Bitcoin is trading near $78,000 after a sharp rejection above $81,000 on Aug. 28, leaving $77,000 support and $80,000 resistance as the key weekend levels. A break below $77,000 could open the mid-$75,000s, while a sustained move above $80,000 would revive targets near $81,300 and $82,000–$83,000. Kevin Warsh’s remarks raised September rate-hike odds and added pressure to the market.
Rescue efforts entered their fourth day Saturday in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border. Authorities continued finding survivors and moving them to safety, while families at relief centres anxiously awaited news as deaths and the number of people unaccounted for rose.
The death toll from catastrophic flash floods and mudslides in Nepal rose to at least 626 on Saturday, while more than 2,400 people remained missing, including about 90 Americans. Rescue operations continued.
Some climate scientists caution against prematurely blaming human-caused climate change as the sole cause of this week’s violent flooding in Himalayan villages in Nepal. Others say the catastrophe matches the kind of disaster they have warned about for years.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that the depot destroyed in an overnight Russian strike belonged to Ukraine’s military and contained shells, drones and other munitions.
Ukrainian officials said Saturday that a Russian attack on the Bucha district near Kyiv killed at least 27 people. The headline put the death toll from the attack in the Kyiv region at no fewer than 37.
Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone strike hit a warehouse in Kyiv's nearby Bucha district late Friday, setting off a major fire and explosions that killed at least 27 people and forced more than 370 to evacuate. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said nearby infrastructure was badly damaged and criminal proceedings over official negligence had begun.
US President Donald Trump announced that the United States had secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves through a private-business partnership. Details remain undisclosed, while Venezuelan officials prepare to grant US firms new exploration and production rights amid possible legal and constitutional challenges.
President Donald Trump announced on Friday an unprecedented US effort to take control of one-fifth of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. He is betting American companies can revive the OPEC member’s battered energy sector while adding crude supplies to help lower US fuel prices.
Donald Trump says the US has reached a deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves. He has long been open about wanting the US to secure Venezuelan oil and has urged oil companies to invest in the South American country.
US President Donald Trump says the United States and Venezuela have reached the “biggest oil deal in world history,” giving Washington control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil. Critics describe the agreement as predatory.
Bloomberg News Now covers Trump’s statement that the US has secured some Venezuelan oil reserves, along with remarks by Warsh and other top stories. The report is updated throughout the day and focuses on global business news.
Bloomberg News Now highlights Donald Trump’s statement that the US has secured some Venezuelan oil reserves, remarks by Warsh, and other leading stories. The audio report is updated throughout the day with global business news.
Donald Trump says the United States has secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves in a deal intended to revive the country’s energy industry and increase crude supplies to US refineries. The arrangement could bring about $209bn to Venezuela’s treasury, but its structure and implementation remain undisclosed and may face legal and constitutional challenges.
President Donald Trump said the United States and Venezuela have reached a deal that would give the U.S. majority control of billions of barrels in Venezuela’s oil reserves and lower gas prices.
President Trump says the United States has reached an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil at no cost to American taxpayers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls it a “huge win” for both American and Venezuelan people.
The US is poised to gain majority control of a vast share of Venezuela’s oil wealth in an unprecedented arrangement, officials say. The move would create the world’s second-largest private oil company by reserves and secure American petroleum supplies for decades, according to the excerpt.
Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez says the US-Venezuela oil cooperation agreement covers 17 strategic fields with proven reserves of 65 billion barrels. It envisages more than $100 billion in investment and over $209 billion in state tax revenue, while contributing to economic growth, hemispheric energy security and greater market balance. Donald Trump said the deal gives the US majority control of those reserves.
Donald Trump says the US will take control of 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil, adding that a joint venture between the two countries will lower petrol prices for Americans.
Washington and Caracas said Friday they had reached a “historic” oil deal granting the United States majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s reserves.
President Donald Trump says the US has agreed with Venezuela to control a majority of more than 65 billion barrels of its proven oil reserves. He says the transaction will expand America’s oil supply and lower gas prices. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it a “huge win” for both countries, while details remain undisclosed.
President Donald Trump said the United States has reached an oil agreement with Venezuela. He said the move would more than double U.S. oil reserves, increase supply and lower gas prices.
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States had reached an agreement with Venezuela to take control of the country’s 65 billion barrels of oil reserves.
Donald Trump announced a new oil agreement with Venezuela, saying the US would gain “majority” control of more than 65bn barrels of proven reserves. Marco Rubio called it a major win for both countries, while a Venezuelan opposition figure denounced the deal as a “massive land grab.”
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U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration had reached a sweeping agreement with Venezuela. If carried out, the deal could give the U.S. access, at a cost, to vast quantities of the South American country’s untapped oil reserves.
US President Donald Trump said Washington and Caracas had agreed for the United States to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil without cost to US taxpayers. He said the deal was negotiated by Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth and interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez, calling it the biggest oil deal in world history.
President Donald Trump said the United States reached an agreement with Venezuela giving Washington majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of the country’s proven oil reserves. He called it the biggest oil deal in world history and said it would expand US supplies and lower gasoline prices.
President Donald Trump says the United States has reached an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s oil reserves.
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Venezuela’s interim President Rodriguez and US Energy Secretary Wright tour oil facilities as the two countries enter what is described as the “biggest oil deal in world history.”
Reigning F1 champion Lando Norris has agreed to remain with McLaren until at least 2030, with an option for a further multiyear extension. He gave the team its first drivers’ title since 2008 last season and has revived his title-defence hopes with recent wins.
Niger's defence ministry said the armed forces were progressively retaking sites targeted in an overnight attack on the capital, Niamey. The statement was read on state television, which resumed broadcasting on Saturday after temporarily going offline.
Explosions and sustained gunfire were reported early Saturday across several parts of Niamey. The cause was unclear, while a security-services source said militants attacked the international airport and tried to breach the security perimeter around the presidential palace. Videos showed armored vehicles near the airport.
Residents in Niger’s capital, Niamey, reported hearing gunfire and explosions overnight near a military base at an international airport. Jihadists have attacked the base twice this year.
Gunfire and explosions were reported across Niamey overnight into early Saturday. Attackers targeted Diori Hamani International Airport, which also hosts a military air base, and tried to breach the security perimeter around the presidency. Lawmaker Bana Wagana Ibrahim said the defense and security forces had brought the situation under control.
Sustained gunfire and explosions were reported across several parts of Niamey early Saturday, according to two Reuters witnesses. Shots were heard near Diori Hamani International Airport and the presidential palace, where one witness said heavy exchanges of fire were continuing.
Sustained gunfire and explosions were reported across several parts of Niamey early Saturday, residents said. One resident heard shots in the direction of Diori Hamani International Airport. The incident’s cause and nature remain unclear, and Nigerien government and military authorities have issued no official statement.
Colm Tóibín has spent his career writing about leaving home. As Trump reshapes America, the author of “Brooklyn” is considering what might prompt him to move once more.
Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the State Duma Financial Market Committee, said the Bank of Russia could pause rate cuts at its September meeting. He said the longer-term trend remains downward and that a rate of 13% or lower by the end of 2026 is possible, though not the baseline scenario.
A devastating mudslide on Wednesday transformed the area around Gyirong Port, washing away roads and cutting off access to the disaster zone. The Ministry of Water Resources says the barrier lake has begun overflowing after exceeding 2.5 million cubic meters. Rescuers are searching for survivors amid strong currents, unstable ground and the threat of further landslides.
A rapid series of mudslides, triggered by the collapse of a high-altitude glacier on Nepal’s side, caused heavy casualties and left many people missing at a port on the China-Nepal border in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. Fengyun satellites recorded the affected areas between 09:00 and 14:00 Beijing time on August 29.
Flash floods triggered by a glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed more than 600 people. Nepal reports 626 deaths and 2,426 missing, while Chinese state media reports seven deaths and 554 missing in Tibet. Heavy rain is delaying helicopter operations as rescuers search muddy tunnels and devastated towns.
A map shows how the China-Nepal border mudslide spread, swallowing 20 kilometers in seven minutes and affecting surrounding areas. A reporter on the ground is documenting the disaster’s extent.
Poor weather has hindered aerial rescue efforts in Nepal as the search enters its fourth day for thousands of people missing from areas devastated by catastrophic flash floods along the China border.
Floods and landslides in Nepal and China have raised the death toll to 682, with more than 2,400 people still missing. In Kathmandu on August 29, relatives carried a flood victim’s body near the Pashupatinath temple for cremation rites.
Rescue operations have resumed along the Nepal-Tibet border after a pause prompted by fears of another glacial flood. Nepal reports at least 579 deaths and 1,924 missing, while Tibet has recorded five deaths and 558 missing. A lake formed by the glacier collapse remains unstable, though its immediate risks were judged manageable.
Russian Ambassador to Bern Sergey Garmonin said Switzerland has lost its neutrality not only in Russia’s view but also in Ukraine’s. He said Swiss authorities had adopted and maintained an unequivocally pro-Kyiv position since 2022, meaning Bern had not treated both sides with equal impartiality.
Russia's Defence Ministry said on Saturday that Russian forces had taken Khrapivshchyna in Ukraine's Sumy region, along with Novoandriivka and Rubizhne in the Donetsk region.
Russia’s Defense Ministry says Russian forces liberated Rubezhnoye and Novoandreyevka in the Donetsk People’s Republic and took control of Khrapovshchina in the Sumy Region over the past day. It reported about 1,425 Ukrainian troop losses and strikes on Ukrainian fuel, energy and logistics facilities.
US investigative journalist and American Communist Party International Secretary Christopher Helali said the Kiev regime was suffering growing battlefield losses while Russian forces continued to liberate territory. He accused Washington, Brussels and other Western capitals of portraying Kiev differently from its actions and called it a “terrorist regime.”
Sweetie, a deaf dog, was reunited with her owner in Nepal after spending days trapped inside her home during the deadly floods. An NBC News team recorded the reunion on video.
Economists once broadly described the post-pandemic economy as K-shaped, but that agreement has now broken down as they debate which pattern best captures the economy today.
K, C or E? Why economists can’t agree on the shape of today’s economy
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🇧🇷 🇧🇴 Amazon border town 'living in fear' as Brazilian gangs push into Bolivia
The Amazonian river port of Guayaramerin is emerging as a new flashpoint in the Latin American drug trade as Brazilian gangs cross the river into the sleepy corner of Bolivia, causing violence to spiral.
🇧🇷 🇧🇴 Amazon border town 'living in fear' as Brazilian gangs push into Bolivia
The Amazonian river port of Guayaramerin is emerging as a new flashpoint in the Latin American drug trade as Brazilian gangs cross the river into the sleepy corner of Bolivia, causing violence to spiral.
Russia plans to build 14 more icebreakers by 2030, Eastern Economic Forum official Anton Kobyakov said. He said the country’s 42 ice-class vessels, including eight nuclear-powered ships, together with Arctic warming could extend the commercial shipping season and help make the Northern Sea Route more widely used.
The backlash against the tech industry is gathering momentum as data-center concerns become a major election issue and Meta reaches a landmark settlement in a social-media case.
Cryptocurrency trading in Russia is expected to remain below 4 trillion rubles ($46.43 billion) in its first year and could reach about 7.5 trillion rubles ($87.06 billion) by 2029, Sberbank Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov said. The estimate is conservative because many transactions will continue through crypto exchange services rather than exchanges, while the new law takes effect on September 1.
Eight Russian nationals are listed as missing in the disaster zone along the China-Nepal border, according to the Russian Embassy in China. As of the evening of August 29, the mission had received no information that they had been found.
Nepali army rescuers are using drilling equipment to reach more than 100 people trapped inside a hydropower tunnel, three days after devastating floods hit the site.
Chinese authorities said on Saturday that the risk of a lake formed by a glacier collapse bursting near the China-Nepal border has eased, as the lake appears to have shrunk. The area suffered a devastating flood earlier this week.
Nepal needs specialised foreign assistance after a devastating flood near its Himalayan border with China, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told Reuters, but its own rescuers can handle general search and rescue. Kathmandu has sought help with tunnel rescues, restoring transport and communications, identifying bodies, DNA testing and preserving remains, while asking India and China for bailey bridges.
Iran’s president says sanctions are hurting the country’s imports and exports, while Supreme Leader Khamenei calls for less reliance on the U.S. dollar.
At least 27 people died when a minibus carrying church members to a conference collided head-on with a haulage truck near Chivhu in central Zimbabwe. Police said the truck had been overtaking another vehicle. The wreck was reported to be charred and severely damaged.
A Russian drone struck a warehouse in Myla, near Kyiv’s western suburbs, apparently storing “explosive objects”, triggering a major fire and explosions. At least 37 people were killed and 42 injured, including four children; 50 residential buildings were damaged and more than 370 people evacuated. Ukrainian authorities are investigating the storage and alleged regulatory failures.
At least 27 people were killed and 42 injured when a Russian drone struck a munitions warehouse in Bucha district outside Kyiv, triggering explosions and a fire that damaged at least 50 homes. More than 380 people were evacuated, while prosecutors opened a criminal-negligence investigation into the storage of explosive materials.
At least 27 people were killed after a Russian drone hit a depot near Kyiv’s western suburbs overnight, authorities said Saturday. The strike triggered a massive fire and explosions.
At least 27 people were killed and 42 injured, including four children, after a Russian drone hit a facility in Myla, Kyiv Oblast, on Aug. 28, triggering a major fire and ammunition detonations. More than 300 emergency workers joined rescue efforts, while 381 people were evacuated. Ukrainian authorities also opened a pretrial investigation into alleged official negligence.
An overnight Russian drone attack in Kyiv region killed at least 27 people and injured 42, including four children, while 381 were evacuated. Rescue teams continued checking damaged buildings in Bucha district; a separate strike in Boryspil district killed a 14-year-old girl. Ukraine said it downed 233 Russian UAVs overnight.
A Russian drone attack on a warehouse outside Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killed at least 27 people on Friday, Ukrainian authorities said Saturday. Hundreds were evacuated from the area.
A Russian drone strike sparked a major fire and explosions at a warehouse outside Kyiv early Saturday, Ukrainian authorities said. Hundreds of people were forced to evacuate the area, while Russian strikes also hit homes and a shopping mall elsewhere in Ukraine.
At least 37 people were killed after a Russian strike triggered a major fire and explosions at a warehouse in Bucha. Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office said it had opened a pre-trial investigation into possible negligence over the warehouse’s storage conditions.
🇨🇳 Rough animated film becomes surprise Chinese hit
A low-budget Chinese animated film that was widely mocked for its crude visuals has become a viral hit, with people packing cinemas to see just how bad it is.
🇨🇳 Rough animated film becomes surprise Chinese hit
A low-budget Chinese animated film that was widely mocked for its crude visuals has become a viral hit, with people packing cinemas to see just how bad it is.
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says the team has no plans to release three-time Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs, who faces two misdemeanor charges arising from what police described as a physical confrontation with his girlfriend.
Grammy-winning American artist Laurie Anderson has been chosen as the 13th contributor to Oslo’s Future Library. Her manuscript will remain sealed with works by other writers until 2114 and could take the form of text, a score, a story or instructions. Anderson hopes to write something useful about love for future readers.
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People are feeling guilty about spending in the current economy. The East Coast’s emerging retirement hotspot is also dealing with traffic jams and doctor shortages.
More than two months before the midterm elections, it remains uncertain whether Democrats will regain control of Congress and its subpoena power. President Donald Trump is already establishing legal positions to challenge any effort by lawmakers to investigate him.
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As audio-generating tools improve, AI-made music built from human artists’ melodies and vocals is spreading online. Some creators acknowledge using AI, while others admit it only after scrutiny. EDM producer Max “H4RRIS” Harris is publicly calling out people he believes are passing off AI slop as human art, arguing that the technology undermines meaningful creative decisions and confuses listeners about authentic EDM.
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Uzbekistan’s anniversary ceremony in New Tashkent paired political messaging with a large cultural programme. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced seven national programmes covering major goals for investment, education, healthcare and economic growth.
Uzbekistan marks 35 years of independence as president sets out plans for the next decade
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🇸🇩 Sudan farms lie barren as El Nino leaves Nile banks dry
In Sudan's breadbasket of Gedaref, farmers are battling both drought and soaring production costs as they try to salvage this year's harvest. The El Nino climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean has delayed crucial rains.
🇸🇩 Sudan farms lie barren as El Nino leaves Nile banks dry
In Sudan's breadbasket of Gedaref, farmers are battling both drought and soaring production costs as they try to salvage this year's harvest. The El Nino climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean has delayed crucial rains.
Autostat head Sergey Tselikov says hybrids could account for as much as 10% of Russia’s new-car market in a fall month or in December if more mass-market models become available. He forecasts a 7-8% share for the full year, up from 5% since the start of the year.
The abrupt collapse of trade talks between the US and Canada sharply intensified tensions, prompting President Donald Trump to order Lake Ontario renamed “Lake America” on US maps.
101 East investigates whether Palau could offer a way to protect the world’s coral reefs from climate-driven destruction. Palau’s unusually heat-resistant reefs have avoided the mass bleaching that devastated systems such as Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Scientists are cultivating “super coral” and believe its larvae could help save reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef.
Can ‘super coral’ and cooling the sea save reefs from climate change?
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🇩🇪 Bavaria hosts German finger wrestling championships
Spectators cheer as grimacing competitors, using just their middle finger, heave a small leather loop with all their might at the German finger wrestling championships in the southern village of Pflugdorf-Stadl.
🇩🇪 Bavaria hosts German finger wrestling championships
Spectators cheer as grimacing competitors, using just their middle finger, heave a small leather loop with all their might at the German finger wrestling championships in the southern village of Pflugdorf-Stadl.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry says 56 Ukrainians remain missing as search-and-rescue efforts continue after severe flooding and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border. No Ukrainian citizens had been reported injured or killed by Aug. 29. The disaster has killed at least 626 people in China and Nepal, with nearly 3,000 still missing.
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Rescuers in Nepal and China's Tibet Autonomous Region continued searching Saturday for nearly 3,000 people missing after deadly flash floods swept through the Himalayas and engulfed villages. Emergency teams said they had recovered 633 bodies by Friday.
Forty-one Australians are among almost 2,500 people reported missing after catastrophic floods and landslides struck valleys along the Nepal-Tibet border. The missing include pilgrims and trekkers, an Australian Defence Force member and an 11-year-old boy. They travelled with several tour and pilgrimage groups, while relatives continue to hope they are safe.
Anjana Raja of California describes surviving the deadly flood in Nepal, recalling the split-second choice she and her husband made as a 50-foot wall of water rushed toward them.
The number of Australians reported missing after catastrophic floods on the Nepal-Tibet border has risen to 41, though 25-year-old Cara Severino has contacted her family and been confirmed safe. Australia is sending crisis and rapid-response teams to Kathmandu and has pledged A$5m in aid to support rescue and recovery efforts.
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Eight-year-old Zoyal Ghale escaped Nepal’s devastating floods by running into a forest and climbing trees as the water rose. Rescuers found him in flood-hit Rasuwa with a broken leg, and he was reunited with his mother after she spent days searching for him and his brother.
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⛵ Slow boat to Amsterdam ships Caribbean cargo using sail power
Gliding into the port of Amsterdam under full sail, a twin-masted sailboat delivers 40 tonnes of Caribbean rum, coffee and cocoa to the Netherlands, on a mission to raise awareness about emissions from shipping.
⛵ Slow boat to Amsterdam ships Caribbean cargo using sail power
Gliding into the port of Amsterdam under full sail, a twin-masted sailboat delivers 40 tonnes of Caribbean rum, coffee and cocoa to the Netherlands, on a mission to raise awareness about emissions from shipping.
Swiss wealth managers are calling for a delay to an ownership register after a hack in Liechtenstein, raising cybersecurity concerns about a list containing the ultimate owners of more than 500,000 companies and other entities.
Amazon and Walmart are offering discounts of up to 50% on household essentials this weekend, including batteries, toilet bowl cleaner and dishwasher detergent.
A mysterious island was spotted by boaters on B.C.’s largest reservoir, about 100 kilometres from the W.A.C. Bennett Dam in northeastern B.C. Hydro says it is watching to see whether the island reappears.
Judge Michelle Brass says eagle feathers carry different meanings across Indigenous communities, and that meaning is particularly important to Saulteaux people like herself.
The Sudanese army has deployed an elite brigade to the Blue Nile battlefront. An accompanying image shows army members walking past destroyed military vehicles after a battle with the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum.
Heavy gunfire was heard in Niger’s capital as clashes were reported at the presidential palace. The military junta, which has ruled for three years, has struggled to contain jihadist violence.
The third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting of the year opened in Dalian on Thursday at a pivotal stage of China’s host year. Discussions in various areas are now contributing to preparations for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen in November, less than three months away.
Using rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, the author requested personal-data records from more than 100 companies. McDonald’s returned a 515-page report detailing app interactions and predicting continued visits, while some companies deleted the information. The law also allows consumers to opt out of sales, request deletion, and obtain a copy.
Liverpool have reportedly finalised an agreement to sign 23-year-old France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for up to £123m ($166m). The move would add to new manager Andoni Iraola’s squad, with Barcola reportedly set to sign a five-year contract.
A high-altitude glacier collapse on Nepal’s side triggered a fast-moving series of mudslides, causing heavy casualties and leaving many people missing at a port on the China-Nepal border in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. Fengyun satellites captured images of the affected areas between 09:00 and 14:00 Beijing time on Saturday.
Watch: China’s Fengyun satellites capture images of mudslide areas
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🪖 Six months on, Iran school parents still mired in grief
Residents of Iran's southern city of Minab visit the ruined Shajareh Tayebeh school and graves of children, six months after a strike during the opening hours of the US-Israel war with Iran killed at least 155 people.
🪖 Six months on, Iran school parents still mired in grief
Residents of Iran's southern city of Minab visit the ruined Shajareh Tayebeh school and graves of children, six months after a strike during the opening hours of the US-Israel war with Iran killed at least 155 people.
Russia’s military leadership was tasked with preparing several scenarios for an offensive in northern Ukraine, with Kyiv and Chernihiv identified as key areas, Ukrainian Presidential Office Deputy Head Pavlo Palisa said. He said the information had been verified through several intelligence sources, while Ukraine’s General Staff prepared defensive and counter-action plans.
Singapore state investor Temasek, the majority shareholder in Singapore Airlines, backed the airline’s investment in Air India on Saturday as scrutiny intensified over its stake in the loss-making Indian carrier.
Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed five people, local hospital officials said Friday. Nasser Hospital officials said a strike on a family home outside Khan Younis killed two brothers and another relative. Health officials at Shifa hospital said separate strikes in Gaza City killed one person each.
The death toll in Gaza from Israel’s “genocidal war” is approaching 73,500. Palestinians in Khan Younis mourn victims of an Israeli air strike at a funeral.
Israeli attacks killed a Palestinian farmer in Gaza and wounded others in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian boys in Gaza City mourned victims of an Israeli strike at a funeral earlier this month.
After deadly floods damaged roads, Nepal’s army is using helicopters to conduct rescues and move survivors to safety. Overcast skies and more rain expected in the coming hours are raising fears of further flooding.
Nepal’s Tourism Board says 184 tourists have been evacuated from the disaster zone, while 420 remain out of contact. Flooding has killed at least 626 people and left nearly 2,500 missing, including 213 foreign nationals; the Russian Embassy says eight Russians are still unaccounted for.
Nepal will need $4 billion to $5 billion to rebuild after a devastating flood hit its border areas this week, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle told Reuters on Saturday.
Satellite imagery reveals the destruction caused by deadly floods in Nepal, damaging homes, power plants and bridges. The resulting losses and damage are expected to reach several billion dollars.
Extreme drought and heat have badly affected the Danube River and nearby areas. Fishermen in northern Serbia say the water has retreated into small ponds where temperatures have become dangerously high.
Milo Yiannopoulos is now at risk of removal from the United States. The British provocateur built an American profile through combative talks that resonated with far-right audiences and calls for tougher immigration policing.
British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by US immigration authorities and faces removal for overstaying his visa and failing to attend an immigration hearing.
AI giants warn that a cybersecurity apocalypse could arrive within months. The roundup also covers hackers targeting more than 100 US water systems, ICE ordering robot dogs, and the offense for which a person using the name “MrChildPorn” was arrested.
Eleven people were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Rostov Region, Governor Yury Slyusar said. Nine, including four children, remain hospitalized; eight are in moderate condition, while one girl is seriously injured and has undergone surgery.
Ukraine has launched a massive drone attack targeting Russia’s Rostov region. Drone attacks on Russian regions by Ukraine have intensified in recent months.
Rostov Region Governor Yury Slyusar said a massive Ukrainian attack injured seven people. Four, including two adults and two children, were hospitalized, with one child in serious condition. Falling UAV debris damaged two apartment buildings in Rostov-on-Don, while three people sought care in Aksay District.
Drought in the western United States has devastated wildlands and depleted food sources, sending bears onto city sidewalks and into homes and shops in search of food.
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Hungry bears are wandering into homes and shops across the US West in record numbers. Colorado resident Matt Errico was sitting on the toilet when he heard noises inside his house.
Leaders from 17 countries and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek on August 31-September 1, Kyrgyzstan’s presidential press service said. Participants will discuss international and regional issues, the SCO’s development and broader cooperation, and sign a 25th-anniversary declaration and other documents.
Leaders of 17 countries, UN secretary-general to attend SCO summit in Bishkek
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🇯🇵 Japan's cosmetic tattoo artists push back against medical licensing rules
In Japan, scalp micropigmentation (SMP)— a cosmetic tattooing technique that mimics hair follicles — has become a life-changing solution for people suffering from alopecia.
🇯🇵 Japan's cosmetic tattoo artists push back against medical licensing rules
In Japan, scalp micropigmentation (SMP)— a cosmetic tattooing technique that mimics hair follicles — has become a life-changing solution for people suffering from alopecia.
Six months after the United States went to war with Iran, Courtney Sanders has been helping soldiers’ families cope with the gaps left by their absent loved ones.
Iran’s president says US sanctions and a naval blockade have cut the country’s exports and imports by nearly 35 percent. As inflation, unemployment and trade disruption worsen, Tehran says it will pursue diplomacy alongside defence and maintain what it calls control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Six months after the United States and Israel launched their first strikes on Iran, the war’s physical, financial and emotional effects have spread from Tehran across the world, reaching the large Iranian community in the United States.
Six months into the Iran war, Gulf states are moving toward a layered security system built on overlapping partnerships. They are deepening cooperation among themselves and with partners including Türkiye, European states and Pakistan, while the United States remains central rather than being replaced.
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Iranian leaders are acknowledging the economic costs of the war with the United States. The supreme leader urged the government to tackle hardship, while the president said foreign trade had fallen 35% because of American sanctions and the blockade.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the United States and Iran to resume meaningful negotiations to end their six-month conflict diplomatically. The UN supports mediation by Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, while warning that the war, disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions are worsening humanitarian and economic consequences.
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Glaciologist Olaf Eisen said Europe is among the fastest-warming continents because of human-caused climate change. Rapidly retreating glaciers and thawing permafrost are destabilising high-mountain regions.
Only 99 of an estimated 30,000 armed combatants disarmed under former president Gustavo Petro’s “total peace” plan. With new president Abelardo de la Espriella opposing peace agreements and promising a harsher campaign against criminal groups, the former guerrillas in a temporary transition zone fear it could be shut and their protection withdrawn.
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A midday roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on August 29, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
A morning bulletin rounding up important stories from Europe and beyond on August 29, 2026, including the latest and breaking news across world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
Norwegians are mourning King Harald at Oslo’s Royal Palace after his death at 89. Remembered as a unifying, inclusive reformer who reigned for 35 years, he has been succeeded by his 53-year-old son, who will take an oath before parliament on Tuesday.
Norwegians are mourning King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch. The 89-year-old king died on Friday after spending several days in hospital, and was immediately succeeded by his son, now King Haakon VIII.
For centuries, handwoven Kashmir carpet been famous around the world. Today, however, sales are dwindling, as long working hours, low wages and changing aspirations have made this profession less attractive to young Kashmiris.
🇮🇳 Once a top export, prized Kashmir carpet fades
For centuries, handwoven Kashmir carpet been famous around the world. Today, however, sales are dwindling, as long working hours, low wages and changing aspirations have made this profession less attractive to young Kashmiris.
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has revived the longstanding debate over Homer’s origins, drawing attention to Izmir. Archaeologist Prof. Aylin Ümit Erdem discusses ancient clues connecting the bard to the city and why direct physical evidence remains elusive.
Germany’s Bundeswehr is expanding its ‘Schakal’ fleet while pursuing several other major procurement programmes covering main battle tanks, artillery systems and air defences.
The Nature Conservancy said it reached an agreement worth about $200 million to advance conservation in Gabon. The initiative is intended to protect the country’s forests while creating economic opportunities for communities living nearby.
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.
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