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Friday, August 28, 2026 4:40 AM ET

CBS News - World

Norway's King Harald V, Europe's beloved, oldest monarch, dies at 89 -- King Harald V of Norway, Europe's beloved, oldest monarch, has died, the royal court says. He was 89.

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Live - Iran says Strait of Hormuz agreement with Oman puts ball back in U.S. court - As U.S. economic pressure bites, Iran touts a plan with Oman to get ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz and suggests the next move is Trump's. 2H ago

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Nepal flash flood rescue efforts paused amid fears of further flooding -- Authorities temporarily stopped rescue efforts due to fears that a newly formed, overflowing lake could trigger further flooding in areas devastated by the flash flood along the Himalayan Nepal-China border.

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Toronto mayor calls tariff fight "unnecessary" -- Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow told CBS News that around 5,000 jobs in Toronto's textile, clothing and leather manufacturing industries could be affected, which "means the price of Americans buying things, the cost will go up."

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Nepal flood highlights glacier risks in warming Himalayas: "The new normal" -- The deadly flash flood in Nepal was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.

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UEFA preparing criminal complaint against FIFA leader Gianni Infantino -- UEFA said it is preparing a criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Gianni Infantino over possible financial mismanagement related to his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.

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Ratko Mladic, so-called "Butcher of Bosnia," dies in prison at 84 -- The Bosnian Serb general oversaw atrocities in Bosnia in the 1990s. He was sentenced to life in prison in 2017.

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Ancient gold treasures stolen from museum in "super-fast" raid -- The treasure was discovered in 1963 by archaeologist Jose Maria Soler in a vessel sunk in a dried-out riverbed in Villena.

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Suspect arrested for allegedly killing influencer on livestream -- Cesar Gastelum was dressed as a food delivery worker and taking part in a social media challenge along with two friends when he was shot dead.

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More than 1,000 missing, including 65 Americans, as Nepal flood deaths mount -- More than 1,000 people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.

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Yayoi Kusama, groundbreaking artist known for her signature polka dots, dies at 97 -- The paintings, sculptures and museum installations of Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most respected contemporary artists, were widely exhibited around the world. -- Aug 26

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During secretive trip, CIA chief warned Russia not to attack NATO -- CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Russia not to attack NATO member states during his visit to Moscow this week, people familiar with the matter said, amid U.S. assessments that Russia could try to test NATO.

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Prince Harry and Meghan arrive back in U.K., BBC News reports -- Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, returned to the U.K. from California on Wednesday, six years after their tumultuous departure, the BBC reports. -- Aug 26

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Scores killed, Americans among hundreds missing after Nepal, Tibet flash floods -- The flash floods decimated villages, slamming into houses, roads, bridges and power plants. -- Aug 27

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U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4 -- The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227. -- Aug 26

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