Chinese memory-chip maker CXMT has started producing advanced high-bandwidth memory in small quantities, The Information reported on Monday.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 20:05
English actress Naomi Watts will receive the Donostia Award at the 2026 San Sebastian Film Festival. Over a five-decade career, she has moved between cult films and blockbusters; the honour, shared with director Werner Herzog, adds to her Oscar, BAFTA, Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 20:02
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it remains difficult to determine what mediation could work in the situation surrounding Iran. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are due to discuss the Persian Gulf situation and Russia-Iran relations on Tuesday, with Pezeshkian expected to brief Putin on developments.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 20:02
After a three-year wait, Coyote vs. Acme is in theaters and winning over audiences with slapstick comedy, sharp satire, and occasional warmth. Based on Ian Frazier’s 1990 New Yorker piece, the film’s shelving by Warner Bros. in 2023 for a tax write-off had sparked anger across the industry and among online fans.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 20:02
Crude oil stocks in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve declined by about 3.1 million barrels last week to 286.6 million barrels, the lowest level since November 1982, according to Department of Energy data.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 20:01
National Rally MP Jean-Philippe Tanguy said Sunday that the party would impose a fine for wearing the Islamic veil if it comes to power. He framed the measure as part of a fight against Islamist ideology and solidarity with women forced to wear the veil around the world.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-31 20:01
The official AP Top 25 college football poll page provides the latest weekly rankings and updates for a tradition dating back to 1936.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 20:01
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attends the G20 in North Carolina alongside representatives of the Russian Central Bank, after being invited by President Donald Trump.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 20:00
Supporting communities of millions of thirsty people in a desert is already difficult. Adding millions of cows—or expanding water-intensive crops to feed them—makes the challenge exponentially harder. The arid American Southwest is discovering that it cannot comfortably sustain both people and cattle.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 20:00
Chinese markets are seeing a surge of new public share listings, fueled by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. Shein’s Hong Kong listing comes amid a broader IPO boom also driven by robotics.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 20:00
As deadly floods strike the Nepal-China border, fake and misleading footage is spreading across social media. Viral posts include AI-generated material and recycled videos from India, Chile and Alaska. Some have drawn millions of views, exploiting the tragedy for engagement and clicks or helping spread conspiracy theories.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-31 20:00
Rescuers raced Monday to reach hundreds of workers believed trapped after catastrophic floods buried hydropower-site tunnels along the Nepal-China border. The rising death toll has left families increasingly desperate as they search for missing loved ones.
Rescuers in Nepal are using explosives to break through a hillside and pumping air into tunnels in an effort to reach more than 600 hydropower workers believed trapped along the Trishuli River. The flood disaster’s death toll has reached 939, while the number missing was revised to 3,925.
Nepalese principal Rajendra Dawadi recalls evacuating more than 900 students to safety as devastating floods swept through the area, before seeing his school vanish beneath the water. The floods have killed over 900 people and left nearly 5,000 missing.
Vice President JD Vance called Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, “evil” at a campaign rally.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 19:58
Residents of Ukraine’s Dmytrivka community mourned Taras Didych, who died while rushing to help after a Russian strike hit an ammunition warehouse near Myla. He was one of 38 people killed in the attack.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 19:51
Bitcoin traded near $77,700 on Aug. 31, up about 23.5% over 30 days. CryptoSlate’s model projects a median price of $81,319 for Sep. 29, while its P20-P80 range spans $72,502 to $91,049, pointing to further upside but substantial volatility. ETF inflows ended their nine-day streak with $201.9 million in net outflows on Aug. 28.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:50
Russia carried out another night of attacks on Kyiv, with Ukrainian air defenses downing drones over the capital late on Aug. 31. Fires broke out in several districts and a loud explosion was reported downtown. The attacks came during Kyiv’s fifth straight day of near-continuous jet-powered drone strikes.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★★2026-08-31 19:47
Ukraine is enduring a fifth consecutive day of Russian jet-powered drone attacks, with near-continuous air raid alerts in Kyiv and surrounding areas. Russian strikes elsewhere killed at least seven people and injured 45 over the past day, while eight people were hurt near the capital. Three sources say Elon Musk still opposes allowing Ukraine to use Starlink for deep strikes inside Russia.
Ukraine is enduring a fifth straight day of near-continuous Russian jet-powered drone attacks. Russian strikes across the country killed at least seven people and wounded 43 over the past day, while Kyiv and its surrounding region remained key targets, with eight alerts recorded by 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 31.
A Russian drone barrage targeting Kyiv has entered its fifth day, while near-round-the-clock air raid sirens disrupt daily life for millions across the capital.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin’s dialogue with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the SCO summit would be pragmatic and respectful. Peskov added that Pashinyan has different views on possible future configurations for Armenia, while cooperation with Moscow brings major benefits to Armenians.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 19:46
Chilean researchers have developed a therapeutic suit made with copper and zinc to speed penguins’ recovery after surgery. The birds often suffer the wounds when they become trapped in fishing nets.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:45
The Trump administration has reached new drug-pricing agreements with nine biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, including UCB SA, BridgeBio Pharma Inc. and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 19:45
Donald Trump reportedly plans to announce new drug-pricing agreements with nearly a dozen pharmaceutical companies. The deals would build on his administration’s effort to tie U.S. drug prices to lower prices abroad.
You paid for GTA 6, but do you actually own it? The game has sparked a wider debate over physical ownership, the future of gaming and players’ demand to own physical media.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:44
Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov urged people not to believe what he called Western media “fake news” about Ukraine and instead focus on realities at the front. He said reports that CIA Director John Ratcliffe allegedly proposed trilateral Ukraine talks during a recent Moscow visit should be treated as routine contacts through the special services.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 19:44
Russia finished first in the overall team standings at the 2026 IFBB World Fitness Sport Games in Istanbul, held from August 27 to 31. The 16-member Russian bodybuilding team won 27 medals: 15 gold, seven silver and five bronze.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:43
Polish prosecutors say a fire at WB Electronics’ drone factory, 150 kilometers south of Warsaw, was deliberately started. Authorities are investigating suspected participation in a foreign intelligence service’s activities against Poland and a terrorist offense; the Internal Security Agency is assisting police. No one was injured.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 19:43
Polish prosecutors have opened a terrorism investigation after a fire destroyed warehouse facilities at a drone maker’s factory. They said the damage was valued at at least 15 million PLN.
A fire broke out overnight in the assembly shop of a WB Electronics drone-component plant in Skarżysko-Kamienna, Poland, while the facility was empty. Firefighters contained it in under two hours. Police and the Internal Security Agency said the cause remained under investigation and had not ruled out arson, while officials cautioned against unverified claims.
A fire at the WB Electronics plant in Skarzysko-Kamienna, Poland, was brought under control in less than two hours on Aug. 31, with no injuries reported. Police and the Internal Security Agency are investigating and have not ruled out arson, while urging caution over unverified claims. Polish media said surveillance footage showed an unidentified person entering through a fence.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev focused on expanding and strengthening their countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership and allied ties. They praised 12% growth in bilateral trade this year and stressed continued work on major projects in industry, energy, metallurgy and transport, as well as cultural and humanitarian exchanges.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 19:42
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit that Kazakhs and Russians had never experienced conflicts in their political or interreligious relations. He said any minor disputes were purely economic.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said relations with Kazakhstan were developing dynamically in nearly every sphere and represented a “two-way street” on practically all issues. He noted that bilateral trade had grown this year and highlighted cooperation on major projects, current affairs and humanitarian matters, including education for about 60,000 Kazakh students at Russian universities.
A US judge held a hearing in Washington, DC, over charges against former Libyan intelligence official Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi, accused of delivering the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie in 1988. Mas’ud denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty. His trial was postponed after prosecutors disclosed newly discovered evidence.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 19:41
The U.S. Trade Representative is seeking public input for its annual report to Congress on Russia’s compliance with World Trade Organization obligations. Written comments or requests to join an October 14 hearing are due by October 1, with feedback sought on trade, tariffs, controls, investment, intellectual property and procurement.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:40
Édouard Balladur, who served as France’s prime minister from 1993 to 1995, has died at the age of 97, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on X.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 19:40
Former French prime minister Édouard Balladur has died at the age of 97.
Markets interpret Warsh as endorsing a rate hike in September, though the path to such a move still appears cluttered and not everyone is convinced.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:38
A likely Russian-speaking cybercriminal gang leaked files on Monday that appear to contain sensitive law enforcement material stolen from the Justice Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 19:35
Canada’s six remaining captive belugas are scheduled to leave Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., today and head to two aquariums in the United States.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:32
Dell has cut the Alienware AW2726DM’s price from $349.99 to $319.99. The 27-inch QD-OLED monitor offers a 240Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium Plus, an adjustable stand, and a three-year burn-in warranty, though its connectivity is limited.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:31
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Work offering was unavailable to some users on Monday, while Microsoft said it was experiencing problems with Exchange Online.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:31
Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has again entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound with a group of settlers, violating the long-standing status quo arrangement agreed by Israel and Jordan.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 19:30
Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem under the protection of Israeli forces, accompanied by settlers and rabbis. He prayed there and appeared to call for a Jewish temple on the Muslim holy site, while declaring that its historical status quo should be changed. The Jerusalem governorate condemned the move as a dangerous escalation and a violation of the site’s status.
The US Federal Trade Commission is preparing to sue Amazon over allegations that the e-commerce giant misled advertisers about prices, according to a person familiar with the matter.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 19:30
The Federal Trade Commission alleges that Amazon manipulated advertising prices and overcharged about 1.2mn businesses seeking to promote their products.
The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon, alleging that the ecommerce giant misled advertisers through a deceptive auction system.
President Emmanuel Macron oversaw the signing of a €4.3-billion ($4.9-billion) agreement for Sweden to purchase four French frigates. France and Sweden are seeking closer cooperation as Russian threats grow, while Sweden moves to strengthen its defences after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and its subsequent NATO accession.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-31 19:28
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration signed an order on Monday for four Naval Group navy frigates at a Stockholm ceremony attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected in Stockholm on Monday to finalise a multi-billion-euro agreement with Sweden for four French frigates and to reinforce the countries’ strategic partnership.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has announced Gram Wallet, a cryptocurrency wallet built into the messaging app’s ecosystem. It is currently available to a limited group of users, with access expected to expand to everyone over the next few weeks. Durov says the non-custodial wallet requires no verification or intermediary to hold funds.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:23
People caught in the deadly weekend deluge at the Grand Canyon recalled a frantic dash to escape.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:20
The National Park Service said one body was recovered after flash flooding at Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend, while crews were working Monday to recover a second body.
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.
Federal and state authorities continued searching Monday for at least 15 hikers and backpackers missing after a devastating flash flood swept through the lower Grand Canyon over the weekend. At least one person died.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine assured Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin that federal troops or federalized National Guard members will not be deployed to polling places during the November 3, 2026 elections or used to seize ballots, voting machines or other election materials. The assurance follows Democratic concerns that the Trump administration could interfere in the midterms.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 19:20
As frustration with AI influencers grows, Instagram is restricting the reach of profiles that do not disclose their use of AI.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:16
Oksana Bychkova’s 2006 debut, “Piter FM,” has returned to Russian theaters amid a new wave of nostalgia for the film. Bychkova, who left Russia for Barcelona in 2022, is preparing “Elio,” a Catalan short about a queer flamenco dancer who returns home to care for his grandmother with dementia.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:15
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife, Emine Erdogan, attended the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31, 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:13
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of trying to prolong the war with Iran. He said Tehran had honored its commitments under a deal with Washington, while the US had failed to uphold its side.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 19:12
Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran “hard” after the two sides exchanged fire for the first time in more than a month. Iran’s president warned that further fighting with the US was not in Iran’s interest. After six months of war, the rivals remain deadlocked, with Iran keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and the US maintaining a naval counter-blockade.
The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes for the first time since July. US attacks targeted Larak Island, while Iran retaliated by firing missiles across Jordan and the UAE. Al Jazeera’s Ava Warriner reports on the latest developments.
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.
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.
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.
Young people across Latin America are joining viral “aura battles”, competing to show who has the most charisma. Poses, dance moves, gestures and striking outfits are used to win the crowd’s approval.
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BBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:11
Top fashion designer John Galliano said Monday that he was cancelling an exhibition of his work planned to open during New York’s Met Gala next spring. The decision followed criticism from donors and political leaders over his past antisemitic remarks.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:09
Fashion designer John Galliano and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art have scrapped a planned 2027 retrospective honoring him after an outcry over the decision to celebrate a designer whose career was derailed by controversy.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City said a planned Met Gala show honoring 65-year-old John Galliano would not proceed, citing his past anti-Jewish and anti-Asian remarks.
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.
Fashion designer John Galliano has apologised again and cancelled a retrospective planned ahead of the 2027 Met Gala because of racist and antisemitic comments he made in the past.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has cancelled its planned exhibit honouring British designer John Galliano. The show faced severe backlash from the Jewish community and others over Galliano’s past antisemitic and racist statements.
John Galliano will no longer be the subject of an exhibit linked to the Met Gala after backlash over antisemitic remarks he made in the past.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has canceled a John Galliano exhibit following controversy. The exhibition had been planned around the 2027 Met Gala.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has canceled a planned Met Gala exhibition centered on controversial fashion designer John Galliano.
The Department of Homeland Security plans to significantly increase its efforts to investigate voter fraud in select states starting Tuesday, according to internal federal guidance reviewed by CNN.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 19:04
President Donald Trump warned that growing public opposition to US data centers could threaten the economies of communities resisting infrastructure needed to power artificial intelligence and risk handing China an advantage in the AI race.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 19:00
Despite concerns about electricity, water use and higher utility bills, President Donald Trump urged US communities to welcome data centers, saying they would create jobs and warning that opposition could push businesses toward China. Vice President JD Vance acknowledged concerns and said tech companies should build power stations to support the facilities.
Prediction-market platform Kalshi has permanently banned former Republican congressman George Santos after determining he likely engaged in insider trading by betting against his attendance at the State of the Union address.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 19:00
Kalshi announced a lifetime ban for disgraced former Rep. George Santos and penalties for three political candidates who bet on their own races.
Prediction market Kalshi fined a Republican nominee in a competitive House race on Monday and imposed its first lifetime ban on former Rep. George Santos following insider-trading investigations.
Prediction-market operator Kalshi has permanently barred former congressman George Santos after alleging that he used non-public information to bet on his attendance at Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. The company said misleading comments moved prices and that its compliance team found signs of insider dealing.
Kalshi has permanently barred former Rep. George Santos after he secretly wagered against his own undisclosed plans to attend the State of the Union.
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.
Prediction market startup Kalshi permanently barred former U.S. congressman George Santos from its platform on Monday and imposed a $71,356 penalty, citing insider trading.
Prediction-market platform Kalshi has permanently banned George Santos for manipulation, marking its first lifetime ban. The move comes as the industry continues trying to demonstrate that it is addressing bad behavior.
Prediction marketplace Kalshi has permanently banned former U.S. Congressman George Santos, its first-ever permanent ban, after he bet on himself.
Kalshi has permanently barred former U.S. Rep. George Santos from trading, marking the platform’s first-ever permanent ban. The action concerns trading related to the State of the Union.
President Donald Trump has appealed to the Supreme Court for permission to immediately dismiss 29 active-duty transgender military service members.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:59
Dolly Parton’s estate has announced DollyFest, a two-day celebration of her life and legacy planned across consecutive weekends in Nashville and London in 2027. It will replace a traditional public memorial, which Parton did not want, and revive an event she had originally dreamed of hosting and performing in.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:58
The estate of Dolly Parton, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival planned for Nashville and London in 2027, following a private ceremony.
France has launched a new voluntary national service programme. The government’s initial objective is to reach 10,000 volunteers annually, while its long-term target is as many as 50,000 a year by 2035.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:55
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States had secured majority control of Venezuela’s 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, but the deal is not expected to bring down gasoline prices soon.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:54
Russian Sports Minister and Russian Olympic Committee President Mikhail Degtyarev said global sports cannot allow individual countries to dictate who may compete in international events or under what restrictions. He said major competitions on the IOC calendar should be held where individual participants face no obstacles, while dissenting countries could organize minor or national events.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:53
Hungary’s new government supports reinforcing NATO’s eastern flank and creating a “security corridor” by integrating energy, transport and digital networks and improving rail and road links between the Baltic and Adriatic Seas, Foreign Minister Anita Orban said. She pledged that Hungary would not be NATO’s “weak link” and would meet its defense commitments.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 18:48
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the parliamentary election results. He said the high turnout and voting outcome showed that Kazakhstan’s people supported Tokayev’s course of national development, political stability, economic growth and efforts to address social issues and living standards.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:45
An explosion at a firecracker factory in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state killed 11 people, including three adults and eight children, injured several others and destroyed nearby houses. The youngest victim was four. It was the third such blast at an Indian firecracker factory in August, and authorities had not established the cause.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:44
El Niño is not expected to peak for several months, yet its effects are already becoming visible through changing weather and human preparations. A collection of photographs captures some of the ways the pattern is beginning to make its mark.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 18:42
The music publishing arms of Sony Music and Warner Music have sued Anthropic in a California federal court, alleging it illegally obtained hundreds of song lyrics and sheet music to train Claude. The publishers say the works included songs by The Beatles, Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson, and seek damages of up to $150,000 per infringement. Anthropic says it will defend the case and argues its AI training is fair use.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:42
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday that the Trump administration will soon announce sharply reduced vehicle fuel-economy standards, reversing the previous administration’s effort to require automakers to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:40
President Trump demanded that the Federal Communications Commission rebuke or punish NBC journalist Kristen Welker after she described his election-endorsement results as “mixed.” He called the remark a “purposeful inaccuracy,” in another example of his use of the FCC to target reporters and news organizations he dislikes.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:39
Turkey is sending the deep-sea rescue vessel TCG Isin to help search for 20 people still missing after the Filo Jet ferry capsized off northern Cyprus. Eight people died and 241 were rescued. The ferry lies 514 metres below the surface, while its captain and seven crew members have been detained amid an investigation.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:37
A passenger boat carrying 267 people capsized off Northern Cyprus, leaving seven dead and 23 missing. The vessel sank completely a few miles from Kyrenia Port. Its operator said it was deeply saddened by the tragedy and established a hotline to update passengers’ relatives.
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has suspended port officials following a deadly ferry accident. A helicopter rescued a passenger from the ferry after it capsized off the coast on 30 August 2026.
Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel said 239 passengers were rescued after a catamaran accident, while eight died and 20 remain missing. Search and rescue efforts continue with Turkey’s coordination. The vessel, carrying 267 people, encountered a storm after departing Sunday, took on water and capsized.
Search teams are looking for 18 people still missing after a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus, killing eight and rescuing 241 of the 267 passengers and crew. The captain and crew were formally arrested after appearing before a judge. Divers from Türkiye are helping investigate the incident and recover the vessel’s data recorder.
Rescuers are still searching for 18 passengers after a ferry carrying 259 passengers and eight crew members took on water and capsized while travelling from Kyrenia to Turkey. Eight people died and 19 are in hospital. The vessel sank to 514m, and authorities are trying to recover its black box. The captain, seven crew members and another man were arrested.
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.
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.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society has turned a damaged ambulance in Gaza into the ‘Dream Bus’, a mobile space where children can watch cartoons, join storytime and take part in educational and recreational activities.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 18:36
Gold miner Polyus reported a 59% year-on-year decline in adjusted IFRS net profit to $829 million in the first half of 2026. Revenue rose 27% to $4.7 billion, partly supported by higher realized gold prices despite lower sales volumes. Capital spending reached $946 million, while total cash cost increased 64% to $1,069 per ounce.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:35
A Harvard Law dropout has raised $6 million in seed funding for Blue Voice, an app designed to give police officers real-time legal and policy guidance. SignalFire and Las Olas VC led the round.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 18:35
Working in a Danish garden, a man unearthed a record-setting silver hoard from the Viking era, the largest such discovery in the Nordic country.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 18:30
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev says Shanghai Cooperation Organization members account for 16 of the 28 nuclear reactors the state corporation is currently building abroad. Units in China, India and other countries are in commissioning, while prospects for expanding nuclear cooperation remain extensive, he said.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:24
A temporary Russian government decree will allow gas stations to sell Euro-2, Euro-3, and Euro-4 gasoline and diesel beginning September 1, with the measure lasting through June 30, 2027. The Energy Ministry says it is meant to stabilize supplies and reduce shortages, while stations must disclose the fuel’s environmental class. Euro-2 and Euro-3 fuels contain elevated sulfur and other impurities that harm the environment and modern cars.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:21
Russian Ambassador Viktor Voropayev said soldiers from Niger’s special forces units stationed around the country joined the mutiny in Niamey. The group reportedly tried to seize state television, the administrative compound housing the presidential palace and Airbase 101. Authorities suppressed the uprising with help from Russia’s Africa Corps; detainees are being questioned and others remain sought.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 18:20
A failed uprising in Niger has exposed divisions within the military, amid frustration over jihadist attacks, poor equipment, low pay and difficult working conditions. Soldiers briefly seized Air Base 101 in Niamey and moved toward the presidential palace and state broadcaster. Russia's Africa Corps reportedly helped the junta retake the base, underscoring Niger's growing strategic dependence on Moscow.
In Burin, occupied West Bank, Israeli settler attacks have destroyed greenhouses, irrigation systems, crops and trees. Unable to confront the army with weapons, local farmers return to their land each day and keep farming as a way to maintain their connection to it and resist leaving.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 18:17
Payward has reportedly submitted an outline of the proposed structure to the CFTC, while regulatory approval remains pending.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 18:16
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
