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The front page of Yle features a mix of international and domestic news. Top stories include an update on media reports about direct communication between Israel and Hamas during the hostage crisis, a forecast for a mild and rainy weekend in Finland, news about the devastating floods in the…
Media reports suggest that Israel and Hamas maintained phone contact for most of the hostage crisis, with occasional direct shouting, as they did not trust intermediaries.
Finland can expect a mostly dry and sunny Saturday with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius, but scattered showers are predicted for Sunday, with the early week remaining unstable.
Nepal is seeking international aid to rescue people trapped in tunnels following a devastating flash flood that has left over 2,400 people missing and submerged border crossings and villages.
Iceland is voting on whether to continue EU membership negotiations, a decision influenced by concerns about independence, fishing rights, and Donald Trump's potential impact.
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the US has secured a deal to gain majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves, aiming to double US reserves and lower fuel prices.
Finland is celebrating its nature today, the last Saturday in August, with various activities including spending time outdoors and enjoying traditional Finnish treats.
The US Interior Department is reportedly in discussions about potentially handing over a strip of land in Yosemite National Park to a private developer, though no final decision has been made.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the United States Space Academy.
