Flooding in Assam, a state in northeastern India, has caused 100 deaths and displaced over 700,000 people. Heavy monsoon rains led rivers like the Brahmaputra to overflow, flooding villages, damaging homes, farmland, and infrastructure, and forcing many people into relief camps.
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The flood death toll in Assam has reached 100 after two more deaths overnight.
Several rivers, including the Brahmaputra, remain above danger levels, risking further flooding.
Nearly 300,000 people are currently living in government relief camps due to the floods.
More than 700,000 people have been displaced since the flooding began last month.
Floodwaters have submerged farmland and damaged roads and local infrastructure.
Livestock losses are high, affecting rural communities and raising concerns about disease.
Some residents are returning home as waters recede, but many houses are covered in thick silt.
Officials are conducting damage assessments to provide financial help; about 500,000 people have received interim payments.
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At least 13 people, including a child, were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan, according to Russian officials. The strike hit industrial sites and residential areas and caused injuries to 39 others, with a period of mourning declared in the region.
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The drone strike occurred in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, about 1,100 kilometers from the Ukraine border.
At least 13 people died and 39 were injured in the attack.
The strike lasted several hours overnight and into the morning.
Both industrial facilities and residential areas were targeted.
More than 450 Ukrainian drones were reportedly shot down by Russian defenses during the attack.
Kyiv has not officially commented on the strike yet.
The region of Tatarstan declared a period of mourning following the attack.
Russia continues to launch regular large-scale attacks on Ukrainian cities causing civilian casualties.
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Typhoon Dolphin hit eastern China with strong winds reaching 150 kilometers per hour. Over one million people were asked to leave their homes due to heavy rain, flooding, and the possibility of landslides.
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Typhoon Dolphin affected eastern China, including Shanghai.
Winds reached up to 150 km/h (about 93 mph).
More than one million people evacuated their homes.
The storm caused heavy rainfall and flooding in the region.
There was a risk of landslides due to the weather.
Flights and transportation services were disrupted by the typhoon.
Officials took precautions to protect people and property from damage.
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Andy Burnham, the UK Prime Minister, plans to stop unfair business practices like fake discounts and hard-to-cancel subscriptions to help with the cost of living. He is also reviewing a controversial prisoner early release scheme that would let some offenders out sooner, but there is public criticism and debate about whether his changes go far enough.
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Andy Burnham wants to ban fake sales and make subscription cancellations easier.
These plans aim to ease the cost of living for people in the UK.
The Conservatives say Burnham is slow to act on laws already passed.
The Liberal Democrats want stronger consumer protections and fairer energy bills.
Burnham recently became Prime Minister and is dealing with tough issues quickly.
He paused and tightened rules on a prisoner early release program that was set to start in September.
The plan still allows early release for some serious offenders, including killers of a police officer.
There is ongoing public and media criticism of this early release scheme, with concern about more crimes happening.
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Daniel Kinahan, an Irish man suspected of leading a criminal cartel, was extradited from Dubai to Ireland and charged with directing a criminal organization. Irish police, with international help, have been investigating Kinahan’s activities related to drug smuggling and money laundering for years.
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Daniel Kinahan was brought from Dubai to Ireland on a government jet.
He is charged with directing the Kinahan Organised Crime Group between 2015 and 2017.
Kinahan is accused of smuggling illegal drugs and guns into Europe.
Authorities say the cartel used legitimate businesses to hide money made from crime.
Kinahan appeared in court and was kept in custody until his next hearing on October 5.
The Special Criminal Court handles serious cases like terrorism and organized crime.
The extradition involved cooperation between Irish and UAE officials.
Kinahan had lived openly in the UAE for about ten years before his arrest.
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A Ukrainian drone attack on an oil refinery in the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk killed 12 people and injured 39. Ukraine’s president said attacks on oil facilities aim to pressure Russia to end the war, while Russia claims to have shot down hundreds of Ukrainian drones. Meanwhile, tensions rose between Spain and Italy over border controls following a migrant surge.
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A Ukrainian drone strike hit Nizhnekamsk, a city in Russia’s Tatarstan region, killing 12 and injuring 39.
Nizhnekamsk hosts a major oil refinery that Ukraine has targeted before, including an attack in June.
Russia says it shot down 456 Ukrainian drones but did not say how many drones struck targets.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy linked strikes on oil facilities to efforts to pressure Moscow to stop the war.
Up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers may be deployed in Russia, according to Ukraine’s president.
A Russian artillery attack killed five people in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine.
Spain reintroduced border checks on visitors from Italy, upsetting Italian authorities after Italy imposed similar controls due to migrants entering Ceuta from Morocco.
The border dispute between Spain and Italy follows increased migration and has caused delays for tourists.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. is "semi-negotiating" with Iran, meaning they are exchanging messages but not formal talks. Despite these contacts, the U.S. and Iran continue military actions against each other, especially around the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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President Trump announced major joint U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran in February 2026.
The U.S. and Iran started talks in June aiming to end the war, based on a signed memorandum of understanding.
Officially, Iran says there are no formal negotiations, only message exchanges through intermediaries.
Both countries have continued military strikes despite the negotiations.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key area of conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
President Trump described Iran as having a severe economic crisis, worsened by a U.S. naval blockade.
In Yemen, Iran-aligned Houthi rebels attacked the port city of Mocha, killing seven people.
Hamas affirmed commitment to President Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace plan, while Israel's Prime Minister rejected it.
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A former Thai lawmaker, Chalong Riewrang, was arrested for allegedly shooting a local government official and the official’s driver. Both victims are in the hospital, with one seriously injured. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack.
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Chalong Riewrang, a former lawmaker, was arrested in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
He allegedly shot the chairman of the local government and the chairman’s driver.
The chairman is seriously injured; the driver’s condition is unclear.
No deaths have been confirmed from this incident so far.
Chalong reportedly called a YouTube livestream during the attack and admitted to the shooting.
Police are still investigating the reason behind the attack but have not confirmed any motive.
Chalong belonged to the political party of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Thailand has high gun ownership, with about one firearm for every seven people, and recent shootings have raised concerns about gun control.
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Voting is taking place in the third phase of elections for Pakistan-administered Kashmir’s Legislative Assembly, but only four of 11 areas are voting due to unrest. Protests and violence have delayed voting in seven areas, and some local groups have called for an election boycott.
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Only four out of 11 constituencies are voting in this phase due to security problems.
About 460,000 people are registered to vote in these districts.
Voting in the other seven constituencies was postponed because of violence and protests.
The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has led protests demanding removal of certain legislative seats for displaced Kashmiris.
More than 50 people died in violence linked to protests, while authorities report at least seven police or paramilitary deaths.
JAAC was banned in June under anti-terrorism laws, and international media have been restricted from reporting in the region.
This is the last of three voting phases for the 53-seat Legislative Assembly.
Voter turnout so far has been below previous years, with 46% in the first phase and 53% in the second compared to over 60% earlier.
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A van caught fire on a highway in Hampshire, England, and the flames spread to a nearby heathland area in the New Forest. Firefighters worked through the night to control the blaze, which caused road closures and thick smoke that could be seen for miles.
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The fire started on the A31 road near Ringwood around 5:20 pm on Sunday.
Twenty-six fire crews, water carriers, and off-road units responded to the fire.
The fire spread from the van to the heathland in the New Forest, an area with diverse wildlife.
The A31 was closed in both directions due to the fire and damage to the road and barriers.
Smoke drifted across the Solent, and people were advised to keep doors and windows closed.
A large water hose was set up from nearby Hightown Lake to help fight the fire.
Motorists who left their vehicles were told to call the police with their car details.
There is no set time to reopen the road because of damage and cleanup needed.
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A former Thai lawmaker reportedly called a journalist during a live YouTube broadcast to say he had attacked a local official near Bangkok. The man was arrested, and the shooting happened shortly after a deadly school shooting in the same province.
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The suspect is Chalong Reawraeng, who was once a member of Thailand's House of Representatives.
He allegedly shot a former police officer and his driver in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok.
The suspect was arrested by police, according to Major General Dejrapee Kongdee.
A journalist named Anchalee Paireerak received a call from the suspect during a live YouTube stream.
The journalist seemed shocked and told the caller to wait for the police.
The shooting location appears to be outside a government building in Nonthaburi.
This event followed a recent school shooting in the same province where at least nine people died, including the shooter.
The story is still developing, and some details have not been independently confirmed.
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South Korea and the United States will start their annual military exercise called Ulchi Freedom Shield next week to improve their readiness against threats from North Korea. Around 18,000 South Korean soldiers will take part, and the exercise will include realistic training based on recent conflicts, including lessons from North Korean troops who fought in Ukraine.
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The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise will last 11 days and begin next Monday.
Approximately 18,000 South Korean soldiers will participate in the drills.
The exercise includes live, virtual, and field training to prepare for various threats.
It is one of two main joint military exercises conducted yearly by South Korea and the U.S.
U.S. spokesperson highlighted that North Korean troops have gained combat experience in Ukraine.
North Korea recently resumed ballistic missile tests, which are banned by the United Nations.
South Korea, the U.S., and Japan detected a North Korean short-range missile launch that landed in North Korean waters.
North Korea views such joint drills as preparations for invasion and often responds with weapons tests and strong words.
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Fans of the Harry Potter books and films asked to move a new £430 million power cable in Wales because it would go through a spot called Dobby’s “grave,” a place fans visit to remember a fictional character. The cable route was changed to avoid this site, which is on a protected beach.
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The power cable, called Greenlink, connects the UK’s National Grid to Ireland.
It originally was planned to go under Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, where fans have marked a spot as Dobby’s “grave.”
Dobby is a fictional elf character from the Harry Potter series who was “laid to rest” on this beach in the movies.
Fans leave stones with “Here Lies Dobby” on the beach, despite warnings because the area is ecologically sensitive.
The project manager found out about the fans’ concerns after a BBC interview about the cable route.
The company then worked to change the cable route to avoid the area fans call Dobby’s grave.
The final route went near real ancient burial remains from the Bronze Age, but did not disturb them or Dobby’s “grave.”
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Israeli forces killed at least one Palestinian in Gaza, and another body was found under rubble after Israeli attacks. The Gaza Health Ministry says thousands have died and been wounded since fighting began in October 2023. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, insisting Israel will not leave until Hamas is disarmed.
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Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian east of Deir el-Balah in central Gaza.
The Gaza Health Ministry confirmed two Palestinians were killed in recent Israeli attacks, including one recovered from rubble.
At least five people were wounded in Israeli attacks in Khan Younis and Rafah, including women and children.
Israeli tanks fired on tents sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis, causing injuries.
Since October 2023, the Gaza Health Ministry reports over 73,000 deaths and 174,000 wounded.
Many victims remain under rubble, and rescue teams cannot always reach them.
Since a ceasefire began in October, 1,258 Palestinians were reportedly killed, with 807 bodies recovered from rubble.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected President Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan, stating Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed.
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Voting took place in the last phase of elections for the legislative assembly in Pakistan-administered Kashmir despite protests and a boycott call from a banned group. The Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) is likely to win a majority and form the regional government for the first time in 10 years.
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Voters cast ballots in four assembly seats in Poonch district during the final election phase.
The banned group Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) asked people to boycott the elections, but voting continued.
PML-N has already won 24 of 34 seats decided in earlier voting phases and is expected to form the government.
The Kashmir region is disputed between Pakistan and India, with both countries claiming it fully.
Security was increased around polling stations due to past violent protests and clashes.
The election is done in phases for security reasons and will finish this month.
Newly elected members will select the region’s next prime minister.
The JAAC opposes 12 legislative seats set aside for people displaced from Indian-controlled Kashmir, arguing these seats give too much influence to people living outside Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
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A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk killed 12 people and injured 39 others. The attack targeted industrial and civilian areas in the city located in the Tatarstan region.
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The attack took place on Monday morning.
Nizhnekamsk is about 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) east of the Ukrainian border.
The city is known for having an oil refinery.
The attack involved many drones, described as a “massive” drone strike.
This was not the first time Nizhnekamsk has been attacked.
Tatarstan’s regional leader is Rustam Minnikhanov.
The attack hit both industrial facilities and civilian areas.
12 people died and 39 were wounded.
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More parts of England are expected to be officially declared in drought due to very dry weather and low rainfall. Half of England and all of Wales are already experiencing dry conditions, with river and reservoir levels falling and water restrictions in place for millions of people.
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The National Drought Group will meet to discuss declaring drought in more areas of England.
Half of England and all of Wales are currently affected by drought or dry weather conditions.
Southern England had the driest July since 1836, and southern England recorded its driest month ever.
Many parts of England have had very low rainfall for seven weeks in a row.
Rivers like the Thames and reservoirs are at very low levels, causing problems for boats and water supply.
About 23 million people already face hosepipe bans, and this number may rise.
The National Farmers Union warns poor crop yields and food shortages may happen due to the dry weather.
Temperatures are expected to stay high with little rain in the coming week, continuing the dry conditions.
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The UK is expected to face its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures possibly reaching 36°C (97°F) or higher. This heatwave comes amid ongoing drought conditions, which are causing concerns for infrastructure, water use, and public health.
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Temperatures in the UK could reach 36°C or higher this week, mainly on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Met Office may issue rare amber or red extreme heat warnings due to the heat.
Wales and half of England are under drought conditions, with more areas possibly declared soon.
Heat-health alerts are active for several regions, warning of risks to vulnerable people.
More than 25 million people face water use restrictions, including hosepipe bans.
This summer has already had four heatwaves and is the driest since records began in 1836.
The 2026 summer heat is linked to over 2,800 excess deaths so far.
Average temperatures in western Europe for June-July 2026 set a new record.
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On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will travel from the Arctic across Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, darkening the sun for up to two minutes and 18 seconds in some areas. About 15 million people in Spain and nearby countries will see the full eclipse, while many more across Western Europe, parts of North Africa, and a small part of the U.S. will see a partial eclipse.
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The eclipse starts at 15:34 GMT on August 12, 2026.
It will be the first total solar eclipse visible on mainland Europe since 1999.
Around 15 million people, mainly in Spain, will be in the path of totality where the sun is completely covered.
Partial eclipses will be visible across much of Western Europe, parts of Northwestern Africa, and a small area of the United States.
About 980 million people worldwide, nearly one in eight, will see at least a partial covering of the sun.
Totality will last up to 110 seconds in western Spain, starting around 18:27 GMT (8:27 pm local time).
Major Spanish cities such as Leon, Valladolid, Zaragoza, Teruel, and Valencia are inside the path of totality.
Cities like Madrid and Barcelona will see over 99% coverage but are just outside the total eclipse path.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. is "semi-negotiating" with Iran and may keep economic pressure on the country. Meanwhile, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels attacked a key port city in Yemen twice, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a U.S.-backed peace plan, promising no withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas disarms.
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President Trump stated the U.S. is only partially negotiating with Iran and will monitor Iran’s economic struggles.
Iran has set new demands related to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages.
Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, attacked the Yemeni port city of Mocha twice in 24 hours, targeting government forces and infrastructure.
These attacks involved ballistic missiles and drones, causing casualties and damage to port facilities and supplies.
The Houthis claimed to target military sites and also struck a Saudi refinery in Jazan in response to Saudi drone strikes.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the U.S.-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan.
Netanyahu vowed Israel would not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.
President Trump had previously called the peace plan "historic" last month.
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