Heavy floods struck near the border between Nepal and Tibet, causing many deaths and washing away villages. Rescue teams are still searching for hundreds of people who are missing after the disaster.
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The floods occurred on Wednesday near the Nepal-Tibet border.
A river burst its banks, releasing mud and debris that buried buildings.
Dozens of people died because of the floods.
Hundreds are still missing and out of contact hours after the disaster.
The disaster triggered a large search for survivors.
The floods affected areas on both sides of the border between Nepal and China (Tibet).
Rescue efforts are ongoing, reported by news sources from nearby countries.
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Turkey said that dissolving the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is important for bringing stronger government control and lasting peace in Syria. Turkey views the SDF as linked to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which has carried out attacks against Turkey.
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Turkey announced the importance of ending the Kurdish-led SDF in Syria.
The SDF is seen by Turkey as connected to the PKK, a group that has fought against Turkey for many years.
Turkey says stopping the SDF will help Syria have stronger state authority.
Turkey believes dissolving the SDF will improve long-term stability in Syria.
The SDF is a key military force in northern and eastern Syria.
The PKK is considered an outlawed group by Turkey due to its insurgency.
This announcement was made on August 26, 2026.
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President Donald Trump said he does not believe Iran’s Supreme Leader is dead after reports claimed the leader might have died or be brain dead. Trump said Iran may be acting as if the leader is alive even if he has died.
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Reports surfaced suggesting Iran’s Supreme Leader could be recently dead or brain dead.
President Trump expressed doubt that the Supreme Leader has died.
Trump said the Supreme Leader was seriously wounded.
Trump spoke during an interview with Glenn Beck, a conservative commentator.
He suggested Iran might be pretending the leader is still alive if he has actually died.
No official confirmation about the Supreme Leader’s health status was mentioned.
The comments were made on a Wednesday.
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At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped in an armed gang attack in Kenscoff, near Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. A gang leader has threatened to kill hostages if police kill any gang members during efforts to regain control of the area.
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The attack took place in Kenscoff, a community near Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital.
At least 47 people died during the gang attack.
More than 50 people were kidnapped by the armed group.
This event is considered one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years.
A gang leader warned they will kill hostages if police kill gang members.
The attack challenges the idea that security was getting better in Haiti.
The United Nations reported these details on Tuesday.
The community of Kenscoff is located in the hills above the capital city.
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In Ceuta, a Spanish city, false stories and fake photos are circulating online claiming that migrants are killing cats. Local animal groups and fact-checkers have confirmed these claims are untrue, and the photos shared actually come from other parts of Spain and earlier times.
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Since mid-August 2026, social media has spread claims that migrants in Ceuta are killing cats.
Photos shared as evidence were proven to be old images from 2025 taken in different areas of Spain.
A charity caring for feral cats in Ceuta confirmed they have not lost any cats recently.
Spanish fact-checkers showed the photos of dead cats came from the Canary Islands and Catalonia.
Around 2,000 to 5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta after a large border crossing in late July 2026.
Some Spanish and French media outlets shared the false stories, including a conservative website called La Gaceta.
The rumor resembles similar false claims made by President Donald Trump about immigrants in the US.
The charity managing cats in Ceuta warned against alarmist and unverified news spreading nationally.
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A Thai woman named Pavinee Supasirivisan was sentenced to one year in prison in Myanmar for breaking immigration laws. She is suspected of killing her ex-husband, a U.S. diplomat found dead with stab wounds, but it is unclear if she will be formally charged with murder.
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Pavinee Supasirivisan was found guilty of violating Myanmar’s immigration laws and sentenced to one year in prison.
She is suspected in the killing of her ex-husband, Daniel Paul Riva, a U.S. diplomat who was found stabbed in Yangon in May.
Daniel Paul Riva worked as an assistant regional security officer for the U.S. State Department.
The murder charge in Myanmar carries a possible penalty from 10 years in prison up to the death penalty.
It is not confirmed if Pavinee has been formally charged with murder or if the investigation is ongoing.
Authorities in Myanmar and the Thai Embassy declined to comment on the case.
Myanmar’s military-backed government controls information tightly and rarely speaks to the media.
Myanmar has been in political turmoil since the military took power in 2021, causing protests and civil conflict.
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Israeli forces raided a United Nations facility run by UNRWA, the agency supporting Palestinian refugees, in East Jerusalem. The raid is part of a broader Israeli plan to control parts of the West Bank, including land near an old airport, which could prevent the creation of a future Palestinian state.
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Israeli forces stormed the UNRWA Qalandiya Training Centre in East Jerusalem.
The raid was led by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and justified under new Israeli law banning UNRWA activities.
Qatar condemned the raid and warned it harms millions of Palestinians relying on UNRWA services.
The targeted area is next to the historic Qalandiya Airport, which Israel aims to annex.
Plans include building over 9,000 settlement units and a Jewish heritage center in the area.
Experts say this expansion would cover 12-13% of the West Bank, breaking up Palestinian geographic continuity.
UNRWA stated the raid violates international law and a 1967 agreement that protected its operations and properties.
UNRWA also faces financial difficulties due to political defunding campaigns and Israeli restrictions on its work.
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European leaders have largely stayed quiet about climate change despite severe heatwaves, fires, and deaths caused by rising temperatures across the continent. Experts and some politicians warn that urgent, long-term action is needed to address the climate crisis, but many political leaders avoid the topic due to short-term concerns like economic costs and voter fears.
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Europe is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world.
This summer, Europe experienced four extreme heatwaves that caused fires and thousands of extra deaths.
Many European politicians have made few clear speeches or policies about fighting climate change.
French voters are increasingly worried about the environment, with concern rising sharply in recent months.
Some leaders, like Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, urge reducing the causes of climate change, not just dealing with its effects.
Political short-term thinking and fear of voter backlash, especially over costs like energy bills, have slowed climate action in Europe.
Far-right parties use climate rules as a way to appeal to voters by portraying them as harmful to ordinary workers.
Experts say real leadership requires focusing on medium- and long-term climate solutions rather than short electoral cycles.
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A French court recognized breast cancer suffered by a flight attendant as an occupational disease, the first such case in France’s aviation sector. The ruling linked her cancer to night work, passive smoking, and radiation exposure during her time at Air France.
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Sophie Lainault worked as a flight attendant and purser at Air France from 1989 to 2019.
She logged more than 12,600 flight hours, over 6,500 of which were at night.
The court recognized her breast cancer as caused by her work conditions, including night shifts, exposure to passive smoking, and ionizing radiation.
Smoking was allowed on Air France flights until the year 2000.
Breast cancer is not officially listed as an occupational disease in France, making claims difficult.
Two previous regional committees had rejected linking her cancer to work exposure.
The decision sets a legal precedent and no appeal has been filed.
A similar case in 2023 involved a French nurse whose breast cancer was recognized as work-related due to night shifts and radiation.
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Flash floods hit the border area between Tibet and Nepal, causing heavy mudflows that covered roads and villages. Hundreds of people, including over 300 tourists, are reported missing, and flood warnings have been issued in nearby Indian states Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
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Flash floods struck a border crossing between Tibet and Nepal.
The floods caused mud to engulf roads and villages.
Hundreds of people are missing following the floods.
More than 300 tourists are among those reported missing.
Flood alerts have been issued in the Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
The situation appears to be severe, affecting travel and local communities.
The event happened around late August 2026.
Rescue and monitoring efforts are likely underway, though not detailed in the article.
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The CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow and met with Russian intelligence officials but did not meet President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin said Putin was informed about the meeting, and they called it a positive step, though it is unclear how it will affect Russia-U.S. relations.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials in Moscow.
Ratcliffe did not have any meetings with President Vladimir Putin.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the visit.
Putin was briefed about the meeting afterward.
The Kremlin called the talks a “positive development” but cautious about their impact.
A U.S. Air Force cargo plane and diplomatic convoy were seen in Moscow when Ratcliffe arrived.
The U.S. reportedly informed Ukraine about the visit and asked for a pause in attacks on Russia during that time.
This is the first visit by a CIA Director to Russia since 2021.
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The Chinese community in Cuba has been actively collecting intelligence for a long time. This ongoing presence involves gathering information within the country.
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Chinese people in Cuba have a continuous role in collecting intelligence.
This activity has been persistent over an extended period.
The intelligence gathering is related to Cuba.
The article highlights a connection between China and Cuba through this activity.
No specific details about the type of information collected are given.
The presence is described as ongoing, not a one-time event.
The news implies concern about this intelligence-gathering effort.
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Two fires in Stourbridge destroyed 19 homes and were found to have started by accident near fields where farming machines were in use. Fire service investigators said the fires began in fields close to Racecourse Lane and Quarry Park Road in mid-August.
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Two fires occurred in Stourbridge on August 13, 2026.
The fires destroyed 19 homes and damaged 18 more.
Both fires started accidentally in fields where farming equipment was operating.
The first fire began near Racecourse Lane at about 13:27 BST.
The second fire started shortly after near Quarry Park Road.
West Midlands Fire Service confirmed the fires were not set on purpose.
Emergency services, including fire, police, ambulance, and local farmers, responded together.
The fires spread quickly through grass and woodland areas.
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Dolly Parton is famous not only for her singing, acting, and charity work but also for her unique fashion style. Her bold and memorable looks helped make her a well-known figure in entertainment and supported her career.
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Dolly Parton is a country music singer and actress.
She is also known for her charity and philanthropy work.
Her fashion style is big, bold, and easy to recognize.
Her outfits helped her stand out in the entertainment world.
The article explores how her style developed and its influence on her career.
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Most people in the United States will be able to see the blood moon lunar eclipse this week. However, the quality of the view will vary depending on location.
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The blood moon is a type of lunar eclipse where the moon appears red.
This event will happen during the current week.
People across the U.S. will have a chance to see the eclipse.
Some areas will have clearer or better views than others.
Weather and the moon’s position in the sky affect how well the eclipse can be seen.
Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth moves between the sun and the moon, blocking the sunlight.
The red color happens because Earth’s atmosphere bends sunlight onto the moon.
This eclipse is a natural celestial event that happens occasionally.
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Megan Park, an actress known for her role on "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," has created a new TV series called "Sterling Point." She spoke with CBS Mornings about how the show focuses on stories that matter to teenagers.
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Megan Park began her career as an actress on "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."
She is now the creator of the new series "Sterling Point."
The show explores storylines that relate to teenagers.
Megan Park discussed the series on CBS Mornings.
The interview is available on the CBS News app and website.
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President Donald Trump told Al Jazeera he is not rushing Iran to return to talks to end the conflict between the US and Iran. He said economic sanctions and military actions are both effective and that the US is winning, despite Iran’s economic problems and protests.
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President Trump said he has no deadline for Iran to come back to negotiations.
The US war with Iran began about six months ago, starting on February 28.
A previous agreement between the US and Iran, made in June, lasted 60 days and has expired.
On Monday, the US imposed new sanctions on Iran and 60 companies in different countries.
Iran’s government called the new sanctions a violation of international law.
The Iranian currency (rial) has dropped sharply, making food and medicine much more expensive.
Most of Iran’s oil is sold to China, which has not been targeted by US sanctions.
Experts say sanctions hurt ordinary Iranians but likely will not force Iran to agree to US demands.
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An inquest has started into the death of Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor who died at his home in London on August 14. Arday faced allegations of plagiarism and had resigned from his position shortly before his death, which is being investigated as unnatural but not suspicious.
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Jason Arday was Cambridge’s youngest black professor, appointed at age 37 in 2023.
He died at age 41, found unresponsive at his Battersea home on August 14.
Police said his death was unexpected but not believed to be suspicious.
Arday faced plagiarism accusations but denied intentional wrongdoing, attributing some errors to his autism.
The plagiarism claims came after Nathan Cofnas, a former Cambridge academic, identified many issues in Arday’s work.
Arday resigned from Cambridge days before his death.
His family said the media coverage and misinformation about him were distressing.
Arday’s memoir is set to be published in the UK as planned, with his family supporting the release.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit several Caribbean countries from October 27 to November 4, including Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, and Guyana. The trip will focus on celebrating the people, cultures, and nature of the Commonwealth nations.
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The visit is planned for late October to early November and will last eight days.
The King and Queen will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda.
King Charles III last visited the Caribbean in 2021 when Barbados became a republic.
During his previous visit, he spoke about the history of slavery in the Caribbean.
The King has visited Antigua and Barbuda in 2017, Guyana in 2000, and the Bahamas in 1973.
Earlier this year, he visited Bermuda, which is a British overseas territory where he is also the head of state.
The trip follows his recent state visit to the United States.
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Flash floods in Nepal have caused many people to go missing. Among the missing are 384 tourists from various countries, including the United States, India, the United Kingdom, and Malaysia.
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Deadly flash floods occurred in Nepal.
A total of 384 tourists are reported missing.
Missing tourists come from countries including the US, India, the UK, and Malaysia.
The floods have caused a serious emergency in the affected area.
Rescue efforts are likely underway to find the missing people.
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