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Nepal: Novo balanço provisório aponta para 392 mortosPhoto by Sonaam Hitang on Pexels
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Nepal: New provisional toll points to 392 dead

At least 392 people died and around 1,400 are missing following the devastating flood on the border between Nepal and Tibet, China. In Nepal there are 389 dead and at least 910 missing, while in Tibet there are at least three dead and around 558 missing. Among the missing are more than 500 foreign citizens, including three Portuguese (a fourth was found alive), 178 Indians, 53 Ukrainians, 35 Australians and 33 British. US authorities indicated that at least 90 American citizens are missing. Rescue operations involve nearly 13,300 personnel who have already rescued 796 people by helicopter and 756 by land. Chinese meteorological authorities warned of new rainfall over the next three days that could hinder rescue efforts and increase the risk of further landslides.

Jornal Económico27/08/26, 18:17
Estupefacientes escondidos em vários bolos: detido influenciador libanês por alegado tráfico de droga
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Narcotics hidden in various cakes: Lebanese influencer arrested for alleged drug trafficking

The Lebanese influencer Georges Dib was arrested after about a year and a half on the run from authorities, having been sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment for drug trafficking. He is accused of being involved in an international drug operation in which 820 kilograms of hashish were found hidden in various pastry items.

SIC Notícias27/08/26, 18:11
Trânsito interdito a pesados durante 15 dias na fronteira de Monfortinho, Idanha-a-Nova
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Heavy vehicles banned for 15 days at Monfortinho border crossing, Idanha-a-Nova

Infraestruturas de Portugal announced that traffic on the Spanish road at the Monfortinho border, in Idanha-a-Nova, is prohibited for heavy vehicles for 15 days, between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Correio da Manhã27/08/26, 18:07
“Há um risco de infeção bastante elevado”: especialista alerta para perigo sanitário após enxurrada no Nepal e Tibete
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"There is a quite high infection risk": specialist warns of sanitary danger after flood in Nepal and Tibet

Sérgio Santos, commander of firefighters in Saudi Arabia with experience in rescue operations, warned of a very high risk of infection in areas affected by the flood in Nepal and Tibet. According to the specialist, the lack of adequate protection equipment among teams participating in the removal of victims significantly increases the health danger in flooded areas.

SIC Notícias27/08/26, 18:07
Da avalanche à enxurrada trágica no Nepal: o que aconteceu?
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From avalanche to tragic flood in Nepal: what happened?

An avalanche of ice and rock on the border between Nepal and Tibet is believed to have caused a massive flood that has already killed hundreds of people in Nepal, leaving a trail of mud and destruction wherever the water passed, devastating several regions of the country.

Correio da Manhã27/08/26, 18:06
Expulso de Barretos após confusão, Rincon paga R$ 370 mil após destruir trailer de influenciadorPhoto by Mateo Franciosi on Pexels
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Expelled from Barretos after brawl, Rincon pays R$370,000 after destroying influencer's trailer

Rincon, pointed out as Ana Castela's affair, was expelled from the Barretos Bull Riding Festival after a scuffle with influencer Miguel Mendes, whom he hit with a belt and destroyed the trailer. To resolve the situation, he paid R$370 thousand — R$330 thousand to buy a new trailer and another R$40 thousand to rent another while the new one is being finished, which should take about nine months. The 26-year-old was already known on the internet for questionable behaviors, such as being caught seven times driving without a license, and gained more prominence after appearing alongside Ana Castela in one of the singer's music videos.

extra27/08/26, 18:05
China: vídeo mostra enxurrada de lama a invadir porto de GyirongPhoto by Vincent Rivaud on Pexels
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China: video shows mud flood invading Gyirong port

A sudden mud flood swept through the Gyirong port in China on August 26, following a severe natural disaster in neighboring Nepal. Videos capture the moment when a torrent of mud and debris invades and engulfs the border trade center, causing destruction in the region.

Euronews Portugal27/08/26, 18:04
Soure adjudica empreitada de limpeza do rio Arunca após tempestadePhoto by Shameel mukkath on Pexels
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Soure awards cleaning contract for Arunca river after storm

The municipality of Soure awarded a contract of 575 thousand euros for the cleaning and regularization of the Arunca river, after a storm that affected the region. The intervention aims to clear the river bed and prevent future floods.

Diário de Coimbra27/08/26, 18:00
Morre debaixo de um carro em oficina de Carnaxide
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Dies under a car at a workshop in Carnaxide

A man died on Tuesday after getting trapped under a vehicle at a workshop in Carnaxide, Oeiras. The man, identified as the workshop owner, was declared dead at the scene by INEM, with the causes of the accident not yet known.

Correio da Manhã27/08/26, 18:00
Bombeiros de Lordelo reforçam combate aos incêndios com novo veículo florestalPhoto by Bombeiros MT on Pexels
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Firefighters from Lordelo reinforce firefighting with new forest vehicle

The Voluntary Firefighters of Lordelo, in the municipality of Paredes, received a new Forest Firefighting Vehicle (VFCI), as part of a financial support program from CCDR Norte that covered 23 humanitarian firefighter associations in the Northern Region. The vehicle aims to reinforce the operational capacity of the corporation in combating rural and forest fires and in protecting local populations. The contract signing ceremony was attended by government representatives, including the Secretary of State for Civil Protection.

Jornal Online27/08/26, 17:55
Mulher sobe em tartaruga e ri enquanto animal tenta se locomover na China; veja vídeoPhoto by Daniel Torobekov on Pexels
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Woman climbs onto turtle and laughs while animal tries to move in China; see video

A video that went viral on social media shows a tourist squatting over a turtle at a tourist park in Foshan, China, while the animal tries to move on the sand. The woman appears laughing, with a child in her arms, and encourages other children to climb on the reptile. According to Chinese media, the family would have also kicked and stepped on the turtle. After the backlash, the park issued a statement informing that the animal underwent veterinary exams and is in good health condition.

oglobo27/08/26, 17:53
Chegada ao TO — Faro, Portimão, AlvorPhoto by Nascimento Jr. on Pexels
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Arrival at TO — Faro, Portimão, Alvor

A wildland firefighting operation has arrived at the Area of Operations in Faro, Portimão and Alvor, in the Algarve region. The device has 17 operatives and 4 ground resources, with no aerial resources mobilized for this intervention.

Fogos.pt — Incêndios ativos27/08/26, 17:53
Larápios roubam um dos mais valiosos tesouros da EuropaPhoto by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels
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Thieves steal one of Europe's most valuable treasures

Thieves stole the Treasure of Villena, one of the most important collections of Bronze Age goldsmithing in Europe, during a robbery. The collection, belonging to the Provincial Museum of Villena in Spain, is composed of gold pieces of incalculable value and represents one of the greatest archaeological treasures of the European continent.

Notícias de Coimbra27/08/26, 17:52
Jovem abusa sexualmente de vizinho de nove anos em FafePhoto by Rafaela Freire on Pexels
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Young person sexually abuses nine-year-old neighbor in Fafe

A young man with no criminal record sexually abused a nine-year-old neighbor in Fafe, Portugal. The predator was judicially prohibited from approaching the victim within one kilometer and cannot have contact with other children without adult supervision.

Now27/08/26, 17:47
Atropelamento na Figueira da FozPhoto by Efe Ersoy on Pexels
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Hit and run in Figueira da Foz

A person was run over on Thursday morning, August 27, in the Buarcos area, in Figueira da Foz. The incident was reported to the Sub-regional Command of Emergency and Civil Protection, which sent response resources to the scene. The authorities have not yet released information about the victim's health status.

Notícias de Coimbra27/08/26, 17:45
Amigos do Cáster denunciam descarga poluente no rio CásterPhoto by Davi Nicoletto on Pexels
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Friends of Cáster denounce pollutant discharge in the Cáster river

The association Friends of Cáster reported a polluting discharge in the Cáster river, in Ovar, warning about the environmental degradation caused by this situation. The Ovar City Council confirmed having received the association's complaint and indicated that it would be monitoring the case, without providing, for now, further details about the measures to be taken or the origin of the contamination.

Diário de Aveiro27/08/26, 17:45
Nepal: familiares de desaparecidos enchem entrada de hospital em KatmanduPhoto by Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz on Pexels
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Nepal: family members of missing people pack hospital entrance in Kathmandu

Relatives of missing people occupied the entrance of a hospital in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, desperate for news about their loved ones. The situation was worsened by at least four districts of the country that were completely isolated from the rest of Nepal, hindering rescue and communication efforts. Local authorities are struggling to meet the families' demands while trying to reach the most affected areas.

Público27/08/26, 17:41
Veados destroem mais de 100 castanheiros em aldeia de Bragança
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Deer destroy more than 100 chestnut trees in village in Bragança

Deer are causing significant losses to chestnut producers in Cova de Lua, Bragança, having destroyed more than 100 chestnut trees in the village. The local communal land committee holds the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF) responsible for not responding to the farmers' needs and demands urgent measures to stop the destruction of chestnut orchards.

SIC Notícias27/08/26, 17:37
Acidente grave em Belo Horizonte interdita principal acesso ao aeroporto de ConfinsPhoto by Th2city Santana on Pexels
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Serious accident in Belo Horizonte closes main access to Confins airport

A tanker truck overturned and caught fire in the early morning of this Thursday (27th) on MG-010, completely blocking the main access to Belo Horizonte's international airport in Confins. The accident occurred around 4:45 AM at the height of Vespasiano, in the metropolitan region, in the direction of Confins. The 49-year-old driver died charred. The airport concessionaire recommends that passengers with scheduled flights leave early and use the detour via MG-424 with access to LMG-800, passing through São José da Lapa. The Fire Department controlled the fire after about two hours.

cbn27/08/26, 17:33
Prisão preventiva para autor do atropelamento em AlbufeiraPhoto by Milena Rebecca Batista on Pexels
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Preventive detention for driver in Albufeira hit-and-run

The Portimão Court ordered preventive detention for the suspect of the hit-and-run in Albufeira, which occurred in the early morning of Tuesday, July 1st. The incident resulted in 16 injured, two of them in serious condition, with the man being arrested shortly after the facts.

Diário de Leiria27/08/26, 17:30