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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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Coral Reefs Are Running Out of Time to Recover, Research Find

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

Rising sea temperatures mean reefs don’t have enough time to bounce back between intense heat waves, a new report warns.

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Nepal Turns to Mass Burials, as Thousands Remain Missing from Floods

New York Times Aug 31, 2026

Only a fraction of the over 2,500 missing are turning up among the dead, underscoring a bleak reality: The death toll is likely to keep rising for days to come.

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See Nepali Rescue Workers Testing Aid Delivery by Drone

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

Some survivors of the deadly flood and landslide have no access to food. Officials and volunteers are testing how drones can help.

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Ferry Carrying Hundreds of Passengers Capsizes Off Coast of Cyprus

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

Local authorities said 267 people were aboard the catamaran-type vessel when it began taking on water shortly after its departure from Kyrenia.

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Deportees Sent to Liberia Recount Harrowing Details of U.S. Expulsion and Treatment by ICE

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

Ten deportees said they experienced or witnessed what they called abusive or violent treatment by ICE. They spent months in detention, they said, before being sent to nations where they had no ties.

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Iceland Votes to Steer Clear of European Union Talks

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

After divisive debate, Icelanders rejected a proposal to resume negotiations on joining the bloc in a referendum with the highest voter turnout in almost two decades.

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More Than 22,000 Ancient Artifacts Seized in Florida

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

The items include Egyptian statues and ancient Greek and Roman coins that date back 1,000 to 5,000 years, officials said.

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Hunt Underway After Deadly Shooting at Swiss Rave

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

One reveler was killed and five were injured early Sunday at a dance party at a horseracing track in Switzerland’s north.

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Google Maps Changes Lake Ontario to Lake America Following Trump’s Executive Order

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

Users in the United States will see the new label, following President Trump’s executive order last week.

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China Says 261 Foreigners From 23 Countries Are Missing in Tibet Flood

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

The disclosure offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the disaster on the Chinese side of the border, where authorities have released few details.

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Expedia Faces Off With Cuban Families Over Land Seized Decades Ago

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

A trial involving claims against the travel company has opened in federal court. Dozens of such lawsuits have been filed since President Trump opened the door to them.

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U.A.E. To Review Banque Misr, Targeted by Iran Sanctions

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

The Treasury Department accused Banque Misr’s branches in the United Arab Emirates of helping Iran. The Emirati central bank promised an examination.

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The 10 P.M. Dinner Is a Spanish Tradition. Are People Giving It Up?

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

There are signs that Spaniards are eating earlier in the evening. Experts say it could make for a healthier country, but not everyone is ready to part with the custom.

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Long Lines for Gas in Iran Show War and U.S. Blockade Squeezing Supply

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

The government is struggling to meet a shortfall in fuel and is wary that higher prices at the pump could stir unrest.

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Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

For many, the trek to Mount Kailash on the border of Nepal and Tibet is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to find spiritual awakening.

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Far Right Is Poised to Win in a German State, but Fight Over Power Won’t End There

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

State and federal leaders are trying to avoid sharing sensitive intelligence with the Alternative for Germany should it take power in a state’s elections next week.

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The People of Hirosaki, Japan, Try to Move a Castle by Hand

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

In Japan, the ancient tradition of hikiya involves moving buildings with ropes and rollers. About 4,000 people teamed up to try it on Hirosaki Castle.

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In Scotland, Luxury Hotel Gleneagles Offers a Posh Summer Camp for Grown-Ups

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

It’s the mix of lush adventures by day and elegant dinners by night that makes the luxury hotel Gleneagles, outside Edinburgh, so tempting.

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Nepal Flood Survivors Return to Devastated Towns

New York Times Aug 30, 2026

Our correspondent Anupreeta Das visited Bidur, Nepal, days after floods devastated the region. Residents sifted through thick mud to salvage what remained of their homes.

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Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians, Drawing Sharp Rebukes

New York Times Aug 29, 2026

The intensity of Saturday’s assault prompted condemnations from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and other officials.

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