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Indonesia Earthquake Kills 53, Thousands Displaced

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 54 people and injuring over 100 others. The disaster has left thousands displaced and homes severely damaged in East Nusa Tenggara province. A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 53 people and displacing thousands. The quake caused widespread destruction across East Nusa Tenggara province, with many homes severely damaged. Rescue efforts are ongoing to recover bodies and provide aid to affected communities.

Location · Indonesia

Indonesia · -6.17, 105.29

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  • 53 people were killed and thousands displaced by the earthquake.
  • The quake struck Indonesia early on Saturday, causing widespread destruction.
  • More than 900 homes were destroyed in East Nusa Tenggara province.

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8 sources · BBC News World, ABC News International, PBS NewsHour World, The Guardian World
  • BBC News World — Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake
  • ABC News International — Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day
  • ABC News International — Rescuers in Indonesia recover 6 more bodies in earthquake aftermath, raising death toll to 53
  • PBS NewsHour World — Rescuers in Indonesia recover more bodies in earthquake aftermath, raising death toll to 53
  • BBC News World — Thousands displaced by deadly Indonesia earthquake as rescue efforts continue
  • The Guardian World — Rescue teams search for survivors in Indonesia after powerful earthquake
  • The Guardian World — Powerful earthquake kills dozens in eastern Indonesia
  • PBS NewsHour World — Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47 and toppling buildings
defense

Trump cuts military drills with South Korea citing 'very good relationship' with Kim Jong-un

President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The move comes after a disagreement over plans for large-scale joint exercises that were described as 'inappropriate and hostile'.

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  • President Donald Trump has ordered a substantial reduction in joint military drills between the United States and South Korea.
  • The decision was made after President Trump cited his 'very good relationship' with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
  • The move comes as tensions rise over the ongoing war in Ukraine, which is boosting North Korea's capabilities.

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7 sources · The Guardian World, AP News, BBC News World, NBC, PBS NewsHour World
  • The Guardian World — Trump cuts military drills with South Korea citing ‘very good relationship’ with Kim Jong-un – US politics live
  • The Guardian World — Trump cuts US-South Korea military drills citing ‘good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ | First Thing
  • AP News — South Korea hopes for talks between US and North Korea after Trump downsizes military drills
  • The Guardian World — Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings about Kim regime
  • BBC News World — Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
  • NBC — Trump orders military to ‘substantially reduce’ joint exercises with South Korea
  • PBS NewsHour World — Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

disasters · 6

Zimbabwe ferry disaster kills at least 84 people

Authorities in Zimbabwe continue searching for bodies after an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba last week, killing more than 80 people. The death toll has risen to 84 as 22 more bodies have been recovered.

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3 sources · ABC News International, The Guardian World
  • ABC News International — 12 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe's ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 84
  • The Guardian World — Zimbabwe boat accident death toll hits 68 as 22 more bodies recovered
  • ABC News International — 22 more bodies recovered in Zimbabwe ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 68, police say

At least seven people dead in Indiana amid record flooding and storms

Seven people have died from days of severe weather and record-breaking floods in Indiana. The storm began on August 11th, causing widespread damage and leaving at least five fatalities.

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2 sources · The Guardian World, The Guardian Environment
  • The Guardian World — At least seven people dead from days of storms and record flooding in Indiana
  • The Guardian Environment — At least five people dead in Indiana amid worst flooding in over 30 years, officials say

Heavy rains cause flooding and landslides in South Korea and Philippines

Record rains have drenched South Korean city as landslide kills one. In the Philippines, heavy rains kill 1 and flood major streets.

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2 sources · AP News, BBC News World
  • AP News — Heavy rains kill 1 in South Korea and flood major streets in Philippines
  • BBC News World — Record rains drench South Korean city as landslide kills one
health

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in history

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed at least 2,325 people, making it the deadliest in the country's history. The outbreak is already the fastest growing on record and caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.

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2 sources · The Guardian World, BBC News World
  • The Guardian World — Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history
  • BBC News World — Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history

Colombian President Asks Trump to Suspend Tariffs for Earthquake Recovery

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs on Colombian goods to help the country recover from a devastating earthquake that struck days before his inauguration.

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2 sources · PBS NewsHour World, ABC News International
  • PBS NewsHour World — Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery
  • ABC News International — Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery

Bus crash kills 12 in Hungary

A passenger bus traveling on a highway in Hungary early Sunday went off the road and into a ditch where it overturned, killing 12 and injuring others. Dozens more are seriously injured.

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2 sources · BBC News World, ABC News International

crime · 2

immigration

Moroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach Spain's Ceuta

Moroccan security forces have arrested hundreds of migrants attempting to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta by land and sea, following a recent increase in migration attempts. The latest attempt comes two weeks after tens of thousands of would-be migrants rushed toward Ceuta in one of the deadliest migration crises.

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3 sources · PBS NewsHour World, ABC News International, The Guardian World
  • PBS NewsHour World — Moroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach Spain's Ceuta
  • ABC News International — Moroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach Spain’s Ceuta
  • The Guardian World — Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people attempting to enter Ceuta

Tupac Murder Trial Opens with Opening Statements

A now 63-year-old man is set to face trial for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial.

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2 sources · NBC, BBC News World
  • NBC — Jury in Tupac Murder Trial Set to Hear Opening Statements
  • BBC News World — 'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice

elections · 2

business

Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro return for presidential campaigns

Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, launches his historic fourth term bid against far-right incumbent Flávio Bolsonaro. The campaign is expected to be tight in October.

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2 sources · ABC News International, The Guardian World
  • ABC News International — Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro return to their strongholds to kick off presidential campaigns
  • The Guardian World — Brazil’s Lula launches historic fourth term bid – but son of jailed Bolsonaro stands in his way
general

Democrats Set Primary Calendar for 2028 with South Carolina First

The Democratic Party has unveiled its 2028 presidential primary calendar, with South Carolina leading the pack. The plan prioritizes Black and Latino voters and labor to ensure a diverse field of candidates.

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2 sources · NPR News & Politics, NBC
  • NPR News & Politics — Politics chat: Democrats take lessons from the primaries, set 2028 calendar
  • NBC — Democrats set their 2028 primary calendar, with South Carolina going first

Uncategorized · 7

culture

Sicilian museum heist steals 4 Renaissance artworks

Thieves bypassed security systems at Sicilian museum during Italian holiday, stealing 4 Renaissance paintings estimated to be worth up to $81 million. Experts suspect a professional hit.

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3 sources · ABC News International, PBS NewsHour World, BBC News World
  • ABC News International — Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in Sicilian museum heist
  • PBS NewsHour World — Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday
  • BBC News World — Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum
war

Israeli Strikes Kill 11 in Lebanon, Including 3 Children

Israel has launched airstrikes on southern Lebanon, killing 11 people, including three children. The Lebanese government and Israel have announced a framework agreement to withdraw Israeli forces from the region.

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3 sources · Truthout, PBS NewsHour World, The Guardian World
  • Truthout — Israeli Strikes Kill 11 in Lebanon, Including 3 Children, as Strikes Escalate
  • PBS NewsHour World — Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people in another test to truce
  • The Guardian World — Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 in worst toll since June truce
energy

Ukraine Energy Company Reports Multiple Russian Attacks on Facilities

Ukraine's state energy company says Russia has launched nearly 300 attacks on its facilities this year, with 13 strikes in a single week. The damage is reportedly severe and could have significant economic impacts.

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2 sources · ABC News International, AP News
  • ABC News International — Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes
  • AP News — Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week
defense

USS Lincoln family criticizes Trump's comments on deployment

President Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment is 'not nearly long enough,' while a family member of a sailor on board said those comments are shameful. Families of military personnel have criticized Trump for gaslighting them.

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2 sources · AlterNet, NPR News & Politics
  • AlterNet — Trump administration told to stop gaslighting military families
  • NPR News & Politics — Families of USS Lincoln crew say Trump should be 'ashamed' of conditions on board
courts

New Mexico's Attorney General Pushes Social Media Safety Laws After $900m Court Victory Over Meta

Raúl Torrez is drafting two bills with state lawmakers to bolster consumer protections and child safety online, building on state’s landmark case against Meta.

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2 sources · The Guardian World, BBC News Tech
  • The Guardian World — New Mexico’s attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta
  • BBC News Tech — Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
ai

Qwen 3.8 27B: Alibaba's Large Language Model Offers Enhanced Vision and Code Generation Capabilities

Alibaba's Qwen 3.8 27B LLM has been released, showcasing its long context, effective tool calling, strong vision ability, and competent code generation capabilities. The model is available for Apache 2 license and can be used in various applications.

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2 sources · Techmeme, Simon Willison
  • Techmeme — Qwen 3.8 27B shows a 17GB open-weight general purpose model can have long context, effective tool calling, strong vision ability, and competent code generation (Simon Willison/Simon Willison's Weblog)
  • Simon Willison — Qwen 3.8 27B is excellent, but it defaults to wildly overthinking things
health

Trump's Medicaid Rule Threatens Trans Youth Care

The Trump administration's new rule to limit Medicaid coverage for transgender youth could be challenged in court. States have time to fight back.

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2 sources · Truthout, NPR News & Politics
  • Truthout — Trump’s Medicaid Rule Threatens Trans Youth Care. States Can Still Fight Back
  • NPR News & Politics — 'What are we going to do?' The mom of a trans teen grapples with Trump's Medicaid move