WorldRescuers are stepping up efforts at a tunnel in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, one week after a Himalayan glacier collapse triggered flash floods that devastated the mountainous country. Hopes of finding survivors are fading.
WorldRescuers are stepping up efforts at a tunnel in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, one week after a Himalayan glacier collapse triggered flash floods that devastated the mountainous country. Hopes of finding survivors are fading.
WorldPresident Donald Trump says he would not care whether Iran signs what he calls a “worthless” agreement with the United States. He says Washington is in a stronger position, with almost total control of the Strait of Hormuz. Julia Roknifard of Taylor’s University provides analysis.
WorldThe US-Iran conflict escalated sharply as American forces launched a fresh wave of strikes and Iran said it had retaliated. President Donald Trump played down the prospects of an agreement, saying he was not trying to force Iran to the bargaining table. The 30-year US Treasury yield also returned to levels seen before a buyback expansion.
SportsTiger Woods is appearing in Martin County Circuit Court to change his plea in a driving-under-the-influence case. The hearing follows a March crash in which officers arrested Woods after his vehicle struck a truck.
PoliticsNBC News’ Steve Kornacki analyzes the numbers in Massachusetts Democratic primary races for the U.S. Senate and House Districts 8 and 1. Markey, Neal and Lynch are projected to win.
WorldThe US-Iran conflict sharply escalated as American forces launched a fresh wave of strikes and Iran said it retaliated. Donald Trump played down the prospect of a deal, saying on Truth Social that he was not trying to force Iran to the bargaining table. Global bond markets meanwhile faced a broad selloff.
PoliticsEU defence ministers are holding a news conference in Ireland, with live coverage available.
EconomyBank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers will answer questions Wednesday after the central bank’s latest rate announcement, as Canada remains caught up in a trade dispute with the United States.
WorldSamir Puri, a war studies lecturer at King’s College London, voiced “deep, deep concern” after the US resumed attacks on Iran following a monthlong lull. He said Iran’s retaliation has proven accurate and potent, with no sign that Tehran is running out of munitions more than six months after the US-Israeli attack began.
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EconomyLocally made electric vehicles are gaining ground in Kenya as fuel prices climb 50%. With more Kenyans considering electric cars, domestic firms are increasing efforts to assemble EVs locally.
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WorldFox News reports the latest developments in U.S. strikes on Iranian targets. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., also discussed the kinetic action and Florida’s decision to ban Flock cameras during “Fox & Friends First.”
SocietySome homes in a Johannesburg neighbourhood are at risk of collapse because illegal miners are hollowing out the ground while searching for gold and chromium. Around 34,000 Zama Zamas are believed to operate in South Africa, contributing to building collapses and frequent power outages.
WorldPeople are visiting the Palace Chapel to pay their last respects to King Harald, who will lie in state until his funeral on September 9. His son, King Haakon VIII, swore an oath before parliament on September 1 to uphold Norway’s constitution and laws.
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Sports1:00The sixth World Nomad Games have opened in Kyrgyzstan with a dazzling ceremony attended by several world leaders. The six-day celebration of traditional nomadic sports features athletes from more than 100 countries competing in events such as horseback archery and wrestling.
PoliticsUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham answers questions in parliament.
WorldThe United States and Iran have exchanged their most significant attacks in weeks, while Washington threatens to escalate further. A continuing global bond selloff is pushing borrowing costs to multi-decade highs, and the Trump administration is defending an oil deal with Venezuela against criticism.
PoliticsEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels. They are due to hold a short press conference before discussing defence cooperation in response to increasing hybrid threats facing the EU.
WorldNearly 4,500 people remain missing a week after a devastating flash flood sent ice, rock and mud through parts of Nepal and China’s autonomous Tibet region. The disaster left at least 2.2 million tonnes of debris, while international teams continue searching for at least 600 hydropower workers trapped in Nepalese tunnels. More than 1,100 people have died.
WorldResidents of Nepal’s Nuwakot district returned Wednesday to inspect damage to their homes after catastrophic flooding struck the area along the Nepal-China border.
SocietyFrance’s annual school bullying questionnaire, distributed to pupils since 2023, will ask about sexual violence for the first time. Due to be handed out in November, it will let pupils decide whether they want to remain anonymous.
WorldQatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Iran’s attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait. It described the continued strikes as a dangerous escalation that would complicate efforts to contain tensions, undermine political and diplomatic efforts to secure regional stability, and leave Iran fully legally responsible for the attacks and their consequences.