Protests have started in Tunisia because people are frustrated with frequent power outages, lack of water, higher prices, and environmental problems. These issues have made many people angry and led to demonstrations across the country.
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People in Tunisia are protesting due to power cuts and water shortages.
Living costs are increasing, contributing to public dissatisfaction.
Environmental challenges are also a factor behind the protests.
The protests are happening in many parts of Tunisia.
The situation reflects growing anger among the population about basic services and economic conditions.
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Heavy floods have hit areas along the Nepal-Tibet border. Rescue teams are searching for people who went missing during the floods. Families of the missing remain hopeful for their loved ones’ safe return.
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Severe floods occurred in the Nepal-Tibet border region.
Rescue efforts are underway to find missing persons.
Many people are reported missing due to the floods.
Families continue to hold on to hope despite the difficult situation.
The flooding has caused widespread damage in affected areas.
Authorities and volunteers are working together on rescue operations.
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A weather system near Texas and Louisiana is getting stronger over the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for some areas in both states.
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The weather system is located near Texas and Louisiana.
It is strengthening as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico.
Tropical storm warnings are in effect for parts of Texas.
Tropical storm warnings are also in effect for parts of Louisiana.
The warnings advise residents to prepare for possible strong winds and heavy rain.
Local authorities and weather services are monitoring the system closely.
The situation could change as the storm develops further.
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NATO has responded to Russia's claim that the alliance’s activities in the Arctic are a direct threat, saying NATO is a defensive group and does not threaten anyone. NATO has increased its military exercises and presence in the Arctic region in response to Russia’s military buildup and China's growing interest in the area.
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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused NATO of making the Arctic more dangerous by increasing military activity.
NATO states it is a defensive alliance and does not threaten Russia.
Russia has reopened old military bases and built new facilities in the Arctic, including for nuclear submarines.
NATO started the Arctic Sentry initiative to increase its presence through flights, naval drills, and cold-weather troop training.
NATO conducts regular military exercises in the Arctic to prepare troops for missions in extreme cold.
In 2025, NATO will open a new center in Bodø, Norway, to oversee air operations in the Arctic and northern Atlantic.
NATO’s recent exercises include Northern Viking in Iceland, focusing on defending against threats through a key naval route called the GIUK Gap.
NATO aims to balance its military activities to match the current security situation in the Arctic region.
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A tropical storm warning was issued for parts of the Texas and Louisiana coasts because a possible tropical cyclone is forming in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm could bring heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds to the area, possibly becoming Tropical Storm Edouard soon.
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A tropical storm warning covers coastal areas from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish line in Louisiana.
The potential cyclone is called Potential Tropical Cyclone Five by the National Hurricane Center.
The storm was located about 130 miles from Morgan City, Louisiana, and 230 miles from Port Arthur, Texas.
Maximum sustained winds were 35 mph, just below tropical storm strength of 39 mph.
Forecasters expect the storm to strengthen and possibly become Tropical Storm Edouard.
Rainfall of 3 to 6 inches is expected in coastal and inland Texas, with up to 9 inches in some places.
Southwestern Louisiana could see 2 to 3 inches of rain.
The heavy rain could cause flash flooding, especially in low-lying and urban areas.
A storm surge of up to 3 feet may happen along the coast.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the worst in the country’s history, with over 6,000 confirmed cases and nearly 3,000 deaths. The virus is spreading quickly in eastern DRC, where difficult conditions make it hard to control the disease.
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Over 6,000 Ebola cases have been confirmed in the DRC.
Nearly 3,000 people have died from the outbreak so far.
The virus strain spreading is called Bundibugyo, and there is no approved vaccine or treatment for it.
This outbreak is the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded.
Many new infections happen among people not tracked by health workers.
The outbreak is mostly in eastern DRC provinces affected by conflict and population movements.
Healthcare delivery is difficult due to insecurity, strikes by health workers, airport closures, and supply delays.
Uganda was declared free of Ebola after 42 days with no new cases.
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India has rejected a ruling from the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague that ordered it to follow the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. India suspended the treaty last year after a deadly attack in Kashmir, and the court ruled that the treaty is still binding and that India must limit construction on a hydroelectric project in the region.
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The Permanent Court of Arbitration ordered India to uphold the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan.
India suspended the treaty in April 2023 after an attack in Kashmir killed 26 people; two of the attackers were identified as Pakistani.
Pakistan denies involvement in the attack.
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, governs the sharing of river water that supports 80% of Pakistan’s farmland.
The court ordered India to limit construction on the Ratle Hydro-Electric Plant in Kashmir until a neutral expert delivers a decision, expected by July 2027.
India says it does not accept the court’s jurisdiction and rejects the ruling, calling it an interference in its sovereign decisions.
Pakistan welcomed the court’s decision and is looking for ways to re-engage on the treaty’s terms.
The dispute is linked to the ongoing conflict over Kashmir and threatens a decades-old water-sharing agreement.
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Heavy flash flooding in the Grand Canyon on Saturday caused at least two deaths and left about 15 people missing. The storm damaged important water infrastructure, forcing park officials to close some areas and ban overnight stays while rescue and repair work continues.
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Two bodies have been recovered after severe flooding in Bright Angel Canyon.
Around 15 people are still missing following the flood.
The flood damaged about 40% of the Transcanyon Waterline, which provides water to visitors and residents.
Over 60 people were rescued by helicopter after trails and footbridges were destroyed.
The flooding turned Bright Angel Creek into a fast-moving torrent of water, mud, and debris.
Authorities have closed parts of the Grand Canyon, including popular hiking trails and campgrounds.
Visitors cannot stay overnight in lodges or hotels inside the park until repairs and assessments are complete.
Officials are monitoring weather forecasts as more storms may affect rescue and repair efforts.
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Dolly Parton was buried in a private ceremony in Nashville next to her husband. Her family and team will continue to honor her memory with planned projects, events, and tributes.
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Dolly Parton died at age 80 after a short battle with cancer.
She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville, beside her husband Carl Thomas.
Only immediate family attended the private funeral.
Parton had her name and an image of her childhood cabin engraved on the mausoleum plaque before she died.
A tribute concert was held at the Grand Ole Opry with her niece Jada Star performing a song written for Parton.
DollyFest, a two-weekend event planned for 2026 in Nashville and London, will celebrate her life as a festival instead of a traditional memorial.
Projects Parton was working on before her death, like a Broadway musical, a hotel, and a museum in Nashville, will continue.
The family asks that donations in her memory go to Imagination Library, her charity to promote children's reading.
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Notting Hill Carnival in London marked its 60th anniversary with a three-day celebration featuring music, dancing, and colorful costumes. The event honors Caribbean culture and history and drew over two million people to enjoy parades, live bands, and food.
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The carnival started in 1966 and is now Europe's biggest street party.
It lasted three days, beginning with a steelband competition and including a children's parade.
More than two million people attended the event over the bank holiday weekend.
A moment of silence was held to remember the 72 victims of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, near the carnival site.
Performers played traditional Caribbean music styles like Calypso and Soca.
Some participants emphasized the cultural and ancestral significance of the carnival beyond just a party.
Visitors and performers traveled internationally to take part, including from the Netherlands.
Costume details, such as glitter and body art, were highlighted as important cultural expressions.
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A new study shows that the El Niño weather pattern in the eastern Pacific Ocean is now stronger than at any time in the last 1,000 years. Scientists analyzed fossilized corals from the Galápagos Islands to create a long record of ocean temperatures and found recent El Niño events are more extreme than those before industrial times.
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El Niño and La Niña are parts of a system called ENSO that causes major weather changes around the world.
It was unclear if global warming was making El Niño stronger until this study.
Researchers studied chemical signs in fossil corals from the Galápagos Islands, which act like natural thermometers.
These corals provide temperature data going back about 1,000 years.
The study found modern El Niño events are about 36.5% more variable than pre-industrial times.
Recent El Niño events have warmer temperatures that are more extreme than any before.
This increased variability mostly affects the warm phase, El Niño.
Past climate periods like the Little Ice Age did not show similar changes in ENSO strength.
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A tropical rainstorm, called Potential Tropical Cyclone Five, is moving toward the northern Gulf Coast and will bring heavy rain and possible flash flooding to parts of Texas and Louisiana. The storm may become a named tropical storm before hitting the coast but is not expected to cause strong winds.
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The storm is causing sustained winds of 35 mph as it moves toward the upper Texas and southwestern Louisiana coast.
Tropical storm warnings are in effect for parts of the Texas and Louisiana coastline.
Rainfall of 3 to 6 inches is expected, with some areas possibly receiving up to 9 inches or more.
Heavy rain could cause flash flooding, especially in low-lying and urban areas.
Houston and surrounding areas may see the most rain, with potential travel delays during peak hours.
Wind impacts are expected to be minor, with some gusty winds and rough seas near the coast.
The storm is expected to weaken quickly after moving inland over southeastern Texas.
Tropical moisture will remain, causing continued showers and storms across the central Gulf Coast for several days.
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Central banks around the world are worried that governments may pressure them to keep interest rates low or print more money to help manage large public debts. This situation, called "fiscal dominance," could lead to higher inflation and more economic instability.
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Fiscal dominance happens when governments influence central banks to support government spending instead of controlling inflation.
Central bankers met in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to discuss these risks.
Japan’s government is pressuring its central bank to avoid raising interest rates despite rising inflation.
French candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon wants to cancel debt held by the European Central Bank to ease France’s fiscal burdens.
President Donald Trump has tried to remove Federal Reserve officials, including governor Lisa Cook.
The U.S. Treasury is intervening in bond markets to keep borrowing costs low.
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva emphasized the need for central banks to keep inflation low and stable.
So far, central banks still have legal protections against political pressure, but debt problems make the situation complicated worldwide.
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Israeli air strikes in Gaza have killed at least five people, including civilians near a public park and in a vehicle attack. The Israeli military says they targeted Hamas fighters but did not provide proof, while Gaza officials report ongoing casualties despite a declared ceasefire.
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At least five people died in Israeli air strikes in Gaza on Monday.
Two people were killed near a crowded public park in Gaza City.
Another air strike hit a vehicle in the Tal al-Hawa area, killing at least three.
The Israeli military claims these strikes targeted Hamas fighters but has not shown evidence.
Relatives held funerals at al-Shifa Hospital, the largest hospital in Gaza.
Despite a ceasefire agreement in October 2023, attacks and casualties continue.
Since October, Gaza’s Health Ministry says over 1,300 Palestinians have died from Israeli attacks.
The Palestinian Centre for Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons reports 4,000 to 5,000 Palestinians are missing, likely dead under rubble.
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France will charge fees on very cheap clothing sold by some online stores like Shein and Temu starting this week. The fees will rise over time, reaching nearly 20 euros per item by 2030, to reduce waste and pollution caused by fast fashion.
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France’s new law targets "ultra-fast fashion" companies selling large amounts of low-quality clothes at very low prices.
The law applies fees to items based on how many clothes are sold and how easy it is to repair them.
Fees in 2026 will range from 50 cents for underwear to 12 euros for jackets, increasing up to about 19.50 euros per item by 2030.
Retailers like H&M and Zara are not affected by these fees.
The law aims to reduce environmental harm and support sustainability in the fashion industry.
France is focusing on Asian e-commerce platforms such as Shein, Temu, and AliExpress.
China criticized the law as discriminatory and a violation of trade rules.
The European Commission reviewed the law and decided it complies with EU regulations.
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Nepal recently experienced extreme floods with very fast-moving water and dangerous events like avalanches and glacial lake bursts. Experts say that traditional methods to prevent such disasters are not enough and recommend using satellite data, local monitoring, and careful land use to better prepare for future risks.
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Flood speeds in Nepal reached about 170 to 180 kilometers per hour.
The floods involved hazards like ice and snow avalanches and glacial lake outburst floods.
Nepal’s steep and complex mountainous terrain makes it very hard to monitor all risks perfectly.
Experts suggest shifting focus from trying to predict every disaster to adapting based on risk information.
Using satellite observation combined with ground monitoring can help identify high-risk areas.
Risk-sensitive urban and land-use planning is needed to reduce damage from future floods.
The recent disaster shows limits of traditional flood prevention methods in the region.
Over 4,200 people are missing following these extreme floods and related events.
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Dolly Parton, the famous country singer who died in 2026, will be honored with two concerts called Dollyfest in 2027. These events will take place in Nashville and London to celebrate her life and music.
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Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at age 80 after a short illness.
Dollyfest concerts are planned for two weekends in 2027, in Nashville and London.
The idea of Dollyfest was Dolly’s birthday wish and was first planned for January 2026.
Dolly’s manager, Danny Nozell, said they will carry out Dolly’s dream by holding these concerts.
Exact dates and performers for Dollyfest have not been announced yet.
Dolly Parton was a country music star with 50 albums and 11 Grammy Awards.
She had a private funeral on August 28, 2026, as she requested.
Dolly had stepped back from public life in the last year due to health problems.
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London’s Notting Hill Carnival celebrated its 60th anniversary with a three-day event featuring dancers, drummers, and performers showcasing Caribbean arts and culture. The festival, held in west London, typically draws around two million people each year.
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Notting Hill Carnival marked its 60th year in 2024.
The event lasts three days and takes place in west London.
It celebrates Caribbean history, culture, and community.
Hundreds of dancers and drummers performed during the carnival.
The carnival usually attracts about two million visitors every year.
Attendees described the event as fun and full of good energy.
It is one of the biggest street festivals in Europe.
The BBC provided coverage of the carnival’s highlights.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art has canceled a planned 2027 exhibit honoring fashion designer John Galliano due to protests over his past antisemitic and racist remarks. Both the museum and Galliano agreed not to proceed with the show, which was initially set to coincide with the spring Met Gala event.
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The Met Museum planned a 2027 exhibit on John Galliano, a British fashion designer.
The exhibit sparked backlash from the Jewish community and others because of Galliano’s past offensive statements.
Galliano made antisemitic and racist comments in 2010 and 2011, leading to his firing from Christian Dior and a conviction in France.
After efforts to rebuild his reputation, Galliano returned to fashion with Maison Margiela in 2014.
The canceled exhibit would have made Galliano only the third living designer featured in a solo Met Costume Institute show.
The Met Gala, tied to the exhibit, is a major annual fashion event overseen by Anna Wintour, who supports Galliano.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin strongly opposed the exhibit and praised its cancellation.
Both Galliano and the Met Museum expressed regret and responsibility regarding the controversy.
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A flash flood at the Grand Canyon caused the death of a 46-year-old man and left 15 people missing. More storms are expected in the area following this disaster.
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A 46-year-old man died in a flash flood at the Grand Canyon.
Rescuers found the man's body on Sunday evening.
Fifteen people are still missing after the flash flood.
The flood was caused by sudden heavy rains in the area.
Authorities warn that more storms are likely soon.
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing.
The Grand Canyon is a popular hiking and tourism site.
Flash floods can happen quickly and are dangerous in canyon areas.
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