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WorldQatar says reopening Strait of Hormuz ‘unconditionally’ is a priority

Qatar says it is working with partners, including China, on diplomatic ideas to end the more than six-month US-Iran war. Doha says political will from both sides is essential and that reopening the Strait of Hormuz unconditionally is a top priority.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 12:44

Qatar says reopening Strait of Hormuz ‘unconditionally’ is a priority
Qatar says reopening Strait of Hormuz ‘unconditionally’ is a priority

EconomyRussia, China increase flights between countries to 309 per week

Russian and Chinese airlines are operating 309 flights a week between the two countries during the 2026 summer season, up from 230 a year earlier, Russia’s Transport Ministry said. Russian airlines carried more than 1.3 million passengers in the first seven months, 50% more than a year earlier.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:44

Russia, China increase flights between countries to 309 per week

PoliticsUK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing

Foreign secretary Ed Miliband says Israeli “terrorists” are carrying out ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in the West Bank with tacit government backing. The UK will ban imports from illegal settlements, restrict services and advertising linked to them, impose personal sanctions and block some export licences. France and Canada announced similar measures.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 12:43

UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing
UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing
  • UK announces sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements
    UK announces sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements

    UK Foreign Minister Ed Miliband told Parliament that Britain will sanction illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The measures include an import ban on goods from Israeli settlements and a comprehensive sanctions regime.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-08 12:34Original
  • Western allies step up pressure on Israel over West Bank settlements
    Western allies step up pressure on Israel over West Bank settlements

    Britain, France and Canada reaffirmed support for a two-state solution and condemned Israel’s settlement expansion and rising settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Twelve countries said they would introduce or consider trade restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements, while France said it would begin a process to ban such products.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-08 12:32Original
  • UK expected to unveil sanctions targeting Israel over West Bank settlement expansion

    The United Kingdom is expected to announce sanctions against Israel over the massive expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The move would mark a significant reset in UK-Israel relations.

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    CCNN★★★★☆2026-09-08 11:30Original
  • UK to announce trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements
    UK to announce trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements

    The UK is set to announce a ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to present the measures to Parliament, as the government says recent settlement expansion has made the threat to Palestinian statehood more urgent. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee called the reported ban irrational.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-08 09:31Original
  • UK to announce trade ban on goods from Israeli West Bank settlements
    UK to announce trade ban on goods from Israeli West Bank settlements

    A senior British minister confirmed that the UK will announce a ban later Tuesday on goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, as part of efforts to support a two-state solution.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-08 07:00Original
  • Smotrich and Ben-Gvir demand UK sanctions and envoy expulsion as trade ban looms
    Smotrich and Ben-Gvir demand UK sanctions and envoy expulsion as trade ban looms

    Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir are calling for retaliation, including sanctions against the UK and the expulsion of its envoy, as Britain prepares to sanction illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-08 02:33Original
  • UK set to sanction Israeli settlements as PM Burnham risks clash with Trump: report
    UK set to sanction Israeli settlements as PM Burnham risks clash with Trump: report

    The UK is expected to announce restrictions on trade in goods and some services linked to Israeli settlements in the West Bank, drawing sharp criticism from U.S. and Israeli officials. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stressed support for a two-state solution, but the move could create an early dispute with President Donald Trump’s administration.

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    FFox News★★★★☆2026-09-08 01:58Original
  • UK government expected to announce trade restrictions on West Bank settlements
    UK government expected to announce trade restrictions on West Bank settlements

    The UK is expected to announce new restrictions on buying goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is due to outline the proposals in the Commons on Tuesday; they could cover settlement agricultural products, goods and services. Israel has warned it would retaliate against new measures.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-08 01:50Original
  • UK to announce ban on trade with Israeli settlements — media

    The UK government is expected to announce sanctions against Israel over settlement activity in the West Bank, The Telegraph reported. The measures, to be discussed by the cabinet, could prohibit trade with companies operating in West Bank settlements, while excluding financial restrictions on named individuals or legal entities.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-08 01:06Original
  • UK’s Burnham Risks Trump Anger With New Sanctions on Israel
    UK’s Burnham Risks Trump Anger With New Sanctions on Israel

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s UK government is expected to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank on Tuesday. The move would mark a tougher approach on an issue central to his Labour Party but potentially anger US President Donald Trump.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-07 22:00Original

SportsRussia football team to play friendlies against Namibia and Nigeria next month

Russia’s national football team will face Namibia in Yekaterinburg on October 3 and Nigeria in Nizhny Novgorod on October 6. Before those matches, Russia is scheduled to play Iran in a friendly in Kazan on September 29.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:41

Russia football team to play friendlies against Namibia and Nigeria next month

EconomyEthereum’s supply fight forces a choice between high staking yields and ETH value

The Ethereum Foundation’s Protocol cluster declined to include EIP-8363, which would burn part of validators’ issuance rewards, in its own priorities. It withheld judgment on the proposal and called for broader ecosystem participation on issuance policy. Current issuance dilutes unstaked holders while rewarding validators; reducing it could limit dilution, but claims about protecting smaller operators remain contested.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:35

Ethereum’s supply fight forces a choice between high staking yields and ETH value
Ethereum’s supply fight forces a choice between high staking yields and ETH value

WorldUN, OSCE Turn Blind Eye to Murders of Russian Journalists, MFA Says

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused the UN OHCHR, UNESCO and OSCE of ignoring the killings of Russian journalists and pressure on Russian media. She said their alleged bias and “double standards” had damaged their reputations and urged the global media community to defend Russian colleagues against politically motivated repression.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 12:32

UN, OSCE Turn Blind Eye to Murders of Russian Journalists, MFA Says

EconomyRussia-China sea freight up 19.2% in first half of 2026

The Russian Transport Ministry said sea freight between Russian and Chinese ports reached 109.5 million metric tons in the first half of 2026, up 19.2% from a year earlier. The two sides also noted strong cooperation in implementing state port-control procedures.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:32

Russia-China sea freight up 19.2% in first half of 2026
  • Road freight between Russia and China up 35% in first five months of 2026

    Road freight between Russia and China rose 35% in the first five months of 2026, Russia’s Transport Ministry said. The countries agreed to exchange an additional 65,000 transport permits each this year. Russian airlines carried over 1.3 million passengers, while weekly flights rose to 309. Rail and sea freight also increased.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 12:25Original

SocietyJapan's empty temples seek new ways to survive

Japan's temples are under pressure from population decline, shrinking congregations and weaker demand for funerals and other traditional rites. Many rural temples are being sold or closed, while others are adapting through smart graveyards, meditation and traditional temple cuisine classes to attract new visitors and revenue.

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DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:31

Japan's empty temples seek new ways to survive
Japan's empty temples seek new ways to survive

PoliticsUK minister says there is 'no doubt' over sovereignty of Falkland Islands

A British Foreign Office minister said on Tuesday that there was “no doubt” about Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, after Argentine President Javier Milei intensified Argentina’s claims over the British overseas territory.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 12:30

UK minister says there is 'no doubt' over sovereignty of Falkland Islands
UK minister says there is 'no doubt' over sovereignty of Falkland Islands

EconomyHow US Tariff Fears Are Driving Record Copper Prices

Copper has rallied sharply since the beginning of last year, reaching a new intraday record above $14,600 per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange in early September.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 12:30

How US Tariff Fears Are Driving Record Copper Prices
How US Tariff Fears Are Driving Record Copper Prices

PoliticsEuropean Parliament report tightens EU investment conditions as China talks heat up

Rapporteurs in the European Parliament working on the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act are seeking tighter limits on Chinese investment in sectors where Beijing is dominant. Their approach goes further than the European Commission’s proposal as negotiations with China intensify.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 12:29

European Parliament report tightens EU investment conditions as China talks heat up

TechWith another $1 billion, Stoke Space scales up its Nova rocket ambitions

Stoke Space has raised another $1 billion ahead of its planned debut launch next year, bringing total capital raised to $2.3 billion. The Series E round will help speed development of a fully reusable Nova “Block 2” vehicle designed to carry 15 metric tons to low-Earth orbit.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:29

With another $1 billion, Stoke Space scales up its Nova rocket ambitions
With another $1 billion, Stoke Space scales up its Nova rocket ambitions

TechEthereum makes quantum resistance a top priority with a 2029 deadline

The Ethereum Foundation wants to protect the network before a quantum computer capable of breaking current cryptography could plausibly emerge. It says upcoming upgrades will be assessed against a 2029 deadline.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:27

Ethereum makes quantum resistance a top priority with a 2029 deadline
Ethereum makes quantum resistance a top priority with a 2029 deadline
  • Ethereum’s 2029 quantum deadline begins reshaping its upgrade roadmap
    Ethereum’s 2029 quantum deadline begins reshaping its upgrade roadmap

    Ethereum developers are weighing new features against work needed to make the network quantum-resistant by December 2029. The Foundation says additional consensus-layer work has almost no room unless it supports the post-quantum roadmap, while moving attestations forward could delay mandatory execution proofs and the zkEVM timeline.

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    CCryptoSlate★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 10:40Original

EconomyAmazon hires banks for first-ever sterling bond sale

Amazon has hired banks for its first-ever sterling bond sale, according to a memo seen by Reuters. The move comes as hyperscalers race to raise funds in multiple currencies to finance the artificial intelligence boom.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:25

Amazon hires banks for first-ever sterling bond sale
Amazon hires banks for first-ever sterling bond sale

TechVerba MANPADS effective against aircraft, helicopters and UAVs in special operation, holding says

Russia’s High Precision Systems holding says the Verba man-portable air defense system is being used in the Ukraine operation zone against enemy aircraft, helicopters and drones. It says heavy UAVs are regularly shot down and that the system is also effective against smaller electric reconnaissance and fire-control drones.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:24

Verba MANPADS effective against aircraft, helicopters and UAVs in special operation, holding says

EconomyStrategy repurchases $176 million of STRC shares without buying or selling bitcoin

Strategy repurchased $176 million worth of STRC shares while making no bitcoin purchases or sales. Its total bitcoin holdings represent about 4% of the 21 million supply cap and are worth roughly $66 billion.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:20

Strategy repurchases $176 million of STRC shares without buying or selling bitcoin
Strategy repurchases $176 million of STRC shares without buying or selling bitcoin

WorldEU says Russia is ‘clearly’ unwilling to make peace with Ukraine as US pushes talks

European Commission spokespeople said Russia has shown no willingness to seriously pursue a just and lasting peace and continues to escalate. The EU welcomed the U.S.-led talks but stressed that decisions about Ukraine must include Ukraine, while matters affecting Europe’s security require Europe’s participation.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 12:19

EU says Russia is ‘clearly’ unwilling to make peace with Ukraine as US pushes talks
EU says Russia is ‘clearly’ unwilling to make peace with Ukraine as US pushes talks
  • Trump’s grasp of conflict’s root causes enables useful contacts, Lavrov says

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Donald Trump’s administration had shown from the outset that it wanted and was able to understand the root causes of the Ukrainian conflict. He said this made it possible to expect talks and contacts with the US leader’s envoys to benefit both sides.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 11:46Original

WorldUkraine decries ‘horrific’ Russian attack shortly after US envoys leave

Ukraine condemned a major Russian missile and drone assault on Tuesday that killed at least two people. The attack came soon after US envoys visited the capitals of both countries over the weekend in an effort to revive stalled negotiations aimed at ending the war.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-08 12:19

Ukraine decries ‘horrific’ Russian attack shortly after US envoys leave
Ukraine decries ‘horrific’ Russian attack shortly after US envoys leave
  • Russia pounds Kyiv, ending three-day halt for US talks
    Russia pounds Kyiv, ending three-day halt for US talks

    Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv heavily overnight, killing two people and sending smoke over the Ukrainian capital. The attacks ended Moscow’s temporary three-day pause in strikes on the city as talks with the US were underway.

    Russia-Ukraine warKyivmissile strikes

    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-08 11:35Original
  • At least two people killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv
    At least two people killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv

    At least two people were killed and 10 injured when Russia resumed overnight drone strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said. Residential buildings were damaged and vehicles caught fire, while residents sheltered in metro stations. The attack followed a three-day agreement to halt strikes on each other’s capitals.

    RussiaUkraineKyiv attackdrone strikes

    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-08 10:23Original
  • Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv after US peace negotiators depart

    Russia resumed strikes on Kyiv early on September 8, shortly after U.S. peace negotiators left, using ballistic missiles and causing multiple deaths and injuries, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-08 09:15Original
  • Ukraine updates: Explosions rock Kyiv as 3-day truce ends
    Ukraine updates: Explosions rock Kyiv as 3-day truce ends

    A series of explosions hit Kyiv and nearby cities after Russia’s three-day ceasefire ended. Kyiv authorities said air defenses were activated and reported missile damage to buildings in Kyiv, Boryspil and Fastiv. Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko also resigned after anti-corruption agencies raided his office, denying allegations that he was involved in bribery.

    Ukraine warKyiv attackceasefirecorruption probe

    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-08 03:33Original
  • Russia strikes Kyiv as three-day pause during US envoy visits ends
    MAJORRussia strikes Kyiv as three-day pause during US envoy visits ends

    Strikes between Russia and Ukraine resumed after a three-day pause covering their capitals expired. Kyiv officials said Russian air raids damaged two residential buildings, while Russia reported that a Ukrainian drone attack injured several people in Saratov. Casualty figures remain unconfirmed. US envoy Steve Witkoff called talks meaningful and substantive; a White House official said next steps would be announced in the coming weeks.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-08 03:08Original
  • Explosions heard in Kyiv as Russia resumes attacks after three-day halt

    Explosions were heard in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, after Russia resumed attacks following a three-day halt during the visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

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    CCNN★★★★☆2026-09-08 01:35Original
  • Russia pounds Kyiv in overnight attack as brief truce ends in missile fire
    MAJORRussia pounds Kyiv in overnight attack as brief truce ends in missile fire

    Russia launched ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones at Kyiv overnight on Sept. 8, ending a brief pause in attacks announced during U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s visit. At least two residential buildings were damaged, a warehouse caught fire and vehicles were reportedly hit. No casualties have been reported.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★★2026-09-08 01:04Original

WorldMan arrested over week of sabotage attempts at German power substations

A man has been arrested over a series of sabotage attempts targeting German power substations over the course of a week.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:18

Man arrested over week of sabotage attempts at German power substations
Man arrested over week of sabotage attempts at German power substations
  • German police arrest suspect in power grid sabotage case
    German police arrest suspect in power grid sabotage case

    German police say they arrested a 48-year-old man suspected of a series of attacks on the country’s electricity network. Investigators allege he used homemade rockets and conductive wire against high-voltage lines in three states, apparently as part of a campaign against fossil fuels; he was reportedly found near the Weisweiler power station after days of searches.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-09-08 10:54Original

WorldWho are the Hindu group cited in Eiffel Tower staff walkout?

The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday after staff walked out over women colleagues being removed during a visit by the Hindu religious movement BAPS. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha later apologised for any pain or inconvenience caused by the incident.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:17

Who are the Hindu group cited in Eiffel Tower staff walkout?
Who are the Hindu group cited in Eiffel Tower staff walkout?

PoliticsXi urges China, Britain to transcend differences and seek common ground

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged China and Britain to build mutual respect and trust, set aside differences and expand mutually beneficial cooperation during a call with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Burnham said Britain would maintain consistency in its China policy and pursue a long-term strategic partnership.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 12:16

Xi urges China, Britain to transcend differences and seek common ground
Xi urges China, Britain to transcend differences and seek common ground

WorldZelenskyy expects Trump meeting in late September as Kyiv presses for air defence and new talks

Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, says he expects to meet Donald Trump later this month. Kyiv is pressing Washington for urgently needed Patriot interceptors while moving toward a new trilateral negotiating format.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 12:16

Zelenskyy expects Trump meeting in late September as Kyiv presses for air defence and new talks

CultureInside the Secret Screening of Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes Documentary

Nathan Fielder’s new documentary, “You Can See Everything,” featuring unprecedented access to the life of tech founder-turned-convict Elizabeth Holmes, received a surprise screening at the Telluride Film Festival. The nearly three-hour film left viewers unsettled but eager for more.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:13

Inside the Secret Screening of Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes Documentary
Inside the Secret Screening of Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes Documentary

WorldRussia-to-Vietnam tourist flow reaches 1 million in first eight months of 2026

Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov says 1 million Russians traveled to Vietnam in the first eight months of 2026, surpassing the 700,000 recorded for all of 2025. He said expanded air service, now totaling 78 weekly flights, is driving the increase and that Russia wants to attract Vietnamese tourists as well.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:12

Russia-to-Vietnam tourist flow reaches 1 million in first eight months of 2026

TechTürkiye eyes civilian tech boost from defence know-how to cut foreign reliance

Türkiye is looking to apply defence-sector know-how to civilian technology in an effort to reduce reliance on foreign sources. The file image shows air and ground systems at the 2026 International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul on May 5, 2026.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 12:12

Türkiye eyes civilian tech boost from defence know-how to cut foreign reliance
Türkiye eyes civilian tech boost from defence know-how to cut foreign reliance

HealthSudan’s healthcare system on brink of collapse, MSF warns

Doctors Without Borders warns that about 37 percent of Sudan’s health facilities are out of service as international aid cuts leave millions without essential care. The group urges governments to protect health funding while violence and displacement intensify amid the war.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 12:12

Sudan’s healthcare system on brink of collapse, MSF warns
Sudan’s healthcare system on brink of collapse, MSF warns

TechBoston Scientific says cyberattack puts 2026 sales and profit forecasts out of reach

Boston Scientific said Tuesday that a cybersecurity incident disrupting its global operations means it no longer expects to achieve its previously issued sales and adjusted-profit forecasts for the third quarter and full year of 2026.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 12:10

Boston Scientific says cyberattack puts 2026 sales and profit forecasts out of reach
Boston Scientific says cyberattack puts 2026 sales and profit forecasts out of reach

ScienceRussia develops carbon-fiber antenna for space and drones

Students and specialists at Reshetnev University in Krasnoyarsk have developed antenna reflectors made from carbon-fiber composite for space systems, UAVs and radars. The university says the material reduces spacecraft mass, remains dimensionally stable across extreme temperatures and has already received a patent and implementation certificate.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:09

Russia develops carbon-fiber antenna for space and drones

PoliticsChinese Foreign Ministry slams Lai’s fallacies on UNGA Resolution 2758

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the Lai Ching-te authorities’ “wanton distortion” of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 exposes their “Taiwan independence” separatist nature. She said the resolution confirms the one-China principle and that Taiwan has never been, and will never become, a country.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 12:09

Chinese Foreign Ministry slams Lai’s fallacies on UNGA Resolution 2758
Chinese Foreign Ministry slams Lai’s fallacies on UNGA Resolution 2758

TechBitcoin’s complexity paradox: How layer-2 scalers became AI’s main target

A series of incidents involving Coldcard, Lightning and Liquid shows how artificial intelligence is changing the economics of discovering bugs in Bitcoin infrastructure.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:09

Bitcoin’s complexity paradox: How layer-2 scalers became AI’s main target
Bitcoin’s complexity paradox: How layer-2 scalers became AI’s main target

EconomyBitcoin volatility stays subdued as profitable supply nears historic bear-to-bull level: analysts

More than 71% of bitcoin supply is currently in profit, Bitfinex said, bringing the market close to a level that has historically signaled transitions from bear to bull conditions. Volatility remains subdued.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:08

Bitcoin volatility stays subdued as profitable supply nears historic bear-to-bull level: analysts
Bitcoin volatility stays subdued as profitable supply nears historic bear-to-bull level: analysts

WorldBoat crash leaves nine dead in southwestern Cameroon

At least nine people, including an eight-year-old child, died when two passenger boats collided at Gold Coast Creek in southwestern Cameroon. The vessels were using a busy route linking Cameroon and Nigeria. Witnesses recovered bodies from the water, while officials had not confirmed the number of passengers or whether others were missing or injured.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 12:06

Boat crash leaves nine dead in southwestern Cameroon
Boat crash leaves nine dead in southwestern Cameroon

SocietyCrocodile head found in luggage at Italian airport

Italian authorities found the dried head of a critically endangered crocodile in a passenger’s luggage at Turin’s Caselle airport. The man, who had flown from Miami via Istanbul, is under investigation for smuggling a protected species without the required certificate or licence and could face a €20,000–€200,000 fine or six months to a year in prison.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:05

Crocodile head found in luggage at Italian airport
Crocodile head found in luggage at Italian airport

SocietyTeen reading slumps to worst this century as screen time surges

A global student assessment found that teenagers, now more accustomed to smartphones than Shakespeare, are reading at the lowest levels seen this century, contributing to a wider decline in education.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 12:05

Teen reading slumps to worst this century as screen time surges
Teen reading slumps to worst this century as screen time surges

EconomySerbia and Uzbekistan seek to expand trade as President Mirziyoyev visits Belgrade

Serbia and Uzbekistan are looking to deepen trade during Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visit to Belgrade. Bilateral trade hit a record $41.9 million in 2025, while Serbian agri-food exports climbed 54.1% in the first seven months of 2026. The countries are also discussing a free trade agreement and new investment projects.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 12:03

Serbia and Uzbekistan seek to expand trade as President Mirziyoyev visits Belgrade

EconomyHKU launches wealth management academy to strengthen city’s ‘new money’ hub role

The University of Hong Kong Business School has launched the city’s first university-led wealth management academy. It will bring together policymakers, financial institutions and academics to train professionals for Hong Kong’s expanding private-wealth, asset-management and family-office industries, which are competing for talent to serve increasingly sophisticated international clients.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:02

HKU launches wealth management academy to strengthen city’s ‘new money’ hub role
HKU launches wealth management academy to strengthen city’s ‘new money’ hub role

ScienceCan dogs sniff out cancer? Indian start-up turns their noses to AI

An Indian start-up is combining dogs’ highly sensitive sense of smell with artificial intelligence to explore a new approach to cancer screening.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:02

Can dogs sniff out cancer? Indian start-up turns their noses to AI

WorldMoscow court fines TikTok $40,420 over LGBT-related content

Moscow’s Tagansky District Court fined TikTok 3.5 million rubles ($40,420) for distributing information related to the LGBT movement, which Russia has designated extremist and banned. The ruling cited the platform’s failure to monitor content and restrict access as required under Russian law.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:02

Moscow court fines TikTok $40,420 over LGBT-related content

PoliticsEU top court says IKEA can seek to stop Belgian far-right party using its brand

The European Union’s highest court ruled on Tuesday that trademark owner Inter IKEA may pursue legal action to stop a Belgian anti-immigration party from using the IKEA brand in its political campaigning.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 12:00

EU top court says IKEA can seek to stop Belgian far-right party using its brand
EU top court says IKEA can seek to stop Belgian far-right party using its brand

SportsJeff McNeil’s ninth-inning single lifts A’s over Blue Jays 6-5

Jeff McNeil beat out an infield single in the bottom of the ninth to bring home the winning run, as the Athletics defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 after surrendering a four-run lead.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:00

Jeff McNeil’s ninth-inning single lifts A’s over Blue Jays 6-5
Jeff McNeil’s ninth-inning single lifts A’s over Blue Jays 6-5

ScienceAI Models Buy Time for Forecasters Tracking Hurricanes

Artificial intelligence is taking tropical-storm forecasting to a new level. Tropical storms are the deadliest and most costly type of weather disaster.

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AI Models Buy Time for Forecasters Tracking Hurricanes
AI Models Buy Time for Forecasters Tracking Hurricanes

WorldBRICS summit may be the only place another Iran ceasefire can be built

The article argues that every ceasefire in the Iran war so far was assembled by BRICS members and their partners, not Washington. With Iran, China, Russia and Gulf states due at the September 12 summit in New Delhi, the gathering may offer the only existing machinery for rebuilding a truce.

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BRICS summit may be the only place another Iran ceasefire can be built
BRICS summit may be the only place another Iran ceasefire can be built

TechApple says ‘Fold’ and competitors ask ‘how wide?’

Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone tomorrow, potentially alongside some iPhone 18 Pro models while the regular iPhone 18 is delayed. The device is rumored to use a short, wide, passport-like design. The article argues that rivals’ recent similar foldables show Apple’s continuing influence over the smartphone industry.

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Apple says ‘Fold’ and competitors ask ‘how wide?’
Apple says ‘Fold’ and competitors ask ‘how wide?’

TechChinese hackers are using stolen networks to run AI and evade detection, Google says

Google says a China-linked group is using stolen networks to run artificial intelligence in an effort to avoid detection. The report says the group targets academic, medical and military AI research.

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Chinese hackers are using stolen networks to run AI and evade detection, Google says
Chinese hackers are using stolen networks to run AI and evade detection, Google says

HealthAlberta man retraces his steps after traumatic brain injury and coma

After waking from an eight-day coma with 24 broken ribs and a fractured skull, Stan Dworkowski could not remember his age or recognize his closest friends. He is now retracing his steps to reconstruct what happened in the hours before he was injured.

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Alberta man retraces his steps after traumatic brain injury and coma

WorldFormer Philippine lawmaker arrested over alleged theft of millions in flood aid

A former Philippine lawmaker and cousin of the president was arrested from his hospital bed over allegations that he stole millions of dollars earmarked for flood-control projects.

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Former Philippine lawmaker arrested over alleged theft of millions in flood aid
Former Philippine lawmaker arrested over alleged theft of millions in flood aid

PoliticsChina’s top diplomat Wang Yi holds talks with Qatar’s prime minister

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Beijing. They pledged to deepen strategic, energy and multilateral cooperation, while discussing regional tensions and their impact on energy, shipping and supply-chain stability.

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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi holds talks with Qatar’s prime minister
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi holds talks with Qatar’s prime minister

WorldUkrainian strikes kill 46 civilians, injure 266 in Russia over past week — diplomat

Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said Ukrainian attacks on Russian regions killed 46 civilians and wounded 266 over the past week, including 13 children among the injured and two among the dead. The heaviest casualties were reported in Belgorod, the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, and the Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions. Drones accounted for 99% of the casualties, he said.

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Ukrainian strikes kill 46 civilians, injure 266 in Russia over past week — diplomat

EconomyExclusive: Italy proposes no fees for digital euro payments under €10

Italy has proposed waiving smaller merchant fees for digital euro payments below €10. The measure has backing from the central banking community as final talks on the currency’s rollout continue in Brussels.

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Exclusive: Italy proposes no fees for digital euro payments under €10

WorldEU warns of new terror menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrills

The EU warns of a new terrorist menace as young people seek violent thrills online. AI-powered bots have been used to expand recruitment and promote terrorist ideologies, while AI-driven apps have supported research to prepare attacks.

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EU warns of new terror menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrills

SportsUganda prepares to host World Rugby Sevens qualifier

Uganda is preparing for a two-day qualifier on September 26-27 featuring eight national teams and determining one place in the 2027 World Rugby Sevens Series. The hosts are in Group B with Zambia, Tunisia and Senegal; the tournament winner will qualify automatically.

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Uganda prepares to host World Rugby Sevens qualifier
Uganda prepares to host World Rugby Sevens qualifier

WorldTravel industry piles pressure on EU as ‘shambolic’ EES rollout revives border chaos fears

The EU’s heavily criticised Entry/Exit System is under renewed pressure after emergency measures intended to avert border chaos expired. Major travel companies warn that passengers could again face long queues and missed flights.

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Travel industry piles pressure on EU as ‘shambolic’ EES rollout revives border chaos fears
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WorldDefense industry facilities and logistics centers in Kyiv region targeted in Russian strikes

Russia’s Defense Ministry says its forces carried out overnight precision strikes on military targets in Kyiv and the Kyiv region, Odesa and the Odesa region, and a vessel at the port of Chornomorsk. Moscow says the targets included drone and missile facilities, military logistics hubs, a fuel tanker and energy infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities reported explosions, fires and power outages.

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Defense industry facilities and logistics centers in Kyiv region targeted in Russian strikes
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TechCardano’s Leios delivers 6x scaling, but ADA faces a tougher economic test

Cardano’s Leios upgrade reached 26.8 transaction kilobytes per second in its first public testnet, roughly six times the ceiling of Ouroboros Praos. But the traffic was artificially generated rather than produced by fee-paying users. As releases from Cardano’s ADA reserve decline, attracting enough real usage to fund staking rewards becomes the harder challenge.

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Cardano’s Leios delivers 6x scaling, but ADA faces a tougher economic test
Cardano’s Leios delivers 6x scaling, but ADA faces a tougher economic test

TechEXCLUSIVE: Google warns of lower quality as it revamps Europe search results to avoid EU fines

Alphabet’s Google rolled out changes to its European online search results on Tuesday to meet EU antitrust regulators’ demands. The company said the move would worsen the user experience and increase costs for European businesses.

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EXCLUSIVE: Google warns of lower quality as it revamps Europe search results to avoid EU fines
EXCLUSIVE: Google warns of lower quality as it revamps Europe search results to avoid EU fines

HealthClinical trials show new drug may ease COPD symptoms in smokers

Clinical trials indicate that a new drug could reduce COPD symptoms among smokers. The CDC lists COPD as one of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States.

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Clinical trials show new drug may ease COPD symptoms in smokers
Clinical trials show new drug may ease COPD symptoms in smokers

SocietyLindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks Trump to pardon her after mistrial

Lindsay Clancy pleaded not guilty to three murder charges tied to the deaths of her three children. After the mistrial, her lawyer asked Donald Trump to pardon her.

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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks Trump to pardon her after mistrial
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks Trump to pardon her after mistrial
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WorldHouthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war

Iran-backed Houthi forces from Yemen attacked four Saudi Arabian cities, injuring 73 people and setting oil facilities on fire. Riyadh said it would retaliate after strikes reportedly involving dozens of drones and missiles hit southern oil facilities, an airbase and Saudi Aramco sites.

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Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war
Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war
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  • Saudi-Houthi fighting in Yemen escalates: What happened, and what’s next?
    Saudi-Houthi fighting in Yemen escalates: What happened, and what’s next?

    Houthi attacks on southern Saudi cities injured at least 73 people and damaged or ignited energy facilities, according to Saudi authorities. Riyadh has promised a firm response as fighting intensifies between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, with the Bab al-Mandeb Strait a central focus.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-08 11:40Original
  • Saudi analyst says there will be ‘no prolonged war’ with Houthis
    Saudi analyst says there will be ‘no prolonged war’ with Houthis

    Saudi political analyst Khaled Batarfi says the war with the Houthis will not be prolonged. He says the kingdom has tried not to respond to recent attacks by the Iran-backed rebel group.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-08 11:01Original
  • Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi oil facilities, injuring dozens

    Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis struck four cities in southern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, injuring more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze. The attack appeared to mark a major expansion of the six-month-old Middle East war.

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    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-09-08 10:41Original
  • Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi oil facilities and wound more than 70
    Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi oil facilities and wound more than 70

    Attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthis in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday wounded more than 70 people and sparked fires at several oil facilities and utilities in the kingdom’s south, according to authorities. The assault marked a major escalation in the renewed conflict between the key US ally and the Iranian-backed rebels.

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  • Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia reportedly injure dozens
    Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia reportedly injure dozens

    Saudi Arabia says a wave of Houthi attacks in the country’s south wounded 73 people, including women and children. The strikes reportedly hit civilian and economic sites as fighting intensifies in Yemen.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-08 08:42Original
  • Houthi attacks injure dozens of civilians in southern Saudi Arabia
    Houthi attacks injure dozens of civilians in southern Saudi Arabia

    Houthi attacks in southern Saudi Arabia have injured dozens of civilians. Footage shows trucks burning near the Saudi-Yemen border, where the Houthis said they had targeted trucks coming from Saudi territory.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-08 05:20Original
  • Saudi-led coalition vows resolute response after Houthi attacks injure 73

    The Saudi-led coalition says a wave of attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen early Tuesday injured at least 73 civilians, including women and children, and vows a resolute response.

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    CCNN★★★★☆2026-09-08 05:16Original
  • Saudi-led coalition says Houthi attacks on kingdom injured 73
    Saudi-led coalition says Houthi attacks on kingdom injured 73

    At least 73 people were injured in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. The coalition, which described the Houthis as backed by Iran, vowed a firm response to the latest outbreak of hostilities.

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  • Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia wounded 73 civilians, official says
    Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia wounded 73 civilians, official says

    A spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says Houthi attacks on civilian and economic sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran wounded 73 civilians, including women and children. He called the attacks a dangerous escalation and said the coalition would take necessary operational measures against the threat.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-08 04:26Original
  • Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia wound 73, officials say
    Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia wound 73, officials say

    Saudi authorities say a wave of attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis against Saudi Arabia injured 73 people.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-08 04:07Original

ScienceAstraZeneca’s COPD drug wins two late-stage trials, boosting blockbuster hopes

AstraZeneca’s COPD drug delivered positive results in two late-stage trials. The full data strengthens hopes that it could become a breakthrough treatment and achieve peak annual sales of more than $5 billion.

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AstraZeneca’s COPD drug wins two late-stage trials, boosting blockbuster hopes
AstraZeneca’s COPD drug wins two late-stage trials, boosting blockbuster hopes

SocietyMeet the chefs who fed Ground Zero workers after 9/11

In the weeks following the destruction of the World Trade Center, chefs from across New York City joined thousands of other New Yorkers to keep Ground Zero workers supplied with food around the clock.

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Meet the chefs who fed Ground Zero workers after 9/11
Meet the chefs who fed Ground Zero workers after 9/11

EconomyUS seeks greater access to Venezuela’s minerals after tapping its oil, sources say

The Trump administration is seeking broader U.S. access to Venezuela’s mineral resources, including gold, according to three people familiar with the discussions. The effort expands Washington’s push for control and influence over the South American country’s vast natural wealth beyond oil.

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US seeks greater access to Venezuela’s minerals after tapping its oil, sources say
US seeks greater access to Venezuela’s minerals after tapping its oil, sources say

PoliticsTrump’s map puts Iceland in the USA, but Reykjavik isn’t amused

A social media map shared by Donald Trump placed Iceland within US borders, drawing an unhappy reaction from Reykjavik. Relations between Washington and Iceland have already been tested by Trump’s threats involving Greenland and his trade dispute with Canada.

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Trump’s map puts Iceland in the USA, but Reykjavik isn’t amused

CultureKing Charles speaks out on Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK

Prince Harry and Meghan have returned to the UK and, according to a letter issued on behalf of King Charles III, will remain private citizens rather than working royals. Meanwhile, Prince William and Kate’s 13-year-old son George has begun high school at Eton, where William and Harry also studied.

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King Charles speaks out on Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK
King Charles speaks out on Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK

TechMoscow court fines Pinterest $40,420 over prohibited content

Moscow’s Tagansky District Court fined Pinterest 3.5 million rubles ($40,420) for failing to monitor content as required to restrict access to information on drug production, suicide methods and pornographic images of minors. The court said Pinterest had previously been fined for violating Russian law.

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Moscow court fines Pinterest $40,420 over prohibited content

EconomyEXCLUSIVE: Some EU-selected critical mineral firms flag project liquidity concerns

Some developers of critical mineral projects selected by the EU have sought urgent funding, saying liquidity constraints could put certain projects at risk and hamper the bloc’s efforts to reduce its dependence on China, according to a document seen by Reuters.

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EXCLUSIVE: Some EU-selected critical mineral firms flag project liquidity concerns
EXCLUSIVE: Some EU-selected critical mineral firms flag project liquidity concerns

EconomyRussia, Saudi Arabia reaffirm close coordination within OPEC+

Russia and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed their commitment to close coordination within OPEC+ to help balance supply and demand in global energy markets, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. The sides also discussed trade and economic cooperation and expressed interest in sustaining recent growth in turnover.

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Russia, Saudi Arabia reaffirm close coordination within OPEC+

PoliticsHungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over 'unacceptable activities'

Hungary has expelled 10 Russian diplomats for what it called “unacceptable activities”. The move follows years of scrutiny of Russian intelligence activity in Hungary and signals a shift under Péter Magyar’s new government.

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Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over 'unacceptable activities'
  • Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as Moscow vows ‘harsh’ retaliation
    Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as Moscow vows ‘harsh’ retaliation

    Hungary ordered 10 Russian diplomatic mission staff to leave over activities Budapest said were incompatible with their status under the Vienna Convention. Foreign Minister Anita Orban said the move protects Hungary’s security and sovereignty but does not sever ties with Moscow. Russian spokesperson Maria Zakharova promised a “harsh and painful” response.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-08 11:25Original
  • Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave
    Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave

    Hungary has ordered 10 members of Russia’s diplomatic mission to leave over activities it said were incompatible with their diplomatic status. Foreign Minister Anita Orban said the move protects Hungary’s security and sovereignty, but does not break diplomatic relations with Moscow, which Budapest says it wants to maintain through necessary dialogue.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-08 10:49Original
  • Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave over ‘unacceptable’ activities
    Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave over ‘unacceptable’ activities

    Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country, citing activities it deemed unacceptable.

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    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-09-08 10:26Original
  • Moscow to retaliate harshly, painfully for Budapest’s expulsion of diplomats — diplomat

    Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow would respond to Hungary’s expulsion of Russian diplomats in a way that is “harsh and painful.” She called the actions in Budapest a “Russophobic lobby.” Hungary earlier announced the expulsion of 10 Russian embassy employees, saying their activities were incompatible with diplomatic status.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 10:17Original
  • Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over ‘unacceptable activities’
    Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over ‘unacceptable activities’

    Hungary has expelled 10 Russian diplomats, citing activities it deemed unacceptable. Viktor Orban stressed that the move did not amount to severing diplomatic ties with Moscow.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-08 10:16Original
  • Hungary expels 10 Russian embassy employees, foreign minister says

    Hungary is expelling 10 employees of Russia’s embassy in Budapest after authorities deemed their activities incompatible with diplomatic status under the Vienna Convention, Foreign Minister Anita Orban said. She said the measure protects Hungary’s security and sovereignty but does not sever diplomatic ties with Russia.

    HungaryRussiadiplomatic expulsions

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-08 09:40Original

Economy2026 CIFTIS: Where ‘China services’ meet the world

The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services will run from September 9 to 13 at Beijing’s Shougang Park, with participants from 90 countries, regions and international organizations and more than 1,830 companies. The fair highlights the shift toward knowledge-intensive, high-value and technology-driven services, along with digitalization, intelligent technologies and green development.

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2026 CIFTIS: Where ‘China services’ meet the world
2026 CIFTIS: Where ‘China services’ meet the world

ScienceWildfires and Extreme Rain Are Filling US Reservoirs with Dirt

Climate change is making water storage more valuable while also making it less dependable. Wildfires and extreme rainfall are filling US reservoirs with sediment, undermining their storage capacity.

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Wildfires and Extreme Rain Are Filling US Reservoirs with Dirt
Wildfires and Extreme Rain Are Filling US Reservoirs with Dirt

TechLG TVs reportedly spy even when offline or on standby

A Gamers Nexus investigation with Level1Techs and independent security researchers found that retail LG OLED TVs can log and upload data about owners and their homes nearly constantly. The sets scan nearby networks and devices, record microphone audio in standby, and use audio and video sampling to identify viewing content. Some recordings remain stored offline until connectivity returns.

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LG TVs reportedly spy even when offline or on standby
LG TVs reportedly spy even when offline or on standby