Global average ocean surface temperatures have reached a record 21.1°C, narrowly surpassing the previous mark set in 2024. Scientists say human-driven warming and a strengthening El Niño are combining to raise temperatures, increasing risks to extreme weather, sea levels and marine ecosystems.
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BBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 00:22
Laura Kelly, 28, was born with congenital melanocytic nevus, with birthmarks covering 98% of her skin, and underwent 14 operations as a baby. After years of hiding her appearance with makeup and clothing, she is gaining confidence through meeting others with CMN and has begun showing more of her skin in public, including wearing shorts for the first time.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-26 00:22
OpenAI has lost Malone, a senior data center executive, amid a continuing stream of prominent departures. The company had already reshaped its infrastructure organization, moving Malone’s reporting line away from President Greg Brockman and placing Vice President Sachin Katti in charge of the group.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 00:06
Trump directed the Pentagon last Sunday to scale back military drills, calling them “costly” and saying they send “inappropriate and hostile” signals to North Korea.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 00:04
China and the United States held their third Track 1.5 Dialogue in Beijing on Tuesday. The roughly 40 participants described the relationship as vital and at a critical juncture, calling for implementation of leaders’ understandings, stronger communication and political trust, and expanded cooperation in areas including trade, healthcare, artificial intelligence and food security.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 00:03
Stars including Dionne Warwick, Kacey Musgraves, Jane Fonda and Vince Gill are honoring Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80. The beloved figure’s appeal reached across generations and political divides.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 00:00
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80 in Nashville, Tennessee, her family and representatives announced in a statement. Her career made her known as the ‘Queen of Country’.
Dolly Parton, the US country music icon celebrated worldwide for her songwriting, vivid persona and warmth, has died at 80. Her publicist said she passed away peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee. Parton wrote hundreds of songs, including “Jolene” and “9 to 5”, and founded Imagination Library, which sends free books to children.
Country music star Dolly Parton has died at 80, her family announced in a social-media video. She was known for hit songs including “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.”
President Donald Trump said he is ordering flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton, declaring that “there has never been anyone like her, and never will.”
Dolly Parton’s family has announced that the country music superstar died at 80. She sold more than 100 million records and earned 25 US country No. 1 hits, 11 Grammys and three Emmys. Her career, signature wigs, charitable work and $1 million donation to COVID-19 vaccine research are among the facts highlighted.
Dolly Parton, the US singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist, died on Tuesday at age 80, her family said. Over six decades in American music, she released 49 studio albums and more than 100 compilation and collaborative albums, won 10 Grammys and 13 Academy of Country Music awards, and had 26 number-one country hits.
Dolly Parton, the glamorous and exuberant “Queen of Country,” has died at 80. She rose from extreme poverty in rural Tennessee to become one of America’s most distinguished songwriters and wealthiest self-made women.
Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vivid personality and poignant songwriting, has died at 80.
Dolly Parton, the US country music legend, has died at the age of 80, her family said on social media. Her career lasted more than half a century and produced worldwide hits including “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.”
Dolly Parton died at her home in Nashville at age 80, according to a statement from her family. She rose from humble beginnings to become one of the highest-achieving figures in American music and one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars.
Guggenheim Investments, the asset-management arm of Mark Walter’s Guggenheim Partners, told lenders that affiliates may consider buying portions of a loan issued by its financing entity after the debt’s value plunged in recent weeks.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 00:00
Lawyers for the Kennedy Center said in court filings Monday that the venue may have to be demolished and replaced with an open-air performance space if its current building cannot receive extensive renovations.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 00:00
Tehran says its agreement with Oman on routes through the Strait of Hormuz does not mean the waterway has been opened.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 00:00
Iran said it had resumed talks with neighboring Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions come as Iran faces mounting economic pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump amid a broader conflict.
US President Donald Trump says the US Navy has removed or detonated all mines in the Strait of Hormuz and warns Iran that any vessel laying new mines will be destroyed immediately and systematically. Iran has largely closed the vital waterway since the war began, causing sharp swings in global oil prices.
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said managing and controlling the Strait of Hormuz is the Islamic Republic’s legitimate sovereign right over its national assets. He criticized what he called Western double standards on human rights and justification of crimes such as the killing of 168 teenagers, saying Iran must rely on its internal reserves to maintain a stable international position.
International Maritime Organization data says attacks on 68 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran conflict began in late February have killed 19 seafarers, wounded 49 and left one officially missing. By August 21, 68 incidents had been confirmed.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran against laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the US Navy had removed or detonated all mines in the strait’s international waters and that any vessel placing new mines would be immediately and systematically destroyed. Trump also said the US Space Force was closely monitoring the strait and sites in Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that all mines had been detonated or removed from international waters in the Strait of Hormuz. He said Iran had been warned that any ship or boat laying new mines would be destroyed.
A think tank says Russia has struck at least 246 petrol stations in Ukraine since April. Two stations in Kharkiv were hit by drones on Monday, injuring two people, while fuel companies urge motorists to fill up quickly and leave. Police advise drivers to abandon vehicles if air-raid alerts sound. Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries have also caused severe fuel shortages in Russia.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 23:50
Brazil’s government will extend a gasoline subsidy worth 0.44 reais ($0.0855) per liter through September 9, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters on Tuesday.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 23:50
Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev said former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov’s admission that Kyiv is gradually losing ground to Russia shows that reality has finally set in. Dmitriev added that false narratives are collapsing and blame for failures is beginning in Ukraine.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 23:50
Cardano’s vote to install four elected Constitutional Committee members has entered its final week. DRep support stands at 41.7% versus a 67% threshold, while stake pool operator support is 12.0% against a required 51%. If the proposal expires on Sept. 1, only three committee seats could remain active, blocking governance actions that require committee ratification.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 23:35
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing the government to temporarily take control of critical infrastructure across the country when private owners fail to protect it amid escalating Ukrainian attacks.
CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 23:32
AFP News AgencyDick’s Sporting Goods posted its biggest-ever decline after saying the Foot Locker chain it acquired last year is still struggling. The update raised doubts about the health of the broader sneaker market, while the chairman warned that more pain is ahead.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 23:30
Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a Wildberries logistics hub in Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast, setting it ablaze after several days of attacks on rival Ozon. Explosions and fires were also reported in occupied Luhansk and Crimea, though authorities had not commented and the claims could not be immediately verified.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 23:19
Russia’s Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev defeated Diana Shnaider of Russia and Norway’s Casper Ruud 4-1, 4-5 (9-11), 10-5 in the US Open mixed doubles quarterfinals. They will play Czech pair Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik in the semifinals.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 23:16
Voters are set to deliver a verdict on two key tests of President Donald Trump’s influence inside the Republican Party. The most prominent contest is a South Carolina runoff, where Sen. Darline Graham is seeking to replace her late brother as well.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 23:06
The United Nations says armed men killed at least 47 people and abducted more than 50 others in a violent gang attack near Haiti’s capital.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 23:00
At least 47 people, including five children, were killed and more than 50 kidnapped when armed men attacked Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, the UN said. A gang leader threatened to kill the hostages if authorities killed gang members, while attackers also burned 25 homes.
At least 47 people were killed when a gang coalition attacked a farming community near Port-au-Prince. The group is seeking control of a highly strategic area close to the Haitian capital, prompting mounting anger over how it was able to carry out such a violent assault.
At least 47 people were killed and 22 injured in an overnight gang raid on a neighbourhood overlooking Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, the UN said. The attack sparked anger over the lack of protection from repeated deadly assaults.
A deadly assault by a gang coalition on Kenscoff village in Haiti killed between 30 and 40 people. The farming community, southeast of Port-au-Prince, occupies a strategically useful position for armed groups. Gang violence has killed more than 3,000 people in Haiti in 2026 alone.
Starbucks is trying to make customers feel that fall has arrived even though it is still August.
CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-25 23:00
Hong Kong has recorded a series of discounted deals for ultra-luxury homes in recent months, with financially pressured owners taking steep losses to leave the market despite strong demand. A Bel-Air house in Pok Fu Lam sold for HK$138 million, HK$37 million below its 2018 purchase price.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 23:00
China’s consideration of a sweeping cross-border anti-corruption law could ripple through Hong Kong’s property and financial markets. Analysts say Beijing is seeking harsher penalties for corrupt officials and wider scrutiny of the vast wealth moved overseas. Hong Kong remains in focus after the draft was submitted Tuesday to the national legislature’s standing committee for deliberation.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 23:00
The United States is not planning new attacks on Iran in the near term, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told senior diplomats, according to Axios. Washington is expected to increase economic pressure through sanctions and a naval blockade while moving more oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Officials said strikes remain possible if Iran attacks first, and the policy is expected to continue at least through the November 3 midterm elections.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 22:54
The Trump administration’s latest sanctions against Iran have swept up dozens of businesses in China and Hong Kong, while stopping short of the far more consequential move of targeting major Chinese financial institutions.
Oil prices declined for a second day on Tuesday as traders judged the prospect of renewed US strikes on Iran to have diminished after Washington threatened wider economic sanctions instead. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for an “economic D-Day” against Tehran but offered no timetable or details on countries that might be penalized.
China said it opposes the United States’ expanded unilateral sanctions on Iran and will take all necessary steps to protect its legitimate rights and interests. Washington targeted nearly 60 individuals, entities and vessels, while warning countries and businesses dealing economically with Tehran that they could face US measures.
After six months of military threats and conflict, the United States has launched a broad economic pressure campaign against Iran. The measures expand secondary sanctions into digital assets, gold, aviation, shipping and technology, while pressing Iran’s trading partners to choose sides. The analysis says Washington is turning to economic pressure to sustain leverage over Tehran and reduce the costs of prolonged military confrontation, though sanctions may not force Iran to concede.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China firmly rejects unilateral sanctions lacking a basis in international law or authorization from the UN Security Council. He warned that economic war and maximum pressure would deepen conflicts and disrupt global financial order, urging a return to dialogue and negotiations.
The Trump administration has quietly reached deportation agreements with at least 35 countries, often involving millions of dollars, according to Third Country Deportation. Isobel Yeung investigates where the money goes and what happens to migrants sent to countries they have never visited.
CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 22:46
Under intense exam pressure, some Chinese teenagers are misusing prescription medicines to seek what is described as a “pharmaceutical high”. A 14-year-old girl told the BBC she took drugs when overwhelmed by study, poor exam results or arguments with her parents, buying them online for two years despite tighter government controls.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 22:37
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has scrapped an office created under the Biden administration to represent shareholders, as a Trump-era overhaul of the regulator gathers pace.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 22:34
Xi Jinping’s government is signaling defiance toward Donald Trump as the US threatens sanctions over China’s economic ties with Iran.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 22:30
The United States is widening sanctions on Iran’s financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping while warning foreign entities that help move Iranian funds. Analysts say the pressure could worsen inflation and expand informal markets without changing Tehran’s behavior.
Iranian officials are keeping up their tough rhetoric toward the United States after Washington announced a fresh package of sanctions. Tehran has promised countermeasures as the country continues to suffer from already high inflation.
The US is seeking to cut Iran off from the global economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new sanctions wave, dubbed “Operation Economic Outcast”, covering nearly 60 entities, people and vessels and extending secondary sanctions to shipping, gold, aviation, technology and digital assets. Official figures show Iran exported about $56bn to at least 112 countries and territories in 2024 and imported $68.5bn from at least 87, with trade increasingly oriented towards Asian and regional partners.
The Trump administration is pursuing a visa-cancellation effort that could affect hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who have sought or are seeking asylum in the United States.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 22:30
The Trump administration plans to revoke B-1 and B-2 visas issued from 2016 to 2026 to foreigners who have sought or are seeking asylum in the United States. State Department documents and officials estimate that up to 200,000 people could be affected, while experts warn the move may discourage many others from filing asylum claims after entering the country.
SpaceX will significantly reduce launches from Florida this year until Starship arrives, a senior company official confirmed Tuesday. After a decade as the world’s busiest spaceport, Florida’s Space Coast is already seeing more missions shift to the company’s West Coast site at Vandenberg Space Force Base, a trend expected to intensify through year-end.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 22:21
Garmin has launched its rugged Fenix 9 smartwatch lineup. The base model features a 3,000-nit OLED display, 50 percent more RAM, an upgraded map engine, a sapphire lens, and 64GB of storage, starting at $999.99. New software includes Garmin Epic, stamina metrics, and expanded rucking tools. The Fenix 9 Pro starts at $1,099.99 with titanium, satellite or LTE connectivity, and solar-display options. Orders open August 28.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 22:20
Ukrainian armed forces carried out 36 attacks on communities in the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past day, according to the DPR authority documenting Ukraine’s war crimes. It reported one civilian killed and eight injured after 39 munitions were fired; six civilian facilities, three homes, a shuttle bus and trucks were damaged.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 22:15
DPR head Denis Pushilin said Ukrainian combat-drone attacks during the day killed one civilian and wounded seven others. A woman died in Gorlovka after a drone struck a commercial facility, while homes, civilian infrastructure, a bus and eight trucks were damaged in several locations.
Brazil’s data protection authority has fined TikTok parent ByteDance nearly $30m over the alleged mishandling of children’s and teenagers’ personal data. It says TikTok collected information without a valid legal basis or adequate safeguards, potentially affecting at least 8 million children. The company was ordered to erase illegally obtained data and improve protections for young users, and can appeal within 10 days.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 22:06
The US House has voted to end the twice-yearly clock change and keep daylight saving time year-round, while the Senate remains split. The country tried permanent daylight saving time before but quickly reversed course. Why is the issue so contentious, and what comes next?
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 22:05
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Iran and Oman will negotiate within 30 to 60 days on future arrangements for managing ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. He said the waterway will remain closed, Iran has full control of the area, and dismissed Donald Trump’s claim that all mines had been removed as empty words.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 22:01
The father of a US Navy sailor who has been deployed in the Middle East for a record nine months was released from immigration detention, his family said.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 22:01
A family spokesperson says a man killed eight relatives, including four children, during a Sunday dinner at a home in Billings, Montana, before taking his own life.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 22:00
The U.S. Treasury launched a Quantum-Readiness Task Force on Aug. 24, adding digital assets and emerging-technology risks to preparations for quantum-computing threats. The public-private forum will examine cryptographic dependencies and migration challenges, but sets no deadline for Bitcoin, Ethereum or private crypto firms. Industry estimates about 7 million bitcoins may be potentially vulnerable because older address formats or address reuse expose their public keys.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 22:00
U.S. state banking associations are planning a nationwide blockchain network called the BankChain Alliance, targeted for launch in 2027. It would support stablecoins, payments and tokenized deposits within the banking system’s regulatory sphere.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 21:56
Former Pussy Riot member Rita Flores said the FSB recruited her in early 2023 by threatening her family and ordered her to gather information on artists and political activists, including performance artist Pavel Krisevich. Krisevich said he learned of her cooperation from her interview and wrote to say that he forgave her.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 21:55
Siemens Energy said it plans to sell most of its division serving industrial customers, aiming to sharpen its focus on the booming utility sector and on gas turbines and grids.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 21:50
The US-led Board of Peace overseeing the Gaza peace plan urged Hamas on Tuesday to stop militant activity, including kite-flying, after Israel threatened retaliatory strikes. A board official also said Israel must uphold the ceasefire and limit military action to responses against “genuine and imminent threats.”
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-25 21:49
Three sources say European Central Bank policymakers are prepared to raise interest rates at their September meeting to contain the side-effects of the Iran war, but are reluctant to signal additional tightening afterward.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 21:45
The Department of Homeland Security plans to raise the H-1B visa fee to more than $103,000, while the State Department reportedly plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas held by asylum seekers. The article argues that the administration is making legal immigration harder and stripping status to advance its deportation goals, potentially harming tech companies, rural hospitals, schools, and other employers reliant on skilled immigrants.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 21:45
U.S. employers can pay to use the federal H-1B visa program to hire skilled workers from abroad. It allows technology and other professionals to work in the United States for several years, while potential changes to the program loom.
Russia’s Diana Shnaider and Norway’s Casper Ruud beat Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz 4-2, 4-1 in the first round of the US Open mixed doubles. They will face Russia’s Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev, who defeated Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori. The 2026 tournament offers a record $108 million in player compensation.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 21:42
Japan is preparing payment infrastructure that would use blockchain technology to settle transactions in stocks and Japanese government bonds instantly, the Nikkei newspaper reported.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 21:40
Crypto infrastructure firm Zerohash is seeking a U.S. charter again after its initial application failed to win approval. The company says its new effort will be narrower in scope.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 21:38
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked an Ohio law requiring residents to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote while applying for a driver’s license. Judge Solomon Oliver Jr said the measure likely violates the National Voter Registration Act, which allows a signed citizenship attestation. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said his office will appeal.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 21:32
Kevin Warsh’s first major speech as Federal Reserve chairman has unexpectedly become a test of his pared-back communications style.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 21:30
Australian breakdancer Raygun says time can heal every wound, including those caused by strangers online after she suddenly became the target of global mockery.
CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-25 21:30
At least seven Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, according to local medical sources, amid what they describe as ongoing violations of the ceasefire. A night strike destroyed a warehouse holding nutrition supplies for children and mothers, while Gaza’s Health Ministry warned that oxygen shortages could bring a “complete collapse of the basic necessities of life”.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-25 21:26
Chris Malone, who led OpenAI’s data center operations, is out in the latest of a series of executive departures at the company. An OpenAI spokesperson said it recently reorganized its infrastructure organization to support the scale and pace of its work.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 21:26
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 17,180 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases on Tuesday, up by 1,464 from the previous week.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 21:25
The US Air Force is pursuing military-justice charges against active-duty Major Jason Watson after he publicly called for President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to be impeached and removed over the US-Israel war on Iran. The allegations include the rarely used Article 88, which bars contemptuous words against senior officials. Watson remains in pretrial confinement with due-process rights.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 21:16
AFP News AgencyA man has been charged over an alleged random attack outside a Melbourne police station in which he punched a young boy and stabbed the boy’s mother with scissors. The mother and son, visiting from Cowes on Phillip Island, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Police do not believe they knew the man.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 21:13
More than 40 members of Congress have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to use every available tool to secure the release of 20-year-old US citizen Sama Safi, detained by the Israeli military since June. They say her health is deteriorating in appalling conditions and that she has not had regular access to medication for Familial Mediterranean Fever.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 21:09
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces will dissolve as an independent military force under an agreement with Damascus, its chief, Mazloum Abdi, announced. The SDF was previously the United States’ main partner in Syria in the fight against ISIL.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 21:09
Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, said the group would end its existence as an independent military force and integrate with the Syrian army. He added that the Kurdish autonomous administration in northeastern Syria would become part of the government.
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has been dissolved, its leader said on Tuesday, marking a major step in an integration plan agreed earlier this year with the Islamist-led government in Damascus.
Mazloum Abdi, leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, announced that the group had completed its merger with the Syrian army and would no longer operate as an independent military force. He also backed preserving education in Kurdish, describing the move as a step toward peace, stability and reconstruction in Syria.
Mazloum Abdi, commander-in-chief of the Syrian Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, announced the group’s dissolution in a televised speech from Damascus’s presidential palace on Tuesday. He said the move followed the integration of SDF fighters into the Syrian military and marked a major victory for President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Experts recommend gradually easing children back into a regular sleep routine as the new school year begins.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-25 21:01
Thoma Bravo executives entered negotiations with lenders knowing they would have to give ground; the only uncertainty was how many concessions they would make.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 21:00
Lebanon’s health ministry says the death toll since the ongoing armed escalation began on March 2 has reached 4,350, with 12,310 people injured. It said Israel carried out airstrikes on several settlements on Tuesday, violating the June 19 ceasefire.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 21:00
At the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, sprinting robots posted times faster than Usain Bolt’s human 100-meter record, while others crashed into barriers or fell because they could not stop quickly. Some broke at the waist amid sparks or caught fire. The event also featured combat, dance, soccer, table tennis, and practical chores such as washing and hanging laundry, where robots appeared slower than people.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 20:59
China’s Tiangong Ultra humanoid robot completed the 100 metres in 8.86 seconds in a semifinal at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Tuesday, improving on its 9.39-second time from an opening-day heat.
FBI agents searched the Ibiza vacation rental of James “Fergie” Chambers days after his arrest in Spain. His lawyer, Baltasar Garzón, called the case “very strange” and said the Trump administration is seeking Chambers’s extradition over alleged financial support for Hamas and other charges. Chambers denies wrongdoing through his legal team, which says the funds supported humanitarian projects and a Tunisian football club.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:57
Sweden’s Fortification Authority, acting at the army’s request, has applied to expropriate property near a military base on Musko from a Russian citizen. The armed forces cited a serious security situation, the threat from Russian UAVs and the property’s ownership, saying the site is the only one not controlled by the military needed to defend the base effectively against drones.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:57
Sweden’s armed forces have asked the government to expropriate a Russian-owned beach property near Muskö Naval Base, citing Russian drone threats and the ownership situation. Defence Minister Pål Jonson said Sweden must prevent anyone from gaining visibility of the site or a tactical advantage.
BitMEX will enter reduce-only mode at 04:00 UTC on Aug. 26, preventing traders from opening new positions while existing ones may be force-closed during the wind-down. The exchange plans to close all remaining positions and end trading on Sept. 23, then disable API withdrawals on Sept. 28.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 20:45
Muslims celebrated Mawlid across Africa, but festivities were cancelled in Tigray following recent drone attacks. The programme also reports that the United States called on Monday for stronger UN sanctions against Sudan’s warring parties, while thousands of amateur prospectors rushed to Kenya’s Cheporor after gold was discovered there.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 20:45
Brent crude futures for October delivery on London’s ICE exchange fell below $87 per barrel for the first time since August 14. By 11:05 p.m. Moscow time, Brent was down 5.73% at $86.89, while September WTI futures fell 4.95% to $80.8 per barrel.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:45
Real Madrid host Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, seeking consecutive wins to start their La Liga campaign. Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham headline the fixture, which marks Jose Mourinho’s first home appearance since returning as Madrid manager after a last-gasp 2-1 win at Espanyol.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 20:41
Libyan security authorities recovered the bodies of at least six migrants in the country’s southeast after their vehicle broke down in the desert, the Alwahat Security Directorate said.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:40
Humble is selling the Steam version of Daniel Mullins’ secret-packed deckbuilder Inscryption for $7.99, down from its usual $20. The game begins as a dark roguelike deckbuilder before expanding beyond genres, breaking the fourth wall, and unfolding a twisted story full of surprises.
TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-25 20:38
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced on Tuesday a rescue operation for 600 people abducted from a mosque in Dekera village. Gunmen had recorded a video of the victims and circulated it on Facebook and WhatsApp.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 20:37
China is Iran’s most important economic partner, taking about 90% of its oil exports and providing financial support to the heavily sanctioned regime. Yet in the six months since the US and Israel began their war with Iran, Beijing has offered Tehran little visible help beyond condemning the attacks.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 20:36
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the proposed new corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, joint mine clearance with Oman and future management of the strait demonstrate how Gulf countries can resolve problems through regional solutions. Iran and Oman agreed to jointly oversee a temporary maritime corridor and work toward a permanent one, while Tehran said it was ready for talks with Gulf states on safe navigation.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 20:36
Iran and Oman have discussed a framework for a temporary joint navigation corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, along with a joint mine-clearing project. Oman’s foreign minister said he hoped the corridor would be announced soon, while technical talks continue on a permanent route and future management of the waterway.
Iran and Oman discussed on Tuesday a proposal to create a jointly managed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, along with a mine-clearing mission.
A contract signed last week by SLB and Venezuela’s state-run PDVSA gives the U.S. oil services and technology company access to Venezuelan oilfield data, according to three sources familiar with the negotiations. Venezuela has the world’s largest crude reserves.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:35
The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran and global entities doing business with it, calling the campaign “economic D-Day” and “Operation Economic Outcast” to push Tehran into talks. Experts say the shift from military pressure is unlikely to make Iran capitulate, and instead reflects the war’s failure to deliver Washington’s expected victory or political aims.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-25 20:34
Nearly six months into the US-Israel war on Iran, Washington is shifting toward tougher sanctions and economic isolation under Operation Economic Outcast. Gulf states face pressure to cut ties with Tehran, but analysts warn that doing so could provoke Iranian retaliation against regional US assets and energy infrastructure, deepening their involvement in the conflict.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced expanded sanctions on Iran under what Washington calls an “Operation Economic Outcast,” but did not single out China. Analysts told the BBC that the prospect of Xi Jinping’s visit to the US may have influenced Washington, while Beijing condemned the measures as illegal unilateral sanctions and vowed to defend its interests.
The US says “Operation Economic Outcast” is now under way, with sanctions against Iran set to expand.
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