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WorldEstonia, Romania report drone incursions amid Russian and Ukrainian aerial attacks

Estonia and Romania reported separate drone incursions as Russia launched a large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine and Ukrainian drones targeted western Russia. One drone entered southeastern Estonia while another turned back near Narva; Romania found a damaged drone carrying explosives and detonated it in a controlled blast. No casualties or property damage were reported in either country.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 14:32

Estonia, Romania report drone incursions amid Russian and Ukrainian aerial attacks
Estonia, Romania report drone incursions amid Russian and Ukrainian aerial attacks

EconomyPutin envoy warns Russian economy could go ‘berserk’ on war footing

Vladimir Putin’s international development envoy warned that Russia’s economy risks going “berserk” if it is run entirely to serve the needs of the military-industrial complex, according to remarks quoted on Tuesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:30

Putin envoy warns Russian economy could go ‘berserk’ on war footing
Putin envoy warns Russian economy could go ‘berserk’ on war footing

EconomyBank of Canada Set to Hold as Trade War Creates New Dilemma for Macklem

The Bank of Canada is expected to keep borrowing costs unchanged as an escalating trade war with the US threatens the economic recovery while increasing inflation risks, creating a new dilemma for Governor Macklem.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:30

Bank of Canada Set to Hold as Trade War Creates New Dilemma for Macklem
Bank of Canada Set to Hold as Trade War Creates New Dilemma for Macklem

TechCross-chain oracle compromise triggers liquidations and frozen vaults across DeFi networks

Switchboard halted Move-language deployments on Aptos, Sui, IOTA and Movement after reports of a possible oracle compromise. Full Sail confirmed an unquantified vault loss, IOTA protocol Virtue reported manipulated pricing that caused 47 liquidations affecting 45 users, and Volo paused vault access as a precaution. Switchboard has not disclosed the root cause or the full list of affected integrations.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 14:30

Cross-chain oracle compromise triggers liquidations and frozen vaults across DeFi networks
Cross-chain oracle compromise triggers liquidations and frozen vaults across DeFi networks

PoliticsWith elections nearing, battleground Republicans still await Trump’s campaign spending

As elections approach, Republicans in battleground states are still waiting for Donald Trump to spend from his campaign funds. Vice President JD Vance’s appearance in Michigan on Monday was funded by MAGA Inc., a rare spending move by the group.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:30

With elections nearing, battleground Republicans still await Trump’s campaign spending
With elections nearing, battleground Republicans still await Trump’s campaign spending

WorldWar and sanctions deepen Iran's fuel crisis

Fuel lines are spreading across Iran as war damage, import constraints and new U.S. sanctions tighten supplies. Drivers report waits lasting hours, while diesel shortages force truckers to sleep at stations. Authorities confirmed that water contaminated gasoline at one station in Rafsanjan; other claims about fuel quality remain unverified.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 14:29

War and sanctions deepen Iran's fuel crisis
War and sanctions deepen Iran's fuel crisis

CultureControversial designer John Galliano cancels Met exhibition after backlash

Fashion designer John Galliano has called off a major exhibition planned to celebrate his work after criticism over his past conviction for antisemitic remarks. A French court found him guilty in 2011 of antisemitic and racist rants at a Paris bar, and Dior fired him that year after a video emerged in which he expressed love for Hitler.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 14:28

Controversial designer John Galliano cancels Met exhibition after backlash
Controversial designer John Galliano cancels Met exhibition after backlash

PoliticsXi Jinping's key quotes at the 'SCO Plus' meeting in Bishkek

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at the “SCO Plus” meeting in Bishkek on Tuesday. He said China supports an equal and orderly multipolar world, identifying sovereign equality, mutual respect, rule of law, multilateralism, dialogue, consultation, mutual benefit and inclusiveness as essential principles and paths forward.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:27

Xi Jinping's key quotes at the 'SCO Plus' meeting in Bishkek
Xi Jinping's key quotes at the 'SCO Plus' meeting in Bishkek
  • Xi Jinping's key quotes at the 'SCO Plus' meeting in Bishkek
    Xi Jinping's key quotes at the 'SCO Plus' meeting in Bishkek

    Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at the “SCO Plus” meeting in Bishkek on Tuesday. He said China supports an equal and orderly multipolar world, identifying sovereign equality and mutual respect as foundations and calling for balance, rule of law, multilateralism, dialogue, consultation, mutual benefit and inclusive development.

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    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:27Original
  • Xi Jinping's key quotes on promoting higher-quality development of SCO
    Xi 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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    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-01 13:29Original
  • 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

EconomyU.S. job openings edge up to 7.3 million as labor market stays sturdy

U.S. employers posted slightly more job openings in July, bringing the total to 7.3 million. The labor market remained sturdy even as higher costs squeezed household budgets.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:26

U.S. job openings edge up to 7.3 million as labor market stays sturdy
U.S. job openings edge up to 7.3 million as labor market stays sturdy

EconomyBitcoin and gold move in lockstep as debasement trade gains momentum

Bitcoin and gold are moving increasingly in tandem as the debasement trade gathers momentum. Bitcoin’s 90-day Pearson correlation with gold has reached an all-time high, while the Fear and Greed Index stands at 68.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 14:26

Bitcoin and gold move in lockstep as debasement trade gains momentum
Bitcoin and gold move in lockstep as debasement trade gains momentum

PoliticsRahmon, Putin discuss security and trade issues — Tajik leader’s press service

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Russian leader Vladimir Putin discussed regional security, trade, investment and energy cooperation during a meeting on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek. They also addressed cultural and humanitarian matters, expressing satisfaction with construction progress on facilities in Dushanbe.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:23

Rahmon, Putin discuss security and trade issues — Tajik leader’s press service

SocietyJury in Lindsay Clancy trial is deadlocked as judge orders more deliberation

After four days of deliberations, jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial told the judge Tuesday that they could not reach a unanimous decision. The judge sent them back to continue deliberating.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:23

Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial is deadlocked as judge orders more deliberation
Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial is deadlocked as judge orders more deliberation

SportsBarcelona sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for a reported $11.5m

Barcelona have signed Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on a contract through 2029, with Spanish media reporting a fee of about €10m ($11.6m). The 29-year-old said his knee has fully recovered and he is ready to give his best after a difficult two years.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 14:23

Barcelona sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for a reported $11.5m
Barcelona sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for a reported $11.5m

WorldRocks and gabions transported to restore road to China border port

A mudslide triggered by an ice-rock avalanche in Nepal on August 26 destroyed about three kilometers of National Highway 216 leading to the Gyirong border port in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. Rescue crews are searching for survivors while hauling rocks and making gabions to reinforce the roadbed, despite rain, difficult terrain and further mudslide risks.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:22

Rocks and gabions transported to restore road to China border port
Rocks and gabions transported to restore road to China border port

ScienceTürkiye becomes 71st signatory to NASA’s Artemis Accords

Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir signed NASA’s Artemis Accords on Türkiye’s behalf during a ceremony at NASA headquarters, making the country the agreement’s 71st signatory.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:20

Türkiye becomes 71st signatory to NASA’s Artemis Accords
Türkiye becomes 71st signatory to NASA’s Artemis Accords

ScienceFrench astronaut takes third spacewalk outside ISS in all-female mission

French astronaut Sophie Adenot is undertaking her third spacewalk in two weeks while leading a rare all-female excursion outside the International Space Station. The crew is replacing a retroreflector used to align arriving modules, along with other maintenance work. The outing is expected to last six to six and a half hours, making it only the sixth all-female spacewalk in history.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 14:19

French astronaut takes third spacewalk outside ISS in all-female mission
French astronaut takes third spacewalk outside ISS in all-female mission

PoliticsIceland says ‘No’: Why voters rejected EU accession talks

Icelandic voters rejected reopening negotiations on joining the European Union. Campaigners opposing renewed accession talks rallied in Reykjavik on August 27, 2026.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:18

Iceland says ‘No’: Why voters rejected EU accession talks
Iceland says ‘No’: Why voters rejected EU accession talks
  • The 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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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-01 13:12Original
  • 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

PoliticsWho is Alejandro Betancourt, ex-Chavez ally now Trump’s Venezuela oil man?

Controversial Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt, who built his fortune through contracts awarded during Hugo Chavez’s presidency and has faced alleged money-laundering investigations, has been chosen by the Trump administration to lead a new US-backed oil venture. Washington plans to take a 35 percent passive stake in his North American Blue Energy Partners as it seeks to expand Venezuelan production.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 14:17

Who is Alejandro Betancourt, ex-Chavez ally now Trump’s Venezuela oil man?
Who is Alejandro Betancourt, ex-Chavez ally now Trump’s Venezuela oil man?

WorldIran says it will return to June ceasefire deal if US does the same

Iranian President Pezeshkian offered to return to the June ceasefire agreement if the United States does likewise, speaking at the SCO summit in Bishkek. The proposal came hours after Iran and the US exchanged fire over the weekend. IRGC demands for control of Hormuz and war compensation are conditions Washington is unlikely to accept.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 14:15

Iran says it will return to June ceasefire deal if US does the same
  • Iranian Foreign Ministry warns US against any ‘provocations’

    Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Iran’s armed forces would respond to any provocative US action and that Washington must be held accountable for “numerous violations” of the memorandum of understanding. His remarks followed a US strike on two missile launchers on Larak Island and Iran’s subsequent strike on US forces in Jordan.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-01 13:55Original
  • Iran to emerge victorious in confrontation with US — President Pezeshkian

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would prevail in its current standoff with the United States during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek. He said Iran sought to escape the constraints of the unipolar system and was confident it would win.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-01 13:41Original

SportsNapoli’s former Man Utd star McTominay to undergo surgery for irregular heartbeat

Napoli says Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay will have a minimally invasive pulsed-field ablation procedure for a minor, benign arrhythmia. He is expected to remain out until after the season’s first international break, ruling him out until October.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 14:11

Napoli’s former Man Utd star McTominay to undergo surgery for irregular heartbeat
Napoli’s former Man Utd star McTominay to undergo surgery for irregular heartbeat

PoliticsBessent says U.S. likely to announce Iran bank sanctions this week

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that Washington was likely to announce sanctions on a bank this week as part of its economic campaign against Iran.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 14:10

Bessent says U.S. likely to announce Iran bank sanctions this week
Bessent says U.S. likely to announce Iran bank sanctions this week

SocietyWhy are hundreds of sheep trampling these farmlands?

The sheep may appear to be causing damage, but they are helping farmers. During the seed-squash harvest season in Cocodala City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, farmers bring flocks into the fields to crush vines and eat leaves and weeds.

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CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-01 14:09

Why are hundreds of sheep trampling these farmlands?
Why are hundreds of sheep trampling these farmlands?

WorldAfter the floods, Nepal works to bury hundreds of unidentified bodies

Nepal is placing dozens of bodies in multiple mass trenches after its disaster agency recorded 1,003 deaths and 3,916 missing people, including 583 foreign nationals. China’s latest update listed 16 deaths and 546 missing, among them 261 foreigners. Search crews are working through unstable ground and debris piles under difficult conditions.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-01 14:08

After the floods, Nepal works to bury hundreds of unidentified bodies
After the floods, Nepal works to bury hundreds of unidentified bodies

WorldChina, Russia and Mongolia to hold Border Defense Cooperation 2026 drills in early September

Military units from China, Russia and Mongolia will hold the Border Defense Cooperation 2026 exercise during the first ten days of September. China’s Defense Ministry says the drills will focus on preventing and suppressing reconnaissance and sabotage in shared border areas, while practicing the search, detention and transfer of violators.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:08

China, Russia and Mongolia to hold Border Defense Cooperation 2026 drills in early September

ScienceUK records hottest summer on record, Met Office says

A study by Met Office scientists found that the UK experienced its hottest summer since records began. Human-induced climate change made the record-breaking season roughly 130 times more likely, the researchers said.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:07

UK records hottest summer on record, Met Office says

WorldPutin, Erdogan begin bilateral meeting in Bishkek

Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Aksakals Hall of the Ala Archa State Residence in Bishkek. The talks are expected to include a settlement in Ukraine and the situation in the Black Sea region.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 14:07

Putin, Erdogan begin bilateral meeting in Bishkek

WorldKiev lost nearly 39,000 soldiers and mercenaries in August — expert

Military expert Andrey Marochko said Ukrainian forces and foreign mercenaries suffered about 38,645 killed and wounded in August. He also claimed Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian MiG-29, 28,000 UAVs, 18 unmanned boats, 61 naval vessels, 15 tanks and other military equipment during the month.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:07

Kiev lost nearly 39,000 soldiers and mercenaries in August — expert

PoliticsUS halts push for economic cooperation with Russia until war ends, source says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov on Aug. 31 that Washington and Moscow could not pursue economic cooperation while Russia continues its war against Ukraine, people familiar with the meeting told the Kyiv Independent. Bessent pressed for a peace agreement, but no 28-point plan was discussed. European officials also confronted Siluanov over the war.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 14:07

US halts push for economic cooperation with Russia until war ends, source says
US halts push for economic cooperation with Russia until war ends, source says
  • US-Russian finance ministers’ meeting signals thaw in ties — expert

    A face-to-face meeting between Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signals that serious efforts are beginning to restore bilateral relations and address accumulated conflicts, analyst Alexander Abramov said. Reopened channels of communication could make constructive solutions more attainable.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-01 13:57Original
  • EU declines to follow US lead by meeting with Russia at G20 finance event — EC

    The European Commission will not hold talks with Russia during the G20 finance ministers’ meeting attended by Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, spokesperson Paula Pinho said. Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, who represents the Commission, does not intend to meet Siluanov. The statement followed Siluanov’s consultations with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-01 13:54Original
  • German vice chancellor confronts Russia’s finance chief at G20, calls his presence ‘irritating’
    German vice chancellor confronts Russia’s finance chief at G20, calls his presence ‘irritating’

    German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said he directly told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at the Aug. 31 G20 meeting that Moscow must end its war against Ukraine. Klingbeil also backed excluding Siluanov from the group photo, warning that his return could help normalize relations with Russia despite the ongoing war.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-01 08:30Original
  • Bessent tells Russia’s finance minister there will be no economic relief until Ukraine war ends
    Bessent tells Russia’s finance minister there will be no economic relief until Ukraine war ends

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that Moscow would receive no “economic relief” until the Russia–Ukraine war ends, according to sources cited by Politico and Reuters. Their Asheville meeting focused on Donald Trump’s peace plan. Russia said they discussed financial and G20 cooperation, while a US official called the talks productive.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-01 08:10Original
  • US Treasury chief rules out agreements with Russia until Ukraine conflict ends

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that Washington and Moscow could not reach agreements, or provide Russia with economic relief, until the Ukraine conflict ends, Reuters reported citing a source. The discussion took place alongside the G20 finance ministers’ and central bank governors’ meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, and covered financial cooperation and other issues.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-01 04:26Original
  • Bessent reportedly says no economic relief for Russia until Ukraine war ends as Europe snubs Moscow at G20
    Bessent reportedly says no economic relief for Russia until Ukraine war ends as Europe snubs Moscow at G20

    Scott Bessent reportedly told Russia that it would receive no economic relief until the war in Ukraine ends. The meeting highlighted Washington’s willingness to reopen diplomatic talks with Moscow, while Europe intends to isolate Russia as the war continues.

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    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-01 03:22Original
  • US brings Russia’s Siluanov back to G20 finance talks, angering Europe
    US brings Russia’s Siluanov back to G20 finance talks, angering Europe

    Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov made a surprise appearance at US-hosted G20 finance talks in Asheville, North Carolina, and met Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. European officials criticised his invitation, skipped the traditional group photo and warned that Russia’s return could signal an attempt at normalisation.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-01 02:23Original

WorldNorway's new king takes oath as mourners honour his late father

Norway’s King Haakon VIII has sworn an oath before parliament in Oslo, marking the first major ceremony of his reign. Parliament observed a minute’s silence for his father, the late King Harald V, while mourners began visiting the coffin lying in state at the Royal Palace. Queen Mette-Marit was absent as she recovers from a lung transplant.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:06

Norway's new king takes oath as mourners honour his late father
Norway's new king takes oath as mourners honour his late father

WorldOver 40,000 Afghan civilians died in conflict from 2009 to 2021, UN says

A UNAMA report says at least 40,000 civilians were killed and more than 77,000 wounded in Afghanistan’s armed conflict between January 2009 and August 15, 2021, when the Taliban took over. UN experts interviewed 195 victims and relatives; 95% reported psychological trauma, depression or anxiety, while 58% of survivors said they had suffered physical violence.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 14:05

Over 40,000 Afghan civilians died in conflict from 2009 to 2021, UN says

EconomyGhana cocoa farmers reject new ‘punitive’ land conversion law

Ghanaian cocoa farmers are intensifying opposition to a new law that bars them from using their land for other purposes without permission. President Mahama says backing local processing is vital for economic growth, while cocoa chiefs argue the changes still leave the sector tied to an outdated colonial model.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:05

Ghana cocoa farmers reject new ‘punitive’ land conversion law
Ghana cocoa farmers reject new ‘punitive’ land conversion law

WorldIran hails Russia’s stance during war with US, Pezeshkian tells Putin at SCO

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO that Tehran appreciates Moscow’s position during the war with the United States. Iran said the two presidents also reviewed bilateral relations.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 14:05

Iran hails Russia’s stance during war with US, Pezeshkian tells Putin at SCO
Iran hails Russia’s stance during war with US, Pezeshkian tells Putin at SCO
  • Russia 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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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-01 12:53Original
  • 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

SportsNCAA College Football Rankings: AP Top 25 Football Poll

The official AP Top 25 college football poll page, a tradition dating back to 1936, with the latest weekly ranking updates.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 14:05

NCAA College Football Rankings: AP Top 25 Football Poll
NCAA College Football Rankings: AP Top 25 Football Poll

SocietyHow wildfires are scorching France’s wine industry

France, Europe’s largest wine exporter, is facing heatwaves, wildfires and weaker sales. Extreme heat driven by human-induced climate change makes grapes ripen faster, altering acidity and raising alcohol levels, while fires near Bordeaux and elsewhere threaten vineyards through smoke that may cause “smoke taint”.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:02

How wildfires are scorching France’s wine industry
How wildfires are scorching France’s wine industry

EconomyECB says energy-led inflation spike justifies June rate hike

New ECB research says the euro zone’s inflation surge since the war in Iran began was driven almost entirely by higher energy prices, supporting the central bank’s decision to make a small interest-rate increase in June.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:01

ECB says energy-led inflation spike justifies June rate hike
ECB says energy-led inflation spike justifies June rate hike

CultureQueen Mette-Marit joins procession carrying late King Harald V’s coffin to royal chapel

The coffin of Norway’s late King Harald V was taken through the royal palace to the royal chapel. Queen Mette-Marit joined Monday’s procession in her first official appearance since taking the title.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 14:00

Queen Mette-Marit joins procession carrying late King Harald V’s coffin to royal chapel
Queen Mette-Marit joins procession carrying late King Harald V’s coffin to royal chapel

PoliticsLucrative Crypto Contract Sparks New No-Bid Fight for Trump

The US government awarded a lucrative contract to a crypto analytics firm without competitive bidding, triggering a legal challenge and giving critics another opening to target the Trump administration’s tendency to use no-bid deals.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:00

Lucrative Crypto Contract Sparks New No-Bid Fight for Trump
Lucrative Crypto Contract Sparks New No-Bid Fight for Trump

PoliticsWhistleblower report raises IT concerns over USPS mail-ballot verification system

A whistleblower report released Tuesday by a Democratic senator says USPS officials have raised numerous IT concerns about the agency’s effort to build a sweeping new system for verifying mail ballots. Some described the process internally in starkly negative terms.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:00

Whistleblower report raises IT concerns over USPS mail-ballot verification system

TechSonos unveils new headphones, soundbar, and software in its biggest announcement in years

Sonos announced the Beam Ultra soundbar, Ace Ultra headphones, and a major Sonos 27 operating system update at a New York event. The software emphasizes AI through an in-house voice assistant, connections to models such as ChatGPT and Gemini, and future customizable agents, alongside improvements to home audio features and app navigation.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 14:00

Sonos unveils new headphones, soundbar, and software in its biggest announcement in years
Sonos unveils new headphones, soundbar, and software in its biggest announcement in years

WorldNepal rescuers navigate mud-swamped tunnels for hundreds of missing workers

Nepal’s flood death toll has surpassed 1,000, with nearly 4,000 people still missing six days after the disaster struck near the Tibet border. As hopes of finding survivors fade, rescuers continue searching hydropower sites along the Trishuli River, where about 500 of roughly 900 missing workers are believed trapped in tunnels.

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Nepal rescuers navigate mud-swamped tunnels for hundreds of missing workers
Nepal rescuers navigate mud-swamped tunnels for hundreds of missing workers
  • China sends second aid shipment to Nepal for mudslide response
    China 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

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    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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  • 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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  • 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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TechFirelight raises $8 million and expands beyond XRP to make DeFi less daunting for fintechs

Firelight has raised $8 million as it expands beyond XRP. The protocol is designed to help fintechs and investors recover losses from DeFi hacks more quickly, while allowing XRP, bitcoin and XLM holders to earn yield by backing the protection.

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Firelight raises $8 million and expands beyond XRP to make DeFi less daunting for fintechs
Firelight raises $8 million and expands beyond XRP to make DeFi less daunting for fintechs

SocietyFrom sexual violence to mobile phones, what’s changing for French pupils?

Millions of French students return to school this week under a range of new rules for what is described as the final school year of Emmanuel Macron’s presidency. The changes include phone bans and exam schedules, alongside measures addressing sexual violence in the school system.

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From sexual violence to mobile phones, what’s changing for French pupils?
From sexual violence to mobile phones, what’s changing for French pupils?

SportsMessi has played his last Argentina game — get his jersey for 30% off

Lionel Messi reportedly announced his retirement from Argentina’s team yesterday. His jersey is being offered at 30% off while supplies last.

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Messi has played his last Argentina game — get his jersey for 30% off
Messi has played his last Argentina game — get his jersey for 30% off
  • Lionel Messi retires: What records and titles does the Argentina legend hold?
    Lionel 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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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-01 13:13Original
  • 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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  • 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

EconomyChinese premier meets delegation of US-China Business Council

Premier Li Qiang told a US-China Business Council delegation in Beijing that China would address the reasonable concerns of US companies and protect a level playing field under the law. He urged Washington to act on China’s concerns and implement bilateral trade consultation results, while both sides expressed support for stronger cooperation and communication.

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Chinese premier meets delegation of US-China Business Council
Chinese premier meets delegation of US-China Business Council

EconomyChinese Premier Li Qiang meets US-China Business Council delegation

Premier Li Qiang said China will address the reasonable concerns of US companies operating in China and protect a level playing field under the law. Meeting the US-China Business Council delegation in Beijing, he urged Washington to take concrete steps on China’s concerns and implement the results of bilateral economic and trade consultations.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets US-China Business Council delegation
Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets US-China Business Council delegation

EconomyBitcoin enters ‘Rektember’ as rate-hike risks threaten its August rally

September has historically been a poor month for risk assets overall, with bitcoin particularly vulnerable. The prospect of interest-rate hikes now threatens bitcoin’s August rally.

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Bitcoin enters ‘Rektember’ as rate-hike risks threaten its August rally
Bitcoin enters ‘Rektember’ as rate-hike risks threaten its August rally

EconomyRussia-Tajikistan trade turnover up 25% last year — Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said trade turnover between Russia and Tajikistan rose 25.1% in 2025 and another 25% in the first half of this year. Tajikistan hosts 320 enterprises with Russian participation, while 96% of transactions are conducted in national currencies. The countries are pursuing a plan to increase mutual trade 2.5-fold by 2030.

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Russia-Tajikistan trade turnover up 25% last year — Putin

WorldSCO leaders adopt Bishkek Declaration and pledge deeper ties

Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization adopted the Bishkek Declaration at a Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, pledging to deepen ties within the bloc. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the meeting on September 1, 2026.

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SCO leaders adopt Bishkek Declaration and pledge deeper ties
SCO leaders adopt Bishkek Declaration and pledge deeper ties

WorldJury convicts former gang member of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur

A Clark County, Nevada, jury found former gang member Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur on August 31. Davis is not believed to have fired the fatal shots, but he is the only surviving person who was in the car at the time. Nevada law allows someone who assists a murder to be convicted of the crime.

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Jury convicts former gang member of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur
Jury convicts former gang member of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur
  • Someone arrested nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s drive-by murder

    Nearly 30 years after the drive-by murder of rap legend Tupac Shakur, authorities have arrested someone in connection with the case.

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    CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-01 12:00Original
  • Duane Davis Found Guilty in Shooting Death of Rapper Tupac
    Duane Davis Found Guilty in Shooting Death of Rapper Tupac

    After a 10-day trial, a jury unanimously found former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the murder of music artist Tupac Shakur. Tupac was killed in 1996 while riding in the passenger seat of a car in Las Vegas, nearly 30 years ago.

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    NNBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 11:45Original
  • Tupac murder trial: Ex-gang leader found guilty
    Tupac murder trial: Ex-gang leader found guilty

    Former street gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis was convicted Monday of murdering hip-hop star Tupac Shakur by a Nevada court. Nearly three decades after the rapper was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, Davis faces a maximum sentence of life without parole and is due to be sentenced on October 13.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-01 11:00Original
  • Former gang member found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur
    Former gang member found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur

    A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur. The verdict offered some resolution in a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and remained in the public imagination for decades, while Davis could face a life sentence.

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  • Ex-gang leader ‘Keffe D’ found guilty in Tupac Shakur murder
    Ex-gang leader ‘Keffe D’ found guilty in Tupac Shakur murder

    A Las Vegas jury convicted former Los Angeles gang member Duane “Keffe D” Davis of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur in the 1996 shooting. Prosecutors said Davis organised the attack after a casino confrontation, while his defence called his alleged confessions fiction. Davis plans to appeal and could receive life without parole.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:10Original
  • Former gang leader convicted in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder
    Former gang leader convicted in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder

    A Las Vegas jury convicted former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors said Davis arranged the revenge attack and handed a gun to men in the car; his later accounts of the killing helped revive the case.

    Tupac Shakurmurder trialLas Vegas

    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-01 04:29Original
  • Ex-gang boss found guilty of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s murder
    Ex-gang boss found guilty of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s murder

    Former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been convicted of murder with a deadly weapon for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s fatal 1996 drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. Davis, who said he would appeal, was accused of ordering the attack and supplying the gun used by his nephew. The verdict is the first conviction in the nearly 30-year-old cold case.

    Tupac Shakurmurder trialLas Vegas

    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-01 04:20Original
  • Jury convicts Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis of first-degree murder in Tupac Shakur killing

    A jury found Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. The verdict ends decades of speculation and conspiracy theories among fans worldwide; Davis is expected to appeal.

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  • Jury convicts Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis of first-degree murder in Tupac Shakur killing

    A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. The verdict ends decades of speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding the high-profile case, which remained unresolved for nearly 30 years. Davis is expected to appeal.

    Tupac Shakurmurder trialhip-hop

    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-01 03:51Original
  • Inside court as Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis is found guilty of Tupac murder
    Inside court as Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis is found guilty of Tupac murder

    After two hours of deliberation, a jury found 63-year-old Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. BBC presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty describes the atmosphere inside the courtroom as the verdict was delivered.

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    BBBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 02:30Original
  • Ex-gang leader found guilty in Tupac Shakur’s murder
    Ex-gang leader found guilty in Tupac Shakur’s murder

    A Las Vegas jury found former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty in the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis was accused of orchestrating the killing and is the only person ever tried or convicted in the case.

    Tupac Shakurmurder trialLas Vegascriminal justice

    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-01 01:47Original
  • Las Vegas jury finds ex-gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis guilty of Tupac Shakur murder
    Las Vegas jury finds ex-gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis guilty of Tupac Shakur murder

    A Las Vegas jury has found former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur. Davis was accused of orchestrating the killing.

    Tupac ShakurDuane Davismurder trial

    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-01 01:47Original
  • Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s murder

    A jury has convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur. It is the first conviction in a case that has held hip-hop fans’ attention for decades.

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    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-01 01:01Original

PoliticsTim Cook’s legacy isn’t just phones, it’s politics

Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure as Apple CEO was defined by a highly calculated balancing act between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. He protected Apple’s China-centered supply chain and growth while facing scrutiny over forced labor, censorship, data privacy and working conditions, and used White House diplomacy to reduce the impact of tariffs during the US-China trade war.

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Tim Cook’s legacy isn’t just phones, it’s politics
Tim Cook’s legacy isn’t just phones, it’s politics

SocietyWhat’s changing in Russia this September? Spiritual and moral culture classes, the digital ruble and mandatory camel registration

Russia’s new school year brings social studies lessons from a textbook edited by Medvedev, a “Spiritual and Moral Culture of Russia” course for fifth-graders, Arabic classes in some schools and possible behavior grades. Adults will gain access to the digital ruble, limited cryptocurrency purchases, gambling self-exclusion and mortgage payment holidays for some families. Overtime limits will rise to 240 hours annually, while certain animals must be registered.

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What’s changing in Russia this September? Spiritual and moral culture classes, the digital ruble and mandatory camel registration
What’s changing in Russia this September? Spiritual and moral culture classes, the digital ruble and mandatory camel registration

EconomyPrivate sector steps up as India’s growth engine broadens

India’s economy is showing early signs that a long-awaited revival in private investment is taking hold. A broader set of growth drivers could make the economy more resilient to global shocks.

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Private sector steps up as India’s growth engine broadens
Private sector steps up as India’s growth engine broadens

PoliticsICE arrested 50,000 people in August, maintaining record pace

ICE arrested 50,000 people in August, continuing a record pace. The agency is in the midst of a nationwide surge in arrests that has drawn less attention than the aggressive enforcement efforts seen earlier in 2026.

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ICE arrested 50,000 people in August, maintaining record pace
ICE arrested 50,000 people in August, maintaining record pace

TechMapQuest hits No 1 on US Apple chart after rejecting Trump’s Lake Ontario renaming order

MapQuest has overtaken Google Maps and Apple Maps to become the most-downloaded navigation app on the US Apple App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” in line with Donald Trump’s order. The company says usage has risen to about 50 times its usual level.

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MapQuest hits No 1 on US Apple chart after rejecting Trump’s Lake Ontario renaming order
MapQuest hits No 1 on US Apple chart after rejecting Trump’s Lake Ontario renaming order

WorldHow the SCO is creating new opportunities for regional development at 25

Over 25 years, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has grown from a regional security mechanism into a broad cooperation platform focused increasingly on development. Examples including a Chinese-built solar farm in Uzbekistan, the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and digital-economy projects illustrate expanding trade, connectivity and shared prosperity. Xi Jinping proposed further technology, AI and green-industry cooperation with SCO members.

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How the SCO is creating new opportunities for regional development at 25
How the SCO is creating new opportunities for regional development at 25
  • How the SCO is opening opportunities for regional development at 25
    How the SCO is opening opportunities for regional development at 25

    After 25 years, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has grown from a regional security mechanism into a broad cooperation platform focused increasingly on development. Examples including a Chinese-built solar farm in Uzbekistan, the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and digital-economy projects illustrate expanding trade, investment, connectivity and multilateral cooperation. Xi Jinping proposed prioritizing shared prosperity and announced further technology, AI and green-industry initiatives.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-01 13:49Original

PoliticsEuropean countries fiercely criticise Russia’s G20 invitation

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the G20 are meeting for two days in Asheville, North Carolina. As the United States holds the group’s rotating presidency, Washington is seeking stronger economic pressure on Iran and measures to lift growth. Russia’s unexpected presence, however, drew fierce criticism from European countries.

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European countries fiercely criticise Russia’s G20 invitation
European countries fiercely criticise Russia’s G20 invitation
  • Russian G20 invite and press restrictions irk Germany and Europe
    Russian G20 invite and press restrictions irk Germany and Europe

    G20 finance ministers and central bank chiefs met in Asheville, North Carolina, with Russia’s Finance Minister Anton Siluanov making an unexpected appearance and holding talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. German and other European officials objected to Moscow’s presence, while Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times reported restricted or denied access for their journalists.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-01 10:23Original

PoliticsUkrainian government to audit defense ministry

Prime Minister Sergey Koretsky said Ukraine’s government will conduct a month-long, detailed audit of the defense ministry’s needs to identify possible savings and improve the use of budget resources. A lawmaker put the budget shortfall at €49.5 billion, citing missing external financing and delayed legislation.

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Ukrainian government to audit defense ministry

ScienceLost island that appeared and disappeared in northern B.C. lake located, B.C. Hydro says

B.C. Hydro says it has located an island in a northern British Columbia lake that had appeared and then disappeared.

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Lost island that appeared and disappeared in northern B.C. lake located, B.C. Hydro says
  • Lost island in northern B.C. lake found after drifting 30 kilometres

    B.C. Hydro says it has located a mini forest that appeared as a lost island in a northern B.C. lake before disappearing. The mass, larger than a Canadian football field, came ashore about 30 kilometres northwest of where it was last seen.

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    CCBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 11:00Original

TechSu-57 fighter jet engine can withstand critical temperature of 2,000 degrees, Rostec says

Russia’s Rostec says the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter’s powerplant can withstand an internal temperature of 2,000 degrees Celsius during hovering. The company says the engine enables advanced maneuvers to evade missiles and that the aircraft has proved effective against Western-made air defense systems in combat conditions.

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Su-57 fighter jet engine can withstand critical temperature of 2,000 degrees, Rostec says

PoliticsPutin highlights importance of humanitarian ties between Russia, Iran

At a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Vladimir Putin said Russia places great importance on broadening humanitarian cooperation with Iran. He noted that nearly 10,000 Iranian students attended Russian universities in the 2025–2026 academic year, including 802 in budget-funded higher-education programs.

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Putin highlights importance of humanitarian ties between Russia, Iran

CultureThe road to Dunesday: Euronews Culture’s massive fall movie preview

There is still plenty of cinematic excitement ahead in the final four months of 2026. Euronews Culture presents its picks of the hotly anticipated films that audiences will not want to miss.

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The road to Dunesday: Euronews Culture’s massive fall movie preview

PoliticsDR Congo opposition rejects president’s dialogue offer and calls for demonstration

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has offered to convene a national dialogue, but opposition parties dismiss it as a smokescreen for an attempted power grab and are calling for a demonstration. The country is also managing Ebola alongside multiple security crises, including efforts to untangle a peace deal with M23 rebels.

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DR Congo opposition rejects president’s dialogue offer and calls for demonstration
DR Congo opposition rejects president’s dialogue offer and calls for demonstration

EconomyUK hunts $86 billion Russia-linked crypto pipeline as it plans to double sanctions fines

Britain is broadening enforcement of Russia sanctions to the payment routes used by sanctioned networks. The National Crime Agency issued its first nationwide alert on the A7 network, urging financial and crypto firms to scrutinize intermediary wallets, cross-border infrastructure and other evasion signals. A proposed law would raise civil penalties to £2 million or 100% of a breach’s value, but legislation is still required.

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UK hunts $86 billion Russia-linked crypto pipeline as it plans to double sanctions fines
UK hunts $86 billion Russia-linked crypto pipeline as it plans to double sanctions fines

EconomyEXCLUSIVE: VinFast halts plans to make some cars in India, sources and memo say

VinFast has paused plans to manufacture three electric vehicles in India and told suppliers to stop work on the projects as it reassesses costs, according to two sources and a company memo reviewed by Reuters. The move comes a year after the Vietnamese automaker entered the important growth market.

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EXCLUSIVE: VinFast halts plans to make some cars in India, sources and memo say
EXCLUSIVE: VinFast halts plans to make some cars in India, sources and memo say