Google Maps has renamed Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the United States after an executive order from President Trump. The change is limited to US map users and does not alter naming conventions in Canada.

RReuters2026-08-31 05:10

A morning bulletin highlighting the most important stories from around Europe and beyond on August 31, 2026, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

Eeuronews2026-08-31 05:05

Electric cars are cleaner to drive, but their tyres create a pollution problem. Improved materials could help tackle that issue while extending driving range.

Eeuronews2026-08-31 05:03

The inaugural Lausanne Grand Slam ended with high-level judo, an inclusive kata demonstration and exciting finals. Bozorov, Olek, Sulamanidze, Fontaine and Tasoev won gold as Switzerland marked a memorable first edition.

Eeuronews2026-08-31 05:00

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton discussed the state’s economic policies on “Sunday Morning Futures” and called for a federal investigation into his opponent, Xavier Becerra. The report also highlights demands that the FBI re-interview a California candidate amid the corruption case.

FFox News2026-08-31 05:00

The first Lausanne tournament ended with eye-catching judo, an inclusive kata display and tightly contested finals. Bozorov, Olek, Sulamanidze, Fontaine and Tasoev won gold, as Switzerland celebrated a memorable debut.

Eeuronews2026-08-31 04:54

Thousands of tennis fans made their way to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City for the start of the US Open.

RReuters2026-08-31 04:48

After the US preemptively struck Iran’s Larak Island and Iran retaliated with missiles against US bases in Jordan, Sina Azodi of George Washington University told Al Jazeera that further escalation is “really up to the American side”. He warned that a US response could leave Iran with “no choice” but to retaliate, potentially returning the conflict to “full military confrontation”.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-31 04:47

Experts say China’s recent IPO boom has been heavily driven by investor appetite for advanced technologies, prompting fears that enthusiasm for artificial intelligence may be creating a bubble.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-31 04:45

During “America Reports,” Jonathan Turley—introduced as a Fox News contributor and constitutional-law attorney—assesses a federal judge’s move to suspend President Donald Trump’s directive restricting voting by mail.

FFox News2026-08-31 04:15

Singapore is tightening online protections for young people. Information Minister Josephine Teo said that if social media platforms are unwilling or unable to adopt stronger safeguards, access could eventually be restricted not only for children under 13 but for everyone under 18. Possible measures include limiting contact with strangers, disabling autoplay and endless scrolling, and setting daily use caps.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-08-31 04:00

Devastating flash floods in the Himalayan region swept so many people downstream that authorities in one Nepalese district began placing bodies in temporary graves before identification. The move prompted accusations that Hindu funeral traditions were being disregarded.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-31 03:45

Tensions are building on site as Tayla says her father, Rick, is leaving her out and underestimating her. Although she offers to help with the painting, Rick chooses to handle the crucial jobs himself, leaving her frustrated and sidelined.

TThe Block2026-08-31 03:30

Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker discusses President Donald Trump’s claim that Russia will not attack NATO allies and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s warning that Russia is escalating the war in Ukraine.

FFox News2026-08-31 03:30

Relatives of 32-year-old Prabita Roila cremated her remains beside Nepal’s Suryamati River on Sunday. She was among at least 781 people killed in the catastrophic floods and landslides of Aug 26, with thousands still missing, and the only one of eight missing family members found so far.

CCNA2026-08-31 03:05

An unprecedented party revolt is unfolding in British Columbia. After coming within a few seats of power in the last provincial election, the B.C. Conservative party is now facing cascading defections as its embattled new leader prepares for her biggest challenge yet.

GGlobal News2026-08-31 03:02

The United States carried out a preemptive strike on Iran’s Larak Island to stop the IRGC from placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iranian missile attacks on US bases in Jordan. Former Pentagon official David Des Roches said the operation’s specificity indicates Washington was targeting missiles capable of laying mines.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-31 02:58

The deadly disaster in Nepal and Tibet has revealed shortcomings in early-warning systems for glacier-related hazards, says Soniya Rijal of the University of Sydney. She argues that alerts must look beyond rainfall and that informal community networks can help warn people, while known risks did not necessarily make the disaster’s scale foreseeable.

CCNA2026-08-31 02:52

Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., discusses what Fox News describes as President Donald Trump's historic 25-year agreement securing control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil on 'The Big Weekend Show.'

FFox News2026-08-31 02:45

Six months into the war with Iran, US senior military leaders are reportedly warning that forces are being stretched, deployments prolonged and weapons stockpiles reduced. There are concerns that resources redirected to the Middle East could leave the US less prepared for crises in other regions.

DDW News2026-08-31 02:27

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it launched ballistic-missile strikes against the King Hussein and al-Azraq US airbases in Jordan in retaliation for a US attack on two IRGC rocket launchers on Larak Island. Jordan’s military says it intercepted eight missiles in its airspace, while a senior US official confirmed the strike.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-31 02:06

President Donald Trump speaks with Trey Gowdy on ‘Sunday Night in America’ about his presidency, the 2026 midterm elections and the war in Iran. Trump describes the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as “unbelievable.”

FFox News2026-08-31 02:00

Authorities in Nepal are warning of possible renewed flooding while rescuers search debris for survivors. Five days after a glacier collapse triggered devastating flash floods, at least 800 people are confirmed dead and thousands remain missing, including 31 Canadians. The recovery effort has offered a small sign of hope.

GGlobal News2026-08-31 02:00

More than 20 people may be missing after a significant flash flood in Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area of Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park. The broadcast also reports that U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launch sites on Larak Island and examines Dolly Parton’s lasting legacy among young readers.

AABC News2026-08-31 02:00