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World's Toughest Row

British family who lost father to suicide to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. 'It's about trying to bring suicide more into a conversation where people feel able to talk about it.'

Unprecedented

Nepal tunnel rescues face 'unprecedented' challenge. Multiple potential rescues unfolding at once in different places. 1,385 dead, 5,500+ missing. 'Silkyara taught me never to confuse unlikely with impossible.'

Unlikely

Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani unlikely to pitch again this season, says manager Dave Roberts. Multiple injuries, no game since July 3. Cy Young dreams derailed.

Under Pressure

Germany's Merz under pressure from far-right election triumph. AfD scores 44% in Saxony-Anhalt, biggest win yet. 'For the first time since the end of World War II, a party classified as right-wing extremist is close to securing an absolute majority.'

Trash and Noise

Tokyo's Shinjuku to ban more than half of vacation rentals after surge in complaints. 2,000 properties face closure. 'Many foreigners don't follow local rules.' Japan targets 60M tourists by 2030.

Super-Human

Alcaraz books US Open quarter-final clash with Shelton after straight-sets win over Tommy Paul. Sabalenka keeps three-peat bid alive. 'I think it's going to be fireworks on Tuesday night.'

Stranded

Jakarta airport extends closure after Mount Anak Krakatau eruption. 270,000+ passengers stranded, 8 airports halted, 240+ flights cancelled. Six alternative airports prepared.

Shock Waves

Germany's Merz under pressure from far-right election triumph. AfD scores 44% in Saxony-Anhalt, biggest win yet. 'For the first time since WWII, a right-wing extremist party is close to an absolute majority.' Merz approval ratings dip.