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WorldUS pledges $3.6M in humanitarian aid to flood-hit Nepal
The United States has pledged $3.6 million in humanitarian aid for Nepal after catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border. The flooding was triggered when part of a Himalayan glacier collapsed on Wednesday.
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US pledges $3.6M in humanitarian aid to flood-hit Nepal
WorldFormer OSCE adviser says European governments have no interest in peace in Ukraine
Retired Swiss General Staff Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Bosshard said European governments prefer to buy their own security while leaving the fighting to others. Speaking at a rally for Swiss neutrality in Bern, he blamed leaders in Kiev and Brussels for a strategy that allegedly prolonged the Ukraine war and opposed the erosion of Swiss neutrality and unilateral sanctions against Russia.
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Former OSCE adviser says European governments have no interest in peace in Ukraine
- Lawyer: Switzerland should restore diplomacy and mutual understanding with Russia
Swiss lawyer Philipp Kruse said at a Bern rally supporting Switzerland’s neutrality that the country should restore diplomacy and mutual understanding with Russia rather than join harmful EU and US sanctions. He also called for an end to what he described as “military propaganda against Russia.” About 2,000 people attended the August 29 rally opposing the erosion of neutrality and unilateral sanctions.
PoliticsFull text of Xi's signed article in Kyrgyz media
Chinese President Xi Jinping published a signed article in Slovo Kyrgyzstana and the Kabar National News Agency before his state visit to Kyrgyzstan and attendance at the 2026 SCO summit in Bishkek. He said he looked forward to working with President Sadyr Zhaparov on a new blueprint for bilateral relations and further progress in building an SCO community with a shared future.
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Full text of Xi's signed article in Kyrgyz media
WorldIran says Hormuz transit deal with Oman hinges on US commitments
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets its commitments. Tehran adds that any transit arrangement with Oman depends on Washington following through on those promises.
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Iran says Hormuz transit deal with Oman hinges on US commitments
WorldFamilies balance hope and despair as Nepal survivor search continues with 41 Australians missing
Unidentified victims’ photographs cover a Kathmandu teaching hospital as authorities collect DNA and prepare burials before morgues fill. Four days after a Himalayan glacier collapse unleashed water, ice and mud, 669 people are dead and nearly 3,000 are missing, including 41 Australians. Rescue teams are still finding survivors in remote areas.
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Families balance hope and despair as Nepal survivor search continues with 41 Australians missing
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News live: Australian woman missing in Nepal floods found safeCara Severino, an Australian woman who went missing after devastating floods in Nepal, has been located safely, Penny Wong’s office says. Consular officials helped her travel to safety, and she has spoken with her family. Serious concerns remain for other Australians still unaccounted for.
Anger mounts in Nepal over government response to flash floodSurvivors in flood-hit Nuwakot district accuse Nepal’s government of delaying aid deliveries and efforts to locate missing relatives after a flash flood devastated the area near the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday.
MAJORHundreds dead as more than 3,000 remain missing in Nepal-Tibet floodThe death toll is still rising days after massive flash floods destroyed parts of the Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday, while nearly 3,000 people remain missing.
- Hundreds of foreign nationals missing after deadly Nepal floods
Nepal’s tourism board said on Friday that 622 tourists remained “out of communication,” including 473 foreign visitors, following the deadly floods.
- Nepal has rescued 241 tourists, while 320 remain out of contact — Tourism Council
Rescuers in Nepal have brought more than 240 tourists out of the disaster zone, while 320 remain out of contact. The Tourism Council said that by 6:00 p.m. on August 29, 261 foreign tourists had been rescued, including two Russian citizens previously listed as rescued.
Deaf dog reunited with owner after devastating Nepal floodsSweetie, a deaf dog, was reunited with her owner in Nepal after spending days trapped inside her home during the deadly floods. An NBC News team recorded the reunion on video.
SocietyOfficer killed and another injured in South Carolina park shooting, police chief says
A police officer in Columbia, South Carolina, was killed and another was injured in a shooting at a park on Saturday, according to the city’s police chief.
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Officer killed and another injured in South Carolina park shooting, police chief says
One officer killed and another injured in shooting at South Carolina park, police sayPolice say a shooting at a park in South Carolina left one officer dead and another injured. The officers were responding to a call about a domestic dispute.
PoliticsCanada installs giant Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a huge Canadian shoreline sign declaring the body of water to be Lake Ontario “now and always”. The move responds to Donald Trump’s order to call it Lake America, amid collapsed trade talks and new 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods. Canada plans matching counter-tariffs next month.
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Canada installs giant Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US
- Ontario premier answers Trump’s ‘Lake America’ with giant ‘Lake Ontario’ sign
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has responded to President Trump’s “Lake America” decree by putting up a billboard that says, “Lake Ontario. Now and Always.”
Ontario Premier Doug Ford prods Trump with ‘Lake Ontario’ signOntario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard-sized “Lake Ontario” sign near Hamilton in response to Donald Trump’s executive order directing the US government to call the body of water “Lake America.” The sign says “Now and Always,” as trade tensions between Canada and the US continue to escalate.
Ontario unveils new Lake Ontario sign after Trump’s ‘Lake America’ pushOntario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a new Lake Ontario sign after Donald Trump pushed to rename the lake “Lake America.”
- Ford to unveil Lake Ontario sign
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to unveil a Lake Ontario sign in Winona, Ont., after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order changing the lake’s name to “Lake America.”
- How US-Canada Talks Turned Into a Tough-to-End Trade War
The abrupt collapse of trade talks between the US and Canada sharply intensified tensions, prompting President Donald Trump to order Lake Ontario renamed “Lake America” on US maps.
WorldTurkish and Somali forces free cargo ship hijacked by pirates
Turkish and Somali forces have freed the Cameroon-flagged MV Latuf after a 10-day operation off Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland coast. Somalia says 14 pirates were killed and four boats destroyed, while the crew’s condition remains undisclosed.
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Turkish and Somali forces free cargo ship hijacked by pirates
Turkish and Somali forces free vessel seized by piratesTurkey’s navy and Somali forces freed the Cameroon-flagged MV LUTUF after it was hijacked off Puntland’s Nugaal region. Somalia’s Defense Ministry said the 10-day operation destroyed four boats and killed 14 alleged pirates, forcing the rest to abandon the ship. At least eight crew members were aboard, including one Turkish national.
WorldTrump’s ‘Greenland plan’ aimed to bring rest of Arctic under US control, Russian adviser says
Russian Presidential Adviser Anton Kobyakov said Donald Trump’s “Greenland plan” was intended to extend US control across the Arctic, including Canada’s Northwest Passage and the European North reaching Russian waters in the Barents Sea. He described it as a shelved alternative to the Northern Sea Route, giving Russia room to gain competitive advantages.
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Trump’s ‘Greenland plan’ aimed to bring rest of Arctic under US control, Russian adviser says
TechAre pizza robots ‘overcooked’? Why manufacturers keep failing
Two pizza-making robots at Seattle’s Moto Pizza became nearly useless after their supplier, Picnic, abruptly shut down in May. Despite failures by Picnic, Zume, Pazzi and Basil Street, the industry continues pursuing automation. Moto Pizza founder Lee Kindell is developing his own machine, hoping to launch a fully operational version by summer 2027.
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Are pizza robots ‘overcooked’? Why manufacturers keep failing
SocietyOnline anti-Muslim backlash collides with a different reality in South Africa
Anti-Muslim rhetoric has become more prominent on South African social media, alongside heated debates over immigration. Yet in rural Nquthu, Muslims remain a small minority living largely with harmony and respect. When a 105-year-old convert was buried according to Muslim rites, the community viewed the ceremony as unfamiliar but not controversial.
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Online anti-Muslim backlash collides with a different reality in South Africa
CultureTom Cruise announces ‘Days of Thunder’ follow-up for 2028
Tom Cruise says he will return as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a follow-up to “Days of Thunder,” scheduled to reach theaters in 2028. He made the announcement at Daytona International Speedway hours before NASCAR’s regular-season finale.
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Tom Cruise announces ‘Days of Thunder’ follow-up for 2028
HealthBaby goats at North Carolina mobile petting zoo infected with rabies
Several baby goats at a mobile petting zoo in North Carolina were infected with rabies. Health authorities are asking anyone who came into contact with the animals to get in touch with them.
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Baby goats at North Carolina mobile petting zoo infected with rabies
Four baby goats at North Carolina mobile petting zoo test positive for rabiesFour baby goats from a mobile petting zoo in North Carolina tested positive for rabies and were euthanized. Health officials are urging anyone who may have come into contact with the animals to seek advice about possible treatment.
WorldIran war live: Tehran stands firm over US sanctions; settlers besiege Qusra
Tehran says safeguarding its interests will require equal reliance on diplomatic efforts and defensive measures.
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Iran war live: Tehran stands firm over US sanctions; settlers besiege Qusra
WorldFinnish president says Russia will not use nuclear weapons or attack NATO
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Russia will not use nuclear weapons against Ukraine or attack NATO, arguing that Moscow’s only remaining escalation option is mobilization. He said Russia’s battlefield losses limit its ability to open a second front, while warning that a new mobilization could bring domestic political repercussions. Moscow denies plans for one.
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Finnish president says Russia will not use nuclear weapons or attack NATO
‘Orcas hunt these bears’: Putin says children should learn the ‘food chain’ to understand Russia’s warSpeaking to students and teachers at a Moscow university, Vladimir Putin compared Russia’s war against Ukraine to orcas tearing polar bears apart. He said children should learn about the “food chain” to understand why Russia is conducting its so-called “special military operation,” as Russian attacks on Ukraine entered a third consecutive day and killed at least 37 people in Kyiv Oblast.
- MAJORAt least 37 killed after Russian strike on ammunition warehouse near Kyiv
A Russian strike on an ammunition warehouse in Myla, outside Kyiv, triggered explosions and fires that damaged about 50 homes and forced nearly 400 people to evacuate. At least 37 people were killed and 42 injured; local social media said 20 victims were residents of a nearby care home. Ukrainian investigators opened a criminal case over official negligence.
MAJORRussian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 37A Russian drone struck a warehouse in Myla, near Kyiv’s western suburbs, apparently storing “explosive objects”, triggering a major fire and explosions. At least 37 people were killed and 42 injured, including four children; 50 residential buildings were damaged and more than 370 people evacuated. Ukrainian authorities are investigating the storage and alleged regulatory failures.
- Death toll from Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv region rises to 37
Officials say at least 37 people have died after a Russian attack on Bucha district near Kyiv.
MAJORRussian attack on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 27At least 27 people were killed and 42 injured when a Russian drone struck a munitions warehouse in Bucha district outside Kyiv, triggering explosions and a fire that damaged at least 50 homes. More than 380 people were evacuated, while prosecutors opened a criminal-negligence investigation into the storage of explosive materials.
Dozens killed after Russian drone strikes warehouse near KyivAt least 27 people were killed after a Russian drone hit a depot near Kyiv’s western suburbs overnight, authorities said Saturday. The strike triggered a massive fire and explosions.
MAJORAt least 27 killed after Russian drone strike triggers deadly explosion near KyivAt least 27 people were killed and 42 injured, including four children, after a Russian drone hit a facility in Myla, Kyiv Oblast, on Aug. 28, triggering a major fire and ammunition detonations. More than 300 emergency workers joined rescue efforts, while 381 people were evacuated. Ukrainian authorities also opened a pretrial investigation into alleged official negligence.
MAJORAt least 27 killed and hundreds evacuated after strikes near KyivAn overnight Russian drone attack in Kyiv region killed at least 27 people and injured 42, including four children, while 381 were evacuated. Rescue teams continued checking damaged buildings in Bucha district; a separate strike in Boryspil district killed a 14-year-old girl. Ukraine said it downed 233 Russian UAVs overnight.
- Russian drone attack triggers warehouse explosion near Kyiv, killing at least 27
A Russian drone attack caused an explosion at a warehouse near Kyiv, leaving at least 27 people dead and dozens wounded.
- Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv region kills at least 27
Officials say a Russian attack on the Bucha district near Kyiv has killed at least 27 people.
Deadly Russian strikes hit ammunition depot near KyivThe death toll has risen to 37 after a Russian strike hit a depot containing explosive materials near Kyiv, Ukraine.
Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 27, hundreds evacuatedA Russian drone attack on a warehouse outside Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killed at least 27 people on Friday, Ukrainian authorities said Saturday. Hundreds were evacuated from the area.
Russian strikes hit homes, warehouse and shopping mall across UkraineA Russian drone strike sparked a major fire and explosions at a warehouse outside Kyiv early Saturday, Ukrainian authorities said. Hundreds of people were forced to evacuate the area, while Russian strikes also hit homes and a shopping mall elsewhere in Ukraine.
- At least 37 killed after Russian strike triggers warehouse fire and explosions in Bucha
At least 37 people were killed after a Russian strike triggered a major fire and explosions at a warehouse in Bucha. Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office said it had opened a pre-trial investigation into possible negligence over the warehouse’s storage conditions.
PoliticsNorth Korean defense minister removed from post, KCNA reports
North Korea removed Defense Minister No Kwang-chol and appointed him first deputy head of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Committee’s Munitions Industry Department, KCNA reported. Kim Song-gi, head of the Korean People’s Army General Political Bureau, was named the new defense minister at a meeting held in Pyongyang on August 29.
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North Korean defense minister removed from post, KCNA reports
Tech$1.1M crypto card hack sends neobank token plunging 49%
An exploit involving $1.1 million caused the neobank’s AVICI token to fall 49% from its 24-hour high, sending it to a record low before it recovered some of the losses.
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$1.1M crypto card hack sends neobank token plunging 49%
WorldIsraeli settlers attack international news team in occupied West Bank
Masked Israeli settlers injured an NBC news crew and a Palestinian woman near the occupied West Bank village of Jalud. The journalists were interviewing the woman after settlers had driven her from her home.
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Israeli settlers attack international news team in occupied West Bank
Palestinian woman and NBC News team reportedly attacked in West BankA Palestinian woman and four members of an NBC News team were reportedly assaulted by masked Israeli settlers in Jalud, near Nablus. The attackers allegedly used sticks and stones; correspondent Matt Bradley was treated for arm injuries, while three colleagues and the woman also received medical care. Benjamin Netanyahu condemned violence by a “handful of rioters”.
Masked Israeli settlers attack Palestinian woman and NBC News team in West BankA Saturday assault in the Israeli-occupied West Bank left a Palestinian woman and NBC News crew members injured; masked Israeli settlers were responsible.
Masked Israeli settlers attack Palestinian woman and NBC News teamMasked Israeli settlers attacked and injured a Palestinian woman and members of an NBC News team reporting in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The UN and media workers say attacks on foreign, Palestinian and Israeli journalists have increased as settler violence has intensified.
CultureSpectacular fireworks over Damascus as ‘Syria Shines Again’
Fireworks illuminate Damascus as the Syrian capital hosts its first Damascus International Fair since Bashar al-Assad’s fall. The 63rd edition carries the theme “Syria Shines Again.”
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Spectacular fireworks over Damascus as ‘Syria Shines Again’
PoliticsVoting closes in Iceland’s knife-edge EU referendum
Voting has ended in Iceland’s referendum on restarting membership talks with the European Union. Polls showed the “yes” and “no” campaigns virtually tied, with a clear result expected to take hours. A “yes” vote could lead to years of negotiations with Brussels followed by a second referendum on joining the EU.
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Voting closes in Iceland’s knife-edge EU referendum
- Iceland’s EU referendum: Polls close as Europe awaits result
Polling stations closed in Iceland at 10pm local time on Saturday, and counting was under way with results expected overnight. Voters were deciding whether to restart EU accession talks that have been frozen since 2013. Turnout appeared comparable to the 2024 parliamentary election.
WorldUkrainian nuclear plant without external power for over a week
The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been without off-site electricity for more than a week and is relying on emergency diesel generators to cool its six inactive reactors. The IAEA says the site has only 10 days of diesel and is seeking a local ceasefire to enable repairs to power lines.
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Ukrainian nuclear plant without external power for over a week
- ZNPP personnel work to restore external power supply
Personnel at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant are working to restore external power and keep systems needed for the safe condition of its power units operating steadily while the facility runs on backup diesel generators. The plant lost all external power on August 20, and the IAEA is seeking a local ceasefire zone to speed repairs to the Ferrosplavnaya-1 line.
PoliticsEx-White House teleprompter operator to pay $172,000 to settle CFTC probe
The CFTC says Gabriel Perez made more than $100,000 on the Kalshi prediction market and will pay $172,000 to settle its probe.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 23:21
Ex-White House teleprompter operator to pay $172,000 to settle CFTC probe
EconomyDeribit to end daily proof-of-reserves check after moving 90% of client assets to Coinbase
Deribit says it will remove its public Proof of Reserves page on Sept. 1, ending customers’ daily ability to verify balance inclusion and compare aggregate liabilities with published wallet holdings. The exchange attributes the move to a wallet infrastructure overhaul during its Coinbase integration, after roughly 90% of client assets moved into Coinbase custody arrangements. Regulatory reserve, reconciliation and audit controls will remain, but they offer less public and less frequent visibility.
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Deribit to end daily proof-of-reserves check after moving 90% of client assets to Coinbase
SocietyThey fell in love – then had to check they weren't brother and sister
French couple Audrey and Arthur Kermalvezen, both conceived through sperm donation, feared they might be half-siblings because donors had made multiple donations. With home DNA tests criminalised in France and donor anonymity protected, they pursued legal challenges and obtained an unlawful genetic test that found they were unrelated.
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They fell in love – then had to check they weren't brother and sister
WorldUkrainian forces attack Donetsk People’s Republic settlements 27 times in a day
Ukrainian armed forces carried out 27 attacks on settlements in the Donetsk People’s Republic over 24 hours, according to the DPR office documenting alleged Ukrainian war crimes. One civilian was injured, while six civilian infrastructure facilities, a residential building and an Emergencies Ministry tanker truck were damaged.
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Ukrainian forces attack Donetsk People’s Republic settlements 27 times in a day
PoliticsUS deports right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos to Britain
The United States has deported right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos to Britain. He formerly wrote for the right-wing US outlet Breitbart News and backed Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign.
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US deports right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos to Britain
Alt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos has been deportedThe Department of Homeland Security confirmed that ICE arrested Milo Yiannopoulos and deported him to the UK. The British national entered the US legally in 2019 but overstayed his visa and missed an immigration hearing, leading to a final removal order. He was known for Breitbart, support for Donald Trump, and a central role in Gamergate.
- Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos deported after US immigration arrest
U.S. officials say British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was deported to the United Kingdom after being arrested in the United States on immigration grounds.
US says far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos deported to UKThe US Department of Homeland Security says far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos was deported to the United Kingdom after ICE detained him at New Orleans airport. A judge had issued a final removal order after he missed an immigration hearing.
- Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported to UK
The Department of Homeland Security said on Saturday that British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos had been deported back to his home country, the United Kingdom.
Far-right British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported to UKFar-right British political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was detained by ICE before being deported to the United Kingdom.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported to the U.K. one day after ICE arrestMilo Yiannopoulos, an internet personality known for courting controversy and once a fervent Donald Trump supporter, was deported to the United Kingdom one day after his arrest by ICE, according to a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson on Saturday.
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UKBritish right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was deported to the UK after being detained by ICE. The Department of Homeland Security said he had overstayed in violation of US law and was sent back to his home country, while releasing his mugshot.
- Milo Yiannopoulos faces deportation from the United States
Milo Yiannopoulos is now at risk of removal from the United States. The British provocateur built an American profile through combative talks that resonated with far-right audiences and calls for tougher immigration policing.
Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICEBritish far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by US immigration authorities and faces removal for overstaying his visa and failing to attend an immigration hearing.
PoliticsVenezuelan political camps denounce oil deal with US
Venezuela’s opposition said the agreement with the Trump administration could be illegal, while government hardliners condemned it as a betrayal.
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Venezuelan political camps denounce oil deal with US
PoliticsEl-Sayed apologizes for comments responding to Michigan synagogue attack
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee El-Sayed apologized to the Jewish Democratic Caucus over comments responding to an attack on a synagogue.
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El-Sayed apologizes for comments responding to Michigan synagogue attack
WorldWhat’s behind the US deal to seize control of Venezuelan oil reserves?
The US says it has reached a deal with Venezuela’s interim government giving Washington majority control over 17 strategic oil fields and more than 65 billion barrels of proven reserves. Details remain unclear, critics call it a takeover of Venezuela’s resources, and analysts question the oil figure announced by Trump.
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What’s behind the US deal to seize control of Venezuelan oil reserves?
- Trump’s Venezuelan oil deal: What we know and its potential impact on Canada’s oil industry
Several questions about the U.S. agreement to develop Venezuela’s vast oil reserves remain unanswered, and a rapid, large-scale production increase appears unlikely. Experts warn that higher Venezuelan exports would compete directly with Canadian crude in the U.S. Gulf Coast market.
PoliticsOne Nation claims victory in Western Australia’s Secret Harbour byelection
One Nation candidate Luke Herdegen leads Labor’s Georgia Tree 57-42 after preferences, with 74.5% of votes counted in the Secret Harbour state byelection. WA party leader Rod Caddies declared victory and said the result would send “shock waves” across Australia.
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One Nation claims victory in Western Australia’s Secret Harbour byelection
SocietyNorway’s King Haakon pays tribute to ‘dear father’ Harald in first speech
King Haakon VIII paid an emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, in his first address as Norway’s monarch, calling him a wonderful father. Haakon said he would follow his own path while upholding democracy, unity, inclusive values and the principles of constitutional monarchy. Norway has declared a national period of mourning.
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Norway’s King Haakon pays tribute to ‘dear father’ Harald in first speech
Norway’s new king pays tribute to his late father as the country mournsKing Haakon VIII praised his late father, King Harald, for representing Norway with “pride and joy” in his first speech as monarch. After Harald’s death at 89, the government declared a national mourning period, while tens of thousands gathered outside Oslo’s royal palace to pay their respects.
EconomyBitcoin miner IREN still gets 82% of revenue from BTC despite Microsoft AI cloud pivot
IREN generated $578.2 million of its $707 million in fiscal 2026 revenue from Bitcoin mining, or about 81.8%, while AI Cloud Services contributed $128.8 million. Retiring mining equipment for AI data-center workloads caused a $638.8 million non-cash impairment and contributed to a $702.6 million net loss. The company is targeting a broader AI transition by year-end, but its filing says the replacement business is not yet fully operational.
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Bitcoin miner IREN still gets 82% of revenue from BTC despite Microsoft AI cloud pivot
SportsNatasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games
Natasha Cloud said she did not want to spend time discussing Enes Kanter Freedom as she prepared for the Chicago Sky’s game against the New York Liberty. The Sky have barred him from attending their home games.
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Natasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games
CultureBiggie Smalls’ name keeps surfacing in Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis murder trial
The high-profile murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis centers on the allegation that he orchestrated Tupac Shakur’s killing, but Biggie Smalls’ name repeatedly comes up.
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Biggie Smalls’ name keeps surfacing in Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis murder trial
EconomyPutin says Russia has the world’s second-largest coal reserves
President Vladimir Putin said Russia has the world’s second-largest coal reserves, ranks third in coal exports and sixth in production. He called coal and other minerals foundations of the national economy, while saying the industry would focus on logistics, safety, miners’ families and workforce training.
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Putin says Russia has the world’s second-largest coal reserves
WorldIsrael shells southern Syria despite recent US-mediated de-escalation talks
Israel shelled southern Syria despite recent de-escalation talks mediated by the United States.
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Israel shells southern Syria despite recent US-mediated de-escalation talks
TechLayer 1 blockchain Fogo halts mainnet after attacker receives 400 million FOGO tokens
Layer 1 blockchain Fogo halted its mainnet after an attacker received 400 million FOGO tokens, equal to about 10% of the circulating supply. The tokens represented roughly 4% of Fogo’s genesis supply and were valued at about $3 million when the incident occurred.
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Layer 1 blockchain Fogo halts mainnet after attacker receives 400 million FOGO tokens
EconomyCoinbase’s $104M US500 trading spike faces an early reality check
Coinbase’s US500 futures briefly reached $104 million in matched volume, providing an early test of whether a crypto-native trading mechanism can extend into regulated US equity markets. About 15 hours after the milestone was posted, the product page showed $7.22 million in 24-hour volume and $3.01 million in open interest. The product combines crypto-style funding with a five-year, cash-settled equity-index future tied to MarketVector’s proprietary US500 benchmark.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 21:02
Coinbase’s $104M US500 trading spike faces an early reality check
EconomyGM deal with workers would add Sierra pickup assembly to Canadian plant
A tentative agreement between General Motors and a key union would bring heavy-duty Sierra pickup assembly to an Ontario plant, providing a lift to Canada’s auto sector as it faces pressure from U.S. tariffs.
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GM deal with workers would add Sierra pickup assembly to Canadian plant
EconomyWarsh raises stakes for Fed’s next meeting in Jackson Hole speech
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh offered his most detailed account yet of how he views the central bank’s fight against inflation in a high-profile speech Friday at the annual economic conference in Jackson Hole, raising the stakes for the Fed’s next meeting.
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Warsh raises stakes for Fed’s next meeting in Jackson Hole speech
WorldUS seriously considers using nuclear weapons in Europe, Russian MFA envoy says
Russian Foreign Ministry special envoy Andrey Belousov said US military strategists are seriously considering using nuclear weapons in the European theater. He argued that Washington’s push to discuss Russia’s non-strategic nuclear weapons diverts attention from US weapons stationed in Europe and its nuclear missile programs, and warned that transparency talks could increase the likelihood of use by the US and its European allies.
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US seriously considers using nuclear weapons in Europe, Russian MFA envoy says
CultureVicariously hike the Appalachian in the gorgeous A Trail Tale
A Trail Tale is an interactive trail journal by Andy Moliski, made with his brothers Adam and Alex. Inspired by Oregon Trail and ’90s Sierra point-and-click adventures, it uses pixel art, original music, landmark details, poetry, and game-like meters to recreate a journey along the Appalachian Trail.
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Vicariously hike the Appalachian in the gorgeous A Trail Tale
PoliticsFrench poll predicts Le Pen victory in 2027 presidential runoff
An Elabe poll for BFMTV and La Tribune Dimanche projects National Rally candidate Marine Le Pen winning France’s 2027 presidential runoff against any tested rival. She leads all six first-round scenarios with 34% to 35.5%, while Emmanuel Macron cannot seek a third consecutive term under France’s constitutional limit.
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French poll predicts Le Pen victory in 2027 presidential runoff
SocietyTaylor Swift donates $50,000 to Rhode Island mother seriously injured in car accident
Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to support a Rhode Island mother who suffered serious injuries in a car accident last month, NBC News confirmed.
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NBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-29 20:47
Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to Rhode Island mother seriously injured in car accident
PoliticsIceland votes in a tight race on whether to resume EU talks
Iceland held a referendum on whether to restart talks on joining the European Union, 13 years after pausing its previous accession negotiations. Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir voted on Saturday as the closely contested poll took place.
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Iceland votes in a tight race on whether to resume EU talks
- Iceland votes on starting EU membership talks amid Trump's Greenland threats
About 265,000 Icelanders are eligible to vote in a referendum on whether to launch European Union membership talks. Supporters say membership could bring stability and protection against possible threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, while opponents call it unnecessary and warn it could put the country’s rich fishing stocks at risk.
- Iceland’s EU referendum sees high preliminary turnout in expected close race
Iceland’s EU referendum is drawing strong early participation as voters face an expectedly close contest. Local media reported that turnout in Reykjavík by noon was higher than at the same point in the 2024 parliamentary election.
Referendum on EU membership: An ‘existential question’ for IcelandersIcelanders will vote on Saturday on whether to resume talks with the European Union over membership. France 24 spoke with Eiríkur Bergmann, a politics professor at Bifröst University, for insight into the vote.
Iceland votes on whether to resume EU membership negotiationsIcelanders vote Saturday on whether to restart membership talks with the European Union in a close referendum being watched in Brussels. Iceland applied to join after the 2009 financial crisis devastated its economy, but negotiations were suspended in 2013 after a eurosceptic government took office.
Icelanders vote on whether to resume EU membership talksIceland is holding a closely contested referendum on Saturday over whether to reopen membership negotiations with the European Union. Reykjavik applied to join in 2009 after a financial crisis devastated the economy, but a eurosceptic government suspended the process in 2013.
Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on restarting EU membership talksIceland votes on whether to reopen negotiations to join the European Union, with polls indicating a very close contest. Rising tensions over Russia’s war in Ukraine and Donald Trump’s threats toward Greenland have revived the debate, alongside longstanding disputes over fishing rights, economic gains and national sovereignty.
- Iceland votes in high-stakes EU referendum
Icelanders are voting on whether to resume talks on EU membership. Polls suggest the contest is too close to call, as a narrow lead for the Yes side has faded in the final stretch. Results are expected early Sunday.
HealthInvestors turn from obesity drugs to a new wave of baldness treatments
Drugmakers found a promising treatment for the obesity epidemic, and investors rewarded their stocks. Now investors are eagerly watching a new group of companies addressing the more purely cosmetic problem of baldness.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 20:30
Investors turn from obesity drugs to a new wave of baldness treatments
EconomyBessent warns disorderly yen moves could destabilize global markets
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said disorderly moves in the yen could force investors to unwind positions, threatening global market stability and ultimately increasing borrowing costs for U.S. households and businesses.
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Bessent warns disorderly yen moves could destabilize global markets
SportsBlue Jays unveil Hall of Excellence ahead of Buck Martinez induction
The Toronto Blue Jays opened a new Hall of Excellence at Rogers Centre on Saturday, ahead of an afternoon ceremony honouring 2026 inductee Buck Martinez.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 20:22
Blue Jays unveil Hall of Excellence ahead of Buck Martinez induction
TechCosmos Labs says it wrongly cleared bug behind $5.7 million six-chain hack
Cosmos Labs says it mistakenly determined that a bug had been cleared before a hack across six chains caused $5.7 million in losses. MANTRA Chain, which lost $3.6 million, says the patch was released only 20 hours before the attack and did not identify the flaw it addressed.
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Cosmos Labs says it wrongly cleared bug behind $5.7 million six-chain hack
WorldNepal-China flood missing toll nears 3,000 as rescue race continues
Rescuers in Nepal and China continued searching Saturday for nearly 3,000 people missing after floods devastated villages along the border earlier this week. At least 682 bodies have been recovered: 675 in Nepal and seven in China.
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Nepal-China flood missing toll nears 3,000 as rescue race continues
HealthGaza runs out of cancer medicines as Israeli strikes continue
Officials at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Gaza say cancer medicines have been completely exhausted across the besieged enclave. An Israeli strike damaged the hospital’s water tanks, laboratory equipment and storage areas in Deir el-Balah.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-29 20:07
Gaza runs out of cancer medicines as Israeli strikes continue
WorldAlgeria wildfire death toll expected to rise as survivors say ‘nothing is left’
Algeria says wildfires sweeping the northeast have killed at least 12 people, with the toll expected to rise. Survivors describe losing homes, livelihoods and entire villages as thousands fight the fires amid extreme heat and drought.
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Algeria wildfire death toll expected to rise as survivors say ‘nothing is left’
OtherNova Scotia father and son rescue hooked bald eagle from lake
Bryan Esbaugh and his 15-year-old son, Wyatt, accidentally hooked a bald eagle while fishing on Nova Scotia’s Ponhook Lake. They safely freed the bird from the tackle on shore, released it and jokingly named it the “Canadian White-Headed Lake Raptor.”
CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-29 20:03
Nova Scotia father and son rescue hooked bald eagle from lake
WorldCan international diplomacy find a way forward in Libya?
International efforts are intensifying to break Libya’s political deadlock. The divided country is controlled by two rival governments, while diplomatic initiatives focus on holding new elections in the hope of creating a path toward governing the fractured state.
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Can international diplomacy find a way forward in Libya?
SportsWith Sinner out, Alcaraz back and Sabalenka struggling, the US Open is wide open again
Last year, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner made the U.S. Open seem like two weeks spent waiting for the inevitable. With Sinner out, Alcaraz only just back and Aryna Sabalenka struggling, this year’s tournament feels genuinely unpredictable again.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 20:00
With Sinner out, Alcaraz back and Sabalenka struggling, the US Open is wide open again
EconomyAugust reveals Australians’ appetite for weight-loss drugs, ‘dupes’ and EVs
August reporting results show Australians are cutting back on pizza while buying more weight-loss drugs, cheaper “dupe” brands and electric vehicles as cost-of-living pressures return. Kmart is expanding Anko’s imitation-product strategy, Chemist Warehouse says GLP-1 customers spend 40% more, and car electrification is accelerating.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 20:00
August reveals Australians’ appetite for weight-loss drugs, ‘dupes’ and EVs
EconomyUK crypto investors declared £1.38B in gains, with half from just 240 people
HM Revenue & Customs says 17,600 people reported £13.8 billion in cryptoasset disposal proceeds and £1.38 billion in gains for the 2024–25 tax year. Just 240 investors, each reporting more than £1 million, accounted for £717 million. Under new reporting rules, HMRC expects to receive crypto-provider data from 2027.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 20:00
UK crypto investors declared £1.38B in gains, with half from just 240 people
PoliticsCalifornia lawmakers file wildfire plan without major Newsom asks
California lawmakers introduced a bill Saturday to update the state’s wildfire response, but it would not shift liability away from publicly traded utilities.
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California lawmakers file wildfire plan without major Newsom asks
EconomyTrump is trying to make your hamburger cheaper, but the plan may barely affect supermarket bills
President Donald Trump is seeking to lower the cost of hamburgers, but his plan may do little to reduce what shoppers pay at the supermarket register.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 20:00
Trump is trying to make your hamburger cheaper, but the plan may barely affect supermarket bills
WorldIsraeli settlers attack Palestinian homes in West Bank
Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians in Qusra in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, throwing rocks and entering a home where residents had barricaded themselves. The assault followed weeks of siege-like encroachments in Qusra and nearby Jalud and drew rare condemnation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Israeli settlers attack Palestinian homes in West Bank
Netanyahu condemns ‘criminal acts of violence’ by West Bank settlersIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned what he described as “criminal acts of violence” by Israeli settlers in two Palestinian villages on Saturday. Earlier in August, settlers blocked supplies to Palestinian homes near Qusra and attacked a Palestinian family and a foreign media crew in nearby Jalud.
- Israeli settlers attack home in occupied West Bank's Qusra, witnesses say
Dozens of masked Israeli settler militants attacked homes around the occupied West Bank village of Qusra on Saturday, witnesses said. The attack was the first major one since settlers besieged the area earlier this month, prompting international condemnation. Witnesses said settlers surrounded a Palestinian home and threw stones while seven Palestinians were trapped inside.
Israeli army arrests six Palestinians after settler violence in West BankMore than 50 Israeli settlers stormed Qusra in the occupied West Bank, attacking Palestinian residents, damaging homes and setting agricultural land on fire. Israeli forces later arrested six Palestinians, harassed and questioned them, then released them nearby.
- Israeli settlers stage new attack on home in West Bank's Qusra, witnesses say
Dozens of masked Israeli settler militants attacked homes around the occupied West Bank village of Qusra on Saturday, witnesses said. It was the first major assault since settlers besieged the area earlier this month, prompting international outrage.
Israeli settlers surround Palestinian home in occupied West Bank’s QusraIsraeli settlers, backed by Israeli forces, have surrounded a Palestinian home in Qusra, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. At least four Palestinians are trapped inside, while settlers have burned nearby Palestinian land. Efforts are under way to let ambulances reach the area and evacuate an injured person.
WorldIran’s Ghalibaf mocks ‘US crushing blockade’ with ‘liar, liar’ post
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked what he called the “US crushing blockade” in a post reading “liar, liar.”
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Iran’s Ghalibaf mocks ‘US crushing blockade’ with ‘liar, liar’ post
PoliticsBelgium blocks latest bid to expropriate Russian assets, minister says
Belgian Defense and Foreign Trade Minister Theo Francken said Belgium is blocking a new effort by Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands and Spain to reopen EU discussions on expropriating frozen Russian sovereign assets. He said the issue is not being discussed and that “this door is closed.” About €200 billion is held at Euroclear in Belgium.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-29 19:50
Belgium blocks latest bid to expropriate Russian assets, minister says
EconomyThe rise of K-Beauty: Can South Korea overtake France?
South Korea’s booming beauty industry has overtaken the United States this year to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter, behind France.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 19:45
The rise of K-Beauty: Can South Korea overtake France?
