Flash floods caused by a glacier collapse hit the Nepal-Tibet border area, killing over 550 people and leaving about 1,500 missing, including many foreign tourists. Survivors told stories of quickly escaping rushing floodwaters, with rescue teams using helicopters to save people trapped in valleys.
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The disaster happened at the Himalayan border between Nepal and Tibet (China).
Over 550 people have died, and about 1,500 are still missing.
Many missing people are foreign tourists.
A glacier collapse likely triggered the floods and landslides.
Survivors described vehicles being swept away and heavy mudslides.
Rescue crews used helicopters to reach survivors in hard-hit valleys.
A group of pilgrims from India escaped by climbing a hill after their bus was caught.
Workers at dam construction sites suffered heavy losses; some survived by sheltering in tunnels.
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Drone strikes in Sudan’s North Kordofan region killed eight civilians and injured dozens, according to a rights group. A second drone attacked rescuers arriving to help victims, which the group called a war crime and urged for an independent investigation.
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Eight civilians were killed and dozens wounded by drone strikes in the desert town of Sowdari, North Kordofan, Sudan.
A second drone struck while people were helping the initial victims.
The rights group Emergency Lawyers says this repeated targeting violates international law and is considered a war crime.
Sudan has been in conflict since April 2023 between the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary and the Sudanese military.
At least 59,000 people have died in the fighting, but the real toll may be higher.
Both sides in the conflict have used drones for attacks.
The United Nations reports drone strikes caused 80% of civilian deaths in Sudan during the first four months of 2024.
The rights group is calling for an independent investigation to find out who is responsible for the drone attacks.
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A flash flood along the Nepal-China border caused heavy damage and many missing people. Authorities warn that a new lake formed by a glacial collapse could overflow and cause more flooding downstream. Rescue efforts continue while officials stay alert for further risks.
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A flash flood hit the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China, causing serious damage.
A glacial collapse on August 26 blocked a river, creating a new lake behind debris.
The lake holds several million cubic meters of water—about 1,200 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
The lake is located about 6 miles from Gyirong Port, a border crossing that was flooded.
Officials warn the lake could burst and cause more flooding downstream.
More than 1500 people are still missing after the disaster.
Rescue workers are on high alert and ready to evacuate if needed.
Scientists say melting glaciers and debris increase the risk of further floods but a flood as severe as the first is unlikely to happen again.
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Ottawa’s city council voted to start the process of renaming a street called Trump Avenue, which has had the name for about 25 years. One suggested new name is "Taco Avenue," which refers to a phrase making fun of President Donald Trump.
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Trump Avenue is a residential street in Ottawa, Canada’s capital.
The council voted unanimously to begin renaming the street.
Possible new names include Taco Avenue, Pelosi Avenue, Obama Avenue, Gulf of Mexico Avenue, and Rosie O'Donnell Avenue.
"Taco Avenue" stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out," a phrase that became popular online in 2025.
More than half of the local residents need to agree to the name change before it can move forward.
After resident approval, there will be another public consultation to choose the final name.
Officials expect the process to continue after Ottawa’s municipal election in October 2024.
President Trump recently signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" for U.S. federal agencies, but Canada is not required to follow this change.
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A lake created by floods and mudslides on the border between China and Nepal overflowed on Friday. This caused rescue efforts in the area to stop temporarily.
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Floods and mudslides occurred on the China-Nepal border.
These disasters created a lake by blocking water flow.
The lake’s banks broke on Friday, causing more flooding.
Rescue operations in the affected area were paused because of the flooding.
The event took place near the border between China and Nepal.
Al Jazeera reported from Nepal’s capital about the situation.
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Six months ago, the United States and Israel started strikes on Iran, killing Iran’s Supreme Leader and hitting key sites. Since then, Iran has attacked US forces and allies, Hezbollah has launched rockets at Israel, and fighting has caused many deaths and economic disruptions, but no side has gained a clear victory.
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At least 7,900 people have died since the conflict began, including thousands in Lebanon and Iran, and dozens of Americans and Israelis.
The US and Israel have carried out over 3,500 attacks on Iran, while Iran has launched more than 2,000 attacks in the Gulf region.
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, an important oil route, has dropped from 100 ships daily to about 7 due to blockades and attacks.
There have been 70 confirmed attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, causing 19 deaths of crew members.
The war has cost the US government at least $37.5 billion so far, with some estimates much higher to cover repairs and military supplies.
Oil prices have risen by about 22% since the war started, with a peak increase of 67% earlier this year.
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at its lowest level since 1982, holding 290 million barrels, down from its full capacity of 714 million barrels.
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Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs visited eastern Libya for the first time in 14 years. This visit is part of efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and Turkiye to help unify Libya after many years of conflict between two opposing governments.
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Qatar’s foreign minister visited eastern Libya, marking the first visit in 14 years.
The visit aims to promote the idea of a united Libya, often called ‘One Libya’.
Libya has been divided and in conflict for over ten years.
Two rival authorities have been fighting for control of the country.
Qatar is cooperating with Egypt and Turkiye in these diplomatic efforts.
The push for unity involves talks and visits to different parts of Libya.
The goal is to end the long-lasting political split and violence in Libya.
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Heavy floods in Nepal and Tibet have affected about 93,000 people, according to the Red Cross. The flood-hit area is remote and hard to reach, causing delays in rescue efforts and making the situation worse.
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Around 93,000 people in Nepal and Tibet have been impacted by the floods.
The death toll is increasing as rescue efforts continue.
The disaster's main affected area was reached only 48 hours after the floods started.
International aid is arriving from multiple countries to help.
Rescue work is difficult due to the remote and mountainous Himalayan landscape.
Hundreds of people trapped in tunnels were rescued by the Nepalese army.
Over 1,300 people are reported missing after the floods.
Entire villages and communities have been washed away by the flooding.
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Pakistan and Kuwait signed a new defence agreement called “Protocol Agreement-2026” to increase military cooperation. Under this deal, Pakistan will help train Kuwait’s military, improve its defence skills, and support border management, building on previous agreements between the two countries.
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The agreement was signed on August 27, 2026, in Rawalpindi by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Kuwaiti Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.
This deal strengthens a framework of military cooperation that started in 2023 and was formally ratified by Kuwait recently.
Pakistan will provide training, logistics support, intelligence sharing, and conduct joint military exercises with Kuwait.
The agreement includes annual joint military committee meetings to oversee cooperation.
Pakistan has similar defence agreements with other Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, including a trilateral pact called the “Mecca Pact.”
Pakistan has a long history of defence cooperation in the Gulf region, including sending troops during the 1990-91 Gulf War.
This deal moves Kuwait’s relationship with Pakistan from basic cooperation to a more formal and structured defence partnership.
The agreement may lead to Pakistani troops assisting Kuwait in border security, especially along the Iraq border.
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Ratko Mladić, who was convicted for war crimes including the Srebrenica massacre, died at age 84 in a UN prison in The Hague. Serbia plans to bury him with state honors, which has caused strong disagreement within the country.
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Ratko Mladić was 84 years old when he died in a UN prison in The Hague.
He was serving a life sentence for war crimes and genocide.
Mladić was found guilty of leading the siege of Sarajevo.
He was also found guilty of organizing the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, where over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were killed.
Serbia intends to give Mladić a burial with national or state honors.
This decision has caused sharp divisions and controversy in Serbia.
Mladić’s crimes are linked to the Bosnian War in the 1990s.
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Amy Dowden, a professional dancer from Strictly Come Dancing, won the Channel 4 show Celebrity Hunted along with Carlos Gu. The show features celebrities trying to evade capture by a team of hunters, with proceeds supporting cancer charity Stand Up To Cancer. This victory came after Amy's battle with breast cancer, and she says the experience has helped restore her confidence.
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Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu won Celebrity Hunted, sharing victory with Brian Conley and his daughter Lucy.
Celebrity Hunted is a challenge where celebrities avoid capture by police, military, and tech teams.
The winnings help raise money and awareness for Stand Up To Cancer charity.
Amy was diagnosed with grade three breast cancer at 32 and has shared her treatment journey publicly.
The show’s finale had the winners escaping by plane from a beach in North Wales.
Amy has also dealt with Crohn’s disease and early menopause due to cancer treatment.
Brian and Lucy Conley were surprised and happy to win, despite low expectations.
Amy said the win gave her confidence she can achieve anything after cancer.
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Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic Ocean and is moving quickly west toward the Caribbean. It may bring heavy rain and possible flash flooding to U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands within the next few days.
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Tropical Storm Dolly formed on Thursday in the Atlantic Ocean with winds of 40 mph (65 kph).
The storm is moving west at about 24 mph (39 kph) and is expected to reach the Leeward Islands by the weekend.
Dolly could cause heavy rain and flash flooding in higher areas of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Hispaniola.
Dolly is likely to weaken into a tropical wave before reaching the islands.
Two other storms, Karina and Lowell, formed in the Pacific Ocean and may become hurricanes soon.
There are no current watches or warnings for Karina and Lowell, but Karina may cause dangerous surf in parts of Mexico and Baja California.
Tropical storms in the Atlantic are named by a rotating list set by the World Meteorological Organization.
Dolly is the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Seven activists from Palestine Action have been charged with property damage linked to terrorism after protesting at President Donald Trump's golf resort in Scotland. The protest involved spray-painting and damaging parts of the golf course to show support for Gaza. The case will be heard in court starting August 31, 2025.
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The protest happened at Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Activists sprayed red paint, damaged turf, sprinklers, and wrote messages supporting Gaza.
Seven activists face charges of malicious damage with a possible terrorism connection.
The UK government had previously labeled Palestine Action as a “terrorist” group.
The charges offer sentencing on a scale typically used for terrorism cases.
The U.S. Treasury recently sanctioned Palestine Action and related pro-Palestine groups.
Critics argue the terrorism label is used to suppress political protest against Israel.
The first court hearing is set for August 31, 2025, in Glasgow’s High Court.
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Heavy floods caused by a glacier collapse have struck communities along the Nepal-China border, causing hundreds of deaths and many missing people. Rescue teams and humanitarian groups are providing emergency aid, including medical supplies, food, and shelter, while preparing for a long recovery process.
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A glacier collapse triggered devastating floods and mudslides on August 26, 2026, in Nepal’s Nuwakot district and nearby areas.
Hundreds of people have died or gone missing due to the floods.
The Nepalese army is using helicopters to rescue people because many roads and bridges were destroyed.
Direct Relief had pre-positioned emergency medical supplies in Nepal before the floods and is sending more aid.
Other organizations helping include All Hands & Hearts, Catholic Relief Services, Global Giving, Humanity & Inclusion, Save the Children, and World Central Kitchen.
These groups are providing medicines, food, blankets, cooking kits, and rehabilitation support.
Donating money is encouraged as it allows local agencies to use funds flexibly during relief efforts.
The recovery is expected to take a long time since Nepal is prone to natural disasters like earthquakes and floods.
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The UK government warned Israel not to remove British officials from the Gaza ceasefire coordination center, saying it would harm peace efforts. Israel is reported to be considering expelling British and other European diplomats, while it has already removed two Dutch diplomats in response to Dutch actions against Israeli products.
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The UK warned Israel against expelling British officials from the Gaza ceasefire center.
The UK supports a 20-point Gaza peace plan and wants to help improve the situation there.
Reports say Israel may expel European diplomats, including British officials, from the center.
Israel has already removed two Dutch diplomats from the center.
Israel’s move responds to Dutch government actions, such as banning trade in Israeli products from occupied areas.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar linked the removal to “anti-Israel measures” by the Dutch government.
The situation involves efforts to coordinate ceasefire talks in Gaza amid ongoing conflict.
The UK and other European countries are involved diplomatically in the Middle East peace process.
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Rescue work is continuing after a sudden flood caused by a collapsed glacier created a lake that overflowed near the Nepal-Tibet border. So far, 469 people have died, and more than 1,300 are missing across both Nepal and Tibet, with many foreign citizens affected. Satellite images suggest that climate change may be making mountain regions less stable, leading to such disasters.
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A glacier collapse in the Himalayas caused a sudden flood near Gyirong, Tibet, destroying villages.
The disaster has killed 469 people and left over 1,300 missing as of Friday.
More than 500 foreign nationals are missing in Nepal; over 260 foreigners are missing in Tibet.
Rescue operations paused briefly when a new lake formed by mud and debris started to overflow.
Satellite images were used to identify the glacier collapse as the main cause of the flood.
Climate change might be increasing the risk of glacier collapse and floods in mountain areas.
The flooding affected areas on both sides of the Nepal-Tibet border.
This is an ongoing rescue and recovery effort.
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King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the youngest reigning monarch in the world, has died at 34 years old. He became king of the Tooro kingdom in western Uganda at age three and ruled over more than two million people.
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King Oyo became king in 1995 at age three after his father's death.
He was officially crowned at age 18 in 2010.
The Tooro kingdom is a traditional cultural institution in Uganda but has no political power.
The cause of King Oyo's death was not officially disclosed, but he had been critically ill and received treatment in the US.
The Tooro Prime Minister described his death as a great loss and called for calm and unity among the people.
King Oyo left behind a prince heir whose identity will be announced according to tradition.
King Oyo promoted youth empowerment, education, climate conservation, and HIV/AIDS awareness.
The Buganda Kingdom, another major traditional kingdom in Uganda, expressed condolences and recognized King Oyo’s importance.
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A glacier collapse in Nepal and Tibet caused deadly floods with hundreds of deaths and many missing. Now, a new lake formed by debris blocking a river is rising and could cause another dangerous flood. Authorities and scientists are watching the situation closely but face challenges due to the rough terrain.
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A glacier collapse on Wednesday caused flash floods and mudslides in Nepal and Tibet.
The disaster has killed 469 people and left over 1,000 missing in Nepal and China’s Tibet.
Two new lakes have formed: one near the glacier and a larger one in the river valley blocked by debris.
The larger lake is rising and could burst, causing another flood downstream.
The lake holds about 1.5 to 2 million cubic meters of water, with up to 3 million more expected to flow in.
Chinese engineers are conducting aerial surveys and 3D modeling to assess the barrier lake.
The lake is located near the confluence of rivers in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, upstream of Kathmandu.
The terrain is steep and remote, making rescue and control work difficult.
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A Dutch court convicted a 66-year-old Rwandan man for taking part in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and sentenced him to life in prison. He was found guilty of attacking Tutsi communities and throwing a grenade at people hiding in a soccer stadium.
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The man was convicted of involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Crimes included looting, burning homes, and attacking Tutsi civilians.
He threw a grenade into a crowd of Tutsis sheltering in a soccer stadium.
The court gave him a life sentence, citing the severe harm caused.
Over 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed in the genocide.
Many genocide leaders were tried by the UN war crimes tribunal, now closed.
The defendant left Rwanda after the genocide and lived in the Netherlands.
The trial included interviews with over 30 witnesses and attendance by victims or relatives.
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Russian forces attacked the Kyiv region in Ukraine with drones for a second day, hitting apartment buildings and storage warehouses. These attacks aim to disrupt civilian life and the economy, with officials warning of continued power outages and urging people to stay safe.
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Russian drones hit more than a dozen apartment buildings and storage depots in Kyiv region on August 28, 2026.
The attacks on Kyiv caused a 15-hour lockdown, severely disrupting daily life and business.
Officials reported damage to 14 warehouses, 16 houses, 3 apartment buildings, and 16 vehicles.
One person was killed and two were wounded in the strikes.
Russian forces used a tactic called “double tap,” targeting first responders after the initial strike.
Some attacks targeted power plants to cause winter power outages, especially in southern Kherson region.
Russian Defense Ministry claimed they hit a warehouse holding Ukrainian cruise missiles and rocket fuel, but this was not independently confirmed.
Kyiv officials warned residents to keep windows closed and limit outdoor time due to worsening air quality.
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