PoliticsNetanyahu vs Ben-Gvir: Israel’s far right turns on itself
Ben-Gvir has repeatedly accused Netanyahu of being “lax” over Gaza.
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Netanyahu vs Ben-Gvir: Israel’s far right turns on itself
EconomyFed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed as inflation remains elevated
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation remains too high and suggests the central bank may need to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, offering a clearer indication than before of his economic outlook.
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Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed as inflation remains elevated
- Warsh Says Inflation Isn’t Slowing, Vows to Hit 2% Target
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh warned that inflation is not slowing meaningfully. He said policymakers must be confident that it is; otherwise, the central bank still has “work to do,” while pledging to reach its 2% target.
Warsh at Jackson Hole: ‘We have work to do’ on inflationFed Chair Kevin Warsh delivered highly anticipated remarks on Friday morning at the Kansas City Fed’s annual symposium, saying more work remains on inflation.
- Live: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to deliver debut Jackson Hole speech as inflation fears rise
Investors worldwide are looking to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for more detail on the economy, recent bond-market volatility and risks to the U.S. and global outlook as inflation concerns grow.
- Join live coverage of the Jackson Hole Fed meeting and Q&A
Live coverage of the Jackson Hole Fed meeting is underway, followed by a live Q&A with journalists at 2:30 p.m. EDT for audience questions.
CNBC Daily Open: Waiting for WarshMarkets are awaiting a much-anticipated speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh after recent volatility in bond yields.
- Will Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech be a course correction or detour?
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is due to address international economists and central bankers on Friday. Investors worldwide will look for more detail on the economy, recent bond-market volatility and risks to the U.S. and global outlooks.
EconomyBYD posts US$1.2 billion second-quarter profit on surging global demand
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reported second-quarter net income of 8.2 billion yuan (US$1.2 billion), up 30 per cent from a year earlier. Strong overseas sales and premium models improved its net margin and profitability, ending a five-quarter losing streak and beating the 8 billion yuan consensus estimate.
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BYD posts US$1.2 billion second-quarter profit on surging global demand
PoliticsJudge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s attempt to restrict mail-in voting
A federal judge on Thursday night temporarily blocked the Trump administration from putting key provisions of a new rule restricting mail-in voting into effect.
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Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s attempt to restrict mail-in voting
- Trump increasingly appears to be pursuing unpopular moves ahead of the 2026 midterms
CNN’s Aaron Blake writes that it increasingly feels as though President Donald Trump is trying to do unpopular things before the 2026 midterm elections.
- Trump Keeps Testing Rural America’s Loyalty
Uncertainty remains over whether President Donald Trump can carry out his executive order restricting mail-in voting. But if he succeeds, the measure would make life harder for rural Americans, one of the Republican Party’s most loyal voting blocs.
WorldUS officials say they ‘turned the tide’ in Strait of Hormuz — Axios
US officials believe they have turned the tide in the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports, calling it a possible watershed moment that could gradually ease pressure on the global economy and lead to a better deal with Iran. Donald Trump said the waterway was open to navigation, while US officials claimed Iran had lost much of its control over the strait.
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US officials say they ‘turned the tide’ in Strait of Hormuz — Axios
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WorldSenior Ukrainian official expects ‘technical talks’ on Russia’s war soon
Ukraine’s top presidential adviser said on Friday that technical discussions about Russia’s war were likely to happen soon, while cautioning that he did not expect a quick agreement.
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Senior Ukrainian official expects ‘technical talks’ on Russia’s war soon
HealthThe hidden toll of treating the wounded in South Sudan
At Wau Teaching Hospital, medical workers are struggling with the psychological burden of treating a growing stream of conflict-related casualties. The ICRC says it evacuated 266 wounded patients across South Sudan in the first six months of 2026, over 50% more than a year earlier. Staff can access psychosocial counselling and recreational activities to relieve stress.
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The hidden toll of treating the wounded in South Sudan
WorldBBC tracks a week of Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank
BBC correspondent Lucy Williamson has tracked attacks by Jewish settlers on Palestinians across the occupied West Bank over the past week. Human rights groups warn that settler violence is on course to reach record levels this year and is spreading into new areas, while many incidents receive little public coverage.
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BBC tracks a week of Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank
EconomyPipelines and ports: Iran war spurs Gulf infrastructure investment
The Iran war is redrawing the global trade map and pushing Gulf nations to overhaul their investment strategies. They are directing capital into infrastructure such as energy pipelines and ports to withstand the conflict’s fallout.
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Pipelines and ports: Iran war spurs Gulf infrastructure investment
- Middle East Conflict Creates Energy Winners and Losers
Six months into the conflict, it is becoming clearer who is benefiting and who is suffering greater damage in the energy sector.
PoliticsAfrica's aging autocrats fight to stay in power
As some of Africa’s longest-serving leaders grow older, they are using different tactics to extend their rule. Cameroon’s Paul Biya has given no indication he will step down, while succession remains unresolved in Uganda, where President Yoweri Museveni’s son Muhoozi Kainerugaba is increasingly emerging as a political figure. Analysts warn that elite rivalry could cause serious disruption.
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Africa's aging autocrats fight to stay in power
SportsMarseille and Lyon to face Leverkusen in Europa League, Rennes take on Juventus
Marseille and Lyon were drawn against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League group stage, while Rennes will meet Juventus. The Monaco draw also set up glamour ties between Bournemouth and Sunderland and AC Milan.
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Marseille and Lyon to face Leverkusen in Europa League, Rennes take on Juventus
Europa League draw: Bournemouth, Sunderland handed glamour ties with AC MilanBournemouth and Sunderland will both face AC Milan among their eight Europa League league-phase matches. Crystal Palace and Celtic also learned their opponents, while Brighton will represent the Premier League in the Conference League. Europa League matches begin on September 16 and 17, with the final set for Frankfurt on May 26, 2027.
PoliticsRussia, Belarus to resolve ‘common problem’ on southwestern borders — Lukashenko
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Russia and Belarus would resolve the “common problem” they face along Belarus’ southern and Russia’s western borders, regardless of opposition. He made the remark during a Moscow meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
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Russia, Belarus to resolve ‘common problem’ on southwestern borders — Lukashenko
TechNeed spiritual guidance? Gurus join the chatbot trend as people turn to AI for answers
More spiritual seekers are turning to artificial intelligence for nonjudgmental access to spiritual insights, as gurus join the growing chatbot trend.
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Need spiritual guidance? Gurus join the chatbot trend as people turn to AI for answers
PoliticsIran condemns US sanctions drive as breach of international law
Iran has condemned the United States’ sanctions drive, calling it a breach of international law.
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Iran condemns US sanctions drive as breach of international law
EconomyAsda hopes fresh tech push can reverse fortunes
UK supermarket chain Asda is seeking to catch up with rivals through a new technology drive after a botched £1bn IT upgrade following Walmart’s departure.
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Asda hopes fresh tech push can reverse fortunes
PoliticsFrench far-right leader Jordan Bardella to address Reform UK conference
Jordan Bardella will speak at Reform UK’s conference in Birmingham next week and hold a joint press conference with Nigel Farage. The visit is part of an effort to strengthen ties between Marine Le Pen’s National Rally and Reform UK ahead of Le Pen’s presidential bid, with both parties seeking tougher immigration controls.
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French far-right leader Jordan Bardella to address Reform UK conference
CultureUgandan king crowned at three dies at 34
Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, king of Uganda’s western Tooro Kingdom, has died at 34, the kingdom’s prime minister said. Oyo took the throne at age three after his father’s death and reigned for nearly 31 years. Authorities said he left an heir whose name will be announced later.
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Ugandan king crowned at three dies at 34
- Oyo Nyimba, Ugandan ‘boy king’ who fascinated world leaders, dies at 34
Ugandan tribal monarch Oyo Nyimba, who ascended an ancient throne as an infant and fascinated world leaders as a boy king, has died at age 34.
World’s youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34King Oyo of Uganda’s Tooro kingdom has died at 34. He inherited the throne at age three after his father’s death and was formally crowned at 18 in 2010. The kingdom has not disclosed the cause, while local media reported he had been critically ill and receiving treatment in the US.
Uganda’s King of Tooro, once the world’s youngest reigning monarch, dies at 34King Oyo Nyimba, who led the Tooro kingdom in western Uganda, has died aged 34, the kingdom’s prime minister announced Thursday. Crowned at three, he became the world’s youngest reigning monarch in 1995.
- Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba, once the world’s youngest monarch, dies at 34
Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba has died at the age of 34, according to the prime minister of his kingdom. He became the world’s youngest reigning monarch when he took the crown in 1995.
PoliticsPoll: Nearly two-thirds of South Koreans back having their own nuclear arsenal
A Gallup Korea poll found that 65% of South Koreans support the country possessing its own nuclear weapons, while 30% oppose the idea. Support is shared across political camps, with backing from 78% of People Power Party supporters and 60% of Democratic Party voters. The government says developing nuclear weapons would violate the non-proliferation system and could bring sanctions.
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Poll: Nearly two-thirds of South Koreans back having their own nuclear arsenal
ScienceRussian cosmonauts Teteryatnikov, Kiviryyan ready for Crew-13 mission
Roscosmos says Sergey Teteryatnikov and Arutyun Kiviryyan have passed their tests and exams and completed comprehensive training for the Russian segment of the ISS flight program. Teteryatnikov is assigned to the primary Crew-13 mission as a specialist, while Kiviryyan is his backup. The four-person mission is expected to launch no earlier than mid-September.
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Russian cosmonauts Teteryatnikov, Kiviryyan ready for Crew-13 mission
CultureOslo mayor cancels her wedding after Norway's King Harald V dies
Oslo Mayor Anne Lindboe postponed her Friday wedding after Norway’s King Harald V died that morning. In a tribute, she said it was difficult to imagine Oslo and Norway without him. The king had reigned for 35 years, and no new wedding date has been set.
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Oslo mayor cancels her wedding after Norway's King Harald V dies
- Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon becomes King Haakon VIII after his father’s death
Norway has a new king: Crown Prince Haakon has taken the throne following the death of his father, King Harald V, and is now King Haakon VIII.
Looking back at King Harald V, who broke with traditionNorway’s King Harald V has died aged 89 after receiving hospital treatment for a rare blood condition and a bacterial infection. The palace in Oslo said he died peacefully at 06:35 local time on Friday at the national hospital.
King Harald’s death puts focus on Norway’s future kingKing Harald’s death has shifted attention to Crown Prince Haakon, who is expected to become Norway’s next monarch after a turbulent year for the royal family. Crown Princess Mette-Marit had a lung transplant in June and has faced scrutiny over reported past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, while her son received a four-year prison sentence for rape.
Norway’s King Harald V dies, succeeded by sonNorway’s Royal Palace says King Harald V died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on August 28 at age 89. Crown Prince Haakon automatically succeeds him and is expected to reign as King Haakon VIII. Harald had been hospitalised with haemolytic anaemia and faced recurring health problems in recent years.
- Some facts about Norway’s royal transition
Crown Prince Haakon became Norway’s king on Friday following the death of his father, Harald. The report outlines several facts about the transfer of the crown.
- Who is Norway's new king?
Crown Prince Haakon became Norway’s king on Friday after his father, Harald, died. Here are some facts about the 53-year-old new monarch.
- NEWSMAKER-Mette-Marit, Norway’s embattled new queen
Mette-Marit met Norway’s then Crown Prince Haakon at the Quart music festival in her hometown of Kristiansand in 1999. She was 25, unmarried, a single mother and a commoner at the time.
- Haakon, the reluctant prince who became Norway’s new king
Haakon takes the throne as two major scandals batter his family. He struggled for years to accept the status that ultimately made him Norway’s new king.
Norway’s King Harald dies peacefully at 89; Crown Prince Haakon to succeed himNorway’s Royal House announced that King Harald died peacefully Friday at Oslo University Hospital at age 89. Harald had served as head of state since 1991. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, will succeed him and take the name King Haakon VIII.
- Reactions to the death of Norway’s King Harald
Norway’s royal palace said on Friday that King Harald had died at the age of 89. A reformer, he spent more than three decades on the throne emerging from the shadow of his widely loved father.
- Norway awaits news on 89-year-old King Harald’s health
Norway awaited an update from the royal palace on Friday about King Harald’s health. The 89-year-old monarch had been hospitalized for more than 10 days and was described by the palace on Thursday as being in very serious condition.
- Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89; son becomes King Haakon VIII
Norway’s King Harald V has died at 89. He went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland, and later turned down several European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart. His son has become King Haakon VIII.
- Norway’s reform-minded King Harald V dies at 89
Norway’s King Harald, described as a reformer, died on Friday at 89, the royal palace said. During more than three decades on the throne, he emerged from the shadow of his widely loved, outgoing father as the Norwegian royal family faced multiple crises.
Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89, son becomes King Haakon VIIINorway’s palace announced on Friday that King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, had died at 89. His son automatically succeeded him as King Haakon VIII.
- Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89
Norway’s Royal House says King Harald V has died in an Oslo hospital at the age of 89. He was hospitalized on August 17 with an infection and complications from hemolytic anemia; his condition was declared “very serious” on August 27. His 53-year-old son, Haakon, will inherit the throne.
- Norway’s reform-minded King Harald dies at 89
Norway’s King Harald, described as a reformer who emerged from the shadow of his widely loved father during more than three decades on the throne, has died at 89, the royal palace said on Friday.
Norway’s King Harald dies amid stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein linksNorway’s palace says King Harald V died peacefully at age 89 on 28 August at Oslo University Hospital, triggering the succession of his son, Crown Prince Haakon. Haakon’s wife, Mette-Marit, has faced fierce controversy over correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from 2011 to 2014, years after his conviction, adding to a turbulent period for the royal family.
Norway's King Harald dies at 89Norway’s King Harald has died at the age of 89, the royal court said. He had been treated for hemolytic anemia at Oslo University Hospital since mid-August after his condition worsened. Prince Haakon will succeed him.
Norway's King Harald dies aged 89Norway's King Harald V has died peacefully in Oslo at the age of 89, after 35 years on the throne. He was widely remembered as a popular, reforming monarch who modernised the royal family, married a commoner and served as a unifying figure; his son Haakon will succeed him.
Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89Norway’s royal palace said Friday that King Harald V had died at the age of 89.
WorldRussian attack destroys one of Ukraine’s largest vodka plants
A Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia Oblast on Aug. 27 struck the Khortytsia Distillery four times, causing a three-hour fire that left the plant beyond repair. Global Spirits said around 3 million to 4 million bottles of spirits were lost.
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Russian attack destroys one of Ukraine’s largest vodka plants
TechApple TV now costs $14.99 a month after fourth price hike in four years
Apple has raised Apple TV’s monthly price from $12.99 to $14.99 and its annual plan from $99 to $119. The individual Apple One plan also rises to $21.95 a month from $19.95. The changes take effect immediately, with existing subscribers to be notified before their next bill.
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Apple TV now costs $14.99 a month after fourth price hike in four years
WorldVast majority of Russian fighters seek battlefield return after treatment, medic says
Lukas, an emergency physician and anesthesiologist at a frontline medical unit in the Zaporozhye Region, says the overwhelming majority of wounded Russian soldiers want to return to the battlefield after treatment. He estimates that about 90% eventually go back to the special military operation zone, while doctors work to speed their recovery.
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Vast majority of Russian fighters seek battlefield return after treatment, medic says
PoliticsBerlin refutes reports of talks to finance UK nuclear arms modernization
The German government denied The Daily Telegraph’s report that Berlin was discussing financing the modernization of the United Kingdom’s nuclear weapons. Spokesman Steffen Meyer said there were no such talks or plans, adding that Germany was discussing only “purely complementary” deterrence cooperation with France within NATO.
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Berlin refutes reports of talks to finance UK nuclear arms modernization
EconomyJPMorgan’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF note misses early-call trigger
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF closed at $44.46 on Aug. 26, below the $63.69 level required to trigger an early call on JPMorgan’s $21.374 million structured note. Investors therefore retain an unsecured, non-interest-bearing obligation with potentially limited liquidity, while the final payoff remains tied to IBIT’s price in 2028.
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JPMorgan’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF note misses early-call trigger
PoliticsTrump vows legal order to break up food processing 'nasty monopoly'
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was preparing a legal order giving farmers and ranchers the right to process their own food, with the aim of dismantling what he called a “nasty monopoly” among the country’s leading processors.
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Trump vows legal order to break up food processing 'nasty monopoly'
- Trump Announces Plan to Let Farmers Process Their Own Food
President Donald Trump said he plans to authorize farmers and ranchers to process their own food, in the administration’s latest effort to reduce beef prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November.
WorldShootings surge as drug gangs torment Brussels
Brussels has recorded more than 65 shootings this year as drug-related violence becomes routine. Police say the city has over 200 drug-dealing points, gangs are using heavier weapons and a police station was recently attacked. Belgium will deploy 40 additional officers to the affected area.
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Shootings surge as drug gangs torment Brussels
CultureCeline Dion reaches Paris before sold-out comeback concerts
Celine Dion was in Paris on Friday, with the opening concert of her sold-out return to the French capital scheduled for two weeks later.
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Celine Dion reaches Paris before sold-out comeback concerts
EconomyGlobal equity funds snap 13-week inflow streak
Global equity funds ended a 13-week run of inflows in the week through August 26, as investors adopted a cautious stance before AI heavyweight Nvidia’s earnings report and potentially pivotal comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.
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Global equity funds snap 13-week inflow streak
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🇯🇵 Japan's cosmetic tattoo artists push back against medical licensing rules
In Japan, scalp micropigmentation (SMP)— a cosmetic tattooing technique that mimics hair follicles — has become a life-changing solution for people suffering from alopecia.
In Japan, scalp micropigmentation (SMP)— a cosmetic tattooing technique that mimics hair follicles — has become a life-changing solution for people suffering from alopecia.
🇯🇵 Japan's cosmetic tattoo artists push back against medical licensing rules
In Japan, scalp micropigmentation (SMP)— a cosmetic tattooing technique that mimics hair follicles — has become a life-changing solution for people suffering from alopecia.
In Japan, scalp micropigmentation (SMP)— a cosmetic tattooing technique that mimics hair follicles — has become a life-changing solution for people suffering from alopecia.
AFP News AgencyPoliticsUK holds billions in public contracts with firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements
An Al Jazeera investigation found that at least 17 companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank hold 125 UK public-sector contracts worth more than £2.129bn. The contracts cover areas including road maintenance, transport, emergency services and driving licences, as more than 140 Labour MPs call for a trade ban with the settlements.
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UK holds billions in public contracts with firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements
WorldFamilies of 33 missing Britons rush to Nepal as fears grow of more floods
Families are travelling to Nepal to search for 33 British nationals missing after catastrophic flash floods swept through Nepal and Tibet, killing at least 538 people and leaving more than 1,500 unaccounted for. Authorities warn that lakes formed by debris and mudslides could burst and send another surge downstream.
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Families of 33 missing Britons rush to Nepal as fears grow of more floods
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Nepal-Tibet flood: Families of missing people endure agonising waitFamilies are anxiously awaiting news of loved ones after flash flooding struck the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday. Rescue teams are racing to reach survivors, while reports of a secondary flood have hindered recovery efforts. More than 1,500 people are believed to remain missing.
Blocked roads and devastation as BBC reaches Nepal flood zoneThe BBC saw extensive destruction while travelling from Kathmandu to Trishuli, one of the areas worst affected by flooding near the Tibetan border. Ambulances and hearses were travelling along the route, and rescuers said floodwaters had swept away entire villages as operations continued.
‘We praise God’: Australian woman missing in Nepal floods contacts familyCara Severino, 25, has told her family she is safe after losing contact during the flash floods on the China-Nepal border. She had no phone reception and a flat battery, and is now hiking with Nepali trekkers, trying to cover more than 110km on foot to reach Kathmandu. At least 469 people have died and more than 1,500 remain missing.
- Family searches for US tourists missing after catastrophic Nepal-Tibet floods
Sitting at home, Shekhar Agrawal repeatedly calls different numbers, hoping someone can provide clues about his sister and teenage niece, American tourists who have been missing since catastrophic flash floods devastated Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday.
Nepali diaspora responds to floods as Australian communities plan vigils and fundraisingNepali and Tibetan communities in Australia are organising vigils and fundraising after floods and landslides in Nepal killed 469 people and left more than 1,300 missing, according to police. Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong said 39 Australians were missing and announced a $5m support package. Community groups are helping families trace relatives and supporting relief efforts.
- Nepal flood death toll rises to 469 as rescuers search for hundreds missing
Nepal’s death toll from massive flash floods has reached 469, police said Friday. Rescue teams are searching for hundreds of people still missing near the Nepal-China border.
MAJOR‘We just want them to return’: relatives await news of Australians missing in Nepal floodsRelatives of Shylaja and Chandrasekaran Muralitharan and their two sons, among 39 Australians missing after flash floods in Nepal, say they are worried but hopeful the family is safe and can be rescued. The disaster’s death toll has neared 400, while about 1,400 people, mostly tourists, remain unaccounted for.
- Rescuers scour Nepal flood debris as risk of fresh flooding grows
Rescue teams used heavy machinery to search through mud and debris in Nepalese towns devastated by a flash flood two days earlier. As hopes of finding survivors waned, officials worked to limit the danger of further flooding.
PoliticsMore than three-quarters of Lithuanians support universal military service — survey
A Norstat poll commissioned by the Visuotine gynyba association found that 76.3% of Lithuanian respondents support reviving universal conscription. Some 23% favor keeping the current rules, while 14.5% prefer a professional army without conscripts. The survey questioned 1,501 people earlier this month.
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More than three-quarters of Lithuanians support universal military service — survey
EconomySBI Holdings invests $270 million in Ajaib for 20% stake
SBI Holdings is investing $270 million in Ajaib for a 20% stake as it expands its push into Asia’s digital-asset market. Ajaib offers crypto and stablecoins alongside traditional investments, as well as over-the-counter settlement services for institutional clients.
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SBI Holdings invests $270 million in Ajaib for 20% stake
PoliticsFull text of Xi's signed article in Kyrgyz media before his visit
Ahead of his state visit to Kyrgyzstan and attendance at the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping published a signed article in Kyrgyz media. Xi said he looked forward to working with President Sadyr Zhaparov on a new blueprint for bilateral ties and further cooperation based on mutual trust and benefit.
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Full text of Xi's signed article in Kyrgyz media before his visit
- Xi's SCO attendance and state visits to boost regional cooperation, global development
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek and make state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3. The trip is expected to deepen practical cooperation, advance global governance reform and promote peace and development.
WorldVietnam demands end to activity in Paracels after report of Chinese construction
Vietnam said on Friday it strongly opposed all foreign activities in the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, following a report that China had begun new construction on an islet there earlier this week.
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Vietnam demands end to activity in Paracels after report of Chinese construction
WorldIstanbul talks on Iran postponed over scheduling conflict — media
A planned Istanbul meeting involving the foreign ministers of the E3— the United Kingdom, Germany and France—plus Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey has been postponed because of a scheduling conflict involving one participant, DPA reported. The talks were expected to address freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, regional and Black Sea security, and Ukrainian grain exports.
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Istanbul talks on Iran postponed over scheduling conflict — media
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🇮🇹 🥌 Curling by the Colosseum: winter sport meets summer heat in Rome
Just a few metres from the Colosseum, Italians try their luck at a temporary curling rink in the scorching summer heat.
Just a few metres from the Colosseum, Italians try their luck at a temporary curling rink in the scorching summer heat.
🇮🇹 🥌 Curling by the Colosseum: winter sport meets summer heat in Rome
Just a few metres from the Colosseum, Italians try their luck at a temporary curling rink in the scorching summer heat.
Just a few metres from the Colosseum, Italians try their luck at a temporary curling rink in the scorching summer heat.
AFP News AgencySocietyOutspoken ex-commander says drugs were planted in his car
Oleksandr Shyrshyn, a former battalion commander in Ukraine’s 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade, said cannabis, scales and small bags were planted in his car in Kharkiv to implicate him in drug production and possession. He alleged police acted on a tip and said people resembling SBU officers were nearby. National Police and the SBU had not commented.
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Outspoken ex-commander says drugs were planted in his car
WorldQatar pledges support for efforts to end Libya’s political division
Qatar’s minister of state pledged support for ending Libya’s political split during a Benghazi meeting with eastern army commander Khalifa Haftar. Doha said it would continue engaging Libyan parties and backing UN efforts, while a recent election pact remains fragile amid disputes over participation, legal obstacles and political mistrust.
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Qatar pledges support for efforts to end Libya’s political division
EconomyChina’s trade in services tops $1 trillion: What comes next?
China’s Ministry of Commerce and Beijing officials outlined the growth of services trade and preparations for the 2026 CIFTIS. The fair is expected to draw about 90 countries, regions and international organizations and more than 1,800 exhibitors, while debuting a zone for services supporting overseas expansion. China’s services trade exceeded $1 trillion during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.
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China’s trade in services tops $1 trillion: What comes next?
TechHainan establishes international aerospace data service center
China’s Hainan Province established an International Aerospace Data Service Center during a forum in Wenchang. Local authorities signed strategic and framework agreements with 17 companies, while Hainan Space Group signed memorandums with six others covering satellite manufacturing, finance, space tourism and related commercial-launch infrastructure.
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Hainan establishes international aerospace data service center
ScienceGermany’s grape harvest starts earlier than ever
Germany’s main grape harvest has begun at the earliest point ever recorded after an exceptionally hot, dry summer accelerated ripening. Growers expect healthy, good-quality grapes and promising wines, but smaller fruit means yields will likely be below average. The harvest may also finish unusually quickly.
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Germany’s grape harvest starts earlier than ever
WorldDutch court sentences Rwandan man to life for genocide role
The Hague district court sentenced Eugene N to life in prison after convicting him of genocide and war crimes linked to Rwanda’s 1994 genocide. Prosecutors said he helped attack a stadium sheltering about 3,000 Tutsis in Mbazi, directing attackers to prevent escapes and throwing a grenade into the crowd.
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Dutch court sentences Rwandan man to life for genocide role
- Rwandan genocide suspect jailed for life in the Netherlands
A Dutch court sentenced a 67-year-old man to life in prison for war crimes and genocide committed in Rwanda in 1994. The court said he was involved in killing about 3,000 Tutsis who had sought shelter at a stadium while fleeing Hutu attacks.
- Rwandan genocide suspect jailed for life in the Netherlands
A Dutch court sentenced a 67-year-old man to life in prison on Friday for war crimes and genocide committed in Rwanda in 1994. The court said he was involved in killing about 3,000 Tutsis who had sought refuge at a stadium from Hutu attacks.
Rwanda genocide: Dutch court sentences man to life in prisonThe Hague District Court sentenced Rwandan-born Dutch national Eugene N. to life in prison for war crimes and genocide committed during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Prosecutors said he helped massacre about 3,000 Tutsis in Mbazi, including by throwing a grenade at people sheltering in a stadium. The court acquitted him of inciting genocide; his lawyers said they would almost certainly appeal.
Dutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocideA court in The Hague has sentenced a 66-year-old Dutch-Rwandan man, identified only as Eugene N, to life in prison for war crimes and genocide committed during Rwanda’s 1994 genocide. Judges said he acted with “genocidal intent” and helped direct a massacre of Tutsis sheltering in a stadium. He denied the charges, and his lawyers said an appeal was almost certain; he was acquitted of incitement to genocide.
PoliticsUS ICE agency to spend $16.7m on electric shock gloves
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has agreed to spend $16.7m on 6,000 electric-shock gloves for use with resisting detainees and protesters. ICE says the devices offer an alternative to more severe force, while civil rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers warn that inadequate oversight could lead to abuse and further harm.
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US ICE agency to spend $16.7m on electric shock gloves
OtherWalmart settles U.S. government's opioid lawsuit, Justice Department says
Walmart has settled a U.S. government lawsuit alleging that the retailer helped fuel the nationwide opioid epidemic by unlawfully dispensing prescriptions through its pharmacies, the Justice Department said on Friday.
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Walmart settles U.S. government's opioid lawsuit, Justice Department says
WorldDoctor says Ukrainian forces use prohibited phosphorus munitions in Zaporozhye
Lukas, an intensive-care anesthesiologist at a frontline medical unit in the Zaporozhye Region, says Ukrainian forces have used incendiary weapons, including phosphorus munitions. The unit treated Russian soldiers with severe chemical and thermal burns, but they survived.
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Doctor says Ukrainian forces use prohibited phosphorus munitions in Zaporozhye
EconomyLukoil reports 1.5-fold rise in IFRS net profit for first half
Lukoil said net profit attributable to shareholders under IFRS rose 1.5-fold year on year to 430.9 billion rubles ($5 billion) in the first half of 2026. Sales revenue increased 8% to 2.06 trillion rubles ($24 billion), while operating profit, pretax profit and EBITDA also posted strong gains.
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Lukoil reports 1.5-fold rise in IFRS net profit for first half
CultureRock en Seine: Visually impaired spectators enjoy festival with audio description
Visually impaired festival-goers at Paris’s Rock en Seine can follow concerts through live audio description. From August 26 to 30, the event is providing dedicated platforms along with headphones and receivers supplied by France’s Valentin Haüy Association.
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Rock en Seine: Visually impaired spectators enjoy festival with audio description
EconomyCanada’s economy has found its footing. But can it survive the U.S. trade war?
Canada’s economy appears to have regained its footing, but the question remains whether that will be enough for it to withstand the U.S. trade war.
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Canada’s economy has found its footing. But can it survive the U.S. trade war?
EconomyWall St Week Ahead: Jobs report, Broadcom results pose next hurdles for stock market rally
A fresh reading on the U.S. labor market next week and quarterly results from semiconductor company Broadcom will test a stock-market rally that has pushed shares close to record highs.
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Wall St Week Ahead: Jobs report, Broadcom results pose next hurdles for stock market rally
SocietyHow a Gambling Addict Relapsed After Discovering Kalshi
Clinicians say bettors are moving into prediction markets, where it can be harder for users and their families to recognize a gambling problem. Kalshi says its model is “significantly healthier” than those of sportsbooks.
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How a Gambling Addict Relapsed After Discovering Kalshi
SocietyAutopsy contradicts police account of fatal Tennessee National Guard shooting in Memphis
An autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press says Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a federal anti-crime task force in Memphis fatally shot an armed 20-year-old man in the back in July. That conflicts with police accounts that he was facing the troops when they fired.
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Autopsy contradicts police account of fatal Tennessee National Guard shooting in Memphis
EconomyThe Clarity Act slipped to September. Banks are building anyway
Matter Labs’ Vassilis Tziokas writes that the Clarity Act has been pushed back to September. Each month without settled rules quietly benefits the walled garden, while banks continue building anyway.
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The Clarity Act slipped to September. Banks are building anyway
WorldWoman narrowly escapes as Russian drone strikes residential area
Video captures a Russian attack on a parking lot in Vyshneve near Ukraine’s capital. A woman walking nearby falls during the strike before fleeing to safety. Authorities say it was the second straight day of Russian attacks on the Kyiv region.
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Woman narrowly escapes as Russian drone strikes residential area
MAJORWarehouses targeted outside Kyiv in all-day drone attack as Russian forces kill at least 10, injure 43 across UkraineUkraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 164 Shahed-type drones overnight, including many jet-powered models, while Ukrainian defenses intercepted 137. Warehouses outside Kyiv were hit during an unusual all-day barrage. Local authorities reported at least 10 civilians killed and 43 injured across Ukraine over the previous day.
WorldSweden to reinforce Finnish patrols along Russian border with its own units
Sweden will send military units to Finland this fall at Helsinki’s request to strengthen territorial defenses against drone incursions. The force could include JAS 39 Gripen fighters, Visby-class corvettes, radar and air-defense systems, and Swedish units may come under Finnish command if needed.
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Sweden to reinforce Finnish patrols along Russian border with its own units
EconomyBernstein says IREN’s $25 billion-$30 billion AI buildout may have spooked investors
Bernstein says IREN’s planned $25 billion-$30 billion AI expansion may have unsettled investors. The company has $4 billion in contracted cloud ARR for 2026 capacity and has secured more than $20 million in annual revenue per IT megawatt through recent deals.
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Bernstein says IREN’s $25 billion-$30 billion AI buildout may have spooked investors
ScienceThe climate disaster behind The Odyssey
New research links the Bronze Age collapse to severe water scarcity caused by a long-term weakening of the West African monsoon, intensified by natural Atlantic climate cycles. Scientists say the resulting drought may have contributed to migration, conflict and political collapse, while warning that today’s human-driven warming could make drought an even greater threat to society.
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The climate disaster behind The Odyssey
SportsExclusive: Roger Federer Talks Induction Into Tennis Hall of Fame
Ahead of his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Roger Federer speaks exclusively with TODAY’s Carson Daly about the honor, his decision to retire, an exhibition match at the US Open and his decades-long career. Federer says he is proud to have played the game and hopes he inspired young people.
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Exclusive: Roger Federer Talks Induction Into Tennis Hall of Fame
EconomyZero-revenue public company copied Michael Saylor with a Bitcoin deal — and its stock crashed 25%
Alpha Modus agreed to issue more than 10 times its existing share count and warrants to 10 non-US investors in exchange for 3,170 Bitcoin. Shares fell 25% after the announcement. The unsigned transaction is intended to strengthen equity and help preserve the Nasdaq listing, but would heavily dilute shareholders; the company has no revenue and faces substantial going-concern doubt.
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Zero-revenue public company copied Michael Saylor with a Bitcoin deal — and its stock crashed 25%
EconomyCOMMENTARY: Hormuz gridlock, Canada clash and Nvidia nerves: The financial week in five charts
Reuters Open Interest’s weekly Friday feature distills the financial week into five charts, highlighting the main trends, surprises and overlooked moves of the past five days. This edition focuses on gridlock around Hormuz, a clash involving Canada and investor nerves over Nvidia.
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COMMENTARY: Hormuz gridlock, Canada clash and Nvidia nerves: The financial week in five charts
ScienceWatch: Stargazers worldwide glimpse ‘Blood Moon’ lunar eclipse
Stargazers around the world gathered from Thursday night into Friday morning to watch a near-total lunar eclipse. The alignment of the Sun, Earth and Moon gave some regions a view of the rare “Blood Moon”, only weeks after millions saw the most significant solar eclipse in nearly 30 years.
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Watch: Stargazers worldwide glimpse ‘Blood Moon’ lunar eclipse
CultureGTA 6 preview signals blockbuster demand, analysts say
Take-Two shares rose in premarket trading Friday after analysts said they were bullish on the company following the successful launch of a Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer.
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GTA 6 preview signals blockbuster demand, analysts say
PoliticsSerbia keeps EU and Russia in play ahead of key election
Ahead of an uncertain election, President Aleksandar Vucic is trying to preserve Serbia’s ties with Russia while pursuing EU ambitions. Belgrade’s decision to seek Russian firefighting help before activating the EU emergency mechanism drew geopolitical scrutiny, while rising tensions between Moscow and the West and pressure at home are narrowing Vucic’s room to maneuver.
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Serbia keeps EU and Russia in play ahead of key election
WorldNepal floods explained: The chain of events behind the disaster
A glacier broke apart, triggering an ice-and-rock avalanche. An earthquake followed, and a landslide then unleashed devastating floods through kilometres of valley along the Nepal-China border. Forty-eight hours after the catastrophe, rescue teams are still searching for survivors.
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Nepal floods explained: The chain of events behind the disaster
Nepal: Newly formed lake sparks fears of more flooding along Chinese borderRescue efforts continue after devastating floods in Nepal and China, while authorities have ordered emergency teams to remain on high alert. Satellite imagery indicates that a newly formed upstream lake, which could burst and cause further flooding, emerged in the area where a glacier collapse on Wednesday set off the deadly chain of events.
- Nepal monitoring two lakes as flood risk persists until waters drain, official says
Nepal is monitoring two lakes upstream of the flood zone, where hundreds died on Wednesday, an official with the country’s Disaster Management Authority said. The official warned that the flood risk will remain until the lakes are fully drained.
- Nepal monitors two lakes as flood risk persists until waters drain, official says
Nepal is monitoring two lakes upstream from the flood zone where hundreds died on Wednesday, according to an official from the country’s Disaster Management Authority. The official said the risk will remain until the lakes are fully drained.
'Ran for our lives': Tales of survival from Nepal-China disasterAfter deadly floods struck the Nepal-China border, some survivors fled for their lives while others narrowly escaped disaster. All witnessed the major calamity and its aftermath firsthand.
‘Barrier lake’ triggers fresh floods, halts rescue at Nepal-China borderA lake formed by floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border burst its banks on Friday, causing more flooding and forcing rescuers to suspend operations.
Nepal and Tibet floods affect around 93,000 people, Red Cross saysThe death toll from flooding in Nepal and Tibet continues to rise as the situation develops rapidly. The Red Cross says about 93,000 people have been affected. Aid is arriving from several countries, but rescue coordination has been hindered by the remote Himalayan terrain; responders reached the disaster’s epicentre 48 hours after the floods began.
- Families of South Koreans missing in Nepal floods seek urgent helicopter access
Families of South Korean workers missing after a catastrophic flash flood in Nepal urged authorities on Friday to secure helicopter access for the search, warning that rescuers were losing critical time more than 48 hours after the disaster.
Nepal: Army rescues hundreds trapped in tunnel as flood risk returnsRescue efforts are continuing in Nepal after devastating floods killed hundreds and left more than 1,400 people missing. The Red Cross has also voiced concern about humanitarian aid, estimating that nearly 100,000 people were affected by the disaster.
- Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says
More than 90,000 people are estimated to have been directly affected by the Himalayan landslide and urgently need humanitarian assistance, the Red Cross said on Friday. Aid officials also warned that further flooding could occur.
MAJORIn Tibet and Nepal, fears grow that flash-flood death toll will riseDevastating flash floods along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China have killed at least 472 people and left more than 1,500 missing. More than 3,250 people have been evacuated by helicopter, while rescuers search for survivors and authorities warn that an upstream lake could overflow and cause further flooding.
PoliticsWestern countries show growing interest in resuming economic ties with Russia — diplomat
Russian diplomat Marat Berdyev says an increasing number of Western countries are signaling that they want to restore economic ties with Russia, including through participation in operating the Northern Sea Route. He also described active cooperation with APEC members and representatives of the Global South.
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Western countries show growing interest in resuming economic ties with Russia — diplomat
TechAnthropic wins first court victory over Pentagon supply chain risk label
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk. The decision gives the AI company a win while its second lawsuit against the Pentagon continues in Washington.
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Anthropic wins first court victory over Pentagon supply chain risk label
US judge rules Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic unlawfulA US federal judge ruled that the Pentagon unlawfully designated Anthropic a “supply chain risk” after the AI company refused to permit unrestricted military use of its technology and criticized the Defense Department. Judge Rita Lin said invoking national security was not a blank check to punish government critics and found the action aimed to make an example of the company.
- Federal judge orders Pentagon to remove Anthropic’s ‘supply chain risk’ designation
A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon acted unlawfully by designating AI company Anthropic a “supply chain risk” and ordered the designation removed.
US judge blocks Pentagon blacklisting of AI firm AnthropicA US judge has blocked the Pentagon from blacklisting Anthropic, ruling that the Defense Department acted illegally by designating the company a national security supply-chain risk. Judge Rita Lin said national security could not be used to punish government critics. The government is expected to challenge the decision.
Judge rules Trump administration illegally retaliated against AnthropicA US judge ruled that the Department of Defense acted unlawfully by labeling AI startup Anthropic a supply-chain risk and ordering military contractors to boycott it. The judge called the move “illegal and baseless”, saying national security is not a blank check to punish government critics. Anthropic had resisted military use of its models for surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Court rules Trump administration illegally blacklisted AnthropicA judge ruled that the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic was unconstitutional and amounted to unlawful retaliation under the First Amendment. Northern District of California Judge Rita F. Lin said national security cannot serve as a blank check to punish government critics, and called the company’s supply-chain-risk designation arbitrary and baseless.
- Judge Blocks Pentagon’s Attempt to Blacklist Anthropic
A federal judge has blocked the Pentagon’s effort to designate Anthropic as a national security supply-chain risk, calling the Department of Defense’s decision “illegal and baseless.”
Judge blocks Pentagon blacklist of Anthropic as supply chain riskA judge has blocked the Pentagon from blacklisting Anthropic as a supply chain risk.
- US judge rules Pentagon blacklisting of Anthropic unlawful
A U.S. judge ruled on Thursday that the Pentagon’s decision to blacklist Anthropic was unlawful.
ScienceRussian lunar rovers to explore areas up to 100 km away
Two rovers planned for Russia’s lunar program are expected to investigate areas roughly 50–100 km from their landing platform. The Luna-27A and Luna-27B light landers are slated to reach the Moon’s North and South Poles, while later missions will also examine the prospect of a lunar nuclear power plant.
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Russian lunar rovers to explore areas up to 100 km away
HealthShapiro and RFK Jr. clash over measles and vaccines
Josh Shapiro and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. traded insults this week on social media and at separate press conferences while sparring over measles and vaccines.
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Shapiro and RFK Jr. clash over measles and vaccines
EconomyExplainer: Can Volkswagen bypass board opposition to push through its overhaul?
Volkswagen’s supervisory board is due to meet in a week to consider its biggest-ever turnaround plan, which has set management against unions and the state of Lower Saxony, the company’s second-largest shareholder.
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Explainer: Can Volkswagen bypass board opposition to push through its overhaul?
- Explainer: Can Volkswagen sidestep board opposition to push through its overhaul?
Volkswagen’s supervisory board is due to meet in a week to consider the company’s biggest-ever turnaround plan, which has set management against unions and Lower Saxony, its second-largest shareholder.
CultureJapan’s controversial WWII heroes: How one kamikaze pilot escaped certain death
As US forces advanced across the Pacific near the end of World War II, Japan turned to the desperate tactic of kamikaze attacks. Thousands of pilots, averaging just 21 years old, were ordered to crash explosive-filled aircraft into enemy ships. More than 3,800 died and over 7,000 Allied naval personnel were killed. Reporter Mélodie Sforza met one of the last surviving former kamikaze pilots.
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Japan’s controversial WWII heroes: How one kamikaze pilot escaped certain death
WorldTurkish expert proposes Hormuz-style security corridor for Black Sea
Turkish international security expert Canan Tercan has proposed an International Black Sea Security Platform modeled on the Strait of Hormuz navigation initiative. It would create a conflict-free, secure zone for civilian commercial shipping, amid attacks on commercial vessels and calls from Turkish industry groups for safe maritime corridors.
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Turkish expert proposes Hormuz-style security corridor for Black Sea
HealthUS FDA approves Lilly's Mounjaro to reduce cardiovascular risk
Eli Lilly said the U.S. FDA has cleared Mounjaro for reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke among adults with type 2 diabetes who face a high risk of cardiovascular events.
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US FDA approves Lilly's Mounjaro to reduce cardiovascular risk
- U.S. FDA approves Lilly’s Mounjaro to reduce cardiovascular risk
Eli Lilly said the U.S. FDA has approved Mounjaro, its diabetes drug, to lower the risk of heart attack or stroke among adults with type 2 diabetes who face a high risk of cardiovascular events.