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Catastrophic Flood Hits Nepal, Engulfing Crowds and Causing Quake

The authorities reported hundreds of people missing and at least 160 people killed in the border region of Nepal and Tibet, where an avalanche of mud, water, ice and rocks smashed down.

27 Aug 2026 7:17 am
After Wasp Attack, a Canadian Rock Climber Is Rescued by Helicopter

A 33-year-old woman was rescued along with her climbing partner on Tuesday after she was stung more than 100 times while hiking in the British Columbia backcountry north of Vancouver.

27 Aug 2026 4:15 am
A Deadly Flood Tears Through Nepal and Tibet

An ice avalanche that started high in the Himalayas tumbled thousands of feet, releasing vast amounts of energy that pulverized the ice into a significant volume of flood water.

27 Aug 2026 4:05 am
A Movement to Restrict Social Media for Children Has Taken Hold Globally

Governments around the world have passed or proposed a range of bans or restrictions on young teens using addictive social media platforms.

27 Aug 2026 2:59 am
Why China Loves A.I.

People in China are way more optimistic about the technology than Americans. We look at what

27 Aug 2026 2:25 am
How The New York Times Covers Harry, Meghan and the Royal Family

What led to the surprising return of Meghan and Harry to Britain? What will it mean? Our journalists, and many competitors, are seeking answers.

27 Aug 2026 12:48 am
What to Know About Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal and Tibet

An avalanche may have caused an unusual flash flood without heavy rainfall, with hundreds of people unaccounted for in the path of destruction. Here

26 Aug 2026 10:56 pm
Deadly Nepal Flood May Have Been Caused by

An initial assessment of satellite imagery suggests an

26 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
Live Updates: At Least 72 Killed and Hundreds Missing as Floods Sweep Away Villages in Nepal

A wall of water crashed through a Himalayan river valley between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet, the Nepali authorities said. The missing included border officials, port workers and foreign tourists.

26 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
26 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Gold, Flights, Cryptocurrency: U.S. Vows to Go After More Than Iran

The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran

26 Aug 2026 6:16 pm
Prince Harry and Meghan Set to Arrive in Britain, BBC Reports

The broadcaster said that the family were expected to land in the U.K. on Wednesday, without naming its sources.

26 Aug 2026 5:19 pm
Iran and Oman Report Progress in Talks on Strait of Hormuz

The two countries said they would create a temporary shipping lane and clear mines in the waterway. Global oil prices dipped after the joint announcement.

26 Aug 2026 4:32 pm
Kurdish-Led Militia in Syria Disbands in Boost for U.S.-Backed Government

The Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led armed group, will integrate with the country

26 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
Eight Dead, Others Missing as Floods Sweep Away Villages in Nepal

A wall of water swept down a Himalayan river valley shared between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet.

26 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
Canadians Stand Their Ground as Trump

Business owners are preparing for financial pain after the latest U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed. But many Canadians are embracing a show of resistance.

26 Aug 2026 2:33 pm
Ancient Lebanese Treasures Take a Journey From Modern-Day Conflict

Artifacts from Byblos have been on display in Paris in a show that highlights how modern-day conflict in the Middle East imperils the cultural heritage of the region.

26 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
26 Aug 2026 12:25 pm
At Least 14 Newborns Die in Hospital Fire in Pakistan

The fire broke out on the third floor of Islamabad

26 Aug 2026 12:11 pm
USA vs. Canada

Our Canada bureau chief tells us how the countries got into a trade war and how people north of the border are experiencing the rift.

26 Aug 2026 10:34 am
Confronting South Korea

The National Museum of Korean Democracy, which opened last year, documents an era of brutal suppression. But that dark history has resurfaced in troubling ways.

26 Aug 2026 9:31 am
26 Aug 2026 8:40 am
Worker Dies After Accident With Plane at Montreal Airport

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said the episode involved an Airbus A350 operated by French Bee, a French low-cost airline.

26 Aug 2026 4:45 am
Syria and Israel Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks to Try to Ease Tensions

The discussions, reported by the Syrian state news agency, came days after Israel struck an air base in Syria

24 Aug 2026 3:07 pm
A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I.

An attack by what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian drone with an Nvidia chip presages a dystopian future of weaponry untethered to humans.

24 Aug 2026 2:59 pm
U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands

The move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.

24 Aug 2026 2:49 pm
UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings

In his first foreign trip since taking office, Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed support for Kyiv despite new warnings from Moscow of consequences for doing so.

24 Aug 2026 2:38 pm
Some of Russia

The tech giant says it does not sell the devices in Russia, but they are widely available on resale markets. When purchased that way, they are virtually impossible to track.

24 Aug 2026 2:32 pm