https://today.rtl.lu/news/world International news: global headlines and key developments en Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:55:39 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/luxembourg-born-driver-charged-after-fatally-striking-attacker-in-lisbon-336184450 A driver originally from Luxembourg who struck and killed a motorcycle-riding robber following a violent mugging in Lisbon has been charged and placed under house arrest. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:55:39 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/luxembourg-born-driver-charged-after-fatally-striking-attacker-in-lisbon-336184450 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/luxembourgers-among-best-at-paying-belgian-fines-french-lag-behind-880078458 Since 2021, Belgium has issued over 5.3 million traffic fines to foreign drivers, with around 67% paid, but payment rates vary dramatically by nationality. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:47:08 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/luxembourgers-among-best-at-paying-belgian-fines-french-lag-behind-880078458 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/heavy-gunfire-rocks-niger-capital-state-tv-signal-cut-1472941505 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:45:55 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/heavy-gunfire-rocks-niger-capital-state-tv-signal-cut-1472941505 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/number-of-missing-in-nepal-china-floods-soars-past-2-400-2026616983 Close to 3,000 people remain missing and at least 633 have been confirmed dead after devastating flash floods swept through Nepal and Tibet, as rescuers continue searching amid fears of further flooding. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:38:51 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/number-of-missing-in-nepal-china-floods-soars-past-2-400-2026616983 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/iceland-votes-on-whether-to-resume-eu-membership-talks-710007112 Icelanders are voting on whether to restart EU accession talks, with polls showing the Yes and No camps virtually tied ahead of the referendum. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:01:37 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/iceland-votes-on-whether-to-resume-eu-membership-talks-710007112 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/nepal-floods-leave-trail-of-destruction-aid-challenge-1573700220 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:35:08 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/nepal-floods-leave-trail-of-destruction-aid-challenge-1573700220 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/kinshasa-urban-train-back-on-track-after-years-to-beat-gridlock-1133162715 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:02:55 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/kinshasa-urban-train-back-on-track-after-years-to-beat-gridlock-1133162715 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/from-forced-labour-to-living-heritage-sao-tomes-colonial-plantations-92173404 Six colonial-era plantation estates in São Tomé and Príncipe have joined UNESCO's World Heritage List, highlighting a history of slavery and forced labour while raising hopes for their preservation and reuse. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:50:42 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/from-forced-labour-to-living-heritage-sao-tomes-colonial-plantations-92173404 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/norway-in-mourning-enters-a-new-era-under-haakon-viii-136767690 Norway has entered a period of national mourning following King Harald's death, with his son Haakon VIII taking the throne and set to swear allegiance before parliament on Tuesday. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:41:15 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/norway-in-mourning-enters-a-new-era-under-haakon-viii-136767690 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/the-missing-in-nepal-tibet-flash-floods-1571154710 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:29:05 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/the-missing-in-nepal-tibet-flash-floods-1571154710 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/trump-govt-mulls-deal-to-give-away-part-of-yosemite-park-1671246908 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:18:10 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/trump-govt-mulls-deal-to-give-away-part-of-yosemite-park-1671246908 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/in-war-split-myanmar-spirit-consorts-commune-across-divide-993830156 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:40:37 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/in-war-split-myanmar-spirit-consorts-commune-across-divide-993830156 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/europes-monarchs-world-leaders-mourn-norways-king-harald-1773079833 European monarchs and world leaders have paid tribute to Norway's King Harald following his death at the age of 89, praising his decades of service, humility, and dedication to his country. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:40:12 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/europes-monarchs-world-leaders-mourn-norways-king-harald-1773079833 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/trump-announces-deal-for-huge-us-stake-in-venezuelan-oil-reserves-1982084035 The United States is set to gain majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves under a deal expected to bring nearly $100 billion in private investment. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:25:47 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/trump-announces-deal-for-huge-us-stake-in-venezuelan-oil-reserves-1982084035 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/leaders-of-russia-china-iran-to-attend-summit-in-kyrgyzstan-1310483273 The two-day summit in Bishkek will bring together major powers including Russia, China, India, and Iran as the bloc marks its 25th anniversary amid growing geopolitical tensions. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:19:47 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/leaders-of-russia-china-iran-to-attend-summit-in-kyrgyzstan-1310483273 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/the-missing-in-nepal-tibet-flash-floods-1927531424 The number of missing people after the Nepal-Tibet disaster jumped drastically on Friday, as the death toll also continues to rise. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:24:45 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/the-missing-in-nepal-tibet-flash-floods-1927531424 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/nepal-china-floods-disaster-latest-developments-779617333 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:55:21 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/nepal-china-floods-disaster-latest-developments-779617333 https://today.rtl.lu/entertainment/news/the-chaotic-saga-of-kanye-wests-planned-russian-concerts-1485402909 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:31:59 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/entertainment/news/the-chaotic-saga-of-kanye-wests-planned-russian-concerts-1485402909 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/most-asian-stocks-advance-as-attention-turns-to-warsh-speech-143915629 The dollar strengthened and US stocks edged lower after Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh signalled that interest rates could rise if inflation remains high. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:41:42 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/most-asian-stocks-advance-as-attention-turns-to-warsh-speech-143915629 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/aston-villa-seal-swoop-for-chelsea-striker-jackson-1554965843 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:21:14 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/aston-villa-seal-swoop-for-chelsea-striker-jackson-1554965843 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/fresh-flood-warnings-for-disaster-hit-nepal-and-tibet-1-400-still-missing-1593814814 A glacial collapse, which triggered catastrophic floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border, has killed hundreds of people and left more than 1,400 missing, with fears of further flooding. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:07:32 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/fresh-flood-warnings-for-disaster-hit-nepal-and-tibet-1-400-still-missing-1593814814 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/springboks-a-wounded-beast-warns-all-blacks-captain-savea-1529880036 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:42:35 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/springboks-a-wounded-beast-warns-all-blacks-captain-savea-1529880036 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/trump-announces-new-us-space-academy-1959428747 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:06:02 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/trump-announces-new-us-space-academy-1959428747 https://today.rtl.lu/sport/international/last-wicket-duo-take-england-to-290-all-out-in-2nd-test-against-pakistan-1381989267 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:59:35 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/sport/international/last-wicket-duo-take-england-to-290-all-out-in-2nd-test-against-pakistan-1381989267 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/all-eyes-on-warsh-as-fed-chair-kicks-off-key-central-banking-meeting-1314856637 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:52:45 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/all-eyes-on-warsh-as-fed-chair-kicks-off-key-central-banking-meeting-1314856637 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/ukraine-opposes-reintegration-of-russia-to-motorsport-97367713 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:28:12 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/ukraine-opposes-reintegration-of-russia-to-motorsport-97367713 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/norways-king-harald-dead-at-89-2049981643 King Harald of Norway passed away peacefully at the age of 89 in Oslo, leading to Crown Prince Haakon's succession. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:23:41 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/norways-king-harald-dead-at-89-2049981643 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/greenland-to-open-truth-commission-over-forced-contraception-scheme-998137624 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:03:04 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/greenland-to-open-truth-commission-over-forced-contraception-scheme-998137624