- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow vows ‘massive strikes’ as missile attack on Belgorod kills two The Independent
- Ukraine war briefing: Russia planning ‘massive strikes’ on power plants days after its deadliest attack of the year The Guardian
- As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps BBC
- Russia threatens 'massive strikes' on Ukraine energy sites Euronews.com
- Russian Defence Ministry says it is preparing for large-scale strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure Українська правда
China’s Xi builds diplomatic clout with multiple state visits ahead of Trump summit – CNBC
- China's Xi builds diplomatic clout with multiple state visits ahead of Trump summit CNBC
- What to expect as China’s Xi Jinping attends SCO summit in Bishkek South China Morning Post
- Xinhua Headlines: Xi kicks off state visit to Kyrgyzstan, hailing "golden period" of cooperation Xinhua
- President Xi Jinping, Kyrgyz president sign treaty on permanent good-neighborliness, friendship and cooperation news.cgtn.com
- Sadyr Japarov reiterates support for One-China principle and Xi's global initiatives AKIpress News Agency
Melting Himalayas – The New York Times
- Melting Himalayas The New York Times
- Monday briefing: Nepal and Tibet’s floods are a warning for the future The Guardian
- Nepal flash floods: A wake-up call against infrastructure building spree across Himalayas, warns geo-scientist C.P. Rajendran The Hindu
- A Cascading Disaster on the China–Nepal Border: What to Know About the August 2026 Rasuwa Flood, 72 Hours Later Stimson Center
- What Actually Caused the Nepal Disaster Roger Pielke Jr. | Substack
Nepal teams seek hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels after deadly floods – Reuters
- Nepal teams seek hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels after deadly floods Reuters
- Nepal-Tibet floods: rescuers race to reach 900 people believed trapped in hydropower tunnels The Guardian
- Nepal-China floods latest: Sharp rise in number of missing people CNN
- Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash The New York Times
- Before flood catastrophe, Nepal asked China for early warnings as risks mounted Reuters
The Trump-shaped problems awaiting Andy Burnham, ranked – politico.eu
- The Trump-shaped problems awaiting Andy Burnham, ranked politico.eu
- Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament BBC
- Burnham’s union paymasters poised to bring his easy ride to a screeching halt The Telegraph
- Andy Burnham’s summer of quietly backing away from radical pledges Financial Times
- New UK PM Burnham’s honeymoon ends as Trump, first budget loom large South China Morning Post
NATO’s Arctic moves pose ‘direct threat’ to Russia, foreign minister Lavrov says – Reuters
- NATO's Arctic moves pose 'direct threat' to Russia, foreign minister Lavrov says Reuters
- Trump hits out at NBC journalist Kristen Welker, calling for her to face 'rebuke or punishment' Inbox.eu
- The Russian Arctic Threat in the Era of Geoeconomics Geopolitical Monitor
- Lavrov Calls NATO Arctic Exercises a Security Threat and Warns of Armed Clash Risk Межа. Новини України.
- Lavrov outlines Arctic challenges and opportunities (FULL ARTICLE) Big News Network.com
Parkgoer airlifted after Batman roller coaster incident leaves man with fractures to both legs – Fox News
- Parkgoer airlifted after Batman roller coaster incident leaves man with fractures to both legs Fox News
- Man Suffers Leg Fractures on Batman-Themed Roller Coaster, Leaving Ride Closed for Investigation: Report People.com
- Man Seriously Injured on Parque Warner Roller Coaster La Voz de Madrid
- Theme Park Shuts Down Batman Roller Coaster After Rider Breaks Both Legs Wide Open Country
- Coaster Closed: Investigation Underway After Batman Coaster Malfunction, Man Airlifted to Hospital Inside the Magic
Headteacher saves 900 children from deadly flash flood in Nepal – The Guardian
- Headteacher saves 900 children from deadly flash flood in Nepal The Guardian
- Saved By Lunch Break: How Students At This School Escaped Nepal Floods NDTV
- Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school BBC
- Nepali teacher saved hundreds of students from flood, minutes before it arrived ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Teacher saved 1,643 children from Nepal flash floods The Times
‘Like fighting a dinosaur’: Sydney woman recalls how she punched shark during attack – BBC
- 'Like fighting a dinosaur': Sydney woman recalls how she punched shark during attack BBC
- ‘It was like fighting a dinosaur’: Sydney shark attack survivor recalls left hook that helped save her life The Guardian
- ‘It was like fighting a dinosaur’: Coogee shark attack survivor tells of desperate fight for life SMH.com.au
- Mom Who Had Arm Amputated After ‘Horrific’ Shark Attack Shuts Down GoFundMe Following Outpouring of Donations People.com
- 'Which limb am I willing to lose': Sydney mum recalls shark attack ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Jewish community in harder position than immediately after synagogue attack, says rabbi – BBC
Death toll rises to 38 from Russia’s deadliest attack on Ukraine this year – AP News
At least 15 people may be missing after flash flood in Arizona’s Grand Canyon
Dozens evacuated after flash-flood event near Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch, officials say
At least 15 people may be missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon national park in Arizona on Saturday afternoon, according to the National Park Service.
The flash-flood event occurred in the area of Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch, where park staff and the Arizona department of public safety have evacuated more than 60 people as of Sunday morning.
Continue reading...US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks
Iran says the attack killed some civilians and is the first known US strike on Iran since late July.
15 hikers feared missing after ‘terrifying’ flash flooding hits Grand Canyon
"It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker who was airlifted to safety tells the BBC.
The case for de-escalation with Russia The Americans are leading the way – UnHerd
- The case for de-escalation with Russia The Americans are leading the way UnHerd
- Is Russia going to launch an attack on Nato? The Times
- Poland had to warn residents of Russian drone attack on Ukraine Українська правда
- Ukraine war threatens to become regional conflict, European leaders warn Washington Times
- Western officials fear Putin is preparing to escalate beyond Ukraine. Bild and The Telegraph outline possible Russian moves against NATO. Meduza
UK raises detention of British activist with Israeli authorities – BBC
- UK raises detention of British activist with Israeli authorities BBC
- British activist who was detained by settlers to be deported after UK intervenes The Times of Israel
- Israel to deport U.K. activist detained after settlers abducted him, lawyer says Haaretz
- Israeli settlers said to abduct British activist Breakingthenews.net
- British Activist Held on Assault Suspicion; FPA Condemns Attack on NBC Crew The Media Line
US strikes Iranian launchers in strait of Hormuz, sparking reprisal attack on airbases in Jordan
US says it attacked sites in Larak Island to prevent launch of sea mines, prompting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to strike airbases in Jordan used by US forces
Iran has launched retaliatory strikes on airbases in Jordan after the United States attacked Iranian rocket launchers on an island in the strait of Hormuz, the first such strikes in a month.
“I can confirm that earlier today US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak island,” a US official said on Sunday. “Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the strait of Hormuz.”
Continue reading...Netanyahu son evacuated from US over threat – Politico
- Netanyahu son evacuated from US over threat Politico
- Israel says Netanyahu’s son ‘urgently evacuated’ from the US after threat Al Jazeera
- Shin Bet confirms significant Iranian threat against Yair Netanyahu prompted evacuation from US The Jerusalem Post
- Shin Bet confirms spiriting Yair Netanyahu back from Miami due to ‘significant threat’ The Times of Israel
- 'Urgently evacuated' • Shin Bet: Yair Netanyahu returned to Israel last year over security threat Haaretz
Lamine Yamal getting back to ‘top level’, Barcelona coach Flick says
Teenager struggled in Barca's La Liga start at Elche but improves against Athletic Bilbao, according to Hansi Flick.
USDA reportedly shelves cyclospora research amid relocations and fund cuts
Trump officials shuttering three projects on foodborne parasite, two defunded by Congress, Politico reports
The Trump administration is shuttering two of the three US Department of Agriculture research projects studying cyclospora after the foodborne parasite has sickened tens of thousands of Americans during the summer, Politico reported on Sunday.
The two projects were defunded by Congress earlier in the year, while the third is due to be moved in coming months from Maryland to Iowa as part of a broader USDA reorganization, according to the report.
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