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BBC News
Saturday 29 August 2026 · 22:05 BST · 15m · 6 stories · 7 annotated moments · 11 of 15 min on news stories (72%)
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The authorities in Nepal reported a rising death toll from catastrophic flash floods on the border with Tibet, with more than 670 dead and nearly 3,000 missing, including 33 British nationals. The floods were caused by a partial glacier collapse near Langtang Lirung peak, and heavy rain was hampering rescue and aid efforts. In Ukraine, a Russian drone strike on an ammunition storage depot on the edge of Kyiv killed 37 people, with President Zelensky calling it negligent to store explosives so close to homes. The explosion devastated the surrounding area, displacing 400 families, and an investigation into the incident is underway.
Breaking news reported a rescue operation after a vessel with five people on board was in distress in the English Channel, according to the UK Coast Guard, with lifeboats and a helicopter dispatched. At a Christian festival in West Sussex, a sign fell down, killing a 41-year-old man and injuring six others; the event was cancelled. The government prepared to set out how it would keep two of PC Andrew Harper's killers in prison despite its early release scheme, after more than 30 families called for manslaughter convictions to be exempted from early release.
Shadow Housing Secretary Sir James Cleverly resigned from the Conservative front bench to stand in the 2028 London mayoral race. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned violence by Jewish settlers in the West Bank, calling it criminal. The BBC reported that Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, was expected to return to the UK shortly after living abroad.
- 2:35 Story begins Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
- 6:21 Story begins Russian drone strike on Kiev region kills 37
- 6:38
Charged quote Russian drone strike on Kiev region kills 37
This is the result of a Russian drone finding a target itself packed with ammunition. A warehouse on the edge of the capital which exploded, devastating the surrounding area. Those living here didn't realise the danger next door and stood little chance of surviving. The explosions kept coming as they countered the dead.
BBC One, BBC News, 29 August 2026, 6:38-6:43
- 9:24
- 9:42
Claim Rescue under way for five people in distress in English Channel
At about 6pm, the Coast Guard received a distress call about a vessel south-west of Eddystone Lighthouse, and RNLI lifeboats and a helicopter were sent to investigate.
BBC One, BBC News, 29 August 2026, 9:42-9:52
- 9:57
Claim Rescue under way for five people in distress in English Channel
At about 6pm, the Coast Guard received a distress call about a vessel south-west of Eddystone Lighthouse, and RNLI lifeboats and a helicopter were sent to investigate.
BBC One, BBC News, 29 August 2026, 9:57-10:11
- 10:03
Claim Rescue under way for five people in distress in English Channel
At about 6pm, the Coast Guard received a distress call about a vessel south-west of Eddystone Lighthouse, and RNLI lifeboats and a helicopter were sent to investigate.
BBC One, BBC News, 29 August 2026, 10:03-10:17
- 10:36
- 12:15
- 15:21
- 15:21
Claim England dominate second Test against Pakistan at Lord's
Dan Lawrence scored a half century.
BBC One, BBC News, 29 August 2026, 15:21-15:34
- 15:21
Claim England dominate second Test against Pakistan at Lord's
Rain interrupted play throughout the day.
BBC One, BBC News, 29 August 2026, 15:21-15:26
- 15:26
Claim England dominate second Test against Pakistan at Lord's
England reached 177 for 7 with an overall lead of 357 runs.
BBC One, BBC News, 29 August 2026, 15:26-15:34
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