The U.S. military conducted several attacks overnight in Kuhestak, a city in southern Iran’s Sirik County, hitting a wedding ceremony and killing at least four civilians. More than 60 people were injured, and local videos and reports show damage to buildings, including a telecommunications tower.
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Kuhestak in Sirik County, Hormozgan province, Iran, was the site of multiple U.S. military attacks.
A wedding was struck during these attacks, resulting in at least four deaths: a 4-year-old, a 16-year-old, and two 43-year-olds.
Over 60 people were wounded, including many children.
Videos show missiles hitting a telecom tower and the wedding building, causing severe damage.
The U.S. Central Command said it does not target civilians and questioned reports from Iranian state media.
Fragments found suggest the use of AGM-84K SLAM-ER missiles, described as precise, air-launched weapons.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society documented the attack and asked the International Criminal Court to investigate.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry called the strike part of a series of attacks by the U.S. against Iranian civilians and areas.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Egypt for the first time since 2016. The visit marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt.
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President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt for an official state visit.
This is his first visit to the country since 2016.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed President Xi.
The visit coincides with the 70th anniversary of China-Egypt diplomatic ties.
The trip highlights ongoing cooperation between the two nations.
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Heavy flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border has caused more than 1,100 deaths in Nepal, with nearly 4,000 people missing. The Nepali government is shifting its efforts from rescue work to helping people recover and rebuild.
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The death toll in Nepal has reached 1,114 due to flash floods in the Rasuwa district.
Around 3,916 people remain missing, according to Nepal’s disaster authority.
Over 21,000 security personnel, including police and army, are involved in search and rescue operations.
At least 4,070 people have received medical treatment following the floods.
The flood destroyed many bridges; 28 suspension bridges need full replacement.
The United States is tracking about 75 missing Americans in the affected region; 14 have been safely located.
The Nepali Prime Minister announced the government’s focus will now move to rehabilitation and rebuilding.
Chinese officials report 16 deaths and 546 missing on their side of the border related to the floods.
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Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US targets in the Middle East after the US military resumed strikes against Iranian sites. A US missile reportedly hit a building during a wedding celebration in southern Iran, killing four people, including a child. The US military says it targets only Iranian military sites and acts in response to attacks on US forces and shipping.
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Iran conducted missile and drone attacks targeting US forces in the Middle East.
The US military restarted strikes against Iran following attacks on American forces and ships.
A US missile reportedly hit a building during a wedding in southern Iran, killing four people.
The Iranian Red Crescent confirmed the deaths, including one child.
The US military states they do not aim to target civilians.
Video footage was analyzed by experts to identify missile remnants from the strike.
The strikes are related to tensions involving attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.
Both sides accuse each other of attacks on military and civilian targets.
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Sean Ono Lennon and his partner Charlotte Kemp Muhl have announced the birth of their first child, named Aurelius. The couple shared photos on social media showing their new baby and celebrating their family milestone.
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Sean Ono Lennon is the son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
He and Charlotte Kemp Muhl had their first baby, named Aurelius.
They shared pictures of the baby on Instagram, showing the infant and moments from the hospital.
The name Aurelius means “golden” or “gilded” and comes from Latin.
Marcus Aurelius was a famous Roman emperor and philosopher with the same name.
Sean and Kemp Muhl met in 2005 and work together as musicians in The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger.
Sean Lennon has released several solo albums and played in different bands.
The Beatles’ music and the theme of gold have connections to the name Aurelius.
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Police in New South Wales, Australia, are investigating the shooting death of a man in Sydney’s west as a possible case of mistaken identity. This is the second recent fatal shooting in Sydney that may be linked to organised crime conflicts and confusion over targets.
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The shooting happened at a home in Merrylands West around 3:15 pm on Wednesday.
The victim, believed to be in his 30s, died at the scene and has not yet been formally identified.
Police know the location is connected to organised crime but say the victim may have no criminal ties.
Authorities suspect the shooting could be a mistake and the wrong person was targeted.
Another fatal shooting occurred two days earlier in Glen Alpine, where a 23-year-old man was killed in his bed, also possibly mistaken identity.
These shootings seem linked to ongoing conflicts between criminal networks known as the Alameddine network and the Coconut Cartel.
Political leaders have expressed concern about rising gang violence and its impact on innocent people.
The police minister criticized opposition members over disagreements about gun control and crime policies.
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Congo is facing a severe Ebola outbreak with over 6,100 confirmed cases and more than 3,000 deaths. The disease is spreading quickly, especially in the eastern regions, and health officials are struggling to control it due to violence, poor infrastructure, and other challenges.
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There are 6,186 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo, with 3,007 deaths reported.
This outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded.
The virus has spread to six provinces, including recently affected areas in North Kivu.
Health workers have gone on strike several times, demanding better pay and support.
Violence and conflict in the region make it hard to track and fight the disease.
The Ebola virus involved is the rare Bundibugyo strain, with no approved vaccine yet.
Congo is using the Ervebo vaccine, effective against other Ebola strains, to help control the outbreak.
The World Health Organization warns this outbreak could become deadlier than the West Africa outbreak of 2014-2016.
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In Bharatpur, Nepal, authorities have started burying bodies that they cannot identify after severe flooding caused many deaths. The burials help reduce health dangers and control bad smells as the number of recovered bodies rises daily.
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Nepal experienced severe flooding, resulting in many deaths.
Many bodies recovered after the floods remain unidentified.
Some bodies are in advanced stages of decomposition.
Authorities in Bharatpur have begun burying unidentified bodies.
The burials aim to limit health risks and strong odors from decomposing bodies.
The death toll in Nepal and China from these floods has surpassed 950.
The flooding is linked to a glacier collapse and a massive landslide in the Himalayas.
Rescuers continue to search for hundreds of missing people trapped in hydropower tunnels.
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Amol Rajan presented his final show on BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Wednesday morning. He thanked his co-presenter Emma Barnett, his family, and his late father before announcing he will start his own company.
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Amol Rajan hosted the Today programme on BBC Radio 4.
He said goodbye on his last show on Wednesday morning.
Rajan thanked Emma Barnett, his co-presenter.
He also thanked his wife Charlotte and his children.
Rajan remembered his late father in his farewell message.
He announced in January that he would leave the programme.
His plan is to launch his own company after stepping down.
The news was shared as part of the culture section.
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Russian attacks targeted apartment buildings in Ukraine’s Kyiv and Odesa regions, injuring at least eight civilians. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues with increased drone and missile strikes as both countries exchange strong warnings.
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Russian aerial strikes hit residential areas in Kyiv and Odesa, wounding at least eight people.
The Ukrainian air force reported 174 Russian attack drones used, including hard-to-stop jet-powered drones.
Russia also fired ballistic and plane-launched missiles at Ukraine overnight.
A 24-story apartment building in Odesa was damaged, with several floors destroyed.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned foreign airlines not to fly over Russia due to Ukrainian drone attacks.
Russian President Putin called Zelenskyy’s actions “state terrorism” and said Russia does not negotiate with terrorists.
Putin did not rule out striking British military targets if the UK continues supporting Ukraine.
China, North Korea, and Iran have provided military support to Russia during the conflict.
European officials are considering responses to what they see as Russian efforts to disrupt support for Ukraine in Europe.
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German authorities are investigating two recent disruptions at power substations in the east and west of Germany as possible sabotage. Explosive devices were found near a coal power plant in Brandenburg, and a power outage near Cologne is also thought to be a deliberate act.
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Multiple explosive devices were discovered at a substation near the Jänschwalde coal-fired power plant in northeastern Germany.
These devices caused short circuits but did not lead to a general power outage.
A separate incident at the Bergheim substation near Cologne caused a short circuit, which police believe was a criminal act.
Five coal-fired power units with a total capacity of 4,200 megawatts were taken offline due to the Cologne incident, expected to resume by the weekend.
Authorities are investigating the incidents as deliberate sabotage, not technical failures.
German authorities have faced similar sabotage attempts before, including attacks linked to left-wing extremists.
The German government recently blamed Russia for a drone attack targeting Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Officials have not ruled out foreign involvement in the recent substation attacks, referring to the situation as a hybrid threat involving possible outside actors.
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A tugboat sank off the southeastern coast of South Korea near Busan on September 2, 2026. One crew member died, one was rescued, and six others are missing as rescue efforts continue.
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The tugboat weighed 286 tons and had eight crew members on board.
It left in the morning to tow a merchant ship near Busan.
The tugboat capsized and sank about two hours after the incident was reported.
One Indonesian crew member was saved by the merchant ship.
One South Korean crew member was found unconscious, sent to the hospital, and later died.
Six crew members remain missing, with search operations ongoing by the coast guard and navy.
President Lee Jae Myung ordered all available resources to help with the rescue.
The reason why the tugboat capsized is still unknown.
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Iran accused the U.S. of striking a wedding party in southern Iran, causing more than 50 people to be killed or injured. In response, Iran launched attacks on several military bases in the Middle East where U.S. forces are present or have operated.
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Iranian officials said a U.S. airstrike hit a wedding party in Kuhestak, southern Iran, causing over 50 casualties.
The U.S. military has not commented on the claim about the wedding party strike.
Iran targeted military bases in Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain with missiles and drones overnight.
Iranian forces claimed attacks on at least seven U.S.-associated bases, including Camp Tabrin and Prince Hassan in Jordan.
U.S. Central Command denied that Camp Tabrin is a U.S. base and dismissed claims of U.S. personnel killed there.
Bahrain and Jordan said Iranian missiles and drones were intercepted or landed without damage.
President Donald Trump said a peace deal is unlikely and encouraged Iranians to oppose their government.
Iran’s foreign ministry called the strike on the wedding a “chain of atrocities,” referring also to a previous attack on a school in Minab.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia’s airspace is becoming unsafe for commercial airlines due to increasing drone attacks by Ukraine inside Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin responded by promising to increase strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities this winter and called Zelenskyy’s warning “state terrorism.”
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Ukraine is launching many drones into Russian territory, some targeting energy and military sites far from the border.
Ukraine’s airspace remains closed to civilian flights since Russia’s full invasion began in February 2022.
Zelenskyy warned airlines and insurers to avoid Russian airspace because of the rising risks from drone attacks.
Putin announced plans to hit Ukrainian energy facilities to disrupt heating and electricity during winter.
Russia accuses the UK of escalation after British-made drones were reportedly used by Ukraine in striking deep in Russian territory.
Putin claimed Russian forces captured the Ukrainian town of Sviatohirsk, but this is disputed by Ukrainian sources and some Russian commentators.
There is speculation in Russia about a new military mobilisation due to slow progress in the war.
A Malaysian Airlines plane was shot down over eastern Ukraine in 2014 during earlier conflict, raising concerns about aviation safety during the current war.
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Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, has pleaded not guilty to eight charges of sexual abuse involving a girl aged between eight and 11, dating from 1978 to 1981. He appeared by video from prison at Southwark Crown Court where a trial is set to start in November 2027.
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Gary Glitter is 82 years old and was a famous pop singer in the 1970s.
He is accused of sexual offences against one girl between 1978 and 1981.
The charges include indecent assault, sexual intercourse, and indecency with a child under 13.
He denied all eight charges during a video court appearance from prison.
The case was adjourned to a trial scheduled for 22 November 2027.
The allegations were reported to the police on 9 January 2025.
The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation and interviewed Glitter in July 2025.
The alleged victim is receiving support from specialist officers.
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In Paris, many students are trying to find rental apartments in September, but there are fewer places available this year. New rules to remove apartments that do not meet environmental standards have made the housing shortage worse.
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September is a busy time for students in France to look for rental housing.
This year, rental apartments in Paris are harder to find than before.
New laws require some older, less eco-friendly apartments to be taken off the market.
These regulations reduce the number of available rental units.
Competition for apartments is very high, with hundreds of applicants for a single flat.
This housing shortage creates challenges for students needing accommodation.
The article highlights the impact of environmental rules on the rental market.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to charges of foreign collusion in his second national security trial. This conviction could lead to a life prison sentence.
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Joshua Wong is a well-known activist supporting democracy in Hong Kong.
He faced a second trial related to national security laws in Hong Kong.
Wong pleaded guilty to foreign collusion, meaning working with foreign groups against the government.
The charge carries a possible sentence of life in prison.
His trial is part of broader efforts by Hong Kong authorities to enforce national security rules.
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US forces carried out new attacks in Iran on Tuesday. One attack hit a wedding, killing four people according to the Iranian Red Crescent. Iran warned it would respond with strong consequences.
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The US launched fresh military strikes in Iran on Tuesday.
One strike reportedly killed four people at a wedding celebration.
The Iranian Red Crescent, a humanitarian group, reported the wedding casualties.
Iran promised "severe punishment" in response to the US attacks.
The event increased tensions between the US and Iran.
The news is based on reports from France 24 and their correspondent in Tehran.
Details about the strikes or US official responses were not provided in the article.
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About 5,000 US sailors arrived in Thailand’s Pattaya after spending nine months at sea on the USS Abraham Lincoln. The aircraft carrier supported US efforts related to Iran during this time, and the sailors' long deployment was noted to have difficult conditions on board.
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5,000 US sailors arrived in Pattaya, Thailand.
They spent nine months at sea on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
The USS Abraham Lincoln took part in US operations involving Iran.
The deployment was the longest in the ship’s history.
Conditions on the ship became worse during the long deployment.
Pattaya expects local businesses to benefit from the sailors' visit.
The ship docked in Pattaya as part of this port visit.
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A French artist brought a large sculpture called the "Broken Eiffel Tower" from France to the United States. The sculpture was taken apart in France, shipped to Nevada, and then rebuilt at the Burning Man festival in the desert.
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The artist is from Saint-Malo-du-Bois in the Vendée region of France.
The sculpture weighs 26 metric tons.
It was dismantled piece by piece before shipping.
The sculpture was shipped from the port of Le Havre in France.
The "Broken Eiffel Tower" was reassembled at the Burning Man festival.
Burning Man takes place in the Nevada desert in the United States.
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