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Two Killed in Violent Incident at School Near Berlin
Police arrest suspect after tragedy claims life of 18‑year‑old
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Climate
Flash flood that struck Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, 2026‑08‑27
Flash flood that struck Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, 2026‑08‑27
General News
Catastrophic flooding, believed to have resulted from a glacier collapse, has caused more than 1,300 people to remain missing in Nepal and Tibet.
Catastrophic flooding, believed to have resulted from a glacier collapse, has caused more than 1,300 people to remain missing in Nepal and Tibet.
Health
Air France Flight Attendant Wins Case Recognizing Breast Cancer as Occupational Disease
Sophie Lainault’s verdict sets a first‑in‑France precedent for aviation workers.
General News
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Kusama, the celebrated contemporary artist renowned as the 'polka dot queen', passed away on Thursday, 27 August 2026.
Sports
Lyon Out of Champions League After Defeat by Fenerbahçe
In the Champions League play‑offs, Lyon were beaten by Turkish side Fenerbahçe, routing them from the competition and sending their European campaign to the Europa League.
Technology
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General News
French Astronaut Sophie Adenot Replaces Faulty ISS Antenna During Two Spacewalks
In a two‑EVA mission to the International Space Station, Adenot overcomes mechanical setbacks to restore critical communications.
General News
Wall of Water Crashes Through Himalayan River Valley, Killing at Least 160, Hundreds Missing
Border officials, port workers, and foreign tourists are among those missing.
Elections
Guinea's President Dismisses 173 Soldiers, including Coup Ally, for Desertion
The move is viewed as a step to consolidate President Mamady Doumbouya’s control over the military.
War and security
Gang Attack on Kenscoff, Haiti, Leaves At Least 47 Dead, Over 50 Kidnapped
Armed men storm hillside community near Port‑au‑Prince; UN warns this is one of the country’s biggest mass kidnappings in recent years.
War and security
Russian Military Deletes Drone Footage of Ukrainian Cyclist Killed, UN Commits It a War Crime
A short‑range drone video, released and then removed by Russia, showed a Ukrainian cyclist being targeted and killed. The footage has sparked outrage and been condemned by a UN commission as a war crime.