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Dozens dead, hundreds missing in flash floods on Nepal-China border18:06 An avalanche caused the Bhotekoshi River to overflow, sending waves of water and mud that swept buildings and people away. As Europe eyes Russia in sabotage attacks, some in Germany urge tougher stance14:54 European security officials officials said an explosive drone found at Leipzig/Halle airport in Germany fits a pattern of likely Russian aggression across Europe. Prince Harry and Meghan are back in the U.K.14:54 The couple shocked Britain's royal watchers last week with the news they would return to live in the U.K., ending a self-imposed exile in California. Fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record threatens to become worst in history11:08 The response to Congo’s raging Ebola epidemic has been hampered by a severe lack of funding and pervasive misinformation, according to people on the front lines. The U.S. is escalating its economic war on Iran. Here’s what that means.25.srpna Iran’s top trade partners include China, Iraq, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. But the Trump administration has not said who new sanctions would target, or how so. Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products as trade war deepens25.srpna Canada announced new tariffs of up to 50 percent on hundreds of American goods in retaliation for U.S. tariffs that took effect last week. Starting Sept. 8, Canada will double tariffs on American steel and aluminum to 50 percent and impose tariffs on around 700 other products. CIA director in Moscow for rare, unannounced trip25.srpna The visit comes as Ukrainian forces have stepped up attacks deep inside Russia, including in the capital. Trump says U.S. could rename Lake Ontario as Lake America amid Canada trade war25.srpna The president cited his tariff fight in a social media post, saying the United States doesn’t expect to be “doing much business with Ontario any longer.” As U.S.-Canada tensions escalate, Republicans could face political consequences25.srpna The threat of higher prices for gas, cars, hockey sticks and more gave fresh life to Democratic arguments that the president is destabilizing the economy. Bessent unveils sweeping new Iran sanctions but delays toughest blow25.srpna The treasury secretary said Trump is contacting other world leaders to demand their support for the “economic asphyxiation” of the Iranian regime but he declined to say which countries and gave no deadline for action. |