Microsoft is partnering with TCL to bring the Xbox app to supported smart TVs in the coming months. The service will offer cloud access without an Xbox Game Pass subscription starting in November, while Game Pass subscribers will face monthly cloud-hour limits and may need to buy extra hours.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 13:25
The FAO says its Food Price Index rose for a third consecutive month to 133.3 points in August, the highest level since late 2022. Wars, climate shocks and disrupted trade logistics are tightening supply expectations, with all tracked food categories increasing. European heatwaves and El Niño are also threatening crop production, raising hunger risks.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:24
Giorgia Meloni has benefited from rare longevity in Italian politics. Four years of government stability have helped her build diplomatic relationships, strengthening Italy’s position in Europe and its international visibility. But researcher Giulia Sandri says this political success contrasts with a less decisive domestic record: employment and fiscal credibility have improved, while growth and wages remain weak, purchasing power is falling, and structural problems persist in healthcare, education, demographics and public administration.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:24
COP31 is expected to give Türkiye’s tourism season a boost.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 13:22
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during his first state visit to Egypt in a decade, as tensions between the United States and Iran persist.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:21
AFP News AgencyRussia has harvested more than 110 million tonnes of grain so far in 2026, including 83.5 million tonnes of wheat, Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut said. About 70% of the grain and pulse area has been threshed, and she said domestic wheat and grain needs are already fully covered despite difficult harvesting conditions.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:18
Russian President Vladimir Putin said intelligence services of the Commonwealth of Independent States should deepen cooperation to counter common external threats amid a complex international situation. In a message to the CIS security and intelligence chiefs’ meeting, he said the gatherings had helped strengthen ties among the agencies.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:18
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergey Naryshkin said global threats are becoming more acute and widespread, with escalation, new risks and tension hotspots emerging. Opening a CIS security and intelligence chiefs’ meeting, he called for closer coordination and information sharing among the agencies.
Anton Kobyakov, an aide to the Russian president and executive secretary of the Eastern Economic Forum organizing committee, said the Northern Sea Route is a key, safe and cost-effective trade corridor amid the global logistics crisis. Transit times are at least two to 2.5 times shorter than on alternative routes, while bottlenecks at the Panama Canal and Strait of Hormuz are disrupting Europe-Asia cargo flows.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:18
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial began their seventh day of deliberations after sending two notes indicating they were deadlocked. Clancy’s defense team also asked Judge William Sullivan to bar further sidebars and require all remaining proceedings in the triple-murder trial to take place in open court.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:17
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial have resumed deliberations. The foreperson said the previous day that one juror would not follow the court’s instructions on reasonable doubt, raising the possibility of a deadlock.
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.
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.
A new-season programme examines the rise of women archaeologists and their role in reshaping understanding of ancient societies. Women have made up more than half of the profession for the past 30 years, while DNA analysis, carbon dating and other advances are producing a more accurate picture of the past and challenging long-held assumptions.
FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-09-04 13:17
US Vice President JD Vance expressed scepticism about reports that a US attack hit a wedding party in Kuhestak, Iran, killing four people and injuring 67. While saying the US never targets civilians, he added that “sometimes, things happen”. Analysts say the response echoes a longstanding pattern of Washington disputing or minimising reports of civilian harm before later acknowledging responsibility or mistakes.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:15
U.S. job growth accelerated sharply in August while unemployment stayed at 4.1%, indicating a still stable labor market and leaving a Federal Reserve rate hike this month under consideration.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:15
The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, exceeding expectations.
U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, well above the 53,000 gain expected by the Dow Jones consensus. The unemployment rate remained at 4.1%.
The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, exceeding expectations as the labor market bounced back. The report will be important as the Federal Reserve weighs whether to raise interest rates at its September policy meeting.
Donald Trump appears to have settled on a two-pronged strategy to pressure Iran economically and militarily. Vice President JD Vance says the fight with Iran is not a “war,” while Trump again appeals to the Supreme Court over restrictions on mail voting.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:15
A rapid succession of suspected attacks on substations, railway facilities and defense-related sites has heightened concern about Germany’s critical infrastructure. Incidents occurred near Jänschwalde, Cologne, Augsburg, Munich and Dormagen; investigators arrested at least two suspects in Munich. Reports citing an internal BKA document say 160 potential sabotage acts and more than 700 suspicious drone sightings have been recorded this year.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:14
Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces has intensified since Thursday, as the Houthis advance towards a key strait. At least 100 people have been killed.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:13
President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone struck the Security Service of Ukraine building opposite St. Sophia’s Cathedral in central Kyiv on Sept. 4, allegedly targeting the office of SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad. Nearby buildings, including the Zavertailo restaurant, were damaged, while a non-residential building caught fire.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:10
Ben-Gvir has outlined a plan to forcibly expel all Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, described by Al Jazeera as illegal. Defence Minister Katz says the proposal still requires US approval.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:08
Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has proposed sending Palestinians from Gaza abroad, with a stated goal of 250,000 departures in the first year and the remainder of the territory’s roughly two million residents over the next six years. The forced displacement of civilians in occupied territory is considered a war crime under the Geneva Conventions.
FRANCE 24’s media programme Scoop examines the murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia after Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of involvement, prompting fury from press freedom groups. A vocal government critic dubbed a “one-woman WikiLeaks”, Caruana Galizia was killed by a car bomb in 2017, amid speculation about influential figures’ involvement.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:07
Citadel has discussed acquiring U.S. oil production assets, according to five people familiar with the matter. The hedge fund and commodities trader is considering expanding further into ownership of physical assets.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 13:05
The United Nations is appealing for $50 million to help people affected by floods in Nepal. Nepal Army search-and-rescue personnel are working near a tunnel after floods and mudslides.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:05
Rescuers in Nepal found two survivors in a tunnel connected to a hydropower station on the Trishuli River, nine days after a glacier collapse sent ice, rocks and mud surging through the area. The disaster killed more than 1,300 people and left over 5,600 missing.
A week after devastating flash floods struck near Nepal’s border with Tibet, some residents have returned to homes transformed by the disaster in Betrawati and face the difficult task of dealing with the dead. Rescuers continue searching tunnels along the Trishuli River, believing survivors may still be trapped.
At a Nepalese hydropower development, two members of the workforce have been brought out of an underground passage. Their recovery came nine days after massive flash flooding struck the area along the Chinese frontier.
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NHK WORLD-JAPANOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 13:05
Japan is sending five police officers to Nepal to help identify victims of a major flash-flood and mudslide disaster that struck near the Himalayan country’s border with China last month.
Kalashnikov Group says it has delivered a large batch of 2023-model 5.45-mm AK-12 assault rifles to a government customer. The company says rising production volumes reflect the rifle’s demand among Russia’s armed forces, while foreign partners are showing growing interest in the AK family.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 13:03
A Russian Digital Development Ministry proposal to tighten telecom licensing requirements could eliminate local internet providers in 27 regions. The plan would replace 17 license types with three and impose higher fees, capital and infrastructure requirements. Industry representatives warn that reconnecting subscribers could cost hundreds of billions of rubles, while the ministry says the measures would improve service quality. No final decision has been made.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:02
Reform UK, the British hard-right party led by Nigel Farage, opened its annual conference under the cloud of a new scandal. Two senior officials resigned hours before Farage was due to speak after a Channel 4 News undercover investigation alleged they had conspired to obtain a foreign donation prohibited by UK electoral law. National Rally president Jordan Bardella is also due to address the conference.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:02
Reform UK said two senior aides to leader Nigel Farage resigned Friday after an undercover investigation alleged that the party breached electoral law by arranging for a foreign donor to fund political polling.
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.
Metatesk is introducing immersive technology to classrooms through virtual environments and AI, aiming to make learning more interactive. Its founder and students describe how the tools can help young people grasp complex ideas in a more engaging way.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 13:00
A forum organised by Uzbekistan’s Islamic Civilization Center brought together nearly 300 participants from around 50 countries. Discussions covered responsibility for misrepresenting Islam, journalistic independence and Europe’s closer engagement with Central Asia.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 13:00
A microalgae bloom stretching for miles across the Mediterranean has been blamed for temporarily taking many of Israel’s major desalination plants offline this week, putting the country’s main drinking-water source at risk.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:00
An analysis by one of Ireland’s main research bodies estimates that house prices are overvalued by about 17%, highlighting the acute housing crisis as a shortage of supply persists.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:00
Analysis from one of Ireland’s main research bodies estimates that house prices are overvalued by about 17%, highlighting the acute nature of the country’s housing crisis.
The San Francisco 49ers have reached Melbourne ahead of their season-opening NFL matchup with the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 11.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 13:00
ReutersThe White House of US President Donald Trump unveiled a website on Thursday with classic arcade games given a “MAGA” twist, allowing players to deport migrants and build a border wall. Rights groups quickly condemned the online games as the Trump administration intensifies its mass arrest and deportation programme targeting undocumented migrants.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:00
The White House has launched five arcade-style games to promote Donald Trump’s ‘MAGA’ agenda. The initiative has drawn criticism over alleged misuse of taxpayer money and its dehumanising depiction of migrants and deportees.
A new White House website features five low-resolution arcade games built around the administration’s immigration crackdown, savings scheme and food policy. Rights groups have sharply criticized the initiative.
The White House website has launched Arcade, a collection of five low-resolution video games designed to promote different aspects of President Donald Trump’s 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.
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.
Tilos in Greece has tackled its rubbish problem by abandoning landfill altogether. Euronews examined how the world’s first zero-waste island operates and whether its approach could work elsewhere.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 13:00
New Jersey is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on its legal fight over prediction markets. The request follows conflicting lower-court rulings over whether states have statutory authority to oversee prediction-market firms.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:59
Turkish authorities have located a ship that sank after two Turkish-flagged vessels collided off Istanbul’s Silivri coast on September 2, 2026. Search and rescue operations are continuing.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:59
Ukraine’s General Staff says Lukoil’s NORSI refinery in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and the Novatek-Ust-Luga complex in Leningrad Oblast suspended operations after Ukrainian drone strikes. The attacks damaged condensate-processing and hydrocracking equipment, pipelines and other oil infrastructure.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:58
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia and China should build and modernize gas and oil pipelines, port capacity, power facilities, and logistics corridors to make their energy partnership more resilient to external factors. He also cited joint funds, private investment, consortia for major infrastructure projects, and broader use of national currencies as areas for cooperation.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:53
iRobot showed the Roomba Duo concept at Berlin’s IFA tech show. It pairs a powerful floor-washing robot with a smaller Roomba that a mechanical arm lowers into tight spaces such as under tables and corners. The main unit carries water tanks and a dust bag and navigates with lidar and cameras. iRobot has not announced a price or release date.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:53
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected in Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend in an apparent attempt to revive negotiations to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for substantive, high-level talks, while Russian officials indicated that progress may be possible but a lasting settlement depends on the territorial issue.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:51
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow would not hold direct talks with Kiev to end its “terrorist activities” before US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visit Russia. He suggested the Americans would make that demand instead. The envoys are reportedly due to visit Moscow and Kiev on September 5-6.
Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had planned to visit Moscow and Kyiv on Sept. 5–6, but discussions shifted to alternative plans after Witkoff “started to get scared,” according to a person familiar with the matter. The source said Russia opposed a Kyiv visit and that the envoys were being warned it was dangerous.
US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are planning visits to Kyiv and Moscow soon, a source told TASS. The pair have already held telephone contacts with the Ukrainian side, while Vladimir Zelensky said provisional dates had been set for their Kyiv visit. Russia’s MOEX index briefly rose 2% after the plans were confirmed.
Ukrainian lawmaker Alexey Goncharenko said US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were most likely to arrive in Kyiv on September 6. A source had earlier told TASS that the pair planned to visit both Kyiv and Moscow in the near future.
US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Moscow and Kyiv on September 5-6, with Moscow as their first stop, a source said.
Russian news agency TASS, citing a source, reported that US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to visit Russia and Ukraine this weekend. The Kremlin declined to confirm the trip, saying it would announce any contact involving Donald Trump’s envoys when it occurs.
Brazil’s ambassador to the EU, Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva, said Brasília believes its meat does not need to be audited. He told Euronews that “all options are on the table” after Brazil threatened retaliation over the EU ban on Brazilian meat imports linked to antibiotic use.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:51
Blue Origin has broken ground on a new payload-processing facility in Florida, while its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket remains grounded after a May pad explosion. Despite a target to return by year’s end, the report says skepticism is warranted. Isar Aerospace is preparing another attempt to launch its Spectrum rocket from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport and deploy small CubeSats.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:48
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergey Naryshkin said several European intelligence agencies assess that Ukraine’s army will effectively exhaust its mobilization potential within a year. He said Europe has a “Plan B”: militarizing Europe itself, calling the situation consistent with the “Thucydides Trap.”
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:48
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.
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.
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.
US President Donald Trump questioned whether Washington would back Britain if another conflict erupted with Argentina over the Falkland Islands. His remarks added tension to the long-running dispute as Argentine President Javier Milei prepared a televised address on what his government calls diplomatic progress over the islands.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:46
Britain reaffirmed on Friday that the Falkland Islands are British after Argentine President Javier Milei said the “winds of change” appeared to favour Argentina’s claim, pointing to Washington’s willingness to reconsider its neutrality. Donald Trump’s threat to enter the dispute and an oil project near the islands involving British and Israeli partners have reignited tensions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
President Javier Milei says Argentina will sanction oil companies operating off the Falkland Islands, renewing Buenos Aires’ sovereignty claim over the British overseas territory. He says the “winds of change” favour Argentina and calls the Sea Lion field, due to be explored by British and Israeli firms, a “clear and present danger”.
Javier Milei said Argentina would not “stand idly by” in the Falklands dispute and announced tougher sanctions against companies connected to oil projects there.
Statistics Canada said Friday that Canada shed 42,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.4%.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:46
Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Media Forum in Shenzhen on September 5, CGTN journalist Zheng Songwu and Canadian journalist Donovan Martin toured technology companies in Dongguan to see how innovation is reshaping everyday life.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:45
Bitcoin accelerated above $81,000 as easing rate concerns and fresh institutional demand lifted crypto markets. US spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $730.9 million on Thursday, while spot volumes and large-holder exchange flows also rose. Yet options positioning remains concentrated near key strikes, leaving traders cautious about a sustained breakout.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:45
France allocated more than €1 billion on Friday to help farmers recover from a brutal, record-breaking summer drought. Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard said the package includes €520 million in rapid payments for weather damage and a €235 million recovery fund for seeds, plants and animal feed.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:44
France announced on Friday that it will provide more than €1 billion ($1.16 billion) to farmers after record heatwaves and drought inflicted major damage on crops, pastures and water supplies.
Russia has begun deploying the Svarog 12 mobile electronic warfare system to protect civilian vehicles from Ukrainian drone attacks in frontline areas. Housed in a rooftop cargo carrier, the 12-channel device jams drone-control frequencies and creates a protective zone against FPV, cargo and fixed-wing drones.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:43
Diesel prices have reached a record high as the wars in Ukraine and Iran take refineries offline, raising concerns about inflation. Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries have prompted Moscow to ban diesel exports.
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The body of Uganda’s King Oyo Nyimba arrived back in the country on Friday ahead of his burial on September 12. He became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at age three in 1995 and later died of cancer.
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The body of Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has returned to Uganda after he died in the US last week aged 34 while receiving treatment for an aggressive cancer. President Yoweri Museveni and other mourners received the coffin, beginning nine days of official mourning as senior figures dispute claims that the unmarried king left a young heir.
Funerals were held for Palestinian teenagers Omar al-Naasan and Khalil Abu Alia, who were shot dead this week after Israeli settlers and soldiers entered al-Mughayyir village in the occupied West Bank. Israel’s military said it fired at “instigators of a violent riot” and is reviewing the incident. Omar’s father said families expect their sons may return injured or dead.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:39
The family-run Al-Qarara Seed Bank is rebuilding collections of local, open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds after its original site was destroyed and the family was displaced. By distributing seeds to farmers who return the same amount after harvest, the project has helped about 200 farmers while Gaza faces hunger, restrictions, water shortages and dangerous farmland.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:37
Egypt is balancing its ties with China and the United States as both compete to build its AI data centres. Huawei has submitted a bid, while the US is reportedly preparing a counteroffer involving Nvidia, AMD and Microsoft. The contract could deepen the winner’s political and economic ties with Egypt, but the project also raises concerns over water, energy and pollution.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:37
At a news conference in Belgrade, Darko Mladic thanked Russia for supporting his late father, Bosnian-Serb army commander Ratko Mladic, and the Serb people. He said Moscow had defended the UN’s leading role, backed the defense of the former general, and maintained what he described as a balanced, unbiased position at the Security Council.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:36
Russia’s Defense Ministry says Ukrainian forces lost more than 1,660 personnel and various military equipment in the area of responsibility of Battlegroup North over the past week. It also reported advances and the capture of settlements by several Russian battlegroups, alongside one massive strike and 17 group strikes.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:34
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.
Rescuers in Nepal are working to reach dozens of workers believed trapped in hydropower tunnels after flash floods struck the border region with Tibet. Two men were rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A tunnel, while a third body was found there. Authorities report 1,311 deaths and 5,330 people missing across Nepal and Tibet.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-09-04 12:30
New York Times World contributor Aida Alami, drawing on field reporting at Morocco’s border, challenges claims that the mass crossing was primarily orchestrated by the state. She acknowledges Morocco’s past use of migration in relations with Spain and the possibility of tactical decisions by security forces, but says the evidence should be separated from inference. Her reporting points instead to online misinformation, overwhelmed security forces and people primed to migrate by repression and scarce economic opportunity.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:30
India is preparing for an unprecedented single-day batch of six share offerings next week. After a weak start to 2026, companies are moving faster to raise funds, with the U.S.-Iran war providing the backdrop.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:30
Young Americans are joining the US armed forces at rapid rates, with experts saying that the prospect of student loan forgiveness is a major attraction.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:30
Two people were pulled to safety after their SUV crashed into the Rideau River near Mooney’s Bay on Friday morning. One of the women who helped said the rescue highlighted the importance of having basic swimming skills.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:29
Spain is urging Brussels to make climate resilience a binding EU policy backed by dedicated funding. It is also open to considering new EU-level charges, including levies on oil and gas profits, to finance the effort.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:28
The latest Hong Kong government Silver Bonds offering drew record subscription levels in both volume and value. By the 2pm Friday deadline, investors had submitted 478,000 bids for HK$119.8 billion (US$15.28 billion) of bonds, as elderly residents sought returns above bank-deposit rates.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:26
Hollywood is ending its strongest summer since the pandemic, with an eclectic slate of blockbusters, sequels and original films drawing moviegoers back to theaters. The season’s box office has surpassed $4.6 billion.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:25
Romanian prosecutors have formally indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan on trafficking charges. Andrew Tate also faces allegations of money laundering, sex with a minor and witness tampering, while Tristan is accused of complicity; both were arrested in Miami following a British extradition request.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:23
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.
Romanian prosecutors formally indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on Friday on allegations including trafficking minors, money laundering, sex with a minor and witness tampering. His brother Tristan was indicted for complicity after a years-long investigation.
Romania has indicted Andrew Tate on charges of trafficking minors and money laundering.
Romanian prosecutors formally indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on Friday on charges including trafficking minors, money laundering, sex with a minor and witness tampering. His brother Tristan was indicted for complicity, years after investigators began examining the pair.
AFP News AgencyThe far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which promises to roll back asylum rights, is poised to win a German state election for the first time. It leads polls in Saxony-Anhalt by a wide margin, with its candidate Ulrich Siegmund in contention to head the first far-right state government since World War II.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:19
German voters could, for the first time since World War Two, give a far-right party an outright majority in a regional election. The focus is on the AfD’s drive in Saxony-Anhalt and its charismatic lead candidate, as the former East German state struggles with globalisation, declining industry and an ageing population.
The far-right Alternative for Germany is surging in eastern Saxony-Anhalt. It could form the state government after the upcoming regional election, becoming the first far-right party to wield state power in Germany since the Second World War and potentially seeking major changes to key parts of society.
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.
Prized salmon sold for a record price of more than $1,200 per kilogram at the first auction of the season in Hokkaido, northern Japan.
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Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said 94% of the country’s oil exports are now sent to friendly nations. Russia remained China’s leading supplier, with exports to the country up 25% in the first seven months of 2026.
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Russia now directs 94% of its oil exports to friendly countries, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. He said Middle Eastern supply disruptions amid worsening military and political tensions had highlighted Russian companies’ role as reliable providers, while exports to China rose 25% in the first seven months of the year.
Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said Russia-China trade has grown more than 50-fold over 30 years and now significantly exceeds $200 billion. China accounts for 34% of Russia’s total trade, while bilateral trade rose 26% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2026.
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Rostec’s Russian Helicopters holding has displayed the Mi-38PS Arctic helicopter for the first time at the Integrated Security 2026 salon in Kazan. Designed for the Northern Sea Route, it has a range exceeding 1,500 km and can carry up to five metric tons or 40 people for transport, medical evacuation and search-and-rescue missions. The first batch reached Russia’s Emergencies Ministry in 2025, with more deliveries planned by the end of 2026.
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South Korea’s presidential office says Seoul is considering several ways to assist efforts to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while stressing that no decision has been made. The United States is pressuring allies to join its war against Iran, and any South Korean deployment would require domestic legal steps and parliamentary consent.
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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.
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.
Australia’s securities regulator is giving crypto businesses that require financial-services authorization until Sept. 30 to enter a licensing or compliance pathway, notify ASIC of an application, or wind down. From Oct. 1, firms that have not met the relevant conditions will lose the temporary no-action protection and could face civil or criminal penalties.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Latin America next week, visiting Ecuador and meeting newly elected presidents in Colombia and Peru. It will be his first visit to Colombia and Peru as America’s top diplomat.
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