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1. Yiannopoulos deported to UK after visa overstay

   Milo Yiannopoulos, the British far-right commentator, was removed from the United States on Friday after immigration authorities determined he had overstayed his visa. He had entered the country legally in May 2019. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the deportation, which was carried out by ICE.

   "Yiannopoulos was returned to his home country after being accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019."

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2. Venezuela signs oil deal after Maduro abduction

   Venezuela's government has agreed to an oil arrangement with the United States, with Caracas insisting it retains sovereignty over its resources. The deal follows months of pressure on the post-Maduro administration of Vice President Rodríguez, who assumed leadership after US special forces removed Maduro from power in January. Critics note that the circumstances of the transition leave the nature of Venezuelan consent open to question.

   "Caracas has been under pressure to act in line with Washington's demands since January, after US special forces abducted then-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and handed leadership over to his vice president."

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3. Iceland votes on EU membership, result uncertain

   Iceland held a referendum on European Union membership, with counting still under way and no clear outcome yet declared. The vote has divided the country along economic lines, with fishing communities particularly resistant to joining. Fish and marine products make up nearly 40 percent of Iceland's exports, and many opponents of membership fear losing sovereign control over fishing grounds under the EU's common fisheries policy.

   "Many No voters feared they would cede some control of their lucrative fishing grounds under the EU's common fisheries policy."

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4. Nepal-Tibet floods leave nearly 3,000 missing

   Flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border has left at least 682 people dead and close to 3,000 missing, with around 93,000 affected across both sides. Nepal's disaster agency reports 2,426 missing on its side of the border, while Chinese state media puts the figure in Tibet at 554. Rescue teams are working to reach workers trapped in hydropower tunnels, though difficult terrain is slowing the response. Nepal has called for additional technical support to aid the effort.

   "Nepal's disaster agency reported 2,426 people missing on its side of the border, while China's Xinhua reported the total missing in Tibet had risen to 554."

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5. Nepal Flood Death Toll Passes 700

   Flash floods and landslides across several Nepali districts have killed at least 734 people, with nearly 2,500 more still missing. Chinese border areas reported an additional 16 deaths and 546 missing, among them Nepali nationals and citizens from more than a dozen countries. Around 90,000 people have been affected overall. Nepal's disaster agency and army are leading the response, though difficult terrain continues to slow rescue efforts.

   "The missing include trekkers, pilgrims, and foreign workers caught in one of the region's deadliest flood events in recent memory."

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6. Ontario Premier Rejects Trump's Lake Renaming Order

   US President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, prompting a firm response from Ontario's premier. The lake, one of the five Great Lakes shared by the US and Canada, has carried its current name for centuries. Canadian officials noted that a US executive order has no authority over the Canadian side of the border, and the name will not change in Canadian usage.

   "Long before President Trump, this lake was called Lake Ontario, and long after President Trump is gone, it will still be called Lake Ontario."

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7. Russian strike on Kyiv depot kills 37

   A Russian attack on an ammunition warehouse in the Kyiv region set off a series of secondary explosions on 29 August 2026, killing at least 37 people and injuring 42, including four children. Around 400 residents were evacuated from the surrounding area. The depot's stored munitions amplified the destruction well beyond the initial strike.

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8. Haakon VIII Becomes Norway's King After Harald's Death

   King Harald V of Norway died at age 89, and his son Haakon automatically assumed the throne. In his first public address, Haakon paid tribute to his father, describing him with affection. Norway abolished coronation ceremonies in 1908, so no formal investiture will take place. The country has entered a period of national mourning.

   "Norway does not hold coronations, which were abolished by parliament in 1908."

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9. Dutch health body warns over lethal Trump-shaped pills

   The Trimbos Institute, a Dutch drug and mental health authority, has issued a Red Alert over ecstasy tablets shaped like Donald Trump that contain PMMA rather than MDMA. PMMA is a slower-acting and more toxic substance that can cause fatal overheating and organ failure, particularly when users take additional doses believing the first has not worked. The warning applies to recreational drug users in the Netherlands.

   "The pills look like ecstasy but behave very differently, and that difference can be fatal."

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10. Iran holds Hormuz closed, no timeline given

    Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and said Tehran faces no pressure to reopen it soon. The strait carries roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply, and an extended closure would affect tanker routes and energy prices globally. No conditions or timetable for reopening have been stated publicly.

    "Tehran is in no hurry to reopen the Strait of Hormuz."

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