NIGER'S MILITARY GOVERNMENT SAYS IT HAS SUPPRESSED AN ATTEMPTED COUP IN THE CAPITAL NIAMEY

Niger's ruling military council says it has put down an attempted coup in the capital Niamey, after disgruntled soldiers attacked the presidential palace and a military base in the early hours of the morning.

The state broadcaster said the situation had been brought under control after loyalist troops fought back against the mutineers, who are reported to have come from the south-west of the country.

Niger has been under military rule since a coup in July 2023, when General Abdourahamane Tchiani seized power from the elected president.

Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa.

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Chris Ocamringa in Kinshasa says General Tchiani's own rise to power followed a similar pattern — his presidential guard detained the elected leader in 2023 over allegations of mismanagement and corruption.

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NEPAL FLOOD DEATH TOLL REACHES 626 AS HELICOPTER RESCUES RESUME AND SECOND BARRIER LAKE THREATENS FURTHER CATASTROPHE

Helicopter rescue operations have resumed in Nepal on Saturday after poor weather temporarily halted efforts to reach survivors of catastrophic flash floods and mudslides that have killed at least 626 people in the country alone.

The combined death toll across Nepal and Tibet has risen to more than 630, with nearly three thousand people still missing, including around 90 Americans.

The US Geological Survey says a glacial collapse triggered the disaster, which has been described as one of the worst to hit Nepal in recent years.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Reporter Neha Poonia in New Delhi says the critical 72-hour survival window is rapidly closing for those still trapped.

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Neha Poonia in New Delhi says the flooding has left hospitals overwhelmed and communities desperately short of essential supplies, compounding the humanitarian toll of the disaster.

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SIX THOUSAND SAILORS STRANDED AND NINETEEN KILLED IN PERSIAN GULF SIX MONTHS INTO IRAN WAR, UN MARITIME AGENCY SAYS

The International Maritime Organisation says at least six thousand sailors remain stranded aboard hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf, with nineteen seafarers killed and more than seventy attacks on international shipping recorded since the Iran war began six months ago.

Washington is escalating its economic pressure on Tehran, announcing new sanctions on Friday under what the White House calls Operation Economic Outcast — targeting entities in the UAE and Hong Kong accused of helping Iran evade financial controls.

Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned the measures, calling Washington's economic campaign "state terrorism" and warning that countries backing the sanctions risk becoming complicit.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Reporter Jagruti Dave in Washington says some analysts believe the sanctions announced so far have not been as severe as the White House has suggested, though more could follow.

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VENEZUELA PREPARING TO SIGN FORMAL OIL AGREEMENTS WITH US FIRMS NEXT WEEK

Venezuelan officials are preparing to sign formal agreements next week granting new oil exploration and production rights to US companies, according to Reuters.

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Washington had secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves through a new joint venture with 100-year concessions.

Venezuela confirmed the deal covers 17 strategic oil fields, with more than 100 billion dollars in investment and an estimated 209 billion dollars in tax revenue for the Venezuelan state.

Andreina Fermin reports from Caracas.

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Andreina Fermin in Caracas says years of underinvestment have left Venezuela's oil output at a fraction of its potential, and rebuilding the industry will require enormous spending.

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NEPAL'S FOREIGN MINISTER APPEALS FOR FREEZERS AS FLOOD VICTIMS' BODIES DECOMPOSE FASTER THAN THEY CAN BE IDENTIFIED

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has asked foreign governments to supply freezers as the bodies of flood victims decompose faster than they can be identified — with officials reporting that only seven of 49 bodies brought to one hospital have so far been matched to names.

The appeal comes on the fourth day of rescue operations along the Nepal-Tibet border, where the combined death toll has reached at least 633 and nearly three thousand people remain missing.

Poor weather and destroyed roads and bridges are severely hampering efforts to reach survivors in the flood-ravaged region.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Bidur.

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Rebecca Bundhun in Bidur says Nepal's government has specified the kinds of international help it most urgently needs, from DNA testing and communications equipment to tunnel rescue expertise and reconstruction funding.

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NEPAL FLOOD DEATH TOLL PASSES 630 AS RESCUERS BATTLE RUGGED TERRAIN AND SECOND LAKE THREAT

More than 630 people are confirmed dead and nearly three thousand remain unaccounted for after a glacier collapse sent a devastating flood through communities along the Nepal-China border on Wednesday.

Among the missing are nationals from more than 30 countries, including around 90 Americans and dozens of Australians and Canadians, many of whom were visiting the popular trekking and pilgrimage region.

Rescue operations resumed on Saturday after a brief halt caused by fears that a newly formed lake at the collapse site could trigger a second flood.

From New Delhi, Neha Poonia reports.

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FED CHAIR WARSH SIGNALS RATE HIKE POSSIBLE AS JACKSON HOLE SPEECH WARNS INFLATION TRENDS HAVEN'T IMPROVED

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has delivered his most explicit signal yet that a rate hike could be imminent, telling the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday that recent data has not shown underlying inflation trends improving meaningfully.

The Fed held rates steady at three-and-a-half to three-and-three-quarter per cent in July, but three regional presidents dissented, wanting to raise borrowing costs as inflation has remained above the central bank's two per cent target for more than five years.

A Reuters poll found a majority of economists expect no hike before the end of the year, but some major banks now forecast a quarter-point increase when policymakers meet on the sixteenth of September.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Reporter Nick Harper in Washington says while traders have seized on the Fed chair's language, Warsh added a significant caveat — explicitly stating his remarks should not be read as a commitment to act.

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RUSSIA THREATENS TO STRIKE BRITISH MILITARY TARGETS OVER STORM SHADOW MISSILE USE IN UKRAINE

Russia's Foreign Ministry has warned it could strike British military targets both inside and outside Ukraine if Kyiv continues to use British-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles against Russian territory.

The threat — described as the strongest of its kind from Moscow to a NATO member — came after Russia accused Ukraine of firing Storm Shadow missiles at a shopping centre in Russian-controlled Donetsk on Wednesday, wounding civilians. Reuters says it could not independently verify the claims.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham condemned what he called Moscow's outrageous threats during a visit to Kyiv, saying Britain's support for Ukraine would not waver.

Dasha Chernyshova reports from Moscow.

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Dasha Chernyshova, our reporter in Moscow, says while the warning is the most direct Russia has issued against Britain, no specific targets have been identified.

She has more.

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Dasha Chernyshova in Moscow says the threat currently appears to be a warning rather than a concrete plan of action, but that further Ukrainian strikes using British weapons could change the calculus quickly.

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RUSSIA THREATENS TO STRIKE BRITISH MILITARY TARGETS AS UK SHARES SECRET MISSILE TECHNOLOGY WITH UKRAINE

CNN is reporting that Britain is sharing secret missile technology with Ukraine, as Russia warns it could strike British military targets both inside and outside Ukraine in response to Kyiv's use of British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles against Russian territory.

The threat, delivered by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Thursday, has been described as the strongest of its kind from Moscow to a NATO member state.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has rejected the warning, reaffirming London's commitment to Ukraine's defence.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Olly Barratt, our reporter in London, says British officials are preparing for a range of unconventional threats from Russia, from cyber attacks to strikes on critical infrastructure.

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WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMS NO IRAN TALKS AS CENTCOM CLEARS STRAIT OF HORMUZ MINES AT WAR'S SIX-MONTH MARK

The United States Central Command has announced that all sea mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz, warning it will attack any Iranian vessels that attempt to lay new ones, as the US-Iran war reaches its six-month mark on Friday with no negotiations under way.

Outgoing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Thursday that there are no talks with Tehran, while President Trump has said he is in no hurry to resume diplomacy.

The president has continued to taunt Iran on social media, posting the Strait of Hormuz among a list of US territories and sharing an AI-generated image of himself holding a machine gun.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Reporter Nick Harper in Washington says the war has far exceeded President Trump's original prediction it would last only weeks, with his approval ratings on the conflict dropping significantly.

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Nick Harper, our reporter in Washington, says the American public is making clear it wants the conflict brought to an end — but the president says he is content to wait.

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NEPAL FLOOD DEATH TOLL REACHES 547 AS NEARLY 1,000 REMAIN MISSING AND NEWLY FORMED LAKE THREATENS FRESH DELUGE

The death toll from Nepal's catastrophic flash flood has risen to at least 547, with nearly a thousand people still missing and a newly formed lake now threatening a fresh deluge in the disaster zone.

The flood, triggered by a glacial collapse that sent a wall of ice and rock into the Lhende Khola River, destroyed buildings and infrastructure at the Gyirong border crossing between Nepal and China's Tibet region.

More than five hundred foreign nationals remain unaccounted for, including dozens of Americans, Australians and Indians.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Kathmandu.

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Rebecca Bundhun in Kathmandu says Nepal's government wants to retain full control of the rescue operation, even though several countries have offered to send search and rescue teams.

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Rebecca Bundhun in Kathmandu says rescue teams face severe logistical challenges, including a shortage of helicopters and poor visibility, even as several countries have offered to send help.

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NEPAL FLOOD DEATH TOLL REACHES 469 AS BARRIER LAKE THREATENS FURTHER DEVASTATION NEAR CHINA BORDER

Nepal's police have issued an alert warning communities near the Chinese border to move to safety, amid fears that a barrier lake formed by flash flooding could burst and trigger a second wave of devastation.

More than 640 foreigners from 32 countries are among those still unaccounted for, including 90 Americans and at least 39 Australians.

At hospitals in Kathmandu, families have been gathering to search for missing relatives.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Kathmandu.

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UEFA PREPARING CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AGAINST FIFA'S INFANTINO OVER FAILED WORLD CUP SELL-OFF PLAN

European football's governing body UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts, accusing him of financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell a stake in the FIFA World Cup's commercial rights.

The scheme, which would have seen a new company called FIFA Forward Enterprise sell a twenty per cent stake to private investors for four-point-two billion dollars, was abandoned at the start of August after fierce opposition from football leaders worldwide.

UEFA has now filed court documents in the United States seeking evidence from firms it says were involved in the deal.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Reporter Jagruti Dave in Washington says UEFA has filed discovery applications in three US courts to gather evidence, targeting firms and individuals it says were central to the proposed deal.

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Jagruti Dave, reporting from Washington, says that while UEFA has dropped its boycott threat, it is still calling on Infantino to step down — though the FIFA president has signalled he intends to seek another term.

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NEPAL-TIBET FLOOD DEATH TOLL PASSES 390 AS BARRIER LAKE THREATENS FURTHER CATASTROPHE

The death toll from the catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to at least 392, with nearly 1,500 people still missing — more than 700 of them foreign nationals from two dozen countries.

The disaster was triggered on Wednesday when a glacier collapsed into a mountain river on the Nepal-Tibet border, sending a wall of ice, mud and water through villages and along river valleys.

Rescue teams are now in a race against time to reach survivors, but destroyed infrastructure and poor weather are severely hampering the effort.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Kathmandu.

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Rebecca Bundhun, reporting from Kathmandu, says scientists believe the glacial collapse has created dangerous blockages that could trigger further flooding — adding to the challenges already facing rescue teams.

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TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER RENAMING LAKE ONTARIO 'LAKE AMERICA' AS CANADA REJECTS THE MOVE

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America," deepening the rift with Canada that has already triggered retaliatory tariffs worth billions of dollars.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected the name change, saying Canadians will continue to use the lake's original name, which derives from an indigenous Wendat word more than four hundred years old.

The move comes as US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick repeated Washington's position that Ottawa walked away from what would have been the best trade deal in the world.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Jagruti Dave, our reporter in Washington, says the executive order has limited practical effect beyond US federal maps, and other countries are unlikely to adopt the new name.

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TRUMP SIGNS ORDER RENAMING LAKE ONTARIO AS 'LAKE AMERICA' AMID ESCALATING US-CANADA TRADE WAR

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America," the second time he has renamed an international body of water since taking office.

The move comes amid a deepening trade war with Canada, with fifty per cent tariffs on some Canadian imports already in force and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing retaliatory measures on billions of dollars of American goods.

Canada's Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has said Ottawa will always call it Lake Ontario.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Trial set for alleged 9/11 mastermind

A US military judge has set a trial date for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

He has been in US detention since 2003, spending most of that time at Guantanamo Bay.

Mohammed, along with three other co-conspirators, will face a military tribunal in June 2028.

 
Nick Harper reports from Washington. 

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NVIDIA SHARES SURGE 8% AFTER BLOWOUT EARNINGS AS WALL STREET RALLIES ON AI BOOM

Nvidia shares have jumped eight per cent on Wall Street after the chipmaker reported second-quarter revenue of more than 96 billion dollars — more than doubling its sales from a year ago and beating analyst expectations.

The results have lifted the broader market, with the Nasdaq up more than one per cent and the S&P 500 also gaining ground on Thursday.

Nvidia's chief executive Jensen Huang said artificial intelligence had reached what he called its inflection point.

Mitch Mccann reports from New York.

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Mitch Mccann in New York says one Wall Street analyst believes Nvidia could reach a trillion dollars in annual sales within the next few years.

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Mitch Mccann in New York says the latest weekly unemployment claims figure of 203,000 was below expectations — and he explains what that could mean for the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates.

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QATAR'S PRIME MINISTER MEETS IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER IN TEHRAN AS TRUMP SAYS HE IS IN 'NO RUSH' TO END WAR

Qatar's Prime Minister has held talks with Iran's Foreign Minister in Tehran on Thursday, as part of efforts to de-escalate the war between the United States and Iran.

Outgoing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has told Fox News that all options remain on the table for the United States — including the use of force, with carrier strike groups deployed to the region, and economic measures.

Nick Harper reports from Washington on what those options look like in practice.

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NEPAL FLOOD DEATH TOLL PASSES 350 AS NIGHTFALL HAMPERS RESCUE OPERATIONS AND SECONDARY DAM-BURST THREAT LOOMS

The death toll from catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal has risen to more than 350, with over 800 people still missing, including more than 500 foreign nationals from 32 countries.

The disaster was triggered when a magnitude 4.4 earthquake caused a glacial collapse near the Tibet border, sending a wall of water through the Trishuli and Narayani river systems.

More than 1,500 armed police personnel have been deployed for search and rescue, but nightfall is now making operations even harder.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Kathmandu.

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Rebecca Bundhun, reporting from Kathmandu, says entire communities were destroyed by the floodwaters and the damage to roads and bridges is severely hindering the relief effort.

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PAKISTAN HOSPITAL FIRE PROBE SHIFTS BLAME TO NEBULISER BLAST AS INVESTIGATORS FIND NURSERY EXITS WERE LOCKED FROM OUTSIDE

A hospital preliminary report into the fire that killed fourteen newborn babies at Islamabad's PIMS hospital now says an exploding nebuliser — not an air-conditioning unit as first claimed — sparked the blaze, which spread rapidly because of the high concentration of oxygen in the nursery.

Investigators appointed by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the scene on Thursday, while a separate fire brigade report found that emergency exits were locked from outside and obstructed by barriers.

The prime minister has already sacked the Health Ministry's most senior civil servant, and the inquiry committee is expected to deliver an interim report within forty-eight hours.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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NEPAL FLASH FLOOD DEATH TOLL REACHES 289 WITH MORE THAN 1,300 STILL MISSING INCLUDING HUNDREDS OF FOREIGNERS

The death toll from Wednesday's catastrophic flash floods in Nepal has risen to 289, with more than thirteen hundred people still missing, including more than seven hundred foreign nationals.

Scientists say the disaster was triggered by the collapse of part of a glacier near the Langtang Lirung peak, sending a wall of water through the Trishuli and Narayani river systems, destroying roads, bridges and entire villages.

More than fifteen hundred armed police have been deployed alongside drones and sniffer dogs, but rescuers are struggling to reach many of the worst-affected areas.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Kathmandu.

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Rebecca Bundhun in Kathmandu says locating the hundreds of people still unaccounted for remains the overriding priority for Nepal's rescue teams.

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Rebecca Bundhun in Kathmandu says Indian nationals make up the largest group of missing foreigners, with many having been pilgrims visiting Nepal and workers on hydropower projects.

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NEPAL FLOOD DEATH TOLL PASSES 177 AS RESCUERS RACE TO REACH SURVIVORS TRAPPED IN MUD AND RUBBLE

Flash flooding triggered by a glacial collapse in Nepal has killed at least 177 people, with more than thirteen hundred others still missing on both sides of the Nepal-Tibet border, including hundreds of foreign nationals.

The United States Geological Survey has confirmed a massive chunk of ice plunged into a valley in Nepal's Rasuwa district, unleashing a wall of water and debris during the monsoon season.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Nepali Prime Minister Balen Shah, pledging full humanitarian support as more than a hundred Indian citizens remain unaccounted for.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Reporter Neha Poonia in New Delhi says India has flown two planeloads of emergency aid to Nepal, with embassy officials coordinating rescue efforts on the ground.

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Neha Poonia in New Delhi says rescue teams are resorting to helicopters and zip lines to extract survivors from areas buried under thick layers of mud.

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800+ MISSING IN NEPAL/TIBET FLOODS

More than 800 people are missing in flash flooding and mudslides in Nepal.

At least 177 bodies have been recovered.

Authorities say a glacier collapse triggered the incident along the Nepal-Tibet border.

Climate and public policy expert Sunil Acharya is in Kathmandu, and says the incident has been devastating.

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Climate and public policy expert Sunil Acharya is in Kathmandu, and says it's unlike anything he's seen before.

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Geologist Dr Ranjan Kumar Dahal is in Kathmandu - he says such an event is very difficult to foresee.

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NEPAL FLASH FLOOD DEATH TOLL RISES TO 162 AS HUNDREDS OF FOREIGN NATIONALS REMAIN MISSING

The death toll from catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal's Rasuwa district has risen to at least 162, with hundreds of people still unaccounted for, including more than 300 foreign nationals.

Climate scientists say an ice-rock avalanche blocked a tributary of the Bhotekoshi river before releasing a devastating surge of water downstream, destroying homes, roads and bridges across the Nepal-Tibet border region.

India has dispatched ten metric tonnes of humanitarian aid, while Nepal's prime minister says the country is in a state of shock.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Neha Poonia in New Delhi says the precise cause of the flooding has yet to be conclusively determined, even as the rapidly warming Himalayan region faces growing risks from glacial instability.

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NEPAL FLOOD DEATH TOLL RISES TO AT LEAST 162 AS HUNDREDS OF TOURISTS REMAIN MISSING

The death toll from catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border has risen to at least a hundred and sixty-two, with officials warning the number is expected to climb further.

More than four hundred foreign nationals are among nearly six hundred tourists still unaccounted for in the rugged Himalayan region, including a hundred and thirty-three Indian pilgrims — the largest group of missing foreigners.

India has put parts of the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on high alert as floodwaters head toward the border.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Neha Poonia in New Delhi says while the cause of the flooding has not been confirmed, the Himalayan region is increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

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MODERATE EARTHQUAKE RECORDED NEAR NEPAL WITH NO REPORTED DAMAGE OR CASUALTIES

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded north of Kathmandu on Wednesday, though no damage or casualties have been reported and the quake does not appear to have been widely felt.

The event, logged by the United States Geological Survey near the Nepal-China border, was also recorded at a lower magnitude of 4.4 by other seismic monitoring networks.

Before the limited impact of the quake was confirmed, FSN's Ishan Garg reported on the flood risks that Indian states face from Nepal's Himalayan river systems during seismic events.

From New Delhi, Ishan Garg reports.

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JUDGE PAUSES META'S OAKLAND TRIAL TO REVIEW $17.1 BILLION CHILD-SAFETY SETTLEMENT WITH 47 US STATES

A federal judge in Oakland, California, has suspended Meta's trial over alleged harms to young users while she reviews a settlement worth up to 17.1 billion dollars with 47 US states.

The deal would require Meta to impose a default two-hour daily screen-time cap for teenagers on Facebook and Instagram, mute notifications during school hours, and stop displaying like counts for under-18s.

Meta has denied wrongdoing but agreed to the terms, in what the judge called an excellent way to resolve the litigation.

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

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Ira Spitzer, our reporter in San Francisco, says the settlement could have far-reaching consequences for Meta's competitors as well.

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PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN LAND IN BRITAIN WITH THEIR CHILDREN AFTER SIX YEARS IN CALIFORNIA

Prince Harry, Meghan and their two children have landed in Britain, completing their move back from California after six years away.

The family touched down at Birmingham Airport on a private charter jet and were met by their own security detail — not police protection funded by the state.

The couple say they are returning as private citizens and will not take on official royal duties, though King Charles has said he welcomes the chance to see more of his grandchildren.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Olly Barratt, our reporter in London, says the speed of the move surprised many — and that Prince Harry and his brother Prince William are still not believed to be in contact.

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Reporter Olly Barratt in London says the couple's standing with the British public remains a challenge, with polls showing them viewed less favourably than other senior royals.

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OUT: “...Catherine as well.”
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META AGREES TO PAY UP TO 18 BILLION DOLLARS TO SETTLE LANDMARK CHILD-SAFETY LAWSUIT BROUGHT BY US STATES

Meta has agreed to pay as much as 18 billion dollars to settle a landmark child-safety lawsuit brought by 29 US states, in a deal that would impose sweeping new restrictions on how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram.

The proposed settlement, filed in federal court in Oakland, California on Wednesday, still requires the approval of the presiding judge before it takes effect.

As part of the agreement, Meta has publicly called on YouTube and TikTok to adopt similar protections and join the deal.

Ira Spitzer has the story from San Francisco.

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CANADA HITS BACK WITH RETALIATORY TARIFFS ON HUNDREDS OF US GOODS AS TRADE WAR ESCALATES

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of American products, matching US duties dollar for dollar, after trade talks between the two neighbours collapsed last week.

The United States imposed fifty per cent tariffs on roughly twenty billion dollars' worth of Canadian goods after a deadline set by US President Donald Trump expired on Saturday.

Ottawa says it is deliberately targeting goods from states where voters backed the president.

From Washington, Jagruti Dave reports.

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Jagruti Dave in Washington says Canada is hinting it could target energy exports to the United States — including oil, natural gas and electricity — if the trade war deepens further.

IN: “One of those...”
OUT: “...gets much worse.”
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META AGREES TO $16.7 BILLION SETTLEMENT WITH DOZENS OF US STATES OVER HARM TO TEENAGERS

Meta Platforms has agreed to an almost 17 billion-dollar settlement with attorneys general from more than two dozen US states, ending a landmark federal trial over social media's harm to teenagers.

The states had accused the company of deliberately designing its platforms to hook young users and of collecting data on children under 13 without parental consent.

Meta says it does not admit any wrongdoing as part of the deal.

Mitch Mccann reports from New York.

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Reporter Mitch Mccann in New York says the case centred on Meta's handling of children's data and its failure to shield young users from addiction.

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OUT: “...without parental consent.”
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INDIA'S MODI OFFERS AID AS 105 INDIAN NATIONALS AMONG 384 MISSING IN NEPAL FLASH FLOODS

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah, offering all possible humanitarian assistance after flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district left nearly four hundred travellers missing, including more than a hundred Indian nationals.

At least sixteen people are reported dead after a sudden surge in the Bhote Koshi River swept through parts of northern Nepal on Wednesday, with officials examining whether a glacial lake outburst on the Tibetan side may have triggered the flooding.

The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has activated emergency helpline numbers for affected Indian nationals.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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AT LEAST 14 NEWBORNS KILLED IN ISLAMABAD HOSPITAL NURSERY FIRE AFTER AIR-CONDITIONING EXPLOSION

At least fourteen newborn babies have been killed in a fire at one of Pakistan's largest public hospitals in Islamabad, after an air-conditioning compressor exploded in a third-floor nursery early on Wednesday morning.

The blaze broke out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences just before seven o'clock local time, with rescue officials saying fifteen infants were inside the ward when the fire erupted.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grief over the deaths and ordered an immediate investigation.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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Reporter Hira Mustafa in Islamabad says the district administration has formed an inquiry committee and has been given twenty-four hours to identify the cause of the fire.

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Hira Mustafa in Islamabad says the tragedy has sent shockwaves across Pakistan, with growing public anger directed at the hospital authorities over their failure to save the infants.

IN: “Here in Islamabad...”
OUT: “...the 14 infants.”
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INDIA AND CHINA CONCLUDE 25TH ROUND OF BORDER TALKS IN BEIJING, AGREE TO SEEK BOUNDARY SETTLEMENT

India and China have concluded their 25th round of border talks in Beijing, with both sides agreeing to continue dialogue and seek a mutually acceptable boundary settlement.

The discussions between India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday came ahead of a possible visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to New Delhi for the BRICS summit in September — which would be his first trip to the Indian capital in seven years.

The two countries' relations have been strained since a deadly clash between their troops in the Galwan Valley in 2020.

From New Delhi, Neha Poonia reports.

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Reporter Neha Poonia in New Delhi says both Doval and Wang Yi have framed the improving relationship as a foundation for a possible leaders' meeting at the BRICS summit next month.

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OUT: “...keep moving forward.”
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CANADA HITS BACK WITH RETALIATORY TARIFFS ON MORE THAN 700 US PRODUCTS AS TRUMP ESCALATES RHETORIC

Canada on Tuesday announced retaliatory tariffs on more than seven hundred American products, doubling duties on steel and aluminium to fifty per cent and imposing new levies on electronics, dairy and clothing.

The move came after trade talks collapsed late on Friday, prompting Washington to impose fifty per cent tariffs on roughly twenty billion dollars' worth of Canadian goods.

US President Donald Trump has responded with a barrage of personal attacks on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and has floated renaming Lake Ontario.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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EMPIRE STATE BUILDING TO GLOW PINK TONIGHT IN TRIBUTE TO DOLLY PARTON

The Empire State Building will glow pink at 9:25 tonight Eastern Time in tribute to Dolly Parton — a nod to her iconic hit "9 to 5" — as the world mourns the country music legend's death at the age of 80.

Parton died on Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee. US President Donald Trump has ordered American flags lowered across the country for a week in her honour.

Tributes have been pouring in from across the entertainment world and the political spectrum.

Mitch Mccann reports from New York.

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DOLLY PARTON DIES PEACEFULLY IN NASHVILLE AT 80; PRESIDENT TRUMP ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED FOR ONE WEEK

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died peacefully in Nashville at the age of 80, with US President Donald Trump ordering flags to be lowered across the country for one week in her honour.

Parton had spoken publicly just days ago about struggling with her health after years of caring for her husband Carl Dean, who died in March last year.

The singer, songwriter and actress rose from humble beginnings in rural Tennessee to become one of the most celebrated entertainers in American history.

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

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CANADA HITS BACK WITH TARIFFS ON $20BN OF US GOODS AS WALL STREET SHRUGS OFF TRADE TENSIONS

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs of up to fifty per cent on nearly twenty billion dollars' worth of American goods, effective the eighth of September, in a dollar-for-dollar response to new duties imposed by Washington.

Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the countermeasures will target steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment and electronics, with Ottawa also unveiling billions of dollars in support for affected workers and businesses.

Wall Street's early reaction, however, has been muted, with the major indices edging higher on Tuesday despite the escalating trade dispute.

Mitch Mccann reports from New York.

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CANADA HITS BACK WITH RETALIATORY TARIFFS ON NEARLY $20 BILLION OF US GOODS AS TRADE WAR ESCALATES

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on nearly twenty billion dollars' worth of American goods, striking back after Washington imposed fifty per cent duties on Canadian exports over the weekend.

US President Donald Trump responded on social media, accusing Canada of having ripped off the United States for decades, and calling it the most difficult country to negotiate with.

The counter-tariffs — covering some seven hundred products including steel, dairy, and electronics — take effect on the eighth of September, backed by a support package worth more than five billion dollars for affected workers and businesses.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Reporter Nick Harper in Washington says US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins offered a notably restrained response to Ottawa's countermeasures, declining to address the retaliatory tariffs directly.

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PAKISTAN SAYS 'SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS' MADE IN TEHRAN TALKS AIMED AT REVIVING LAPSED US-IRAN PEACE FRAMEWORK

Pakistan says significant progress has been made in efforts to end the war between the United States and Iran, after the country's army chief and interior minister held a day of talks in Tehran on Monday.

The 60-day peace framework set out in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, signed in June by Pakistan, Iran and the US, lapsed in mid-August without renewal — with Tehran saying Washington had failed to meet its conditions.

Pakistan is now pushing to bring both sides back to the negotiating table.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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Hira Mustafa in Islamabad says the presence of Pakistan's army chief in the Tehran delegation was seen as particularly significant because of his relationship with the White House.

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Hira Mustafa in Islamabad says Pakistan has so far offered no indication it has secured any protection from the latest round of American sanctions on Iran — and points to the stalled Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline as evidence of Islamabad's caution.

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OUT: “...of American penalties.”
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IRAN SAYS IT IS 'READY' FOR NEW US SANCTIONS AS RIAL HITS RECORD LOW

Iran's economy minister has said Tehran has been preparing "for a long time" for the latest round of American sanctions and is ready to face them — as the Iranian rial hits a record low of more than two million to the US dollar.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday unveiled what he called "Operation Economic Outcast," targeting nearly sixty entities, individuals and vessels involved in oil smuggling, nuclear procurement and cyber operations.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Reporter Nick Harper in Washington says the sanctions list reveals the network of brokers and shadow vessels helping to generate and funnel revenue back to Tehran.

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Nick Harper, our reporter in Washington, says the threat of secondary sanctions could cause significant trade friction between the United States and a range of countries that do business with Iran.

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Nick Harper in Washington says the White House maintains it is open to diplomacy, but direct talks between Washington and Tehran still appear a long way off.

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INDIA'S NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER DOVAL MEETS CHINESE VICE PRESIDENT IN BEIJING AHEAD OF 25TH ROUND OF BOUNDARY TALKS

India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing ahead of the twenty-fifth round of Special Representatives boundary talks on Tuesday.

The discussions come as both sides seek to resolve the standoff that began along their disputed frontier in 2020, with India saying peace along the border is a prerequisite for broader ties, while Beijing has pushed to move the relationship forward.

The talks are seen as crucial ahead of an expected visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to New Delhi for the BRICS summit next month.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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OUT: “...disengagement has happened.”
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Neha Poonia in New Delhi says both sides are looking to deepen economic cooperation, with previous summits between the two leaders having produced significant agreements.

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IRAN INSISTS IT WILL COUNTER NEW US ECONOMIC MEASURES

Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to hit back against US economic sanctions and will inflict 'another defeat' on Washington.

Tehran says it is confident its economic partners will continue to do business, and says it has its 'own tools' to respond.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a series of new measures and a crackdown on nations and businesses which don't cut economic ties with Iran.

Iranian-American journalist Negar Mortazavi expects the sanctions will achieve very little.

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MUMBAI'S AUGUST MONSOON RAINFALL FALLS WELL BELOW NORMAL AFTER RECORD-WET JULY

Mumbai has recorded barely half its normal August monsoon rainfall, with just 286 millimetres falling in the first nineteen days of the month against an average of more than 560.

The dry spell follows a record-wet July, when the city received more than 1,400 millimetres — well above the monthly norm — and patchy rain and overcast skies continued on the evening of Monday the 24th of August.

Across India more broadly, forecasters warn the overall monsoon season could end up significantly below average.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Rebecca Bundhun, reporting from Mumbai, says the monsoon rains are vital for Indian agriculture — and officials blame the El Niño weather phenomenon for a season that could have a significant economic impact.

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OUT: “...severe in September.”
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US TREASURY SECRETARY UNVEILS 'OPERATION ECONOMIC OUTCAST' SANCTIONS CAMPAIGN AGAINST IRAN BUT HOLDS OFF ON IMMEDIATE PENALTIES

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled a sweeping new sanctions campaign against Iran dubbed "Operation Economic Outcast" — but stopped short of imposing immediate penalties, describing the announcement as a "warning shot" to countries still doing business with Tehran.

Iran's currency hit a record low on Monday as the new measures were announced, while Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary warned that no oil would leave the Persian Gulf if the campaign is broadened.

The sanctions target a network of brokers, companies and shadow-fleet vessels across several countries that transport Iranian oil and channel revenue to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Nick Harper, our reporter in Washington, says the key question is whether countries that buy Iranian oil — including China, India and Turkey — will be willing to cooperate with a US-led pressure campaign.

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OUT: “...he himself created.”
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Nick Harper in Washington says the US military remains in the region enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports — and could resume combat operations if the economic pressure campaign fails.

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OUT: “...again resume hostilities.”
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Bessent threatens sanctions on Iran trading partners

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has outlined new sanctions on countries that trade with Iran as a way to further weaken the Iranian economy.

However, he did not name countries or provide a timeline for the new measures that he referred to as "economic D-Day” for Iran.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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CEASEFIRE MONITORS DEPLOY TO EASTERN CONGO AS M23 ACCUSES GOVERNMENT OF SHELLING

The first ceasefire verification team has deployed to eastern Congo under the peace deal brokered by Qatar — travelling by United Nations helicopter to Minembwe in South Kivu province, where heavy fighting has been reported in recent weeks.

The deployment comes days after the Congolese government and the M23-led rebel alliance agreed a roadmap for peace talks following five days of negotiations in Switzerland.

However, M23 has accused government forces of shelling a village near Minembwe on Monday, causing civilian casualties — an allegation the Congolese military has not yet responded to.

Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa.

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OUT: “...and Southern Africa.”
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WALL STREET FALLS AS CHIP STOCKS DRAG AHEAD OF NVIDIA EARNINGS, LOSSES TRIMMED BY TREASURY BUYBACK REPORT

US stocks fell on Monday as semiconductor shares dragged the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower ahead of Nvidia's earnings report on Wednesday, though losses were trimmed after reports the Treasury Department could tap its general account to fund a bond buyback programme.

While the broader tech sell-off dominated early trading, shares in major American carmakers also came under heavy pressure after US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social threatening to raise tariffs on Canadian automotive imports to fifty per cent from January.

The threat follows the collapse of trade talks between Washington and Ottawa on Friday, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing retaliatory tariffs on American goods from the eighth of September.

Mitch Mccann reports from New York.

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Mitch Mccann in New York says investors are focused on how the US Treasury plans to pay for its bond buyback programme, with reports pointing to the government's main bank account as the likely source.

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US TREASURY SECRETARY BESSENT TO UNVEIL UNPRECEDENTED SANCTIONS PACKAGE TARGETING IRAN'S ECONOMIC LIFELINES

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce what the White House is calling an unprecedented package of sanctions designed to economically isolate Iran, as the Iranian rial plunges to a record low and inflation nears ninety per cent.

The new measures are expected to go beyond targeting individual businesses that trade with Tehran, instead putting pressure on the governments of countries that help sustain Iran's cash flow — a move that could affect major trading partners including China, Turkey and India.

The announcement marks a shift in Washington's strategy, pivoting from military strike threats towards what it hopes will be a more effective economic campaign to end the near six-month war.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Kate Fisher in Washington says US President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Bessent have both signalled the scale of the economic campaign they intend to wage against Tehran.

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OUT: “...it economic D-Day.”
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US TREASURY SECRETARY BESSENT SET TO UNVEIL 'ECONOMIC D-DAY' SANCTIONS PACKAGE AGAINST IRAN AS RIAL HITS RECORD LOW

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is due to announce what he has called an unprecedented sanctions package against Iran at a press conference in Washington later on Monday, as the Iranian rial plunges to a record low against the dollar.

The move marks a shift in American strategy after the Pentagon reportedly warned US President Donald Trump that military targets in Iran have been exhausted and munitions stockpiles are running low.

Washington is now betting that economic pressure can succeed where months of military action have not in forcing Tehran to the negotiating table.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Nick Harper, our reporter in Washington, says the Pentagon has told the White House that the American military has exhausted its list of viable targets in Iran, forcing a change of strategy.

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Nick Harper in Washington says one of the biggest obstacles to the new sanctions strategy is persuading countries like China, Russia, and North Korea to stop helping Iran evade economic restrictions.

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ZELENSKYY TELLS EUROPEAN LEADERS UKRAINE IS 'NOT A VICTIM BUT A FIGHTER' AS ALLIES GATHER IN KYIV FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has addressed European leaders at St Sophia Square in Kyiv on Ukraine's thirty-fifth Independence Day, declaring his country is "not a victim, but a fighter" and warning that Moscow must not be allowed to deceive Europe and the world.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham was among nearly a dozen leaders present, making Kyiv his first overseas destination since taking office — and announcing that Britain will declassify blueprints for components used in long-range cruise missiles, clearing the way for the weapons to be built on Ukrainian soil.

The address came as Russia launched more than a hundred and forty drones and multiple missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing eight people.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION APPROVES 6.1 BILLION EUROS IN DEFENCE PROCUREMENT FOR UKRAINE ON INDEPENDENCE DAY

The European Commission has approved €6.1 billion (around $6.7 billion) in new defence procurement for Ukraine, timed to coincide with the country's Independence Day.

The package covers air and missile defence systems, ammunition and radar equipment, and is drawn from a broader €45 billion (approximately $49.5 billion) allocation agreed by the European Council earlier in the year.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the move demonstrates that European support for Kyiv remains concrete and unwavering.

Will Denslow reports from Brussels.

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Will Denslow, our reporter in Brussels, says European leaders have long regarded Ukraine as the continent's first line of defence against Russian aggression.

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European leaders in Ukraine for Independence Day

The UK and European Union have pledged fresh support for Ukraine as the country marks 35 years of Independence from the Soviet Union.

British Prime Minister  Andy Burnham is in Kyiv and will co-host a coalition of the willing later on Monday.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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MSF WARNS DRC EBOLA OUTBREAK STILL NOT UNDER CONTROL AS DEATH TOLL PASSES 2,500 IN 100 DAYS

The medical charity Doctors Without Borders has warned that communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are still not receiving adequate support to contain the country's Ebola outbreak, as the crisis reached its hundredth day on Sunday.

More than twenty-five hundred people have died and over five thousand cases have been recorded since the outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola was declared in the northeast of the country — making it the deadliest in the DRC's history.

The World Health Organization and the Africa Centres for Disease Control have called for a major scaling-up of the response.

Chris Ocamringa reports from the DRC.

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Chris Ocamringa in the DRC says the international community has been mobilising resources and experts, but the response is being hampered by deep mistrust among some local communities.

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TRUMP SIGNALS NO RETREAT ON CANADA TARIFFS AS TRADE WAR ESCALATES

US President Donald Trump has posted on social media that Canada wants the benefits of being a state without being one, signalling no retreat after fifty per cent tariffs on Canadian goods came into force on Saturday.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced retaliatory tariffs targeting American steel, dairy and electronics from the eighth of September, saying Washington asked too much and offered too little.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says there are no new talks planned with Ottawa.

Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.

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TRUMP TAUNTS CANADA OVER STATEHOOD AS 50% TARIFFS TAKE EFFECT AND CARNEY VOWS RETALIATION

US President Donald Trump has accused Canada of wanting the benefits of statehood without becoming one, escalating a trade war after Washington imposed 50 per cent tariffs on roughly 20 billion dollars' worth of Canadian goods.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced retaliatory tariffs on American steel, dairy and electronics, set to take effect on the eighth of September, saying Canada had been "attacked."

The White House says Ottawa rejected a deal that was in its favour, but Canadian officials say last-minute changes made the agreement unacceptable.

Jagruti Dave reports from DC.

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Jagruti Dave in DC says the sheer scale of Canada's energy exports to the United States — from crude oil to natural gas to electricity — means any disruption could hit American consumers hard.

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MACRON AND SAUDI CROWN PRINCE LAUNCH TWO-DAY PARIS SUMMIT AT ESPORTS WORLD CUP CLOSING CEREMONY

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have begun a two-day summit in Paris, appearing together on Sunday evening at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup at the Grand Palais.

The visit — the crown prince's first to France since 2023 — is expected to produce bilateral agreements on energy, transport and health, with the two leaders due to co-chair the inaugural Saudi-French Strategic Partnership Council on Monday.

The Elysée Palace says the leaders will also coordinate on Middle East security, including the war between the United States and Iran.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Ross Cullen, our reporter in Paris, says the talks will also touch on a new defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, as well as efforts to find alternative routes to the disrupted Strait of Hormuz.

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IRAN'S PRESIDENT DECLARES COUNTRY IN 'FULL-SCALE WAR' WITH THE UNITED STATES AS UNPRECEDENTED SANCTIONS LOOM

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared the country is in a full-scale war with the United States, even as diplomatic efforts through intermediaries continue on several fronts.

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that the regime may not survive if the economy collapses under new American sanctions, while Washington says it will announce the most sweeping economic isolation measures in history on Monday.

From Tel Aviv, Blake Sifton reports.

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NO NEW US-CANADA TRADE TALKS PLANNED, SAYS WASHINGTON, AS 50% TARIFFS TAKE EFFECT AND OTTAWA VOWS RETALIATION

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says no new trade talks are planned with Canada after fifty per cent tariffs on twenty billion dollars' worth of Canadian goods took effect on Saturday.

Greer accused Ottawa of walking back commitments reached earlier in the week, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended negotiations and vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation starting on the eighth of September.

Both sides are blaming each other for the collapse of a deal that US President Donald Trump had declared done just days ago.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Jagruti Dave in Washington says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney views the tariff dispute as confirmation of a fundamental change in the bilateral trade relationship with the United States.

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Jagruti Dave in Washington says the failed US-Canada negotiations are being watched by other countries facing American tariffs, with Brazil's president urging US President Donald Trump to resume talks.

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IRAN CALLS NEW US SANCTIONS A 'DECLARATION OF WAR' AS TREASURY SECRETARY PREPARES FRESH ECONOMIC MEASURES

Iran's Foreign Ministry has branded the latest round of US economic sanctions a declaration of war on all nations, accusing Washington of asserting authority over every member state of the United Nations.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected on Monday to unveil further measures aimed at tightening the financial squeeze on Tehran, having vowed to collapse the Iranian regime.

US President Donald Trump has warned of what he calls tremendous economic consequences for any country that continues to do business with Iran.

Jagruti Dave reports from DC.

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Jagruti Dave in DC says Tehran is framing the sanctions as a sign that Washington's military campaign has not achieved its aims, while the White House says the measures will bring down the Iranian government.

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Jagruti Dave in DC says the military campaign has proved both costly and politically damaging, with midterm elections now approaching in November.

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TRUMP SAYS US HAS 'TOTAL CONTROL' OVER STRAIT OF HORMUZ AS WASHINGTON TIGHTENS NAVAL BLOCKADE ON IRAN

US President Donald Trump says the United States has total control over the Strait of Hormuz region, as Washington's naval blockade continues to squeeze Iran's economy.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has responded by calling for an end to the months-long war, saying Tehran is negotiating from a position of strength — while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce what Washington is calling the strongest sanctions ever imposed on Iran.

President Trump says the economic pressure is working but that Iran is not yet ready to agree to a deal.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.

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Blake Sifton in Tel Aviv says the US military has released new figures showing the scale of the naval blockade's enforcement operations around the Strait of Hormuz.

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CANADA AND US RACE TO FINALISE TRADE DEAL HOURS BEFORE TRUMP'S 50 PER CENT TARIFFS TAKE EFFECT

Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are meeting in Washington on Friday, racing to finalise a deal before 50 per cent tariffs on roughly 20 billion dollars' worth of Canadian goods take effect at one minute past midnight on Saturday.

US President Donald Trump signed three proclamations last month imposing the tariffs under Section 338 of the Tariff Act, citing disputes over motor vehicles, alcohol and dairy. The White House paused the levies earlier in the week, citing progress in the negotiations.

LeBlanc said on Thursday the two sides were close to an agreement, but reports suggest Canada is pushing back on the terms Washington has put forward.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Jagruti Dave in Washington says the tariff rates Washington has offered Canada remain above what Ottawa is willing to accept, leaving negotiators with a stark choice as the deadline approaches.

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OUT: “...unfair trade practices.”
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Jagruti Dave in Washington says the tariffs would hit a wide range of Canadian exports, with businesses already warning of damage to their sales.

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WALL STREET REBOUNDS ON FRIDAY AS TREASURY YIELDS STABILISE AND BITCOIN SURGES TOWARD $77,000

Wall Street has rebounded on Friday after a turbulent week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing around 400 points as bond markets stabilised following days of sharp volatility.

The recovery has been driven in part by strong gains in healthcare stocks, with pharmaceutical giant Merck among the top performers.

The advance has trimmed what had been a significant weekly decline for the S&P 500.

Mitch Mccann reports from New York.

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Mitch Mccann in New York says the bond market remains the key factor behind the week's volatility, with investors watching for any developments in the conflict involving Iran.

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OUT: “...performance this week.”
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CHINA ORDERS COMPANIES TO DEFY US SANCTIONS ON IRAN AS WASHINGTON VOWS 'TOUGHEST MEASURES IN HISTORY'

China has publicly rejected Washington's sanctions campaign against Iran, ordering Chinese companies not to comply with US measures targeting five refineries accused of buying Iranian oil.

US President Donald Trump launched what he called an unprecedented economic operation against Tehran after nuclear talks collapsed, warning that any country offering Iran a lifeline would face severe financial retaliation.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on American allies to choose sides, describing the plan as the toughest sanctions in history.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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OUT: “...buy Iranian oil.”
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Jagruti Dave, our reporter in Washington, says the Treasury Secretary has issued a stark warning to any country that continues doing business with Tehran.

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OUT: “...a long-lasting peace.”
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Reporter Jagruti Dave in Washington says the sanctions push could severely complicate the already delicate relationship between Washington and Beijing.

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OUT: “...tech, and trade.”
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MEGHAN REPORTEDLY OFFERED ACTING ROLE ON UK RETURN

It's understood Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has been offered an acting job when she's back in the UK.

Her team are not denying the reports she has secured a role.

Harry and Meghan and their children are due to move back to Britain from the US later this month.

Questions remain over who'll pay for the family’s security, and whether it will involve taxpayer funding.

Former Assistant Commissioner at the Met Police Andy Hayman says it may be easier for police protection to be provided.

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UK HAILS SUCCESS OF MIGRANT DEAL WITH FRANCE

The UK Home Office says $900 millon deal with France - aimed at cutting the number of small boat crossings - is working.

It claims nearly 200 boats have been stopped in the first three months of the agreement coming in to effect.

The opposition Conservatives say the deal isn't working as claimed, with a record 230 people crossing the Channel from France to England in one boat last week.

Maritime director at Border Security Command, Charlie Eastaugh, says he understands such images cause public concern.

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NORTH KOREA FIRES BARRAGE OF SHORT-RANGE MISSILES DESPITE US MOVE TO SCALE BACK JOINT DRILLS WITH SOUTH KOREA

North Korea has fired a barrage of about ten short-range ballistic missiles from the capital region toward the sea, according to South Korea's military — the third such test by Pyongyang in August alone.

The launches came a day after the North dismissed Washington's decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, a move widely seen as an attempt to restart diplomacy.

Despite the provocation, analysts say the door to negotiations may not yet be closed.

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

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Ira Spitzer, reporting from San Francisco, says Kim Jong-un's sister spoke in positive terms about the relationship between the North Korean leader and US President Donald Trump — a signal that diplomatic channels may remain open.

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TREASURY BUYBACK RALLY FADES AS BOND YIELDS CLIMB BACK AND FED MINUTES REVEAL SUPPORT FOR RATE HIKES

Bond yields in the United States have climbed back on Thursday after briefly dipping when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government could buy back even more long-dated debt than the four billion dollars announced on Wednesday.

The thirty-year Treasury yield rose to above five-point-two-five per cent, while the ten-year yield climbed past four-point-seven per cent — reversing the relief rally that followed the buyback announcement.

Analysts have questioned whether the programme will make any real difference to the country's debt burden, which crossed the forty-trillion-dollar mark earlier in the week.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Jagruti Dave in Washington says the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes reveal that most officials expected inflation to cool, but many feared it would remain elevated.

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Jagruti Dave in Washington says the Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes show that many officials believed inflation would remain elevated because of the war in Iran and US tariff policy.

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OUT: “...President's tariff policy.”
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UNANSWERED SECURITY QUESTIONS DOMINATE UK FRONT PAGES AS SUSSEXES' RETURN LOOMS

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's planned return to Britain dominates UK front pages on Thursday, with unanswered questions about the family's security arrangements the chief concern.

The news broke on Wednesday that Prince Harry and Meghan will move back for an extended stay, with their children enrolled at British schools for the start of term next month — but the couple will not resume duties as working members of the royal family.

King Charles was informed of the decision on Sunday, despite Harry having visited the UK and met his father in July without raising the matter.

Olly Barratt reports from Buckingham Palace.

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Olly Barratt at Buckingham Palace says the long-running dispute over the family's security may be closer to resolution than previously thought.

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INDIA AND JAPAN SIGN MARITIME SECURITY PACT AS DEFENCE MINISTERS DEEPEN STRATEGIC TIES IN NEW DELHI

India and Japan have signed a maritime security cooperation pact during defence talks in New Delhi between Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi.

The two defence ministers have stressed the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific, a theme that has defined the broader bilateral relationship in recent years.

Ishan Garg in New Delhi says the defence ministers' remarks mirror commitments made at the highest political level.

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Ishan Garg, reporting from New Delhi, says Japan has been willing to share advanced weapons technology with India, helping New Delhi to develop its own domestic defence industry.

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PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN TO RELOCATE FROM US TO BRITAIN, ENDING SIX YEARS OF SELF-IMPOSED EXILE

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will move back to Britain later this month, ending more than six years of self-imposed exile from the United Kingdom.

The couple's children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have been enrolled at British schools ahead of the new term in September, and the family will live at a private residence outside London.

King Charles is said to welcome the chance to see more of his son's family, though the couple will not return as working members of the royal family.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Olly Barratt, reporting from London, says the relationship between Prince Harry and his brother Prince William remains deeply strained, and that security arrangements for the Sussex family in Britain are still unresolved.

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TRUMP CONFIRMS HE WILL MEET KIM JONG UN THIS YEAR AS NORTH KOREA DISMISSES DIPLOMATIC OVERTURES

US President Donald Trump has confirmed he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year, with a possible summit on the sidelines of the APEC gathering in November.

Pyongyang has so far poured cold water on the prospect of talks, with Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong saying she is not aware of any communication between the two nations.

President Trump's confirmation comes as he faces criticism over his decision to cut short joint military drills with South Korea.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Nick Harper, our reporter in Washington, says the scaling back of the drills is raising concerns among American allies across the region about the reliability of US security guarantees.

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