US Escalates Trade War With Canada

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Trump bans some Canada goods, puts 50% tariffs on others

Trump bans some Canada goods, puts 50% tariffs on others . Ban will take effect in three weeks and comes after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on US$20 billion in US imports earlier on Tuesday . Canada’s duties range from 15% to 50% and cover hundreds of U.S. products .

Intel coordinated at coordinates [60.0, -95.0] inside Canada. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Trump bans some Canada goods, puts 50% tariffs on others" via https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3366840/trump-bans-some-canada-goods-puts-50-tariffs-others?utm_source=rss_feed; Reference: "U.S. will ban dairy products, motorcycles and most alcoholic beverages from Canada" via https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/u-s-will-ban-dairy-products-motorcycles-and-most-alcoholic-beverages-from-canada; Reference: "Trump escalates Canada trade war by banning imports of alcohol, motorcyles and other goods" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-canada-trade-war-bans-imports-b3046939.html; Reference: "US bans Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products as trade spat escalates" via https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260909-us-bans-canadian-alcohol-motorcycles-and-dairy-products-as-trade-spat-escalates; Reference: "US modifies scope of Canadian products subject to additional duties" via https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-09/news-1QhUFA0UjoA/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World; Reference: "U.S. reveals import ban on slew of Canadian goods as trade war escalates" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/09/us-canada-trade-war-import-ban.html; Reference: "Trump escalates Canada trade war with import bans, federal contract restrictions" via https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-escalates-canada-trade-war-with-import-bans-federal-contract-restrictions; Reference: "Canada trade fight not so broad for key imports: Analyst" via https://www.freightwaves.com/news/canada-trade-fight-not-so-broad-for-key-imports-analyst; Reference: "US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as trade war escalates" via https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/08/trump-canada-trade-war-dairy-alcohol;

france24.com

Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch steps down amid Trump administration pressure

Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch steps down amid Trump administration pressure . The institution faces continued scrutiny from

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9/8: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Retaliatory Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods take effect . President Trump bans some Canadian imports

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Republican John Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas win New Hampshire Senate primaries, setting up battleground race

Republican John Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas are vying to replace U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, whose decision not to seek reelection created a cascade of competitive races . The race will feature familiar faces: former Senator John E. Sunun

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US destroys five Iranian tankers, Iran retaliates with attacks on Jordan

US military says it struck the five Iranian tankers after IRGC targeted a US warship twice in two days . Iran's IRGC urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning it will target ships following US attack . Oil prices edged closer to $100 a barrel after an escalation in the tit-for-tat

Intel coordinated at coordinates [38.0, -97.0] inside US. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "US destroys five Iranian tankers, Iran retaliates with attacks on Jordan" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/9/us-destroys-five-iranian-tankers-iran-retaliates-with-attacks-on-jordan-base?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Iran war live: US hits Iranian tankers, IRGC attacks US base in Jordan" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/9/9/iran-war-live-us-hits-iranian-tankers-irgc-attacks-us-base-in-jordan?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "US bombs five Iranian oil tankers after its navy is attacked" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/8/us-bombs-five-iranian-oil-tankers-after-its-navy-is-attacked?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Iran strikes two US destroyers with ballistic missiles — IRGC" via https://tass.com/world/2184537; Reference: "US forces hit five Iranian tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cyvznqypz0yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "Iran warns crews of tankers in Bahrain and Kuwait to abandon ship" via https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/tankers/iran-warns-crews-of-tankers-in-bahrain-and-kuwait-to-abandon-ship; Reference: "5 Iranian oil tankers attacked, US base in Jordan hit, Tehran's evacuation warning: How war escalated again" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/5-iranian-oil-tankers-attacked-us-base-in-jordan-hit-tehran-warning-in-kuwait-bahrain-how-us-iran-war-escalated-again-101788916595092.html; Reference: "Iranian oil tanker hit in US missile attack near Kharg Island" via https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-05/news-1QbOLXLhNmw/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World; Reference: "Oil Nears $100 as U.S. Destroys Five Iranian Tankers" via https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Nears-100-as-US-Destroys-Five-Iranian-Tankers.html; Reference: "Oil Nears $100 as U.S. Destroys Five Iranian Tankers" via https://oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-Prices/Oil-Nears-100-as-US-Destroys-Five-Iranian-Tankers.html; Reference: "Iran targets U.S. base in Jordan, attacks ships after tanker strikes" via https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/iran-targets-us-base-in-jordan-attacks-ships-after-tanker-strikes-4892705; Reference: "Oil Prices Closer to $100 After US Attacks Iranian Tankers" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-09/oil-closer-to-100-after-us-attacks-iranian-tankers-video; Reference: "U.S. forces destroy 5 Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran" via https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-us-tankers-attacks-strikes-strait-of-hormuz-oil-price/; Reference: "US Says It Destroyed Iran Tankers After Navy Ship Targeted | Daybreak Europe 9/9/2026" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-09/daybreak-europe-9-09-2026-video; Reference: "US Hits Several Iran Oil Tankers in Response to Warship Attack" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-09/us-hits-several-iran-oil-tankers-in-response-to-warship-attack; Reference: "US Hits Five More Iranian Tankers as Tensions Escalate" via https://shipandbunker.com/news/world/396560-us-hits-five-more-iranian-tankers-as-tensions-escalate; Reference: "Iran targets U.S. base, ships in overnight barrage as escalation intensifies" via https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/2026-09-09/ty-article/iran-targets-u-s-base-ships-in-overnight-barrage-as-escalation-intensifies/000001a0-84e7-d148-afbd-f6e79d440000; Reference: "War in the Middle East: Iran attacks US base in Jordan, 10 US vessels" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260909-war-in-the-middle-east-iran-attacks-us-base-in-jordan-10-us-vessels; Reference: "US Says It Destroyed Iran Tankers in Retaliation, Brent Tops $100" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-09/us-says-iran-tankers-struck-in-response-brent-tops-100-video; Reference: "Iran attacks US base after American strikes on tankers" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260909-iran-attacks-us-base-after-american-strikes-on-tankers; Reference: "US Destroys 5 Iranian Oil Tankers as War Escalates Once Again" via https://www.today.com/video/new-strikes-on-iran-trigger-another-spike-in-oil-and-gas-prices-269529157838; Reference: "Tankers caught at centre of US-Iran escalation spiral" via https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/tankers-caught-at-centre-of-us-iran-escalation-spiral; Reference: "US strikes on Iran’s vessels lead to escalation, threaten global security — Iranian MFA" via https://tass.com/world/2184931; Reference: "Iran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began" via https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/09/09/iran-and-us-hit-tankers-in-biggest-wave-of-attacks-on-shipping-since-war-began/; Reference: "Iran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began" via https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/09/09/iran-and-us-hit-tankers-in-biggest-wave-of-attacks-on-shipping-since-war-began/; Reference: "Iran Attacks on US Warships Show Limits of Tanker Reprisals" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-09/iran-attacks-on-us-navy-show-limits-of-tanker-sinking-reprisals; Reference: "Iran Threatens Tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain as IRGC Responds to US Attacks" via https://maritime-executive.com/article/iran-threatens-tankers-in-kuwait-and-bahrain-as-irgc-responds-to-us-attacks; Reference: "Iran and US strike tankers in biggest shipping attack since war began" via https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260909-iran-and-us-strike-tankers-in-biggest-shipping-attack-since-war-began;

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Suspected smugglers on trial over deadliest migrant tragedy in France

Fourteen people went on trial in France on Tuesday over the death of at least 31 people in the Channel in 2021 . It is the deadliest accident involving asylum seekers trying to reach the English coast . The trial carries particular significance because of the high death toll

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US increases pressure on Iran with sanctions targeting aviation sector

The United States has imposed sanctions on all of Iran's remaining active airlines, sharply escalating pressure on Tehran's aviation sector . The U.S. Treasury Department on September 8 sanctioned 36 targets, including 27 Iranian airlines, as well as foreign companies .

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Iran’s Oil Exports Collapse as Hormuz Standoff Drags On

The U.S. and Iran remain deadlocked at the start of the seventh month of the conflict . Oil prices are once again closing in on the $100 per barrel mark . Iran launched fresh attacks against US targets in the Middle East on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers .

aljazeera.com

Anti-AfD protesters rally in Cologne after far-right election win

Anti-AfD protesters rally in Cologne after far-right election win. Thousands of protesters rallied in Cologne against the AfD after the far-right group's election victory....

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Marco Rubio says US seeks more economic and security ties in Latin America

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US seeks more economic and security ties in Latin America . Rubio hails Colombia's new President Abelardo De La Espriella as part of a growing alignment with US interests across the Western Hemisphere . The trip comes after a series of elections brought pro-US right-wing leaders to power .

investing.com

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan. ...

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Brent crude nears $100 a barrel as U.S.-Iran tit-for-tat strikes stoke supply worries

Oil prices hit the $100 per barrel mark early on Wednesday in Asian trade as the ongoing crisis in the Middle East has diminished hopes of U.S.-Iran talks and a return to normal oil flows soon . The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other

Intel coordinated at coordinates [32.0, 53.0] inside Iran. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Brent crude nears $100 a barrel as U.S.-Iran tit-for-tat strikes stoke supply worries" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/09/oil-prices-today-wti-brent-us-iran-hormuz-attacks.html; Reference: "Oil extends rally, Brent nears $100/bbl as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate" via https://www.investing.com/news/commodities-news/oil-extends-rally-brent-nears-100bbl-as-usiran-tensions-escalate-4892652; Reference: "Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/business/brent-oil-100-barrel-iran-war.html; Reference: "Oil hits $100 for first time since July" via https://www.ft.com/content/c8921e49-1d06-4d27-ab38-7a1d8e3d43fe?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "Brent Breaks $100 for the First Time in Nearly Two Months" via https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Brent-Breaks-100-for-the-First-Time-in-Nearly-Two-Months.html; Reference: "Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates" via https://www.investing.com/news/commodities-news/brent-crude-rises-above-100-a-barrel-as-middle-east-conflict-escalates-4892829; Reference: "Oil prices near $100 amid intensifying Mideast fighting - what’s moving markets" via https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/oil-prices-near-100-amid-intensifying-mideast-fighting--whats-moving-markets-4892834; Reference: "Oil hits $100 for first time since July as chaos continues in Strait of Hormuz" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/crude-oil-prices-rise-100-dollars-iran-war-hormuz-b3047049.html; Reference: "Brent Oil at $100 for First Time Since July" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-09/brent-oil-at-100-for-first-time-since-july-video; Reference: "Brent crude reaches $100 as war in Iran intensifies" via https://www.marketwatch.com/story/brent-crude-reaches-100-as-war-in-iran-intensifies-b73832e2?mod=mw_rss_topstories; Reference: "Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time in months as Middle East conflict intensifies again" via https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/oil-hits-100-barrel-middle-east-conflict-intensifies-us-iran-trump-gas-rcna596752; Reference: "Oil rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates - use our tracker to see impact on prices" via https://news.sky.com/story/oil-rises-above-100-a-barrel-as-middle-east-conflict-escalates-use-our-tracker-to-see-impact-on-prices-13583070; Reference: "Brent oil tops $100: US-Iran war, China demand drive crude prices higher" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/brent-oil-tops-usd-100-us-iran-war-china-demand-drive-crude-prices-higher-101788945635446.html; Reference: "Brent crude surpasses $100 a barrel as Iran, US escalate attacks" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/9/global-stocks-slide-as-brent-crude-surpasses-100-a-barrel?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "US Department of Energy raises this year’s forecast for price of barrel of Brent to $91.01" via https://tass.com/economy/2185101;

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NIH to use part of its budget to pay for Department of Defense research

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has reached an agreement with the Department of Defense that would see part of the NIH's budget used to fund research at the Defense . The deal is striking for a number of reasons, ranging from the existing budget disparities between the two

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Trump Hails Victory by Far-Right AfD in German State Election

Far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt state election . President Donald Trump hailed the AfD's historic gains with 'Make Germany Great Again' in his clearest endorsement yet of a party accused of antisemitism and Holocaust distortion .

nbcnews.com

GOP Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Cinde Warmington to face off for New Hampshire governorship

GOP Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Cinde Warmington to face off for New Hampshire governorship. Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte in Manchester, N.H....

tass.com

Top US diplomat says steps toward Ukraine settlement could emerge in coming weeks

Top US diplomat says steps toward Ukraine settlement could emerge in coming weeks. Marco Rubio added that the US "has always been willing to play the role of a mediator"...

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Argentina launches legal action against oil firms for Falklands drilling

Argentina launches legal action against oil firms for Falklands drilling. Argentina launches legal action against oil firms for Falklands drilling...

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Spain interior ministry in press freedom row over journalist 'blacklist'

Spain interior ministry in press freedom row over journalist 'blacklist'. Spain interior ministry in press freedom row over journalist 'blacklist'...

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How attacks on flights reshaped air travel in US

How attacks on flights reshaped air travel in US. No single day changed air travel more dramatically than September 11, 2001...

investing.com

US treasury chief Bessent backs using US financial power as foreign policy tool

US treasury chief Bessent backs using US financial power as foreign policy tool. ...

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Israel, welcome to the sanctions era: U.K. heralds new reality that won't end with Netanyahu

U.K. sanctions on West Bank Settlements are yet to play out . Netanyahu has sought to convince voters that the diplomatic pressure from Europe is another reason to rally around him .

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Trump didn't oppose UK sanctions on Israeli settlements

The UK announced Tuesday it would impose sanctions on individuals and entities involved in building settlements in the occupied West Bank . The move came in response to the Netanyahu government's decision to move forward with a new settlement in the sensitive E1 area . The UK also announced a ban on imported goods from the Israeli settlements .

Intel coordinated at coordinates [54.0, -2.0] inside UK. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Trump didn't oppose UK sanctions on Israeli settlements" via https://www.axios.com/2026/09/09/trump-burnham-uk-sanctions-israel-settlements-west-bank; Reference: "Western allies step up pressure on Israel over West Bank settlements" via https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-08/news-1QhbUhZKu8o/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World; Reference: "Egypt, Jordan welcome UK measures restricting trade linked to illegal Israeli settlements" via https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260909-egypt-jordan-welcome-uk-measures-restricting-trade-linked-to-illegal-israeli-settlements/; Reference: "When allies change the rules: A language Israel has never liked hearing" via https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260909-when-allies-change-the-rules-a-language-israel-has-never-liked-hearing/; Reference: "Diplomatic row escalates as UK, France and Canada move to sanction Israeli settlements" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260909-diplomatic-row-escalates-as-uk-france-and-canada-move-to-sanction-israeli-settlements; Reference: "‘Overdue first step’: UK reacts to gov’t ban on Israeli settlement trade" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/9/overdue-first-step-uk-reacts-to-govt-ban-on-israeli-settlement-trade?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "What are the holes in the UK’s ban on imports from Israeli settlements?" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/9/what-are-the-holes-in-the-uks-ban-on-imports-from-israeli-settlements?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "U.K. defends sanctions on Israeli settlements after 30-day consulate closure order" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/09/uk-israel-jerusalem-consulate-sanctions.html; Reference: "How has Israel hit back against sanctions by the UK, others?" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/9/how-has-israel-hit-back-against-sanctions-by-the-uk-others?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Trump allies push ‘Israel First’ retaliation against UK at Americans’ expense" via https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260909-trump-allies-push-israel-first-retaliation-against-uk-at-americans-expense/; Reference: "Britain finally acts against Israel’s illegal settlements – because people forced it to" via https://www.owenjones.news/p/britain-finally-acts-against-israels; Reference: "Scope of U.K. settlement trade ban will depend on next Israeli government, senior source says" via https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/2026-09-09/ty-article/.premium/uk-settlement-ban-scope-depends-on-next-israeli-govts-actions-source-says/000001a0-8614-dd7e-abb2-9f3d2f1c0000; Reference: "12 countries including France, UK and Canada to sanction Israeli settlements" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260909-12-countries-including-france-uk-and-canada-to-sanction-israeli-settlements; Reference: "As the UK sanctions Israeli settlements, is the two-state solution dead?" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/9/as-the-uk-sanctions-israeli-settlements-is-the-two-state-solution-dead?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Jerusalem Daily: Israel retaliates over sanctions on illegal settlements" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/9/jerusalem-daily-israel-retaliates-over-sanctions-on-illegal-settlements?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "The U.K.'s sanctions on settlements matter. So do their limits" via https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/haaretz-today/2026-09-09/ty-article/.highlight/the-u-k-s-sanctions-on-settlements-matter-so-do-their-limits/000001a0-8740-d865-abbd-d7f0ed330000; Reference: "UK sanctions on illegal settlements mark diplomatic setback, major failure for Netanyahu: Israeli report" via https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260909-uk-sanctions-on-illegal-settlements-mark-diplomatic-setback-major-failure-for-netanyahu-israeli-report/; Reference: "Burnham defends UK ban on Israeli settlement trade" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/9/burnham-defends-uk-ban-on-israeli-settlement-trade?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Muted US response to UK's West Bank sanctions may reflect simmering frustration" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cevw2lxnwk9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "Trump's refusal to back Israeli settlements helped pave way for British boycott" via https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-09-10/ty-article/.premium/trumps-refusal-to-back-israeli-settlements-helped-pave-way-for-british-boycott/000001a0-879f-d9dc-a9a9-87df68500000;

scmp.com

Britain should accept a Hong Kong-style handover of the Falklands

Argentine President Javier Milei has every right to reassert his country's territorial claims over the Falkland Islands . His proposal to use the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration as a template for

hindustantimes.com

Russia hopeful that Brics Summit to be hosted in India can bridge differences between Iran, UAE

Russia hopeful that Brics Summit to be hosted in India can bridge differences between Iran, UAE. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow is ready to help the two countries normalise ties as disagreements complicate the summit declaration....

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Berlin slams Kiev for not spending aid cash on German guns

Berlin slams Kiev for not spending aid cash on German guns on Ukrainian guns . Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says Kiev must pay greater attention to Berlin's economic interests . Germany is one of Ukraine's largest bilateral supporters, having provided or earmarked more than €43 billion ($50 billion) in ‘civilian’ assistance and around €

france24.com + 1 more

Key post-9/11 air toxicity information was kept secret for 25 years

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani released tens of thousands of previously undisclosed documents on Tuesday detailing what city officials knew about toxic air after 9/11 . The release comes ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks that killed 2,977 people in the United States .

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China CPI rebounds in August, factory-gate inflation strengthens

China's factory-gate price growth accelerated in August, while consumer inflation picked up again, amid volatile energy and commodity costs linked to the US-Israel war on Iran . The reading beat a 3.6 per cent projection from economists polled by financial data provider Wind .

investing.com

Evidence suggests pilots considered aborting landing in Miami cargo plane crash

Evidence suggests pilots considered aborting landing in Miami cargo plane crash. ...

cnbc.com

How Asia’s ultra-rich are investing and where wealthy Chinese are migrating, according to Maybank Singapore CEO

How Asia’s ultra-rich are investing and where wealthy Chinese are migrating, according to Maybank Singapore CEO. Asia's ultra-rich still like gold, but they're branching out to digital assets as well, Maybank Singapore's CEO said....

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‘Energiser’ or ‘circus’: US voters weigh in on Trump’s midterm convention

‘Energiser’ or ‘circus’: US voters weigh in on Trump’s midterm convention. The atypical event underscores the significance of Texas, long a Republican stronghold, in November's midterm elections....

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Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian state media said the vessel was a Dive-LD, a large autonomous underwater vehicle built by California defense firm Anduril . The 19-foot (5.8-metre) submersible can carry out missions including mine countermeasures, seabed mapping, intelligence gathering and the inspection of underwater infrastructure such as

nytimes.com

Trump’s Ability to Channel Voter Concerns Is Tested as Republicans Gather in Dallas

Trump’s Ability to Channel Voter Concerns Is Tested as Republicans Gather in Dallas. President Trump has been living an unusually isolated existence, with an extremely small group of advisers and officials helping him arrive at decisions....

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Silver Lake affiliates sell $351,764 in Dell Technologies stock

Silver Lake affiliates sell $351,764 in Dell Technologies stock . Silver Lake, Dell Technologies director, sells $434,048

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Mexico sees up to 2.5% economic growth in 2027, narrower deficit in 2027 budget draft

Mexico sees up to 2.5% economic growth in 2027, narrower deficit in 2027 budget draft. ...

tass.com

Ukraine to use EU loan to purchase about 1,000 Patriot missiles — defense chief

Ukraine to use EU loan to purchase about 1,000 Patriot missiles — defense chief. According to the Ukrinform media outlet, Yevgeny Khmara specified that missile deliveries would largely begin in the coming years...

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Iran retaliates against Jordan and Saudi Arabia after U.S. destroys oil tankers

Iran retaliates against Jordan and Saudi Arabia after U.S. destroys oil tankers. ...

aljazeera.com

Record-breaking rain disrupts daily life in Nagoya, Japan

Record-breaking rain disrupts daily life in Nagoya, Japan. Record-breaking rainfall swamped the Japanese city of Nagoya dumping an all-time high of 105 mm of rain in a single hour...

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Yemen’s Saudi-backed forces strike Houthis on western coast

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces are intensifying their counteroffensive against the Houthis . Saudi Arabia carries out over 30 airstrikes on Yemen — Houthis. The strikes targeted the governorates of Al-Jawf, Marib, Al-Hodeidah, and Taiz... Houthi offensive on Bab el-Mand

Intel coordinated at coordinates [15.0, 48.0] inside Yemen. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Yemen’s Saudi-backed forces strike Houthis on western coast" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/9/yemens-saudi-backed-forces-strike-houthis-on-western-coast?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Saudi Arabia carries out over 30 airstrikes on Yemen — Houthis" via https://tass.com/world/2184579; Reference: "Houthi offensive on Bab el-Mandeb Strait threatens new Red Sea shipping crisis" via https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3366909/houthi-offensive-bab-el-mandeb-strait-threatens-new-red-sea-shipping-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed; Reference: "Houthis report Saudi reprisals after oil sites set ablaze in wave of strikes" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260909-houthis-report-saudi-reprisals-after-oil-sites-set-ablaze-in-wave-of-strikes; Reference: "Saudi Arabia’s other war enters dangerous new chapter" via https://www.ft.com/content/07e5851c-5e3b-43a8-ad23-527c0f191089?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "Saudi Arabia Runs Out of Easy Routes for Oil to Bypass Iran War" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/business/saudi-arabia-houthis-red-sea-oil-shipping.html; Reference: "Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/world/middleeast/saudi-yemen-strilkes.html; Reference: "Saudi-led coalition and Houthis trade strikes as Yemen conflict deepens" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/saudiled-coalition-and-houthis-trade-strikes-as-yemen-conflict-deepens-101788981022259.html; Reference: "Houthis attack three Saudi cities with missiles, drones — coalition" via https://tass.com/world/2185095; Reference: "Houthi offensive on Bab al-Mandeb may bring 'tremendous leverage', analyst explains" via https://www.france24.com/en/houthi-offensive-on-bab-al-mandeb-may-bring-tremendous-leverage-analyst-explains; Reference: "Yemeni diplomat says Houthis want to drag Saudi Arabia into war" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/9/09-09-clip-yemen-says-houthis-dragging-saudi-into-war-yn?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Yemen envoy warns of wider war as Houthis threaten Bab al-Mandeb Strait" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/9/yemen-envoy-warns-of-wider-war-as-houthis-threaten-bab-al-mandeb-strait?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Yemen's Houthi rebels say Saudi-backed forces launched airstrikes, and other key Mideast news" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/yemens-houthi-rebels-say-saudi-backed-forces-launched-airstrikes-and-other-key-mideast-news-101788986838624.html;

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‘Absolute nightmare’: 65,000+ passengers hit as over 1,000 flights cancelled across the UK

More than 150 flights scrapped across the UK following a technical glitch in the country's air traffic control service . The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said the issue had been resolved and operations were back to normal . More than 1,000 flights canceled at UK airports following technical failure on Tuesday .

investing.com

U.S. accuses China AI firms of industrial-scale model extraction

U.S. accuses China AI firms of industrial-scale model extraction. ...

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Three Jurors in Clancy Trial Describe Frustration With Holdout

The three jurors said after 40 hours, a lone male juror wouldn't agree with the rest of the panel to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity . The holdout juror was described as ‘very arrogant’ by some of the other jury members .

shipandbunker.com

Malaysian Port Chief Floats Transit Levy Fund for Strait of Malacca

Malaysian Port Chief Floats Transit Levy Fund for Strait of Malacca. Singapore's MPA says transit passage must stay "open" and "secure"....

shipandbunker.com

Qatar Accedes to MARPOL Annex VI

Qatar Accedes to MARPOL Annex VI. The instrument was deposited at IMO headquarters in London on Friday, with safe navigation through Hormuz also on the agenda....

shipandbunker.com

Singapore Warns Port Users Against False Vessel Identity and Ownership Data in Port Call Filings

Singapore Warns Port Users Against False Vessel Identity and Ownership Data in Port Call Filings. Owners and agents should verify registrations against the IMO's GISIS database before submitting documents, the port master says, with enforcement action promised....

aljazeera.com

US reading scores hit near-25-year low in latest global assessment

US reading scores hit near-25-year low in latest global assessment. Scores among US 15-year-olds dropped 14 points from 2022, as the Trump administration pushes for 'school choice'....

hindustantimes.com

Tornado in Cedar Rapids, Iowa? Warning in Linn, Johnson counties spark fears; scary videos emerge as sirens go off

Unverified accounts claimed that a tornado was spotted on ground near Cedar Rapids Airport . Linn,

tass.com

Lebanese army intensifies operations in Nabatieh following Israeli airstrikes

Lebanese army intensifies operations in Nabatieh following Israeli airstrikes. According to its statement, the troops had earlier been deployed across all areas of southern Lebanon not occupied by Israel "to reassure residents"...

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China's top diplomat holds talks with Qatari PM

Wang Yi held talks with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the prime minister and minister of foreign affairs of Qatar . He said China is the most reliable and long-term partner in Qatar's development process . Wang said the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the Gulf region are severely undermining the security of regional countries

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CGTN introduces Chinese-learning textbook series at Moscow book fair

CGTN and Beijing Language and Culture University Press (BLCUP) jointly developed the series Learn Chinese with Ease . The series takes into account foreign learners' cognitive habits, practical needs and language-learning characteristics . The Russian version of the online interactive learning platform also drew many visitors .

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China assists 1,720 Nepali border residents after mudslide

Xizang launched search and rescue operations for missing people after the August 26 mudslide in Gyirong County, using land, water and air routes . A total of 555 stranded domestic tourists have been evacuated, and life‑support services have been provided for 1,720 Nepali border residents .

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Zip line becomes lifeline in Nepal's flood rescue operation

With 1,300+ confirmed dead, 5,000+ people still missing, rescue efforts continue after Nepal

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Boat crash leaves nine dead in southwestern Cameroon

The crash took place early on Sunday at Gold Coast Creek in Cameroon's Kombo Itindi Subdivision . Witnesses later recovered the bodies from the water and brought them to shore . One of the vessels, a 250-horsepower boat, had travelled from Ikang in Nigeria .

bloomberg.com

Bessent Warns ‘Nothing Would Matter’ If China Wins the AI Race

Bessent Warns ‘Nothing Would Matter’ if China wins the AI

hindustantimes.com

B'desh foreign minister keeps mum on PM Rahman's participation in India-hosted BRICS summit

B'desh foreign minister keeps mum on PM Rahman's participation in India-hosted BRICS summit. B'desh foreign minister keeps mum on PM Rahman's participation in India-hosted BRICS summit...

hindustantimes.com

US immigrant visa pause: Trump administration resumes processing for Hungary, Poland as wider freeze continues elsewhere

US immigrant visa pause: Trump administration resumes processing for Hungary, Poland as wider freeze continues elsewhere. The US has resumed processing immigrant visa applications in Hungary and Poland, despite a broader pause elsewhere....

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Innoprom. India International Industrial Exhibition begins in New Delhi

Innoprom India International Industrial Exhibition begins in New Delhi . The exhibition features over 130 Russian and Indian participants .

bloomberg.com

South Korea Sends Team to Mideast as it Weighs Hormuz Support

South Korea dispatched a team to assess conditions in the Strait of Hormuz . South Korea is

investing.com

Australia sees no threat to US ties after White House criticism of social media reforms

Australia sees no threat to US ties after White House criticism of social media reforms. ...

rt.com

US turning Australia into military base – Guardian

US forces and contractors have access to roughly two-thirds of Australia's defense facilities, The Guardian reports . The US military directly controls 17 facilities, including the Pine Gap intelligence complex in central Australia, which plays a major role in US surveillance and military operations . Beyond the facilities it directly controls, the US military has access to

hindustantimes.com

Israel PM Netanyahu plans quick 24-hour trip to New York as mayor Zohran Mamdani calls for his arrest

Mamdani has earlier sought the arrest of Netanyahu, citing a warrant by the International Criminal Court

tass.com

Diplomat rejects US allegations of Chinese companies copying US AI technology

Diplomat rejects US allegations of Chinese companies copying US AI technology. Liu Chang, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, urged the US to "discard bias" and "stop its containment on China’s sci-tech development"...

bbc.co.uk + 2 more

Watch: Archeologists discover ancient tomb in Peru

Archaeologists in Peru have discovered a near-intact pre-Incan tomb, containing the skeletons of 38 individuals . The remains include those of an elite member of the Chimu civilization, which flourished

ft.com

Anthropic withheld latest AI model from UK testing agency

Anthropic withheld latest AI model from UK testing agency. Decision to exclude Aisi for the first time has prompted fears inside British government of wider protectionist shift among tech groups...

ft.com

How Greece is wooing hedge funds

How Greece is wooing hedge funds. Athens has persuaded billionaire Chris Rokos to move his tax residency and has held talks with other funds it hopes will be lured by tax breaks...

techcrunch.com

CloudNC raises $20M to automate manufacturing’s most pressing bottlenecks

CloudNC raises $20M to automate manufacturing’s most pressing bottlenecks. UK-based manufacturing software startup CloudNC announced Wednesday a $20 million B extension round, bringing its lifetime total raised amount to $128 million....

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Trump to address Republican convention in Dallas on September 9-10

Trump to address Republican convention in Dallas on September 9-10 . The US president said that the event is attracting a lot of interest, but he would like "to save the ‘stage’ for candidates that are in tight races . The two-day midterm political convention is Republicans’ last, best chance to put on

Intel coordinated at coordinates [32.78306, -96.80667] inside Dallas. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Trump to address Republican convention in Dallas on September 9-10" via https://tass.com/world/2184557; Reference: "Republican midterm convention 2026: What to know about Trump’s Dallas event" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/9/republican-midterm-convention-2026-what-to-know-about-trumps-dallas-event?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Trump Headlines Texas Convention to Tap Donors, Rally Voters" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-09/trump-headlines-texas-convention-to-rally-donors-voters-video; Reference: "Dallas Protests Planned as Trump, Republicans Gather for RNC Convention" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/us/republican-convention-protests-dallas.html; Reference: "Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as 'Trump-a-Palooza'" via https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/republicans-gather-in-dallas-for-two-day-midterm-convention-billed-as-trump-a-palooza; Reference: "Emergency slide deploys on Air Force One as Trump waits to board for Dallas convention" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-air-force-one-emergency-slide-b3047544.html; Reference: "Republicans put Trump center stage in US midterms gamble" via https://www.france24.com/en/republicans-put-trump-center-stage-in-us-midterms-gamble; Reference: "Trump Convention Trip Briefly Delayed Due to Air Force One Slide" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-09/trump-convention-trip-briefly-delayed-due-to-air-force-one-slide; Reference: "Live fact check: Night 1 of the Republican Midterm Convention" via https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-fact-check-night-1-of-the-republican-midterm-convention; Reference: "RNC midterm convention schedule: Full 2-day lineup, speakers, singers, Trump and JD Vance speeches in Dallas" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/rnc-midterm-convention-schedule-full-2-day-lineup-speakers-singers-trump-and-jd-vance-speeches-in-dallas-101788985506614.html; Reference: "Republican Midterm Convention 2026: Live Coverage of Trump Speech, GOP in Dallas" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2026-09-09/rnc-midterm-convention; Reference: "Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas Makes Trump the Closing Argument" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-09-09/republican-midterm-convention-in-dallas-makes-trump-the-closing-argument; Reference: "‘Trumpapalooza’ and another primary night: From the Politics Desk" via https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trumpapalooza-another-primary-night-politics-desk-rcna596882; Reference: "What to expect from the GOP's first-ever midterm convention" via https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-to-expect-from-the-gops-first-ever-midterm-convention; Reference: "Republicans Gather in Texas for an Unusual Convention" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/briefing/texas-convention-apple-foldable-iphone.html; Reference: "Dallas RNC midterm convention: What time are Trump and JD Vance speaking today? Where to watch?" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/dallas-rnc-midterm-convention-what-time-are-trump-and-jd-vance-speaking-today-where-to-watch-101788993999168.html;

bloomberg.com

Najib Said to Seek 1MDB Pardon as Anwar’s Coalition Pushes Back

Najib Said to Seek 1MDB Pardon as Anwar Ibrahim’s Coalition Pushes Back .

bloomberg.com

Philippines’ Marcos to Join BRICS Summit in India, Push Closer Asean Ties

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will join the BRICS Summit on Sept. 12-13 as this year

militarywatchmagazine.com

World’s Fastest Combat Jet Was Stolen by a Rogue Russian Pilot 50 Years Ago

Russian pilot Lieutenant Viktor Belenko stole the world's fastest combat aircraft in 1976 . The MiG-25P Foxbat was the most prominent defection by air of the Cold War era . Belenko’s defection provided Western experts with access to the latest Soviet combat aviation technologies .

cnbc.com

China's EV makers shift gears to focus on humanoids as car market slows

China's EV makers shift gears to focus on humanoids as car market slows. As Chinese electric car sales slow and share prices tumble, several of the automakers are ramping up humanoid robotics development....

shipandbunker.com

New UK Coalition Launched to Support Alternative Marine Fuels Uptake

New UK Coalition Launched to Support Alternative Marine Fuels Uptake. IBIA and other industry groups join new UK coalition focused on accelerating alternative marine fuel uptake....

militarywatchmagazine.com

Two of Russia’s Premier Air Superiority Fighters Lost as Su-35s Crash Near Frontlines

Two Russian Aerospace Forces Su-35S air superiority fighters collided in mid-air over Russia’s Kursk Region on September 7 . One pilot was killed after the aircraft were reportedly supporting combat operations in the Ukrainian theatre . The collision highlights an often-overlooked vulnerability of advanced combat aircraft, namely that even highly

aljazeera.com

The case for the US going back to the firing squad

The case for the US going back to the firing squad. John Malcolm of the Meese Institute tells Al Jazeera that the US should ‘go back to a firing squad’....

aljazeera.com

Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warns

Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warns. The United States remains Taiwan's main international backer and arms supplier despite lack of formal diplomatic ties....

tass.com + 1 more

UAE warned Israeli PM of looming Hamas attack before October 7 — newspaper

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called Benjamin Netanyahu to warn him that Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar was preparing a major attack on Israel . Netanyahu calls claim he was warned of Oct. 7 attack "malicious

tass.com

Pentagon says NATO must be prepared for ‘protracted conflict’ in Ukraine

Pentagon says NATO must be prepared for ‘protracted conflict’ in Ukraine. Elbridge Colby added that the authority "cannot predict" the duration of the conflict...

bloomberg.com

An Italian Ex-General Shakes Up Meloni’s Right-Wing Coalition

Roberto Vannacci turned up on the shores of Lake Como by himself with no

cnbc.com

Chipotle's new restaurant in a hip Seoul neighborhood tests its Asian expansion strategy

Chipotle's new restaurant in a hip Seoul neighborhood tests its Asian expansion strategy. Chipotle is making its Asia debut in South Korea through its first-ever joint venture for international expansion, with Singapore next in 2027....

ft.com

World’s biggest relationship? Xi and Modi look to rebuild ties for 2.8bn people

World’s biggest relationship? Xi and Modi look to rebuild ties for 2.8bn people. Brics summit expected to bring China’s leader to India for first time in seven years after cautious diplomacy to put bilateral relations back on track...

tass.com

Russia to propose business forum with Germany, US and AfD in 2027 — envoy

Russia to propose business forum with Germany, US and AfD in 2027 — envoy. Kirill Dmitriev said the main goal of the event is to "revive business dialogue and bring common sense back"...

bloomberg.com + 2 more

Pakistan Pledges to Honor Security Pact If Saudi Arabia Attacked

Pakistan Pledges to Honor Security Pact If Saudi Arabia Attacked. Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif says any attack on Saudi Arabia could activate the Mecca Defense Alliance . Houthi forces launched a wave of missile and drone attacks on Saudi

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Maryam Shipmanagement Rebrands to MSM and Moves to New Dubai Headquarters

Maryam Shipmanagement Rebrands to MSM and Moves to New Dubai Headquarters. Maryam Shipmanagement adopts MSM as its new corporate identity and relocates its Dubai headquarters to new premises in Jumeirah Lakes Towers.The chang......

theguardian.com

‘It’s hell’: father of slain Australian surfers tells Mexico homicide trial about identifying sons’ bodies

The father of two Australian surfers killed in Mexico two years ago testified in court on Tuesday that his life had been turned into hell . Three men are on trial over the death of brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend, Jack Carter Rhoad, in Ensen

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Amazon freighter in crash was transporting contact lenses

The Boeing 767-300 converted freighter hovered well past the normal runway zone and had difficulty getting all three landing gear on the ground before running off the runway, plowing into two vehicles and fences before coming to a stop in a grassy area across a public road . The pilots did not deploy critical systems meant to

hindustantimes.com

China's 'wolf diplomacy' vs Philippine resistance: Drama unfolds in Seoul event

China's 'wolf diplomacy' vs Philippine resistance: Drama unfolds in Seoul event. The Philippine defence secretary paused mid-speech, reading a Chinese note handed to him line by line and retorting to each point....

hindustantimes.com

What happened to Gael? Massive search underway for missing Miami Gardens police K-9 as ‘tragic’ footage emerges

What happened to Gael? Massive search underway for missing Miami Gardens police K-9 as ‘tragic’ footage emerges. Miami Gardens Police have launched a huge search for a missing K-9, Gael....

tass.com

Ukrainian checkpoint on border with Moldova suspends operations — State Border Service

Ukrainian checkpoint on border with Moldova suspends operations — State Border Service. Military cargo for the Ukrainian armed forces is being delivered from Romania via international checkpoints in the Odessa region, transiting through Moldova...

bloomberg.com + 1 more

The US escalated its trade war with Canada following Ottawa’s tariff retaliation . Washington moved to block imports of some products while placing new tariffs on others .

bloomberg.com

'Have Some Shame': Philippine Defense Chief Slams China on Stage

Gilberto Teodoro Jr. hit out at China after a memo asserting Beijing’s position over

france24.com

Champions League: Madrid and Mbappé defeat Inter despite defensive lapses

Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League clash . Kylian Mbappé

aljazeera.com

US midterm elections: Key takeaways from New Hampshire primaries

US midterm elections: Key takeaways from New Hampshire primaries. The GOP aims to gain a New England foothold as Democrats strive to retain the Senate seat....

aljazeera.com

Israel’s war leaves Lebanon’s schools balancing students and the displaced

Israel’s war leaves Lebanon’s schools balancing students and the displaced. Schools in Lebanon are set to start on September 15, but many still host people displaced by Israel's war....

hindustantimes.com

Highland Park shooting update: First details on suspect after one killed in Los Angeles neighborhood

Highland Park shooting update: First details on suspect after one killed in Los Angeles neighborhood. One person was killed and the suspect remains at large after a shooting in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles on September 8....

oilprice.com

Pakistan’s Energy Crisis Set to Ease as Qatari LNG Breaks Through Hormuz

The first cargo is seen arriving as early as Thursday, Bloomberg reported . Pakistan has been struggling to keep the lights on after Qatar declared force majeure on its exports following Iranian strikes that caused damage to its Ras Laffan LNG hub .

shipandbunker.com

ESL Shipping Adds New Hybrid Green Coaster to Fleet

ESL Shipping Adds New Hybrid Green Coaster to Fleet. The 5,400 DWT plug-in hybrid ship has been built by Chowgule and Company in India....

investing.com

Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 0.06%

Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 0.06%. ...

tass.com

Russia, North Korea to continue strengthening strategic partnership, Putin tells Kim

Russia, North Korea to continue strengthening strategic partnership, Putin tells Kim. "Relations between Moscow and Pyongyang have always been based on the principles of friendship, good-neighborliness, and mutual assistance," the Russian president noted...

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Serbia to Hold Snap Vote on Oct. 25 as Vucic Seeks Premiership

Serbia will hold a snap vote on Oct. 25, setting in motion a political playbook that may see the embattled President Aleksandar Vucic transition to the role of prime minister .

aljazeera.com

Asian Games athletes forced to evacuate amid record rainfall in Japan

Asian Games athletes forced to evacuate amid record rainfall in Japan. Rainwater leaked into competition venues a day before some preopening ceremony competitions beginning on Thursday....

aljazeera.com

As SDF disband in Syria, Kurds ponder how to secure their rights

As SDF disband in Syria, Kurds ponder how to secure their rights. As the Kurdish forces dissolve, experts express concern if their rights will be won through democratic means....

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Singapore police investigate five people over 'racist' online comments on Nepal floods, Air India

Singapore police investigate five people over 'racist' online comments on Nepal floods, Air India . Singapore police confirmed they received reports about the online comments

investing.com

Purplebricks reports 7% revenue growth in challenging UK market

Purplebricks reports 7% revenue growth in challenging UK market. ...

investing.com

Reabold begins preparatory work at West Newton gas field

Reabold begins preparatory work at West Newton gas field. ...

france24.com

Eiffel Tower row over Hindu sect BAPS unites French politicians – but divides Indian diaspora

France got a crash course on the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a Hindu sect at the heart of

hindustantimes.com

Who was Cameron Lyon? Newly engaged Ohio teacher killed by drunk driver who was illegally in US; Ramaswamy speaks out

Cameron Lyon, 23, was killed in a crash in Fairfield County while he was driving .

investing.com

Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.11%

Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.11%. ...

investing.com

France’s industrial output falls 0.4% in July, missing forecasts

France’s industrial output falls 0.4% in July, missing forecasts. ...

investing.com

Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.19%

Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.19%. ...

investing.com + 1 more

Iraq seeks major OPEC+ quota increase during capacity review, Bloomberg reports

Iraq has asked OPEC leadership for a significantly higher crude oil production baseline for future quotas, Bloomberg reports . Baghdad wants its future quotas in the group to be set on a daily production baseline of 6 million barrels of crude . This is substantially higher than the country's current

oilprice.com

Rising Oil Prices Threaten China’s Independent Refiners

Chinese independent refiners may be about to start reducing their processing rates as international oil prices rise . The so-called teapots are more sensitive to adverse oil market changes due to their refining margins being slimmer than those

cnbc.com + 2 more

Google to invest $15 billion into AI infrastructure in Finland in biggest-ever Europe investment

Google to invest $15 billion into AI infrastructure in Finland in biggest-ever Europe investment . The tech giant will invest at least €13 billion ($15.1 billion) in Finnish AI infrastructure over 2027 and 2028 . Google has signed a 22-year power purchase agreement with Fortum for up to 50% of the

meduza.io + 5 more

Ukrainian drone attack on Russian port city kills four. Fire reported at port.

Four people, including a child, died in the overnight attack on Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said . The Defense Ministry reported that 596 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight across various regions . Russian drones struck border infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa

aljazeera.com

What ‘right’ and ‘left’ mean in Israel today

What ‘right’ and ‘left’ mean in Israel today. In Israel, the left-right divide is shaped less by economics than by positions on Palestinian statehood and occupation....

aljazeera.com

Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade

Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade. Many Iranians cannot access or afford life-saving drugs, but authorities say pharmaceutical sector will not collapse....

hindustantimes.com

Who is Malone Lam? Singaporean cybercrime ringleader pleads guilty to shocking crypto heist in US

Who is Malone Lam? Singaporean cybercrime ringleader pleads guilty to shocking crypto heist in US. Malone Lam has pleaded guilty before the US District Judge to one count of participating in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy....

ft.com

Iran turns to crypto to get around sanctions

Iran turns to crypto to get around sanctions. Authorities have quietly relaxed controls on foreign currency to encourage traders to repatriate much-needed funds...

themoscowtimes.com + 1 more

4 Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Novorossiysk

Russian officials said more than two dozen people were wounded during the overnight attack on Novorossiysk .

nbcnews.com + 3 more

American Ben Shelton outduels defending champ Alcaraz in U.S. Open’s latest-ever finish

American Ben Shelton outduels defending champ Alcaraz in U.S. Open’s latest-ever finish . Shelton comes through in a 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-6) epic against defending champion Al

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Oil back at $100 signals growing market war worries

Oil back at $100 signals growing market war worries. Oil pumps in the desert oil fields of Sakhir, Bahrain. Pic: AP...

tass.com

Russian stock indices decline as trading opens on Moscow Exchange

Russian stock indices decline as trading opens on Moscow Exchange. According to trading data as of 10:00 a.m.Moscow time, the MOEX and RTS indices fell by 0.3% – to 2,267.25 and 825.8 points, respectively...

meduza.io

Man in Russia’s Dagestan shoots ex-wife and daughter dead at cafe where they worked, says they ‘disgraced the family’

The Dagestan branch of Russia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against a local resident over a double murder at a cafe in Khasavyurt . The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, fired several shots at two women over what investigators called ‘sudden personal hostility’ One woman died at the

canarymedia.com

Virginia kept its climate law. Dominion sees a loophole.

Virginia has stood by its landmark climate targets when other states, from New York to Hawaii, have wavered . Legislators in the data

canarymedia.com

Questionable data center forecasts are driving up Ohio power bills

Ohio has emerged as one of the top states for data center developers . Many of those planned facilities may never get built, but their projected electricity needs

theguardian.com

Family of British man found dead in Grenada ask local police to work with UK investigators

Family of British man found dead in Grenada ask local police to work with UK investigators . Andrew Frederick’s body was found in property he was staying at in January . An autopsy, performed in the same week by a privately hired path

hindustantimes.com

‘Sick to death’: NYC councilwoman accuses Mamdani of sending a ‘message’ to Osama bin Laden

‘Sick to death’: NYC councilwoman accuses Mamdani of sending a ‘message’ to Osama bin Laden. New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino tore into Zohran Mamdani hours after he signed a pair of 9/11-related executive orders....

cnbc.com

‘This is not a joke’: Iceland condemns Trump’s post showing island under American flag

‘This is not a joke’: Iceland condemns Trump’s post showing island under American flag. Denmark and Mexico also objected, underscoring the diplomatic backlash to Trump's territorial ambitions....

tass.com

Shootouts in Kiev due to SBU, GUR fighting over influence in illegal business — expert

Shootouts in Kiev due to SBU, GUR fighting over influence in illegal business — expert. According to Vitaly Kiselev, the special services, which were supposed to safeguard Ukraine's integrity and constitutional order, have violated all existing international practices...

bloomberg.com + 2 more

Merz Attacks Far-Right for Support of Russia, ‘Ethnic Cleansing’

Merz attacks far-right Alternative for Germany for its embrace of Russia and migration aims that amount to 'ethnic cleansing' Merz also takes aim at AfD's calls for ending support for Ukraine .

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OpenAI says its models solved one of math's hardest problems as researchers cry foul

US tech giant OpenAI claims to have solved Navier-Stokes math problem in 88 hours . But a US mathematician and a researcher at rival Anthropic allege that OpenAI only took up the problem after it had gotten wind of their own AI-assisted efforts to crack the challenge .

tass.com

Russia, China to expand AI cooperation — Russian diplomat

Russia, China to expand AI cooperation — Russian diplomat. "China has established a compelling international platform for interaction, framing it as an 'organization,' and Russia has supported this initiative," Maria Zakharova said...

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Israel advances plans for more than 1,000 settlement homes in central West Bank

Israeli authorities have announced a land designation covering approximately 1,665 dunams for the settlements of Keida and Hadat in the central West Bank . The move is intended to facilitate plans for the construction of more than 1,000 housing units .

independent.co.uk

Iran-US war latest: US says submarine drone ‘malfunctioned’ after Tehran celebrates capture of unmanned vessel

Iran-US war latest: US says submarine drone ‘malfunctioned’ after Tehran celebrates capture of unmanned vessel. Iranian rhetoric comes as US sanctions punish its ailing economy...

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Iran Accuses the US of Using Nuclear Watchdog to Justify Strikes

Iran Accuses the US of Using Nuclear Watchdog to Justify Strikes. Iran accused the US and Israel of cloaking military strikes against its nuclear facilities beneath the legal authority wielded by inspectors at the United Nations nuclear watchdog....

aljazeera.com

‘Totally reliant on Mother Nature’: UK drought raises water security fears

‘Totally reliant on Mother Nature’: UK drought raises water security fears. Record heatwaves have troubled British farmers, raising concerns over reservoir levels and food supply....

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Russia's biggest Black Sea port attacked by 'enemy' drones, civil infra damaged

Novorossiysk, which hosts grain, crude and oil product terminals, is on fire, according to NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System . Ukraine attacked Russia's biggest Black Sea port of NovorOSSiysK and surrounding areas, threatening a further squeeze on commodity flows from the region .

hindustantimes.com

Gunman shoots and kills a teacher at a kindergarten in eastern Thailand

Gunman shoots and kills a teacher at a kindergarten in eastern Thailand. Thailand school shooting: The shooter, who is believed to be the victim's husband, fled the scene. His accommodation was surrounded by police, officials said....

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Corie Walsh update: Was Lindsay Clancy-obsessed alleged killer mom released? Where is she now? Latest details

Corie Walsh update: Was Lindsay Clancy-obsessed alleged killer mom released? Where is she now? Latest details. Corie Walsh, 40, of Frankfort, is charged with murdering her son Barrett Walsh at their home in Frankfort, Illinois, on September 1....

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UK food price inflation to rise above 6% next year, industry says

UK food price inflation to rise above 6% next year, industry says. ... UK food prices to hit 4% inflation by year-end, says FDF. ...

marketwatch.com + 1 more

Bessent says ‘I am the house now.’ What it means for the yen — and U.S. stocks.

Bessent says ‘I am the house now’ Comments follow last month’s rare joint intervention with Tokyo to support Japanese currency .

tass.com

Millions of KVN fiber-optic drones delivered to Russia’s special op zone — developer

Millions of KVN fiber-optic drones delivered to Russia’s special op zone — developer. "To this day, the KVN’s effectiveness as a frontline strike drone has not diminished," Alexey Chadayev said...

tass.com

US envoys leave Kiev in shock over Zelensky entourage’s behavior — lawmaker

US envoys leave Kiev in shock over Zelensky entourage's behavior . Anna Skor

aljazeera.com

Flash floods surge through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains

Flash floods surge through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. Video shows floodwaters sweeping through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains after heavy rain in Khenifra....

aljazeera.com

Video: Protesters shut down UNHCR headquarters in Tripoli, Libya

Video: Protesters shut down UNHCR headquarters in Tripoli, Libya. The United Nations refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli, Libya, has been sealed shut by protesters....

bbc.co.uk

Tycoon to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record South Korea divorce settlement

Tycoon to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record South Korea divorce settlement. The billion dollar payout marks the largest divorce settlement in the country's history....

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Before Oct. 7 Attack, Netanyahu Was Warned, Report Says. He Denies It.

Before Oct. 7 attack, Netanyahu was warned that Hamas was planning a major attack, Report says . Netanyahu denied the allegation and threatened to sue the journalists who broke the story .

investing.com

European gas spikes to 2023 highs as expanding Iran war threatens LNG supply

European gas spikes to 2023 highs as expanding Iran war threatens LNG supply. ...

tass.com

European gas prices top $950, first time since December 2022

European gas prices top $950, first time since December 2022. The price of the October futures contract at the TTF hub in the Netherlands rose to about $950.3 per 1,000 cubic meters, or 78.925 euros per MWh...

tass.com

Panic spreading in Ukraine over lack of winter preparedness, says Verkhovna Rada member

Panic spreading in Ukraine over lack of winter preparedness, says Verkhovna R

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Hawaii’s western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell as thousands lose power

Fierce winds uprooted trees and caused widespread blackouts on the island of Kauai . Torrential rains, winds from Hurricane Lowell leaves 30,000 without power .

independent.co.uk

John Fetterman has become so toxic Democrats don’t want him on the campaign trail: report

John Fetterman has become so toxic Democrats don’t want him on the campaign trail: report. Fetterman has acknowledged his isolation in the party as he maintains staunch support of Israel’s war in Gaza...

bbc.co.uk

Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions

Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions. It is hoped that coordinated action minimises the blowback to any one country from Israel or America, our political editor writes....

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Trump told Putin U.S.-Russia ties could be 'fully restored' with swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says

Trump told Putin U.S.-Russia ties could be 'fully restored' with swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says . Putin and Trump have not discussed specifics of a potential meeting on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China . US could stop providing assistance to Ukraine for speedy peace — Kremlin aide .

tass.com

Russia’s Dan-T munition is export version of Banderole missile — expert

Russia’s Dan-T munition is export version of Banderole missile — expert. "One of the munition’s main competitive advantages is its significantly lower cost compared to Western counterparts," Alexander Stepanov said...

middleeastmonitor.com

Tehran plans to equip metro stations as civilian air-raid shelters

Tehran plans to equip metro stations for use as civilian air-raid shelters during air raids . Authorities are also expected to install signs directing residents to designated shelter areas .

independent.co.uk

25 haunting images that show what 9/11 was really like as the attacks unfolded

Images show what 9/11 was really like as the attacks unfolded . 2,977 innocent people

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Watch live: Norway bids farewell to King Harald V at state funeral

Norway observed a nationwide minute of silence at the funeral of King Harald V . His son and heir King Haakon VIII, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain's Prince William and other foreign dignitaries stood in silence in the halls of Oslo’s Lutheran cathedral in memory of the late monarch .

axios.com

Musk's PAC goes big on trans attack ads

America PAC is betting trans issues will do just that . The focus on trans issues is striking because that's been a much less prominent theme in GOP Senate ads so far this election cycle . The strategy is at odds with what voters say they want candidates to talk about .

bloomberg.com

Colombia’s Radical Austerity Plan Faces a Tough Road in Congress

President Abelardo de la Espriella is doing everything it can to avoid raising taxes

bloomberg.com

Spain Must ‘Rethink’ Morocco Relationship, Foreign Minister Says

Spain must overhaul its relationship with Morocco following a surge of migrants into Ceuta, the country's

hindustantimes.com

What is Operation Meridian? 79 missing children recovered by US Marshals in Ohio's ‘largest missing child operation’

What is Operation Meridian? 79 missing children recovered by US Marshals in Ohio's ‘largest missing child operation’. The U.S. Marshals Service recovered 79 children reported missing or endangered during Operation Meridian, a monthlong operation across Ohio....

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UK air traffic chief rules out cyber attack after massive disruption at Heathrow

UK air traffic chief rules out cyber attack after massive disruption at Heathrow . Thousands of passengers were affected by disruption on Tuesday, which led to flights being cancelled and knock-on effects

defensenews.com

South Korea supercharges defense budget to record levels

South Korea will spend more on its military in the year ahead than it ever has before . The country’s defense budget is set to rise 8.2%, after government leaders announced the increased expenditure on Sept. 3 . The boosted defense spending of KRW 73.28 trillion – around $53.9 billion – comes

tass.com + 2 more

Russia-Turkey agricultural trade up by almost 30% year-on-year in January-July

Russia-Turkey agricultural trade up by almost 30% year-on-year in January-July . Russian exports rose by more than 40% compared to the same period last year

middleeastmonitor.com

Report: US officials consider reducing Middle East footprint after Iranian strikes expose base vulnerabilities

US military and intelligence officials are discussing whether to reduce or restructure the country’s presence in the Middle East . Iranian missile and drone attacks exposed vulnerabilities at American facilities across the region, according to a CNN report .

axios.com

Secretive Vance-aligned donor network draws GOP power players in Dallas

Secretive Vance-aligned donor network draws GOP power players in Dallas . Between 200 and 250 people attended the private reception at The Rustic . Attendees included GOP donors Ray Washburne, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HUD Secretary Scott Turner, Sean Duffy, Eric Schmitt, Eric LaCivita, Reince Priebus, Hal Lambert and

bloomberg.com

Spain's Albares Says Foused on Returning to Normality in Ceuta

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares says he is focused on giving back normality . Albares: "We are totally in favor of understanding everything

france24.com + 1 more

European space sector in the spotlight as Paris hosts International Space Summit

Paris's Grand Palais will host a two-day International Space Summit this Wednesday . A number of deals and investments for European space firms are expected to be announced as part of a wider plan to strengthen Europe's position in a field dominated by the US and China .

france24.com

Why is France so good at animation?

The French animation industry is the third-largest exporter of animated content in the world, behind only the US and Japan . The French touch

wired.com

The Fairphone (Gen 6+) Review: Finally in the US

The Fairphone (Gen 6+) Review: Finally in the US. With affordable replacement parts, a five-year warranty, and updates through 2033, the Fairphone proves sustainability doesn’t mean major compromise....

shipandbunker.com

Burando Energies Completes First Physical Bunker Delivery in Norway

Burando Energies Completes First Physical Bunker Delivery in Norway. Burando Energies expands its physical marine fuel supply operations into Norway, building on its established presence in the ARA region....

shipandbunker.com

BUNKER JOBS: Monjasa Seeks Trader in Denmark

BUNKER JOBS: Monjasa Seeks Trader in Denmark. The company is looking for candidates with experience in bunker trading/shipping or sales....

shipandbunker.com

Guangzhou Port Sees First STS Green Methanol Bunkering for Bulk Carrier

Guangzhou Port Sees First STS Green Methanol Bunkering for Bulk Carrier. The bunkering was the first methanol bunker supply to an international methanol-fuelled bulk carrier in China....

tass.com + 2 more

Russia-India cooperation reaches new level — Russian Chamber of Commerce

Russia-India cooperation reaches new level — Russian Chamber of Commerce . Russia and India are continuing their engagement in areas that have already become traditional . Russia, India could achieve a comprehensive economic partnership

middleeastmonitor.com

Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with Col. Lawrence Wilkerson: Does US Conduct Unlawful Military Strikes and is Israel a Terrorist Country?

Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with Col. Lawrence Wilkerson: Does US Conduct Unlawful Military Strikes and is Israel a Terrorist Country?. WATCH: Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with Michael Ratney: Iran: The Rules of the Game Have Changed, Now What?...

bloomberg.com + 1 more

TPS Changes Have El Salvador Immigrants Facing Trump Deportation Push

Losing temporary protected status means Salvadorans must return to a country many of them no longer recognize or go underground in the US . Salvadorans to keep Temporary

france24.com

JNIM jihadists step up incursions into northern Benin

JNIM has been intensifying its activities in Benin since 2022 . The country serves as a transit corridor between the areas of operation of the

aljazeera.com

Pakistan faces new frontier against attacks: Balochistan’s Pashtun areas

Pakistan faces new frontier against attacks: Balochistan’s Pashtun areas. A surge in attacks in Balochistan’s Pashtun-majority districts is raising questions about a widening rebellion....

nytimes.com

Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S.

Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S.. Prime Minister Andy Burnham of Britain, right, meeting last week with President Emmanuel Macron of France. They have united to pile pressure on Israel....

hindustantimes.com

What is causing the global bond sell-off?

What is causing the global bond sell-off?. India hints at the answer...

defensenews.com

Ukrainian industry scrambles to field interceptors against Russian jet drones

Ukrainian defense companies are showcasing their solutions to military and industry representatives from Poland and other countries at the MSPO defense industry show in Kielce, Poland . Ukraine’s UAV producer General Cherry is among the companies working on solutions to counter the threat that Russian jet-powered drones pose to the Ukrainian military .

axios.com

GOP officials give up on futile Trump persuasion

GOP officials give up on futile Trump persuasion. They no longer try to persuade President Trump to do or not do something . For nearly a decade, Republicans acquiesced to nearly every Trump demand and idea — and rationalized it by saying his instincts proved smarter than theirs .

bloomberg.com + 1 more

Trump Quiet as Europe Slams Israeli West Bank Settlements

US president seemed unusually hesitant to elaborate on joint sanctions from Britain, Canada and France . Sanctions over settlements have so far

france24.com

FRANCE 24 report reveals Russia’s war on Ukraine’s books and cultural identity

This summer, Russian strikes severely affected the publishing industry, destroying dozens of warehouses and logistics centres . For many Ukrainians, these attacks are part of an effort to erase their linguistic

france24.com

Albanian anger undiminished after 100 days of protests against Kushner project

Police in Albania blocked protesters from reaching parliament on Tuesday at the latest rally against a luxury development linked to the US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner .

france24.com + 1 more

How France fell in love with Céline Dion

Céline Dion's hotly anticipated return to the stage is scheduled for this Saturday in Paris . Some 500,000 people are expected to attend the concerts . The shows mark a major milestone for the 58-year-old Dion after years away from touring .

france24.com

Ballon d'Or: Dembélé, Kane and Mbappé among shortlisted stars

Ousmane Dembélé, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé are among the top contenders for the

nbcnews.com

Tesla Cybercab draws concern from Texas fire department over lack of steering wheel

Tesla Cybercab draws concern from Texas fire department over lack of steering wheel. A Tesla Cybercab passes police officers on horses on 2nd Street in Austin, Texas, on Thursday....

aljazeera.com

Which countries banned goods from settlements but trade with Israel?

Which countries banned goods from settlements but trade with Israel?. More European countries calling to ban products from illegal settlements, despite sizable overall trade with Israel....

aljazeera.com

Authorities in India rescue baby orangutans dumped in forest

Authorities in India rescue baby orangutans dumped in forest. Authorities in India rescue baby orangutans dumped in forest...

nytimes.com + 1 more

Why Trump Is Gathering Republicans in Texas, and Iran Targets U.S. Warships

Trump supporters say he can rally Republican voters despite concerns over the unpopular war and rising prices . Normally, national party conventions are held only in

investing.com

Crypto, banks take lobbying war to US senators’ home states ahead of key vote

Crypto, banks take lobbying war to US senators’ home states ahead of key vote. ...

wired.com

Lyft Sees a Future for Its Drivers in a Driverless World: Servicing Waymos

Lyft Sees a Future for Its Drivers in a Driverless World: Servicing Waymos. A team-up with Waymo in Nashville has former Lyft drivers maintaining self-driving cars. What’s next?...

tass.com

Press review: Canada hits back at US tariffs and Spain faces scrutiny over Russian claims

Press review: Canada hits back at US tariffs and Spain faces scrutiny over Russian claims. Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, August 9th...

middleeastmonitor.com

Huckabee warns UK of US backlash over Israeli settlement product ban

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warns UK of backlash over Israeli settlement product ban . Huckabee says British measures likely to have ‘repercussions’ and that they would not achieve London’s intended goal .

bloomberg.com

Trump’s 2026 Midterm Strategy Puts Himself at Center of GOP Campaign

Trump has been a tepid campaigner and frugal spender ahead of the November midterm elections . At the

aljazeera.com + 2 more

Israel tells UK to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days

Israel tells UK to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days . Israel announced it would close the consulate after UK said it was imposing sanctions on illegal settlements . UK's diplomatic presence in Jerusalem dates back decades before the establishment of State of Israel .

aljazeera.com

The war in the Gulf will have to end in compromise

The war in the Gulf will have to end in compromise. Iran has not surrendered, and the war’s original aims remain unmet....

aljazeera.com

Turkish jets perform dramatic flyover above Egypt’s pyramids

Turkish jets perform dramatic flyover above Egypt’s pyramids. The Turkish Air Force's aerobatic team, performed this spectacular demonstration flight over Egypt’s Pyramids of Gaza....

hindustantimes.com + 1 more

iPhone 18 launch today: When and where to watch Apple’s big event

iPhone 18 launch event will take place at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, on September 9 . It will be the first major iPhone launch under new Apple CEO John Ternus .

oilprice.com

India’s Refineries Run at Up to 108% as Diesel Demand Surges

India’s refineries have been running at 105% to 108% capacity utilization in the past six months . Demand for diesel soars and international fuel markets tighten amid the ongoing Middle East crisis . Refinery capacity

tass.com

Germany’s AfD leader calls for resumption of Russian gas supplies amid low storage

Germany’s AfD leader calls for resumption of Russian gas supplies amid low storage. Alice Weidel stressed that gas injection must be the top priority...

middleeastmonitor.com

Israeli settlers call for Oslo accords to be scrapped in response to sanctions

The leadership of Israel’s settler movement called for the Oslo Accords to be scrapped, settlements to be expanded into Areas A and B of the occupied West Bank, and the Palestinian Authority to be dismantled . Israeli political and settler circles are also working to push the United States to take countermeasures, according to

middleeastmonitor.com

Hamas says Israel exploits Board of Peace silence to step up Gaza attacks

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem says Israel is exploiting the Board of Peace’s silence and weak response . He calls on all parties to move beyond statements and take practical steps to stop the attacks .

haaretz.com + 1 more

Israel's response to U.K. settlement sanctions is a media-hyped nothingburger

Israel's response to U.K. settlement sanctions is a media-hyped nothingburger. Israel has responded to the most serious sanctions it

haaretz.com

Several European states clarify settlement trade restrictions depend on EU action

Diplomats from Sweden, Denmark and Finland clarify that their countries do not currently plan unilateral

reliefweb.int

World: Cluster bombs killed record numbers of civilians in 2025

HALO Trust Civilians accounted for 87% of recorded casualties, including 34 children .

seatrade-maritime.com

CULines launches new China-Indonesia service

CULines launches new China-Indonesia service. New weekly loop links Shanghai and Ningbo with Jakarta and Surabaya...

independent.co.uk

Silicon Valley billionaires are quietly bankrolling a massive new missile arsenal built for war with China

Silicon Valley billionaires are quietly bankrolling a massive new missile arsenal built for war with China. Covenant targets mid-six-figure price per Anthem missile at full-rate production...

scmp.com

Power of Siberia 2 pipeline talks stall over China-Russia price dispute: sources

China and Russia's negotiations regarding the construction of the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline have stalled, according to multiple sources . Both sides cannot bridge a big gap over gas price expectations .

france24.com

'New escalation in Yemen deeply concerning everyone in the region'

'New escalation in Yemen deeply concerning everyone in the region' Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Jules Grange Gastinel, Researcher at the Institute for Research and

aljazeera.com

Yemen war escalates: Who are the key actors involved?

Yemen war escalates: Who are the key actors involved?. Here is a look at the main actors currently involved in the conflict....

bbc.co.uk

Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher

Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher. A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows....

hindustantimes.com

How a Restaurant at the Top of the World Trade Center Changed New York

How a Restaurant at the Top of the World Trade Center Changed New York. Windows on the World, over 100 stories up the North Tower, was a culinary juggernaut that shifted the city’s culture....

hindustantimes.com

9/11: A fourth plane was headed for Washington, until 40 people stopped it

9/11: A fourth plane was headed for Washington, until 40 people stopped it. Two of the hijacked planes struck the Twin Towers in New York and a third crashed into the Pentagon....

hindustantimes.com

Russian strike tore apart couple's home on eve of their wedding. They still got married

Russian strike tore apart couple's home on eve of their wedding. They still got married. The strike came soon after US envoys visited Ukraine on Sunday, a trip that brought a lull in Russian attacks....

wired.com

Apple Event Live Blog: Folding iPhone, Apple Watch Series 12, AirPods, and More

Apple Event Live Blog: Folding iPhone, Apple Watch Series 12, AirPods, and More. Get all the news when it happens, as our reporters bring you live updates from Apple Park, the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California....

tass.com + 2 more

Kremlin expects Russia-US-Ukraine meeting in foreseeable future — spokesman

Kremlin expects Russia-US-Ukraine meeting in foreseeable future . Dmitry Peskov also rejected the possibility of an imminent road map for settlement .

independent.co.uk

Meet the Nairobi acrobats turning Kenyan traffic jams into a livelihood

Meet the Nairobi acrobats turning Kenyan traffic jams into a livelihood. In a country where unemployment remains widespread these performers can match the daily wage of labourers and farm workers...

novaramedia.com

Zack Polanski Demands Full Release of Report Warning of Ecosystem Collapse

Zack Polanski Demands Full Release of Report Warning of Ecosystem Collapse . Report warns that global ecosystem degradation and collapse will have devastating security consequences for Britain . Report was published in a redacted version in January and despite pressure from MPs and journalists, Labour has so far refused to release it in full .

nbcnews.com

Missouri congressional map confusion and Tesla Cybercab safety concerns: Morning Rundown

Missouri congressional map confusion and Tesla Cybercab safety concerns: Morning Rundown. Protesters against a Missouri congressional redistricting plan gather outside the Missouri Capitol on May 12, 2026, in Jefferson City, Mo....

investing.com + 1 more

US fixed 30-year mortgage rate climbs to highest since June 2025

US fixed 30-year mortgage rate climbs to highest since June 2025 . Demand for riskier

cnbc.com

Trump's oil investments have gained millions during Iran war as his accounts keep trading

Trump's oil investments have gained millions during Iran war as his accounts keep trading. Donald Trump retained major oil and gas investments as the Iran war has moved energy markets. CNBC analyzed his holdings, trades and estimated gains....

ft.com

Thiel-backed start-up to mass-produce ‘deep strike’ missiles in Europe and US

Thiel-backed start-up to mass-produce ‘deep strike’ missiles in Europe and US. Covenant to open factories in US, Germany and Israel as it looks to disrupt market for long-range weapons...

ft.com

Millennium to open office in Greece after investor charm offensive

Millennium to open office in Greece after investor charm offensive. Greek government launched tax scheme this summer specifically targeted at hedge fund and private equity executives...

militarytimes.com

Defense startup’s AI aims to make every munition count

Smack Technologies co-founder Andy Markoff says his company’s artificial intelligence software, Omega, is designed to help solve the problem . The company recently raised $61 million for its Alpha wrist-worn device .

themoscowtimes.com

Russians Aboard Ship Seized by Norway Have Returned Home, Foreign Ministry Says

The 69 Russian passengers and crew members were stuck for several days after a Norwegian court ordered the seizure

tass.com

Hysteria following Leipzig drone incident is planned escalation — MFA

Hysteria following Leipzig drone incident is planned escalation — MFA. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the widespread dissemination of baseless, false, and even absurd accusations has become a mandatory element of the information war against Russia...

middleeastmonitor.com

UN investigators: Israeli operations in Syria may amount to war crimes

UN investigators say Israeli operations in Syria may amount to war crimes . Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes on Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government .

independent.co.uk

Ex-priest arrested for allegedly stealing $740,000 from churches, groups - and his own mother

Gregory Allen Madeya, 69, was arrested in Vero Beach, Florida, last month .

independent.co.uk + 2 more

Feds accuse China of industrial-scale theft of America’s AI secrets

Feds accuse China of industrial-scale theft of America’s AI secrets . Six Chinese AI firms accused of aggressively copying US frontier models . The firms ‘likely’ acted with “Chinese government awareness’ when extracting capabilities from US models, agencies

bloomberg.com

EU and Canada Plan Far-Reaching Alliance to Strengthen Partnership

EU and Canada Plan Far-Reaching Alliance to Strengthen Partnership. European Union officials see the potential to pursue a closer relationship with Canada than with the UK, as Ottawa doesn’t have the Brexit baggage London carries....

meduza.io

‘Kyiv is gasping for breath’: Russia’s escalating attacks are upending daily life in the Ukrainian capital. Here’s how residents are coping.

Kyiv residents were able to go a full day without air raid alerts only on September 6 . The shift in Russian strike tactics is linked to the Russian army's effort to exhaust Ukraine’s air defenses . In addition to military warehouses, civilian facilities have also come under attack .

scmp.com

Young Argentines’ mounting debt struggles test support for Milei

At 18, Martin Taborda began studying law at Argentina’s prestigious University of Buenos Aires . Two years later, he can no longer afford the bus fare from his suburb or the books he needs to keep studying

cbsnews.com

"Exceptionally well-preserved" tomb of ancient judge found in Egypt

"Exceptionally well-preserved" tomb of ancient judge found in Egypt. Many of the paintings in the tomb have retained their original colors despite spending more than 40 centuries buried beneath the desert sands, officials said....

aljazeera.com

Video: RSF drone attack on Sudan court kills at least 13 people

Video: RSF drone attack on Sudan court kills at least 13 people. An RSF drone attack on a court in Sudan’s North Kordofan state has killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 20....

aljazeera.com

The losers of the US-Canada trade war

The losers of the US-Canada trade war. The losers of the US-Canada trade war...

hindustantimes.com + 1 more

Measles outbreak suspected as nearly 1,000 killed in Bangladesh this year so far

Bangladesh faces its worst measles outbreak, killing 1,002 children and infecting nearly 190,000 since March . More than 100 children died

hindustantimes.com

World's highest paid PM, Singapore's Lawrence Wong, gets a salary hike; set to draw ₹27 crore a year

World's highest paid PM, Singapore's Lawrence Wong, gets a salary hike; set to draw ₹27 crore a year. Lawrence Wong, whose current salary is $1.7 million, said the government cannot attract top talent into politics if salaries remain unchanged....

oilprice.com

Diesel Crunch Set to Worsen as Refining Capacity Falls Short, Industry Warns

Industry officials warned that the market has not seen the worst of the diesel crisis yet . Global fuel markets are very tight and inflexible, despite the higher crude oil flows out of the Persian Gulf in .

tass.com

AfD co-leader speaks out against supplying Ukraine with drones used to strike Russia

AfD co-leader speaks out against supplying Ukraine with drones used to strike Russia. Responding to a question about the lifting of sanctions against Russia, Tino Chrupalla emphasized that "sanctions in any form are pointless"...

tass.com + 1 more

Russia's budget deficit at $67.56 bln, 2.5% of GDP in January-August

Russia’s federal budget deficit reached 5.8 trillion rubles, or 2.5% of GDP, over the first eight months of 2026 . Authorities had projected a full-year deficit of just 3.8 trillions rubles . Spending is outpacing revenue this year.

government.ru + 18 more

Dmitry Chernyshenko’s comment on the results of Russian-Vietnamese talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed deepening economic relations at talks with Vietnam President and Communist Party General Secretary To Lam . Vietnamese officials expect the visit to deliver a ‘breakthrough’ in Russian-Vietnamese oil, gas and nuclear power cooperation . Russian leader Vladimir Putin called joint laboratory opened in Vietnam example of successful partnership .

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Red Cross meets Israeli authorities in effort to restore access to detainees

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday its team met Israeli authorities and toured a military detention facility as part of efforts to resume access to detainees held in Israel . The ICRC said in a statement that the team held a technical meeting with detaining authorities, conducted an assessment and toured parts of

independent.co.uk + 1 more

Moment man tries to fire point-blank at his ex in a restaurant - but is stopped by the gun’s safety and a daring waiter

Matthew Exton, a former lawyer, faces up to 25 years in prison after prosecutors said he tried to shoot his ex-wife in an Ohio restaurant . Prosecutors say he pulled gun on ex

independent.co.uk

Temporary protections for about 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants are in limbo as deadline nears

Temporary legal protections for about 200,000 immigrants from El Salvador are in limbo as a deadline nears for the Trump

investing.com

Sudan gold ban takes effect in Switzerland on Thursday

Sudan gold ban takes effect in Switzerland on Thursday. ...

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Bombardier says it wants to fill 500 open US jobs despite Trump’s threats

Bombardier says it wants to fill 500 open US jobs despite Trump's threats .

investing.com

Chicago wheat futures drop amid Ukraine diplomacy efforts

Chicago wheat futures drop amid Ukraine diplomacy efforts. ...

tass.com

White House may reduce role of Witkoff, Kushner in Ukraine’s peace process — FT

White House may reduce role of Witkoff, Kushner in Ukraine’s peace process — FT. According to the newspaper, the White House has long been examining the possibility of reforming its negotiating team after the peace process stalled...

bloomberg.com

Colombia: De la Espriella enfrenta al Congreso por el ajuste fiscal

Colombia: De la Espriella enfrenta al Congreso por el ajuste fiscal. Read the story in English...

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Republic of China Air Force Investing in Massive Underground Fortifications for its U.S.-Supplied F-16 Fighters

The Republic of China Air Force is planning a major expansion of its hardened aircraft shelter infrastructure on the east coast of Taiwan Island . 26 new shelters planned in Hualien and Taitung as the service prepares to receive 66 newly built F-16C/D Block 70 fighters from the United States . The project, valued at approximately NT$6

novaramedia.com

Second Mass Funeral in a Month Held for Gaza Children

Second mass funeral held in a month for Palestinian children killed in Israel’s genocide has been held in the besieged enclave . More than 100 Palestinians, including 70 children, were buried in Gaza on Sunday . Their bodies were recovered from beneath the rubble of destroyed homes in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood .

hindustantimes.com

Ukraine is racing desperately to counter Russia’s ballistic missiles

Ukraine is racing desperately to counter Russia’s ballistic missiles. With Europe’s help, the country can limit the pounding but not eliminate it...

cnbc.com

LA Rams President Kevin Demoff touts Australia push ahead of historic NFL game

LA Rams President Kevin Demoff touts Australia push ahead of historic NFL game. The Rams spent five years building their brand in Australia. This week, Los Angeles will face San Francisco in the NFL’s first regular-season game Down Under....

oilprice.com

Bank of England Warns Iran War Could Push UK Inflation Above 4%

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warned inflationary pressures are still buffeting the UK economy . The Bank chief said inflation risks were ‘to the upside’ and energy prices ‘could be higher still’ due to the conflict .

defensenews.com

Saab tapped to continue work on Sweden’s next flagship fighter jet

Saab has received a new contract worth approximately SEK 2.9 billion (roughly $303 million) from Sweden’s Defense Materiel Administration, FMV . The work covers flying and ground-based demonstrators, advanced studies and the development of future system concepts for both manned and unmanned platforms .

haaretz.com + 1 more

Visiting a mountain peak in south Syria, Netanyahu vows no 'terror army' on Israel's border

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the strategic summit of Mount Hermon in southern Syria on Wednesday . Israel seized the Syrian side of the mountain in December 2024 after Assad's government fell . Israel has since entrenched its presence inside the UN-monitored buffer zone in Syria after Assad’s government fell.

bloomberg.com

Ireland to Overhaul Citizenship Rules in Bid to Curb Immigration

Ireland to Overhaul Citizenship Rules in Bid to Curb Immigration. Ireland’s cabinet approved the drafting of legislation to overhaul citizenship rules in order to bring its immigration requirements more in line with other European countries....

france24.com

How a French Foreign Legion soldier dramatically escaped Colombian captors

A French Foreign Legion soldier escaped after nearly a month in captivity by overpowering a guard, jumping into a river with his

france24.com

Kenya's crackdown on foreign workers raises concern among Burundians

Kenya's crackdown on foreign workers raises concern among Burundians . Some 16,000 Burundian refugees and asylum seekers live in Kenya, and many make a living through informal jobs

investing.com

US regulator says credit scoring firm FICO increasing prices for borrowers

US regulator says credit scoring firm FICO increasing prices for borrowers. ...

investing.com + 1 more

U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 1.40%

U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 1.40%. ... U.S. stocks lower at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.77%. ...

militarytimes.com

Roosevelt deployment to utilize lessons learned from Lincoln, Navy’s top brass say

The USS Theodore Roosevelt is currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting training . The Lincolns' nearly 10-month deployment saw 264 days without a port visit . The Roosevelt will maximize its loadout of food and hygiene products before setting sail .

independent.co.uk

New York firefighters left reeling after ‘appalling’ 9/11 records: ‘We were dying with every breath’

New York firefighters left reeling after ‘appalling’ 9/11 records: ‘We were dying with every breath’. NYFD union leaders are pressing for health care protections for thousands of sick members after ‘disgusting’ revelations...

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LIVE: Napoli vs Arsenal – UEFA Champions League

Liverpool face Atletico Madrid in Champions League quarter-final . Napoli face Arsenal in the last 16 of the

wired.com

You Can Now Destroy Flock Cameras for Cash in GTA V

You Can Now Destroy Flock Cameras for Cash in GTA V. A new GTA mod lets you smash and shoot Flock’s automatic license plate readers around the fictional Los Santos....

middleeastmonitor.com

Saudi Arabia warns residents of possible threat in Abha, Khamis Mushait

Saudi authorities issued alerts Tuesday warning of a “potential danger’ in the southwestern cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait . The warnings came as escalating fighting in Yemen increasingly spilled into neighboring Saudi Arabia .

bloomberg.com

'China Does Not See Itself As a G2 Country,' Yeo Says

George Yeo, former minister for foreign affairs in Singapore, outlines the role that China sees for itself in global politics in

bloomberg.com

Iran Ready for More Intense War and Won’t Relent, Official Says

Iran is ready for a more intense war and will escalate its counterstrikes if the US

nbcnews.com

Wife of man killed when Amazon-branded plane overran runway files wrongful death lawsuit

Wife of man killed when Amazon-branded plane overran runway files wrongful death lawsuit. An Amazon cargo plane is seen after it crashed at Miami International Airport on September 06, 2026 in Miami, Florida....

investing.com

Stellantis to recall over 200,000 Jeep vehicles in US over tire-pressure monitor issue

Stellantis to recall over 200,000 Jeep vehicles in US over tire-pressure monitor issue. ...

news.usni.org

Carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth Returns to Sea After Extended Repair Period

HMS Queen Elizabeth departed Sept. 5, 2026, from Portsmouth, England, for a three-month deployment . The carrier will combine training and operations around the U.K. and Northern Europe . Queen Elizabeth is expected in late 2027 to take the helm from sister ship HMS Prince of Wales (R09) as the U

rt.com

The US-South Korea-Japan wargames offer a glimpse of Washington’s real plan for Asia

The US-South Korea-Japan wargames offer a glimpse of Washington’s real plan for Asia . The joint military exercises now underway between the United States, South Korea, and Japan are a clear signal that Washington is still moving ahead with the long-term project of building its alliances and partnerships in Asia into

middleeastmonitor.com

After 9/11: How the Muslim Became a Security Subject

After 9/11, the most enduring legacy may not be the destruction of the World Trade Center or even the wars that followed . It may lie in something less visible but more enduring: the transformation of the Muslim from a religious and political identity into a security subject . The U.S. declared a “War on Terror

middleeastmonitor.com

Finland backs sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements but ‘unlikely’ to impose ban

Finland backs sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements but ‘unlikely’ to impose ban . Finland is part of a joint declaration by 12 countries to support such trade curbs . Finland joined the statement because it aligns with the country’s long-term foreign policy objectives .

bloomberg.com

An Effective Mediator Is Needed to End Iran War, Mahbubani Says

Kishore Mahbubani says that the Iran war will have negative effects on the US midterms . He speaks with Mishal Hus

bloomberg.com

Humanity Has to Come Together on AI, Mahbubani Says

Former UN Ambassador Kishore Mahbubani says geopolitical turbulence and competition is preventing humanity from coming together to adequately address

bloomberg.com

The Mishal Husain Show: Live in Singapore

Mishal Husain interviews George Yeo, Singapore’s former minister for foreign affairs, and Kish

bbc.co.uk

Mother demands answers, weeks after black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree

Mother demands answers, weeks after black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree. Her demands for information about what happened to Tasia Fortune have been echoed by shocked locals....

investing.com

Republican lawmakers criticize Ford business ties to China

Republican lawmakers criticize Ford business ties to China. ...

oilprice.com

Uganda Launches New Crude Grade as First Oil Exports Near

Uganda's two projects are expected to produce 230,000 b/d at plateau, opening a yet untapped revenue stream for the landlocked economy . The crude’s high wax content requires heating from the production facilities

militarytimes.com

They served through America’s post-9/11 wars. 25 years later, what did that service mean?

Valeria Casillas saw service as a chance to give back to the country where her father, a truck driver and naturalized citizen from Mexico, had carved his own path . At first, she saw the mission to Iraq as a good thing: U.S. troops were helping to build a democracy after the brutal dictatorship of Saddam Hussein .

tass.com

Russia, Vietnam oppose sanctions, seizure of countries' assets

Russia, Vietnam oppose sanctions, seizure of countries' assets. Moscow and Hanoi do not support the drawing of dividing lines on ideological grounds...

middleeastmonitor.com

UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ over Strait of Hormuz escalation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is ‘deeply concerned’ over Strait of Hormuz escalation, his spokesperson said . Guterre expressed grave worry regarding recent attacks against commercial vessels and “threats of additional action’ against maritime and energy infrastructure .

haaretz.com

Ben-Gvir's party petitions to ban Arab Israeli party, citing support for terror

Ben-Gvir's party petitions to ban Arab Israeli party citing support for terror .

bloomberg.com

UK Taxman to Give Homeowners Six Months to Appeal Mansion Tax

Britain’s tax authority will publish a list of properties hit by the “m

nytimes.com

Texas Republicans Are Turning Against Data Centers. Will It Matter in November?

Texas Republicans Are Turning Against Data Centers. Will It Matter in November?. Voter anger with rapid data center development is growing across rural Texas. Above, a data center construction site outside the town of Hubbard....

ft.com + 1 more

OpenAI names top US AI safety official to foundation board

Paul Christiano, an influential AI researcher, is joining the OpenAI Foundation as a member of its board . Former housemate

bloomberg.com

Iran Nuclear Impasse Deepens After US Wins UN Watchdog Vote

The US pushed through a resolution of censure against Iran that refers its nuclear file to the

aljazeera.com

Inside Israel’s prisons, where Ben-Gvir’s cruelty is policy

Inside Israel’s prisons, where Ben-Gvir’s cruelty is policy. Palestinian prisoners are being kept in inhumane conditions in Israeli detention facilities, overseen by Ben-Gvir....

hindustantimes.com + 3 more

UN nuclear watchdog board 'reports' Iran to the UN Security Council for the first time in two decades

Twenty-three countries on the IAEA's 35-member board of governors voted for the resolution . Iran says that it is not pursuing nuclear weapons and that its programme is entirely peaceful . Tehran condemns the resolution, blaming US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities for disrupting inspections .

hindustantimes.com

Satellite images shows surge in construction at Iran's nuclear site on Pickaxe mountain as war with US reignites

Satellite images show surge in construction at Iran's nuclear site on Pickaxe mountain . Iran has

investing.com

Germany debt agency says bond market functioning well

Germany debt agency says bond market functioning well. ...

themoscowtimes.com

Drones Hit Russia's Gas Hinterland in Northern Siberia for the First Time

Drones Hit Russia's Gas Hinterland in Northern Siberia for the First Time. Novy Urengoy is Russia's unofficial gas capital, located in the Yamal-Nenets autonomous district in northwestern Siberia....

rt.com

Asian state weighs chemical castration for child sex offenders

Singapore is considering chemical castration for child sex offenders amid a rise in reported sexual crimes . Police recorded 1,531 molestation cases in 2025, up 7.3% from 1,427 the previous year . Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said the government remains open to using anti-androgen drugs, commonly known as

independent.co.uk

Family of four found dead after their plane vanished in the Bermuda Triangle on the way to Miami

The grandfather and pilot had more than 40 years of flying experience . He and his wife owned a home

bloomberg.com + 1 more

Rollins Says ‘No’ for Now to Potential Governor, Senate Run

US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says she is not running for Texas governor or a Senate seat for now . Rollins said she is focused on her current job .

bloomberg.com

Democrats Need High Turnout in Texas, Says Wendy Davis

Wendy Davis says having the RNC Convention in Dallas will benefit Democrats by tying Republicans to the increasingly unpopular Trump administration . Davis also says redistricting in

scmp.com

Trump gave US$45,000 cash to close aide Natalie Harp and others

Trump gave US$45,000 cash to executive assistant Natalie Harp and three other close aides working in the West Wing . The payments raised ethics concerns because federal employees are 'generally barred

nbcnews.com + 4 more

Tate brothers denied bail by Miami judge as they fight extradition to U.K. on sex crime charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate lost their bid for release from a Miami jail on Wednesday as they contest extradition to Britain on rape charges . A federal judge denied them bail, saying the dual US-UK citizens' wealth and frequent international travel "constitute quintessential flight risks" A judge rules the brothers are a 'quintessential

nytimes.com

Trump’s Midterm Pitch Clouded by Iran War and Canada Tariffs

The fallout from the Iran conflict and a trade war has complicated his bid to convince voters

ft.com

France’s Le Pen stays silent on far-right victory in German election

France’s Le Pen stays silent on far-right victory in German election. Rassemblement National distances itself from Alternative for Germany ahead of next year’s French presidential vote...

militarytimes.com

Support grows for dark horse Army secretary contender Marc Andersen

Marc Andersen is on a short list of candidates under consideration by the White House for the Army’s top civilian role . Andersen was handpicked by Dan Driscoll to become the assistant secretary of the Army for Financial Management and Comptroller last year .

tass.com

Russia, Vietnam have solid groundwork for cooperation in hydropower — Putin

Russia, Vietnam have solid groundwork for cooperation in hydropower — Putin. The Russian president noted that over a third of Vietnam’s hydropower generation capacity was designed and built with the participation of Russia's specialists...

tass.com

White House calls FT data on possible change in composition of US negotiators inaccurate

White House calls FT data on possible change in composition of US negotiators inaccurate. White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly said that none of these supposed conversations are happening...

aljazeera.com

Back to work, not school: Yemen’s crisis forces children to drop out

Back to work, not school: Yemen’s crisis forces children to drop out. Struggling families in Yemen are forced to choose between education and survival amid mounting economic challenges....

aljazeera.com

Last dance? Inside Lula’s strategy to win a fourth presidency in Brazil

Last dance? Inside Lula’s strategy to win a fourth presidency in Brazil. The left-wing trade union leader has won three presidential terms so far. Crime may be a hurdle to a fourth....

aljazeera.com

Sudanese refugee returning home ’to make buildings for our country’

Sudanese refugee returning home ’to make buildings for our country’. The UN says Uganda hosts more than 96,000 Sudanese refugees, but a programme intends to fly at least 1,300 people home....

investing.com

US EIA hikes oil price forecasts as Iran war drains global stockpile

US EIA hikes oil price forecasts as Iran war drains global stockpile. ...

investing.com

US natural gas supply and demand to hit record highs in 2026

US natural gas supply and demand to hit record highs in 2026. ...

techcrunch.com + 12 more

Apple unveils its first foldable, the iPhone Duo

The iPhone Duo has a 7.6-inch Retina display, and the outer display is 5.4 inches . The phone is the first marquee device launched under the company’s new CEO, John Ternus . Apple said the iPhone Duo would sell for a base price of $1,999 .

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independent.co.uk

Grand Canyon National Park announces flash flood recovery plan as search for Texas man continues

Grand Canyon National Park announces flash flood recovery plan as search for Texas man continues. ‘These last nine days have been the hardest days that my family has endured,’ the hiker’s wife wrote in a Tuesday Facebook post...

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Trump wants to keep non-citizens out of 2030 Census in massive shakeup that could reshape America

Trump administration has proposed new census regulations that would no longer ask Americans about race, ethnicity and sexual orientation . Excluding US residents from the once-a-decade population count

haaretz.com

Earliest known drug use and its consequences discovered in Indonesia

Earliest known drug use and its consequences discovered in Indonesia. Hunter-gatherers on one of the country's giant islands were sucking whole betel nuts as much as 25,000 years ago, a new study finds. It did bad things...

war.gov

Exercise Big Rescue Kanagawa 2026 Strengthens Bilateral Disaster Medical Readiness

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U.S. Destroyer Makes Port Call in Africa

USS Ross (DDG-71) pulled into Mombasa, Kenya, on Saturday for a planned stop, according to a Navy news release . The port call comes as deployments for U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and escorts have been repeatedly extended amid the ongoing war with Iran . Last week, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72

haaretz.com

U.S. Jewish umbrella group condemns import ban on goods from Israeli settlements

U.S. Jewish umbrella group condemns import ban on goods from Israeli settlements . 'Economic discrimination against

maritime-executive.com

US Investors Top Hanwha’s Bid for Austal USA

US Investors Top Hanwha’s Bid for Austal USA. The stage is being set for a potential bidding war for the U.S. operations of Austal as an American investment firm stepped out of the shadows with a......

france24.com

Whose space is it? Europe scrambles as US rules satellite race

Donald Trump wants a thousand rocket launches a year and with SpaceX's reusable modules leading the way, the United States towers over the competition . Ukraine's president has to beg Elon Musk to use his

nbcnews.com + 1 more

John Malkovich cancels Tel Aviv show after promoter fabricates statement from him on Israel

John Malkovich cancels Tel Aviv show after promoter fabricates statement from him on Israel . The actor was set to perform in Tel Aviv in April, but canceled after discovering quotes attributed to

cnbc.com + 3 more

Trump says oil and gas prices won't fall until 'right after' midterm election

Trump says oil and gas prices won't fall until 'right after' midterm elections . Trump says the war in Iran will end after the November midterm elections, and that significant gasoline price relief won't come before then .

oilprice.com

Belarus Refineries Post Decade-High Profits Amid Russia's Fuel Crisis

Belarusian oil refineries recorded their highest profitability in a decade in 2026 . Russia's refining crisis pushed record volumes of gasoline and diesel across the border . Belarusian gasoline shipments to Russia rose 25-fold over

middleeastmonitor.com

Beyond Iran: America’s Long Record of Middle East Blunders

The US government continues to double down, even as its stubbornness costs it dearly . Washington is rapidly losing power and status in the Middle East, a decline that could produce a wider domino effect, reverberating around the world .

maritime-executive.com

Iran Battles to Beat the Blockade

Iran Battles to Beat the Blockade. The conflict between Iran and the United States has settled into a tit-for-tat battle in which the United States seeks to deplete the Iranian regime’s......

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Trump boards Qatar-gifted Air Force One after saying slide being checked

Donald Trump's departure for the GOP's midterm convention in Texas was briefly delayed after an emergency evacuation slide deployed on the

tass.com + 5 more

Trump expects war with Iran to end after US midterm elections

The US president claimed that Iran may try to interfere with the US elections . Trump says the US-Iran war will end 'immediately' after the US midterm elections .

tass.com

Russia’s ex-Sports Minister Kolobkov nominated for FIDE vice president post

Russia’s ex-Sports Minister Kolobkov nominated for FIDE vice president post. Pavel Kolobkov served as the Russian minister of sports between October 2016 and January 2020...

tass.com

Russia destroys 675 Ukrainian warplanes over course of special op

Russia destroys 675 Ukrainian warplanes over course of special op. The Russian Defense Ministry published footage of a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 being destroyed...

tass.com

Russia, China, Niger vote against anti-Iranian IAEA resolution — source

Russia, China, Niger vote against anti-Iranian IAEA resolution — source. The Western-backed resolution has been adopted anyway, but not unanimously...

haaretz.com

Bones and tools found in bat cave in China reveal Denisovan culture for the first time

Bones and tools found in bat cave in China reveal Denisovan culture for the first time. Remains of Denisovans are found with their tools and food scraps, revealing the lifestyle of this enigmatic ancient human species...

bloomberg.com

Republican Washburne Downplays Affordability Concerns Hitting US

Ray Washburne, co-chair of the host committee for this week’s Republican convention

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Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone, Norway's prime minister says

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined a host of other foreign dignitaries in Oslo for the funeral of Norway's King Harald V . The plane carrying Ukraine's president was nearly struck by a drone when taking off from Moldova on Tuesday .

aljazeera.com

US records hottest summer in 132 years

US records hottest summer in 132 years. The United States had its hottest summer since records began, says NOAA, with August also setting a new heat record....

aljazeera.com

Breathing depends on a cylinder: Gaza faces medical oxygen crisis

Breathing depends on a cylinder: Gaza faces medical oxygen crisis. Only 12 of Gaza's 34 oxygen-generation stations remain operational, worsening the health crisis in the besieged enclave....

maritime-executive.com

Video: Strong Winds Tear Aida Cruise Ship from its Moorings in France

Video: Strong Winds Tear Aida Cruise Ship from its Moorings in France. The German cruise ship AIDAperla (125,572 gross tons) broke free of its moorings in the Port of Le Havre, France, on Tuesday and made contact with the......

nytimes.com

60 Posts in 10 Hours: How Trump’s Social Media Reflects His Version of Reality

Mr. Trump used his phone during a July 4 event on the Mall in Washington . Posting dozens of

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$5 average looms as diesel benchmark hits record

The daily AAA average retail price first hit an all-time record Friday, when it was published at $5.85/g . The price of ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) on the CME commodity exchange has continued to move up . ULSD settled Wednesday at $4.8010/g, an increase of

wired.com

UK Lawmakers Are Freaking Out Over AI’s Summer of Chaos

UK Lawmakers Are Freaking Out Over AI’s Summer of Chaos. As AI agents go rogue and fears of superintelligence grow, politicians are raising the alarm over its potential harm to human existence....

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Spanish spies warned of mass migrant crossing into Ceuta the day before

Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before . Tens of thousands

hindustantimes.com

Spain's intelligence agency issued several warnings about plans to breach border before Ceuta crisis

Spain's intelligence agency issued several warnings about plans to breach border before Ceuta crisis. Spain's intelligence agency issued several warnings about plans to breach border before Ceuta crisis...

hindustantimes.com

US blacklists Ecuador's 'Tiguerones' as terror group

US blacklists Ecuador's 'Tiguerones' as terror group. US blacklists Ecuador's 'Tiguerones' as terror group...

hindustantimes.com

Evacuations in Malibu after waves open sinkhole at Nicolas Cage's house

Evacuations in Malibu after waves open sinkhole at Nicolas Cage's house. Evacuations in Malibu after waves open sinkhole at Nicolas Cage's house...

militarytimes.com

VA to mark 9/11 anniversary with volunteer opportunities at national cemeteries

The VA has held events on Patriot Day to honor the 47 veterans and family members killed in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the more than 16,000 veterans who have died since and are interred at VA national cemeteries .

tass.com

Annual inflation in Russia totals 6.29% from September 1 to 7 — ministry

Annual inflation in Russia totals 6.29% from September 1 to 7 — ministry. Prices changed by 0.05% during the week of September, the Economic Development Ministry reported...

haaretz.com

Eisenkot's Knesset party slate leaves Israel's anti-Netanyahu bloc concerned

Eisenkot's Knesset party slate leaves Israel's anti-Netanyahu bloc

bloomberg.com

Not Running Away From Trump Endorsement, Says Jay Feely

Jay Feely said that he is transparent with voters in Arizona and will embrace President Trump's endorsement in the general election . Feely, who is a former NFL kicker, said that while he is

thecanary.co

Jason Arday’s students and colleagues meet to demand action for Black students, academics

Jason Arday died on 14 August after the media poured out a flood of articles against him . Even 'liberal' media like the Guardian joined in, despite knowing Arday's life was in danger . Arday’s supporters met Labour MP Dawn Butler in what they describe as ‘marking an important early step in

france24.com

EU gives Spain 115 mn euros aid over Ceuta crisis

EU gives Spain 115 million euros ($130 million) in emergency aid to help bolster border security and assist returns . More than 70,000 migrants crossed into Spanish territory from Morocco on July 30 and 31 .

nbcnews.com

Trump administration fires prosecutor in dropped case against politically-linked Indian billionaire

Trump administration fires prosecutor in dropped case against politically-linked Indian billionaire. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn....

aljazeera.com

Israeli strike targets home in Gaza’s al-Shati refugee camp

Israeli strike targets home in Gaza’s al-Shati refugee camp. An Israeli strike devastated a home in Gaza City’s al-Shati refugee camp, heavily damaging surrounding homes....

aljazeera.com

Rampant Raphinha nets two goals as Barcelona rout Feyenoord

Rampant Raphinha nets two goals as Barcelona rout Feyenoord. Spanish giants Barcelona open their Champions League campaign with 5-1 against Dutch side Feyenoord....

freightwaves.com

Colonial Terminals opens new Savannah breakbulk hub

Colonial Terminals has opened a new 25-acre multimodal breakbulk facility on the Savannah River . Foundation 3 includes two warehouses totaling 130,000 square feet, including a newly renovated dockside site, and a 75,000-square-foot concrete outdoor storage area . The facility can handle steel, forest products,

marketwatch.com

Canadian whisky on the rocks? Crown Royal is set to avoid Trump’s new ban.

Canadian whisky on the rocks? Crown Royal is set to avoid Trump’s new ban.. Canada’s top liquor brand looks on track for a reprieve because it’s bottled in the U.S. for American customers....

bloomberg.com

Trump Headlines Texas Convention to Rally Voters

Ray Washburne, the co-chair of the Republican midterm convention, said he expects Trump

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Lula Cuts Fuel Taxes as Oil Prices Rise Ahead of Brazil Election

Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced additional cuts to fuel taxes in

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Europe looks to challenge US dominance in space sector with €10 billion plan . Europe's space industry and

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Why Trump’s Republican Midterm ‘Convention’ Isn’t a Real Convention

Why Trump’s Republican Midterm ‘Convention’ Isn’t a Real Convention. Republicans gathered in Milwaukee in July 2024 for a normal presidential convention where Donald J. Trump was formally nominated to run for the White House....

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The Trump Administration is weighing measures to involve U.S. companies in Venezuela’s gold and critical minerals wealth .

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Trump's midterm mess collides with a courtroom time crunch

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Independent Voters Ready to Vote GOP Out, Says Wendy Davis

Former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis said that polling shows independent voters are 'ready to vote the GOP out' in Texas . Davis, a Democrat,

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Iraqi graduates protest for govt jobs amid unemployment crisis

Iraqi graduates protest for govt jobs amid unemployment crisis. More than 1,000 medical and health graduates have taken to Baghdad’s streets demanding government jobs....

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Captain and Boatswain Go on Trial in Finland for Anchor Dragging Incident

Captain and Boatswain Go on Trial in Finland for Anchor Dragging Incident. Finnish prosecutors are back in court seeking to hold a captain and a boatswain from a cargo ship responsible for dragging the vessel’s anchor across......

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Bessent’s political turn in GOP speech tests his bond-market credibility

Bessent’s political turn in GOP speech tests his bond-market credibility. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's planned Republican convention speech in Dallas is raising questions about how politics could affect market confidence in him....

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Hunter Biden’s $LAPTOP memecoin crashes shortly after launch

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When it comes to Beatles references, scientists can't let it be

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Lawsuit: Amazon refused to give pregnant workers bathroom breaks and chairs

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Banning Alternative for Germany cannot solve country’s problems — Merz

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BBC drops Drag Race UK after eight series

BBC drops Drag Race UK after eight series. Future series will no longer be broadcast on BBC Three as the show moves to a streaming platform owned by its production company....

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US not currently seeking talks or deal with Iran — Trump

US not currently seeking talks or deal with Iran — Trump. The US president did not rule out negotiations with Tehran...

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Reporter recalls moment George W Bush was told about 9/11 as aide whispered ‘America is under attack’

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Aid cuts force clinic closures across Sudan

Aid cuts force clinic closures across Sudan . An AI and Africa conference has kicked off in South Korea's capital . Paris hosts its

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UK man charged with assisting Russian military spies in sabotage plot

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Police find $3.8M in cocaine in Indiana truck’s sleeper after ‘mystery’ Memphis pickup

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Canada’s Enbridge to buy Tallgrass crude oil business for $2.55 billion

Canada’s Enbridge to buy Tallgrass crude oil business for $2.55 billion. ...

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Israel violated ceasefire with Lebanon 7,700 times since June 26 — Lebanese military

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Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes

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U.S. Crude Stocks Edge Lower as Oil Tops $100

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Negative Power Prices Are Piling Up Across Europe

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The US has a new species of mosquito - but little is known about it

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Trump brings his PT Barnum act to Dallas

Trump brings his PT Barnum act to Dallas. Trump may be the Republican Party’s greatest showman. But, Eric Garcia writes, his three-ring spectacle risks burning the party to a crisp...

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Pro-Palestinian protesters oppose Israel embassy opening in Slovenia

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Trump 'believes in the power of his own charisma', analyst says

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BRICS 2026: What to Know About the Summit, Member States, Tensions With Trump

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US Energy Secretary Wright on Fuel Prices, Iran and Venezuela Production

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the surge in fuel prices is being driven less by crude itself than by a shortage of refining capacity . Wright also says the Trump administration intends to

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A Hostile Trump Reopens Old Wounds in the U.S.-Canada Relationship

A Hostile Trump Reopens Old Wounds in the U.S.-Canada Relationship. President John F. Kennedy addresses a joint session of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa on May 17, 1961....

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Notorious Ecuadorian crime gang designated a terrorist group by US

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Public Storage prices C$400M debt offering in Canada

Public Storage prices C$400M debt offering in Canada. ...

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Exclusive: Fetterman to praise Trump in bombshell GOP convention video

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News Wrap: White House defends Trump's $45,000 gifts to Natalie Harp and other aides

The White House is defending President Trump's gift of $45,000 to his executive assistant Natalie Harp and others . The U.S. and Iran are trading more attacks in

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Russia can raze Kiev to ground but feels responsible for humankind’s future — Medvedev

Russia can raze Kiev to ground but feels responsible for humankind’s future — Medvedev. Security Council's deputy chairman called this scenario "a point of no return for the entire planet"...

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Kirk: Tariffs Are Taxes on US Businesses and Families

Former US Trade Representative and former Dallas mayor Ron Kirk says tariffs amount to taxes on American businesses and families . Kirk says the integrated North American economy makes the US, Canada, and Mexico stronger

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Agather: More Texas Stock Exchange Announcements Coming

Energy Transfer is set to move its primary listing to the exchange . Elaine Agather says Texas is becoming an extension of Wall Street as more capital and companies move into the state .

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Lucien Smith cause of death: What happened to 37-year-old New York City artist?

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Canadian Oil Pushes Deeper Into U.S. Gulf Coast Market

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Nearly 11 mln barrels of oil transit Strait of Hormuz daily — US energy secretary

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Son faces murder charge after cops find the remains of his 73-year-old mom stuffed in a duffle bag

Son faces murder charge after cops find the remains of his 73-year-old mom stuffed in a duffle bag. Arman Alexander Malik, a 34-year-old Texas man, was arrested after police walked into a bloody crime scene...

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As criticism grows over landslide inaction, leaks show Nepal’s new leaders groomed by CIA cutout

Leaked files show Nepal's new prime minister and several of his colleagues came to power thanks to a covert program sponsored by the US government . Eight months before a deadly landslide in Nepal claimed over 1,000 lives this September .

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The lasting psychological impact of 9/11 on America

Judy Woodruff recently visited the September 11 Memorial in New York for a look at how the attacks

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Scoop: Anthropic researcher gave up his equity to leave the company

Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quit his job due to concerns about the safety of AI two months before his equity would have vested . Coxon said he has not seen Anthropic compromise safety to outlast its competitors . He still has equity in his prior employer, OpenAI .

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UK House Prices Remain Under Pressure as Mortgage Costs Rise

UK House Prices Remain Under Pressure as Mortgage Costs Rise. The UK housing market faces “significant” tests from higher borrowing costs and fears of tax rises in next month’s budget, estate agents warned....

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Champions League: Iraola celebrates Liverpool win against Atletico Madrid

Liverpool begin Champions League campaign with 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid . Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Arsenal

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Will history repeat? Grindr watched closely during RNC midterm convention in Dallas

Will history repeat? Grindr watched closely during RNC midterm convention in Dallas. Grindr activity draws attention at the RNC midterm convention in Dallas as past RNC usage spikes resurface online...

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IAEA new anti-Iranian resolution fraught with new round of escalation — Russian diplomat

IAEA new anti-Iranian resolution fraught with new round of escalation — Russian diplomat. Mikhail Ulyanov said that the US and the E3 nations are systematically turning the IAEA Board of Governors into a "conveyor belt of provocative anti-Iranian attacks"...

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Exclusive: Trump plans to send $500 Obamacare rebates before election

The White House plans to send $500 rebate checks to as many as 1 million people who were overcharged for their coverage under Obamacare . The direct-deposit payment would be sent to people in 30 states before the Nov. 3 midterm election . The payments underscore a tenet of Trump's idea for remaking the health care system, which

france24.com

Brazil Supreme Court chief suspends rival rulings amid election row

Brazil's Supreme Court chief justice steps in to halt conflicting rulings by two fellow judges . The clash has spilled into the campaign for next month

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One pilot flagged excessive speed before Miami cargo crash, NTSB says

One pilot flagged excessive speed before Miami cargo crash, NTSB says. ...

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Europe may finally have found a space entrepreneur who is meeting the moment

Hèlene Huby is serving as one of two envoys at a high-profile International Space Summit convened by French President Emmanuel Macron . She is chief executive of "the fastest-growing space company in Europe" Also this week, The Exploration Company announced a significant capital raise of $450 million in Series C funding .

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Ken Paxton Banks on Trump Sway, Republican Midterm Convention for Late Boost

President Donald Trump backed Ken Paxton to be the Republican nominee for Senate in Texas . Paxton is revving up attacks on his

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