rescue help, South Korea says it is 'negotiating'
    Nepal declines foreign rescue help, South Korea says it is 'negotiating'

    Nepal’s foreign ministry said on Friday that the country did not need foreign assistance for search-and-rescue operations after a devastating flash flood swept through several towns. Several countries had offered help because their nationals were missing in the disaster.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:45Original
  • Satellite images reveal bedrock and glacier collapse on Nepal-Tibet border before flooding
    Satellite images reveal bedrock and glacier collapse on Nepal-Tibet border before flooding

    Earth scientists are examining satellite imagery from the Nepal-China border to find clues about the cause of catastrophic flooding. The images show bedrock and glacier collapse followed by flooding rivers.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-08-28 06:00Original
  • Nearly 1,000 missing in Nepal floods, more than 3,200 rescued

    Nepal’s disaster authority says 977 people are missing after severe flooding, including 28 police officers, 58 servicemen and 517 foreign tourists. Some 13,295 people are taking part in the rescue effort, with 3,253 rescued and nearly 469 bodies recovered. Preliminary data links the flood to a snow and rock avalanche near the Nepal-China border.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-28 05:25Original
  • Nepal flood death toll rises to 469, police say
    Nepal flood death toll rises to 469, police say

    Nepal police said Friday that a flash flood earlier this week has killed 469 people. Aerial images showed homes in Nuwakot inundated by sludge.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-08-28 02:38Original

SocietyArmed with a whistle, Gaza’s lifeguards do what they can to save swimmers

As Palestinians flock to Gaza’s beaches for one of the few available leisure activities, lifeguards work without essential equipment destroyed during the war. About 120 guards cover Gaza Municipality beaches, relying on whistles, voices, hand signals and flags while handling numerous daily rescues and a narrower view from ground-level tents.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:45

Armed with a whistle, Gaza’s lifeguards do what they can to save swimmers
Armed with a whistle, Gaza’s lifeguards do what they can to save swimmers
FlashBREAKINGTranslated by Minutes
BREAKING Norway's King Harald V has died aged 89, palace announces
BREAKING Norway's King Harald V has died aged 89, palace announces
AFP News Agency

TechChina’s record robotic strides show the limits of human speed

A made-in-China humanoid robot broke Usain Bolt’s 100-metre world-record time this week, marking a step forward for robots capable of matching or even surpassing human achievements.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 06:40

China’s record robotic strides show the limits of human speed
China’s record robotic strides show the limits of human speed

WorldGeneral Staff: Russia has lost 1,483,780 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Ukraine’s General Staff says Russian forces have suffered about 1,483,780 casualties since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 1,630 over the past day. It also reported extensive Russian equipment losses. Ukraine has not disclosed its own casualties, citing operational secrecy, while Western estimates put Russian losses significantly higher than Ukraine’s.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 06:37

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,483,780 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,483,780 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Aug.28, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Aug.28, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent

EconomyNew highlights unveiled for 2026 CIFTIS

The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services will add dedicated exhibition areas to display domestic innovations and support companies seeking overseas markets. About 90 countries and international organizations and more than 1,800 offline exhibitors are expected, with Norway as country of honor and Guangxi as guest province.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 06:35

New highlights unveiled for 2026 CIFTIS

WorldNepal lake breaks banks, water level rising, district official says

Officials in Nepal’s Rasuwa district were notified that a lake had broken its banks, the district’s senior bureaucrat Narendra Pariyar said on Friday. The notice came two days after a flash flood struck the area.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 06:35

Nepal lake breaks banks, water level rising, district official says
Nepal lake breaks banks, water level rising, district official says
MAJOR

WorldSix months on, Iran still stands but survival is growing more costly

Six months after the United States and Israel began a coordinated military campaign against Iran, the government has survived but faces a harsher economic siege and sharper leadership divisions. After Ali Khamenei was assassinated, his son Mojtaba succeeded him but has not made a verified public appearance. Oil exports have plunged and inflation is nearing 90 percent.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-28 06:35

Six months on, Iran still stands but survival is growing more costly
Six months on, Iran still stands but survival is growing more costly
MAJOR
  • Six months on, Trump’s Iran strategy is starting to pay off
    MAJORSix months on, Trump’s Iran strategy is starting to pay off

    Six months into the US-Iran conflict, sustained American pressure is weakening Tehran and giving Washington greater leverage, the analysis argues. Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz has eroded and its nuclear capabilities have suffered damage, but construction at Pickaxe Mountain shows the war’s central questions remain unresolved.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-08-28 06:31Original
  • Six months of Iran-US war leave Arab states facing tough questions
    MAJORSix months of Iran-US war leave Arab states facing tough questions

    The war between Iran and the United States, launched after surprise Israeli and US attacks on February 28, has settled into prolonged attrition without regime collapse or a clear Washington victory. Disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, supply shocks, inflation and rising defence demands are deepening uncertainty for Gulf economies, while regional alliances continue to shift.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-08-28 05:37Original
  • Iran’s disfigured supreme leader remains unseen six months into existential war
    Iran’s disfigured supreme leader remains unseen six months into existential war

    Six months after airstrikes started the war and a severely wounded Mojtaba Khamenei became Iran’s supreme leader, he remains neither seen nor heard by Iranians, leaving a vacuum at the center of the country’s leadership.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-28 05:10Original
  • Some 50,000 US troops deployed in Middle East, CENTCOM chief says

    About 50,000 US troops are deployed in the Middle East, US Central Command chief Admiral Bradley Cooper said. He said more than 20 warships, hundreds of vessels and thousands of troops have maintained the naval blockade against Iran and commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz since the blockade resumed in mid-July.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-28 05:10Original
  • Six months into Iran war, markets grow accustomed to an endless stalemate
    MAJORSix months into Iran war, markets grow accustomed to an endless stalemate

    The Iran war has lasted six months, far exceeding the four to six weeks the Trump administration estimated would be needed to achieve its objectives. Markets are becoming accustomed to a stalemate with no apparent end in sight.

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    CCNBC★★★★★2026-08-28 05:02Original
  • Iran could harm US economic interests in response to sanctions, security official says

    Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said Tehran would take unspecified countermeasures affecting US interests in the Middle East if Washington intensifies economic pressure and sanctions. He said the shift shows that a military solution to the conflict has produced limited results.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-27 22:43Original

SocietySingapore’s plans to clear forest for homes trigger rare public protests

Plans to clear about 15 of Maju Forest’s 23 hectares and at least 10 hectares of Gillman Forest for housing have prompted unusually vocal opposition in Singapore. Petitions seeking cancellation or changes to the projects have gathered more than 60,000 signatures, while over 2,000 people rallied for stronger environmental safeguards and greater planning transparency.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:31

Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes trigger rare public protests
Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes trigger rare public protests

PoliticsQuebec Election Starts Amid US Tensions, Separatists Lead Polls

Quebec’s election campaign has officially begun, reviving the province’s secession from Canada as a divisive issue while the trade war with the US intensifies. Separatists are ahead in the polls.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:30

Quebec Election Starts Amid US Tensions, Separatists Lead Polls
Quebec Election Starts Amid US Tensions, Separatists Lead Polls

EconomyWhy Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech matters for bitcoin and gold

Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech could shape expectations about Federal Reserve support for Treasury buybacks, with potential consequences for bitcoin, gold and long-term yields.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 06:30

Why Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech matters for bitcoin and gold
Why Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech matters for bitcoin and gold
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BREAKING Nepal says dam burst in Tibet, warns rescuers to head to safety, police warn.

"All security personnel, rescue workers, and the general public deployed in rescue and relief operations are requested to remain alert and immediately move to a safe location"
BREAKING Nepal says dam burst in Tibet, warns rescuers to head to safety, police warn.

"All security personnel, rescue workers, and the general public deployed in rescue and relief operations are requested to remain alert and immediately move to a safe location"
AFP News Agency

WorldThailand's southern insurgency leaves villagers trapped in a cycle of fear

Security guard Ni-arfan Doloh was taking a routine photograph for his nightly report on Saturday when five masked men carrying rifles emerged from inside a government office in Thailand's southern Narathiwat province. The insurgency has left villagers caught in persistent fear.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:25

Thailand's southern insurgency leaves villagers trapped in a cycle of fear
Thailand's southern insurgency leaves villagers trapped in a cycle of fear

EconomySolana’s faster supply cuts lead vote while $800,000 daily burn plan trails

All three Solana proposals have met quorum. A measure to slow the creation of new SOL is narrowly ahead, while a separate proposal to substantially increase token burns remains short of the two-thirds support required.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 06:22

Solana’s faster supply cuts lead vote while $800,000 daily burn plan trails
Solana’s faster supply cuts lead vote while $800,000 daily burn plan trails

TechMANTRA Chain returns online, but undisclosed code changes worry developers

MANTRA Chain resumed mainnet block production with v8.4.0 six days after a security incident halted the network. The team says user balances and outside funds were unaffected, but its promised technical report remains unpublished. Recovery changes include a dependency update, address blocklisting and disabled messages, while the exploit path and activity in two project wallets remain unexplained.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 06:20

MANTRA Chain returns online, but undisclosed code changes worry developers
MANTRA Chain returns online, but undisclosed code changes worry developers

PoliticsUS companies prepare for potential Republican defeat in November elections, newspaper says

US companies closely tied to Donald Trump are seeking better relations with Democrats ahead of the congressional midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources. Technology firms that donated heavily to Trump projects fear congressional investigations and legal prosecutions if Republicans lose their House majority. Some are redirecting funds, hiring former Democratic aides or trying to complete major deals before the vote.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:19

US companies prepare for potential Republican defeat in November elections, newspaper says

EconomyCNBC Daily Open: Waiting for Warsh

Markets are awaiting a much-anticipated speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh after recent volatility in bond yields.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 06:14

CNBC Daily Open: Waiting for Warsh
CNBC Daily Open: Waiting for Warsh
  • Will Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech be a course correction or detour?
    Will Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech be a course correction or detour?

    Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is due to address international economists and central bankers on Friday. Investors worldwide will look for more detail on the economy, recent bond-market volatility and risks to the U.S. and global outlooks.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-28 05:25Original
MAJOR

WorldNepal-China floods: Death toll climbs amid new flood risk

The death toll from the Himalayan flash flood has risen to 469, with more than 1,000 people still missing. Chinese authorities warn that a debris-formed barrier lake could unleash a second flood wave. An engineering team is surveying the lake and considering a drainage channel as continuing rain threatens to destabilize the area.

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DDWOriginal★★★★★2026-08-28 06:11

Nepal-China floods: Death toll climbs amid new flood risk
Nepal-China floods: Death toll climbs amid new flood risk
MAJOR
  • Nepal-Tibet flood death toll passes 470 as barrier lake threatens
    MAJORNepal-Tibet flood death toll passes 470 as barrier lake threatens

    More than 470 people have died and over 1,500 remain missing after flash floods devastated Nepal and Tibet. Rescue work near the Nepal-China border has been paused because a newly formed barrier lake is unstable and could burst, causing more flooding.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-08-28 06:08Original
  • 'High risk' of lake bursting and causing second flood, warns China
    'High risk' of lake bursting and causing second flood, warns China

    China warns that a barrier lake formed by a landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border could burst in the coming days and trigger another downstream flood. The lake is overflowing continuously, forcing rescue operations near Gyirong Port to stop. About 2.5 million cubic metres of water has accumulated, with another 3 million expected to flow in.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-08-28 05:50Original
  • Flood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet as Nepal death toll rises to 469
    MAJORFlood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet as Nepal death toll rises to 469

    China has paused rescue work at the centre of flooding in Tibet after a debris-formed lake began overflowing and was judged at risk of breaching. Nepal’s death toll has reached 469, with more than 1,300 people missing. Damaged roads and bridges are complicating searches, including for tourists and people trapped in a hydropower tunnel.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-08-28 05:45Original
  • Nepal mudslide wipes out parts of eastern China as army joins search
    Nepal mudslide wipes out parts of eastern China as army joins search

    A wall of ice, mud and rock collapsed into a mountain river, triggering a catastrophic flash flood. China has sent hundreds of military personnel to Gyirong, a border town in Tibet, to help with the search.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-08-28 04:20Original
  • China races to reduce risk from barrier lake near Nepal border
    China races to reduce risk from barrier lake near Nepal border

    China is urgently working to reduce the risk of a barrier lake bursting near the border with Nepal and causing further flooding at a disaster-hit crossing linking Tibet and Nepal. The disaster has killed hundreds since Wednesday, and a breach could worsen the calamity.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-28 03:30Original
  • Nepal-Tibet live: China warns mudslide lake on border could breach
    Nepal-Tibet live: China warns mudslide lake on border could breach

    Chinese authorities warned Friday that a lake created by a mudslide on the China-Nepal border could breach, sending floodwaters downstream and causing further damage. Water levels are expected to rise over the next three days, while 499 residents and 555 tourists have already been evacuated from the disaster zone.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-08-28 03:03Original
  • Nepal-Tibet flash flood live: debris-clogged river risks flooding again as rescuers seek survivors
    MAJORNepal-Tibet flash flood live: debris-clogged river risks flooding again as rescuers seek survivors

    More than 390 people have died and over 1,400 remain missing after a glacier collapse triggered a torrent of mud and water along the Nepal-Tibet border. Chinese authorities warn that continued rain could send about 3m cubic metres into an artificial lake over three days, creating a high risk of a breach and further downstream flooding. Rescuers and military helicopters continue searching, while the Red Cross says about 93,000 people may have been affected.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-08-28 02:34Original
  • Nepal floods devastate key trade routes
    Nepal floods devastate key trade routes

    Flash floods swept away bridges and devastated a key trade route linking Nepal and China. Residents are returning to damaged homes and businesses, while rescue teams continue working and families await information about hundreds reported missing.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-08-27 18:03Original

WorldOn islands key to Taiwan’s defense, troops prepare for a Chinese first strike

On an island in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwanese troops recently checked and loaded 105mm shells into four tanks before dawn. After completing the ammunition checks, they waited quietly for the order to fire.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 06:10

On islands key to Taiwan’s defense, troops prepare for a Chinese first strike
On islands key to Taiwan’s defense, troops prepare for a Chinese first strike

TechChina releases first nationwide geometric reference imagery dataset

China has released its first national-level geometric reference remote sensing imagery dataset, covering the country’s entire land territory. With an overall spatial resolution of 0.5 meters, it more than doubles nationwide positioning accuracy, improves imagery in mountainous, high-altitude and uninhabited areas, and provides a unified base map for satellite data.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:07

China releases first nationwide geometric reference imagery dataset

PoliticsICAC hears Charles Perrottet plotted to damage NSW minister’s career

A corruption inquiry heard Charles Perrottet discussed damaging Liberal minister David Elliott’s political career after his brother Dominic became New South Wales premier in 2021. In a message, he wrote that they would “execute the prick” after the party-room meeting. His wife Anita said she could not recall what the messages meant.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:02

ICAC hears Charles Perrottet plotted to damage NSW minister’s career
ICAC hears Charles Perrottet plotted to damage NSW minister’s career

EconomyChina Life revenue surges as insurer expands AI, chip and biotech investments

China Life Insurance, the country’s largest life insurer, reported record first-half results and said it would increase investment in technology-related sectors while seeking long-term partnerships with innovative companies. Revenue rose 81.5 per cent year on year to 434.3 billion yuan, while net profit jumped more than 228 per cent to 134.5 billion yuan.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:00

China Life revenue surges as insurer expands AI, chip and biotech investments
China Life revenue surges as insurer expands AI, chip and biotech investments

TechChina expands BeiDou applications in intelligent driving and low-altitude economy

China is expanding the use of BeiDou spatiotemporal data in intelligent driving, the low-altitude economy and embodied AI. The Ministry of Natural Resources has integrated data from more than 7,500 satellite-navigation reference stations and is advancing an “AI + spatiotemporal information” initiative. Satellite imagery also supported emergency work after a mudslide at Gyirong Port in Xizang.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 05:58

China expands BeiDou applications in intelligent driving and low-altitude economy

CultureSelena Gomez pushes back against 'frivolous' fraud claims

Five investors accuse Selena Gomez and her mother’s mental health platform, Wondermind, of breaching commitments and defrauding them of nearly $1.2m. Gomez’s lawyer calls the allegations vague, contradictory and potentially frivolous, and asks for her dismissal from the case.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 05:53

Selena Gomez pushes back against 'frivolous' fraud claims
Selena Gomez pushes back against 'frivolous' fraud claims

CultureChina’s 2026 summer box office surpasses the full 2025 season

China’s 2026 summer box office reached 11.967 billion yuan by Thursday evening, edging past the 11.966 billion yuan earned during the entire 2025 summer season. Domestic films hold four of the top five spots, while IMAX revenue has also risen year on year.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 05:50

China’s 2026 summer box office surpasses the full 2025 season

EconomyAdvent, Stripe consortium said to abandon pursuit of PayPal

A consortium made up of buyout firm Advent and payment processor Stripe has decided to abandon its pursuit of fintech pioneer PayPal, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 05:45

Advent, Stripe consortium said to abandon pursuit of PayPal
Advent, Stripe consortium said to abandon pursuit of PayPal

WorldRecord drought grips Europe as rivers and crops dry up

Drought and extreme heat are drying rivers and farmland across Europe. Record-low water levels are disrupting agriculture and shipping, and are even affecting nuclear power plants that depend on rivers for cooling.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 05:43

Record drought grips Europe as rivers and crops dry up
Record drought grips Europe as rivers and crops dry up

HealthDolphin dies from H5 bird flu in South Australia as Macquarie Island researchers withdraw

A common dolphin found dead near Goolwa in South Australia has tested positive for H5N1, becoming the second known native mammal species in Australia to contract the virus. The federal government will withdraw 24 expeditioners from Macquarie Island because witnessing possible mass seal deaths could cause prolonged psychological stress, despite the low human health risk.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 05:40

Dolphin dies from H5 bird flu in South Australia as Macquarie Island researchers withdraw
Dolphin dies from H5 bird flu in South Australia as Macquarie Island researchers withdraw

TechVietnam urges Qualcomm, Samsung to deepen AI and chip investment

Vietnamese leaders have called on Qualcomm and Samsung Electronics to expand investment in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and research and development as the country seeks to upgrade its technology sector and become a regional innovation hub.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 05:40

Vietnam urges Qualcomm, Samsung to deepen AI and chip investment
Vietnam urges Qualcomm, Samsung to deepen AI and chip investment

WorldTransport disrupted in Indonesia’s capital after unrest follows protest

Transport authorities in Indonesia’s capital suspended or diverted some rail and bus services on Friday after street protests reportedly escalated into late-night rioting, according to local media.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 05:35

Transport disrupted in Indonesia’s capital after unrest follows protest
Transport disrupted in Indonesia’s capital after unrest follows protest
  • Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption
    Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption

    Thousands protested outside Indonesia’s parliament in Jakarta, calling for tougher punishment for corrupt officials and passage of a long-stalled bill allowing the state to seize assets linked to corruption. Police deployed 18,500 officers and detained 65 suspected “provocateurs” before the march. After dark, some protesters threw objects, prompting tear gas and water cannon use.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-08-28 04:17Original

PoliticsTrump signs order seeking to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’

Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” in the US official geographic names database, giving the Interior Department 30 days to act. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and provincial leaders rejected the change, as the move came amid a breakdown in US-Canada trade talks and escalating tariffs.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 05:35

Trump signs order seeking to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’
Trump signs order seeking to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’

EconomyThe US consumer is showing some strain

US consumer spending is rising, but not in the areas that would signal a healthy expansion, suggesting some strain among consumers.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 05:30

The US consumer is showing some strain

WorldMiami judge weighs bail for Tate brothers in UK extradition fight

A US federal judge in Miami is considering whether Andrew and Tristan Tate should be granted bail as they contest extradition to the United Kingdom, where they face rape and human trafficking charges. The brothers have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 05:30

Miami judge weighs bail for Tate brothers in UK extradition fight
  • Tate brothers challenge US jail conditions as they seek bail in UK extradition case
    Tate brothers challenge US jail conditions as they seek bail in UK extradition case

    Andrew and Tristan Tate asked a Miami court to release them while they contest extradition to the UK over rape and trafficking charges. Their lawyers said they were not flight risks, while government attorneys cited their resources and claims of holding multiple passports. A magistrate judge will rule later on bail.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-08-28 01:43Original

SocietyJapanese paramedics ask residents not to rearrange their shoes

Kanazawa’s fire department is asking residents not to reposition shoes removed by paramedics when entering homes. Crews place them precisely so stretcher bearers can step into them quickly without jolting a patient or dislodging an oxygen mask; rearranging them can delay transport by about 30 seconds.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-28 05:25

Japanese paramedics ask residents not to rearrange their shoes
Japanese paramedics ask residents not to rearrange their shoes

WorldFrench Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped in Colombia

Colombia’s military says a French-Colombian soldier serving in the French Foreign Legion was kidnapped in early August while travelling through Nariño department. The suspected kidnappers are believed to belong to the Estado Mayor Central, a dissident faction of the far-left FARC guerrilla group.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-28 05:24

French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped in Colombia
French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped in Colombia

WorldAlgeria residents mourn neighbours lost in wildfire aftermath

Residents in Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province are surveying communities devastated by wildfires. Twelve people were killed across several provinces after more than 150 fires erupted in a single day, with fewer than one-third still burning.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 05:18

Algeria residents mourn neighbours lost in wildfire aftermath
Algeria residents mourn neighbours lost in wildfire aftermath

PoliticsGerman industry presses Merz for tougher China policy

German industry is stepping up pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to adopt a tougher approach toward Beijing. Companies are seeking stronger measures to tackle what they describe as unfair competition from Chinese rivals.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 05:15

German industry presses Merz for tougher China policy
German industry presses Merz for tougher China policy

SportsChampions League draw: PSG to face Barcelona and Manchester City

In the ongoing Champions League, two-time European champions Paris Saint-Germain will host Barcelona and travel to England to face Manchester City. Other notable meetings include José Mourinho against former clubs, Olivier Giroud against Arsenal and Yan Diomandé against Leipzig.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 05:14

Champions League draw: PSG to face Barcelona and Manchester City
Champions League draw: PSG to face Barcelona and Manchester City

EconomyOIV chief upbeat about China’s high-quality wine industry prospects

John Barker, director general of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, said China could become a major producer of high-quality wine, citing its sustainability efforts and growing expertise in local terroir. The upcoming congress in Beijing will spotlight Ningxia and China’s contributions to standards, trade facilitation and consumer protection.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 05:10

OIV chief upbeat about China’s high-quality wine industry prospects

EconomyTokyo core inflation edges near BOJ target, bolstering rate-hike prospects

Tokyo’s annual core inflation accelerated for a third consecutive month in August, data showed, indicating that price pressures are broadening and strengthening the case for a rate hike as early as next month.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 05:05

Tokyo core inflation edges near BOJ target, bolstering rate-hike prospects
Tokyo core inflation edges near BOJ target, bolstering rate-hike prospects
MAJOR

WorldUS escorted around 1,500 vessels through Strait of Hormuz — CENTCOM

CENTCOM chief Admiral Bradley Cooper said US forces had provided coordinated protection for nearly 1,500 commercial vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz over several months, carrying almost 750 million barrels of crude. He claimed Iran has exported no oil since the US resumed its maritime blockade in mid-July. US forces have also redirected 75 vessels and disabled three.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★★2026-08-28 05:05

US escorted around 1,500 vessels through Strait of Hormuz — CENTCOM
MAJOR

WorldMoscow issued no ultimatums to Washington over role in Ukraine strikes — Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow had not issued Washington an ultimatum over US assistance to Ukraine in strikes on Russian territory. He said Russian diplomats had instead asked the US State Department to confirm recurring Western media reports that the Trump administration was providing Kyiv with financial aid, weapons and intelligence.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 05:03

Moscow issued no ultimatums to Washington over role in Ukraine strikes — Lavrov

TechChina’s commercial space sector expands global footprint with Thailand deal

Beijing-based GalaxySpace deployed what it called China’s first turnkey satellite export to Southeast Asia this week, highlighting efforts to expand the country’s overseas space influence amid competition with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The company said Thailand’s Lingzhi-09 CubeSat launched Tuesday from Shanxi aboard a Long March-6C rocket with six other satellites.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 05:00

China’s commercial space sector expands global footprint with Thailand deal
China’s commercial space sector expands global footprint with Thailand deal

TechSoftBank-backed surgical robotics firm eyes Hong Kong listing to expand in mainland China

SoftBank-backed surgical robotics company Noah Medical has started preparing for a Hong Kong IPO. Founder Zhang Jian said the US-headquartered firm aims to raise more than US$100 million and could file its listing application as early as next year to expand in mainland China.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 05:00

SoftBank-backed surgical robotics firm eyes Hong Kong listing to expand in mainland China
SoftBank-backed surgical robotics firm eyes Hong Kong listing to expand in mainland China

PoliticsChina-South Africa human rights seminar held in Hangzhou

The 2026 China-South Africa Human Rights Seminar brought officials and experts from China, South Africa and other countries to Hangzhou to discuss human rights and development. Topics included China-Africa economic cooperation, shared development, the green transition and modern social governance.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 04:52

China-South Africa human rights seminar held in Hangzhou

EconomyToyota sales and production fall as China, Middle East declines weigh

Toyota Motor said global vehicle sales and production declined in July as weaker results in China, the United States and the Middle East outweighed stronger performance in Japan.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 04:50

Toyota sales and production fall as China, Middle East declines weigh
Toyota sales and production fall as China, Middle East declines weigh

SocietyNepali diaspora responds to floods as Australian communities plan vigils and fundraising

Nepali and Tibetan communities in Australia are organising vigils and fundraising after floods and landslides in Nepal killed 469 people and left more than 1,300 missing, according to police. Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong said 39 Australians were missing and announced a $5m support package. Community groups are helping families trace relatives and supporting relief efforts.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 04:49

Nepali diaspora responds to floods as Australian communities plan vigils and fundraising
Nepali diaspora responds to floods as Australian communities plan vigils and fundraising

PoliticsCIA chief, Vatican diplomacy head visited Russia to talk, Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the same-day Moscow visits by CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Vatican Secretary for Relations with States Paul Richard Gallagher reflected their wish to come and talk with the Russian side.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 04:45

CIA chief, Vatican diplomacy head visited Russia to talk, Lavrov says
  • Trump dismisses Russia-NATO threat after CIA chief’s Moscow visit
    Trump dismisses Russia-NATO threat after CIA chief’s Moscow visit

    U.S. President Donald Trump said he was not concerned about a possible Russian provocation against NATO countries and called CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s Aug. 25 Moscow trip “standard business.” Several major U.S. outlets reported that Ratcliffe may have delivered warnings about attacks on NATO members, escalation in Ukraine and the need for serious negotiations.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-28 02:48Original
  • Trump personally dispatched CIA chief to Russia, WSJ reports

    The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, reported that President Donald Trump personally sent CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Russia on a mission so sensitive that some White House officials were unaware of it beforehand. Ratcliffe reportedly reaffirmed the US commitment to NATO’s Article 5 and discussed Russia’s cooperation with Iran and restarting talks with Ukraine. SVR chief Sergey Naryshkin confirmed meeting Ratcliffe in Moscow.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-28 02:13Original
  • Trump says he is not worried Russia will attack NATO and denies CIA warning to Putin
    Trump says he is not worried Russia will attack NATO and denies CIA warning to Putin

    U.S. President Donald Trump said he is not concerned about a possible Russian attack on a NATO country. He denied that CIA Director John Ratcliffe delivered a warning to Vladimir Putin during his covert August 25 visit to Moscow, saying the intelligence chiefs have a good relationship and that nothing unusual occurred. Trump later said Russia would not attack NATO territory.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-08-27 19:52Original
  • Trump says Russian, US intelligence chiefs are on good terms and talk regularly

    US President Donald Trump said CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Russia’s SVR chief Sergey Naryshkin have a good relationship and speak regularly. He described Ratcliffe’s recent Moscow trip as routine, saying there was nothing unusual about it and questioning the media attention it received.

    Donald TrumpUS-Russia relationsintelligence agencies

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-27 18:38Original
  • What to make of the CIA chief’s secret trip to Moscow
    What to make of the CIA chief’s secret trip to Moscow

    Donald Trump described CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s visit to Russia as “semi-routine”, but the article argues that a secret 10,000-mile flight to Moscow on a US military plane was anything but ordinary. Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials, and reports said he may have warned Moscow against escalation over the Ukraine deadlock, particularly action against Nato members.

    United StatesRussiaNatoUkraine war

    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-08-27 17:02Original
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BREAKING China pauses a rescue operation citing the high risk of renewed flooding in Tibet, where hundreds remain missing two days after a deadly mudslide, state media says
BREAKING China pauses a rescue operation citing the high risk of renewed flooding in Tibet, where hundreds remain missing two days after a deadly mudslide, state media says
AFP News Agency

WorldUS visa interviews on hold; China slams fresh sanctions over Iran: SCMP’s seven highlights

A weekly selection of seven stories from Hong Kong, mainland China, Asia and beyond includes the worldwide suspension of US green-card interviews, new restrictions on student and work visas, heightened scrutiny of citizenship applications and China’s criticism of fresh sanctions against Iran.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 04:45

US visa interviews on hold; China slams fresh sanctions over Iran: SCMP’s seven highlights
US visa interviews on hold; China slams fresh sanctions over Iran: SCMP’s seven highlights

TechEthereum’s plan to triple network speed could silently break millions of existing smart contracts

Ethereum’s EIP-8037 and EIP-8038 proposals would reprice state creation and access to support roughly three times more base-layer throughput. Replay testing found transactions that could be affected under the candidate rules, though the proposals remain under review. The upgrade is planned for the fourth quarter of 2026, with fork dates still unset.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 04:40

Ethereum’s plan to triple network speed could silently break millions of existing smart contracts
Ethereum’s plan to triple network speed could silently break millions of existing smart contracts

Culture‘To me, it is gold’: Hong Kong’s trading-card boom turns game pieces into assets

Hong Kong is caught up in a global trading-card boom, with players buying cards both to play and as collectibles or investments. Rising prices and grading services have drawn more people into the market, but analysts warn that demand can be cyclical, tied to the lifespan of each intellectual property, and that cards may become difficult to sell when prices fall.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 04:32

‘To me, it is gold’: Hong Kong’s trading-card boom turns game pieces into assets
‘To me, it is gold’: Hong Kong’s trading-card boom turns game pieces into assets
  • Hong Kong’s trading-card boom: How a game card became a ‘paper gold’ asset
    Hong Kong’s trading-card boom: How a game card became a ‘paper gold’ asset

    Trading card games have surged worldwide, attracting players who also buy and sell cards as investments. The global market was valued at about $7.8 billion in 2025 and could reach $12.86 billion by 2031. An Illustrator Pikachu card sold for more than $16 million earlier this year, setting a collectibles trading record.

    Hong Kongtrading card gamescollectiblesinvestment

    BBBC Chinese★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 02:06Original

EconomyIndian shares open higher; Fed chair speech and closing-auction volatility in focus

Indian shares opened higher on Friday after two consecutive sessions of losses. Caution could persist ahead of a speech by the Federal Reserve chair and following sharp swings under the new closing auction mechanism.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 04:30

Indian shares open higher; Fed chair speech and closing-auction volatility in focus
Indian shares open higher; Fed chair speech and closing-auction volatility in focus

SocietyTwo wildfires burn along California’s scenic Big Sur coast

Two wildfires are burning along California’s remote Big Sur coast. Crews using water-dropping aircraft have attacked a small blaze that prompted new evacuations.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 04:30

Two wildfires burn along California’s scenic Big Sur coast
Two wildfires burn along California’s scenic Big Sur coast