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Catastrophic floods caused by a glacier collapse kill at least 273, with more than 1,300 missing
The death toll from the August 26 glacier collapse and subsequent flooding on the Nepal-China border has surpassed 1,000 people. R
topicScientists find clues in satellite imagery to the cause of catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet
Satellite imagery and research suggest a landslide involving a glacier caused the August 26 floods that killed hundreds in Nepal.
topicNepal Increases Flood Toll to 1,900 Missing and Over 500 Dead: Live Updates
The death toll from catastrophic flash flooding in the Nepal-Tibet border region has risen past 1,000 people. More than 4,000 indi
topicThe Tension Between the Geopolitical and the Political in the Iran War
The US and Iran have resumed military strikes after weeks of relative calm. President Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran hard followin
topicCatastrophic floods kill over 270 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,300 missing
Death tolls from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China have surpassed 1,000 people. Rescue teams are prioritizing the search fo
topicCatastrophic floods kill over 390 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing
At least 1,000 people died following catastrophic flooding in the Nepal-Tibet border region. More than 4,700 people remain missing
topicSouth Korea's Lee calls for greater police accountability after Jeju missing-person cases
South Korean police are under scrutiny after retracting evidence regarding a hanging in the death of Jang Mi-ran. Jang, 37, was fo
topicIsraeli military orders criminal investigations into killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and 15 others in Gaza
The Israeli military has ordered criminal investigations into the killings of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl and 15 others in Gaza.
Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza
The Israeli army is conducting a criminal investigation into the death of 5-year-old Hind Rajab, who died after military forces fi
topicPrince Harry quits board of wildlife charity after human rights abuses
Prince Harry has resigned from the board of African Parks, a wildlife charity active in 13 countries. A spokesperson for the Duke
topicFormer cricket captains urge Pakistan for ‘humane treatment, proper medical care’ for Imran Khan
Over 23 former cricket captains have signed a petition demanding dignity and urgent medical care for former Pakistan Prime Ministe
topicPolice officer and civilian killed in Montreal shooting
Authorities are still investigating a shooting in Montreal's Cote des Neiges neighbourhood that left a police officer, a civilian,
topicHealth of Norway's king deteriorates while in hospital, palace says
King Harald V of Norway has died at age 89 after 35 years on the throne. The monarch was previously hospitalized for a bacterial b
topicUS starts returning staff to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations, sources say
American diplomats and family members are slowly returning to US embassies in the Middle East after being evacuated due to war ris
topicVictim of sword attack at a Swedish school was a 17-year-old girl
A 17-year-old girl was killed and three others injured in a sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden on August 21st. The
topicIran Update Special Report, July 28, 2026
The military campaign against Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury, hit the six-month mark on Friday. President Donald Trump claims
topicThe health of Norway’s King Harald deteriorated over the weekend but he is stable now
King Harald V died at 6:35 am Friday at the National Hospital in Oslo at age 89. The royal palace confirmed the death following a
topicOil tanker traffic picks up through Hormuz
Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are recovering as Gulf producers increase volumes. Persian Gulf exports have reached roughl
topicIran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persists
The US has launched a new plan to cripple Iran's economy, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling it the single greatest fin
topicDrugs dug up at Creamfields site ahead of festival
Cheshire police recovered 249 nitrous oxide canisters, ecstasy, and ketamine buried underground at the Creamfields site. The opera
topicHere's how much the the Iran war cost
The war with Iran has reached the six-month mark with the US president's goals remaining unfulfilled despite claims of victory. Th
topicSaudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups
The U.S.-Israel war against Iran has reached its six-month milestone as President Donald Trump shifts his strategic focus. While T
topic'Unprecedented' cyberattack on UK power plant caused by hackers linked to Iranian regime
Hackers linked to the Iranian regime disabled a 15 MW UK power generation facility for four days in July 2026. The attackers targe
topicSmall UK power generator shut down after cyberattack linked to Iran: Telegraph
A cyberattack in July 2026 disabled a 15 MW UK power generation facility for four days. The incident targeted the plant's programm