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EN DIRECT, inondations au Népal et au Tibet : l’immense crue a fait au moins 270 morts et plus de 1 000 disparus, le Quai d’Orsay « sans nouvelles de plusieurs Français »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-27T07:50:44+00:00

Les experts soupçonnent qu’un effondrement glaciaire dans l’Himalaya a provoqué une avalanche de roche et de glace qui a tout enseveli sur son passage, mercredi, à la frontière entre le Népal et le Tibet.

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‘If you harm my project, I’ll harm you’: former NSW official tells Icac about fugitive developer’s call

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-27T07:50:23+00:00

Former building commissioner David Chandler told inquiry of clashes with ‘loud and overbearing’ developer Jean NassifGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA fugitive Sydney developer allegedly warned the then-New South Wales building commissioner that he would “harm” him if he got in the way of his projects which were being inspected for defects, the corruption watchdog has heard.Giving evidence to the Independent Commission against Corruption on Thursday, David Chandler described an interaction he had with Toplace developments’ Jean Nassif. Continue reading...

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Ben Shapiro’s anti-Muslim film is nothing new

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-08-27T07:43:39+00:00

Shapiro’s film recycles decades-old anti-Muslim tropes to portray critics of Israel’s genocide in Gaza as extremists.

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What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-08-27T07:43:04+00:00

Hundreds have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

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Pauline Hanson adds to confusion over One Nation’s immigration policy – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-27T07:36:40+00:00

This blog is now closedNepal flash flood disaster – live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says Dfat officials are ready to provide consular assistance to Australians in Nepal, after the devastating flooding in the country.A local tourism official said they believed 34 Australians were missing in the area, among hundreds of foreign nationals. Australian officials were not confirming numbers at this stage, and were working to check on the welfare of people they know were in the affected region.Australians in the affected area

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Apple sets September 9 date for next iPhone launch event

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-27T07:28:04+00:00

The launch would also ‌mark new CEO John Ternus’s ​first major event - Ternus is set to ⁠take the helm at ⁠Apple on September 1

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Israel is not heading for civil war

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-08-27T07:24:59+00:00

Israel’s bitter political divisions obscure a broad consensus on Jewish supremacy, occupation and military force.

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Nvidia agrees to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-27T07:16:21+00:00

The deal would give Nvidia control of a major open-source AI platform as developers increasingly explore alternatives to its chips.

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PM Modi urges India to expand presence in water and winter sports

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-27T07:09:40+00:00

The Prime Minister highlighted gaps in India’s Olympic participation and stressed identifying young talent across villages, cities and schools

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Утренний звон по рынку акций 27 августа

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-08-27T07:06:19+00:00

Российский рынок акций утром в четверг торгуется на фоне умеренного падения. По состоянию на 10:00 мск индекс Мосбиржи снизился по отношению к закрытию предыдущего дня на 0,52% и составил 2 060,59. Индекс РТС снизился на 0,52% и составил 770,19.

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Nepal floods: missing Australians identified as children as young as 11 among those yet to be found

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-27T07:05:15+00:00

Nepali tour operator fears 15 Australians who had been on a trek near the border with China have died after devastating floodNepal flash flood live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA New South Wales couple on a spiritual pilgrimage are among the first Australians identified as missing after flash flooding ravaged the Nepal-Tibet border.Venkatraman Balakrishnan, 52, and his wife, Chitra Venkatraman, 46, were among 15 Australians travelling to Mount Kailash in Tibet on a spiritual trip, according to their son. Continue reading...

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