In August 2025, a large ice and rock mass broke off in Nepal’s Himalayas, causing massive flooding and destruction along the Lhende Khola River and reaching the Nepal-China border. The disaster killed over 1,400 people, left thousands missing, and destroyed infrastructure, highlighting challenges in warning systems for sudden mountain disasters.
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The disaster began on August 26, 2025, with an ice-rock avalanche in Nepal’s Rasuwa district.
Floodwaters and debris traveled down the Lhende Khola River, causing destruction across Nepal and Tibet.
More than 1,400 people died, and around 6,000 were missing by mid-September 2025.
Twelve hydropower plants, roads, bridges, and homes were destroyed or damaged.
Scientists say the event’s energy was greater than the Hiroshima atomic bomb to show its force scale.
The event showed how quickly mountain hazards can trigger a chain of disasters, such as avalanches blocking rivers and causing floods.
Current early-warning systems focus on specific hazards like rainfall or lake floods, which may not detect sudden upstream triggers.
Changing climate conditions and growing development in mountain areas increase risks from such complex disasters.
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Bolivia’s Congress approved a $1.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help fix the country’s economic problems. The loan requires Bolivia to reduce government spending and cut fuel subsidies, which has caused protests and warnings from trade unions about higher living costs.
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Bolivia’s Congress voted to accept a $1.9 billion loan from the IMF.
The loan aims to address a long economic crisis worsened by low natural gas production.
The government has subsidized fuel to keep prices low, draining foreign reserves.
Under the IMF deal, Bolivia must gradually remove these fuel subsidies and control spending.
Fuel prices have already been increased, with full subsidy removal planned by January.
Bolivia hopes the IMF loan will help it get an additional $5 billion from other lenders like the World Bank.
Trade unions and workers’ groups oppose the loan, fearing it will raise living costs.
Protests in Bolivia have led to road blockades and a state of emergency extended for 90 days.
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Saudi Arabia issued its first air raid alerts for Riyadh as the Houthis increased attacks and imposed a naval blockade. Explosions were heard in the capital, but authorities later said the threat was over. The conflict involves control over key shipping routes and has affected global oil markets.
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Air raid alerts were given for Riyadh and other regions in Saudi Arabia for the first time since July.
The Houthis declared a "maritime embargo" blocking Saudi shipping routes in the Red Sea.
Explosions were reported in Riyadh, but officials said the danger had passed.
Houthis control the port city of Mokha and Perim Island, key points for shipping to Asia and Europe.
The naval blockade is a response to Saudi blockades of ports and airports in Houthi-controlled Yemen.
Saudi vessels depend on the Red Sea route after the Strait of Hormuz was closed due to conflicts involving the US and Israel with Iran.
Recent Houthi drone and missile attacks caused fires at Saudi oil facilities, temporarily stopping operations.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman requested military help from US President Donald Trump, who declined direct military involvement but offered intelligence support.
The United Nations Security Council stressed the importance of keeping shipping routes open in the Red Sea to protect global trade.
Yemen’s civil war began in 2014, leading to over 150,000 deaths and a major humanitarian crisis.
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Rita Flores, a Russian artist and former Pussy Riot member, says she was forced to work with Russia’s FSB security service for three years after threats and blackmail. She said she was ordered to spy on activists and help with plans against Kremlin opponents before escaping Russia in August.
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Rita Flores joined Pussy Riot and was arrested several times for protests near the Kremlin.
After a police search in 2023, FSB officers pressured her to cooperate by threatening legal charges and harm to her family.
She accepted a small payment and began spying on other activists as instructed by FSB officers who managed her.
Flores described one officer as rude and threatening, while another acted friendlier and promised to "re-educate" her for a calm life.
She told about 20 people about her forced cooperation despite being told to keep it secret.
Flores left Russia in August and shared her story publicly to encourage others in similar situations.
Her account could not be independently confirmed but fits a pattern of reported FSB infiltration of opposition groups.
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North Korea rejected a United Nations nuclear watchdog’s resolution criticizing its nuclear weapons program. The country said its nuclear status cannot be reversed and accused the watchdog of unfairly targeting North Korea while ignoring nuclear activities by the United States and South Korea.
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North Korea’s Foreign Ministry called its nuclear weapons status "irreversible" and part of its defense.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accused the UN watchdog of double standards.
North Korea claims the watchdog ignores U.S. and South Korean nuclear activities but targets North Korea’s program.
The recent resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was led by the U.S. and Western countries.
Kim Jong Un conducted an inspection tour of major weapons factories this week.
North Korea is reportedly improving its military with help from Russia since they signed a defense treaty in 2024.
President Donald Trump said he plans to meet Kim Jong Un this year to discuss better relations.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung confirmed that the U.S. wants dialogue with North Korea, with Seoul supporting potential talks.
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Hundreds of people gathered at the University of Cape Town in South Africa to hold a vigil for women who were killed because of their gender. This event comes amid rising anger after the bodies of nine women were found near Johannesburg in just two months.
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The vigil took place at the University of Cape Town.
Hundreds of people attended to remember victims of femicide.
Femicide means killing women because they are women.
Nine women's bodies were found near Johannesburg within two months.
There is growing anger and concern about violence against women in South Africa.
The event highlights ongoing issues with gender-based violence in the country.
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Hundreds of Iranian women ran a 10-kilometer race in Tehran without wearing the required hijab, showing a large act of defiance against the law. At the same time, other women in the city wore hijabs and marched to support the government and its war efforts.
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The race took place in Tehran, Iran’s capital city.
Many women ran without wearing hijabs, which is legally required in Iran.
This event is one of the biggest acts of protest since the 2022 “women, life, freedom” movement.
On the same day, other women marched in Tehran wearing hijabs.
The women who marched supported the government and its involvement in a war.
The event highlights a clear division in the city between protest and government support.
The 10-kilometer race was used by protestors to show resistance to Iran’s hijab law.
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More than 35 women have come forward claiming they were tricked by Daejon Love, who pretended to be a San Francisco 49ers player and wealthy investor. Love and an accomplice were arrested and charged with wire fraud for using fake identities and staged videos to convince women to give them money for false investments.
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Daejon Love and Taylor Chan were arrested in August and charged with wire fraud.
Love pretended to be a former or injured NFL player to gain trust.
Taylor Chan, 18, acted as Love’s fake financial adviser during the scam.
More than 35 women have now accused Love of fraud, mostly from California, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.
The scam used AI-created fake identities and staged video calls to fool victims.
The scheme started around February 2022 and continued until their arrest in August.
Victims were convinced to send money for investments that never existed.
FBI agent Douglas Olson warned against blaming victims and encouraged others to report fraud.
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British singer Ed Sheeran's promoter removed rapper Macklemore from Sheeran's US tour after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian remarks during shows. This decision caused issues like fewer ticket sales, some supporting artists leaving, and planned protests by pro-Palestinian groups at upcoming concerts.
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Macklemore spoke out in favor of Palestine at an Ed Sheeran concert in New Jersey.
He criticized Israel's military actions after the October 7 Hamas attack.
Macklemore's comments led to a petition demanding his removal from the tour.
Stadium owner Robert Kraft banned Macklemore from performing at his venue.
Kraft said Macklemore's speech was hate speech and antisemitic rhetoric.
Ed Sheeran said the decision to drop Macklemore was made by the promoter, not him directly.
Macklemore said he was dropped after discussions with Sheeran ended in disagreement.
Pro-Palestinian groups plan to protest at Sheeran's upcoming concert in Philadelphia.
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Earl Spencer spoke to the BBC about a phone call he had with King Charles III after Princess Diana’s death, claiming the King said they would "forget her soon enough." Buckingham Palace responded that grief can affect memory, while some newspapers reported accusations and disputes about the Spencer family and King Charles.
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Earl Spencer gave an interview saying King Charles III told him “we’ll forget her soon enough” after Diana’s death.
Buckingham Palace said grief can change how people remember events.
Some newspapers accused Earl Spencer of profiting from Diana’s death despite past claims he would not.
An author claimed Earl Spencer is working with his nephew, the Duke of Sussex, to harm King Charles.
The Daily Telegraph reported that Western intelligence believes Russia might draft thousands of people soon, increasing the war effort.
The British Army reportedly eased security checks, possibly letting in far-right extremists who support Russia.
Sensitive police data is being stored on a cloud platform considered vulnerable.
The founder of betting company Betfred criticized high UK taxes and said he is too old to move abroad for tax reasons.
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An Israeli air strike on a motorcycle in Gaza City killed one Palestinian and critically injured a child. Israeli attacks have caused many deaths and injuries in Gaza since October 2023, with civilians, including children, heavily affected and hospitals struggling to cope.
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The strike hit a motorcycle in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, west of Gaza City.
At least one Palestinian was killed and others were injured, including a child in critical condition.
Since October 2025, Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least 1,381 people.
Israel has killed over 73,000 people and wounded more than 174,000 since October 2023, according to reports.
Israeli forces also fired on refugee camps Nuseirat and al-Bureij, causing multiple injuries.
A recent air strike killed a paramedic and a 15-year-old boy; Israeli forces said they were targeting Hamas members.
UNICEF reports one child is killed each day on average during the conflict.
Gaza’s health system is close to collapse due to restricted medical supplies and fuel.
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President Donald Trump says the United States will get permanent control over security in Greenland through a new deal with Denmark. This agreement is expected to be signed soon after months of Trump threatening to take the territory.
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The US will have permanent control over Greenland's security.
The deal is between the US and Denmark.
Denmark governs Greenland as a territory.
The agreement is expected to be signed next week.
President Trump threatened to take Greenland before the deal was made.
Greenland is strategically important for security in the Arctic region.
This deal follows months of negotiations or discussions.
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This article highlights several shows and movies available for streaming this weekend. It includes a discussion with radio host Lamar Dawson about the top choices to watch on TV and online.
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The focus is on new streaming, TV, and movie options for the weekend.
Lamar Dawson, a SiriusXM Radio host, talks about what to watch.
The article is part of CBS News’ "What to watch" feature.
It mentions the show "Jay-Z in 8" as one of the options.
Another title featured is "Stop! That! Train!"
The content is designed to help viewers pick what to watch over the weekend.
It is accessible via the CBS News app and on the web.
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A mountain lion was seen roaming the streets of San Francisco, causing concern among local residents. Authorities chased and safely captured the animal to protect both people and the mountain lion.
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A mountain lion appeared on the streets of San Francisco.
The animal caused fear among local people.
Police and wildlife officials searched for the mountain lion.
They safely caught the mountain lion.
The mountain lion was taken to a safe area away from the city.
No injuries to people were reported during the incident.
The event received media coverage from CBS News.
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Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, has made new and surprising claims involving King Charles in a recently published book. These claims focus on the circumstances around Princess Diana’s death and King Charles’s actions during that time.
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Charles Spencer wrote a new book about Princess Diana and events related to her death.
He makes serious and unexpected claims about King Charles in this book.
The claims discuss how King Charles behaved at the time of Diana’s death.
Princess Diana was a well-known member of the British royal family who died in 1997.
The book aims to reveal new information or perspectives about the royal family during that period.
The content was reported by CBS News and shared in their app and website.
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A power bank caught fire during a flight from Amsterdam to Curacao, causing damage to the plane. The battery overheated and burned part of the aircraft.
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The incident happened on a flight from Amsterdam to Curacao.
A power bank, which is a portable battery for charging devices, overheated.
The power bank caught fire while on the plane.
The fire caused charring, which means burning damage, to part of the plane.
No details about injuries or flight disruptions were mentioned.
The event was reported and images of the damage were shared.
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President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. has reached a new security agreement with Denmark regarding Greenland. This deal is said to give the U.S. permanent control over security and military operations in Greenland, while also preventing adversaries from establishing bases there.
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Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory under Denmark.
The U.S. already had a 1951 agreement giving it broad military rights in Greenland.
The new agreement is expected to increase U.S. military presence and security control in Greenland.
President Trump stated the U.S. will prevent any adversary from having a military base or sensitive investments in Greenland without U.S. approval.
The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, welcomed the prospective agreement and said it respects Greenland’s right to self-determination.
The formal agreement is expected to be signed at the upcoming U.N. General Assembly.
The agreement aims to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions.
Past U.S. intentions to acquire Greenland caused tensions with European allies and concerns among Greenlanders.
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Mary Timby, a woman from Colorado, visited the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival in Ireland after getting tired of dating apps. She found love with an Irishman there and has since started a business to help others visit the festival.
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Mary Timby booked an unexpected trip to Ireland to attend the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival.
The festival takes place during the entire month of September in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare.
The festival has been running for about 170 years and attracts about 80,000 visitors each year.
Originally, bachelor farmers and wealthy visitors came to Lisdoonvarna for spa baths and matchmaking.
Today, the festival is more about social events, like dancing and conversations, rather than arranged meetings.
Timby met Jason Mangan, an Irishman, at a pub called The Matchmaker during the festival.
She filmed a video when traveling that went viral on social media.
Timby has started a business to bring more people to the festival hoping to find love like she did.
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President Trump announced a deal that gives the United States permanent security control and access rights in Greenland, without fully taking over the territory. The agreement, confirmed by Denmark and Greenland, allows the U.S. to increase its military presence and prevents non-NATO members and rivals from gaining military or strategic positions on the island.
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The deal grants the U.S. permanent military access and security control in Greenland.
It blocks non-NATO countries and adversaries from building bases or making sensitive investments in Greenland.
The deal remains valid even if Greenland becomes fully independent from Denmark.
The U.S. has had a military base in Greenland since the 1950s and plans to expand its presence.
Denmark and Greenland support the deal and see it as beneficial for their security and self-determination.
The agreement still requires parliamentary approval in Denmark.
The deal aims to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions, helping NATO and Europe.
The official signing is planned for the United Nations General Assembly week in New York City.
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