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The army is patrolling the streets of Kathmandu, Nepal, after protests broke out over government actions and corruption. Protests began when the government banned several social media platforms, leading to wider anger about political leadership. The protests have resulted in over 20 deaths and the resignation of the prime minister.
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The army is patrolling Kathmandu following large protests.
Protests started due to the government banning 26 social media platforms.
The bans included popular apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook.
The protests also highlighted dissatisfaction with political leaders' lifestyles and corruption.
The prime minister resigned after homes and government buildings were attacked.
More than 20 people have died in the unrest since the beginning of the protests.
On Wednesday, the city was calm as the army maintained order.
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An Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar targeted Hamas leaders during a meeting. The attack killed at least six people and has drawn criticism from Qatar and other countries. The incident may disrupt efforts to negotiate a ceasefire and address hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
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The Israeli airstrike took place in Doha, Qatar, targeting Hamas political leaders.
At least six people died in the strike, which occurred in a diplomatic area of the city.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized the attack, which used at least 10 bombs and involved about 10 planes.
The strike has been condemned by Qatar and other nations in the Middle East and beyond.
The attack is seen as a significant escalation that may affect ceasefire talks and efforts to release hostages held in Gaza.
Qatar's prime minister expressed anger over the strike, criticizing Netanyahu for increasing regional instability.
Qatar is a U.S. ally and maintains advanced air defense systems, but they did not engage during this incident.
The U.S. claims it warned Qatar beforehand, but Qatar disputes this.
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Sabrina Carpenter's new album, "Man's Best Friend," debuts at number one on the music charts. All 12 songs from the album are in the Hot 100's top 40, marking her strongest week of streaming. This success follows her previous No. 1 album, "Short n' Sweet."
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Sabrina Carpenter's album "Man's Best Friend" is number one on the charts.
All 12 tracks from the album are in the top 40 of the Hot 100 chart.
This is Sabrina Carpenter’s biggest streaming week ever.
Her previous album, "Short n' Sweet," also reached number one.
The album "Man's Best Friend" is the top seller for the week.
Sabrina Carpenter's older album, "Emails I Can't Send," re-enters the Billboard 200 at number 31.
Other top albums include Stray Kids' "Karma" and Zach Top's "Ain't in It for My Health."
23 songs in the current top 40 come from just three albums, including Carpenter's.
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South Korea sent a plane to the U.S. to bring back Korean workers detained in a recent immigration raid in Georgia. The raid at a Hyundai and LG Energy Solution battery plant involved 475 workers, many of whom were South Korean. Both countries are in discussions to ensure these workers can return home voluntarily rather than face deportation.
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A South Korean plane left for the U.S. to bring back detained Korean workers.
The workers were part of a raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia on September 4.
Over 300 of the 475 workers detained were South Korean.
The U.S. and South Korea have agreed on the workers’ release.
The workers will be bused to Atlanta to catch the charter flight home.
The raid focused on immigration violations, such as expired visas.
South Korean companies often use short-term visas for such work, which has been typical practice.
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NATO allies held discussions after Russian drones entered Polish airspace and were shot down by Polish and Dutch fighter jets. The talks took place under NATO's Article 4, which allows member countries to discuss security threats. The incident happened soon after a major Russian aerial attack on Ukraine.
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Russian drones entered Polish airspace.
Polish and Dutch fighter jets shot down some of the drones.
NATO discussed the incident under Article 4, which allows for urgent talks if a member feels threatened.
Article 4 allows for coordination on security threats but does not mean military action is taken.
This type of meeting can happen without leading to Article 5, which is NATO's commitment to collective defense.
Poland has invoked Article 4 several times, including during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Article 5, a promise of mutual defense, has only been used once after the 9/11 attacks on the United States.
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Protests broke out across France under the label "Block Everything," leading to hundreds of arrests. The demonstrations are a response to frustration with President Emmanuel Macron’s government and his recent appointment of a new prime minister following a political crisis.
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French police arrested over 200 people during the "Block Everything" protests.
Protesters set fire to rubbish bins and blocked highways.
The protests aimed to express anger at government budget cuts and inequality.
"Block Everything" is a grassroots movement similar to the past "Yellow Vest" protests.
80,000 police were deployed, using tear gas and making arrests.
A bus was set on fire in Rennes, and a damaged power line blocked trains.
The protests followed the ousting of former Prime Minister Francois Bayrou.
President Macron appointed Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister.
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Poland reported that Russian drones entered its airspace during a wave of attacks on Ukraine and were shot down with NATO's help. Russia denied targeting Poland, suggesting the drones went off course, while Polish and several European leaders viewed the incident as a deliberate act by Russia. NATO addressed the incident, highlighting it as a significant threat in its airspace due to the number and origin of the drones.
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Poland stated that Russian drones violated its airspace and were shot down with NATO assistance.
Russia claimed it did not intend to target Poland, suggesting the drones were off course.
The drones are believed to have originated from Belarus where military exercises were beginning.
Poland recorded 19 airspace violations over seven hours and found eight crash sites.
Dutch fighter jets assisted in intercepting some of the drones.
NATO discussed the event, marking it as a significant airspace threat.
Some European leaders, including from France and the Czech Republic, condemned the escalation.
The incident was viewed as the most serious violation of European airspace by Russia since the invasion of Ukraine began.
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An NPR series called "Far-Flung Postcards" features international reporters sharing personal stories from around the world. This particular piece describes a peaceful woodland near the River Thames in England, which also serves as a burial ground. The author reflects on the privilege of visiting family graves in a tranquil setting compared to places affected by conflict.
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"Far-Flung Postcards" is a weekly series by NPR's international team.
The article describes a woodland near the River Thames, west of London.
This location is a burial ground where ashes help young trees grow.
The author reflects on their personal experiences and connection to home.
The setting provides a sense of peace, contrasting with places affected by war.
The piece mentions visiting family graves as a privilege.
The article is part of a series showcasing different global locations and experiences.
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Three people, including two children, died while trying to cross the English Channel from France. French authorities reported that the incident involved overcrowded boats, and they blame smuggling gangs for the tragedy. This year, over 30,000 people have successfully crossed to the UK in small boats.
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Three people, including two children, died trying to cross the English Channel.
The boat had 38 people aboard, and two children were among the fatalities.
A separate boat attempted to cross but had three people missing.
The French rescue tug, Abeille Normandie, rescued survivors from the sea at Sangatte.
A third boat carrying 115 people was rescued by the French navy; no injuries were reported.
Over 20 people have died this year in Channel crossings.
More than 30,000 migrants have crossed to the UK in small boats in 2025.
France and the UK have a returns agreement to deter Channel crossings.
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Armed soldiers are patrolling Kathmandu, Nepal, after deadly protests led to the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The protests began after a social media ban and have grown due to grievances about corruption and unemployment. The Nepali army is enforcing a curfew to try to return the city to normal.
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Soldiers are enforcing a curfew in Kathmandu to control deadly protests.
The unrest started when the government banned popular social media apps.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned due to the protests.
Demonstrators are protesting against corruption and high unemployment.
19 people died, and hundreds were injured in clashes with security forces.
Protesters have targeted government buildings, setting some on fire.
A high unemployment rate has led many Nepalis to seek jobs abroad.
Neighboring countries like China are urging for a quick resolution to restore order.
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The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) ships were reportedly attacked at a port in Tunisia while preparing to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza. A British-flagged ship named Alma and a Portuguese-flagged ship called the Family Boat were hit, the latter reportedly by a drone, but no injuries occurred. The flotilla, consisting of over 50 boats from 44 countries, aims to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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The Global Sumud Flotilla is made up of more than 50 boats from 44 countries.
On Tuesday, a British-flagged vessel called Alma was hit at a Tunisian port, causing a fire.
The previous night, the main vessel, Family Boat, was hit by a suspected drone, also causing a fire.
All people on the boats were safe, with no injuries reported.
The flotilla set sail on August 31, 2025, and plans to continue its journey to Gaza.
The flotilla is a humanitarian mission aiming to challenge Israel's blockade on Gaza.
Since 2010, all flotillas trying to break the Gaza blockade have been intercepted or attacked by Israel.
In 2010, an Israeli raid on the Mavi Marmara ship attempting to breach the blockade resulted in 10 deaths.
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A protester named Miles Pickering was arrested in London for wearing a t-shirt labeled "Plasticine Action." He discusses his reasons for this protest and his determination to continue despite being arrested.
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Miles Pickering is a protester who was arrested in London.
He was arrested for wearing a t-shirt with the phrase "Plasticine Action."
Pickering talks about his reasons for wearing the t-shirt.
Despite his arrest, Pickering plans to continue protesting.
The incident took place in London, United Kingdom.
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Lord Mandelson, the UK's ambassador to the United States, expressed regret over his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. He stated that he maintained the friendship for too long but did not witness any criminal activities.
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Lord Mandelson is the UK's ambassador to the United States.
He admitted to having a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Mandelson regrets continuing the relationship for too long.
He claimed he never saw any criminal activities by Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein was a financier who faced serious criminal charges before his death.
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Peter Mandelson, the UK's ambassador to the US, expressed regret over his past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted pedophile. Recently released documents included a letter where Mandelson referred to Epstein as his "best pal." Despite these revelations, the UK prime minister reportedly still trusts Mandelson due to his significant role in strengthening trade relations with the US.
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Peter Mandelson felt "tremendous regret" about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Mandelson referred to Epstein as his "best pal" in a letter written over 20 years ago.
Recently, US lawmakers released documents showing Mandelson's past connection with Epstein.
Epstein was a financier convicted of crimes involving minors, and he died in 2019 while facing sex trafficking charges.
The UK prime minister still has confidence in Mandelson for his contributions to trade and investment with the US.
Mandelson mentioned he was misled by Epstein and never saw any wrongdoing during their association.
Mandelson expressed sympathy for Epstein's victims and acknowledged he cannot change the past.
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Scientists have been studying songbirds in New Hampshire's forests since 1969 to understand the birds' territories and how environmental changes affect them. They use maps to track how different songbird species occupy forest areas over time, providing insights into forest health and ecosystem changes.
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Scientists at Dartmouth College have been mapping songbird territories in a New Hampshire forest since 1969.
The study involves tracking the territories of about two dozen species of songbirds.
Songbirds are important because they help spread seeds and control insect populations.
Mapping involves listening to bird songs to determine territory boundaries, which are important for breeding.
Over five decades of data show how forest conditions impact where birds choose their territories.
The research offers insights into the health of the forest habitat based on bird activity.
Maps were initially drawn by hand, but now smartphone apps help record bird locations.
Songbirds' territories in the forest help scientists understand energy flow in the ecosystem.
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Australian authorities are looking into a US influencer, Mike Holston, who posted videos of himself capturing wild crocodiles in Queensland. The videos have sparked criticism from wildlife experts and government officials, with concerns about the safety and legality of his actions.
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Mike Holston, known as "The Real Tarzann," posted videos showing him capturing both freshwater and saltwater crocodiles in Queensland.
Queensland officials state that these acts are extremely dangerous and illegal, with fines up to A$37,500.
Holston claims the videos were intended for "educational purposes."
Wildlife experts and government leaders criticized Holston's actions, describing them as cruel and unsafe.
The videos show Holston wrestling and handling crocodiles, which were later released back into the wild.
Queensland's environment department confirmed they are investigating the incidents, which appear to have been filmed on the Lockhart River.
Regulations in Queensland make it illegal to interact with crocodiles without proper training and licensing.
Steve Irwin's father criticized Holston's actions, emphasizing the need for respect and proper handling of Australian wildlife.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aims to change the political landscape of the Middle East. A professor from Georgetown University described his actions as attempts to redraw the map of the region.
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Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel.
Netanyahu's recent actions are focused on altering the political boundaries in the Middle East.
Professor Mehran Kamrava from Georgetown University commented on Netanyahu's actions.
The professor described these actions as bold attempts to change regional maps.
The focus of these actions relates to Middle Eastern politics and geography.
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A report from the charity Trussell Trust reveals that over 14 million people in the UK struggled with hunger last year, an increase from 11.6 million in 2022. The survey found that children and people from working households are particularly affected by food insecurity, with low incomes as the primary cause.
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Over 14 million people in the UK faced hunger in the past year.
This number increased from 11.6 million in 2022.
A third of children under five live in homes without enough access to healthy food.
More people from working households are using food banks compared to previous years.
Food insecurity means not having enough money for regular access to nutritious food.
The UK government has pledged to tackle food bank dependence and child poverty.
Surveys involved over 8,000 adults, including those referred to food banks.
Low incomes are identified as the main reason for food insecurity in the UK.
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Nearly half of the homes in Northern Ireland have never switched their electricity supplier from Power NI, which is the main provider in the region. A report by the Utility Regulator shows fewer people are changing suppliers, which suggests that energy markets might be stabilizing. Power NI recently announced a 4% price increase.
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Almost 50% of Northern Ireland households have never switched from the electricity supplier Power NI.
The Utility Regulator released information about "sticky customers," who are people that stick with the same supplier.
Last year, fewer people switched their electricity and gas suppliers, indicating market stabilization.
Power NI is the only regulated supplier in Northern Ireland, with prices controlled by the Utility Regulator.
More than 93,000 households changed electricity suppliers in 2024, a drop from the year before.
The number of complaints from electricity customers remained above 30,000.
Complaints from gas customers went up in 2024, mostly about bills, payments, and customer service.
Power NI recently raised its electricity prices by 4%.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has asked the European Union to impose 100% tariffs on China and India as a way to pressure Russia amid its war in Ukraine. Reports indicate Trump suggested the tariffs during a meeting with U.S. and EU officials, stating the U.S. would increase its tariffs if Europe joined in. The initiative aims to reduce the financial flow to Russia, stemming from exports to countries buying Russian oil.
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Donald Trump called for 100% tariffs on China and India, linked to their Russian oil purchases.
Trump made this request during a meeting with U.S. and EU officials.
Media outlets, including The Financial Times and Reuters, confirmed the proposal.
Trump has already raised tariffs on Indian imports to 50%.
He plans to continue trade negotiations with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Trump has not yet targeted China with tariffs related to oil purchases from Russia.
Trump expressed frustration with the lack of progress towards peace in Ukraine.
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