The United States has been accused of interfering in Brazil’s upcoming 2026 presidential election. Some people see similarities to past Cold War actions when the US tried to influence Brazil’s politics to stop a leftwing leader, and now there are claims that US officials are supporting the far-right candidate by using economic pressure and diplomatic actions.
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In the 1960s, the US secretly funded rightwing groups in Brazil to oppose leftwing president João Goulart.
This interference helped lead to a military coup in Brazil in 1964, starting two decades of dictatorship.
The 2026 Brazilian election will be between leftwing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
The US, under President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is accused of pressuring Brazil’s economy and government to benefit Bolsonaro.
Actions include tariffs on Brazilian goods and labeling Brazilian crime groups as terrorist organizations.
Lula said two US officials were denied visas for allegedly planning to interfere in Brazil’s election.
Brazil’s ambassador to the US had their visa revoked after tensions increased.
Experts say these US moves resemble Cold War-era interference and are harming Brazil’s economy.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, calling for peace and dialogue. Despite these appeals, Russia’s leadership shows no sign of changing its plans, and India continues to balance its relationships with both Russia and Western countries.
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Modi publicly urged Putin to stop the war in Ukraine and move toward peace.
India’s economy depends heavily on oil imports from Russia.
Modi’s appeals are consistent with India’s policy of strategic autonomy, which means staying independent in foreign relations.
India has strong historical ties with Russia, which supplies about 40% of its defense equipment.
India is part of international groups with Russia, like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
India also has partnerships with Western countries through groups like the Quad.
Putin responded politely but did not commit to ending the war.
Russia believes it can still achieve a military victory in Ukraine.
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Damascus’ Old City was closed to cars for 24 hours, allowing people to walk freely without traffic, noise, or pollution. This trial aims to help plan for a more pedestrian-friendly city by the year 2030.
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The Old City of Damascus was made car-free for one full day.
Residents could walk the streets without any traffic or noise.
The move reduced air pollution in the area during the 24 hours.
This event was a test or experiment to see how car restrictions might work.
The goal is to create a more pedestrian-friendly city by 2030.
The Old City is a historic area known for its ancient streets.
The report about this came from Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett.
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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is cutting food aid by half in the West Bank due to a lack of funding and may also reduce help in Gaza. The agency needs an extra $386 million to support 2 million people facing hunger in both areas.
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WFP will reduce food assistance in the West Bank from 400,000 to 200,000 people starting this month.
In Gaza, cash aid for 375,000 people was cut by 40% in July, with more cuts likely without new funds.
The WFP urgently requires $386 million over six months to help food-insecure people in Gaza and the West Bank.
Around 900,000 people in the West Bank are without reliable access to food.
Violence, displacement, and a worsening economy have doubled food needs in the West Bank since 2023.
About 76% of West Bank households have seen their incomes fall significantly, with many unable to afford healthy food.
In Gaza, one in five families eats just one meal daily, and many run out of food at times due to cash shortages and high prices.
The UN and partners distributed food and fuel recently, helping over 600,000 people in Gaza in August.
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The UK street artist known as Helch, famous for his large graffiti tags around England, has died. His gallery announced his passing and described his significant impact on urban art.
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Helch became well-known in 2018 for painting his name in big letters in public places in London and on several motorway bridges.
His graffiti sometimes featured stylized fonts or just the letter "H."
In 2019, he painted on a bridge over the M4 near Bristol, including phrases related to the UK Prime Minister.
A gallery called BSMT Space in east London shared the news of his death and praised his work.
Helch preferred working at night and was not initially connected to traditional art galleries.
His first art print, released in 2022 by BSMT Space, sold out quickly.
The artist’s real identity has never been officially confirmed.
His artwork has become a well-known part of the UK urban landscape.
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A vehicle carrying ammunition exploded in Binnish, a town in Idlib, northwest Syria. The blast killed at least two people, injured several others, and damaged nearby vehicles, causing panic among local residents.
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The explosion happened on a Tuesday in Binnish, Idlib countryside, Syria.
At least two people were killed and five to eight others were injured, according to various sources.
Two nearby vehicles were destroyed by the blast.
Emergency teams quickly arrived to help and took the wounded to hospitals.
The explosion caused ongoing detonations of ammunition, raising safety concerns.
Residents experienced fear and panic due to the continuous blasts and flying debris.
Syrian authorities and media are still investigating the exact cause and ownership of the vehicle.
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Tropical Storm Edouard is moving toward the U.S. Gulf Coast and is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of Texas and Louisiana. Other storms are active in the Pacific and Atlantic, with some forecasted to intensify but not threatening land.
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Edouard was upgraded from a tropical depression to a tropical storm on Monday night.
It was located about 65 miles south-southeast of Cameron, Louisiana early Tuesday.
The storm has winds of 40 mph and is moving west-northwest at 8 mph.
Texas could see between 3 to 9 inches of rain, causing flash floods in some areas.
Texas emergency managers are preparing, including clearing dry vegetation to prevent fires.
Tropical Storm Dolly's remnants caused rain in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos, and the Bahamas.
In the Pacific, Tropical Storm Lowell may become a major hurricane soon, near Hawaii.
Hurricane Karina is a category 4 storm far from Mexico’s coast and is not threatening land.
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President Donald Trump signaled a new phase in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, promising stronger responses after Iranian missile attacks on US sites in Jordan. The US recently struck Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz, and both sides have exchanged fire, although the conflict has not returned to a full-scale war.
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The US struck Iranian military targets on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran launched missile attacks on US military bases in Jordan in response.
President Trump said the US would "hit them hard" and promised further responses.
Both countries previously agreed on a ceasefire deal in June, but it collapsed due to disagreements.
The US is moving from constant military attacks toward a mix of economic pressure and limited strikes.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would stop firing if the US did the same and honored the ceasefire deal.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an effort to hurt Iran’s financial interests worldwide.
US media have reported low US missile supplies in the Middle East, though the administration denies shortages.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former gang leader, was found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur. This verdict came more than 30 years after Tupac was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. Davis faces life in prison without parole at his sentencing in October.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted of Tupac Shakur’s murder.
Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas over 30 years ago.
The court case took place in the state of Nevada.
Davis was once a street gang leader.
He could receive a life sentence without the chance of parole.
Sentencing is scheduled for October 13, 2026.
The case resolves a long-unsolved murder in the hip-hop community.
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King Haakon VIII of Norway took an oath to uphold the country’s constitution after becoming king following the death of his father, King Harald V. His father’s funeral preparations are ongoing, and the late king’s coffin is on public display until the funeral day.
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King Haakon VIII became Norway’s monarch after King Harald V died at age 89.
Haakon took an oath in parliament to govern according to Norway’s constitution and laws.
Norway’s monarchy is mostly symbolic, with real power held by the elected government.
King Haakon’s motto is “All for Norway,” a phrase used by his great-grandfather.
Harald V’s coffin was placed in the royal palace chapel and will lie there until the funeral on September 9.
The public can visit the chapel to pay respects but cannot take photos or leave items.
Queen Mette-Marit, Haakon’s wife, was present at the coffin procession but missed the oath ceremony due to health complications after a lung transplant.
The Norwegian monarchy has roots dating back to the 9th century and was restored after Norway’s independence in 1905.
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Rescue teams in Nepal are trying to find hundreds of workers missing in hydropower tunnels after floods caused by heavy rain damaged water projects and killed over 1,000 people in Nepal and China. The floods caused mudslides, damaged roads, and blocked tunnels, making it very hard for rescuers to reach the trapped workers.
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Over 900 workers are missing from hydropower projects, with about 500 believed trapped inside tunnels.
Floods damaged at least 12 hydropower plants in two districts of Nepal, including projects under construction and operating ones.
Rescue teams face blocked tunnels filled with mud, rocks, and debris, which slow down their search efforts.
Most hydropower projects are in remote mountainous areas, making access difficult, especially after flood damage.
Nepal Army is working with foreign experts to search for missing workers inside debris-filled tunnels.
Drones have been used to explore tunnels, but no signs of life have been found so far in some areas.
The first 72 hours after an accident are critical for survival, but contacting trapped workers remains a big challenge.
Some workers called for help after the floods, but it is unclear if any trapped workers have been reached.
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Keir Starmer, who resigned as prime minister in July, will step down as Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras to focus on international issues. His decision will lead to a byelection, with the Green party considering a candidate to run for the seat.
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Keir Starmer is quitting as MP for Holborn and St Pancras after serving since 2015.
He resigned as prime minister in July and now wants to focus on international affairs like defense, security, trade, and technology.
Starmer initially planned to serve the rest of his term but changed his mind over the summer.
The byelection caused by his departure may see the Green party leader Zack Polanski run for the seat.
Starmer said he is proud of his work on local issues such as affordable housing, education, and reducing knife crime.
The seat has been a stronghold for the Labour party for a long time.
The Conservative party criticized Starmer, saying his resignation will cause extra election costs for the public.
Starmer thanked his local party supporters and highlighted his achievements as an MP and prime minister.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac updated its winter 2026-27 forecast, predicting colder temperatures and more snow for parts of the Northeast, Appalachians, and Western U.S. Most other areas, including the Southeast and Deep South, are expected to have milder winters with less snow. The forecast also notes that a strong El Niño weather pattern could influence the season.
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The forecast predicts colder-than-normal temperatures and above-average snowfall in the Northeast, Appalachians, Intermountain West, Pacific Northwest, and Alaska.
Southern New England and the Appalachians may see heavy snow in mid-December, mid-January, and possibly March.
The Appalachian region, especially northern parts, could face harsh winter weather with significant snowfall and cold spells in mid-January and February.
The Intermountain West is expected to be wetter and snowier despite generally above-average temperatures.
Most of the Southeast, Deep South, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, and the Desert Southwest are forecast to have milder and drier winters with below-average snowfall.
The Great Lakes and Upper Midwest should experience milder conditions but with some winter weather in January and February.
A strong El Niño in the Pacific Ocean is likely to impact winter weather across the U.S. with above-normal temperatures favored.
The Almanac's forecast differs regionally, showing that winter weather will vary widely across the country.
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Sir Keir Starmer has said he will stop being a member of parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras. He plans to focus on international affairs, and his leaving will cause a special election in that area.
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Keir Starmer will no longer be the MP for Holborn and St Pancras.
He has represented this area for 11 years.
Starmer said it was an honor to represent the constituency.
His decision will cause a by-election (special election) to fill the seat.
He wants to focus on international affairs after leaving Parliament.
The article mentions that Andy Burnham replaced him as prime minister earlier this summer, but this appears to be incorrect since Keir Starmer is leader of the Labour Party and has never been prime minister.
More details about the story will be added later.
Readers can get updates through the BBC News app or social media.
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Nepal experienced flash floods caused by a mountain and glacier collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border. Officials confirmed one of the about 85 missing Americans has been contacted. Over 4,600 people remain missing, with more than 1,050 deaths confirmed in Nepal and additional casualties in Tibet.
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A recent flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border caused many people to go missing.
About 85 Americans are still listed as missing; one has been contacted by Nepali officials.
Over 4,600 people are missing and at least 1,050 people have died in Nepal.
In Tibet, 16 people are confirmed dead and over 550 are missing.
Rescuers have contacted five foreign nationals, including the one American, three Spaniards, and one Belgian.
Around 315 foreign nationals have been rescued so far.
About 600 hydroelectric power plant workers may be trapped in tunnels blocked by mud.
The disaster was triggered by avalanches following a glacier collapse in the Himalayas nearly a week ago.
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Mark Carney's Liberal Party won three special parliamentary elections in Canada, including a key seat in Quebec previously held by the Conservative Party. This victory comes amid recent trade tensions between Canada and the United States, with Carney’s decision to end trade talks receiving public support.
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Three special elections were held in Canada due to resignations of MPs.
The Liberals won all three seats, including a key Quebec district called Chicoutimi-Le Fjord.
Daniel Gobeil, a dairy farmer, won the Quebec seat for the Liberals.
Trade talks between Canada and the US ended after Carney accused the US of proposing unfair terms.
Liberal Premier Mark Carney’s popularity has risen in recent weeks in Canada.
Canadian public support is partly due to US President Donald Trump’s low popularity in Canada.
Quebec faces economic risks from new US tariffs that could cost the province billions by 2028.
Some former Conservative MPs have left the party, weakening its position against the Liberals.
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Tropical Storm Edouard is expected to become a hurricane before it hits the Louisiana-Texas coast on Tuesday afternoon. The storm may bring heavy rain, strong winds, storm surge, and possible flooding to parts of Texas and Louisiana.
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Edouard could reach hurricane strength before landfall near the Louisiana-Texas border.
Landfall is expected around 1 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches are forecast, with up to 9 inches possible in parts of the Upper Texas Coast.
Southwest Louisiana may see 2 to 4 inches of rain.
Winds near the storm center could reach 70 mph or more at landfall.
A storm surge of 3 to 5 feet is possible along the Texas and Louisiana coasts.
Flash flooding and river flooding are likely, especially in low and urban areas.
A tornado or two could occur in southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas during Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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Niger’s capital city, Niamey, returned to normal after a soldier mutiny on August 29 was stopped by the army and Russian paramilitary forces. Following the mutiny, Algeria unexpectedly sent military aircraft to Niger as part of renewed cooperation between the two countries.
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A mutiny by soldiers happened in Niamey, Niger’s capital, on August 29, 2026.
The mutiny was stopped by Niger’s army with help from Russian paramilitary forces called the Africa Corps.
After the mutiny, Algeria sent four fighter jets and two other military planes to Niger.
Algeria and Niger recently restarted military cooperation.
Algeria usually follows a policy of non-intervention in other countries’ affairs.
The capital city has returned to normal following the events.
The situation involved military and political security in Niger.
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Russian forces launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv for the sixth day in a row, killing 12 people and injuring others early Tuesday. The air strikes have increased recently as Russia’s ground advances in Ukraine have slowed.
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Attacks on Kyiv happened early Tuesday and continued for six days straight.
12 people were killed and several others injured in these attacks.
Russia has been at war with Ukraine since 2022.
Russia is using many drones and missiles in these attacks.
The attacks come as Russian ground progress has slowed.
Over 2,800 drones were fired at Ukraine in August.
Kyiv and its surrounding area were specifically targeted again this time.
The conflict is part of a larger war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Israeli fire killed at least three people, including two children, in Gaza City during a reported raid involving an Israel-backed Palestinian militia and Israeli military strikes. Israeli officials said a senior Hamas official was arrested, but it is unclear if this relates to the Gaza City incident.
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Two Palestinian children and a woman were killed by Israeli fire in western Gaza City.
A third child died in a separate incident in central Gaza.
Local reports say an Israel-backed Palestinian militia carried out a raid, followed by Israeli shelling and air strikes.
Videos showed chaotic scenes with gunfire and damage from air strikes in Gaza City.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the arrest of a senior Hamas official.
The Israeli military confirmed striking targets in Gaza to remove threats but reported no injuries to its troops.
It is unclear if the people involved in the raid were Israeli forces or members of the militia supported by Israel.
The military reportedly used drone strikes to protect the special unit after being discovered.
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