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BREAKINGZelensky says Russian drone struck SBU headquarters in Kyiv

PoliticsU.S. gains access to Venezuelan oil while ordering Venezuelans to leave

The United States has reached an agreement with Venezuela giving it access to some of the country’s oil reserves. At the same time, Venezuelan nationals in the U.S. are being told to leave or face possible removal.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 17:17

U.S. gains access to Venezuelan oil while ordering Venezuelans to leave
U.S. gains access to Venezuelan oil while ordering Venezuelans to leave

TechAGI is whatever you want it to be

The Vergecast breaks down OpenAI’s announcement of GPT-6 Astra and its claim that the “AGI era” has arrived. The episode also covers Nvidia’s acquisition of Hugging Face, Apple leadership and keynote speculation, plus a lightning round on notable gadgets from Berlin’s IFA show.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 17:16

AGI is whatever you want it to be
AGI is whatever you want it to be

HealthThe Best Muscle Pain Relief Creams, Tested by Someone Who’s Always Sore

Over-the-counter creams can help soothe sore muscles and joints, as well as arthritis and inflammation. Experts explain what to look for when choosing the most effective options.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-04 17:16

The Best Muscle Pain Relief Creams, Tested by Someone Who’s Always Sore
The Best Muscle Pain Relief Creams, Tested by Someone Who’s Always Sore

PoliticsEU Commissioner Kos cancels Serbia trip after planned tribute to Mladic

EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos cancelled her planned visit to Serbia on Friday after a Serbian government aircraft carried the body of former army commander and convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic to Belgrade. A huge funeral is expected.

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EU Commissioner Kos cancels Serbia trip after planned tribute to Mladic
EU Commissioner Kos cancels Serbia trip after planned tribute to Mladic

CultureArgentine couple to return Nazi-looted painting to rightful owner

A court has ruled that Portrait of a Lady, a late-Baroque painting looted by the Nazis and found in Argentina last year, must go to the heir of its rightful owner. It was identified in estate-agent photos of a property near Buenos Aires. Patricia Kadgien and her husband will surrender their rights and donate 4.8m pesos to local hospitals as criminal proceedings are suspended.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 17:14

Argentine couple to return Nazi-looted painting to rightful owner
Argentine couple to return Nazi-looted painting to rightful owner

OtherHelicopter search suspended for B.C. mountain runner missing on Matterhorn

The helicopter search for Canadian mountain runner Kalie McCrystal has been suspended after repeated aerial sweeps of the Italian side of the Matterhorn. She was last seen Tuesday above the Jean-Antoine Carrel hut.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 17:11

Helicopter search suspended for B.C. mountain runner missing on Matterhorn

PoliticsIG report says ex-Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer created a 'toxic' work environment

An inspector general report says former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer created a “toxic” work environment. Chavez-DeRemer resigned earlier this year.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 17:10

IG report says ex-Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer created a 'toxic' work environment
IG report says ex-Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer created a 'toxic' work environment

EconomyJapan’s 4% bond yield spike threatens Metaplanet’s low-cost Bitcoin funding strategy

Japan’s 30-year government-bond auction reached an average yield of 4.079%, up 14.2 basis points from the previous sale. The increase raises the benchmark for Metaplanet’s future borrowing and refinancing, although its existing bonds retain fixed cash flows. Sustaining large Bitcoin purchases through new BitBond issues could become more expensive.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 17:10

Japan’s 4% bond yield spike threatens Metaplanet’s low-cost Bitcoin funding strategy
Japan’s 4% bond yield spike threatens Metaplanet’s low-cost Bitcoin funding strategy

EconomyUK expected to approve Jackdaw gas field this month, Times reports

Britain is expected to approve bringing the Jackdaw gas field online on September 15, The Times reported, citing government sources. The decision would end years of legal delays surrounding the development.

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UK expected to approve Jackdaw gas field this month, Times reports
UK expected to approve Jackdaw gas field this month, Times reports
  • UK 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 Times★★★☆☆2026-09-04 11:00Original

OtherLongtime host Maria Bartiromo disputes reports of Fox News termination

Maria Bartiromo, a longtime host on Fox News and Fox Business programming, disputes reports that she was fired by the cable television networks.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 17:09

Longtime host Maria Bartiromo disputes reports of Fox News termination
Longtime host Maria Bartiromo disputes reports of Fox News termination

TechWhy Apple Being Late on AI May Be an Advantage

This episode of Everybody’s Business examines Apple’s new CEO and its consumer strategy, while also discussing the political price being paid for science. It considers why Apple’s late arrival in AI could ultimately work to its advantage.

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Why Apple Being Late on AI May Be an Advantage
Why Apple Being Late on AI May Be an Advantage

WorldUN approves resolution backing map that accurately shows Africa’s size

The United Nations voted on Friday to support moving away from the 16th-century Mercator world map toward a projection that more accurately represents countries’ true size. African states sponsored the resolution to challenge perceptions of the continent as peripheral.

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UN approves resolution backing map that accurately shows Africa’s size
UN approves resolution backing map that accurately shows Africa’s size
  • US becomes only country to oppose UN resolution backing Equal Earth map

    The United States was the sole country to reject a UN General Assembly draft resolution supporting the Equal Earth projection, while 164 countries backed it. Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Serbia, Lithuania and Estonia abstained. The US envoy argued that the initiative was ideological rather than a neutral effort to correct cartographic distortions and distracted the UN from peace and prosperity issues.

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    TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:56Original

EconomyStrong August jobs report sends yields higher

U.S. job growth accelerated sharply in August while unemployment remained at 4.1%, signaling a stable labor market and keeping a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike this month under consideration.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 17:00

Strong August jobs report sends yields higher
Strong August jobs report sends yields higher
  • Strong job gains bolster Fed hike case as Trump renews rate-cut demand
    Strong job gains bolster Fed hike case as Trump renews rate-cut demand

    A strong Friday jobs report strengthens the case for U.S. rate hikes, while Donald Trump has threatened to halt trade with some countries unless the Federal Reserve cuts rates. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh must weigh the political backlash from tightening against the credibility risk of skipping a hike after his recent hawkish comments.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-04 16:45Original

CulturePsychedelic ‘Furthur’ bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit

The school bus that helped define the 1960s hippie movement has returned to San Francisco. Once used by author Ken Kesey and the Merry Band of Pranksters, the “Furthur” bus is now featured in an exhibition celebrating the Grateful Dead.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-04 17:00

Psychedelic ‘Furthur’ bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit
Psychedelic ‘Furthur’ bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit

EconomyWhy Berkshire Hathaway might be an active hedge

Berkshire Hathaway is well positioned to serve as an active hedge if markets face dislocations.

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Why Berkshire Hathaway might be an active hedge

EconomyZcash tops $1,000 as ETF inflows ramp up and miners pile in

Zcash has climbed above $1,000 as ETF inflows accelerate and miners enter the market. Inflows into Grayscale’s ZCSH are rising, while stronger network competition is cutting into miners’ gains from the ZEC token’s rally.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:59

Zcash tops $1,000 as ETF inflows ramp up and miners pile in
Zcash tops $1,000 as ETF inflows ramp up and miners pile in

PoliticsPentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation

The Pentagon withdrew a clinical guidance document outlining mandatory testosterone screening for US military personnel one day after publishing it. The department told Ars Technica that the document was temporarily rescinded on September 3 to allow updates, without providing another explanation.

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Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation
Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation

EconomyTrump to Fed: Cut interest rates or I’ll stop trading with deficit nations

Donald Trump says he will cut off trade with countries running trade deficits unless the Federal Reserve sharply lowers interest rates.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 16:56

Trump to Fed: Cut interest rates or I’ll stop trading with deficit nations
Trump to Fed: Cut interest rates or I’ll stop trading with deficit nations

WorldEliminating Japanese chemical weapons on China-Russia border will take decades, envoy says

Russia’s permanent representative to the OPCW, Vladimir Tarabrin, says removing World War II-era chemical weapons left by the Imperial Japanese Army in Chinese provinces bordering Russia will take decades. The work has continued since 2007, but the current 2027 target is clearly unattainable. Hundreds of thousands of shells remain underground, with only several hundred processed annually, posing risks of leaks and groundwater contamination.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 16:55

Eliminating Japanese chemical weapons on China-Russia border will take decades, envoy says

World'Hanging by a thread': The psychological toll of Russia's aerial onslaught

More than a week of Russian strikes and near-continuous air raid alerts has pushed some Kyiv residents toward mental exhaustion. Since Aug. 27, hours of sirens, sleepless nights and fear of another attack have placed sustained pressure on civilians, which experts describe as an intentional terror tactic.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 16:51

'Hanging by a thread': The psychological toll of Russia's aerial onslaught
'Hanging by a thread': The psychological toll of Russia's aerial onslaught

OtherCape Breton hit by over 200 millimetres of rain, causing washouts and flood risks

Cape Breton has received as much as 200 millimetres of torrential rain, resulting in washouts and flooding risks in Richmond County and Eskasoni. Rain and gusty winds will continue across eastern and central Nova Scotia, while western areas get milder temperatures and occasional sunshine over the long weekend.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:51

Cape Breton hit by over 200 millimetres of rain, causing washouts and flood risks

HealthHalloween chocolatey eyeballs candy recalled over allergy risks

New Jersey candy maker Little Temptations has recalled its popular “chocolatey eyeballs” after milk allergens were not declared on the label. The candy was sold at major retailers including Marshalls, TJ Maxx and Home Goods across 13 states.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:50

Halloween chocolatey eyeballs candy recalled over allergy risks
Halloween chocolatey eyeballs candy recalled over allergy risks

EconomyUS equity funds see second straight weekly outflow amid Iran tensions and high yields

U.S. equity funds posted outflows for a second consecutive week as renewed Middle East tensions pushed up bond yields and oil prices, weighing on sentiment. Strong results from AI-related companies helped curb the selloff.

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US equity funds see second straight weekly outflow amid Iran tensions and high yields
US equity funds see second straight weekly outflow amid Iran tensions and high yields

SocietyVancouver police to hold news conference after high-profile officer’s arrest

Vancouver police will hold a news conference Friday to announce charges stemming from what they describe as a 2.5-year covert investigation. The briefing follows the arrest of a high-profile officer.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:50

Vancouver police to hold news conference after high-profile officer’s arrest

WorldRescuers race to save 10-year-old Algerian boy trapped in deep well

Rescue teams are racing to reach Ayoub, a 10-year-old boy who reportedly fell two days ago into an 80-metre-deep well in El Ghassoul municipality in southwest Algeria.

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Rescuers race to save 10-year-old Algerian boy trapped in deep well
Rescuers race to save 10-year-old Algerian boy trapped in deep well

WorldUS envoys Witkoff, Kushner to visit Moscow and Kyiv this weekend — Axios

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Moscow and Kyiv this weekend to negotiate a settlement of the conflict, Axios reported, citing US administration sources. The outlet said they would meet President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday and Vladimir Zelensky in Kyiv on Sunday. The White House has not confirmed the trip, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said contacts would be announced when they occur.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 16:45

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to visit Moscow and Kyiv this weekend — Axios
  • Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner to visit Russia and Ukraine in coming days
    Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner to visit Russia and Ukraine in coming days

    Several sources say US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected in Kyiv on Sunday for their first visit. The pair, who have made multiple trips to Moscow, have been conducting shuttle diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine and are expected in Kyiv this weekend.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-04 15:29Original
  • Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend, reports say
    Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend, reports say

    US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are reportedly due to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday before talks with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Sunday. They are leading Donald Trump's effort to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, although major differences remain, including over Russia's territorial demands.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-04 14:27Original
  • Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner’s Kyiv visit may be back on
    Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner’s Kyiv visit may be back on

    A planned September 5–6 trip by Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv appeared uncertain after Witkoff allegedly became afraid to travel to Kyiv, according to sources cited by The Kyiv Independent. Axios later reported that the trip was expected to proceed, with Moscow first and Kyiv afterward.

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    MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:25Original
  • US envoys head to Russia and Ukraine to relaunch mediation
    US envoys head to Russia and Ukraine to relaunch mediation

    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.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:51Original
  • Moscow will not ask Kiev to stop ‘terrorist attacks’ ahead of US envoys’ visit

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-04 10:35Original
  • Exclusive: Trump envoys’ first Kyiv trip thrown into doubt after Witkoff ‘gets scared’
    Exclusive: Trump envoys’ first Kyiv trip thrown into doubt after Witkoff ‘gets scared’

    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.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-04 09:06Original
  • US envoys may visit Moscow and Kyiv: what we know so far

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-04 09:04Original
  • US negotiators Witkoff, Kushner may visit Kyiv on Sunday, Ukrainian lawmaker says

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-04 08:55Original
  • US envoys to visit Moscow in coming days, then Kyiv — source

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-04 08:50Original
  • Trump’s envoys to visit Russia and Ukraine this weekend, TASS reports
    Trump’s envoys to visit Russia and Ukraine this weekend, TASS reports

    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.

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    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-04 08:38Original

SocietyRyan Wedding murder trial delayed to 2027 over ‘unusual and complex’ case

The high-profile criminal trial of accused drug lord Ryan Wedding, which had been set to start next month, has been postponed to October 2027 because the case is considered “so unusual and so complex.” Wedding has pleaded not guilty to charges including murder and conspiracy to export cocaine.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 16:43

Ryan Wedding murder trial delayed to 2027 over ‘unusual and complex’ case

PoliticsWhite House has vetted candidates for key CFTC vacancies, sources tell CNBC, but whether they will be filled remains unclear

White House sources have vetted candidates for key vacancies on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, CNBC reports, but it remains unclear whether the positions will ultimately be filled. Filling the agency’s open commissioner seats has been a sticking point in negotiations over the Clarity Act.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 16:43

White House has vetted candidates for key CFTC vacancies, sources tell CNBC, but whether they will be filled remains unclear
White House has vetted candidates for key CFTC vacancies, sources tell CNBC, but whether they will be filled remains unclear

CultureValve secretly leaked a Left 4 Dead 2 trailer to evade the ESRB

Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek says the trailer reported as a 2009 Left 4 Dead 2 leak was orchestrated by Valve. He said the company released it ahead of time because the ESRB would not allow the trailer’s official release; at the time, major retailers required publishers to submit games for ESRB ratings.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:42

Valve secretly leaked a Left 4 Dead 2 trailer to evade the ESRB
Valve secretly leaked a Left 4 Dead 2 trailer to evade the ESRB

TechFrom giant TVs to ‘James Bond glasses’: TCL maps out its vision of the future

TCL is presenting its vision for a more connected home at IFA 2026. Euronews spoke with TCL Europe chief marketing officer Stefan Streit about how AI and display technology could shape everyday life in the future.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:42

From giant TVs to ‘James Bond glasses’: TCL maps out its vision of the future

EconomyArthur Hayes calls EUR/JPY crypto’s ‘smoke alarm,’ but Fed liquidity channels remain dormant

Arthur Hayes says a falling EUR/JPY rate could warn of wider crypto-market liquidity stress, but the Federal Reserve mechanisms in his scenario have not activated. The pair fell from 185.63 on Sept. 1 to 181.21 on Sept. 3, still 29.4% above Hayes’s 140-or-below threshold for a much larger increase in dollar liquidity.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:40

Arthur Hayes calls EUR/JPY crypto’s ‘smoke alarm,’ but Fed liquidity channels remain dormant
Arthur Hayes calls EUR/JPY crypto’s ‘smoke alarm,’ but Fed liquidity channels remain dormant

SciencePig kidney functions for record 271 days in surviving American

Researchers said Thursday that an American survived for a record 271 days with a transplanted pig kidney. Boston doctors replaced it with a human kidney earlier this year, and the transplant recipient has remained alive since then.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 16:40

Pig kidney functions for record 271 days in surviving American
Pig kidney functions for record 271 days in surviving American

PoliticsPutin, Security Council discuss juvenile justice

Russian President Vladimir Putin met permanent members of the Security Council on Friday to discuss preventing offenses among minors and keeping young people away from crime. He said Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev and Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan would report on the issue.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 16:33

Putin, Security Council discuss juvenile justice
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HealthAfrica CDC warns that the DRC's Ebola outbreak is not yet under control

Africa CDC says it is too soon to declare the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak under control despite recent stabilization. As of September 1, the outbreak had produced 6,250 confirmed cases and 3,039 deaths, with active transmission continuing in 51 health zones. Officials warn the situation is still evolving and urge a broader response.

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Africa CDC warns that the DRC's Ebola outbreak is not yet under control
Africa CDC warns that the DRC's Ebola outbreak is not yet under control
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PoliticsItalian general posts vodka photo in response to FT accusations of Moscow ties

Retired General Roberto Vannacci responded to the Financial Times calling him Moscow’s “Trojan horse” in Italy by posting a photoshopped image of himself in a Soviet soldier’s cap holding vodka. The National Future party founder accused the British newspaper and other media representing international financial circles of trying to influence Italy’s elections, and said he did not care about the labels used against him.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:32

Italian general posts vodka photo in response to FT accusations of Moscow ties

EconomyUS adds 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding forecasts

The US added 162,000 jobs in August while unemployment stayed unchanged, led by local-government education and food services. The stronger-than-expected report lifted expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase, while Donald Trump called for cuts and threatened trade action against countries running deficits with the US. Canada lost 41,700 jobs, with unemployment steady at 6.4%.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 16:31

US adds 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding forecasts
US adds 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding forecasts
  • Bitcoin falls below $80,000 as hot US payrolls revive Fed hike risk
    Bitcoin falls below $80,000 as hot US payrolls revive Fed hike risk

    Bitcoin briefly fell about 2% below $80,000 after US nonfarm payrolls rose by 162,000 in August, far exceeding expectations. Markets raised the implied probability of a quarter-point September Fed hike to 59%, while the dollar and Treasury yields moved higher.

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    CCryptoSlate★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:10Original
  • Stocks fall as strong jobs report boosts rate-hike prospects
    Stocks fall as strong jobs report boosts rate-hike prospects

    Wall Street stocks declined and Treasury yields were mostly higher after an unexpectedly strong jobs report appeared to raise the chances that the U.S. central bank will increase interest rates later this month.

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    TThe Associated Press★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:00Original

SportsThe number 10 shirt must not retire with Messi

Lionel Messi’s retirement from Argentina’s national team triggered an outpouring of grief and gratitude. After years of being compared with Diego Maradona, Messi leaves as a national symbol, but the number 10 shirt should remain available for the next great Argentine player to make it his own.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 16:31

The number 10 shirt must not retire with Messi
The number 10 shirt must not retire with Messi

PoliticsRussia to open polling stations in 152 countries for State Duma election

Russia’s Foreign Ministry says 319 polling stations will operate in 152 countries for citizens abroad voting in the upcoming State Duma election. In most foreign countries, voting will take place only on September 20, 2026; station addresses can be checked through official Russian election and diplomatic resources.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 16:30

Russia to open polling stations in 152 countries for State Duma election

TechThe Sealed Document TikTok Doesn’t Want Two Senators to See

Bloomberg Businessweek is publishing a confidential report TikTok prepared in 2023 about the suicide death of 16-year-old Chase Nasca, a document the company does not want two senators to see.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:30

The Sealed Document TikTok Doesn’t Want Two Senators to See
The Sealed Document TikTok Doesn’t Want Two Senators to See

SocietyJazz shoes are fall’s new ‘it’ shoes — but are they supportive?

Jazz shoes are emerging as a major fall trend, but podiatrists question whether they properly support the feet. They outline the potential risks, who may need to avoid the shoes and which alternatives offer better support.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:30

Jazz shoes are fall’s new ‘it’ shoes — but are they supportive?
Jazz shoes are fall’s new ‘it’ shoes — but are they supportive?

WorldUN says Israel’s West Bank camp displacements could be crimes against humanity

A UN report warned that Israel’s forced removal of the entire populations of the Jenin, Nur Shams and Tulkarm refugee camps in January 2025 could amount to crimes against humanity. More than 33,000 displaced Palestinians have been barred from returning home. Israel condemned the report as “spreading misinformation.”

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-04 16:26

UN says Israel’s West Bank camp displacements could be crimes against humanity
UN says Israel’s West Bank camp displacements could be crimes against humanity
  • UN raises ‘ethnic cleansing’ concerns over Israeli West Bank operation
    UN raises ‘ethnic cleansing’ concerns over Israeli West Bank operation

    A UN human rights report says Israel’s Operation Iron Wall displaced more than 33,000 Palestinians from three refugee camps in the occupied West Bank and appears to constitute collective punishment, raising concerns of ethnic cleansing. It warns that the large-scale, systematic displacement could amount to the crime against humanity of forcible transfer.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-04 15:31Original

SocietyBride walks down the aisle despite waist-deep flooding

A couple in the Philippines went ahead with their wedding amid severe flooding. The bride shortened her gown so she could make her way through the flooded church.

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Bride walks down the aisle despite waist-deep flooding
Bride walks down the aisle despite waist-deep flooding

WorldMalta attorney general set to appeal acquittal in journalist murder trial

Malta’s attorney general is preparing to challenge the acquittal of a prominent businessman in the killing of an anti-corruption journalist, seeking a retrial, the Times of Malta and other media reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 16:25

Malta attorney general set to appeal acquittal in journalist murder trial
Malta attorney general set to appeal acquittal in journalist murder trial

PoliticsBardella and Farage sign pact to stop small-boat crossings ‘forever’

At the Reform UK Party conference on Friday, Nigel Farage and Jordan Bardella signed an agreement pledging to end irregular migrant crossings by small boat “forever” if their respective parties enter government.

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Bardella and Farage sign pact to stop small-boat crossings ‘forever’

ScienceSecond complete map of a fruit fly brain completed

Researchers have completed a map of every neuron in a male fruit fly’s brain, creating a connectome that could accelerate neurobiology research. The collaboration between biologists at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus and Google computer scientists also refined tools for studying increasingly complex nervous systems.

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Second complete map of a fruit fly brain completed
Second complete map of a fruit fly brain completed

TechAnthropic’s prospective $2 trillion IPO puts powerful external trustees under scrutiny

Anthropic’s planned blockbuster IPO, which could value the Claude maker at as much as $2 trillion, is drawing attention to its experimental governance model. The Long-Term Benefit Trust, a small group of advisers created to protect the lab’s mission of developing AI for humanity’s long-term benefit, owns no equity but controls most of the board, and Anthropic plans to preserve its role after going public.

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Anthropic’s prospective $2 trillion IPO puts powerful external trustees under scrutiny
Anthropic’s prospective $2 trillion IPO puts powerful external trustees under scrutiny

PoliticsOctober 7 attack shapes Israel’s elections and fuels political blame

As the third anniversary of the Hamas-led October 7 attack approaches, the deaths of 1,139 Israelis and the capture of about 250 people remain central to Israeli politics. With elections expected in late October, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism for refusing an independent inquiry into government failures and is accused of deflecting blame onto defence officials.

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October 7 attack shapes Israel’s elections and fuels political blame
October 7 attack shapes Israel’s elections and fuels political blame

EconomyChinese brands gain ground in Egypt

Chinese products are becoming increasingly common in Egypt, especially smartphones, electric cars and household appliances. Chinese automakers now account for more than 40% of the country’s passenger-car market, while demand for new smartphones is rising. The shift comes as Egypt and China mark 70 years of diplomatic relations.

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Chinese brands gain ground in Egypt
Chinese brands gain ground in Egypt

WorldIsraeli investors in Milei’s crosshairs over Falklands oil project

Argentine President Javier Milei’s push to sanction oil companies drilling offshore in the British-controlled Falkland Islands has put Israeli investors at the center of a sovereignty dispute rooted in the 1982 war between Britain and Argentina.

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Israeli investors in Milei’s crosshairs over Falklands oil project
Israeli investors in Milei’s crosshairs over Falklands oil project
  • ‘Winds of change’: How Milei is reviving Argentina’s Falklands claim amid Trump-UK tensions
    ‘Winds of change’: How Milei is reviving Argentina’s Falklands claim amid Trump-UK tensions

    Argentine President Javier Milei is using the long-running Falklands sovereignty dispute to threaten sanctions against a major offshore oil project while praising Donald Trump. Analysts say Trump’s questioning of Washington’s traditional position, alongside worsening US-UK relations over Iran, gives Milei an opening to rally support for Argentina’s claim.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-04 16:13Original
  • Trump raises doubts over US support for Britain in Falklands dispute
    Trump raises doubts over US support for Britain in Falklands dispute

    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.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:46Original
  • UK reasserts Falklands sovereignty amid Milei claim and Trump comments
    UK reasserts Falklands sovereignty amid Milei claim and Trump comments

    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.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:44Original
  • UK support for Falkland Islands is ‘unwavering’, No 10 says
    UK 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 News★★★★☆2026-09-04 11:29Original
  • 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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  • Milei vows tougher sanctions and defense push over Falklands oil drilling
    Milei vows tougher sanctions and defense push over Falklands oil drilling

    Argentine President Javier Milei said Thursday that Argentina would tighten sanctions on companies involved in oil projects around the Falkland Islands, increase defense resources in the south and send Congress a bill to strengthen the country’s response to what he called violations of its sovereignty.

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  • 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.

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

WorldEl Niño set to bring heavier rains to parts of East Africa

The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is strengthening and may last through February 2027, with major effects on global weather. The Greater Horn of Africa is expected to have a wetter-than-usual October-to-December rainy season, with rainfall potentially exceeding 400 millimeters in parts of Somalia, Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania.

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El Niño set to bring heavier rains to parts of East Africa
El Niño set to bring heavier rains to parts of East Africa

CultureWATCH: Exclusive look at new Great Tides Waterpark

ABC News' Sam Champion showcases highlights from his visit to the new Great Tides Waterpark, located on Norwegian Cruise Line's private island Great Stirrup Cay, the sponsor of “GMA.”

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AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:06

WATCH: Exclusive look at new Great Tides Waterpark
WATCH: Exclusive look at new Great Tides Waterpark

PoliticsRussian committee considers 12 cities for ‘City of Labor Valor’ title

The Victory organizing committee, led by President Vladimir Putin, considered 12 Russian cities for the honorary title “City of Labor Valor.” Established in 2020, the title has since been awarded to 70 cities for residents’ wartime labor contributions to victory in World War II.

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Russian committee considers 12 cities for ‘City of Labor Valor’ title

TechMicrosoft says virtually nobody grabbed New York Times articles through Copilot

In copyright litigation, Microsoft says fewer than 1% of 8.2 million Copilot chat logs reproduced at least 16 words from news content. The company argues the figures support treating copyrighted material used to train AI as fair use, while publishers and authors claim Microsoft and OpenAI built competing products on their works.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 16:05

Microsoft says virtually nobody grabbed New York Times articles through Copilot
Microsoft says virtually nobody grabbed New York Times articles through Copilot

WorldRussian drone strikes Ukraine’s security service headquarters

A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine’s domestic intelligence service in central Kyiv, injuring five people. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the agency chief’s office was directly targeted and ordered a response as Ukraine urges NATO allies to provide more air defences.

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Russian drone strikes Ukraine’s security service headquarters
Russian drone strikes Ukraine’s security service headquarters
  • Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in Kyiv drone attack, Zelensky says
    Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in Kyiv drone attack, Zelensky says

    A Russian drone struck the Security Service of Ukraine headquarters in central Kyiv on Friday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The drone reportedly targeted an office used by security chief Oleksandr Poklad. Kyiv’s mayor said five people were injured, while Ukraine’s foreign minister called the strike a “major escalation.”

    RussiaUkraineKyivdrone attack

    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-04 15:55Original
  • Russia strikes Ukraine intelligence HQ in ‘major escalation’
    MAJORRussia strikes Ukraine intelligence HQ in ‘major escalation’

    A Russian drone struck the SBU intelligence agency’s headquarters in central Kyiv, injuring at least nine people and sending black smoke into the sky. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ordered an “appropriate, tangible response”, while foreign minister Andrii Sybiha called the attack a “major escalation”.

    RussiaUkraineKyivdrone attack

    TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-09-04 15:37Original
  • On the ground: Russian drone strikes Ukraine security service headquarters in Kyiv
    On the ground: Russian drone strikes Ukraine security service headquarters in Kyiv

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone struck the SBU security service headquarters in Kyiv on Friday, accusing Moscow of directly targeting the SBU chief’s personal office. He ordered an “appropriate, tangible response,” while Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called the strike a “major escalation.”

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-04 15:24Original
  • Explosion rocks Ukrainian Security Service headquarters in central Kyiv — Zelensky

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said an explosion struck the Security Service of Ukraine headquarters in central Kyiv, near the office of its director, Alexander Poklad. Zelensky said he had spoken with Poklad, while images from the scene showed thick smoke above the building.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-04 14:38Original
  • Russian attack hits Ukraine's security service headquarters

    President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said a Russian drone attack on Friday targeted the headquarters of Ukraine’s SBU security service in central Kyiv. The attack reflects a shift from the nighttime pattern that had characterized many Russian drone and missile strikes on the capital during much of the war.

    RussiaUkraineKyivdrone attack

    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-09-04 14:36Original
  • Russian drone ‘aimed directly’ at Ukraine security service HQ, Zelensky says
    Russian drone ‘aimed directly’ at Ukraine security service HQ, Zelensky says

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone hit the SBU security service headquarters in Kyiv on Friday afternoon, injuring five people. The strike came after a series of deadly overnight attacks across Ukraine, including in the southern Odesa region.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:59Original
  • Russian drone strikes one of Ukraine’s most important government buildings

    A Russian drone struck one of Ukraine’s most important government buildings after days of near-continuous assaults on Kyiv.

    RussiaUkraineKyivdrone strike

    CCNN★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:53Original
  • Russian drone strikes Ukraine Security Service headquarters in central Kyiv

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a Russian drone struck the Security Service headquarters in central Kyiv. He said he had ordered the agency to deliver an “appropriate, tangible response” and, where possible, mirror the strike.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:51Original
  • Russia and Ukraine trade massive drone strikes as Kyiv security HQ is hit
    Russia and Ukraine trade massive drone strikes as Kyiv security HQ is hit

    Russia and Ukraine exchanged massive drone strikes, with an attack hitting Ukraine’s security headquarters in Kyiv. Smoke was seen rising over the city.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:51Original
  • Zelensky says Russian drone struck SBU headquarters in Kyiv
    BREAKINGZelensky says Russian drone struck SBU headquarters in Kyiv

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone hit the Security Service of Ukraine headquarters in Kyiv, targeting acting chief Oleksandr Poklad’s office and causing unspecified injuries. Poklad was not there when the strike occurred. Russia has not commented.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:39Original
  • Breaking: Russian drone strikes central Kyiv
    BREAKINGBreaking: Russian drone strikes central Kyiv

    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.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:10Original

WorldGeorgia won’t deport former Navalny volunteer Denis Kulanin to Russia, allows him to leave for a third country

A Tbilisi court ruled that Russian citizen Denis Kulanin may voluntarily leave Georgia for a third country instead of being deported to Russia, giving him seven days to depart. Kulanin, a former volunteer at Alexey Navalny’s campaign headquarters who opposed Russia’s war against Ukraine, had faced fears of prosecution if returned.

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Georgia won’t deport former Navalny volunteer Denis Kulanin to Russia, allows him to leave for a third country
Georgia won’t deport former Navalny volunteer Denis Kulanin to Russia, allows him to leave for a third country

SportsLIVE: Ipswich Town vs Liverpool – Premier League

Live build-up and text commentary cover Ipswich Town’s Premier League match against Liverpool, with Bradley Barcola set to make his debut for Liverpool.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:01

LIVE: Ipswich Town vs Liverpool – Premier League
LIVE: Ipswich Town vs Liverpool – Premier League

WorldLasers down 11 cartel drones along southern border, US military says

U.S. officials said Friday that the military has used lasers to shoot down 11 cartel drones since deploying the technology along the U.S.-Mexico border last week.

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Lasers down 11 cartel drones along southern border, US military says
Lasers down 11 cartel drones along southern border, US military says

SocietyCanadian ‘banking’ company linked to sanctioned money-laundering network

CBC’s visual investigations team and the Centre for Information Resilience reveal who is behind a Canadian company calling itself a “revolutionary banking” business. The company is tied to a sanctioned money-laundering network serving cartels and wealthy Russians.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:00

Canadian ‘banking’ company linked to sanctioned money-laundering network
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🇦🇷 🇬🇧 Milei says ‘winds of change’ favour Argentina in Falklands dispute

President Javier Milei has said that the "winds of change" favoured Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands, pointing to Washington's readiness to review its neutrality on his country's territorial dispute with Britain.
🇦🇷 🇬🇧 Milei says ‘winds of change’ favour Argentina in Falklands dispute

President Javier Milei has said that the "winds of change" favoured Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands, pointing to Washington's readiness to review its neutrality on his country's territorial dispute with Britain.
AFP News Agency

WorldAtlantic Hurricane Season Remains Most Tranquil Since 1941

September is typically when deadly Atlantic hurricanes threaten coastal communities from Nicaragua to Newfoundland. Yet the world’s second-largest ocean has been unusually calm, with no comparable quiet since 1941.

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Atlantic Hurricane Season Remains Most Tranquil Since 1941
Atlantic Hurricane Season Remains Most Tranquil Since 1941

TechMusk wins order blocking use of “Twitter,” but not “tweet” or bird logo

Elon Musk’s X secured a court order preventing Operation Bluebird from launching an app built around the Twitter name. The judge found X was unlikely to have fully abandoned the mark, making its infringement and dilution claims likely to succeed; X’s App Store listing calling it “X (formerly known as Twitter)” was a decisive point.

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Musk wins order blocking use of “Twitter,” but not “tweet” or bird logo
Musk wins order blocking use of “Twitter,” but not “tweet” or bird logo

ScienceThree Pacific hurricanes show the power of El Niño

Hurricanes Karina, Lowell and Marie are churning across the Pacific Ocean. Climate scientists say the unusually high level of activity is characteristic of El Niño.

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Three Pacific hurricanes show the power of El Niño
Three Pacific hurricanes show the power of El Niño

SportsWNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at the end of 2026

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of 2026. She led the league through a period of unprecedented growth, while also facing criticism from players over her leadership.

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at the end of 2026
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at the end of 2026

PoliticsUkraine's army chief Drapatyi outlines his vision for the military

Ukraine's Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi says he was entrusted with command by the president, as supreme commander, and the defense minister. He identifies stabilizing the front, integrating new combat capabilities, and building, training, and retaining military personnel as priorities for fighting the war today while preparing for the future.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 15:53

Ukraine's army chief Drapatyi outlines his vision for the military
Ukraine's army chief Drapatyi outlines his vision for the military

PoliticsRussia lists Novaya Gazeta as a foreign agent

Russia’s Justice Ministry has added online publication Novaya Gazeta to its foreign-agent registry. The ministry accused it of spreading false information about government decisions, policies and the electoral system, opposing the special military operation in Ukraine, and distributing materials from foreign agents. Poet Sergey Leibgrad and writer-journalist Felix Sandalov were also listed.

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Russia lists Novaya Gazeta as a foreign agent

PoliticsUS midterms begin as North Carolina starts distributing mail ballots

North Carolina became the first state authorised to send out ballots on Friday, formally opening the 2026 US midterm elections. The move comes as President Donald Trump’s administration pushes for sweeping restrictions on mail voting.

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US midterms begin as North Carolina starts distributing mail ballots
US midterms begin as North Carolina starts distributing mail ballots
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Judge declares mistrial in US infanticide case but puts ruling on hold
Judge declares mistrial in US infanticide case but puts ruling on hold
AFP News Agency

OtherJudge in Lindsay Clancy case says he’ll declare a mistrial, then gives defense 1 hour to appeal

The judge in the Lindsay Clancy case says he will declare a mistrial, then gives the defense one hour to appeal.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 15:51

Judge in Lindsay Clancy case says he’ll declare a mistrial, then gives defense 1 hour to appeal
Judge in Lindsay Clancy case says he’ll declare a mistrial, then gives defense 1 hour to appeal

WorldMore than 100 flights delayed or canceled at Sochi airport after drone attack

Sochi airport faced restrictions for more than 11 hours after an overnight Ukrainian drone attack. Two fuel depots caught fire, including one about 100 meters from the airport, leaving around 90 aircraft unable to depart or arrive on time and canceling 27 inbound flights. Refueling was restricted, and officials warned fuel shortages could affect Sochi gas stations.

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More than 100 flights delayed or canceled at Sochi airport after drone attack
More than 100 flights delayed or canceled at Sochi airport after drone attack