The European Union endorsed the U.S.-led “Operation Economic Outcast” as G20 finance ministers and central bank governors met earlier this week in Asheville, North Carolina. Iran objected to the move.
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CNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 02:45
OpenAI said Thursday that it would start providing GPT-6 to selected customers, describing it as the company’s most powerful AI model yet. The rollout emphasizes stronger safety protections amid growing concern about the cybersecurity risks associated with increasingly capable artificial intelligence.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-04 02:44
Iran’s Health Ministry says US strikes between August 30 and September 2 killed at least 18 people and wounded 142, including six Iranian Navy personnel. Iranian officials also said a strike hit a wedding gathering in southern Iran, killing at least four and injuring dozens. Vice President JD Vance said the reported civilian casualties were under investigation, while President Donald Trump said the US was ready for more attacks. Israeli officials meanwhile threatened to target Iranian infrastructure if Iran attacked Israel.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★★2026-09-04 02:44
The Toronto Blue Jays have nearly erased the gap with the Cleveland Guardians in the race for the American League’s last wild-card spot. They must maintain that position and hope Cleveland drops at least one game in Friday’s doubleheader.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 02:42
Pacific Island leaders voiced concern about China’s missile test in the Pacific at their annual summit, while Nauru formally dissented. The meeting was largely overshadowed by Beijing’s objections to Taiwan’s participation.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 02:40
Chinese-South African creator Allan Pei, known online as Allan Sensei, teaches Mandarin through South African languages and everyday situations. Raised amid South Africa’s cultural diversity, he says language can help connect China and South Africa, build trust and challenge stereotypes.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-04 02:39
Chinese-South African creator Allan Pei, known online as Allan Sensei, teaches Mandarin phrases through South African languages and everyday situations. Drawing on his multilingual upbringing, he sees language as a bridge that can build trust between China and South Africa and help people look beyond stereotypes.
China is opposing the latest US sanctions connected to Iran. Beijing says Washington has repeatedly targeted Chinese companies and citizens, calling the unilateral measures unjustified and disruptive to global energy security.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 02:37
China is pushing back against the latest US sanctions linked to Iran. Beijing says Washington has repeatedly targeted Chinese companies and citizens, calling the unilateral measures unjustified and disruptive to global energy security.
A fire broke out at an oil processing facility after a drone attack on Sochi and the Sirius Federal Territory in southern Russia, the regional crisis response center said. Windows were shattered in several homes and buildings, while other fires were quickly extinguished. Responders are working where drone fragments were found.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 02:36
Ukraine’s military said it carried out several attacks on Sochi on Sept. 3-4, including a naval drone strike that set the Russian vessel Nefrit ablaze. Russian Telegram channels later posted footage apparently showing an oil depot fire near the port, while reports of an explosion near a Pantsir system remained unverified. The extent of the damage was unclear.
Slope-monitoring radars have been installed at Gyirong Port after mudslides affected the area. Monitoring continues for possible landslides and mudslides amid ongoing rain and rising temperatures.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 02:31
EVM-compatible blockchain Monad activated its MonadTen mainnet upgrade on Sept. 2 at 14:30 UTC. MIP-8 replaces slot-by-slot storage warming with 128-slot pages: the first read on a page costs 8,100 gas, while later reads on that page cost 100 gas, making data stored together substantially cheaper to read.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 02:30
The Trump administration announced plans Thursday to begin construction on a 250-foot (76-meter) arch in Washington, despite legal challenges and the absence of final approval from a government planning authority.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 02:30
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says the administration intends to start construction on the president’s “triumphal arch” during the coming fortnight.
The Trump administration says it plans to begin excavation work for a memorial arch in Washington within the next two weeks.
Chery Automobile, China’s largest car exporter by deliveries, plans to start testing solid-state batteries next year. The state-owned automaker will invest 10 billion yuan over the next two years in the technology, seeking to advance its commercialisation and accelerate global automotive electrification.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 02:30
US President Donald Trump held a private meeting with six anti-Zionist rabbis, who are believed to have pressed him over Israel’s multiple wars and the contentious military draft facing yeshiva students.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 02:21
Venezuelans from across the political and social spectrum are denouncing what Trump calls the “biggest oil deal ever.”
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 02:21
Authorities in Nepal are trying to begin reconstruction as debris covers villages and roads. The deadly flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 1,200 people and left thousands missing, while scientists continue to investigate the exact cause. Nepal is highly vulnerable to the climate crisis despite being among the world’s lowest greenhouse-gas emitters.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 02:20
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said an agreement between Venezuela and GE Vernova is intended to stabilize Venezuela’s troubled power grid within six months to a year, while expanding and improving it over the following years.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 02:20
Russia and China are discussing the Power of Baikal gas pipeline project to China, formerly known as Power of Siberia 2, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. The two sides are also continuing talks on other promising gas supply routes and preparing to launch the Far Eastern route.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 02:18
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov says relevant ministries are finalizing initiatives to restore damaged oil-refining capacity. He identifies the tight deadlines and the need to resume operations quickly as the main challenges.
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Russia’s fuel and energy sector is actively working to restore affected refining capacity, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. He added that the government had created a cooperation network linking energy companies, engineering design institutes and equipment manufacturers to repair refinery infrastructure.
Argentine President Javier Milei said Thursday that Argentina would tighten sanctions on companies involved in oil projects around the Falkland Islands, increase defense resources in the south and send Congress a bill to strengthen the country’s response to what he called violations of its sovereignty.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 02:10
President Javier Milei says Argentina will sanction oil companies operating off the Falkland Islands, renewing Buenos Aires’ sovereignty claim over the British overseas territory. He says the “winds of change” favour Argentina and calls the Sea Lion field, due to be explored by British and Israeli firms, a “clear and present danger”.
Javier Milei said Argentina would not “stand idly by” in the Falklands dispute and announced tougher sanctions against companies connected to oil projects there.
Alper Yesil tells The National how a severe thunderstorm in Toronto turned a local Tim Hortons into an improvised storm shelter, as torrential rain and powerful winds sent traffic lights and people flying.
CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-04 02:08
China officially formed its 1,274-member delegation for the 20th Asian Games in Beijing on Friday. The squad includes 815 athletes competing in 38 sports and 369 events, with 36 Olympic champions among them. The Aichi-Nagoya Games will be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, with 469 gold medals on offer.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 02:07
The Canadian-made hockey drama Heated Rivalry is expanding its second-season cast, adding three more stars, including Resident Evil actor Milla Jovovich and Gossip Girl actor Kevin Zegers.
CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-04 02:06
More people are using wearable trackers and trying to “sleepmaxx,” but experts warn that turning sleep into a game may worsen sleep problems. A sleep specialist says “sleep scores” are not a recognized concept in sleep science, while trackers infer sleep from body movement and can lead users to wrongly believe they have a disorder.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 02:05
Galaxy Robot Park is a 16,500-square-metre venue near Seoul in South Korea, featuring attractions such as humanoid robots dancing to K-pop songs. Its operator wants to bring artificial intelligence and robotics into entertainment, but whether robots can keep visitors returning remains an open question.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 02:02
Cotton fields in Manas County, Xinjiang, are showing strong growth as a smart agriculture system combines satellite remote sensing, water and fertilizer management, crop monitoring, big-data analysis and mobile tools. The system supports real-time field checks, remote irrigation and data-driven decisions throughout the growing cycle, improving production quality and efficiency while raising farmers’ incomes.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 02:01
The UN general assembly will vote on a Togo-sponsored resolution to phase out the Mercator projection in favour of maps that better represent Africa’s size. Supporters say the change could reshape classrooms and everyday technology while challenging the projection’s alleged role in reinforcing western-centred stereotypes and cartographic colonialism.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 02:00
With Shenzhen preparing to host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in November, Guangdong is simplifying entry and exit procedures for foreign visitors. Shenzhen plans dedicated APEC lanes at eight ports and is improving digital arrival registration, multilingual services and on-site guidance to speed clearance.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:56
Police and protesters clashed outside a summit of the far-right Madrid Forum in Chile’s capital. Argentina’s Javier Milei addressed the controversial gathering.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 01:54
Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Thursday after attending the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek and completing state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt. His entourage, including Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi and Wang Yi, traveled back on the same flight.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:52
President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek and making state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the five-day trip centered on solidarity and cooperation, strengthened consensus on working together and advanced efforts to reform and improve global governance.
The current and former presidents of the ICC’s governing assembly say diplomatic efforts to isolate the court are weakening confidence in the international legal order. They urge the court’s 125 member states and other supporters to provide political, legal and practical backing as the Trump administration sanctions ICC officials and pressures countries to distance themselves.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 01:51
Contract manufacturer Flex said Thursday that it will buy power conversion systems maker EPC Power for $4.4 billion, aiming to strengthen its position in the AI data center and power infrastructure markets.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 01:50
Nvidia says DLSS 5 will launch first on GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs and later expand to the RTX 40 series. Gamers will get only an on-off toggle, while developers retain detailed controls over models, intensity, and masking. Nvidia has not confirmed that all previously announced games will still use the technology.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 01:49
A media delegation visited CF WindPower’s blade production base in Changji, Xinjiang. The company makes 108-meter blades weighing nearly 35 metric tons, among the largest onshore blades produced in the region, and is pursuing mass production of blades over 110 meters while planning exports to Central Asia.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 01:48
A passer-by found an object resembling a launch device near a transformer substation in Dormagen, western Germany. Police said it could have been intended for an attack on the local power grid, but it might also be a decoy or dummy. Experts are examining it; no attack or outage was reported.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 01:46
The United States has announced fresh sanctions on several Cuban companies, two nickel-mining firms, two energy-sector companies, Banco Exterior de Cuba and Fidel Ernesto Castro, grandson of Raul Castro. The measures come as Cuba unveils reforms easing state controls in tourism and other industries, while US pressure and threats of military intervention continue.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 01:45
The U.S. government imposed new sanctions on Cuba on Thursday, in a fresh effort to strangle the island’s economy and deepen its multiple crises, according to the report.
AFP News AgencyChina’s national shale oil demonstration zone in Jimsar County, Xinjiang, has achieved a breakthrough in extraction technology. Researchers combine an independently developed assessment method with seismic and well-logging models to locate oil-bearing layers more precisely, while thin-layer steering guides drills through layers just over one meter thick at depths exceeding 4,000 meters.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:41
ReutersBrazilian planemaker Embraer said it has signed an agreement to deliver eight additional E190-E2 regional jets to Japan’s ANA Holdings. The deal expands ANA’s 2025 firm order to 23 aircraft.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 01:40
Morgan Stanley complained to X about social media posts using the bank’s charts and research, resulting in at least one account being temporarily locked.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 01:39
President Donald Trump announced that Adam Telle will become acting secretary of the Army, effective immediately, following Driscoll’s departure.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:38
Washington is so divided over interest rates that it cannot even agree on which direction policy should take.
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he misspoke after incorrectly saying that no American service members had died during the war in Iran.
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As the war in Iran enters its seventh month and attacks intensify, Vice President JD Vance said he would not call the conflict a war.
The United States says it will not hold talks with Iran until attacks on ships end. Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref vows an “asymmetrical” and “multi-layered” response to US attacks.
US President Donald Trump says victory over Iran is near and declares the American operation a success. He says the US has already won because Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon, claims Iran has been set back 25 years, and asserts that Washington controls the Strait of Hormuz. The US resumed large-scale strikes on Iran on July 8 after an earlier cessation of hostilities.
US Vice President JD Vance said Chinese authorities have responded to some Washington requests linked to its recently declared “economic war” on Iran. He said China appeared willing to cooperate on isolating Iran, while acknowledging it had not done everything the US asked. China’s Commerce Ministry said Beijing would resist US sanctions on trade with Iran.
Vice President Vance said the ongoing conflict with Iran does not amount to a war, arguing that major combat operations ended months ago. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports on his remarks.
Human rights activist Majid Sadeghpour says Iran’s leaders prefer continued confrontation with the United States and Gulf neighbors because conflict diverts public attention from economic hardship and opposition to the regime. He argues the government fears a domestic uprising more than foreign military action, while Iran continues to be accused of attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz despite an agreement not to do so.
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington could use covert subversive operations to pressure Iran, adding that economic, military, diplomatic and covert measures were all on the table. The US and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, and Washington later resumed large-scale strikes, accusing Tehran of violating agreements over the Strait of Hormuz.
US Vice President JD Vance declined to predict when the US-Israeli war on Iran would end, while questioning whether the conflict should be called a war. He defended US operations, blamed Iran for disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and said the military was investigating a reported strike on a wedding party in Sirik, Iran, which allegedly killed at least five people and injured nearly 70.
US Vice President JD Vance declined to say whether Washington would end its war with Iran before the November midterm elections. He said there would be no artificial timeline and argued that the current phase should not be called a war because there is no active shooting. Vance also said only US action can ensure Iran does not disrupt global energy markets.
A senior Iranian source told TASS that battlefield conditions show Iran is ready for a prolonged confrontation with the United States. The source said Iranian forces have been fighting enemy forces since the 12-day war in June 2025 and would respond resolutely to continued military, economic, political and security pressure.
Jurors are weighing whether Lindsay Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, should be held criminally responsible for killing her three children at her Massachusetts home in 2023.
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Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have deliberated for more than 35 hours after five weeks of testimony. The case centers on the legal standards for reasonable doubt and an insanity defense.
Deliberations in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial remain deadlocked after the jury forewoman reported that one juror would not follow the judge’s reasonable-doubt instructions. Defence lawyer Kevin Reddington asked for the juror to be removed, but Judge William Sullivan questioned jurors individually and allowed deliberations to continue.
Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney blamed one juror for the deadlock. The judge rejected his request to remove the juror, whom he said “refuses to listen to the law” on reasonable doubt.
On the sixth day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the defence told the judge Thursday that one juror would not follow instructions on reasonable doubt and asked for the juror to be removed. The judge then addressed the jury on reasonable doubt and directed them to continue deliberating.
The judge in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial has ordered jurors to resume deliberations after a tense exchange in court. The defense said one juror “refuses to listen to the law” on reasonable doubt after the jury sent a note.
Judge William Sullivan sent jurors in the Lindsay Clancy case back to deliberate after they sent him a note. The move followed the judge’s instructions on reasonable doubt.
Jurors in Plymouth, Massachusetts are deliberating for a sixth day in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial. They have twice said they cannot agree on whether the former labor and delivery nurse is criminally responsible for killing her three young children.
The Indian diaspora provides support in dollars. The newsletter also mentions another education technology dropout.
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Financial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-04 01:30
Ghana now requires certain exporters to refine gold dore locally before shipping it abroad. The Ghana Gold Board says the measure is intended to capture more economic benefits domestically, create jobs and reduce payments to overseas processors, though companies have warned that the short notice may disrupt existing contracts.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:29
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing mounting scrutiny, including from Republican Senator Thom Tillis, who urged President Donald Trump to replace him and accused him of creating a leadership void at the top of the military. Concern over Pentagon stability has grown after senior officials were fired, retired or resigned. Hegseth has also faced controversy over Signal chats, sweeping personnel changes and the removal of names from promotion lists.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:26
The Southeastern Conference has filed a federal lawsuit against LSU, alleging the school coordinated efforts to recruit professional athletes in violation of league rules.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 01:23
The Southeastern Conference has filed a federal lawsuit against LSU, alleging the school coordinated efforts to recruit professional athletes in violation of league rules.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will chair a videoconference meeting of the Pobeda (Victory) Organizing Committee on September 4. Russian Academy of Sciences President Gennady Krasnikov will present a report on reviewing applications for Hero City status, followed by reports from other officials.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:23
A BBC investigation found more than 6,500 fake advertisements across about 1,700 Telegram channels, using photos of Ukrainian women—many serving or formerly serving in the military—to falsely claim they had been captured and raped. The promised videos did not exist; links redirected users to pro-Russian war propaganda channels that also made money from advertising.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:22
Volkswagen’s board has approved another 50,000 job cuts under a broad turnaround plan, taking the group’s planned reductions by 2030 to 100,000. The carmaker blamed falling sales, weaker profits and intensifying competition, particularly from Chinese brands, and said it is reviewing capacity and possible alternative uses at several plants.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 01:20
Volkswagen Group says it plans to eliminate 50,000 jobs and reduce its vehicle offerings by half. The German automaker is under pressure from intensifying Chinese competition in Europe and tariff costs on shipments to the United States.
Volkswagen said Thursday it will eliminate another 50,000 jobs worldwide in the biggest restructuring in its 89-year history. The German automaker is under pressure from US tariffs, excess capacity and fierce Chinese competition, while the plan outlines the future of four German plants.
Volkswagen says it will eliminate 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade, including 50,000 additional cuts on top of those already agreed. The reductions equal about 15% of its global workforce. The automaker also plans restructuring and major research investment, while warning that the futures of four German plants cannot be guaranteed.
Volkswagen’s supervisory board approved a transformation plan on Thursday that includes cutting another 50,000 jobs as the group seeks to counter painful tariffs, excess capacity and aggressive Chinese rivals.
Volkswagen AG’s supervisory board approved a comprehensive restructuring program called “Future Plan 2030.” The company said the plan is essential to restoring competitiveness and securing the group’s future.
Volkswagen said on Thursday that it is targeting a 9% operating margin by 2030, up from 3.8% in the first half of 2026. The goal is part of a sweeping turnaround plan approved by the group’s supervisory board late Thursday.
Volkswagen has approved plans to eliminate a further 50,000 jobs by 2030, bringing expected cuts to 100,000, or about 15% of its workforce. The German carmaker will halve its model range, while the future of four plants in Germany cannot be guaranteed into the 2030s, amid Chinese competition, weaker China sales and US tariffs.
Officials said a Ukrainian strike on Russia’s border Belgorod region on Thursday killed four people, including two medical personnel.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:20
Four civilians, including two paramedics, were killed and three others wounded in what Belgorod Region’s acting governor Alexander Shuvayev described as Ukraine’s attack on Shebekino. Several houses and cars were damaged.
The first patient to receive stem cells from her donor is hoping the approach will allow her to avoid toxic anti-rejection drugs. She received a liver transplant from her sister and spoke with NBC News about the experience.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:12
A new federal government report summarizing the latest climate-change science warns that, under current climate policies, the effects on Canadians will likely be “far from benign.” It says Canadians should prepare for a future that is 5 C hotter.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:10
A group of experts is using WhatsApp to direct rescuers searching a Nepali valley more than a week after a devastating flash flood. Teams are urgently checking tunnels in destroyed hydropower plants for anyone who might still be alive.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:10
Federal officials say Global Affairs Canada is collecting DNA from families of Canadians still missing in Nepal and China after a flash flood swept through the border region last week.
Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem has died at 92. She championed the feminist movement from the late 1960s onward and inspired generations of women.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:05
Women’s rights leader Gloria Steinem has died at 92. She spent more than half a century fighting for equality, and NBC News reports on her life and legacy.
For more than six decades, Gloria Steinem championed equal rights for women through her work as a writer, activist and public speaker.
Gloria Steinem, a leading figure in the US women’s liberation movement, has died at 92, her foundation said. For more than six decades she campaigned for women’s rights, gaining prominence after exposing harsh conditions at New York City’s Playboy Club while working undercover, and enduring sexist criticism and harassment alongside major victories and setbacks.
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.
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.
Lishui’s Tongji Weir has controlled floods and irrigated extensive farmland for more than 1,500 years without steel, concrete or electricity. Its nature-based hydraulic design and stone-inscribed rules preserve an ancient ecological wisdom that continues to sustain fields and inspire the distinctive Lishui Barbizon school of painting.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-04 01:04
Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for a “migration ministry” to be established to expel Palestinians from the besieged Gaza Strip. His plan seeks to remove 1.8 million Palestinians from Gaza over seven years.
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Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has outlined a plan to move 250,000 Palestinians out of Gaza in its first year and the territory’s roughly 2 million residents over the following six years. He called the proposal “realistic” and “concrete”, while forced displacement of civilians in occupied territory is considered a war crime.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial failed to reach a verdict after six days of deliberation. Her lawyer sought to remove a juror after the forewoman said the holdout would not follow instructions on reasonable doubt, but the judge rejected the request.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 00:55
Aliko Dangote, owner of Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, said on Thursday that the initial public offering for Africa’s largest refinery will open within the next 10 to 12 days.
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Fabio De Masi, co-chair of Germany’s BSW party, urged Berlin to break the escalation spiral and open dialogue with Moscow, calling claims of Russian involvement in the Leipzig/Halle drone incident baseless. He also criticized Germany and the EU’s Ukraine policy and demanded communication channels with Russia.
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Lithuania’s foreign affairs minister praised Berlin for blaming Russia for the attempted drone attack in Leipzig, but warned that stronger deterrence across the EU is needed to prevent further escalation.
Peter Gauweiler, a politician from Germany’s CSU, has proposed an independent international commission to investigate the drone found at Leipzig/Halle Airport in early August and determine who was behind it. He urged authorities to establish the facts before suspicion leads to another retaliatory strike. Germany has blamed Russia and announced countermeasures, while Moscow rejects the accusations.
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.
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.
Crusoe reportedly raised $3 billion at a $30 billion valuation. The round came together after the data center developer reportedly secured a $13 billion contract with Jane Street.
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Crusoe has signed a cloud contract worth about $13 billion with trading firm Jane Street Group, according to people familiar with the matter. The data-center upstart also has agreements to provide AI computing capacity to companies including Meta Platforms and Oracle.
AI data-center startup Crusoe has signed a five-year cloud contract worth about $13 billion with trading firm Jane Street Group, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Hungary will introduce a multibillion-forint afforestation program, offering non-repayable grants through 2030 to plant millions of trees and develop forests, waterfront promenades and green corridors. It emphasizes drought-resistant species and water retention. The 10 Million Trees group called it “a good start” but urged wider ecological reforms.
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Market watchers say investors should be alert to excessive valuations in AI companies and emphasize productivity when putting money into the sector. A shakeout may be approaching in early-stage AI as venture capital becomes more selective about valuations.
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Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang called for stronger coordination between the Belt and Road Initiative and the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as closer alignment between China’s Northeast revitalization and Russia’s Far East development strategies. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, he also urged deeper business, cultural and educational ties and joint efforts to safeguard regional peace and stability.
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Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang called for stronger coordination between the Belt and Road Initiative and the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as closer alignment between China's Northeast revitalization and Russia's Far East development. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, he also urged deeper business, cultural, tourism and educational ties while promoting regional peace and stability.
Haiti’s Foreign Minister Raina Forbin urged the UN Security Council to renew the mandate of the internationally backed Gang Suppression Force and ensure its full deployment before elections scheduled for December 13. The mandate expires on September 30. An estimated 1,408 people were killed and 656 injured in Haiti from April through June, much of it linked to gangs.
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The latest Ig Nobel Prize winners were unveiled at a ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday. The awards honor research designed to make people laugh first and think afterward.
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Rescue teams in Nepal continue searching for survivors more than a week after massive flash floods struck along the border with China. Workers may still be alive inside power plants, prompting teams to focus their efforts there.
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