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‘We Are Shattered’: Survivors Recall Chaos as Ferry Sank Near Cyprus

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

The vessel capsized in rough seas, leaving its passengers struggling to escape. Eight were killed and 20 are still missing.

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Israel and Greece Reach $3.5 Billion Defense Deal

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

Despite the growing diplomatic isolation of the government, the agreement makes clear that the Israeli defense industry is still finding considerable demand abroad.

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Summit With Russia, India and Iran Shows Leverage Wars Have Given Xi of China

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

A two-day conference of the 10-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Kyrgyzstan shows the limits of U.S. economic warfare.

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Édouard Balladur, Embattled French Prime Minister, Dies at 97

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

His time in office coincided with France’s fraught role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide and the corruption scandal known as the Karachi affair.

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A Principal Saved 900 Students Before His School Was Washed Away in Nepal

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

Rajendra Dawadi had less than 15 minutes to act on a warning of approaching floodwaters. His swift evacuation plan saved hundreds of lives.

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Europe Protests as U.S. Invites Russian Minister to G20 Finance Meeting

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

The meeting, which China and Russia are attending, is focused on the ongoing economic shock from the war in Iran, which has driven up oil prices globally.

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For Nepal’s Young Leader, Flood Recovery Will Be a Herculean Task

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

Prime Minister Balendra Shah, 36, rose to power this year on the back of youth anger with graft and mismanagement. His fledgling government now faces a huge test.

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Ukrainian Drone Mastermind, Fired by Kyiv, Will Advise Italy’s Defense Chief

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

The appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov, a Ukrainian former defense minister, showed how other militaries are racing to adapt to battlefield changes accelerated by the war in Ukraine.

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New Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines Released by AHA/ASA

PRLOG Aug 31, 2026

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association today released the 2026 Guideline for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery, the first comprehensive update in a decade.

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China Prepared for One Kind of Himalayan Flood. Then a Different Disaster Struck.

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

After a glacial flood last year, Chinese officials strengthened defenses at a border crossing with Nepal. But last week’s “cascade of hazards” overwhelmed them.

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Spanish Leader Says 5,000 Migrants Are Still in Ceuta, Weeks After Border Surge

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

Their continued presence has roiled the Spanish territory in Africa and heaped pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

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Nonstop Russian Drones Make for Dangerous New Phase of War in Kyiv

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

The nearly constant air raids, a shift from years of largely overnight attacks, have left residents exhausted and on edge.

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Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute's Daniel Li, M.D., Completes 50th ROSA Knee Replacement

PRLOG Aug 31, 2026

Milestone combines personalized robotic planning with a quadriceps-, muscle-, and ligament-sparing surgical approach.

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Why Larak Island Is Strategically Important for Iran

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

The roughly 30-square-mile island serves as a foothold for Iran’s military to advance its control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Man Arrested in Switzerland After Deadly Shooting at Rave

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

The suspect, a 43-year-old Swiss citizen, was taken into custody early on Monday, the police said.

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U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Overnight After Monthlong Calm

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

The renewed attacks were the latest sign that the war that began six months ago appears far from over.

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South Korea’s Unification Church Leader Gets 2 Years in Prison for Corruption

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

Han Hak-ja, the widow and successor of the conservative church’s founder, was convicted of financial dealings related to a former president and first lady, who are also imprisoned.

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Oconee Runtime Launches to Help Enterprises Govern AI Agent Actions

PRLOG Aug 31, 2026

New AI governance platform gives security and engineering teams visibility, context-aware policy enforcement, and auditability as AI tools and agents take increasingly consequential actions.

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Wagner Moura’s 5 Favorite Places in Salvador, Brazil

NYT USA Aug 31, 2026

The Oscar-nominated star of “The Secret Agent,” “Narcos” and the new Netflix thriller “The Last House” shares the places he loves in his vibrant hometown.

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These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism’ as the Threat.

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

A growing number of former Israeli generals, intelligence officials and prime ministers are accusing settlers in the West Bank of committing ethnic cleansing with government support. “Once a society behaves this way,” one said, “that society is doomed.”

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Melting Himalayas

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

Scientists are still working out the precise cause of the disaster in Nepal, but one thing seems certain: The risk of such events is increasing.

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