Nepal-Tibet live: China warns lake formed by mudslide on Nepal border could breach
Home Asia / Pacific Live Issued on: 28/08/2026 – 05:03 In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescuers are using heavy machines to clear a road leading to the mudslide-hit areas in Tibet on August 27, 2026. © Xinhua via AP Chinese…
Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say
It is still unclear what caused the glacier to collapse on Wednesday. Searle said that Langtang Lirung, like the rest of the Himalayas, has been slowly rising due to long-term tectonic movement, where one plate has been pushing another plate up.…
OpenAI, Anthropic join global call to strengthen cyber defences
More than 100 organisations around the world, including ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and rival Anthropic, have signed an open letter calling for a global effort to «strengthen cyber defences» against AI-powered cybersecurity threats. «We have a limited window to…
Watch: What caused the flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet border
The US Geological Survey says the floods in the Nepal-Tibet border were triggered by a «glacial collapse» – meaning a glacier or part of a glacier had disintegrated. Initial reports led authorities to believe that an earthquake had been the cause.…
Title holders PSG to face Barcelona and Man City as Champions League draw is made
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain were handed meetings with Barcelona, Manchester City and Aston Villa among their eight matches in the league phase of this season’s Champions League, as the draw took place on Thursday. PSG, who beat Arsenal…
Thieves steal Bronze Age artifacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist
The operation at Villena Museum was «super fast and super professional», a spokesman for Villena town council said. The city council said the robbery began with a diversion. Around 05:15 local time (03:15 GMT), the alarms went off at the local sports…
Nigeria: the lucrative business of kidnappings – Eye on Africa
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Jellyfish force partial shutdown of France’s Gravelines nuclear plant
A massive influx of jellyfish has led to the partial shutdown of a nuclear reactor in northern France. Two of Gravelines nuclear power station’s six units were shut down on Wednesday and Thursday because of the presence of jellyfish in the seawater…
Kherson residents urged to leave as Russian attacks threaten power and heating
People in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson were on Thursday urged to leave due to intensifying Russian attacks that risked cutting electricity and heating supplies for an extended period. «I am once again addressing the residents of Kherson,…
Peter Cullen: Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor dies
His Optimus Prime voice was inspired by his older brother, a decorated US Marine and Vietnam War veteran, who suggested he should play the character as «a real hero, don’t be a Hollywood hero». «He said, ‘Don’t go yelling and screaming.…