Wednesday

August 27, 2025

Disasters and accidents

At least 65 people are killed in flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir, India. (MSN)

Health and environment

Extreme temperatures in Japan

The Japan Meteorological Agency reports that Tokyo recorded ten consecutive days of temperatures at or above 35 °C (95 °F), the longest streak since observations began in 1875. (AFP via The Star)

International relations

Myanmar–Thailand relations

Thailand announces that around 80,000 long-term Myanmar refugees living in border camps will be granted legal employment rights. (Reuters)

Law and crime

Mass shootings in the United States

2025 Annunciation Church shooting

At least two people are killed and 18 others are wounded, including at least four critically, in a mass shooting at the Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The suspect committed suicide at the scene. (BNO News) (KNSI)

Science and technology

Ford recalls over 355,000 pickup trucks across the United States due to a dashboard display failure that prevents the display of warning lights and vehicle speed. (AP)