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TechRange Rover’s New EV Keeps the Familiar SUV Look

Range Rover’s first electric vehicle closely resembles the brand’s gasoline-powered SUVs rather than adopting a futuristic design. It has dual motors, a 118.5kWh battery and an estimated real-world range of 330 miles, with fast charging, advanced traction control and 900mm water-wading capability. Orders start at £154,070 in the UK.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 17:01

Range Rover’s New EV Keeps the Familiar SUV Look
Range Rover’s New EV Keeps the Familiar SUV Look

EconomyNetherlands moves billions in gold from US and Canada to London amid ‘geopolitical unrest’

The Netherlands has moved billions of dollars’ worth of gold from the United States and Canada to London, citing “geopolitical unrest”. The New York Fed still holds large amounts for countries including Germany and Italy.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 17:00

Netherlands moves billions in gold from US and Canada to London amid ‘geopolitical unrest’
Netherlands moves billions in gold from US and Canada to London amid ‘geopolitical unrest’
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WorldIran War Escalates Again With No End in Sight

The war involving Iran has escalated again, with no end in sight.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-09-02 17:00

Iran War Escalates Again With No End in Sight
Iran War Escalates Again With No End in Sight
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  • Trump Revives Iran Regime-Change Speculation With Call to ‘Rise Up’
    Trump Revives Iran Regime-Change Speculation With Call to ‘Rise Up’

    President Donald Trump asked when Iranians would “rise up and fight,” while saying Iran’s economy was collapsing and the U.S. held almost total control of the Strait of Hormuz. The White House has not announced a regime-change policy, but officials and analysts say mounting economic pressure and localized protests could leave Iran’s leadership increasingly vulnerable.

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    FFox News★★★★☆2026-09-02 16:53Original

TechSEC proposes rewriting 50-year-old Wall Street rules to put shareholder records on public blockchains

The SEC has proposed its first major overhaul of transfer-agent rules since the late 1970s and early 1980s, allowing blockchain or other distributed-ledger technology to serve as a company’s official shareholder record or part of it. Regulated transfer agents would retain exclusive responsibility for the record’s accuracy, security and access, while paper-based requirements would be replaced and tokenization reporting expanded.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 17:00

SEC proposes rewriting 50-year-old Wall Street rules to put shareholder records on public blockchains
SEC proposes rewriting 50-year-old Wall Street rules to put shareholder records on public blockchains

SocietySouth African airline cancels next stadium flyby as regulator investigates

Airlink has withdrawn from a planned flyby over a stadium in Soweto after two of its planes flew in close formation above Cape Town’s DHL Stadium last Saturday. South Africa’s aviation regulator, SACAA, said it had obtained flight data and was investigating the display, which drew both praise and criticism.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:58

South African airline cancels next stadium flyby as regulator investigates
South African airline cancels next stadium flyby as regulator investigates

CultureHow cultural exchanges foster friendship among peoples

Peng Liyuan said China and Egypt share many cultural similarities while visiting a handicrafts exhibition in Cairo with Entissar El-Sisi. She called for stronger cooperation between artists so traditional crafts can gain renewed vitality through inheritance and mutual learning. The article highlights expanding archaeological, museum, language-learning and tourism exchanges between the two countries.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:58

How cultural exchanges foster friendship among peoples
How cultural exchanges foster friendship among peoples

EconomyUS oil giant Chevron to expand Venezuela operations

Chevron says it has received additional acreage in Venezuela’s Orinoco Belt and will invest more than $7bn through joint ventures to double production to about 600,000 barrels per day within five years. The expansion includes two adjacent areas in the Carabobo region.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:57

US oil giant Chevron to expand Venezuela operations
US oil giant Chevron to expand Venezuela operations

EconomyUber lays off 3,300 employees in largest cuts since the pandemic

Uber has cut 3,300 jobs, or 10 percent of its workforce, its biggest workforce reduction since the COVID-19 pandemic began. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the move will reduce management layers and simplify teams while supporting investment in autonomous driving, drivers, couriers and merchants. The company is also pushing most employees back to the office.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:55

Uber lays off 3,300 employees in largest cuts since the pandemic
Uber lays off 3,300 employees in largest cuts since the pandemic

WorldDeadly bus crash in Egypt’s Sinai kills 22, injures 28

A bus overturned on the Dahab–Nuweiba road in Egypt’s South Sinai, killing 22 people and injuring 28. Ten Jordanians were reportedly among those killed.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:52

Deadly bus crash in Egypt’s Sinai kills 22, injures 28
Deadly bus crash in Egypt’s Sinai kills 22, injures 28

WorldRubio: US in talks with Ukraine on use of its drone technology

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is discussing possible cooperation with Ukraine on drone technology. He stresses that the talks involve long-term projects, as the US seeks to strengthen its defenses and work with countries possessing relevant technologies, rather than pursuing capabilities that would come online immediately.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:52

Rubio: US in talks with Ukraine on use of its drone technology

EconomyBP gets the chair it wants rather than the one it needed

Ian Tyler can shore up the rest of BP’s board by seeking directors with the traits and competencies he lacks.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:49

BP gets the chair it wants rather than the one it needed

PoliticsZambia’s Hichilema begins second term amid disputed vote and arrests

President Hakainde Hichilema has started a second and final term, pledging that ordinary Zambians will benefit from the country’s economic recovery. The inauguration took place amid concerns from election observers over the August 13 vote and counting, while opposition figures, including rival Brian Mundubile, were arrested and charged with treason.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:47

Zambia’s Hichilema begins second term amid disputed vote and arrests
Zambia’s Hichilema begins second term amid disputed vote and arrests

WorldWATCH: Iran peace deal elusive as new strikes escalate tensions

ABC News contributor Col. Steve Ganyard examines the White House’s economic pressure on Iran and whether it is sufficient, as new strikes intensify tensions and an Iran peace deal remains out of reach.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 16:46

WATCH: Iran peace deal elusive as new strikes escalate tensions
WATCH: Iran peace deal elusive as new strikes escalate tensions

WorldCould the CIA director’s Moscow visit signal a coming Russian provocation in the Baltics?

The real purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s unexpected Moscow visit remains uncertain, and media reports could be accurate, partial or misleading. If he went to warn Russia against action in the Baltics, the visit would suggest Washington knows what Moscow may be considering and is prepared to respond. Continued U.S. activity on NATO’s eastern flank also indicates the Russian threat is not being dismissed.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 16:46

Could the CIA director’s Moscow visit signal a coming Russian provocation in the Baltics?
Could the CIA director’s Moscow visit signal a coming Russian provocation in the Baltics?

TechAnthropic back on ‘right side’ with Trump administration, US Commerce secretary says

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said AI company Anthropic is “back on the right side” with the Trump administration, Axios reported Wednesday, suggesting their previously strained relationship has improved.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:45

Anthropic back on ‘right side’ with Trump administration, US Commerce secretary says
Anthropic back on ‘right side’ with Trump administration, US Commerce secretary says

TechThe best tech and gadgets announced at IFA so far

IFA 2026 has not yet opened to the public, but the Berlin show has already revealed several new devices. Highlights include Acer’s swiveling DualPlay Mini gaming handheld that can become a tiny PC, Dell’s budget-oriented 14S laptop, iRobot’s self-sealing Roomba Max 875 Combo, the portable SkyLark S1 Pro controller, and Acer’s repairable, upgradeable Vero 16 laptop.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:43

The best tech and gadgets announced at IFA so far
The best tech and gadgets announced at IFA so far

PoliticsDOJ sues Kansas school district over transgender student guidelines and parental consent

The Justice Department has sued a Kansas school district over guidelines covering students’ gender identity and assistance for transgender students, including parental consent. The department described the case as a first-of-its-kind lawsuit.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:43

DOJ sues Kansas school district over transgender student guidelines and parental consent
DOJ sues Kansas school district over transgender student guidelines and parental consent

EconomyBank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 87 rubles for September 3

The Bank of Russia set the official dollar exchange rate for September 3 at 86.9963 rubles, up 24.33 kopecks from the previous figure. The euro rate rose to 100.8287 rubles and the yuan rate to 12.9217 rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:41

Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 87 rubles for September 3

EconomyRussia’s annual inflation reaches 6.32% from Aug. 25 to 31 — ministry

Russia’s Economic Development Ministry said prices declined 0.01% during Aug. 25–31, while annual inflation stood at 6.32% as of Aug. 31. Food prices continued to fall, led by a 1.72% drop in fruit and vegetables; non-food prices rose 0.23% and monitored services fell 0.1%.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:40

Russia’s annual inflation reaches 6.32% from Aug. 25 to 31 — ministry

TechResearchers fear a safety disaster ahead of OpenAI’s Astra release

OpenAI is preparing to release Astra after delaying it for weeks to strengthen safety measures following tests in which its agents attacked real targets. A report says the model exposes much less of its reasoning, prompting researchers to warn that opaque architectures could trigger a catastrophic “race to the bottom” in AI oversight.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:40

Researchers fear a safety disaster ahead of OpenAI’s Astra release
Researchers fear a safety disaster ahead of OpenAI’s Astra release

PoliticsArmenian economist: EU is not ready for Yerevan, prompting Pashinyan to delay plebiscite

Economist Grant Mikaelyan says the EU is not currently ready to admit Armenia, prompting Yerevan to seek a delay in a referendum on EU accession. He says Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan presents the vote as necessary to domestic audiences but suggests in remarks to Russia that it should not be held. Mikaelyan also doubts Armenia will apply for membership this year.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:40

Armenian economist: EU is not ready for Yerevan, prompting Pashinyan to delay plebiscite

OtherFrecciarossa tests begin in Germany for planned Rome-Milan-Munich links

Frecciarossa trains are undergoing trial runs in Germany and Austria, paving the way for high-speed services connecting Rome and Milan with Munich. The first services are scheduled for summer 2027.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:38

Frecciarossa tests begin in Germany for planned Rome-Milan-Munich links

OtherFrecciarossa begins testing for new Rome-Milan-Munich high-speed links

Frecciarossa trains are undergoing trial runs in Germany and Austria, paving the way for high-speed connections linking Rome and Milan with Munich. The first services are planned for summer 2027.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:38

Frecciarossa begins testing for new Rome-Milan-Munich high-speed links

WorldWho has the upper hand in Ukraine’s evolving drone war?

The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell interviews “Schweiger,” a Ukrainian drone operator with the Signum UAV Battalion of Ukraine’s 59th Separate Assault Brigade. Farrell and Olena Zashko also followed Ukrainian military medics from the battlefield in Ukraine to Sweden for a short mental health retreat.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 16:38

Who has the upper hand in Ukraine’s evolving drone war?
Who has the upper hand in Ukraine’s evolving drone war?

PoliticsBelgium pushes back against renewed bid to use Russian assets for Ukraine

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said the reasons for opposing the use of Russia’s immobilised assets had not disappeared, as a group of EU countries sought to revive the proposal.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 16:37

Belgium pushes back against renewed bid to use Russian assets for Ukraine

PoliticsUS Mint releases commemorative $1 coin featuring Trump

The US Mint has released a commemorative $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump. Minted in Philadelphia for the 250th anniversary of US independence, it carries Trump’s portrait on the obverse and the presidential seal on the reverse; buyers can order quantities of 25 or 100.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:31

US Mint releases commemorative $1 coin featuring Trump

EconomyRussia’s deflation stood at 0.01% from August 25 to 31 — Rosstat

Russia recorded 0.01% deflation from August 25 to 31, following 0.01% inflation the previous week, Rosstat said. Consumer prices fell 0.08% during August but rose 4.67% year to date. Annual inflation stood at 6.21% as of August 31.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:30

Russia’s deflation stood at 0.01% from August 25 to 31 — Rosstat

SportsUS Open Tickets Tumble Below $100 at Arthur Ashe

Tickets for the US Open at Arthur Ashe have fallen below $100 each. Possible factors include New York’s wet, gloomy weather, Novak Djokovic’s early exit and high prices initially quoted by resellers who bought tickets at face value.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:30

US Open Tickets Tumble Below $100 at Arthur Ashe
US Open Tickets Tumble Below $100 at Arthur Ashe

TechUS court rules Google will not have to sell ad exchange after antitrust loss

A US federal judge ruled that Google will not have to sell its online advertising exchange, despite losing a long-running ad tech antitrust case. The court found that Google illegally locked publishers into its exchange but did not find violations involving advertiser tools, rejecting the Justice Department’s proposed sale as a remedy.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:30

US court rules Google will not have to sell ad exchange after antitrust loss
US court rules Google will not have to sell ad exchange after antitrust loss
  • Google dodges another breakup attempt
    Google dodges another breakup attempt

    US District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema rejected the Justice Department’s request to force Google to sell parts of its ad tech business. She accepted milder behavioral remedies after ruling that Google had illegally monopolized publisher ad server and ad exchange markets for years, though the final measures have not yet been made public.

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    TThe Verge★★★☆☆2026-09-02 15:42Original

PoliticsP.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz changes cabinet in Charlottetown

During Wednesday afternoon proceedings at Government House in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz changed the makeup of his executive council.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:30

P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz changes cabinet in Charlottetown

WorldBerlin provides no evidence of Russian involvement in Leipzig incident, ambassador says

Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechaev said Berlin has presented no material evidence that Russia was involved in last month’s drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Germany formally blamed Russia on Tuesday and announced measures including closing the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and ending the Russian House’s activities in Berlin. The embassy called the incident a hastily fabricated provocation.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 16:29

Berlin provides no evidence of Russian involvement in Leipzig incident, ambassador says
  • Russia blamed for explosive-laden drone found at German airport
    Russia blamed for explosive-laden drone found at German airport

    Germany has blamed Russia over an explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig airport on August 4. Berlin has since imposed new sanctions on Moscow, targeting its consulate in Bonn and the Russian House cultural centre in Berlin, which is thought to be a Russian spy hub.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:11Original
  • Russia's hybrid attacks on Germany: When is it 'war'?
    Russia's hybrid attacks on Germany: When is it 'war'?

    Germany says an explosive drone found near Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig Airport on August 4 was consistent with methods used in other Russian hybrid operations. Berlin will close a Russian cultural institute and its Bonn consulate, tighten entry rules and target the Russian shadow fleet, but critics call the response too mild. Moscow denies responsibility, while Germany says it is not at war but is a daily target of hybrid warfare.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-02 15:30Original
  • Zelensky reaffirms support for Germany as Berlin accuses Russia of Leipzig hybrid attack
    Zelensky reaffirms support for Germany as Berlin accuses Russia of Leipzig hybrid attack

    President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine told Chancellor Friedrich Merz it was ready to help Germany with expertise, experience or other assistance after Berlin accused Russia of attempting a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Germany cited intelligence and investigations indicating Russian involvement; the Kremlin denied responsibility and accused Berlin of escalating tensions.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-02 13:27Original
  • Leipzig incident was a provocation aimed at pulling EU and NATO into conflict with Russia, ambassador says

    Russian Ambassador to Belgium Denis Gonchar called the discovery last month of an explosives-laced drone at Leipzig airport a “sordid provocation” serving the Kiev regime and Europe’s “war party.” He said they sought to pull NATO and the EU into direct confrontation with Moscow, while Russia did not seek conflict with Europe but would defend its national security against threats from NATO, the EU and the Kiev regime.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-02 13:25Original
  • Germany investigates suspected power substation sabotage as Russia summons envoy
    Germany investigates suspected power substation sabotage as Russia summons envoy

    German authorities said Wednesday they are investigating two incidents that disrupted power distribution systems as possible sabotage, with one also examined for potential terrorism links. Russia said it would summon Germany’s chargé d’affaires after Berlin blamed Moscow for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport last month.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-02 13:15Original
  • EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
    EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany

    EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte said Russia was becoming increasingly reckless in attacks on Europe and pledged a faster, stronger response. Germany has blamed Moscow for a failed drone attack at Leipzig airport, while Russia denies the accusation. Berlin plans to close the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House cultural institution, prompting Moscow to threaten a mirror-image response.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-02 13:04Original
  • Kallas says Germany drone incident bears ‘hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’
    Kallas says Germany drone incident bears ‘hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’

    EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday that last month’s incident involving an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport bore “all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism.” Germany has blamed Russia for what it calls a “hybrid attack.” Kallas said the EU had summoned Russia’s envoy, with member states doing the same.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-02 12:59Original
  • Europe vows unity as hybrid war activity surges

    Europe and Canada say they will not give in to Russia’s growing number of hybrid attacks. The united response follows Germany’s unprecedented decision to formally blame the Kremlin for a drone incident at Leipzig airport last month.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-02 10:29Original
  • Moscow vows response as Germany announces closure of Russian consulate

    Germany will close Russia’s consulate general in Bonn on September 18 over an early-August drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Russian Ambassador Sergey Nechayev called Berlin’s allegations of Moscow’s involvement unfounded and absurd, while Russian officials warned that Germany’s move would bring an appropriate response and further damage bilateral ties.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-02 10:21Original
  • Why did Russia allegedly target Leipzig airport?
    Why did Russia allegedly target Leipzig airport?

    The EU and several member states have summoned Russian embassy officials over an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month. Germany says it concluded that Russia was responsible and ordered measures including the closure of a consulate and a Russian cultural centre in Berlin. The report examines why Leipzig may have been targeted and how further incidents could be prevented.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-02 09:59Original
  • France backs sanctions on Russia over Leipzig attack, urges shadow fleet measures: Foreign Minister
    France backs sanctions on Russia over Leipzig attack, urges shadow fleet measures: Foreign Minister

    France supports sanctions against Russia over the Leipzig attack and is urging measures targeting the shadow fleet, the foreign minister says. Barrot summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires in Paris to lodge a strong protest based on evidence supplied by Germany.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-02 09:53Original
  • EU summons Russian envoy over failed Leipzig drone attack
    EU summons Russian envoy over failed Leipzig drone attack

    EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said an alleged hybrid attack involving an explosives-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport had “all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism.” The EU summoned Russia’s envoy, while France announced a similar move. Germany has held Russia responsible; Moscow rejects the allegations.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-02 08:00Original
  • EU holds talks on response to Leipzig drone attack after Germany blames Moscow
    EU holds talks on response to Leipzig drone attack after Germany blames Moscow

    EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said last month’s attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport had “all the hallmarks of state sponsored terrorism”. She is leading informal talks among EU foreign ministers in Wicklow after Germany formally blamed Russia, with further sanctions and support for Ukraine on the agenda.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-02 07:37Original
  • EU’s Kallas blasts Russia over Leipzig hybrid attack as ‘state-sponsored terrorism’
    EU’s Kallas blasts Russia over Leipzig hybrid attack as ‘state-sponsored terrorism’

    EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas accused Moscow after Germany said Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport last month. Calling it an act with all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism, she said EU foreign ministers would discuss countermeasures and possible sanctions without making decisions at their informal meeting.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-02 07:14Original
  • Germany says Russia preparing ‘hybrid’ attacks over Ukraine support
    Germany says Russia preparing ‘hybrid’ attacks over Ukraine support

    Germany says an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport bore the hallmarks of Russian hybrid operations targeting Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin called the evidence fake, while German officials warned that Moscow could be preparing more such operations.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-02 04:43Original
  • Germany accuses Russia over alleged Leipzig airport drone attack
    Germany accuses Russia over alleged Leipzig airport drone attack

    Germany has formally accused Russia of attempting an attack at Leipzig-Halle airport last month after intelligence officials linked an explosive-laden drone to Russian technology. Berlin announced the closure of a Russian consulate and is considering wider sanctions and tighter entry controls. Moscow denies involvement and calls the claims absurd.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-02 01:40Original
  • Germany blames Russia after explosive drone found near Ukrainian cargo plane
    Germany blames Russia after explosive drone found near Ukrainian cargo plane

    Germany accused Russia of a failed drone sabotage operation at Leipzig/Halle Airport after investigators tied Moscow to the Aug. 4 incident. An explosive-laden drone was found beside a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft, but its device failed because of a faulty detonator. Berlin will close Russia’s Bonn consulate, end the Russian House contract in Berlin and tighten entry rules for Russian nationals. Moscow denied the allegations and called the measures an “unprecedented escalation.”

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    FFox News★★★★☆2026-09-02 00:33Original

PoliticsThird attempt to impeach Trump virtually inevitable — newspaper

The Hill reported that a third impeachment attempt against US President Donald Trump would be virtually inevitable if Democrats take the House after the midterm elections. Its outcome would depend heavily on the Senate: continued Republican control could lead to a quick failure, while a Democratic majority could produce a prolonged process. Trump has already faced impeachment proceedings twice, in 2019 and 2021, both rejected by the Senate.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:26

Third attempt to impeach Trump virtually inevitable — newspaper

TechAI spots cyber gaps faster than financial firms can fix them

The UK regulator says companies risk being overwhelmed by the cybersecurity weaknesses identified by frontier AI models, as firms struggle to address the findings quickly enough.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:25

AI spots cyber gaps faster than financial firms can fix them

CultureGeorge Clooney: US government run by ‘least qualified people’

US actor George Clooney has called Donald Trump’s administration a “kakistocracy”, defining the term as government run by the “least qualified” people.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:25

George Clooney: US government run by ‘least qualified people’
George Clooney: US government run by ‘least qualified people’

PoliticsNew Jersey asks US Supreme Court to assess power to regulate sports bets on Kalshi

New Jersey authorities asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to decide whether states can regulate sports betting conducted through prediction markets run by Kalshi and rival platforms.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:25

New Jersey asks US Supreme Court to assess power to regulate sports bets on Kalshi
New Jersey asks US Supreme Court to assess power to regulate sports bets on Kalshi

HealthParkinson's disease: Not just an 'older person's' illness

Nduta Mbogori recalls experiencing ankle pain and neck and shoulder discomfort as a child in Kenya, followed by tremors at 15 or 16, years before living with a Parkinson’s diagnosis. She now advocates for greater understanding, stressing that tremors are only one of more than 40 motor and non-motor symptoms and that stigma remains a major burden.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 16:22

Parkinson's disease: Not just an 'older person's' illness
Parkinson's disease: Not just an 'older person's' illness

TechApple Changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for U.S. Maps Users

Apple has renamed Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users of its maps app in the United States, following Google’s move days earlier. The change came after President Donald Trump ordered a new name for the body of water amid an escalating trade war with Canada.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:20

Apple Changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for U.S. Maps Users
Apple Changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for U.S. Maps Users
  • Apple renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ for US Maps users after Trump order
    Apple renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ for US Maps users after Trump order

    Apple has renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” for users in the United States on its Maps app. The change follows President Donald Trump’s order to rename the body of water amid his escalating trade war with Canada, and comes days after Google made a similar change.

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    TThe Associated Press★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:00Original

SocietyWoman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial

Dawn Light, 56, has pleaded not guilty to aggravated juror intimidation after prosecutors accused her of photographing jurors outside the Plymouth courthouse during the Lindsay Clancy trial. Her lawyer called the incident a misunderstanding. Light was ordered away from the courthouse and trial participants, while a $50,000 cash-bail request was denied.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:18

Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial
Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial

HealthWHO chief warns Ebola response must ramp up to stem DRC outbreak

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says every Ebola transmission chain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be found and broken to contain the outbreak. Official data puts the death toll above 3,000, while conflict, weak infrastructure and a funding shortfall of more than $1bn hinder the response.

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WHO chief warns Ebola response must ramp up to stem DRC outbreak
WHO chief warns Ebola response must ramp up to stem DRC outbreak

TechTrump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright lawsuit

The Trump administration has intervened in The New York Times’ copyright case against OpenAI, filing a statement of interest that supports the company’s claim that training AI models on copyrighted text can qualify as fair use. US attorneys argue that broad liability could hinder scientific progress, economic mobility, and American prosperity.

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Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright lawsuit
Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright lawsuit

PoliticsWitkoff, Kushner fully focused on peace agreements — Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are devoting all their time to negotiating peace agreements, including a settlement of the Ukraine conflict. He said the administration had formed separate teams for each foreign-policy area, working under a common approach.

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Witkoff, Kushner fully focused on peace agreements — Rubio

OtherDewalt tools up to 51% off at Lowe’s Labor Day sale

Lowe’s is offering major Labor Day discounts on Dewalt products, including saws, grinders and other tools, with savings of up to 51%.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:10

Dewalt tools up to 51% off at Lowe’s Labor Day sale
Dewalt tools up to 51% off at Lowe’s Labor Day sale

CultureRupert Murdoch ‘very happy’ Guy Pearce plays him in Fleet Street biopic Ink

Guy Pearce says Rupert Murdoch’s daughter Elisabeth told him her father was pleased that the actor portrays him in Ink, though Murdoch had not yet seen the film. Danny Boyle’s movie is set around Murdoch’s early years in Britain and his takeover of the Sun in 1969.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 16:07

Rupert Murdoch ‘very happy’ Guy Pearce plays him in Fleet Street biopic Ink
Rupert Murdoch ‘very happy’ Guy Pearce plays him in Fleet Street biopic Ink

CultureKennedy Center removes ‘Blue’ sculpture as Trump presses on with Washington makeover

A crane removed the 24-foot (7-meter) sculpture “Blue” from the Kennedy Center grounds on Wednesday, marking the latest step in President Donald Trump’s drive to redesign Washington’s public spaces.

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Kennedy Center removes ‘Blue’ sculpture as Trump presses on with Washington makeover
Kennedy Center removes ‘Blue’ sculpture as Trump presses on with Washington makeover

TechWonderful more than doubles valuation to $5B in under six months

Wonderful has raised a $550 million Series C led by Insight Partners, with Salesforce, Index Ventures, IVP, Vine Ventures, 9Yards and Bessemer also participating. The round more than doubled the company’s valuation to $5 billion in under six months.

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Wonderful more than doubles valuation to $5B in under six months
Wonderful more than doubles valuation to $5B in under six months

PoliticsTrump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait'

Donald Trump floated renaming the Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait.” Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC that more than 17 million barrels of oil passed through the strait on Monday, a new wartime record.

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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait'
Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait'

PoliticsGermany: How to woo voters with an immigrant background

The number of German voters with an immigrant background is growing, but established parties are struggling to reach them. A DeZIM study finds the SPD still has the greatest potential support, followed by the CDU/CSU, while younger voters are moving away from the SPD and most respondents reject the AfD.

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Germany: How to woo voters with an immigrant background
Germany: How to woo voters with an immigrant background

WorldIN BRIEF: What is known about summoning of German Charge d’Affaires to MFA

German Charge d’Affaires Bernd Finke was summoned to Russia’s Foreign Ministry amid German measures and statements over a UAV found at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Moscow rejected Berlin’s accusations as fabricated, called the closure of its Bonn consulate and Berlin Russian House an escalation, and warned that Germany’s actions would draw a harsh response.

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IN BRIEF: What is known about summoning of German Charge d’Affaires to MFA
  • Russia will not buy ‘double-dealing’ EU, NATO calls for Ukraine ceasefire — envoy

    Russian Ambassador to Belgium Denis Gonchar said Moscow would not accept what he called double-dealing ceasefire appeals from the EU and NATO. He reaffirmed Russia’s stated commitment to a long-term, sustainable settlement of the Ukraine crisis and said the West must abandon confrontation and stop fueling the war.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-02 13:24Original
  • Russian Foreign Ministry summons German chargé d’affaires

    Russia’s Foreign Ministry summoned German chargé d’affaires Bernd Finke over what it called anti-Russian actions and statements by German authorities. Germany had accused Russia of involvement in last month’s drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport and announced measures including closing Russia’s Bonn consulate, ending the Russian House agreement in Berlin and tightening entry controls for Russian citizens.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-02 13:06Original

PoliticsTrump to Meet Travel Industry as US Reputation Abroad Declines

President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet travel industry representatives on Wednesday, including executives from American Airlines and Marriott International, the White House says.

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Trump to Meet Travel Industry as US Reputation Abroad Declines
Trump to Meet Travel Industry as US Reputation Abroad Declines

CultureMacron to visit Bayeux Tapestry on UK arrival with King Charles, PM Burnham

French President Emmanuel Macron will begin a two-day UK visit by viewing the 70-meter Bayeux Tapestry with King Charles III and Prime Minister Andy Burnham at the British Museum. The artwork, depicting the Norman conquest of England in 1066, is on loan from France and opens to the public on September 10.

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Macron to visit Bayeux Tapestry on UK arrival with King Charles, PM Burnham
Macron to visit Bayeux Tapestry on UK arrival with King Charles, PM Burnham
  • French president to open Bayeux Tapestry exhibition as he starts UK visit
    French president to open Bayeux Tapestry exhibition as he starts UK visit

    French President Emmanuel Macron begins a two-day visit to Britain on Wednesday, joining King Charles III to view the landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition. He will also be the first EU leader hosted by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Burnham called the loan of the tapestry, which depicts the Norman conquest of England in 1066, a strong example of post-Brexit French-British cooperation.

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    FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 14:06Original
  • Macron set to unveil Bayeux Tapestry in ‘once-in-a-generation’ UK loan
    Macron set to unveil Bayeux Tapestry in ‘once-in-a-generation’ UK loan

    French President Emmanuel Macron is due to help unveil the Bayeux Tapestry when it goes on display in the UK under a historic, “once-in-a-generation” loan to the British Museum. During his two-day visit, Macron will also become the first EU leader to meet new Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Downing Street.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-02 13:39Original

ScienceUN report says climate change will breach key 1.5 C limit while outlining a path back down

The United Nations says Earth has missed its opportunity to avert some of the worst harms from global warming. Officials now say the world must work out how to bring temperatures back below the danger zone and toward safety.

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UN report says climate change will breach key 1.5 C limit while outlining a path back down

WorldGermany plans to cut tourist visas for Russians even further

German Foreign Ministry spokesperson Martin Giese said Berlin intends to reduce tourist visas for Russian citizens beyond the sharp decline since the full-scale war began. He said travel could not continue as before while Russia wages an “aggressive war,” and Germany was tightening entry controls after accusing Russia of attempting to sabotage a Ukrainian An-124 cargo plane at Leipzig Airport.

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Germany plans to cut tourist visas for Russians even further
Germany plans to cut tourist visas for Russians even further

SportsHow a quiz show and a dream took Azerbaijan's Sabah to the Champions League

Azerbaijan’s Sabah Football Club have unexpectedly qualified for the UEFA Champions League, in what is one of the most historic achievements in the club’s history.

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How a quiz show and a dream took Azerbaijan's Sabah to the Champions League

EconomyNovak: Russia steps up refinery security and accelerates repairs

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said security at the country’s oil refineries had been strengthened in recent months amid more frequent attacks. Oil companies are funding protection and coordinating with the Defense Ministry and Rosgvardiya, while some summer maintenance was postponed to maximize fuel production and supplies. Repairs are being expedited.

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Novak: Russia steps up refinery security and accelerates repairs
  • Russian government says protecting oil refineries from drones is costly, but shutdowns would cost more
    Russian government says protecting oil refineries from drones is costly, but shutdowns would cost more

    Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said spending heavily to protect oil refineries from drone strikes is worthwhile because halted plants would cause companies even greater losses. Owners coordinate passive protection with the Defense Ministry and National Guard. Russia has delayed routine refinery maintenance to maximize fuel output after Ukrainian drone attacks on its largest facilities contributed to gasoline shortages nationwide.

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    MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-09-02 15:17Original
  • Bessent says Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil assets helped fuel global ‘energy shock’
    Bessent says Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil assets helped fuel global ‘energy shock’

    U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities and refined-product assets have contributed to a worldwide surge in energy prices. He said the strikes, together with disruptions from the U.S.-Iran war, are driving a global “energy shock.”

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-02 14:46Original
  • Ukraine strikes Russian depots, confirms MiG-29 and Ka-27 destroyed in earlier attacks
    Ukraine strikes Russian depots, confirms MiG-29 and Ka-27 destroyed in earlier attacks

    Ukraine’s General Staff said Ukrainian forces struck ammunition and logistics depots in occupied parts of Donetsk Oblast and a weapons concentration in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast. It also confirmed that a Ka-27 helicopter was destroyed near Yeysk airfield on Aug. 30 and a MiG-29 fighter at Millerovo air base on Aug. 27.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-09-02 14:24Original

EconomyFrom desert to opportunity: China-Egypt ties deepen across sectors

The China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone has grown over a decade into an industrial cluster of nearly 200 companies, creating about 10,000 jobs and attracting more than $4.7 billion in cumulative investment. Trade is expanding in both directions, including a sharp rise in Egyptian agricultural exports to China, while cooperation is spreading into solar power and greener development. Xi Jinping told Abdel Fattah El-Sisi that the two countries should deepen cooperation and advance a China-Egypt community with a shared future.

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From desert to opportunity: China-Egypt ties deepen across sectors
From desert to opportunity: China-Egypt ties deepen across sectors
  • China and Egypt welcome de-escalation and dialogue in the Middle East
    China and Egypt welcome de-escalation and dialogue in the Middle East

    China and Egypt welcomed regional and international efforts to reduce tensions and advance dialogue in the Middle East in a joint statement issued during Xi Jinping’s state visit to Egypt. They reaffirmed that the Palestinian issue is central to the region, backed a two-state solution, opposed the displacement of Palestinians, and called for consolidating the Gaza ceasefire and allowing humanitarian aid to enter unhindered.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-02 14:09Original
  • China-Egypt friendship features equality, mutual trust
    China-Egypt friendship features equality, mutual trust

    China and Egypt issued a joint statement describing their friendship as based on equality, mutual trust, solidarity and mutually beneficial cooperation. During Xi Jinping’s state visit to Egypt, the two sides agreed to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership, coordinate on global governance, support Egypt’s digital transformation and expand their bilateral local-currency swap arrangement.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-02 13:06Original
  • China-Egypt friendship features equality, mutual trust
    China-Egypt friendship features equality, mutual trust

    China and Egypt said in a joint statement that their friendship is based on equality and mutual trust, amity and mutual learning, solidarity and mutual support, and win-win cooperation. During Xi Jinping’s state visit to Egypt, the two sides agreed to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership, coordinate on global governance, support industrial localization and Egypt’s digital transformation, and expand local-currency settlement and currency-swap cooperation.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-02 13:06Original
  • Xi raises four-point proposal for new Middle East security architecture
    Xi raises four-point proposal for new Middle East security architecture

    Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a four-part plan for a new Middle East security architecture during talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The plan calls for regional initiative, integrated solutions, development, and stronger international coordination. Sisi said Egypt would continue working with China to ease tensions, protect regional stability and explore a regional security framework.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-02 12:53Original
  • Xi raises proposal for new security architecture in Middle East
    Xi raises proposal for new security architecture in Middle East

    Chinese President Xi Jinping presented a four-point proposal for a new Middle East security architecture during talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Xi called for common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, rejection of outside interference, development, international coordination and political solutions. Sisi said Egypt would continue coordinating with China to ease tensions and explore a regional security framework.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-02 12:53Original
  • Presidents of China and Egypt attend cooperation signing ceremony
    Presidents of China and Egypt attend cooperation signing ceremony

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attended a ceremony in Cairo on Wednesday to sign cooperation documents.

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    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-02 09:13Original
  • Xi calls on China and Egypt to enhance mutual support and deepen cooperation
    Xi calls on China and Egypt to enhance mutual support and deepen cooperation

    During talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged China and Egypt to support each other and advance a community with a shared future amid turbulent international and regional conditions. He called for broader cooperation in trade, infrastructure, green energy, technology, security and multilateral affairs, while Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to the partnership and the one-China principle.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-02 07:48Original

EconomyFrom desert to opportunity: China-Egypt ties deepen across sectors

The China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone has grown over a decade into an industrial cluster of nearly 200 companies, creating about 10,000 jobs and attracting more than $4.7 billion in investment. Cooperation is expanding into greener industries, workforce development and two-way trade, with Egyptian agricultural exports to China rising sharply.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 15:53

From desert to opportunity: China-Egypt ties deepen across sectors
From desert to opportunity: China-Egypt ties deepen across sectors

PoliticsCourt rules dismissal of ex-US soldier Bergdahl’s conviction was invalid

A US appeals court ruled that a federal district judge lacked authority to overturn former soldier Bowe Bergdahl’s court-martial conviction. The panel ordered his district-court claims dismissed, effectively reinstating the conviction for deserting his post in Afghanistan.

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Court rules dismissal of ex-US soldier Bergdahl’s conviction was invalid
Court rules dismissal of ex-US soldier Bergdahl’s conviction was invalid

SportsFIS clears Russian athletes to return to international tournaments as neutrals

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation has cleared Russian athletes to compete in its 2026/2027 season tournaments under neutral status. They must sign declarations and remain barred from team events. Russian sports officials and athletes welcomed the decision, calling it a major step for the country’s skiing and snowboarding community.

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FIS clears Russian athletes to return to international tournaments as neutrals

SocietyJudge questions Lindsay Clancy jury about woman accused of filming them, lawyer says

Jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed for a fifth day. Clancy, a former nurse, acknowledges strangling her three children in 2023 but says postpartum psychosis caused her actions.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 15:52

Judge questions Lindsay Clancy jury about woman accused of filming them, lawyer says
Judge questions Lindsay Clancy jury about woman accused of filming them, lawyer says

TechGoogle is sending MrBeast into the wilderness, armed with AI

MrBeast will feature Gemini, Google Health, and Fitbit Air in upcoming videos under a multiyear partnership with Google. The first video, due September 5, follows Jimmy Donaldson and his crew as they tackle survival challenges in the jungle, desert, and Arctic with Gemini helping identify dangers and handle extreme weather.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 15:47

Google is sending MrBeast into the wilderness, armed with AI
Google is sending MrBeast into the wilderness, armed with AI
MAJOR

WorldNepal flood death toll exceeds 1,200, disaster agency says

Nepal’s disaster management authority says deaths from a massive landslide and flooding have reached 1,204. About 4,200 people remain missing and nearly 12,000 have been rescued after an avalanche near the Chinese border triggered a destructive flood on August 26.

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Nepal flood death toll exceeds 1,200, disaster agency says
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  • 'Nothing but mud and silt' - the village swept away by deadly floods in Nepal
    MAJOR'Nothing but mud and silt' - the village swept away by deadly floods in Nepal

    Catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border a week ago have killed more than 1,000 people and left nearly 4,000 missing, Nepal's disaster agency says. In Betrawati, residents are returning to see the destruction, while one local still waits for his wife's body to be recovered as rescue efforts continue.

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    BBBC News★★★★★2026-09-02 15:16Original
  • Nepal PM links deadly floods to climate change
    Nepal PM links deadly floods to climate change

    Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged global action on climate change, saying it is linked to deadly floods and is increasing risks across the Himalayan region.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-02 15:11Original
  • Nepal-Tibet flood relief and recovery intensify as thousands remain missing
    MAJORNepal-Tibet flood relief and recovery intensify as thousands remain missing

    A catastrophic flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has killed at least 1,114 people in Nepal, with nearly 4,000 missing; Tibet has reported 16 deaths and more than 500 people unaccounted for. Rescuers are searching remote areas and trapped hydropower workers, while helicopter deliveries support communities cut off by the destruction of more than 40 bridges.

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    BBBC News★★★★★2026-09-02 10:07Original
  • Nepal-China flood death toll rises to 1,130, nearly 4,500 missing
    Nepal-China flood death toll rises to 1,130, nearly 4,500 missing

    The death toll from devastating floods in Nepal and China has risen to 1,130, while nearly 4,500 people remain missing.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-02 06:29Original
  • Fatal Floods Expose Threats to Hydropower in the Roof of the World
    Fatal Floods Expose Threats to Hydropower in the Roof of the World

    The disaster in Nepal is the latest indication that climate change is increasing the risks of relying on water for electricity in the Himalayas.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-02 03:00Original
  • MAJORNepal landslide death toll rises to 1,127, Chinese television reports

    China Central Television, citing Nepalese police, reports that the death toll from a powerful landslide in Nepal has risen to 1,127, while 4,500 people remain listed as missing. The disaster followed an avalanche near the China border on August 26, sending a rock flow more than 70 km along a riverbed and destroying populated areas.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-09-02 02:32Original
  • China's second batch of emergency aid arrives in Kathmandu

    A Chinese Air Force Y-20 delivered a second shipment of emergency relief supplies to Kathmandu on Tuesday amid heavy rain. The cargo included drones, DNA testing equipment and reagents, water purification systems and emergency lighting, while five Chinese DNA specialists arrived to assist in affected areas. Nepal Police reported 1,068 bodies recovered and 4,606 people missing after floods and landslides.

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    CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-02 02:18Original

WorldIsraeli PM Netanyahu in Gaza: ‘We are not withdrawing’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel does not intend to withdraw from territory in Gaza under its military control. He vowed to continue efforts to disarm Hamas and demilitarise the enclave.

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Israeli PM Netanyahu in Gaza: ‘We are not withdrawing’
Israeli PM Netanyahu in Gaza: ‘We are not withdrawing’

WorldXi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visit

During his first visit to Egypt in a decade, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Middle Eastern countries to reject external interference and reshape the region’s security order through dialogue. Xi and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi discussed the US-Israel war with Iran and called for diplomatic efforts to end it. The countries also agreed to launch the third phase of their industrial zone at the Suez Canal.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 15:42

Xi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visit
Xi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visit
  • Egypt welcomes Xi as Beijing expands influence in region
    Egypt welcomes Xi as Beijing expands influence in region

    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping in Cairo on Wednesday, beginning a visit that underscores Cairo’s strengthening ties with Beijing. Regional turmoil is prompting US allies to reconsider their long-standing security relationships.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-02 15:33Original
  • From infrastructure to military drills, China deepens footprint in Egypt as Xi visits Cairo

    As Chinese President Xi Jinping returns to Cairo, Egypt and China are expanding their relationship beyond infrastructure and trade into technology, defence and a broader strategic partnership with regional implications.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-02 11:53Original
  • Xi urges China and Egypt to jointly oppose unilateralism and bullying

    Chinese President Xi Jinping urged China and Egypt on Wednesday to jointly oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying. During talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Xi called for cooperation in building a more just and equitable global governance system.

    ChinaEgyptXi Jinpingdiplomacy

    CChina News Service★★★☆☆2026-09-02 11:12Original
  • China and Egypt Sign Agreements and MoUs to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
    China and Egypt Sign Agreements and MoUs to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation

    China and Egypt have signed agreements and memorandums of understanding aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation. Xi Jinping’s visit is the first by a Chinese president to Egypt in 10 years.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-02 11:12Original
  • Video: Chinese President Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade
    Video: Chinese President Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Egypt for his first visit there since 2016. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed him for a state visit held as China and Egypt mark 70 years of diplomatic relations.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-02 10:54Original
  • Xi meets Egyptian president during state visit

    Chinese President Xi Jinping met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday during his state visit to Egypt. Xi arrived in Cairo on Tuesday and said China and Egypt set an example of friendship and solidarity between developing countries.

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    CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-02 10:12Original
  • Egypt welcomes Xi as Beijing expands influence in Middle East
    Egypt welcomes Xi as Beijing expands influence in Middle East

    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping in Cairo on Wednesday, beginning a visit that underscores Cairo’s closer ties with Beijing. Regional turmoil is prompting U.S. allies to reassess longstanding security relationships.

    EgyptChinaXi Jinping visitMiddle East influence

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-02 10:10Original
  • Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for state visit to Egypt
    Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for state visit to Egypt

    Chinese President Xi Jinping received a warm welcome from Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi at Cairo International Airport, beginning his first state visit to Egypt in a decade. The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral ties and shared international and regional concerns, with a focus on practical cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-02 08:55Original

PoliticsKallas says EU countries broadly support visa ban for Russian ex-combatants

EU member states showed broad support for moving ahead with a visa ban on Russian ex-combatants and stricter rules for Russian tourists, top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said. The Leipzig drone attack has renewed security fears.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 15:41

Kallas says EU countries broadly support visa ban for Russian ex-combatants
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