- Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950 in Nepal and Tibet AP News
- Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash The New York Times
- Nepal's hesitance to accept foreign help for flood relief under scrutiny NPR
- Roughly 80 Americans still unaccounted for after Himalayan disaster kills 903, officials say Fox News
- Nepal mother mourns son killed in floods, while authorities in one area prepare for temporary burials Yahoo
Tanker struck in Hormuz, raising worries over escalation, as Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’ – CNBC
- Tanker struck in Hormuz, raising worries over escalation, as Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard' CNBC
- Iranian media say Saudi oil tanker stopped in Strait of Hormuz, no Saudi confirmation Reuters
- CENTCOM Denies IRGC Claims of Supertanker Mine Strike IranWire
- Oil prices remain low; Strait of Hormuz at center of Iran, Oman negotiations Fox News
- Iran's IRGC says supertanker struck by mines while trying to cross Hormuz without permission The Times of Israel
Eruption of Sinabung volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island prompts higher alert – AP News
- Eruption of Sinabung volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island prompts higher alert AP News
- Students From King Charles’ School Make Jaw-Dropping Discovery The Daily Beast
- INDONESIA-NORTH SUMATRA-MOUNT SINABUNG-ERUPTION Big News Network.com
- Sinabung volcano on Indonesia’'s Sumatra island erupts with a column of thick ash mississippivalleypublishing.com
- Sinabung volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island erupts without reports of casualties The Daily Corinthian
United Arab Emirates says it intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters – AP News
- United Arab Emirates says it intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters AP News
- UAE denies Al Minhad Air Base was targeted after Iran says it attacked base Reuters
- UAE Fends Off Iran Attack, Urges New Approach to Ending Conflict Bloomberg.com
- UAE intercepts drone after US and Iran exchange attacks aljazeera.com
- UAE says current state of Iran war is not ‘sustainable’ after yet another attack: ‘Neither war nor peace’ nypost.com
China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific leaders meeting – Reuters
- China warns of 'consequences' over Taiwan presence at Pacific leaders meeting Reuters
- Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit The Guardian
- Sea-level rise, fuel shortages and missile tests top the agenda as Albanese heads to Palau for Pacific talks The Conversation
- Great power rivalry threatens to overshadow a summit of some of the world's smallest island nations AP News
- China warns Pacific nations of 'consequences' for Taiwan forum invite ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth
Resignation comes after months of turmoil at Pentagon, from leaked investigation to ousting of senior officials
Army secretary Dan Driscoll has handed his resignation to Donald Trump, the White House said on Monday, becoming the latest high-profile figure to depart the defense department.
The army official, who is second in line to defense secretary Pete Hegseth, had reportedly been eyeing an exit from the Pentagon amid apparent friction with the secretary.
Continue reading...Rising microplastics in soil a threat to UK food security, MPs and campaigners say
Report calls for legally binding targets to cut microplastic pollution as soil ‘is a complex living ecosystem’
The accumulation of microplastics in soil presents an emerging threat to the UK’s food security, according to scientists, MPs and campaigners who have called for legally binding targets to cut microplastic pollution.
UK agricultural soils have been identified as among the most contaminated by microplastics in Europe, often as a result of repeated applications of sludge from water treatment works as fertiliser, according to a report published by the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on microplastics.
Continue reading...UK houses near top state secondary schools cost £40,000 more, research reveals
Premium of nearly 10% paid by housebuyers comparable with cost of a cheaper private school over seven years
A house near a top state secondary school costs an extra £40,000 on average, according to research that reveals education premiums that rank alongside some private school fees.
The average property in a postcode district that includes a top 50 state secondary commands a price tag of £415,791, compared with £375,217 across the wider local authority areas in which those schools are located, a UK-wide analysis by the estate agent Yopa found.
Continue reading...Three minors killed in Colombia armed group crackdown
Rights groups warn that armed groups are increasingly recruiting children to their ranks through social media.
JERUSALEM DAILY: JOURNALISTS ATTACKED
Israeli pogroms target Palestinians and an NBC crew in the occupied West Bank.
White House construction on $400m ballroom can go on, says US Supreme Court
The decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month.
How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster
Flash flooding in Arizona tourist destination was likely triggered by compounding climate factors, such as drought and warming in Pacific Ocean
A deadly flash flood in the Grand Canyon over the weekend was likely driven by a confluence of climate factors, including drought, wildfire scarring and warming temperatures in the Pacific Ocean that can supercharge storms.
At least two people have died and 15 remain missing or unaccounted for after a surge of water and debris swept through the immensely popular tourist destination on Saturday, fueled by torrents of rain that hit the national park’s Bright Angel Creek area.
Continue reading...Messi’s most memorable Argentina moments: World Cup, Copa America, more – espn.com
- Messi's most memorable Argentina moments: World Cup, Copa America, more espn.com
- Argentina legend Lionel Messi announces international retirement espn.com
- Lionel Messi’s Retirement From Soccer Sparks Heartbreak Across Argentina The New York Times
- Lionel Messi: The immigrant who never forgot his homeland CNN
- Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with World Cup title and 125 goals AP News
Russia’s Zircon May Not Be A Hypersonic Cruise Missile After All – TWZ
- Russia’s Zircon May Not Be A Hypersonic Cruise Missile After All TWZ
- Ukraine dissects Russia’s Zircon missile as Moscow leans on harder-to-intercept weapons Business Insider
- Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reveals inner workings of Russian Zircon ballistic missile Українська правда
- Ukraine's military intelligence reveals capabilities of Russian Zircon missiles kyivindependent.com
- Ukraine’s Intel Unpacks Russia’s Hypersonic ‘Zircon’ Missile – Small Warhead and Foreign Tech Kyiv Post
North Carolina teenager dies from rare infection caused by brain-eating amoeba
Naegleria fowleri is commonly found in warm freshwater, and if it enters through the nose, can cause brain damage
A North Carolina teenager has died after contracting a rare and often fatal brain-eating amoeba.
The state’s health department (NCDHHS) confirmed the boy’s death on Monday, saying: “NCDHHS has been informed that the teen who developed a rare illness, caused by Naegleria fowleri died on Aug. 31, 2026. We extend our condolences to the family, friends and community impacted by this loss.”
Continue reading...Thieves steal royal necklace from Vienna museum in smash-and-grab heist – NBC News
- Thieves steal royal necklace from Vienna museum in smash-and-grab heist NBC News
- Thieves steal $4 million diamond necklace in brazen smash-and-grab heist CNN
- Egyptian queen’s 673-diamond necklace stolen in Vienna smash-and-grab raid | Art theft The Guardian
- $4M Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace Snatched From Vienna Museum nationaljeweler.com
- Thieves Smash Museum Case for Diamond Necklace Worth Millions in Vienna The New York Times
Poland opens terror probe into fire at factory supplying Ukraine drones
Amid suspicion of Russian sabotage, Warsaw eyes link to foreign intelligence services.
Arsenal edge past troubled Aston Villa 1-0 as Saka scores only goal
Victory lifts Arsenal to six points along with Man City, Hull City and Chelsea, while Villa remain without a point.
Putin, Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties amid ‘unpredictable’ world – aljazeera.com
- Putin, Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties amid ‘unpredictable’ world aljazeera.com
- Summit With Russia, India and Iran Shows Leverage Wars Have Given Xi of China The New York Times
- Indian PM Modi implores Putin to end Ukraine war amid U.S. tariff threat on Russian oil CNBC
- Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence AP News
- Putin says Russia ready to make visa-free travel with China permanent Anadolu Ajansı
Putin, Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties amid ‘unpredictable’ world
The Russian and Chinese leaders met on the sidelines of the SCO summit.