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• At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot
  29 August 2026
  An investigation has begun into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.
• Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
  29 August 2026
  The capital is not set to vote on a new mayor until 2028.
• Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech
  29 August 2026
  Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.
• Rescue to continue overnight for 'in distress' vessel carrying five in the Channel
  30 August 2026
  Several fishing vessels are assisting the Coastguard after reports of a boat "in distress' off Plymouth.
• I've been to Gamescom six times - here's what excited me this year
  30 August 2026
  The BBC's Laura Cress gets a first look at the biggest games in Cologne from Witcher 3 to Alien: Isolation 2.
• British heavyweight Moses Itauma stretchered out after shock defeat in gruelling world title fight
  30 August 2026
  Filip Hrgovic shatters Moses Itauma's world-title dream as the Briton appears to punch himself out in an extraordinary heavyweight world-title contest in London.
• 97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'
  28 August 2026
  A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.
• Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there
  29 August 2026
  Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.
• Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Nepal villages
  28 August 2026
  Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.
• What we know about the 33 British nationals missing in Nepal
  28 August 2026
  Among those reported missing after deadly floods are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.

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• Missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000 as race for survivors continues
  29 August 2026
  Rescuers in Nepal and China on Saturday continued to search for the nearly 3,000 people missing after devastating flooding along the border with China engulfed entire villages earlier this week. At least 682 bodies were recovered in both countries, including 675 in Nepal and seven in China.
• Netanyahu condemns 'criminal acts of violence' by settlers in West Bank villages
  29 August 2026
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday condemned what he called "criminal acts of violence" perpetrated by Israeli settlers in two Palestinian villages. Earlier in August, a group of settlers blocked supplies from entering Palestinian houses on the outskirts of Qusra and attacked a Palestinian family and a foreign media crew in nearby Jalud.
• 'I am sure of myself': A look back at Dolly Parton's unspoken feminist legacy
  29 August 2026
  Beloved country star Dolly Parton was many things to her fans, including an actor, singer, philanthropist and entrepreneur. But after her death on Tuesday at the age of 80, some admirers are remembering her as something she never overtly claimed: feminist icon.  
• Iran war reaches 6-month mark: Conflict cost $1,100 per US taxpayer
  29 August 2026
  After six months of war, Iran’s leadership has coalesced around a hard core of military generals and clerics long entrenched in the ruling theocracy. They are ready for a potentially long confrontation with the US and determined to prevent any unrest at home. It’s a far cry from US President Donald Trump’s initial hopes of toppling the Islamic Republic and his subsequent claims that “regime change” had brought more compromising officials to the fore. In an analysis, FRANCE 24's Philip Turle said the war had so far cost around 1,100 US dollars for each US taxpayer.
• ‘Extremely risky operations’: Rescuers work amid threat of river banks bursting
  29 August 2026
  Nearly 3,000 people remained missing on Saturday, while 682 deaths had been confirmed after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border. Rescue operations remain risky as a lake formed upstream by the floods threatens to burst its banks. FRANCE 24's Shahzaib Wahlah reports.
• Situation in Niger 'not stabilised yet' as security forces deploy around airport
  29 August 2026
  A group of soldiers in Niger rebelled against officers at a key military base and fired at sensitive locations in the capital, Niamey, in an apparent mutiny marked by gunfire and explosions, authorities said Saturday, in what was seen as a major threat to the country's struggling junta. FRANCE 24's Wassim Nasr brings you this analysis.
• Referendum on EU membership: An ‘existential question’ for Icelanders
  29 August 2026
  As Icelanders head to the polls on Saturday to vote in a referendum on whether the country should resume talks with the EU over membership, FRANCE 24 speaks to Eiríkur Bergmann, Professor of Politics at Bifröst University, for more insight into the vote.
• Rescue operations ongoing as death toll continues to rise
  29 August 2026
  Most arrive with nothing except the clothes they are wearing. As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the border between Nepal and China entered their fourth day Saturday, authorities continued finding survivors and transporting them to safety. At relief centers, as some arrive, families wait anxiously for news of their loved ones as the death toll and the number of people unaccounted for continued to rise.
• Warehouse hit by Russian attack stored munitions, Zelensky says
  29 August 2026
  A depot that exploded in a Russian strike overnight was owned by the Ukrainian military and stored shells, drones, and other munitions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reports.
• Niger's junta says 'regaining control' after clashes in capital
  29 August 2026
  Niger's ​defense ​ministry said the armed forces were ​progressively ‌retaking ⁠control ‌of sites targeted in ⁠an overnight attack on ​the ‌capital Niamey, according to a ‌statement read ​on state television, which resumed broadcasting ​on ​Saturday after ​temporarily going ​offline.

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30 August 2026

• Macron to visit London for Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, first talks with PM Burnham
  28 August 2026
  French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to London next Wednesday to inaugurate the British Museum's exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry, and will hold his first in-depth talks with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham the following day.
• Tate brothers deny criminal accusations in court and ask to be released while fighting extradition to the UK
  28 August 2026
  Andrew and Tristan Tate, notorious for promoting male dominance and misogyny through their social media empire, are accused of choking and raping victims, human trafficking, money laundering and violence against minors. Andrew Tate maintains that he is simply playing a character online.
• UK PM dismisses Russian threats as Ukraine allies gather in Kyiv
  24 August 2026
  On a visit to Kyiv on Monday, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham assured his country's support for Ukraine, despite 'Russia's outrageous threats.'
• 'France and the UK should act together to uphold international law in Palestine': An open letter by former French and British ambassadors
  22 August 2026
  In response to Israel's policy of occupation and destruction, around one hundred former representatives of France and the United Kingdom urge their governments to act through a series of sanctions aimed at safeguarding the rule of law.
• UK court orders Prince Harry, Elton John and others to pay £9.5 million to 'Daily Mail' tabloid
  21 August 2026
  Prince Harry and six other well-known figures were ordered on Friday to make the payment to the publisher of the 'Daily Mail' within a week after they lost their privacy case against the British tabloid.
• Europeans pressure Israel over West Bank settlements, citing 'unprecedented levels of violence'
  21 August 2026
  France, Britain, Germany, Italy, Norway and the Netherlands have issued a joint statement calling Israel's decision to publish tenders for construction in the so-called E1 area of the Palestinian West Bank 'unacceptable,' warning it would effectively split the occupied territory in two.
• Why British Prime Minister Andy Burnham should matter to Europe
  21 August 2026
  In a bid to win back his party's traditional base, the new Labour prime minister is focusing on domestic policy. However, his ambitions for industrial revival could pave the way for closer ties with the European Union, observes political scientist Sébastien Maillard.
• France joins European powers in call for Israel to halt West Bank settlement plan
  20 August 2026
  France, Britain, Germany and Italy condemned on Thursday the Israeli government's opening for bids to build more than 1,200 homes in a controversial West Bank settlement plan approved last year.
• France fines UK fashion site Boohoo over fake sales
  20 August 2026
  Boohoo has been handed a €2.33 million fine by France's anti-fraud and consumer agency, which found the UK-based online retailer had falsely promoted clothes and other items as discounts.
• Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to the UK, press reports
  20 August 2026
  According to British news outlets, the couple will leave the US by the end of the month to settle in a non-royal residence outside of London. Their two children have already been enrolled in a British school.

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30 August 2026

• Iceland's EU referendum: first partial results show razor-thin margin
  30 August 2026
  Iceland's EU referendum is on a knife-edge, with the 'Yes' camp at 51.2% and the 'No' at 48.8%. 40% of the votes have already been scrutinised. As expected, rural constituencies are leaning decisively for the 'No' while Reykjavík's two constituencies lean solidly 'Yes'.
• Bardella, Faure, Lecornu, Hollande, Philippe: Political season begins in France
  29 August 2026
  Between the 2027 presidential campaign and talks on the next budget, several leading French politicians were out in force on Saturday 29 August.
• Pogačar abandons La Vuelta after heavy crash 33km from finish
  29 August 2026
  The Slovenian cyclist, who was leading the race, suffered a heavy crash and had to be taken to hospital by ambulance.
• Solidarity Armada sails to Ceuta with 50 boats in support amid migration crisis
  29 August 2026
  The initiative gathers around 120 people from Spanish ports to support the city after late-July migration pressures. After days of clashes, no further mobilisation is expected in the autonomous city this weekend.
• Latest news bulletin | August 29th, 2026 – Evening
  29 August 2026
  Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
• Iceland's EU referendum sees high preliminary voter turnout in expected close race
  29 August 2026
  In Reykjavík, voter turnout was higher by noon than at the same time during the 2024 parliamentary election, local media reported.
• Music, lights and drones: Uzbekistan celebrates 35 years of independence
  29 August 2026
  Uzbekistan marked the 35th anniversary of its independence with a large-scale celebration in New Tashkent, featuring live music, dance, performances by international artists and a large-scale drone show.
• Kazakhstan’s government steps down as newly elected Kurultai holds first session
  29 August 2026
  Kazakhstan’s newly elected unicameral parliament has held its first session under a new Constitution that reshaped the country’s political system. The government has stepped down as required, with a new cabinet set to be formed.
• Hundreds of foreign nationals among the missing following deadly Nepal floods
  29 August 2026
  On Friday, Nepal's tourism board put the number of tourists still "out of communication" at 622 - 471 of which were foreign tourists.
• COP17 in Mongolia wraps up with 1.3 billion dollars of Green Investment Pledge
  29 August 2026
  Countries signatories of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification agree with banks and private investors on financing scores of projects in 23 countries across 5 continents.

Observer

• How Tom Gilleon Turned a Genre of Nostalgia Into One of Invention
  29 August 2026
  Now in his mid-80s and still painting daily from his Montana ranch, he has spent decades stripping Western art down to color, form and light.
• In Seoul, Pavilion’s Debut, Design Miami’s Return and Frieze’s “Beyond the Canon” Approach
  29 August 2026
  On the eve of Seoul Art Week, dealers are looking for signs that Korea’s recovering economy can revive collector confidence.
• As Data Center Opposition Grows, America Needs a Better Blueprint
  28 August 2026
  The IDCA’s Mehdi Paryavi examines the growing tension between America’s demand for A.I. infrastructure and communities’ resistance to new data centers. The answer, Paryavi argues, is a more deliberate model that considers power, environmental constraints and community needs from the start.
• How Collectors Bob and Jane Clark Turned Collecting into Community Building
  28 August 2026
  Early acquisitions of works by Theaster Gates, Derrick Adams and Rashid Johnson came before those artists' markets fully developed, reflecting the couple's longstanding support for emerging talent.
• Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Keeps Markets Guessing at Jackson Hole
  28 August 2026
  In his first Jackson Hole address as Fed chair, Kevin Warsh defended abandoning forward guidance while acknowledging that persistent inflation is concerning.
• One Fine Show: “Timeless Mucha, The Magic of Line” at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
  28 August 2026
  His commercial advertising in Belle Époque Paris anticipated psychedelia, comic book cover design, rock posters and more.
• The National Park System’s Lesser-Known Role as Patron of the Arts
  28 August 2026
  "These wild spaces with heartbreaking stories and uncontainable beauty can change us if we let them," artist Dawn Waters Baker, who has participated in residencies at Big Bend National Park in Texas, Gettysburg and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, told Observer.
• The Evolution of the Cowboy Boot, Beyond the Western Ranch
  28 August 2026
  Built for function but made for reinvention, the cowboy boot has traveled well beyond cattle country while keeping its Western character intact.
• The Best Men’s Workout Brands You’re Not Already Wearing
  28 August 2026
  These labels make sharper gear for running, lifting and everything in between.
• Jensen Huang’s Answer to the ‘A.I. Bubble’ Talk is a $96B Quarter
  28 August 2026
  Jensen Huang says the A.I. buildout is supply-capped, not slowing.

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30 August 2026

• Finland's strategic reserves model sets an example for Europe in crisis preparedness
  30 August 2026
  Distributed across the country, Finland's reserves – along its 1,340 kilometers of border with Russia – cover nine months of grain consumption and five months of its oil and gas needs. The system has emerged as a potential model for the European Union.
• Dozens dead after Russian strike on depot near Kyiv
  29 August 2026
  The depot appeared to have been storing explosives. The blast reportedly damaged residential areas, as well as a care home for the elderly and disabled people.
• The hunt for musketeer d'Artagnan's tomb sparks archaeological row
  29 August 2026
  Archaeologist Wim Dijkman uncovered a skeleton in a church in the Netherlands that could belong to the famous French musketeer. The municipality accused him of carrying out illegal excavations and took the project away from him. It will take a few more months before the DNA analysis reveals its secrets.
• Public funerals honor fallen PKK fighters in Turkey
  29 August 2026
  Since August 21, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) – currently engaged in negotiations with the Turkish state – has published a list of around 100 fighters killed in recent years. Ceremonies have been held throughout major cities, especially in the southeast.
• In Rome, Spin Time social center, a symbol of left-wing activism, targeted by Meloni government
  29 August 2026
  Self-managed and located in the heart of the Italian capital, Spin Time was evacuated after a fire at the end of July. The future of the center, which housed 400 people, now hangs in the balance as the Italian prime minister has made closing such sites a key political objective.
• Ukraine's Black Sea port blockade strangles grain exports
  29 August 2026
  Russia has intensified attacks on ships heading to or leaving the ports of Odesa and neighboring cities, bringing local maritime traffic to a standstill for more than one month. This disruption has created a major logistical challenge for businesses and deprived Ukraine, a major grain producer, of significant export revenue.
• Ousted Ukraine defense minister Fedorov accepts job advising Italian minister
  28 August 2026
  Fedorov said Friday he had agreed to become 'advisor on defense innovation' to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, six weeks after his dismissal. His firing prompted thousands to protest across Ukraine.
• In Iceland, the prospect of joining the EU generates little enthusiasm ahead of referendum
  28 August 2026
  On August 29, Icelanders are set to vote in a referendum on whether to resume negotiations to join the European Union, which were suspended in 2015. While fishing, agriculture and economic issues have dominated the campaign debates, the 'yes' camp has only a slight lead over the 'no' camp in the polls.
• Macron to visit London for Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, first talks with PM Burnham
  28 August 2026
  French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to London next Wednesday to inaugurate the British Museum's exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry, and will hold his first in-depth talks with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham the following day.
• For Xenia Fedorova, the Russian commentator for CNews, a very political 'flight' abroad
  28 August 2026
  The protégée of French billionaire Vincent Bolloré, passed through Nice at the end of July before disappearing following an expulsion order from France. Her candidacy to lead a Berlin cultural center closely tied to the Kremlin sparked a wave of political reactions in Germany.