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World Nomad Games open in Bishkek before world leadersSports

The sixth World Nomad Games opened at Bishkek Arena with a spectacular performance. The biggest edition yet features more than 100 national teams from every continent competing in 43 disciplines rooted in Asia’s ancient nomadic culture.

Eeuronews
Drone footage shows scale of destruction after deadly Nepal floodsWorld

Drone video from Devighat village in Nepal shows damaged homes and shops, while thick mud still covers the roads. Residents have brought in heavy machinery to clear debris as clean-up work starts and rescue operations continue across the country after last week’s devastating floods.

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Trump Dismisses ‘Little War’ With Iran as Global Bond Selloff ReturnsWorld

President Donald Trump brushed aside concerns that the Iran conflict was depleting U.S. firepower as clashes resumed in hostilities that have continued intermittently for more than six months. Neither side is willing to restart negotiations. Rising oil prices pushed global bond yields back near two-decade highs, while investors increased bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike over inflation fears.

BBloomberg Television
11 EU countries demand end to ‘obstructive’ foreign-policy vetoesPolitics

Austria, Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain and Sweden are calling for an end to what they describe as “obstructive” vetoes in EU foreign policy. They want to explore replacing unanimity with qualified-majority voting.

Eeuronews
Market Talk: Can stocks defy the September slump?Economy

September is traditionally a volatile month for markets, and this year has followed that pattern. But Geoff Yu of BNY told Reuters that earnings remain the bigger issue, with strong corporate profits so far supporting today’s lofty valuations.

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Mud, flippers and snorkels: Wales celebrates 40 years of bog racingCulture

The 40th World Bog Snorkelling Championships took place in a Welsh peat bog. Competitors used snorkels and flippers to dog-paddle through the mud, drawing participants and spectators to the rural town of Llanwrtyd Wells.

Eeuronews
Oil Tankers Struck in Strait of Hormuz as Iran War EscalatesWorld

Global bond yields returned to their highest level in nearly two decades as higher oil prices intensified inflation fears and investors increased bets on interest-rate hikes. Maritime security consultant Marisks said two supertankers were hit by unknown projectiles in rapid succession while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump dismissed concerns that the Iran conflict was depleting US firepower.

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Why did the U.S. Army secretary just resign?Politics

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is leaving after months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. President Trump’s post about attacking Iran’s Kharg Island blurs the boundary between social media and foreign policy. Shein had a rocky Hong Kong debut, while democratic socialists are winning primaries but still struggle with Black voters.

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Nepal landslides block aid routes as communities struggle to receive essential suppliesWorld

In Nuwakot, one of the areas hardest hit north of Nepal’s capital, major landslide debris has blocked roads and delayed aid deliveries. Ambulances and trucks carrying food, medicine and other essentials are waiting to pass, while Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington is stuck on the blocked route.

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Zambia president to be sworn in as opposition leader remains in prisonPolitics1:08

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema is due to take the oath for a second term on Tuesday in Lusaka. The ceremony comes as main opposition leader Brian Mundubile remains held in a maximum-security prison on treason charges.

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Russian asset seizure law gives government power to confiscate propertyPolitics

Russia’s sweeping new asset seizure law takes effect on Tuesday, allowing the government to confiscate bank funds and physical property belonging to Russian citizens living abroad. The legislation targets dissidents, journalists and activists, expanding the Kremlin’s crackdown on critics of the Ukraine war.

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LIVE: Astronauts conduct spacewalk at ISSScience

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot have exited the International Space Station for a spacewalk to replace a spacecraft navigation aid and carry out routine maintenance.

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As capital returns to normal, Niger downplays soldiers’ mutinyWorld

Niger’s capital, Niamey, has returned to normal after an intense weekend. A soldiers’ mutiny took control of the city on August 29 before being stopped by the army with help from Russia’s Africa Corps. The following day, Algeria deployed four fighter jets and two other military aircraft, an unexpected move for a country known for its non-intervention doctrine.

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Jury finds Duane Davis guilty in Tupac Shakur murderCulture

A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur, three decades after the rapper was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. After deliberating for under three hours, jurors convicted Davis of murder involving a deadly weapon and intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang. The 63-year-old could receive a life sentence.

AABC News
What challenges lie ahead for new Apple CEO John Ternus?Tech

Tim Cook leaves Apple after 15 years, having made the company larger and more profitable. But missed opportunities in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies create major challenges for his successor, John Ternus.

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Trump goes all in on controversial data centersPolitics

President Donald Trump strongly backed controversial data centers on Monday, making the issue a key one ahead of the midterm elections. He urged U.S. communities to “let Data Reign,” arguing that opposition would leave them “backwards and poor,” while support would bring lower taxes and jobs.

AABC News
Himalayan Mudslide Disaster Raises Alarm: Is Asia’s ‘Water Tower’ Collapsing?World

A severe mudslide struck the Nepal–China Tibet border, causing heavy casualties and leaving more than 1,000 people missing. Experts largely attribute it to a glacier collapse on Nepal’s side. The disaster has renewed concerns about climate change and the stability of the Himalayas, known as Asia’s “water tower.”

LLianhe Zaobao
Swedish foreign minister says Russian assets should fund UkrainePolitics

Sweden’s foreign minister said Russian assets should be used to fund Ukraine. Speaking on Euronews’ flagship morning programme Europe Today, she said European unity was essential to deter Russia from further aggression against NATO territory.

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