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Video: Raging floodwaters sweep away lorry in the Philippines

August 30, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Heavy monsoon rains caused severe flooding in Rodriguez, Philippines. A lorry was swept away by the strong floodwaters, but the passengers escaped safely.

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Torrential monsoon rains hit the Philippines, causing heavy flooding.
Floodwaters in Rodriguez were strong enough to sweep away a lorry.
Passengers inside the lorry escaped before it fell into a creek.
The event was captured on video and shared by local media.
The flooding is part of the ongoing rainy season in the region.

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US forces strike Iranian launchers on Larak island in Strait of Hormuz

August 30, 2026 • France24

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US forces attacked Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that several Iranian fighters and civilians were killed or injured and promised to respond to the attack.

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US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
This was the first US military action in this area in one month.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the attack killed and wounded several fighters and civilians.
The Guards vowed to punish those responsible but did not give exact casualty numbers.
Explosions near Larak Island were reported by Iranian semi-official news outlets.
A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz a day before, with no casualties or environmental damage.
The incident occurred close to Oman's Khasab, about 12 nautical miles away.
The situation increases tensions in a key global shipping route.

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Colombia’s president says soldiers killed a key dissident leader

August 30, 2026 • AP News

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Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella said soldiers killed a key leader of a dissident rebel group from the old FARC armed group in a military operation. The leader, called “Felipe” or “Arcadio,” was responsible for several attacks using explosives and drones in the southwest region. The government plans to continue operations against illegal armed groups and is pushing some leaders to surrender.

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“Felipe” or “Arcadio” led part of the FARC dissident groups that did not join the 2016 peace talks.
He was involved in multiple attacks on police and military targets using explosives, including ones dropped from drones.
The military seized weapons and ammunition during the operation.
President De la Espriella is focusing on stronger actions against illegal armed groups than the previous president.
The president also announced the capture of “Fantasma,” linked to drug trafficking and military equipment exchanges.
Five suspects waiting for extradition to the United States had their handover resumed after the peace process was ended by the current government.
The president warned drug and criminal leaders to surrender or be killed.
The military operation occurred in Valle del Cauca, a violent region in southwest Colombia.

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US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks

August 30, 2026 • AP News

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U.S. forces attacked Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first military action in several weeks. The strike happened after Iranian forces were seen preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the strait, an important route for international shipping.

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U.S. military struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz.
The attack is the first U.S. military action in the area in about a month.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces were preparing to launch rockets with sea mines.
Explosions were reported near Larak Island in the strait.
The U.S. recently cleared sea mines from shipping routes in the strait.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard confirmed casualties among their fighters and promised to respond.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key location for international shipping and oil transport.

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US strikes Iran’s Lark Island in first attack in weeks

August 30, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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The United States carried out air strikes on Larak Island in southern Iran, targeting rocket launchers. Iran’s military said the attack killed and wounded some soldiers and promised to retaliate. The strikes happen amid ongoing tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz and conflict between the US and Iran.

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The US attacked Larak Island in southern Iran, targeting rocket launchers meant to launch mines near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed casualties and warned of retaliation.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil shipments, and both US and Iran claim control over it.
There have been frequent attacks on ships near the strait despite US military presence.
President Donald Trump’s administration is applying financial sanctions on Iran alongside these military actions.
US officials say Iran’s economy is close to collapse due to sanctions and blockades.
Iran denies US claims about oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and remains prepared for a long conflict.
High oil prices and inflation in the US linked to the conflict could affect political outcomes in upcoming elections.

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Butcher of Bosnia Ratko Mladic still hailed as a hero by some Serbs

August 30, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Hundreds of Bosnian Serbs came together to honor Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb military leader. Mladić was convicted of genocide and other war crimes related to the Bosnian War and the massacre in Srebrenica.

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Ratko Mladić was a commander during the Bosnian War in the 1990s.
He was found guilty of genocide and war crimes by an international court.
The crimes include responsibility for the Srebrenica massacre, where thousands were killed.
Despite his conviction, some Bosnian Serbs still view Mladić as a hero.
Hundreds of people gathered to pay tribute to him at a recent event.
The Bosnian War involved ethnic fighting in the Balkans after Yugoslavia broke apart.
Mladić’s trial and conviction were part of efforts to bring justice for wartime atrocities.

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‘Humongous’ marmot crowned winner in inaugural Fat Marmot Week contest

August 30, 2026 • Guardian US

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Researchers held the first-ever Fat Marmot Week contest to celebrate yellow-bellied marmots gaining weight before hibernation. A marmot named Dawn won the competition after gaining a large amount of weight, and the event also helped raise money through a unique OnlyFans fundraiser to support a long-running marmot study.

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Dawn, a six-year-old yellow-bellied marmot, won Fat Marmot Week 2026 by gaining about 6 kilograms (13.2 pounds).
More than 23,000 votes were cast during the week-long public voting event held from August 24 to 29.
The contest was inspired by Alaska’s Fat Bear Week and featured eight marmots showing their weight gain before hibernation.
The marmot study began in 1962 at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory and faces funding cuts from the government.
Scientists created an OnlyFans account, OnlyMarms, showing marmot videos to raise over $100,000 for the research project.
Marmots double their weight in summer to survive winter hibernation, losing up to half their body weight while underground.
Marmots eat grasses and wildflowers, and not having enough fat or safe burrows can be fatal during winter.
Organizers plan to hold Fat Marmot Week again in 2027 with more public voting opportunities.

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U.S. strikes Iran to prevent Hormuz mine threat

August 30, 2026 • Axios

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The U.S. military attacked Iranian military targets to stop the placement of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This strike happened after the U.S. cleared all mines from the main shipping path and warned Iran against placing new ones.

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The U.S. struck Iranian forces on Larak Island to prevent sea mines from being launched into the Strait of Hormuz.
This is the first known U.S. strike inside Iran since late July.
President Donald Trump has ordered a "Zero Tolerance" policy on any new mine placements in the area.
The U.S. finished clearing all sea mines from the strait's main shipping lane last week.
The strike reportedly involved a U.S. drone attack that killed two people and wounded two others.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said they will respond to the U.S. attack.
U.S. officials said they are watching the area closely to protect shipping routes.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.

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Mom in Car With Kids When Something Feels Very Wrong—Then Comes Diagnosis

August 30, 2026 • Newsweek

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Cayla Kranz from St. Louis experienced repeated dizzy spells that worsened over months until she was finally diagnosed with vestibular migraines. After many tests found no cause, a tip from a physical therapist helped her identify the condition, which affects balance and causes dizziness and other symptoms.

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Cayla Kranz felt severe dizziness while driving with her two young children in October 2025.
She had multiple medical tests, including heart and brain scans, but results showed nothing unusual.
Symptoms included shaky vision, lightheadedness, heart palpitations, and anxiety.
A client who is a physical therapist suggested her symptoms sounded like vestibular migraines.
Vestibular migraines cause balance problems, dizziness, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound.
The condition is hard to diagnose because symptoms don’t always appear together.
Vestibular migraine can be treated but not cured.
Kranz says she now has more good days and hopes for continued improvement.

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A Giant Island Broke Free in Canada—Then Vanished

August 30, 2026 • Newsweek

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A large island about the size of two football fields broke loose from the shore of the Williston Reservoir in northern British Columbia and drifted into open water before disappearing from satellite images. Officials say rising water levels and strong winds likely pushed the floating island into a hidden inlet, where it is no longer visible.

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The island was about 9,800 square meters in size, roughly 70 by 140 meters.
It broke free from the Williston Reservoir, a large man-made lake behind the W.A.C. Bennett Dam.
The reservoir reached its highest water level in 14 years due to heavy snow and rain.
The island likely formed from decomposed driftwood that became solid enough for plants to grow.
Rising water and strong winds caused the island to detach and float away.
Floating islands are known to happen in dammed lakes and other areas worldwide.
These floating islands can damage boats, block spillways, and affect hydroelectric power operations.
Similar events around the world are linked to climate change causing erosion, flooding, and severe weather.

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Israeli settler rabbi says Palestinians should leave the occupied West Bank

August 30, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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An Israeli settler rabbi named Menachem Ben Shahar said in a video that non-Jews in Israel do not have national rights. He also said that even a young child loses the right to exist if their parents are considered enemies, and he called for Arabs to leave the West Bank.

Key Facts

The rabbi’s name is Menachem Ben Shahar.
He spoke to peace activists in the video.
He said non-Jews in Israel have no national rights.
He claimed a five-year-old child loses the right to exist if his parents are enemies.
He called for Arabs to be removed from the occupied West Bank.
The comments were made in public and recorded on video.
The West Bank is an area occupied by Israel with a majority Palestinian population.
The statement concerns sensitive issues about rights and presence in this region.

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Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific, could be a major storm

August 30, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

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Tropical Storm Karina has become a Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean and may get stronger this week. The storm is far from land but could cause dangerous waves along parts of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula.

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Karina’s maximum wind speed is 80 miles per hour (130 kilometers per hour), making it a Category 1 hurricane.
A major hurricane is defined as Category 3 or higher.
Karina is located about 820 miles (1,325 kilometers) southwest of Baja California Peninsula, Mexico.
The storm is moving northwest at 15 miles per hour (24 kilometers per hour), heading further out into the Pacific Ocean.
Although Karina is not expected to hit land, it may cause strong surf and dangerous rip currents along some coastal areas in Mexico.
Another storm, Tropical Storm Lowell, is located 1,150 miles (1,850 kilometers) southeast of Hawaii and also does not threaten land.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season this year due to El Niño.
The Atlantic forecast expects 8 to 14 named storms, 3 to 6 hurricanes, and 1 to 3 major hurricanes.

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Lola Young surprises Reading Festival with final day set

August 30, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Singer Lola Young surprised fans by performing on the last day of the Reading Festival after a break from live shows. She had canceled many concerts last year due to health issues but has recently returned to the stage with smaller performances.

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Lola Young performed a surprise set at the Reading Festival’s final day.
She sang popular songs like "Messy" and "One Thing."
Last year, Young canceled shows after collapsing on stage in New York.
She withdrew from the 2025 Reading Festival due to schedule conflicts.
Young has received treatment for drug dependency.
She resumed performing with smaller UK gigs starting in March 2026.
Young released a new single called "From Down Here" in May 2026.
The Reading Festival continues with other artists like Florence + The Machine and Chase & Status.

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Former Israeli soldiers pose as Pro-Palestinian supporters in the US

August 30, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Former Israeli soldiers pretended to support the Palestinian cause during events in New York City. Their goal was to start conversations and then share Israel’s viewpoint. These actions were planned by Frontline Advocates, a pro-Israel group working with the Israeli government.

Key Facts

Former Israeli soldiers acted as if they supported Palestinians in New York City.
They did this to trick people into talking with them.
After engaging, they promoted Israel’s position on the conflict.
The events took place at multiple locations in New York City.
Frontline Advocates, a pro-Israel nonprofit, organised the demonstrations.
Frontline Advocates works closely with the Israeli government.

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‘Do you miss Mogadishu?’ Inside Sweden’s far-right campaign

August 30, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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A far-right political party in Sweden, known for its neo-Nazi origins, took over all advertising space in the country's largest train station. They displayed a warning message telling people they are not welcome if they do not behave. The party, Sweden Democrats, could join the government for the first time in the upcoming election.

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The party involved is the Sweden Democrats.
The Sweden Democrats have roots linked to neo-Nazi groups.
They bought every advertising space in Sweden’s biggest train station.
Their ads carried a message saying people are not welcome if they misbehave.
Sweden is holding an election soon.
The Sweden Democrats may enter the government for the first time.
The campaign is related to the party’s far-right political stance.
This move has drawn attention due to the party’s controversial background.

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Man killed by falling sign at Christian festival named as church pays tribute

August 30, 2026 • Guardian World

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A 41-year-old pastor named Robert Guanco died after a large wooden sign fell on him at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex. Six others were injured, and the festival was canceled early due to the accident.

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Robert Guanco was a pastor from Eastbourne, East Sussex.
The accident happened at the Big Church Festival near Steyning, West Sussex.
A large wooden sign reading “Everything’s Unmissable” was blown over by the wind and fell.
Six other people were injured, with four taken to hospital.
The festival organizers canceled the rest of the event after the incident.
The police and Health and Safety Executive are investigating the cause.
Guanco’s church described him as a loving husband, caring father, and respected pastor.
The archbishop of Canterbury expressed sadness and offered prayers for those affected.

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Nicolás Maduro shares photos from New York prison: "We are standing firm"

August 30, 2026 • CBS News

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Nicolás Maduro, the former leader of Venezuela, shared photos from a New York prison where he is held on drug trafficking and weapons charges he denies. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Venezuela reached a new oil agreement that gives the U.S. majority control over Venezuelan oil reserves.

Key Facts

Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured in Caracas by U.S. forces in January 2026.
They are jailed in Brooklyn, New York, facing drug trafficking and firearms possession charges.
Maduro posted photos from prison showing him in a tracksuit making peace signs.
The photos were taken shortly after deadly earthquakes hit Venezuela in June 2026.
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced a deal allowing the U.S. to operate oil fields in Venezuela.
The U.S. will control 55% of the joint oil venture, including access to over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil.
President Trump said this oil will help fill the U.S. Strategic National Reserves.
Maduro’s trial is scheduled for June 1, 2027, and both he and his wife plead not guilty.

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Former Afghan general says chaos at Kabul airport was "the worst situation of my life"

August 30, 2026 • CBS News

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Former Afghan General Haibatullah Alizai described the chaotic situation at Kabul airport during the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan as the worst moment of his life. He reflected on the event five years later, expressing his concern for the families of friends who died and his lack of answers for them at the time.

Key Facts

The article marks five years since the U.S. withdrew troops from Afghanistan.
Former Afghan General Haibatullah Alizai spoke about the chaos at Kabul airport during the withdrawal.
He called this period the worst situation he has ever experienced.
General Alizai was troubled by the loss of friends during the event.
He felt he had no answers to give the families of those who were killed.
The comments were made during an interview on the program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

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Photos: Devastation from the Nepal-China floods

August 30, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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A glacier collapsed in the Himalayas, causing severe floods along the Nepal-China border. The flood killed at least 797 people, left over 3,000 missing, and destroyed villages, roads, and hydropower projects.

Key Facts

A glacier collapse triggered floods on the Nepal-China border.
At least 797 people died in the disaster.
More than 3,000 people are still missing.
The floods damaged the Trishuli and Bhotekoshi rivers.
Villages, roads, and hydropower projects were swept away.
Bodies were carried as far as India by the floodwaters.
About 93,000 people in Nepal have been affected.
Rescue efforts are difficult due to collapsed bridges, tunnels, and new landslides.

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First images of Maduro in US custody released since his abduction

August 30, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Photos of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in US custody have been shared for the first time since his abduction in January. The images show him waiting for trial on charges related to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism.

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Nicolas Maduro is the former President of Venezuela.
He was abducted in January and is now in US custody.
The US has released the first photos of Maduro since his capture.
Maduro is facing trial on charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking.
The photos were shared on Maduro’s X social media account.
Maduro dedicated the images to his grandchildren and supporters.

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