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OtherStanley tumblers are up to 50% off on Amazon for Labor Day

Stanley tumblers and other water bottles are discounted on Amazon for Labor Day, with savings of up to 50% ahead of fall.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-01 13:37

Stanley tumblers are up to 50% off on Amazon for Labor Day
Stanley tumblers are up to 50% off on Amazon for Labor Day

WorldIran has no nuclear production at Mount Kuh-e Kolang Gaz-La — Foreign Ministry

Iran is not enriching uranium or conducting other nuclear activities at Mount Kuh-e Kolang Gaz-La, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said. He said IAEA chief Rafael Grossi knows Iran’s position and that Tehran remains in contact with the agency, though no talks on the nuclear program are currently taking place.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 13:36

Iran has no nuclear production at Mount Kuh-e Kolang Gaz-La — Foreign Ministry

ScienceRussia’s Exclusive Pacific Ocean Exploration Rights Extended to 2031

Russia’s exclusive right to explore polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone of the northeastern Pacific has been extended until 2031, the Natural Resources Ministry said. The 75,000-square-kilometer area contains deposits of nickel, cobalt, manganese and rare-earth elements at depths of 4.7 to 5.4 kilometers.

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Russia’s Exclusive Pacific Ocean Exploration Rights Extended to 2031

ScienceHimalayas face severe glacial flood risks in years ahead, UN official warns

A UN official warns that the Himalayas could face severe glacial flood risks in the years ahead. Researchers have identified potentially dangerous glacial lakes across large parts of the Hindu Kush region.

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Himalayas face severe glacial flood risks in years ahead, UN official warns
Himalayas face severe glacial flood risks in years ahead, UN official warns

WorldUkraine hopes for stronger support as EU defence ministers meet in Dublin

EU defence ministers are discussing ways to reinforce Ukraine’s air defences in Dublin. Moscow is intensifying attacks as Kyiv’s stocks of US-built air-defence missiles run low, while concerns grow about Russia’s efforts to destabilise Ukraine’s European supporters. Ministers are also expected to address Russia’s hybrid war against European allies of Ukraine.

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Ukraine hopes for stronger support as EU defence ministers meet in Dublin
Ukraine hopes for stronger support as EU defence ministers meet in Dublin

WorldSCO condemns attacks and sanctions on Iran: Key takeaways from Bishkek summit

Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation signed the Bishkek Declaration after a two-day summit, condemning US-Israeli military strikes on Iran and Western sanctions. They backed Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and right to peaceful nuclear energy, while calling for the conflict to be resolved through political and diplomatic means.

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SCO condemns attacks and sanctions on Iran: Key takeaways from Bishkek summit
SCO condemns attacks and sanctions on Iran: Key takeaways from Bishkek summit
  • IN BRIEF: SCO declaration omits Ukraine conflict, addresses nuclear disarmament

    SCO member-state leaders signed the Bishkek Declaration at their summit. The document makes no reference to the Ukraine conflict, expresses deep concern about developments in the Middle East, supports a diplomatic resolution to the conflict involving Iran, and calls for strict compliance with nuclear nonproliferation principles.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-01 11:44Original
  • SCO summit ends with adoption of two dozen key documents

    The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit concluded with the adoption of two dozen documents, including the Bishkek Declaration marking the group’s 25th anniversary and a protocol amending its charter. Leaders also approved cooperation programs on countering drugs, biodiversity, green technology, ports and logistics, data centers and artificial intelligence.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-01 11:10Original

EconomyGermany’s richest man’s death creates one of Europe’s biggest foundations

Klaus-Michael Kühne had no children and lived in a Swiss canton with no inheritance tax. After his death, his €42.2 billion fortune passed tax-free to a decades-old charity, immediately making it one of Europe’s wealthiest foundations.

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Germany’s richest man’s death creates one of Europe’s biggest foundations

PoliticsIrish minister urges EU action to ban trade with Israeli settlements

Ireland’s defence minister has urged EU member states to take more concrete steps to ban trade with Israeli settlements and prevent their expansion, as settler pogroms intensify across the occupied West Bank.

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Irish minister urges EU action to ban trade with Israeli settlements
Irish minister urges EU action to ban trade with Israeli settlements

WorldIsraeli airstrikes kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza City

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City killed at least five Palestinians on Monday, hospital officials and rescuers said, as violence continued.

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Israeli airstrikes kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza City

EconomyBessent Takes Trump’s Economic Pitch to a Skeptical G20

Allies are questioning the US prescription for global growth as Bessent presents Trump’s economic pitch to the G20.

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Bessent Takes Trump’s Economic Pitch to a Skeptical G20
Bessent Takes Trump’s Economic Pitch to a Skeptical G20

EconomySilhouette debuts RFQ trading for xStocks on Hyperliquid

Silhouette has launched request-for-quote trading for xStocks on Hyperliquid, enabling market makers to compete for tokenized equity trades that settle onchain.

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Silhouette debuts RFQ trading for xStocks on Hyperliquid
Silhouette debuts RFQ trading for xStocks on Hyperliquid

PoliticsXi Jinping's key quotes on promoting higher-quality development of SCO

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Marking the SCO’s 25th anniversary, he said it was founded on a regional consensus to jointly safeguard sovereignty, security and development interests and has gained stronger vitality.

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Xi Jinping's key quotes on promoting higher-quality development of SCO
Xi Jinping's key quotes on promoting higher-quality development of SCO
  • Full text: Xi's speech at 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting
    Full text: Xi's speech at 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting

    Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the 26th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State in Bishkek, urging members to pursue higher-quality development and shared prosperity. He called for deeper cooperation in trade, investment, energy, artificial intelligence, the digital economy and green industries, including joint AI applications, renewable-energy expansion and technology projects.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-01 10:24Original
  • Full text: Xi's speech at 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting
    Full text: Xi's speech at 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting

    Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the 26th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Council of Heads of State in Bishkek, calling on the group to shoulder its historical responsibility and pursue shared prosperity. He proposed deeper cooperation in trade, investment, energy, artificial intelligence, the digital economy and green industries.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-01 10:24Original
  • Xi calls on SCO to work toward more just, equitable global governance
    Xi calls on SCO to work toward more just, equitable global governance

    Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organization at its “SCO Plus” meeting in Bishkek to shoulder its responsibility and help advance more just and equitable global governance. He advocated an equal, orderly multipolar world, restoration of the UN’s authority and a stronger voice for Global South countries in international affairs.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-01 08:41Original

PoliticsXi Jinping's key quotes on promoting higher-quality development of SCO

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at the 26th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Marking the organization’s 25th anniversary, he said it was founded on a regional consensus to safeguard sovereignty, security and development interests and has gained stronger vitality over time.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 13:29

Xi Jinping's key quotes on promoting higher-quality development of SCO
Xi Jinping's key quotes on promoting higher-quality development of SCO

EconomyUkraine moves to curtail non-defense spending — PM

Prime Minister Sergey Koretsky said Ukraine is imposing strict austerity on budget funds not allocated to defense. The government faces a €49.5 billion shortfall, including about €26 billion in external financing that is now not expected to arrive. Years of large deficits have left Kyiv struggling to fund its needs.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 13:28

Ukraine moves to curtail non-defense spending — PM

WorldVideo: SCO summit leaders meet after US war on Iran

Leaders are gathering in Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s annual summit as the world grapples with the aftermath of the US-Israel war on Iran.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 13:27

Video: SCO summit leaders meet after US war on Iran
Video: SCO summit leaders meet after US war on Iran
  • SCO leaders highlight UN potential, reject ‘law of jungle’

    At the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek, Vladimir Putin said the United Nations has unused potential and needs greater effectiveness and broader representation for the Global South and East. Xi Jinping urged SCO members to reject double standards and the “law of the jungle” while working to restore the UN’s authority. Alexander Lukashenko also said the SCO could help revive the organization.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-01 13:24Original

PoliticsLive: UK PM Andy Burnham faces MPs for first time since taking office

Six weeks after becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham is set to face MPs in the House of Commons for the first time on Tuesday. He has pledged to restore national optimism after Keir Starmer’s downbeat two-year tenure; Starmer also announced he will resign his parliamentary seat after 11 years.

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Live: UK PM Andy Burnham faces MPs for first time since taking office
Live: UK PM Andy Burnham faces MPs for first time since taking office

PoliticsUkrainian ombudsman alleges draft officials charge up to $70,000 to smuggle men out of country

Ukraine’s parliamentary human rights commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, says staff at territorial recruitment centers are offering a “turnkey” service to remove people from buses and smuggle them out of the country for $50,000–70,000. He stressed that the information is still being verified and has not been officially confirmed; corruption cases are most common in Zakarpattia.

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Ukrainian ombudsman alleges draft officials charge up to $70,000 to smuggle men out of country
Ukrainian ombudsman alleges draft officials charge up to $70,000 to smuggle men out of country

ScienceAs glaciers melt, can communities be protected?

Rising temperatures are making floods and avalanches more dangerous in mountain regions. The disaster in Nepal and Tibet highlights how retreating, unstable glaciers can trigger ice and rock avalanches, flash floods and debris flows, while weak early-warning systems leave people vulnerable. Scientists link these growing hazards to climate change and call for better monitoring and protection.

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As glaciers melt, can communities be protected?
As glaciers melt, can communities be protected?
  • MAJORNepal flood death toll rises to 1,056

    The death toll from devastating floods in Nepal has risen to 1,056, China Central Television reported, citing Nepalese police. About 4,500 people are listed as missing. The disaster struck northern Nepal on August 26, and preliminary information indicates that a snow and rock avalanche near the Nepal-China border caused the flood wave.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-09-01 10:41Original
  • Nepal-Tibet floods live: Rescue efforts under way as death toll crosses 1,000
    MAJORNepal-Tibet floods live: Rescue efforts under way as death toll crosses 1,000

    Flooding in Nepal and Tibet has killed more than 1,000 people, while rescue teams continue searching for survivors and trying to reach communities cut off by the disaster. Residents returning to flood-ravaged homes in Nepal say that “nothing is usable.”

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-01 07:44Original
  • MAJORDeath toll exceeds 1,000 in catastrophic Nepal and China floods, officials say

    Officials say catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China has killed more than 1,000 people. The disaster began on 26 August after a chain of events high in the Himalayas, where a glacial collapse drove rock, ice and meltwater into valleys and unleashed powerful downstream floods.

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    Eeuronews★★★★★2026-09-01 06:50Original
  • Rescue work in Tibet flood zone still trudges on days later
    Rescue work in Tibet flood zone still trudges on days later

    Chinese rescue teams worked overnight in relentless rain to repair the final kilometre of the only road to the Gyirong border crossing into Nepal. A catastrophic mudslide last week tore the road apart.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:40Original
  • Nepal-China floods death toll exceeds 1,000, with about 4,500 still missing
    MAJORNepal-China floods death toll exceeds 1,000, with about 4,500 still missing

    The death toll from floods in Nepal and China has surpassed 1,000, while around 4,500 people remain missing. Security and rescue personnel prepared to airlift a flood victim from Nepal’s Rasuwa district.

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    TTRT World★★★★★2026-09-01 06:16Original
  • How catastrophic flash floods devastated the remote Nepal-China border crossing
    MAJORHow catastrophic flash floods devastated the remote Nepal-China border crossing

    Catastrophic floods at Gyirong in China and Rasuwagadhi in Nepal swept through the remote border crossing, carrying mud, boulders, ice and rock and destroying buildings, vehicles, the Friendship Bridge and border facilities. More than 100 Indians may have been nearby, while at least 275 Indians remain missing in Nepal.

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    BBBC News★★★★★2026-09-01 06:02Original
  • On the frontline: BBC visits town erased by floods on Nepal-China border
    MAJOROn the frontline: BBC visits town erased by floods on Nepal-China border

    Devastating floods struck Nepal last week, killing 939 people and leaving 3,925 missing. Towns in the worst-hit Rasuwa district have been transformed, while Shyaphrubesi near Gyirong in China’s Xizang has been reduced almost entirely to hardened mud and rubble. Rescue efforts continue, with workers still trapped in tunnels, as survivors recall the disaster with fear and grief.

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    BBBC Chinese★★★★★2026-09-01 05:45Original
  • MAJORNepal landslide death toll rises to 974 — TV

    Nepal’s landslide death toll has climbed to 974, China Central Television reported, citing the latest figures from Nepalese police. The toll was recorded at 8 p.m. local time on August 31. Preliminary reports say flooding in northern Nepal began after a landslide near the China border, about 20 kilometers northwest of the Rasuwagadhi crossing.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-09-01 03:43Original
  • Injured rescue dogs continue search after Xizang mudslide

    Three rescue dogs with paw abrasions and worn-out protective boots are continuing the search at the Gyirong Port mudslide site in Xizang. Despite harsh terrain, cold, fog and the risk of secondary disasters, they are helping teams inspect debris, mud-covered blind spots and ravines for missing people after receiving medical treatment.

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    CChina News Service★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 03:02Original
  • Himalayan disaster kills 903 in Nepal as roughly 80 Americans remain unaccounted for
    MAJORHimalayan disaster kills 903 in Nepal as roughly 80 Americans remain unaccounted for

    The State Department says roughly 80 Americans remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding in Nepal, while 13 have reached safety. Nepalese officials report 903 deaths, about 4,200 people still missing and more than 10,000 rescued, including foreign nationals.

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    FFox News★★★★★2026-09-01 00:07Original
  • Glacial flood death toll surpasses 900 in Nepal and Tibet
    MAJORGlacial flood death toll surpasses 900 in Nepal and Tibet

    Rescuers worked through mud and debris Monday after devastating glacial floods along the China-Nepal border killed more than 900 people. Nearly 4,500 remain missing, while teams continue a desperate search after entire communities were swept away.

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    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-31 23:34Original
  • Urgent race to rescue survivors after flood disaster
    Urgent race to rescue survivors after flood disaster

    An American couple who escaped the flood alive shared video of their ordeal. NBC News correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer reports on the urgent effort to rescue survivors.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-08-31 23:15Original

TechFlorida bans Flock cameras on state highways

Florida’s Department of Transportation is revoking permits for Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers on state highways. The devices must be removed within 30 days, while new placement requests are being halted amid concerns about rapidly expanding deployments, misuse, data privacy, and surveillance schemes.

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Florida bans Flock cameras on state highways
Florida bans Flock cameras on state highways

ScienceRecord baby boom brings world’s heaviest parrot back from the brink

One of the world’s most endangered parrot species is experiencing a record baby boom, offering hope that it can move back from the brink of extinction.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 13:17

Record baby boom brings world’s heaviest parrot back from the brink
Record baby boom brings world’s heaviest parrot back from the brink

WorldKiev losing conflict, can’t expect better deal than the one it abandoned in 2022 — US analyst

Ted Snider, a contributing editor at The American Conservative, says Ukraine is losing the air, land and economic wars and may be forced to accept worse terms than those available in 2022. He blames continued hostilities for catastrophic casualties, displacement and damage to Ukraine’s economy, environment and infrastructure, and urges an apology for steering Kiev away from negotiations.

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Kiev losing conflict, can’t expect better deal than the one it abandoned in 2022 — US analyst

EconomyRostec reports strong global demand for battle-tested weapons

Rostec regional policy chief Dmitry Azarov said the corporation’s combat-tested weapons and military equipment are drawing strong demand worldwide. He added that arms exporter Rosoboronexport’s order portfolio is close to a record high.

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Rostec reports strong global demand for battle-tested weapons

PoliticsDer Spiegel: Berlin considers closing Russian consulate general in Bonn

Germany is planning to expel Russian diplomats and has discussed shutting Russia’s consulate general in Bonn over an allegedly Russian-linked drone carrying explosives found at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Der Spiegel reports. Russia’s embassy called the incident a hastily concocted provocation, while German prosecutors investigate.

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Der Spiegel: Berlin considers closing Russian consulate general in Bonn

WorldUN sounds climate alarm as China-Taiwan row threatens to overshadow forum

The UN has issued a fresh warning about the climate crisis at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau. China’s criticism of Taiwan’s “sneaky visit” to the summit threatens to push tensions between the two sides ahead of the forum’s discussions.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 13:13

UN sounds climate alarm as China-Taiwan row threatens to overshadow forum
UN sounds climate alarm as China-Taiwan row threatens to overshadow forum

SportsLionel Messi retires: What records and titles does the Argentina legend hold?

Lionel Messi has ended a two-decade international career with Argentina at age 39. He won the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America titles, while setting records for Argentina caps, international goals and assists, World Cup appearances, goals, assists and match minutes.

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Lionel Messi retires: What records and titles does the Argentina legend hold?
Lionel Messi retires: What records and titles does the Argentina legend hold?
  • Argentina: Lionel Messi announces end of international career
    Argentina: Lionel Messi announces end of international career

    Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after making 207 appearances for Argentina. His 125 goals make him, by a wide margin, the leading scorer in the history of the national team.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-01 08:23Original
  • Messi retires from international football as peers hail ‘eternal’ star
    Messi retires from international football as peers hail ‘eternal’ star

    Lionel Messi, Argentina’s 39-year-old record appearance maker and scorer, has announced his retirement from international football. He said the decision still hurts deeply but that the time had come. Teammates, football officials, Argentina’s president and his wife paid tribute to his extraordinary career and lasting impact.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-01 08:04Original

WorldChina sends second relief shipment to Nepal and deploys DNA experts

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China is sending Nepal a second batch of emergency relief supplies and deploying experts. The shipment includes drones, DNA testing equipment and reagents, water purification systems and lighting devices.

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China sends second relief shipment to Nepal and deploys DNA experts
China sends second relief shipment to Nepal and deploys DNA experts
  • China sends second relief shipment to Nepal and deploys DNA experts
    China sends second relief shipment to Nepal and deploys DNA experts

    Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China is sending Nepal a second batch of emergency relief supplies and deploying DNA-testing experts. The shipment includes drones, DNA testing equipment and reagents, water purification systems, and lighting devices.

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    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-01 13:13Original

WorldWoman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police

A 32-year-old woman was killed and a 68-year-old man was injured in what police called a random, unprovoked double stabbing in New York City’s Times Square. The suspect, 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros, was shot by NYPD officers after allegedly threatening them and later died in hospital.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 13:12

Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police
Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police

PoliticsThe EU’s silence on Iceland failed again

Brussels largely stayed quiet throughout Iceland’s referendum campaign. The vote ended with 52.8% opposing a return to EU accession talks, repeating the pattern of the EU’s muted response to Brexit a decade ago.

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The EU’s silence on Iceland failed again
  • What does Iceland’s ‘No’ vote mean for EU enlargement policy?

    Iceland will not reopen negotiations on EU membership after 58.2% voted against doing so in Saturday’s referendum. The result raises questions about whether the EU can still attract stable, wealthy democracies for reasons beyond financial benefits.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:15Original
  • Iceland’s EU ties mean its rejection is not a Brexit-style verdict
    Iceland’s EU ties mean its rejection is not a Brexit-style verdict

    Icelanders voted 52.8% to 47.2% against reopening EU accession talks, dealing Brussels a setback but not signaling a wish to isolate the country from the bloc. Through the EEA and Schengen, Iceland already shares much of the EU’s economic and regulatory framework. Fishing interests drove opposition, while Reykjavík and the rest of the island divided sharply.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-01 04:00Original

WorldChina sends second aid shipment to Nepal for mudslide response

China’s second shipment of emergency humanitarian aid for Nepal’s mudslide response left Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport on Tuesday. It carries drones, DNA testing equipment and reagents, water purification systems, and lighting equipment. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China would stand with Nepal and work together to overcome the difficulties.

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China sends second aid shipment to Nepal for mudslide response
China sends second aid shipment to Nepal for mudslide response
  • Nepal Flood Death Toll Surpasses 1,000
    MAJORNepal Flood Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

    Nearly a week after catastrophic flooding struck Nepal, the death toll has climbed past 1,000, with victims being buried in mass graves. Rescue teams continue digging as they search for thousands of people still missing.

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    NNBC News★★★★★2026-09-01 12:16Original
  • The crucial minutes when a mudslide destroyed Tibet’s Gyirong port
    The crucial minutes when a mudslide destroyed Tibet’s Gyirong port

    Floodwaters carrying mud, boulders, ice and rock swept through Gyirong on the Tibet-Nepal border, destroying much of the border infrastructure. On Nepal’s side, the Rasuwagadhi crossing, Friendship Bridge and Timure trading settlement were also badly damaged, while many travellers and border staff went missing.

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    BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-01 12:01Original
  • Nepal police search for vaults swept away from 20 banks by floods

    Nepalese police are looking for vaults swept away or buried by flooding from at least 20 banks while continuing the search for missing people. Police said some may hold substantial amounts of cash, gold and other valuables, and reported that people have broken open washed-away vaults to steal money. The floods have killed more than 1,000 people, with about 4,500 still missing.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-01 11:59Original
  • More than 1,000 dead in catastrophic Nepal-China floods as rescuers search for survivors

    Catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China has killed more than 1,000 people, while rescuers continue searching for survivors.

    Nepal floodsChinarescue operations

    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-09-01 11:05Original
  • Smell of death hangs over Nepal rescue efforts as flood deaths pass 1,000
    MAJORSmell of death hangs over Nepal rescue efforts as flood deaths pass 1,000

    An overpowering smell of death is weighing on rescue workers in a Nepalese town devastated by last week’s catastrophic floods, dimming hopes of finding more survivors as the death toll passes 1,000.

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    NNBC News★★★★★2026-09-01 10:39Original
  • MAJORDeath toll from catastrophic Nepal-China floods surpasses 1,000

    The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China surpassed 1,000 on Tuesday, authorities said. Rescue teams were working to reach communities cut off by the disaster and search for survivors.

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    CCBC News★★★★★2026-09-01 10:17Original
  • Nepal flood death toll surpasses 1,000 as search for thousands continues
    Nepal flood death toll surpasses 1,000 as search for thousands continues

    The death toll from flooding in Nepal has exceeded 1,000, while searches continue for thousands of missing people. The government said 3,916 people were reported missing across the country.

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    AABC News★★★★☆2026-09-01 09:48Original
  • MAJORNepal-China flash flood death toll surpasses 1,000

    Officials say more than 1,000 people have died in last week’s flash floods in Nepal and China, while over 4,400 remain unaccounted for across the two countries. Live updates are continuing.

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    CCNN★★★★★2026-09-01 09:30Original
  • More than 1,000 dead in catastrophic Nepal-China floods
    MAJORMore than 1,000 dead in catastrophic Nepal-China floods

    Flooding described as catastrophic in Nepal and China has killed more than 1,000 people. Rescue teams are working to reach communities cut off by the disaster.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★★★2026-09-01 09:00Original

PoliticsRussia’s updated aviation industry development program to be approved by end of 2026

Russia’s government plans to approve an updated comprehensive program for developing the aviation industry by the end of 2026, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. He said the proposed mechanisms had presidential backing and that some decisions already approved would help use industry capacity and complete the first 74 aircraft under signed supply contracts.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 13:10

Russia’s updated aviation industry development program to be approved by end of 2026

PoliticsFrench Muslim Council decries ‘dangerous’ political rhetoric on headscarves

The French Muslim Council has condemned what it calls “dangerous” political rhetoric about headscarves. Signs reading “Don’t touch my headscarf” and “Hundreds of thousands of Muslims have died for France” were seen at a Paris protest.

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French Muslim Council decries ‘dangerous’ political rhetoric on headscarves
French Muslim Council decries ‘dangerous’ political rhetoric on headscarves

ScienceMajor copper and gold deposits discovered in eastern China

China’s Ministry of Natural Resources says a major copper-and-gold deposit was found in the Chating area of Xuancheng, Anhui Province. Preliminary estimates put its resources at more than 1 million tonnes of copper and over 200 tonnes of gold. Its location near Yangtze River Delta industrial centers could support a large-scale production base, while experts say the find challenges conventional views on porphyry deposits in volcanic basins.

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Major copper and gold deposits discovered in eastern China
Major copper and gold deposits discovered in eastern China
  • China makes major breakthrough in Anhui copper-gold exploration

    China has reported a major exploration breakthrough after the Chating porphyry copper-polymetallic deposit in Xuancheng, Anhui, emerged as the largest of its kind in the middle and lower Yangtze River reaches. Its estimated copper and gold potential could grow further, helping ease supply bottlenecks and improve regional resource self-sufficiency.

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WorldSexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say

Spanish prosecutors say 23 sexual assaults, including nine involving children, have been recorded in Ceuta since the mass migrant influx from Morocco at the end of July—nearly one case a day. Up to 5,000 migrants remain in the Spanish exclave, where tensions and violence with local residents have intensified.

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Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say
Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say

WorldMladic’s death, Bosnia and Serbia’s unfinished reckoning

Ratko Mladic’s death has reopened rather than closed old wounds from Europe’s recent history. In Serbia and Republika Srpska, some mourned the former Bosnian Serb army commander convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes as a national hero, while victims and officials in Bosnia’s Federation condemned the glorification. The article argues that the Dayton Peace Agreement ended the war but not the divisions and ideology behind it.

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Mladic’s death, Bosnia and Serbia’s unfinished reckoning
Mladic’s death, Bosnia and Serbia’s unfinished reckoning

WorldWhy China will not comply with US sanctions on Iran

China is unlikely to comply with US sanctions on Iran because Beijing can withstand the pressure and sees little benefit in doing so. It buys most of Iran’s oil exports while using dark fleets, small refineries and non-dollar transactions to evade restrictions. China also fears that an Iranian defeat would reduce its influence in the Middle East and threaten its energy interests.

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Why China will not comply with US sanctions on Iran
Why China will not comply with US sanctions on Iran

CultureMurmansk Region’s oldest nickel mine to become a museum

The Kaula-Kotselvaara mine in the Pechenga District, decommissioned in 2023 after its ore reserves were depleted, is planned for conversion into a museum with exhibitions inside the actual mine. The Second School Center is also developing Nickel’s industrial heritage as a tourism attraction, including routes, audio tours and festivals.

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Murmansk Region’s oldest nickel mine to become a museum

TechHow China is making more out of its maps

China is broadening the use of surveying and mapping data in disaster prevention, public services and economic management. Guangdong has distributed geological disaster maps to all 19,145 administrative villages and uses satellite imagery, cameras and drones to detect changes, while Guangzhou’s Nansha district deploys surveying drones for traffic and other government services.

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How China is making more out of its maps
How China is making more out of its maps

EconomyFed Governor Barr says he'll support rate hike if inflation doesn't ease

Fed Governor Barr said he would support raising interest rates if inflation fails to ease. He expressed concern that broader price pressures are taking hold while inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target.

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Fed Governor Barr says he'll support rate hike if inflation doesn't ease
Fed Governor Barr says he'll support rate hike if inflation doesn't ease

SportsQatar plans to host Formula One and MotoGP despite Middle East conflict

Qatar remains committed to hosting Formula One and MotoGP races in November, with organisers saying the country has returned to normal life. Formula One will decide in mid-September whether to hold its November 29 Lusail race, while MotoGP is scheduled for November 8. The plans remain subject to the region’s fluid security situation.

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Qatar plans to host Formula One and MotoGP despite Middle East conflict
Qatar plans to host Formula One and MotoGP despite Middle East conflict

EconomyOil prices on a rollercoaster

Oil prices are experiencing sharp swings, sending the market on a rollercoaster ride.

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Oil prices on a rollercoaster
Oil prices on a rollercoaster

ScienceGreenland’s ice sheet retreat sends grim message, researchers say

Greenland’s ice sheet has shrunk for 30 consecutive years, according to the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland. Researchers call the persistent negative mass balance a climate signal; the ice sheet lost about 173 billion tons during the 2025/26 melting season, underscoring that global warming is accelerating the melt.

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Greenland’s ice sheet retreat sends grim message, researchers say

WorldBlockade succeeds where sanctions failed as Iran oil exports stall

For the first time on record, Iran has reportedly gone roughly seven weeks without meaningful crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. naval blockade has cut off one of Tehran’s main sources of foreign-currency revenue, achieving what years of sanctions did not.

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Blockade succeeds where sanctions failed as Iran oil exports stall
Blockade succeeds where sanctions failed as Iran oil exports stall
  • MAJORTwo tankers carrying Saudi oil hit in Strait of Hormuz as war shows no signs of stopping

    Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were struck by unknown projectiles within minutes of each other late Monday while sailing outbound through the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping intelligence and tracking firms Marisks and Kpler.

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  • Two supertankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz — Bloomberg

    Two supertankers operated by Saudi and South Korean companies were hit by projectiles while leaving the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security consultant Marisks told Bloomberg. Both had switched off their AIS transponders. The attacks threaten a fragile recovery in oil shipments, while Brent futures rose above $92 a barrel.

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  • Saudi and South Korean oil tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

    Saudi and South Korean oil tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz. The increase in shipping attacks follows a period of relative calm in the war.

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  • Two tankers carrying Saudi oil attacked in Strait of Hormuz
    Two tankers carrying Saudi oil attacked in Strait of Hormuz

    Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were struck by unidentified projectiles within minutes of one another late Monday while sailing outbound through the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping intelligence and tracking firms Marisks and Kpler.

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  • Tanker struck in Hormuz, raising escalation fears as Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’
    MAJORTanker struck in Hormuz, raising escalation fears as Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’

    A tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that the conflict could escalate. Trump vowed to hit Iran “hard,” while Iran attacked two U.S. bases in Jordan on Monday in retaliation for the U.S. attack on Larak Island.

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  • Tanker struck by three projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime authority says

    A tanker was hit by three unidentified projectiles while transiting out of the Strait of Hormuz, 17 nautical miles east of Khasab off Oman, the UK Maritime Trade Operations center said. No casualties or environmental impact have been reported.

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WorldIran urges US to honour commitments under MoU

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would immediately reciprocate if Washington returned to its commitments under the interim MoU agreed in June. His remarks followed renewed US-Iran exchanges of fire, while Qatar, Pakistan and Oman pursue diplomacy aimed at a peaceful solution and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran urges US to honour commitments under MoU
Iran urges US to honour commitments under MoU
  • Iran urges U.S. to honor interim deal after Trump threatens further strikes
    Iran urges U.S. to honor interim deal after Trump threatens further strikes

    Iran said it would respond in kind if the United States fulfilled its commitments under a June interim agreement to halt their conflict. Tensions nevertheless remained high after President Donald Trump threatened Tehran with additional strikes.

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  • Iran to reciprocate if US returns to Islamabad memorandum obligations, president says

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would continue observing the Islamabad memorandum if the United States resumed fulfilling its obligations, and would reciprocate without delay. He called Iran’s response to the alleged US breach proportionate and said Tehran had consistently honored international obligations and treaties in line with international law.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-01 10:54Original
  • Iran says it will return to ceasefire if US does
    Iran says it will return to ceasefire if US does

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would immediately reciprocate if Washington returned to its commitments under the collapsed interim ceasefire agreement. He accused the US of reneging on the deal. His remarks followed recent US and Iranian strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, while a diplomatic solution remains elusive.

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  • Pezeshkian: Iran ready to reciprocate if US returns to Islamabad deal
    Pezeshkian: Iran ready to reciprocate if US returns to Islamabad deal

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Bishkek that Tehran is ready to reciprocate if Washington returns to the Islamabad deal. He also said the US failed to achieve its goals during the recent summer conflict between the two countries.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-01 08:33Original
  • Iran president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments
    Iran president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that Tehran would immediately reciprocate if the United States returned to its commitments under an interim deal signed in June.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-01 08:05Original

WorldFake goods, real danger: the €83 billion business behind Europe’s illicit trade

A concealed organised-crime network is flooding European markets with counterfeit goods worth billions of euros. Investigators warn that consumers may be unknowingly financing the operation.

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Fake goods, real danger: the €83 billion business behind Europe’s illicit trade

PoliticsKazakhstan enters a new political era after historic parliamentary reform

Kazakhstan has carried out a major parliamentary overhaul, replacing its former bicameral legislature with the new unicameral Kurultai. The new Parliament has 145 seats, with five parties gaining representation.

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Kazakhstan enters a new political era after historic parliamentary reform
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🇺🇸 ⚖️ Ex-gang leader found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur

Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, has been found guilty of the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis was accused of ordering the killing after his own nephew was beaten by members of Shakur's entourage
🇺🇸 ⚖️ Ex-gang leader found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur

Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, has been found guilty of the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis was accused of ordering the killing after his own nephew was beaten by members of Shakur's entourage
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EconomyTrump summons US refiners as Iran war pushes up fuel prices

President Donald Trump is due to meet US refiners at the White House on Tuesday as the Iran war drives fuel prices higher. Rising living costs are eroding his popularity ahead of the midterm elections.

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Trump summons US refiners as Iran war pushes up fuel prices

CultureIn Çanakkale, Troy’s ruins and Bozcaada’s vineyards trace one long history

From Troy’s mythical walls to Bozcaada’s ancient vineyards, Çanakkale’s history reaches back thousands of years and continues to shape everyday life in this part of Türkiye.

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In Çanakkale, Troy’s ruins and Bozcaada’s vineyards trace one long history

CultureFrom Earth to table: following Uzbekistan’s seasonal harvests

Vineyards, melon fields, orchards and almond farms showcase Uzbekistan’s changing seasonal harvests while offering visitors a look at local traditions and rural experiences.

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From Earth to table: following Uzbekistan’s seasonal harvests

TechGet ready for a really busy month of smartphone launches

September has barely begun, yet Poco has already launched the F9 Pro and F9 Ultra. With IFA starting in Berlin, Apple expected to unveil new iPhones next week, and Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo, Honor, Oppo, and OnePlus preparing flagships, 2026’s “Techtember” is back in force, with at least 20 phones reportedly due this month.

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Get ready for a really busy month of smartphone launches
Get ready for a really busy month of smartphone launches

TechNvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 arrives September 3rd and demands serious GPU power

Nvidia will officially launch DLSS 5 this week, with NBA 2K27 currently the only game supporting it. The technology is limited officially to RTX 50-series desktop and laptop GPUs and GeForce Now, and Nvidia estimates a 50 to 60 percent performance hit. Earlier demos drew criticism for drastically altering character appearances, while newer NBA 2K27 examples look more restrained.

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Nvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 arrives September 3rd and demands serious GPU power
Nvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 arrives September 3rd and demands serious GPU power
  • Nvidia’s DLSS 5, explained
    Nvidia’s DLSS 5, explained

    Nvidia is reintroducing its controversial DLSS 5 neural-rendering technology after gamers criticized an early character-face demo as “AI slop.” The technology modifies lighting, shadows, color, and detail in rendered game frames rather than adding new objects, but it can consume substantial GPU power and cut framerates. Developers can control its look and apply it selectively. DLSS 5 launches September 3rd.

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    TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 13:00Original

TechRoku’s first OLED TVs undercut the midrange competition

Roku has launched its first OLED television, the Pro Series, at a lower price than comparable offerings from Sony, LG, and Samsung. It features a 120Hz panel, four HDMI 2.1 ports, Dolby Vision, HDR10 Plus, and gaming features. The brighter Pro Series LX arrives in October.

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Roku’s first OLED TVs undercut the midrange competition
Roku’s first OLED TVs undercut the midrange competition

TechMozilla launches ad blocking for Firefox on iOS

Mozilla has officially launched built-in ad blocking for Firefox on iOS after several weeks of testing. Powered by Apple’s WebKit Content Blocker technology and EasyList, it blocks most third-party ads and trackers before they load, but is disabled by default. Website-served ads, search-result ads, and Firefox-sponsored content remain visible.

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Mozilla launches ad blocking for Firefox on iOS
Mozilla launches ad blocking for Firefox on iOS

PoliticsMecca defence pact is not against any state, Pakistan PM tells SCO

Pakistan’s prime minister told the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek that the Mecca defence pact is not directed against any state.

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Mecca defence pact is not against any state, Pakistan PM tells SCO
Mecca defence pact is not against any state, Pakistan PM tells SCO
  • Will Bangladesh join the Mecca defense pact?
    Will Bangladesh join the Mecca defense pact?

    Bangladesh is weighing the risks of joining the mutual defense pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. Experts warn that membership could strain ties with neighboring India. Dhaka’s government views the agreement positively but says it has not been invited, while New Delhi says the pact has national-security implications and is monitoring developments closely.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-01 12:40Original

CultureWATCH: Guinness World Records says ‘blobbing’ world record broken

Guinness World Records says Robin Steiner was propelled more than 92 feet into the air from a huge airbag positioned nine stories high. He performed somersaults before coming down in a lake in Switzerland, breaking the world record for “blobbing.”

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WATCH: Guinness World Records says ‘blobbing’ world record broken
WATCH: Guinness World Records says ‘blobbing’ world record broken

PoliticsTrump says US position on Falklands is ‘one of many’ under review

Donald Trump says the US position on the Falkland Islands is one of many being reviewed, while pressing the UK to increase defence spending. The UK government says the islanders are British and entitled to determine their future, adding that its commitment to them is unwavering. Britain and Argentina continue to dispute sovereignty over the islands.

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Trump says US position on Falklands is ‘one of many’ under review
Trump says US position on Falklands is ‘one of many’ under review

WorldCuban diplomat describes relations with US as ‘war without bombs’

Cuba’s ambassador to the United States, Lianys Torres Rivera, says bilateral dialogue is completely stalled, with no negotiations or agreement even on a basic agenda. She calls intensified US sanctions a “war without bombs,” saying fuel shortages, power outages and the economic crisis are worsening, while Cuba wants relations based on mutual trust.

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Cuban diplomat describes relations with US as ‘war without bombs’

WorldRussia admires courage and resilience of Iranian people — Putin

President Vladimir Putin said Russia admires the courage and resilience Iranian people have shown in defending their national interests. He said Moscow welcomed the Iranian-US ceasefire memorandum reached in June, but considered the truce unstable and too fragile. Russia is trying to provide assistance and is supplying Iran with necessary goods.

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Russia admires courage and resilience of Iranian people — Putin
  • President Putin holds talks with Iranian counterpart Pezeshkian

    Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek. The talks begin a series of bilateral meetings scheduled for Putin today.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-01 12:09Original

WorldQatar urges renewed US-Iran dialogue after flare-up

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari called for the United States and Iran to resume dialogue after a flare-up in tensions, speaking at a regular press briefing on September 1, 2026.

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Qatar urges renewed US-Iran dialogue after flare-up
Qatar urges renewed US-Iran dialogue after flare-up

CultureNotting Hill Carnival returns to west London for 60th anniversary

Notting Hill Carnival returns for its 60th anniversary, celebrating British Afro-Caribbean culture in west London through music, dancing and colourful costumes.

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Notting Hill Carnival returns to west London for 60th anniversary

PoliticsFormer UK PM Keir Starmer to step down as MP and focus on ‘international affairs’

Keir Starmer is set to leave his seat as MP for Holborn and St Pancras and concentrate on “international affairs”. He was elected in May 2015, became Labour leader in 2020 and led the party to a landslide general-election victory in 2024.

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Former UK PM Keir Starmer to step down as MP and focus on ‘international affairs’

EconomyEuropean government bond yields surge to 15-year highs as sell-off deepens

A global bond sell-off has spread through European debt markets, sending government bond yields to 15-year highs amid concerns over inflation, budget deficits and government debt.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 12:48

European government bond yields surge to 15-year highs as sell-off deepens

TechRussia develops UAV capable of severing enemy drones’ fiber-optic cables

Russia has developed an interceptor UAV intended to disrupt enemy drones’ fiber-optic communications, according to a patent reviewed by TASS. It uses a camera and a radio-controlled spool of abrasive-coated cord with a weighted cutting anchor to sever or sharply bend the cable.

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Russia develops UAV capable of severing enemy drones’ fiber-optic cables

TechPoco’s F9 Ultra pairs an ultra-bright display with a glowing Bose subwoofer

Poco’s F9 Ultra and F9 Pro flagship phones mark the brand’s second year of collaboration with Bose. The Ultra adds a light-ring-equipped 2.1 speaker system, a 6.9-inch OLED display with up to 185Hz refresh, an 8,050mAh battery and 100W charging, while the cheaper Pro uses simpler stereo speakers and a smaller battery.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 12:45

Poco’s F9 Ultra pairs an ultra-bright display with a glowing Bose subwoofer
Poco’s F9 Ultra pairs an ultra-bright display with a glowing Bose subwoofer

EconomyRosatom expects Northern Sea Route cargo flow to rise 14% in 2026

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along the Northern Sea Route to grow about 14% year on year in 2026. CEO Alexey Likhachev said volumes have stayed above 37 million tons for the past two years, while the baseline forecast puts traffic at 110–150 million tons by 2035.

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Rosatom expects Northern Sea Route cargo flow to rise 14% in 2026

SocietyUK crime agency freezes Premier League’s $13.5 million account in crypto probe

UK authorities froze a $13.5 million Premier League account during a crypto crime investigation. The funds were linked to a $140 million sponsorship deal with crypto firm Sorare, while law enforcement confirmed the Premier League had done nothing wrong.

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UK crime agency freezes Premier League’s $13.5 million account in crypto probe
UK crime agency freezes Premier League’s $13.5 million account in crypto probe

PoliticsWhat to know about the US primary election in Massachusetts

Massachusetts voters head to the polls for a closely watched Democratic Senate primary between incumbent Ed Markey and challenger Seth Moulton, highlighting tensions between the party’s progressive and moderate wings. Competitive House primaries and state and local races are also on the ballot.

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What to know about the US primary election in Massachusetts
What to know about the US primary election in Massachusetts

EconomyUkraine parliament fails to pass parcel tax law tied to IMF, EU funding

Ukraine's parliament failed on Tuesday to pass a law taxing foreign parcels, a requirement for unlocking IMF and EU funds. Lawmakers dismissed government warnings about rising financial risks and a funding shortfall for defence needs.

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Ukraine parliament fails to pass parcel tax law tied to IMF, EU funding
Ukraine parliament fails to pass parcel tax law tied to IMF, EU funding

WorldIran developing air defense systems with no known foreign equivalents — military

Iran is developing entirely domestically designed air defense systems with no known foreign equivalents, Air Defense Forces Commander Alireza Elhami said. The projects are gradually entering service and will move to serial production after testing and required procedures. He said their advantage includes keeping their specifications, capabilities and operating principles from potential adversaries.

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Iran developing air defense systems with no known foreign equivalents — military

EconomyArctic emerges as new front in EU’s effort to cut dependence on Chinese critical raw materials

The EU’s increasing reliance on Arctic resources is pushing Brussels to treat the region as an issue of economic security and supply-chain resilience. The shift could, however, harm the rights and living conditions of Indigenous and local communities.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 12:33

Arctic emerges as new front in EU’s effort to cut dependence on Chinese critical raw materials

SocietyRussian school orders students to wear uniform patch featuring a drone

Students at School No. 61 in Vladivostok are being required to wear uniform patches showing a drone beside the school number, according to Ostorozhno Novosti and 7×7. Parents were asked to buy them from specialty stores. Photos from the August 31 assembly show some children wearing the new patches, others the previous design, and some none at all.

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Russian school orders students to wear uniform patch featuring a drone
Russian school orders students to wear uniform patch featuring a drone

CultureWhen is the 2026 Venice Film Festival and what can we expect?

The 83rd edition of the Venice International Film Festival, the world’s oldest film festival, opens on Wednesday.

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When is the 2026 Venice Film Festival and what can we expect?
When is the 2026 Venice Film Festival and what can we expect?
  • Venice Film Festival turns to politics as Hollywood retreats
    Venice Film Festival turns to politics as Hollywood retreats

    The Venice Film Festival is shifting toward global politics and social upheaval as Hollywood, facing an industry crisis, has largely pulled out of this year’s event, its director said Tuesday.

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    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 12:25Original