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Two pulled alive from flooded Nepal tunnels, raising hopes for more rescuesOther

More than a week after catastrophic floods struck Nepal’s border with China, rescuers pulled two people alive from a hydropower tunnel. Mud had obscured the plant, forcing teams to use satellite images to locate it. Sanjay Sah, 30, was stable and said he stayed hopeful by chanting Hindu mantras; Kabir Maharjan, 45, was critically ill.

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Who can afford to give up the Donbas most?World

Donetsk and Luhansk, which make up the Donbas, have seen some of the bloodiest fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Both sides refuse to give up the region because of its military value, long economic history and political importance. The report examines Ukraine’s Fortress Belt, the importance of high ground in the drone era and which side could better bear losing the Donbas.

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WHO raises alarm over water contamination in Gaza StripHealth

The World Health Organization warns that water contamination is worsening in the Gaza Strip, alongside deteriorating humanitarian conditions. Emergency doctor James Smith shares his analysis.

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UK reaffirms ‘unshakeable’ commitment to Falklands after Milei remarksPolitics

The UK has again declared its “unshakeable” commitment to the Falkland Islands after Argentine President Javier Milei reiterated Argentina’s claim. US President Donald Trump has questioned whether Washington would support Britain in a potential conflict, citing the UK’s lack of backing in the Iran war.

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Two workers rescued from hydropower tunnels in NepalWorld

Two workers have been rescued from a mud-filled hydropower tunnel in Nepal nine days after mud, ice and debris swept away thousands of people and dozens of towns. Search teams are continuing to dig, raising hopes that hundreds more may still be alive.

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VW Approves Plan for 50K More Layoffs as US Retail Diesel Hits RecordEconomy

Volkswagen’s supervisory board approved a sweeping restructuring plan involving 50,000 more job cuts, fewer models and a smaller industrial footprint. The decision gives CEO Oliver Blume his clearest mandate yet to overhaul Europe’s biggest automaker, while US retail diesel reached a record nationwide average of $5.85 a gallon, threatening to add to energy-driven inflation.

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Argentina ramps up Falklands claim with new penaltiesPolitics

Tensions between Argentina and the UK have risen again 44 years after the Falklands War. President Javier Milei says Argentina will impose tougher sanctions on companies involved in oil exploration around the islands, while London has reaffirmed its commitment to the Falklands.

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US claims EU joined new Iran sanctions push, but Brussels only endorsed itPolitics

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the European Union had formally joined Washington’s campaign to cut Iran off from the global financial system. However, a Brussels statement at this week’s G20 finance meeting fell well short of that claim.

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Two men rescued from Nepal tunnel nine days after floodingWorld

Rescuers in Nepal brought two workers out alive on Friday from a tunnel connected to a hydropower station on the Trishuli River. They had been trapped for nine days after a glacier collapse caused catastrophic flooding.

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Golf carts carrying tourists to monuments add to Rome's chaotic trafficSociety

Hundreds of golf carts are carrying tourists through Rome’s historic center, where the vehicles have moved faster than regulation. City authorities are now preparing a crackdown as the carts add to the capital’s already chaotic traffic.

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On the Front Line: BBC enters Nepal tunnels and towns swallowed by floodsWorld

A week after devastating floods struck near the Nepal-Tibet border, some residents of Betrawati have returned to homes transformed by the disaster and are confronting the difficult task of dealing with the dead. Rescuers continue searching tunnels along the Trishuli River, believing survivors may still be trapped inside.

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Volkswagen Plans 50,000 Job Cuts; Anthropic Nears $15 Billion Credit Deal | The Pulse 9/4/2026Economy

Anthropic is set to expand its revolving credit facility to $15 billion, Bloomberg reports, removing a hurdle ahead of the AI company’s anticipated IPO filing. Volkswagen’s supervisory board approved a sweeping restructuring with 50,000 additional job cuts, sending shares up as much as 9.7%, their biggest intraday gain since March 2023.

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WATCH: NBC News NOW — Sept. 4Other

NBC News NOW is broadcasting live with real-time coverage of breaking and developing stories, on-the-scene reporting and deeper looks at the day’s major issues.

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