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Rescuers in Nepal saved two people, a Chinese man and a woman, 10 days after severe floods caused widespread damage. Search teams are still looking for thousands of people who remain missing.
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Two people, including a Chinese man, were rescued alive in Nepal after floods.
The rescues happened 10 days after heavy floods struck the country.
Thousands of people are still missing as rescue efforts continue.
Floods caused significant damage and displacement in Nepal.
Rescue operations are ongoing despite difficult conditions.
The news comes from a video report by correspondent Shahzaib Wahlah.
The situation remains critical with many lives affected.
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US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Moscow to try to restart peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. This effort aims to end the ongoing full-scale war started by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are acting as US envoys for peace efforts.
They arrived in Moscow on Saturday to work on peace between Russia and Ukraine.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict began with Russia’s full-scale invasion.
The peace push had stalled before this visit.
The reports about the visit were made by Russian state news outlets.
The envoy mission is part of a broader attempt to end the war.
Jared Kushner is a senior adviser linked to President Donald Trump’s administration.
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French President Emmanuel Macron gave a speech at a national conference on disability, held every three years to guide policies. Since 2017, his government has worked on helping people with disabilities better join society.
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The national conference on disability happens every three years in France.
President Macron made disability a priority during his first five-year term.
Since 2017, several measures have been introduced to support people with disabilities.
Between 5.7 million and 18.2 million people aged five and older in France have a disability.
The event aims to set or guide government policies related to disability.
Dr. Johny Daniel from Durham University was featured as a guest discussing the topic.
The article mentions other global news but focuses on the disability strategy in France.
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Thousands of people protested in Croatia because hazardous waste was illegally dumped in the town of Gospic and has not yet been cleaned up. Authorities arrested suspects connected to the crime, but locals are worried about their health and want the government to act fast and stop similar waste imports.
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The protest took place in Zagreb, Croatia, on September 5, 2026, with thousands demanding urgent cleanup.
About 37,000 metric tons of hazardous waste remain buried at an abandoned industrial site in Gospic.
The waste includes electronic equipment, plastics, construction materials, and medical waste.
Authorities arrested 13 people suspected of illegal waste import and disposal, with Europol estimating €4 million in profits.
Tests found heavy metals and PFAS “forever chemicals” in the soil and groundwater at the site.
Protesters want a clear cleanup plan with deadlines and an immediate ban on waste imports.
Croatian anti-corruption agency USKOK is investigating the illegal dumping, including a Croatian company linked to toxic waste burial.
The government says investigations and cleanup are in progress, but locals say no hazardous waste has been removed yet.
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A fire broke out at a wedding party in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo, killing at least 22 people and injuring several others. The fire happened overnight in a crowded building, and officials say the death toll could increase.
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The fire occurred in Lingwala, a northern area of Kinshasa.
It started overnight Friday and continued into early Saturday morning.
At least 22 people died, and many others were injured.
Some victims were found both alive and dead by the roadside as people tried to help.
The narrow hallways made it hard for people to escape quickly.
The exact cause of the fire is not yet known.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister visited the scene on Saturday.
Large fires are common in Kinshasa during the dry season due to crowded areas and limited fire services.
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At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, leaders showed political support for Iran but did not promise military protection. This shows that in today’s multipolar world, countries have more partnerships but fewer firm security guarantees from alliances. Countries like Turkiye and Brazil are balancing relationships with many powers to keep their options open without fully committing to any one side.
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The SCO condemned attacks on Iran and supported resolving conflicts through politics and diplomacy, but did not offer military defense.
Multipolarity means multiple major powers influence international relations instead of one dominant bloc like the US-led system.
Middle power countries join groups like SCO and BRICS to gain diplomatic and economic options.
These groups provide political support but not security guarantees like formal military alliances do.
Turkiye remains in NATO but also builds ties with Russia, China, and the SCO to expand its influence.
Turkiye’s actions show it can keep NATO benefits while engaging with other powers.
Brazil avoids formal military alliances but maintains relationships with both the US/Europe and China/BRICS.
Both Turkiye and Brazil use multipolarity to stay flexible in international politics rather than picking one side.
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The US military attacked three Iranian oil tankers after Iran launched missile strikes on two US Navy ships. The US said its forces destroyed these tankers because they helped fund Iran’s military groups in the region.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships.
US forces from an aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer avoided the missile attacks.
The US targeted three Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island.
Two tankers were disabled and one was destroyed by the US military.
The tankers were part of a network that supports Iran’s military and allied groups in the region.
No US personnel were hurt in the missile attacks or the tanker strikes.
US Central Command said the strikes were a response to Iran’s missile attack.
President Donald Trump called the conflict “small potatoes” despite recent clashes.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the Braemar Gathering, a traditional Highland games event in Scotland. The King wore his named tartan kilt, and the Gathering included activities like tug-of-war and caber tossing, attracting visitors from around the world.
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The Braemar Gathering takes place on the first Saturday of September every year in Royal Deeside, Scotland.
King Charles and Queen Camilla joined crowds watching Highland games such as tug-of-war, caber tossing, hammer throwing, and dancing.
This was the third Braemar Gathering King Charles attended since becoming monarch.
The King wore a kilt made from the King Charles III tartan, based on a design from around 1850.
Queen Camilla also wore tartan, along with a green jacket and feathered hat.
The Braemar Gathering has been held in its current form for nearly 200 years, with royal attendance dating back to Queen Victoria in 1848.
The event is timed to coincide with the monarch’s summer holiday at nearby Balmoral Castle.
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The US military struck three oil tankers linked to Iran after ballistic missiles were fired at two American warships. The US said it avoided damage and no soldiers were hurt during the attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
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The US hit three Iran-linked oil tankers: one near Kharg Island, one near the Strait of Hormuz, and a third in the Gulf of Oman.
The US Central Command said the tanker near Kharg Island and the one near the Strait of Hormuz were "permanently disabled."
A third tanker was "completely destroyed" by the US military.
The missile attacks targeted a US aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer but caused no American injuries.
The US military commander warned Iran it would raise the cost if they attack US ships again.
The strikes occurred after a recent increase in hostilities following a period of calm.
Previous attacks involved the US and Israel striking Iran and Iran responding by attacking US allies and blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
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More than 1,200 people died and nearly 5,000 went missing after severe flash floods in Nepal on August 26. Families of the missing are holding symbolic cremation ceremonies without bodies, using grass effigies, while authorities face challenges identifying and storing the many recovered bodies.
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Flash floods in northern and central Nepal on August 26 killed over 1,200 people and left about 5,000 missing.
Relatives perform symbolic last rites with effigies made of sacred grass because many bodies are unrecovered.
Bodies recovered are often decomposed or damaged, making identification and preservation difficult.
Authorities have temporarily buried 1,030 unidentified bodies while waiting for DNA matching.
Only 96 bodies have been identified and handed over to families so far.
DNA samples are taken from all recovered bodies before burial to help identify them later.
Temporary graves are located in multiple regions, including Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara.
Some families express distress over mass temporary burials, as they conflict with Hindu religious customs.
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France will hold a presidential election on April 18th and May 2nd, 2027, to choose a new leader to replace President Emmanuel Macron. Current polls show Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally, as the favorite to win, and many candidates have already announced their plans to run.
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France’s presidential election dates are April 18 and May 2, 2027.
The election will decide who replaces President Emmanuel Macron.
Marine Le Pen, from the far-right National Rally party, is leading in recent opinion polls.
Several candidates have announced they want to run for president.
France experienced its hottest summer on record, causing damage to farmers’ crops.
The French government has set up a relief fund of over one billion euros to help farmers affected by heat and wildfires.
Some experts believe this relief money may not be enough to cover all the damage.
The article features Eleanor Beardsley, a reporter from National Public Radio, discussing the election.
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The U.S. military launched strikes to disable three Iranian oil tankers after Iran’s forces attacked two U.S. Navy ships. The strikes took place near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf as a response to these attacks.
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U.S. Central Command carried out military strikes on Iranian crude oil carriers.
Three oil tankers belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were permanently disabled.
The strikes happened near Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf.
The military action was in response to multiple attacks by Iran on two U.S. Navy warships.
U.S. officials described Iran’s attacks as unprovoked.
The crude oil carriers are used by the IRGC to transport oil.
This response aims to protect U.S. naval forces operating in the region.
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The U.S. military attacked three Iranian oil tankers after Iran fired missiles at two U.S. Navy ships. The strikes were part of ongoing attacks between the two countries that have lasted more than six months.
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U.S. forces struck three Iranian tankers in response to missile attacks on a U.S. aircraft carrier and a destroyer.
The strikes disabled two oil tankers and completely destroyed a third in the Gulf of Oman.
The U.S. warned the tanker crews before destroying the ships.
The attacks follow a new U.S. "tanker-for-tanker" policy approved by President Trump.
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has been ongoing for over six months.
President Trump previously said the conflict could end quickly or last longer but it is still continuing.
A recent poll showed 65% of Americans want a deal to end the conflict soon.
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The U.S. military attacked three Iranian oil tankers after U.S. Navy ships were targeted by missiles near the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes disabled two tankers and destroyed a third, aiming to block funds flowing to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and its allies.
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U.S. Navy warships were targeted with missiles but avoided damage or casualties.
The U.S. military struck three Iranian oil tankers, disabling two and destroying one.
The tankers were reportedly part of a network funding Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and its armed proxies.
The strikes happened near key locations, including Kharg Island and the Gulf of Oman.
The conflict resumed recently after a period of relative calm.
At least five people died in a recent U.S. strike on southern Iran.
President Donald Trump described the conflict as “small potatoes” while military actions were escalating.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global energy supplies and is claimed by both the U.S. and Iran.
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US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to try to restart peace talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Both Ukraine and Russia agreed to pause airstrikes during the visit, while the envoys plan to meet leaders in Moscow and Kyiv to discuss possible solutions.
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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are US envoys sent by President Donald Trump to Moscow to help end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia agreed to a 72-hour pause in airstrikes on Kyiv during the envoys’ visit.
Ukraine also paused its airstrikes and asked Russia to do the same.
The envoys are expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and then visit Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital.
Key issues remain unresolved, including Russia’s demand that Ukraine cede four regions and not join NATO, which Ukraine rejects.
The warfront has seen little movement recently, with intense air strikes on both sides.
Russian attacks have hit Ukrainian infrastructure, including airports and a factory, causing casualties.
President Trump stated he made ending the war a priority and believes the envoys might succeed.
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The U.S. military struck three Iranian oil tankers near key Iranian ports after Iran fired missiles at two U.S. Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. said the strikes targeted vessels linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and aimed to impose economic costs on Iran’s oil network.
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The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed strikes on three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday.
One tanker was disabled near Kharg Island, another destroyed near Jask, and a third made inoperable in the Gulf of Oman.
The strikes followed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps firing ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy warships.
No American personnel were hurt in the missile attacks, and U.S. ships avoided damage.
The tankers were part of a “shadow network” that funds Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and regional allies.
These actions are linked to ongoing U.S.-Israeli efforts called Operation Epic Fury targeting Iran’s petroleum and shipping networks.
The U.S. has increased sanctions and military pressure in a campaign Washington calls “Economic D-Day” to isolate Iran economically.
CENTCOM warned Iran that attacks on U.S. ships would lead to greater damage to Iran’s oil fleet.
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A new study shows that memory decline may begin in middle age, with people in their 50s showing noticeable drops in memory accuracy compared to younger adults. Researchers tested memory and brain activity involving face-object associations and found changes in how the brain’s memory area works during these errors.
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The study involved about 60 adults aged 18 to 74.
Participants memorized pairs of faces and objects or scenes, then took tests after a short break.
Memory decline was clear from young adults (20s-30s) to people in their 50s.
The hippocampus, a brain area important for memory, changes how it works starting in middle age.
Middle-aged adults often recognized faces but struggled to remember the exact paired object or scene.
Older adults’ brains sometimes showed strong memory activity even when they made mistakes.
Researchers do not yet know why strong brain activity correlates with more errors in older adults.
The study suggests middle age might be an important time to understand and possibly intervene in memory changes.
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A mother shared her experience giving her daughter elaborate Disney-themed birthday parties and gifts because she wanted to create a magical childhood. Over time, she realized the importance of setting limits and saying no to avoid fostering entitlement, especially after her daughter reacted badly when plans changed due to the mother's illness.
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The mother initially indulged her daughter with Disney princess dresses, themed parties, and trips to Disney World.
She spent a lot of money and effort on birthday celebrations with characters and special effects like fake snow.
At age 7, the mother got seriously ill and had to cancel a planned trip, causing her daughter to react negatively.
This reaction made the mother reconsider how much she was giving and whether she was encouraging unrealistic expectations.
She started saying no to some requests, like a Halloween party, to teach her daughter about limits and handling disappointment.
The mother emphasizes that saying no does not require negotiation and that children can be allowed to feel upset without changing the decision.
She reflects on the challenge of balancing giving with teaching responsibility and gratitude.
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A judge in Argentina ordered that a 17th-century Italian painting stolen by Nazis be returned to the heir of its original Jewish owner. The painting was found in the home of the daughter of a former Nazi official in Argentina, and she agreed to give it up to avoid trial.
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The painting, called "Portrait of a Lady," was taken by Nazis from Jewish art collector Jacques Goudstikker during World War II.
The judge approved a deal where the Nazi official’s daughter gave up her claim to the painting.
Goudstikker’s collection had about 1,100 paintings, many taken under pressure by Nazis.
The painting was spotted in 2025 in an Argentinian house for sale.
The Nazi official’s family fled Europe and settled in Argentina after the war.
Experts confirmed the painting was part of Goudstikker’s collection and valued it at about $290,000.
The family who had the painting agreed to return it and avoid criminal charges by paying fines and remaining under court supervision.
Authorities are still investigating other artworks found in the home for signs they may also have been stolen during the war.
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A viral TikTok video shows an 11-month-old dog named Monty trying to grab bacon in the kitchen. This light-hearted clip was shared by Good Morning America (GMA).
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The video features a young dog, Monty, who is 11 months old.
Monty tries to take bacon from the kitchen.
The video became popular on TikTok, a social media platform for short videos.
Good Morning America (GMA), a news program, highlighted the video.
The clip is meant to entertain audiences by showing a playful pet moment.
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