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Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400

Leaders of Russia, China, Iran to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan

Hovland and Gerard share lead at Tour Championship

Kane confirms talks on Bayern extension

Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace

Trump govt. mulls deal to give away part of Yosemite park

Marquinhos rescues last-gasp draw for PSG at Lille in Ligue 1

Indian release of Sonia Gandhi memoir uncertain after publisher clarification

Cities show cleaner transport policies can reduce severe air pollution

Four patients harmed in Nashville hospital medication mix-up

Six Flags closes X2 rollercoaster after reports of severe brain injuries

Jury ends second day without verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial

Artist says criticised Ronnie O'Sullivan mural is unfinished

Six injured after sign falls at Christian festival in West Sussex

UAE grants Starlink 10-year satellite broadband licence

The UAE has issued Starlink a 10-year licence covering satellite internet services for residents, businesses, government bodies, ships and aircraft.

Dubai airport expands scanners that keep laptops and liquids in bags

Dubai International Airport is gradually installing advanced security scanners that allow passengers to leave laptops, liquids and other items inside hand luggage.

Nepal-Tibet flood toll reaches 584 as more than 2,400 remain missing

At least 584 people have died in flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border, with more than 2,400 missing and a barrier lake threatening further flooding downstream.

Ramos strikes as AC Milan beat Venezia

Star signing Goncalo Ramos scored with a flashing drive from a tight angle for his first Serie A goal as AC Milan beat Venezia 2-0 at the San Siro on Friday.

Cherki makes his point to Maresca as Man City sparkle in Palace rout

Rayan Cherki proved his point to Enzo Maresca as the Manchester City star's brilliant double inspired a 4-1 rout of Crystal Palace on Friday.

Odisha faces very heavy rain as Sri Ganganagar reaches 41.4C

India's weather agency warned of very heavy rain in Odisha and widespread storms across several states while Sri Ganganagar recorded 41.4C.

COP17 soil assessment links worsening land degradation to food and nutrition risks

Scientists at UNCCD COP17 warned that worsening soil degradation is threatening food systems while land and nutrition policies remain poorly connected.

Scammers in China exploit Microsoft Teams and other workplace apps to target victims

Fraud victims in China say scammers are using trusted enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Webex and Zoho Cliq to move conversations into controlled accounts.

Medical AI paper predicts autonomous systems could outperform doctors in core clinical tasks by 2030

A JAMA article argues that autonomous AI could surpass both doctors and doctor-AI teams in several core medical tasks by 2030, a forecast disputed by medical leaders.

REI Labor Day sale runs through September 7 with outdoor gear discounts

REI's 2026 Labor Day sale runs from August 28 through September 7, with discounts across tents, sleeping gear, apparel, stoves and outdoor electronics.

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