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The UN's nuclear watchdog reports that a nuclear power plant in Ukraine has lost its main electrical supply and is now operating on backup generators. The facility's power situation raises concerns about safety as the war continues to impact critical infrastructure.

President Trump has announced a new agreement to import oil from South America as the conflict with Iran reaches its six-month milestone. The deal appears aimed at addressing energy supply concerns amid the ongoing military confrontation in the Middle East.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directed his military forces to increase the frequency of long-range strikes against Russian targets, ordering a tripling of daily attacks. This escalation comes as part of Ukraine's ongoing defensive operations against Russia's invasion.

Maritime piracy off Somalia has seen a sharp increase, with two vessels captured in four days last week. The total number of ships attacked in the region has risen to at least 13 since January, with analysts suggesting the uptick may be linked to broader geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran affecting regional security.

U.S. military munitions stockpiles are being depleted due to sustained involvement in conflict with Iran, prompting concerns among defense officials about America's capacity to maintain strategic deterrence against potential adversaries China and Russia. The drain on weapons inventories could impact readiness for future conflicts.

Robert Guanco, 41, was a pastor at Jesus the Living Water Church in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Five Essential Books for Understanding the US War Machine    Inkstick Media

Two of the five crew members on board are still unaccounted for, the coastguard says.

Investors prosper and consumers pay as the Iran war exacts an uneven economic toll 6 months in    Bozeman Daily Chronicle

Zambian opposition leader Mundubile charged with treason, lawyer says    Reuters

The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes.

Shooting breaks out at rave in Switzerland    AP News

"The manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way," local police said.

British heavyweight Moses Itauma was taught a harsh lesson at world level - what can he learn from defeat and where does the 21-year-old go next?

The war with Iran will not be won through airstrikes, so what's left? - opinion    The Jerusalem Post

Mapping the Iran war’s strikes on Gulf energy – and what comes next for oil    Al Jazeera

The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.

Andy Burnham tells BBC Breakfast anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme in the Sentencing Act.

4.9-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan near Hindu Kush    The Times of India

Nepal warns of more possible floods as communities grapple with devastation    AP News

The next Cascadia megaquake could hit Oregon harder than expected    Science Daily

A power struggle in Iran could decide when Trump’s war ends    CNN

A vote on whether to resume membership talks with the European Union is too close to call.

Another clean sheet for Dynamo goalie Jonathan Bond in draw vs. San Jose    Houston Chronicle

China identifies countries of 261 foreigners missing in Himalayan mudslide    Reuters

Reports indicate the US administration is seeking long-term access to Venezuela's substantial oil and gas reserves, drawing criticism from those who characterize the approach as predatory and potentially unconstitutional. The move follows recent US involvement in Venezuelan political affairs.

A CBS News analysis examines the current state of U.S.-Iran relations, questioning whether American foreign policy objectives in the region have been effectively achieved. The piece explores the geopolitical dynamics and strategic outcomes of decades of tension between the two nations.

Devastating floods have struck Nepal and Tibet, prompting international relief efforts. Organizations are mobilizing resources to assist affected communities as the region grapples with the disaster's aftermath. Humanitarian groups are calling for donations and support to help those impacted by the catastrophic flooding.

Lowell strengthens farther east as possible Hawaii impacts remain uncertain    KITV

Coast reflects on Hurricane Katrina 21 years later    WLOX

Ocean View florist works to recover greenhouses after Hurricane Lala    Hawaii News Now

Lafourche fire station still damaged five years after Hurricane Ida    WDSU

People share their experiences during U.S.-Iran conflict as conflict enters sixth month    13wham.com

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Australia's far-right party makes further gains, taking seat in western state    Reuters

South Korea names veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as new finance chief in cabinet reshuffle    Reuters

At the Nepal-Tibet border, aerial footage captured a house encircled by intense floodwaters, while residents remained stranded on nearby rooftops awaiting rescue. The flooding has caused widespread devastation in the region, leaving communities isolated and in urgent need of assistance.

Marion McMillan recounts being one of approximately 250,000 women in the UK who were coerced into giving up their babies for adoption between 1949 and 1976. She describes being told she was unworthy of motherhood during a period when unmarried mothers faced intense social stigma and institutional pressure to relinquish their children.

Nepal's foreign minister has called for stronger international action on climate change as the country faces rising death tolls from severe flooding. The statement comes amid increasing concerns about extreme weather events affecting the Himalayan nation and the need for coordinated global response to environmental challenges.

Iran states it will use both diplomatic channels and military defense equally to safeguard its national interests amid ongoing tensions with the United States over sanctions. Meanwhile, Israeli settlers have surrounded the Palestinian village of Qusra in the occupied West Bank, escalating local confrontations in the region.

A news crew from NBC and a Palestinian woman were injured when masked Israeli settlers attacked them in the occupied West Bank. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and violence involving settlers in the Palestinian territories.

A catastrophic flood affecting Nepal and Tibet has resulted in hundreds of fatalities, with more than 3,000 people still unaccounted for. Emergency response efforts continue as authorities work to locate the missing and assess the full scale of the disaster.

Catholic bishops in Sudan have released a proposed peace plan as the country continues to face armed conflict and large-scale population displacement. The religious leaders are seeking to provide guidance toward resolving the ongoing crisis affecting civilians.

As rescue efforts enter their fifth day following the Nepal flash floods, some of today's papers report on the climbing death toll.

Weather forecasters are monitoring Tropical Storm Lowell as some computer models indicate it could potentially threaten Hawaii. The forecast remains uncertain, with meteorologists tracking multiple scenarios. Officials are watching the storm's development closely as predictions vary on its path and strength.

Trump administration deports relative of Afghans who helped US military to Central African Republic    AP News

Israeli settlers launched attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including surrounding and barricading themselves inside a home in the village of Qusra. Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the violence after weeks of escalating settler attacks in the region. The incidents have drawn sharp international rebukes and increased tensions in the area.

A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related?

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 29, 2026    Institute for the Study of War

El-Sayed apologizes for comments he made responding to an attack on a Michigan synagogue    AP News

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated in an interview with a German newspaper that Russia is unlikely to risk launching an attack on NATO member states, according to Reuters reporting.

After 7.4 earthquake, Elder Stevenson ministers in western Colombia and meets with mayor of Cali    Church News

Tropical Storm Lowell being monitored by forecasters    Kauai Now

Officials monitoring Tropical Storm Lowell    Big Island Now

‘It was like a war zone’: Mississippi Hurricane Katrina survivor reflects 21 years later    WAPT

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned settlers following weeks of violent incidents in the West Bank. Multiple reports document recent attacks on Palestinian homes and property in the village of Qusra and elsewhere, with some Israeli rioters barricading themselves inside Palestinian residences. The violence has drawn sharp international rebukes and criticism.

A vessel with five people on board is "in distress" in the English Channel, the coastguard says.

2.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Willow Creek, CA on Aug. 29    Sacramento Bee

What Is Driving the SAF’s War of Narratives Against Ethiopia?    horn review

Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported after his immigration arrest in US    AP News