The sister of Weiheng Zeng, a Chinese citizen and Ontario university student arrested in an FBI counter-intelligence investigation while trying to cross the U.S. border, denies that he knowingly took part in espionage for Beijing.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:56
Revolut applied on March 4 to establish an insured US national bank offering deposits, cards, lending and direct Fedwire and ACH access. Nearly six months later, its application remains under review while regulators have approved or converted narrower national trust-bank charters for crypto firms, focused mainly on custody, reserves and digital-asset services rather than full-service insured banking.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:55
Ukraine risks losing billions in international funding after parliament failed to advance legislation required under its commitments to the IMF. The stalled measures include a parcel levy tied to an IMF tranche of about $700 million and a $4.3 billion EU tranche. The government also reported a $27 billion defense-financing shortfall.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:55
Major U.S. automakers are urging Congress to prohibit the domestic sale, import and manufacturing of Chinese connected vehicles, along with their hardware and software.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:51
A group representing major automakers urged Congress on Thursday to pass legislation before year-end that would bar Chinese vehicles from the U.S. market.
Oil prices rose on Thursday after U.S. strikes on Iran and renewed Israeli threats against Tehran revived concerns that Middle East supply could be disrupted.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:50
Several Republicans from battleground states told ABC News they either do not plan to attend next week’s convention or have not yet decided whether to go.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:49
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation Council approved a proposal to stage World Championships every year from 2032, except in Olympic years. The championships are currently held biennially.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:47
A shortage of resources and affordable premises has made dental care a luxury for many people in Gaza. Dr Rizq Sufyan Abo Halima now performs procedures in a tent in Gaza City after two clinics were destroyed during the war, while scarce supplies and soaring rents drive up treatment costs.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:45
Amid the war with Iran, Trump calls reports that US munitions are depleted “treasonous.”
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:44
US President Donald Trump said the United States will soon resume selling ammunition to its allies. He said the country has “virtually unlimited” supplies of mid- to high-grade ammunition and is producing munitions at unprecedented levels, while currently stockpiling them for its own needs.
OpenAI recently estimated that its partnership with Cursor would generate more than $1 billion in annual revenue, WIRED has learned. The company nevertheless walked away after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired the AI coding startup.
WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:42
Economists expect the European Central Bank to raise interest rates on September 10, according to a Reuters poll published Thursday. It would be the second and final hike in September and the ECB’s shortest tightening campaign in 15 years.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:40
A plane carrying the body of former Bosnian Serb army commander General Ratko Mladic landed at Belgrade Airport, Informer reported. A police-escorted motorcade carrying the body has since left the airport grounds, according to a TASS correspondent.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:39
The German Navy successfully fired two Israeli-made LORA long-range tactical missiles from two frigates in the North Atlantic waters between Ireland and Iceland, Commander-in-Chief Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack told DPA. Both missiles hit designated targets at sea. He called the launch historic and said it marked a new chapter for deterrence and naval readiness, while test data on performance and radar detectability is being analyzed.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:37
Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry has condemned what it calls slander targeting the Turkish Armed Forces. It says allegations put forward by the Greek-administered Cyprus side distort historical facts and politicise them.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:36
A court in Gran Canaria cleared Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio of charges over sharing an explicit video without the victims’ consent, including that of a minor. Prosecutors dropped the case after the victims forgave the defendants. Three former youth players received suspended one-year sentences. Separately, Asencio was fined €14,400 and banned from driving for eight months after admitting drink-driving, prompting disciplinary proceedings at Real Madrid.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:34
Syria has begun destroying chemical materials dating from the Assad era. A memorial event in Idlib marked the ninth anniversary of the chemical attack on April 4, 2026, and featured a painting.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:34
Syria has started destroying remnants of a clandestine chemical weapons program from the Assad era that it recovered in May, according to a Syrian envoy and a United Nations representative. They said on Thursday that it was the first such destruction in a decade.
AFP News AgencyCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday that his government was prepared to sign a trade agreement with the United States if it benefited both countries. He added that any deal would need to be stable and credible.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:30
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back at Lutnick, saying Canada will resume trade talks when the Americans are ready. Canada has retaliated against President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs with dollar-for-dollar duties on U.S. goods, set to take effect next week.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged the Trump administration to stop its public taunts and return to serious trade talks. He warned that U.S. demands could weaken or eliminate key industries such as autos, saying Canada would not accept them. His comments followed criticism from Washington, including Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America and posts targeting Canada.
A jury found James Dolphs Elmore Jr. guilty of manslaughter in connection with a death linked to the Texas Killing Fields, an area near Houston where the remains of dozens of women were found beginning in the 1970s.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:30
Moroccan law enforcement says more than 4,000 people were arrested and expelled from Tangier over the past 20 days for planning to enter Spain’s autonomous city of Ceuta. Most were young people or minors, along with migrants from sub-Saharan African countries.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:29
Pedro Sánchez told parliament that Spain had no evidence Morocco planned or facilitated the mass crossing into Ceuta in late July, despite a police report alleging Moroccan border forces helped about 70,000 people cross. He acknowledged that Moroccan forces allowed crossings during a key 10-hour period, while as many as 141 people are thought to have died. Sánchez also defended treating migrants individually under Spanish, European and international law.
Tens of thousands protested across Spain over the government’s handling of the mass migrant crossing from Morocco into Ceuta in July. Authorities said 50,000 people demonstrated in Madrid alone. Tensions continued in Ceuta after the rallies, with gunshots and explosions heard for hours. Protesters carried signs attacking Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and migrants.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told parliament that no-one could have foreseen 72,000 migrants arriving in Ceuta and called it absurd to claim the government knew and did nothing. He said there was no evidence Morocco orchestrated the crossing and stressed close co-ordination between the countries. Tens of thousands protested Spain’s handling of the crisis, while about 5,000 migrants, including up to 1,400 children, remained in Ceuta.
Tens of thousands rallied across Spain in support of Ceuta, protesting the government’s handling of the migrant crisis and accusing Morocco of involvement in the surge at the border.
Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin rejected what he called far-fetched and unsubstantiated accusations that Russia was responsible for the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport. He said no substantial evidence showed the UAV belonged to Russia and accused Copenhagen of an obvious anti-Russian bias.
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Russia’s embassy in Vienna said Austria had joined an anti-Russian campaign by accusing Moscow of involvement in the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport. It called the accusations baseless and lacking evidence, and criticized Austria for backing Germany and calling for new anti-Russian sanctions.
Russian Ambassador to Lisbon Mikhail Kamynin told Portugal’s Foreign Ministry that Moscow rejects Germany’s accusations over the Leipzig/Halle Airport drone incident, citing a complete lack of evidence of Russian involvement. He said the claims were further damaging EU-Russia relations and accused Ukraine’s leadership of pushing the bloc toward confrontation with Russia.
Russian Ambassador to the Czech Republic Anna Ponomareva denied Moscow’s involvement in the Leipzig/Halle Airport drone incident after being summoned by the Czech Foreign Ministry. She called the accusations provocative and said they benefited supporters of the Kiev regime. Germany had officially blamed Russia and announced tougher measures against Moscow.
The UK summoned a Russian diplomat over the Leipzig airport drone incident and joined European condemnation. EU officials warned that the bloc now faces “state-sponsored terrorism” and a “hybrid war” with Russia.
European Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho said the commission has no authority to ban Russian Houses operating in European capitals; that decision belongs to national governments. Germany previously moved to end the agreement governing the Russian House in Berlin after the Leipzig/Halle Airport drone incident, while Russia rejected Germany’s accusations.
The UK has summoned Russia’s envoy over what it called a “reckless” attack at Leipzig airport.
Russian Ambassador to Bucharest Vladimir Lipayev rejected as absurd, preposterous and groundless Romania’s accusations that Russia was involved in the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Romania said it was acting in solidarity with Germany and protested alleged Russian hybrid actions aimed at dividing European society.
The explainer examines the escalating tensions between Russia and Europe. A file image shows Leipzig/Halle Airport after a drone was found near a runway in Schkeuditz.
Russia’s charge d’affaires in the United Kingdom, Vasily Tsyganov, categorically denied Moscow’s alleged involvement in the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport during a meeting at the Foreign Office. The embassy called the accusations unsubstantiated and absurd, said no convincing evidence was offered, and warned that escalatory steps would receive an adequate, measured response.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is taking a political risk by blaming Russia for the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Der Spiegel reports. The magazine warns that fears of an escalation with Moscow could have domestic consequences in upcoming regional elections. Berlin formally blamed Russia and announced countermeasures on September 1, while Russia’s embassy called the incident a hastily concocted provocation.
Germany decided to attribute last month’s drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport to Russia after a foreign intelligence service provided information allegedly linking those involved to Russian special services, Der Spiegel reported. Berlin had earlier formally accused Moscow, while Russia’s embassy called the move a hastily concocted provocation.
Strive’s CEO said the company could become the second-largest public holder of bitcoin by the end of 2026. Strive shares rose to a year-to-date high of $26.84 on Thursday, less than 1% below the warrants’ exercise price.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:27
US President Donald Trump said Joe Biden’s administration supplied Ukraine with far more ammunition free of charge than the United States used in its war with Iran. Trump said hundreds of billions of dollars in supplies were given to Ukraine and NATO and that Europe would be asked to repay the money. He previously put the ammunition figure at $300 billion.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:27
A man and a woman were arrested in Munich after allegedly attempting to carry out an arson attack outside the premises of two defence companies.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:26
India on Friday ordered a company owned by a Nepali billionaire and known for its popular Wai Wai noodles to stop making some products. An investigation found the factory used unhygienic broken noodles collected from the floor in snacks made for the Indian market.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:25
Federal prosecutors charged a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer with lying to investigators about events preceding the shooting of a Venezuelan man during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis earlier this year.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:20
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has challenged Donald Trump’s oil deal with the interim government, saying the authorities occupying the Miraflores presidential palace lack a democratic mandate to negotiate the country’s natural resources. She said Venezuela’s underground wealth belongs to its people, not an “illegitimate regime”. Trump and interim president Delcy Rodríguez offered no date for elections.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:17
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said in a video message on Thursday that only a “serious, democratic government” can provide the stability investors in the country’s oil sector need.
Donald Trump has suggested the US might not assist the UK in a future conflict with Argentina over the Falkland Islands. He said Britain had not helped the US in its ongoing war with Iran and indicated Washington’s neutral position on the islands’ sovereignty could be revisited. The UK government reaffirmed its commitment to the islanders and their right to choose their future.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:16
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he would keep any face-to-face conversation with Vladimir Putin brief if Russia is welcomed to the G20 summit later this year, and is prepared to tell the Russian president to 'get out of Ukraine.'
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:16
The Pentagon is temporarily withdrawing recently issued clinical guidance tied to a new mandatory testosterone-deficiency screening policy for U.S. service members aged 30 and older, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:15
Yemeni government forces are fighting Houthi fighters on several fronts west of Taiz as the Iran-backed group mounts a broad offensive along the western Red Sea coast. Houthis tried to cut the road linking Taiz with al-Makha, while government officials said their forces retook some areas. The fighting included missile and drone attacks, with casualties reported on both sides.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:13
US mortgage rates have surged to a new high for the year, nearing 7%.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:13
Mortgage rates rose again this week, pushing the average rate on a long-term U.S. home loan to its highest level in more than a year.
Billionaire Leon Black sued the House Oversight Committee before failing to appear for a deposition under subpoena in the panel’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:12
Billionaire investor Leon Black is suing the House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein in an effort to block it from obtaining his non-disclosure agreements and testimony.
Billionaire Leon Black has sued the US House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein and his influential associates after skipping a scheduled deposition. Black’s lawyer called the inquiry an overreaching “fishing expedition”, while Representative Robert Garcia urged Congress to hold him in contempt for defying two subpoenas.
Leon Black has sued the House Oversight Committee to block subpoenas issued in its Epstein investigation. His attorneys say the nondisclosure agreements sought by the panel have nothing to do with Black’s dealings with notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and Black will not appear Thursday.
Leon Black sued the House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, asking a court to stop subpoenas issued to the Apollo Global Management co-founder. The subpoenas seek nondisclosure agreements involving women in Epstein’s orbit.
The UN weather agency warns that El Niño may become the strongest recorded in four decades. The World Meteorological Organization says the naturally occurring phenomenon is expected to turn “very strong” in the coming months and is almost certain to continue through February, while the UN chief says the world is in an “extreme weather danger zone.”
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:11
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says the developing El Niño could easily exceed the strongest event recorded since 1950, with Niño 3.4 sea temperatures rising by more than 2C in six months. The UN weather agency expects the phenomenon to persist into early 2027 and warns of severe global impacts. Preliminary University of Melbourne research says climate change has made an event of this magnitude six times more likely.
The World Meteorological Organization warns that El Niño could intensify to exceptional levels in the coming months and persist into early 2027. Forecasts put the likelihood of it continuing through February at nearly 100%, raising the risk of worsening droughts, floods and extreme heat worldwide.
The World Meteorological Organization says El Nino is intensifying and may become a very strong event, increasing risks of floods, drought and extreme heat into 2027. It puts the chance of the phenomenon lasting through February 2027 at nearly 100% and has launched its largest mobilization in 50 years to improve forecasts, warnings and disaster response.
The World Meteorological Organization warns that El Niño could be stronger than any event in more than 70 years and last at least until February 2027. It may alter rainfall and temperatures worldwide, worsening drought, wildfires, floods and extreme heat. Countries are strengthening warning systems, medical assistance and preventive measures.
The World Meteorological Organization says the current El Niño is expected to intensify into a “very strong” event and is almost certain to persist until February 2027. Exceptionally warm tropical Pacific waters could raise the risks of extreme heat, drought and flooding, disrupting communities, economies and supply chains worldwide.
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is likely to strengthen further and could become the most intense on record in 2027. The phenomenon is also increasing the risk of extreme weather into next year.
Quebec’s premier says the rights of the English-speaking community are being respected, even though voter information will not be mailed in English ahead of the Oct. 5 provincial election. The province is refusing to reverse the decision.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:10
Two Palestinian teenagers were killed on Wednesday when Israeli settler militants and army troops attacked their village in the occupied West Bank, local officials and the Palestinian health ministry said. The Israeli military said its forces entered al-Mughayyir to protect police officers and an Israeli civilian trying to retrieve livestock.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:09
The family-focused AI assistant Ollie wants access to details of users’ everyday lives, while saying it will not use that data to train AI models or share it with others.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:09
Two Arctic agreements, each involving more than 1 trillion rubles in investment, were signed at this year’s Eastern Economic Forum, Minister Alexey Chekunkov said. He stressed that the projects would be developed in stages rather than funded all at once, with progress reported at future forums.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:08
US energy companies signed a series of multi-billion-dollar agreements with Venezuela on Wednesday, days after Caracas agreed to give Washington control over a substantial share of its vast oil reserves. Donald Trump has called the arrangement the “biggest oil deal in world history,” but it has prompted serious questions about Venezuela’s sovereignty.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:06
A 1950 US State Department memo described oil as the enduring link between Washington and Caracas. The article traces their relationship from cooperation to hostility, noting Donald Trump’s announcement that the US would take majority control of about a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves. The White House says the deal secures US energy dominance for the next century.
Chevron, Eni and other energy companies signed multibillion-dollar agreements in Caracas to expand Venezuela’s oil output. The ceremony was overseen by interim President Delcy Rodriguez and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, days after a separate Caracas-Washington deal gave the US access to 17 oil fields representing about a fifth of Venezuela’s reserves.
US energy companies are significantly expanding their operations in Venezuela following Washington’s oil deal with Caracas. US officials denied claims that the agreement was holding Venezuela for ransom, saying it benefits all sides while developing an unused underground asset.
A decree requiring owners to register domestic birds, camels and reindeer took effect Tuesday. Some Russians went to government service centres carrying live chickens before officials clarified that the animals did not need to be brought in.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:06
Recent heatwaves in France created major health risks while also hurting the economy. Authorities estimate that heat and drought sharply reduced agricultural production, with wealth generated by the sector expected to fall 8% this year. The knock-on effects could cut France’s 2026 growth by 0.1 percentage points.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:05
Crude oil reached $97 a barrel on Thursday, extending a monthlong advance that has helped drive average diesel prices to their highest level since 2022.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:02
Lambeau Field will stage college hockey for the first time in more than 20 years on Feb. 20. Wisconsin’s men will play Michigan, while Wisconsin’s women will meet Ohio State in the doubleheader.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
ChargePoint’s CEO says the company’s 50% stock gain marks only the beginning of its momentum. The infrastructure company is nearing the end of a three-year business plan that has increased revenue and substantially reduced losses.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
In late 2024, Elon Musk unveiled the Cybercab at a Hollywood studio lot. The vehicle has neither a steering wheel nor foot pedals, and Musk promised it would revolutionize travel across the US.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
Regulated exchange Kalshi is preparing to seek approval for a West Texas Intermediate crude oil perpetual futures contract. The proposed product would trade 24 hours a day on weekdays but close over the weekend, potentially exposing positions to accumulated news when markets reopen. Unlike Bitcoin, physical oil lacks a single continuously observable spot market, raising questions about pricing and funding-rate reliability.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
Diameter Pay’s financing totaled $10 million. CMT Digital and Lightspeed Faction shared the lead-investor role in the company’s Series A round.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
Smartphone makers largely stopped shrinking bezels once they reached about a millimeter. Tecno’s Bezelless concept phone hides the OLED panel’s inactive edge beneath its frame using two layers of cover glass, creating an almost entirely borderless display. It looks more expansive, but offers no major functional upgrade.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
Circular has announced the Ring 3 Series in Pro and slimmer Slim versions. Both add vibrating alerts for alarms, medication reminders, and guided breathing, along with NFC contactless payments. The Pro lasts up to 12 days and retains AFib detection, while the Slim lasts up to 10 days but omits ECG and AFib detection. Pricing is not yet available, and launch is expected in early 2027.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
Motorola’s first Moto Watch Ultra moves from the company’s custom software to Google’s Wear OS, powered by a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chip. It adds broad app access, Android interoperability, Google Wallet, Gemini, health tracking, LTE, and dual-band GPS, but offers an estimated 50-hour battery life and lacks the outdoor capabilities of Apple and Samsung’s Ultra watches. It costs $349.99 and launches September 10th.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
Lenovo’s IdeaPad Vibe productivity laptop starts at $700, matching the MacBook Neo, and comes in 14- and 15-inch versions with AMD or Qualcomm chips. It offers seven colors, a backlit keyboard, USB-C charging, more ports, up to 1TB of storage, and optional OLED touchscreens on some colors.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
Lenovo’s 14-inch Project AeroBlade concept is under 10mm thick and weighs less than 830g. It uses Frore’s AirJet piezoelectric membranes to move air through the chassis without fans or other moving parts, keeping the laptop nearly as quiet as a MacBook Air while providing active cooling.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
Nvidia says its Arm-based N1X chip will arrive in RTX Spark laptops in October in two configurations. The higher-end version pairs a 6144-core Blackwell RTX GPU with a 20-core Grace CPU and 24GB to 128GB of unified memory, while the laptop-focused model has a 5120-core GPU, an 18-core CPU, and 24GB to 32GB of memory. Devices are expected from Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and MSI.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
Nvidia has released the beta of Personal AI Router, or PAIR, open-source software that discovers and connects compatible computers on a home network for local AI inference. It uses idle systems in parallel, adapts as devices join or leave, supports Windows, Linux, and macOS, and secures connections with a six-digit pairing code and mutual TLS.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
Lenovo unveiled the ThinkBook Project Swan concept at IFA 2026, featuring a flexible OLED display that rolls horizontally from 14 to 17 inches in a 16:9 format. The 17.9mm, 1.6kg laptop has a thicker, heavier lid, raising questions about its hinge and long-term durability.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
Google is rolling out Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live, voice-driven modes that let users find, summarize, transcribe, and manage information in Gmail, Docs, and Keep. The features are launching globally on mobile in English, with availability tied to Google AI plans; Workspace support is coming soon.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
After Ryan Reynolds bought Wrexham, his Wolverine co-star Hugh Jackman said he is very interested in acquiring part of Norwich City. Jackman, a longtime Norwich supporter because it is his mother’s home city, said discussions are currently taking place. Norwich and Wrexham are both competing in the Championship.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 15:59
Standard Chartered is offering institutional spot crypto trading in the region, adding Bitcoin and Ether to the same electronic foreign-exchange rails institutions use to trade dollars and euros.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 15:58
As Russia strengthens ties with African countries seeking distance from Western influence, Moscow is using academic diplomacy to expand its reach. In 2025, it offered more than 5,000 state-funded university places to African students after receiving over 40,000 applications. Russian language programs and planned “Russian Houses” are also growing, while critics accuse them of promoting Kremlin narratives and rights groups warn that some foreign students may be pressured into military or arms-related work.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 15:52
UNICEF says up to 20 million children in 21 countries experience online sexual abuse or exploitation each year. More than one in five internet-using children aged 12 to 17 were targeted on digital platforms, while social media facilitated over half of cases and less than 1 percent were reported to authorities.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 15:51
UNICEF says one in five children across 21 countries face sexual abuse connected to online contact. Nearly 60 percent of the cases occurred on social media platforms.
A new UNICEF report estimates that about 20 million internet-using children in 21 countries experienced sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms over one year. Most cases took place on social media platforms.
A UNICEF survey of around 21,000 internet-using young people in 21 countries found that one in five respondents aged 12 to 17 experienced online sexual abuse in the past year. More than 15 million children were exposed to unwanted sexual content, while many were pressured into sexual conversations or sharing images. UNICEF warned the true scale is likely higher.
Multiple microbiology experts offered guidance on the best ways to clean reusable water bottles from Stanley, Owala and other brands.
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-03 15:50
The U.S. trade deficit expanded sharply in July as robust domestic demand lifted imports, setting trade up to weigh again on economic growth in the third quarter.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 15:50
UK-based fintech Revolut has received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a provisional US banking licence, marking a milestone in its effort to expand in America.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 15:48
About 2,000 Indonesian students and teachers have developed suspected food poisoning after eating meals supplied by the government’s free school meals programme over the past three days. The latest incident affected 777 people at a high school in Central Java. Authorities are investigating several outbreaks, while food samples are being tested for contamination amid reports of slimy, undercooked and foul-smelling food.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 15:48
Elon Musk’s America PAC is spending money in key Senate races, including contests in Texas and Maine. The spending comes days after Musk met with House Speaker Mike Johnson.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 15:46
Elon Musk’s super PAC has directed about $800,000 to battleground races nationwide to support Republican candidates.
Commerzbank, the German lender facing a takeover approach from UniCredit, said on Thursday that it would launch a new share buyback programme worth up to €1.2 billion to increase returns for shareholders.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 15:45
Sadegh Saeedinia, manager of the Saeedinia café chain, was convicted of “propaganda against national security” after posting about the January protests on Instagram and urging staff to strike. The sentence is among the harshest imposed on a private entrepreneur since the unrest.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 15:43
Konstantin Zaykov of Northern Arctic Federal University said the seizure of Russia’s research vessel Professor Molchanov in Svalbard shows the Arctic is becoming a new front in the West’s confrontation with Russia. He said Norway actively supports the policy and called its actions outrageous. The vessel was seized at Ukrainian company Naftogaz’s request and barred from leaving pending a decision by the governor of Svalbard.
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Yury Trutnev, Russia’s presidential envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, said Norway’s authorities would ultimately have to release the Russian research vessel Professor Molchanov and its passengers. The vessel was detained in Spitsbergen at the request of Ukraine’s Naftogaz and remains barred from leaving its anchorage pending a decision by the Spitsbergen governor.
Russian authorities remain in contact with people staying in Svalbard after Norwegian officials seized the research vessel Professor Molchanov at the request of Ukrainian company Naftogaz, Minister Alexey Chekunkov said. He said the artist and sculptor group led by Alexander Ponomarev was safe and working in Barentsburg.
Russian Minister for the Development of the Far East Alexey Chekunkov said participants in the Arctic Biennale art and scientific expedition aboard the seized Russian research vessel Professor Molchanov are safe and continuing their work in Barentsburg. Norwegian authorities earlier seized the ship following a complaint by Ukrainian company Naftogaz.
Russia has described Norway’s seizure of the Russian research vessel Professor Molchanov in the Arctic as “piracy.”
Russian military expert Alexander Stepanov said Norway seized the Professor Molchanov to push Russia out of the Svalbard archipelago and obstruct its maritime logistics in the Baltic and northern waters. He called the action a provocation and said the research vessel was taken through “pirate methods.” The Svalbard governor said Norway acted at the request of Ukrainian company Naftogaz.
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Thursday after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he could support keeping rates unchanged this month if data confirms that price pressures are easing.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 15:40
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said that if forthcoming data confirms inflation pressures are easing, he would be inclined to support keeping interest rates unchanged at the U.S. central bank’s next policy meeting.
Federal Reserve Governor Waller indicated that he would support leaving interest rates unchanged at the September meeting. He expressed confidence in current inflation trends, appearing to contrast with comments Chairman Kevin Warsh made last week.
Gloria Steinem, co-founder of Ms. Magazine and an internationally recognised feminist activist, has died at her home aged 92. She advocated legal abortion, same-sex marriage and equal pay, and was a vocal critic of Donald Trump, saying the United States had regressed on women’s rights. She began journalism in New York in the 1960s.
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Gloria Steinem, the feminist pioneer, writer and activist who helped shape the modern women’s movement in the United States, has died at 92. Some of her most memorable quotes are being revisited.
Gloria Steinem, the author and activist who became one of the most recognisable voices of the US women’s movement, has died at 92. The Ms. Magazine cofounder spent her life advocating for women’s rights, speaking at campuses, community centres, rallies and marches.
Pioneering feminist and journalist Gloria Steinem has died at 92. She devoted her life to causes including reproductive freedom, preventing domestic violence and addressing gender inequality in the workplace, with activism that transformed women’s personal and professional lives.
Gloria Steinem, the feminist trailblazer, writer and activist who helped shape the modern women’s movement in the United States, has died at the age of 92.
Gloria Steinem, a feminist icon and founder of Ms. Magazine, has died at the age of 92.
Gloria Steinem, a prominent symbol and powerful voice of the U.S. women’s movement in the 1960s and 1970s and a lifelong advocate for feminist causes, has died at 92. She co-founded Ms. Magazine.
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem has died, her foundation announced on social media Thursday. She was a prominent leader of the second wave of the feminist movement in the United States.
Gloria Steinem, described as a potent and elegant voice of U.S. feminism and a co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has died at 92.
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92, her foundation said.
Gloria Steinem, a prominent face of the US women’s liberation movement, has died aged 92, her foundation says. She died peacefully at her New York City home. A journalist and magazine editor, she co-founded Ms. magazine and was a leading campaigner for women’s reproductive rights in the 1970s.
Gloria Steinem became a defining figure in the US feminist movement and spent decades campaigning for women's equality. She advocated legal abortion, same-sex marriage and equal rights and pay, and co-founded Ms. magazine with feminist activists in 1972.
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem has died at 92, her foundation said in an Instagram post on Thursday. The award-winning journalist died on Wednesday.
Gloria Steinem, an icon of the women’s liberation movement, has died. A statement on her official Instagram said she passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by people who loved her, and continued working for equality until the end.
Gloria Steinem, the indefatigable feminist and journalist whose activism revolutionized women’s personal and professional lives, has died at age 92.
Donald Trump says the US is helping about 30 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz each day, while vessel-tracking data indicates far fewer are making the passage. Washington says the waterway is open and carrying millions of barrels of oil, but Iran insists it controls the strait and allows only pre-approved vessels through, warning others could be targeted.
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US President Donald Trump posted an infographic on Truth Social claiming oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz had recovered to 18 million barrels per day, versus 20 million before the conflict. Energy Secretary Chris Wright earlier said 17 million barrels crossed by ship on September 1.
Russian authorities detained Lida Moniava, head of the House with a Lighthouse children’s hospice, and charged her with spreading “fake” information about the military out of political hatred. The case concerns a 2023 Telegram post condemning the war and describing Ukrainian civilian deaths. She faces up to 10 years in prison, with a pretrial hearing scheduled for September 3.
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As shipping remains severely disrupted in the Strait of Hormuz, the Panama Canal will reduce daily vessel limits because of falling water levels linked to El Niño. The cap drops to 34 ships from Thursday and 32 on September 15. Rising demand has already tripled slot auction prices, threatening delays, higher freight rates and costly rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope.
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