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Deadly Mudslide Kills at Least 160 on Nepal-Tibet Border
A catastrophic slide of mud, water, ice and rock struck the Nepal-Tibet border region, killing at least 160 people while hundreds remain missing.
The New York Times · 27 Aug, 06:40
Russian drone hits balcony of apartment building in Kharkiv, one person injured
Overnight, a Russian drone struck the balcony of an apartment building in Kharkiv's Industrialnyi district, causing a man to suffer acute stress reaction. Medics provided the necessary assistance.
Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Aug, 06:39
Qatar's prime minister to visit Tehran in bid to restart US-Iran talks
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed is set to visit Tehran in an effort to revive stalled US-Iran negotiations. The trip comes as the US-Israeli war on Iran nears its sixth month with no diplomatic breakthrough achieved.
Al Jazeera · 27 Aug, 06:38
Germany's coalition leaders regroup in Münster without Spahn
Leaders of Germany's ruling coalition factions have gathered in Münster to show they can secure a slim majority without former point man Jens Spahn, as opposition figures criticize the government and Berlin pushes back on EU budget growth.
Politico Europe · 27 Aug, 06:37
At Least 168 Dead in Nepal Floods Near China Border, Missing Toll Still Rising
Floods and landslides that struck the Himalayan region on the Nepal-China border on Wednesday have killed at least 168 people, with the number of missing continuing to grow.
LSM · 27 Aug, 06:35
Ukraine's Zvook acoustic system, which watches the skies for under €50 million, begins underwater hydrophone tests
Zvook, the Ukrainian acoustic surveillance system that has covered the country's airspace for under €50 million, has begun testing hydrophones for underwater detection. The team is currently gathering real-world data to determine which objects can be reliably detected and classified.
Euromaidan Press · 27 Aug, 05:44
Man rams car into pedestrians in French city of Caen, one killed
A man drove a car into a group of pedestrians in the French city of Caen on Wednesday night, killing one person and injuring ten others. He was later apprehended around 20 kilometres away.
France 24 · 27 Aug, 05:39
US designates Palestine Action a terrorist group, founder calls the move hypocritical
The United States has officially designated the activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, and its co-founder Huda Ammori told Al Jazeera the decision was hypocritical.
Al Jazeera · 27 Aug, 05:38
France's centrists look weaker than ever ahead of first presidential debate
Ahead of the first French presidential debate, the centrist camp appears increasingly fragile, while a new poll shows far-left figure Jean-Luc Mélenchon gaining ground.
Politico Europe · 27 Aug, 05:38
At Least 12 Dead as Wildfires Sweep Northern Algeria
Wildfires fueled by a severe heatwave have killed at least 12 people and injured dozens across northern Algeria's coastal provinces, with firefighters battling nearly 70 blazes nationwide.
BBC World · 27 Aug, 05:37
Horoscope for Thursday, August 27: When logic meets feeling
On Thursday, August 27, the Sun remains in Virgo while the Moon has moved into Pisces, creating tension between logic and intuition. Astrologers describe the day as favorable for inner growth.
Apollo.lv · 27 Aug, 04:40
Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps secretly cut through dangerous Russian salient in the east
Euromaidan Press reports that Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps has carried out an undisclosed operation, cutting across a dangerous Russian military salient on the eastern front. The operation had not been publicly announced.
Euromaidan Press · 27 Aug, 04:39
India debates whether swearing is worse when women do it
A political row has erupted in India over whether profanity is more objectionable when used by women, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a "culture shock" and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused him of patriarchy. The debate has widened into a broader discussion about gender double standards and coarsening public discourse.
BBC World · 27 Aug, 04:38
Qatar's PM to travel to Tehran for talks aimed at easing regional tensions
Qatar's prime minister will visit Tehran to meet Iranian officials and discuss de-escalation, while US President Donald Trump says he is in no rush over talks with Iran.
Al Jazeera · 27 Aug, 04:37
Nepal landslide kills at least 157, more than 400 tourists missing
A landslide in Nepal on Wednesday triggered a torrent of mud and water that has killed at least 157 people, with more than 400 tourists reported missing near the Chinese border. Authorities warn the death toll could still rise.
France 24 · 27 Aug, 04:36
Partial Lunar Eclipse and 'Blood Moon' to Be Visible on August 27
A partial lunar eclipse featuring a reddish 'blood moon' effect will occur overnight Thursday into Friday, best seen from the Americas, with limited visibility in Europe at dawn.
Wired · 27 Aug, 04:36
Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih injures two, damages enterprise
Russia struck the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih with missiles overnight into August 27, injuring two people and damaging an industrial enterprise. Earlier the same night, Russian forces also hit Zaporizhzhia, wounding three people.
Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Aug, 04:36
Man arrested in Washington after driving pickup truck carrying a guillotine
US Capitol Police arrested a man in Washington, D.C. after finding a full-scale guillotine in the back of his pickup truck. He faces a charge of carrying a dangerous weapon.
Euronews · 27 Aug, 03:44
Two Latvian citizens detained over planned attack on Slovak drone factory
Three people, including two Latvian citizens and one Ukrainian citizen, were detained in Slovakia and Germany on suspicion of planning an arson attack on a Slovak drone manufacturing plant. Investigators seized homemade napalm ingredients and a hand-drawn plan of the site.
Jauns.lv · 27 Aug, 03:44
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Experts: Trump's Policies May End Up Strengthening China's Global Position
Although Donald Trump promised to make America great again, some experts argue his current policy course may actually benefit China more. Trade wars, tension with Iran and strained relations with allies are opening new opportunities for Beijing.
TVNET · 27 Aug, 03:42
Kyiv sends Azov commanders to defend "fortress cities" as new drone strikes Russian supply roads
On day 1645 of the Russo-Ukrainian war, Ukraine's military leadership assigned experienced Azov unit commanders to defend key "fortress cities," while a Ukrainian-built Baton drone is now striking roads Russia relies on to resupply its offensive.
Euromaidan Press · 27 Aug, 03:41
Iceland set for razor-thin EU referendum, with fishing rights at the heart of the debate
Icelanders vote Saturday on whether to resume EU membership talks, in a referendum polls suggest is too close to call, with control over fishing waters the central point of contention.
BBC World · 27 Aug, 03:38
Wildfires kill 12 people in Algeria amid severe heatwave
Wildfires sweeping several Algerian provinces have killed 12 people as a severe heatwave grips the country. Dozens have suffered burns and families have been evacuated from threatened areas.
France 24 · 27 Aug, 03:37
Queensland woman gives birth to twins with two different sets of biological parents
A Queensland woman acting as a surrogate mother unexpectedly fell pregnant naturally around the same time as her embryo transfer, resulting in twins with entirely separate biological parents. The rare case forced a Queensland court to reinterpret surrogacy laws that had not anticipated such a scenario.
The Guardian World · 27 Aug, 03:37
Three injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia overnight on August 27, injuring three people and damaging a car and several buildings.
Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Aug, 03:36
Loyal Labrador unwittingly leads UK police to owner who abandoned him while fleeing officers
In Warrington, England, police used a loyal dog to track down a man who fled on an e-scooter and left his labrador behind. The dog led officers straight to its owner's home, where the man was found hiding in the loft.
Latvijas Avīze · 27 Aug, 02:43
Bloomberg: Kremlin sources say Putin is preparing to escalate the Ukraine war
Kremlin-linked sources told Bloomberg that Russia is planning intensified strikes on Ukraine after concluding peace talks have failed, and a growing number of Russian officials believe the escalation could eventually lead to the use of a tactical nuclear weapon.
Meduza · 27 Aug, 02:42
Three Ukrainian units get kit that turns any vehicle they already have into an uncrewed one
Three Ukrainian military units have received a device called Kaban that converts an existing vehicle into a remotely driven, uncrewed one. The system lets units repurpose vehicles they already possess instead of waiting for purpose-built unmanned platforms.
Euromaidan Press · 27 Aug, 02:39
Ice avalanche in the Himalayas triggers deadly floods in Nepal and Tibet
A massive ice avalanche high in the Himalayas has unleashed deadly floods across Nepal and Tibet. The disaster has claimed lives on both sides of the border.
The New York Times · 27 Aug, 02:39
CIA Director Warned Russia Against Attacks on NATO Allies During Moscow Visit
CIA Director John Ratcliffe used a brief trip to Moscow to warn Russia against striking Baltic NATO members and to press for reduced Russian support to Iran.
Politico Europe · 27 Aug, 02:38
Nigeria's north-west grapples with worsening banditry and kidnapping crisis
Armed gangs known as bandits are carrying out increasingly frequent attacks and abductions across north-western and now south-western Nigeria, displacing hundreds of thousands. Authorities are boosting security spending as UN data shows kidnappings have doubled nationwide.
BBC World · 27 Aug, 02:36
Kyiv and Several Regions Sound Air Raid Alert for Second Time Overnight Amid Ballistic Missile Threat
Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions issued an air raid alert for the second time during the night into August 27, warning of a possible ballistic missile attack.
Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Aug, 02:36
Spain's La Tomatina festival draws thousands for annual tomato fight
Spain's famous La Tomatina festival got underway, with thousands of participants pelting each other with tomatoes. Attendees ended up covered head to toe in tomato pulp during the traditional event.
Al Jazeera · 27 Aug, 02:35
Poll: Britons unimpressed by Burnham's response to heat, drought and wildfires
A new poll shows British voters are underwhelmed by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's handling of this summer's drought and wildfires, as he also faces pressure to deliver on energy bill promises.
Politico Europe · 27 Aug, 01:41
Sybiha: embassies instructed to help search for missing Ukrainians in Nepal
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said the country is closely monitoring reports of Ukrainian citizens missing in the Nepal-Tibet border area after devastating floods. He has instructed embassies in India and China to assist local authorities in search and rescue efforts.
Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Aug, 01:38
Iskander missile that hit Kyiv Oblast in July contained 62 US-made parts
Ukraine says a Russian Iskander ballistic missile that struck Kyiv Oblast in July contained 62 American-made components, and Kyiv now wants allies to sanction more than 100 identified producers of Russian ballistic missiles by autumn.
Euromaidan Press · 27 Aug, 01:38