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Scientists discovered a massive rock collapse beneath the Langtang Lirung glacier. It may have caused ice and boulders to fall into the valley.
Patriot stocks in Europe have decreased because of the war with Iran. Officials fear limited NATO protection against Russian missiles.
Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 359 people, while more than 1,400 are missing. They include citizens of more than 30 countries.
A Piper PA-24 crashed into the water near Seldovia while flying from Anchorage. All four people on board were killed; the causes of the crash are being investigated.
Fourteen of the 15 babies in the neonatal ward died, reportedly due to an air conditioner explosion. The government is investigating the tragedy.
In Billings, a man shot eight relatives, including four children, and set the house on fire. The suspect died, apparently by suicide.
Trump proposed renaming Lake Ontario Lake America amid the trade conflict. Canadians and the premier of Ontario opposed the idea.
ICE arrested 49,571 people in July — 15% more than in June. The increase is attributed to new tactics and the agency’s expansion.
The Trump administration may revoke up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visas from foreigners who have filed or are filing asylum applications. The decision is being prepared jointly with the Department of Homeland Security.
On August 29, Icelanders will vote on resuming EU accession talks amid concerns over Trump's policy toward Greenland. The key disputes concern sovereignty and control over fisheries.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" grossed $39 million and topped the North American box office. "The Odyssey" became Nolan's highest-grossing film.
Pope Leo XIV called for confronting wars, polarization, and social division through dialogue, forgiveness, and solidarity. He called young people a source of hope.
After the negotiations failed, Ottawa will respond with "dollar-for-dollar" tariffs on American goods. The sides accuse each other of sabotaging the agreement.
John Coale uses informal communication to secure the release of political prisoners and ease sanctions against Belarus. With U.S. assistance, more than 500 people have been released.
An earthquake in eastern Japan and Tokyo caused 37 injuries and disrupted train services. No tsunami or anomalies at nuclear facilities were reported.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo received its first batch of vaccines amid an outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus. In six provinces, 5,375 cases and 2,557 deaths were recorded.
A lunar eclipse will occur on the night from Thursday to Friday. It will last 5.5 hours and will be visible to billions of people.
The Sussexes plan to settle long-term in a private residence outside London, while retaining homes in the United States and Portugal. Their children will begin attending British schools in September.
In the French region of Champagne, grape harvesting began in mid-August - the earliest ever recorded. Heat and drought shortened the time available for the harvest.
The village of Kandersteg is under threat of a landslide due to the unstable Spitze Stein rock, whose condition is deteriorating because of permafrost thaw. Residents are not afraid, as the authorities have taken precautionary measures.
The prosecutor told the court that Tupac Shakur's murder in 1996 was revenge for the attack on Duane Davis's nephew. According to the prosecution, Davis organized the shooting but did not pull the trigger himself.
On the Indonesian island of Flores, at least 54 people were killed and more than 1,300 homes were damaged after a magnitude 7. 7 earthquake. About 5,000 residents are staying in temporary shelters, and the authorities have delivered 275 tons of humanitarian aid.
The trial of Duane Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996, has begun in Las Vegas. Davis has pleaded not guilty and faces life imprisonment.
Large-scale cleaning has begun at the Panathenaic Stadium, built of white marble, which has not been carried out for more than 100 years. The work is being conducted carefully, using low-pressure water to remove dirt and organic layers.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella asked Donald Trump to temporarily suspend tariffs to help businesses after a magnitude 7. 4 earthquake claimed the lives of 289 people. The United States allocated $26.5 million in aid to rebuild the affected regions.
Soon, offenders in the United States may be detained using electroshock gloves. Human rights advocates fear that the technology could make it easier to use force without being noticed and create additional risks of abuse.
In Milwaukee, a landlord accidentally found Picasso’s print "Torero," stolen in 2018, while cleaning an apartment. Police confirmed the authenticity of the work, which is valued at $50,000.
Hurricane Lala, with winds of up to 120 km/h, is approaching Hawaii’s Big Island, threatening record rainfall of up to 63. 5 cm. Authorities have opened shelters and issued warnings for several islands.
In eastern DR Congo, 60–70% of new Ebola cases are being detected outside contact monitoring. The outbreak has claimed more than 2,200 lives, and the UN has allocated $30.5 million.
On Thursday, vandals covered the wall of the U. S. Embassy in Brazil with messages protesting the U.S. government. Police detained one suspect, but he has already been released.