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Music, lights and drones: Uzbekistan celebrates 35 years of independence
Uzbekistan marked the 35th anniversary of its independence with a large-scale celebration in New Tashkent, featuring live music, dance, performances by international artists and a large-scale drone show.
Kazakhstan’s government steps down as newly elected Kurultai holds first session
Kazakhstan’s newly elected unicameral parliament has held its first session under a new Constitution that reshaped the country’s political system. The government has stepped down as required, with a new cabinet set to be formed.
Hundreds of foreign nationals among the missing following deadly Nepal floods
On Friday, Nepal's tourism board put the number of tourists still "out of communication" at 622 - 471 of which were foreign tourists.
Uzbekistan marks 35 years of independence as president outlines plans for next decade
The anniversary ceremony in New Tashkent combined political messaging with a large-scale cultural programme. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced seven national programmes, including major targets for investment, education, healthcare and economic growth.
Heavy gunfire in Niger capital as clashes reported at presidential palace
A military junta has rule Niger for three years but has struggled to contend with jihadist violence.
Latest news bulletin | August 29th, 2026 – Midday
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US strikes deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves, Trump says
Trump has long been candid about his desire for the US to secure Venezuelan oil and has urged oil companies to invest in the South American nation.
Guinea-Bissau junta puts new constitution to referendum as opposition urges boycott
A commentator and a human rights activist, speaking to Euronews, stress that the law has already been published and call for stronger EU action.
Latest news bulletin | August 29th, 2026 – Morning
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Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king
Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.
Number of missing in Nepal floods rises to nearly 3,000 as UNICEF says 17,000 children need aid
Rescuers were battling through mud even as the threat of new floods loomed, with emergency teams recovering 682 bodies so far.
Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency
Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency, her first major concert run since revealing her stiff‑person syndrome diagnosis.
Latest news bulletin | August 28th, 2026 – Evening
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Israeli activists protest outside EU offices in Jerusalem over Gaza war
Around a dozen Israeli activists gathered outside European Union representative offices in east Jerusalem on 28 August, calling on the bloc to take a stronger position on the war in Gaza.
Israeli strikes hit Gaza shelters, killing four amid deteriorating camp conditions
Israeli strikes killed at least four people in Gaza, hitting a tent shelter and worsening conditions in overcrowded camps plagued by pests and poor sanitation.
Syria's al-Sharaa appoints SDF commander as adviser after Kurdish force dissolves
The appointment came days after Abdi declared the Kurdish-led force dissolved and integrated into the Syrian army, ending a decade of independent existence in a move Washington called "genuine integration".
Cambodia shuts over 700 cyberscam locations over past year, government says
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said last year that hundreds of industrial-scale scam centres across Asia generate just under €35 billion in annual profits.
Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared
Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeria’s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas.
Syria's top Druze leader calls community 'integral part of Israel'
Sheikh al-Aql Hikmat al-Hijri made the declaration at a gathering in Suwayda, praising Israel's model of state-building and saying the two communities shared doctrinal "common denominators," a statement that deepens the rift with Damascus.
Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront police
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on 27 August, amid growing tensions over the presence of thousands of migrants.
Russia plans to mobilise 600,000 troops this year and next, Ukraine says
Ukrainian intelligence said Moscow has already decided to call up 300,000 this year and 300,000 in 2027, driven by massive losses and a collapse in voluntary recruitment. Kyiv expects the announcement to come after September's elections.
Latest news bulletin | August 28th, 2026 – Midday
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Nepal: army rescues hundreds as diaspora mourns lives lost
Nepal’s army rescues hundreds from a flooded hydropower tunnel as more than 1,500 remain missing, while the Nepali diaspora holds vigils in New York.