Mediazona and the BBC Russian service have identified 242,747 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine, adding 3,393 names since their previous update. The outlets say the verified total, compiled from public records, is likely well below the actual figure. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the reporting.

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Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran have revived questions over whether the conflict is slowly moving toward a settlement or instead heading for further escalation, while highlighting Washington’s frustration with the sluggish pace of sanctions.

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Bloomberg News Now presents a brief, continually updated audio report on the day’s leading stories, including a jump in oil prices after US strikes and the continuing US-Canada trade war.

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Bloomberg News Now’s audio briefing highlights the continuing US-Canada trade war, Iran’s unfazed trade partners and other leading global business stories, with updates throughout the day.

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Bloomberg News Now is a comprehensive audio report of the day’s top stories, including a US military strike after a month and the continuing Canada trade war. It is updated throughout the day with global business news.

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A Seoul court has sentenced Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja to two years in prison for bribery. She was accused of giving expensive gifts to former First Lady Kim Keon Hee through an intermediary in return for political favors, but has denied wrongdoing.

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Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han was given a two-year prison term by a court in South Korea’s capital.

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The Indian rupee is expected to remain under pressure this week as the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate hike compounds the drag from high oil prices. Bonds could face additional selling if economic growth picks up.

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Shares of HDFC Bank rose after the chief executive of India’s largest private lender unexpectedly announced that he would not seek reappointment.

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Novak Djokovic has been eliminated in the opening round of the US Open for the first time. He faced Mariano Navone in the tournament’s first round in New York on August 30, 2026.

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Novak Djokovic battled physical and internal ailments, made repeated mistakes and could not overcome a feisty younger opponent who showed no intimidation under the lights against tennis’s most decorated player.

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Novak Djokovic lost in the US Open opening round for the first time, falling to Mariano Navone in five sets. Hampered by physical and internal struggles, Djokovic made repeated mistakes and could not overcome the younger opponent’s fearless play under the lights.

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The park service says the body of a 46-year-old man was recovered after a flash flood at the Grand Canyon. Popular sites, including Bright Angel Campground, the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch, remained closed on Sunday.

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Officials say major flash flooding at the Grand Canyon destroyed a water pipeline serving tourists at the national park. One person has died, while about 15 others are missing or unaccounted for.

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More than 15 people may be missing after flash floods struck Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service said. Flooding hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Saturday, leading authorities to evacuate visitors and search for those still unaccounted for.

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At least 15 people are feared missing after major flash flooding struck Arizona’s Grand Canyon. More than 60 people were evacuated from Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch after floodwaters swept boulders, metal structures and debris into the Colorado River. Several sites and rafting trips remain closed, with more rain forecast.

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Extreme flash flooding at the Grand Canyon has triggered a search for more than 20 missing hikers and led to the closure of key trails.

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A search is under way for more than 20 people who may be missing after flash floods swept through Arizona’s Grand Canyon. More than 60 people were airlifted to safety as heavy rain drove water down the steep, rocky terrain.

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