PoliticsFox Business host Larry Kudlow examines Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s G20 comments, possible new sanctions on Iran, U.S.-China relations and other issues.
PoliticsFox Business host Larry Kudlow examines Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s G20 comments, possible new sanctions on Iran, U.S.-China relations and other issues.
WorldAbout 5,000 US sailors and Marines arrived in Thailand on Sep 2 after 286 days at sea aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The carrier will make a five-day stop at Laem Chabang, with many personnel expected to visit nearby Pattaya for rest and recreation. Businesses anticipate a boost, while authorities have tightened security and restricted some activities.
SocietyA family advocacy group says Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Haitian who had recently lost temporary protected status and had just graduated high school, died by suicide Monday. Law enforcement officials told local media he left his vehicle on an interstate in Springfield, Ohio, and walked into traffic. He had arrived in the U.S. in 2024 to reunite with parents who had fled Haiti.
EconomyThis week’s crypto roundup highlights the growing attention on stablecoins and cryptocurrency companies putting money into the U.S. midterm elections.
CultureThe Tango World Championship has announced its Tango de Pista winners: Argentina’s Lucas Gauto and Greece’s Naima Gerassopoulou. Argentina’s Rodrigo Palacios and Indira Hiayes placed second.
SocietySeptember is when students across France scramble to secure accommodation, but available rentals are especially scarce this year. Stricter rules affecting apartments that fail ecological standards are among several factors reducing the number of homes on the market.
EconomyChina’s property boom generated enormous wealth, but its collapse slowed economic expansion and imposed major costs on households. Beijing is now relying on electric vehicles, technology and manufacturing, sending Chinese goods into global markets and reshaping the world economy. Evergrande’s collapse marked a turning point in the crisis.
WorldHong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty on Wednesday to foreign collusion in his second national security trial, a case that could result in a life sentence.
WorldUS forces launched fresh attacks on Iran on Tuesday. The Iranian Red Crescent said one strike killed four people at a wedding celebration, while Tehran vowed “severe punishment” for the attacks.
WorldA midday bulletin rounds up the most important stories from Europe and beyond, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
CultureA French artist from Saint-Malo-du-Bois in the Vendée has transported a sculpture called the “Broken Eiffel Tower” to the United States. The 26-metric-ton structure was dismantled for shipment from Le Havre and rebuilt at the Burning Man festival in Nevada’s desert.
PoliticsAfter a summer of victories for candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America, the movement faces a new test: whether it can attract Black voters, a constituency central to Democrats’ hopes of regaining control of Congress in the midterm elections.
CultureGreece’s Naima Gerassopoulou and her Argentine dance partner Lucas Gauto shared the world tango title. Gauto burst into tears after they secured the prestigious championship in his homeland, Argentina.
CultureThe Venice Film Festival opens Wednesday with George Clooney set to receive a lifetime achievement award on the first night. Yet despite the American star’s presence, this year’s glamorous showcase has notably few Hollywood films.
WorldNurse Razia Noreen says she had just checked on 15 newborns at the hospital and was preparing injections when flames appeared through a window.
WorldThe EU and several member states have summoned Russian embassy officials over an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month. Germany says it has concluded that Russia was responsible and has ordered measures including closing a consulate and a Russian cultural centre in Berlin.
CultureGeorge Clooney arrives at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival for a press conference and photo call connected to his Golden Lion for lifetime achievement award.
EconomyJaguar Land Rover’s first fully electric Range Rover will start at £154,070 ($208,420), putting wealthy buyers’ appetite for a battery-powered SUV to the test. Chief Operating Officer Nigel Blenkinsop discusses the vehicle, its US sales outlook and competition from Chinese automakers.
EconomyVenezuela's parliament has approved giving the United States control of a fifth of the country's oil reserves in a landmark deal. The move cements Washington's grip on a government it helped install after toppling President Nicolas Maduro in January.
EconomyA global bond selloff is intensifying as war-driven oil prices fuel inflation concerns. New Zealand has begun what may become a month of worldwide rate hikes, while strong results from Dell and Palo Alto Networks indicate that the AI boom continues to provide momentum.
SportsSenegal international Iliman Ndiaye has agreed a contract with Manchester City that will run until 2031.
EconomyPeople in Venezuela are questioning whether they will benefit from a controversial oil agreement with the United States. Announced recently by both countries, the deal could bring up to $100bn in investment over the next 25 years, as reported from Caracas by Al Jazeera’s Noris Soto.
PoliticsProminent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty in a second national security law case. Already serving prison time for another offence, he could receive at least three additional years and up to life imprisonment.
WorldTropical Storm Edouard weakened into a depression Tuesday night but brought heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Texas, leaving thousands without power, bringing down trees and flooding roads.