WORLDNepalese authorities say 33 UK nationals missing after floodsPolice in Nepal say 826 people are missing, with over 529 tourists among themBBC News·3d ago
WORLDPeople pulled from mud in Nepal amid rescue operationsAt least 160 people have been killed along the Nepal-Tibet border as rescuers struggle to reach the disaster zone.BBC News·4d ago
WORLDPalestinian children return to school under threat of Israel demolitionAs new school year begins, children in West Bank's Masafer Yatta face threat that their schools may not remain standing.Al Jazeera·4d ago
WORLDSunken ship sparks fight on Israel’s right over militia’s violent legacyAltalena wreck fuels Netanyahu-Ben-Gvir rivalry, with each claiming to be heir of Irgun militia.Al Jazeera·4d ago
WORLDCzech pair Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik win US Open mixed doublesDuo secure first Grand Slam trophy as a team after defeating Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli of Italy.Al Jazeera·4d ago
WORLDJapanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97Her colourful creations drew large crowds and fetched some of the highest ever prices for a female artist.BBC News·4d ago
WORLDBank of Korea delivers back-to-back rate hikes as core inflation stays elevatedThe Bank of Korea hiked rates by 25 basis points to 3%, its highest since January 2025 and in line with expectations.CNBC·4d ago
WORLDNepal-Tibet floods live: Over 160 dead; 1,400 missing; rescue continuesRescue teams are rushing to find hundreds of people still missing after flash floods near Nepal's border with China.Al Jazeera·4d ago
WORLDNepal floods: children as young as 11 among Australian tour group missing after flash flooding<p>Nepali tour operator fears 15 Australians who had been on a trek near the border with China have died after devastating flood</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/aug/27/nepal-flash-flood-live-updates-tibet-border-death-toll-missing-himalayas-floods-flooding-latest-nThe Guardian·4d ago
WORLDTanker attack tests Trump’s claim that Hormuz is a 'functioning strait'An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, keeping alive risks deterring vessesl from the vital energy corridor.CNBC·4d ago
WORLDNew thunderstorm warnings for parts of UK as rain set to continueThe Met Office has issued fresh thunderstorm warnings for Thursday with the potential for England and Wales to see flash flooding as the unsettled weather continues.BBC News·4d ago
WORLDBurnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministersThe announcement comes as Burnham holds his first official visit to Wales since becoming prime minster.BBC News·4d ago
