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Cells for arrested offenders may run out without early prison release, says Labour
Bridget Phillipson says government would not have to consider releasing prisoners early if Tories had created more capacityCells to hold newly arrested people could run out without the early prison release scheme, a government minister has said.Bridget Phillipson defended the plan to address the prison capacity crisis in England and Wales by releasing thousands of prisoners early, which has been c...
Mexican entrepreneur turns plastic waste into $280 homes for poor families
Israeli settlers surround Palestinian home in occupied West Bank’s Qusra
At least four Palestinians are trapped inside the home, while settlers have set fire to nearby Palestinian land.
Chinese rescuers race to reach mudslide survivors in Nepal-China border
Rescuers raced to clear roads leading to the mudslide-hit border port of Gyirong, China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
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Nepal flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of missing
After Nepali authorities updated their figures Saturday, the combined toll in Nepal and Tibet rose to 676 dead and nearly 3,000 people missing.
Israel raids, shutters UNRWA lifeline for Palestinian refugees
An UNRWA vocational centre in the occupied West Bank has been raided by Israeli forces and ordered to close.
Xi, Putin to meet in Bishkek for Power of Siberia 2 pipeline talks: Kremlin
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are expected to discuss the Power of Siberia 2 project in a meeting in Bishkek on Monday, according to the Kremlin. The meeting in Kyrgyzstan’s capital will be their second face-to-face talks this year, following Putin’s trip to Beijing shortly after a visit there by US President Donald Trump. “The issue will be discussed bilaterally,”...
8/29: CBS Saturday Morning
Rescue efforts in Nepal, high inflation six months after the Iran war started, plus Dolly Parton's Imagination Library brings books to young readers.
UNRWA’s first and last vocational college in East Jerusalem is under attack
Israel threatens the Qalandiya Training Centre, one of Jerusalem's oldest still-operational educational institutions.
UNRWA’s first and last vocational college in East Jerusalem is under threat
Israel threatens the Qalandiya Training Centre, one of Jerusalem's oldest still-operational educational institutions.
Gaza farmer returns to the grapevines he couldn’t bear to abandon
After nearly three years of war, a farmer returns to Sheikh Ijlin’s renowned grape fields.
At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot
An investigation has begun into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.
U.S. takes out refueling station for alleged drug-trafficking boats
The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
Fourth time lucky as Chris Cantrill’s spoof whodunnit wins Edinburgh comedy award 2026
Nominated in three previous years, the rambunctious standup – one half of The Delightful Sausage – wins the prize for his show Rewilding while Marty Gleeson is named best newcomerThe annual Edinburgh comedy award has been won by the standup Chris Cantrill, two years after his comedy partner Amy Gledhill – in the raucous northern double act The Delightful Sausage – won the same prize.Cantrill, 42 a...
Referendum on EU membership: An ‘existential question’ for Icelanders
As Icelanders head to the polls on Saturday to vote in a referendum on whether the country should resume talks with the EU over membership, FRANCE 24 speaks to Eiríkur Bergmann, Professor of Politics at Bifröst University, for more insight into the vote.
Indonesia sets up shelters for babies, children affected by wildfire smoke
Indonesia sets up shelters for babies, children affected by wildfire smoke
Russian strike on Ukrainian warehouse kills 37, one of deadliest attacks of 2026
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy suggested warehouse near a residential area hit by a Russian strike was used to store ammunition.
Sarah Ferguson to return to UK after relocating amid Epstein revelations
Former Duchess of York moved to Swiss chalet during fallout over her friendship with convicted child sex offenderSarah Ferguson is set to return to the UK after relocating to a Swiss chalet amid the fallout over her and ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s friendship with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to reports.The scandal over the pair’s relationship with Epstein saw...
Rescue operations ongoing as death toll continues to rise
Most arrive with nothing except the clothes they are wearing. As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the border between Nepal and China entered their fourth day Saturday, authorities continued finding survivors and transporting them to safety. At relief centers, as some arrive, families wait anxiously for news of their loved ones as the death toll and the number...
Warehouse hit by Russian attack stored munitions, Zelensky says
A depot that exploded in a Russian strike overnight was owned by the Ukrainian military and stored shells, drones, and other munitions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reports.
Formula One champion Lando Norris extends McLaren contract until 2030
Last season, 26-year-old Norris delivered McLaren's first drivers' title since Lewis Hamilton won it in 2008.
Niger's junta says 'regaining control' after clashes in capital
Niger's defense ministry said the armed forces were progressively retaking control of sites targeted in an overnight attack on the capital Niamey, according to a statement read on state television, which resumed broadcasting on Saturday after temporarily going offline.
Japan probes 39kg of bread dumped in national park
A total of 39kg (85 lbs) of bread was recently dumped along a roadside in a national park in western Japan, prompting police to investigate who discarded it and why. The loaves were left near crash barriers in Daisen-Oki National Park in Tottori Prefecture between August 14 and 20. The incident has prompted the spread of fake images and videos attempting to link the dumping to a sharp increase in ...
Deaf dog is reunited with her owner after the devastating floods in Nepal
A deaf dog named Sweetie was reunited with her owner in Nepal after spending days trapped in her home following the deadly floods. An NBC News team on the ground caught the reunion on camera.
Hurricane Katrina forced New Orleans’ Charity Hospital to close in 2005; now it is being transformed into a $500 million medical research hub
The historic Charity Hospital in New Orleans is set to undergo a remarkable transformation into a cutting-edge medical research facility. Spearheaded by Tulane University, this ambitious $500 million project aims to establish a vibrant biomedical innovation hub, with construction kicking off this fall and projected completion by 2029. This redevelopment not only honors the landmark's legacy but al...
Virginia farmer helps create 2,500-acre wildlife corridor through conservation
Two innovative farmers in Virginia are taking strides to connect wildlife habitats on their private lands. Their commitment to blending agriculture with biodiversity creates crucial corridors for wildlife, allowing seamless movement between expansive protected areas. Backed by various scientific and conservation programs, their initiative protects about 2,500 acres of important terrain, fostering ...
