In Lausanne, a 17-year-old migrant dies fleeing police on a stolen scooter. Riots erupt. Molotovs and rocks fly; tear gas rises. Two nights, up to 200 protesters clash with 140 officers. Prosecutors open an inquiry into the death.

In Punjab, Pakistan, floods follow monsoon and dam releases. Three rivers burst; 1.2 million affected, 248,000 displaced, 15 killed in Gujranwala. Pakistan accuses India of water aggression as more rain looms; Narowal shrine submerged.

In Washington, a routine policy meeting draws notice. Kushner, Blair, and Dermer sit at the table, signaling close US-Israel ties over a postwar Gaza plan. Magid says Kushner and Blair drive it; Dermer attends; a fired spokesman is cited; IDF activity near Ramallah and Nablus.

Mexico, Australia, Taiwan, and Japan halt postal shipments to the U.S. as the de minimis exemption ends. Per-item duties rise: $80 under 16%, $160 16–25%, $200 over 25%. About 1.36 billion shipments processed in 2024; the UPU seeks a duty-paid fix.

GB News’ Jacob Rees-Mogg visits a secluded Somerset hotel thought to house asylum seekers. Entrance padlocked, security on site, signs in several languages. Officials say hotel use is down; plans aim to close sites; the asylum policy debate goes on.

The Digest, 8/28/2025 @800AM, CDT

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