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Latest news bulletin | September 3, 2026 – MorningOther

A morning bulletin rounding up important stories from Europe and beyond on September 3, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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Globetrotting banks are backEconomy

After years of painful post-crisis retrenchment, banks such as Banco Santander and JPMorgan are expanding across borders again. Breakingviews columnists debate whether investors will reward the move or whether it risks recreating the dangers seen before 2008.

RReuters
ByteDance Gets $30B Loan to Fuel AI Ambitions | The China ShowTech

ByteDance has secured a $30 billion loan to support its artificial intelligence ambitions. Bloomberg’s China Show also examines the yen’s sharp rally and the outlook for North Asian foreign exchange markets.

BBloomberg Television
George Clooney steals the spotlight, receives Golden Lion in VeniceCulture

Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker George Clooney received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 83rd Venice Film Festival. During the opening, he playfully took a camera from a photographer and joined the others for photographs.

RReuters
Greg Gutfeld: When is this going to stop?Politics

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and the “Gutfeld!” panel question why Democrats are suddenly trying to project a more masculine image on the campaign trail.

FFox News
Andy Burnham’s first PMQs: Badenoch challenges Labour leader on debt and defencePolitics

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced his first Prime Minister’s Questions in Parliament, where government spending, national debt and defence dominated the session. Opposition Leader Kemi Badenoch demanded clearer plans for reducing debt and funding defence, while Burnham defended his approach by stressing fiscal responsibility and debt reduction.

AAl Jazeera English
Indranee Rajah on when enhanced childcare leave and child support will take effectSociety

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah said several steps must be completed before additional childcare leave can be implemented. She also outlined who will qualify for the new child support package and how essential costs such as food, utilities and healthcare are considered.

CCNA
Venezuelan acting president and U.S. energy secretary praise oil agreementEconomy

The United States and Venezuela announced a series of energy agreements on Wednesday to develop new “green field” oil projects. The deal was presented as a milestone for bilateral relations and the revival of Venezuela’s hydrocarbons industry.

TThe Associated Press
Taiwan International Semiconductor Exhibition opens with more than 1,300 exhibitorsTech

SEMICON Taiwan opened at Taipei’s Nangang Exhibition Center on September 2, with more than 1,300 companies taking part. The Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association expects industry revenue to approach $300 billion this year, up more than 40% from last year, as strong global demand drives growth across equipment, materials and advanced packaging.

VVOA Chinese
Officials praise police officers in deadly Minneapolis shootingSociety

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Bill Peterson held a press conference on the downtown mass shooting at a high-rise building. Three people, including the suspect, were killed and six others were injured, while officials praised the officers involved in responding to the incident.

NNBC News
Gutfeld: Here’s the problem…Politics

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and the “Gutfeld!” panel discuss divisions among Democrats over the Democratic Socialists of America.

FFox News
Nepal flood reconstruction will be ‘terribly hard’ and could take years: ExpertWorld

Nepal faces a prolonged and difficult recovery after devastating floods destroyed communities and displaced thousands. David Sanderson, a University of New South Wales professor and founder of the HowWeSurvive initiative, says rebuilding and moving displaced people into long-term housing will be major challenges, while warning of risks to displaced communities.

CCNA
GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez on the Iran war and rising costsPolitics

ABC News’ Perry Russom interviewed Florida Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez about whether he continues to support the war in Iran and whether acquiring Venezuela’s oil would bring lower prices for Americans.

AABC News
New Heritage Minute honours Gander’s 9/11 responseCulture

Historica Canada has released a new Heritage Minute honouring Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, for helping thousands of stranded air travellers after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The short film highlights the town’s response and features a familiar face.

GGlobal News
ABC News Live Prime: September 2, 2026Other

The program covers a gunman forcing his way into an elementary school, women discussing postpartum mental health struggles, and singer Carly Pearce talking about her new album and Dolly Parton’s influence on her career.

AABC News
Nearly 5,000 still missing a week after glacier collapseWorld

Nearly 5,000 people remain missing one week after a glacier collapse at the Nepal-China border. Anuradha Mittal, founder and executive director of the Oakland Institute, describes the rescue effort and the humanitarian tragedy.

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UN report says world will miss 1.5°C climate targetScience

A new United Nations report says Earth is expected to exceed the critical 1.5°C global warming threshold within the next few years. Even under the best-case scenario, warming could reach 1.8°C by 2050, while scientists urge action worldwide.

GGlobal News
Does Germany's secret ballistic missile test signal a shift in its defense strategy?World

Germany has secretly tested Israel Aerospace Industries’ LORA missile system in the North Atlantic, with the launch concealed until the last moment. The test comes as Berlin prepares a reported €12 billion missile program and publicly accuses Russia of involvement in an attempted drone attack near Leipzig Airport, raising questions about a possible new era of long-range deterrence.

DDW News
Iran war reignites with fresh attacks after lullWorld

The U.S. war on Iran has intensified again after a month-long pause in strikes, with the American military accused of hitting civilian targets. President Donald Trump says the conflict, now more than six months old, will not last “too long.” The deadly escalation has sent oil prices higher again.

GGlobal News
Law enforcement at scene after deadly shooting in downtown MinneapolisWorld

Officials said a shooting at an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday left at least two people dead and six others injured, while a suspect also died. The Minneapolis Police Department said two officers were among the wounded and urged the public to avoid the area.

TThe Associated Press
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