A glacier collapsed in Nepal causing flash floods that have killed at least 750 people. More than 3,000 people are still missing as rescue efforts continue but are being slowed by heavy rain and high river levels.
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A glacier collapse in Nepal triggered flash floods on Wednesday.
At least 750 people have died due to the floods.
Over 3,000 people remain missing after the disaster.
Rescue teams face difficulties because of bad weather and rising river levels.
Nepal’s disaster authorities warn of possible more flooding and riverbank bursts.
Helicopters and army teams are working to rescue survivors.
Some people are trapped in locations like hydropower tunnels.
Relief camps have been set up to help affected families.
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A shooting happened at a rave party in Aarau, Switzerland, killing one person and injuring five others. Police are conducting a large investigation and asking witnesses with photos or videos to help.
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The shooting took place at a rave party in Aarau, which is 46 kilometers west of Zurich.
One person died and five others were hurt in the incident.
Some partygoers initially thought the gunshots were fireworks.
Someone at the party shouted for everyone to get down to stay safe.
Swiss police launched a large operation after the shooting.
Authorities are requesting witnesses to share photos or videos to assist the investigation.
This event is a rare shooting incident in Switzerland, a country known for low gun violence.
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Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason after being arrested following a deadly police raid linked to allegations of a planned armed uprising. The charges also include 17 others, and Mundubile disputes the accusations, saying he will face court to answer them. The political situation is tense after the recent election where President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term.
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Brian Mundubile, opposition leader in Zambia, was arrested and charged with treason.
The arrest came after a police raid that resulted in the death of a former cabinet minister.
The government accused Mundubile’s party of planning an armed rebellion, which the party denies.
17 others, including Mundubile’s running mate Makebi Zulu, were also charged with treason.
Mundubile had received 38% of votes in the August 13 election; President Hichilema won 60%.
Mundubile and Zulu hid in a United Nations building before being detained.
Courts were closed on the last day for election challenges, preventing the opposition from filing a legal challenge.
President Hichilema is set to be sworn in for his second term on September 1.
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Nepal is facing a flood threat with rising water levels and warnings sent to residents. Authorities report 64 Americans are currently out of contact, amid a larger disaster that has killed at least 750 people and left over 3,000 missing in Nepal and Tibet.
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Nepal issued flood warnings for Sunday morning due to rising river levels.
Residents in affected areas are advised to stay alert for flooding.
Rescue teams are working to reopen a major highway near Kathmandu damaged by floods.
The death toll in Nepal and Tibet combined has reached 750.
More than 3,000 people are reported missing in the region.
The Nepal Tourist Department lists 64 Americans as currently out of contact.
U.S. officials said about 90 Americans were unaccounted for as of Thursday.
The situation is ongoing, and more updates are expected.
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At least 750 people have died due to flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border, with more than 3,000 people still missing. Rescue efforts continue as authorities in Nepal, China, and the United States work to assist those affected and provide humanitarian aid.
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The flood disaster caused at least 750 deaths—734 in Nepal and 16 in Tibet (China).
Over 3,000 people remain missing: around 2,498 in Nepal and 546 in China.
At least 90 Americans are still missing, while five have been evacuated.
The U.S. State Department is providing $3.6 million in humanitarian aid and emergency food supply.
The flooding occurred after a landslide triggered a debris avalanche near the Nepal-China border.
The landslide had a magnitude of 5.2 and started from a cliff about 16,000 feet high.
The flooding damaged roads, bridges, and buildings along the Trishuli River in Nepal.
Rescue operations continue in Nepal’s Nuwakot district and other affected areas.
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A strong dust storm covered the city of Homs in central Syria. The storm made the sky and surroundings look bright reddish-orange and made it hard to see clearly.
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A dust storm hit Homs, a city in central Syria.
The sky and landscape turned a deep reddish-orange color.
The storm caused heavy sandy haze across the area.
Visibility was greatly reduced during the storm.
The unusual coloring gave the city an eerie look.
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A report says women in the UK arts sector feel they do not get the same opportunities as men, especially as they get older. Many women say they face gender bias and age discrimination, and that new technology like AI in hiring may make these problems worse.
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95% of women surveyed believe gender inequality still exists in the arts.
75% have experienced unconscious bias or sexism at work.
69% say age negatively affects their career, and this rises to 100% for women in artistic roles.
AI hiring tools may unfairly hurt women who have taken career breaks or reinforce past discrimination.
Older women performers report fewer acting roles, especially after age 39 or 50.
The industry often favors young and emerging talent over experienced women.
Women in arts marketing and writing feel older women’s stories and skills are undervalued.
The report was created by Women in the Arts with support from several UK arts organizations and funded by Arts Council England.
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Iran is facing severe economic problems similar to those that contributed to the fall of the Soviet Union. New U.S. and UAE sanctions are cutting off Iran's oil exports, trade routes, and financial resources, making it very difficult for the Iranian government to recover.
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In 1985, Saudi Arabia stopped supporting oil prices, leading to the Soviet Union losing $20 billion a year, which contributed to its collapse.
Iran is now in a weaker position than the Soviet Union was then.
Iran’s currency has lost about one-third of its value since March 2024.
Inflation in Iran is near 90 percent, and the economy is expected to shrink by 5.4 percent this year.
Iran has almost completely stopped exporting oil since July 2024.
The U.S. Treasury launched "Operation Economic Outcast" to cut off Iran’s remaining economic resources.
The UAE imposed a trade embargo on Iran after missile attacks, closing a key import route that handled a third of Iranian imports.
Combined U.S. and UAE actions have blocked Iran from sea routes, trade centers like Dubai, and financial systems, making it hard for Iran to rebuild its military and nuclear programs.
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A Texas mother, Tangi Ford, experienced early cervix opening during both her pregnancies, leading to premature births. Years later, she was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that may explain her pregnancy complications.
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Tangi Ford had two pregnancies with early cervix dilation, causing preterm labor fears.
Her first child was born at 36 weeks; her second child was born at 34 weeks.
During the second pregnancy, she could not get a cervical cerclage, a surgical stitch to keep the cervix closed.
She was later diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), which affects connective tissues like collagen.
EDS can be related to cervical insufficiency, where the cervix opens too early in pregnancy.
The diagnosis helped her understand her health issues better, showing doctors looked at her history as a whole.
Both pregnancies involved significant emotional challenges and medical care like bed rest and steroid injections.
The experience influenced her thinking about having more children.
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France is preparing for its presidential election scheduled for April 18, 2027. The election campaign is starting to gain momentum with political events and candidate activities happening across the country.
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The first round of France’s presidential election will be on April 18, 2027.
The campaign has begun, with various political meetings taking place recently.
The Socialist Party held a two-day event, ending with a speech from their leader Olivier Faure, who has not yet officially said he will run.
Far-right politician Jordan Bardella visited a fair in the Champagne region as part of his campaign.
Earlier this week, seven leading candidates debated in an event organized by business leaders.
Renaud Foucart, an economics expert, provides analysis of the election race.
Several well-known French politicians are mentioned in connection with the election, such as Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
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Iceland voted against restarting talks to join the European Union, with about 52.5% saying no in a recent referendum. The country is already part of key European agreements that allow free movement and trade without being an EU member.
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About 52.5% of voters rejected resuming EU membership talks, while 47.5% supported it.
Iceland has a population of just under 400,000 people.
The country is part of the European Economic Area and the Schengen zone, which allow easier trade and travel with EU countries.
Iceland applied to join the EU after a financial crisis in 2009 but stopped talks in 2015 under a euroskeptic government.
President Trump mentioned Iceland multiple times when talking about Greenland, which prompted the current government to hold the referendum earlier than planned.
Opponents said Iceland benefits from EU agreements without giving up sovereignty and that EU membership could weaken Iceland’s influence.
Supporters argued joining the EU could help lower inflation and interest rates and address shared challenges like climate change.
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A Japanese company has made a large fridge that people can enter to cool down during heatwaves. Workplaces in Japan are currently trying out this human-sized fridge as the country faces very hot weather.
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A company in Japan created a fridge big enough for a person to stand inside.
This fridge is meant to help people stay cool during heatwaves.
Workplaces across Japan are testing this fridge with employees.
Japan is currently experiencing a heatwave with very high temperatures.
The fridge trial is a response to increasing heat due to climate conditions.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke out against recent violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. He said the attacks were caused by a small group of troublemakers, while tensions remain high in the area.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the West Bank.
He described the violence as the work of a “handful of rioters,” not a widespread action.
The violence has mainly occurred in the town of Qusra.
Activists accuse Israeli settlers of acting without fear of punishment.
The West Bank is a territory occupied by Israel with ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
Netanyahu’s government is known as very religious and ultranationalist, making this condemnation unusual.
The situation reflects ongoing tension and violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford revealed a very large sign saying "Lake Ontario" after President Trump told U.S. agencies to call the lake "Lake America" during a trade conflict between Canada and the U.S. Ford said that although Trump can use any name he wants, most people will continue using the original name, Lake Ontario.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford put up a huge sign with the name "Lake Ontario."
This happened after President Trump ordered U.S. agencies to call the lake "Lake America."
The name change request came during a trade disagreement between Canada and the U.S.
Doug Ford stated that President Trump can choose any name, but others will keep using "Lake Ontario."
The sign serves as a direct response or statement against President Trump’s naming order.
The lake is located between Canada and the United States.
This event highlights tensions in Canada-U.S. trade relations.
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Soldiers in Niger tried to take over the presidential palace in the capital city, Niamey, but the ruling military government said it regained control after several hours of fighting. Gunfire and explosions happened during the mutiny on Saturday.
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The event took place in Niger, a country in West Africa.
Mutinying soldiers attacked the presidential palace in Niamey.
The ruling junta is the military government in charge of Niger.
Fighting lasted several hours on Saturday.
The government said it successfully fought back and regained control.
Gunfire and explosions were reported during the clashes.
No details were given about the cause of the mutiny or casualties.
Niger’s capital, Niamey, was the location of the conflict.
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A large flood caused by a glacial burst hit villages near the Trishuli river in Nepal on Wednesday. The flood caused major damage, and about 2,500 people are still missing.
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The flood was caused by a glacier breaking apart.
It happened along the Trishuli river in Nepal.
Many villages were badly damaged.
Officials are searching for around 2,500 missing people.
The flood took place on Wednesday.
Aerial videos show the scale of the destruction.
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Heavy rain and flooding in Nepal and Tibet have caused at least 750 deaths, with more than 3,000 people still missing. Rescue efforts are slowed down due to bad weather and rising river levels.
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Flash floods occurred on Wednesday, causing widespread damage.
At least 750 people have died so far.
Over 3,000 people remain missing after the floods.
Heavy rains and rising rivers are making rescue operations dangerous and difficult.
Nepal’s disaster authorities have asked rescuers to be very cautious.
The Nepali army is using helicopters to help rescue survivors.
Around 93,000 people have been affected by the floods in Nepal and Tibet.
Relief camps have been set up to shelter families impacted by the disaster.
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A man named Robert Guanco, a pastor from East Sussex, was killed when a sign fell at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex. Six other people were hurt, and the festival was canceled after the accident.
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Robert Guanco, 41, was a pastor at Jesus the Living Water Church in Eastbourne.
The accident involved a sign falling during the Big Church Festival near Steyning.
Six people were injured; four required hospital treatment.
The festival was planned to run from Friday to Sunday but was stopped early for safety.
The festival is known as the UK's biggest Christian festival and started in 2009.
The Archbishop of Canterbury expressed sadness and offered prayers for the victims and responders.
Robert Guanco is remembered by his church as a devoted family man and faithful servant.
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Six months after the U.S. and Israel began bombing Iran, the worst economic predictions about the war have not happened. While oil prices have risen and some costs increased for everyday people, global stock markets have recovered and even grown, showing a mixed economic impact.
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The war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran started on February 28, 2026.
Oil prices rose from about $72 to nearly $120 per barrel early in the war and remain about 20% higher than before.
Higher oil prices have made fuel, food, and travel more expensive for many consumers.
Airlines have raised ticket prices, added fuel surcharges, cut flights, and some companies like Spirit Airlines shut down.
Stock markets fell for several weeks after the war began but have since gained significantly, with major indexes up between 19% and 27%.
The International Monetary Fund says the economy faces both challenges from the war and growth from interest in artificial intelligence.
Sales of electric vehicles have increased strongly in many countries, partly because the war slowed oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz.
The war’s impact on the global economy has been uneven, with investors benefiting while ordinary consumers often face higher costs.
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A shooting at a rave party in Aarau, northern Switzerland, has left one person dead and five others injured. Police are searching for the unknown attackers and have increased security while investigating the incident that happened early Sunday morning.
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The shooting occurred at an overnight rave party with about 3,500 people attending.
One person was killed and five were wounded in the shooting.
The attackers’ identities and motives are still unknown.
The shooting took place before 3 a.m. local time at the Aarauer Rave racecourse.
Police have cordoned off large parts of Aarau and increased security in the area.
Authorities are asking the public to share any photos or videos of the event.
Switzerland has high gun ownership but violent shootings are rare.
The country introduced stricter gun control laws in 2019.
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