This week’s European cultural highlights include A24’s dark and violent interpretation of Robin Hood, Ellie Goulding’s new album and the return of Guy Ritchie’s stylish gangster series, The Gentlemen.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:27
Shares of HDFC Bank rose after the chief executive of India’s largest private lender unexpectedly announced that he would not seek reappointment.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 05:27
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a message to Kyrgyz leader Sadyr Japarov that relations between Russia and Kyrgyzstan are developing dynamically in the spirit of strategic partnership and alliance. He said the countries cooperate across various areas and work together in international organizations, including the CSTO, Eurasian Economic Union, CIS and SCO.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 05:25
U.S. forces struck targets on Iran’s Larak Island. President Donald Trump said the energy hub of Kharg Island was also under attack, although that claim had not been immediately confirmed.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★★2026-08-31 05:25
Iran launched retaliatory strikes after the US attacked Larak Island. The strikes were Washington’s first against Iran in about a month, after the Trump administration shifted toward inflicting maximum economic pain on Tehran. The US says they aimed to stop Iranian forces from disrupting global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Monday as concerns about supply disruptions intensified after U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday.
Oil prices rose more than 2% on Monday, pushing Brent back above $90 a barrel, after U.S. forces hit two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. It was the first known U.S. strike on the Gulf nation since late July.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said a U.S.-Israeli attack on Larak Island caused military and civilian casualties. Iranian state media said Iran then struck U.S. forces in Jordan. A U.S. official confirmed that American forces hit two Iranian launchers on the island, saying they were preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States said Sunday that it had conducted air strikes against Iranian rocket launchers on a small island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking its first attack on Iran since late July.
A U.S. official told NBC News that American forces struck two Iranian launchers preparing to place sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The action marked the first U.S. attacks in weeks during the Iran war.
US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, the first known American attack on Iran since late July. Washington said Revolutionary Guard forces were preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said civilians were among those killed and wounded and vowed a response and punishment.
A US official said American forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said several soldiers and civilians were killed or wounded, warning that Tehran would respond with “response and punishment.”
US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard confirmed that Larak Island had been hit and warned, according to Fars, that the attack would draw a retaliatory response.
US forces reportedly attacked rocket launchers on Iran’s Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first such strike on Iranian territory in more than a month. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vowed a response that would punish the aggressor.
The US military struck Iran’s Larak Island, killing and injuring several people. The attack was the first US strike in more than a month.
A US official says the US military struck Iran’s Larak Island after observing forces there preparing to launch rockets carrying mines into the Strait of Hormuz. The action marked the first US strikes on Iran in more than a month.
A US official says American forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first US military action there in a month. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the attack on Larak Island killed and wounded several Iranian fighters and civilians, and vowed to punish those responsible.
The US struck Iran’s southern Larak Island, targeting launchers that officials said were preparing to fire mine-carrying rockets towards the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said several soldiers were killed or injured and vowed retaliation, raising the risk of renewed military confrontation after months of conflict.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said a US attack on Larak Island on Sunday killed and wounded several Iranian fighters and civilians. The force vowed to respond and punish those responsible, according to state broadcaster IRIB.
US forces struck two missile launchers on Iran’s southern Larak Island, Axios correspondent Barak Ravid said, citing a US official. He reported that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces had been preparing rockets carrying sea mines for launch into the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump previously said the strait had been fully cleared of mines and that the US would not tolerate further mining.
At least two people were killed and two wounded in a US drone attack on Iran’s Larak Island, Tasnim reported. The agency said the strike took place about an hour earlier, with no official comments immediately available. Earlier reports said US forces hit two missile launchers on the island.
An explosion was heard near Iran’s Larak Island on Sunday, Fars news agency reported, while the cause remained unknown.
A car belonging to Dmitry Neelov, former deputy head of the Olenivka penal colony, was reportedly destroyed by an explosive in occupied Donetsk overnight on August 28–29. Ukrainian outlets cited sources but did not say whether Neelov was injured. Ukraine has accused him of abusing prisoners and civilians and charged him with war crimes in spring 2026.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 05:24
Novak Djokovic has been eliminated in the opening round of the US Open for the first time. He faced Mariano Navone in the tournament’s first round in New York on August 30, 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:24
Novak Djokovic battled physical and internal ailments, made repeated mistakes and could not overcome a feisty younger opponent who showed no intimidation under the lights against tennis’s most decorated player.
Novak Djokovic lost in the US Open opening round for the first time, falling to Mariano Navone in five sets. Hampered by physical and internal struggles, Djokovic made repeated mistakes and could not overcome the younger opponent’s fearless play under the lights.
Zakura says a new cryptography stack makes proof generation on mobile devices more than 14 times faster, potentially removing one of the biggest delays users encounter when sending private ZEC.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:23
Scientists warn that coral bleaching is occurring so often that reefs no longer have enough time to recover between events. Global coral cover is well below normal, while the record 2023 bleaching affected 77 percent of reef areas. Another major event is considered very likely this year amid elevated global temperatures.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 05:19
Scientists said on Monday that coral reefs are undergoing bleaching so frequently that they cannot recover before the next event. Global coral cover is already far below normal and faces the risk of an irreversible decline.
China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation in green development has produced the country’s first large-scale solar power station. The Kemin District facility in Chui Region began operating in December 2025 with 193,000 photovoltaic panels, designed to generate about 200 million kilowatt-hours annually, improve power reliability and cut more than 150,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 05:18
The park service says the body of a 46-year-old man was recovered after a flash flood at the Grand Canyon. Popular sites, including Bright Angel Campground, the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch, remained closed on Sunday.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:17
Officials say major flash flooding at the Grand Canyon destroyed a water pipeline serving tourists at the national park. One person has died, while about 15 others are missing or unaccounted for.
More than 15 people may be missing after flash floods struck Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service said. Flooding hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Saturday, leading authorities to evacuate visitors and search for those still unaccounted for.
At least 15 people are feared missing after major flash flooding struck Arizona’s Grand Canyon. More than 60 people were evacuated from Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch after floodwaters swept boulders, metal structures and debris into the Colorado River. Several sites and rafting trips remain closed, with more rain forecast.
Extreme flash flooding at the Grand Canyon has triggered a search for more than 20 missing hikers and led to the closure of key trails.
A search is under way for more than 20 people who may be missing after flash floods swept through Arizona’s Grand Canyon. More than 60 people were airlifted to safety as heavy rain drove water down the steep, rocky terrain.
Officials say heavy rain and flooding prompted the evacuation of dozens of people from the depths of the Grand Canyon.
Authorities say more than 20 people may be missing or unaccounted for after a significant flash flood hit Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area of Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park. Sixty-two people had been evacuated by Sunday morning. Nearly all footbridges over Bright Angel Creek were destroyed, parts of the park were closed, and river traffic on the Colorado River was suspended amid warnings of further storms and flooding.
A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced dozens of people to evacuate and swept boulders, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River, the National Park Service said. The agency is seeking information about 15 people who may be missing or unaccounted for after Saturday’s flooding.
More than a dozen people are feared missing after powerful flash floods swept through the Grand Canyon, according to the National Park Service. A hiker described being airlifted from a campground after floodwaters forced dozens of people to evacuate.
More than 20 people may be missing after what park officials described as a significant flash-flood event at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.
More than 20 hikers are thought to be missing or unaccounted for after flash flooding struck Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area. Sixty-two people have been airlifted to safety, with no injuries reported. Trails were closed after significant damage, while further storms could bring more flooding, debris flows and rockfalls.
Officials said Sunday that flash floods overwhelmed a remote area of the Grand Canyon, leaving at least 20 people missing or unaccounted for. A historic lodge near the bottom of the canyon was also affected.
One year after the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Tianjin Summit, digital economy cooperation between China and SCO member states is gaining momentum. China’s Super Computing Network is offering integrated computing services and resources internationally, including to SCO countries, while computing services, cross-border data, talent exchanges and joint projects turn the summit’s vision into tangible outcomes.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:17
Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, gained an early foothold in the United States with support from CIA-linked investor In-Q-Tel, according to its co-CEO. The case highlights the continuing influence of U.S. capital and networks on Europe’s emerging defense companies.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:15
Victims of Nepal’s catastrophic floods had only a few minutes’ warning before the waters surged through, exposing gaps in high-altitude weather monitoring and data sharing with neighboring China.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 05:15
Nepalese rescue teams, assisted by Chinese and Indian experts, worked through the night to reach hundreds believed trapped in blocked hydropower-project tunnels after last week’s deadly Himalayan floods. The disaster cut a path of destruction through Nepal’s valley towns and villages and across the border in China.
Survivors in Nepal’s Nuwakot district have returned to homes devastated by flash floods, searching mud and debris for belongings. A glacier collapse sent mud and debris through mountain valleys, killing at least 781 people and leaving more than 2,500 missing.
Russia’s Defense Ministry says it has begun preparing massive strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities in response to what it calls continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure and the fuel and energy sector. Bloomberg reports that Moscow is considering intensified missile strikes on Kyiv and infrastructure in other Ukrainian cities as peace talks remain deadlocked. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the expected response tough but said further military escalation was unnecessary.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 05:11
LIGA Group has suspended plans for a laptop factory at Yekaterinburg’s Kosmos industrial park, citing the delayed launch of its main chip plant and unfavorable economic conditions. The company will instead invest tens of millions of rubles in drone-piloting simulators for Russian schools, with the first software version promised by year-end.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:10
The Indian rupee is expected to remain under pressure this week as the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate hike compounds the drag from high oil prices. Bonds could face additional selling if economic growth picks up.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:10
As back-to-school shopping begins, experts warn that overloaded backpacks can put strain on children’s bodies and suggest reducing the load.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:08
Administrators say Bathla Group could shut by the end of the week unless emergency funding is secured. Teneo, which took control after the developer entered voluntary administration, says some of its 350 head-office staff have gone unpaid for eight weeks, while thousands of customers are left with unfinished homes.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 05:06
Warships and support vessels from Russia’s Northern Fleet have left Severomorsk for a deployment lasting several months in the Arctic Ocean. The task force will practice various activities, including measures to safeguard Russian navigation along the Northern Sea Route.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 05:05
Oil prices rise as missiles are reported flying across the Gulf, setting the tone for the day ahead in European and global markets.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 05:05
Oil prices rose and stocks fell after the United States struck Iran, while bitcoin barely moved. Despite the latest escalation in geopolitical tensions, BTC remains August’s best-performing asset.
Oil prices rose on Monday morning as tensions in the Middle East flared again and investors assessed the possibility of a US interest-rate increase, reinforced by Warsh’s hawkish signal.
A Bloomberg News Now audio report covers the day’s leading stories, including a jump in oil prices after US strikes on Iran and an intensifying US-Canada trade war, alongside other global business news.
After roughly a week of saying Washington would shift toward economic warfare against Iran, the U.S. has chosen to resume actual strikes instead.
Asian stock markets fell on Monday after fresh fighting between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher. Bond yields also stayed elevated as investors reduced their expectations for a U.S. interest-rate hike.
Bloomberg News Now brings together the day’s leading stories, including new US strikes on Iran and the continuing US-Canada trade war, with updates throughout the day on global business news.
Persian Gulf countries have not restricted regional air traffic despite reports that Iran fired missiles toward US ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a Middle Eastern air traffic service source told TASS. Iranian television reported the missile launch, while other reports said US forces had struck two missile launchers on Iran’s Larak Island.
The U.S. struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz. Its last major strikes on Iran took place in late July.
A US official says American forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak island after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel were seen preparing rockets carrying sea mines for the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the attack killed and wounded soldiers and civilians and vowed a response. Reuters later reported an apparent Iranian attack on US forces in Jordan, with all incoming missiles intercepted.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed retaliation after the U.S. bombed targets in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement carried by Iran’s state broadcaster, the Guard said several fighters and fellow citizens had been killed and wounded.
US forces struck two Iranian rocket launch sites. The Strait of Hormuz remains the main flashpoint in the conflict.
U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Hormuz, marking their first military action in weeks. Iran then fired retaliatory missiles toward Jordan, a U.S. ally, but American forces intercepted them, a source said.
London club For Your Eyes Only canceled Instasamka’s concert, scheduled for November 14, after a complaint from Ksenia Maksimova, founder of the Russian Democratic Society. Her letter alleged that the singer had sent money to Russian troops and was listed by Ukraine’s Myrotvorets database. Instasamka denied the allegation, while Echo said the cited evidence relied on Ukrainian reports based on an unreliable Telegram post.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:04
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to accuse Russia in the coming days of attempting sabotage at Leipzig airport and to announce new sanctions against Moscow, Politico and Welt am Sonntag report, citing sources. The measures would combine German and EU action. Several drones were found, including one carrying explosives near a Ukrainian ammunition plane and another that apparently collided with a DHL cargo aircraft.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 05:03
Electric cars produce less pollution while being driven, but their tyres create a separate pollution problem. Improved materials could help address that issue while extending driving range.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:02
AFP News AgencyAnother summer of record heat, drought and wildfires is saddling European governments with costs that will emerge months later through emergency relief, farm compensation, infrastructure repairs, unpaid taxes and food inflation.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 05:00
A morning roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on 31 August 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 05:00
Jane Street’s bets on artificial intelligence have gone sour. The item also points to angry Woodford investors, a boom in fund-management deals and Lucian Freud in Denmark.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:00
Hong Kong remained Asia’s leading city for billionaire residents last year, while mainland Chinese cities rapidly narrowed the gap as the artificial intelligence boom generated new wealth, according to Altrata. Hong Kong ranked second globally behind New York, with Beijing and Shenzhen also placing among the top 15.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:00
A new ranking highlights 10 wildlife experiences worth planning a trip around, from trekking to see mountain gorillas in Rwanda to going on safari for African wild dogs in Botswana.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:00
France’s heavy debt burden and political gridlock are driving government borrowing costs toward levels not seen since 2008, making the country a prominent example of sovereign debt problems.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 05:00
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to make his first visit to India before traveling to the United States for a meeting with President Donald Trump.
CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 04:57
An attacker allegedly drove the thinly traded TONIC token up 100-fold, then used it as collateral to borrow real assets. Most funds were left stranded after Cronos validators paused the network, in an exploit valued at $75mn.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:57
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said a summit between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelensky could take place only to formalize agreements, not to work through the many details of a settlement. He also accused Kyiv of opposing efforts toward a settlement. Trump had predicted in August 2025 that the meeting would occur within two weeks, but it has not taken place.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 04:55
Lausanne’s first Grand Slam featured standout judo, an inclusive kata exhibition and tense finals. Bozorov, Olek, Sulamanidze, Fontaine and Tasoev secured gold, while Switzerland celebrated a memorable first edition.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:54
The US says Iceland will remain a valuable NATO member despite voters rejecting the resumption of EU accession talks. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said Washington respected the sovereign decision and looked forward to strengthening ties with Iceland in security, energy, innovation, and economic and cultural relations.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 04:53
Icelandian Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir said the current government would not open new EU accession negotiations. About 52% of voters opposed resuming the talks in a referendum, citing risks to sovereignty and fishing restrictions. She said such referendums could not be held every one or two years and pledged to respect the result.
Icelanders expressed both relief and sorrow after a referendum on EU membership talks failed. The result was also celebrated by right-wing figures from across the UK and France.
Icelandic voters have rejected reopening negotiations on joining the EU. EU institutions say they fully respect the choice, but the result could weaken momentum behind the bloc’s enlargement policy.
Iceland has voted against restarting membership negotiations with the European Union. The No side secured nearly 53%, compared with just over 47% for Yes, a margin of 9,500 votes. Iceland is already in the EU single market and Schengen area; membership would add the bloc’s customs union and open a path to the euro.
Aleksandar Vulin, founder of Serbia’s Movement of Socialists and a former prime minister, said Serbia should hold a referendum on EU integration after Icelanders rejected resuming accession talks. The latest Icelandic count showed 52% opposed, citing risks to sovereignty and fishing restrictions.
John Ternus will become Apple’s chief executive on Tuesday, taking charge of a company that dominates the smartphone market but lags behind its rivals in artificial intelligence.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 04:41
Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority says the devastating mudslide had killed 903 people and left 4,247 missing by 9 a.m. local time Monday. Another 267 people were injured, while 20,819 security personnel were deployed for search, rescue and relief work.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★★2026-08-31 04:40
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is ready to work with Kyrgyzstan on practical cooperation that produces tangible benefits. During talks in Bishkek, Xi and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov described bilateral relations as entering a rapidly developing “golden period” and backed closer development-strategy coordination, governance exchanges and mutual support.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 04:33
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, arrived in Bishkek on Aug. 30 for the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Bishkek on Sunday for a state visit and the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. In a written speech, Xi said China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation had entered a rapidly developing “golden period.” He said he would discuss bilateral ties, broader cooperation and international and regional issues with President Sadyr Japarov.
Gold futures for August delivery on COMEX fell below $4,450 per troy ounce for the first time since August 19, according to trading data. The price was down 1.86% at $4,445.6 before the decline eased to 1.27%, with gold trading at $4,472.4.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:31
The 2026 Tianmen Mountain International Cycling Carnival in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, drew 1,531 riders from China and overseas. The event included the Around-Tianmen Mountain Invitational and the 18-kilometer “Heavenly Road” Challenge, with five categories and competitors aged 14 to 72.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:31
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has earned a place on the New York Giants’ 53-man roster. The 33-year-old returned to the team that drafted him in June after sitting out the entire previous NFL season.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:30
The Trump administration can sometimes seem to draw its worldview and foreign-policy ideas from a Kremlin school taught by Vladimir Putin, but only in a simplified form that overlooks how those strategies have worked out.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:30
Authorities in Nepal have temporarily buried hundreds of victims of the catastrophic floods, prompting public outrage in parts of the country. Critics accuse officials of failing to follow Hindu burial rites and mishandling the situation.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 04:29
Hundreds of workers are believed to be trapped after flash floods in Nepal buried tunnels beneath metres of mud. The report also notes Google changing a U.S. map label to Lake America, with the change appearing on several Canadian websites, and an island that briefly appeared and vanished in northern B.C.
At a Bishkek event on Monday, Xi Jinping was welcomed by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 04:22
Indonesia’s wildfire season is intensifying, prompting authorities to remain on high alert as they try to limit the damage and prevent a repeat of the devastation that struck the archipelago in 2015 during similarly severe “super El Niño” conditions.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 04:20
Six people were arrested in Xiamen after Lvlinsen Environmental Technology was allegedly found to have used dichlorvos, a toxic agricultural pesticide, during disinfection services for dozens of well-known restaurant chains. Authorities described the suspected violations as extremely serious, and the investigation continues.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 04:19
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and more than a dozen other leaders are set to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s annual summit in Kyrgyzstan. Although the group says it is not an alliance against other states, Putin and Xi have used it to promote a multipolar worldview and present a united front against the West. Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian and Türkiye’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan are also expected to attend.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 04:18
Australian casino operator Star Entertainment reported a larger-than-expected annual loss on Monday and warned that difficult conditions would continue. Weak New South Wales table-game revenue and a pending regulatory penalty weighed on its outlook.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 04:10
A minibus struck five pedestrians at a road crossing in Kyzyl, the capital of Russia’s Tyva Republic. A 46-year-old woman died in intensive care, while three children, aged one, three and 11, were seriously injured. Police said the driver lacked a license to operate minibuses.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 04:06
US President Donald Trump has called the agreement giving the United States access to Venezuelan oil “the biggest oil deal in world history.” Beyond a social media post by Trump, the White House has offered little information about the arrangement.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 04:02
The Western fantasy-style “Sinkhole Library” in Wuyuan County, Jiangxi, has attracted nearly 200,000 visitors since opening on Aug. 10. Designed with inspiration from Antoni Gaudí, it blends curved walls, a spiral stone staircase and whimsical lighting with a traditional Huizhou setting, while housing books on local history, intangible heritage and literature.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:02
BYD shares fell after the automaker released its latest results on Friday. The decline came despite higher second-quarter profit and growth overseas, as intense competition in China weighed on first-half earnings.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:01
U.S. President Donald Trump is proposing a 50% tariff on cars imported from Canada, targeting Ottawa, but Japan’s Toyota and Honda could ultimately bear the cost.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 04:00
Justice Natalie Adams says Daniel Billings, who pleaded guilty to murdering Molly Ticehurst, is not expected to face a life sentence. The judge remains troubled by expert evidence concerning rape allegations in Ticehurst’s police statement, saying the allegations may still affect his murder sentence despite being dropped.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 04:00
Spending on US projects has surged as national oil companies and traders join the rush for gas assets, pushing dealmaking to its highest level in a decade.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:00
Boaz Weinstein’s activist campaigns are exposing the strains affecting a centuries-old investment-trust model.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:00
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long tried to balance India’s relationships with Russia and the US under a broader strategy of strategic autonomy. Keeping that equilibrium has become more difficult since Donald Trump returned to the White House.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 04:00
The emergence of a truly multipolar currency market depends on whether governments are willing to embrace technology and strengthen their financial markets.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:00
UK neobank Allica is looking to Sweden to accelerate its European expansion and challenge Scandinavian incumbents that have tightened lending to riskier borrowers.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:00
Crypto firms have spent a record $640mn repurchasing their own tokens, using a strategy similar to equity-market buybacks as the digital-assets sector endures a prolonged slump.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:00
A Russian jet-powered drone struck an ammunition dump in Myla, near Kyiv, killing at least 38 people and leaving four missing. Residents blame those who stored munitions so close to homes, describing destroyed houses, fires and hours of explosions. Ukraine’s intelligence service has opened a criminal inquiry into the depot’s location.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 04:00
In a special Politics Weekly episode, Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker respond to listeners’ questions about whether the UK will ever rejoin the EU, who is funding Andy Burnham and whether the bedroom tax will be scrapped. Listeners are invited to keep sending comments and questions.
TThe GuardianOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:00
Spain is the leading choice for September travel, accounting for 43% of bookings. The new season looks beyond the beaches to historic cities, charming villages and inland landscapes.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:00
London’s junior AIM market is facing an existential crisis as depressed valuations, weak investor appetite and changes to inheritance tax undermine its appeal.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:00
Asset managers say institutional investors seeking exposure to hard assets are showing growing interest in shipping, as the conflict in the Middle East lifts returns in the sector.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:00
Google Maps now shows Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the United States, following Donald Trump’s order to rename it and update the US Geographic Names Information System. Canadian users will still see “Lake Ontario,” although some Canadian government websites using Google data displayed the new name. Ontario Premier Doug Ford erected a sign insisting the lake remains Lake Ontario.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 03:55
Google is modifying its Maps platform so that users in the United States see Lake Ontario displayed as “Lake America.”
Ontario Premier Doug Ford mocked President Donald Trump’s order to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” while saying he remained optimistic that Canada and the US would eventually overcome their trade and tariff differences.
Russia is prepared to restore the Arctic Council’s full-fledged activities if all parties work in good faith and respect each participant’s legitimate interests, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. He also said Moscow is ready for NATO countries’ efforts to discuss Arctic issues without Russia, while noting that the Council’s work has effectively been frozen since March 2022.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 03:53
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday that Moscow considers NATO’s expanding Arctic activity a direct security threat. NATO launched its Arctic Sentry mission in February to reinforce its presence in the region amid tensions with Moscow and US President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland.
A China-Malaysia sports and cultural exchange event opened Saturday afternoon in Haikou, Hainan Province, with six teams set to compete over two days. The event seeks to promote understanding between people and players from the two countries through sport.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 03:50
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish position strengthened expectations that the Federal Open Market Committee will maintain a relatively tighter policy stance at its September meeting.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 03:47
China’s Hainan Province and the northeastern city of Changchun in Jilin Province plan to expand cooperation in culture and tourism. The regions will join each other’s major events, develop cross-provincial travel routes and combine Changchun’s ice, snow and film resources with Hainan’s coastal, wellness and international-consumption offerings, while also exploring film-sector collaboration.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 03:45
Rescue and relief operations are continuing in Mohan, Yunnan, after torrential rain caused flooding and raised concerns about a possible reservoir breach, leading to the evacuation of more than 8,000 people. Authorities say 53 people have been rescued, one previously missing person located and temporary shelters and emergency supplies provided.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 03:42
At Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Nuwakot, principal Rajendra Dawadi evacuated all 900 students and staff within 10 minutes after receiving warnings of an approaching disaster. Floodwater and debris engulfed the school immediately afterward. A student described escaping up a hillside via a narrow ladder, while Dawadi said better warning and evacuation systems could have prompted an earlier response.
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BBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 03:36
Authorities in Nepal have warned that more flooding could follow heavy rainfall, while China has provided further details about the scale of the disaster in its Tibet region.
Two Italian tourists told CNN about the moment floodwaters came rushing toward them at the Nepal-China border. Nepali officials are continuing to search for missing people, using helicopters to reach remote parts of the country.
Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong says 43 Australians are now missing in Nepal’s floods. Australia will provide an additional $3m, taking its aid package to $8m. The Australian defence force will coordinate $2m in emergency supplies, with the RAAF due to fly the first shipment from Queensland in coming days. The government will also give $1m to the Emergency Action Alliance appeal. Fourteen Australian personnel are in Kathmandu, with two more to arrive this week.
Heavy rain has turned roads to mud in Nepal, hampering relief efforts after flash floods struck the country’s border with Tibet. Thousands of people remain missing.
Three months before a torrent of water, mud and rock swept down a Himalayan valley along the Nepal-China border and killed hundreds, experts and officials from the two countries met in Kathmandu to discuss the danger of such disasters.
Nepal’s disaster authority said 781 bodies had been recovered from mudslide-hit areas by 6 p.m. Sunday, while 2,502 people remained missing. The Tourism Board said 591 foreign nationals were still unreachable; 289 had been rescued and five had made contact.
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