Two hydropower workers were rescued alive from Nepal’s Trishuli 3A tunnel nine days after devastating floods. Hundreds of workers remain missing at hydropower projects across the country, with many believed trapped underground.
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Argentine President Javier Milei vowed tougher sanctions against companies involved in the Sea Lion oil project near the Falkland Islands. He also cited Donald Trump’s comments suggesting the United States could review its neutral stance on the sovereignty dispute.
President Trump named Adam Telle acting Army secretary after Daniel Driscoll resigned amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Telle takes over as the Army faces Middle East deployments, conflict with Iran and weapons shortfalls.
Federal prosecutors accuse Missouri House candidate Thomas Christopher Ross of conspiring to plant cocaine and Adderall on Republican primary rival Louise Secker. Ross defeated Secker by 33 votes, and the state GOP chairman has called on him to withdraw.
The Missouri Supreme Court blocked the state’s Republican-backed congressional map from being used in November, ordering a statewide referendum first. The ruling restores the post-2020 census map for the midterm election and preserves Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s Democratic-leaning district for now.
Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. is investigating Iranian Red Crescent reports that shrapnel from an American missile strike hit a wedding in southern Iran. The humanitarian group said at least four people were killed and dozens wounded.
Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron agreed in London to increase cooperation on Channel crossings, including a French deployment of 45 additional officers. The leaders also discussed Ukraine missile production, UK-EU ties, trade concerns and the Middle East.
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to let the Postal Service enforce new mail-ballot requirements before the Nov. 3 midterms. A federal judge blocked key parts of the rule after states said compliance was practically impossible so close to voting.