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In Nepal’s Nuwakot district, people are returning to their homes damaged by flash floods caused by a glacier collapse. The disaster has killed at least 781 people and over 2,500 are still missing as rescue efforts continue.
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A glacier collapse triggered flash floods in Nepal’s mountain valleys.
At least 781 people have died due to the floods.
More than 2,500 people are reported missing.
The disaster mainly affected the Nuwakot district.
Survivors are searching through mud and debris for their belongings.
Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing in the affected areas.
The floods caused significant damage to homes and property.
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Leaders from Russia, China, and other countries are meeting in Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The group focuses on economic and political cooperation, and this summit highlights their shared views on global issues and relations with the West.
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The SCO annual summit is taking place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Russia’s President Putin and China’s President Xi Jinping are attending, along with more than a dozen other leaders.
The SCO focuses on economic cooperation but also discusses political issues like global power balance.
Iran joined the SCO in 2023 and is attending; Turkey is participating as a dialogue partner but is not a full member.
India and Pakistan, both full SCO members, are expected to attend.
The SCO represents about 40% of the world’s population and 25% of global GDP.
The meeting occurs after the US Treasury Secretary criticized China’s large trade surplus and plans talks with Chinese officials.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the SCO’s founding.
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The children's commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has called for parents of seriously ill or disabled children to have a legal right to 12 weeks of paid leave at 90% of their normal pay. She also supports extending unpaid carer's leave and creating paid carer's leave to help families manage care without losing income.
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Dame Rachel de Souza wants parents to have 12 weeks of paid leave at 90% pay when caring for seriously ill or disabled children.
Parents often face difficult choices between caring for their child and keeping their jobs.
She supports a "right to return to work" after long leave periods to help parents stay employed.
Unpaid carer's leave could be increased from 5 to 10 days a year.
Paid carer's leave is also proposed to support unpaid carers.
The call follows campaigns from parents like Frances and Ceri Menai-Davis, whose son Hugh died of cancer in 2021.
A government consultation on support for families with sick children is closing soon.
The minister for the future of work said the government will consider how to improve support and employment rights for these families.
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Daniel Billings pleaded guilty to murdering his ex-girlfriend, Molly Ticehurst, in New South Wales, Australia. The judge said Billings likely would not receive a life sentence and noted complex factors around alleged sexual assault influenced the case.
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Molly Ticehurst, 28, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend Daniel Billings on April 22, 2024.
Billings stabbed Ticehurst 15 times in her home in Forbes, New South Wales.
He was charged with rape and domestic violence offenses just weeks before the murder but was released on bail.
The rape charges were dropped after Billings pleaded guilty to murder in November 2025 following legal negotiations.
The judge expressed concern about evidence related to Ticehurst’s claim of repeated rape before her death.
Billings denied the rape allegations and appeared obsessed with clearing his name before committing the murder.
The case led to changes in New South Wales laws, including tighter rules for granting bail.
Billings will be sentenced in September and will hear victim statements and expert testimony about his mental state.
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A Russian drone hit an ammunition depot near the village of Myla, close to Kyiv, causing heavy damage to homes and killing 38 people, including many from a nearby care home. Local residents are upset that weapons were stored so close to their homes, which led to dangerous explosions and destruction.
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A drone strike targeted an ammunition dump in Myla, 15 miles from Kyiv.
The strike caused multiple explosions over about six hours.
Thirty-eight people died, and four are missing after the attack.
Many homes, gardens, and greenhouses near the depot were damaged.
Residents said they were unaware that ammunition was stored nearby.
Dangerous munitions like mines, rocket shells, and bullets were found on residents’ properties.
Ukrainian emergency teams are cleaning up the site amid ongoing drone threats.
Ukraine’s intelligence services have opened an investigation into the location of the depot and the resulting deaths.
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Leaders from small Pacific island nations gathered in Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum summit to discuss important regional issues. The meeting is overshadowed by growing competition among major powers like China, the United States, Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand, all seeking influence in the Pacific region.
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The Pacific Islands Forum is a group of 18 member countries and territories, many with very small populations.
Palau, the host country for the 2026 summit, has about 18,000 residents, increasing to 20,000 with visiting delegates.
Forum members deal with issues like climate change and economic struggles.
The region has valuable natural resources, including fisheries and seabed minerals.
Pacific island nations control large exclusive economic zones important for global trade and military strategy.
Powerful countries have increased efforts to build alliances through security deals and funding in the Pacific.
Palau’s president asked major countries not to interfere and to focus on regional concerns rather than geopolitical competition.
The forum strives to make decisions by consensus, respecting the diverse cultures and political systems of its members.
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Hundreds of people came to a Zohran Mamdani lookalike contest in New York. Nine contestants competed, and Amadeo Fusca, a part-time actor who impersonates Mamdani, won the contest and a $100 prize.
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The event was a Zohran Mamdani lookalike contest.
It took place in New York.
Nine contestants participated in the contest.
Hundreds of people attended the event.
Amadeo Fusca won the contest.
Fusca is a part-time actor and Mamdani impersonator.
The winner received a prize of $100.
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Israeli military forces carried out a raid in the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. During the operation, two Palestinians died and one person was taken into custody.
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The raid took place in Nablus, a city in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli military vehicles and soldiers were deployed across the city.
Two Palestinians were reported killed during the raid.
One Palestinian was detained by Israeli forces.
The reported information comes from Israeli media sources.
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The US recently carried out its first attack on Iran in a month by striking targets on Larak Island. In response, Iran launched attacks on bases in Jordan where US forces are stationed, but the US said it intercepted the incoming missiles.
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The US attacked sites on Larak Island, Iran.
This was the first US strike on Iran in one month.
Iran responded by targeting military bases in Jordan.
These bases in Jordan host US forces.
The US reported that it shot down the missiles fired by Iran.
The events show ongoing tension between the US and Iran.
The strikes and counterstrikes involve military actions in the Middle East.
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President Donald Trump praised NASA for successfully launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. He congratulated NASA officials and called the achievement a significant moment for America.
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NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
The launch took place at the Kennedy Space Center.
President Trump publicly congratulated NASA and its administrator, Jared Isaacman.
The telescope aims to study the "dark universe," including dark energy and dark matter.
The launch was described by President Trump as part of a great period for America.
The telescope will help scientists learn more about space and the universe’s mysteries.
The event was shared by President Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social.
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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said NATO’s increased military activities in the Arctic are a direct threat to Russia’s security. NATO started the Arctic Sentry mission in February to strengthen its presence there amid tensions related to Russia’s war in Ukraine and the U.S. interest in Greenland.
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NATO launched the Arctic Sentry mission in February 2026 to boost its military presence in the Arctic.
Russia considers NATO’s Arctic activity a direct security threat and calls the military exercises aggressive.
The Arctic region is important to Russia for its naval fleet, including nuclear submarines, and for developing shipping routes to Asia.
Russia has the largest military presence and infrastructure in the Arctic.
China has increased its activity in the Arctic, mainly working with Russia.
Norway recently expanded a military brigade based in the Arctic as part of NATO’s defense buildup after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Lavrov warned that NATO’s actions increase the risk of armed conflict with dangerous consequences.
Russia has denied being a threat to NATO despite the rising military tensions in the Arctic.
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Niger’s military stopped a mutiny that began at a key military base in the capital, Niamey. Russian forces helped Niger’s government control the unrest, showing Russia’s growing influence in the region. The mutiny happened amid ongoing violence from armed groups that Niger’s army has been fighting.
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The mutiny started on Saturday at Base 101 near Niamey’s airport and spread to other important locations, including near the presidential palace and state TV.
Niger’s military regained control after several hours of fighting, with reports of dozens of soldiers killed or arrested.
Russian Africa Corps, a state-controlled military force, helped Niger’s government by providing ground and air support.
The mutiny involved soldiers who took hostages and attacked sensitive sites in the capital.
The cause of the mutiny is linked to frustration over ongoing attacks by groups connected to al-Qaeda and ISIS that have caused heavy military losses.
Niger’s army has faced repeated attacks this year, including from ISIL affiliates and al-Qaeda’s Sahel wing, JNIM.
The Africa Corps consists of former Wagner Group members and took over Wagner’s role in Africa after its leader died in 2023.
The mutiny is the biggest internal threat to the current military government that came to power in a July 2023 coup.
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Tunisia is experiencing extreme heat, reaching nearly 50°C, which has led to increased electricity use and power cuts in many areas. These power cuts have disrupted water supplies because many water pumps rely on electricity, adding to existing water shortages in the country.
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Temperatures in Tunisia reached 49.8°C in the city of Kairouan on August 27.
Tunisia had six cities among the world’s 20 hottest places monitored that day.
The heat caused high electricity demand, especially for air conditioning, reaching record levels.
The Tunisian electricity company (STEG) introduced rotating power cuts to protect the power system.
Water distribution depends on electric pumps, so power cuts stopped some pumps, causing water shortages.
Tunisia already faces water scarcity and drought from long-term climate challenges.
Bottled water production was affected by power cuts and shortages of raw materials during the heatwave.
Power cuts and heat have pressured emergency services and basic supplies in many parts of Tunisia.
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The United States plans to impose new sanctions on another bank this week to increase economic pressure on Iran amid stalled peace talks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US is targeting banks that help Iran’s government and warned more sanctions could follow to cut Iran off from the global dollar-based financial system.
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The US will sanction another bank linked to Iran but has not revealed its name.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called the sanctions “financial violence” needed to stop Iran’s actions.
The US recently shut down the UAE operations of Egypt’s Basque Misr bank for doing business with Iran.
The sanctions are part of “Operation Economic Outcast,” aiming to isolate Iran economically.
Nearly 60 individuals and groups were sanctioned last week for helping Iran’s oil, weapons, and cyber activities.
Iran’s finance minister said the sanctions will fail.
Fighting resumed with Iran launching missiles at US bases in Jordan after a US attack in southern Iran.
Bessent will meet G20 finance leaders to push for global cooperation against Iran and may discuss sanctioning China if it continues trade with Tehran.
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Tarrant County in Texas plans to reduce the number of polling sites by 92 for the November midterm elections. County officials say the change will save resources by closing locations with low voter turnout, while critics worry this could make voting harder, especially in minority communities.
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Tarrant County is Texas’ third-largest county with over 2 million residents.
The plan would reduce polling sites by 92 compared to the 2022 midterms.
Officials say there will still be over 200 locations for voters.
The county prioritizes keeping sites near public transport and those that follow federal accessibility laws.
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and voting rights groups oppose the cuts, fearing voter suppression.
The NAACP and ACLU have urged the county to reject the plan.
Tarrant County began countywide voting in 2019 but is only now reducing locations.
The county’s population is about 33% Hispanic and 19.2% Black.
County leaders say the goal is efficiency, not voter suppression.
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About 15 people might be missing after a sudden flood hit the Grand Canyon area. The flood happened on Saturday in Bright Angel Canyon and near Phantom Ranch, according to the National Parks Service.
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Around 15 people are possibly missing or not found after the flood.
The flood took place on Saturday.
It affected Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas inside the Grand Canyon.
The National Parks Service announced this information on Sunday.
The Bright Angel Trail is part of the affected area.
Emergency teams are likely searching for the missing people.
Flash floods happen very quickly and can be very dangerous.
The Grand Canyon is a popular place for hiking and outdoor activities.
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Nicolas Maduro, former president of Venezuela, shared photos that show him in a US detention center in Brooklyn, where he has been held since January. He and his wife were captured by US special forces on drug and firearm charges, which they deny, and their trial is set for 2027.
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Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were taken from Caracas to the US by special forces in January.
They face drug trafficking and firearm possession charges in a New York detention center.
Maduro shared two photos wearing a grey tracksuit and making peace signs, showing noticeable weight loss.
The photos were posted on social media but were taken on June 25, shortly after major earthquakes in Venezuela.
Maduro said he remains strong and hopeful in a message to his grandchildren and supporters.
He is allowed about 300 minutes of phone calls monthly with family and lawyers, but no internet or newspapers.
Maduro and Flores’ US trial is scheduled to start on June 1, 2027.
Maduro’s successor announced a new US oil deal with Venezuela shortly before the photos were published.
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The Liberal Democrats say many teachers in England want to quit soon because they feel overworked and stressed. They want the government to fully pay for teacher raises and limit overtime to keep teachers in their jobs.
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Nearly half of the teachers surveyed in England plan to leave teaching within five years.
Many teachers say heavy workloads, such as marking and lesson prep, cause stress and burnout.
The Liberal Democrats want the government to cover teacher pay increases fully instead of taking money from school budgets.
The survey included over 900 teachers, headteachers, and special needs coordinators.
Over 75% said they felt burnt out frequently or constantly at work.
The Education Department says teacher leaving rates were lowest since 2010 but admits more needs to be done.
The Lib Dems propose enforcing legal working hours, limiting overtime, and requiring flexible work policies in schools.
The Department of Education plans pay increases totaling almost 17% over two years and supports efforts to improve working conditions.
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Tarrant County, Texas, plans to reduce the number of polling sites by 92 for the November midterm elections. Local Democrats are protesting, saying this could make voting harder, especially in a key U.S. Senate race. County officials say the plan will cut low-use sites and still leave over 200 locations available, aiming to save resources and maintain accessibility.
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Tarrant County, Texas, will cut 92 polling locations compared to the 2022 midterms.
The county has over 2 million residents and is important for the U.S. Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.
Democrats argue that fewer polling sites may cause confusion and make voting more difficult.
County officials say the plan focuses on removing sites with low voter turnout.
More than 200 polling locations will still be available on Election Day.
Sites near bus stops and those meeting federal accessibility laws will stay open.
Average distance between polling sites with the new plan is about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers).
Officials say they want to avoid placing polling sites too close to each other and are trying to save resources.
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Peter Marinker, an 85-year-old actor diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease two years ago, is preparing to perform a one-man play by Samuel Beckett in London. Despite memory challenges from his illness, his team has put support measures in place to help him during the performances.
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Peter Marinker is an actor known for voice work in radio, video games, and films like Labyrinth and Paddington in Peru.
He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease two years ago after noticing memory problems during a stage run.
Marinker is set to perform Krapp's Last Tape, a solo play by Samuel Beckett about an older man reflecting on his past.
The production team started rehearsals in June and added support like a stage manager nearby, autocue screens, and an earpiece to prompt lines.
Director Dave Wybrow approached Marinker with the idea, emphasizing that the play shows creativity can continue despite dementia.
Marinker first performed the same play in 1983, and old recordings of that performance will be included in the new production.
Alzheimer's often affects recent memories more than older, well-practiced skills, which helps explain Marinker's ability to still act.
The play is planned to take place at the Cockpit Theatre in London.
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