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Today — 1 June 2026NYT | Top Stories

Dozens Killed as Explosion Flattens Rebel-Held Village in Myanmar

1 June 2026 at 16:11
The local authorities said the cause was an accident at a warehouse that held explosives for mining operations.

© Palaung Land, via Associated Press

The aftermath of an explosion on Sunday in Kaung Tup, a village in Myanmar, as seen in a handout photo provided by Palaung Land, a group with links to the rebel group that controls the area.
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One of Five Gold Miners Is Rescued From Laos Cave After More Than a Week

An international effort to free the trapped men brought attention to the country’s informal mines, where panning for gold can pay more than minimum wage.

© Association Of Volunteers For Lao People, via Associated Press

Alaska Authorities Race to Rescue 4 Climbers Who Fell on Mount McKinley

29 May 2026 at 07:53
The condition of the climbers was not immediately known.

© Becky Bohrer/Associated Press

Weather conditions on the mountain were improving enough to allow for helicopter operations, officials said.
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