PoliticsOfficial counting confirms that Iceland has rejected resuming European Union accession talks. The referendum drew a record turnout, with the result swinging back and forth during the night.
PoliticsOfficial counting confirms that Iceland has rejected resuming European Union accession talks. The referendum drew a record turnout, with the result swinging back and forth during the night.
EconomyDonald Trump is using tariffs to test how far US economic power reaches across the Americas. Canada’s deep economic integration with the United States makes resistance costly, while Brazil has more room to turn to China and other partners. The discussion asks whether Washington can force its neighbors into line or instead drive them to seek alternatives faster.
PoliticsProtesters in Argentina marched toward a mansion reportedly bought by US tech billionaire Peter Thiel. Activists accuse him of trying to profit from the country’s natural resources and exerting excessive political influence there.
WorldNepalese authorities said Sunday that the provisional death toll from the devastating floods had climbed above 730, while nearly 2,500 people remained missing. Among them is the husband of a 22-year-old woman who continues to wait for his return and has visited a medical centre to search for news of him.
WorldCatch up on the most important stories from Europe and beyond at midday on 30 August 2026, covering news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
WorldLive footage from Nuwakot shows the situation as Nepalese authorities warn that further flooding may occur. With water levels rising in the Bhotekoshi River, residents of flood-affected districts have been urged to remain on high alert.
SocietyThe UK government says seaside towns will have greater control over their futures, with communities urged to “reimagine themselves” for the 21st century. Margate, once mainly known for its beaches and tourism, is presented as an example of renewal driven by new businesses, artists and visitors.
WorldLocal health officials said Israeli strikes and fire in central Gaza on Saturday killed three Palestinians and wounded others. Officials at Shifa Hospital said an Israeli strike on a motorbike in Gaza City killed two people and injured another. The Israeli military said it targeted a “military operative” without providing details.
WorldAt least 734 people have died and more than 2,400 are missing in Nepal after Wednesday’s flash floods, which were triggered by a glacier collapse, local officials say. Chinese state media puts Tibet’s toll at 16 dead and 546 missing. Nearly 20,000 security personnel are involved in rescue efforts, while the UN says difficult terrain and rain are making aid delivery “extremely difficult”.
ScienceAstrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and the Fox News Saturday Night panel play “Neil or No Neil” while speculating about whether technology could surpass human intelligence.
WorldHeavy rain and rising rivers have hampered rescue and relief operations in Nepal and Tibet. After Wednesday’s flash floods, the death toll has reached 750, while more than 3,000 people are still missing. Nepalese disaster authorities urged rescue teams to proceed cautiously, warning of dangerous weather, swollen rivers and further flooding.
WorldA shooting at a rave in Aarau, Switzerland, left one person dead and five injured, prompting a large-scale police operation. Some attendees initially mistook the gunfire for fireworks before someone yelled for everyone to get down. Police are seeking witnesses with photos or videos of the incident.
SportsTadej Pogacar, who had a comfortable lead in the Vuelta a España overall standings, abandoned the race on Saturday after a heavy crash during Stage 8. The Slovenian suffered multiple fractures and may see his season end early, with the World Championships scheduled for late September.
WorldAs security tightens at established Channel crossing points, migrants seeking to reach the UK are turning to alternative routes. Hardelot, a coastal village about 60km south of Calais, has emerged as a new hotspot amid frequent police patrols and restrictions on NGOs.
PoliticsIn Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is using right-wing influencers on social media to reach younger voters. For the first time since World War II, a far-right politician could become a German state premier, with AfD lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund particularly popular among young people.
PoliticsWith eight months remaining before France’s presidential election and the first round set for April 18, campaigning is gradually intensifying. The Socialist Party concluded a two-day gathering on Saturday with leader Olivier Faure speaking, though he has not formally declared his candidacy. Far-right figure Jordan Bardella also made a campaign stop at a fair in the Champagne region.
TechA Japanese company has developed a fridge large enough for a person, and workplaces around the country are testing it as Japan experiences a heatwave.
WorldIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned recent attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, while calling the violence the work of a “handful of rioters.” Tensions have risen across the territory, with activists accusing settlers of acting with impunity. Much of the recent violence occurred in Qusra.
PoliticsU.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz says the Trump administration plans to cut off economic lifelines to Iran’s regime. He also discusses his meeting with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other topics.
WorldGunfire and explosions were reported in Niger’s capital, Niamey, after mutinying soldiers tried to storm the presidential palace and challenge the ruling junta. The government said it regained control following hours of fighting on Saturday.
WorldRescue operations continue in Nepal as survivors from remote villages receive temporary shelter and assistance. Some of those affected are children who have been orphaned. The report comes from Bidur in central Nepal.
WorldNepal’s disaster authority and Flood Forecasting Division issued early-morning alerts for residents of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading, urging vigilance after reports of renewed flooding in the Bhotekoshi. Information shared by Chinese authorities indicated that upstream water flow had increased.
PoliticsRep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., discussed the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and constituents who remain affected, while criticizing Democrats for embracing Hasan Piker and declaring that Piker has no place in American politics.
WorldNepal’s disaster authority and Flood Forecasting Division issued early-morning warnings for residents of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading after reports of renewed flooding in the Bhotekoshi. The alerts followed information from Chinese authorities about increased upstream water flow.