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Search Continues for 2,400 Missing in Nepal Floods Amid ‘Immense’ Devastation

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

As rescue efforts entered their fourth day, the scale of destruction came into focus, signaling a daunting recovery for the vulnerable nation.

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Milo Yiannopoulos, Right-Wing Agitator, Deported Home to U.K.

NYT Europe Aug 29, 2026

Mr. Yiannopoulos, an early supporter of President Trump and vocal supporter of mass deportations, was himself sent back to his home country, part of a long fall from right-wing grace.

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Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner

NYT USA Aug 29, 2026

The administration will work with a private Venezuelan oil company that has close ties to the country’s government.

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‘A New Form of U.S. Colonialism’: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

A deal giving the U.S. majority control of vast Venezuelan reserves strikes at the heart of national identity.

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Soldiers in Niger Attack Presidential Palace and Airport, Shaking Junta

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

Renegade Nigerien soldiers attacked sites around the capital, the defense ministry said, including a key air base that hosts Russian mercenaries.

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37 Killed After Russian Strike on Weapons Depot as Ukraine Blames Negligence

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

The depot, which was in a civilian area near Kyiv, “definitely shouldn’t have been there,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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Nepal Rescuers Bore Through Tunnels to Try to Reach 900 Workers Missing After Floods

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

The Nepal Army, which is leading rescue efforts, turned to the trapped workers more than a day after the flood, according to army officials, industry groups and private rescuers.

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Thieves Smash Museum Case for Diamond Necklace Worth Millions in Vienna

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

The theft of the precious object, once owned by an Egyptian queen and later sold to satisfy her creditors, was the latest in a string of high-profile museum losses.

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Carney Has Canadians’ Support on Trump. Now Comes the Hard Part.

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

The U.S.-Canada trade war has galvanized Canadians behind their prime minister’s decision to walk away from negotiations. What happens when the time comes for talks to restart?

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Trump Says U.S. Struck Deal for Control of More Than 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuela’s Oil

NYT USA Aug 29, 2026

The president said an agreement between the countries covered more than 65 billion barrels of reserves. A U.S. official said it would involve a partnership with a private company.

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Why Iceland and Others Might Want In, Not Out, of the E.U. Club

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

A few years ago, some feared the European Union was going out of style. Now Iceland is mulling membership alongside a long list of candidates.

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Nepali City Struggles to Handle the Many Bodies on Its Riverbanks

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

The remains of hundreds of people have washed downstream after devastating floods.

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Elbows and Chin Up: A Whirlwind Week in the U.S.-Canada Trade War

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

After trade talks collapsed, Mark Carney rallied the nation, Canadian businesses stood defiant, and President Trump moved to rename Lake Ontario.

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Fast Forward

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

How do we balance our desire for modern conveniences with our nostalgia for the uncomplicated felicity of our pre-internet past?

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As Deadly Flash Flooding Batters Nepal, Some Fear ‘the Entire Himalayas Are Melting’

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

A glacier unleashed a deadly flood earlier this week. For local trekking guides and climbers, the mountains were already changing.

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Turkey and Israel Vie for Middle East Influence as Tensions Spike

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

Israel’s strike on a Syrian base to pre-empt the feared deployment of Turkish forces was part of a growing competition in the Middle East and beyond.

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Icelanders Are Voting on E.U. Membership Talks. Here’s What to Know.

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

The Nordic nation is holding a referendum on Saturday on whether to start membership talks with the European Union. Voters are divided.

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Modi Is Hedging Against Trump, One Deal at a Time

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

In a year of globe-trotting, the Indian prime minister has secured deals around the world as the United States becomes less dependable.

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Live Updates: Scale of Flood Disaster Grows as Nepal Doubles Estimate of Missing

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

A spokeswoman for the Nepali disaster relief agency said the tally grew to 1,900 after some 900 people were reported missing from hydropower projects. Rescue efforts were complicated by fears of new flooding.

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Nepal’s Hydropower Industry Was Booming. Now 900 Workers Are Missing.

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

Videos show rescuers pulling people out of hydropower tunnels, as hundreds of workers remain missing after a deadly flood.

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Here’s the latest.

New York Times Aug 28, 2026

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