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First published 08 October 2026
Nepal announced plans to end search and rescue operations after flooding on August 26 killed at least 1,455 people, while 5,285 people, including hundreds of foreigners, remain missing.
abcnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 08 October 2026
Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities killed at least 25 people, while President Zelenskyy said Ukraine also attacked two Russian oil facilities and a training ground.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 08 October 2026
Saudi aviation authorities said attacks on Abha and King Khalid international airports killed three people and injured 36, while Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility but Saudi authorities have not identified the attackers.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 08 October 2026
Israeli attacks across Gaza killed at least four Palestinians, including a civil defense rescue volunteer, according to medical personnel and Palestinian authorities.
aljazeera.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 08 October 2026
Kenya announced that a Kenyan citizen who had lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo became the country's first Ebola fatality, while health authorities inspected quarantine measures at Nairobi's international airport.
afp.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 08 October 2026
Speaking in Greece, US Secretary of State Rubio said Western countries must embrace the past spirit of exploration and conquest as part of their civilization to remain at the forefront of the world.
nytimes.com (English · subscription) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 08 October 2026
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv and other cities overnight into Wednesday, killing at least eight people, according to Ukrainian authorities.
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