Breaking news of Wednesday, 2 September 2026
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- 21:01
Starmer also gives up Commons seat
The former British Prime Minister, who resigned in June as Labour leader and head of government, announced on Tuesday to the Camden New Journal that he is giving up the seat of Holborn and St Pancras, held for eleven years, to focus on international affairs: defence, security, trade, technology. The move opens the way to a by-election in the London constituency; a Green Party spokesperson said leader Zack Polanski has always indicated he wants a seat in London. The news currently comes from a single source (TIME); no independent confirmation available.
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- 21:01
Nepal, flood death toll rises to 1,114
Nepal’s disaster authority (NDRRMA) raised the toll on Wednesday morning to 1,114 dead, up from 1,003 reported on Tuesday; on the Chinese side, confirmed deaths stand at at least 16, according to a Sunday update from state broadcaster CCTV. Around 4,500 people remain missing on both sides of the border, with nearly 12,000 rescued in Nepal. The UN reports areas still without contact. Search efforts are focused on hydroelectric construction sites. A new report indicates that the collapsed glacier showed visible signs of instability in the preceding days (CNN, Al Jazeera). CCTV is Chinese state television.
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- 12:01
Iran accuses the United States: wedding party hit, over 50 dead and injured
The Iranian Foreign Ministry accuses Washington of having hit a wedding party in a home in the south of the country on Tuesday evening: over 50 dead and injured, according to CBS News’ live updates blog. The accusation currently comes from a single source (the Iranian government); no independent confirmation available. Centcom had announced the start of raids against IRGC targets at 12:00 Washington time (Military Times); Iranian media report explosions in Qeshm, Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, Jask and Sirik. Trump warns that in case of retaliation the targets “will be hit again at a much harsher level” (transl. from English).
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