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WorldJapan is US battering ram against China — presidential adviser

Anton Kobyakov, an adviser to the Russian president and executive secretary of the Eastern Economic Forum’s organizing committee, said the United States uses Japan as a “battering ram” against China. He added that as many as four military blocs had been formed in the region.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 05:14

Japan is US battering ram against China — presidential adviser

WorldNo shelter or water, yet Lebanese return home, defying Israel

Residents are returning to villages in southern Lebanon devastated by Israel’s invasion. With homes destroyed, many are struggling to find affordable shelter and even water as winter approaches.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 05:11

No shelter or water, yet Lebanese return home, defying Israel
No shelter or water, yet Lebanese return home, defying Israel

EconomyBitcoin’s volatility ratio against gold collapses to six-year low as safe-haven turbulence surges

Bitcoin’s 90-day correlation with gold has risen to about 0.55, its highest in nearly six years. With Bitcoin volatility at 36.2% and gold at 25.3%, their volatility ratio has narrowed to 1.43 from 5.6 in 2021. Gold plunged amid rising Treasury yields and rate-hike expectations, while Bitcoin held near $77,000 before rebounding above $80,000.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 05:10

Bitcoin’s volatility ratio against gold collapses to six-year low as safe-haven turbulence surges
Bitcoin’s volatility ratio against gold collapses to six-year low as safe-haven turbulence surges

WorldTwo trapped hydropower workers rescued from mud-clogged tunnel in Nepal

Rescuers on Friday freed two hydropower workers from a tunnel blocked by mud and debris during the massive floods that hit Nepal in late August. Officials believe hundreds of workers are still trapped in tunnels linked to hydropower projects across the remote Himalayan region.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-04 05:10

Two trapped hydropower workers rescued from mud-clogged tunnel in Nepal
Two trapped hydropower workers rescued from mud-clogged tunnel in Nepal
  • Two workers rescued from Nepal tunnel after 10 days trapped
    Two workers rescued from Nepal tunnel after 10 days trapped

    Nepal’s Army said two workers were rescued Friday from a tunnel at the Trishuli-3A hydropower project, 10 days after deadly floods hit the area. Rescuers heard voices, made contact and broke through to the survivors. The operation raised hopes that more people could still be alive inside mud-clogged infrastructure.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-04 03:34Original

EconomyOne full bitcoin now buys just over 18 ounces of gold, the most since January

Bitcoin is outperforming gold even as both hard assets rally together. One bitcoin now buys slightly more than 18 ounces of gold, the highest level since January, driven by fears that governments will inflate away their debt rather than by bond yields.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 05:10

One full bitcoin now buys just over 18 ounces of gold, the most since January
One full bitcoin now buys just over 18 ounces of gold, the most since January

EconomyGermany warming to UniCredit-Commerzbank deal could pave way for European bank deals

Germany’s growing openness to a takeover of Commerzbank by UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel, after years of efforts by Orcel, could encourage other European countries and banks to embrace further consolidation in the banking sector.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 05:10

Germany warming to UniCredit-Commerzbank deal could pave way for European bank deals
Germany warming to UniCredit-Commerzbank deal could pave way for European bank deals

ScienceMan lived with pig kidney for nine months before receiving a human transplant

A genetically modified pig kidney kept a man off dialysis for a record nine months before he received a human kidney. It marks the first successful use of an animal organ as a bridge to a human transplant.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 05:08

Man lived with pig kidney for nine months before receiving a human transplant

PoliticsJavier Milei says ‘winds of change’ support Argentina’s Falkland Islands claim

Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, said in a televised address that “winds of change favourable” to Argentina’s claim over the Falkland Islands were blowing worldwide, citing Donald Trump’s suggestion that the US might reconsider its position. Milei also threatened faster sanctions against those involved in offshore oil projects in the islands. The UK reaffirmed its “long-standing and unwavering” sovereignty position.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 05:03

Javier Milei says ‘winds of change’ support Argentina’s Falkland Islands claim
Javier Milei says ‘winds of change’ support Argentina’s Falkland Islands claim
  • Milei threatens sanctions over Falklands oil drilling
    Milei threatens sanctions over Falklands oil drilling

    Argentine President Javier Milei has threatened sanctions against oil companies operating off the Falkland Islands. He reiterated Argentina’s claim to the British-controlled territory, pointing to waning US support for the UK under President Donald Trump.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:45Original
  • Argentina: Milei reignites dispute over Falkland Islands
    Argentina: Milei reignites dispute over Falkland Islands

    Argentine President Javier Milei said the United States could move away from its long-standing neutrality on the Falkland Islands dispute and repeated Argentina’s claim to the territory. He announced sanctions against companies involved in oil activity there, seeking to halt the Sea Lion project, while Britain said its sovereignty position remained unchanged.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-04 03:40Original
  • Milei vows tougher sanctions and defense push over Falklands oil drilling
    Milei vows tougher sanctions and defense push over Falklands oil drilling

    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.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-04 02:10Original
  • Argentine leader says oil firms working off Falklands face sanctions
    Argentine leader says oil firms working off Falklands face sanctions

    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”.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-04 02:01Original
  • 'Winds of change' favour Argentina in Falklands row with UK, Milei says
    'Winds of change' favour Argentina in Falklands row with UK, Milei says

    Javier Milei said Argentina would not “stand idly by” in the Falklands dispute and announced tougher sanctions against companies connected to oil projects there.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-04 02:00Original

EconomyRussia, China seek to speed up Power of Baikal gas pipeline agreements

Russia and China have agreed to continue drafting a contract for Russian gas supplies to China through the Power of Baikal pipeline, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. The move is intended to help companies from both countries reach concrete agreements faster, while the route and commercial terms remain under discussion.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 05:02

Russia, China seek to speed up Power of Baikal gas pipeline agreements
  • Russia, China discuss Power of Baikal gas pipeline project

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-04 02:18Original

CultureBudva travel guide: How Montenegro’s dazzling riviera town is winning over Europe

Budva’s medieval old town, beaches, nightlife and attractions such as Sveti Stefan are helping turn Montenegro’s coast into a rising Adriatic destination. But the tourism boom is already exposing challenges the country will need to address.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-04 05:00

Budva travel guide: How Montenegro’s dazzling riviera town is winning over Europe

EconomyDeleveraging clouds China’s AI trade as US Treasury yields rise and inflation fears persist

Chinese leveraged traders are continuing to unwind stock bets, putting pressure on the artificial intelligence trade as rising global bond yields and a lingering oil shock fuel uncertainty. The balance of stocks purchased with borrowed money fell to 2.62 trillion yuan on Thursday, 13 per cent below the record 3.01 trillion yuan reached on June 25.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 05:00

Deleveraging clouds China’s AI trade as US Treasury yields rise and inflation fears persist
Deleveraging clouds China’s AI trade as US Treasury yields rise and inflation fears persist

WorldEurope weighs ways to curb Russia’s expanding hybrid warfare

European governments are moving faster to consider costs for Moscow over a suspected sabotage campaign targeting support for Ukraine. Incidents in Germany, Poland and elsewhere include a drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane and unexplained explosions and fires at defence facilities. Governments are weighing broader intelligence powers and action against Russia-linked shadow-fleet vessels while trying to avoid direct military confrontation.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 05:00

Europe weighs ways to curb Russia’s expanding hybrid warfare
Europe weighs ways to curb Russia’s expanding hybrid warfare

EconomyRussia, China developing LNG project in Arctic — Russian deputy premier

Russia and China are developing a joint project to extract and liquefy gas in the Arctic, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. He added that the two countries are also developing an ethane-containing gas processing facility on the Baltic Sea.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:54

Russia, China developing LNG project in Arctic — Russian deputy premier

WorldUkrainian drones reportedly strike Russian defense plant over 1,300 km from Ukraine

Ukrainian drones reportedly hit a military-industrial facility in Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan, more than 1,300 kilometers from Ukraine, on Sept. 4. Local authorities confirmed an attack on the city’s industrial zone without identifying the site. Damage was unclear, and the reports could not immediately be verified.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 04:53

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russian defense plant over 1,300 km from Ukraine
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russian defense plant over 1,300 km from Ukraine

EconomyShein’s shaky stock-market debut puts growth revival in focus

Shein’s Hong Kong IPO has drawn attention to whether the fast-fashion retailer can accelerate growth again as new pressures weigh on its low-cost business model.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 04:49

Shein’s shaky stock-market debut puts growth revival in focus
Shein’s shaky stock-market debut puts growth revival in focus

ScienceRussia ready to discuss new nuclear energy projects with China — deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says Russia is ready to discuss new joint nuclear power projects with China, along with specialist training and research into promising nuclear technologies.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:49

Russia ready to discuss new nuclear energy projects with China — deputy PM

WorldWatch: Moment workers are rescued from Nepal tunnel

Rescuers pulled two people from a tunnel at Nepal’s Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project more than a week after a massive flash flood devastated the Nepal-China border area.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:45

Watch: Moment workers are rescued from Nepal tunnel
Watch: Moment workers are rescued from Nepal tunnel

SportsArsenal sell Martinelli to Al-Hilal after transfer deadline

Arsenal have announced that Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal on a permanent transfer. British media reported the deal was worth a guaranteed £60m, with Martinelli signing a four-year contract.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 04:42

Arsenal sell Martinelli to Al-Hilal after transfer deadline
Arsenal sell Martinelli to Al-Hilal after transfer deadline

SocietyIndonesia’s top rights body urges probe into poisoning of about 2,000 students

Indonesia’s highest human rights body called on police Friday to investigate several fresh food-poisoning outbreaks linked to President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free-meals programme for students. About 2,000 people fell ill this week.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:40

Indonesia’s top rights body urges probe into poisoning of about 2,000 students
Indonesia’s top rights body urges probe into poisoning of about 2,000 students

EconomyDeals worth almost $81 billion concluded during EEF — presidential adviser

Presidential adviser and Eastern Economic Forum organizing committee executive secretary Anton Kobyakov said 318 agreements worth nearly 7 trillion rubles, or about $81 billion at current exchange rates, were signed during the forum. The total excludes agreements covered by commercial non-disclosure provisions.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:34

Deals worth almost $81 billion concluded during EEF — presidential adviser

WorldMladic’s body arrives in Serbia with full military honours

The body of war criminal Ratko Mladic has arrived in Belgrade and received a full military guard. He died in The Hague on August 27 while serving a life sentence for leading the Srebrenica genocide and the Siege of Sarajevo.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:32

Mladic’s body arrives in Serbia with full military honours
Mladic’s body arrives in Serbia with full military honours
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The U.S. Mint releases video showing the manufacturing process for $1 coins featuring President Trump, issued to mark the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. Critics have raised questions about the design's legality.
The U.S. Mint releases video showing the manufacturing process for $1 coins featuring President Trump, issued to mark the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. Critics have raised questions about the design's legality.
Reuters

WorldFrance records its hottest summer since measurements began more than a century ago

France has experienced its hottest summer since systematic measurements began more than a century ago, according to the environment minister.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:30

France records its hottest summer since measurements began more than a century ago
France records its hottest summer since measurements began more than a century ago
  • France records its hottest summer ever in 2026
    France records its hottest summer ever in 2026

    France recorded its hottest summer since measurements began in 1900, with an average temperature of 24°C—3.6°C above normal. Heatwaves caused 2,025 excess deaths, rainfall was nearly 40 percent below average, and major wildfires struck several regions. Officials pledged new climate-adaptation measures by the end of September.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-03 21:01Original
  • France recorded its hottest summer since records began, minister says

    France’s environment minister says the summer of 2026 was the hottest since records began more than a century ago. Meteo France recorded an average day-and-night temperature of 24°C, 3.6°C above normal and higher than the 2.7°C anomaly recorded in 2003.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-03 19:02Original
  • French environment minister says 2026 was France’s hottest summer on record
    French environment minister says 2026 was France’s hottest summer on record

    French Environment Minister Monique Barbut said Thursday that no summer since measurements began in 1990 had been hotter than the one in 2026.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:47Original

EconomySmart Ring Maker Oura Files for US IPO as Revenue Surges

Health and fitness ring maker Oura Inc. has filed for an initial public offering in the US, reporting sharply higher revenue alongside growing losses.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 04:30

Smart Ring Maker Oura Files for US IPO as Revenue Surges
Smart Ring Maker Oura Files for US IPO as Revenue Surges
  • Smart ring maker Oura files for U.S. IPO
    Smart ring maker Oura files for U.S. IPO

    Oura, the company behind the Oura Ring smart wearable, filed paperwork on Thursday for an initial public offering in the United States.

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    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 20:30Original

ScienceAI is beginning to see migraine as more than just a headache

Using artificial intelligence and genetic data from more than 43,000 people, researchers identified biological patterns that could change how migraine—one of the world’s most common neurological disorders—is diagnosed and treated.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 04:28

AI is beginning to see migraine as more than just a headache

EconomyGlobal crypto exchanges liquidate positions of 99,000 traders worth over $557 mln

Global cryptocurrency exchanges liquidated positions held by 99,000 traders worth $557.05 million over the past 24 hours, CoinGlass data showed. Bitcoin accounted for the largest share at $278.62 million. Short-position liquidations totaled about $469.46 million, while long positions accounted for $87.6 million. Bitcoin and Ethereum prices were rising.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 04:28

Global crypto exchanges liquidate positions of 99,000 traders worth over $557 mln

EconomyBitcoin climbs back above $81,000 as rate-hike odds fade; Zcash jumps 15%

All major tokens rose on Friday as traders reduced their bets on a September Federal Reserve rate increase to roughly even odds. Most major cryptocurrencies, however, have barely moved over the week.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 04:22

Bitcoin climbs back above $81,000 as rate-hike odds fade; Zcash jumps 15%
Bitcoin climbs back above $81,000 as rate-hike odds fade; Zcash jumps 15%

TechThe sameness problem behind those unappetizing AI-generated menus

Restaurant owners may turn to generative AI as a quick way to refresh their menus, but customers can immediately sense that something about the food is wrong.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-04 04:21

The sameness problem behind those unappetizing AI-generated menus
The sameness problem behind those unappetizing AI-generated menus

EconomyUS job growth expected to rebound in August; unemployment rate forecast steady at 4.1%

U.S. payroll growth was likely to recover in August as the earlier drag from local-government education reversed. The rebound could be constrained, however, by job losses tied to the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:20

US job growth expected to rebound in August; unemployment rate forecast steady at 4.1%
US job growth expected to rebound in August; unemployment rate forecast steady at 4.1%

EconomyAffected oil refineries being restored with domestic equipment, Manturov says

Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov says domestic companies and equipment manufacturers are carrying out repairs at oil refineries affected by external impacts. He adds that the government is immediately notified whenever refinery processing equipment is shut down for such reasons.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:18

Affected oil refineries being restored with domestic equipment, Manturov says

PoliticsEx-congressman hopes Trump will invite Putin to G20 summit in US

Former US Representative Dennis Kucinich said he hoped President Donald Trump would invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in the United States. Kucinich said Putin had fully extended an olive branch and Trump should reciprocate, while Trump said he had not considered an invitation.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:13

Ex-congressman hopes Trump will invite Putin to G20 summit in US
  • Whole world to benefit from restored Russia-US relations — ex-congressman

    Former US Representative Dennis Kucinich said Vladimir Putin’s call to restore full-fledged relations with Washington is significant for Russia, the United States and the world. He argued that Putin and Donald Trump can help advance peace and prosperity, and welcomed the move as beneficial to both countries.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-04 03:03Original

EconomyUS official directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to approve VantageScore for all lenders

U.S. Director of Federal Housing Bill Pulte said Thursday that he directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, created by Congress to support the housing market, to approve VantageScore for use by all lenders.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:10

US official directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to approve VantageScore for all lenders
US official directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to approve VantageScore for all lenders

CultureSteve Irwin’s family celebrates ‘superhero’ dad 20 years after his death

The family of Australian conservationist Steve Irwin has marked the 20th anniversary of his death. His daughter Bindi called him a “superhero” and said his legacy was not only wildlife conservation but love, while his wife Terri and son Robert also paid tribute. Irwin died in 2006 after a stingray pierced his chest during filming.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-04 04:06

Steve Irwin’s family celebrates ‘superhero’ dad 20 years after his death
Steve Irwin’s family celebrates ‘superhero’ dad 20 years after his death

EconomyPotential customers discuss purchases of Tu-214 aircraft, ministry says

Potential buyers beyond Red Wings and Yakutia Airlines are discussing purchases of Tu-214 aircraft, Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Gennady Abramenkov told TASS. The Russian twin-engine medium-range jet is designed for flights of up to 4,500 km.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 04:06

Potential customers discuss purchases of Tu-214 aircraft, ministry says

PoliticsTrump administration pushes to remove tax exemptions for private universities with DEI policies

The Trump administration is backing proposed legislation to strip tax exemptions from private universities with DEI policies. It says the measure would make universities equal and accessible while ending what it calls “woke” campaigns that deliberately favour students based on socioeconomic or racial backgrounds.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:02

Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemptions for private universities with DEI policies

EconomyYen reaches one-month high against dollar on BOJ rate-hike outlook

The yen strengthened to around a one-month high against the dollar in Tokyo on Friday, supported by expectations that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates. The currency briefly traded in the 155-yen range.

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Yen reaches one-month high against dollar on BOJ rate-hike outlook
Yen reaches one-month high against dollar on BOJ rate-hike outlook

EconomyJapan’s average minimum wage records second-largest annual hike

Japan’s average hourly minimum wage for fiscal 2026 has posted the second-largest increase on record, amid rising commodity prices. All 47 prefectures have raised their minimum wage levels.

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Japan’s average minimum wage records second-largest annual hike
Japan’s average minimum wage records second-largest annual hike

Politics‘This could just be the beginning’: minorities fear first far-right win in German state election

Polls suggest the far-right Alternative für Deutschland could win Saxony-Anhalt’s election and potentially lead Germany’s first state government headed by the party. Migrants and minorities fear threats to their security and residency, with some considering whether to leave the state.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:00

‘This could just be the beginning’: minorities fear first far-right win in German state election
‘This could just be the beginning’: minorities fear first far-right win in German state election
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BREAKING Two trapped workers have been rescued in Nepal from tunnels buried by debris in catastrophic flooding more than a week ago, Nepali government ministers say
BREAKING Two trapped workers have been rescued in Nepal from tunnels buried by debris in catastrophic flooding more than a week ago, Nepali government ministers say
AFP News Agency

SocietyEXCLUSIVE: Sydney airport near-miss involved controllers flagged as high-fatigue risk, records show

Internal records and a call recording obtained by Reuters show that several controllers on duty when two Qantas aircraft nearly collided at Sydney airport in July had been flagged as at high risk of fatigue. One shift manager described the staffing situation as “a bit insane.”

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EXCLUSIVE: Sydney airport near-miss involved controllers flagged as high-fatigue risk, records show
EXCLUSIVE: Sydney airport near-miss involved controllers flagged as high-fatigue risk, records show

EconomyThe $275mn question from Guggenheim’s auditor

KPMG warned Guggenheim, the asset manager, last year about weak controls within its business.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 04:00

The $275mn question from Guggenheim’s auditor

EconomySpain pushes for EU oil and gas tax to fund climate response

Spain is campaigning for the EU to impose a tax on oil and gas to help cover the costs of responding to climate change, as rising expenses from extreme weather build momentum ahead of a new resilience strategy.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:00

Spain pushes for EU oil and gas tax to fund climate response

EconomyManager of Norway’s $2tn oil fund proposes slashing US Treasury holdings

The manager of Norway’s $2tn oil fund has proposed sharply reducing its holdings of US Treasuries. The bond-portfolio overhaul submitted to the Ministry of Finance is intended to increase returns.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:00

Manager of Norway’s $2tn oil fund proposes slashing US Treasury holdings

WorldWhy the US and Iran keep escalating

As Trump takes a harder line on negotiations, Tehran remains determined to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, sustaining the escalation between the US and Iran.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 04:00

Why the US and Iran keep escalating
  • Vance Says Iran Conflict Isn’t a ‘War,’ Risking Midterm Backlash
    Vance Says Iran Conflict Isn’t a ‘War,’ Risking Midterm Backlash

    Vice President JD Vance played down the scale of the Iran conflict, saying he would not call it a “war” because major combat operations ended several weeks ago. His characterization comes as military strikes in the region have recently intensified and could trigger a midterm backlash.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:00Original
  • MAJORIran strikes US military targets in the region as Washington probes deadly wedding strike

    Oil prices surged again this week after several weeks of relative stability following the renewed fighting. Iran continues to maintain a stranglehold over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which handles roughly 20% of global oil shipping.

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    Eeuronews★★★★★2026-09-04 03:42Original
  • Middle East live: South Korea prepares for possible military deployment in Strait of Hormuz
    Middle East live: South Korea prepares for possible military deployment in Strait of Hormuz

    South Korea is considering sending military assets to the Strait of Hormuz to support freedom of navigation, according to media reports, although Seoul says no deployment decision has been made. Iran struck US military targets in the Gulf in retaliation for a Tuesday night attack that killed four people at a wedding.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-04 02:56Original
  • Lutnick Says He ‘Misspoke’ About American Deaths in Iran War
    Lutnick Says He ‘Misspoke’ About American Deaths in Iran War

    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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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:30Original
  • WATCH: Vance says he wouldn't call U.S.-Iran conflict a war
    WATCH: Vance says he wouldn't call U.S.-Iran conflict a war

    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.

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    AABC News★★★★☆2026-09-04 00:39Original
  • Iran war live: US rules out talks with Iran until ship attacks stop
    MAJORIran war live: US rules out talks with Iran until ship attacks stop

    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.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-04 00:00Original
  • MAJORTrump says US will soon prevail over Iran

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-09-03 23:58Original
  • Vance: China has responded to some US requests over ‘economic war on Iran’

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-03 23:25Original
  • Vance says conflict with Iran is not a ‘war’
    Vance says conflict with Iran is not a ‘war’

    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.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-03 22:47Original
  • Iran prefers conflict with US over peace to suppress internal uprising, activist warns
    Iran prefers conflict with US over peace to suppress internal uprising, activist warns

    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.

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    FFox News★★★★☆2026-09-03 22:30Original
  • MAJORVance Says US Could Use Covert Subversive Operations to Pressure Iran

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-09-03 22:11Original
  • US Vice President JD Vance declines to offer timeline for end of Iran war
    MAJORUS Vice President JD Vance declines to offer timeline for end of Iran war

    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.

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  • Vance mum on whether US will end war with Iran by November elections

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-03 21:07Original
  • Iran prepared for long confrontation with US — source

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-03 19:49Original

EconomyA UK bank windfall tax would be a terrible idea

A further windfall tax on UK banks would be a terrible idea, as it would hit one of the economy’s key engines of growth.

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A UK bank windfall tax would be a terrible idea

EconomyChime wins as consumer finance takes a K-shaped turn

US fintech Chime offers a valuable lesson for newly listed companies: reliability is the key to winning in a K-shaped consumer finance market.

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Chime wins as consumer finance takes a K-shaped turn

EconomyTrump-linked companies race to secure deals for Venezuela’s oil

Companies linked to Donald Trump are competing for deals involving Venezuela’s oil as the US takes control of the country’s beleaguered energy sector. Those capitalising include appointees, a donor and a recent administration official.

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Trump-linked companies race to secure deals for Venezuela’s oil
  • Venezuelans of all stripes denounce Trump’s ‘biggest oil deal ever’

    An oil agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez is being rejected by Venezuela’s opposition and by some members of Rodriguez’s own party. Venezuelan Canadians with long careers in the oil industry call the deal illegitimate and say it will be repudiated.

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    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-09-03 22:42Original
  • Why are people calling Venezuela oil deal a new form of US colonialism?
    Why are people calling Venezuela oil deal a new form of US colonialism?

    Critics describe the multi-billion-dollar US oil agreement in Venezuela as modern-day colonialism. The deal reportedly gives the United States control of 20 percent of Venezuela’s oil reserves for decades without approval from the country’s legislature.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-03 22:08Original

EconomyDebunking the ‘Tina’ doctrine: Nomura warns AI-driven rally masks US vulnerabilities

A Nomura report says the artificial intelligence boom has concealed a rising US risk premium, while the concentration of global savings in dollar assets has increased investors’ exposure to a reversal. A setback in the technology rally could sharply correct US assets and weaken the dollar, it warns.

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Debunking the ‘Tina’ doctrine: Nomura warns AI-driven rally masks US vulnerabilities
Debunking the ‘Tina’ doctrine: Nomura warns AI-driven rally masks US vulnerabilities

PoliticsU.S. Army shuts specialized drone warfare unit as lawmakers warn of lost battlefield expertise

The U.S. Army is ending the specialization of an experimental drone warfare unit within the Europe-based 173rd Airborne Brigade, returning it to conventional airborne infantry duties less than a year after its creation. Bipartisan lawmakers warn the move could restrict efforts to learn from Ukraine’s battlefield experience and have requested an explanation of the decision.

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U.S. Army shuts specialized drone warfare unit as lawmakers warn of lost battlefield expertise
U.S. Army shuts specialized drone warfare unit as lawmakers warn of lost battlefield expertise

PoliticsU.S. House speaker unsure Russia sanctions bill will be considered before November

House Speaker Mike Johnson said a bill introducing new sanctions on Russia is unlikely to reach a vote before the Nov. 3 congressional midterm elections. Democrats on the Foreign Affairs and Appropriations committees, along with some Republicans, have criticized the measure, which includes secondary sanctions and possible 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.

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U.S. House speaker unsure Russia sanctions bill will be considered before November

PoliticsWhite House arcade games ignite backlash over entertainment-first agenda

The White House has launched five arcade-style website games depicting elements of Donald Trump’s agenda, prompting critics and rights groups to accuse the administration of choosing entertainment over rising living costs and the ongoing war on Iran. The White House appeared unfazed, posting “CAN’T STOP WINNING” alongside the games.

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White House arcade games ignite backlash over entertainment-first agenda
White House arcade games ignite backlash over entertainment-first agenda
  • Trump administration launches arcade-style games on White House website

    The Trump administration launched a series of arcade-style games on the official White House website Thursday to promote its priorities. The move is the latest in an aggressive online campaign aimed at trolling Democrats, which has at times featured racist and offensive images.

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    CCNN★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 03:00Original

WorldTyphoon Saudel brings torrential rain and flooding to China’s coastal areas

Downpours associated with Typhoon Saudel have flooded urban and rural areas in China’s coastal regions, swamping vehicles and causing a three-storey brick building to collapse. Southern coastal provinces Fujian and Guangdong prepared for more torrential rain on Friday.

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Typhoon Saudel brings torrential rain and flooding to China’s coastal areas
Typhoon Saudel brings torrential rain and flooding to China’s coastal areas

TechOpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra amid rising scrutiny and safety concerns

OpenAI has announced GPT-6 Astra, calling it the company’s most advanced, intelligent and aligned model, with public access expected in the coming days. The launch comes amid intensified concern over AI escaping human control, following an AI-led hack of Hugging Face and calls for stricter safety rules.

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OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra amid rising scrutiny and safety concerns
OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra amid rising scrutiny and safety concerns
  • OpenAI begins rolling out powerful new GPT-6 Astra model to select clients
    OpenAI begins rolling out powerful new GPT-6 Astra model to select clients

    OpenAI has begun rolling out GPT-6 Astra to selected clients. The model is described as the company’s newest frontier flagship and has been announced as marking the start of the artificial general intelligence era.

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    TTRT World★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 21:00Original
  • GPT-6 Astra Is Here—and OpenAI Thinks It May Kick Off the AGI Era
    GPT-6 Astra Is Here—and OpenAI Thinks It May Kick Off the AGI Era

    OpenAI leaders believe the company’s next-generation model, which performs strongly in computer use and coding, could represent a major milestone in the development of artificial intelligence.

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    WWIRED★★★★☆2026-09-03 18:06Original
  • OpenAI says its next major AI model has entered the ‘AGI era’
    OpenAI says its next major AI model has entered the ‘AGI era’

    OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, describing it as a “generational leap” for cybersecurity, professional work, software engineering, science, and computer use. President Greg Brockman said he believes the model may mark the arrival of the AGI era. The model is rolling out first to enterprise cybersecurity customers, followed by broader users, the API, and AWS.

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    TThe Verge★★★★☆2026-09-03 18:00Original

WorldTaiwan condemns China’s ‘wolf warrior’ behaviour at Pacific forum

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung condemned what he called China’s “wolf warrior” diplomacy at this week’s forum of Pacific Islands leaders, and said Chinese officials had also engaged in espionage during the event.

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Taiwan condemns China’s ‘wolf warrior’ behaviour at Pacific forum
Taiwan condemns China’s ‘wolf warrior’ behaviour at Pacific forum

EconomyVolkswagen approves plan to cut 50,000 more jobs in broad overhaul

Volkswagen’s supervisory board approved a sweeping overhaul involving 50,000 additional job cuts, fewer models and a smaller industrial footprint. The decision gives CEO Oliver Blume his clearest mandate yet to reshape Europe’s biggest automaker.

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Volkswagen approves plan to cut 50,000 more jobs in broad overhaul
Volkswagen approves plan to cut 50,000 more jobs in broad overhaul
  • Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs
    Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs

    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.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-04 01:20Original
  • Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs and halve its vehicle lineup

    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.

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    CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:01Original
  • Volkswagen to cut another 50,000 jobs to counter tariffs and Chinese competition
    Volkswagen to cut another 50,000 jobs to counter tariffs and Chinese competition

    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.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-04 00:34Original
  • Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by end of decade
    Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by end of decade

    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.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-09-04 00:06Original
  • Volkswagen board approves turnaround plan with 50,000 more job cuts
    Volkswagen board approves turnaround plan with 50,000 more job cuts

    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.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-03 23:25Original
  • Main points of Volkswagen’s restructuring plan
    Main points of Volkswagen’s restructuring plan

    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.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-03 22:50Original
  • Volkswagen targets 9% operating margin by 2030
    Volkswagen targets 9% operating margin by 2030

    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.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-03 22:35Original
  • Volkswagen confirms it will cut 100,000 jobs by 2030
    Volkswagen confirms it will cut 100,000 jobs by 2030

    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.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-03 22:04Original

EconomyU.S. banking agency gives blockchain bank OpenReserve initial approval to operate

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted a provisional charter to the new full-service bank OpenReserve, adding it to the growing group of crypto-native institutions.

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U.S. banking agency gives blockchain bank OpenReserve initial approval to operate
U.S. banking agency gives blockchain bank OpenReserve initial approval to operate

EconomyEV sales outpace petrol cars in Australia for first time

More than 27,000 electric vehicles were sold in Australia in August, accounting for 24.9% of new-car sales and overtaking petrol vehicles for the first time. High fuel prices and a federal emissions standard helped drive the shift; plug-in vehicles together made up 36% of sales.

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EV sales outpace petrol cars in Australia for first time
EV sales outpace petrol cars in Australia for first time

WorldNepal flood losses estimated at $2.56 billion, official says

Damage to property, housing and infrastructure from last week’s catastrophic floods in Nepal is estimated at no less than $2.56 billion, or 387.5 billion Nepalese rupees, the head of the country’s disaster authority said Friday.

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Nepal flood losses estimated at $2.56 billion, official says
Nepal flood losses estimated at $2.56 billion, official says

EconomyAsian shares rise ahead of U.S. jobs data as Waller eases bond fears

Asian shares climbed on Friday as investors joined a global rally ahead of crucial U.S. jobs data. Federal Reserve official Christopher Waller eased concerns about rate hikes, giving bonds some relief and pushing the dollar lower.

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Asian shares rise ahead of U.S. jobs data as Waller eases bond fears
Asian shares rise ahead of U.S. jobs data as Waller eases bond fears

SocietyMolly Ticehurst’s killer told Tinder acquaintance ‘I’m sorry I murdered her’, court hears

Daniel Billings called a woman he had met on Tinder two hours after stabbing his former girlfriend Molly Ticehurst 15 times in her Forbes bedroom in April 2024, a New South Wales supreme court sentencing hearing heard. He has pleaded guilty to murder, with Justice Natalie Adams expected to sentence him later in September.

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Molly Ticehurst’s killer told Tinder acquaintance ‘I’m sorry I murdered her’, court hears
Molly Ticehurst’s killer told Tinder acquaintance ‘I’m sorry I murdered her’, court hears

EconomyForeign investors shun Australia after property developer collapses

Bathla’s administration and the prospect of liquidation have unsettled Asian funds and private credit markets, prompting foreign investors to pull back from Australia.

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Foreign investors shun Australia after property developer collapses

TechNvidia to Acquire AI Platform Hugging Face for About $13 Billion

Nvidia has agreed to buy artificial intelligence startup Hugging Face for about $13 billion, bringing the popular software platform into the chipmaker’s expanding AI empire.

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Nvidia to Acquire AI Platform Hugging Face for About $13 Billion
Nvidia to Acquire AI Platform Hugging Face for About $13 Billion
  • Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion in major AI expansion
    Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion in major AI expansion

    Nvidia said Thursday it will acquire AI developer platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, in its latest major investment to expand its influence in open-source artificial intelligence. The deal would bring Nvidia closer to developers and widen its customer base.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-03 21:34Original
  • Nvidia to spend $13 billion on Hugging Face, which will remain an open source platform
    Nvidia to spend $13 billion on Hugging Face, which will remain an open source platform

    Nvidia is set to acquire artificial intelligence software platform Hugging Face for $13 billion. Hugging Face will continue operating as an open source platform.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-03 17:00Original
  • Nvidia to acquire AI startup Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion after recent OpenAI hack

    Nvidia is acquiring AI startup Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion as the chipmaker seeks to broaden its reach in artificial intelligence. Hugging Face was recently hacked by OpenAI.

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    CCNN★★★★☆2026-09-03 13:54Original
  • Nvidia buys Hugging Face, the GitHub of AI, for $13 billion
    Nvidia buys Hugging Face, the GitHub of AI, for $13 billion

    Nvidia has agreed to acquire AI model platform Hugging Face for $13 billion. Hugging Face hosts millions of models and datasets and promotes open AI systems; it rejected a large Nvidia investment last year at a $7 billion valuation to remain independent. Nvidia says the deal will accelerate the spread of open models.

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    AArs Technica★★★★☆2026-09-03 13:34Original
  • Nvidia to buy open-source AI hub Hugging Face for $12.9bn

    Nvidia is set to acquire Hugging Face, an open-source platform used by millions of developers to build AI, for $12.9bn (€11.1bn). The deal would be Nvidia’s second-largest acquisition ever.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-03 13:00Original
  • Nvidia to buy Hugging Face in $12.93 billion deal
    Nvidia to buy Hugging Face in $12.93 billion deal

    Nvidia says it will acquire AI software platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, or about €11.13 billion. The chipmaker says the platform will remain open while its infrastructure and access for developers and institutions worldwide are expanded.

    NvidiaHugging Faceartificial intelligenceacquisition

    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-03 12:47Original
  • Nvidia’s Hugging Face Acquisition Is a $12.9 Billion Bet on Open-Source AI
    Nvidia’s Hugging Face Acquisition Is a $12.9 Billion Bet on Open-Source AI

    The long-rumored $12.9 billion deal would give chip giant Nvidia access to a vast repository of open-source AI models and datasets, while helping it promote those resources.

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    WWIRED★★★★☆2026-09-03 12:43Original
  • Nvidia confirms $12.9 billion acquisition of Hugging Face
    Nvidia confirms $12.9 billion acquisition of Hugging Face

    Nvidia confirmed it will acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. Nvidia said the platform hosts more than 3 million models and is used by over 18 million developers.

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    TTechCrunch★★★★☆2026-09-03 12:42Original
  • Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion in major open-AI bet
    Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion in major open-AI bet

    Nvidia will acquire developer platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, betting that backing open AI models will fuel future demand as its largest customers develop their own chips to reduce dependence on the semiconductor giant.

    NvidiaHugging FaceAIacquisition

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-03 12:25Original
  • Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion
    Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion

    Nvidia has agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, bringing the open-source AI platform for models, datasets, and tools under the chipmaker’s ownership. Hugging Face was last officially valued at $4.5 billion in 2023. The deal would give Nvidia a strategic foothold in open-source AI as it seeks to defend its hardware dominance.

    NvidiaHugging Faceartificial intelligenceacquisition

    TThe Verge★★★★☆2026-09-03 12:12Original
  • Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for almost $13 billion, expanding further up the AI stack
    Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for almost $13 billion, expanding further up the AI stack

    Nvidia has agreed to acquire Hugging Face for almost $13 billion, extending its reach further up the artificial intelligence stack. CEO Jensen Huang said the deal would broaden access to AI for developers and institutions around the world.

    NvidiaHugging Faceartificial intelligence

    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-03 12:07Original

PoliticsSouth Korea's President Lee to visit France for summit and film-industry discussion with Macron

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make a state visit to France from Sept. 6 to 9, meeting President Emmanuel Macron for a summit and taking part in a joint discussion on the film industry, Lee’s office said Friday.

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South Korea's President Lee to visit France for summit and film-industry discussion with Macron
South Korea's President Lee to visit France for summit and film-industry discussion with Macron

WorldZelenskyy says US will hold separate talks in Moscow and Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says US officials have confirmed separate talks in Moscow and Kyiv, with the Kyiv meeting expected within days. Vladimir Putin says negotiations over the Ukraine conflict are “frozen” and that Russian forces have been told to prepare large-scale strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

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Zelenskyy says US will hold separate talks in Moscow and Kyiv
Zelenskyy says US will hold separate talks in Moscow and Kyiv

PoliticsMissouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed map from November midterms

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously barred a congressional map backed by Donald Trump from being used in November’s midterm elections, restoring the state’s previous districts. Republican officials said they would appeal to the US Supreme Court. The ruling upheld nearly 300,000 residents’ petition seeking a vote on the map.

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Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed map from November midterms
Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed map from November midterms