World News – 3 September 2025

UK markets wobble as 30-year gilt yields hit 1998 highs and sterling tumbles 1.5%, underscoring investor doubts about Labour’s fiscal discipline. Rising global debt jitters fuel the selloff, with traders demanding steeper risk premiums on both bonds and currency.
Putin’s China visit yielded big energy deals, but Russia’s push to tap China’s vast wheat market hit a wall. Beijing is holding back on Russian winter wheat imports, exposing limits in the touted trade partnership despite record export years.
AI is fast reshaping drug discovery, with firms like Certara, Schrodinger and Recursion using algorithms to slash costs and timelines while reducing reliance on animal testing. Experts say the FDA-backed shift could halve development hurdles within five years.
After a bruising leadership contest, Zack Polanski didn’t just win the Green party vote, he cleaned up. His “eco-populist” platform – which borrowed directly from Nigel Farage’s playbook – earned him 85% of votes. Polanski defeated Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns, winning 20,411 votes relative to their 3,705 in a ballot of party members. The contest exposed deeper questions about Green party identity and how it positions itself amid a rapidly shifting political landscape.
UK news – Britain’s long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level in 27 years, intensifying the pressure on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, before the autumn budget.
Spain – Europe and western countries’ double standards over the wars in Ukraine and Gaza threaten to undermine their global standing, the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has warned.
Brazil – Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and seven of his allies, including four senior members of the military, have gone on trial for allegedly attempting to stage a coup.
China – Xi Jinping warned the world faced a choice between peace or war as he capped a week of diplomatic grandstanding with China’s largest-ever military parade, flanked by Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un.
UK news – Esther Ghey, the mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, and the Oscar-winning actor Kate Winslet are calling on Keir Starmer to legally ban smartphones in schools.
A quick three-minute brainwave test could spot memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s long before diagnosis. Called the Fastball test, it uses EEG sensors on the scalp to track brain responses as people watch images on a screen. The test picks up memory issues without patients even realising they are being tested.
Major auto supplier to lay off 4,000 workers in South Africa: ArcelorMittal South Africa is planning to lay off 4,000 workers, nearly half its workforce and more than initially expected.
As Schools Increase Use of AI, Experts Warn of Impact on Children’s Development.
Appeals Court Overturns Injunction on $16 Billion Climate Grants Cancellation.
FDA Removes Multiple Vaccine Advisers.
Trump Takes Aim at Crime in Chicago After Dozens Shot Over Weekend.
As Schools Increase Use of AI, Experts Warn of Impact on Children’s Development.
Appeals Court Overturns Injunction on $16 Billion Climate Grants Cancellation.
McDonald’s Expands Value Menu: McDonald’s is intensifying the price competition in the fast-food industry by reintroducing the Extra Value meals, which bundle an entrée with fries and drinks.
Tariff Income Uncertainty Sends US Stocks Lower: U.S. stocks slipped at the start of the holiday-shortened trading week as investors worried about tariff uncertainty and rising bond yields. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average declined almost 500 points.
Trump Reacts to Dozens Shot in Chicago Over Weekend: President Donald Trump on Sept. 2 said that he will “soon” take actions to deal with crime in Chicago, weeks after he sent National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
Grand Jury Declines to Indict Woman Who Threatened Trump: A grand jury has declined to indict a woman who threatened President Donald Trump on social media, her lawyers said on Sept. 1.
Failed ‘would-be’ Trump assassin Ryan Routh prepares to self-represent in trial.
Illinois officials: 8 dead, 54 shot overall in Chicago during Labor Day weekend as city rejects Trump’s help.
Woman charged after threatening to kill Trump released by same Obama-appointed judge involved in CECOT deportation lawsuit .
China held a major military parade at Tiananmen Square, showcasing new weapons and bringing the world’s pariahs together. Amid ranks of missiles and tanks, President Xi Jinping shook hands with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. If 1980 or 2025, what even is the difference?
A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump from deploying the military to California to fight crime. The judge found Trump’s administration had violated the Posse Comitatus Act, governing internal military deployments. The White House is likely to appeal.
France is looking to arrest Syria’s ex-President Bashar al-Assad. Assad and several others are wanted in connection with the 2012 bombing of a Homs media centre which killed American journalist Marie Colvin and French photographer Rémi Ochlik.
Nestlé’s CEO has been fired for hiding a romantic relationship with a subordinate. Laurent Freixe had only been at the head of the company for a year. He will take a break, but he will not take a Kit-Kat.
New R500m facility brings powder to the people: Haleon’s Cape Town facility is being expanded with a R500-million investment to boost production and exports. Alongside capacity growth, Haleon is preparing to expand its Centrum range and begin exporting beyond sub-Saharan Africa by 2027.
A US judge spared Google from selling Chrome or Android, instead ordering data-sharing with rivals to boost competition. Investors cheered, but the ruling leaves Google exposed to future AI-powered search threats while preserving its lucrative deals with Apple.
Chinese ingredient makers helped flood the US with billions of doses of knock-off Wegovy and Zepbound during supply shortages, but FDA crackdowns and Novo’s patent protections are shifting them towards formal generics – even as demand keeps profits irresistible.
Disney will pay R177-million ($10-million) to settle claims it violated children’s privacy laws by mislabelling YouTube videos, enabling unlawful data collection for ads. The deal forces Disney to strengthen kid-content safeguards, though investors see limited impact on its platform.
Municipality liable for toddler’s drowning in drain that took eight years to fix: It took the Nelson Mandela Bay metro eight years to fix an open stormwater drain in Greenfields, Kariega, that in 2014 caused the drowning of a 17-month-old girl. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the metro must pay damages to the family of the toddler.
Corrupt official awaits sentence — while sentencing judge awaits fraud trial: While former traffic department employee Rory Petrus prepares for sentencing in the Gqeberha High Court this week, his case has been overshadowed by a strange turn of events: the acting judge who convicted him is now herself facing fraud charges.
Twenty-one men, aged 18 to 44, were arrested on Monday at the Transnet Electrical Depot, after being found hiding in a locomotive with copper busbars, transformers, electrical switches, cables, and tools with an estimated value of R350,000. The arrests followed a tip-off from depot security guards who spotted trespassers and alerted SAPS Swartkops. The suspects now face charges of damage to essential infrastructure. Nelson Mandela Bay SAPS District Commissioner Major General Vuyisile Ncata said the arrests were a breakthrough into the criminal networks responsible for the gradual degradation and failures of essential infrastructure in the Bay.
The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit has secured a conviction against former Assupol Life Limited employee Tabo Malgas for defrauding investors of nearly R1-million. Between March and July 2021, Malgas misled investors into believing their funds would be invested with Assupol Life Limited. Instead, he diverted R920,000 into his personal bank account. Arrested in April 2025 and charged with fraud, Malgas was released on R5,000 bail and appeared in court multiple times. Yesterday, he pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud in the Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. Sentencing is set for 28 October 2025.
The man who allegedly murdered his elderly mother at a retirement village in Gqeberha appeared in court yesterday with a newly appointed lawyer.
South Africa’s government has run out of money: South Africa’s government has effectively run out of borrowing space, with debt levels above 76% of GDP and interest costs outpacing economic growth.
Woolworths swings to a huge loss: Due to significant impairments in its Australian operations, Woolworths reported a loss of R7.3 billion for the 2025 financial year, despite strong performance from its South African food businesses.
Prominent state-owned enterprise on its way out: Former South African Post Office CEO Mark Barnes said previous plans to revive the state-owned enterprise are no longer viable.
SARS is coming after wealthy South Africans working overseas: High-earning South African expatriates are top targets for SARS audits in 2025 as the tax authority ramps up enforcement efforts.
The woman who went from a spaza shop to owning 62 trucks earning R12 million per month: Constance Makwale is a South African businesswoman who built her own logistics empire from humble beginnings.
Saving Uber in South Africa: As a former vehicle rental service CEO, Outa CEO Wayne Duvenage has extensive experience in the transport industry. We asked what he would do if he were charged with regaining the public’s trust in Uber or Bolt.
Solidarity returning to the US: Solidarity is planning a return to the White House to discuss the recent US Human Rights Report and easing the impact of new tariffs.
Vodacom’s secret weapon : Vodacom is becoming an increasingly attractive investment for asset managers, with its cost-management in South Africa being combined with substantial growth in the rest of the continent.
Eskom under fire over electricity price hikes: South Africa’s biggest energy users criticised a R54 billion settlement between the state power utility and regulator and called for a review of the process to determine electricity prices.
South Africa’s tariff plan B hits serious trouble: South Africa’s attempt to offset the impact of US tariffs by deepening trade with China and the EU faces major risks, as both economies grapple with slowing growth and political instability.
South Africans spending millions to move to this island: A growing number of South Africans are emigrating to New Zealand, drawn to its quality of life, job opportunities, and safety.
A federal judge ruled yesterday that the Trump administration illegally deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles during June protests against immigration raids.
Kraft Heinz announced yesterday that it is splitting into two companies. The move ends a decadelong merger spearheaded by investment company Berkshire Hathaway and Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital. Shares closed down nearly 7% on the news.
Anna Wintour has named 39-year-old Chloe Malle as top editor at American Vogue, marking the first new leader at one of fashion’s most influential publications in 37 years. The announcement comes roughly two months after 75-year-old Wintour stepped down as editor-in-chief.
French actor Gérard Depardieu to face criminal trial over alleged rape accusations from an actress in 2018; Depardieu was found guilty in May of sexually assaulting two women in a separate case.
“Call of Duty” live-action film adaptation in the works at Paramount; the video game franchise has sold 500 million copies worldwide and brought in over $30B in revenue.
Cancer study reveals how pilocytic astrocytoma tumors, the most common form of childhood brain cancer, use a molecule called glutamate to grow (More)
Engineers develop rubber band capable of generating electricity from body heat; could provide passive power for health monitoring, smartwatches, and more.
Brain-computer interface allows paralyzed patient to control robotic arm via thought; device uses AI to decipher and transmit brain signals.
Federal judge rules Google can keep Chrome browser but cannot forge exclusive contracts and must share search data with rivals to rectify the company’s monopoly on search; parent company Alphabet’s shares rose in after-hours trading.
US stock markets close down (S&P 500 -0.7%, Dow -0.6%, Nasdaq -0.8%) as President Donald Trump seeks expedited Supreme Court hearing on last week’s lower court ruling that found most of his administration’s tariffs illegal.
Anthropic closes $13B funding round at a $183B valuation, roughly triple what the AI startup was worth during its last raise in March.
President Donald Trump announces move of Space Command headquarters from Colorado to Alabama, following 2021 Air Force recommendation; decision is expected to bring $1B annually to Huntsville, Alabama’s local economy.
House Oversight Committee publicly posts Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, mostly containing information already publicly known (More) | US strikes suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean, killing at least 11 people allegedly tied to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang.
Second earthquake hits Afghanistan yesterday as death toll from Sunday’s quake exceeds 1,400 people.
Israeli army begins ground operation in Gaza City after approving plans last month.
“Toy Story” is coming back to theaters.
Starbucks is betting on protein-packed coffee.
Major Costco Change Goes Into Effect.
US Forces Strike Suspected Drug Boat, 11 Tren de Aragua Members Killed.
Federal Judge Orders Google to Share Data With Search Competitors.
House Passes Bill Aiming to Stop Chinese Fentanyl.
Trump Says Admin Will Ask Supreme Court for Expedited Ruling in Tariffs Appeal.
Sustainable shipping: Hydrogen-powered vessels set sail in the Netherlands, marking a significant step towards zero-emission maritime transport.
Accountability avengers: A new wave of influencers known as “anti-Karens” are taking to social media to call out perceived bad behaviour on the internet.
Trackable train rides: A new pay-as-you-go rail ticketing system that tracks passengers as they travel is being trialled in England.
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the world was facing a choice between peace or war at a massive military parade in Beijing, flanked by Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in an unprecedented show of force.
From an upgraded, nuclear-armed missile with near-global reach, to air defense lasers, hypersonic weapons and sea drones, China sent a broad message of deterrence.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brought his teenage daughter to Beijing in her first public outing overseas, fueling speculation that she may be his potential successor in the family’s dynastic rule over the nuclear-armed state.
The US military killed 11 people in a strike on a boat which President Donald Trump said was carrying illegal drugs and crewed by members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Listen to the Reuters World News podcast for more on this story.
As a federal judge blocked Trump’s administration from using the military to fight crime in California, the president said he would deploy National Guard troops to Chicago.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will press for stronger pressure on Moscow as he meets allies in Denmark and France after Russian forces launched a sweeping air attack on Ukraine, damaging energy and transport infrastructure.
The Israeli military moved deeper into Gaza City, with soldiers and tanks pushing into Sheikh Radwan, one of the urban center’s largest and most crowded neighborhoods.
The leader of Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party said he had enough votes to become prime minister after winning over the biggest group in parliament, as the ruling party moved to block his path by petitioning the king to approve a snap election.
Australia has agreed to pay the tiny Pacific nation of Nauru A$2.5 billion over three decades to host deported non-citizens, with accommodation for the first deportees already prepared.
A global slide in long-dated bonds extended, sending Japan’s government borrowing costs to record highs, as mounting concerns over government debt sustainability and long-term inflation also rattled investors in Europe.
Holiday spending by US consumers is set for its steepest drop since the pandemic as shoppers — particularly Gen Z — pull back amid economic uncertainty, a PricewaterhouseCoopers survey showed.
Google won’t have to sell its Chrome browser, a judge in Washington said, handing a rare win to Big Tech in its battle with US antitrust enforcers, but ordered Google to share data with rivals to open up competition in online search.
Kraft Heinz will split into two companies, one focused on groceries and the other on sauces and spreads, dismantling a packaged goods giant that never achieved the growth expected when it was formed a decade ago.
Elliott Management disclosed a $4 billion stake in PepsiCo and urged the beverage maker to revive its soda business, boost its share price and become more competitive.
A US judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit accusing 10 large banks of conspiring to rig corporate bond prices at the expense of ordinary investors, after the original judge recused himself because his wife owned stock in one of the banks.
Amazing aurora: Some parts of the UK were able to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights – aurora borealis – yesterday.
Warning: Common Food Ingredients, Including Caffeine, Weaken Antibiotics.
Weight Loss Breakthrough: Scientists Develop Edible “Fat Sponges” From Green Tea and Seaweed: Researchers have developed plant-based microbeads that block fat absorption in the gut. Current strategies for weight loss, such as gastric bypass surgery or medications that block fat absorption, often come with significant risks or unpleasant side effects. Scientists are now exploring a different option: edible microbeads made from green tea polyphenols, vitamin E, and seaweed.
Sixty percent of global land is outside safe biosphere limits, with human use of biomass driving widespread ecological strain. A new study provides the first detailed mapping of the planetary boundary known as “functional biosphere integrity,” tracing its status across centuries and in specific regions.
Scientists Build Quantum Computer That Snaps Together Like LEGO.
Issues surrounding 121 political murder dockets, which saw President Cyril Ramaphosa and Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia rebuke cop boss Fannie Masemola, have been ironed out. The dockets – or copies of them – will head to a commission of inquiry if requested.
A Stellenbosch Municipality HR manager is under investigation after a controversial video surfaced in which he allegedly instructed staff to “make life difficult” for white employees. The municipality has confirmed that an internal probe is under way, and the HR manager has been placed on leave pending the outcome.
A deputy principal from a primary school in Bronkhorstspruit made his first appearance in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrates’ Court today. He is accused of raping a nine-year-old girl on three separate occasions in the past two years.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un shook hands with South Korea’s national assembly speaker, Woo Won-shik, in Beijing during a military parade commemorating Japan’s World War 2 surrender. Woo called for renewed dialogue and peace on the Korean Peninsula, but Kim offered only a brief acknowledgement, reflecting continued tensions between the two countries.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Mexico for talks with President Claudia Sheinbaum and other officials on combating drug cartels, illegal immigration and countering China’s influence in the region. The visit comes after the US military attacked a vessel from Venezuela in the Caribbean, as well as ongoing tensions over trade, security cooperation and deportation policies.
Kidnapping suspect linked to murder of Gqeberha prosecutor.
6 million children will be out of school by 2026 due to funding cuts: With drastic global cuts to funding for education, about 6 million more children could be out of school—one-third of them in humanitarian settings—by the end of 2026, according to a new UNICEF analysis.
Army Vet Charged with “Conspiracy” For ICE Protest as Trump Expands War on Dissent: A 35-year-old former U.S. Army sergeant, Bajun “Baji” Mavalwalla II, faces up to six years in prison for protesting against ICE deportations in what legal experts are calling a test case for the Trump administration’s attempts to criminalize and punish …
How false rumours of Trump’s untimely ‘death’ spread on social media: Amid speculation and misinformation about his health, President Donald Trump is well and playing golf. US President Donald Trump replies to a question during an event to announce that the Space Command will move from Colorado to Alabama, …
World Bank urges fresh push on economic threat of pollution: Degraded land, polluted air and water stress pose a direct global economic threat but using natural resources more efficiently could cut pollution by half, one of the World Bank’s senior managing directors told Reuters. The damage is particularly acute …
Vietnam’s struggle inspires many Americans: Vietnam’s struggle for independence has inspired many people, even those in the US, American social activist Juliet Ucelli said in an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in New York on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the …
Prepare Garden Beds Now for Spring: Be sure to consider the condition of the soil (sandy, loam, clay, drains easily, retains moisture, etc.), as well as convenient access to water for those times when supplemental watering is needed. One of the best ways to get your garden ready for spring …
Protesters demand release of HIV funds ‘illegally’ withheld by Trump: As Congress reconvened on Tuesday, activists gathered near the White House to protest against cuts to global HIV funding, calling attention to funds they say are being withheld illegally by the Trump administration despite being appropriated by Congress.
Cholera in Sudan: Our teams fight on, but the crisis deepens: As Sudan grapples with the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, a relentless cholera outbreak is sweeping across the nation, with nearly 50,000 suspected cases and over 1,000 lives lost in 2025.
Brazil’s Amazon love motels ditch erotic decor to host Cop30 climate summit: Guests at the Love Lomas Pousada in the Amazon city of Belém receive an email from reception before check-in with two questions, one conventional, the other unforeseen. “Could you kindly let us …
A New Blockade of Gaza: Is It Legal?: Protesters from 44 countries view the flotilla as political expression, but an international law professor says attempting to break a blockade is a hostile act. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has once again set sail toward Gaza, reviving one of the …
President Donald Trump (R) issued 17 executive orders in August, two more than he issued last month: President Donald Trump (R) issued 17 executive orders in August, bringing his total to 198 in his second term. To view the titles and text of each order he issued in August, click here. Trump issued two more orders this month than he did in July, …
Sudan’s latest tragedy counts a village wiped out by a landslide: A devastating landslide that killed an estimated 1,000 people in Sudan’s Darfur region struck as the northeastern African nation reels from a civil war that pushed some of its parts into famine. The nation of over 50 million people has a long …
Lawmakers push for release of more Epstein files. And, Trump family launches crypto: Today’s top stories · A bipartisan group of Congress members are trying today to force a vote to make the Trump administration release more of the Jeffrey Epstein files. · Trump’s family cryptocurrency business, World Liberty Financial, began trading …
BRICS Summer School, focusing on inclusive futures and innovation: The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC), in collaboration with the South African BRICS Youth Association, hosted the fourth edition of the BRICS Summer School from Monday, 1 September to …
Putin and Kim join Xi in show of strength as China unveils new weapons at huge military parade: The watching world saw a significant display of diplomatic unity in Beijing today, as China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un met in public for the first time. Alongside a …
The true size of Africa:
The African Union, a political and economic organisation of 55 African countries, has endorsed the “Correct The Map” campaign, advocating for replacing the Mercator projection with the Equal Earth projection, a map that accurately represents the relative …
Trump Eyes Quick Supreme Court Ruling to Forge Ahead on Tariffs: But his public messaging stresses what he believes will be dire economic consequences should he lose his IEEPA power — jeopardizing trade and investment deals, and potentially forcing the government to refund tariffs. “We would have …
PHLPost suspends shipments to US after end of duty-free exemption: BAGUIO, Philippines — The Philippine Postal Corporation has suspended all shipments going to the United States following new rules under President Donald Trump’s administration ending tariff exemptions. PHLPost said the suspension, which took effect on …
This is Marine Le Pen’s plan to stop France bankrupting itself: As François Bayrou, the French prime minister, staggers towards probable defeat in a parliamentary no-confidence vote next week, the Right-wing populist leaders Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen are ready to push him over the edge.
China in South Asia: Three Things I Learned From Our Project: In what follows here, I share three broad learnings from my collaborative work on this project over the past three years. Beijing wields several softer instruments of statecraft and diplomatic approaches that hold important lessons …
US Tariffs Reshape Global Supply Chains: While markets initially reacted with relative calm, the cumulative impact of the Trump administration’s layered tariff regime, now reaching more than 60 countries, is beginning to reshape sourcing strategies, cost structures, and trade flows worldwide.
Trump to ask Supreme Court to save tariffs but faces tough legal questions: Trump to seek as early as Wednesday expedited Supreme Court tariff ruling · Appeals court ruled that Trump exceeded authority under emergency law · Court to weigh ‘major questions doctrine’ in tariff case …
Sudan appeals for aid after landslide kills more than 1000 in Darfur: The village of Tarasin was “completely levelled to the ground,” the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A), the rebel group that controls the area, said as it appealed to the United Nations and international aid groups for help to recover the bodies on …
India’s Passport Status in 2025: New Developments and Business Opportunities: According to the Henley Passport Index, India presently ranks 76th globally, with the ability to travel to 58 places without a prior-arranged visa. This indicates an eight-spot increase since 2024, the country’s most significant upward rise in recent years …
Prigozhin’s Ghost Haunts Africa Corps: The Wagner Group is no more but Moscow is peddling the same false promises. By Christopher Faulkner, an assistant professor of national security affairs in the College of Distance Education of the U.S. Naval War …
Annunciation shooting: 3 students released from hospital: The Brief · Three students hit by gunfire in last week’s mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School have been released from the hospital. · Genevieve Bisek, Victor and Endre Gunter are all at home recovering with their families. · The victim count is up …
Hundreds of women with brooms join protests as Indonesia leader flies to China: Hundreds of women wearing pink and wielding broomsticks marched to parliament in Indonesia’s capital on Wednesday to protest against police abuses and wasteful government spending. Protests in Jakarta and other key cities have stretched into their …
Alleged Porepunkah killer shown ranting at police in pandemic-era footage as manhunt continues: It came as videos emerged of Dezi Freeman during the Covid-19 pandemic, telling police officers they had the “intelligence of kindergarten children without any training”, arguing about face masks, and asking to meet with the local police chief so he could …
At CDC, Worries Mount That Agency Has Taken Anti-Science Turn: Public health and access to lifesaving vaccines are on the line in a high-stakes leadership battle at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to fire CDC director Susan Monarez is …
Abandoned Queensland coal borehole found to be emitting 10000 cars’ worth of greenhouse gas: Scientists at the University of Queensland also monitored a second coal exploration bore that was emitting about the same amount of methane and was forcing groundwater several metres into the air like a geyser.
Indian industry starts facing brunt of US 50-pct tariffs: Several labor-intensive industries in India have begun to face the brunt as exports were drastically hit after U.S. 50 percent tariffs, which came into effect a week …
‘Every family has lost someone’: Afghan-Australians describe horror after earthquake: Mr Iqbal, a Melbourne-based international aid consultant, said when houses collapsed, there were usually always people inside. Rescue teams are digging through rubble with bare hands and shovels. “There …
NATO scrambles jets as Russia launches more than 500 drones, missiles at Ukraine: Large-scale Russian attack in Ukraine as peace talks continueRussia carried out a new wave of drone attacks in Ukraine, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 100, Ukrainian officials said.
‘Trump’s out, Xi’s in’: BBC correspondents react to China’s military parade: Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stood publicly shoulder to shoulder for the first time on Wednesday, ahead of a massive military parade in central Beijing. That parade, which marked 80 …
Billions of ‘cheap’ goods now subject to steep tariffs: As of Monday, a loophole that had reshaped the way countless Americans shopped has expired. It’s a big change for American customers looking to buy low-value goods from abroad. After nearly a century …
Global leaders, visionaries and innovators to converge in Algiers as IATF2025 announces full programme and speakers: Algiers, 03 September2025 – The stage is set for the most influential gathering on Africa’s trade and investment calendar as African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), African Union Commission (AUC) and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) …
Open session on the commemoration of the Africa Amnesty Month: Tomorrow (4 September), the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) will convene an open session on the commemoration of the Africa Amnesty Month. The session will commence with opening remarks from Miguel Bembe, Permanent Representative of …
So long, farewell, super cheap tariff-free shopping: In late July, President Trump signed an executive order to get rid of de minimis, a kind of a loophole where packages valued less than $800 could come into the US without tariffs. Last week, post offices from India to Austria to France suspended some …
Erdogan Slams US Decision to Revoke Palestinian Visas Ahead of UN Meeting: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said the United States should urgently revise its decision to revoke the visas of Palestinian officials and bar them from attending a gathering of world leaders at the United Nations this month in New …
Education aid cuts: A broken promise to children [EN/AR]: Global funding cuts could force 6 million more children out of school in the coming year – UNICEF. Education funding faces US$3.2 billion decline by 2026, placing millions of children’s futures at risk. NEW YORK, 3 September 2025 – As global education …
President Trump Is Alive. The Internet Was Convinced Otherwise: In the world of presidential health, distrust and speculation run so rampant that even Mr. Trump’s online assurance that he was fine was immediately explained away as part of a cover-up. … President Donald Trump seen through the window of a black vehicle.
Wife of alleged Porepunkah gunman present at time of double shooting, police confirm: On the ninth day of the massive manhunt for Freeman, who allegedly killed the officers as he was being served a warrant at his home in Victoria’s alpine country, Crime Command Detective Superintendent Jason Kelly told reporters Amalia Freeman was home at …
Jordan Armed Forces evacuate 10th group of sick children from Gaza for treatment in Jordan: Today, Wednesday, the Jordan Armed Forces evacuated the tenth group of sick children from the Gaza Strip as part of the “Jordanian Medical Corridor” initiative, launched under royal directives to support the Palestinian brothers and alleviate their …
Why did genocide scholars association say Israel’s war on Gaza is genocide?: The world’s leading genocide scholars have declared that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the legal definition of genocide. a woman holds the body of a small child wrapped in white cloth. Four-year-old Palestinian Hala el-Hanedi’s funeral after she was …
Light Pollution Makes Birds’ Days Longer: This device is made by a group called BirdWeather. It doesn’t just record bird songs; it uses AI to identify the birds that are singing. It also records time, location, and weather information. (Source: Russell Bailey, SIU Carbondale.).
Trump’s tariffs are headed to the Supreme Court after a court ruled them illegal: A federal appeals court relied on recent Supreme Court rulings when it found President Trump’s sweeping tariffs exceed his authority. Trump can’t stop losing in court. 11:52. Sept. 2, 2025, 3:08 PM PDT. By Ray Brescia, professor of law, …
Flotilla leaves Barcelona in biggest attempt yet to break Israeli blockade of Gaza: BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A flotilla of ships departed from Barcelona to the Gaza Strip Sunday with humanitarian aid and activists on board in the largest attempt yet to break the long Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory by sea.
Democracy on the Line in Benin: The judicial system was complicit in limiting political competition. Beninese courts approved controversial reforms of the electoral system, which allowed elections without meaningful opposition. They were used to persecute Talon’s political opponents.
Setting Sail for Gaza, Bosnian Man Carries Memories of Besieged Sarajevo: Sarajevan Boris Vitlacil will join a fleet of aid ships trying to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza, taking with him childhood memories of war, siege and displacement in his native Bosnia and Herzegovina. Boris Vitlacil remembers his mother …
Finance for transition mineral mining is driving destruction and abuse, says report: Banks and investors have ploughed hundreds of billions of dollars into companies mining for minerals for the manufacture of solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, energy grids and electric vehicles in the past decade, according to the research.

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