M4.5 earthquake — 2 km NNW of Ástros, Greece
Depth 89.6 km · USGS automatic seismic solution.
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Canada poaches dozens of top US researchers for its universities
Researchers in fields like climate and medicine are being lured north by new research funding.
M4.9 earthquake — 124 km N of Aksu, China
Depth 10.0 km · USGS automatic seismic solution.
Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers, mayor says
Kai Wegner says the German capital and city-state would not cave in to a ransom demand for data stolen in a cyber-attack.
97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'
A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.
M4.5 earthquake — 38 km NNE of Cuya, Chile
Depth 88.0 km · USGS automatic seismic solution.
M5.0 earthquake — 191 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Depth 10.0 km · USGS automatic seismic solution.
Greenland says findings on genocide allegation not final
Experts examined the use of forced contraception on the Inuit community during the 1960s and 70s.
US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told
Iraqi Kurdistan fears the Trump administration's plan will make the region more vulnerable to further attacks from Iran.
After 6 months of war, Iran's battered regime remains entrenched
Instead of collapsing, the Iranian regime has dug in its heels and taken an even harder line.
Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say
But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05 Serial Number: 2261 Issue Time: 2026 Aug 28 2040 UTC WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected Valid From: 2026 Aug 28 2039 UTC Valid To: 2026 Aug 29 0600 UTC Warning Conditions: Onset Noaa Scale: G1 - Minor Comment: NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor NOAA Space Weather Scale…
Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Nepal villages
Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.
Thieves steal 600-diamond necklace from Vienna museum in broad daylight
Police are hunting two suspects they believe bought a ticket for the exhibition to get at the jewellery.
Internet connectivity anomaly — Zimbabwe
BGP measurements detected a critical connectivity anomaly of approximately 1.6%. This observation does not establish the cause.
What next? Kurds say yes, Druze still say no to united Syria
The Druze minority in Sweida, Syria, is now the only group that hasn't accepted central government authority. How does the end of an independent Kurdish area impact Druze plans for a different, divided kind of Syria?
Violence breaks out in Ceuta as migrant crisis continues
A group of migrants is accused of throwing stones at a military vehicle, while some locals set fire to their camps on the beach.
Internet connectivity anomaly — North Korea
BGP measurements detected a critical connectivity anomaly of approximately 9.1%. This observation does not establish the cause.
Two-year curfew lifted in Sudan's capital
The military authorities retook control of the city 18 months ago, but the conflict continues elsewhere.
Africa's aging autocrats fight to stay in power
As some of Africa's longest-serving leaders grow older, they are using different tactics to extend their rule. But age, succession battles and public pressure pose new challenges.
Oslo mayor calls off wedding ceremony after death of Norway's king
Anne Lindboe, the mayor of Norway's capital, had planned to marry her fiance on Friday.
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04 Serial Number: 2681 Issue Time: 2026 Aug 28 1502 UTC ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 Threshold Reached: 2026 Aug 28 1500 UTC Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 Active Warning: YES Comment: NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-…
Internet connectivity anomaly — Cameroon
PING-SLASH24 measurements detected a critical connectivity anomaly of approximately 20.5%. This observation does not establish the cause.
Internet connectivity anomaly — Central African Republic
GTR measurements detected a critical connectivity anomaly of approximately 28.2%. This observation does not establish the cause.
India's citizen-led school audits test limits of activism
The student-led "Cockroach" movement is taking its campaign for accountability to government schools, but the activists' methods are encountering growing resistance from authorities.
Internet connectivity anomaly — Tajikistan
BGP measurements detected a critical connectivity anomaly of approximately 1.1%. This observation does not establish the cause.
World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.
Nepal-Tibet flood deaths pass 500, thousands still missing
The Red Cross says more than 93,000 people are affected by the deadly floods and landslides on the China-Nepal border. Rescue efforts were temporarily paused after an overflowing lake threatened to trigger more floods.
Experts warn more flooding might hit Nepal. And, Fed chairman to give key address
As the death toll rises from flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border, experts are warning more flooding could be on the way. And, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to give a key address today.
Hundreds killed, over 1,000 missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet
Hundreds of people were killed by devastating flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping away roads, bridges and entire villages. More than 1,000 people are still missing.
'It's essentially been one long day': A daughter details search for parents in Nepal
Shreya Ahuja is searching for her parents after devastating floods struck Nepal. She is calling for international help and communications access as her family waits for news.
King Haakon begins reign after turbulent year for Norwegian monarchy
Haakon becomes the king at a turbulent time for Norway's monarchy.
Norway's King Harald dies aged 89: A beloved monarch buffeted by family crises
The late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and was widely loved by Norwegians.
U.S. says pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant. Energy experts disagree
Treasure Secretary Scott Bessent said oil pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant in two years. Energy experts say that is unlikely to happen.
Internet connectivity anomaly — Malaysia
MERIT-NT measurements detected a critical connectivity anomaly of approximately 86.7%. This observation does not establish the cause.
Protesters set fire to migrant camp in Ceuta
The unrest comes one month after a mass influx of migrants from Morocco to the Spanish exclave in North Africa.