Monday, 31 August 2026
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Al Jazeera · 00:00
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.
Nature News · 00:00
Order from disorder: do we need a new law of physics? ↗Nature, Published online: 31 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02685-0 A radical proposal that evolutionary pressures apply to atoms as much as animals should provoke scientific debate.
Nature News · 00:00
What’s your lab’s archetype? The answer could inform how you use AI ↗Nature, Published online: 31 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02543-z A white paper gives research groups four priority models, each of which uses artificial intelligence differently.
Nature News · 00:00
The leap second is dead. Long live the leap hour? ↗Nature, Published online: 31 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02669-0 Fear of a possible ‘negative’ leap second is accelerating plans to abolish the practice.
Nature News · 00:00
Scale of snakebites estimated globally ↗Nature, Published online: 31 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02642-x Using available data and modelling to assess the incidence of snakebites and associated deaths provides information needed for efforts to tackle this public-health concern.
Nature News · 00:00
Why are rich people so pessimistic? What the numbers say ↗Nature, Published online: 31 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02687-y Optimism about the future can seem in short supply nowadays, but people’s age, where they live and their expectations have a lot to do with it.
BBC World · 00:05
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.
ABC Australia · 00:07
Nepali teacher saved hundreds of students from flood, minutes before it arrived ↗About 1,600 schoolchildren were saved by their teacher shortly before the school was inundated in last week's devastating floods.
Al Jazeera · 00:19
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.
ABC Australia · 00:30
Body found in High Country river where kayaker went missing ↗Police believe human remains found in waters in Victoria's north-east belong to a 53-year-old kayaker who went missing in July.
Al Jazeera · 00:31
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.
ABC Australia · 00:33
'Outdated' law costs teen workers $411m in superannuation, modelling shows ↗Workers aged under 18 who work less than 30 hours a week for one employer do not currently get paid superannuation.
Al Jazeera · 00:41
What are the implications of the US-Venezuela oil deal? ↗Opposition in Venezuela as interim leader insists the deal with Washington will help with the country's recovery.
The Guardian World · 01:04
Victorian prisoners to be sent out to repair roads under Labor’s pothole plan ↗Inmates would take over ‘basic’ road maintenance duties, allowing skilled crews to focus on fixing 500,000 potholes Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Victorian prisoners will be put to work on road maintenance as part of Labor’…
ABC Australia · 01:06
NASA's new telescope to test whether scientists have dark energy wrong ↗NASA's latest space telescope may up-end our entire model of the cosmos by taking a closer look at a shadowy phenomenon dubbed "dark energy".
ABC Australia · 01:15
Indigenous numbers in the AFL are down, but there's talent in the Top End ↗The AFLW Dreamtime match inspired plenty of youngsters, but it's just one part of the code being strengthened in the NT.
France 24 · 01:38
Flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park leaves about 15 missing ↗More than 15 people may be missing after flash floods struck Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, the National Park Service said on Sunday. Flooding hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Saturday, prompting authorities to evacuate visitors and search for people who remain unaccounted for.
ABC Australia · 01:45
Knight's prop cops season-ending ban after send-off ↗Jacob Saifiti's NRL season is all but over after the Newcastle prop was handed a four-game suspension for a high tackle on Warriors winger Luke Laulilii.
Al Jazeera · 01:54
Venezuela’s Maduro shares first photos from US detention ↗Abducted Venezuelan leader's post appears to show him in US detention, published two days after US-Venezuela oil deal.
ABC Australia · 01:54
Fifteen people missing after Grand Canyon flash flood ↗Torrents of water have wiped out footbridges and significantly altered the landscape, as evacuations are underway.
ABC Australia · 02:00
Debt-ridden property firm Bathla may collapse this week, says administrator ↗The administrators of Bathla Group warn the business might not survive until the end of the week.
Al Jazeera · 02:08
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.
Al Jazeera · 02:11
Tunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water supplies ↗Near 50C temperatures are driving record electricity demand, disrupting water supplies and straining health services.
ABC Australia · 02:12
GLP-1 drug prescribed to woman with eating disorder via telehealth ↗The ABC has learned of a young woman with anorexia nervosa who was prescribed an Ozempic-like drug through a telehealth clinic. Experts say the incident highlights the need for more oversight.
ABC Australia · 02:13
WorkSafe probes CFA fleet safety after oldest fire truck turns 37 ↗WorkSafe Victoria is "making inquiries" into the Country Fire Authority's aging truck fleet after safety concerns were raised by a group representing its volunteers.
Al Jazeera · 02:15
Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test ↗Failed uprising in Niamey exposed tensions in Niger’s military, and the role of the Africa Corps in suppressing unrest.
ABC Australia · 02:17
28,000 irrigators lose $1.5-billion Murray Darling class action ↗The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has won a long-running class action brought by 28,000 irrigators who argued its mismanagement caused lost profits and high water prices.
NPR News · 02:27
What Argentina gets right about youth soccer — and what the U.S. gets wrong ↗Argentina has produced some of the world's greatest soccer players. Could its youth system offer lessons for the United States? (Image credit: Eitan Abramovich)
France 24 · 02:40
NATO's Arctic activity poses 'direct threat' to Russia, Lavrov warns ↗Russia views NATO’s growing activity in the Arctic as a direct security threat, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday. NATO launched its Arctic Sentry mission in February to strengthen its presence in the region amid tensions with Moscow and US President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland.
Al Jazeera · 03:06
Iran targets Jordan after first US attack in a month ↗The US has launched its first strikes on Iran in a month, hitting sites on Larak Island. Iran hit back targeting bases h
Al Jazeera · 03:08
Two Palestinians reported dead as Israeli forces raid Nablus ↗Footage shows Israeli military vehicles and personnel deployed across Nablus city in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 03:11
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.
ABC Australia · 03:14
Townsville mum, Sydney dad among Australians missing in Nepal ↗A Townsville mother and a Sydney father are among dozens of Australians missing in Nepal following last week's deadly flooding.
ABC Australia · 03:19
Ex-Carlton coach Voss gives assessment of Blues' finals hopes ↗Almost four months after his exit from Carlton, Michael Voss speaks about the Blues' chances in the finals following their stunning turnaround.
ABC Australia · 03:24
Maduro sends peace and love in first prison photos after US capture ↗Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has posted photographs online that appear to have been taken inside a US detention centre months after his capture by American forces.
ABC Australia · 03:46
Google changes US maps to Lake America from Lake Ontario ↗After US President Donald Trump signed an executive order changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, Google updates its US-based maps.
ABC Australia · 03:49
SA premier defends MotoGP tree removals with almost 400 now slated for chop ↗SA Premier Peter Malinaukas has rejected claims he misled the public over the number of trees to be felled in Adelaide's east parklands to make way for a new city motorsport track.
The Guardian World · 04:00
Rejoining the EU, Burnham’s donors and the bedroom tax: Politics Weekly answers your questions – podcast ↗Will the UK ever rejoin the EU? Who is funding Andy Burnham? And will the bedroom tax be scrapped? In a special episode, Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker answer some of your questions Please keep sending your comments and questions to Pippa and Kiran at politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com Continue reading...
The Guardian World · 04:00
‘Everything’s smashed to bits’: Ukrainians turn anger on those storing weapons near their villages ↗As Russia hits another ammunition warehouse, killing at least 38, locals put blame on poorly placed depots It is a day and a half since a Russian jet-powered drone smashed into an ammunition dump in Myla , a village 15 miles outside central Kyiv. Volodymyr, 61, a security guard, leads visitors from his family’s ba…
The Guardian World · 04:00
Man who murdered Molly Ticehurst will not face life in jail, judge says ↗Justice Natalie Adams says she is troubled by expert evidence about rape allegations in slain woman’s police statement Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Molly Ticehurst’s ex-boyfriend will not face a life sentence for her domes…
NPR News · 04:01
Arizona's taps won't run dry, but water bills will go up under federal plan for Colorado River ↗New federal rules mean Arizona will be getting a lot less water from the Colorado river. City leaders say they've been planning for years and no one will run out, but keeping taps flowing is expensive. (Image credit: Alex Hager)
Al Jazeera · 04:18
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.
Al Jazeera · 04:19
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.
ABC Australia · 04:28
Drilling company says 'exciting time' as gold and exploration hit highs ↗A Kalgoorlie-based drilling company involved in some of Australia's biggest recent gold discoveries is experiencing "unprecedented demand" amid an ongoing boom in mineral exploration.
ABC Australia · 04:32
Workplace watchdog finds 44 safety breaches across NSW farming sector ↗Five labour-hire firms across the Coffs Coast on the New South Wales Mid North Coast have been ordered to stop work in certain areas after a SafeWork NSW blitz.
ABC Australia · 04:36
Charles Perrottet denies being 'on board the money train' of developer ↗Charles Perrottet has been accused of "tying yourself in knots" and lying to the state's corruption watchdog over his dealings with fugitive property developer Jean Nassif.
ABC Australia · 04:53
Breaking: Newborn baby's body found inside bin in Sydney's west ↗NSW Police said officers have set up a crime scene and urged the baby's mother to come forward.
ABC Australia · 05:04
All of Annabel Crabb's desserts from the latest season of Kitchen Cabinet ↗From homemade wagon wheels and white chocolate tart to vegan lemon poppyseed cake, these desserts will impress at your next dinner party or social event.
The Guardian World · 05:06
Embattled Sydney property developer Bathla warns it could fold by the end of the week ↗Administrators will be forced to close the business if it fails to secure additional funding, revealing hundreds of staff have not been paid for weeks Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The administrators of embattled property d…
Al Jazeera · 05:19
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.
Al Jazeera · 05:31
Tennis great Djokovic exits US Open in first round amid tears and pain ↗Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam ends in a five-set defeat to unseeded Argentinian player Mariano Navone.
Al Jazeera · 05:37
Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Premier League – prediction, team news, lineups ↗Declan Rice continues to star for Arsenal, who may add Julian Alvarez to ranks, but hosts Villa are sore from sales.
ABC Australia · 05:39
Cats claim they are not distracted by concussion controversy ↗Cats midfielder Tom Atkins is adamant the club's concussion saga has not been a distraction for the players as they prepare for an elimination final against the Blues.
France 24 · 05:46
Nepal buries victims of Himalayan flooding as death toll climbs past 900 ↗Nepal on Monday began mass burials for the hundreds of people killed in catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border last week, as authorities announced the death toll had climbed past 900 people. Officials in Nepal and neighbouring China are still searching for more than 4,000 missing people, including hu…
The Guardian World · 05:48
Newborn baby’s body found in Sydney rubbish bin as police hold ‘serious concerns’ for mother ↗Police urge mother to attend hospital after baby’s body discovered in Harrow Road in Auburn Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast New South Wales police have appealed for information to find the mother of a newborn baby boy, who…
The Guardian World · 05:49
Icac lawyer tells Charles Perrottet the key to lying is ‘you have to be really good at remembering it’ ↗Perrottet disagrees when counsel assisting Peggy Dwyer SC claims brother of former NSW premier is not truthful and ‘constructing evidence’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A brother of former premier Dominic Perrottet has told…
ABC Australia · 05:53
Family loses house and e-bike business in battery fire ↗A family in northern New South Wales say they have lost everything including pet dogs in an intense blaze thought to have been sparked by an e-bike battery.
The Guardian World · 06:00
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 day It’s the global hit TV series that pulled audiences straight into the chaotic hedonism of 1920s Germany, dramatising the brilliance and brittlenes…
ABC Australia · 06:13
Charge upgraded to murder over shooting death of Melbourne father ↗The charge against a man accused of shooting a Melbourne father is upgraded to murder following the discovery of a body.
ABC Australia · 06:29
Cook dismisses One Nation's ambition to form government in WA as 'hubris' ↗WA Premier Roger Cook has dismissed as "arrogance" and "hubris" claims by newly elected One Nation MP Luke Herdegen that his party is seeking to form government at the 2029 state election.
The Guardian World · 06:32
Australians missing in Nepal targeted by ‘heartbreaking’ and ‘abhorrent’ racist slurs ↗As families await news after the catastrophe, community members appeal for compassion in the face of hateful rhetoric Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A slew of racist social media comments have been made towards Australians m…
Al Jazeera · 06:33
FIFA president Infantino ‘must go’, says former UEFA boss Platini ↗In a scathing interview, French great Michel Platini accuses Infantino of always loving 'money and power'.
ABC Australia · 06:45
Butcher backs meat producers as Woolworths to stop selling Tassie beef ↗A Tasmanian butcher promotes the importance of shopping local following Woolworths's decision to stop selling Tasmanian beef in stores across the country from 2027.
ABC Australia · 06:46
SA man who wore Nazi uniform to McDonald's outlet avoids jail ↗The 20-year-old Adelaide man shared almost 100 public posts with Nazi symbols to a messaging platform and rehearsed a speech at a fast-food outlet while dressed in a Nazi uniform.
ABC Australia · 06:52
3.5m saltwater crocodile captured off Cable Beach ↗The crocodile was caught and relocated, an "inherently risky" process, after sparking multiple beach closures around Broome in recent weeks.
ABC Australia · 06:55
Major aged care agency has licence suspended amid fears elderly at risk ↗A staffing agency that has provided workers to aged care homes has had its licence suspended over claims it altered pay slips and deployed dozens of unqualified staff to care for the elderly.
BBC World · 06:56
'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.
France 24 · 07:05
Vance to address Republican Jewish Coalition as activists raise concerns over anti-Semitism ↗US Vice President JD Vance will make a private address on Monday at the annual gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition, a collection of conservative Jewish activists. Vance's more equivocal stance on Israel has been criticised by some pro-Israel figures within the conservative movement, who have also raised con…
BBC World · 07:06
Monza memories - Italian GP in pictures through the years ↗A selection of images from the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, which has hosted more Formula 1 races than any other circuit.
ABC Australia · 07:19
Former massage therapist jailed for assaulting clients ↗A magistrate rejects an argument that the sexual assaults on two women by the former trainee were accidental and "fleeting" and jails him for breaching their trust at a massage business in Mildura.
France 24 · 07:24
'Complex' world of Taliban home: Wife embraces Taliban 'brothers', asserts women's right to freedom ↗Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Elise Blanchard, award-winning photojournalist and author of “Dans la Maison d’un Taliban” (In the House of a Taliban). Blanchard’s work challenges narratives that reduce Afghan women to passive victims. Drawing on rare access to a Taliban household, she describes a social landscape…
ABC Australia · 07:30
Government not planning import ban for smart glasses, attorney-general says ↗The federal government unveils a draft of sweeping new privacy laws designed to bolster protections including the "right to erasure" as well as address risks related to artificial intelligence.
Al Jazeera · 07:34
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.
ABC Australia · 07:37
Family hopes for answers in new inquest into schoolgirl's disappearance ↗Marilyn Wallman's family has been searching for answers for 54 years, since she disappeared on her way to school.
ABC Australia · 07:40
Man who produced child abuse material pleads guilty to 87 charges ↗A Eurobodalla man pleads guilty to 83 charges of recording an intimate image without consent and four counts of creating child abuse material.
France 24 · 07:54
What justice for Nepal after flooding? ↗PRESS REVIEW – Monday, August 31: The international press tell the story of a heroic headmaster in Nepal who managed to save more than 1,600 pupils, while the Nepali press lambast a lack of accountability for major polluters. Meanwhile in France, back-to-school season reopens wounds over child sex abuse in before- a…
The Guardian World · 07:57
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 average South Korea’s prime minister, Han Seong-sook, met officials to prepare for heavy rain expected this week, with rainfall totals across central and northern parts of the country forecast to exceed 200mm i…
Al Jazeera · 08:03
‘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.
Al Jazeera · 08:03
Nord Stream bombings put Ukraine’s ties with Germany under pressure ↗The blasts strain ties with Ukraine and have exposed the risks of relying on Russian gas, analysts say.
Al Jazeera · 08:05
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.
ABC Australia · 08:09
One Nation commits to coal-fired power and lifting nuclear ban in Victoria ↗One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and state leader Warren Pickering travelled to the Latrobe Valley to announce the party's Victorian energy policy.
Al Jazeera · 08:12
England vs Pakistan second Test: Three talking points from cricket series ↗Pakistan’s batting collapses, concerns over the Lord’s pitch and Ollie Robinson’s rampant form highlight the series.
BBC World · 08:13
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.
France 24 · 08:20
Spanish PM Sanchez says Israel and Russia spread disinformation on Ceuta migrant crisis ↗Centre-left Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday alleged that social networks linked to Israel and Russia had spread disinformation about the July migrant crisis in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. He said the alleged smear campaign, which he maintained had also been magnified by far-right networks, had been…
France 24 · 08:46
Ligue 1: New leaders Monaco defeat Marseille thanks to Brunner ↗AS Monaco beat Olympique de Marseille 2–0 thanks to their new rising star, Paris Brunner. With this victory, Monaco (6 points) are the sole leaders of Ligue 1 after two matchdays.
Al Jazeera · 08:47
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.
NPR News · 08:49
Morning news brief ↗Trump says U.S. struck a deal to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, U.S. and Iran resume exchanging strikes, funding at the top of the agenda as House reconvenes.
NPR News · 09:00
Why too many women are prescribed antibiotics for UTIs they don't have ↗study found that many women treated for recurrent UTIs didn't have UTIs at all. Instead, their symptoms were caused by hormonally driven inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction.'/> A recent study found that many women treated for recurrent UTIs didn't have UTIs at all. Instead, their symptoms were caused by hormon…
NPR News · 09:00
The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know ↗The Trump administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy experts say there are many reasons to be skeptical. (Image credit: Pedro Mattey)
NPR News · 09:00
Hit shows from Edinburgh's Fringe festival are coming to America. Here are our top picks ↗The annual "anything goes" performing arts festival featured more than 4,200 performances this year. These are the ones we're still talking about. (Image credit: Chewboy)
NPR News · 09:00
NPR spent 2 years tracking deaths from heat. We found a staggering hidden toll ↗An NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved.
NPR News · 09:00
Singapore is scrambling to stabilize birthrates. Experts say there are lessons for the U.S. ↗Singapore has unveiled a national initiative built entirely around its collapsing birthrate. Some demographers say the plan includes policy ideas that could help American parents. (Image credit: ROSLAN RAHMAN)
ABC Australia · 09:03
Thylacine incomparable to any animal alive, study finds ↗A new Australian study sheds light on how the Tasmanian tiger subdued its prey.
Al Jazeera · 09:07
Kazakhstan’s Tokayev appoints longtime adviser as vice president ↗Erlan Karin has served as a top aide to Tokayev since he took over the presidency in 2019.
France 24 · 09:15
Nepal rescue teams seek hundreds of workers trapped in hydropower tunnels by deadly floods ↗Supported by experts from China and India, Nepal's rescue teams on Monday endeavoured to reach hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in hydropower tunnels blocked by the devastating flood of mud, water and debris that swept through the Himalayan region last week.
The Guardian World · 09:18
China is concealing scale of flood disaster, say Tibet campaigners ↗Rights group claims 300 homes were destroyed in Tibet and number of missing people is ‘far higher’ than Beijing admits A Tibetan advocacy group says hundreds of homes were destroyed on the Tibetan side of the border in last week’s deadly floods, raising questions about Beijing’s official account of the scale of th…
ABC Australia · 09:19
Misconduct investigation underway into two Powerhouse Museum executives ↗Under questioning at budget estimates on Monday, Arts Minister John Graham said the government began investigating Powerhouse Parramatta as early as last year.
Al Jazeera · 09:19
Iran attacks Jordan, UAE after US bombs Larak Island: What’s the latest? ↗The retaliatory attacks came after the US targeted two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera · 09:20
Venus Williams bows out of US Open with straight-sets defeat to Sofia Kenin ↗The 46-year-old US veteran loses to wildcard compatriot but will play in women's doubles with sister Serena Williams.
BBC World · 09:24
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.
France 24 · 09:33
Xi arrives for SCO summit, Putin meeting as regional bloc pushes back on US dominance ↗The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit gets underway in Kyrgyzstan, with the leaders of China and Russia attending. But first: the US hosts G20 finance ministers, while America's massive debt may be painting its new central banker into a corner.
France 24 · 09:39
Artificial Intelligence in Europe: does advanced AI have a glass ceiling? ↗What does Europe lose if advanced AI adoption stays at current levels? A report commissioned by US tech giant Amazon Web Services finds that skills shortages and regulatory uncertainty are hindering AI adoption in Europe and 38% of European startups are looking to move abroad. Charles Pellegrin talks to Sasha Rubel,…
France 24 · 09:40
US renews attack on Iran while threatening financial sanctions on Tehran allies ↗Hostilities between the US and Iran resumed after a month's pause. The US said Iran was preparing to launch sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by hitting US military bases in Jordan. Meanwhile, the US Treasury Secretary said there would be more economic sanctions on the way for banks doing business…
The Guardian World · 09:49
Nearly 20 people still missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus ↗Nearly 20 people still missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus Divers join search teams scouring deep waters for any survivors, with eight people so far confirmed to have died Nearly 20 people are still missing after a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus , killing at least eight, as divers join search tea…
France 24 · 09:54
Colombian rebel group say kidnapped French Foreign Legion soldier is still alive ↗Rebels from the Central General Staff, the main splinter group of Colombia's defunct FARC guerrillas, on Sunday said they were responsible for kidnapping a Colombian national serving in the elite French Foreign Legion. The guerrillas said that Jose Olger Melo Charry, who was reportedly on leave in his home country,…
Al Jazeera · 09:56
Spain’s Sanchez says Russia, Israel spread disinformation on Ceuta crisis ↗Sanchez cited EU research which had found that Russia and Israel both spread disinformation during the crisis.
BBC World · 09:58
From playing Serena Williams on screen to following in her footsteps ↗Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.
NPR News · 10:04
Attacks flare between U.S., Iran after month-long pause ↗U.S. threats erupt into attacks in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates against U.S. targets in the UAE and Jordan in the first exchange of fire since July 29 (Image credit: Amirhosein Khorgooi)
Al Jazeera · 10:11
Fire breaks out after unidentified explosions at oil refinery in Baghdad ↗A fire broke out following unidentified explosions at the Al-Dora power plant south of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Al Jazeera · 10:12
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.
Al Jazeera · 10:17
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.
BBC World · 10:18
South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium ↗Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.
Al Jazeera · 10:18
The looming failure of Operation Economic Outcast ↗The latest package of US sanctions on Iran is unlikely to achieve Washington’s objectives.
The Guardian World · 10:21
Morocco not to blame for Ceuta border breach, says Spanish PM ↗Pedro Sánchez says two countries are cooperating after mass incursion by 70,000 people into north African enclave Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has insisted there was no evidence to suggest the Moroccan government was behind last month’s massive border crossing into Ceuta . As many as 141 people are th…
NPR News · 10:24
Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians ↗Russian forces relentlessly battered Kyiv and cities in the region around the Ukrainian capital for a fifth straight day, leaving some supermarket shelves bare after repeated strikes on warehouses. (Image credit: Ukrainian Emergency Service via)
ABC Australia · 10:31
Qantas ground crews vote in favour of possible strike action ↗The Transport Workers Union says 97 per cent of 350 workers who voted backed industrial action, including work stoppages ranging from one to 24 hours.
France 24 · 10:31
What to know about the SCO, the summit billed as a counterweight to US influence ↗The leaders of China, Russia and India are among the heads of state gathering in Kyrgyzstan for the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The summit is celebrating its 25 years in existence. Although the group is billed as a counterweight to US. global influence, it is not the case for all participating c…
France 24 · 10:33
Nepal starts burying its dead as search for over 4,200 missing continues ↗The combined deaths in Nepal and China surpassed 900, with more than 4,700 people missing. It also includes 933 workers on hydropower projects along the river which the torrent crashed through. With morgues running at full capacity, the country has started to bury unclaimed bodies. FRANCE 244s Shazaib Wahlah tells u…
France 24 · 10:37
Fifteen missing and dozens evacuated after Grand Canyon is swept by flash floods ↗In the US, a flash flood in the Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend forced the evacuation of dozens of people and left some 15 people missing. It swept away large boulders, metal structures into the Colorado River and also knocked out a water pipeline serving tourists in the park. On August 30, more than 60…
France 24 · 10:37
Climate crisis pushes French winemakers to bet on warmer future in Brittany and Normandy ↗As rising temperatures reshape France's vineyards, winemakers are turning to Normandy and Brittany, regions once known for cider, not grapes. Those fleeing harsher conditions in traditional areas like the Loire Valley see opportunity up north, though some warn the same climate volatility disrupting southern vineyard…
France 24 · 10:40
Why NASA's new telescope could revolutionise our understanding of the universe ↗NASA has successfully launched its newest space telescope from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It reached orbit ten minutes after liftoff. Named after astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, scientists are calling it a discovery machine. It could also shed light on two of physics biggest unsolved mysteries - dark matter and…
The Guardian World · 10:41
French high schools rush to put Macron’s phone ban into force ↗Unions say ban will take time to enact, while president also wants under-15s social media ban as key legacy French high schools are rushing to put in place a ban on mobile phones this week as Emmanuel Macron pushes for children to spend less time in front of screens. Education unions warned that banning mobile p…
France 24 · 10:43
Middle East war flares up after Iran responds to US attacks ↗Iran attacked US military targets in the Middle East in retaliation for the first American strikes on its territory in a month. This signs a fresh flare-up of the war that has engulfed the region. Washington said its attacks were aimed at preventing Iran from placing more sea mines in the strait and as it threatens…
France 24 · 10:49
Iran, US trade fire in first exchange in a month ↗Iran attacked US military targets in the Middle East on Monday in retaliation following American strikes on an island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first exchange of fire for a month in a war that has engulfed the region.
France 24 · 10:49
Relentless heat worsens Gaza's ongoing struggle to access water ↗In Gaza, securing drinking water is a relentless daily struggle. The war with Israel has destroyed critical water and sanitation infrastructure, and as temperatures soar, the extreme heat is escalating an already severe shortage into a deadly humanitarian crisis. Two and a half years of war with Israel have damaged…
France 24 · 10:53
After the floods, Nepal's survivors look to rebuilding their lives ↗In Nepal, after the deadly flood, another ordeal begins for the survivors: finding shelter, food, and simply the means to survive. In the devastated villages, families lost everything in minutes. And while rescue workers continue searching for possible survivors, those who escaped the disaster are trying to rebuild…
BBC World · 10:54
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.
ABC Australia · 10:54
Man charged with murder following death of Bacchus Marsh woman ↗A 75-year-old man is charged with murder following the death of a woman in Bacchus Marsh, west of Melbourne.
NPR News · 11:20
U.S., Venezuela strike oil deal. And, the staggering hidden toll of U.S. heat deaths ↗The U.S. and Venezuela have entered into an oil deal. And, NPR spent two years tracking heat-related deaths and found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat more than the official counts show. (Image credit: Kent Nishimura)
Al Jazeera · 11:25
UAE intercepts drone after US and Iran exchange attacks ↗The UAE says it intercepted a drone coming from Iran and rejected 'false' reports of an attack on its Al Menhad airbase.
BBC World · 11:41
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.
BBC World · 11:41
Man arrested after Swiss rave shooting that killed woman ↗A 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and several injured at a techno rave in Aarau.
ABC Australia · 11:48
World Central Kitchen chief slams IDF soldier behind Zomi Frankcom attack ↗The organisation's chief José Andrés says there is "never an excuse for killing" humanitarians.
Al Jazeera · 11:49
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold first Mecca defence pact meeting ↗Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold first Mecca defence pact meeting
NPR News · 11:50
Nepal's hesitance to accept foreign help for flood relief under scrutiny ↗A group of the country's private sector power producers says Nepali authorities lost crucial time in rescuing hundreds of people trapped in hydropower tunnels (Image credit: Rajesh Kumar Singh)
BBC World · 11:53
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.
The Guardian World · 11:54
Countries legally obliged to consider slavery reparations, says UN committee ↗Guidance says states must implement ‘comprehensive measures’ to address legacy of racial discrimination A UN committee has said countries are legally obliged to consider reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and take other measures to address the enduring legacy of racial discrimination. Guidance publish…
Al Jazeera · 11:58
Fire breaks out after unidentified explosions at oil refinery in Baghdad ↗A fire broke out following unidentified explosions at the Al-Dora power plant south of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Al Jazeera · 11:59
Rescuers search for 18 missing after boat capsizes off Northern Cyprus ↗The captain and crew of the ferry have been brought before a judge and placed under formal arrest.
France 24 · 12:01
Police arrest Swiss man over after deadly rave shooting ↗Swiss police on Monday said they had arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of having carried out a deadly shooting at a rave in the town of Aargau Sunday morning. The attack killed a 22-year-old Italian woman and wounded five other people.
Al Jazeera · 12:01
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.
France 24 · 12:03
The political year ahead in France and the US with analyst Hind Ziane ↗As FRANCE 24 kicks off its new season of programmes, we've been looking ahead to perhaps the two most anticipated events to come in the year ahead. In two months' time the US will vote in midterm elections, and in just over six months' time France will vote in presidential elections. In Perspective, we spoke to geop…
ABC Australia · 12:10
Minns tells Indian community 'we've got your back' on first official visit ↗On the first day of NSW Premier Chris Minns's official visit to India, he met young people who had grown up in poverty in Delhi.
ABC Australia · 12:36
Australia risks missing out on AI economic boom due to 'slow' uptake ↗Treasury says Australia risks missing out on the economic benefits of AI unless businesses use beyond basic use and make bigger changes to how they operate.
Al Jazeera · 12:39
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.
France 24 · 12:41
Nepal races to find its missing as flood area remains largely inaccessible ↗Nepal's rescuers are racing against the clock to find the over 4,000 people missing after the flash floods that devastated an area in the north of the country on August 26. Rescue operations include one where workers are trying to save hundreds believed to be stuck inside a blocked hydropower project. Meanwhile, aut…
France 24 · 12:47
Strait of Hormuz accessibility at the centre of US-Iran war flare-up ↗For the first time in a month, the US has launched strikes against Iran. The attack targeted the shipping island of Larak in the Strait of Hormuz. The US says it was aimed at preventing Tehran from placing sea mines in the strategic shipping lane, just days after Washington announced it had completed clearing explos…
France 24 · 12:51
Executive diversity and inclusion: How to promote female leadership ↗CEO Women Europe is a new initiative launched in June of this year to boost partnerships between Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. Kate Moody meets with Sandrine El Khodry, president of this new platform and also Executive Vice President for Global Sales and Marketing at Alcatel Lucent Enterprise.
Al Jazeera · 12:57
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye meet: What’s next for their defence pact? ↗As US-Iran strikes resume, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye test their pact's substance, and who might join next.
Al Jazeera · 13:00
Can Iran use rockets to mine the Strait of Hormuz, as US claims? ↗Analysts say it's implausible but Iran is well-versed in adapting conventional weapons to suit its needs.
Al Jazeera · 13:03
Manchester City sign Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras ↗Elias joins the Premier League club on a five-year contract, their sixth signing in the summer transfer window.
France 24 · 13:10
Nepal grapples with destruction and loss in wake of deadly floods ↗Authorities in Nepal have warned of possible fresh flooding after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. The floods took place after a glacier collapse. They have killed at least 900 people - with more than 4,000 others missing in Nepal and Tibet. Now, a massive rescue effort continues and communities grapple wi…
France 24 · 13:18
🔴 Football: French forward Bradley Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in record-breaking Ligue 1 transfer ↗France 24 · 13:22
France and Sweden look to boost European sovereignty through stronger defence ties ↗French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Sweden on August 31. The aim of the trip is to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. Boosting defence ties is expected to top the agenda, as the war in Ukraine continues and the threat from Russia persists. The newest member of NATO has also expr…
France 24 · 13:25
Backstage at Rock en Seine 2026 with up-and-coming British singer Sekou ↗In this edition of our Arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim takes us backstage at this year's Rock en Seine music festival. More than 180,000 music lovers descended on the grounds just outside of Paris to see 80 live shows. Headliners this year included the likes of American hip-hop star Tyler, The Creator, Austra…
ABC Australia · 13:33
Iran says two killed in US strikes on island in Strait of Hormuz ↗It comes as the United Arab Emirates said it intercepted an Iranian drone over its waters , an attack that followed US and Iran trading strikes over the weekend — the first time in a month.
The Guardian World · 13:36
British family plead with French authorities to release body of relative who died in the Channel ↗Jasmeet Wadhwa, who fled Taliban persecution in Afghanistan, lost his life in April A British family is pleading with French authorities to release the body of a relative that officials have held for five months after he died in the Channel in April. Jasmeet Wadhwa, 32, died while attempting to reach the UK on a…
Al Jazeera · 13:40
Liverpool sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain ↗Barcola's move comes as Liverpool seek to reinforce their forward line after Mohamed Salah's departure.
The Guardian World · 13:42
Nepal rescuers race to reach hundreds feared trapped in hydropower tunnels ↗Workers thought to be stuck in underground areas at 11 sites after last week’s devastating flash floods Rescue teams are working to reach more than 900 missing hydropower workers, hundreds of whom are feared trapped in the tunnels and underground areas of 11 hydropower projects in Nepal after the devastating flash…
Al Jazeera · 13:43
South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery ↗South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery
The Guardian World · 13:44
South African airline defends dramatic low-level flyby before rugby union clash ↗Cape Town stunt sparks major debate over safety risks Airlink insist flyby conducted according to regulations A pre-game stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a stadium in South Africa drew huge cheers from the estimated crowd of around 56,000 people, but also sparked a major debate ove…
France 24 · 13:49
France gears up for an election year defined by a fragmented left ↗It's back-to-school week for France, and its politicians are no exception. With a year set to be dominated by a crucial presidential election, both the left and the right wing are hoping to get candidates that will stand a chance against far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is currently topping the polls. But for now…
Al Jazeera · 13:52
Transfer day: What and when is the deadline for club football signings? ↗Which players will Man United, Man City, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona sign and for how much? Al Jazeera explains.
Al Jazeera · 13:52
Why is piracy picking up off Somalia’s coast again? ↗Piracy is surging back off Somalia's coast, though not yet at the scale of its 2011 peak.
Al Jazeera · 13:52
Greece signs $3.5bn air defence deal with Israel ↗Greece signs $3.5bn deal with Israel to acquire its first multi-layered air defence network by 2029.
Al Jazeera · 14:01
Sleeping in on weekends is good for the heart: What research has shown ↗Study finds that catching up on sleep at weekends is linked to a lower risk of hypertension.
The Guardian World · 14:14
Germany poised to identify suspect in Leipzig drone attack on Ukrainian plane ↗Berlin expected to outline response to incident this month widely speculated to have been coordinated by Russia The German government is imminently expected to announce who it believes was behind a suspected drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane earlier this month and to outline its response to the incident in c…
ABC Australia · 14:23
Property downturn worsens with buyer activity 'particularly low' ↗Australian house prices have fallen for a fifth straight month, according to property data firm Cotality. It says the downturn has now spread to 93 per cent of suburbs in the nation's capital cities.
Al Jazeera · 14:42
War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring? ↗Russia and Ukraine have stepped up attacks on their respective grain terminals in the Black Sea.
Al Jazeera · 14:52
Jason Arday mural displayed at London’s Notting Hill Carnival ↗A mural commemorating late Cambridge professor Jason Arday is displayed at London’s Notting Hill Carnival.
France 24 · 14:55
France's politicians look to close gap with far right ahead of key election ↗With eight months until the next french Presidential election, politicians are ramping up their campaigning, with interviews, meetings and public statements. But who exactly will run has yet to be decided. The centre-left socialists and Place Publique parties will hold a primary in October to elect one candidate, as…
France 24 · 14:56
With no clear contender, "everyone thinks they have a shot"' at succeeding to Macron ↗There are eight months left until the next french Presidential election, politicians are ramping up their campaigning, with interviews, meetings and public statements. As it gets closer, more and more candidates are vying for a spot on the starting line. For now, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is topping the poll…
Al Jazeera · 14:57
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.
BBC World · 15:00
Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps ↗The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name.
The Guardian World · 15:00
Border area between Nepal and China where 33 Australians are missing still almost entirely cut off ↗Majority of missing Australians were near Gyirong Port minutes before impact. Rescuers say the area is now destroyed, covered in metres of silt and debris Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast It has been almost a week since the catastrophic floods in Nepal and not even a vehicle can get…
Al Jazeera · 15:01
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?
France 24 · 15:04
In Northern Cyprus, families wait for news of passengers from sunk ferry ↗Seven people have died after a passenger boat capsized in Northern Cyprus. 267 people were on board and 23 are still missing. The boat capsized just a few miles off Kyrenia Port in northern Cyprus - a territory occupied by Turkey but not internationally recognised. The ferry has now completely sunk - and the company…
Al Jazeera · 15:11
Trump says Iran is ‘dead’, vows to respond after renewed clashes ↗US president promises to hit Iran and calls for the country's leaders to be prosecuted for killing protesters.
France 24 · 15:12
Nepal deadly floods: FRANCE 24 report – on the ground with survivors ↗In Nepal, after the deadly flood, another ordeal begins for the survivors: finding shelter, food, and simply the means to survive. While rescue workers continue searching for possible survivors, those who escaped the disaster are trying to rebuild their lives, despite the threat of another flood. FRANCE 24's special…
BBC World · 15:18
Messi retires from Argentina duty with 'nothing left to give' ↗Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".
Al Jazeera · 15:20
Israeli strikes kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza City ↗At least five Palestinians have been killed in two Israeli attacks in Gaza City.
France 24 · 15:24
Spain blames Israel, Russia for spreading disinformation during Ceuta crisis ↗Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spain's migration policy that triggered last month's rush of migrants into Ceuta, but no evidence of Moroccan involvement. Both Israel and Russia have denied their involvement. Over 72,000 migrants irregul…
ABC Australia · 15:25
Breaking: Football great Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina team ↗The annoucement comes just weeks after the death of his father Jorge.
France 24 · 15:26
As Icelanders say no to resuming EU talks, what issues weighed in the election? ↗Iceland's voters rejected restarting negotiations to join the European Union in a referendum that pitted concerns about geopolitical stability against keeping national control of Iceland’s prized fisheries. Talks with the EU to join the bloc had begun after the 2008 financial crisis but had been ended by a Euroscept…
BBC World · 15:30
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.
France 24 · 15:30
Canberra's zoo treats its residents to personnalised musical therapy ↗A music therapist in Australia has been playing for animals at Canberra's zoo for the last five years. It's a relaxing experience for animals and staff alike and the animals all react differently to the music played.
France 24 · 15:31
🔴 Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team after 21 years ↗France 24 · 15:33
Latest flare-up between US and Iran bring conflict's lull to an end ↗Iran's foreign minister has accused Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu of tricking the United States into war with the Islamic Republic. Over six months into the conflict, there appears to be no end in sight. This after the US struck sites in Iran, prompting Tehran to respond. An April ceasefire brought an end to intense f…
Al Jazeera · 15:47
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.
France 24 · 15:52
Nepal floods 'unprecedented', requires new 'engineering approaches, risk-sensitive urban planning' ↗Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari, Director of the Center for Disaster Studies at Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Engineering. He describes the disaster as an illustration of the limits of conventional prevention in the Himalayas. With flood velocities estimated at 170 to 180 kilometres…
France 24 · 15:55
France targets Shein and Temu with new fast fashion levy ↗Starting this week, France will charge a penalty on cheaply made clothing sold by ultra-fast fashion retailers, with the fee reaching nearly €20 per item by 2030. Aimed at platforms like Shein, Temu and AliExpress, the levy follows a June law targeting disposable fashion's environmental toll, though rival brands lik…
Al Jazeera · 15:56
Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill at least five people: Report ↗Israel escalates its attacks across the Gaza Strip in recent days despite a US-brokered 'ceasefire'.
Al Jazeera · 16:00
LIVE: Aston Villa vs Arsenal – Premier League ↗As Villa host Arsenal, follow updates, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary, of the game.
Al Jazeera · 16:23
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.
Al Jazeera · 16:24
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.
BBC World · 16:32
Company offering reward for safe return of truckload of beer ↗Police say a thief presented false documentation at a California distribution centre before driving off with the shipment.
NPR News · 16:37
Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing internationally for Argentina ↗He said he wrote his retirement letter after the World Cup final in July, but waited to publish it because his father was facing health issues that eventually claimed his life. (Image credit: Sergei Grits)
BBC World · 16:42
'I haven't lost my hope' - the search for missing loved ones ↗Relatives of those still missing in the fatal floods in Nepal hold onto hope that their loved ones survived.
Al Jazeera · 16:47
Tunisia protests: Water, power cuts and rising anger ↗Tunisia protests: Water, power cuts and rising anger
France 24 · 16:54
Raising the Altalena: Netanyahu digs up sunken 1948 arms ship in ‘pre-election stunt’ ↗A ship carrying arms for a right-wing militia, the Altalena was sunk 78 years ago off the coast of Tel Aviv at the orders of Israel’s founders. The discovery of its wreckage last week has given the country’s right-wing government ammunition to target the left and attempt to redirect the campaign for legislative elec…
BBC World · 17:00
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.
The Guardian World · 17:01
Head of Viktor Orbán’s favourite thinktank quits over unpaid wages ↗Frank Furedi announces resignation from MCC Brussels after organisation’s staff ‘not paid in July or August’ The head of Viktor Orbán’s favourite Brussels thinktank has quit, citing unpaid wages since the change of government in Hungary. The sociology professor Frank Furedi said he was resigning as the executive…
Al Jazeera · 17:04
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.
Al Jazeera · 17:04
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.
NPR News · 17:06
Paperwork, lines, hours on hold: There's a 'Time Tax' on Americans who need help most ↗Annie Lowrey explores the administrative burdens people face applying for government benefits. It's not just about wasted time: "When the government treats us like this, we don't trust it," she says. (Image credit: Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Al Jazeera · 17:11
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.
Al Jazeera · 17:12
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.
Al Jazeera · 17:19
Nepal FM speaks to Al Jazeera on devastating floods ↗Nepal FM speaks to Al Jazeera on devastating floods
Al Jazeera · 17:22
War on Iran: US bombs Iran ↗War on Iran: US bombs Iran
ABC Australia · 17:23
Trump slams data centre backlash, saying China 'could not be happier' ↗The US president warns American voters they "will only have yourselves to blame" if they kill off data centre development, as the issue gains traction ahead of the midterms.
Al Jazeera · 17:23
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.
BBC World · 17:30
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.
Al Jazeera · 17:42
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.
Al Jazeera · 18:15
Western Balkans truck drivers threaten EU border blockade ↗Drivers demand an exemption to 90-day limit to stay in Schengen area, saying current rules stop them from working.
BBC World · 18:15
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.
Al Jazeera · 18:17
Palestinian farmers rebuild what Israeli settlers destroy in West Bank ↗Israeli settler pogroms destroy greenhouses and crops, but Burin's farmers insist on rebuilding.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Should you give your child's school permission to post their images? ↗If you don't like the idea of your child's face appearing in the school newsletter or Facebook page, you can refuse consent. But experts warn there can be social consequences for children.
ABC Australia · 18:30
You may have heard of 'quiet quitting', but what about 'career minimalism'? ↗"Career minimalism" may have found its way to your algorithm, but this is what experts say about the rewards and risks.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Take a trip with us in this week's travel quiz ↗What's the longest flight time between Australian capitals? And which US state is home to the birthplace of rock'n'roll, Memphis?
France 24 · 18:34
Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950 in Nepal and China ↗Rescuers raced Monday to free hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels at hydropower sites that were buried in mud by catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China border, as the death toll climbed and increasingly desperate families searched for missing loved ones. FRANCE 24's Eliza Herbert reports.
Al Jazeera · 18:36
Damaged Gaza ambulance becomes ‘dream bus’ for children ↗A damaged ambulance in Gaza has been converted by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society into the ‘Dream Bus’.
The Guardian World · 18:37
Turkish deep-sea search vessel joins efforts to retrieve 20 still missing after Cyprus ferry disaster ↗TCG Isin expected to play vital role in locating Filo Jet’s voyage data recorder 514 metres below surface A deep-sea search and rescue vessel is on its way to Cyprus as Turkey joins efforts to retrieve the 20 people still missing after a passenger ferry capsized off the island’s northern coast. The TCG Isin will…
France 24 · 18:37
Trump vows to hit back 'hard' after first exchange of fire with Iran in weeks ↗Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran "hard" after the two foes traded fire for the first time in over a month, while Iran's president warned that more fighting with the US was not in his country's interest. After six months of war, the foes remain at an impasse, with Iran keeping the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed…
ABC Australia · 18:38
China warns Pacific nations of 'consequences' for Taiwan forum invite ↗There are concerns tensions between China and Taiwan could explode into the open at this year's meeting, distracting from the key Pacific priorities.
ABC Australia · 18:39
Facial recognition technology 'scope creep' is upon us, experts warn ↗Industry groups say the move to facial scans in supermarkets is about safety, but analysts say that once the technology is installed, its "scope creep" paves the way for options like discriminatory pricing.
ABC Australia · 18:41
KPMG is losing million-dollar contracts, but hasn't hit the bottom yet ↗In the wake of scandals about the misuse of confidential information, embattled consulting firm KPMG is losing million-dollar contracts and cutting its workforce. And that's all before the corporate regulator ASIC has even opened its mouth.
Al Jazeera · 18:42
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.
Al Jazeera · 18:42
‘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.
Al Jazeera · 18:44
Firecracker factory blast in India kills 8 children ↗Videos reveal demolished houses and desperate rescue efforts after third such blast at a firecracker factory in August.
France 24 · 18:47
🔴 Former French prime minister Édouard Balladur dies at 97 ↗BBC World · 18:58
Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and London ↗Dolly Parton's estate says DollyFest will take the place of a traditional public memorial for the artist, just as she wanted.
ABC Australia · 19:00
'Women just put up with it': Thousands suffer as prolapse surgery wait grows ↗Vaginal birth is the biggest risk factor for pelvic organ prolapse, but experts say women are not being told about the risks and warning signs signs prior to birth. It comes as wait lists for surgeries continue to grow.
France 24 · 19:09
Fashion designer Galliano calls off Met Gala exhibit as backlash over anti-Semitic rant mounts ↗A planned nine-month retrospective of the work of fashion designer John Galliano at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has been called off following backlash over the British designer's 2011 conviction for anti-Semitic and anti-Asian comments. Footage surfaced in 2011 showing Galliano hurling racist and anti-Semi…
BBC World · 19:11
Across Latin America, 'aura battles' burst onto the scene ↗Young people across Latin America are taking part in the contests where participants compete to prove who has the most charisma.
Al Jazeera · 19:20
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.
Al Jazeera · 19:25
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.
France 24 · 19:28
Macron seals €4.3-bn French frigate deal in Sweden ↗President Emmanuel Macron on Monday oversaw the signing of a 4.3-billion-euro ($4.9 billon) deal for Sweden to buy four French frigates as France and Sweden seek to tighten cooperation against a backdrop of growing Russian threats. Sweden is racing to boost its defences after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, with the…
ABC Australia · 19:29
First responders awarded decades after Australia's worst rail crash ↗First responders at the Granville rail disaster are being recognised with Australian Bravery Decorations, almost 50 years after the nation's worst train crash.
ABC Australia · 19:30
New pressure on PM to allow telehealth for voluntary assisted dying ↗South Australia has become the first state to formally urge the Commonwealth to change a federal law preventing doctors from using telehealth in voluntary assisted dying (VAD).
Al Jazeera · 19:30
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.
ABC Australia · 19:32
Nepali survivors return to unrecognisable villages entombed in mud ↗The ABC sees firsthand villages buried under mud, locals sheltering in school halls with no running water and aid workers racing against time to stop disease spreading.
ABC Australia · 19:32
Man who hamstrung local council embroiled in years-long planning dispute ↗Luxury tourist villas being offered for hundreds of dollars a night were allegedly installed in a bushfire-prone area without prior permission, an ABC investigation has found.
ABC Australia · 19:33
Netanyahu's rhetoric on settler violence doesn't match Israeli government action ↗If the Israeli prime minister sees settler violence as a "grave injustice", why can't one of the most powerful militaries in the world stop it from happening? The answer, as it often does, comes down to politics.
Al Jazeera · 19:41
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.
ABC Australia · 19:43
Mother fears son will die before customised brain cancer vaccine trial ↗A world-first mRNA vaccine trial offers some hope to the family of a teenager dying from brain cancer, but they worry he will miss out on a place.
Al Jazeera · 19:44
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.
ABC Australia · 19:45
Parents call for change as drug overdose deaths hit record high in Qld ↗Advocates say drug overdoses are "costing us people we shouldn't be losing" as unintentional drug-induced deaths surpass 2,000 for the first time.
Al Jazeera · 19:51
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.
France 24 · 20:00
Nepal disaster: fake and AI images flood social media as deaths mount ↗As deadly floods hit the Nepal-China border, social media is being flooded with fake and misleading footage. In Truth or Fake, Vedika Bahl goes through viral videos falsely linked to the disaster, including AI-generated content and old recycled footage from India, Chile and Alaska. Some posts have racked up millions…
France 24 · 20:01
Marine Le Pen's National Rally plans to "sanction" the wearing of the veil with a fine ↗The National Rally plans to "penalize the wearing of the Islamic veil" with "a fine" if it comes to power, MP Jean-Philippe Tanguy, Marine Le Pen's lieutenant in the presidential election, stated on Sunday. "We will obviously fight Islamist ideology and we will penalize the wearing of the veil, also in solidarity wi…
ABC Australia · 20:06
Concerns women will 'fall through the cracks' when mother baby unit closes ↗While the mother baby unit in Hobart deals with complex mental health challenges, staff have been told mothers must be "psychologically well" to be eligible for the service set to replace it.
ABC Australia · 20:08
Computers once threatened to take over jobs. Is history repeating with AI? ↗In 1968, Australians were warned that computers could wipe out entire professions. Now, a similar conversation is unfolding about artificial intelligence.
Al Jazeera · 20:13
How will the Mecca agreement become an operational framework? ↗Officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan meet to discuss implementing the pact.
ABC Australia · 20:13
Politics of the parklands on show at Labor's big MotoGP reveal ↗The Malinauskas government's grand unveiling of its MotoGP track showed just how much pressure it faced over the environment. It's also opened up a fracture in the green movement.
ABC Australia · 20:15
Aussie Birrell saves match point, advances to US Open second round ↗Gritty Kim Birrell has overcome a match point and a restless night's sleep to break her first-round jinx with a maiden US Open victory in New York.
NPR News · 20:17
The U.S. sues Amazon again ↗Federal regulators and 22 states allege that the tech giant made billions by manipulating how much brands and sellers paid for ads on its platform. (Image credit: Patrick T. Fallon)
France 24 · 20:20
Kenya airport staff strike delays thousands of passengers ↗In tonight's edition, a workers' strike at Kenya's main airport leaves travelers grounded. Also, Ghanaian cocoa farmers are ramping up their pushback against a new law preventing them from using their land for anything else without permission. And in Tunisia, Sidi Bou Said's been recognized by UNESCO as being import…
NPR News · 20:21
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. (Image credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Al Jazeera · 20:24
Lebanon asks Greece to help enforce agreement with Israel ↗After Greece agrees to Israeli weapons deal, Joseph Aoun asks Athens to help advance US-brokered framework agreement.
ABC Australia · 20:35
Sabalenka begins US Open defence, men's draw blown open with second big exit ↗Aryna Sabalenka got off to a winning start in her quest for a third successive US Open title on Monday while men's 10th seed Arthur Fils exited, as the second day of the tournament kicked off after Novak Djokovic's shock defeat left another major hole in the men's field.
France 24 · 20:36
Trump threatens to ‘hit Iran hard’ as strikes resume after month-long lull ↗President Donald Trump said Monday that the US would hit back against Iranian attacks on US targets in the Middle East, according to a Fox News reporter. The Iranian attacks were themselves a response to US strikes on an island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first flare-up in a month.
NPR News · 20:42
Whatever happened to the U.S. famine alert system that Trump shut down, then reopened ↗The highly regarded FEWS NET network stopped posting data on Afghanistan, Somalia and Yemen -- then says it will start posting again in September. What's the reason for this back-and-forth? (Image credit: Sally Hayden/SOPA Images/LightRocket)
BBC World · 20:43
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.
Al Jazeera · 20:43
‘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.
ABC Australia · 20:45
Fracked gas from Beetaloo Basin will flow to NT power grid from today ↗As of today, gas fracked from the Beetaloo Basin will flow into the Northern Territory's power grid, with the CLP forecasting the project will generate billions in economic value. But environmental activists say hundreds of Territorians oppose the project.
ABC Australia · 20:47
Breaking: Man shot dead in home invasion south of Sydney ↗A man believed to be in his 20s has been shot dead during a home invasion south of Sydney, police say.
Al Jazeera · 20:48
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.
The Guardian World · 20:49
News live: Penny Wong has ‘grave concerns’ for missing Australians in Nepal; capital city house prices fall below $1m ↗Australian flight transporting aid supplies leaves for Nepal this morning. Follow updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An RAAF flight containing hygiene kits, shelter, and solar lights will leave for Nepal this morning, as the foreign minister and acting prime minister, Penn…
Al Jazeera · 20:50
Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement ↗Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement
France 24 · 20:51
Xi, Putin hold talks ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit ↗Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin are among the heads of state attending a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit taking place in Kyrgyzstan. Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian is also in attendance, where he held bilateral talks with India's Narendra Modi. Marking its 25th anniversary thi…
ABC Australia · 21:05
New Sydney women's refuge thanks entirely to philanthropic donations ↗Mary's House Services in Sydney's north will open a second refuge for women and children thanks to philanthropic donations, after the charity failed to secure federal government funding.
ABC Australia · 21:10
Live: Labor rebukes Hanson claim PM 'crossed a line' with criticism ↗Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has urged Pauline Hanson to reflect on her own actions after the One Nation leader accused the prime minister of crossing a line in his criticism of the minor party. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 21:10
Live: Voters sent Labor message in WA by-election loss, Wong says ↗Acting Prime Minister Penny Wong acknowledges voters sent Labor a message in the recent WA state by-election won by One Nation. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 21:13
Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels since Nepal-Tibet floods ↗Rescuers are racing to free hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels at hydropower sites since last week's catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China border, as the death toll passes 950 with more than 4,400 people missing.
Al Jazeera · 21:14
Putin and Xi affirm strategic alliance amid ‘unpredictable’ world ↗The Russian and Chinese leaders met on the sidelines of the SCO summit.
Al Jazeera · 21:21
Arsenal edge past troubled Aston Villa 1-0 as Saka scores only goal ↗Victory lifts Arsenal to six points along with Man City, Hull City and Chelsea, while Villa remain without a point.
Al Jazeera · 21:24
Poland opens terror probe into fire at drone factory ↗Amid suspicion of Russian sabotage, Warsaw eyes link to foreign intelligence services.
BBC World · 21:28
Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges ↗Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.
ABC Australia · 21:33
Proposal for public walkway around waterside mansions survives vote ↗A proposal for a waterfront walkway around Hobart's historic Battery Point suburb has been debated for decades. The plan has lived to see another day, despite the local council's CEO recommending it be abandoned.
ABC Australia · 21:54
Live: House prices drop and data set to show continued shortfall of homes ↗Australian house prices are falling in some major capitals, and new building approvals data is set to show a continued shortfall of homes. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
ABC Australia · 22:00
Outback council to cut road funding as MinRes chases 'punitive' refund ↗The Shire of East Pilbara will pay Mineral Resources almost $160,000 in refundable rates from road maintenance funds after the WA government overturned a Supreme Court decision in support of mining companies.
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:03
A wine so thick you could write with it and pâté made from cat meat. What did boys obsess over in the Renaissance? Food ↗A wine so thick you could write with it and pâté made from cat meat. What did boys obsess over in the Renaissance? Food
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:03
In 1970, 1 in 13 four-year degrees was in English. Today it's 1 in 60. What happened? “Canon" became a dirty word ↗In 1970, 1 in 13 four-year degrees was in English. Today it's 1 in 60. What happened? “Canon" became a dirty word
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:03
A tour through Eve Babitz’s letters reveals that this supremely insouciant, glamorous writer was once boring ↗A tour through Eve Babitz’s letters reveals that this supremely insouciant, glamorous writer was once boring
BBC World · 22:05
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.
BBC World · 22:07
Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen ↗Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.
Al Jazeera · 22:08
White House construction on $400m ballroom can go on, says US Supreme Court ↗The decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month.
ABC Australia · 22:15
Supreme Court lets construction continue on Trump's $558m ballroom ↗A divided Supreme Court has allowed the White House to continue construction on a $558 million ballroom project as lawsuits play out, a win for US President Donald Trump as he remakes the capital in his image.
Al Jazeera · 22:16
JERUSALEM DAILY: JOURNALISTS ATTACKED ↗Israeli pogroms target Palestinians and an NBC crew in the occupied West Bank.
NPR News · 22:24
Trump officials cut political interference ban after unusual Census Bureau report ↗After the Census Bureau issued a report tied to a Trump-aligned think tank, the bureau's parent agency cut language banning political interference from its scientific integrity policy, NPR learned. (Image credit: Michael Zamora)
ABC Australia · 22:25
Dolly Parton laid to rest at private service as Dollyfest announced ↗The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, announces Dollyfest, a two-day festival across two consecutive weekends in 2027.
Al Jazeera · 22:30
Three minors killed in Colombia armed group crackdown ↗Rights groups warn that armed groups are increasingly recruiting children to their ranks through social media.
ABC Australia · 22:52
Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han jailed for corruption ↗A South Korean court sentences the 83-year-old leader to two years in prison for bribing the wife of ousted conservative president Yoon Suk Yeol, and other corruption charges.
ABC Australia · 23:02
Illegal firewood trade harming WA forests and hurting businesses ↗Residents, businesses and community leaders say the sound of chainsaws and the sight of newly felled trees are becoming too frequent, and they want tougher action.
Al Jazeera · 23:23
US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll submits resignation, media reports say ↗Army secretary's resignation follows months of tensions with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, US media reports say.
France 24 · 23:34
Glacial flood death toll surpasses 900 in Nepal and Tibet ↗Rescuers battled mud and debris Monday as the death toll from devastating glacial floods along the China-Nepal border topped 900, with nearly 4,500 people still missing. Rescue teams continued a desperate search for survivors as entire communities were swept away.
France 24 · 23:35
Melting Himalayas? Nepal disaster exposes growing risk of glacial flooding ↗One of the tragic consequences of global warming. Scientists will tell us whether receding glaciers are to blame for last Wednesday’s ice shelf collapse that triggered a catastrophic flood, cascading down more than 3,000 meters from the Chinese border into Nepal.
The Guardian World · 23:42
Investigation into Powerhouse Parramatta museum under way as stop-gap leader steps in ↗‘Opera House of the west’ still slated to open to the public as scheduled on 7 November, NSW arts minister says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An investigation is under way into allegations of misconduct involving senior exe…
ABC Australia · 23:51
Labuschagne dropped as Australia names ODI squad for African series ↗Australia has named its ODI squad for its back-to-back series in Zimbabwe and South Africa later this month, with five players dropped, including World Cup winner Marnus Labuschagne.