Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed measures supporting businesses damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries logistics facilities. Eligible companies and sole proprietors with losses above 5% of annual revenue can defer certain taxes and insurance payments, while inspections are suspended temporarily. The government has not yet approved similar support for Wildberries itself.
A Wildberries logistics center in Kotovsk, Russia’s Tambov region, was destroyed by fire after a Ukrainian drone strike overnight on August 26, according to Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov. He said 19 drones targeted the site, with 16 shot down and three hitting the building; two people were injured. It was the warehouse’s second reported attack, after a July 18 strike killed seven employees.
Separate Ukrainian drone strikes across Russia killed at least three people and triggered a major fire at Wildberries’ logistics centre in Kotovsk, Tambov region. Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov said the facility was completely destroyed and one person was injured. Russia’s Defence Ministry said 426 Ukrainian drones were intercepted and destroyed overnight.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted and destroyed 426 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over several Russian regions overnight. The strikes sparked a fire at a Wildberries logistics center in Kotovsk, Tambov Region, while a drone crash caused a house fire in the Lipetsk Region that killed a man and a 14-year-old child. Others were injured or hospitalized.
Russian attacks killed at least four people and injured at least 95 across Ukraine over the past day. In Kramatorsk, Russian forces carried out a reported double-tap attack on rescue workers handling the aftermath of an earlier strike; an FPV drone hit an armored ambulance, but no personnel were injured.
Ukrainian drones hit a private home in Russia’s Lipetsk region, killing a man and a 14-year-old teenager and injuring two women, according to the regional governor. A Wildberries warehouse in Tambov region was also struck and burned across more than 100,000 square meters; employees were evacuated and one person was injured. Claims that an oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod region caught fire remain unconfirmed by local authorities.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend and actress who was among the rare US celebrities able to transcend the country’s divides, died on August 25 at the age of 80.
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage reflects on Dolly Parton’s enduring legacy, from creating the “9 to 5” anthem with her fingernails to confronting sexism in the music industry. Her disputes over “I Will Always Love You” also showed a determined artist who could remain generous without surrendering her rights.
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Beloved American singer-songwriter, actor and philanthropist Dolly Parton died on 25 August at the age of 80. The article looks at six songs, including “Coat of Many Colors”, “Jolene”, “I Will Always Love You” and “9 To 5”, tracing themes of poverty, love and loss, female empowerment and spiritual faith.
Americans across political and social divides joined in mourning country music legend Dolly Parton, as presidents from both parties and prominent figures paid tribute. President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered across the United States for a week, calling the 80-year-old singer’s death a “true loss for millions of people.”
Country music icon Dolly Parton has died in Nashville at 80. Her soaring vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes helped carry her from a log cabin in Tennessee to stardom, while her wit and distinctive image made her one of music’s most beloved personalities across generations, places and politics.
Alexander Pataman, head of the Zaporozhye Region office secretariat of the World Russian People’s Council, told TASS that the West’s refusal to transfer Patriot air-defense production to Ukraine is partly driven by fears that Kiev could escape US control and turn the “handout” against its master.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the global economy has weathered the energy shock caused by shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz better than feared, but the crisis is not over. She warned that another oil-price rise could fuel inflation, prolong restrictive central-bank policies and weigh on debt costs and economic activity.
Prince Harry and his family were expected to return to Britain on Wednesday, the BBC reported. The trip followed reports that the couple planned to move back to the UK six years after stepping away from royal duties and relocating to the United States.
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved transferring DRDO-developed technology for all conventional missile systems to Indian companies for domestic production. Private firms can compete for technology and production rights if they meet technical, certification and regulatory requirements, as the government seeks faster mass production and less reliance on imports.
Wall Street is eagerly awaiting Nvidia’s earnings on Wednesday afternoon. Investors are focused less on the chipmaker’s figures than on what they may signal about AI investors and the broader market.
At least 14 newborns died after a fire tore through a mother-and-baby ward at a hospital in Islamabad on Wednesday. Grieving parents gathered outside as witnesses described chaotic scenes filled with heavy smoke and shattered glass. Local media blamed the tragedy on a faulty air-conditioning system.
At least 14 infants died in a fire at a state-run hospital in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad on Wednesday, the prime minister said. The health minister blamed the tragedy on a blast in the nursery ward. It is among the country’s deadliest hospital fires in recent years, amid repeated criticism of mismanagement at state facilities.
At least 14 newborn babies died after a fire broke out in the mother and child unit at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Islamabad. A hospital spokesman said an air-conditioning unit caught fire while 15 babies were in the ward; one was rescued. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif suspended a senior health official and ordered an investigation.
A fire broke out Wednesday in a maternity ward at a hospital in Islamabad, killing 14 infants, according to Pakistani authorities. They blamed the blaze on a faulty air conditioner, while black smoke filled the ward.
At least 15 newborns died when a fire broke out in the third-floor maternity ward of PIMS Hospital in Islamabad. Officials said 16 infants were there and one was rescued. Rescuers suspected a malfunctioning air-conditioning unit, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered an immediate investigation.
Hospital authorities rescued one child, according to sources. The fire also left some babies in critical condition, and the death toll could rise, they said.
A fire in the nursery of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital in Islamabad killed at least 15 newborns, local media reported. Hospital officials said 16 babies were inside and only one was rescued. The fire reportedly began when an air-conditioner compressor exploded; firefighters have extinguished the blaze and are cooling the site.
United Russia is preparing to replace LDPR leader Leonid Slutsky as head of the State Duma’s international affairs committee in the new parliament, sources told Vedomosti. Pyotr Tolstoy is reportedly the leading candidate, with Vyacheslav Nikonov also mentioned. Slutsky is expected to remain head of the LDPR faction, while the final committee lineup will be decided after the election.
An Ecuadorian mother and her 19-year-old daughter were reportedly detained by ICE agents while receiving treatment at a Florida hospital after a car crash. Relatives say officials checked their documents and found their visas had expired while their asylum cases were still pending.
More than 20,000 revelers filled the streets of Buñol in eastern Spain for La Tomatina, throwing 165 tonnes of overripe tomatoes during the hour-long festival. Police appeared to use pepper spray on part of the crowd, but the festivities soon resumed.
The Kremlin confirmed that CIA Director John Ratcliffe held high-level talks with Russian security counterparts in Moscow, while denying that he met President Vladimir Putin. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin was promptly briefed on the discussions but did not attend, and questioned whether they could ease the countries’ “profound crisis.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said no contacts with US representatives are currently planned through Kremlin channels. He added that Russia’s contacts with CIA Director John Ratcliffe during his visit to Moscow were conducted through special services.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian intelligence agencies had contacts with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, but Ratcliffe did not meet President Vladimir Putin. No presidential-level Moscow-Washington contacts are currently planned. Peskov said Ukraine is unequivocally losing the conflict and that turmoil inside the Kyiv regime is intensifying, while Russia hopes Armenia’s political processes follow the law and respect participants’ rights.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence officials during his visit to Moscow on Tuesday but did not meet President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it was too early to determine whether contacts between the two countries’ intelligence agencies could improve US-Russia relations.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow for what Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described as “contacts between security services.” Peskov said meetings between Ratcliffe and Vladimir Putin were not scheduled. Speculation linked the unannounced visit either to the release of American prisoner Charles Zimmerman or to a possible “warning” for Putin.
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More than 2 million Russian voters have applied for remote electronic voting, Central Election Commission Chair Ella Pamfilova said. Applications have also been filed by 571,049 people seeking to vote at their place of residence. Elections to the ninth State Duma are scheduled for September 18–20, 2026.
Bitcoin’s dip below $78,000 triggered about 80,000 liquidations worth $324.4 million, with long positions accounting for roughly $270 million. After a rally fueled by Treasury developments, ETF inflows and forced short covering, the market now depends more on whether spot and ETF buyers can absorb profit-taking and sustain demand above $80,000.
🇧🇷 🇧🇴 Amazon border town 'living in fear' as Brazilian gangs push into Bolivia
The Amazonian river port of Guayaramerin is emerging as a new flashpoint in the Latin American drug trade as powerful Brazilian gangs cross the river into the sleepy corner of Bolivia, causing violence to spiral.
🇧🇷 🇧🇴 Amazon border town 'living in fear' as Brazilian gangs push into Bolivia
The Amazonian river port of Guayaramerin is emerging as a new flashpoint in the Latin American drug trade as powerful Brazilian gangs cross the river into the sleepy corner of Bolivia, causing violence to spiral.
Chinese AI startup MiniMax reported a nearly four-fold rise in first-half revenue on Wednesday, as demand accelerated for its low-cost models and AI platform. The company is continuing to pursue cheaper ways to deploy AI at scale.
Chinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax reported a 283 per cent increase in first-half revenue to US$116.6 million, driven by a 700 per cent jump in enterprise business. The result represented about 32 per cent of analysts’ US$363.77 million full-year 2026 forecast, leaving growth behind the pace needed to meet expectations.
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Heatwaves in France have led to an unusual event at a wildlife park, where 10 Nile crocodiles hatched without human assistance for the first time, according to the reserve’s director.
Gamescom 2026 has opened in Cologne as the global gaming market continues to expand. The industry is contending with higher hardware costs, concerns over AI-generated content and slower user growth. Electronic Arts’ $55 billion sale has also highlighted gaming’s growing economic significance and investor interest.
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European Central Bank officials say the Eurosystem will be structurally unable to connect users with their purchases. Civil society groups remain skeptical amid fears that the digital currency could enable surveillance.
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IBM has released Granite 4.2, a new family of open-weight large language models intended for download and self-hosting. The 3B, 8B, and 30B versions provide a native 128,000-token context window, while the 8B and 30B models receive agentic reinforcement-learning training for tasks such as terminal use, web searches, and external tools.
China National Offshore Oil Corporation reported a record first-half net profit of 85.8 billion yuan, up 23.4 per cent from a year earlier. Higher oil prices and increased production lifted earnings amid the Iran war.
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CNOOC posts record first-half profit as oil prices rise amid Iran war
Formerly a staunch AI optimist, Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates now warns that the world is nowhere near ready for the turbulent AI era. In a nearly 6,000-word essay, he says AI could become history’s greatest equalizer or its worst source of injustice, and proposes taxing AI and robots, reserving some jobs for humans, and creating stronger national and global institutions to manage its risks.
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Cabbage buyers in China’s Hebei province were exposed for dipping vegetables in industrial formaldehyde before transport to preserve freshness. Local authorities confirmed the case and launched investigations. A scholar cited fragmented oversight, limited testing and under-resourced enforcement as possible regulatory blind spots. South Korea and Japan are checking whether affected cabbage was exported.
Mawlid celebrations marking the birth of the Prophet Mohammed have been cancelled at the last minute in Ethiopia’s Tigray region amid fears of drone strikes. The decision follows the cancellation of another major Tigrayan festival, Ashenda, for the same reason. Drone strikes have hit northern Ethiopia as tensions between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and the Ethiopian government escalate.
Manchester City have signed Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for €100m ($117m) on a five-year contract. The 18-year-old, praised for his versatility and composure, previously helped Lille defeat Real Madrid and was part of Morocco’s 2026 World Cup squad.
Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi said Thursday that the Kurdish administration has completed its integration into Syria’s state institutions, ending the Kurds’ long-held aspiration for autonomy. The announcement follows months of talks under a January agreement to fully integrate Kurdish civilian and military institutions, a move Washington called “historic.”
The Japanese head of the International Criminal Court said on Wednesday that Japan should seek to counter U.S. efforts to pressure member states into leaving the body, adding that Tokyo’s backing was crucial to the ICC’s survival.
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Assam produces more than half of India’s tea, but rising temperatures, floods and erratic rainfall are reducing yields and increasing heat stress for workers. Stagnant prices, higher production costs and low wages are driving workers away, leaving the industry struggling to retain experienced labor.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on August 26 awarding Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine’s highest state honors. Musk’s SpaceX operates Starlink. Western media, citing sources, reported that Ukrainian officials have sought permission for Ukraine’s Armed Forces to use Starlink against targets inside Russia, but Musk has not granted it.
A Frankfurt Airport worker has died after contracting malaria in a rare outbreak that has infected six employees. German health officials believe mosquitoes may have arrived on a plane. The five other workers are being treated, while traps have been installed and captured mosquitoes will be analysed to determine their species and origin.
French astronaut Sophie Adenot began her second spacewalk at the International Space Station on Tuesday. Working with NASA astronaut Anil Menon, she was due to help retrieve and install a spare space-to-ground communications antenna and connect its electrical and data systems to restore high-speed links with mission control.
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🇨🇳 Rough animated film becomes surprise Chinese hit
A low-budget Chinese animated film that was widely mocked for its crude visuals has become a viral hit, with people packing cinemas to see just how bad it is.
🇨🇳 Rough animated film becomes surprise Chinese hit
A low-budget Chinese animated film that was widely mocked for its crude visuals has become a viral hit, with people packing cinemas to see just how bad it is.
The United States has urged the UN Security Council to extend the arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region to the whole country, warning that the brutal conflict could spread across the region. The current embargo expires on September 12, 2026, while Russia has opposed new measures affecting Sudan’s army.
Guinea-Bissau has reported its first mpox outbreak, with children appearing particularly affected. Since 2022, nearly 190,000 laboratory-confirmed cases have been recorded in 145 countries. The virus spreads through close physical contact, and children face the greatest risk of severe illness and death.
Xtracycle’s $4,500 Swoop ASM cargo e-bike uses an automatic transmission developed by Shimano. Drawing on cadence, torque, and speed data, the system selects an appropriate gear and lets electronic controls take over shifting.
Gaza farmers are trying to restore food production on tiny patches of land despite severe shortages of water, fertiliser and pesticides and the destruction of more than 80% of greenhouses. Farmers in Beit Lahiya say relatives were killed while working, while the Israeli Defense Forces deny targeting civilians. Local cultivation has lowered some vegetable prices, but 1.4 million people still face crisis-level food insecurity or worse.
After decades of sporadic sightings across South and Southeast Asia, researchers may have located the Ganges shark’s last stronghold in a remote part of Indonesia. New fieldwork raises fresh hope that the species could have a future there.
Pet owners, rescue agencies, and wildlife groups are urging new safeguards as AI-generated material makes it increasingly difficult to tell whether animals ranging from polar bears to house cats are real or fake.
Runable has raised $21 million on the premise that AI agents can progress from building businesses to helping grow them. The company says paying customers accounted for 60%–70% of its more than 1 trillion tokens used over the past 90 days.
Torrential flooding and a mudslide along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least nine people and swept away homes, roads, bridges and power projects. Officials fear more casualties, with people missing in Tibet’s Gyirong county, while rescue helicopters have been unable to land in Nepal’s worst-hit areas.
A major flash flood in Nepal’s northern Rasuwa district killed at least eight people and damaged villages, roads, bridges and power projects. Authorities warned casualties and property losses could be higher. Across the border, Tibet reported major casualties and missing people after a mudslide disrupted roads, communications and power at Gyirong port.
At least 17 people were killed when a major flash flood and mudslide in Nepal’s Rasuwa district washed away villages and damaged roads and infrastructure. Search efforts are under way on both sides of the border, with 12 people rescued, while police officers and others remain uncontactable. Roads, communications and power have been disrupted.
A major flash flood struck the Himalayan border areas of Nepal and adjoining Tibet on Wednesday, killing at least nine people. Villages were swept away and roads, bridges and power projects damaged, while authorities warned that the toll could rise.
Flash floods in Nepal’s Himalayan Rasuwa region swept away villages and damaged bridges, killing at least eight people. Chinese authorities said a mudslide in Tibet caused “major casualties.” Rescue helicopters could not land because of high water, while Nepal and China ordered all-out rescue efforts.
A massive flash flood in Nepal swept away villages and project sites near the Tibet border, authorities said on Wednesday. They warned that casualties could be heavy and urged people living along riverbanks to move to higher ground.
Norwegian oil and gas company Aker BP said on Wednesday that production had begun from its Skarv Satellite Project in the Norwegian Sea. The project comprises the Alve Nord, Idun Nord and Oern fields.
State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said Ukraine will have to repay all aid provided by Western countries. He said the Zelensky regime is staying afloat through the payments and called Western assistance a centuries-old bondage imposed on the Ukrainian people.
The liquidators of collapsed China Evergrande Group secured a legal victory after Hong Kong’s High Court rejected PwC International’s bid to be removed from their lawsuits. PwC International and two other units of the accounting firm will therefore have to jointly face the claims.
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PwC International must face trial over Evergrande scandal claims, Hong Kong High Court rules
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said frontline dynamics clearly show that Ukraine is losing the conflict, with developments across all frontline areas demonstrating this. He spoke after former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov said Ukraine appeared to be gradually losing the conflict.
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Kiev regime was becoming less stable as an increasingly intense “quasi-political fuss” unfolded inside it. He also said Europe was making a serious mistake by refusing to acknowledge this.
State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said Vladimir Zelensky’s regime and the “collective West” are using Ukrainians to fight Russia to “the last Ukrainian man and woman.” He added that the Zelensky regime understands it would no longer be needed if it ended the war with Russia.
The bitcoin treasury company has reduced net leverage to nearly zero, with cash almost matching its convertible debt. It has built nearly four years of preferred-dividend coverage while continuing to repurchase STRC below par.
European Leagues president Claudius Schaefer says Gianni Infantino should not continue as FIFA president, arguing that his influence has expanded year by year and major decisions are made without meaningful consultation. Schaefer says reform requires a different FIFA president.
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🇳🇵 Nepali para swimmer has sights set on Asian glory
Harka Man Gharti, 21, is training with three other disabled swimmers who will represent Nepal in the Asian Para Games in Japan in October, chasing medals despite limited resources in the Himalayan country.
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Harka Man Gharti, 21, is training with three other disabled swimmers who will represent Nepal in the Asian Para Games in Japan in October, chasing medals despite limited resources in the Himalayan country.
Investors will look to this week’s annual Jackson Hole symposium for clues about how policymakers intend to navigate an environment where higher Treasury yields may carry out part of the tightening work for them.
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Russian Presidential Aide and Maritime Board Chairman Nikolay Patrushev said the Russian Navy protects the country’s national interests in the World Ocean. He said further development will emphasize cutting-edge technologies, maritime drones and robotic systems, while maintaining global strategic balance and creating a fleet able to respond to modern challenges and threats.
Russia’s Federal Security Service and Interior Ministry detained alleged supporters of international terrorist organizations in Kabardino-Balkaria and Adygea. Eleven people were detained in Kabardino-Balkaria, while a Maykop resident was arrested over an alleged plan to attack a Defense Ministry facility. Courts ordered all detainees held in pre-trial detention.
Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on roughly $20 billion in US goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment. The sharp escalation threatens one of the world’s largest trading relationships and further strains ties between the longtime allies, while a prolonged dispute could increase costs for US businesses and consumers.
The breakdown of US-Canada trade talks has brought a wider tariff conflict, with Canada planning 25% to 50% duties on nearly 900 US goods from 8 September, including toilet-paper and tissue stock. Because US paper products rely heavily on Canadian raw materials, the measures could raise consumer prices. The dispute also covers liquor, dairy, seafood, cars and auto parts.
Trade talks between the United States and Canada have collapsed, prompting Ottawa to impose dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on about US$20 billion in US imports from September 8. The dispute has intensified after Washington imposed comparable tariffs on Canadian goods, with both sides warning of broader economic costs and further escalation.
Gulf stock markets were subdued in early Wednesday trading as oil prices fell. Investors weighed fresh U.S. economic pressure on Iran and indications of progress in Pakistan-mediated talks with Tehran.
Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher stands over the places where Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried and rose from the dead. An AP reporter spent the night locked inside with clergy and pilgrims.
A federal jury convicted Profit Connect owner Brent C. Kovar on 15 fraud and money-laundering counts. Prosecutors said he raised $24 million from at least 400 investors by falsely claiming an AI-powered crypto business generated profits and guaranteed returns. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 30.
China’s Foreign Ministry says President Xi Jinping will visit Kyrgyzstan and Egypt from August 30 to September 3. He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, meet Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and hold talks with Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. It will be Xi’s first visit to Egypt in 10 years.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek from August 30 to September 3 and make state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt at the invitations of their presidents. His Kyrgyzstan trip will focus on ties with Central Asia.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Kyrgyzstan and Egypt from August 30 to September 3, China’s foreign ministry said Wednesday. The trip includes attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
A court in Bayonne has for the first time recognised cosmic radiation as one of three occupational cancer hazards in the case of former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault. The ruling also cited passive smoking and prolonged night work, allowing her early retirement and potentially supporting similar claims by other crew members.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said perpetrators of hybrid attacks against Germany would “pay for them,” without identifying a target. Berlin has long accused Moscow of waging hybrid attacks, espionage and sabotage against it, including through an explosive drone found at an airport.
A delegation of Japanese politicians is visiting Beijing in what observers see as a possible effort to ease one of Japan’s worst disputes with China since the 1970s. Tensions followed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan’s survival and justify force, prompting Chinese trade restrictions and travel warnings.
The United Nations warned Tuesday that one million children in Afghanistan are suffering from life-threatening malnutrition as a worsening crisis sweeps the country. UNICEF said 3.7 million children nationwide suffer from wasting, or acute malnutrition.
Taylor Farms, the produce company at the center of a U.S. cyclospora outbreak, repeatedly failed in recent years to file federally required workplace injury logs, a Reuters review of federal records found. The omissions included at least four facilities where workers suffered fatal or otherwise serious injuries.
Russia has placed Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung correspondent Michael Martens on an international wanted list after a court ordered his arrest in absentia over remarks about killing Russians. Authorities also opened a criminal case under Article 282 for allegedly inciting hatred or hostility; he could face up to six years in prison if convicted.
Moscow’s Basmanny District Court has ordered the in-absentia pretrial detention of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung correspondent Michael Martens in a criminal case over remarks about killing Russians. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called his alleged calls for Russians’ murder unacceptable and criminal.
Bernstein’s base case puts bitcoin at $150,000 by mid-2027, followed by a cycle peak of about $300,000 in 2029. The firm also cut its target for Strategy to $350 amid what it calls a “debasement trade.”
Bernstein sees bitcoin at $150,000 by mid-2027, cuts Strategy target to $350
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🐧🐵 London Zoo's animals hop on the scales for annual weigh-in
Capybaras, monkeys and penguins are just some of the animals stepping onto the scales as London Zoo carries out its annual weigh-in, part of the keepers' regular checks of the health and well-being of the site's inhabitants.
🐧🐵 London Zoo's animals hop on the scales for annual weigh-in
Capybaras, monkeys and penguins are just some of the animals stepping onto the scales as London Zoo carries out its annual weigh-in, part of the keepers' regular checks of the health and well-being of the site's inhabitants.
Tata Chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s surprise decision not to continue beyond February, when he will leave, has exposed deep divisions on the board. Bloomberg journalists will answer questions about Tata’s new troubles on Aug. 27.
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has been dissolved, its leader said Tuesday, marking a major step in an integration plan agreed with Damascus’s Islamist-led government earlier this year. The sides agreed in January to gradually incorporate Kurdish fighters into the state, a plan Washington called a “historic milestone.”
The Syrian Democratic Forces, which led the fight against ISIL, have announced that they are disbanding. The move follows an agreement with Syria’s interim government to integrate militia groups into the country’s official armed forces.
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.
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.
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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.
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Ukrainian drone attacks kill three as Wildberries warehouse is destroyed by fire
MAJORRussian attacks kill 4, injure 95 across Ukraine as FPV drone targets rescuers in Kramatorsk
