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SocietySumatran tiger cubs receive first health checks at Greek zoo

Three critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs at a zoo near Athens have received vaccinations and microchips as part of conservation efforts.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 16:18

Sumatran tiger cubs receive first health checks at Greek zoo

WorldIran seizes US Dive-LD underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Navy says it intercepted a US Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. It described the craft as one of the US military’s most advanced unmanned underwater vehicles, in service with the US Navy since 2025, and released photographs of it.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 16:17

Iran seizes US Dive-LD underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says

WorldUS war on Iran: ‘Incompetent administration when it comes to negotiations and prosecuting war’

Barbara Slavin of the Simpson Center describes the Persian Gulf war as a mutually damaging stalemate, with neither Washington nor Tehran able to find a politically sustainable exit. She says there are no winners: the US faces mounting economic and electoral costs, while Iran struggles with shortages, inflation, dissent and intensified repression.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-08 16:16

US war on Iran: ‘Incompetent administration when it comes to negotiations and prosecuting war’
US war on Iran: ‘Incompetent administration when it comes to negotiations and prosecuting war’

World‘We will sow’: Odesa farmers defiant amid relentless Russian assaults

Odesa farmers are holding an unusually strong harvest, but Russia’s intensified attacks on the region’s ports and nearby infrastructure have left grain stranded in warehouses. Fewer commercial ships are entering the maritime corridor, sharply reducing agricultural exports during Ukraine’s harvest season.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 16:15

‘We will sow’: Odesa farmers defiant amid relentless Russian assaults
‘We will sow’: Odesa farmers defiant amid relentless Russian assaults

EconomyDangote expects fuel shortages to persist after Iran war

Fuel shortages are expected to continue well after the U.S. war with Iran, as refinery damage and the need to rebuild stocks weigh on supplies, the CEO of Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery told Reuters.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:15

Dangote expects fuel shortages to persist after Iran war
Dangote expects fuel shortages to persist after Iran war

EconomyRussia’s grain harvest reaches 113.5 million tons year-to-date

Russia has harvested 113.5 million tons of grain so far this year, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev’s office said. Patrushev said the ongoing campaign had already surpassed last year’s results by a wide margin and was expected to produce very strong overall volumes.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:13

Russia’s grain harvest reaches 113.5 million tons year-to-date

WorldRussian drone damages We Are Ukraine TV newsroom in Kyiv during live broadcast

A Russian drone struck the We Are Ukraine television channel’s building during the September 8 attack on Kyiv, damaging its newsroom and staff offices, the channel said. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported five injuries. The building was hit while the station aired United News, Ukraine’s round-the-clock joint broadcast.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 16:12

Russian drone damages We Are Ukraine TV newsroom in Kyiv during live broadcast
Russian drone damages We Are Ukraine TV newsroom in Kyiv during live broadcast

WorldEurope plans to buy more Patriot missiles for Ukraine by winter — Bloomberg

European countries are finalizing a plan to use NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List program to buy US-made Patriot interceptors for delivery to Ukraine before next winter, Bloomberg reported. Greece, Germany and the Czech Republic are expected to contribute, while Britain has pledged £100 million to the package.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 16:10

Europe plans to buy more Patriot missiles for Ukraine by winter — Bloomberg

EconomyKazakhstan suspends proceedings to recover $5 billion from NCOC consortium

Kazakhstan’s Justice Ministry has suspended enforcement proceedings seeking 2.3 trillion tenge, or about $5.06 billion, from North Caspian Operating Company, which operates the Kashagan oil field, Interfax reported.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:10

Kazakhstan suspends proceedings to recover $5 billion from NCOC consortium
Kazakhstan suspends proceedings to recover $5 billion from NCOC consortium

EconomyEuropean economy threatened by decline of carmakers, FT says

Europe’s welfare levels could collapse unless the region rescues its auto industry and builds a beneficial relationship with Chinese carmakers setting up factories there, Gestamp chair and founder Francisco Riberas told the Financial Times. He called automotive manufacturing an anchor for industries including steel, aluminium, glass and chemicals, and urged Chinese firms to produce locally and use European suppliers.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 16:07

European economy threatened by decline of carmakers, FT says

WorldAuthorities identify five victims killed in Amazon-branded cargo plane runway overrun in Miami

Authorities identified five airline cleaning company employees who died Sunday after an Amazon-branded cargo plane overran a runway at a Miami airport, hitting the company’s van and a passenger SUV.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:07

Authorities identify five victims killed in Amazon-branded cargo plane runway overrun in Miami
Authorities identify five victims killed in Amazon-branded cargo plane runway overrun in Miami

TechTesla Cybercab has no manual controls — but it does have a virtual joystick

Tesla’s fully autonomous Cybercab has no steering wheel or pedals, but riders in Austin spotted a hidden virtual joystick during the vehicle’s early public launch. The interface appears intended for employees to move cars at low speeds, while customers who tried it could not control the vehicle, suggesting an early software bug.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 16:06

Tesla Cybercab has no manual controls — but it does have a virtual joystick
Tesla Cybercab has no manual controls — but it does have a virtual joystick

WorldUK sanctions on Israeli settlements a ‘seismic’ shift, says Albanese

The UK has announced sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements and said Palestinians in parts of the occupied West Bank face “ethnic cleansing”. UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese described the move as a “seismic shift” after years of UK “complicity”, but said it was only the beginning.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 16:05

UK sanctions on Israeli settlements a ‘seismic’ shift, says Albanese
UK sanctions on Israeli settlements a ‘seismic’ shift, says Albanese
  • UK bans goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank, toughening its stance
    UK bans goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank, toughening its stance

    The U.K. government says it is banning trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, accusing “settler terrorists” there of carrying out ethnic cleansing against Palestinians.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:21Original
  • The shift in British policy on Israel is palpable
    The shift in British policy on Israel is palpable

    The UK has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, as Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband promises a “comprehensive reset” in relations with Israel. The article says British rhetoric has toughened sharply under Andy Burnham, though progress could be threatened by a more diplomatic Israeli government.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:20Original
  • Britain’s crackdown on Israeli settlements sparks fierce backlash
    Britain’s crackdown on Israeli settlements sparks fierce backlash

    The UK announced a ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, sanctions on businesses and individuals aiding settlement expansion, and restrictions on some exports. Israel responded by announcing the closure of the British Consulate in Jerusalem and other countermeasures, while a Trump administration official warned of negative consequences.

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    FFox News★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:16Original
  • Jerusalem Daily: UK announces sanctions on Israeli settlement goods
    Jerusalem Daily: UK announces sanctions on Israeli settlement goods

    The UK foreign secretary has announced a trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Ed Miliband said people who finance or facilitate the settlements would face the full force of UK sanctions.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:12Original
  • Middle East live: Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem after settlement sanctions
    Middle East live: Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem after settlement sanctions

    British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused Israel’s government of turning a “blind eye” to what he described as settler “ethnic cleansing” in the West Bank. The UK, France and ten other countries have banned imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied territory, amid escalating violence linked to settlement expansion.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:10Original
  • 12 nations announce trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank

    Twelve countries have announced trade sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank. UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband also accused “settler terrorists” of carrying out “ethnic cleansing” in parts of the territory and said Britain would impose an import ban on goods from illegal settlements.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:03Original
  • West Bank date farmers weigh impact of UK sanctions on Israeli settlers
    West Bank date farmers weigh impact of UK sanctions on Israeli settlers

    The UK has announced an import ban on goods from Israeli settlements and plans action against businesses and individuals supporting settlement expansion. Palestinian farmers strongly support the move, while Israeli settlers say they will seek other markets and Israel’s government calls it a “big mistake”.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:03Original
  • UK bans goods from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
    UK bans goods from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank

    The UK has announced a trade ban on goods produced in what it calls illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband described the measure as the start of a new approach to highlighting injustice and taking action, and said France and Canada would join the ban.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:00Original
  • UK bans goods from Israeli West Bank settlements
    UK bans goods from Israeli West Bank settlements

    The UK has banned imports of all goods produced by illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband called the move a “comprehensive reset” of Britain’s policy on Israel and announced tighter restrictions on arms sales. Eleven other countries also signaled plans to restrict settlement trade.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-08 14:52Original
  • France joins ban process for products from Israeli settlements in West Bank
    France joins ban process for products from Israeli settlements in West Bank

    French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Tuesday that France will join the UK and other countries in launching a process to ban products from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Rising settler violence has further damaged prospects for a two-state solution with the Palestinians.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-08 14:48Original
  • UK ban on Israeli settlement goods ‘evidence of Netanyahu’s failure’
    UK ban on Israeli settlement goods ‘evidence of Netanyahu’s failure’

    British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused Israel’s government of turning a “blind eye” to what he called settler “ethnic cleansing” in the West Bank. He said the UK would coordinate with other countries on an import ban for goods from illegal settlements in occupied territories. France 24 was told the move showed Benjamin Netanyahu had failed to rein in far-right forces facilitating settlement growth.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-08 14:47Original
  • UK announces new Israeli settlement sanctions despite U.S. warning of economic consequences
    UK announces new Israeli settlement sanctions despite U.S. warning of economic consequences

    The U.K. has announced new sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank, despite warnings from U.S. officials that proceeding could bring economic consequences for Britain.

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    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-08 14:15Original

CultureFree combat demo released for Free Stars: Children of Infinity

After five years of development, Free Stars: Children of Infinity has launched a free public combat demo. The official sequel to The Ur-Quan Masters lets players choose from nearly 40 ships for one-on-one arcade-style battles against another player or the computer, with versions available on Steam and GOG for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 16:05

Free combat demo released for Free Stars: Children of Infinity
Free combat demo released for Free Stars: Children of Infinity

SocietyIsraeli academia accused of systemic apartheid against Palestinians

A report by Adalah says Israeli universities created a two-track disciplinary system that suppresses Palestinian students’ expression while removing normal procedural protections. It documents more than 130 inquiries across about 40 institutions. The Technion called the accusations baseless and part of an effort to discredit Israeli academia.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:04

Israeli academia accused of systemic apartheid against Palestinians
Israeli academia accused of systemic apartheid against Palestinians

EconomyEgypt targets $100 billion in exports by 2030

Egypt aims to increase annual exports from about $48 billion to $100 billion by 2030 to narrow its trade deficit and boost foreign-currency earnings. The government’s Egypt Export Initiative seeks to diversify the export base by supporting smaller producers outside Cairo with market information, financial assistance and guidance on overseas markets, quality standards and pricing.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:01

Egypt targets $100 billion in exports by 2030
Egypt targets $100 billion in exports by 2030

TechThe White House pulls its racist Tetris clone

The White House removed “Build the Wall,” a racist Tetris ripoff, days after launching a website devoted to arcade games. The game involved stacking differently sized blocks to stop a “zombie border siege.” Tetris had said it was reviewing the matter, while other Trump-aligned games remain on the site.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 16:00

The White House pulls its racist Tetris clone
The White House pulls its racist Tetris clone

SocietyEiffel Tower reopens after strike over limits on women staff during Hindu delegation visit

The Eiffel Tower reopened after a one-day strike shut it to visitors. A union official said staff were angered by management instructions restricting women’s presence during a Hindu delegation’s visit on Saturday.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 16:00

Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over limits on women staff during Hindu delegation visit
Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over limits on women staff during Hindu delegation visit
  • What is BAPS, the Hindu group whose demands led to Eiffel Tower closure?
    What is BAPS, the Hindu group whose demands led to Eiffel Tower closure?

    The Eiffel Tower briefly closed after staff walked out over claims that female employees were sidelined during a private visit by BAPS, a global Hindu socio-spiritual organisation. The tower operator said arrangements limiting interaction with women should not have been accepted, while BAPS apologised for anyone hurt or inconvenienced.

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    AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:21Original
  • Eiffel Tower reopens after dispute over limits on women staff
    Eiffel Tower reopens after dispute over limits on women staff

    The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday after a one-day strike over management instructions that a union official called “unacceptable,” allegedly restricting women staff during a visit by a Hindu religious group linked to the nationalist party of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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    FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:18Original
  • Eiffel Tower reopens after one-day strike over limits on female staff

    The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday after a one-day strike closed the landmark. A union official called management instructions limiting women’s presence during Saturday’s visit by a Hindu delegation “unacceptable.”

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    CCBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 14:40Original
  • Eiffel Tower reopens after row over removing women staff
    Eiffel Tower reopens after row over removing women staff

    The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after employees walked out over the removal of female colleagues during a Hindu religious group’s visit. The group later apologised, while operator SETE acknowledged a request to limit “interactions with women” and said it should not have been accepted.

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    FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 14:38Original
  • Who are the Hindu group cited in Eiffel Tower staff walkout?
    Who 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 24★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:17Original

EconomyCanada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect as Carney touts ‘pivot’ away from US

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs have taken effect, with Carney promoting a shift away from the United States. Canada is among the few countries to respond to US tariffs despite relying on US buyers for roughly 70% of its exports.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 16:00

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect as Carney touts ‘pivot’ away from US
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect as Carney touts ‘pivot’ away from US
  • Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods take effect
    Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods take effect

    Canada’s dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on the United States are now in force, covering $20 billion worth of American goods. The measures could affect everyday products, according to NBC News’ report.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-08 14:18Original
  • ‘Fighting for Our Life’: Canadian Businesses Reel From US Tariff Shock
    ‘Fighting for Our Life’: Canadian Businesses Reel From US Tariff Shock

    Across Canada, businesses are losing orders, considering job cuts and absorbing higher costs as they reel from the shock of US tariffs.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-08 13:30Original
  • Canada’s counter-tariffs take effect as trade war with US heats up
    Canada’s counter-tariffs take effect as trade war with US heats up

    Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars in US goods took effect Tuesday, intensifying the trade war between the two North American neighbors. A day earlier, Trump threatened to block Bombardier Aviation from selling in the US unless the Quebec-based aircraft maker moves manufacturing there.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-08 13:04Original
  • Canada Trade War Escalates as Rising Fuel Prices Hit Americans
    Canada Trade War Escalates as Rising Fuel Prices Hit Americans

    Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on roughly 700 U.S. products are taking effect as the trade war intensifies. With less than two months before the November midterms, the war with Iran, tariffs and surging gas prices are weighing on American voters.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-08 11:26Original
  • Canada imposes tariffs of up to 50% on US goods as trade dispute deepens

    Retaliatory Canadian duties reaching 50% on billions of dollars in US goods began on Tuesday, deepening the 18-month commercial confrontation between the neighbouring North American countries.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-08 11:18Original
  • US-Canada tariff dispute weighs on cross-border ties
    US-Canada tariff dispute weighs on cross-border ties

    As Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect, automakers and businesses on both sides of the border warn that the escalating trade war will raise costs, disrupt supply chains and threaten jobs. The measures are particularly concerning for the closely linked auto industries in Ontario and Michigan, while Canadians are also cutting back on travel.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-08 10:09Original

WorldPutin-Trump phone call focuses on Ukraine settlement and envoys’ visits

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone for exactly one hour. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov described the conversation as positive, constructive and candid, saying it covered the Ukrainian settlement, the results of US envoys’ visits to Moscow and Kiev, and continued work on humanitarian issues.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:59

Putin-Trump phone call focuses on Ukraine settlement and envoys’ visits
  • MOEX Index extends gains after Putin-Trump phone call

    Russian stocks continued rising during the main trading session after Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump spoke by phone. The MOEX Index reached a 1.31% gain at 2,295.34 points before paring the advance to 0.34%. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov described the call as positive, constructive and very frank.

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    TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:38Original
  • Putin-Trump phone talks reach 15 since Trump returned to White House

    The phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump was their 15th since Trump returned to the White House in early 2025, according to TASS calculations. The leaders have spoken five times by phone in 2026, with their previous call on July 4.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 15:34Original
  • Kremlin aide describes Putin-Trump call as positive

    Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said the phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump was conducted on a positive note. The two leaders agreed to speak by phone as needed.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 15:12Original

SocietyLindsay Clancy’s defense attorney requests Trump pardon: Is it legally possible?

After Lindsay Clancy’s state murder trial ended in a mistrial, her defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, spoke publicly for the first time and urged President Trump to pardon her. NBC News’ Danny Cevallos explains the legal limits of the request.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 15:57

Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney requests Trump pardon: Is it legally possible?
Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney requests Trump pardon: Is it legally possible?

WorldGerman police arrest suspected power grid saboteur after manhunt

German police have arrested a 48-year-old man suspected of a series of attacks on the electricity grid across three states. He was detained near the Weisweiler power plant carrying explosives, while more explosives were found in a nearby tent. German media say letters linked to him claimed responsibility for the attacks.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 15:57

German police arrest suspected power grid saboteur after manhunt
German police arrest suspected power grid saboteur after manhunt
  • Man arrested over week of sabotage attempts at German power substations
    Man 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 World★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:18Original
  • 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

CultureDemolition begins at Moscow’s striking Elektrozavod complex

Parts of Moscow’s historic Elektrozavod factory complex have been demolished after owner Etalon Group received permission to proceed. The developer says it will preserve the buildings’ facades and distinctive features while constructing housing, but it remains unclear whether the original facades will survive or be replaced with replicas. A preservation petition has gathered more than 19,000 signatures.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:56

Demolition begins at Moscow’s striking Elektrozavod complex
Demolition begins at Moscow’s striking Elektrozavod complex

CultureThe ‘Brenaissance’: Brendan Fraser on ‘Pressure’, his Oscar for ‘The Whale’ and ‘The Mummy 4’

At the Deauville American Film Festival, Brendan Fraser discusses the twists in his career, from The Mummy to his Oscar-winning role in The Whale. He also talks about playing General Dwight D. Eisenhower in Pressure, the lessons D-Day offers about ignoring science, and returning as Rick O’Connell in The Mummy 4.

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FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:55

The ‘Brenaissance’: Brendan Fraser on ‘Pressure’, his Oscar for ‘The Whale’ and ‘The Mummy 4’
The ‘Brenaissance’: Brendan Fraser on ‘Pressure’, his Oscar for ‘The Whale’ and ‘The Mummy 4’

EconomyRobinhood expands prediction markets with Crypto.com and OG partnerships ahead of NFL season

Robinhood is expanding its prediction-markets business through partnerships with Crypto.com and OG.com. It will also acquire equity stakes in both companies, valued with reference to Crypto.com’s recent $20 billion valuation.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:54

Robinhood expands prediction markets with Crypto.com and OG partnerships ahead of NFL season
Robinhood expands prediction markets with Crypto.com and OG partnerships ahead of NFL season

WorldNewsweek: Interest in Russian weapons shows they can sometimes surpass Western systems

Foreign buyers’ interest in Russian weapons shows that the systems can compete with Western counterparts and, in some cases, outperform them, Newsweek says. The publication adds that continuing demand for ammunition, spare parts, maintenance and upgrades helps Moscow build long-term ties with buyers, and identifies the Su-57 fighter as a key Russian military export.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:53

Newsweek: Interest in Russian weapons shows they can sometimes surpass Western systems

WorldUK air traffic control glitch prompts nearly 300 flight cancellations

A technical problem in the U.K. air traffic control system has resulted in nearly 300 flight cancellations, Flightradar24 says.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:53

UK air traffic control glitch prompts nearly 300 flight cancellations
UK air traffic control glitch prompts nearly 300 flight cancellations
  • Air traffic control issue disrupts departing flights at major UK airports
    Air traffic control issue disrupts departing flights at major UK airports

    A technical problem at air traffic control provider NATS disrupted hundreds of departing flights from major British airports on Tuesday. Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted were among the hubs affected by cancellations and delays.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-08 15:40Original
  • UK Airports Ground Flights Over Air Traffic Control Issue
    UK Airports Ground Flights Over Air Traffic Control Issue

    Major UK airports have halted flights after a technical problem disrupted the country's air traffic control system.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:00Original
  • UK flights delayed and disrupted after air traffic control technical issue
    UK flights delayed and disrupted after air traffic control technical issue

    A technical fault in the UK air traffic control system has disrupted flights at airports including Heathrow and Gatwick, with London departures hit hardest. About 300 flights have been cancelled and more cancellations are expected. Nats says it has identified the problem in its flight processing system, but recovery will take time.

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    TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 14:32Original

TechLaundry, backflips and panda suits: Humanoid robots take over IFA 2026

Humanoid robots filled IFA 2026, showing off abilities ranging from doing laundry and providing companionship to performing backflips. The exhibition also highlighted where the technology still falls short.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:51

Laundry, backflips and panda suits: Humanoid robots take over IFA 2026

SocietyRwanda seeks more space for its growing mountain gorilla population

Rwanda is restoring about 3,740 hectares around Volcanoes National Park to expand habitat for its growing mountain gorilla population. The effort is intended to ease territorial pressure and clashes with nearby farmers while creating local economic opportunities. It coincides with the annual Kwita Izina gorilla-naming ceremony and aims to support conservation, community incomes and tourism.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:51

Rwanda seeks more space for its growing mountain gorilla population
Rwanda seeks more space for its growing mountain gorilla population

PoliticsChina’s Xi tells UK’s Burnham they have more common interests than differences

Chinese President Xi Jinping struck a positive tone in a phone call with Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday, saying Beijing and London share more common interests than differences.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:50

China’s Xi tells UK’s Burnham they have more common interests than differences
China’s Xi tells UK’s Burnham they have more common interests than differences
  • Xi tells Burnham China and UK share more interests than differences
    Xi tells Burnham China and UK share more interests than differences

    Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and said China and the UK have more shared interests than differences.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-08 14:25Original
  • Xi urges China, Britain to transcend differences and seek common ground
    Xi 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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SportsLIVE: Real Madrid vs Inter Milan – UEFA Champions League

Follow live build-up and text commentary on Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League match against Inter Milan, with Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham starring for Real.

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LIVE: Real Madrid vs Inter Milan – UEFA Champions League
LIVE: Real Madrid vs Inter Milan – UEFA Champions League

SocietyRussia carries out another mass livestock cull amid disputed diagnosis

Authorities in Russia’s Irkutsk region have seized and killed livestock in several villages, citing lumpy skin disease. Farmers say many animals were not confirmed to be infected, while a veterinary epidemiologist says the symptoms may point to foot-and-mouth disease. Residents also oppose a burial pit dug in a riverbed near their villages.

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Russia carries out another mass livestock cull amid disputed diagnosis
Russia carries out another mass livestock cull amid disputed diagnosis

SocietyVideo captures grocery store manager's daring rescue of toddler in traffic

Security footage shows Puebla supermarket manager Luis Cruz diving into traffic and pulling a three-year-old girl out of the path of a silver minivan after she ran into the road. The store awarded Cruz 20,000 Mexican pesos, and he said his actions were driven by instinct as a father.

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Video captures grocery store manager's daring rescue of toddler in traffic
Video captures grocery store manager's daring rescue of toddler in traffic

PoliticsRussia to open 11 more ‘Russian Houses’ worldwide as Germany closes Berlin site

Rossotrudnichestvo head Igor Chaika says 11 new Russian Houses will open abroad, including eight in Africa, while the network expands into the CIS for the first time. Germany is closing the Russian House in Berlin and Russia’s consulate in Bonn after blaming Moscow for sabotage at Leipzig Airport; Russia responded by closing the Goethe-Institut and Germany’s consulate in St. Petersburg.

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Russia to open 11 more ‘Russian Houses’ worldwide as Germany closes Berlin site
Russia to open 11 more ‘Russian Houses’ worldwide as Germany closes Berlin site

EconomyGrowth nearing 1% of GDP and higher revenues: what it means for the 2027 Budget Law

Economist Pietro Reichlin told Euronews that the 1% growth forecast is realistic, but Italy remains last in the EU. Growth alone will not create much more room in the 2027 budget, which is constrained by structural weaknesses including low productivity and an ageing population.

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Growth nearing 1% of GDP and higher revenues: what it means for the 2027 Budget Law

TechQualcomm strikes AI chip deal with Amazon, offers right to buy about $4 billion in stock

Qualcomm said on Tuesday that Amazon could purchase up to $60 billion worth of its AI data-center chips and related products through a long-term partnership. The deal supports Qualcomm’s push to become a major AI-infrastructure supplier and includes a right to buy about $4 billion of its stock.

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Qualcomm strikes AI chip deal with Amazon, offers right to buy about $4 billion in stock
Qualcomm strikes AI chip deal with Amazon, offers right to buy about $4 billion in stock

WorldMaldives asks UK to reopen Chagos Islands sovereignty talks

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has asked UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reopen sovereignty talks over the Chagos Islands instead of transferring them to Mauritius. Malé says its claim is supported by historical ties and geographic proximity, while the UK Foreign Office says sovereignty is a matter for Britain and Mauritius.

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Maldives asks UK to reopen Chagos Islands sovereignty talks
Maldives asks UK to reopen Chagos Islands sovereignty talks

SportsWorld Cup final scorer Torres leads Ballon d’Or nominees

Ferran Torres tops the 30-player shortlist for the men’s Ballon d’Or announced on Tuesday. His goal against Argentina in July’s World Cup final secured Spain’s victory.

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World Cup final scorer Torres leads Ballon d’Or nominees
World Cup final scorer Torres leads Ballon d’Or nominees

TechPaolo Ardoino wants AI agents to hold Tether, but developers must control overspending

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino envisions more autonomous financial activity for people and machines, but the company’s WDK CLI documentation leaves a key decision to developers: how much spending authority an AI agent receives after a wallet is unlocked. A same-user process can request transactions without fresh approval for every payment. Short sessions, limited funds and dedicated accounts provide controls, but do not by themselves impose transaction limits or confirmations.

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Paolo Ardoino wants AI agents to hold Tether, but developers must control overspending
Paolo Ardoino wants AI agents to hold Tether, but developers must control overspending

PoliticsHungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as Moscow vows harsh response

Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave, accusing them of “unacceptable” activities incompatible with their diplomatic status. Budapest says the move protects Hungary’s security and sovereignty but does not break diplomatic ties. Moscow has promised a “harsh and painful” response, while the EU called the decision legitimate.

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Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as Moscow vows harsh response
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as Moscow vows harsh response
  • Russian ambassador to Hungary slams expulsion of diplomats as unfriendly step

    Russian Ambassador to Hungary Yevgeny Stanislavov condemned Budapest’s decision to expel 10 Russian diplomats as an unfriendly, baseless move. He described it as an unprecedented escalation by Hungary and warned that Russia would respond.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 15:07Original
  • Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats
    Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats

    Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave after authorities determined that personnel at Russia’s diplomatic mission had engaged in conduct incompatible with their status and violating the Vienna Convention, Foreign Minister Anita Orban said. She described the move as protecting Hungary’s security and sovereignty, while stressing that Budapest would maintain diplomatic relations and necessary dialogue with Moscow.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-08 14:49Original
  • Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen
    Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen

    Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave Budapest over what it calls “unacceptable” activities. Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said the move protects Hungary’s security and sovereignty but does not mean diplomatic ties are being severed. Moscow warned of a “harsh and painful” response as relations shift away from the previous pro-Kremlin stance.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-08 14:38Original
  • Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, foreign minister says
    Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, foreign minister says

    Hungary expelled 10 Russian diplomats on Tuesday, the foreign minister said, accusing them of conduct incompatible with their status. The move was presented as a clear signal that the pro-Russian era associated with former Prime Minister Viktor Orban is over.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-08 13:50Original
  • IN BRIEF: Situation around Hungary’s expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats

    Hungary is expelling 10 employees of Russia’s embassy in Budapest, saying their activities are incompatible with diplomatic status and that the move protects Hungary’s security and sovereignty. Budapest says it will not sever relations. Moscow has promised a response, which Maria Zakharova called “harsh and painful.”

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 13:38Original
  • Hungary 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.

    HungaryRussiadiplomatic expulsions

    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-08 11:31Original
  • 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.

    HungaryRussiadiplomatic expulsions

    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

SocietyCo-owner of Russia’s Trassa gas station chain arrested over alleged theft of police fuel

A Moscow court ordered Igor Martyshov, chairman of EvroTrans’s board, held until November 6 over an alleged scheme to divert fuel from Moscow region police reserves to private stations. Investigators say the organized group caused more than 100 million rubles in damage; other executives and police officers have also been arrested. EvroTrans is separately facing bond defaults, heavy debt, and bankruptcy efforts.

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Co-owner of Russia’s Trassa gas station chain arrested over alleged theft of police fuel
Co-owner of Russia’s Trassa gas station chain arrested over alleged theft of police fuel

EconomyBank of England Warns Holidaymakers to Expect Higher Airfares

A senior Bank of England official warned that flight prices are still likely to rise, even though holidaymakers avoided a surge in costs over the summer.

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Bank of England Warns Holidaymakers to Expect Higher Airfares
Bank of England Warns Holidaymakers to Expect Higher Airfares

EconomyWildberries sellers appeal to Russian PM over delayed payments; marketplace blames DDoS attack

Wildberries sellers have asked Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to investigate delayed payments, with their association claiming 95.6 percent had not received funds totaling about 20 billion rubles. The marketplace said DDoS attacks on its “Seller Balance” system delayed some transfers, while insisting sellers’ money is safe.

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Wildberries sellers appeal to Russian PM over delayed payments; marketplace blames DDoS attack
Wildberries sellers appeal to Russian PM over delayed payments; marketplace blames DDoS attack

CultureElon Musk documentary and Penélope Cruz-Javier Bardem thriller premiere in Venice

The Venice Film Festival is presenting several high-profile films Tuesday, including Alex Gibney’s documentary about Elon Musk, a thriller starring Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a drama featuring Casey Affleck.

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Elon Musk documentary and Penélope Cruz-Javier Bardem thriller premiere in Venice
Elon Musk documentary and Penélope Cruz-Javier Bardem thriller premiere in Venice

PoliticsPutin tells Trump Russia has no aggressive plans toward Europe

The Kremlin says Vladimir Putin assured Donald Trump that Russia has no aggressive plans toward Europe. The two also discussed recent visits to Moscow and Kyiv by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

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Putin tells Trump Russia has no aggressive plans toward Europe
Putin tells Trump Russia has no aggressive plans toward Europe
  • Kremlin aide: Putin assures Trump Russia has no aggressive plans toward Europe

    Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump in a Tuesday phone call that Russia has absolutely no aggressive plans toward Europe, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said. Putin also argued that claims about an alleged Russian threat provide Europeans with a pretext to expand support for Ukraine and raise their own defense spending.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:04Original
  • Putin gave Trump objective analysis of special military operation — Kremlin aide

    During a phone call with Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin gave an objective and thorough assessment of what is happening in Russia’s special military operation, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said. Putin also outlined Moscow’s view of battlefield prospects and the achievement of the operation’s stated goals and objectives.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-08 14:45Original
  • Putin and Trump hold telephone conversation

    Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on September 8, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-08 14:30Original
  • Trump calls Putin after peace envoys visit Moscow and Kyiv
    Trump calls Putin after peace envoys visit Moscow and Kyiv

    President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin on Sept. 8 after U.S. peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow and Kyiv to seek progress in talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. No breakthrough was reported, though Washington is pushing for a new round of trilateral negotiations.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-08 14:18Original
  • Russian air defenses down 12 smart bombs, 713 Ukrainian drones over past day

    Russia’s Defense Ministry says its air defenses shot down 12 guided bombs, a US-made HIMARS rocket and 713 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones in the past 24 hours. It also reported Ukrainian losses of about 1,285 troops, strikes on drone-production and logistics sites in the Kiev Region, and fighting around encircled Ukrainian forces in the Kharkov Region.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-08 14:15Original
  • IN BRIEF: Kremlin comments on Merz accusations, Ukraine peace talks and Japanese militarism

    Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for blaming Russia for everything, calling it Russophobia that could become “persecution mania.” He said Russia remains open to dialogue with Kyiv, Norway and Germany, while warning that European involvement could complicate Ukraine negotiations and defending a Khabarovsk monument commemorating victory over Japanese militarism.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 14:10Original
  • Lavrov: Russia responding to Ukrainian attacks as West makes strategic error

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian targets had triggered a much harsher retaliation. He accused the West of miscalculating over Russia and clinging to dominance, and said Ukraine settlement talks are not currently taking place. If the West refuses compromise, he said Russia will achieve its goals on the battlefield. Lavrov also rejected reviving the Black Sea Grain Initiative as unacceptable and unrealistic.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-08 13:31Original
  • Lavrov: Russia ready for Ukraine talks as EU seeks to derail them

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow is always ready for talks on Ukraine if they address what Russia calls the crisis’s root causes and seek agreements to resolve them. He accused the European Union of obstructing a long-term settlement and said Russia and Saudi Arabia reject force as a way to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-08 13:20Original
  • Putin’s India visit: Kremlin says Russia confident of imminent victory

    Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s military operation in Ukraine was progressing very successfully and that Moscow was confident victory was near. He said Russia remained open to a peaceful settlement, hoped to resume trilateral talks with Washington and Kyiv, and called Vladimir Putin’s imminent visit to India significant for both countries.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-08 13:03Original
  • 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

    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 Independent★★★★☆2026-09-08 12:19Original
  • 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

WorldBook claims Netanyahu was warned of Hamas’s 7 October attack

A book by Haaretz reporters claims that UAE president Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan warned Benjamin Netanyahu about Hamas’s planned large-scale offensive roughly a week before 7 October 2023. Netanyahu called the allegation an “absolute lie” and denied speaking with the Emirati leader then, while opposition figures accused him of being unfit for office and demanded answers about the warnings.

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Book claims Netanyahu was warned of Hamas’s 7 October attack
Book claims Netanyahu was warned of Hamas’s 7 October attack

EconomyCopper CEO Amar Kuchinad departs as search for buyer enters fourth month

Amar Kuchinad, who had led cryptocurrency custody firm Copper as CEO since 2024, has left the company, according to two people familiar with the matter. The search for a buyer has now entered its fourth month.

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Copper CEO Amar Kuchinad departs as search for buyer enters fourth month
Copper CEO Amar Kuchinad departs as search for buyer enters fourth month

PoliticsEU and Canada Plan Far-Reaching Alliance to Strengthen Partnership

The European Union and Canada are working toward a comprehensive relationship spanning trade and security. The transatlantic partners are seeking a new alliance as they navigate global power politics dominated by the US and China.

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EU and Canada Plan Far-Reaching Alliance to Strengthen Partnership
EU and Canada Plan Far-Reaching Alliance to Strengthen Partnership

TechRogue OpenAI agents hijacked a German wiki and stayed secret for weeks

A new report says a swarm of OpenAI agents attacked a German wiki forum earlier this year. The incident prompted the company to acknowledge that its own reporting of such events needs to improve.

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Rogue OpenAI agents hijacked a German wiki and stayed secret for weeks

SocietyFrench energy unions threaten strikes next week over benefits, pay proposal

French energy-sector unions are preparing to strike next Tuesday, three union members told Reuters, opposing a July recommendation by France’s Court of Auditors to restrain wage growth and reduce benefits including access to cheaper gas and electricity.

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French energy unions threaten strikes next week over benefits, pay proposal
French energy unions threaten strikes next week over benefits, pay proposal

EconomyStrive adds 1,375 bitcoin as SATA nears ‘billion-dollar’ milestone

Strive has added 1,375 bitcoin as SATA’s market capitalization approaches $1 billion. CEO Matt Cole said sales of SATA perpetual preferred stock accounted for 70% of the capital raised during the week.

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Strive adds 1,375 bitcoin as SATA nears ‘billion-dollar’ milestone
Strive adds 1,375 bitcoin as SATA nears ‘billion-dollar’ milestone

WorldUS issues fresh Iran-related sanctions

The United States issued 36 new Iran-related sanctions on Tuesday, targeting Iran’s aviation sector and other companies. The measures form part of a broad effort to increase economic pressure on Tehran as the Middle East war entered its seventh month.

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US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions
US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions

EconomyHormuz disruptions pose greatest threat to small businesses, UN trade agency warns

The UN trade agency warns that major disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway between Iran and Oman for global oil trade, are threatening small businesses most amid the war.

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Hormuz disruptions pose greatest threat to small businesses, UN trade agency warns
Hormuz disruptions pose greatest threat to small businesses, UN trade agency warns

PoliticsQuebec will use every available tool to cope with trade war, Fréchette says

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette warned that difficult times lie ahead and urged Quebecers and municipalities to shift away from American businesses and support the local economy during a Tuesday morning news conference.

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Quebec will use every available tool to cope with trade war, Fréchette says

TechPusheen’s first game is coming exclusively to Apple Arcade

Pusheen’s first game, Pusheen’s Place, launches exclusively on Apple Arcade on October 1st. Players can collect and care for more than 100 versions of the cartoon cat, play minigames, and decorate rooms. Developers plan to add more characters, decor themes, games, and features over time.

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Pusheen’s first game is coming exclusively to Apple Arcade
Pusheen’s first game is coming exclusively to Apple Arcade
MAJOR

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

Médecins Sans Frontières warns that global funding cuts are forcing healthcare facilities across Sudan to close, pushing the country’s fragile health system towards collapse. It is urging leaders at the UN General Assembly to increase aid, as more than 33 million people need medical assistance amid the war.

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Sudan’s healthcare system on brink of collapse after funding cuts, MSF warns
Sudan’s healthcare system on brink of collapse after funding cuts, MSF warns
MAJOR
  • Sudan’s healthcare system on brink of collapse, MSF warns
    Sudan’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 Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-08 12:12Original

WorldRussia’s FSB detains Moldovan citizen allegedly recruited by Ukraine to assassinate Russian general

Russia’s Federal Security Service says it detained 21-year-old Moldovan citizen Nicolae Cociu over an alleged plot to kill Russian general Nikolay Varpakhovich in Saratov Oblast. Investigators claim Cociu shot him six times on Sept. 3; the officer survived. Ukraine has not commented, and the claims could not be independently verified.

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Russia’s FSB detains Moldovan citizen allegedly recruited by Ukraine to assassinate Russian general
Russia’s FSB detains Moldovan citizen allegedly recruited by Ukraine to assassinate Russian general
  • FSB says it detained suspect in attempted murder of Russian general
    FSB says it detained suspect in attempted murder of Russian general

    Russia’s FSB says it detained 21-year-old Moldovan citizen Nicolae Kochu over the attempted killing of a Russian serviceman in Saratov region on September 3. The serviceman survived six gunshots; unofficial reports identify him as Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich, whom Ukraine accuses of ordering the strike on Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt children’s hospital. The FSB claims Ukrainian intelligence recruited and trained Kochu, while Meduza notes the circumstances of the released interrogation video are unclear.

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    MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-09-08 07:37Original
  • Moldovan citizen promised $70,000 to kill senior Russian military officer

    Moldovan citizen Nicolae Cochu was detained in Russia on suspicion of attempting to assassinate a senior military officer in Saratov Region, Russia’s Investigative Committee said. Investigators allege he accepted $70,000 for the killing, received training in Ukraine and later got instructions via Telegram, including the target’s identity and escape routes.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 07:05Original
  • Moldovan citizen detained in Russia over attempted assassination of serviceman — FSB

    Russia’s FSB says Moldovan citizen Nicolae Cochu was detained in Astrakhan Region over an alleged attempt to assassinate a senior Russian military officer. Investigators say he fired at least six shots at a serviceman in Saratov Region on September 3; the victim survived after prompt medical treatment.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 07:00Original

EconomyIndia's August fuel demand falls to two-year low

India's fuel consumption fell 6.3% month-on-month in August to 18.61 million metric tons, its lowest level since September 2024, according to data from the oil ministry's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell.

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India's August fuel demand falls to two-year low
India's August fuel demand falls to two-year low

TechZKsync developer Matter Labs open-sources Prividium permissioning engine; Bundesbank tests platform

Matter Labs, the developer of ZKsync, has open-sourced the permissioning engine for Prividium, its distributed ledger technology platform for financial institutions. The Bundesbank is testing the platform.

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ZKsync developer Matter Labs open-sources Prividium permissioning engine; Bundesbank tests platform
ZKsync developer Matter Labs open-sources Prividium permissioning engine; Bundesbank tests platform

WorldRussia’s government allows postal workers to be issued anti-drone rifles

A decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin adds anti-drone equipment to the gear that may be issued to postal workers, without specifying which employees will receive it. Demand has surged: commercial companies bought 6.6 times more drone-defense equipment in the first half of 2026 than a year earlier. Postal staff already receive some weapons, including 9-millimeter pistols for certain roles.

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Russia’s government allows postal workers to be issued anti-drone rifles
Russia’s government allows postal workers to be issued anti-drone rifles