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A temple in West Bengal has collapsed into the Ganges River after severe riverbank erosion breached protective barriers, according to Al Jazeera.

The European Union has denounced the glorification of Ratko Mladic as thousands gathered in Belgrade for the funeral of the convicted war criminal.

Staff walked out over the reported removal of female colleagues during a Hindu religious group’s visit, prompting the tower’s closure on Monday.

Al-Mughayyir boys school has installed barbed-wire fencing and reinforced gates as parents, ambulance crews and volunteers seek to protect students from reported settler attacks and military incursions.

A preliminary agreement would shift Volkswagen’s Lower Saxony factory from car manufacturing to defence equipment production for Rafael Advanced Defence Systems from mid-2027.

France 24 reports that an Egyptian court sentenced a television presenter and 11 others to death in a drug-related case.

Early results put the far-right party on about 44 per cent, but final seats and coalition options are still unclear.

Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez says Havana has no agenda for future negotiations with Washington as Cuba reports prolonged blackouts and worsening shortages.

Iranian authorities have reported arrests, clashes and weapons seizures involving Kurdish and Baloch armed groups, while experts warn that expanded external support could deepen the security challenge.

Internal Security Forces accuse Mohammed Ali Durgham of involvement in the 1982 Hama operation and ordering troops to fire on protesters near Damascus in 2011.

Three years after the Al Haouz earthquake, authorities report extensive rebuilding while residents and victims’ groups say eligibility disputes and weak utility connections are prolonging displacement.

Moscow has ordered German diplomats and staff to leave by 18 September, escalating a reciprocal shutdown of diplomatic operations.

A Quaest poll cited by France 24 shows Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on 42 per cent and Jair Bolsonaro on 41 per cent in a projected second-round matchup.

Millions faced prolonged electricity and water cuts during an extreme heatwave as officials and state-owned companies disputed the cause of the crisis.

The funeral of the former Bosnian Serb army commander has drawn public attention to Serbia’s unresolved wartime legacy.

Israel’s E1 plan could divide the northern and southern West Bank, but its status, scope and implementation remain unspecified.

Defence Minister Israel Katz says Israel would target Palestinian Authority leaders and security infrastructure if an October 7-style attack were believed to be imminent.

Prime Minister Đuro Macut has announced a proposal to dissolve parliament, with Aleksandar Vučić indicating that a snap vote could be held in October.

A Nigerian shopper told Al Jazeera that making a pot of soup now costs more than 10,000 naira, up from 5,000 naira.

Israel says it has established operational control of the Ali al-Taher ridge, as negotiations with Lebanon remain stalled over withdrawals, pilot zones and Hezbollah’s disarmament.

The proposed measures would target goods and investment tied to settlements in the occupied West Bank, while diplomatic relations and some military cooperation continue.

The landmark’s operator said a Hindu delegation had requested arrangements limiting interactions with female employees, while the CGT condemned the reported workplace instructions.

Berlin disputes the court’s jurisdiction and Nicaragua’s procedures in a case alleging German weapons sales aided genocide in Gaza.

Finn Joughin was deported to Britain after detention linked to an encounter with Israeli settlers in Umm al-Khair and barred from returning for 10 years.

The US Open accredited 100 influencers this year, but disruptive content-making has prompted players and organisers to reinforce the rules of match-day conduct.

Thousands attended Ratko Mladić’s funeral in Belgrade, prompting renewed criticism of genocide denial and historical revisionism in Serbia.

The far-right party reportedly won 44 per cent and 39 of 83 seats, but final results and coalition negotiations will determine whether it can enter government.

Thousands attended the Belgrade funeral of the convicted war criminal, while civil society groups and international officials warned against glorifying his wartime role.

Six others were injured when an avalanche swept down Mount Mizhirgi in the North Caucasus republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, according to local emergency services.

The burial of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic with military honours has drawn EU criticism as Serbia moves towards an expected snap election.

Red Star supporters honoured convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic days after UEFA imposed €98,250 in sanctions over an earlier display.

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held meetings in Moscow and Kyiv, but no immediate breakthrough was reported as major differences remain.

Exit polls put the far-right party first in the eastern German state, prompting scrutiny in France ahead of next year’s national election.

Nearly five million children in Houthi-controlled areas are reportedly without routine vaccinations as rival health authorities and aid agencies dispute responsibility for exhausted supplies.

Palestinian officials and Gaza’s Health Ministry reported five deaths and 30 injuries in the previous 24 hours, including children killed in a vehicle strike and an attack on a school shelter.

FRANCE 24’s arts24 programme previews reported performances by Céline Dion, Jay-Z, Sofiane Pamart and other international acts in Paris.

Lebanon’s state news agency said two children and two medics were among those killed, despite a June ceasefire intended to halt fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

Ministers are weighing 12 to 15 provinces or 160 empowered district governments, but no formal decision has been made.

Germany denies Nicaragua’s allegations and argues the International Court of Justice lacks jurisdiction to hear parts of the complaint.

The formal withdrawal will test Baghdad’s ability to assert control over weapons, manage domestic security and respond to external threats.

The far-right party won about 44 per cent of the vote but remains three seats short of a majority, leaving its governing bid dependent on other parties or defections.

Lebanese state media reported the overnight deaths a day after separate Israeli raids reportedly killed seven people.

Limited robotaxi services in Austin and London have brought renewed scrutiny of vehicle certification, public safety and the effect of automation on transport jobs.