Leah Stewart, 34, has spoken publicly for the first time since a shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee beach on 13 June. She said she thought of her one-year-old daughter while being bitten and later had an arm amputated because of life-threatening injuries. Stewart says her recovery has given her a “second chance at life”.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 04:13
Iran has vowed to retaliate against expanded U.S. sanctions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced measures targeting digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping, warning countries that keep trading with Iran could lose access to the dollar-based financial system. Iranian officials said Tehran was prepared to resist and threatened attacks on U.S. interests and energy chokepoints if its infrastructure were threatened.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 04:11
German broker Scalable Capital said on Tuesday that account holders can now use major AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Claude to place trades and analyze their portfolios.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 04:10
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he and other European leaders plan to lobby Donald Trump next month for Ukraine to access U.S. stockpiles of Patriot missiles. Burnham called Ukraine’s air-defense missile shortage “fixable” and said European leaders may convene the “Coalition of the Willing” during the UN General Assembly.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 04:10
Kremlin adviser Andrei Fedorov says UK factories producing drones for Ukraine could face a “semi-military” response from “unknown sources” after Britain agreed to share blueprints for British-made missile components. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also planning a US trip with European leaders to lobby Donald Trump over Ukraine’s defence needs.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he and other European leaders plan to visit the US next month to urge President Donald Trump to allow Ukraine access to some Patriot air-defense missile stocks before winter.
The FDA has cleared a blood test developed by Roche and partner Eli Lilly to help identify signs of Alzheimer’s disease in people aged 55 and older who have cognitive decline.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 04:01
S&P says Europe’s intense heatwaves could weaken insurers’ earnings as heat-related deaths, worsening health conditions and drought and wildfire claims increase. Life, health and reinsurance companies may face higher payouts, potentially leading to higher premiums, particularly as older people are especially vulnerable to heat.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 04:00
At least 35,000 more people than usual have died during four record-breaking heatwaves across Europe this summer, according to incomplete data covering only about half the continent and excluding August. Provisional figures for Germany, France and Spain already exceed 25,000, with experts expecting the toll to rise substantially.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 04:00
The billionaire is selling sports stakes while rushing to clean up the balance sheets of the insurance businesses within the colossus he built.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 04:00
The US-Canada trade war erupted into an extraordinary exchange of insults and threats between President Donald Trump and Doug Ford, Ontario’s leader.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 04:00
US-Canada trade talks have collapsed. Bloomberg journalists answered live audience questions about what may happen next and how the breakdown could affect people’s money.
Canadian stocks swung between gains and losses at Monday’s open after trade talks with the US collapsed, raising fears of a widening trade war. Prime Minister Mark Carney recalled his negotiators from Washington.
The US bank has shortened the time horizon for SpaceX employees and investors to borrow against their stock holdings, and may do the same for Anthropic.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 04:00
Long queues for petrol have formed in Iran’s capital as the US blockade takes effect. Officials warn that the war and inflation are driving fuel shortages.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 04:00
China has ample spare capacity and could help rescue the oil market again if it chose to do so.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 04:00
UK bank NatWest secured regulatory approval last week for a new US office as part of its expansion plans.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 04:00
The conflict in the Middle East is driving up costs for US grain farmers, adding to strains in America’s heartland just months before the midterm elections.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 04:00
Private equity growth funds drew record inflows in the first half as the sector recovered. The fundraising revival is being driven by the artificial intelligence boom and by some valuations that remain below their 2021 peak.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 04:00
Brazil’s first facility for rare earth minerals is located in an old asbestos town and is a key part of US efforts to break free from Chinese dominance.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 04:00
Two people were killed and two injured after drone debris fell on the grounds of Afipskaya railway station in Seversky District overnight, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said. At least 10 private homes in Afipsky were damaged, while fires broke out at one house and an oil refinery.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 04:00
A rare tornado moved through southern France near Carcassonne, damaging about 100 homes and injuring at least 26 people. It formed beneath a supercell thunderstorm near the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 03:56
A tornado struck the village of Pomas in southwestern France, damaging about 300 homes and injuring around 40 people, officials said. Fifteen people were hospitalized. The storm uprooted trees, caused power cuts and major transport disruption, and led to the cancellation of a Vuelta a España stage.
A tornado struck the village of Pomas in France’s southwestern Aude region on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging around 300 homes. The severe weather tore roofs from buildings, caused power cuts and transport disruption, and led authorities to cancel a Vuelta a Espana cycling stage.
Pakistan and Iran made “significant progress” in talks focused on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and a possible path to peace, Pakistan’s interior minister said Tuesday as he concluded a visit to Tehran.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 03:50
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is threatening a campaign against Iran that he labels an “economic D-Day”; the pressure could leave America confronting China, its main trading partner.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 03:45
Iranian Economy Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh says the government anticipated tougher US sanctions, prepared measures to counter them and is ready for new restrictions. He says a two-year economic plan addresses the relevant challenges, while acknowledging that the war has affected industry, particularly metallurgical plants.
The US says it will target every source of Iran’s revenue, including oil. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the campaign as an “unprecedented” economic war and warned countries that keep trading with Tehran of severe consequences.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what he called an “unprecedented” campaign to cut Iran off from the global economy. The Trump administration is seeking to choke the country’s economy and bring an end to the nearly six-month-old war.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a US economic pressure campaign aimed at cutting off Iran’s revenue sources, including oil, and isolating Tehran. The new sanctions will target digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping, while countries and companies trading with Iran could face secondary penalties.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he will unveil severe economic and financial measures against Iran. Tehran has faced near-continuous sanctions since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and vows to retaliate.
Woolworths’ Disney, Marvel and Star Wars Ooshies promotion drew shoppers away from rival Coles, causing a temporary sales decline lasting nearly four weeks, mainly in physical stores. The collectible figurines prompted trading among children and adults, while some schools and childcare centres banned them over disputes and disruption.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 03:44
China’s commercial freight volume reached 4.9 billion metric tons in July, up 0.5% year on year, the Ministry of Transport said. Road freight rose 1.6%, while waterway freight fell 2.2%. Port cargo throughput declined 2.9%, although container throughput increased 0.8%. Transport fixed-asset investment totaled 1.8152 trillion yuan in January-July.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 03:44
Labour, New Zealand’s main opposition party, said on Tuesday it would support banning social media use by people under 16. The move removes a major hurdle for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon after coalition partners had said they would block the legislation.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 03:40
A pro-Russian underground resistance source told TASS that Ukraine has begun covertly mobilizing women, particularly medical workers and pharmacists. The source said document checks are underway, territorial recruitment centers are compiling lists, and universities and employers are supplying data, officially under the label of registration.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 03:40
Canada’s government plans to announce measures Tuesday to “protect and support” workers and businesses after the US imposed 50% tariffs on Saturday. The duties cover about $20 billion of Canada’s annual exports.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 03:36
US-Canada trade talks collapsed after last-minute pressure from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, according to people familiar with the matter. President Donald Trump then imposed new tariffs, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed retaliation.
Donald Trump has threatened to raise US tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks and auto parts from 25% to 50% on 1 January. Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to destroy Canada's auto industry and said Canada would resume talks only if Washington came with the “right attitude”.
Donald Trump is threatening new tariffs on Canadian automobiles, a move that will hurt U.S. automakers and workers.
Canada says it will announce its response on Tuesday after Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian cars, auto parts and steel to 50 percent from Jan. 1, 2027, following the collapse of trade talks. Canadian ministers are set to outline measures supporting workers and businesses.
Donald Trump announced that the US will impose a 50% tariff on all Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel from 1 January 2027, accusing Canada of having “ripped off” the US for years. Mark Carney said the move was largely expected and vowed Canada would be ready for talks while matching US tariffs dollar for dollar.
Canada’s leader took the rare step of responding forcefully to Trump’s latest tariffs.
US President Donald Trump pledged to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles and parts starting next year, intensifying the spiraling trade dispute between the two economies.
US President Donald Trump says tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks and steel will rise to 50% from January 1, while Canadian auto parts will also face a 50% levy in 2027. The announcement follows the collapse of trade talks and could disrupt integrated North American auto production, prompting Canadian retaliation.
President Donald Trump said on Monday that US tariffs on all Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel will rise to 50% from January 1, 2027. After trade talks between the two countries collapsed over the weekend, he doubled down on his claim that the US does not “need” Canada.
US President Donald Trump said the United States would impose a 50% tariff on Canadian automobiles, car parts and steel starting January 1, 2027. The threat comes as a dispute between the neighbors intensifies after trade talks collapsed, with Canada pledging retaliatory tariffs.
President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the United States will raise tariffs on all cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel to 50% starting Jan. 1, 2027, after trade talks with Canada collapsed.
President Donald Trump said the United States will raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50% starting January 1, 2027. He added that products built in the US would face zero tariffs.
China’s service exports totaled 1.5047 trillion yuan ($223.8 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 17.6% year on year, Ministry of Commerce data showed. Travel services grew fastest among the five largest categories, while knowledge-intensive services made up 53.5% of exports. Chinese brands including MIXUE and Chagee are also expanding overseas.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 03:32
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations office said an oil tanker was hit and damaged by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman early Tuesday, with no casualties reported.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-25 03:31
The bulk carrier M.V. Ocean Winner sank Friday about 240 nautical miles from Paradip Port off India’s eastern coast, leaving 18 Chinese crew members missing and two rescued, Indian maritime authorities said. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard are searching, with a Fujian maritime rescue team assisting. The cause remains unclear.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 03:31
A psychologist who evaluated Lindsay Clancy testified that she killed her children in January 2023 because she planned to attempt suicide and wanted them “with” her so they would not be separated. The psychologist expressed doubt about Clancy’s claim that she hallucinated.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 03:31
Australia’s biggest oil and gas company, Woodside Energy, has abandoned its long-term emissions and clean energy targets after its sales profit rose 27% to $1.67bn amid an oil-price surge linked to the Iran conflict. It is also dropping a commitment to invest $5bn in new energy products by 2030 and is refocusing on fossil fuels under CEO Liz Westcott.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 03:29
ReutersThree Scots College students—two aged 14 and one aged 13—appeared in Surry Hills children’s court over allegations that they sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. They remain on bail, have not entered pleas and are barred from approaching the girl within 200 metres. The case was adjourned until 20 October.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 03:25
The first election debates among parties contesting Russia’s State Duma elections aired on federal radio stations on August 25. Additional radio debates are scheduled through September 9, while television debates will start on August 31. The elections are set for September 18–20, 2026, with ten parties participating in the federal constituency.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 03:20
China and Belarus have completed the Swift Eagle 2026 joint training for airborne troops at a Chinese PLA Air Force training center, the Ministry of National Defense said. Mixed task groups practiced coordinated operations and counter-terrorism tactics, while seminars, sports and cultural exchanges aimed to build mutual understanding and trust.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 03:17
Chinese authorities have ordered a nationwide investigation after a video appeared to show cabbages being dipped in formaldehyde in Kangbao County, Hebei, to extend their shelf life before transport. Police have taken legal measures against those involved, while officials trace shipments and intensify inspections of perishable vegetables.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 03:13
Syria’s transitional government welcomed the US decision to remove the country from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, saying it would support reconstruction and regional security. Damascus urged Washington to lift all remaining restrictions and deepen a strategic partnership. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham was also removed from the US terrorist-organization list.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 03:13
The United States formally removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after a required 45-day congressional notification period. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the move clears major barriers to private investment and economic recovery, while also delisting Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
The US has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, saying the decision clears the “final major barriers” to private investment and reintegration into the global economy. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it recognised the Syrian government’s efforts to distance itself from international terrorism.
The US Treasury says it has removed Syria from its decades-old list of state sponsors of terrorism and revoked the global terrorist designation for al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, formerly led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Washington says the move should encourage investment and support Syria’s political and economic stability.
The United States has revoked Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and removed Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, also known as the al-Nusrah Front, from its terrorist and blocked-persons lists. Treasury also sanctioned two former HTS affiliates for continuing to support al-Qaeda.
The U.S. State Department has taken Syria off its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, according to a Treasury notification. The step was announced earlier this year and had been pending a congressional review.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is due to meet Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s secretary for relations with states and international organizations, in Moscow on Tuesday. The visit is Gallagher’s first official trip there since the start of the special military operation. Their agenda includes international issues, bilateral cooperation and likely discussions of Ukraine, including possible separate Vatican consultations.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 03:10
A New Zealand court sentenced religious sect leader Kaixiao Liu to more than 10 years in prison after convicting him of manslaughter and kidnapping. The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near Auckland’s Gulf Harbour in March 2024. Prosecutors said Liu and his family tightly controlled Wang and other female followers. Liu’s wife was also jailed for nearly eight years.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 03:07
The China National Tourist Office in Tokyo promoted Chinese culture and tourism at the World Tour Summer Fair 2026 in Sapporo. It held a session for local residents on travel policies, services, Beijing and Shanghai attractions, direct flights from New Chitose Airport, and Jingdezhen’s handmade porcelain heritage.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 03:05
Indian IT services giant Tata Consultancy Services has secured a $1.5 billion contract to deploy artificial intelligence for German sports carmaker Porsche.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 03:01
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed sought Monday to distance himself from left-wing streamer and activist Hasan Piker. Piker told his Twitch viewers last week that American Jews’ support for Israel would worsen antisemitism and invite violence.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 03:01
The European climate service Copernicus says the world’s oceans have reached their highest recorded temperature, a development described as harmful to both fish and humans.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 03:00
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged that Iran had tried to kill one of his sons, without identifying the timing, location or intended target. He made the claim after a US-Israeli strike in Tehran killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and four family members, while Iran vowed revenge.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 02:54
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran had tried to assassinate one of his two sons, but offered no evidence or further details. He made the claim to Israel’s Channel 14 while discussing security arrangements ahead of the October 27 election.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of trying to kill one of his sons, without identifying which son or disclosing details of the alleged plot or how it was uncovered. He said he had asked authorities to strengthen protection for prime ministerial candidates and warned Iran that Israel would respond forcefully to future attacks.
An Amnesty International investigation alleges that the Indian government used lethal weapons, including pellet-firing shotguns, grenades, batons and electric-shock devices, against protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party. The Modi government denies using excessive force.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 02:53
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 6,509. More than 226,000 people have received medical assistance, 6,462 were rescued, and over 25,000 homes suffered significant damage. The June 24 quake involved two tremors measuring 7.2 and 7.5, followed by more than 1,500 aftershocks.
TTASSOriginal★★★★★2026-08-25 02:52
Shares of Unitree, China’s best-known humanoid robot maker, have fallen roughly 45% after soaring more than fivefold on their Shanghai debut. The plunge has raised concerns about bubble risk, losses for retail investors and weaknesses in the IPO system.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 02:50
A wind-driven wildfire threatened Reno, Nevada, covering the city in smoke and forcing schools to close. Around 24,000 people remained under evacuation orders, down from more than 40,000 at the peak, while tens of thousands more were on alert.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-25 02:45
China has proposed adding a dedicated autonomous-vehicle chapter to its Road Traffic Safety Law, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 02:40
Shop owner Xiao Aihua in Hengyang, Hunan Province, called an ambulance for an elderly man who collapsed in her store, but he later died and his family sought compensation. Authorities found Xiao not legally liable; the family agreed to 19,000 yuan in “humanitarian compensation.” A company then gave her 20,000 yuan in support.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 02:39
Two influential Democratic senators are calling on the Pentagon to investigate quality-of-life problems aboard Navy ships involved in the standoff with Iran, according to a letter obtained exclusively by CNN.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 02:31
China is developing a worldwide network of gold vaults and speeding up central-bank purchases to strengthen the yuan’s role in international trade, according to an S&P Global Ratings report. Zijin Mining and Shandong Gold Mining are expected to expand faster than most global peers after Beijing classified gold as a “strategic mineral” in 2025.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 02:30
Military expert Andrey Marochko said Russian troops are completing mop-up operations in Malye Shcherbaki, Mirnoye and Nesteryanka near Dolinka in the Zaporozhye Region. He said the cleared area could help Russian forces establish a foothold for a northward advance and envelop Ukrainian forces in the Orekhov area from the west.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 02:30
Gang members killed about 40 displaced people sheltering in a church in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s local mayor said. The Sunday night assault was described as a “night of terror,” and some people were still missing.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-25 02:25
At least 30 people were killed in a gang assault on Kenscoff, a strategically important hillside community overlooking routes into Port-au-Prince. The area has faced dozens of attacks since last year as armed groups seek tighter control of the capital.
At least 40 people were killed when gang members attacked displaced people sheltering in a church near Port-au-Prince, the local mayor said. The UN put the death toll at 47, with more than 22 injured, and warned it could change. Some victims were reportedly executed and others abducted.
At least 30 people were killed when a powerful gang coalition attacked a farming community in Kenscoff, south of Port-au-Prince, setting homes ablaze and targeting a church. The violence comes as Haiti prepares for its first general election in more than a decade, though experts warn conditions remain too dangerous for voting.
At least 30 people were killed in a gang attack in Kenscoff, a neighborhood near Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, according to Kenscoff Mayor Jean Massillon, who told Reuters on Monday.
The online buzz around Zibo’s barbecue has cooled, but visitor numbers at the city’s popular Bajor Market remain steady. International arrivals have grown notably since 2024, while restaurants are adding cultural performances and other experiences to turn short-lived online attention into lasting tourism.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 02:22
Medium-strength Typhoon Saudel was moving toward southern Japan and northern Taiwan on Tuesday, with heavy rain expected. Taiwan reported one death and four people missing after a separate weather system affected its south and east.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 02:20
Muslims in Iraq, Libya and Morocco gathered for Mawlid al-Nabi, commemorating the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-25 02:11
A 68-year-old French tourist, Pierre Michel Formosa, died in California’s Death Valley after his vehicle became stuck in mud during 46.6C heat. He and his companion walked across the salt flats for help, but he was unable to continue; coroners will determine the cause and manner of death.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 02:08
The 10th China International Elderly Care and Health Industry Expo ended in Guangzhou with intended cooperation deals exceeding 760 million yuan ($106 million). The three-day event brought together 433 companies from 17 countries and regions, drew 91,000 visitors and showcased technologies including elderly-care AI, rehabilitation devices and smart mobility aids.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 02:08
A San Francisco-based gaming founder has been convicted of operating a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading fund. The DOJ says Dillman faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each count of conviction.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 02:08
The Chinese Embassy in Russia and Moscow Zoo jointly held a birthday celebration for Katyusha, also unveiling an exclusive set of panda-themed emojis.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-25 02:07
The U.S. Department of War awarded Boeing a contract with a maximum value of $131.23 billion to support the F-15 Eagle Crest program, which oversees the F-15 fighter fleet.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 02:01
Rescuers conducting an aerial survey on Sakhalin located container cabins carrying tourists that were swept away by a river from the Lesogorsk thermal springs. A helicopter could not land nearby, so nine rescuers set out on foot from the springs while a ground team continued working at the site.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 02:00
Health officials say Israeli air strikes and gunfire killed two children and at least two other Palestinians in Gaza on Monday. Medics and relatives said 10-year-old Amal Abu Khater was shot in the back while eating in her family’s tent in Khan Younis; Israel’s military said it knew of no such incident. The military also said it struck two mosques allegedly used by Hamas to store weapons. The UN said nearby strikes damaged three warehouses.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 01:51
The annual Huamantlada festival in Tlaxcala, Mexico, turned deadly when a 29-year-old man was killed and at least nine others were injured. Twenty-one bulls were released along several city streets.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 01:51
Asian shares fell on Tuesday and oil prices extended their declines after U.S. threats of an “economic D-Day” through sanctions on Iran produced little impact.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 01:40
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov said elections alone would not change the regime in Ukraine. He called for serious talks with the United States to establish a transitional administration before elections, with oversight intended to prevent representatives of the current regime and what he called Nazis from returning to power.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 01:40
Canada is preparing to announce retaliation against new US tariffs as trade tensions intensify between the two neighbors. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa would negotiate if Washington changed its approach, while Canadian leaders urged countermeasures including possible restrictions on energy and critical-mineral exports. The dispute is fueling concern over businesses and jobs in both countries.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 01:34
Ukraine’s military reportedly struck the Afipsky Oil Refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai overnight on Aug. 25, according to Russian Telegram channels. Photos and videos allegedly show a major fire, but The Kyiv Independent could not immediately verify the reports, and Ukraine’s military has not commented.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 01:33
League insiders told CNN that Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White, both former NBA players, do not qualify to play in the WNBA.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 01:31
Authorities say Karen Solomon, a Massachusetts woman suspected of killing her police officer husband, was found dead near a hospital during an intensive law enforcement search.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 01:30
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered no further indication Monday that the US could revamp its debt management, after a report said the department might use part of its cash holdings to fund buybacks of older, higher-yielding securities.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 01:30
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s promised deficit-reduction plan, expected in the coming days, is set to confront a stark obstacle: there is no indication that the Republican-controlled Congress will deliver any net budget cuts this year.
Large Indian corporations are seeking a foothold in the rapidly growing gold-backed loan business. The newsletter also says a JPMorgan Chase entity has drawn the ire of Sebi.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 01:30
Firefighters made significant progress Monday against a wind-driven wildfire that threatened Reno over the weekend. The blaze destroyed dozens of homes and forced tens of thousands of people to leave their residences.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 01:20
A wildfire that rapidly grew over the weekend in Reno, Nevada, is threatening homes. Firefighters are working to contain its spread, while authorities have urged more than 90,000 residents to leave their neighborhoods.
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