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WorldTrump says US will ask Europe to repay all aid sent to Ukraine

President Donald Trump says the US will ask European countries to repay all aid sent to Ukraine. The World Health Organization also said one of its main warehouses in Ukraine was hit by an overnight air attack on Friday, the third such incident in three months.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:06

Trump says US will ask Europe to repay all aid sent to Ukraine

WorldRussian intel chief: Once-prosperous Ukraine ‘ground down’ by Europeans

Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergey Naryshkin said Western elites are grinding Ukraine into dust in its conflict with Russia. Addressing a CIS security and intelligence chiefs’ meeting, he cited Ukraine as an example of what he called the West’s neocolonial approach to post-Soviet countries, saying European elites had ground the once-prosperous republic down against Russia.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:06

Russian intel chief: Once-prosperous Ukraine ‘ground down’ by Europeans
  • Ukrainian people could virtually disappear within two generations — expert

    Ukrainian expert and economist Alexey Kushch says the nation could virtually disappear within two generations, or about 50 years, if the current birth rate continues. He described Ukraine’s situation as a “demographic catastrophe,” following reports that deaths outnumber births four to one.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:46Original
  • Ukraine’s demographic crisis works against West’s strategy to exhaust Russia — intel chief

    Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergey Naryshkin said Ukraine’s rapidly shrinking population is a major problem for the West as it seeks to prolong the conflict with Russia. He said the West wants Ukrainians to keep killing Russians while awaiting Russia’s strategic exhaustion and subsequent plunder, and cited Ukrainian data showing births in 2026 will be four times fewer than deaths.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:43Original

WorldThailand cuts visa-free stays from 60 days to 30 days

Thailand will reduce the visa-free stay allowed for visitors from dozens of countries from 60 days to 30. The change takes effect on September 15.

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Thailand cuts visa-free stays from 60 days to 30 days
Thailand cuts visa-free stays from 60 days to 30 days

CultureHaute Couture autumn-winter 2026/27: Make way for independent labels

Some couturiers modernise fashion houses owned by luxury groups, including Duran Lantink, who draws on Jean Paul Gaultier’s ballet-costume era. Independent houses must build from scratch: Iris van Herpen turns to science, Rahul Mishra to Hindu goddesses, Imane Ayissi honours his late mother, and Kevin Germanier continues to champion highly desirable recycling.

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FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:04

Haute Couture autumn-winter 2026/27: Make way for independent labels
Haute Couture autumn-winter 2026/27: Make way for independent labels

PoliticsLouisiana embroiled in battle over electoral map

With two months left before the US midterm elections, the contest for votes is intensifying. In Louisiana, a dispute over redistricting is unfolding with potentially far-reaching consequences for racial equality.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:03

Louisiana embroiled in battle over electoral map
Louisiana embroiled in battle over electoral map

SportsIndia’s Smriti Mandhana becomes women’s international cricket’s top run-scorer

India star Smriti Mandhana became the leading run-scorer in women’s international cricket after hitting 124 from 64 balls against Hong Kong in the Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai. She passed former captain Mithali Raj’s tally of 10,868 runs and also set the record for most international centuries, with 18. India won by 137 runs and reached the semifinals.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:03

India’s Smriti Mandhana becomes women’s international cricket’s top run-scorer
India’s Smriti Mandhana becomes women’s international cricket’s top run-scorer

TechTrezor says ShipMonk breach affected another 67,000 customers

Trezor says the ShipMonk breach has been found to affect another 67,000 customers. The newly identified records span 2019 to 2021 and contain names, email addresses, phone numbers, shipping addresses and order numbers.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:03

Trezor says ShipMonk breach affected another 67,000 customers
Trezor says ShipMonk breach affected another 67,000 customers

World31 dead, 531 missing after mudslide hits Xizang border port

The mudslide that struck Gyirong County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on August 26 has killed 31 people, while 531 remain missing, local authorities said. Rescuers have recovered 987 personal belongings and reopened the sole road to Gyirong Port. Ground radar and aerial surveys are being used to track slope deformation and possible secondary disasters.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:01

31 dead, 531 missing after mudslide hits Xizang border port
31 dead, 531 missing after mudslide hits Xizang border port
  • Power restored to core area of mudslide-hit Gyirong Port
    Power restored to core area of mudslide-hit Gyirong Port

    Temporary power lines in the core area of mudslide-hit Gyirong Port were fully restored on September 3. Electricity workers operated around the clock despite landslide and falling-rock risks, enabling continued rescue and emergency operations.

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    CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 10:18Original
  • Power restored to mudslide-hit Gyirong Port core area
    Power restored to mudslide-hit Gyirong Port core area

    Temporary power lines in the core area of mudslide-hit Gyirong Port were fully restored on September 3. Electricity workers operated around the clock despite the danger of landslides and falling rocks, providing support for continuing rescue and emergency operations.

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    CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 10:18Original
  • Power restored as rescuers launch deeper search at Gyirong Port
    Power restored as rescuers launch deeper search at Gyirong Port

    Rescue operations have intensified at Gyirong Port in southwest China’s Xizang after an emergency road was repaired and electricity restored to the mudslide-hit core area. The disaster, triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal, had left 21 dead and 541 missing in Xizang as of September 2. Teams are searching debris while clearing roads and conducting disinfection amid continuing rain, rockfalls and landslide risks.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-04 06:51Original

HealthIndonesia's free school meal program sickens over 1,700

More than 1,700 students and teachers in Indonesia have reportedly fallen ill after eating free meals supplied through President Prabowo Subianto's flagship program. The incidents were reported in several regions this week.

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NNHK WORLD-JAPANOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:01

Indonesia's free school meal program sickens over 1,700
Indonesia's free school meal program sickens over 1,700

WorldChinese shipper COSCO denies its vessels spied for Beijing

China’s state-owned shipping giant COSCO rejected allegations that concealed equipment on its vessels was used to gather intelligence for Beijing, calling the claims “totally unfounded” and false.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:00

Chinese shipper COSCO denies its vessels spied for Beijing
Chinese shipper COSCO denies its vessels spied for Beijing

SocietyRomanian prosecutors indict Andrew Tate over alleged crimes involving minors

Romanian prosecutors have formally indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors, money laundering, sex with a minor and witness tampering. His brother Tristan Tate was indicted for complicity after years of investigation.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:00

Romanian prosecutors indict Andrew Tate over alleged crimes involving minors

WorldRussia now bombards Kyiv by day as well as at night

Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv have intensified, with repeated air-raid sirens disrupting everyday life. The strikes once occurred mainly at night, but are now also taking place during the day.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:00

Russia now bombards Kyiv by day as well as at night
Russia now bombards Kyiv by day as well as at night

PoliticsJapan’s vital link between Bessent, Takaichi and markets

Japan’s first female finance minister is a pivotal figure in relations with Washington and global investors, linking Scott Bessent and Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan’s vital link between Bessent, Takaichi and markets

TechBluetti launches an ‘e-generator’ to take on gas-powered generators

Bluetti’s Pioneer 5000 is a rugged, wheeled solar power station designed as a quieter, cleaner alternative to gas generators. It offers up to 18kW of surge power, starts with a 5.12kWh LFP battery expandable to 35kWh, and can charge from AC and solar input. Pricing and availability are still undecided.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:00

Bluetti launches an ‘e-generator’ to take on gas-powered generators
Bluetti launches an ‘e-generator’ to take on gas-powered generators

TechWe spent the week testing IFA’s best — and weirdest — gadgets. Ask us anything

IFA, Europe’s largest tech trade show, has taken over Berlin this week. The Verge’s Dom Preston and smart home reviewer Jen Tuohy tested products including Philips Hue’s Liane lights, Anker Eufy’s MindBase hub, bezel-free concept phones, Motorola’s new Wear OS watch, and Acer’s DualPlay Mini concept handheld before hosting an AMA for Verge subscribers.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:00

We spent the week testing IFA’s best — and weirdest — gadgets. Ask us anything
We spent the week testing IFA’s best — and weirdest — gadgets. Ask us anything

TechInstagram’s AI detection is a mess again

Users say Instagram has recently been wrongly adding its “AI Content” label to photos that were not created or edited with generative AI, while some genuine AI images go unmarked. The problem appears partly linked to assistive tools such as Canva’s Background Remover, which Canva says now tags correctly.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:00

Instagram’s AI detection is a mess again
Instagram’s AI detection is a mess again

PoliticsMajority of Germans see Russia as a threat

A new ARD Deutschlandtrend survey finds that 56% of German voters view Russia as a threat to Germany’s security. Germans remain divided over military support for Ukraine, with people in the east and supporters of the far-right AfD more likely to assess the Russian threat as low.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:00

Majority of Germans see Russia as a threat
Majority of Germans see Russia as a threat

Society‘A Dubai invite’: Registrations close after 90,000 applications from residents

The scheme offers residents discounts and perks for inviting friends and family from overseas to visit Dubai. More than 30,000 packages have already been distributed, and registrations have now closed.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 11:56

‘A Dubai invite’: Registrations close after 90,000 applications from residents

WorldPacific nations voice concern over China’s missile test

The Pacific Islands Forum has concluded its annual leaders’ meeting, highlighting concern among Pacific nations over China’s recent test of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

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NNHK WORLD-JAPANOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 11:54

Pacific nations voice concern over China’s missile test
Pacific nations voice concern over China’s missile test

WorldKremlin briefing covers Ukraine’s missile-making potential, Witkoff-Kushner visit

Dmitry Peskov said Moscow would not hold direct talks with Kyiv on ending what he called Ukrainian “terrorist attacks” before Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visit Russia. He said Russia was verifying reports about long-range missile production in Ukraine and warned that related military facilities would be legitimate targets. Peskov also rejected Germany’s accusations linking Russia to the Leipzig Airport drone incident.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 11:53

Kremlin briefing covers Ukraine’s missile-making potential, Witkoff-Kushner visit

EconomyGazprom increases gas supplies to Central Asia by nearly 70% in 2026

Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller says the company has raised combined gas deliveries to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan by nearly 70% this year. He also says the Kharasavey field on the Yamal Peninsula is nearing launch.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 11:51

Gazprom increases gas supplies to Central Asia by nearly 70% in 2026

WorldTRNC ferry capsizing death toll rises to 12 as two more bodies found

The death toll from a ferry that capsized off the coast of the TRNC has risen to 12 after two more bodies were found. A helicopter had earlier rescued a passenger from the vessel.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:50

TRNC ferry capsizing death toll rises to 12 as two more bodies found
TRNC ferry capsizing death toll rises to 12 as two more bodies found

WorldIntel chief: European society too pampered, unprepared for war with Russia

Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergey Naryshkin said European society, shaped by consumerism and transhumanism, is objectively unprepared for a large-scale war in the East. He claimed Western politicians and the financial-industrial groups behind them use the “threat from the East” myth to sharply raise military spending and place industry and infrastructure on a war footing.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 11:49

Intel chief: European society too pampered, unprepared for war with Russia
  • Russian intelligence chief warns of real risk of large-scale conflict in Eurasia

    Sergey Naryshkin, director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, said the risk of a large-scale conflict breaking out across Eurasia is real and causing serious concern. He said European leaders, according to Russian information, believe in controlled escalation and a brinkmanship strategy developed by Western intelligence agencies in the past century.

    Eurasian securityRussian intelligenceEuropean leaders

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-04 11:06Original
  • European countries pursue escalation instead of solving domestic problems — SVR chief

    Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergey Naryshkin said European elites were escalating relations with sovereign Eurasian powers instead of addressing economic stagnation, deindustrialization, and energy and migration crises at home. He said a new so-called “axis of evil,” or “axis of upheaval,” comprising China, Russia, Iran and North Korea had been invented.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-04 10:58Original

EconomyForeign partners buying Russian gas will feel confident this winter — Gazprom CEO

Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller said foreign partners working with Russian gas would feel confident this winter. He highlighted expanding cooperation with China, where Power of Siberia supplies are reaching new daily records, and said a Far Eastern gas export pipeline is due to enter service in January 2027 on schedule.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 11:47

Foreign partners buying Russian gas will feel confident this winter — Gazprom CEO
  • FACTBOX: Novak’s statements about Power of Baikal, Russia’s fuel situation

    Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia and China are discussing the Power of Baikal gas pipeline, previously called Power of Siberia 2, and have agreed to continue preparing a supply contract. He also said most independent Russian fuel stations are receiving supplies, while diesel exports remain suspended pending inventory levels and no changes to the damping mechanism are planned.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:46Original

EconomyChinese vice premier calls for deeper energy cooperation with Russia

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged deeper energy cooperation with Russia while co-chairing the 23rd meeting of the China-Russia Energy Cooperation Committee in Vladivostok with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. The sides reviewed cooperation across oil, gas, coal, electricity, renewables and nuclear power, reached broad consensus and signed the meeting minutes.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 11:47

Chinese vice premier calls for deeper energy cooperation with Russia
Chinese vice premier calls for deeper energy cooperation with Russia
  • Xi congratulates 8th China-Russia Energy Business Forum
    Xi congratulates 8th China-Russia Energy Business Forum

    Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated the eighth China-Russia Energy Business Forum in Vladivostok, saying bilateral energy cooperation has produced fruitful results and supported both countries’ development. He said China is ready to deepen cooperation with Russia and jointly protect the stability and smooth operation of energy industry and supply chains. Russian President Vladimir Putin also sent a message.

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    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-04 10:08Original
  • Xi congratulates 8th China-Russia Energy Business Forum
    Xi congratulates 8th China-Russia Energy Business Forum

    Chinese President Xi Jinping sent congratulations to the 8th China-Russia Energy Business Forum in Vladivostok, saying bilateral strategic coordination and energy cooperation have maintained strong momentum. He said China is ready to deepen energy ties with Russia and jointly protect the stability of energy industrial and supply chains. Russian President Vladimir Putin also sent a message.

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    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-04 10:08Original

PoliticsXi urges efforts to nurture capable young people for socialist cause

In a congratulatory letter marking the 70th anniversary of the national children’s radio program Xiaolaba, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on children’s culture professionals to create more quality works and strengthen efforts to cultivate a new generation with moral grounding, intellectual ability, physical vigor, aesthetic sensibility and labor skills for the socialist cause.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:41

Xi urges efforts to nurture capable young people for socialist cause
Xi urges efforts to nurture capable young people for socialist cause

WorldBulgarian PM suggests Western Ukraine support provoked alleged Leipzig Airport attack

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev suggested that Western military support for Ukraine provoked Russia’s alleged drone attack on Germany’s Leipzig Airport last month. He called the delivery of long-range weapons to Kyiv reckless and urged Europe to seek negotiations. Germany has accused Russia of the sabotage attempt, while the Kremlin denies responsibility.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 11:41

Bulgarian PM suggests Western Ukraine support provoked alleged Leipzig Airport attack
Bulgarian PM suggests Western Ukraine support provoked alleged Leipzig Airport attack
  • Europe targeted by spiralling sabotage campaign, with Russia chief suspect
    Europe targeted by spiralling sabotage campaign, with Russia chief suspect

    Germany has blamed Russia for explosive-laden drones found at Leipzig airport, calling the incident part of a pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe. Suspicious fires and alleged arson attacks have since struck defence-related sites in several countries, while some investigations remain open and Moscow rejects the accusations.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-04 10:00Original
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🇺🇸 George Lucas unveils Museum of Narrative Art in LA

US filmmaker George Lucas unveils his new Los Angeles museum that will open its doors to the public on September 22.
🇺🇸 George Lucas unveils Museum of Narrative Art in LA

US filmmaker George Lucas unveils his new Los Angeles museum that will open its doors to the public on September 22.
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WorldReports: South Korea mulls military deployment to Strait of Hormuz

South Korean media report that the government is considering sending military forces to the Strait of Hormuz to support U.S. forces. The presidential office says no decisions have been made on related matters.

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NNHK WORLD-JAPANOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 11:37

Reports: South Korea mulls military deployment to Strait of Hormuz
Reports: South Korea mulls military deployment to Strait of Hormuz
  • South Korea pushes back on reports it is readying Hormuz deployment amid US pressure
    South Korea pushes back on reports it is readying Hormuz deployment amid US pressure

    South Korean media reports say Seoul is preparing to seek parliamentary approval for a possible deployment of military assets to the Strait of Hormuz amid pressure from Donald Trump. The presidential office says the reports differ from the facts and that no decision has been made, although discussions on practical contributions to navigation and regional stability are continuing.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-04 07:47Original

WorldWest uses OPCW for political accusations against Russia, Iran, China — envoy

Russian Permanent Representative to the OPCW Vladimir Tarabrin accused some Western countries of turning the organization into a platform for political accusations against Russia, Iran and China. He said the OPCW should return to its technical role in chemical disarmament, chemical-weapons elimination and peaceful cooperation.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:35

West uses OPCW for political accusations against Russia, Iran, China — envoy

EconomyEXCLUSIVE: Trump's bid to shield chip supply chain could backfire in Tennessee

A Tennessee factory Washington hoped to protect to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain could close after new trade measures from the Trump administration drove away its last two customers, sources familiar with the situation said.

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump's bid to shield chip supply chain could backfire in Tennessee
EXCLUSIVE: Trump's bid to shield chip supply chain could backfire in Tennessee

WorldLorry driver's botched escape attempts fail to outrun oncoming Polish train

Ignoring warnings to break through the barriers, a lorry driver first tried to reverse away from a level crossing. His hesitation left the vehicle on the tracks when an intercity train came through.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 11:33

Lorry driver's botched escape attempts fail to outrun oncoming Polish train

EconomyRussia raises share of China’s oil imports to record 23%

Russia supplied China with 67 million metric tons of oil in the first seven months of 2026, bringing its share of Chinese imports to a record 23%, Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak put the increase in Russian oil deliveries at 25%. Sechin also said Russia accounted for about 30% of China’s natural gas supplies in 2025.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:33

Russia raises share of China’s oil imports to record 23%

WorldMass burial reveals hidden toll of Algeria’s deadly ‘Black Wednesday’ wildfires

Wildfires swept across northeastern Algeria in late August. Images and videos of several dozen people being buried together have raised doubts about the fires’ true death toll, while Algerian authorities have released no new figures since August 26. Some Moroccan social media accounts have also circulated disinformation about the blazes.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:33

Mass burial reveals hidden toll of Algeria’s deadly ‘Black Wednesday’ wildfires
Mass burial reveals hidden toll of Algeria’s deadly ‘Black Wednesday’ wildfires

SportsSix of 14 Russians remain at 2026 US Open after opening rounds

Six of the 14 Russian players who entered the 2026 US Open remain in contention after the tournament’s first two rounds. The survivors are Mirra Andreeva, Diana Shnaider, Yekaterina Alexandrova, Anna Kalinskaya, Daniil Medvedev and Karen Khachanov. The event offers a record $108 million in prize money.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 11:32

Six of 14 Russians remain at 2026 US Open after opening rounds

TechWhy Nvidia’s ‘defensive move’ to acquire Hugging Face is about much more than chips

Nvidia’s proposed $12.9 billion acquisition of Hugging Face could help protect its open AI ecosystem, strengthen its relationships with developers and prevent rivals from gaining control of the platform.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 11:31

Why Nvidia’s ‘defensive move’ to acquire Hugging Face is about much more than chips
Why Nvidia’s ‘defensive move’ to acquire Hugging Face is about much more than chips

PoliticsTrump Asks Companies to Spend Billions on Unproven Tech for His Golden Dome

The Pentagon is drawing on Silicon Valley’s approach by asking contractors to finance the riskiest elements of Trump’s missile shield themselves, despite the technology being unproven.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:30

Trump Asks Companies to Spend Billions on Unproven Tech for His Golden Dome
Trump Asks Companies to Spend Billions on Unproven Tech for His Golden Dome

SocietyLindsay Clancy Case: Judge to Question Holdout in 11-1 Jury

The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial is split 11-1, fueling speculation that it could end without a verdict. As deliberations enter their seventh day, the judge is set to question the lone holdout about the deadlock.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 11:29

Lindsay Clancy Case: Judge to Question Holdout in 11-1 Jury
Lindsay Clancy Case: Judge to Question Holdout in 11-1 Jury
  • Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy murder trial to deliberate for seventh day
    Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy murder trial to deliberate for seventh day

    Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial are set to resume deliberations for a seventh day on Friday after repeatedly reaching an impasse over whether to convict the Massachusetts woman of killing her three young children. Her lawyer says postpartum psychosis drove the tragedy.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-04 10:10Original

WorldUK support for Falkland Islands is ‘unwavering’, No 10 says

Downing Street says Britain’s support for the Falkland Islanders’ wish to remain a British overseas territory is “unwavering”. Argentina’s President Javier Milei has renewed his claim to the islands and threatened sanctions against firms involved in planned Sea Lion oilfield work.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 11:29

UK support for Falkland Islands is ‘unwavering’, No 10 says
UK support for Falkland Islands is ‘unwavering’, No 10 says
  • Milei threatens sanctions over Falklands oil drilling
    Milei threatens sanctions over Falklands oil drilling

    Argentine President Javier Milei plans urgent legislation to impose tougher penalties on companies drilling near the Falkland Islands without approval from Buenos Aires. The measures could target firms, suppliers, shareholders and directors linked to the Sea Lion oil project. Britain reaffirmed its commitment to the islands, while critics said Milei was reviving the dispute for domestic political gain amid falling approval ratings and scrutiny of his US ties.

    ArgentinaFalkland Islandssanctionsoil project

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-04 10:17Original
  • Milei escalates Falklands dispute with sovereignty push against Britain
    Milei escalates Falklands dispute with sovereignty push against Britain

    Argentine President Javier Milei said his government would sanction oil companies drilling in the Falkland Islands, which Argentina claims as its territory. The move could heighten tensions with London, days after US President Donald Trump said he was reviewing Washington’s neutral position on the South Atlantic archipelago.

    ArgentinaFalkland IslandsBritainsovereignty dispute

    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-04 10:07Original
  • Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute as Trump questions U.S. support for Britain
    Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute as Trump questions U.S. support for Britain

    Argentine President Javier Milei has renewed Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands and threatened sanctions against oil companies, while Donald Trump has questioned whether the U.S. will support Britain.

    ArgentinaFalklands disputeoil sanctions

    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-04 07:50Original
  • Falklands dispute heats up as Argentina announces sanctions on nearby oil firms and Trump hints he may not aid UK
    Falklands dispute heats up as Argentina announces sanctions on nearby oil firms and Trump hints he may not aid UK

    Argentine President Javier Milei announced plans for economic sanctions against companies exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands and proposed building a naval base in Tierra del Fuego. Donald Trump suggested the United States might not help Britain in a future conflict over the islands, while the UK reaffirmed residents’ right to determine their future.

    Falkland IslandsArgentinaUnited Kingdomoil exploration

    BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-04 07:41Original
  • Milei touts 'winds of change' as he reasserts Argentina's Falklands claim

    Javier Milei invoked “winds of change” while again asserting Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump questioned whether Washington would support the UK in a potential conflict over the territory, citing Britain’s lack of support in the Iran war.

    ArgentinaFalkland IslandsJavier Milei

    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-04 06:38Original
  • Javier Milei says ‘winds of change’ support Argentina’s Falkland Islands claim
    Javier 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.

    ArgentinaFalkland IslandsUnited Kingdomoil sanctions

    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-04 05:03Original
  • 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.

    ArgentinaFalkland Islandsoil drillingsanctions

    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.

    ArgentinaFalkland Islandsoil drillingdiplomatic dispute

    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.

    ArgentinaFalkland Islandsoil drillingsanctions

    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”.

    ArgentinaFalklands disputeoil sanctions

    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.

    ArgentinaFalklands disputeoil drilling

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

PoliticsTwo Reform UK officials resign amid donation breach reports

Two senior Reform UK officials, James Orr and Dan Jukes, have stepped down after a Channel 4 investigation alleged that a US company paid more than £30,000 for three party-commissioned polls, potentially breaching UK rules banning foreign political donations. Reform denies wrongdoing and has opened an internal investigation; Nigel Farage says no laws were broken.

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Two Reform UK officials resign amid donation breach reports
Two Reform UK officials resign amid donation breach reports

PoliticsTrump makes surprising pick to lead Army after secretary resigns

President Donald Trump named Adam Telle, a civilian leader of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as acting Army secretary on Thursday after Dan Driscoll’s departure. The choice was unexpected because it bypassed the Army’s second-ranking official, who would normally assume the role, amid widespread reports of tensions between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:26

Trump makes surprising pick to lead Army after secretary resigns
Trump makes surprising pick to lead Army after secretary resigns

WorldGerman police investigate suspected grid sabotage attempt near Duesseldorf, Bild reports

Police are investigating an attempt to short-circuit an electricity-grid transformer south of Duesseldorf in western Germany, Bild reported on Friday. The incident has raised the state of alert following two suspected sabotage attempts this week.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 11:25

German police investigate suspected grid sabotage attempt near Duesseldorf, Bild reports
German police investigate suspected grid sabotage attempt near Duesseldorf, Bild reports

PoliticsEU tries to turn the page on enlargement after Iceland votes against new talks

Senior EU officials are playing down the impact of Iceland’s referendum against opening new accession talks. Ministers meeting in Dublin are seeking to maintain momentum for candidate countries while discussions on democratic safeguards continue and national elections approach.

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EU tries to turn the page on enlargement after Iceland votes against new talks

WorldPalestinian killed by Israel-backed militia as Israeli fire wounds others in Gaza

An Israel-backed militia has killed a Palestinian in Gaza, while Israeli fire wounded others. Israeli attacks on Gaza have continued despite the ceasefire, with rubble still visible in Gaza City.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 11:21

Palestinian killed by Israel-backed militia as Israeli fire wounds others in Gaza
Palestinian killed by Israel-backed militia as Israeli fire wounds others in Gaza

EconomyCrypto firms urge SEC to speed ETF reviews and allow confidential draft filings

Crypto companies are urging the SEC to accelerate ETF reviews and permit confidential draft filings. Jane Street and Charles Schwab, by contrast, raised concerns that rushed launches and confidential submissions could limit market scrutiny.

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Crypto firms urge SEC to speed ETF reviews and allow confidential draft filings
Crypto firms urge SEC to speed ETF reviews and allow confidential draft filings
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🇮🇩 🦧 Wildlife team rescue orangutans from burning Borneo peatland

Conservationists in Central Kalimantan province, on the Indonesian island of Borneo, have rescued a female orangutan and her baby from thick smoke created by a nearby wildfire.
🇮🇩 🦧 Wildlife team rescue orangutans from burning Borneo peatland

Conservationists in Central Kalimantan province, on the Indonesian island of Borneo, have rescued a female orangutan and her baby from thick smoke created by a nearby wildfire.
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SocietyPet mooncakes see rising demand ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival

Special mooncakes for cats and dogs are already being sold in Chengdu more than three weeks before the Mid-Autumn Festival. Some sellers expect sales to rise about 30% from last year as owners increasingly treat pets like family members and spend on festive food and boarding services.

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Pet mooncakes see rising demand ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival

WorldKiev’s latest push for funds and missiles stalls in Brussels — Politico

Kiev’s renewed effort to obtain funding and air-defense systems from Western partners has produced no results, Politico reports. Ukraine is running short of money and interceptor missiles, while countries holding US-made PAC-2 and PAC-3 stocks are unwilling to give them up. Its Patriot missile reserves are described as effectively depleted.

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Kiev’s latest push for funds and missiles stalls in Brussels — Politico

WorldBelgium condemns military honours for Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladic

Belgium has condemned the granting of military honours to Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb war criminal.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:16

Belgium condemns military honours for Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladic
Belgium condemns military honours for Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladic
  • Serbia: How Ratko Mladic’s funeral is dividing a nation
    Serbia: How Ratko Mladic’s funeral is dividing a nation

    The remains of former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic have returned to Serbia after he died while serving a life sentence for genocide and other war crimes. The government has left funeral arrangements to his family, while debate over a ceremony with the highest state honors has drawn international criticism and exposed deep divisions over Mladic’s legacy and the victims of the wars.

    Ratko MladicSerbiafuneralwar crimes

    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-04 11:03Original
  • Mladic’s body arrives in Serbia with full military honours
    Mladic’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.

    Ratko MladicSerbiaBelgrademilitary honours

    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-04 04:32Original

WorldTwo Workers Rescued From Nepal Tunnel Nine Days After Floods

Two workers were rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel buried under debris nine days after catastrophic flooding in Nepal. The search continues for other possible survivors.

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Two Workers Rescued From Nepal Tunnel Nine Days After Floods
Two Workers Rescued From Nepal Tunnel Nine Days After Floods

EconomyGlobal money funds see biggest inflow in nearly a month as investors grow cautious

Global money market funds recorded their largest inflow in nearly a month in the week through September 2. Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and a selloff in global bonds led investors to hold more cash and favor shorter-duration debt.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:15

Global money funds see biggest inflow in nearly a month as investors grow cautious
Global money funds see biggest inflow in nearly a month as investors grow cautious

PoliticsVenezuela Is Becoming a Major Test of Donald Trump’s Hemispheric Ambitions

Venezuela is emerging as a major testing ground for Donald Trump’s ambitions in the Western Hemisphere and as another potential source of rivalry with China.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:15

Venezuela Is Becoming a Major Test of Donald Trump’s Hemispheric Ambitions

PoliticsIran war: Why US midterms could be a pivotal moment

Analysts say rising prices and opposition to the war could pressure Donald Trump to pursue de-escalation before the November 3 midterm elections. As the US and Iran exchange attacks, an escalation could hurt Republicans’ chances of retaining their narrow congressional majorities, while Washington continues economic pressure and keeps further military action on the table.

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Iran war: Why US midterms could be a pivotal moment
Iran war: Why US midterms could be a pivotal moment
  • ‘Astronomical’ fuel price surge hits farmers in UK and US
    ‘Astronomical’ fuel price surge hits farmers in UK and US

    Escalating conflict in the Middle East and Russia’s extended diesel export ban have pushed diesel prices in the UK and US up by about 10% in less than a week. Farmers face sharply higher costs for vehicles and machinery, with UK red diesel at about £1.10 a litre and US pump prices reaching a record $5.85 a gallon.

    fuel pricesfarmersUS-Iran conflictRussian diesel ban

    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-04 09:00Original
  • CNBC Daily Open: Vance says he would not call Trump's conflict with Iran a 'war'
    CNBC Daily Open: Vance says he would not call Trump's conflict with Iran a 'war'

    U.S. Vice President JD Vance comments on Iran and interest rates as investors shift their attention to the August jobs report scheduled for release Friday.

    U.S. politicsIranarmed conflict

    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-04 06:16Original
  • Why 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.

    USIranStrait of Hormuznegotiations

    FFinancial Times★★★★☆2026-09-04 04:00Original
  • 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.

    US politicsIran conflictmidterm elections

    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.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuzarmed conflict

    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.

    Middle EastStrait of HormuzSouth KoreaIran

    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.

    Howard LutnickIran warUS service members

    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.

    U.S.-Iran conflictJD VanceIran

    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.

    Iran warUnited StatesIranarmed conflict

    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.

    United StatesIranStrait of Hormuzmilitary operation

    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.

    US-Iran relationsUS-China relationseconomic sanctions

    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.

    VanceIranUS-Iran conflict

    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.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuzdomestic unrest

    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.

    United StatesIrancovert operationsarmed conflict

    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.

    Iran warUnited StatesStrait of HormuzJD Vance

    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-03 21:07Original
  • 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.

    US-Iran conflictJD VanceStrait of Hormuzenergy markets

    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.

    IranUnited Statesmilitary confrontation

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

EconomyYiwu cross-border parcel exports top $450 million in first eight months

A cross-border parcel hub in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, processed more than $450 million in exports during the first eight months of the year, exceeding the total for all of last year by more than twofold. The center handles nearly 10,000 packages daily for over 30 countries and regions, with new customs and smart-supervision measures speeding shipments and cutting costs.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 11:11

Yiwu cross-border parcel exports top $450 million in first eight months

EconomyUS diesel prices soar to record high

The Iran war has pushed fuel costs above their previous 2022 peak, intensifying inflationary pressures ahead of November’s midterm elections.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 11:08

US diesel prices soar to record high

EconomyEQT strikes $2bn deal for insurance broker McGill

EQT has agreed to a $2bn acquisition of insurance broker McGill, the latest example of private equity investing in the insurance sector.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 11:05

EQT strikes $2bn deal for insurance broker McGill

EconomyMore Argentines turn to apps for loans as debt stress hits record

Record debt stress is pushing more Argentines toward app-based loans. In Buenos Aires, delivery riders whose motorcycles are confiscated by traffic authorities may need expensive digital credit to return to work, deepening a debt cycle that ties gig workers to the apps they depend on for income.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:05

More Argentines turn to apps for loans as debt stress hits record
More Argentines turn to apps for loans as debt stress hits record

Culture‘Who exactly is approving what?’: Gwangju Biennale restores Taiwan Pavilion name as China withdraws

The Gwangju Biennale in South Korea replaced “Taiwan” in its promotional material with the English abbreviation for Taiwan’s National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, prompting protests from Taiwanese artists, South Korean art groups and Taiwan’s culture ministry. After organizers restored the “Taiwan Pavilion” name, China expressed strong opposition and withdrew its participating artists.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:04

‘Who exactly is approving what?’: Gwangju Biennale restores Taiwan Pavilion name as China withdraws
‘Who exactly is approving what?’: Gwangju Biennale restores Taiwan Pavilion name as China withdraws
  • Gwangju Biennale controversy: China withdraws over ‘Taiwan Pavilion’ dispute
    Gwangju Biennale controversy: China withdraws over ‘Taiwan Pavilion’ dispute

    China announced its withdrawal from South Korea’s Gwangju Biennale on Thursday after the event’s organizers restored the name “Taiwan Pavilion.” The Chinese exhibition team accused them of seriously violating the one-China principle and harming the political foundation of China-South Korea relations. The Gwangju city government apologized and said it respected the principle.

    Gwangju BiennaleChina withdrawalTaiwan PavilionChina-South Korea relations

    BBBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-09-04 10:56Original

SportsRussia’s Andreeva to face Czech Bartunkova in 2026 US Open third round

Fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva, competing under a neutral status, defeated Germany’s Eva Lys 6-0, 6-2 to reach the third round of the 2026 US Open. She will next play unseeded Czech Nikola Bartunkova, who advanced by beating Tatjana Maria.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 11:04

Russia’s Andreeva to face Czech Bartunkova in 2026 US Open third round

PoliticsGermany’s state election becomes a test of who belongs

Voters in Saxony-Anhalt will elect a new state government on Sunday, turning the poll into a test of who belongs.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:04

Germany’s state election becomes a test of who belongs
Germany’s state election becomes a test of who belongs
  • Germany: Is Saxony-Anhalt's economy really struggling?
    Germany: Is Saxony-Anhalt's economy really struggling?

    Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany has long argued that Saxony-Anhalt has been left behind. The state does have above-average unemployment, lower median full-time earnings and per-capita output at about three-quarters of the national average, but its population has grown in recent years and migration figures challenge some of the party’s claims.

    German politicsSaxony-AnhaltAfDstate election

    DDW★★★☆☆2026-09-04 10:59Original

WorldMalaysia declares air quality emergency as Indonesia-linked haze reaches critical level

Malaysia has declared an air quality emergency after haze linked to forest and peat fires in Indonesia crossed the border and reached a critical level. Such seasonal haze regularly affects Southeast Asia and can also reach Brunei and Singapore.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:02

Malaysia declares air quality emergency as Indonesia-linked haze reaches critical level

EconomyFrom Bitcoin to oil, perpetual contracts enter US financial markets

The CFTC has asked a federal court to dismiss CME’s challenge to Kalshi’s Bitcoin perpetual contract. The dispute concerns whether a contract without a fixed expiration belongs under US futures rules, and could influence how perpetual-style products expand from crypto into oil and other regulated markets.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 11:00

From Bitcoin to oil, perpetual contracts enter US financial markets
From Bitcoin to oil, perpetual contracts enter US financial markets

EconomyUK set to approve Jackdaw gasfield within weeks

The UK is expected to approve the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea within weeks, a move likely to face fierce opposition from climate scientists and environmental campaigners.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:00

UK set to approve Jackdaw gasfield within weeks

EconomyNorway's $2 trillion sovereign fund proposes deep cuts to US Treasury holdings

The manager of Norway’s $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund has proposed a major reduction in its exposure to U.S. Treasuries as part of a broader restructuring of bond investments aimed at improving returns, according to a letter published this week.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:00

Norway's $2 trillion sovereign fund proposes deep cuts to US Treasury holdings
Norway's $2 trillion sovereign fund proposes deep cuts to US Treasury holdings

PoliticsRussia Sanctions Bill Stalls in US House Amid Tariff Concerns

A Russia sanctions bill that passed the Senate by an overwhelming margin last month is facing growing opposition in the US House and may remain stalled until at least the November election. Critics worry it would broaden President Donald Trump’s tariff powers and push up oil prices.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 11:00

Russia Sanctions Bill Stalls in US House Amid Tariff Concerns
Russia Sanctions Bill Stalls in US House Amid Tariff Concerns
  • Bloomberg: ‘Sanctions from hell’ bill against Russia stalls in U.S. House
    Bloomberg: ‘Sanctions from hell’ bill against Russia stalls in U.S. House

    Bloomberg reports that a bill targeting Russia with new sanctions will probably be delayed until after the U.S. midterm elections in November. The Senate-approved measure would let the president impose 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil, but it has weaker support in the House amid Democratic and business concerns that it could expand Donald Trump’s tariff authority, raise fuel prices, and harm consumers.

    U.S. CongressRussia sanctionstariffsLindsey Graham

    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-04 09:22Original
  • U.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.

    U.S. HouseRussia sanctionsmidterm elections

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-04 03:47Original