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OtherBeer company offers reward for safe return of stolen truckload

Police say a thief used false documents to collect a $25,000 shipment of about 40,000lb of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer from a distribution centre in Montclair, California. Pabst Brewing Company is offering an unspecified reward and has given the thief 18 days and 44 minutes to return it without questions.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 16:32

Beer company offers reward for safe return of stolen truckload
Beer company offers reward for safe return of stolen truckload

TechRead Tim Cook’s final message to Apple staff as CEO

Tim Cook marks his final day as Apple CEO with a letter thanking employees and the wider Apple community. He says he is not leaving the company, but is stepping away from a role he loved, and expresses confidence in John Ternus as his successor.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 16:30

Read Tim Cook’s final message to Apple staff as CEO
Read Tim Cook’s final message to Apple staff as CEO

EconomyG20 host US pushes growth agenda to ease debt market concerns

U.S. officials called on G20 finance leaders on Monday to intensify efforts to promote economic growth, presenting it as the best way to address concerns about rising global debt levels.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 16:30

G20 host US pushes growth agenda to ease debt market concerns
G20 host US pushes growth agenda to ease debt market concerns

EconomyKKR Turns Private Jet ‘Gas Stations’ Into a Coveted $10 Billion Asset

KKR transformed a decentralized network of private-jet terminals into a national infrastructure platform whose value more than doubled to $10 billion, making it a highly sought-after asset.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 16:30

KKR Turns Private Jet ‘Gas Stations’ Into a Coveted $10 Billion Asset
KKR Turns Private Jet ‘Gas Stations’ Into a Coveted $10 Billion Asset
MAJOR

HealthDRC confirms more than 6,000 Ebola cases as deaths near 3,000

The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed 6,041 Ebola cases, with 2,911 deaths and 619 patients isolated or hospitalised. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called it the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded. Concentration in conflict-affected eastern provinces, travel restrictions and a healthcare workers’ strike are hampering the response.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-31 16:24

DRC confirms more than 6,000 Ebola cases as deaths near 3,000
DRC confirms more than 6,000 Ebola cases as deaths near 3,000
MAJOR

PoliticsZelensky calls Trump envoys to ‘lock in’ dates for Ukraine visit

President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke by phone on Aug. 31 with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner about their future visit to Ukraine. He called the discussion detailed and constructive, saying the teams were working to finalize dates and had also addressed the battlefield situation. The envoys have visited Moscow repeatedly but have not yet gone to Kyiv.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 16:23

Zelensky calls Trump envoys to ‘lock in’ dates for Ukraine visit
Zelensky calls Trump envoys to ‘lock in’ dates for Ukraine visit
  • Zelensky speaks with US envoys about setting date for Ukraine visit

    Vladimir Zelensky says he held a detailed and constructive phone conversation with US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. He said they discussed setting a date for a visit to Ukraine, while their teams will coordinate the agenda and schedule for further communication.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-31 16:23Original

WorldIndia rejects Hague court order to restore Indus waters pact with Pakistan

India has rejected a Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty remains binding, arguing the tribunal has no authority over its sovereign decisions. New Delhi suspended the pact after a Kashmir attack, while Pakistan welcomed interim measures restricting work on India’s Ratle hydroelectric project.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 16:23

India rejects Hague court order to restore Indus waters pact with Pakistan
India rejects Hague court order to restore Indus waters pact with Pakistan
  • Court says India must uphold Pakistan water treaty
    Court says India must uphold Pakistan water treaty

    The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has ruled that India remains bound by its water-sharing treaty with Pakistan. It rejected all grounds India offered for suspending the pact and said hydroelectric projects on the western rivers must comply with it. Pakistan welcomed the order.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-08-31 14:49Original
  • International court says India must honour water-sharing treaty with Pakistan
    International court says India must honour water-sharing treaty with Pakistan

    An international court has ruled that India must honour its water-sharing treaty with Pakistan. People in Pakistan had previously protested India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-08-31 14:43Original
  • Arbitration court says India must uphold water-sharing treaty with Pakistan
    Arbitration court says India must uphold water-sharing treaty with Pakistan

    The Permanent Court of Arbitration said on Monday that India must restrict work on a hydroelectric plant in the Kashmir region and continue observing its water-sharing treaty with Pakistan, which New Delhi had suspended amid tensions with its neighbour.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-31 11:35Original

WorldAt least two dead after catastrophic Grand Canyon flooding

Officials say catastrophic flooding in a remote part of the Grand Canyon has killed at least two people, while more than a dozen others remain missing.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 16:20

At least two dead after catastrophic Grand Canyon flooding
At least two dead after catastrophic Grand Canyon flooding

WorldDeaf teenager reportedly killed in Ukrainian missile strike on Ozon warehouse in Belgorod

Relatives told the Telegram channel Ostorozhno Novosti that 16-year-old deaf student David Z. was killed in Ukraine’s August 30 missile strike on an Ozon warehouse in Belgorod. Two classmates working there were hospitalized. The strike killed three people in the city and injured 16.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 16:20

Deaf teenager reportedly killed in Ukrainian missile strike on Ozon warehouse in Belgorod
Deaf teenager reportedly killed in Ukrainian missile strike on Ozon warehouse in Belgorod

WorldAlgerian president seeks death penalty for arsonists

Algeria has declared three days of mourning after wildfires killed 12 people and injured dozens. Authorities said 46 fires were still active, while 54 people were hospitalised with burns, including six in critical condition.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 16:17

Algerian president seeks death penalty for arsonists

EconomySber expects 2026 profit to significantly exceed last year's

Sberbank expects its 2026 profit to be well above the 2025 level, although growth may come in just under 20%, finance head Taras Skvortsov said. He noted that economic conditions, particularly in the second half of the year, are more difficult than last year, but not severe enough to produce negative growth.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 16:16

Sber expects 2026 profit to significantly exceed last year's

WorldModi to Putin: ‘We need an end to war, not endless war’

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine must end. Meeting in Bishkek during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, Modi said India would continue supporting peace talks and urged a move from endless war toward ending hostilities.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 16:16

Modi to Putin: ‘We need an end to war, not endless war’
Modi to Putin: ‘We need an end to war, not endless war’
  • Modi: Cooperation between Russia and India is constantly reaching new frontiers

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Russian-Indian cooperation was continually reaching new heights during his meeting with President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek. He described moving forward together as the countries’ shared vision and guiding principle.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:40Original
  • Modi-Putin meeting at SCO: Can India-Russia ties hold?
    Modi-Putin meeting at SCO: Can India-Russia ties hold?

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek. Their countries face growing US pressure over Russia’s war-related sanctions and India’s energy and trade choices. Energy ties remain important, while India is reducing its reliance on Russian military equipment and seeking greater domestic defense production.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-08-31 11:47Original

PoliticsPrediction platform Kalshi bans ex-US congressman over alleged manipulation

Regulators say George Santos made public comments intended to increase the value of bets he had placed on whether he would attend the State of the Union address. Kalshi has barred the former US congressman from trading. The platform said the ban followed manipulation concerns.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 16:14

Prediction platform Kalshi bans ex-US congressman over alleged manipulation

WorldAmbassador to Belgrade doubts The Hague court will reveal details of Mladic’s death

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ambassador to Belgrade, Aleksandar Vranes, said The Hague Tribunal is unlikely to disclose how former Bosnian Serb Army commander Ratko Mladic died. He questioned whether an independent inquiry or full medical records would be released, saying there was no justice for Serbs in The Hague. Mladic died in a UN prison there on August 27.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 16:14

Ambassador to Belgrade doubts The Hague court will reveal details of Mladic’s death
  • The Hague denied Mladic medication after family rejected euthanasia, ambassador says

    Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ambassador to Belgrade, Aleksandar Vranes, alleged that a Hague court asked Ratko Mladic’s relatives to approve euthanasia. After they refused, he said, Mladic was deprived of medication for chronic illnesses and given fentanyl without proper supervision. Mladic died on August 27 in a UN prison in The Hague.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-31 16:01Original

PoliticsRussia approves plan for further regulation of digital platforms

Russia’s government subcommittee on digital platform development approved a 2026–2027 roadmap for legislative initiatives regulating the platform economy. The plan covers returns of goods in proper condition, discounts and other proposals from businesses. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and government chief of staff Dmitry Grigorenko.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 16:13

Russia approves plan for further regulation of digital platforms

WorldSchool starts soon in Lebanon, but thousands still shelter in them during war

Families sheltering in a school in Tyre, Lebanon, are among hundreds of thousands displaced by the latest conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Thousands remain in schools as the new academic year approaches.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 16:12

School starts soon in Lebanon, but thousands still shelter in them during war
School starts soon in Lebanon, but thousands still shelter in them during war

WorldCanadian suspected of spying on NATO denied bail — what comes next

A Canadian suspected of spying for NATO has been denied bail, with the next steps in the case still to come.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 16:11

Canadian suspected of spying on NATO denied bail — what comes next

SportsLionel Messi says he is retiring from playing for Argentina

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 39.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 16:10

Lionel Messi says he is retiring from playing for Argentina
Lionel Messi says he is retiring from playing for Argentina

WorldEU forces board sixth suspected tanker in Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ in Mediterranean

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said troops from the bloc’s IRINI mission boarded the tanker MV Sun in the Mediterranean on August 30, suspecting it was sailing under a false flag. It was the sixth suspicious tanker boarded by IRINI in recent months. EU defense ministers will discuss measures against the “shadow fleet” in Ireland on September 1.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 16:07

EU forces board sixth suspected tanker in Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ in Mediterranean
EU forces board sixth suspected tanker in Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ in Mediterranean
  • Kallas says Cameroon-flagged tanker allegedly carrying Russian oil intercepted

    EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said EU ships intercepted and boarded the Cameroon-flagged tanker MV SUN in the Mediterranean on August 30 for flag verification. She alleged the vessel was using a false flag and carrying Russian oil, saying the action sought to block funding for Russia’s economy. Kallas called it the sixth suspected shadow-fleet tanker inspected by EU countries this year.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-31 13:51Original
  • EU intercepts suspected Russian shadow fleet ship in Mediterranean
    EU intercepts suspected Russian shadow fleet ship in Mediterranean

    EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said Operation IRINI forces boarded the oil tanker MV Sun in the Mediterranean on Aug. 30 to verify its flag. The vessel is suspected of sailing under a false flag as part of Russia’s sanctions-evading shadow fleet. Kallas called the fleet’s illegal oil sales a critical lifeline for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-31 13:13Original
  • Suspected Russian shadow fleet oil tanker boarded by EU forces in the Mediterranean

    EU forces boarded an oil tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet in the Mediterranean. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called illegal oil sales by shadow fleet vessels a critical lifeline for Russia’s war in Ukraine and said the EU would continue cutting them off.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-08-31 13:10Original

WorldSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agree to establish secretariat under joint defence pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan said in a joint statement on Monday that they had agreed to create a secretariat in Saudi Arabia under their Mecca joint defence agreement. A Pakistani secretary-general will initially lead it for three years.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 16:05

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agree to establish secretariat under joint defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agree to establish secretariat under joint defence pact
  • Saudi Arabia committed to activating Mecca pact mechanisms: minister
    Saudi Arabia committed to activating Mecca pact mechanisms: minister

    A Saudi minister says the kingdom is committed to activating the mechanisms of the Mecca pact. The pact’s Strategic Political and Defence Committee held its first meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye, on August 31, 2026.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-08-31 15:16Original
  • Mecca defence pact sets stage for new regional security architecture: Fidan
    Mecca defence pact sets stage for new regional security architecture: Fidan

    Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says the Mecca defence alliance could bolster stability across the region and make the security environment less uncertain.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-08-31 13:16Original
  • Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye meet: What comes next for their defence pact?
    Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye meet: What comes next for their defence pact?

    Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have named their new mutual-defence arrangement the Mecca Defence Alliance and established a strategic political and defence committee. The group will work on military interoperability, joint exercises, defence-industrial cooperation and counterterrorism, while its structure and the circumstances for invoking mutual defence remain unclear.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-31 12:57Original
  • Mecca Pact open to all regional countries, top Turkish diplomat says

    Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement is open to all regional countries. He said the signed pact has launched a process to build a new regional security and cooperation architecture, with an attack on one member defined as aggression against all members.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-31 12:55Original
  • Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan hold first Mecca defence pact meeting
    Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan hold first Mecca defence pact meeting

    Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are meeting in Istanbul for the first time since signing the Mecca Defence Agreement. The pact aims to strengthen collective deterrence against aggression and treats an armed attack on any one of the three countries as an attack on all three.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-31 11:49Original

ScienceEl Niño is now stronger than at any point in the last 1,000 years, study finds

By analyzing fossilized Galápagos corals, researchers reconstructed a 1,000-year record of ocean surface temperatures. The findings suggest that the powerful El Niño events seen in the late 20th and early 21st centuries are unusually strong, though it was previously unclear whether global warming was intensifying ENSO’s swings.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 16:04

El Niño is now stronger than at any point in the last 1,000 years, study finds
El Niño is now stronger than at any point in the last 1,000 years, study finds

WorldKremlin: Russia remains ready to receive Zelensky in Moscow for talks

Presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said Moscow does not care whether Europe recognizes the results of Russia’s upcoming elections. He reiterated that Russia remains ready to receive Vladimir Zelensky in Moscow for negotiations on Ukraine, while saying Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping discussed the crisis only briefly.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 16:00

Kremlin: Russia remains ready to receive Zelensky in Moscow for talks
  • US Treasury chief reportedly meets Russian counterpart to push Trump peace plan
    US Treasury chief reportedly meets Russian counterpart to push Trump peace plan

    U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly met Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov on the sidelines of the G20 summit to discuss a Washington-backed 28-point peace plan for Ukraine. A Ukrainian official said Kyiv knew “nothing about this meeting.” It remains unclear whether the plan matches one described by President Volodymyr Zelensky, while the Kremlin has rejected a ceasefire and a Donbas buffer zone.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-31 15:57Original
  • Kremlin says Russia’s readiness to receive Zelensky remains unchanged

    Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow remains ready to receive Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky for negotiations on the conflict. He recalled Vladimir Putin’s statement that Zelensky could come to Moscow if he wants talks, while a trilateral summit would only finalize agreements prepared through complex negotiations.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-31 15:24Original
  • Russia moving toward Ukrainian conflict settlement, Putin says

    Russia is working to bring the conflict in Ukraine to an end, President Vladimir Putin said during talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the SCO summit. Modi called for all problems to be resolved peacefully. Putin also thanked him for sharing expectations about Putin’s upcoming visit to the BRICS summit in New Delhi in September.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-31 15:19Original
  • Russia welcomes any country’s efforts to help bring peace to Ukraine — Kremlin

    Russia is ready to accept assistance from any country willing to help resolve the Ukraine conflict, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He added that the Kiev regime has so far been unwilling to heed mediators, while pointing to Turkey as a country that has repeatedly shown interest in advancing the peace process.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:02Original

WorldLatest news bulletin | August 31, 2026 – Evening

Catch up on the most important stories from Europe and beyond on the evening of August 31, 2026, spanning world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 16:00

Latest news bulletin | August 31, 2026 – Evening
  • Latest news bulletin | August 31, 2026 – Midday

    A midday bulletin rounds up important stories from Europe and beyond on August 31, 2026, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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    Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:00Original
  • Latest news bulletin | 31 August 2026 – Morning

    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.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-08-31 05:00Original

CultureEverything to know about the 2026 Venice Film Festival

Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are heading to Italy for the 83rd Venice Film Festival, which begins Wednesday.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 16:00

Everything to know about the 2026 Venice Film Festival
Everything to know about the 2026 Venice Film Festival
  • Politics takes center stage at Venice Film Festival
    Politics takes center stage at Venice Film Festival

    The 83rd Venice International Film Festival opens on September 2 with a lineup focused on Gaza, Ukraine, Belarus, Chile and US immigration enforcement, alongside a documentary about Elon Musk. Artistic director Alberto Barbera has described it as Venice's most political edition ever.

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    DDW★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 14:05Original
  • Everything you need to know about the 2026 Venice Film Festival
    Everything you need to know about the 2026 Venice Film Festival

    Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are set to travel to Italy for the 83rd Venice Film Festival, which opens Wednesday.

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    TThe Associated Press★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 14:00Original

SocietyAs Colorado burns, novel climate lawsuit heads to Supreme Court

Boulder, Colorado, is suing oil companies in an effort to make them pay for the costs of adapting to climate change and wildfires. The case is headed to the Supreme Court.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 16:00

As Colorado burns, novel climate lawsuit heads to Supreme Court
As Colorado burns, novel climate lawsuit heads to Supreme Court

TechClipto uses AI to search terabytes of video and is now valued at $250M

The three-year-old startup says it reached $15 million in annual recurring revenue and became profitable before raising its latest $15 million funding round. Clipto is now valued at $250 million.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 16:00

Clipto uses AI to search terabytes of video and is now valued at $250M
Clipto uses AI to search terabytes of video and is now valued at $250M

SportsLIVE: Aston Villa vs Arsenal – Premier League

Aston Villa host Arsenal in the Premier League, with updates covering the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 16:00

LIVE: Aston Villa vs Arsenal – Premier League
LIVE: Aston Villa vs Arsenal – Premier League

EconomyIN BRIEF: Effective date of new key rate to change, economic scenarios outlined

The Bank of Russia plans to move the effective date of any new key rate from Monday to the following Wednesday. It estimates that rate changes take full effect after 3-6 quarters, targets inflation near 4%, and projects a 2026 key rate of 14.5-14.6% with inflation at 6-7% under its baseline scenario.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:57

IN BRIEF: Effective date of new key rate to change, economic scenarios outlined
  • Bank of Russia projects 2027 key rate at 13-15% under pro-inflationary scenario

    The Bank of Russia forecasts its key rate at 14.5-14.6% in 2026 and 13-15% in 2027 under a pro-inflationary scenario. It sees the rate falling to 11-12% in 2028 and 8.5-9.5% in 2029, with 2027 inflation projected at 4.5-5.5%.

    Bank of Russiakey rateinflationeconomic forecast

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:37Original
  • Bank of Russia projects 2027 key rate at 19-21% under risk scenario

    The Bank of Russia forecasts a key rate of 14.5-14.6% in 2026 and 19-21% in 2027 under its risk scenario, followed by 14-16% in 2028 and 9.5-10.5% in 2029. The scenario also envisages inflation of 11-13% and GDP contraction of 3-4% in 2027.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:27Original
  • Bank of Russia projects 2027 key rate at 9-11% under disinflationary scenario

    The Bank of Russia expects its key rate to average 14.5-14.6% in 2026 and fall to 9-11% in 2027 under a disinflationary scenario. It projects 7-8% in 2028 and 7.5-8.5% in 2029, with inflation at 3-4% in 2027 and 4% in 2028-2029.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-31 11:55Original
  • Bank of Russia projects 2026 key rate at 14.5-14.6% under baseline scenario

    The Bank of Russia forecasts a key rate of 14.5-14.6% in 2026 under its baseline scenario, declining to 10.5-12.5% in 2027, 8-9% in 2028 and 7.5-8.5% in 2029. It expects inflation at 6-7% in 2026 and 4% annually from 2027 through 2029, while GDP growth is projected at 0-1% in 2026 and 1.5-2.5% in 2027-2029.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-31 11:55Original

WorldVon der Leyen says Europe must prepare for an era of simultaneous disasters

The European Commission wants to move from responding to disasters toward preventing them by strengthening preparedness and anticipation. Financing climate adaptation remains a major challenge, however, as EU countries have limited fiscal room to act.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 15:57

Von der Leyen says Europe must prepare for an era of simultaneous disasters

WorldIsraeli air strikes on Gaza kill at least five people: Report

Health officials say Israeli attacks across Gaza killed at least five people. Two died in a strike near a park crowded with displaced families in Gaza City, while at least three were killed when a vehicle was hit in western Gaza City. Israel’s military claimed the attacks targeted Hamas fighters without offering evidence. The attacks have intensified in recent days despite a US-brokered “ceasefire”.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 15:56

Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill at least five people: Report
Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill at least five people: Report

EconomyFrance targets Shein and Temu with new fast-fashion levy

France will begin charging a penalty this week on cheaply made clothing sold by ultra-fast-fashion retailers. The fee could approach €20 per item by 2030 and targets platforms including Shein, Temu and AliExpress under a June law addressing disposable fashion’s environmental costs, while H&M and Zara are exempt.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:55

France targets Shein and Temu with new fast-fashion levy
France targets Shein and Temu with new fast-fashion levy

EconomyUkraine’s agricultural exports nearly halve month-on-month in August

Ukraine’s agricultural exports fell 47.5% in August from July, dropping from 3.287 million tons to 1.726 million tons, according to the Ukrainian edition of Forbes. Wheat, corn and barley shipments declined 69.5%, while deliveries to Turkey fell 79%. The closure of the Greater Odessa ports has left alternative routes unable to offset the logistical losses.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:53

Ukraine’s agricultural exports nearly halve month-on-month in August

WorldNepal floods 'unprecedented', requiring new engineering and risk-sensitive urban planning

Basanta Raj Adhikari, director of Tribhuvan University’s Center for Disaster Studies, says the floods expose the limits of conventional prevention in the Himalayas. With flood speeds estimated at 170 to 180 kilometres per hour and threats including avalanches and glacial lake outburst floods, he calls for satellite mapping of high-risk hotspots, ground monitoring, early warnings and risk-sensitive land-use planning.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-31 15:52

Nepal floods 'unprecedented', requiring new engineering and risk-sensitive urban planning
Nepal floods 'unprecedented', requiring new engineering and risk-sensitive urban planning

EconomyBitcoin on course for best August since 2017 despite renewed US-Iran hostilities

Bitcoin is trading near $78,400 and has gained more than 24% this month, putting it on track for its strongest August since 2017. The cryptocurrency has held those gains despite renewed US-Iran hostilities, oil rising above $90 a barrel and a hawkish Federal Reserve shift, suggesting changing market dynamics may be insulating it from broader risk contagion.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 15:50

Bitcoin on course for best August since 2017 despite renewed US-Iran hostilities
Bitcoin on course for best August since 2017 despite renewed US-Iran hostilities

PoliticsPeru seeks to lead ILO amid funding shortfall

Peru has entered the race to lead the International Labour Organization as the body deals with a financial shortfall that could force it to cut jobs.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:50

Peru seeks to lead ILO amid funding shortfall
Peru seeks to lead ILO amid funding shortfall

WorldRussia is striking Ukraine’s food warehouses. Empty supermarket shelves are becoming more common.

Russian strikes on distribution centers and warehouses serving Ukrainian retail chains have intensified, contributing to increasingly empty shelves, especially for fresh and dairy products. Ukrainian officials and industry representatives say the country has enough food and is facing a logistics crisis, not a food shortage, while Russia says it will continue targeting civilian infrastructure in retaliation for Ukrainian drone attacks.

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Russia is striking Ukraine’s food warehouses. Empty supermarket shelves are becoming more common.
Russia is striking Ukraine’s food warehouses. Empty supermarket shelves are becoming more common.
  • Putin unleashes intensified attacks on Ukraine as fears mount over war’s end
    MAJORPutin unleashes intensified attacks on Ukraine as fears mount over war’s end

    Kyiv is facing repeated drone attacks and increasingly frequent daytime air-raid alerts. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched nearly 1,500 drones in four days. Russian strikes have also damaged Ukrainian warehouses and logistics networks, disrupting food deliveries; a Ukrainian minister said about 90% of retail-chain food logistics infrastructure had been destroyed.

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WorldVance says Trump’s Kharg Island post was a message to Iran

Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that Donald Trump’s social media post claiming Iran’s energy hub of Kharg Island had been blown to smithereens was intended to send Iran a message.

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Vance says Trump’s Kharg Island post was a message to Iran
Vance says Trump’s Kharg Island post was a message to Iran
  • Trump says US will hit Iran ‘hard’ as conflict reignites

    Donald Trump says the US will hit Iran “hard” as the conflict flares again. An exchange of fire between the warring countries ends weeks of relative quiet, sending oil prices higher.

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  • Latest US-Iran flare-up brings conflict's lull to an end
    MAJORLatest US-Iran flare-up brings conflict's lull to an end

    Iran's foreign minister accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deceiving the United States into war with Iran. More than six months into the conflict, there is still no apparent end. US strikes on sites in Iran prompted a response from Tehran. An April ceasefire ended intense fighting, but sporadic attacks have continued around the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has pressured global oil markets and Donald Trump domestically.

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PoliticsChinese premier chairs State Council executive meeting

Chinese Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting in Beijing. It called for continued searches for people missing after the Gyirong Port mudslide, stronger disaster monitoring and international cooperation, and improved emergency management. The meeting also addressed urban underground pipelines, investment promotion, tax collection law amendments and audit regulations.

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Chinese premier chairs State Council executive meeting
Chinese premier chairs State Council executive meeting

PoliticsChinese premier chairs State Council executive meeting

Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting in Beijing that discussed implementing Xi Jinping’s guidance on rescue and relief after the Gyirong Port mudslide. It called for continued searches for missing people, stronger disaster monitoring and international cooperation, and reviewed urban pipeline development, investment promotion, tax collection law and audit regulations.

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Chinese premier chairs State Council executive meeting
Chinese premier chairs State Council executive meeting

HealthTrump makes announcement on health care affordability

President Trump announces measures concerning health care affordability during an event at the White House, with live coverage of the appearance.

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Trump makes announcement on health care affordability
Trump makes announcement on health care affordability

EconomyStrive becomes fifth-largest public bitcoin treasury after buying 1,800 BTC

Strive became the fifth-largest public bitcoin treasury after purchasing 1,800 BTC. TD Cowen expects the company to hold 27,156 bitcoin by the end of 2026, nearly 4,300 more than previously forecast, and raised its ASST price target.

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Strive becomes fifth-largest public bitcoin treasury after buying 1,800 BTC
Strive becomes fifth-largest public bitcoin treasury after buying 1,800 BTC

EconomyForeign buying in Indian stocks hits 23-month high in August, RBI data shows

Foreign portfolio investors invested $3.1 billion in Indian equities in August, the strongest monthly inflow in nearly two years, according to RBI data. The buying was supported by a strong earnings outlook for domestic companies and central-bank measures to stabilise the rupee.

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Foreign buying in Indian stocks hits 23-month high in August, RBI data shows
Foreign buying in Indian stocks hits 23-month high in August, RBI data shows

TechDebian won’t ban AI code from its Linux distribution

Debian has approved a policy allowing developers to use AI tools for the distribution’s development, maintenance, and documentation. It neither endorses nor prohibits generative AI, but holds contributors to the same quality, correctness, maintainability, and legal standards. Disclosing AI assistance is encouraged, not required.

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Debian won’t ban AI code from its Linux distribution
Debian won’t ban AI code from its Linux distribution

WorldWhy the Baltics are pushing back against fears of a new Russian attack

Officials across NATO’s eastern flank say there is no evidence that Russia is preparing an imminent attack. They are nevertheless strengthening defences and warning that Moscow’s sabotage campaign and provocations against Europe are intensifying.

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Why the Baltics are pushing back against fears of a new Russian attack

TechGoogle Maps renames Lake Ontario to “Lake America” faster than the US government

After US-Canada trade talks collapsed and tariffs followed, President Donald Trump signed an order renaming the border-straddling Lake Ontario “Lake America.” While official US maps have not yet changed, Google began rolling out the new name to US users on Saturday, saying its maps follow the US Geographic Names Information System.

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Google Maps renames Lake Ontario to “Lake America” faster than the US government
Google Maps renames Lake Ontario to “Lake America” faster than the US government
  • Trump urges Apple to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ on its maps
    Trump urges Apple to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ on its maps

    Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America and has asked Apple to reflect the change in its Maps platform, according to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. Google has made the change for US users, while Canadian users still see Lake Ontario. MapQuest says it will not rename the lake, and Canadian officials have pushed back.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:00Original
  • Apple may soon rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ after Trump talks, Interior secretary says
    Apple may soon rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ after Trump talks, Interior secretary says

    President Donald Trump has discussed changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America with Apple, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Monday. The company may soon update the name on its maps.

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    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 13:10Original
  • Lake Ontario or Lake America? Google Maps shows different names by location

    Google Maps has started displaying “Lake America” to users in the United States after an executive order by US President Donald Trump. In Canada, users still see “Lake Ontario”, the name used for more than 400 years, with results varying by login location.

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  • Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US
    Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US

    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.

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  • Google Maps updates Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US
    Google Maps updates Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US

    Google is modifying its Maps platform so that users in the United States see Lake Ontario displayed as “Lake America.”

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    TTRT World★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 02:57Original
  • Canada’s Ford Compares Trump’s Lake Naming Move to ‘Saturday Night Live’ Skit
    Canada’s Ford Compares Trump’s Lake Naming Move to ‘Saturday Night Live’ Skit

    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.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-08-31 02:00Original

TechYouTube's new 'exposure-based' model counts hovering over video as a view

YouTube’s new exposure-based model starts counting a view from the first frame across Shorts, long-form videos, podcasts and livestreams. The change inflates creators’ headline view figures without altering how much they are actually paid.

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YouTube's new 'exposure-based' model counts hovering over video as a view

TechSony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are back down to their lowest price

Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale for $198 at Amazon and Best Buy, down from $399.99 and available without a Prime subscription. The 2022 model still offers strong sound quality and active noise cancellation despite newer XM6 headphones, while Sony is rumored to be bringing back the XM4 at a lower price.

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Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are back down to their lowest price
Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are back down to their lowest price

EconomyNew AI models pose growing threat to global economy, Bailey warns

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that new AI models could pose a growing danger to the global economy. He said jurisdictions should strengthen cybersecurity and preventive measures to address vulnerabilities capable of causing serious harm.

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New AI models pose growing threat to global economy, Bailey warns

CultureCanberra zoo offers its animals personalised music therapy

For the past five years, a music therapist in Australia has been playing music for animals at Canberra’s zoo. The sessions are relaxing for both the animals and staff, while each animal responds differently to the music.

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Canberra zoo offers its animals personalised music therapy
Canberra zoo offers its animals personalised music therapy

CultureMet cancels John Galliano exhibition after backlash

John Galliano has withdrawn from a major exhibition of his fashion work planned at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in May 2027. The show drew criticism because of his 2011 conviction over antisemitic and racist remarks. Galliano said he remained accountable for the harm caused and that an exhibition could be painful for some.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 15:30

Met cancels John Galliano exhibition after backlash
Met cancels John Galliano exhibition after backlash

PoliticsPutin, Pashinyan to discuss bilateral agenda on sidelines of SCO summit — Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will discuss bilateral issues when they meet on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He added that reports about arrests of opposition activists in Armenia and changes in Moscow-Yerevan relations would certainly be addressed.

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Putin, Pashinyan to discuss bilateral agenda on sidelines of SCO summit — Kremlin
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Lionel Messi says retiring from international football
Lionel Messi says retiring from international football
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PoliticsAs Icelanders reject resuming EU talks, what issues shaped the vote?

Icelandic voters rejected restarting negotiations to join the European Union in a referendum shaped by concerns over geopolitical stability and the desire to retain national control of the country’s prized fisheries. Membership talks began after the 2008 financial crisis but were later ended by a Eurosceptic government.

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As Icelanders reject resuming EU talks, what issues shaped the vote?
As Icelanders reject resuming EU talks, what issues shaped the vote?

WorldPutin says Russia-India tourist exchanges grew 16% in 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin said tourist exchanges between Russia and India rose 16% in 2025. He also noted that the number of Indian students in Russia has grown sevenfold over the past decade to nearly 40,000, while regular cultural festivals continue, with the next one planned in India in 2027.

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Putin says Russia-India tourist exchanges grew 16% in 2025