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Trump's Venezuela go-betweenPolitics

Wednesday's press review examines the shadowy magnate who brokered an oil deal between Washington and Caracas. The Pacific Islands Forum wants to focus on climate change, but China's anger over Taiwan's presence is dominating attention. The Bayeux Tapestry has also returned to Britain after nearly a millennium, possibly carrying salacious secrets.

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Antonio Guterres: ‘It’s time to stop this madness’World

In exclusive comments to Euronews, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges Russia to end its war against Ukraine, saying, “It’s time to stop this madness; it’s time for peace.”

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Pakistan hospital fire probe finds serious safety, emergency failuresHealth

An interim government inquiry into the Aug. 26 fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences found major gaps in fire safety and emergency readiness. The neonatal nursery, where 14 infants died, had no fire alarm or sprinkler system and lacked an approved, rehearsed evacuation procedure.

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Jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusionPolitics

Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign entities, an offence carrying a maximum life sentence under Beijing’s National Security Law. Wong is already serving four years and eight months for subversion, and the court said sentencing would take place later.

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Republicans force Democrats on the record with key votePolitics

The House votes on a resolution condemning socialism, putting Democrats on the record. The program also examines scrutiny facing Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed over his ties to far-left influencer Hasan Piker.

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Energy Angst to Keep Pushing Yields Higher: 3-Minute MLIVEconomy

Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden and Adam Linton examine rising energy prices, euro-area core inflation, losses in the UK gilt market and Fed Chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole statement on Bloomberg: The Opening Trade.

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LIVE: People pay last respects to Norway's King HaraldWorld

People are paying their last respects to King Harald, who is lying in state at the Palace Chapel until his funeral on September 9. His son, King Haakon VIII, took an oath before parliament on September 1, pledging to uphold Norway’s constitution and laws in ceremonies following his father’s death.

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LIVE: Venice Film Festival 2026 opening dayCulture

Live coverage is underway from the opening day of the 83rd Venice Film Festival in Italy. Danny Boyle is premiering “Ink,” his film about Rupert Murdoch, on opening night, while George Clooney is due to receive a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.

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LIVE: View from Nepal after deadly floodsWorld

Live footage from an army camp in Nepal’s Nuwakot district shows search teams continuing their efforts after catastrophic floods killed at least 1,118 people and left more than 3,900 missing.

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Vehicles stranded as torrential rain floods Pakistan’s capitalWorld

Eyewitness video showed vehicles trapped in deep floodwater after torrential rain hit Pakistan’s capital. The Pakistan Meteorological Department issued an urgent advisory warning of flood hazards in low-lying areas and urged people to take precautions.

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Europe Today: EU foreign ministers meet as Germany attributes drone attack to RussiaWorld

EU foreign ministers are meeting in Ireland after Berlin decided to attribute a drone incident in Germany to Russia. The programme also features an exclusive interview with EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s appeal for world leaders to end all wars.

Eeuronews
Šefčovič: China must deliver by October or face ‘harsher measures’Economy

EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews that China must produce concrete results by October or face “harsher measures”. He described talks aimed at rebalancing the growing trade deficit as “super political”, while European leaders seek clear commitments from Beijing.

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