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Nepal-Tibet flash flood: helicopter rescue operations suspended as lake overflows; death toll rises to 469 – latest updates

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-28T08:01:27+00:00

Operations in Rasuwa in Nepal suspended amid fears of further destruction; 1,500 people still missing amid race to find survivorsFlood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll rises to 469Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?More now on the Nepali army’s rescue operation to save about 100 people trapped in a tunnel at a hydropower project swamped by Wednesday’s flooding.“Two helicopters have been dispatched but it is challenging because it is tough to even locate the entry points of the tunnel,” army spokesperson Raj

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Google changes spam policy in EU to avert antitrust fine

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-28T07:57:14+00:00

The US ⁠tech giant found itself in EU regulators’ crosshairs after publishers complained about its site reputation abuse policy

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty edge higher as investors track crude oil, West Asia cues

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-28T07:55:54+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Live Updates: Indian equities traded higher on Friday, supported by positive global cues and gains in technology stocks, while investors remained cautious amid elevated crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainties and expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve’s September policy outlook.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : à Kiev, de nouvelles frappes de drones russes font un mort, selon les autorités de la ville, qui précisent que les attaques se poursuivent

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-28T07:53:17+00:00

Dans la capitale ukrainienne, « l’alerte aérienne retentit presque sans interruption », a affirmé le service d’Etat pour les situations d’urgence ukrainien, qui ordonne aux habitants de ne pas quitter leurs abris, « sauf en cas de nécessité absolue ».

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : de nouvelles frappes russes ont fait cinq morts à travers le pays ; les attaques se poursuivent à Kiev

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-28T07:53:17+00:00

Dans la capitale ukrainienne, « l’alerte aérienne retentit presque sans interruption », a affirmé le service d’Etat pour les situations d’urgence ukrainien, qui ordonne aux habitants de ne pas quitter leurs abris, « sauf en cas de nécessité absolue ».

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Haakon VIII de Noruega asciende al trono en un momento de gran turbulencia familiar

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-08-28T07:52:03+00:00

El hijo del fallecido rey Harald y de la reina Sonia encabeza una Casa Real con pocos miembros activos y el reto de modernizarla. Deberá hacer frente a la baja popularidad de su esposa, Mette-Marit, por el ‘caso Epstein’

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Что известно о последствиях ночных атак дронов

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-08-28T07:46:27+00:00

В ночь на 28 августа силы ПВО перехватили и уничтожили 512 украинских беспилотников самолетного типа над регионами России, сообщили в Минобороны РФ.

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SoftBank seeks another $10 billion loan for OpenAI stake funding

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-28T07:45:49+00:00

The loan would contribute to SoftBank’s recent debt financing related to its investment in OpenAI, including a potential $20 billion bond sale, amid rising credit risks in the AI sector

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Nepal says don’t need foreign rescue aid after devastating floods

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-28T07:35:49+00:00

The flood tore through areas including Rasuwa district near the Chinese border, ‌levelling entire towns, damaging hydropower projects and killing close to 500 people

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Live Updates: New Nepal Flood Warning Complicates Desperate Himalayan Search

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-28T07:35:17+00:00

Rescuers are racing to find survivors of a torrent that swept through valleys along the China-Nepal border. The Nepali police on Friday warned people to head for safety, citing a new risk of flooding.

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‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among dozens of Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe return

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-28T07:33:33+00:00

Relatives ‘really worried, but hopeful’ as they wait anxiously for news in the aftermath of the flash flooding disasterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe families of an Australian Defence Force member and two Sydney boys who went missing with their parents in Nepal remain hopeful they will be found safe.Dozens of Australians are missing after devastating flooding in Nepal. More than 1,500 people remain missing, and 469 have been confirmed killed after massive flash floods and landslides tore through the Bhotekosh

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LeapFrog plans to invest $100 million in India’s healthcare system over two years

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-28T07:25:08+00:00

LeapFrog’s strategic investment aims to capitalize on India’s booming healthcare market, driven by increasing insurance coverage and a rise in chronic diseases, as the sector is projected to nearly double in value within five years.

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Reservoir storage in 4 of 5 Indian regions tops 60%

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-28T07:25:03+00:00

35% of the dams are still half empty as the level in the 166 major reservoirs rises to 68 per cent of the capacity

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Live Updates: New Flood Warning Complicates Desperate Himalayan Search

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-28T07:20:21+00:00

Rescuers are racing to find survivors of a torrent that swept through valleys along the China-Nepal border. The Nepali police on Friday warned people to head for safety, citing a new risk of flooding.

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"Цього недостатньо": полігон НАТО перебудували після критики українських військових, - BI

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-28T07:20:00+00:00

Українські військові розкритикували першу версію навчань у Польщі, після чого західні інструктори перебудували програму під реалії сучасної війни.

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Nepal says foreign rescue aid not needed after devastating floods

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-28T07:19:40+00:00

The flood tore through areas including Rasuwa district near the Chinese border, ‌levelling entire towns, damaging hydropower projects and killing close to 500 people

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Norway’s King Harald dies at age of 89

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-28T07:18:35+00:00

Death comes at turbulent time for royal family over association of crown princess with Jeffrey Epstein King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89, the palace in Oslo has announced, triggering the succession of his son, Haakon, whose wife Mette-Marit’s association with Jeffrey Epstein has sparked fierce recent controversy.“It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday, August 28 at 6.35 am,” the palace said in a statement. Continue reading...

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Nicola Coughlan and Matt Lucas among stars backing campaign against AI voice cloning

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-28T07:15:00+00:00

About 80 people sign open letter to Andy Burnham calling for legislation to protect voice ownershipNicola Coughlan, Hugh Bonneville and Matt Lucas are among a group of actors backing a campaign against artificial intelligence voice cloning.Save Our Voices Now, which is also being supported by Luke Evans, Jen Brister, Siobhán McSweeney and Pearl Mackie, aims to stop the practice in which AI technology is used to replicate a real person’s voice to say anything it is prompted to. Continue reading...

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