OtherA morning bulletin rounding up important stories from Europe and beyond on September 3, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
OtherA morning bulletin rounding up important stories from Europe and beyond on September 3, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
EconomyAfter 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.
TechByteDance 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.
CultureOscar-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.
PoliticsFox News host Greg Gutfeld and the “Gutfeld!” panel question why Democrats are suddenly trying to project a more masculine image on the campaign trail.
PoliticsUK 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.
SocietyMinister 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.
EconomyThe 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.
TechSEMICON 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.
HealthABC News spoke with three mothers about their experiences after receiving postpartum mental health diagnoses and their continuing advocacy for postpartum health and wellness for families across the United States.
SocietyMinneapolis 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.
SocietyJurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have twice said they cannot reach a unanimous verdict. Clancy is accused of murdering her three children, raising the possibility of a mistrial.
PoliticsFox News host Greg Gutfeld and the “Gutfeld!” panel discuss divisions among Democrats over the Democratic Socialists of America.
WorldNepal 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.
PoliticsABC 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.
CultureHistorica 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.
OtherThe 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.
WorldNearly 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.
ScienceA 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.
WorldGermany 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.
WorldThe 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.
PoliticsThe co-hosts of ‘The Five’ discuss a father confronting lawmakers at a Capitol Hill hearing after his daughter was disabled in a crash allegedly involving an illegal immigrant.
PoliticsPresident Trump participated in a dinner in the Rose Garden.
WorldOfficials 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.