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Icelanders began voting Saturday in a referendum on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, in a tight race that will be closely watched in Brussels.

Niger's national television was off air on Saturday after a night of heavy gunfire in parts of the capital, including around a military base near the city's airport which has been attacked twice this year by jihadists.

Rescuers in Nepal and China were battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing entire villages.

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has confirmed that hackers accessed the personal data of up to 8.7 million customers during a significant cyberattack. The breach exposed email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations, and postcodes collected through car park services, lounge bookings, and airport Wi-Fi sign-ups. While financial information remained secure, cybersecurity experts warn that the stolen data creates a heightened risk for sophisticated phishing scams targeting travelers during one of the UK's busiest travel periods.

CGBio announced Friday that its bone graft substitute, Novosis, achieved bone union in all seven patients participating in a preliminary clinical study for scaphoid nonunion. The results, derived from a study conducted at Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, suggest the treatment may serve as a viable alternative to traditional autologous bone grafting, which requires harvesting bone from the patient’s own body.

Nepal is reeling from devastating floods that cut a swath of destruction through the Himalayan nation, and the government has appealed for financial help in the daunting task of recovery.

At dawn, dozens of passengers crowded along dusty tracks to board the only urban rail link serving downtown Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo's congested capital.

Australian organisers and waste researchers say successful decluttering depends on rehoming usable possessions, recycling correctly and reconsidering the consumption that created household clutter.

Himachal Pradesh is distributing Merino-Gaddi crossbred sheep to raise fine-wool output, while pastoralists and researchers warn that local breeds and migratory systems need protection.

British booksellers have reported unusual bulk orders as technology companies acquire physical books, remove their bindings and scan the pages to expand artificial-intelligence training data.

Pringles will introduce a thicker, wavier potato snack designed to hold dips, with three flavours scheduled to reach US retailers in September.

George and Amal Clooney attended an event at Villa Passalacqua in Lake Como after wildfires forced the family to leave their home in southern France in July.

The United States and Venezuela have announced a private-sector agreement covering 17 fields with 65 billion barrels of proven reserves and planned investment of nearly $100 billion.

Michelle Obama said she enjoys the independence of life after raising Malia and Sasha, prompting contrasting reactions from parents online.

A disability discrimination case brought by Claire Kellerman over access for her dog has led to rising legal costs and sharp division on the Isle of Lewis.

A very strong El Niño is expected to peak between October 2026 and January 2027, although experts say its precise effects across southern Africa remain uncertain.

Re Hata Mmoho executive director Sello Hatang has paid tribute to veteran actor Sol “Solrah” Rachilo, recalling gifts that preserved their shared history.

The South African Football Association has published construction tender requirements for dressing rooms, ablution facilities and back-to-back grandstands at SAFA House.

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has urged South Africa to prohibit organised vigilante groups and strengthen protection for migrants.

New Zealand singer TEEKS says Māori ancestry, emotional openness and respect for soul music’s African roots shape his first South African tour.

South Africa’s creator economy is expanding into podcasts, events and commerce as industry figures call for collective bargaining and wider digital access.

Saudi customs officers discovered 1,950,581 amphetamine pills concealed in a truck carrying lentils at the Al-Haditha border crossing.

Syria’s UN ambassador Ibrahim Olabi has accused Israel of escalating regional tensions through airstrikes and incursions while Damascus participates in US-backed diplomacy.

US President Donald Trump has rejected suggestions that Russia is preparing to attack NATO territory after CIA Director John Ratcliffe held unannounced talks in Moscow.

East Midlands Railway will operate a sharply reduced timetable during RMT strikes on August 30 and 31, with London St Pancras services expected to be very busy.

The British Museum will release another allocation of Bayeux Tapestry tickets on October 21 for visits from January through March 2027.

Emergency teams treated six people after a sign reportedly fell at Big Church Festival near Steyning, prompting organisers to halt the day’s programme.

Conceicao Moreno is a descendant of agricultural workers, of whom many were brought by force from other African nations to Sao Tome and Principe to labour on colonial-era plantations.

Norway opened a new chapter in its history on Saturday under King Haakon VIII, after the death of his father Harald, a unifying figure who was on the throne for 35 years.

Motorola is offering significant savings on its smartphone lineup for September 2026, with discounts reaching $700 on flagship devices like the Razr Ultra. Shoppers can access automatic price reductions on budget-friendly Moto G models, bundle incentives including free smartwatches and headphones, and a dedicated 10% discount for verified military personnel.

Rescuers in Nepal and China were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages.

As monsoon rains pound the heartlands of war-fractured Myanmar, "spirit consorts" gather to renew their vows with a pantheon of gods hailed for their powers to protect and destroy.