Three UK airports run by Manchester Airports Group were targeted by a cyber-attack that exposed personal data of about 8.7 million customers. The stolen information included emails, phone numbers, vehicle registrations, and addresses, but no payment or banking details were accessed. Airport operations and passenger safety were not affected.
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The cyber-attack affected Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands airports.
Hackers accessed customer data related to car park bookings, lounge and fast-track services, and airport Wi-Fi sign-ups.
Around 8.7 million customers had their email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations, and postcodes exposed.
No banking or payment information was compromised.
Airport operations and passenger safety were not impacted by the attack.
The airport group acted quickly to contain the breach and is working with experts and authorities.
Customers were warned to be cautious about unexpected emails or calls pretending to be from the airports.
Manchester Airports Group said it takes customer data security very seriously and apologized for any worry caused.
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A near total lunar eclipse will be visible on Thursday night across much of North and South America. About 96% of the moon will be covered by Earth’s shadow, creating a “blood moon” effect with a reddish color.
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A lunar eclipse happens when Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.
On Thursday night, 96% of the moon will be covered by Earth’s shadow at the peak.
The moon will appear reddish, called a “blood moon,” because of light bending through Earth’s atmosphere.
The eclipse will mainly be visible in the Americas, with some visibility in parts of Europe and Africa.
It will start around 9:23 pm Eastern Standard Time and reach its peak about 10:33 pm EST.
Earlier in the month, Europe experienced a solar eclipse where the moon blocked the sun.
Millions of people are expected to watch the lunar eclipse in the Americas.
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Flash floods hit several districts in Nepal, causing injuries and missing people. Injured individuals are being flown to a hospital in Kathmandu for treatment, while families wait to find their loved ones.
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Flash floods occurred in multiple districts in Nepal.
Injured people are being airlifted to a hospital in Kathmandu.
Families are gathering at the hospital to report and look for missing relatives.
The floods caused significant damage and disruption in the affected areas.
Al Jazeera’s reporter Ramyata Limbu is covering the situation from outside the hospital.
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Officials from Iran and Qatar met in Tehran to discuss the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid a US naval blockade that is restricting Iran’s oil exports. These talks follow recent diplomatic efforts involving Oman and Pakistan, aiming to end conflicts and reopen the shipping route through the Strait.
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Iran and Qatar held talks in Tehran about the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping passage.
The US navy has imposed a blockade that limits Iran’s ability to export oil.
Qatar’s Foreign Minister met Iran’s Foreign Minister without revealing detailed outcomes.
Qatar and Pakistan previously helped negotiate ceasefire deals between Iran and the US, but those agreements failed.
Iran faces a petrol shortage caused by the blockade, limiting imports needed to cover domestic production gaps.
Many Iranians have been seen lining up outside petrol stations due to fuel rationing.
Iran heavily subsidizes petrol, making price increases politically difficult.
Iran’s officials call the US sanctions and blockade a form of economic war but say they will resist these pressures.
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Iran's top diplomat met with Qatar's foreign minister in Tehran to discuss the Strait of Hormuz amid a U.S. naval blockade that limits Iran's oil imports. The blockade has caused fuel shortages in Iran, and talks with nearby countries aim to find ways to ease tensions and reopen this important shipping route.
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Iran and Qatar held talks in Tehran about the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. Navy is enforcing a blockade that restricts oil supplies to Iran.
Qatar’s foreign minister met Iran’s top diplomat and discussed de-escalation and navigation rights.
Iran faces petrol shortages due to domestic production limits and blocked imports.
Many Iranians have been waiting in long lines at petrol stations recently.
Iran and Oman are working on a framework to create a temporary shipping corridor in Hormuz.
Iran requires ships to get permission to pass through the strait and has attacked some vessels.
Tehran demands the U.S. lift its naval blockade, unfreeze Iranian assets, and remove oil sanctions before reopening the strait fully.
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An American Airlines flight at Chicago's O'Hare Airport had two tires blow out while the plane was moving on the ground before takeoff. The passengers were evacuated safely. This is the fourth tire blowout incident at the airport this month.
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The incident involved an American Airlines flight at O'Hare Airport in Chicago.
Two tires on the plane blew during taxiing, which means moving on the runway before taking off.
Passengers were evacuated from the aircraft after the tires blew.
This is the fourth time this month that a plane has had tire blowouts at O'Hare Airport.
No injuries have been reported from this incident.
The cause of the tire blowouts has not been provided in the report.
The event caused delays and attention from airport authorities and news.
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A glacier in Tibet broke off and caused a big flood of water, mud, and rocks that hit Nepal and parts of Tibet. Over 270 people have died, more than 1,300 are missing, and many roads and bridges are destroyed, making rescue efforts difficult.
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The glacier collapse happened above the Lhende river in Tibet around 8:40 am local time on August 26, 2026.
The flood damaged towns and valleys along the Nepal-Tibet border, especially in Nepal’s Rasuwa district.
At least 19 bridges and about 40 kilometers (25 miles) of roads were destroyed.
The flood caused rivers in Nepal to rise by up to 9 meters (30 feet) in just 30 minutes.
Bodies have been found as far south as Gorkha, Tanahun, Chitwan, and Nawalparasi districts in Nepal.
The seismic signal recorded was from the landslide itself, not an earthquake, measuring magnitude 5.2.
The floodwater and debris also affected Gyirong Port in Tibet’s Shigatse region.
Satellite and drone images show large areas covered in mud and significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.
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Dame Jenni Murray died on 12 March, eight days after a car crash in north London where she was dazzled by headlights and collided with two stationary vehicles. Her death was caused by bronchopneumonia linked to fractures sustained in the crash.
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The crash happened around 19:45 GMT near Hampstead Heath.
Dame Jenni suffered multiple broken ribs, a fractured sternum, and a collapsed lung.
She was taken to the Royal Free Hospital, placed on ventilation, then moved to intensive care.
Doctors said she could not remember the accident but exited the vehicle on her own.
The Metropolitan Police investigated but took no further action.
Dame Jenni Murray was the longest-serving presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour.
She joined Woman’s Hour in 1987 and left in 2020.
In 2011, she was made a dame for her work in broadcasting.
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Russia warned the UK that it might attack military targets because of Britain’s support for Ukraine, including sharing missile technology. A secret visit by the US CIA chief to Moscow aimed to warn Russia against attacking NATO countries, as there are concerns Russia might try a limited military move against a NATO ally.
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Russia threatened to strike UK military sites due to Britain helping Ukraine.
The UK will let Ukraine use secret technology to produce long-range missiles called Storm Shadow.
The CIA chief, John Ratcliffe, visited Moscow in secret to warn Russia about attacking NATO.
US intelligence suggests Russia may test NATO with small actions like cyber-attacks or minor invasions.
Russia denies planning attacks and calls reports “scare stories.”
Russia’s war with Ukraine has intensified, with Ukraine attacking Russian oil and other sites.
NATO countries near Russia, like Poland, are boosting their military forces to prepare for possible conflict.
Poland received advanced tanks from South Korea and is preparing for war but hopes it won’t happen.
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A deadly flood hit Nepal, caused by a collapse of a glacier in the Himalayan mountains. The disaster killed at least 180 people, and rescue teams are looking for over 1,300 people who are missing.
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The flood happened in Nepal, in the Himalayan mountain region.
The cause of the flood was a glacial collapse, meaning part of a glacier broke off suddenly.
At least 180 people died because of the flood.
More than 1,300 people are still missing after the flood.
Rescue teams are actively searching for the missing individuals.
Nepal’s extreme geography, with its tall mountains and glaciers, makes natural disasters like this more complicated.
Teams from different countries have joined Nepal in search and rescue efforts.
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Birmingham city council is trying to stop an anti-migrant group called Raise the Colours from putting flags on public structures around the city. The council says these flag displays cause harassment and safety issues and is taking legal action to prevent them.
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Birmingham council wants a court order (injunction) against the group Raise the Colours for putting flags like the Union Jack and St George’s flags on public property without permission.
The flag campaign began last summer in Birmingham and spread nationwide, with many flags placed on lamp-posts and roundabouts.
Some people see the flags as patriotic, while others believe they intimidate minority ethnic communities.
Oxfordshire council already got a court injunction to stop flag displays after its workers faced abuse when removing them.
Birmingham council says it has evidence of harassment and obstruction related to the flag removals.
The legal action names Ryan Bridge, co-founder of Raise the Colours, and others.
Ryan Bridge has faced several legal issues, including arrests and charges related to harassment and assault.
The council’s main concerns are public safety, protecting workers, community harmony, and proper use of public funds.
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A former railway line in Somerset called the Strawberry Line has been named Britain’s favorite walking and cycling path after a public vote. Volunteers turned the old railway route into a 20-mile path that many people enjoy for walking, cycling, and other activities.
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The Strawberry Line follows an old Great Western Railway branch from Witham Junction to Yatton.
It was used to carry strawberries from the Mendip Hills until the late 1960s.
Volunteers helped convert the disused railway into a path for walkers, cyclists, wheelchair users, and some horse riders.
The path won The Ramblers charity’s favorite path award after a public vote.
This is the second year in a row a South West England path has won the competition.
The Ramblers charity promotes walking paths and has received over £26 million in funding since 2015 to protect green spaces.
The runner-up paths were in the Lake District and Northumberland.
The path is valued for connecting people to nature and improving health and wellbeing.
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The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain has ended in Uganda. However, the Ebola outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is still ongoing, with many cases and deaths reported.
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The Ebola outbreak in Uganda has officially ended.
The strain involved in Uganda is called the Bundibugyo strain.
In DR Congo, Ebola cases and deaths are still rising.
DR Congo has reported over 5,600 Ebola cases.
More than 2,700 people have died from Ebola in DR Congo.
The virus continues to spread actively in DR Congo.
The outbreaks are in neighboring countries in Africa.
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited the island of Mayotte to discuss speeding up recovery efforts after Cyclone Chido hit more than a year and a half ago. He is accompanied by six ministers and aims to find practical solutions to help the island’s reconstruction.
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The visit to Mayotte lasts two days.
Cyclone Chido struck Mayotte over 18 months ago.
The cyclone caused damage requiring reconstruction.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu leads the visit.
Six French government ministers are part of the delegation.
Lecornu acknowledges the local people’s impatience for rebuilding progress.
The main focus of the visit is accelerating reconstruction plans.
Mayotte is a French island in the Indian Ocean.
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A 19-year-old Texas teenager named Allison injured her ankle while playing a game in 2022. Initially diagnosed with a sprain, her condition worsened over time, leading to paralysis and a wheelchair, with doctors still unable to find a clear diagnosis after many medical tests.
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Allison sprained her ankle and bruised a bone in 2022 during a game called Capture the Flag.
She wore a leg brace for months but noticed worsening symptoms, including a permanently arched foot and spasms.
Her symptoms spread to her arm, hand, and leg, causing pain and mobility issues.
Doctors first suspected a movement disorder called dystonia but later doubted this diagnosis.
She has had 13 MRI scans, CT scans, genetic tests, a muscle biopsy, and more without a clear diagnosis.
Allison now uses a wheelchair, has reduced grip strength, difficulty chewing, needs a ventilator to breathe, and has digestive problems.
She takes multiple medications, has had surgeries and Botox injections, and undergoes physical therapy.
Despite her condition, Allison stays positive and shares her health journey on social media to raise awareness.
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Thousands of Mobula rays gather each year in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez, creating a popular marine wildlife event. Visitors can join open-sea safaris to swim with these rays and other sea animals like dolphins and sea lions. The Los Cabos region is also known for its rich ocean life and has seen new luxury hotel openings recently.
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Mobula rays, smaller relatives of manta rays, leap up to six feet above the water.
The rays gather in large numbers in the Sea of Cortez from late spring to early summer.
Apex Ocean Dives offers trips for swimming with rays, dolphins, sea turtles, and sea lions.
The Sea of Cortez area is nicknamed “The Aquarium of the World” by explorer Jacques Cousteau.
Los Cabos has a diverse marine ecosystem including rays, turtles, sharks, whales, and sea mammals.
Cabo Pulmo National Park nearby has a 20,000-year-old coral reef and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Several new luxury hotels and resorts have opened or are planned in Los Cabos through 2029.
The warm summer waters and lively sea life make Los Cabos a unique travel destination.
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An Israeli court acquitted a man who attacked a French nun in Jerusalem, ruling he was not responsible due to a mental health episode. The court ordered the man to be sent to a psychiatric hospital for up to six years. The attack raised concerns about rising harassment of Christian clergy in Jerusalem's Old City.
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Yona Schreiber attacked a French nun in East Jerusalem in April.
The attack, caught on CCTV, involved pushing and kicking the nun from behind.
The nun suffered bruises to her face and leg and hit her head on a stone block.
Schreiber was found to be in a psychotic state during the attack and deemed unfit for trial.
The court ordered Schreiber to be hospitalized in a psychiatric facility for up to six years.
The attack caused outrage amid growing hostility by some Jewish extremists toward Christians in Jerusalem.
Israeli authorities and the French Consulate condemned the assault.
There have been other incidents of religious tensions and violence involving Christian sites and people in Jerusalem recently.
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British rapper and social media star Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, was found not guilty of three rape charges but will face a retrial on three others in Australia next year. A judge has allowed him to return to Britain while he waits for the second trial, with conditions to ensure he returns to Australia for the court proceedings.
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Yung Filly was convicted of assaulting a woman in a Perth hotel in September 2024.
He was acquitted on three rape charges, but there will be a retrial for three additional rape charges due to a hung jury.
The retrial is planned for 2027 but could face delays.
The court allowed Barrientos to go back to Britain while awaiting the retrial.
He must return to Australia 10 days before the trial and surrender his passport upon arrival.
He is banned from contacting the alleged victim or a key witness.
He cannot comment publicly on the case.
The assault charges carry up to 5 years in prison; rape charges carry up to 14 years.
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A deadly flash flood in Nepal was likely caused by a large piece of glacier breaking off and blocking a river, which later released a huge surge of water downstream. The flood killed at least 273 people and left over 1,300 missing, causing severe damage to homes and infrastructure.
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Scientists believe a large part of a glacier fell and temporarily blocked a river in Nepal.
The water buildup behind the glacier dam suddenly surged downstream, causing the flash flood.
The U.S. Geological Survey detected a magnitude 5.2 glacier collapse through seismic data and satellite images.
The flood killed at least 273 people and left more than 1,300 missing, including foreigners and pilgrims.
Water levels in rivers nearby rose by up to 9 meters (about 30 feet) in just 30 minutes.
The flood damaged roads, bridges, buildings, and hydropower dams in the Himalayan region.
Scientists said it is too soon to directly link this disaster to global warming, but warming increases the risk of glacier collapses.
The Himalayan area is warming faster than many other parts of the world, which leads to melting glaciers.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will speak with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The two-day event will bring together trade and commerce ministers from several countries to discuss new developments in AI and technology.
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The G20 Innovation Ministerial takes place on September 1–2 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
The event is co-hosted by the U.S. Commerce Department and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Top trade and commerce ministers from countries like Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Poland, India, and Saudi Arabia will attend.
Japan and South Korea have large ongoing U.S. investment commitments made during President Trump’s administration ($550 billion and $350 billion respectively).
Day 1 focuses on technology and digital ministers; Day 2 focuses on commerce and trade ministers.
Sam Altman will talk about upcoming advances in AI and their impact on the global economy.
Altman will also share how OpenAI is working with North Carolina’s governor on hurricane recovery and cyberdefense projects.
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