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Two dead and one still unaccounted for in Grand Canyon flash floods, officials say
Rescue efforts were hampered on Monday by more heavy rains that swept through the region, a natural part of the seasonal monsoon that frequently causes flash floods.
Cancer and virus-free: Bats' longevity genes could hold clues for human health
Scientists are studying the mechanisms behind bats' immune systems to uncover what they could teach about human longevity.
Heatwaves and secret emissions: Why nuclear power may not be as ‘green’ as you think
The war on Iran has triggered calls to double down on nuclear power. But is it really ‘clean’, can Europe’s energy grid cope and will it survive the wrath of climate change?
Flock's rapidly expanding AI surveillance network facing growing backlash in US
BBC Verify examines the expanding network of Flock cameras in the US and the backlash against it.
DRC: Copper is eclipsing cobalt in the race for critical minerals
With copper prices rising and cobalt exports restricted, DRC stands at a crossroads. As a result, major mining groups such as Glencore and CMOC are pivoting towards the red metal, global demand for which far outstrips that for cobalt.
B&B boss fears 'uneven playing field' over tourist tax
The introduction of a tourism levy in North Yorkshire is currently under consideration.
'Rare' council underspend to help with cost of living
The council spent £20m less than expected last year.
Cities sweltering and the smell of the middle ages: has the climate crisis killed Instagram’s Euro summer? | Brigid Delaney
Who dreams of having a Euro summer now when staying in an ancient, uncooled building in the Old Town is like trying to sleep in a wood-fired pizza oven? This week the Euro summer comes to an end – and so does a certain type of posting on Instagram. Waiting at the bus stop in
Nepal rescuers reach remote areas, electricity restored nearly a week after devastating floods
About 600 people remain stuck in several devastated hydropower stations that have become the focus of rescue efforts.
Swinney says reform is at the heart of his programme for government
The first minister is due to set out his plans for the year ahead which are expected to include proposals for significant public service reform.
What are phantom scams, and why do they end with you robbing yourself?
No hacker, no crime, no bank on the other end of the line — just a script designed to make you empty your own account. Here's how phantom scams work, and how to hang up in time.
The Nepal and Tibet flood is a warning: melting snow and ice will bring more disasters around the world | Bill McGuire
In Alaska, the Himalayas, the Andes, Greenland, and perhaps also the Alps, deadly chain reactions are just waiting to be triggered You may not have felt it, but the earth beneath our feet is getting twitchier, and global heating is to blame. As temperatures surge and climate
Dry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutiny
Exclusive: 7,280 suspected illegal spills in rivers and sea recorded in first five months of 2026 The number of suspected illegal discharges of raw sewage into rivers and seas by water companies during dry weather increased significantly during the first five months of 2026.
EU needs European digital agency to close enforcement gap, experts say
The EU needs to set up a European digital agency to make its current digital rules work in practice and overcome the current enforcement gap, experts say in a new paper.
Schengen strained, solidarity broken and return hubs disputed: EU struggles again with migration
After a troubling summer marked by Ceuta's crisis, EU countries are scrambling to find solutions for migration management. The reintroduction of border checks, deportation centres outside the bloc, and redistribution of migrants will feature in a heated debate this autumn.
'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.
Latest news bulletin | September 1st, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Spa weekends: Where to go in Europe for a relaxing wellness escape
In need of a reset? These European destinations offer the perfect choice for rest and relaxation alongside mineral springs, forest escapes and Mediterranean sunshine.
NEAFC measures to curb unsustainable Russian mackerel fishing enter into force
Measures adopted by the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) to address unsustainable Russian mackerel fishing in the North-East Atlantic officially enter into force. Initiated by a proposal from the European Union, these measures aim to protect mackerel stock
Strait of Hormuz commodity vessel transits stay in single digits, data shows
SINGAPORE, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The number of vessels sailing through the Strait of Hormuz was little changed on Monday compared with the weekend, hovering around five, preliminary ship-tracking data showed on Tuesday, below the 10-day average of around 14. Four of the vessels
Japan faces day of policy reckoning as Bessent calls time on big stimulus
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug 31 - When the U.S. joined Japan's efforts to shore up the yen, it wasn't for nothing. This week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spelt out the terms: get busy on interest rate hikes and end outdated ideas about big economic stimulus.
North Korea-US summit appears ‘possible at any time’: Seoul spy agency
The remarks followed a briefing by Seoul’s intelligence agency.
North Korea and US show signs of resuming dialogue, South Korean lawmaker says
SEOUL, Sept 1 - North Korea and the United States are showing signs of resuming dialogue, a South Korean lawmaker said on Tuesday after being briefed by Seoul's intelligence agency.
Olympic tennis champ Zheng donates $190,771 to Nepal-Tibet disaster
Nearly 4,500 people are missing and more than 900 confirmed dead after the floods.
One person killed as woman randomly stabs two people in Times Square before being fatally shot by police
The woman behind the attack has reportedly had a history of mental health issues with New York police but no arrest record prior to her stabbing attacks on Tuesday.
The studio behind Star Wars Zero Company, which is currently a Steam bestseller, has reportedly furloughed the majority of its staff
Uncertainty around the TTRPG's performance is to blame.
Sandra Bullock Recalls First ‘Practical Magic’ Bombing After Thinking ‘People Are Going to Love It’: ‘And Then It Got Quiet’
The Owen sisters may be back in “Practical Magic 2” 28 years after Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock first played the sibling witches, but that doesn’t mean the first movie’s outing doesn’t still sting a little. The original “Practical Magic” was a critical and box office
Indonesian parliament approves Destry as central bank governor
Analysts have said Destry would provide continuity in monetary policy.
Africa: Shettima Returns to Nigeria After AU Summit in Angola
[Premium Times] VP Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the high-level summit.
At least four people killed as Russia launches nighttime ballistic missile attacks targeting Ukraine's capital
The barrage is the latest in a series of a daily attacks targeting multiple Ukrainian regions as Kyiv continues to struggle with thwarting certain aerial attacks due to shortages in interceptor missiles.
Indonesian fires drive regional haze alerts and school closures
Air quality ranged from “very unhealthy” to “hazardous” in parts of the Philippines and much of Borneo.
Africa: Wars, Humanitarian Crises, Economic Rivalries and Natural Disasters Shape the World
[ENA] The final week of August was marked by intensifying geopolitical competition, continuing wars, humanitarian emergencies, economic uncertainty and devastating natural disasters. From the Middle East and Europe to Africa, Asia and Latin America, governments confronted a
Studio Behind The Best-Reviewed Star Wars Game In 22 Years Furloughed Up To 80 Percent Of Its Staff
The cofounders of Bit Reactor are embroiled in an ugly lawsuit
A Lei for Your Losses: Joan Didion on the Art of Letting Go
“We cannot deeply love anything without becoming vulnerable to loss,” Judith Viorst wrote in her defense of life’s necessary losses, “and we cannot become separate people, responsible people, connected people, reflective people without some losing and leaving and letting go.”
Clicks, grunts and squeals: the wonders of whale communication – podcast
Ever since the earliest known recording of whale song was made in 1949 , researchers have been captivated by the wails, rumbles, clicks, grunts and squeals of their communication. As technology improves, scientists are decoding the intricate patterns that make different
35 Years Later, This Remains the Most Near-Perfect Action Sci-Fi Movie of All Time
James Cameron's had his fair share of hits, but this one stands alone.
Murdoku and the adult activity book craze: the trend sweeping Spain
Activity books for adults are booming, mixing puzzles, pop culture and mysteries. Their success, led by Murdoku, shows a hunger for screen-free fun and a playful workout for the mind.
Africa: No Place to Call Home - Increasing Homophobic & Transphobic Laws in the U.S. & Africa
[African Arguments] A network of Christian evangelical organizations has spent nearly two decades and tens of millions of dollars fueling a storm of anti-LGBTI+ legislation across Africa. That same network now drafts and bankrolls a parallel wave of anti-LGBTI legislation
Africa: John Iliffe - the Historian Who Changed How Africa's Past Was Understood
[The Conversation Africa] John Iliffe, the distinguished scholar renowned for his life's work in African history, died on 20 August 2026 at the age of 87.
Africa: Farming Can Help Drive Southern Africa's Growth If Countries in the Region Make Trade Easier
[The Conversation Africa] The focus on agricultural development at the Southern African Development Community's 46th summit in August 2026 reflected a clear understanding that the sector can still play a key role in the region's economic development. Agriculture accounts for
Africa: Africa's Pastoralists Need More Than COP17's $1.2 Billion Rangelands Pledge
[IPS] Dar es Salaam -- When the rains fail across Tanzania's northern Maasai Steppe, herders drive their cattle farther in search of pasture and water.
Jury convicts Duane 'Keffe D' Davis of first degree murder in 1996 killing of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur
The verdict lays to rest decades of speculation and conspiracy from avid hip-hop fans around the world in the high-profile killing that went unresolved for close to 30 years. Davis is expected to appeal the conviction.
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing to visit Vietnam this week, continuing push for re-engagement
The visit comes as Min Aung Hlaing continues to seek legitimacy and recognition of his presidency.
Trump’s try to keep the Iran war from backfiring further
Despite the excitement around Donald Trump’s new sanctions and even the US strikes against the Iranian island of Larak just hours ago, much suggests that Trump is not seeking a dramatic ratcheting up of pressure on Iran. According to reports Sunday, the US military hit Iranian
China slams ‘malicious’ Indian media accusations on deadly flood
A nationalist Indian TV personality, Arnab Goswami, called the Nepal floods a possible “China made” disaster.
Xolo Maridueña Was Not Sure Blue Beetle Would Ever Come Back, Until James Gunn Called Him About the ‘Superman’ Sequel: ‘The Most Humbled’
Xolo Maridueña wasn’t sure what would become of Blue Beetle after he debuted as the DC crime fighter in a 2023 blockbuster. That was, until DC boss James Gunn called him about coming back for the “Superman” sequel, “Man of Tomorrow.” “I was in Japan with my friends; nobody knew
Higher cutting could reduce annual bluegrass contamination in tall fescue seed
Harvesting tall fescue above annual bluegrass seed heads could help reduce contamination and seed-cleaning costs. Preliminary Oregon research found that cutting at 28 centimeters (11 inches) rather than 5 centimeters (2 inches) reduced annual bluegrass collected with the crop
