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China Prepared for One Kind of Himalayan Flood. Then a Different Disaster Struck.
After last year's glacial flood, Chinese officials reinforced defenses at a border crossing with Nepal, but a different kind of disaster overwhelmed those defenses last week.
The New York Times · 31 Aug, 12:26
Uman to introduce movement restrictions from September 4-17 for Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage
Ukraine's city of Uman will impose a special entry, exit and movement regime from September 4 to 17 due to the annual Hasidic pilgrimage for the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. The measures mirror those applied in previous years.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Aug, 12:25
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Guarulhos braces for rainy Monday evening after hot, dry weekend
In Guarulhos, Brazil, Monday, August 31 brings sun with heavy clouds and evening thunderstorms, with heavy rain expected Tuesday — a shift after several dry, hot days.
3 avoti · 31 Aug, 11:32
US and Iran exchange strikes again as supertanker hits mines in Hormuz
After a month of relative calm, the US and Iran traded attacks again, with American strikes on Iranian rocket sites followed by Iranian missile strikes on US bases in Jordan and the UAE, while a supertanker was set ablaze by mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Guardian World · 31 Aug, 11:31
Yermolaiev on Monaco attack: rare liquid explosive used, available only to Ukraine's GUR
Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev says a rare liquid explosive was used in the Monaco attack against him, claiming it is not available to regular troops but only to Ukraine's military intelligence (GUR), and suggests a link to detained GUR officer Vladyslav Reut.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Aug, 11:30
How the 2022 Nord Stream bombings continue to strain Berlin-Kyiv ties
The 2022 bombings of the Nord Stream gas pipelines continue to strain relations between Germany and Ukraine, while also exposing the risks of Europe's reliance on Russian gas, analysts say.
Al Jazeera · 31 Aug, 11:30
Nepal and Tibet flood death toll passes 900 as thousands remain missing
On the sixth day after devastating floods and landslides in the Himalayas, the confirmed death toll in Nepal and China's Tibet region has surpassed 900, while nearly 4,800 people are still listed as missing.
BNN · 31 Aug, 11:29
The Economist: Putin fears for his safety if war ends without seizing Donbas
The Economist reports that Vladimir Putin is worried about his personal safety should the war end without fully capturing Donbas, and that Russia may choose escalation to break the deadlock.
Jauns.lv · 31 Aug, 11:28
Russian Investigators Drop Murder Charges Against St. Petersburg Businessman Ilya Traber
Russia's Investigative Committee has dropped murder charges against St. Petersburg businessman Ilya Traber over a 2020 contract killing of a local politician. Traber now has the right to seek state compensation for his detention.
The Moscow Times · 31 Aug, 11:27
Spanish PM: Russia and Israel Spread Disinformation Over Ceuta Migrant Crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Russia and Israel spread disinformation about last month's mass migrant arrival in Ceuta, citing research from the EU's foreign policy body.
France 24 · 31 Aug, 11:26
Nepal flood death toll passes 900 as search for over 4,700 missing continues
Catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 900 people, with more than 4,700 still reported missing. Rescue teams are working to reach trapped survivors, including workers stuck in hydroelectric plant tunnels.
Euronews · 31 Aug, 10:31
Vance to address Republican Jewish Coalition amid anti-Semitism concerns
US Vice President JD Vance is set to speak Monday at the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual summit, aiming to ease activists' concerns about his stance on Israel and his ties to commentator Tucker Carlson.
France 24 · 31 Aug, 10:30
Trump posts AI-generated video showing strikes on Iran's key oil island
US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on social media depicting fabricated strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, a site crucial to the country's oil exports. No such real strikes have been reported.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Aug, 10:27
DJ Ella seeks news of her brother missing in Nepal as 33 Latvians remain unaccounted for
Singer Elīna Fūrmane, known as DJ Ella, has published the names of Latvians missing after devastating floods in Nepal, including her own brother. Latvia's Foreign Ministry confirms 33 citizens are still unaccounted for, while three have been found safe.
BNN · 31 Aug, 10:26
New footage released showing devastation from Nepal floods
New, previously unseen video footage has surfaced on social media showing the destruction caused by deadly floods in Nepal, where the death toll has reached 903 and nearly 4,250 people remain missing.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Aug, 10:24
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Death toll from Himalayan floods surpasses 900
Authorities in Nepal and China's Tibet region confirmed on Monday that the death toll from devastating floods and mudslides in the Himalayas has exceeded 900.
TVNET · 31 Aug, 09:29
Russia drops criminal case against businessman and 'Putin friend' Ilya Traber
Russia's Investigative Committee has closed the criminal case against St. Petersburg businessman Ilya Traber, who had been accused of organizing a murder, citing his complete non-involvement. Traber is now entitled to seek compensation for his unlawful detention.
Meduza · 31 Aug, 09:26
Funeral wreaths left outside defence firms in Lithuania and Czechia — suspected Russian hybrid operation
Funeral wreaths and a photo of the director draped in a black mourning ribbon were placed outside drone maker "RSI Europe" in Vilnius, with similar incidents reported in Czechia, raising suspicions of a Russian hybrid operation targeting defence companies.
LSM · 31 Aug, 09:24
Starwatch: Arrow-shaped constellation Sagitta stands out against dark summer skies
This week's stargazing target is Sagitta, a small but distinctly arrow-shaped constellation visible between Vega and Altair. Despite being one of the sky's smallest constellations, it has been recognised since antiquity.
The Guardian Science · 31 Aug, 08:32
Sydney developer Bathla could collapse by end of week, administrators warn
Administrators overseeing Sydney construction firm Bathla Group say the company may be forced to shut down by the end of the week without emergency funding. Thousands of customers with partially built homes remain in limbo.
The Guardian World · 31 Aug, 08:30
Russia's Defense Ministry says it is preparing large-scale strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities
Russia's Defense Ministry announced it is preparing massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing the move as a response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure. Bloomberg reports Moscow is also weighing stepped-up ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv.
Meduza · 31 Aug, 08:28
Body of 46-year-old man recovered after Grand Canyon flash flood
A 46-year-old man has died and roughly 15 people remain missing after a major flash flood struck the Grand Canyon, damaging the park's only water pipeline. Overnight stays for tourists will be suspended from Monday.
Euronews · 31 Aug, 08:28
Nepal enters sixth day of rescue operations as hundreds of flood victims found far from disaster site
Rescue efforts in Nepal are in their sixth day following catastrophic floods, with hundreds of bodies washed far downstream while rescuers try to reach people trapped in underground hydropower tunnels.
Jauns.lv · 31 Aug, 08:25
38 dead after Russian drone strike on ammunition depot near Kyiv sparks local anger over storage site
A Russian drone strike on an ammunition dump in the village of Myla near Kyiv has killed 38 people, with residents furious that weapons were stored so close to their homes. It is the second such incident in recent months.
Guardian Ukraina · 31 Aug, 07:32
Man who murdered Molly Ticehurst will not face life sentence, judge indicates
The man who killed his ex-girlfriend Molly Ticehurst in a case that sparked a national reckoning over domestic violence in Australia is unlikely to receive a life sentence, a court has indicated. Sentencing is expected in September.
The Guardian World · 31 Aug, 07:32
Coral Reefs Running Out of Time to Recover Between Heat Waves, Study Warns
A new report warns that rising sea temperatures are leaving coral reefs without enough time to recover between increasingly intense heat waves, threatening their long-term survival.
The New York Times · 31 Aug, 07:30
Iceland votes ‘no’ to restarting EU membership talks
Icelandic voters rejected restarting EU accession negotiations in a weekend referendum, with concerns over losing control of fishing quotas proving decisive over geopolitical arguments for closer ties.
Politico Europe · 31 Aug, 07:29
Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia region over 900 times in a day, two killed
Russian forces carried out nearly 930 attacks on 51 settlements in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region over the past day, regional officials say. Two people were killed and three others injured.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Aug, 07:24
Nova Poshta shifts to distributed warehouse model after Russian strikes
Ukraine's largest private delivery company, Nova Poshta, is moving to a decentralised fulfilment model after a Russian strike destroyed one of its most advanced logistics centres. Branches nationwide will now double as local warehouses.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 31 Aug, 06:33
Flood death toll in Nepal and China rises to 768
The death toll from devastating floods in Nepal and China's Tibet region has climbed to 768, with more than 3,000 people still reported missing. The disaster may have been triggered by a landslide caused by tremors or melting glacier ice.
ERR (rus) · 31 Aug, 06:32
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Five children vanished after a house fire — a mystery unsolved for nearly 80 years
A Christmas morning house fire in the US in 1945 left five children of one family missing, but no remains were ever found at the scene, and the case remains unresolved to this day.
TVNET · 31 Aug, 06:30
Victoria plans to put prisoners to work fixing potholes
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll announced that, if re-elected, Labor will develop a pilot program using supervised, minimum-security prisoners for roadside maintenance, alongside a major boost to pothole-repair funding.
The Guardian World · 31 Aug, 06:29
US says it 'took action' against IRGC units threatening shipping in Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command said American forces carried out a limited and precise operation against Iranian Revolutionary Guard units that had planted mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran called the strike an act of aggression.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Aug, 06:27
Lavrov: NATO's Arctic activity a 'direct threat' to Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said NATO's military presence in the Arctic poses a direct security threat to Russia, as alliance members expand their footprint in the far north following Russia's war on Ukraine.
France 24 · 31 Aug, 06:27
Merz prepares tough response to Russia after Leipzig airport drone incident
Following a foiled drone attack attempt on Leipzig/Halle airport, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing a harsh response toward Russia, including new EU sanctions and action against Russia's shadow fleet, while the AfD urges caution without proof.
Politico Europe · 31 Aug, 06:25
Hundreds turn out in New York for Zohran Mamdani lookalike contest
Hundreds of people gathered in New York for a lookalike contest featuring nine contestants competing to be crowned the best Zohran Mamdani double. The event drew a large curious crowd who cast votes for their favorite lookalike.
Al Jazeera · 31 Aug, 06:24