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News live: dozens of Australians believed to be among hundreds of foreign tourists missing in Nepal flash floods
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News live: dozens of Australians believed to be among hundreds of foreign tourists missing in Nepal flash floods

Powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridges. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDfat aware of a ‘number’ of Australians in flood zoneThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Dfat) said it is aware of a “number” of Australians in the area affected by the flooding, saying officials stand ready to provide consular a...

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8/26: The Takeout with Major Garrett

President Trump says Iran war to "continue for as long as necessary"; Sen. Darline Graham prevails in South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff.

Trump declares ‘Mission Accomplished’ in Iran, as conflict drags on
SCMP •

Trump declares ‘Mission Accomplished’ in Iran, as conflict drags on

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared “Mission Accomplished” in Iran even as the unpopular and costly war drags on with no end in sight and no sign that the United States is close to achieving any of the lofty goals he set for the conflict. Trump posted an image of himself along with Iran’s slain former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei against a stylised landscape background of punishing US a...

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New revelations at South Africa corruption inquiry

New revelations at South Africa corruption inquiry

France 24 •

In tonight's programme: The three-day testimony of an alleged underworld kingpin exposes the deep links between alleged criminals and high-profile police officers in South Africa. Also, in Tunisia, grieving families bid farewell to the young victims of a boat that went down in the Mediterranean Sea over the weekend. Finally, in an era of mass production and electric machines, one young Kenyan fash...

South Africa kingpin appears before corruption commission

South Africa kingpin appears before corruption commission

France 24 •

In tonight's programme: The three-day testimony of an alleged underworld kingpin exposes the deep links between alleged criminals and high-profile police officers in South Africa. Also, in Tunisia, grieving families bid farewell to the young victims of a boat that went down in the Mediterranean Sea over the weekend. Finally, in an era of mass production and electric machines, one young Kenyan fash...

South Africa kingpin and the corruption commission

South Africa kingpin and the corruption commission

France 24 •

In tonight's programme: A three-day testimony of an alleged underworld kingpin exposes how deep the link between alleged criminals and high profile police officers is in South Africa. Also, in Tunisia, grieving families lay their lost youth, all victims of a boat that went down in the Mediterranean Sea over the weekend. Finally, in an era of mass production and electric machines, a young Kenyan fa...

South-Africa kingpin and the corruption commission

South-Africa kingpin and the corruption commission

France 24 •

In tonight's programme, a three-day testimony of an alleged underworld kingpin exposed how deep the link between alleged criminals and high profile police officers is in South Africa. Also, in Tunisia grieving families lay their lost youth, all victims of a boat that went down in the Mediterranean Sea over the weekend. And finally in an era of mass production and electric machines, a young Kenyan ...

Australia news live: dozens of Australians believed to be among hundreds of foreign tourists missing in Nepal flash floods

Australia news live: dozens of Australians believed to be among hundreds of foreign tourists missing in Nepal flash floods

The Guardian •

Powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridges. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDozens of Australian tourists are reportedly missing in the deadly flash floods that swept through the Nepal-Tibet border.According to the Nepal Tourist Board, as reported by Agence France Presse, at least 291 foreigners were among the mi...

Biological parents reveal why they asked surrogate to abort baby with serious heart condition

Biological parents reveal why they asked surrogate to abort baby with serious heart condition

Times of India •

Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed revealed in court why they asked surrogate McKenna West to terminate their pregnancy after their unborn baby was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. West refused and later sought custody of newborn Rumi, who remains critically ill after undergoing the Norwood procedure. A Dallas judge has extended a temporary restraining order while considering the custod...

MIT scientists watched electrons rebuild in a quantum material like ice crystals

MIT scientists watched electrons rebuild in a quantum material like ice crystals

Times of India •

Researchers at MIT have successfully captured two distinct recoveries of electron order in a quantum material. One phase emerged in a smooth fashion, while the other manifested in fragmented clusters. This work resolves ongoing discussions around the formation of specific electronic phases. Utilizing laser pulses, the team disrupted the material and studied its recovery, paving the way for innovat...

Navigation, jurisdiction, costs: Iran, Oman attempt to hammer out Hormuz deal

Navigation, jurisdiction, costs: Iran, Oman attempt to hammer out Hormuz deal

France 24 •

Iran and Oman are holding talks to try to reach an interim agreement for a controlled resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries have discussed a framework for a “temporary corridor” for shipping, according to a joint statement by the Iranian and Omani foreign ministries. But the plan faces several hurdles.

In 1952, one of England’s rarest moths was last recorded at a Northumberland estate

In 1952, one of England’s rarest moths was last recorded at a Northumberland estate

Times of India •

Conservationists have triumphantly rediscovered a rare moth population that had been missing for seventy years at the National Trust's Wallington Estate in Northumberland. Thanks to extensive habitat restoration efforts, this elusive species, once threatened by extinction in England, has made a hopeful return, inspiring optimism for uncovering other hidden insect populations.

Judge blocks Minnesota bid to extradite Texas ICE agent accused of shooting man

Judge blocks Minnesota bid to extradite Texas ICE agent accused of shooting man

The Guardian •

Christian Castro charged with assault after allegedly shooting Venezuelan man and remains in custody in TexasSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent accused of firing his gun and wounding a Venezuelan man in the leg is caught in an interstate extradition dispute between Texas and Minnesota – and could walk out of a Texas jail as soon as...

Federal judge refuses to intervene in ICE agent’s interstate extradition dispute

Federal judge refuses to intervene in ICE agent’s interstate extradition dispute

The Guardian •

Christian Castro is charged in Minnesota with assault after allegedly shooting Venezuelan man and falsely reporting a crime by anotherSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent accused of firing his gun and wounding a Venezuelan man in the leg is caught in an interstate extradition dispute between Texas and Minnesota – and could walk out o...