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Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-08-31
'I felt the love' - how did Alcaraz look on winning singles return?
After a 139-day wait, Carlos Alcaraz makes a winning return to the singles court as he beats Roman Safuillin in the US Open first round.
co.uk
A group funded by Andreessen, Horowitz, and Brockman plans data center ads to sway midterms
Build American AI plans to lobby voters in select states about the virtues of data centers by spending millions of dollars on ads.
techcrunch.com
Mansour Abbas Recruits Yoav Segalovitz to Join Raam Party in Israeli Election
Mansour Abbas, right, and Yoav Segalovitz arriving for a news conference in Nazareth on Monday.
nytimes.com
White House construction on $400m ballroom can go on, says US Supreme Court
The decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month.
aljazeera.com
Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneo
Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.
co.uk
More cells being built within prisons to help tackle overcrowding
The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells.
co.uk
Retired Jewish police chief to stand for Arab-Israeli party in parliamentary election
Yoav Segalovich will be a candidate for Raam in effort to show Arab-Jewish partnership is possible
ft.com
Supreme Court allows construction of Trump’s White House ballroom to continue
Ruling on $400mn project means building is likely to be completed
ft.com
Putin and Xi affirm strategic alliance amid ‘unpredictable’ world
The Russian and Chinese leaders met on the sidelines of the SCO summit.
aljazeera.com
NASA Welcomes Türkiye as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
During a ceremony hosted by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at the agency’s headquarters in Washington on Monday, the Republic of Türkiye signed the Artemis Accords, joining the growing internati...
nasa.gov
How did match-winner Saka do at Villa Park?
How Aston Villa and Arsenal's players rated following the Gunners' 1-0 win.
co.uk
Israeli outposts expand as Palestinian homes are demolished
Israeli forces demolish Palestinian homes in Nablus, while in Hebron settlers cleared land for a new outpost.
aljazeera.com
‘Nothing is usable’: Nepal residents return to flood-ravaged homes
Residents in Nepal are returning to flood-ravaged homes, sifting through mud and debris to salvage whatever they can.
aljazeera.com
US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom
The National Trust for Historic Preservation argued the president did not have authority to proceed with construction.
co.uk
FTC accuses Amazon of running a ‘secret ad surcharge scheme’ in new lawsuit
Amazon is facing a new lawsuit from the FTC and 22 states for allegedly secretly charging businesses more for advertising.
techcrunch.com
Smyth returns to Saints practice squad
Charlie Smyth is staying with the New Orleans Saints after the County Down kicker signed to their practice squad.
co.uk
The Pentagon now has its own version of ChatGPT and Grok
Versions of OpenAI's ChatGPT and SpaceXAI's Grok will join Google's Gemini on the Pentagon's central portal for AI tools.
techcrunch.com
Édouard Balladur, Embattled French Prime Minister, Dies at 97
Édouard Balladur in 1995, when he ran a failed campaign for the French presidency; he had served as prime minister between 1993 and 1995.
nytimes.com
Ukrainians mourn community leader killed in Russian strike on Myla
Ukrainians gathered to mourn Taras Didych, who was killed while rushing to help after a Russian strike.
aljazeera.com
McIlroy: 'Grumpy' world No 2 needs 'new goal' after FedEx Cup claims
Rory McIlroy needs to assess how much he truly wants to be world No 1 again alongside balancing his home life, according to former golfer Rob Lee.
skysports.com
GTA 6: Why is the world’s most anticipated game facing backlash?
You paid for it. But do you actually own it? GTA 6 is exposing a bigger battle over the future of gaming.
aljazeera.com
What to know: US court hearing held for alleged Lockerbie bombmaker
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi is the third person charged in the downing of Pan Am Flight 103.
aljazeera.com
Far-right Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir and settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque compound with settlers, violating decades-old status quo arrangement.
aljazeera.com
Israel’s Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem
Far-right minister entered Islam’s third-holiest site alongside settlers under protection of Israeli occupation forces.
aljazeera.com
Top US general says no plans to send troops to polls for November elections
Remarks come in response to concerns from Democrats that military could be used to interfere in elections.
aljazeera.com
Instagram puts new limits on undisclosed AI profiles
As frustration over AI influencers has been growing, Instagram is limiting the reach of undisclosed AI profiles.
techcrunch.com
McInnes ban verdict over 'disgusting' comment revealed after Rangers appeal
Derek McInnes' immediate touchline ban has been reduced following Rangers' appeal.
skysports.com
Conservative reshuffle: who’s who in Kemi Badenoch’s top team?
From a darling of the Tory right to a moderate former army officer, we profile the key playersAndrew Griffith and Tom Tugendhat join Badenoch’s top team in Tory reshuffleKemi Badenoch has kicked of...
theguardian.com
‘Let Data Reign’: Trump decries opposition to data centres in US
Despite concerns over electricity and water consumption, US president calls on communities to embrace data centres.
aljazeera.com
Sony, Warner Music sue Anthropic, saying it pirated songs to train its AI
Anthropic pirated hundreds of lyrics from The Beatles, Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson and other artists, lawsuit says.
aljazeera.com
Kushner states regret over World Cup sell-off plan
Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner says he would not have got involved in Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup if he had known how the football world r...
co.uk
Harvard Law dropout raises $6M for Blue Voice to build a “Harvey for police officers”
The seed round for the app that provides real-time legal and policy guidance to officers was led by SignalFire and Las Olas VC.
techcrunch.com
Ex-congressman George Santos banned from betting platform for life
The prediction market operator Kalshi says Santos made barred trades and misleading comments that influenced prices.
co.uk
Burnham to tell Commons more public ownership is only way to grow UK economy
Exclusive: Prime minister wants to ‘bring back hope’ by tackling cost of living as MPs call for electoral reformAndy Burnham will drive home his pledge to bring more essential services back into pu...
theguardian.com
Lionel Messi’s Retirement From Soccer Sparks Heartbreak Across Argentina
Lionel Messi during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final against Spain in July, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
nytimes.com
Hackers claim millions of patient records stolen during data breach at healthcare giant McKesson
The company, which distributes medicines and medical devices to hospitals and healthcare practices across the U.S., said it was hacked and expects intermittent service degradation.
techcrunch.com
Constitution Hill set for serious test at Kempton on Saturday
Constitution Hill looks likely to face a serious examination of his big-race ambitions on the Flat when he goes for the William Hill September Stakes at Kempton Park on Saturday, with new jockey Bi...
skysports.com
India’s PM Modi urges end to Ukraine war in talks with Russia’s Putin
India’s PM Narendra Modi told Russian President Putin that India supports every effort to end the war in Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
'I'm here now' - Brit Samuel goes from world No 1,871 to US Open second round
Britain's Toby Samuel has come a long way from the start of 2025 - rising from 1,871 in the world to the US Open second round.
skysports.com
She is still in the sea, mother describes losing daughter in ferry disaster
Parents recount desperate attempts to save their children after a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus on 30 August.
aljazeera.com
War on Iran: US bombs Iran
War on Iran: US bombs Iran
aljazeera.com
Nepal FM speaks to Al Jazeera on devastating floods
Nepal FM speaks to Al Jazeera on devastating floods
aljazeera.com
Trump says data centre critics ‘want to end up backwards and poor’
US president urges voters to ‘let Data Reign’ as unpopular building boom roils midterm campaigns
ft.com
Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football
Superstar says he planned move two days after Argentina’s loss to Spain in July World Cup final
ft.com
Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously
Rescuers have resorted to explosives as they struggle to reach trapped workers, as the flooding death toll reaches 939.
co.uk
Principal who saved 900 students recalls Nepal’s devastating flood
Nepal school principal Rajendra Dawadi recalls the devastating floods that forced him to evacuate over 900 students.
aljazeera.com
Vance says Trump ‘sending a message’ to Iran with AI-generated video
Video depicting Kharg Island being attacked is later followed by more warnings from President Trump.
aljazeera.com
Photos: Nearly 1,000 dead, thousands missing in Nepal–China border floods
Over 4,000 people remain missing after deadly floods swept through Nepal and Tibet, leaving families in despair.
aljazeera.com
Iran could face economic collapse in months, US Treasury’s Bessent warns
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighs in on the US's economic pressure campaign at a meeting of G20 finance ministers.
aljazeera.com
US singer D4vd's celebrity lawyers withdraw from murder case
The singer, 21, will be now represented by a public defender in the murder trial of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He has pleaded not guilty.
co.uk
Tunisia protests: Water, power cuts and rising anger
Tunisia protests: Water, power cuts and rising anger
aljazeera.com
Over 6,000 Ebola cases confirmed in DRC as death toll nears 3,000
Outbreak in the DRC 'the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded,' as country struggles to contain infections.
aljazeera.com
India rejects Hague court order to restore Indus waters pact with Pakistan
New Delhi says the Permanent Court of Arbitration has no jurisdiction over its sovereign choice.
aljazeera.com
Kalshi bans former congressman George Santos for life after State of the Union trades
Kalshi says Santos did not cooperate with its investigation into bets he placed on his own attendance at the State of the Union. The company also fined the disgraced congressman more than $71,000.
npr.org
Dolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral
The queen of country was interred next to her late husband in an intimate ceremony attended by close familyDolly Parton was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Nashville on Friday, her family has...
theguardian.com
VLC crosses 7 billion downloads
In our world of expensive streaming platforms, the very free and offline VLC media player has crossed 7 billion downloads.
techcrunch.com
Clipto uses AI to search terabytes of video and is now valued at $250M
The three-year-old startup says it reached $15 million in ARR and profitability before raising its latest $15 million round.
techcrunch.com
Argentina legend Lionel Messi retires from international football
Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final.
aljazeera.com
Reading and Leeds festival review – post-GCSE blowout shows how dominant dance music now is
Bramham Park, LeedsCharli xcx and Fontaines DC are spellbinding and there’s an awesome array of genres, but the biggest turnouts are for tech house names like Kettama and Josh Baker• Charli xcx, Re...
theguardian.com
John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash
The exhibition faced criticism over the British fashion designer's conviction for making antisemitic remarks in 2011.
co.uk
Israeli strikes kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza City
At least five Palestinians have been killed in two Israeli attacks in Gaza City.
aljazeera.com
How AI could make it harder for governments to use hacking tools
AI is proving effective at finding and exploiting vulnerabilities. Some say this will make it harder for governments to use hacking tools and spyware and could reignite calls to backdoor devices.
techcrunch.com
Messi retires from international football
Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".
co.uk
Nvidia’s $3.5B MediaTek bet reveals its plan for tackling Big Tech’s AI chip buildout
Nvidia invests $3.5 billion into Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek. The deal shows how Nvidia plans to stay essential to AI infrastructure as Big Tech begins to build its own AI chips.
techcrunch.com
Is Trump testing the limits of US power?
With weeks to go before US midterm elections, are President Trump's policies helping or hurting his Republican Party?
aljazeera.com
Gen Z ‘Chinamaxxers’ fantasise about life in China. This journalist and this artist can never go back there
A graphic novel by Melissa Chan and Badiucao imagines China and the US at war in 2035. They hope to remind young people that ‘authoritarianism everywhere is bad’Drinking Tsingtao beers, eating cong...
theguardian.com
Burnham’s bumpy ride ahead: PM’s in-tray full of dilemmas as parliament returns
Labour leader faces tough decisions on issues such as North Sea drilling, electoral reform and defence spendingAfter a relatively cheery summer in which he announced a range of eye-catching cost of...
theguardian.com
The datacentre power spat highlights a hidden truth: we’re not building renewables fast enough to meet our needs | Alison Reeve
A battle over datacentre power sources is only part of the picture. Australia needs a much bigger electricity system to meet all future demandAnthony Albanese has been clear that he wants a set of...
theguardian.com
Met Gala exhibition honoring John Galliano is cancelled after backlash
Fashion designer was convicted of hate crime by French court in 2011 after series of racist and antisemitic remarksThe controversial fashion designer John Galliano announced on Monday that an exhib...
theguardian.com
Why has Greece signed a $3.5bn missile deal with Israel?
Analysts say Greece is concerned about threats posed by the US-Israel war on Iran and Turkiye's growing capabilities.
aljazeera.com
Everton forced to move EFL Cup tie at short notice
Everton are forced to move their Carabao Cup third-round match against Championship side Wolves - nine days before it was due to be played.
co.uk
War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?
Russia and Ukraine have stepped up attacks on their respective grain terminals in the Black Sea.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, transits the Sun during launch from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Aug. 30, 2026. Roman is name...
nasa.gov
Warring Cartels Target Women in Mexico
Alma Daniela with a portrait of her sister, Vivian Karely Aispuro, who was murdered last year in Culiacán, the capital of Sinaloa.
nytimes.com
A$AP Rocky review – arena spectacular has plenty of helicopters but little sense of direction
O2 Arena, LondonThe polymath rapper’s stage show, which also features SWAT teams and a warship, is truly bravura stuff – but you can’t help feeling this is an artist at a creative crossroadsA$AP Ro...
theguardian.com
South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery
South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery
aljazeera.com
Tupac Shakur murder trial: Las Vegas court to hear closing arguments in case
Former gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, 63, is accused of ordering the killing of the hip-hop star in 1996A Las Vegas court is set to hear closing arguments in the trial of South Side Compton Cri...
theguardian.com
Trump says US will hit Iran ‘hard’ as conflict reignites
Oil prices rise after exchange of fire between warring countries ends weeks of relative quiet
ft.com
‘The whistling on the theme tune? That’s Dickie Attenborough!’ Hayley Mills on Whistle Down the Wind
‘I’d just made two films in America. Shooting on a Lancashire farm was very different. There was mud everywhere – and we’d be eating dripping, jam butties and fried eggs in buns’Whistle Down the Wi...
theguardian.com
Les Siècles/Lehmann La Damnation de Faust review – vivid colour, soaring solos and a sharp-suited demon
Royal Albert Hall, LondonPeriod instrument grain and an energised Jakob Lehmann did a fair job with Berlioz’s concert setting of the drama, but the hall’s murky acoustic buried some of the sparkleB...
theguardian.com
Readers reply: If all car tyres were filled with CO2, would this cut atmospheric carbon significantly?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions considers a change that might help the environmentThis week’s question: Would equal pay create a better society?If all the v...
theguardian.com
Glimpse into England's future as Ireland ODIs end international summer
England Women's ODI side will have a different look to it against Ireland, with senior figures rested and new or fringe players handed opportunities.
skysports.com
Meeting notetaker Circleback adds a free tier to attract more customers
Circleback is also introducing new pricing plans starting from $14 per month
techcrunch.com
Anthropic sued over alleged theft of ‘tens of thousands’ of songs
AI company faces multibillion dollar lawsuit over misuse of copyrighted songs to train Claude modelsAll AI wants for Christmas is a vast back catalogue of songs without paying for it, according to...
theguardian.com
More value in Cairo’s trash, but less for those who collect it
War on Iran disrupts imports, driving demand for Cairo’s recycled waste, but rising costs squeeze recyclers.
aljazeera.com
Can Reform UK recover from its summer horribilis?
Clacton, funding, internal divisions – party prepares for annual conference next week after a season of misstepsSenior Reform UK figures like to boast that the summer time – and parliament’s longes...
theguardian.com
Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
The warning comes after the prime minister said some prisoners serving indefinite sentences could be freed to increase prison capacity.
co.uk
Defence spending is an insatiable beast. John Healey is right to tame it | John McTernan
The MoD grossly overspends then claims poverty. It’s high time it was treated as just one part of a progressive governmentNowhere was the confidence of the prime minister, Andy Burnham, shown as cl...
theguardian.com
South Africa make one change ahead of third Test against New Zealand
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made one change to his matchday 23 for the third Test of the series against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
Who are the economic winners and losers of the US-Israel war on Iran?
Airlines and automakers have taken a hit, while banks and energy firms have raked in big profits.
aljazeera.com
The London office, the empty boxes and the £1bn tax loophole
Exclusive: How a court case over an unoccupied office block could end a widely used tax avoidance schemeFrom the outside, the seven-storey building at 2 America Square looks like any other office b...
theguardian.com
How Scheffler broke another Tiger record to cap off dominant FedExCup season
It has taken less than five seasons for Scottie Scheffler to go from being winless on the PGA Tour to breaking Tiger Woods' 26-year-old career money record.
skysports.com
'It's like the first day of school' - Earps on being part of LCL's new superstar squad
Mary Earps is used to leading from the front, whether as an England goalkeeper or highlighting issues in the women's game. This summer, she was the first one through the door as London City Lioness...
skysports.com
'He belongs at the top of the game' - Fery faces world No 14 Musetti at US Open
British star Arthur Fery faces a tough task when he goes up against 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti on Tuesday at the US Open
skysports.com
Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan
More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.
co.uk
Cross-party talks needed to tackle climate crisis, say Lib Dems
Andy Burnham urged to seek consensus over response to extreme heat and forthcoming ‘super El Niño’Andy Burnham should call a cross-party meeting to discuss the UK’s response to worsening extreme we...
theguardian.com
Search continues for 18 passengers after ferry capsized in northern Cyprus
Eight people have died after the ferry started taking on water shortly after setting off for Turkey.
co.uk
Wartime Presidents of Russia and Iran Rally With Chinese and Indian Leaders
The aftermath of Russian strikes in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, in August. Many of the leaders in attendance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit have helped Russia continue its war against U...
nytimes.com
Man arrested after Swiss rave shooting that killed woman
A 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and several others injured at a techno rave being held at a horse racing track in Aarau.
co.uk
The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children.
co.uk
England attack's 2005 comparisons fair - Trescothick
Comparisons can be made between England’s new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.
co.uk
Why Food Keeps Making Everybody Sick This Summer
While Trump administration cuts have contributed to the epidemic of foodborne illnesses this summer, there are also deeper issues that make the American food supply chain susceptible to parasites a...
wired.com
Passengers stranded as strike disrupts flights at Kenya's main airport
Kenya Airways says the strike has caused delays of more than six hours, with some flights cancelled.
co.uk
You Know Who Really Hates AI? Insurance Claims Adjusters
Of the Glassdoor reviews from claims adjusters that mentioned AI, a staggering 98 percent were negative. “AI is just a tool,” one person tells WIRED. “It should never be given the keys.”
wired.com
Rangers target Kelsy's colourful career - aged just 22
From hiding in a truck to playing in a war zone, Rangers target Kevin Kelsy has had an eventful career already.
co.uk
The looming failure of Operation Economic Outcast
The latest package of US sanctions on Iran is unlikely to achieve Washington’s objectives.
aljazeera.com
Nepal tunnel traps hinder flood rescue: How many are dead or missing?
Flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have left nearly 5,000 people missing, many trapped in hydropower tunnels.
aljazeera.com
Nonstop Russian Drones Make for Dangerous New Phase of War in Kyiv
The nearly constant air raids, a shift from years of largely overnight attacks, have left residents exhausted and on edge.
nytimes.com
After the flash flood disaster, here is what Nepal really needs
The country urgently needs to set up early warning systems, monitoring and safe shelters.
aljazeera.com
Badenoch to reshuffle shadow cabinet following Patel and Cleverly resignations
Tory leader expected to install Tom Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary as Cleverly quits to run for London mayorKemi Badenoch is to reshuffle her shadow cabinet on Monday, and is expected to ins...
theguardian.com
Parasomnia review – sleep-schedule horror conjures up a succubus on the loose in waking nightmare
Debut director James Ross II shows promise in this gore fest, but the fear factor suffers from an overly complex plotSleep has been part of the horror genre repertoire since The Cabinet of Dr Calig...
theguardian.com
ATM Flaws Reveal Key Weaknesses in the Software Supply Chain
A security researcher discovered nine vulnerabilities impacting ATM encryption and authentication software. But the problems extend far beyond your local cash machine.
wired.com
Losing Gloucester captaincy was 'brutal' - Ludlow
Gloucester's Lewis Ludlow on losing the captaincy last season, his two England caps, and chasing a record in his upcoming testimonial season.
co.uk
Scientists discover two superconducting states hiding as one
Scientists have uncovered hidden complexity inside two ultrathin superconductors that seemed much simpler than they really are. Niobium diselenide and tantalum disulfide appeared to have a single s...
sciencedaily.com
For Nepal’s Young Leader, Flood Recovery Will Be a Herculean Task
A swollen river in Devighat, Nepal, on Sunday after floods caused by a glacier breaking in the Himalayas.
nytimes.com
Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
co.uk
China Prepared for One Kind of Himalayan Flood. Then a Different Disaster Struck.
Searching for missing people along a road leading toward Gyirong Port in China on Sunday. On Wednesday a tsunami-like wave of ice, boulders and water tore through the port complex.
nytimes.com
G20 Finance Officials Gather in U.S. as Iran War Grips Global Economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh in Asheville, N.C., ahead of the summit. The International Monetary Fund has projected that global growth will slow this ye...
nytimes.com
‘Sometimes you just need a good cry’: why Little Women is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers highlighting their go-to comfort films is an ode to the teary 1994 adaptation of the classic novelI have an ongoing argument with some friends about how I refuse...
theguardian.com
Cleverly accuses Burnham of 'war on London'
Sir James Cleverly resigned from the shadow cabinet on Saturday to run for mayor of London.
co.uk
Scientists challenge a 70-year-old “lizard brain” myth
A long-standing picture of brain evolution as newer, rational layers stacked on top of an ancient “lizard brain” may be deeply misleading. Researchers found that evolution instead appears to balanc...
sciencedaily.com
British Museum hosted Palantir founder Peter Thiel in private viewing of Bayeux tapestry
Concern among staff that fragile artwork’s scarce ‘light hours’ given to someone with no known interest in museumThe British Museum privately hosted the Donald Trump-supporting tech billionaire Pet...
theguardian.com
Xi, Modi and Putin set to meet for SCO summit: What’s on the agenda?
The two-day summit aims to promote a vision of a multipolar world and mutual trade ties amid Trump's unilateralism.
aljazeera.com
Bhutan hosts first ‘conscious food summit’ amid threats to global supplies
Organisers say people must revive spiritual relationship with food amid double threat of climate crisis and conflictMending the broken food system under the threat of climate-driven weather extreme...
theguardian.com
Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he is not ruling out foul play after 100 wildfires were recorded.
co.uk
Syria is choosing diplomacy with Israel, but can its approach last?
Israel has attacked Syria, occupied its south since the al-Assad regime's ouster, testing Syria's diplomatic outreach.
aljazeera.com
‘An act of resistance’: Raja Shehadeh’s Palestinian diaries find a new home
Al Jazeera interviews the leading writer and lawyer, 75, in Edinburgh, where his daily documentation is being archived.
aljazeera.com
The Future Starts With Us by Gordon Brown review – the ex-PM’s recipe for beating populism
Global crises are tightly linked to how we treat each other at the local level, argues this optimistic book In times of crisis, there is one person to whom the left still turns for guidance.More th...
theguardian.com
Bel review – the powerful life force and haunting absence of a traumatised singer-songwriter
Beldina Odenyo alchemised the pain of exile, loss and racism into music as Heir of the Cursed before her death in 2021, as this attentive tribute exploresInstead of an artist in a booth, a lone amp...
theguardian.com
Weather tracker: Warm Yellow Sea strengthens storms in South Korea
More than 200mm of rain forecast in parts of South Korea, while parts of southern Europe to be 10C above averageSouth Korea’s prime minister, Han Seong-sook, met officials to prepare for heavy rain...
theguardian.com
Nepal races to rescue trapped workers, as flood death toll surpasses 900
Nepal officials say rescuers focusing on reaching workers in hydropower project tunnels in flood-stricken region.
aljazeera.com
Katie Norris: Mother Succubus review – gothic comic enters a wickedly funny new era
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghNorris swaps her larger-than-life Farm Fatale persona for something more autobiographical in this easygoing musical comedyKatie Norris is on a familiar trajectory in s...
theguardian.com
‘Breakthrough’ as Turkmenistan starts fixing ‘mindboggling’ methane mega-leaks
Secretive state begins repairs on ageing facilities after being revealed as worst country for leaks of potent greenhouse gasTurkmenistan has started plugging the mega-leaks of methane that spew fro...
theguardian.com
'Moonies' church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences
Han Hak-ja, 83, gave South Korea's former first lady two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace, a court found.
co.uk
Trump says U.S. struck deal to take control of 65 billion barrels Venezuelan oil
President Trump is touting a new deal for the U.S. to access Venezuelan oil fields. Trump says it's a major boon for the American people, but it's unclear when they'll see the benefits.
npr.org
Scholar discusses Trump's claims of a new Venezuelan oil agreement
NPR's A Martínez speaks with Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice University, about President Trump's claims of a Venezuelan oil agreement.
npr.org
The transfers to watch before window closes
BBC Sport's football experts picks out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English deadline.
co.uk
Andrew Bailey warns G20 of danger AI poses to financial system
Head of world’s financial stability watchdog urges countries to take steps to control the release of new frontier models
ft.com
The Mindhunter is a juicy true-crime show indeed: best podcasts of the week
Francisco Garcia’s dark, funny new crime show is a rare feat. Plus, an engrossing listen about whether people have ‘awoken’ super intelligent chatbots …Dark, drily funny and rather meta, this six-e...
theguardian.com
Goodbye to Babylon Berlin, the 1920s TV drama that has eerily foreshadowed real-life politics
The long-running drama reaches Hitler’s rise to power in its final season as its creators reflect on the unsettling parallels between Weimar Germany and the present dayIt’s the global hit TV series...
theguardian.com
The Black Garden review – haunting study of growing up in war-torn Nagorno-Karabakh
Alexis Pazoumian’s documentary follows Samvel and Avo, two preteen boys whose lives will be unavoidably scarred by brutal conflictAfter the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, a decades-long territori...
theguardian.com
Switzy by Emma Cline review – this Booker-listed account of a man’s last days is profoundly moving
Struggling with Alzheimer’s, the central character sets out on his final journey to a euthanasia clinicThe word “Alzheimer’s” never appears in Switzy, Emma Cline’s third novel, which arrives pre-en...
theguardian.com
What could trigger driver-market drama after new Verstappen, Norris deals?
After a summer of speculation, contract extensions for Max Verstappen and Lando Norris suggest the elite seats on the Formula 1 grid are locked in for at least the next couple of years.
skysports.com
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope launches to reveal the Universe’s darkest secrets
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has launched on a million mile journey to L2, where it will scan huge portions of the cosmos for clues about dark matter, dark energy, and distant worlds. With survey s...
sciencedaily.com
TV tonight: Judi Dench and Ian McKellen share stories, secrets and a little mischief
The stage and screen legends reminisce over tea. Plus: Fred Sirieix checks into one of Marrakech’s grandest hotels. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky ArtsJudi and her potty-mouthed parrot S...
theguardian.com
Global coral reef coverage risks irreversible decline, new report warns
Coral reefs make up just 1 percent of ocean coverage, but host a quarter of all life in the sea.
aljazeera.com
The Nepal floods seem a world away – but make no mistake, climate breakdown will affect us all | Nesrine Malik
Richer countries might have more resources to deal with catastrophe, but this problem grips the entire planet, however much leaders may want to deny itClimate breakdown is happening on one Earth, b...
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NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England
Checks at pharmacies for people aged 40 to 84 are aimed at identifying those at risk of heart attack or strokeThe NHS in England is to offer free finger-prick blood tests for cholesterol on the hig...
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Tearful Djokovic falls at first hurdle in shock US Open exit
Novak Djokovic fell at the first hurdle as his tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam came to a shock end to Argentine Mariano Navone in a five-set epic at the US Open.
skysports.com
Funding bill at the top of the agenda as House returns from recess
The House returns Monday for one week before heading back home. At the top of the agenda is a bill to extend government funding past the midterm elections.
npr.org
People return to their flood-ravaged homes in Nepal
Survivors in Nepal’s Nuwakot district are digging through mud and debris for belongings left behind by flash floods.
aljazeera.com
Russia, China leaders to meet at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
The organisation is not officially anti-West, but Russian and Chinese leaders have used it to amplify their worldview.
aljazeera.com
APOD: 2026 August 31 – Launch of the Roman Space Telescope
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 31 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a diff...
nasa.gov
Labour shelves plan to restrict foreigners buying new flats
Party downgrades its manifesto pledge to end ‘farce of entire developments being sold off to international investors’
ft.com
A Small and Quiet Light review – fractured portrait of a remarkable wartime spy
Minerva theatre, ChichesterA female secret agent’s extraordinary courage never quite comes to life in a drama that struggles to find tension in her high-stakes storyNoor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan was a s...
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Tilda Swinton’s blast from the past, Kevin Bridges at large and a deepfake ballet: theatre, comedy and dance to see this autumn
Swinton takes a dead man’s identity, Glasgow’s heir to Billy Connolly heads on tour and Gillian Anderson, Keira Knightley and Natalia Osipova all hit the stage• See all of our unmissable autumn art...
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Gems, ghosts and GTA VI: the biggest video games for autumn 2026
There are juggernauts and indie gems aplenty for when the nights draw in, from an ingenious puzzle game to blockbusters such as Marvel’s Wolverine and Call of Duty• See all of our unmissable autumn...
theguardian.com
London’s Aim market faces existential crisis
Junior market’s appeal rocked by depressed valuations, poor investor appetite and inheritance tax changes
ft.com
German gunmaker with loaded history sets sights on British army’s next rifle
Heckler & Koch faces competition from global defence companies to replace the SA80 service rifle
ft.com
Mamdani lookalike contest draws hundreds of hopefuls in New York
Hundreds gathered for a Zohran Mamdani lookalike contest in New York, with nine contestants vying for votes.
aljazeera.com
The U.S. is building barriers around drones and robots, but China has scale to get around them
The U.S. is shutting out more foreign-made drones and robots. China’s scale means the global competition may simply move elsewhere.
techcrunch.com
Grindr wants to be the everything app for gay men; investors are still deciding whether it can pull it off
George Arison is done letting Wall Street's "Grindr discount" go unchallenged — in a wide-ranging Q&A, the CEO walks us through how AI, a controversial $350-plus EDGE tier, and a bet on health...
techcrunch.com
Tunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water supplies
Near 50C temperatures are driving record electricity demand, disrupting water supplies and straining health services.
aljazeera.com
US plans to sanction another bank to keep economic pressure on Iran
Washington has recently stepped up efforts to economically pressure Tehran amid the deadlocked truce talks.
aljazeera.com
Rocky planets may have formed just 100 million years after the Big Bang
Rocky planets may have been able to start forming just 100 million years after the Big Bang, thanks to enormous early supernovae that scattered planet-building elements across space. Simulations fo...
sciencedaily.com
Dozens evacuated and about 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
More than 60 people have been evacuated after flooding swept large boulders and other debris into the Colorado River.
aljazeera.com
Flash flooding in Grand Canyon leaves more than 20 people missing
A search is under way for more than 20 people who may be missing after flash floods tore through Arizona’s Grand Canyon.
aljazeera.com
How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border
The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.
co.uk
Iran war live: IRGC attacks US bases in Jordan after US bombs Larak Island
US Central Command says its forces bombed two rocket launchers of the IRGC on Larak Island.