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The Hinduby Jacob Koshy26 Aug 2026
A western disturbance that brought rain to parts of northern India, and subsequently moved eastwards towards the Himalayas, may have contributed to the weather conditions preceding the devastating...
The world’s most vulnerable need help – Labour needs to restore international aid
The Independentby Fleur Anderson26 Aug 2026
Last year, aid from the world's wealthiest countries fell by more than a fifth, the steepest annual drop on record and it happened just as humanitarian need was surging to historic levels.
Tension prevails at Nagarjunsagar as A.P. draws water unilaterally, TG retaliates
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau26 Aug 2026
HYDERABAD Tension prevailed at the Nagarjunasagar dam site in Nalgonda district on Wednesday afternoon as Andhra Pradesh released 2,000 cusecs of water to the Right Canal serving A.P.
India, China to push for ‘early and substantial harvest’ of border delimitation
The Hinduby Ananth Krishnan26 Aug 2026
India and China have agreed to advance discussions on “an Early and Substantial Harvest of boundary delimitation”, according to an eight-point outcome document released by both countries on...
The ultimate dog-friendly road trip on Minnesota's North Shore from Duluth to Grand Marais
FOX Newsby Amber Harding26 Aug 2026
A few weeks ago, I set out with the intention of writing an itinerary for the ultimate dog-friendly vacation on the Minnesota North Shore. Turns out, that's not as easy as I thought.
Nepal floods: Delhi's Nepali workers frantically call home, await word on loved ones
New Indian Expressby PTI26 Aug 2026
NEW DELHI: As devastating flash floods swept through parts of Nepal, residents and workers from that country in Delhi spent Wednesday anxiously trying to reach family and friends back home, with...
SpaceX's Plan to Build the World's Biggest Spaceport Could Be an Environmental Disaster
Gizmodoby Ellyn Lapointe26 Aug 2026
Months of speculation about SpaceX’s interest in a large plot of Louisiana marshland have finally come to an end.
Nepal-Tibet floods: when disaster strikes before communities recover from previous climate extremes, crisis escalates
The Conversation UKby Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth System Science, UCL26 Aug 2026
Major flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and local hydropower projects. The flooding of the Bhote Koshi river is affecting 50,000 residents.
Hurricane Katrina taught me how to prepare for any storm
FOX Newsby Kurt Knutsson; CyberGuy Report26 Aug 2026
Aug. 29 marks 21 years since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005. I had gone to New Orleans expecting a fun weekend with my parents.
More than 40,000 people died due to extreme heat in England since 1988
Mail Onlineby Wiliam Hunter26 Aug 2026
- READ MORE: Europe's summer heatwaves responsible for over 30,000 deaths - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source More than 40,000 people died in England due to extreme heat...
South African police arrest two Thai men for allegedly smuggling parrot eggs
The Guardianby Rachel Savage in Johannesburg26 Aug 2026
South African police have arrested two Thai nationals in separate incidents for allegedly attempting to smuggle endangered parrot eggs out of the country as authorities try to stem the tide of...
What IMD said about Nepal flash floods: Glacier lake outburst, alert for Gandak river
Hindustan Timesby HT News Desk26 Aug 2026
What IMD said about Nepal flash floods: Glacier lake outburst, alert for Gandak river IMD also informed that official emergency SMS and high-alert advisories have been activated for the riverbanks...
Why Nepal's floods are so catastrophic, according to scientits
Mail Onlineby Shivali Best26 Aug 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Devastating flash floods and mudslides have wiped out buildings and bridges along the Nepal–Tibet border – with hundreds of tourists...
Amid parks Bill row, data shows that Karnataka manages only 28 major parks, gardens
The Hinduby Rashmi Patil26 Aug 2026
Amid the storm kicked up by the passage of the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act Amendment Bill, 2026, data from the Horticulture Department show that it manages only 28 parks and...
Another Durban water shutdown: These areas will be affected tonight
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo26 Aug 2026
Another Durban water shutdown: These areas will be affected tonight Residents across parts of Durban and the South Coast are urged to prepare for another water interruption starting tonight, 26...
I’m an energy expert – here’s my verdict on plug-in solar panels
The Independentby Jeff Meyer26 Aug 2026
Solar panels have traditionally been seen as a home upgrade for those with the right property, a suitable roof, the money to cover the upfront cost and the willingness to take on a full...
The 26 August 2026 catastrophic debris flow in Nepal and Tibet
Eosby Dave Petley26 Aug 2026
The catastrophic debris flow that struck Nepal and Tibet today was triggered by the collapse of a glacier high in the mountains.
How plug-in solar panels work, from setup to saving on energy bills
The Independentby Jeff Meyer26 Aug 2026
With plug-in solar panels hitting UK retailers from 27 August, many households will have a simpler way to generate their own electricity, without the cost and commitment of a full rooftop solar...
Thai national arrested at OR Tambo with 50 suspected endangered parrot eggs
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley26 Aug 2026
Thai national arrested at OR Tambo with 50 suspected endangered parrot eggs A Thai national has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after allegedly attempting to smuggle 50 suspected...