Russia launched a large attack on Ukraine’s capital and nearby areas using missiles and more than 200 drones, killing at least 11 people and injuring many others, including children. Ukrainian forces responded by destroying many of the incoming missiles and drones during a series of strikes over several days.
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The attack began at 6 p.m. on Monday and included ballistic, cruise, and anti-radar missiles along with 218 drones.
About one-third of the drones used were fast, jet-powered types.
The main targets were Kyiv and the Odesa regions in Ukraine.
At least 11 people died, including eight in Kyiv city and three in surrounding areas.
More than a dozen people were injured during the strikes, including children.
Significant damage occurred to civilian buildings, infrastructure, and vehicles.
Ukrainian forces destroyed or suppressed 199 aerial targets during the attack.
The strikes continued over six straight days, causing ongoing danger and disruption.
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The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to stop at a port near Pattaya, Thailand, on its way back to the U.S. after a long mission in the Middle East. Over 5,000 American service members on board will visit Pattaya, and local officials expect their stay to help the city’s economy while enforcing certain activity restrictions.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln sailed past Singapore returning from the Middle East.
It will dock this week at a port in Chonburi province, near Pattaya, Thailand.
More than 5,000 U.S. service members are on board and many will visit Pattaya.
The USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. destroyer will dock at a different port nearby.
Pattaya’s mayor hopes this visit will boost the local economy and tourism.
U.S. service members will be banned from certain activities like parasailing and cannabis use.
Thai police will increase security on Pattaya Beach and Walking Street to maintain order.
Visitors breaking Thai laws will face legal action by local authorities.
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Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema will start his second five-year term after winning the August 13 election with 60% of the vote. His main opponent, Brian Mundubile, who received 38%, was arrested on treason charges amid disputed election results.
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President Hichilema won the latest election with 60% of the vote, while Brian Mundubile got 38%.
Mundubile claimed the election results were tampered with but could not file a legal challenge because courts were closed at the deadline.
Election observers noted some problems with how votes were counted and recorded.
After the election, security forces raided a property linked to Mundubile, resulting in the death of a former minister and arrests of opposition figures.
Authorities accused the opposition of planning armed rebellion, which they denied.
Mundubile and his running mate were arrested and charged last weekend.
Hichilema initially took office in 2021 when Zambia faced a debt crisis and high inflation.
He worked to restructure debt and improve relations with foreign creditors, helping reduce inflation but economic challenges remain.
African leaders, including Botswana’s and Tanzania’s presidents, are expected to attend Hichilema’s inauguration.
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A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after a house fire in Grangetown killed a seven-year-old girl and her aunt. The fire also injured four others, and police continue to investigate the case.
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The fire happened early on 26 August at a house on Birchington Avenue in Grangetown.
Two people died: Natalie McDonald, 34, and her niece Valentina Foster, aged seven.
Four other people were injured; one woman is in critical but stable condition.
The 23-year-old man faces charges including two counts of murder and charges related to causing serious injuries.
He is scheduled to appear in Teesside magistrates court.
Another 31-year-old man was arrested but later released without charges.
Police thank the community for support and ask anyone with information to come forward.
Officials stress the accused has the right to a fair trial and that public reporting should not affect legal proceedings.
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Since the Arab Spring protests began in Tunisia in 2010, the country has faced a continuing rise in the cost of living. Prices for common food items have more than doubled, and the Tunisian currency has lost almost half its value against the U.S. dollar, making everyday goods much more expensive for people.
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The Arab Spring started in Tunisia in December 2010 after Mohamed Bouazizi's self-immolation, protesting against unemployment, corruption, and police brutality.
Tunisia's currency, the dinar, has lost 49% of its value against the U.S. dollar since 2010.
Prices for many food items have risen sharply since 2010: tomatoes by 113%, chicken by 118%, cooking oil by 129%, carrots by 428%, potatoes by 268%, and beef by 290%.
Some goods remain price-controlled and subsidized by the government, but subsidies have been reduced over time.
In 2022, the government planned to replace universal food subsidies with targeted cash help to secure an IMF loan, but President Kais Saied stopped this plan in 2023.
Subsidised goods prices stayed stable, but unsubsidised items saw major price increases.
The ongoing cost-of-living crisis remains a serious problem for Tunisians, even 15 years after the protests.
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Wendell Berry, a Kentucky-born author and farmer known for writing about farming life and environmental issues, died at age 92. He wrote more than 40 books and was respected for his work promoting a close connection to the land and simple living.
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Wendell Berry was born in 1934 in Henry County, Kentucky.
He wrote poems, stories, novels, and essays about farming and environmental topics.
Berry published over 40 books, including "Nathan Coulter" and "A Place on Earth."
He lived on a farm in Kentucky and avoided modern technology like computers and TV.
Berry supported clean energy and protested against coal mining practices in Kentucky.
He received honors like the National Humanities Medal but never won a Pulitzer Prize.
Berry influenced other writers and food activists with his ideas about farming and eating.
He died at his home in Port Royal, Kentucky, at the age of 92.
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A glacier collapse caused floods in Nepal and affected parts of India, leaving many people missing, including pilgrims and workers. Experts warn that climate change is increasing the risk of similar glacier-related disasters in the Himalayas, which could lead to more flooding and debris flows.
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A melting glacier caused a deadly flood along the Bhote Kashi River from Tibet into Nepal.
At least 275 Indians were reported missing, including hydropower project workers and Hindu pilgrims.
149 Indian people have been rescued so far.
Glacier detachment and melting permafrost are key hazards causing floods and debris flows in the Himalayas.
Climate change is causing glaciers to retreat and glacial lakes to grow in size and number.
These changes increase the risk of sudden floods, but monitoring the vast Himalayan region is difficult.
Experts say all Himalayan states in India face risks from these hazards, but the exact impact is not yet fully studied.
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A glacier in the Himalayas collapsed, causing a massive landslide that triggered severe floods in Nepal. This disaster reflects the ongoing changes in mountain environments caused by climate change.
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A glacier failure combined with a huge landslide caused the floods in Nepal.
The event is described as a "compound disaster," meaning two dangerous events happened together.
Climate change is warming the Himalayas and changing high mountain areas.
These environmental changes make floods and landslides more likely.
Scientists want to find early signs of these disasters to better prepare for them.
The floods have caused many deaths and large-scale destruction in Nepal and parts of China.
Many people are missing or trapped in hydropower tunnels after the floods.
The disaster highlights the need for new ways to plan cities and engineering to handle future risks.
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A woman named Lynnette Bellin was swimming in Lake Tahoe when an otter attacked her underwater, biting and scratching her. She escaped to shore, received nearly 40 stitches, and started rabies vaccinations. Experts say otter attacks are very rare and usually happen if people get too close to otters or their young.
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Lynnette Bellin was swimming near Hidden Beach in Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, around 8 a.m. when the otter attacked.
The otter grabbed her leg, pulled her underwater, and then continued biting and scratching her.
Bellin fought back and eventually escaped to rocks and then to shore.
She was treated by first responders and taken to a hospital for stitches and rabies shots.
Megan Isadore, an otter expert, said attacks like this are very unusual and often happen if otters feel threatened, especially near their babies.
Bellin does not blame the otter but now feels cautious about where she swims.
Bellin is an infant swim instructor who uses an otter toy in her lessons but may stop using it after the attack.
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Flooding caused by a glacier collapse in the Himalayas has killed over 1,000 people in Nepal and China and left thousands missing. Rescue teams are working to reach trapped survivors and damaged areas where roads and bridges have been destroyed.
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The floods started on August 26, 2026, after a glacier collapse sent rock, ice, and water into nearby valleys.
Nepal reported 987 deaths and 3,916 people missing, including 583 foreigners.
China reported 16 deaths and 546 people still missing as of their latest update.
At least 11,814 people have been rescued so far in Nepal.
Rescue crews are using helicopters and aircraft to reach communities cut off by floods and landslides.
The glacier collapse caused a seismic event measuring magnitude 5.2.
Floodwaters destroyed homes, roads, bridges, and carried mud and debris downstream in both countries.
About 900 workers are missing from 12 damaged hydropower projects, with many believed trapped in tunnels.
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Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former gang member, was found guilty of murdering famous rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996 by a court in Las Vegas. Davis is accused of ordering the shooting after an incident involving his nephew at a casino, and he plans to appeal the verdict.
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Duane “Keffe D” Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon in Tupac Shakur’s killing.
The murder happened on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas, after a conflict involving Davis’s nephew and Shakur’s group.
Tupac Shakur was shot while riding in a car and died six days later from his injuries.
Davis allegedly gave the gun to someone in a white Cadillac and ordered the shooting.
The trial is the first time Davis has been charged for the murder, with sentencing set for October 13.
Davis had previously spoken in interviews and in his memoir about his role but has pleaded not guilty in court.
The case was cold for many years until Davis’s 2019 memoir renewed investigation.
Marion “Suge” Knight, who was driving the car Shakur was in, was also wounded in the shooting.
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Russian air strikes hit Kyiv and nearby areas, killing at least 12 people and injuring 17, including two children. A railway depot in Kyiv was one of the targets, causing most of the deaths among railway workers, and fires broke out in several districts.
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At least 12 people died and 17 were injured in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv and surrounding regions.
Six of the eight people killed in Kyiv were railway workers at a state railway company depot.
Four people died in the town of Boryspil near Kyiv.
The strikes damaged civilian buildings and infrastructure, causing fires in three districts of Kyiv.
Russia’s defense ministry said the strikes targeted military and fuel facilities in Kyiv and nearby areas.
This attack followed earlier Russian strikes on Friday that killed 38 people at a weapons depot in the Kyiv region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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Russian forces launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on Kyiv early on September 1, 2026, hitting a railway depot and other energy infrastructure. At least eight people died in Kyiv, including seven railway workers, while further strikes damaged facilities in other Russian regions.
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Russian ballistic missiles and drones targeted Kyiv’s railway and energy infrastructure.
A railway depot in Kyiv was hit, killing seven people and injuring others.
Kyiv Mayor reported eight deaths and five wounded, including two children.
Russia’s defense ministry said the strikes targeted military-industrial and fuel facilities.
Attacks also occurred in Russia’s Belgorod, Ust-Luga (a major oil export port), and Samara regions.
NATO responded by readying fighter jets after drone alerts near Baltic states.
Ukraine has been attacking Russian oil and energy sites to disrupt funding for Russia’s military efforts.
Fighting continues amid ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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A severe flash flood hit the Nepal-China border area at Gyirong and Rasuwagadhi on August 26, destroying buildings, roads, and the Friendship Bridge. Many people were missing, including Indians and immigration officials, as the flooding swept away vehicles and infrastructure along an important travel route between Nepal and Tibet.
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The flood occurred at around 11:00 a.m. local time on August 26.
Gyirong, on the Chinese side, and Rasuwagadhi, on the Nepalese side, were heavily damaged by the flood.
The flood destroyed Nepal’s immigration and customs offices, the Friendship Bridge, and nearby shops and roads.
Over 100 Indians and several other foreign nationals were in the area during the floods, with at least 275 Indians reported missing by India’s foreign ministry.
Nepal’s immigration records showed 89 people left Nepal for Tibet shortly before the flood, including 32 Indians, 12 Chinese nationals, and 9 Americans.
Four immigration workers from Rasuwagadhi went missing; one body was found downstream, and one official remains missing.
The border crossing is an important trade and pilgrimage route between Kathmandu and Tibet.
The area is geologically fragile with fast rivers that can cause sudden and powerful floods.
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A South Korean police officer admitted to closing missing persons cases without proper investigation to avoid extra work. After his actions were discovered, police found four bodies on Jeju island, and the government promised to reform the police.
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A police officer named Bu in South Korea closed missing persons cases without investigating them.
Bu falsely reported contacting missing people and closed their cases prematurely.
He was charged with forgery of records, obstructing duties, and neglect of duty.
Police found four bodies on Jeju island linked to the cases Bu closed.
Bu admitted closing cases early to avoid extra work and pressure from case handovers.
One victim was a 37-year-old woman whose boyfriend reported her missing; Bu falsely said she did not want contact.
Authorities suspect Bu may have falsely closed up to 25 more cases, though some missing people were safe.
The scandal comes amid public distrust of police and recent laws giving police more investigative power in South Korea.
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Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has promised to make ending violence against women a top priority in his government’s upcoming program. Despite past strong laws and strategies, violence against women in Scotland is still rising, including domestic abuse and sexual crimes. New technology has created additional ways for abusers to harm women, such as through online harassment and tracking.
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Violence against women is a long-standing global problem made worse by new technology.
Scotland has previously introduced leading laws to address domestic violence.
John Swinney is leading a new government effort focusing on ending violence against women.
Recorded sexual crimes in Scotland increased by 10% last year to the highest levels since 1971.
Many crimes are committed by people known to the victims.
Technology has enabled new abuses like deepfakes, revenge porn, and GPS tracking.
Surveys show young boys and girls in Scotland are exposed to and sometimes accept sexist attitudes.
Economic inequalities and broader social factors are linked with increased violence and misogyny.
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An Australian who was missing after floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border last week has been found alive and is getting help from Australian officials. The death toll from the disaster has reached 939, with more than 4,400 people still missing on both sides of the border.
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An Australian missing in the Nepal-Tibet floods has made contact with officials and is receiving support.
The number of Australians missing has decreased from 43 to 42.
Another Australian, Cara Severino, was found safe recently.
The death toll from the floods is now 939, with 16 more deaths reported in Tibet.
More than 4,400 people are still missing after the floods.
Communication and rescue efforts are difficult due to destroyed infrastructure and hard-to-reach areas.
The Australian government has provided $8 million to help communities affected by the floods.
Nepal and China have deployed thousands of emergency and security personnel to assist in search and rescue operations.
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The Colombian government carried out air strikes that killed 20 suspected guerrilla fighters from the Central General Staff group in southern Colombia. The operation was ordered by President Abelardo de la Espriella, who is increasing military actions against armed groups linked to drug trafficking and other crimes.
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Twenty alleged members of the rebel group Central General Staff (EMC) were killed in a bombing raid in Guaviare, southern Colombia.
Five guerrillas were captured and two minors were rescued during the operation.
The EMC is a dissident group that split from the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) after a 2016 peace deal.
The operation targeted forces under Ivan Mordisco, a most-wanted rebel leader.
President Abelardo de la Espriella is a right-wing leader allied with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The U.S. pledged $1 billion in security aid to Colombia since De la Espriella took office.
Earlier air strikes in August killed at least four minors, according to Colombian forensic sources.
Armed groups in Colombia reportedly recruit children and teens through social media.
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China expressed strong concerns about Taiwan attending the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau and warned of unspecified consequences. Taiwan was present as a development partner, while Pacific nations and partners like Australia and New Zealand defended the group's independence from outside influence.
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China sees Taiwan as part of its territory and opposes Taiwan's participation in the Pacific Islands Forum.
Taiwan attended the forum's opening ceremony in Palau, which still has diplomatic ties to Taiwan.
Chinese envoy Qian Bo said Taiwan's presence will have consequences but did not specify what.
Australia’s Prime Minister and New Zealand’s Foreign Minister said the Pacific Islands Forum decides its own membership and actions.
Taiwan is a development partner of the forum but not a formal dialogue partner like China.
Only three Pacific Island countries still have formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan: Palau, Tuvalu, and the Marshall Islands.
Some Pacific Island leaders did not attend the forum; ministers represented their countries instead.
Australia, New Zealand, and the US are working to limit China's growing influence in the Pacific region.
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Police in Western Australia stopped a man and found about 3.5 grams of methamphetamine hidden inside a McMuffin in a fast-food bag during a car search. The man was charged with possession of a drug with the intent to sell or supply and will appear in court in September.
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The arrest happened on August 20 in Broome, Western Australia.
Police were investigating illegal drug activity in the area.
A 39-year-old man was seen near a house linked to the investigation before he got into his car.
Police stopped the car and found a bag with hot fast food on the back floor.
Methamphetamine was hidden inside a cold McMuffin burger at the bottom of the food bag.
Video footage from police body cameras shows officers searching the food bag.
The man was charged with possessing a prohibited drug with intent to sell or supply.
A woman in the car was questioned and then released.
The man is scheduled to appear in magistrates court on September 9.
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