A flash flood caused by a glacier collapse hit the Nepal-Tibet border a week ago, killing at least 1,130 people and leaving thousands missing. Rescue teams continue searching for survivors, while relief efforts focus on helping displaced people and rebuilding damaged infrastructure.
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At least 1,114 people died in Nepal, with nearly 4,000 missing.
In Tibet, 16 deaths and more than 500 missing are reported.
The flood was caused by a glacial collapse in a Himalayan valley.
Nearly 12,000 people have been rescued so far.
Hundreds of workers may be trapped in tunnels at a hydroelectric station in Nepal.
More than 40 bridges were destroyed, making access to remote areas difficult.
Temporary bridges and drones are used to help with rescue and supply delivery.
Thousands of people are homeless and staying in crowded shelters, facing risks of disease.
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The Venice Film Festival began with George Clooney receiving a lifetime achievement award. Despite Clooney’s presence, the festival has noticeably fewer films from Hollywood this year.
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The Venice Film Festival started on Wednesday.
George Clooney was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the opening.
There is a noticeable drop in Hollywood films featured at the festival this year.
The festival is known as a glamorous event showcasing international cinema.
The article notes the difference in film representation compared to previous years.
This change was reported by France 24’s film critic Emma Jones.
No reasons for the reduced Hollywood presence were given in this summary.
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A 67-year-old man named Benjamin Halona was killed by a bear inside his home in the Navajo Nation community of Crystal, New Mexico. His family remembers him for his strength, his work as a wildland firefighter, and his local tamale business, rather than the unusual way he died.
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Benjamin Halona was 67 years old and lived in Crystal, New Mexico, within the Navajo Nation.
He was recovering from a seizure that had limited his ability to move, requiring a walker and wheelchair.
On August 20, a bear entered his home and fatally attacked him while his stepson was briefly away.
The stepson locked himself in a room, hid, and called for emergency help.
Police shot and killed the bear after it fled the house.
Benjamin was known locally as "Ponjo," "Mountain Man," and "Tamale Man" and sold tamales in his community.
He was proud of his work as a wildland firefighter on the Navajo reservation.
A notable memory for his family is when he sang with the late country singer Waylon Jennings in 2002, an event Benjamin greatly cherished.
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The US initially announced $500,000 in emergency aid for flood victims in Nepal, which experts called too small. The US later increased the aid to $3.6 million to help feed people and provide emergency supplies. Some aid specialists say the US response is weaker now because its main foreign aid agency, USAID, was ended and its work moved to the State Department.
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Nepal was hit by deadly flash floods and mudslides, killing over 1,000 people with 4,400 missing.
The US first offered $500,000 for emergency relief, then raised it to $3.6 million.
The aid will help feed 10,000 affected families and provide blankets, mosquito nets, and shelter.
USAID, the main US foreign aid agency, was shut down in July 2025 and its duties moved to the State Department.
Experts say USAID’s closure weakened the US ability to respond quickly and properly to disasters like Nepal’s flood.
The State Department says the initial $500,000 was meant as immediate help while more assessments were made.
Some former US aid officials called the first amount “embarrassing” and “pitiful.”
The US embassy in Nepal is working closely with local officials and prioritizes rescuing Americans first.
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The European Union and some of its countries have called Russian embassy officials because Russia is suspected of trying to attack Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany with drones. Germany has said Russia was responsible and responded by closing a Russian consulate and cultural center in Berlin.
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The incident involved an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany last month.
Germany officially accused Russia of being behind the attack on the airport.
Germany responded by closing a Russian consulate and a cultural center in Berlin.
The European Union and several member states summoned Russian embassy officials to discuss the event.
The situation raises concerns about the safety and security of European airports.
Officials are looking for ways to prevent similar incidents in the future.
This event increased tensions between Russia and European countries.
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Catastrophic flash floods caused by a glacier collapse in Nepal and Tibet killed over 1,100 people and left nearly 4,000 missing. Search and rescue efforts continue, supported by local and foreign experts, while the disaster has also damaged many hydropower projects and displaced communities.
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A sudden glacier collapse on August 26 caused floods of water, mud, and rocks in Nepal and Tibet.
At least 1,114 people have died in Nepal, and 16 people have died in Tibet, with hundreds reported missing.
The United Nations estimates about 2.2 million tonnes of debris were left by the floods.
Eleven hydropower stations and one solar plant in Nepal were damaged and are not operating.
Around 600 workers may be trapped in tunnels under hydropower stations; about 270 workers were rescued nearby.
Search and rescue teams from Nepal, China, India, South Korea, and Singapore are helping with recovery and body identification.
A 2020 UN study warned that climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous glacial lake floods in the Himalayas.
Nepal’s Foreign Minister has asked major greenhouse gas emitting countries for compensation, linking the disaster to global climate change.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian drones are making Russia's airspace unsafe for airlines and insurance companies. He warned that using Russian airspace or airports is now very dangerous.
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President Zelensky issued a warning about the safety of Russian airspace.
Ukrainian drones are active above Russia, increasing risks for flights.
Airlines that use Russian airspace face higher dangers.
Insurance companies are also warned about the increased risks.
Ukrainian drones have effectively closed the skies over Russia to commercial airlines.
The warning was made in Zelensky’s regular video address.
The situation affects airlines, insurance providers, and travel through Russian airports.
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Four people have been charged with murder after a newborn baby girl was found stabbed to death in Sheffield. The suspects include two men and two women, and a 15-year-old girl has also been charged with trying to hide the crime.
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A newborn baby girl was stabbed to death in Sheffield.
Police found the baby after a call about the infant’s safety.
Four people (two men and two women) have been charged with murder.
The accused also face charges related to causing or allowing the child's death and hiding the crime.
A 15-year-old girl was charged with trying to cover up the killing.
The baby’s stab wounds were confirmed as the cause of death by a forensic exam.
All five people charged are in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday.
Two additional women remain on bail after being arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to conspiring with foreign forces to threaten national security under a law imposed by Beijing. Wong is already serving nearly five years in prison for a related national security case involving a political event.
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Joshua Wong is a well-known pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong.
He admitted guilt to charges of conspiring with foreign forces, which is considered a threat to China's national security.
The law he was charged under was imposed by Beijing to limit Hong Kong's pro-democracy activities.
Wong is currently serving a prison term of four years and eight months.
His previous guilty plea was connected to an unofficial political primary event.
This new guilty plea is likely to increase his prison time.
The national security law has reduced the city’s active pro-democracy movement.
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Two men and two women have been charged with the murder of a baby girl found stabbed in a house in Sheffield. A 15-year-old girl has also been charged with trying to hide what happened, and all five are in custody waiting for a court hearing.
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A newborn baby girl was found stabbed to death in Sheffield.
Police charged two men (19 and 38 years old) and two women (20 and 37 years old) with murder and related crimes.
A 15-year-old girl was charged with trying to cover up the crime.
All five charged individuals are in custody and due to appear in court.
Two other women, aged 26 and 37, were arrested but released on bail.
Police are still investigating and are present in the local area.
Authorities asked the public not to spread rumors online to protect the legal process.
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Heavy floods in Nepal have caused many deaths, and morgues are filled with bodies. Authorities are starting mass burials after collecting DNA samples to help families identify their loved ones later.
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Flooding in Nepal has led to many casualties.
Morgues are overwhelmed and running out of space for bodies.
Authorities take DNA samples from bodies and assign ID numbers.
Some bodies are being buried in mass graves due to lack of storage.
Families are searching hospitals and morgues for missing relatives.
Relatives look at lists and photos of unidentified bodies hoping to find loved ones.
The situation is causing great distress for families in Nepal.
Efforts continue to identify victims despite difficult conditions.
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A British aid worker, Alastair Chambers, was mistakenly reported as a survivor rescued from Nepal’s recent flash floods. He had returned safely after working to help flood-hit villages by delivering aid and searching for victims.
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Alastair Chambers, from Gloucester, traveled to Nepal to assist flood victims caused by heavy rains and landslides.
Nepal officials mistakenly included Chambers in the count of rescued people after he flew back by helicopter from a remote village.
Chambers clarified that he was not a flood survivor but was involved in humanitarian aid work.
The flash floods have killed over 1,000 people and left about 3,900 missing in Nepal and parts of Tibet.
The travel time to affected villages increased from about 1.5 hours to 8-9 hours because of damaged roads and landslides.
Chambers and volunteers delivered essentials like sleeping bags, food, and clean water to isolated villages.
The UK government is coordinating support efforts, including planned visits from officials to Nepal and meetings with the British-Nepali community.
Chambers plans to return to the UK to raise funds for relief efforts and then go back to Nepal with more aid supplies, including solar lighting.
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Voters in Guinea-Bissau approved a new constitution that gives the president more power, ahead of elections planned for December. The changes also reduce parliamentary seats and set new rules for presidential candidates, aiming to bring stability after years of political unrest.
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About 70% of voters supported the new constitution in a recent referendum.
The voter turnout was over 55%, with around 544,060 people voting.
The new rules cut the number of parliament seats from 102 to 65 and reduce electoral areas from 29 to 12.
Presidential candidates must live in Guinea-Bissau continuously for at least five years before running.
This rule mainly affects politicians living outside the country who have strong support.
Guinea-Bissau has faced many coups since independence in 1974, including military takeover after disputed elections last November.
The transitional military council hopes the new constitution will help the next president serve without interference.
The main opposition party boycotted the referendum, calling it unfair and a continuation of the last coup.
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Joshua Wong, a well-known activist in Hong Kong, pleaded guilty to a charge of foreign collusion related to a national security case. This case could result in him being sentenced to life in prison.
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Joshua Wong is a pro-democracy activist from Hong Kong.
He is currently in jail.
Wong pleaded guilty to a charge called foreign collusion.
This charge is part of a second national security case against him.
The charge carries a possible life sentence.
Wong greeted his supporters before the court hearing.
The hearing took place in Hong Kong.
A journalist from Al Jazeera reported on the hearing.
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Iran attacked U.S. interests in the Middle East on Wednesday in response to recent U.S. strikes. Iran promised serious consequences after a U.S. attack that killed five people and injured many others at a wedding.
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Iran launched attacks targeting U.S. interests in the Middle East on a recent Wednesday.
Iran said the attacks were in response to American military actions against it.
The U.S. airstrike mentioned killed five civilians and wounded dozens at a wedding.
Iran warned of "severe" consequences if U.S. attacks continue.
The situation is part of ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.
The article references the broader context of Middle East conflicts involving U.S. forces.
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The article talks about how people in Spain survived hunger after the Spanish Civil War from 1939 to 1952 by using creative recipes. A chef and writer, Berta Álvarez Acal, collected and tested these wartime recipes that used substitutes for missing ingredients like eggs and potatoes.
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Spain faced severe food shortages after the civil war ended in 1939.
Basic ingredients like eggs and potatoes were often unavailable; people found substitutes such as moistened bread and onion.
Some recipes mimicked dishes like fried squid with deep-fried onion rings or used salt cod instead of fresh hake.
Coffee was replaced by a blend of barley, malt, and chicory during the war.
Berta Álvarez Acal researched and recreated these recipes in her book "Recetas de Guerra" (Wartime Recipes).
Historian Miguel Ángel del Arco Blanco says about 200,000 people died of starvation in Spain between 1939 and 1942.
Food shortages were worse in cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia than in rural areas.
The recipes show how people used imagination and made the most from limited food during very hard times.
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The article reviews two versions of Whoopi Goldberg's one-woman show, "The Whoopi Monologues," which explores many social issues through different characters. The original 1985 HBO special and the new 2024 stage version both address topics like self-esteem, addiction, immigration, sexism, and disability, using powerful storytelling and performances by prominent actresses.
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Whoopi Goldberg's original one-woman show first aired on HBO in 1985.
The new version, called "The Whoopi Monologues," features five actresses, including producer Kerry Washington.
The monologues explore issues such as self-hatred, drug addiction, abortion, classism, the Holocaust, immigration, and sexism.
Each character in the show has a unique story, including a young girl struggling with hair, a pregnant teen, a Jamaican immigrant, a man facing addiction, and a physically disabled woman.
The 2024 stage version replaces the disabled character with a story about menopause.
The show is praised for its emotional depth and Whoopi's skill as a writer and human experience scholar.
The article compares Whoopi’s work to other influential plays like "For Colored Girls" and "The Vagina Monologues."
Whoopi Goldberg's one-woman show helped launch her career as a major actress, including her role in "The Color Purple."
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The Hulu comedy series "Chad Powers," created by Glen Powell, follows a former college quarterback who disguises himself to play football again. Actors Wynn Everett and Frankie A. Rodriguez, both theater backgrounds, describe how the show helped them understand football and the emotional reasons fans care about the game. The series also explores themes like friendship, acceptance, and self-discovery.
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"Chad Powers" is a Hulu comedy about a disgraced college quarterback who returns to the game in disguise.
Glen Powell stars as the main character and co-created the show with Michael Waldron.
Wynn Everett and Frankie A. Rodriguez, actors on the show, learned more about football while working on it.
The show highlights why fans are emotionally connected to football, often as a family tradition.
It includes a unique friendship story between a straight male and a gay male character.
The show addresses themes such as acceptance, redemption, and identity.
Season two explores deeper character development, including evolving relationships.
Glen Powell is committed to the series and actively supports the cast and creative process.
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Several entertainment and cultural events are making a comeback this week. Turner Classic Movies is launching a new film series, the Gallagher brothers of Oasis reunite in a new documentary, Sarah J. Maas is releasing two new books in her popular fantasy series, and Dancing with the Stars is giving reality stars a second chance.
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Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has started a new series called Films on Film to explore movie history and filmmaking every Friday.
The Oasis documentary “Don’t Look Back in Anger” features Liam and Noel Gallagher together for the first time in 15 years.
The Oasis film premiers at the Venice Film Festival on September 5 and will be in U.S. theaters on September 11, with early IMAX screenings on September 9.
The documentary will later be available on Hulu and Disney+.
Sarah J. Maas announces two new books in her “A Court of Thorns and Roses” fantasy series, releasing in October 2024 and January 2027.
Maas’s new books form part one of a four-part story called the Valkyrie Cycle, continuing her popular series.
Dancing with the Stars is offering “scorned” reality TV stars a chance to compete again.
The article highlights these cultural events as notable returns and reunions.
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