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Families Mourn Nepal Flood Victims
With thousands still missing in Nepal’s floods, some families have turned to symbolic cremations to honor their loved ones. Our South Asia bureau chief, Mujib …
Families Turn to Symbolic Cremation After Nepal Floods
Thousands are missing, and some families have lost hope of recovering their bodies. To carry out his sacred duty, a son lights the funeral pyre for a straw eff…
Haze From Indonesian Wildfires Blankets Parts of Malaysia, Philippines
A powerful El Niño is fanning what could be Indonesia’s worst fire season in years, one that is also raising fears of a regional health crisis.
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Inside the Nepal Tunnel Rescue Operation
An Australian engineer advising the effort described how two men were freed after nine days trapped…
Nigel Farage to Speak at Reform UK Conference Amid Scrutiny Over Party Finances
Advisers to the Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage were captured on film apparently arranging contribu…
Colombia’s De La Espriella Poses With Bodies in a Video Posted Online
In Colombia, as in the United States and El Salvador, leaders are increasingly using images of capt…
The Bond Markets Are Pushing Up Rates. Will Central Banks Follow?
Around the world, rising bond yields reflect shifting expectations on how fast policymakers will ra…
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North America
Jann Arden to perform at pro-Canada concert ahead of Alberta’s fall referendum vote
The Forever Canadian campaign says its ‘Calgary Concert for Unity’ is to be held Sept. 20 at The Co…
Morning Update: Made-in-Canada trains
Also in today’s edition: Guidelines for building data centres and unexpected university costs
A Surge of Russian Sabotage Attacks in Europe, and Musk’s Political War Chest
Plus, your Friday news quiz.
Germany's far-right poised for power in state election
Germany's AfD's TikTok-fueled rise in Saxony-Anhalt is raising fears the country could see its firs…
Europe
Stability or fiasco? Giorgia Meloni becomes longest-serving Italian PM
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 4: Italy's Giorgia Meloni becomes the longest-serving prime minist…
Health-tracking smart ring maker Oura to list on US stock market
Valuation above $11bn expected for firm whose fans include Prince Harry, Jennifer Aniston and Kim K…
German far-right's breakout moment? AfD party eyes outright win in regional election
Could Europeans awaken next Monday to another shock bellwether moment? German voters could for the …
Romanian prosecutors indict Andrew Tate for trafficking minors, money laundering – Europe live
Authorities formally indicted the controversial manosphere influencer along with his brother for a …
Asia
Why less visibility into how OpenAI’s new GPT-6 Astra ‘thinks’ is sparking safety concerns
OpenAI’s new model, GPT-6 Astra, has less direct visibility into how a model thinks, a development …
Inspired by childhood surgery, Chinese man now works alongside saviour surgeon 19 years later
A young Chinese man recently became colleagues with the doctor who saved him from a congenital hear…
Parents sold gold for Rahul Mehta's US education; he later funded 8 IIT schools
Rahul Mehta left Mumbai for the US at 17, funded by his parents selling their gold and silver. He b…
Three women survive Grand Canyon flood after clinging to rock ledge for hours
Three women survived a dangerous flash flood in the Grand Canyon. They clung to a rock ledge for fi…
Africa
Africa: Has the AU Successfully Taken Africa's G20 Baton From South Africa?
[ISS] Africa's G20 priorities have lost ground under the US presidency, with little pushback from t…
Liberia: Hundreds Gather as Weah Visits Imprisoned Ex-VP Howard-Taylor
[Liberian Investigator] Former President George Weah led senior officials of the Congress for Democ…
Drivers 'shocked' as Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda with competition, costs rising
Uber is leaving Nigeria and Uganda, ending its ride-hailing services in the two African markets wit…
Uganda: Uganda, U.S. Sign $1.7 Billion Health Sector Agreement
[Nile Post] Uganda and the United States have signed a five-year health sector agreement worth abou…
Oceania
Man jailed for recruiting underage girls for sex
A Townsville man motivated by his own "selfish and sinister desires" has been sentenced to 12 years…
Romanian prosecutors indict Tate brothers for trafficking minors, laundering charges
Prosecutors allege the Tates recruited their victims by seducing them before forcing them to produc…
Four injured after car crashes into Dunsandel pub in Canterbury
Police said it appeared the injured people were inside the pub, although a person in the car may al…
Live: Tears flow as Jai Arrow makes his ceremonial 100th Souths appearance
The Dolphins are on the Gold Coast to face the Titans before Jai Arrow walks out with the Rabbitohs…
South America
Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute in sovereignty push against Britain
Argentine President Javier Milei said he would sanction oil companies drilling in the Falkland Isla…
UK hits back at Argentinian Falklands claim and insists islands remain British
Ed Miliband says Britain’s position remains ‘unwavering’ in response to remarks by Argentina’s pres…
José Gabriel García, experto en estrategia digital: “ChatGPT es el nuevo influencer”
El llamado ‘marketing de influencers’ se enfrenta a un cambio de modelo en el que la confianza, la …
President Javier Milei says ‘winds of change’ support Argentina’s claim to Falkland Islands
President cites Donald Trump’s suggestion that he might reconsider US support for British sovereign…
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Idaho
When are Boise grocery stores, pharmacies are open on Labor Day? What’s closed? - Idaho Statesman
When are Boise grocery stores, pharmacies are open on Labor Day? What’s closed? Idaho Statesman
Ona Healy Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune - Legacy obituary
Ona Healy Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune Legacy obituary
Darrell Manning Obituary (1932 - 2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune - Legacy obituary
Darrell Manning Obituary (1932 - 2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune Legacy obituary
Wyoming
80 trail miles, 700 downed trees: Wyoming Forest Corps brings muscle to maintenance backlog - WyoFile
80 trail miles, 700 downed trees: Wyoming Forest Corps brings muscle to maintenance backlog WyoFile
The rattlesnakes of Sinks Canyon: Some lack rattles, others den alone but shed their skins with friends - WyomingNews.com
The rattlesnakes of Sinks Canyon: Some lack rattles, others den alone but shed their skins with fri…
SE Wyoming weather forecast for Friday, Sept. 4 from WyomingNewsNow - WyomingNews.com
SE Wyoming weather forecast for Friday, Sept. 4 from WyomingNewsNow WyomingNews.com
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Exclusive — Chuck Flint: Congress Must Raise House Exemption, an 'Easy Fix' to Unfreeze the Housing Market
Congress should act and raise the house exemption, updating an existing law that has not been updat…
Wow: Maria Bartiromo Out at Fox
Watch: Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to fight for women's equality
The feminist icon who became leader of the women's liberation movement in the US died on Wednesday …
Xi Jinping Proposes Elbowing U.S. Out of Middle East on Egypt Trip
China's communist dictator Xi Jinping debuted yet another vague plan toward world peace on Wednesda…
‘We have virtually unlimited amounts’: Trump slams ‘treasonous’ reporting of dwindling U.S. munitions
President Donald Trump bashed "treasonous" reporting of purported dwindling stockpiles of American …
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Fox News Abruptly Announces Departure Of Maria Bartiromo
Fox News Abruptly Announces Departure Of Maria Bartiromo
Johnson cancels House votes, leaving few days in session before midterms
Johnson had said he did not intend to cancel any scheduled legislative business this month.
Thieves steal more than 70,000 pints worth of Guinness from depot in Cheshire
Police say two lorries were driven into industrial estate in Runcorn and attached to trailers holdi…
