Strategy doubled its preferred-stock repurchase authorization to $2 billion as STRC remained below its $100 stated value. The company has spent about $811.5 million on buybacks since July, including a record $176.3 million purchase in the latest week, funded from its USD Cash balance while Bitcoin buying paused.
China’s wholesale inflation exceeded expectations in August, driven by higher commodity costs and technology demand. Much of the anticipated pickup reflects a favorable base-effect comparison and rising commodity costs rather than a genuine strengthening in household demand.
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Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces are intensifying their counteroffensive against the Houthis as fighting spreads across Yemen. The escalation follows Houthi attacks on four Saudi cities that injured 73 people and prompted Riyadh to vow retaliation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing intensified political backlash over a report that the UAE president warned him days before the Oct. 7, 2023 attack that Hamas was preparing a major operation. Netanyahu denies receiving the warning.
Sohar International Bank, Oman’s second-largest lender by total assets, is set to open a representative office in Hong Kong this week, sources said. CEO Abdulwahid Mohamed Al Murshidi is due to attend Thursday morning’s opening ceremony at Cheung Kong Center II in Central.
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Octopus Cards Limited has engaged Wonderful to support its applied AI transformation, focusing on improving user experience, developing smart commerce and contributing to Hong Kong’s Smart City Vision. Wonderful will also support Octopus’ participation in the Generative Artificial Intelligence Sandbox++ initiative.
Apple’s upcoming keynote is poised to be more than another iPhone launch, with a new CEO, a foldable iPhone and AI making it a pivotal moment for the company.
Rep. Chris Pappas asked voters whether they feel they are living in President Trump’s “golden age” after his projected victory in New Hampshire’s Democratic Senate primary.
The Associated Press and NBC projected that Representative Chris Pappas defeated a progressive challenger to win the Democratic primary for a New Hampshire Senate seat. He will face former Republican Senator John Sununu in November.
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CNN’s Decision Desk projects Rep. Chris Pappas will win the Democratic nomination for US Senate in New Hampshire, defeating democratic socialist Karishma Manzur in a race that underscored the party’s ideological divide.
Republican Chris Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas won their New Hampshire Senate primaries, establishing the matchup for a closely watched battleground-state race.
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with former Windows on the World worker Fekkak Mamdouh and One Fair Wage co-founder Saru Jayaraman about how 9/11 changed the lives of immigrant restaurant workers.
The hit TV show “South Park” has become “South America,” apparently referring to geographic name changes associated with Trump. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone said they were “inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google.”
Monitoring channels reported that Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in Novorossiysk overnight on Sept. 9, setting it ablaze. Russian independent outlet Astra said a residential building was also damaged. Mayor Andrey Kravchenko confirmed a drone attack but did not identify the affected sites.
The Republican National Committee’s first midterm convention, held in Dallas, aims to mobilise voters before November’s legislative elections. Supporters say Donald Trump can energise Texas Republicans, while critics dismiss the event as entertainment that does little to address high living costs or dissatisfaction with Republican leadership.
The National Transportation Safety Board said evidence recovered from the flight data recorder indicates the pilots of an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane may have considered aborting their landing before the aircraft crashed in Miami, killing five people on the ground.
Officials from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board held another news conference after an Amazon Prime Air cargo jet crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The aircraft ran off the runway and hit vehicles, killing five people and injuring five others.
Investigators are seeking to determine why an Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on Sept. 6. The accident killed five people and injured others on the ground.
Five employees of an airline cleaning company were killed when an Amazon-branded cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport and hit the company’s van and a passenger SUV. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office identified the victims as Rolando Aleman, Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo, Julio C. Pineda, Carlos Acosta Fajardo and Javierkys Reyes Quevedo.
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.
Authorities say an Amazon cargo jet ran off the runway at Miami International Airport, killing five people. All of those who died were in a van used by plane-cleaning workers.
Investigators say all five people killed when an Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday were in vehicles struck as the aircraft skidded across a road. Newly released video shows someone crawling from the plane to safety.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Vietnamese President and Communist Party chief To Lam on Wednesday during his state visit to Russia. The talks will cover the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership, trade and economic ties, science and education, humanitarian exchanges, security and defense cooperation, and regional and international issues. Bilateral documents are expected to be adopted afterward.
On Tuesday, tens of thousands of records were made public by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, shedding light on the city administration’s knowledge of toxic air in the wake of the September 11 attacks. Key information had remained secret for 25 years, while thousands still endure related illnesses as the anniversary nears.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has published 170,000 pages on health issues after the World Trade Center towers collapsed. He said the documents support claims that officials downplayed dangerous air quality and that residents and survivors were told they were safe to breathe toxic air.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released thousands of city documents that had long been sought. He said first responders who rushed to the World Trade Center during and immediately after the 9/11 attacks were likely exposed to dangerous toxins.
New York City has released previously unseen documents indicating officials were concerned about toxic air after the World Trade Center collapsed while reassuring the public that Ground Zero was safe. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the records show what the city knew, when it knew it and how it acted, with hundreds of thousands more pages due to be published.
New York City Mayor Mamdani has released previously undisclosed records from the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. They show that officials misled the public about air quality at Ground Zero.
Maybank Singapore’s CEO says Asia’s ultra-rich continue to favor gold while also diversifying into digital assets. The headline examines their investment choices and where wealthy Chinese are moving.
OpenAI is expanding its AI into specialized fields such as chip design and competing with open-source rivals on cost, CFO Sarah Friar said. The ChatGPT maker is seeing faster enterprise growth as it broadens this push.
Australia is preparing another round of sanctions against Israel but will not join the UK, France and Canada in a broad ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Foreign minister Penny Wong said Australia would pursue targeted measures against illegal settlements and settler violence, citing concerns about unintended consequences from a blanket ban.
Singapore is open to considering pharmacological anti-androgen treatments, commonly known as chemical castration, for sex offenders if clear evidence shows the measures can reduce crime.
A senior Deutsche Bank executive says the renminbi’s expanding role in global trade is being driven by shifting supply chains, not a campaign against the US dollar. The yuan’s use has grown steadily over the past five years, following the bank’s appointment as Europe’s first non-Chinese renminbi clearing house.
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Deutsche Bank says supply chains are driving the yuan’s global rise
A judge sentenced a former forensic analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to 10 years in prison after prosecutors said she manipulated and left out data to speed up her work.
A judge sentenced a former forensic analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to 10 years in prison after authorities said her manipulation of DNA data cast doubt on the validity of hundreds of criminal cases.
A fund managed by Jefferies Financial Group has accused Radiant World of falsifying iron ore invoices in what it calls a “fraudulent scheme” against the fund. The allegation forms part of a $500 million claim in a London court.
Oil prices rose Wednesday as escalating tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran heightened concerns about further disruptions to energy supplies in the Middle East. Brent crude approached $100 a barrel.
Major disruption was expected to continue at British airports, including Heathrow, after an air traffic control outage lasting several hours caused widespread flight delays and cancellations.
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European budget carriers Wizz Air and Ryanair called on Tuesday for an overhaul of Britain’s air traffic control provider NATS after a new technical issue disrupted hundreds of flights at key airports across the country.
A technical fault at the UK’s air traffic control provider NATS disrupted operations at major airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, cancelling hundreds of flights and delaying many more. NATS said its flight-data processing problem had been fixed, while airlines called for CEO Martin Rolfe to resign and urged government action.
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A technical problem in the UK’s air traffic control system disrupted operations at major airports, grounding more than 600 flights and leaving thousands of passengers facing delays and long queues. National Air Traffic Services said the fault had been fixed, but disruption could continue.
A technical problem caused more than 1,000 flight cancellations across the UK. Air traffic control operator NATS said the system issue had been resolved, operations were normal and efforts were underway to clear the flight backlog.
A technical problem in Britain’s air traffic control system disrupted operations at major airports across the U.K. on Tuesday, resulting in more than 600 inbound and outbound flight cancellations, according to flight-tracking website Flightradar24.
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.
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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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington should use its financial power as a foreign policy instrument to advance the interests of American allies, including in financial and political situations overseas.
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As the trade war widens, Donald Trump is moving to shut Canadian goods out of US government contracts. The United States has also banned Canadian dairy and other products.
The US is widening its trade war with Canada through proposed barriers to selected alcohol, dairy and motorcycle imports. It is also seeking to bar Canadian companies from selling to US government contractors.
Notices posted on the White House website on Tuesday show that the Trump administration will prohibit imports of certain Canadian alcoholic beverages, motor vehicles and dairy products beginning September 29.
President Donald Trump moved Tuesday to sharply escalate the trade war with Canada by seeking to block imports of some automobiles, dairy products and alcohol.
The US is banning Canadian imports including alcohol, dairy and motor vehicles as Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods take effect. Donald Trump said Canada was discriminating against US commerce and ordered the ban to begin on 29 September. Mark Carney warned that shifting away from the US as Canada’s biggest trading partner would carry a cost.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation adding a 50% additional tariff on some Canadian products while removing the existing 50% tariff on others. The measure is intended to offset burdens on U.S. commerce and will take effect September 15, covering products including mattresses, motorboats and golf carts.
The escalating U.S.-Canada trade dispute is increasing pressure on companies across the border, especially in autos, steel and manufacturing. Michigan businesses say tariffs have driven up the cost of imported parts and Canadian lumber, leaving some to raise prices or risk losing contracts. Auto components can cross the border repeatedly during production.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the collapse of trade talks with the US a shame but said he would keep fighting to protect Canada’s sovereignty. His government’s promised counter-tariffs on $20 billion in US exports have now taken effect. Cuba also says decades of the US trade embargo have caused a record $8 billion in economic damage.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada would accelerate efforts to reduce its economic dependence on the United States. The statement came as retaliatory tariffs on roughly $20 billion in US goods took effect and Ottawa awaited President Donald Trump’s response.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ukrainian military carried out 53 attacks on the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past day, killing one civilian and injuring 13, according to the regional department that records Ukraine’s alleged war crimes. The attacks damaged homes, vehicles and six civilian infrastructure facilities. Two further deaths and seven injuries from earlier dates were also reported.
Personal information from Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme may have been placed in Palantir’s analytics platform through a multi-agency fraud investigation. The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission has used the software, while the NDIA says participant data is shared with taskforce partners on a restricted basis when potential criminal conduct is suspected.
Witnesses filmed Jordanian air defences intercepting a barrage of ballistic missiles launched from Iran. Jordan says it stopped 18 of the 20 missiles, with no injuries reported. The interceptions were visible across the border in Syria’s Daraa.
BBC journalist Caroline Steel describes passing her boyfriend in a supermarket and recognising him only after he spoke. Testing confirmed prosopagnosia, or face blindness. The report examines possible genetic and visual-development factors, the brain networks involved, limited treatment research and practical coping strategies.
Some young people in China are turning to Mao Zedong through Bilibili videos, online comments and political discussion communities, often calling him “Teacher.” Mao Zedong Selected Works has topped Tsinghua University library’s annual borrowing list since 2019. Experts link the trend to job-market pressure, inequality and social immobility, while warning of its populist potential.
ASML Holding has secured commitments from leading chipmakers to use its newest semiconductor production equipment, while pursuing a broader agreement to meet surging demand for more powerful artificial intelligence technology.
The US Supreme Court rejected Missouri’s effort to use a congressional House map backed by Donald Trump. Disputes over congressional redistricting have repeatedly drawn the court into the matter.
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The US Supreme Court rejected Missouri’s request to use a congressional district map drawn by Republican lawmakers to benefit the party in November’s midterm elections.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh denied Republicans’ emergency appeal seeking to keep a redrawn congressional district map favorable to the GOP for the November election.
The Supreme Court rejected Missouri’s request to use a congressional map in the midterm election that would have given Republicans an opportunity to flip a seat.
The Supreme Court rejected Missouri Republicans’ request to use a redrawn congressional map this year. Republicans had rushed to the high court after Missouri’s Supreme Court blocked the map, which was designed to eliminate one Democratic-held seat.
As millions of American families send their children back to school, the University of Colorado Boulder welcomed incoming students with a heartwarming gesture to mark the occasion.
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday. Xi called China and Britain comprehensive strategic partners and urged mutual trust and broader cooperation. Burnham said Britain would maintain continuity in its China policy and pursue a long-term, stable strategic partnership.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a roadmap for the next steps toward resolving the Ukraine conflict could be developed in the coming weeks, potentially restarting talks and leading to an outcome acceptable to both sides. He said Washington has always been willing to mediate, while substantive ideas were discussed in recent contacts but much work remains.
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Kim Jong Un on North Korea’s 78th founding anniversary. The two leaders also exchanged congratulations on the 65th anniversary of the China-North Korea Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, while the two countries reached new consensus on bilateral ties.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed close ties with North Korea in separate messages to Kim Jong Un marking the country’s 78th founding anniversary, KCNA reported. Xi pledged to develop bilateral relations and strategic coordination, while Putin promised continued cooperation under their “comprehensive strategic partnership.”
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said at the opening of the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Xiamen that China will expand voluntary opening-up and introduce more concrete steps to facilitate international investment. He also called for cooperation on innovation and more stable, smooth and inclusive global industrial and supply chains. The event registered delegations from 129 countries and regions and 30 international organizations.
New Mexicans said Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s suggestion to rename the Democratic-run state “New America” was an attempt to erase its history and culture.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, sent congratulations to Kim Jong Un on Wednesday on the 78th founding anniversary of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
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Police and demonstrators clash outside Albania’s parliament in Tirana as MPs return from their summer recess amid protests against a tourism project linked the Trump family.
Since May, angry Albanians have rallied against the planned construction of a vast luxury hotel in a coastal nature reserve
Police and demonstrators clash outside Albania’s parliament in Tirana as MPs return from their summer recess amid protests against a tourism project linked the Trump family.
Since May, angry Albanians have rallied against the planned construction of a vast luxury hotel in a coastal nature reserve
Israeli media reported that UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 10 days before Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack that the group was planning a major operation. Netanyahu's office denied receiving any warning, while the UAE Foreign Ministry said relevant intelligence is communicated when necessary. The reports come ahead of Israeli elections and have renewed calls for an inquiry into the failure surrounding the attack.
Israeli opposition leaders said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was unfit to serve after a report alleged that UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan warned him about a planned major Hamas operation roughly a week and a half before the October 7, 2023 attack.
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Pressure is growing on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a Haaretz report said the UAE had warned about Hamas’ 7 October attack. Leaders of the opposition Change Camp called on Tuesday for an immediate and thorough investigation.
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.
An Israeli newspaper reports that the president of the United Arab Emirates directly warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days before the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that Hamas was planning a major offensive. The militant group led the attack several days later.
Golan alleged that Netanyahu deliberately withheld the information from Israel’s military and the Shin Bet domestic security agency, joining criticism of the prime minister over the concealment of a warning about the October 7 attack.
A report by Haaretz says UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days before October 7 that Hamas was planning a major operation. It alleges Netanyahu did not alert security chiefs, prompting strong criticism from opposition leaders.
The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers Tuesday in retaliation for recent attacks on its warships. Tehran said it struck American targets in Jordan, marking another burst of reciprocal attacks in a war that has lasted more than six months.
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The US says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targeted a US warship twice in two days. Iran responded with ballistic-missile strikes on the Al Azraq base in Jordan; Amman said 18 of 20 missiles were intercepted and no casualties occurred.
Following the US attack on Iranian tankers, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain and warns that it will target ships.
The US military released video showing its forces destroying what it says were five Iranian crude oil tankers. The strikes mark the second series of direct US attacks on Iranian ships in a matter of days, with CENTCOM saying they were retaliation for Iranian attempts to hit US warships.
U.S. Central Command said its forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 8, following attempted missile attacks on a U.S. Navy warship during the preceding two days.
US forces destroyed five Iranian oil carriers on Tuesday after Iran fired ballistic missiles at an American warship twice in recent days. Tehran also struck US targets in Jordan and threatened attacks on tankers near Kuwait and Bahrain.
US Central Command said American forces destroyed five Iranian crude-oil carriers on September 8. It described the action as a response to two ballistic-missile attacks by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against a US Navy warship over the previous two days.
The US military struck several Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. Explosions were reported near the southern port of Jask and Kharg Island, key Iranian oil-export sites. A US official said the strikes retaliated against attempted Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship; no casualties were immediately reported.
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The US military struck “multiple” ships linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in response to further attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship, sending oil prices close to $100 a barrel.
The US military struck targets near Iran’s Kharg Island and the city of Jask, Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin reported, citing sources. She said Iranian oil tankers were among the targets. Iran’s Tasnim news agency said a tanker near Kharg Island was hit, with its crew evacuated and no injuries reported.
The US struck multiple Iranian oil tankers as tensions surged across the Middle East. Washington had said it carried out strikes on Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s public broadcaster reported that the US Army struck another oil tanker near the Iranian port city of Jask. The crew are reportedly rowing lifeboats toward the island. Tasnim earlier said US forces had attacked an Iranian tanker off Kharg Island.
The United States struck multiple Iranian tankers on Tuesday in response to additional attempted missile attacks against a U.S. Navy warship, according to an unnamed U.S. official who cited the sensitivity of the military operations.
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The US military struck targets near Iran’s Kharg Island and the port city of Jask, Fox News reported Tuesday. The strikes were described as part of a strategy to apply economic pressure on Iran and bring the war to an end.
The United States attacked an Iranian oil tanker anchored near Kharg Island, Tasnim reported. No one was injured and the crew is being evacuated. Earlier reports said explosions were heard near Kharg Island and in Jask.
The UK sanctioned illegal Israeli settlements after accusing illegal settlers of carrying out ethnic cleansing. The prime minister said the suffering of the Palestinian people was a scar on the conscience of the world.
The United Kingdom has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, condemning what it calls “settler terrorists” for carrying out “ethnic cleansing” against Palestinians. Canada and France announced similar measures in response to expanding settlement violence. Israel retaliated by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem.
Israel says it will close the UK Consulate in occupied East Jerusalem after the UK, France and Canada announced a ban on goods from illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Israel said Tuesday it would close Britain’s consulate in East Jerusalem in response to plans by the UK, France and Canada to block imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney discussed the move with Chatham House associate fellow Julie Norman.
Israel’s furious response to Britain’s ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank highlights the significance of the policy shift. The UK and 11 other countries acted together, while Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband also announced restrictions on settlement-linked companies and some arms sales. His description of settler violence and the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians marked a dramatic reset, leaving relations at their lowest point in decades.
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Britain, France and Canada said Tuesday they will prohibit imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. A UK minister accused Israel of turning a blind eye to the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians there.
Canada, Britain and France say they will prohibit trade in goods with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The U.K. is also imposing new sanctions and says it will take further action against companies and individuals that support settlement expansion.
The UK has announced sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including a ban on settlement goods and measures against businesses and individuals supporting expansion. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused settler terrorists of carrying out the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians. Israel called the claim an “outrageous lie”, closed the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and barred 11 British MPs from entering the country.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington will “obviously not” follow the UK in sanctioning illegal Israeli settlements. France and Canada are also taking action, while the UK says Palestinians face ethnic cleansing by Israeli settlers in parts of the occupied West Bank.
The United Kingdom has announced a ban on imports of all goods produced by illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Al Jazeera reports reactions from Ramallah.
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The UK has announced sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying they aim to deter expansion and prevent development at E1. Israel has opened tenders for about 1,200 homes there. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called the UK government hostile and said Israel would close the British consulate in Jerusalem.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey while carrying more than $500 million in debt. The move is part of an effort to revive the league without Saudi funding.
LIV Golf, the Saudi-funded tour that once sought to take over professional golf, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday while pursuing a restructuring and a 2027 restart it described as its “next chapter.”
LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US while restructuring after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew its multibillion-dollar backing. The league says BC Partners is a proposed new investor and plans to launch a majority player-owned version early next year. Players are not required to sign up again, although the timing of talks with other tours remains unclear.
More than six decades after apartheid-era police shot protesters at Sharpeville, survivors and relatives of those killed are pursuing redress in court. Lawyers for Human Rights is asking the Gauteng High Court to invalidate the 1961 Indemnity Act and certify a class action, arguing the law blocked civil and criminal claims linked to the massacre.
On March 21, 1960, South African police fired on unarmed anti-apartheid protesters, killing dozens of men, women and children. More than six decades later, Sharpeville massacre survivors and victims’ descendants are challenging an apartheid-era law that has prevented them from seeking reparations.
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Thousands of protesters gathered in Cologne against the Alternative for Germany party after the far-right group won nearly 44 percent of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election.
The far-right AfD won Saxony-Anhalt’s election by a wide margin, while the governing CDU’s strength nearly halved. Economists warn that an AfD-led state government could make the region less attractive to foreign skilled workers and produce unpredictable policy effects, even though many key decisions remain under federal authority.
Thousands of Germans protested against the far-right Alternative für Deutschland after its strongest-ever state election result in Saxony-Anhalt. Rallies in Berlin and other cities warned that the party could gain further ground in elections this month in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania; police counted 5,000 protesters in Berlin, while organisers said more than 14,000 attended.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Colombia, Ecuador and Peru to deepen cooperation with right-wing allies. He says the Trump administration hopes to secure trade deals with all three soon while expanding US military involvement to combat transnational crime and counter China’s growing influence in the region.
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The Smithsonian says Secretary Lonnie Bunch will leave at the end of the year as the institution remains under scrutiny from the Trump administration over how its museums portray US history.
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Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch says he will leave by the end of the year amid pressure from the Trump administration to change how the institution portrays US history. Conservatives have criticized its depictions of racism, colonialism and other aspects of the country’s past.
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced he will step down by the end of the year. NBC highlights his accomplishments leading the institution and past tensions with President Trump and his administration.
Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced his retirement on Tuesday after months of accusations from President Donald Trump’s administration that the national museums under his leadership presented a skewed and divisive version of the United States.
Smithsonian secretary Lonnie Bunch is stepping down after a difficult year. President Donald Trump has been pushing to reshape how U.S. history is presented, affecting institutions including the Smithsonian.
Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III said he will step down as head of the sprawling institution by the end of the year, amid disputes with Trump.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says its aerospace forces carried out ballistic-missile strikes against two US destroyers equipped with Aegis systems and cruise missiles. The IRGC statement, cited by Iran’s state broadcaster, claimed the attacks caused significant damage to the ships.
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BREAKING White House ramps up trade dispute with Canada by banning the import of certain Canadian products, including alcoholic beverages, and adding a 50% tariff to a new batch of products
BREAKING White House ramps up trade dispute with Canada by banning the import of certain Canadian products, including alcoholic beverages, and adding a 50% tariff to a new batch of products
A Paris trial has opened against 14 men accused in connection with the 2021 Channel disaster, including manslaughter and facilitating illegal immigration as part of an organised gang. At least 27 migrants died after an overcrowded inflatable boat capsized; prosecutors say it was uncertified and unfit for open-sea navigation.
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Singapore has announced a one-off salary increase of more than 60% for government ministers. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s benchmark annual pay will rise from S$2.2m to S$3.6m, while he says he will donate the entire increase to suitable good causes. The government defends high salaries as a way to attract talent and ensure good governance, though the issue remains politically sensitive.
The jury foreperson says the lone holdout in the Lindsay Clancy trial acknowledged having reasonable doubt but nevertheless refused to vote for acquittal.
The jury foreperson in Lindsay Clancy’s trial said a male juror blocked the panel from acquitting the Massachusetts mother and acknowledged that he had “reasonable doubt.”
Three jurors from the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, which ended in a mistrial, have discussed the deliberations publicly. The foreperson was among them; she wrote the note saying a juror had expressed reasonable doubt but would not agree to a verdict.
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that taking fewer steps at a faster pace may be linked to a similar reduction in the risk of early death as taking more steps at a slower pace.
NBC News projects that Republican New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte will face Democrat Cinde Warmington in the November general election as Ayotte seeks another two-year term.
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The White House says the US will ban Canadian dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles in three weeks, after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on $20bn of US imports. Donald Trump also ordered Canadian goods excluded from major, long-term US government contracts until Ottawa provides what he called full and fair reciprocity.
The first meeting of the 81st UN General Assembly session was held at UN headquarters. President Khalilur Rahman outlined priorities including peace and security, sustainable development, climate action and restoring trust in multilateralism, while urging member states to pay their assessed contributions in full and on time. The session runs through September 7, 2027, and will also select the next secretary general.
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The UN General Assembly has concluded its 80th session, with President Annalena Baerbock handing the presidency to Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman. The session included 116 plenary meetings and produced 317 resolutions. The 81st session is due to open later Tuesday.
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The Trump administration announced 36 Iran-related sanctions targeting commercial and private airlines, aviation companies and service providers, expanding restrictions on Mahan Air. Washington says the measures are intended to cut Tehran’s economic lifelines, while Iran’s foreign minister ridiculed the decision as more sanctions after war and previous penalties failed to achieve their aims.
The United States added 35 legal entities and an Egyptian national to its Iran-related sanctions list. The targeted airlines and other air-transport companies are based in Iran, the UAE, the UK, Malaysia, Turkey and Kazakhstan. Washington also revoked authorization for US-made aircraft to remain temporarily in Iran and for related parts and repair technology to be supplied.
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.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin-focused equity fundraising expanded an executive options pool from 46 million to 319.464 million potential shares. Shareholders are seeking cancellation of roughly 273 million added shares. CEO Simon Gerovich then exercised part of his award for 64.032 million new shares, intensifying dilution concerns.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged traders to oppose his efforts to strengthen Japan’s currency, boasting that his market calls now effectively give him inside information.
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