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BBC News
Saturday 29 August 2026 · 04:00 BST · 30m · 4 stories · 7 annotated moments · 26 of 30 min on news stories (85%)
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Search and rescue operations continue in Nepal and Tibet after flash floods and landslides killed nearly 600 people, with around 2,000 still missing. The disaster was triggered by a glacial collapse in the Himalayas, and a geologist from the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that the impact generated a magnitude 5.2 seismic signal. Many families remain desperate for news of missing relatives.
President Donald Trump announced a deal for the United States to take majority control of several Venezuelan oil fields through a partnership with private business, calling it the biggest oil deal in world history. Venezuela's acting president said the agreement would significantly increase oil production. Norway began a period of national mourning after the death of King Harald at age 89; his son, Haakon VIII, has succeeded him.
The U.S.-Iran war has reached its six-month mark with no end in sight. Talks have stalled after a ceasefire plan failed, and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, disrupting global oil supplies. The conflict has cost tens of billions of dollars, driven up prices worldwide, and damaged President Trump's popularity ahead of the midterm elections. Analysts described the situation as a stalemate, with Iran's regime surviving and the United States unable to achieve its stated objectives.
- 0:10 Story begins Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
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- 7:28
Claim Trump announces US deal for majority control of Venezuelan oil fields
US President Trump announced a deal for US majority control of Venezuelan oil fields via a private partnership.
BBC News, 29 August 2026, 7:28-7:37
- 7:37
Claim Trump announces US deal for majority control of Venezuelan oil fields
US President Trump announced a deal for US majority control of Venezuelan oil fields via a private partnership.
BBC News, 29 August 2026, 7:37-7:41
- 7:51
Claim Trump announces US deal for majority control of Venezuelan oil fields
US President Trump announced a deal for US majority control of Venezuelan oil fields via a private partnership.
BBC News, 29 August 2026, 7:51-7:59
- 7:51
Claim Trump announces US deal for majority control of Venezuelan oil fields
US President Trump announced a deal for US majority control of Venezuelan oil fields via a private partnership.
BBC News, 29 August 2026, 7:51-7:59
- 7:51
Claim Trump announces US deal for majority control of Venezuelan oil fields
US President Trump announced a deal for US majority control of Venezuelan oil fields via a private partnership.
BBC News, 29 August 2026, 7:51-7:59
- 7:59
Claim Trump announces US deal for majority control of Venezuelan oil fields
US President Trump announced a deal for US majority control of Venezuelan oil fields via a private partnership.
BBC News, 29 August 2026, 7:59-8:09
- 7:59
Claim Trump announces US deal for majority control of Venezuelan oil fields
Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodriguez stated the deal would increase oil production via 17 fields and aid economic recovery.
BBC News, 29 August 2026, 7:59-8:09
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