A flash flood near the Nepal-Tibet border left nearly 2,000 people missing, including at least 90 Americans. Rescuers confirmed three Americans were found safe, and the U.S. government is providing aid to help flood victims.
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The flood happened on Wednesday near the Nepal-Tibet border.
About 600 people have died, and the number is expected to rise.
At least 90 Americans remain missing after the flood.
Many missing Americans were pilgrims visiting Mount Kailash, a sacred site.
The Isha Foundation, an India-based spiritual group, reported 22 of its American members missing.
The U.S. State Department confirmed three Americans were rescued and no deaths have been reported among U.S. citizens so far.
The U.S. will provide $500,000 in aid to help flood survivors with shelter, supplies, and hygiene support.
American families and authorities are still trying to reach many missing people.
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Cambodia said it has eliminated large online scam operations in the country after a major police crackdown. Authorities reported many arrests, raids, and rescues, but some experts remain doubtful that all scams have stopped.
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Cambodia is known as a major center for international online scams.
The government’s anti-scam agency announced they ended large scam operations and took strict actions against criminals and involved officials.
Independent experts say some large scams and recruitment of foreign workers for scams may still be happening.
Online scams in 2025 caused losses estimated between $88 billion and $114 billion worldwide.
Many victims work in forced conditions, often recruited by false job offers and used in romance and cryptocurrency scams.
Authorities raided 624 scam sites, investigated 793, and detained nearly 30,000 suspects of 39 nationalities from July 2025 to August 2026.
Cambodian forces rescued and deported over 58,000 foreign victims and arrested over 3,400 suspects.
Two major scam leaders and Chinese businessmen, Chen Zhi and Li Xiong, were extradited earlier this year.
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A glacier collapse in the Nepal-China mountain region caused flash floods that killed hundreds and damaged a large area. This region is home to many people and attracts many trekkers who want to visit high peaks like Mount Everest and religious sites. Trekking has been important there for centuries and now brings economic benefits, but also raises concerns about managing tourism and protecting the environment.
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A glacier collapse triggered deadly flash floods in the Nepal-China border mountains.
Hundreds of people died, and many others went missing, including visitors from more than 30 countries.
The area has a long history of trekking and trade routes like the Great Silk Road.
Sherpas and local residents have expertise in mountain climbing and help guide tourists.
In 1953, Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary first reached the top of Mount Everest.
Trekking tourism has grown and is important for Nepal’s economy.
Popular trekking spots include Mount Everest, Everest Base Camp, and Annapurna conservation area.
Increased tourism has led to infrastructure improvements but also concerns about environmental protection.
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Amy-Jill Levine, a Jewish scholar, was elected as the first Jewish president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America. After the announcement, some people posted antisemitic comments online, criticizing her for the role despite her long work improving Catholic-Jewish understanding.
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Amy-Jill Levine is the first Jewish person elected president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America.
She is an expert in Christian Scriptures and focuses on improving relations between Christians and Jews.
Levine has worked with Christian scholars and presented a book to Pope Francis.
The election sparked antisemitic backlash on social media, including claims that she is “anti-Christian.”
Critics were upset some because she is not Catholic and others expressed anti-Jewish views.
The association said she was chosen for her scholarship, not her religion.
Many past leaders of the association condemned the backlash.
Levine practices Orthodox Judaism and respects Christian teachings but does not accept Jesus as divine.
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Two reports about forced contraception of Indigenous women and girls in Greenland by Danish health authorities disagreed on whether the actions were genocide. The Greenlandic government released the reports but did not officially state if they consider it genocide under the United Nations’ definition. Denmark has apologized and approved compensation for victims.
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Forced contraception happened mainly from the 1960s to early 1990s in Greenland.
Around 4,000 women and girls, about half of the fertile population, were fitted with birth control devices or injections without consent.
The practice aimed to reduce Greenland’s rapidly growing population at the time.
More than 350 victims, some as young as 12, came forward with their stories.
Denmark agreed to pay about $46,500 to each victim and issued an official apology last year.
Greenlandic Prime Minister announced plans to create a reconciliation commission.
The two reports have differing views on whether this forced contraception counts as genocide.
Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark, with debates ongoing about its future amid international interest.
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King Harald V of Norway died peacefully at age 89 after receiving hospital treatment for a rare blood condition. His son, King Haakon VIII, has taken the throne, and the country has entered a period of national mourning.
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King Harald V died at 06:35 local time, aged 89, in a hospital after treatment for a rare blood condition.
Crowds gathered at the royal palace in Oslo to mourn, laying flowers and lighting candles.
King Haakon VIII, 53 years old, took the throne and met government ministers shortly after his father’s death.
Norway declared national mourning with flags at half-mast and canceled or postponed social events.
The Norwegian Armed Forces honored Harald with a 21-gun salute at Akershus Fortress.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre expressed national grief and gratitude for the late king.
Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 22, is next in line and will become queen in the future.
King Harald was known as a modern, empathetic monarch who united the country.
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King Harald of Norway died at age 89 after ruling for 35 years. His son, King Haakon VIII, has taken the throne, and Norwegians have gathered to honor the late king.
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King Harald died early Friday morning at 89 years old.
He ruled Norway for 35 years.
His cause of treatment was a rare blood condition.
King Haakon VIII, his son, officially became the new king.
Mourners gathered outside the Royal Palace to pay tribute.
King Harald's coffin was moved from the hospital to the Royal Palace with public and hospital staff present.
Tributes came from inside Norway and from abroad, including King Charles III of the UK.
The late king was affectionately called Norway’s "grandfather."
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Russia launched a large missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting key infrastructure like ports and energy facilities. Meanwhile, severe flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet has killed hundreds and left many missing while rescue efforts continue. In Gaza, Israeli strikes have damaged buildings amid ongoing conflict concerns.
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Russia used ballistic and hypersonic missiles and combat drones in attacks on Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces shot down multiple missiles and drones during these attacks.
Russian strikes targeted ports, grain storage, energy, and industrial sites near Kyiv and Boryspil.
Nepal and Tibet experienced flash floods causing nearly 600 deaths and hundreds missing.
Flood damage destroyed roads and bridges, hampering rescue efforts in the mountainous region.
About 93,000 people may have been affected by the floods on the Nepal-Tibet border.
Israeli attacks in Gaza have hit civilian areas, including a prayer hall sheltering displaced people.
Former diplomats from France and the UK called for urgent measures to support a Palestinian state.
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A study from the University of Michigan found that older adults who struggle to afford food later in life have a much higher risk of developing dementia. The increased risk was strongest for those facing food insecurity in later life, while food insecurity in midlife alone did not show a clear link.
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The study used data tracking 2,051 adults over many years to see how food insecurity at different life stages affected dementia risk.
Food insecurity means not having enough food or access to healthy food due to financial difficulties.
Participants who faced food insecurity in both midlife and later life had nearly four times the risk of probable dementia compared to those always food secure.
Those experiencing food insecurity only in later life had about a 34% higher probability of dementia.
Food insecurity only in midlife did not show a significant increase in dementia risk.
The study cannot prove that food insecurity directly causes dementia; other factors may play a role.
Researchers suggest that stronger food assistance programs, like the expanded SNAP benefits during the pandemic, could help reduce risks.
Experts recommend meal delivery and nutrition support for older adults as possible ways to address these risks.
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The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) told its journalists not to call the September 11, 2001 attacks "terrorism" in a memo, which has drawn criticism from U.S. Republicans and FBI Director Kash Patel. CBC says the rule is a long-standing editorial practice to avoid using the words "terrorist" and "terrorism" without careful attribution.
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CBC instructed reporters not to directly call the 9/11 attacks "terrorist attacks."
The memo was reported publicly shortly before the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
FBI Director Kash Patel and several U.S. Republican politicians criticized CBC for this policy.
CBC explained the practice is meant to avoid bias, as terms like "terrorism" carry strong political and emotional meaning.
Canada’s government agencies do refer to 9/11 as terrorism, but CBC sets its own editorial rules independently.
The controversy occurs amid ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, though CBC says the policy is unrelated.
Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre also condemned CBC’s approach.
CBC’s editor-in-chief said the word "terrorist" is used only with careful attribution, not banned entirely.
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The Israeli army carried out an air strike in the West Bank city of Jenin, killing three Palestinians, including one described by Israel as a Hamas operative. The strike raised tensions, with Palestinian groups condemning the attack and Israel stating it targeted individuals involved in terrorism.
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The Israeli military killed three Palestinians in Jenin during an air strike.
Israel said one person killed was a Hamas operative, and two were his accomplices.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad said one of those killed was a senior member of its armed wing.
The strike targeted a car, according to an Israeli military spokesperson.
Palestinian medical teams were briefly detained and prevented from treating the wounded.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called the strike a success and Israel’s Defence Minister said the Jenin camp was now permanently occupied by Israeli forces.
Hamas condemned the strike and called on the international community to stop what it called Israeli crimes.
This was the first Israeli air strike in the West Bank since February 2025, amid ongoing violence in the region.
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A man died after severe turbulence caused a Singapore Airlines flight to drop about 6,000 feet on a trip from London to Southeast Asia. His wife, who was also injured, has started legal action against the airline seeking compensation for her injuries and support.
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The incident happened in May 2024 on a Singapore Airlines flight from London Heathrow.
The plane experienced severe turbulence over Myanmar, causing it to suddenly drop around 6,000 feet.
Geoff Kitchen, 73, suffered fatal injuries and later died, possibly from a heart attack caused by the drop.
Linda Kitchen, 74, was injured, including a broken back, and has begun legal proceedings against the airline.
The flight made an emergency landing in Bangkok, Thailand.
Oxygen masks were deployed during the turbulence, and a doctor on board attempted CPR on Geoff.
Linda spent 10 days in hospital abroad and additional time in the UK recovering.
The legal action aims to prompt a full investigation and get answers about the incident.
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Seven people have been charged for causing damage to President Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland in March 2025. The UK prosecutors say the damage is linked to Palestine Action, a group the UK government has labeled as a terrorist organization.
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The incident happened in March 2025 at the Turnberry golf resort owned by President Donald Trump in Scotland.
Seven individuals have been officially charged for causing the damage.
UK prosecutors claim there is a connection between the damage and the group Palestine Action.
Palestine Action is considered a terrorist organization by the UK government.
The charges reflect the seriousness of the offence due to the alleged link to this group.
The case is handled under Scottish law, as the location is in Scotland.
Authorities are treating the accused’s actions as aggravated by this alleged terrorist connection.
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A glacier collapsed in Nepal, causing a deadly flash flood along the Trishuli River. Satellite images show widespread destruction of villages, bridges, and power stations, with over 550 people confirmed dead and hundreds missing.
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The flash flood happened after a glacier collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border.
More than 550 people have died, and many are still missing.
Satellite images show entire villages and infrastructure washed away or buried in mud and debris.
Key locations affected include Timure, Syapru Besi, and Trishuli town.
A hydroelectric power station and several bridges were destroyed by the flood.
The flood's path extended for many kilometers downstream along the river valley.
Satellite pictures also revealed a barrier lake formed by the landslide debris, which could cause further flooding.
Experts say the barrier lake currently has a drainage channel and is not growing significantly in size, but it remains a potential risk.
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Videos show people trapped on a balcony in Nepal as floodwaters rush around them. The floods were caused by a sudden surge of water, mud, and debris along the Trishuli River, resulting in deadly conditions.
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Several videos captured people stranded on a balcony surrounded by floodwaters.
The floods happened near the Trishuli River in Nepal.
The water carried mud and debris, making the floods very dangerous.
The event occurred on a Wednesday.
The floods were deadly, affecting the local area seriously.
BBC Verify found and shared these video clips.
The incident highlights the risks of sudden floods in the region.
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Researchers from UCLA study marmots, which are the largest mammals that truly hibernate. They invite people to help choose the fattest marmot in America by voting.
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Marmots are large mammals that hibernate fully during winter.
UCLA researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey study these animals.
Marmots are bigger than other true hibernators, but smaller than bears who do not fully hibernate.
The researchers share interesting facts about marmots to the public.
People can vote to select the fattest marmot in America through an organized event.
The article is connected to a viewer participation activity to raise awareness.
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Two men stole a diamond necklace worth over $4 million from a museum in Vienna during the day. Police are searching for the suspects after they broke a glass case, took the necklace, and fled nearby with what may have been a real gun.
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The theft happened at the Vienna Museum of Applied Arts during an exhibition about the jewellers Van Cleef & Arpels.
The necklace contains more than 600 diamonds and was made for the former Egyptian royal family.
It was worn by Queen Nazli in 1939 for her daughter’s marriage to the future Shah of Iran.
The necklace weighs over 200 carats in diamonds and was valued at around $4 million.
Police released images of the two unmasked suspects caught on security cameras.
One suspect may have carried a real firearm during the robbery.
The thieves escaped toward the nearby Vienna Stadtpark.
The museum’s director said the staff followed security procedures and no one was hurt.
The heist is part of a recent rise in violent art and jewellery thefts at European museums.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow and gave a negative view on Russia's war in Ukraine. He shared his concerns during the trip, according to The New York Times.
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John Ratcliffe is the head of the CIA.
He recently traveled to Moscow, Russia.
During the visit, he spoke about the war Russia is fighting in Ukraine.
Ratcliffe’s assessment of the war was described as bleak or very serious.
The information was reported by The New York Times.
The news was also covered by CBS News and their national security expert Joe Zacks.
The trip and comments highlight ongoing international concerns about the conflict in Ukraine.
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The Israeli military carried out an air strike in the Jenin area of the West Bank, killing three Palestinians it described as militants linked to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. This air strike is a rare use of Israeli air power in the occupied West Bank amid ongoing tensions and military operations there.
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The strike took place on August 28, 2026, in Jenin, a city in the northern West Bank.
Israeli forces killed three Palestinians, including Qais Bitawi, whom Israel called a Hamas operative.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad said the three killed were its fighters, with Bitawi described as a leader of its armed wing in the West Bank.
Israeli military said Bitawi was involved in planning and carrying out attacks against Israeli civilians and security forces.
Weapons were found in the vehicle used by the three men.
The air strike was part of a larger operation called "Iron Wall," targeting militant networks in northern West Bank refugee camps.
This type of air strike is uncommon in the West Bank, which has usually seen raids and ground operations rather than air attacks.
The West Bank has experienced increased violence from Israeli settlers and military actions since Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023.
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Norway's Crown Prince Haakon became King Haakon VIII after his father, King Harald V, died at age 89. Haakon's new role includes supporting the monarchy and improving the royal family's image following controversies involving his wife and stepson.
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King Harald V of Norway died at 89 years old.
Crown Prince Haakon, 53, became King Haakon VIII.
Haakon adopted the motto "All for Norway," used by his great-grandfather.
Haakon's wife is now Queen Mette-Marit.
Their oldest child, Ingrid Alexandra, became Crown Princess and heir to the throne.
Haakon served as regent when his father's health declined.
The royal family has faced public issues due to Haakon's wife's past contact with Jeffrey Epstein and his stepson's prison sentence for rape.
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