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At least 42 Australians remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border, as authorities warned of further flooding and raised the confirmed death toll across the region to more than 800. Nepal’s disaster agency said on Sunday that 788 people had died and 2,502 remained missing. Chinese authorities reported a further 16 deaths and 546 missing on the Tibetan side of the border. The disaster struck on Wednesday after a sudden surge in the Bhote Koshi River swept through communities, roads and infrastructure in northern Nepal. Hundreds of people from more than a dozen countries are among those…

Sydney Sweeney has shared behind-the-scenes images from the latest campaign for her lingerie brand SYRN, ahead of her 29th birthday on September 12. The 28-year-old actress is promoting a new collection called “Birthday Boobs”, which is due to go on sale on September 1. The campaign features Sweeney modelling a series of romantic-inspired lingerie looks alongside birthday cakes, balloons and other party-themed props. SYRN said the collection includes bras, thongs, camisoles, matching sets and garter belts in baby blue, baby pink and black. The range forms part of the brand’s “Romantic” category. It also marks SYRN’s first use of embroidery,…

Cody Gakpo has made Manchester City his preferred destination, with talks now under way between the Premier League club and Liverpool over a potential late transfer. The Netherlands forward had been weighing up whether to remain at Anfield or move to City or Tottenham Hotspur. Manchester City made formal contact with Liverpool on Saturday evening, while Gakpo has indicated that the Etihad Stadium is his first choice if he leaves. ([bbc.com.im](https://bbc.com.im/sport/football/articles/c39m0z4m2mpo?utm_source=openai)) No agreement has yet been reached, and Liverpool are understood to be considering whether to sanction the sale so close to the transfer deadline on Tuesday, September 1. The…

Google Maps has begun showing “Lake America” instead of Lake Ontario to users in the United States, following President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Great Lake. The change is being applied selectively. Users in Canada will continue to see “Lake Ontario”, while people elsewhere will see both names, with “Lake Ontario” displayed first and “Lake America” in brackets. Google said the update followed its established policy of using official government geographic names. In the US, that authority is the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), maintained by the US Geological Survey. The White House order, signed on August 27,…

US forces have struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official, in the first American military action against Iran in a month. The launchers were targeted after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces were observed preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the strategic waterway, the official said. The US military completed clearing mines from the strait’s international shipping routes last week. American forces said they were continuing to monitor the area and remained ready to protect the free movement of commercial vessels. Iranian semi-official news outlets reported explosions near…

More than 20 people may be missing or unaccounted for after a flash flood swept through Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area of Arizona’s Grand Canyon, prompting an emergency operation by park officials. The flood struck at about 2.30pm on Saturday, sending torrents of muddy water and debris through the canyon. The National Park Service has asked anyone who was hiking, camping or staying in the affected area to provide information that could help account for those believed to be in the region. Some of the people being sought may have been travelling along the North Kaibab Trail…

Gary Lineker and Graeme Souness have reunited for ITV’s new celebrity gameshow The Box, setting aside their long-running disagreements over football and politics to work on the programme. The former footballing rivals appeared together at the show’s launch in London on Saturday, ahead of its debut on ITV1 and ITVX on September 5. Lineker and Souness were once opponents on the pitch before becoming familiar faces in football broadcasting. In recent years, however, they have occasionally clashed over their differing views, including arguments about political expression and the responsibilities of high-profile broadcasters. The pair have now been brought together as…

Gary Neville has urged Tottenham Hotspur and Antonio Conte to resolve their uncertainty quickly, arguing that the club’s manager has been backed sufficiently in the transfer market. Speaking after Tottenham’s 1-0 Premier League victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage in January 2023, Neville said the club and Conte should agree a new contract and restore a clear sense of direction. Conte’s deal was due to expire at the end of that season, with no agreement yet reached over an extension. The uncertainty had followed a run of inconsistent results, although Spurs remained within three points of the Champions League places…

Atlanta police officers were shot while responding to a mental health call in south-east Atlanta on Sunday, August 30, authorities said. Officers were sent to the area of the 3500 block of Forest Park Road SE. They came under fire after arriving at the scene, according to the Atlanta Police Department. The injured officers were alert, conscious and breathing, police said. Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening. The department has not released the officers’ names or confirmed exactly how many were involved. Police have also not said whether a suspect has been arrested or provided details about what led to…

Small businesses across Australia are to be consulted on plans to simplify commercial leasing laws, with the federal government arguing that a more consistent system could make it easier for firms to open premises and expand across state borders. The consultation begins on Monday, 31 August 2026, and will examine rules governing commercial tenancies and retail leases, including rent reviews and the handling of disputes between landlords and tenants. Anne Aly, the Minister for Small Business, said the process would seek to identify unnecessary regulation and duplication between jurisdictions. “The Albanese Labor government wants to make running a small business…