August 29 – Troops loyal to the junta launched a strike on key state sites, striking the presidential palace and an international airport, and the air base that hosts Russian mercenaries. Image: NYT > World News via source articleWar and security
Renegade Nigerien Soldiers Attack Presidential Palace, Airport, and Russian‑Mercenary Air Base in Capital, Unsettling Junta August 29 – Troops loyal to the junta launched a strike on key state sites, striking the presidential palace and an international airport, and the air base that hosts Russian mercenaries. The assault has destabilised Niger’s government and raised concerns of a potential coup in the West African nation.
Developing medium confidence Aug 30, 2026, 2:35 AM UTC
Failed Coup Attempt Reported in Niger; Soldiers Fired Near Airport and Presidential Palace
General News
Failed Coup Attempt Reported in Niger; Soldiers Fired Near Airport and Presidential Palace Soldiers set off gunfire close to Niamey airport and the presidential palace on August 30 2026, according to local reports.
medium confidence Aug 30, 2026, 2:35 AM UTC
First detected August 29, 2026 at 19:01 UTC. Image: PerthNow via source articleBusiness
Netanyahu condemns West Bank rioters as Gaza strikes kill three Reported by India Today | Latest Stories and PerthNow. First detected August 29, 2026 at 19:01 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 29, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC
ng. Image: Legit.ng via source articleGeneral News
Turkey: Osimhen inspires Galatasaray victory over Göztepe Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Legit.ng. First detected August 29, 2026 at 21:23 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 29, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC
Jinba (West Bank), March 28, 2025. Damage to a Palestinian school following an attack by Israeli settlers. (Illustrative image.) Mediterranea Saving HumansBusiness
Israeli Settlers Attacked Palestinians in West Bank on 2026‑08‑29 Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians in West Bank on 2026‑08‑29, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials.
Developing high confidence Aug 29, 2026, 10:07 PM UTC
First detected August 29, 2026 at 18:10 UTC. Image: South China Morning Post via source articleGeneral News
Far-right activist Milo Yiannopoulos deported after immigration arrest in US Reported by South China Morning Post and PerthNow. First detected August 29, 2026 at 18:10 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 29, 2026, 9:41 PM UTC
com and Brisbane Times - Latest News. Image: france24.com via source articleClimate
Missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000 as race for survivors continues Reported by france24.com and Brisbane Times - Latest News. First detected August 29, 2026 at 20:32 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 29, 2026, 9:33 PM UTC
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK
General News
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK Reported by The Kyiv Independent, World News, Today World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News, Trending News of World - Times of India and 2 other independently owned sources. First detected August 29, 2026 at 17:30 UTC.
high confidence Aug 29, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
Shells, drones and munitions destroyed in Ukrainian military warehouse Image: france24.com via source articleWar and security
Russian strike ignites depot explosion in Ukraine Shells, drones and munitions destroyed in Ukrainian military warehouse
Developing high confidence Aug 29, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC
First detected August 29, 2026 at 17:50 UTC. Image: Tribune Online via source articleWar and security
Troops foil Boko Haram attack on Borno community, kill scores of insurgents Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Tribune Online. First detected August 29, 2026 at 17:50 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 29, 2026, 6:11 PM UTC
First detected August 29, 2026 at 13:44 UTC. Image: Tribune Online via source articleGeneral News
Tinubu asks US court to block release of alleged drug trafficking records — Legal team Reported by Tribune Online and Daily Post Nigeria. First detected August 29, 2026 at 13:44 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 29, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC
James Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
General News
James Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor Reported by The Independent and Home | Mail Online. First detected August 29, 2026 at 15:35 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 29, 2026, 3:41 PM UTC
