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Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:14:17 GMT
Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood tops 3,000
The disaster, which struck the China-Nepal border Wednesday morning, was caused by a glacial collapse, sending a wall of water and debris downstream, the US Geological Survey said. Chinese rescuers near the Tibet border port that was hit by a deadl...

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:10:33 GMT
Nepal flood survivors return to ruins to salvage memories
Across Nepal's flood disaster zone, survivors are returning to villages reduced to mud and debris, searching for belongings, documents and fragments of lives swept away in minutes. Lamichhane said she was waiting for bulldozers to finish clearing t...

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:30:14 GMT
Parry clinches first title with WTA Monterrey win

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:22:11 GMT
Nepal-China floods disaster: Latest developments
Here are the latest developments after the tsunami-like disaster that struck the Himalayan region on Wednesday: Tolls climb Nepal says there are 2,498 people, including hundreds of foreigners, who are out of contact in the country. It reported an up...

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:26:13 GMT
NASA's Roman telescope set to launch on cosmic mapping mission
Designed to take a panoramic view of the vast reaches of space, the Roman Space Telescope "will help unlock the secrets of the universe," US President Donald Trump said Friday during a ceremony at NASA headquarters in Houston, Texas. Standing over...

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:22:14 GMT
Venezuela says retains 'sovereignty' in US oil deal
The United States will have majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven reserves in what President Donald Trump described Friday as "the biggest oil deal in world history." "One thing must be absolutely clear: Venezuela retains own...

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:38:13 GMT
Emotional Federer inducted into tennis Hall of Fame
The 45-year-old 20-time Grand Slam singles champion was frequently overcome with emotion as he addressed a crowd bristling with tennis royalty at a ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island. The Swiss legend, who retired from tennis in 2022, paid tribute t...

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:58:11 GMT
The missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods
The figures are likely to change, which is not uncommon in the chaos after a major disaster. Here are the latest numbers: In total: 3,044 missing Nepal's disaster agency increased the total number of people missing on its side of the border to 2,49...

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:32:11 GMT
Gobena and Jepchirchir power to Sydney Marathon victories
Victory was the first in a World Marathon Major for 21-year-old Gobena, who came second last year, while Jepchirchir added to her previous triumphs in Boston, New York and London. Gobena made his move in the last kilometre to power home four second...

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:30:20 GMT
Hovland takes solo lead as McIlroy surges at Tour Championship
Playing with a black ribbon on his cap to mourn the passing of King Harald, Norway's Hovland made four birdies on the final six holes to finish 15-under par, one clear of Ryan Gerard. With a $10 million top prize at stake, world number one Scottie ...

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:54:11 GMT
Djokovic 'prepared' for US Open bid for history
That so-far futile quest hasn't made the 39-year-old immune to the pleasures of the lesser milestones he's piling up along the way. Djokovic is poised for his 20th US Open appearance, a mark that only three other men -- Jimmy Connors, Andre Agassi ...

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:40:14 GMT
Wallabies hold on for victory in Argentina
The victory was Australia's third straight under new coach Les Kiss, who started with two wins over Japan earlier this month. Before that the Wallabies beat Italy in July. It is the first time they have put a four-game winning streak together in a ...

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:38:11 GMT
Atletico down Sevilla to go top of La Liga
Diego Simeone's men have taken seven points from their first three matches of the league season. The club has repeatedly ruled out a move to Barcelona for wantaway striker Alvarez, who has also been heavily linked with Arsenal. The Argentina inter...

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:08:11 GMT
Juve notch second straight win, Fiorentina's centenary party falls flat
Luciano Spalletti's men had to work hard for their three points, needing second-half goals from substitutes Nicolas Gonzalez and Teun Koopmeiners to secure the victory. Juve are hoping to bounce back from a disappointing season last term when they ...

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:54:11 GMT
US deports right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos
Yiannopoulos, an early supporter of Donald Trump who has voiced support for the president's immigration crackdown, has largely fallen out with the Trump movement. He was arrested Thursday at New Orleans International Airport and deported the follow...

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