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John Ternus will assume the role of Apple’s chief executive on Tuesday, succeeding Tim Cook after 15 years. Ternus faces challenges in advancing the company’s artificial intelligence efforts while managing its complex supply chain largely reliant on China. His leadership will be tested at the upcoming iPhone event on 9 September.

A German mother and a Greek father have been arrested after a dead newborn boy was discovered in a suitcase during a police raid in Athens.

Search teams in Tibet are focused on rescuing over 900 workers trapped in hydrotunnels after flash floods in Nepal resulted in 903 confirmed deaths and extensive damage.

What’s going on?
Nepal confirmed over 900 flood-related deaths as emergency services continue to face challenges in the aftermath. Reports indicate hundreds of workers are feared trapped in hydropower tunnels due to the severe impact of the floods. Authorities are working to provide assistance amidst widespread devastation in affected areas.
The AP headlines, “Hundreds of workers feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as Nepal flood deaths cross 900,” emphasise the magnitude of the crisis and the plight of trapped workers. In contrast, NPR’s headline, “Nepal’s hesitance to accept foreign help for flood relief under scrutiny,” shifts focus to the government’s approach to international aid, suggesting concerns over reaction to the disaster.
Coverage analysed: AP News | NPR

The United Arab Emirates intercepted a drone from Iran over its territorial waters, denying claims of an attack on the Al Menhad airbase. The incident follows renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, with Iran’s army stating that multiple drones targeted US assets in the region.

A high-speed ferry, the Filo Jet, sank off the northern coast of Cyprus, resulting in at least eight fatalities and the arrest of the captain and crew.

A businessman has died and several others have been injured as yachts crashed into rocks during a storm off the southeastern coast of Cyprus.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick stated that Lamine Yamal is regaining his form ahead of the La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano. Despite a challenging start to the season, Yamal showed improvement against Athletic Bilbao, marking a positive step in his recovery from a hamstring injury sustained last April.

Head teacher Rajendra Dawadi evacuated 1,600 students from Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Nepal as flash floods approached, saving lives.

Constantina Makridakis, a 28-year-old jewellery designer from Greece, experiences synaesthesia, where names evoke specific tastes. For instance, her father’s name tastes like caramel-coated chocolate. Researcher Janina Neufeld notes that synaesthesia reveals how individual sensory perceptions differ, indicating richer internal associations.