China’s president is set for a busy week on the international stage as he moves into the diplomatic space left by Trump.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 10:30
A striking 98 percent of Glassdoor reviews by claims adjusters that mentioned AI were negative. One person told WIRED that AI is only a tool and should never be handed the keys.
WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:30
Finance ministers and central bank governors from the world’s biggest economies are meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, on Monday and Tuesday. The US administration, hosting the talks, is simultaneously urging allies to financially isolate Iran while imposing tariffs on several of them.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:27
Russia will repel attempts to destabilize the country from outside or within, the Foreign Intelligence Service said while commenting on alleged Ukrainian and Western efforts to influence elections to the State Duma. Russia is due to elect the ninth Duma in fall 2026, with voting scheduled for September 18-20.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 10:23
Pedro Sánchez says there is no intelligence indicating Moroccan authorities were involved in the late-July mass crossing into Ceuta, where about 70,000 people attempted to enter and as many as 141 may have died. Around 1,500 migrants remain, including 1,200 minors, while the crisis has fueled political tensions and clashes in the enclave.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:21
A new XRP Ledger study finds that adding two or three random peer connections per participating node can sharply increase the share of nodes that a modeled attack must remove to disrupt consensus. Using a 2022 network snapshot, the researchers found that a few evenly distributed links create alternate paths while preserving more of the original topology. Current real-world resilience remains unresolved.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:19
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that frontier AI could materially increase cyber risks facing the global financial system.
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CNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:18
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns that artificial intelligence models are creating new risks for global financial stability.
The article argues that Washington’s latest sanctions on Iran are unlikely to achieve their aims. Pakistan and China say they will not comply and will continue trading with Tehran. The campaign seeks to force Iran into submission through economic pressure, but could deepen the global oil-market stagflation shock and provoke Chinese restrictions on rare-earth exports.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:18
About 200 fighters have defected from Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and joined the army.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 10:18
Passengers on several ferry routes between Britain and Ireland will face stricter identification checks from 28 September. Valid passports will be required instead of other forms of photo ID.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:18
Tinned sardines can be difficult to find for several reasons, including strong demand and warmer ocean temperatures. The shortage cannot be blamed entirely on Gen Z.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:18
Airlink has defended a dramatic flypast by two aircraft over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium shortly before a South Africa-New Zealand rugby match. Flightradar24 said the lead plane passed less than 50 feet above the stadium. Critics questioned the risks, while the airline said the manoeuvre was carefully planned, approved and carried out by experienced crews.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:18
Flash floods triggered by a glacial collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border have killed more than 900 people and left nearly 5,000 missing. Hundreds may be trapped under debris in hydropower tunnels, while Nepalese teams and international partners continue rescue and identification efforts.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-31 10:17
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Chinese and Nepalese experts and official institutes concluded that a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal triggered the mudslide at the China-Nepal border port. He rejected what he called factless malicious speculation and outlined China’s aid, rescue deployments, data sharing and efforts to evacuate and search for missing people.
The International Campaign for Tibet says about 300 homes were destroyed on the Tibetan side of last week’s floods and that casualties are likely far higher than Chinese officials report. Authorities say 16 people died and 546 are missing, while at least 10 people were penalised for sharing “false disaster information”.
Nepal’s police said Monday that the death toll from the mudslide had reached 919 by 1 p.m. local time. A massive landslide hit the Rasuwagadhi area in northern Nepal on August 26, after which the government designated several affected local administrative units as disaster crisis zones for three months to coordinate rescue resources, manage personnel and speed recovery.
A mudslide triggered by an ice-rock avalanche struck Gyirong Port in China’s Xizang on August 26, killing 16 people and leaving 546 missing. More than 2,000 rescuers are conducting searches, clearing roads and assessing hazards. Teams have cleared 533 meters of the G216 highway, while barrier lakes have largely drained, though rain and geological risks remain.
More than 2,000 rescuers are searching the Gyirong border port area in China's Xizang after an ice-rock avalanche in Nepal triggered a mudslide on August 26. The disaster has killed 16 people and left 546 missing in Xizang. Teams are clearing the G216 highway, restoring communications and monitoring rainfall, barrier lakes and geological risks.
Nepalese rescue teams, assisted by Chinese and Indian experts, are trying to reach more than 900 workers believed trapped in hydropower tunnels blocked by mud and rocks. The flash floods killed 903 people and left 4,247 missing in Nepal, while Tibet reported at least 16 deaths and 546 missing.
An unprecedented flash flood in Nepal and Tibet has killed more than 900 people and left nearly 4,800 missing, authorities said as rescue efforts entered their sixth day. Foreign teams are helping reach at least 90 people trapped in hydropower tunnels, while mass burials of victims have sparked controversy in predominantly Hindu Nepal.
Nepal began mass burials on Monday for hundreds killed by catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border last week, as officials raised the death toll above 900. Authorities in Nepal and neighbouring China continue searching for more than 4,000 missing people, including hundreds of hydropower workers in the remote Himalayan region.
Rescuers hurried Monday to reach workers believed trapped in tunnels at hydropower sites buried by mud after catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China. The death toll kept rising as increasingly desperate families searched for missing loved ones.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:16
With support from Chinese and Indian experts, Nepalese rescue teams worked Monday to reach hundreds of workers believed trapped inside hydropower tunnels. Mud, water and debris from devastating floods that swept through the Himalayan region last week have blocked the tunnels.
The article argues that Benjamin Netanyahu’s defence blaming “rogue illegal settlers” overlooks the broader story in the occupied West Bank. A photograph shows Israeli forces near a house attacked by illegal settlers in the Palestinian village of Qusra.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 10:16
The European Commission has classified ChatGPT as a search engine under the Digital Services Act, the first such designation for an AI chatbot. Reddit and Roblox have been named Very Large Online Platforms, with all three given four months to comply.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:15
Six months into the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, Washington may have fewer options for calming unsettled oil markets. U.S. presidents have drawn down the aging Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the past five years, reducing its ability to cushion the shock.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:15
Italy’s Interior Ministry has announced that its suspension of Schengen arrangements with Spain will continue for another 15 days. Matteo Piantedosi previously said tensions in Ceuta remained high and were “far from improved”.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 10:14
Five days after floods struck Nepal’s Rasuwa and Nuwakot regions, more than 4,700 people remain unaccounted for as authorities struggle with the growing number of recovered bodies. The disaster highlights urgent needs for glacier and flood early-warning systems, hazard monitoring, evacuation shelters and climate-resilient infrastructure. The article also calls on wealthy nations to provide new, grant-based Loss and Damage funding for recovery and rebuilding, amid the risk of a second flood.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:12
Nepal’s devastating floods have killed 919 people, while 4,247 are listed as missing, China Central Television reported, citing Nepalese police. The disaster struck northern Nepal on August 26 after what preliminary information described as a snow and rock avalanche near the Nepal-China border, sending a torrent of debris downstream that destroyed settlements and flooded a wide area.
Unidentified explosions at the Al-Dora power plant south of Baghdad triggered a fire. Local sources said the blaze has been brought under control.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 10:11
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to speak to Jewish conservatives on Monday, as some Jewish members of the Republican Party express concern about his comments on Israel.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:07
Israel and Greece have signed an arms export agreement worth about €3 billion. Under the “Achilles Shield” project, Israel will build Greece a comprehensive, multilayered air defense network using Israeli-made systems, including David’s Sling, SPYDER and BARAK MX.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:02
Meta’s Pocket mobile app lets users create functional interactive “gizmos” by typing prompts, with no access to the underlying code, and share them through a TikTok-style social feed. After using it for nearly a week, the author found it compelling for quickly building game prototypes, but the resulting creations were effectively trapped inside Meta’s walled garden.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:00
Pollution from Sasol Ltd.’s flagship plant in Secunda has been associated with about 1,000 deaths annually, according to a study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 10:00
Fans gathered in Mexico City to mark what would have been Michael Jackson’s 68th birthday. Wearing zombie costumes, they performed the iconic dance from “Thriller” as the Mexican capital was swept up in Michaelmania.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:00
A midday bulletin rounds up important stories from Europe and beyond on August 31, 2026, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:00
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.
US oil and gas production and profits are rising strongly, but employment in the industry has declined since Donald Trump came to power.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 10:00
Russian newspapers lead with the EU’s consideration of a naval mission to intercept Russia-linked tankers in the Baltic and North seas, warnings that such action could amount to a blockade and worsen tensions with Moscow, and Donald Trump’s claim that a US-Venezuela oil agreement gives Washington preferential control over 65 billion barrels. Iceland’s rejection of renewed EU accession talks also features prominently.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:00
The program covers the fallout from the trade war, byelections, and why Donald Trump is posting AI-generated videos of orange-haired geese holding guns.
CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:00
A $200 million black market in sea cucumbers is expanding across the Indian Ocean. The ecologically important animals are prized as a delicacy in China and Southeast Asia, driving overfishing and drawing criminal groups into every stage of the illicit supply chain, from extortion of fishers to cross-border smuggling.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:59
Seventeen-year-old American Thea Frodin, who served as the tennis-playing body double for a young Serena Williams in King Richard, will make her US Open main-draw singles debut after receiving a wildcard. She faces world number two Elena Rybakina in the first round.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:58
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, citing European External Action Service research, accused Russia and Israel of spreading and amplifying disinformation during last month’s mass migrant influx into Ceuta. He also said trafficking groups circulated a false claim that people entering by swimming could not be deported to Morocco, and pledged an additional €168m in aid for the enclave.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 09:56
Spanish centre-left Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez alleged on Monday that social networks linked to Israel and Russia had circulated disinformation about July’s migrant crisis in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. He said the alleged smear campaign, amplified by far-right networks, was partly driven by Madrid’s opposition to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Colombia’s Central General Staff, the main splinter group of the disbanded FARC guerrillas, said it was responsible for abducting José Olger Melo Charry, a Colombian serving in the French Foreign Legion. The group said the soldier, reportedly on leave in Colombia, was alive and in “perfect health.”
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:54
Ariane 6 launched the MTG-I2 satellite from French Guiana. The new-generation Meteosat strengthens Europe’s commitment to weather monitoring, and several people shared their excitement after the event.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:51
Spain has recorded a record 5,232 deaths linked to extreme heat during the summer, including 2,147 in August alone. People over 65 accounted for 5,048 of the deaths, with those over 85 the most vulnerable. Meteorologists said the first half of 2026 was the country’s warmest in 65 years.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:50
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda said on Monday they will jointly develop standardised electronic control units for software-defined vehicles, expanding their cooperation on advanced automotive technology.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:50
A double-hulled ferry carrying 267 people capsized after taking on water off Kyrenia in northern Cyprus, leaving at least eight dead and nearly 20 missing. Turkish divers joined the search for survivors as the vessel lay more than 500 metres below the surface. The captain and crew were detained for questioning.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:49
A ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, leaving at least eight people dead and nearly 20 missing on Monday. Divers joined search teams combing deep waters for survivors.
Parents at a Tel Aviv school went on strike to protest the admission of migrant children.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:46
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns about turbulence in the government bond market, saying fears over rising debt and yields fail to account for the strength of the U.S. economy and its fiscal outlook.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:45
Novak Djokovic lost 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 to Mariano Navone in the US Open first round, his earliest Grand Slam exit in more than two decades. Djokovic repeatedly vomited and struggled with cramps and pain, saying a long-running, unspecified health issue worsened by hot, humid conditions left him unsure whether the problem can be fixed.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:45
Novak Djokovic battled physical and internal ailments but made repeated mistakes and lacked the answers against a spirited younger opponent. Mariano Navone was unfazed under the lights and defeated tennis’ most decorated player.
Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title ended with a 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 loss to unseeded Argentine Mariano Navone. Hampered by vomiting, cramps and pain, Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in two decades and his first US Open first-round defeat.
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.
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.
Trump’s beef plan and tariffs could alienate farmers and Republican voters. Some districts with the largest cattle-sales volumes are among the most competitive in this election cycle.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:42
As China’s economic influence in Central Asia grows, Chinese is becoming a more attractive foreign-language choice for young people in Tajikistan. Thousands study at Chinese universities, while 13 Tajik universities teach the language. Links to Chinese businesses, jobs, education and trade are driving the trend.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:41
Hostilities between the United States and Iran resumed after a month-long pause. Washington said Iran was preparing to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran retaliated by striking US military bases in Jordan. The US Treasury secretary also warned of further economic sanctions against banks doing business with Iran.
FFrance 24Original★★★★★2026-08-31 09:40
Hostilities between the US and Iran resumed after a month when American forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island. Iran said it retaliated against US bases in Jordan and the UAE, while state television reported that a supertanker hit two naval mines, caught fire and stopped in the southern Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry says US actions in the Middle East are the only factor destabilizing the Strait of Hormuz and vows to respond to every US action with a “crushing blow.” Earlier reports said US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, after which Iran targeted US bases in Jordan.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says a supertanker struck two mines after attempting to use what it called an “illegal route” in the southern Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC Navy warned that vessels violating its safe-passage rules would face the same fate. Details about the ship were not provided.
CENTCOM says the Iranian forces it targeted presented an “imminent threat.” The Strait of Hormuz remains the conflict’s main flashpoint.
Bloomberg News Now highlights a jump in oil prices after US strikes and the continuing US-Canada trade war, alongside other top stories from the day in a regularly updated audio report on global business news.
Oil prices rise as missiles are reported flying across the Gulf, setting the tone for the day ahead in European and global markets.
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.
China has expressed deep condolences over the death of Norway’s King Harald V and offered sympathy to the Norwegian royal family, government and people. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Harald was widely respected in Norway and had contributed to China-Norway friendship and cooperation. The Royal House said he died aged 89 on August 28, with Crown Prince Haakon succeeding him.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:40
China has expressed deep condolences over the death of Norway’s King Harald V and offered sympathy to Norway’s royal family, government and people. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Harald was widely respected and had contributed to China-Norway friendship. The king died aged 89 on August 28, and Crown Prince Haakon immediately succeeded him.
A report commissioned by Amazon Web Services says skills shortages and regulatory uncertainty are holding back AI adoption in Europe. It warns that 38% of European startups are considering moving abroad and examines what Europe could lose if advanced AI use remains at current levels.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:39
The Telegraph says Kirill Budanov’s statement that Ukraine must recruit at least 30,000 people each month to maintain troop strength points to battlefield losses exceeding those officially acknowledged. TASS also reports continuing personnel shortages, desertions and unauthorized absences amid Ukraine’s mobilization efforts.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:34
A flash flood near Phantom Ranch sent debris into the Colorado River, destroyed footbridges and left more than 20 people missing or unaccounted for.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:33
The National Park Service said Sunday that a flash flood in the Grand Canyon killed at least one person, while 15 others may be missing or unaccounted for.
A flash flood at Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park killed at least one person and left 15 others presumed missing, while more than 60 people were evacuated. The flooding destroyed nearly all footbridges over Bright Angel Creek and damaged the park’s only water pipeline. More thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected through Monday.
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.
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.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit is opening in Kyrgyzstan with the Chinese and Russian leaders attending. Meanwhile, the United States is hosting G20 finance ministers, while its huge debt could leave the country’s new central-bank chief in a difficult position.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-31 09:33
An article by Xi Jinping on the Communist Party of China's self-governance will appear Tuesday in the 17th issue of Qiushi Journal. It urges Party organizations, members and officials to strengthen their responsibility and mission, says full and rigorous Party governance is everyone's duty, and calls for accountability when responsibilities are not fulfilled.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:30
Thirty-two Kenyan families who lost relatives in the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 are due to receive a combined $87,343,352.60 from a Boeing 737 MAX victim-compensation fund. Their law firm said Boeing will release the final payments after US legal proceedings conclude; the average is about $2.73 million per family.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:27
Dolly Parton was buried in a private family funeral in Nashville on Friday, her great-niece said. The music legend was laid to rest beside her late husband, Carl Dean, at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum. A tribute concert was held at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry on Saturday.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:24
European security services see no risk of a Russian attack on EU countries, Politico’s European edition reported, citing a source. A senior EU official said the services saw no such threat. Moscow has repeatedly rejected the speculation; Vladimir Putin said he was ready to formalize a mutual non-aggression agreement with Western countries to ease concerns.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:23
Russia plans to produce about 2.8 million vehicles a year by 2035 under the target scenario of its automotive industry development strategy, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. The share of Russian products in the domestic new-vehicle market is expected to rise to 80%.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:22
Shigeko Kagawa, Japan’s oldest resident, has died aged 115. Born in 1911 and living in Nara Prefecture, she died on August 27. Fuyo Kishimoto, 114, from Kyoto, is now considered Japan’s oldest person.
TTASSOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:21
Wildcard Sofia Kenin defeated 46-year-old compatriot Venus Williams 6-2, 7-6(6) in a US Open first-round match that began after midnight in New York, the latest start in women’s tournament history. Williams will still play the women’s doubles with her sister Serena.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:20
Iran says it launched retaliatory attacks on US bases in Jordan and US military assets in the UAE after the US struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. The exchange is described as the first direct clash between the sides since late July. US and Jordanian officials said missiles aimed at Jordan were intercepted, while Iran called its action self-defence.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-31 09:19
The United States has carried out its first strikes on Iran in a month, hitting sites on Larak Island. Iran retaliated by targeting bases hosting US forces in Jordan, while Washington said the missiles were shot down.
US Central Command says American forces bombed two IRGC rocket launchers on Larak Island. The IRGC then attacked US bases in Jordan.
Jordan’s military says its air defenses intercepted eight missiles that entered the country’s airspace, while their type remains unknown. Al Hadath, citing a Jordanian military spokesperson, reported that all ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran were destroyed. Iran’s IRGC said its strikes on U.S. bases in Jordan targeted maintenance facilities and fighter deployment sites in response to a U.S. attack on Larak Island.
Fox News reporter Trey Yingst said Sunday, citing a U.S. source, that Iran is attacking American forces stationed in Jordan.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it destroyed maintenance infrastructure and fighter jet deployment sites while striking U.S. bases in Jordan, according to Tasnim. A series of explosions had earlier been reported in Jordanian territory.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Monday that it attacked the King Hussein and Al Azraq U.S. bases in Jordan with ballistic missiles, Iranian media reported. The Guards described the action as a response to the U.S. attack on Larak Island.
A CGTN-Renmin University survey of 13,707 people in 48 countries found that 74.6% view the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as a practical route for cooperation among countries with different systems. Respondents also credited it with advancing trade, investment, cultural exchange and a stronger Global South voice in global governance.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:17
A CGTN–Renmin University survey of 13,707 people in 48 countries found that 74.6% view the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as a pragmatic avenue for cooperation among countries with different systems. As the SCO marks its 25th anniversary, respondents highlighted its achievements in trade, investment, financing, cultural exchange and tourism, and called for a larger role in infrastructure and energy, regional security, and climate and environmental issues.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is marking its 25th anniversary with a summit in Eurasia. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping on August 30, 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:16
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted and destroyed 239 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over Russian regions and the Black Sea overnight. Drones and debris damaged residential buildings and a logistics center in Yekaterinburg, with no deaths reported. A civilian was injured in a separate drone detonation in Belgorod Region.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 09:16
Ukrainian forces carried out 164 attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region over the past 24 hours, the acting governor said. Three civilians, including a minor, were killed and 22 people were injured, among them nine teenagers; six teenagers are being treated at a regional children’s hospital, with one in extremely critical condition. Russian authorities said 147 Ukrainian drones were neutralized.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:15
A film critic told NBC News that screening the movie “violates both Russian and international law,” yet everyone, including Russian authorities, “turns a blind eye to it.”
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:15
Türkiye’s trade with Turkic states increased 6.6% to $10.1 billion during the first seven months of 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:08
Iceland has rejected reopening talks on EU membership, with 52.8% voting against the government’s proposal. The vote comes as the EU seeks to expand and reinforce unity. Why does the bloc want to grow? Euronews invites readers to ask its AI chatbot.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:08
After Iceland voted against joining the EU, questions remain over the future of European enlargement. Nine candidate countries are waiting, but none is currently as close to accession as Iceland might have been.
Iceland has rejected talks on joining the European Union. Europe Today airs on weekdays at 08:00 CEST and returns to readers’ inboxes at 08:30, presented this week by Mared Gwyn.
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed longtime adviser Erlan Karin as vice president, a post created by a new constitution adopted earlier this year. The appointment places Karin first in line to succeed Tokayev. Parliament also approved the reappointment of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:07
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed decrees appointing Erlan Karin as vice president and Oljas Bektenov as prime minister. Karin previously served as first deputy head of the presidential administration, while Bektenov has led the government since 2024.
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed longtime adviser Erlan Karin as vice president on Monday. The office was created under a new constitution adopted earlier this year by Central Asia’s largest economy.
Kazakhstan’s new unicameral parliament, the Kurultai, voted to appoint Erlan Karin as vice president. Karin, previously the first deputy head of the presidential administration, was nominated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and backed by 141 of the 145 deputies present.
Russia plans to raise technological independence in passenger cars to 80% by 2030, while setting a 90% target for light commercial vehicles, trucks and buses. First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said the revised automotive strategy will use comprehensive standardization and a sovereign technological base to strengthen domestic engineering and control of key designs.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:04
Workers at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport continued a slowdown strike for a second day over poor working conditions, limited official support and the absence of a collective bargaining agreement. Thousands of passengers were stranded or delayed, with Kenya Airways reporting average delays of about two hours and RwandAir cancelling two flights.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:03
A go-slow strike by airport workers at Kenya’s main international airport entered its second day on Monday, causing flight delays for thousands of travellers. The main union said negotiations were continuing.
Hussein Fahmy, president of the Cairo International Film Festival, looks back on the rapid changes he has witnessed in China, calling the experience “great.” As China and Egypt mark 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, he also recalls his most unforgettable memory from China.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:01
Shares of online fast-fashion retailer Shein fell more than 10% in gray-market trading on Monday, ahead of its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange scheduled for Tuesday.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:00
Algeria’s leader ordered the introduction of the death penalty for arson as the North African country reels from wildfires that killed at least 12 people over the past week.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:00
Rescuers are still looking for people missing after a deadly ferry accident in North Cyprus. Several survivors told local media they heard a blast shortly before the vessel rolled over, while police detained the captain and more than a dozen others.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:00
Jurors are set to hear closing arguments Monday in the case against Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:00
Tenants ranging from major banks to fashion brands are taking advantage of potentially lower rents in prime Hong Kong retail areas, using prominent sites to increase customer visibility, agents say. HSBC is opening its first flagship branch at Capitol Centre, formerly occupied by Chanel, Victoria’s Secret and Forever 21, while preparing to close two branches in Causeway Bay.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:00
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