Friday, 4 September 2026
303 articles · times in UTC
Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: US rules out Iran talks until ship attacks stop ↗Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref vows “asymmetrical” and “multi-layered” response to US attacks.
Nature News · 00:00
Ada Yonath obituary: Crystallographer who overcame ‘impossible’ challenge of mapping the ribosome ↗Nature, Published online: 04 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02801-0 Nobel laureate persisted despite widespread derision and revolutionized structural biology by protecting fragile crystals.
Nature News · 00:00
Tropical cyclones could be predicted with an extra day’s warning, thanks to an AI model ↗Nature, Published online: 04 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02643-w The track and intensity of tropical cyclones can be predicted with high accuracy using an AI model, which has the potential to protect lives if shared responsibly worldwide.
Nature News · 00:00
Super-precise optical clocks in four nations tick in harmony ↗Nature, Published online: 04 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02741-9 Comparison using signals sent over fibre-optic cable tests agreement between seven devices spread across Europe.
Nature News · 00:00
Briefing Chat: How 1,000 pairs of buried underpants helped measure soil health ↗Nature, Published online: 04 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02800-1 Nature staff discuss the winners of the 2026 Ig Nobel prizes — plus, the isolated energy flash that could be the first glimpse of dark matter.
Nature News · 00:00
Daily briefing: Psilocybin blocks side-effect of chemotherapy in mice ↗Nature, Published online: 04 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02812-x Two doses of psilocybin completed prevented debilitating neuropathy in mice. Plus, a new direction for ‘time’s arrow’ and this year’s fun and thought-provoking Ig Nobel prizes.
Nature News · 00:00
Bunsen burners’ reputation for sterilizing workplaces flames out ↗Nature, Published online: 04 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02758-0 Study shows that the venerable device does not waft bacteria away from workbenches, as is often assumed.
Nature News · 00:00
Revealed: inside the US military's plan to tap huge sums from the NIH ↗Nature, Published online: 04 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02799-5 An agreement paves the way for hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of projects to be transferred from the NIH’s institute for infectious diseases to the Department of Defence.
Nature News · 00:00
Body parts used for ancient Egyptian artworks traced to surprising source ↗Nature, Published online: 04 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02739-3 Coffin decorations and wall paintings were made with tissue from a broad range of organisms.
ABC Australia · 00:14
Uneven distribution of class action payments causing havoc in Arnhem Land ↗Aboriginal organisations in north-east Arnhem Land say they have been left to deal with the aftermath of a stolen wages class action that failed to include hundreds of potentially eligible claimants. One Yolŋu elder says he only found out about the class action after others received payments.
BBC World · 00:19
Girl group Katseye are missing two members, but their tour still dazzles ↗Reduced but resilient, girl group Katseye received a hero's welcome in London.
BBC World · 00:28
Kenya's chai tea lovers are not happy as the nation's cows run dry ↗Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.
France 24 · 00:34
Volkswagen to cut another 50,000 jobs to counter tariffs and Chinese competition ↗Volkswagen announced Thursday that it will cut another 50,000 jobs worldwide under its biggest restructuring in the company's 89-year history, as the German carmaker faces pressure from US tariffs, overcapacity and fierce competition from Chinese rivals. The plan also sets out the future of four German plants.
ABC Australia · 00:34
NSW coalmining companies using planning 'loopholes' to avoid scrutiny ↗More than a dozen coalmine modifications have been approved by the NSW government since 2023, with critics saying the process is a "loophole" that allows companies to expand operations without proper oversight.
Al Jazeera · 00:41
Haitian government calls for renewal of international anti-gang task force ↗Haitian foreign minister says renewal is necessary to ensure safety ahead of elections scheduled in December.
ABC Australia · 00:44
Second rider dies after cyclists struck by car in Canberra last week ↗Police say a second cyclist who was left in a critical condition after a car "ploughed" into a group of riders last week has now died in hospital.
BBC World · 00:54
Tensions flare as judge declines to remove juror in Lindsay Clancy trial ↗The defence lawyer is upset after the judge decides not to remove a holdout in the triple murder case.
BBC World · 00:55
Watch: Inside court as Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to remove juror ↗The jury now faces a seventh day of deliberations in the triple-murder trial.
ABC Australia · 00:58
More than 100 motorbikes tear through outback pub in world record attempt ↗More than 100 motorcyclists have ridden through an Alice Springs pub in an attempt to set a world record as part of the town's rev-head event, Red CentreNATS.
ABC Australia · 01:03
De Minaur crashes out of US Open in shock straight sets loss ↗Alex de Minaur has crashed out of the US Open at the second-round stage, beaten in straight sets by Botic van de Zandschulp.
Al Jazeera · 01:05
Feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem passes away at age 92 ↗Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem has passed away at age 92.
ABC Australia · 01:11
Almost 200,000 people searched for weapons in Qld in the last year ↗Police Minister Dan Purdie said almost 1,400 weapons had been taken off the street since Jack's Law was made permanent last year.
BBC World · 01:20
Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs ↗The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 by 2030.
Al Jazeera · 01:26
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon: A list of controversies that define his tenure ↗The defence secretary faces renewed scrutiny after a Republican senator called for his removal from the US cabinet.
ABC Australia · 01:26
'Supermodel' bull sells for $420k, smashing Australian record ↗The most expensive bull in Australian history has sold for the extraordinary price of $420,000, with both tears and champagne flowing after the emotional sale.
Al Jazeera · 01:29
Ghana tightens gold exports in push to keep more value at home ↗The move is part of a broader effort to develop Ghana’s gold industry beyond raw exports.
ABC Australia · 01:32
Breaking: Melbourne man jailed for four years for keeping woman as slave ↗Chee Kit Chong was found guilty of intentionally keeping a slave and assault over his treatment of an Indonesian woman aged in her 60s.
ABC Australia · 01:42
Bathla creditors' meeting hears company owes $3.4 billion ↗Bathla Group owes known creditors about $3.4 billion, including $3.08 billion to secured lenders, according to preliminary figures presented at the company's first creditors' meeting.
Al Jazeera · 01:45
US continues to squeeze Cuban economy with new round of sanctions ↗Cuba announces new pro-market reforms amid threats of military attack from the Trump administration.
Al Jazeera · 01:51
ICC leaders condemn efforts to erode international legal order ↗Efforts to isolate the International Criminal Court aim to undermine the global rule of law, leaders say.
Al Jazeera · 01:54
Chile police and protesters clash outside far-right forum ↗Police and protesters have clashed in Chile’s capital, outside the summit of the far-right Madrid Forum.
The Guardian World · 02:00
UN to vote on adopting new world map that shows Africa’s true scale ↗Togo-sponsored resolution calls to phase out traditional map that depicts continent as similar size to Greenland The UN general assembly will vote on Friday on a resolution for the world to formally phase out the traditional Mercator map of the globe in favour of one that more accurately displays Africa’s size.…
ABC Australia · 02:05
Shifting Ayrton Senna plaque a sign of things to come for Adelaide's MotoGP ↗While it signifies big changes for the famed Adelaide street circuit that has grown a global reputation for excellence since 1985, an industry stalwart considers proposed changes to accommodate the MotoGP a "transition" rather than the end of an era.
ABC Australia · 02:05
Heavy metal but no tutus in new Macbeth ballet production ↗Making a ballet out of Shakespeare's 400-year-old play Macbeth gave choreographer Alice Topp the chance to create something entirely new.
ABC Australia · 02:10
Breaking: Five hospitalised after forklift catches fire in Brisbane ↗A person has sustained life-threatening burns in a blaze at a commercial site in Brisbane's east.
ABC Australia · 02:16
Locals excited as travellers roll in for outback's biggest racing event ↗It is a classic outback event, and despite a slow start to the tourism season, thousands have gathered for the annual Birdsville Races, including two busloads of travellers from New South Wales who have vowed to donate their winnings to charity.
BBC World · 02:20
Nepal says it will need billions in funding to rebuild after flash floods ↗BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is in Nepal where authorities are trying to begin rebuilding amid the debris.
Al Jazeera · 02:21
Why did Trump meet with anti-Zionist Jewish leaders? ↗US President Donald Trump met six anti-Zionist rabbis privately amid protests over Israeli military conscription.
ABC Australia · 02:31
Australian couple ran up mountain with 3yo daughter to escape Nepal flood ↗A couple from Bundaberg watched from a mountain as buildings and people below them were swallowed by a wave of debris.
ABC Australia · 02:39
Rohan Dennis seeks to have new judge after driving while disqualified ↗Former professional cyclist Rohan Dennis will apply for a new sentencing judge to hear his case after he pleaded guilty to driving while banned over the crash that killed his wife.
France 24 · 02:44
OpenAI begins rollout of GPT-6 with focus on cyber security safeguards ↗OpenAI said Thursday it would begin rolling out GPT-6, its most powerful AI model yet, to select customers, touting stronger safety safeguards as concerns grow over the cybersecurity risks posed by increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems.
Al Jazeera · 02:46
Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed map from November’s midterms ↗Republicans have pledged to appeal the ruling to the US Supreme Court with only months until the midterm elections.
BBC World · 02:53
Argentine leader says oil firms working off Falklands face sanctions ↗Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.
France 24 · 02:56
Middle East live: South Korea prepares for military deployment in Strait of Hormuz ↗South Korea is considering sending military assets to the Strait of Hormuz to support freedom of navigation, media reported Thursday, though Seoul denied it had decided on a deployment. Iran launched strikes on American military targets in the Gulf, in retaliation for an attack that killed four people at a wedding o…
ABC Australia · 03:05
Breaking: Queensland's former top cop Steve Gollschewski dies aged 67 ↗The career cop was Queensland's most experienced officer, serving more than four decades on the frontline and leading the response to several major natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Guardian World · 03:08
Molly Ticehurst’s killer called woman he’d met on Tinder after stabbing and said ‘I’m sorry I murdered her’, court hears ↗Daniel Billings said ‘I did what I did’ in call from friend’s house after 2024 domestic violence murder Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two hours after Daniel Billings murdered his ex-girlfriend Molly Ticehurst in a frenzied…
ABC Australia · 03:24
Canberra woman to receive $100k settlement over illegal strip search ↗Julianne Williams sued the ACT government for damages after a court found the illegal strip search breached her human rights.
The Guardian World · 03:26
EV sales outpace petrol cars for first time as Australians dodge soaring fuel costs ↗New record for Australia as more than 27,000 EVs sold in August, driven by the rising cost of fuel and new government policy Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Electric vehicle sales in Australia exceeded petrol cars for the fir…
ABC Australia · 03:32
Roller-coaster tifo sets new standard ↗German second-tier club VfL Osnabrück set a new bar for spectacular tifo fan displays with a fully functioning roller-coaster ahead of their game against giants Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal Cup.
Al Jazeera · 03:36
OpenAI unveils GPT‑6 Astra amid rising scrutiny and safety concerns ↗OpenAI claims GPT-6 Astra is the most advanced AI model, amid escalating safety and ethical concerns.
Al Jazeera · 03:44
Entertainment over policy? White House arcade games ignite backlash ↗White House arcade games spark criticism for prioritising entertainment amid rising living costs and war concerns.
The Guardian World · 04:00
‘This could just be the beginning’: minorities fear first far-right win in German state election ↗As polls point to victory in Saxony-Anhalt for AfD party promising deportations, people face agonising choice: stay or go As the Bible study session wrapped up, leaving worshippers to mingle over cake and coffee, Fatemeh, 44, fought back tears as the conversation turned to Sunday’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt.…
BBC World · 04:06
Steve Irwin's family celebrates 'superhero' dad, 20 years after shock death ↗The Australian icon was killed in 2006, after a stingray's barb pierced his chest during filming.
ABC Australia · 04:08
Breaking: Second person rescued from Nepal hydropower tunnel, official says ↗A Nepali official says a second person has been rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after floods hit the area.
Al Jazeera · 04:32
Mladic’s body arrives to full military honours in Serbia ↗The body of war criminal Ratko Mladic has arrived in Belgrade, where he received a full military guard.
ABC Australia · 04:32
One Nation candidate pleads guilty in court to health code violation ↗A candidate for One Nation at the upcoming Victorian election has pleaded guilty to health code breaches in court.
Al Jazeera · 04:42
Arsenal sell Martinelli to Al-Hilal in post-transfer deadline day deal ↗Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli transfers to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal from Premier League champions Arsenal.
Al Jazeera · 04:45
Argentina’s Milei threatens sanctions over Falklands oil drilling ↗Argentina’s President Javier Milei has threatened sanctions against oil companies operating off the Falklands.
BBC World · 04:45
Watch: Moment workers are rescued from Nepal tunnel ↗Rescuers pull two people from a hydropower tunnel more than a week after a massive flash flood devastated the Nepal-China border.
ABC Australia · 04:54
Why the Netherlands pulled 86t of gold out of the US central bank ↗The central bank of the Netherlands has moved dozens of tonnes of its gold out of the United States and Canada to boost the country's "crisis preparedness" amid "increasing geopolitical unrest".
ABC Australia · 04:56
Bindi and Robert Irwin pay tribute to dad Steve Irwin ↗Bindi and Robert Irwin have each shared heartfelt tributes to their late father and Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, 20 years after his death.
ABC Australia · 04:57
How Swans midfielder is supporting banned housemate amid trade rumours ↗Sydney midfielder James Rowbottom is in a unique spot as banned star Nick Blakey's housemate, and says he is attempting to "separate the person from the problem".
The Guardian World · 05:00
Europe weighs solutions to curtail Russia’s growing hybrid warfare ↗Governments now moving faster to impose costs on Moscow for its increasing attacks over support for Ukraine Russia’s suspected sabotage campaign across Europe appears to be gathering pace again, confronting governments with a problem they have struggled to solve since the start of the war in Ukraine: how to impose…
ABC Australia · 05:01
ASIC probing hundreds of audit complaints at big four accounting firms ↗Corporate regulator ASIC tells a parliamentary inquiry major accounting firms KPMG, PwC, EY and Deloitte have revealed 551 complaints in three years about alleged audit misconduct.
ABC Australia · 05:02
My top five spring gardening tips for a plentiful harvest ↗The work I put in now can spell the difference between a plentiful summer bounty and a pitiful harvest.
The Guardian World · 05:03
President Javier Milei says ‘winds of change’ support Argentina’s claim to Falkland Islands ↗President cites Donald Trump’s suggestion that he might reconsider US support for British sovereignty, and threatens swifter sanctions on British oil interests President Javier Milei has said “winds of change favourable” to Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands were “blowing around the world” in a televised ad…
ABC Australia · 05:05
Hydro Tasmania assesses state's biggest-ever power request ↗Hydro Tasmania expects to decide whether to approve an AI data centre company's request for 450 megawatts of power by the end of the year, with new generation needed to support the increased demand.
ABC Australia · 05:09
Area four times size of Singapore burns in Indonesia's wildfires ↗A super El Niño is exacerbating drought and wildfire conditions in Sumatra and Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. Hazardous haze from the wildfires has spread as far as neighbouring countries across the region.
France 24 · 05:10
Two trapped hydropower workers rescued from mud-clogged tunnel in Nepal ↗Rescue teams on Friday pulled two hydropower workers free from a tunnel blocked by mud and debris during the massive flood that swept through Nepal in late August. Officials believe that hundreds of workers remain trapped in tunnels connected to hydropower projects throughout the remote Himalayan region.
Al Jazeera · 05:11
No shelter or water, yet Lebanese return home, defying Israel. ↗Residents are returning to villages in southern Lebanon devastated by Israel’s invasion.
ABC Australia · 05:21
Fugitive property developer calls ex-premier his 'boy' in secret recordings ↗Phone tap recordings played at the New South Wales corruption watchdog show fugitive property developer Jean Nassif boasting about his influence over the Liberal Party.
France 24 · 05:22
'Pragmatic international relations: Sánchez seeks to avoid 'further conflict with Rabat' ↗Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Alana Moceri, International Relations Professor at IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs. She sees the Ceuta migrant crossings as a both a domestic and international crisis. The scale and speed of the crossings point toward what she calls a form of "deliberate permi…
NPR News · 05:22
2 trapped workers rescued from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods ↗Officials say rescuers in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a tunnel Friday during an ongoing operation. The rescues come nine days after the Aug. 26 floods. (Image credit: Nepal Army)
NPR News · 05:30
Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute, seizing on Trump comments and oil tensions ↗Argentine President Javier Milei is escalating a dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands with tougher sanctions targeting companies involved in a major offshore oil project (Image credit: Ricardo Mazalan)
ABC Australia · 05:32
Sitting in court with Molly Ticehurst's killer 'extremely confronting' ↗A childhood friend of Molly Ticehurst has found it difficult to sit in court and listen to debate about her killer's mental health.
NPR News · 05:37
Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies ↗The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would strip private schools and colleges of their tax-exempt status if they provide targeted help to students based on their race. (Image credit: Steven Senne)
ABC Australia · 05:46
Five seriously injured in two-vehicle crash in Tasmania's north ↗Emergency services are at the scene of a crash in Tasmania's north which has left five people with serious injuries. The two-vehicle crash at Elizabeth Town has closed the Bass Highway in both directions.
ABC Australia · 05:56
Tigers coach defends Luai amid 'irrelevant' criticism over PNG trip ↗Jarome Luai may have travelled to Papua New Guinea without notifying Benji Marshall, but the Wests Tigers coach isn't harbouring any resentment over the jaunt.
ABC Australia · 05:56
Authorities confirm bird flu in fox and suspected case in dolphin ↗A fox in Victoria's south-west has died from H5 bird flu and authorities suspect the virus is responsible for the death of a dolphin.
ABC Australia · 06:00
Fancy cars and hanging with mum, the paradox of Aussie's EPL teen dream ↗Lucas Herrington is thriving in his start to his English Premier League career, but the teenage defender from Brisbane is following simple advice to stay grounded.
ABC Australia · 06:11
Breaking: Human remains found in search for man missing since January ↗Human remains have been found during the search for a missing man who was last seen near Port Augusta more than seven months ago.
ABC Australia · 06:17
Breaking: Grazier guilty of murdering neighbours at farm gate, jury finds ↗North Queensland grazier Darryl Valroy Young has been found guilty of a triple murder at Bogie in 2022.
Al Jazeera · 06:20
After Gen Z, India’s Gen Alpha rises, demanding education reforms ↗School students across multiple states have held protests in recent weeks, seeking better conditions.
Al Jazeera · 06:22
Houthi attacks on Yemen’s Taiz escalate, triggering new displacement wave ↗Government-Houthi clashes in Taiz intensify, displacing thousands and threatening vital roadways to the Red Sea coast.
France 24 · 06:23
PSG look for their first Ligue 1 win against Monaco ↗PSG have still not won a Ligue 1 match this season. After two games, the European champions have recorded two draws. The exact opposite is true of Monaco, who, with two wins from two games, are one of the teams in form at the start of the season. The two Ligue 1 heavyweights will meet on Friday in Paris.
The Guardian World · 06:24
Australian ski resorts to close up to a month early due to global heating and El Niño ↗‘Challenging’ weather conditions and lack of snowfall are being blamed after a winter that broke multiple heat records Major Australian alpine resorts are closing their ski operations up to a month early after a winter that broke multiple records for heat with limited snow falls being washed away by rain. Predi…
Al Jazeera · 06:24
In southern Lebanon, Israeli demolitions continue ‘day and night’ ↗Explosions shake the ground in Froun as Israeli operations persist, disrupting daily life in southern Lebanon.
The Guardian World · 06:28
Charles Perrottet denies asking brother as premier to appoint cabinet minister, Icac hears ↗Charles says claims by developer Jean Nassif in an intercepted phone call that ‘we’re reshuffling the government’ did not reflect promises allegedly made to Nassif Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The younger brother of Domini…
ABC Australia · 06:31
Carolina Wilga reveals fight for survival after becoming lost in WA outback ↗German backpacker Carolina Wilga has detailed her extraordinary tale of struggle and survival in remote WA, revealing new details about her ordeal last winter.
Al Jazeera · 06:56
Nepal floods: How DNA identification of bodies works ↗DNA testing helps identify bodies that may be unrecognisable due to mutilation and decomposition.
France 24 · 07:02
USS Lincoln crew hits the streets of Thailand's Pattaya after nine-month deployment ↗US sailors and Marines streamed into the Thai resort city of Pattaya Thursday after a record-breaking nine months at sea. Local police said there had so far been no major incidents connected to the 5,000-strong contingent of US service members, though two sailors were sent back to the ship after a drunken bar brawl.
ABC Australia · 07:04
Former Monash lecturer pleads guilty to possessing child abuse material ↗Alan Boulton was charged after allegedly inadvertently showing child abuse images to university students in February this year.
BBC World · 07:16
100 influencers invited to US Open spark debate on 'tennis etiquette' ↗The behaviour of influencers and content creators has become a major talking point at this year's US Open amid incidents of matches being disrupted.
France 24 · 07:24
Why early warning signs of glacier collapse in Nepal were difficult to detect ↗The glacier collapse that led to devastating flash floods across the Himalayan region of Nepal and its border with the Chinese autonomous region of Tibet on August 26 was preceded by early warning signs, experts say. But monitoring and emergency alert systems in the region are still insufficient to predict such disa…
Al Jazeera · 07:27
Zverev goes distance to scrape into third round as upsets rock US Open ↗Men's third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime goes out, along with sixth-seed Alex de Minaur and 13th-seed Lorenzo Musetti.
ABC Australia · 07:28
Coroner finds long ambulance wait contributed to two Darwin deaths ↗The NT coroner has found ambulance delays as a result of soaring demand for the service contributed to the deaths of two patients in January and February this year.
ABC Australia · 07:28
Former Uber driver jailed for indecently assaulting passenger ↗A former South Australian Uber driver has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for the indecent assault of a female passenger.
Al Jazeera · 07:30
Why Pakistan overhauled its military command structure after five decades ↗New legislation gives Pakistan's military chief sweeping command powers, raising questions about oversight.
NPR News · 07:44
The price of diesel hits a record high ↗The price of diesel has reached an all-time high, a result of the war in Iran and Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries. That will matter across the supply chain. (Image credit: Brandon Bell)
Al Jazeera · 07:46
Video: Workers rescued from hydro tunnel nine days after Nepal flooding ↗Two workers have been pulled alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after deadly flash flooding hit Nepal.
The Guardian World · 07:47
South Korea pushes back on reports it is readying Hormuz deployment amid US pressure ↗Seoul reportedly seeking parliamentary approval to send military assets to Middle East but president’s office plays down claims South Korea is reviewing a possible deployment of military assets to the strait of Hormuz amid pressure from Donald Trump over Seoul’s reluctance to provide support in the region, accordi…
NPR News · 07:57
Morning News Brief ↗The Guardian World · 08:01
Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure – Europe live ↗The efforts are part of an ongoing attempt to cripple the country’s power grid ahead of winter Russia keeps targeting Ukraine’s energy facilities in its latest round of overnight attacks, part of an ongoing attempt to cripple the country’s power grid ahead of winter. Odesa region governor Oleh Kiper said that o…
NPR News · 08:02
IRS targets private schools that help racial minority students ↗The Trump administration has said it will end the tax-exempt status for universities with programs that help racial minority students.
NPR News · 08:04
Work set to begin in Trump's plan for triumphal arch ↗NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with New York Times reporter Emily Badger about the Trump administration's plans to move forward with construction of a triumphal arch.
ABC Australia · 08:05
Publican jailed for starting hotel fire to pocket insurance ↗The former publican of the Globe Hotel in Bombala has been sentenced to more than four years behind bars after deliberately setting it on fire for financial gain.
NPR News · 08:06
Trump already tried to hurt Iran with sanctions once - and it didn't work ↗President Trump is again hoping to use economic pressure to force Iran to the negotiating table.
BBC World · 08:23
'Layer upon layer of miracles': How Nepal flood survivors were rescued from tunnel ↗From searching for a buried tunnel entrance to blowing up rocks the size of cars, rescuers had to surmount multiple challenges to reach survivors.
ABC Australia · 08:26
Ex-MP denies he acted dishonestly in deception case ↗Former MP Fraser Ellis does not accept he acted dishonestly in wrongfully claiming parliamentary travel expenses, a court hears.
ABC Australia · 08:32
Live: Cats face red-hot Blues in blockbuster MCG elimination final ↗Geelong and Carlton face off in a sudden death elimination final at the MCG as they look to keep their post-season hopes alive. Follow live.
Al Jazeera · 08:38
Why has the Philippines’ peso plunged to a record low? ↗The Southeast Asian country's currency has plummeted amid the fallout of the Iran war and economic challenges at home.
ABC Australia · 08:56
Woman charged with murder after body found in creek on NSW north coast ↗Police found the body of an 81-year-old man in a creek on the property in Teven, west of Ballina.
NPR News · 09:00
Dry eyes are common in women. Here's why you shouldn't ignore them ↗Research suggests around half of all women in the menopausal transition years experience symptoms, like red, watery or gritty-feeling eyes. Hormonal shifts play a role, as do a lot of other factors.
NPR News · 09:00
Federal civil rights data about students is finally out. It's different under Trump ↗The Education Department gathers a massive tranche of civil rights data about public school students. It's now available but harder to parse than in the past.
NPR News · 09:00
Who owns the beach? A heated battle plays out in the Florida Panhandle ↗After years of fighting over who gets to use the beach, and where, in Walton County, Florida, public-use advocates are calling for a state constitutional amendment to finally settle the matter. (Image credit: Erich Martin for NPR)
The Guardian World · 09:00
‘Astronomical’ fuel price surge hits farmers in UK and US ↗Intensification of Middle East conflict and ongoing Russian export ban leads to diesel prices rising 10% in less than a week Farmers are facing an “astronomical” jump in the price of fuel needed to operate their vehicles and machinery after a surge in diesel costs in the UK and the US. Renewed fighting between t…
NPR News · 09:01
What app surged in downloads after Trump's 'Lake America' change? The quiz knows ↗Plus: George Santos is back in the news!
Al Jazeera · 09:09
Nepal search teams rescue two workers from hydropower tunnel ↗'Miracle' rescue nine days after devastating flood raises hope that more people could still be found alive.
BBC World · 09:14
How could Iran war end? Three experts give their views ↗Three experts give their BBC their thoughts on whether an imminent end to the conflict is likely.
ABC Australia · 09:15
Live: Jai Arrow plays his ceremonial 100th Souths game ↗The Dolphins are on the Gold Coast to face the Titans before Jai Arrow walks out with the Rabbitohs for the 100th time against rivals the Roosters. Follow live.
The Guardian World · 09:24
UK hits back at Argentinian Falklands claim and insists islands remain British ↗Ed Miliband says Britain’s position remains ‘unwavering’ in response to remarks by Argentina’s president UK politics live – latest updates British ministers have hit back after the Argentinian president said “winds of change” favourable to his country’s claim to the Falklands were “blowing around the world”.…
Al Jazeera · 09:28
Moment three-storey building collapses amid flooding in China ↗Severe flooding in China’s Fujian province has caused a three-storey building to collapse.
France 24 · 09:29
German far-right's breakout moment? AfD party eyes outright win in regional election ↗Could Europeans awaken next Monday to another shock bellwether moment? German voters could for the first time since World War Two give an outright majority to a far-right party in regional elections. We’ll ask about the A-f-D’s push in Saxony-Anhalt and a charismatic lead candidate whose campaign strives to put char…
The Guardian World · 09:29
Health-tracking smart ring maker Oura to list on US stock market ↗Firm has celebrity fans and ambassadors including Prince Harry, Jennifer Aniston and Kim Kardashian Fans of Oura are accustomed to using its trendy smart rings to fastidiously monitor their health but now investors are preparing to track a new metric – its share price. The San Francisco-headquartered company’s f…
France 24 · 09:33
Tigray's fragile recovery at risk as drone strikes reignite war fears ↗Over the past month, drone strikes have hit several parts of Ethiopia's Tigray region, sparking fears of a renewed war. The last conflict left an estimated 600,000 people dead, making it the deadliest conflict of the 21st century. As the region has not yet rebuilt or recovered from that damage, health experts are wa…
France 24 · 09:34
Nigerian police arrest four suspects over alleged organ harvesting ↗In Nigeria, the police have arrested four suspects over alleged organ harvesting. Two of the suspects are medical doctors who are accused of carrying out the surgeries to harvest the kidneys. The victims are mainly vulnerable and uneducated youths whose financial desperation is exploited to illegally harvest their k…
France 24 · 09:36
Italy weighs the results as Giorgia Meloni’s government sets a longevity record ↗In a country where governments are famously short-lived, the perceived success of Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has often been attributed to her survival skills rather than her accomplishments. The record is likely to boost the prime minister's image as Italy, which has had almost 70 governments over the past 80 ye…
France 24 · 09:37
Nepal flood aftermath: Zip lines carry medicine as survivors relive the horror ↗Eight days after disastrous floods in Nepal, as the death toll continues to rise, survivors are left struggling to access basic necessities. The shortages are adding to the hardships of those living in temporary shelters after having lost homes and belongings. While some are focusing on ensuring food and medicine re…
France 24 · 09:38
#Nepal: Two flood survivors rescued from hydropower tunnel ↗In a video posted to social media on September 4, the Nepali #army announced it had rescued two workers trapped in a hydropower tunnel. The rescue brings hope of reaching over a dozen others thought to be trapped inside the tunnel. Both men were flown to a hospital in #Kathmandu. The floods killed more than 1,200 pe…
France 24 · 09:40
IOM ramps up emergency aid in Lake Chad as thousands flee Boko Haram ↗More than 75,000 people have been newly displaced within Chad’s Lake Province following a resurgence in Boko Haram attacks in recent months. That is the latest figure from the International Organization for Migration, which is providing emergency assistance to meet their most immediate needs. Most of these tens of t…
Al Jazeera · 09:42
Israel takes its war on Palestine into the AI age ↗The Hanover affair exposes a new front in Israel’s long-running effort to shape how Palestinians are understood.
France 24 · 09:43
From forced labour to World Heritage: Sao Tome's colonial plantations ↗Sao Tome and Principe's "Rocas" – colonial-era plantations – have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2026, in recognition of their architecture and their fundamental importance to the country’s history. While the majority of them now lie derelict, they are attracting increasing interest from invest…
Al Jazeera · 09:50
Meloni sets a record, leading Italy’s longest-serving government since WWII ↗As supporters celebrate the milestone, analysts warn longevity is not tantamount to stability.
France 24 · 09:56
New fears of oil supply disruption as US-Iran hostilities resume ↗Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran have brought back fears of oil supply disruption. Prices are on track for their steepest weekly gain since mid-July, up 7.6%, as the US-Iran war enters its seventh month. Twenty-five percent of the world's oil supply comes through the Strait of Hormuz, which has…
BBC World · 09:59
US diesel prices hit an all-time-high ↗Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.
NPR News · 10:00
Germany's far-right poised for power in state election ↗Germany's AfD's TikTok-fueled rise in Saxony-Anhalt is raising fears the country could see its first far-right governor since World War II. (Image credit: Jens Schulter)
NPR News · 10:00
Scientists map key protein interactions linked with profound autism ↗Research published in the journal Science illuminates a "missing piece" in the biological understanding of profound autism and offers new targets for drug development. (Image credit: Courtesy of the UCSF Quantitative Biosciences Institute)
BBC World · 10:00
Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage and Russia is the chief suspect ↗Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.
ABC Australia · 10:01
Romanian prosecutors indict Tate brothers for trafficking minors, laundering charges ↗Prosecutors allege the Tates recruited their victims by seducing them before forcing them to produce pornographic content for a webcam business.
France 24 · 10:07
Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute in sovereignty push against Britain ↗Argentine President Javier Milei said he would sanction oil companies drilling in the Falkland Islands, the British overseas territory claimed by Argentina, in a move which could escalate tensions with London. Milei's comments in a televised national address on Thursday came days after US President Donald Trump said…
Al Jazeera · 10:10
‘Build The Wall’: White House arcade games face backlash ↗The White House has unveiled five arcade-style games to promote Trump's 'MAGA' agenda.
France 24 · 10:12
Two trapped workers rescued from mud-clogged tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods ↗Nine days after catastrophic floods hit Nepal, hope emerges from the dark as two workers have been rescued from a collapsed tunnel. They are receiving treatment as emergency crews race to find more survivors. The floods killed more than 1,200 people and left over 5,000 missing. An estimated 115 people are still beli…
Al Jazeera · 10:17
Argentina’s Milei threatens sanctions as he refocuses on Falklands ↗Argentina's president accused of political machinations as he eyes shifting US stance on Las Malvinas.
Al Jazeera · 10:26
Reform UK officials step down as new funding scandal hits far-right party ↗Resignations come after documentary alleges party arranged for overseas company to fund polling.
France 24 · 10:29
Stability or fiasco? Giorgia Meloni becomes longest-serving Italian PM ↗PRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 4: Italy's Giorgia Meloni becomes the longest-serving prime minister in Italy's postwar history. While she's celebrated by the rightwing press, the leftwing press say her leadership is a fiasco. Also, is Europe gearing up for a chaotic winter? Concern is mounting after the UN warned…
Al Jazeera · 11:12
Iran war: Why US midterms could be a pivotal moment ↗Rising prices and opposition to war may pressure Trump to de-escalate until after the midterms, analysts say.
ABC Australia · 11:21
Argentina's Milei vows Falklands oil sanctions in sovereignty push ↗Argentine President Javier Milei escalates his country's dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands, vowing new measures to halt an oil project near the British-controlled archipelago.
NPR News · 11:29
Trump asks SCOTUS to OK changes to mail-in ballots. And, diesel prices hit record high ↗Trump has asked the Supreme Court to lift the block on his plan for the USPS to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterm elections. And, diesel prices have reached a record high. (Image credit: Patrick T. Fallon)
France 24 · 11:33
Mass burial reveals hidden toll of Algeria’s deadly ‘Black Wednesday’ wildfires ↗Wildfires ripped across northeastern Algeria in late August. Photos and videos showing the mass burial of several dozen people have raised questions about the real death toll of the fires as Algerian authorities haven’t shared new numbers since August 26. A number of Moroccan social media accounts have also been sha…
BBC World · 11:44
UK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 says ↗The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.
Al Jazeera · 12:03
India’s Smriti Mandhana becomes top run-scorer in women’s cricket ↗Mandhana overtook former India captain Mithali Raj, who had been the top international scorer with 10,868 runs.
France 24 · 12:03
US state of Louisiana in battle over electoral map ↗With just two months to go before the US midterm elections, the battle for votes is in full swing. Our reporter Fanny Allard has been to the state of Louisiana, where a redistricting row is playing out with far-reaching implications for racial equality.
France 24 · 12:04
Haute Couture, autumn-winter 2026/27: Make way for the independent labels ↗Some couturiers get to modernise houses owned by luxury groups. Among them is Duran Lantink, who draws on Jean Paul Gaultier's ballet-costume era for his inspiration. Independent houses, by contrast, must create from scratch. Iris van Herpen turns to science. Rahul Mishra finds inspiration in the beauty of Hindu god…
Al Jazeera · 12:10
South Korea mulls ‘contributions’ in Strait of Hormuz ↗Seoul heavily affected by closure of strategic waterway and under heavy US pressure for participation against Iran.
Al Jazeera · 12:19
Germany’s far right eyes election breakthrough as AfD surges in Saxony ↗The nationalist party that promises to strip back asylum rights is poised to win a state election for the first time.
Al Jazeera · 12:19
Germany’s far right AfD eyes election breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt ↗The nationalist party is poised to win more than 40 percent of the votes in the state.
France 24 · 12:30
'Moroccans are desperate: Years of political crackdown and lack of economic opportunities' ↗François Picard is pleased to welcome Aida Alami, New York Times World contributor. Drawing on her own field reporting at the Moroccan border, Alami challenges attempts to explain the mass crossing primarily through a theory of deliberate state orchestration. While acknowledging both Morocco’s history of leveraging…
BBC World · 12:30
Nepal rescuers try to reach dozens trapped in tunnel after two found alive ↗More than 1,300 people have died and thousands are missing, but rescuers' hopes have risen after finding survivors in a tunnel.
Al Jazeera · 12:37
As the China-US AI race reaches Cairo, Egypt faces a strategic decision ↗Egypt walks a tightrope as China and the US vie for dominance in AI data centre development.
BBC World · 12:39
'We expect our sons to be killed,' father of teen shot dead in West Bank tells BBC ↗Palestinian teenagers Omar al-Naasan and Khalil Abu Alia were shot dead when Israeli settlers and soldiers entered a village in the occupied West Bank.
France 24 · 12:43
Israeli minister unveils plan to remove Gaza's population over seven years ↗Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir set out a plan on Thursday to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and send them abroad. Speaking in the run-up to close-fought Israeli elections, he said the plan aimed to see the departure of 250,000 Palestinians from Gaza in the first year, followed…
France 24 · 12:44
UK reasserts Falklands sovereignty amid Milei claim and Trump comments ↗Britain insisted Friday that the Falkland Islands "are British" after Argentine President Javier Milei suggested the "winds of change" now favoured his country's claim to the archipelago, citing Washington's readiness to reconsider its neutrality in the dispute. The islands' fate returned to the headlines after US P…
France 24 · 12:44
France announces €1 billion aid for farmers recovering from drought, heatwaves ↗France on Friday allocated more than €1 billion in aid to support farmers recovering from droughts after a brutal, record-breaking summer. The allocation includes €520 million for rapid payments to help farmers deal with weather damage and a €235 million recovery fund to buy seeds, plants and animal feed, Agricultur…
France 24 · 12:46
Trump raises doubts over support for Britain in Falklands dispute with Argentina ↗US President Donald Trump raised doubts about whether the United States would support Britain in another conflict over the Falkland Islands in an interview with a British broadcaster aired Thursday, injecting new tension into the long-standing dispute over the British-controlled archipelago also claimed by Argentina…
Al Jazeera · 12:51
US envoys headed to Russia and Ukraine to relaunch mediation ↗The return of Washington's negotiators raises hope of progress towards a settlement to end Moscow's war on Ukraine.
France 24 · 13:00
Trump's White House releases deportation video games ↗US President Donald Trump's White House on Thursday unveiled a website featuring classic arcade games – but with a "MAGA" twist, in which players can deport migrants and build a border wall. Rights groups swiftly criticised the release of the online games, which comes as the Trump administration steps up its mass ar…
BBC World · 13:00
Body of world's youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession row ↗King Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer.
France 24 · 13:02
'Worst possible timing': Farage's Reform UK meets as new donation scandal hits ↗British hard-right leader Nigel Farage's Reform UK party gathered for its annual conference on Friday engulfed by a fresh scandal. Just hours before Farage's address, two senior Reform officials resigned following an undercover investigation aired by Channel 4 News that alleged they had conspired to secure a foreign…
France 24 · 13:07
What does acquittal in the Daphne Caruana Galizia case mean for journalists? ↗This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at the murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Press freedom groups are furious after Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of involvement. Caruana Galizia was an outspoken critic of the government and described as a "one-woman WikiLeaks".…
Al Jazeera · 13:08
Jerusalem Daily: Israel’s plan to expel Gaza’s population ↗Ben-Gvir sets out a plan for the illegal forced expulsion of all Palestinians from the Gaza Strip
Al Jazeera · 13:13
At least 100 killed as Yemen’s Houthis push towards key strait ↗Fighting has intensified between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces since Thursday.
Al Jazeera · 13:15
‘Things happen’: How Vance’s comment on Iran wedding strike fits US pattern ↗From My Lai to civilian killings in Afghanistan, Iraq, the US has often denied role before later quietly acknowledging.
France 24 · 13:17
Unearthing her story: The rise of women archaeologists ↗In a show to kick off a new season, we explore the rise of women archaeologists – and how they are helping to transform our understanding of ancient societies. In the last 30 years, women have come to make up more than half of the profession. At the same time, advances in technology – from DNA analysis to carbon dat…
France 24 · 13:24
Strength of Meloni less linked to policy, more about her party's dominance within govt coalition ↗William Hilderbrandt is pleased to welcome Dr. Giulia Sandri, Associate researcher at the Free University of Brussels. Meloni has benefited from something historically scarce in Italian politics: longevity. Four years of governmental stability have allowed her to accumulate diplomatic relationships, strengthening It…
Al Jazeera · 13:24
Conflicts and extreme weather pushing global food prices higher, warns UN ↗UN food price index rises to four-year high, illustrating impact of war and weather.
The Guardian World · 13:25
Latcho Drom director Tony Gatlif dies aged 77 ↗Film-maker acclaimed for his celebrations of Roma culture had been working on a ‘historical film project’ in Provence Tony Gatlif, the French director of more than 20 films that mostly concentrated on celebrating Roma culture across the world, has died aged 77. His family said in a statement to AFP that Gatlif d…
France 24 · 13:27
Israeli army has seized Lebanon's key Ali al-Taher ridge from Hezbollah ↗Israel has seized the strategically placed Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters, Defence Minister Israel Katz said Friday. The Iran-aligned Shiite group did not confirm losing the highland, which sits around 10 kilometres from the border with Israel and was pummelled by Israeli strikes in r…
Al Jazeera · 13:30
Ireland’s Katie Taylor eyes fairytale finish to trailblazing boxing career ↗Unbeaten French challenger Flora Pili stands in the way of Taylor becoming undisputed world champion for a third time.
NPR News · 13:35
Myanmar military head visits Vietnam to normalize relations ↗His trip to Vietnam marks his third visit to an ASEAN member state as he seeks to restore Myanmar's standing in the bloc. (Image credit: Myanmar President Office)
Al Jazeera · 13:35
Philippine court orders arrest of VP Duterte over President Marcos threats ↗Warrant follows charge she threatened to have Marcos, his wife and a cousin killed by a hitman.
Al Jazeera · 13:37
Two Muslim women journalists allege police assault in India ↗Two Muslim female journalists allege they were detained and brutally assaulted by police in India’s capital, Delhi.
NPR News · 13:42
Philippine vice president is ordered arrested for threats against the president ↗It's part of a political showdown with Marcos. A trial could impact her plans to run for president in 2028. (Image credit: Basilio Sepe)
France 24 · 13:42
Struggling to make its voice heard: Can the EU forge a true foreign policy? ↗"Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?" The famous quote attributed to Henry Kissinger still resonates today. There is in fact a Mrs Europe on the world stage: Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. She is actually the sixth high representative. But ever since that pos…
France 24 · 13:50
Meloni celebrates milestone as Italy's longest-lasting government ↗Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is celebrating a milestone: her hard-right government is now the longest-lasting in the country's post war history. In a country known for its political instability, it's a notable record. But considerable challenges remain for Italy's first female prime minister, ahead of elect…
The Guardian World · 13:50
Colombian president posts video purporting to show 23 ‘neutralised’ guerrillas in body bags ↗Footage provokes outrage as bellicose and performative far-right politics continue to spread across Americas Colombia’s hardline president, Abelardo De La Espriella, has provoked outrage after posting a video on social media in which he strides through rows of white body bags that he says contained the corpses of…
France 24 · 13:54
Nepal floods: Two workers pulled alive from tunnel after nine days ↗Nepal's emergency crews have pulled two workers out of a hydropower tunnel where they had been trapped for nine days. The rescue comes more than a week after flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border killed more than 1,200 people. Both men have injuries to their hands and legs and have been airlifted to a hospital…
The Guardian World · 13:56
Woman, 45, killed in Florence in seventh alleged femicide in Italy since mid-August ↗Lorena Isceri was thrown off a motorway bridge, allegedly by ex-boyfriend Federico Vella A 45-year-old woman abducted and thrown off a motorway bridge near Florence has become the seventh alleged femicide in Italy since mid-August. Lorena Isceri was abducted on Thursday afternoon, allegedly by her ex-boyfriend,…
France 24 · 13:57
An inside look at Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles ↗After years of delays and more than a billion dollars, the long-awaited Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is preparing to open its doors to the public in Los Angeles. The museum, founded by filmmaker George Lucas and his wife, businesswoman Mellody Hobson, will be a new home for visual storytelling spanning the Star War…
France 24 · 13:59
Russian drone ‘aimed directly’ at Ukraine security service HQ, Zelensky says ↗A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security services in Kyiv on Friday afternoon, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, injuring five people. The attack followed a series of deadly overnight strikes across Ukraine, including the southern Odesa region.
Al Jazeera · 13:59
Can the Green Party’s Polanski take on Labour and win Starmer’s old seat? ↗Analysts say although Polanski has gained popularity, toppling Labour in its traditional stronghold may be difficult.
BBC World · 14:27
Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend, reports say ↗Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have led President Donald Trump's efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war - but talks have stalled.
France 24 · 14:34
Himalayan hydropower buildout: Expert says risk management is key ↗Following devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, Access Asia takes a closer look at the fragile state of the Himalayan mountains. Dr Arun Bhakta Shrestha, an expert on the environment and risk management in the Himalayas, explains why it's so difficult to detect glacier movements in advance and says that the tragedy…
The Guardian World · 14:35
Deadly escalation in Black Sea attacks prompts fears of even higher food prices ↗Russian and Ukrainian strikes in July killed more crew than in whole war to that month, preventing grain exports A summer of hostilities in the Black Sea proved deadly for seafarers, as Russia and Ukraine attacked each other’s ships and port infrastructure, preventing vital grain exports and prompting concerns tha…
Al Jazeera · 14:38
Why is Farage’s Reform accused of violating the UK’s foreign funding rules? ↗Undercover footage allegedly shows top Reform officials discussing ways to evade foreign funding laws.
BBC World · 14:40
'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors ↗There are still hundreds of workers trapped in a network of tunnels that run along the Trishuli river.
Al Jazeera · 14:50
Israel frees four more Lebanese prisoners in Red Cross-mediated handover ↗Lebanese President Joseph Aoun praises the release and thanks US President Donald Trump for his efforts.
France 24 · 14:56
Trump administration unveils anti-immigration video games ↗The #arcade #games are unveiled as the #Trump administration steps up its mass #arrest and #deportation programme of undocumented #immigrants. According to recent data, most of those arrested in July by #ICE have no #criminal record.
The Guardian World · 15:00
Australia’s housing prices are trending down. See which suburbs have had the biggest falls ↗Cotality says prices have declined in most capital cities over winter. Search the data to see how they have changed in your area Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s property market is facing a rare price correction, as rising interest rates and less favourable tax settings f…
France 24 · 15:03
Strengthening Africa is an investment in Europe's future: EU Commissioner Jozef Sikela ↗Are great-power politics back, at the expense of smaller countries? In an age of strongmen, is multilateralism in retreat? Not according to Jozef Sikela. The EU Commissioner in charge of International Partnerships insists that traditional multilateralism is alive and well, especially in the EU's approach to Africa a…
NPR News · 15:04
Pulling the SNAP lever + Why Gen Zers bet (invest?) differently ↗That feeling when you short a space baby's stock in a video game '/> Changing SNAP eligibility actually change change consumption habits (Image credit: Screenshot of the trailer for Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator on Steam )
ABC Australia · 15:08
Russian drone attack hits Ukraine's SBU headquarters in Kyiv ↗During more than four-and-a-half years of war with Russia, Ukrainian government buildings have rarely been damaged in drone and missile strikes.
France 24 · 15:12
France announces €1 billion aid for farmers after climate-hit summer ↗France has recorded its hottest summer on record this year as the country battled heatwaves, drought and massive wildfires. The extreme weather has continued into September, with France's national weather service placing five departments on orange alert for several days. Temperatures are expected to reach 40°C in so…
Al Jazeera · 15:16
Israel releases five detainees to Lebanon after US-mediated negotiations ↗Israel has released five people to Lebanon after US-mediated negotiations. Dozens of Lebanese remain detained by Israel.
France 24 · 15:19
Ethan Hawke leads the charge at Deauville's 52nd American Film Festival ↗The Normandy coast has become Hollywood-sur-mer once again, as the annual film festival welcomes talent from the United States. FRANCE 24's Genie Godula takes time out from hosting the opening ceremony in Deauville to bring us an overview of the features screening there.
France 24 · 15:21
US judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy child-killing case after jury deadlock ↗A judge in Massachusetts on Friday declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder court case after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on her criminal responsibility for killing her three young children. The case sparked a public debate over maternal mental health.
The Guardian World · 15:22
Germany urges EU to cut Russians’ holiday visas after sabotage attacks ↗Belarusian said to have had tourist visa issued by Italy is investigated over alleged attempt to attack Leipzig airport Europe live – latest updates Germany is urging its European partners to introduce tighter limitations on Russian citizens entering the EU on tourist visas, after recent sabotage attacks which…
Al Jazeera · 15:24
US rejects Israeli suggestions of removing Palestinians from Gaza ↗US State Department tells Al Jazeera Washington 'does not support any plan' for the expulsion of Palestinians.
France 24 · 15:24
On the ground: Russian drone strikes Ukraine security service headquarters in Kyiv ↗A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security services on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, accusing Moscow of aiming directly at the SBU head's personal office. Zelensky said he had instructed the SBU to deliver an "appropriate, tangible response" to the strike, while Ukraine'…
Al Jazeera · 15:28
Diesel price hits all-time high in US amid Iran war woes ↗Price of gasoline also sets new record for Labor Day weekend ahead of crucial midterm elections in November.
France 24 · 15:29
Trump envoys Witkoff, Kushner to visit Russia and Ukraine in coming days ↗US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Kyiv for a first-time visit on Sunday, several sources reported. Witkoff and Kushner – Trump's son-in-law – have been involved in shuttle diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine, travelling to Moscow multiple times, and are exp…
Al Jazeera · 15:31
UN raises ‘ethnic cleansing’ concerns over Israeli West Bank operation ↗More than 33,000 Palestinian refugees remain displaced since Israel launched Operation Iron Wall.
France 24 · 15:34
Germany: Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, the ideologist behind the AFD’s plans in Saxony-Anhalt ↗The far-right German political party Alternative for Germany could win a historical victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt in key elections this Sunday. The party’s agenda is more radical than ever and inspired by the proposals of an influential ideologist in the region: Hans-Thomas Tillschneider.
France 24 · 15:35
'Italian opposition fragmented: No alternative leader, no other possible leader than Giorgia Meloni' ↗Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Political analyst Lorenzo Pregliasco, co-founder of polling agency YouTrend and adjunct professor at the University of Bologna. He argues that Giorgia Meloni’s unusual longevity in office is best understood not simply as a record of political strength, but as the product of a car…
The Guardian World · 15:37
Russia strikes Ukraine intelligence HQ in ‘major escalation’ ↗Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has told SBU to deliver ‘appropriate, tangible response’ to Kyiv strike The head office of Ukraine’s SBU intelligence agency has been hit in a Russian drone attack, sending plumes of black smoke rising into the air in the heart of Kyiv. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said h…
Al Jazeera · 15:44
Russia’s jet-powered drones overwhelm Ukraine, killing dozens ↗As Ukrainian civilians suffer from air attacks, Russian ground forces struggle to advance.
France 24 · 15:53
US midterms start with North Carolina distributing mail-voting ballots ↗North Carolina on Friday became the first state authorised to begin sending out ballots, formally launching the 2026 US midterms as President Donald Trump’s administration fights to impose sweeping restrictions on the practice.
Al Jazeera · 16:01
LIVE: Ipswich Town vs Liverpool – Premier League ↗All the build-up alongside our live text commentary stream coverage as Bradley Barcola is set to make his Liverpool bow.
BBC World · 16:02
Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says ↗The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.
Al Jazeera · 16:03
Russian drone strikes Ukraine’s security service headquarters ↗A Russian drone has struck Ukraine’s domestic intelligence headquarters in central Kyiv, injuring five people.
Al Jazeera · 16:13
‘Winds of change’: How Milei is stirring Falklands claim amid Trump-UK spat ↗Analysts say Argentina's president sees an opportunity to exploit Trump’s growing tensions with London.
NPR News · 16:20
Not a mistrial, yet. Clancy's lawyer asks for emergency appeal in her murder trial ↗The judge was on the verge of declaring a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case. Then her defense attorney requested time to seek an emergency stay from the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. (Image credit: Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe)
Al Jazeera · 16:20
October 7 attack shapes Israel’s elections and fuels political blame ↗Three years on, October 7 is central to Israeli politics as Netanyahu faces pressure and deflects blame for his failures
Al Jazeera · 16:25
Bride walks down the aisle despite waist-deep flooding ↗A couple chose to get married in the middle of severe flooding in the Philippines.
France 24 · 16:26
Israel's West Bank camp displacements could be crime against humanity, UN says ↗The Israeli government's forced displacement of the entire populations of three West Bank refugee camps in January 2025 could amount to crimes against humanity, a UN report warned Friday. More than 33,000 Palestinians forced out of the Jenin, Nur Shams and Tulkarm camps have not been permitted to return home. Israel…
Al Jazeera · 16:31
The number 10 shirt must not retire with Messi ↗Maradona and Messi each made the shirt their own. The next great Argentinian player should have that chance, too.
Al Jazeera · 16:31
US adds jobs in August, beating economic forecasts ↗Unemployment rate steady as public schools and food services lead the surge in US job growth for August.
Al Jazeera · 16:48
Rescuers race to save10-year-old Algerian boy trapped in deep well ↗Rescue teams in Algeria are racing against time to save a 10-year-old boy named Ayoub, after he fell into an deep well.
NPR News · 17:01
Whatever happened to the U.S. campaign to ban child marriage? ↗The global effort to end child marriage is in the news. In the U.S., there's a new bill before Congress (but it's controversial). And the U.N. is designating a day dedicated to ending the practice. (Image credit: Joseph Prezioso/AFP)
BBC World · 17:14
Argentine couple to return Nazi-looted painting to rightful owner ↗The late-baroque Portrait of a Lady was lost for 80 years until it was spotted in photographs of a house for sale near Buenos Aires.
BBC World · 17:26
UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size ↗The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - the US the only nation to vote against it.
Al Jazeera · 17:29
Yemen’s army says recaptured key territory as clashes with Houthis continue ↗Two days of fighting between government forces and Houthi fighters has left dozens dead on both sides, sources say.
Al Jazeera · 17:38
Indonesia wildfires send toxic haze across Southeast Asia ↗Indonesia’s Kalimantan province, sending smoke and toxic haze across Southeast Asia.
Al Jazeera · 18:02
Moment two workers are pulled alive from Nepal tunnel ↗Rescuers pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal
ABC Australia · 18:26
Breaking: Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder trial ↗After deliberating for six days, the jury were unable to come to unanimous verdict as to whether US mother Lindsay Clancy murdered her three children in 2023.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Life can be hard. These Australians share their ingredients for happiness ↗There's a lot to be stressed about. Cost of living, aged care, the NDIS, global events — the list can be overwhelming. A group of Australians shares their ways of being grateful and content, and how everyday moments can be the most fulfilling.
ABC Australia · 18:30
ABC 50/50 quiz: Test your knowledge of Led Zeppelin, Big Little Lies and your nose vs your mouth ↗Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. But be warned: we might try to trick you.
ABC Australia · 18:30
How to keep your kids safe at petting zoos ↗Here’s what we know about the infection risk at petting zoos, and what parents can do to help keep their children safe.
France 24 · 18:31
Germany’s ‘Most Dangerous Man’: PR gift for the AfD? ↗The Ukrainian capital was hit by Russia’s most intense wave of air attacks on Kyiv, reportedly in four years, with Reuters describing air raid sirens, drones, cruise and ballistic missiles exhausting Ukraine’s defence system, with 12 people killed and the Ukrainian foreign minister making a direct appeal to Western…
France 24 · 18:31
UN ditches Mercator map to adopt more accurate one reflecting Africa's true size ↗The UN General Assembly on Friday voted to shift away from the 16th-century Mercator map, designed by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator, for a more accurate one reflecting the true size of continents. The resolution, spearheaded by several African countries and co-sponsored by France, was backed by 164 countrie…
Al Jazeera · 18:32
Villagers vow to rebuild despite devastating mass demolition in West Bank ↗Israeli forces' demolition of 12 homes in Khirbet al-Tabban leaves villagers determined to stand firm on their land.
France 24 · 18:40
German power grid sabotage attack linked to ‘climate extremism’ ↗German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt on Friday said the evidence in a recent spate of sabotage attacks on power grids across the country points to a militant climate activist.
ABC Australia · 18:41
She called her home 'Serenity'. Then Elon Musk's AI data centre moved in ↗War veteran Loretta Thornton's Tennessee home offered such tranquillity, she named it 'Serenity'. Then, America's largest data centre moved in on her doorstep.
ABC Australia · 18:41
Housing affordability hits all-time low despite falling property prices ↗Housing affordability has fallen to the lowest rate on record, with households earning a typical income only able to afford around one in every 10 properties sold across the country in the last financial year.
ABC Australia · 18:41
Fred Hollows built something remarkable but its future is under threat ↗Sixty years after Fred Hollows ventured into the outback to save the sight of thousands, a devoted team of specialists fears the life-changing work he started might not survive if governments cannot see past a funding blind spot.
Al Jazeera · 18:46
Brazilian Supreme Court roiled by dispute between justices ↗The country's highest court is considering investigations into two judges who have accused each other of wrongdoing.
Al Jazeera · 18:52
Five EU nations inch towards deal on migrant ‘return hubs’ by 2027 ↗Germany, Austria, Greece, Denmark and the Netherlands did not outline where the centres would be located.
ABC Australia · 19:00
Why political optimism has become scarce in Australia ↗Judgements on the Albanese government's performance have never been this harsh.
ABC Australia · 19:00
Everyone but Australia reconsiders relationship with America ↗No-one inside federal politics seems particularly interested in discussing the large orange elephant in the room and how it is materially changing every other country's views of the world.
ABC Australia · 19:02
Adelaide returns to scene of finals flop to face biggest test of growth ↗A year removed from one of the most disappointing finals campaigns by a minor premier, Adelaide returns to see just how far it has come.
ABC Australia · 19:02
Why did the wheels of justice turn so slowly for rapper Tupac Shakur? ↗Tupac Shakur was one of the most inspirational rappers of all time, but it took word of mouth, a confession, a book, and multiple interviews to capture the killer of a pop culture icon.
Al Jazeera · 19:25
UN votes to adopt new world map that reflects Africa’s true size ↗The widely-used Mercator map is often criticised for visually exaggerating and centralising Western nations.
ABC Australia · 19:43
Weekend to bring unseasonable heat, thunderstorms, flooding and snow ↗A powerful front will generate a smorgasbord of wild weather across eastern Australia this weekend.
Al Jazeera · 19:44
Andrew Tate indicted in Romania for trafficking minors, money laundering ↗The influencer and his brother are in a Miami prison pending potential extradition to the UK on rape charges
Al Jazeera · 19:48
Israeli strike kills two in southern Lebanon amid ongoing escalation ↗Israeli attacks against villages and towns in southern Lebanon continue despite truce agreements and diplomacy.
France 24 · 19:52
‘Major potential breaches of British election law’: Inside Channel 4’s investigation into Reform UK ↗Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Peter Geoghegan, an award-winning investigative journalist. He's the editor of the Substack Democracy for Sale and the author of the best-selling book "Democracy for Sale". Geoghegan explains the significance of the Channel 4 investigation not simply over the conduct allegedly capture…
ABC Australia · 20:01
Australian families hire helicopters to search cut-off Nepal villages ↗Desperate Australians charter their own helicopters over the Nepal-Tibet disaster zone to search for their missing loved ones.
Al Jazeera · 20:04
Israeli drones drop bombs on southern Lebanon’s Mansouri ↗Several explosions rocked the southern Lebanese town of Mansouri after Israeli military drones dropped explosives in the
NPR News · 20:15
Trump's arch may break ground without final approval. Veterans are trying to stop it ↗Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says "excavation work" will begin in the next two weeks, without approval from a key federal body. Veterans who sued over the arch want a judge to intervene before then. (Image credit: Joe Raedl)
ABC Australia · 20:18
Queenslanders brace for hot, dry spring but hope for wet summer ↗Warm temperatures through Queensland's winter are expected to continue into the first months of spring, while firefighters prepare for heightened fire risk.
The Guardian World · 20:21
Trump’s ‘retribution’ could now include Falklands as favor to Milei – and revenge on the UK ↗US president suggests he might support his Argentinian acolyte’s drive to reclaim sovereignty of disputed islands Donald Trump has long embraced vengeance. “I am your retribution,” he declared to an admiring audience at the 2023 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) as he commenced his march back to the…
Al Jazeera · 20:22
Trump calls Iran war ‘small potatoes’, compares US deaths with Vietnam war ↗US President Donald Trump called the Iran war small potatoes, saying only 18 Americans had been killed.
ABC Australia · 20:26
Farage defiant as Reform aides step down over foreign donations sting ↗Dan Jukes, the leader's senior aide, and James Orr, the party’s head of policy, have stepped down from their roles while the party conducts an internal investigation.
Al Jazeera · 20:27
Watchdog report alleges misconduct by Trump’s former labour secretary ↗Lori Chavez-DeRemer reportedly used staff for personal tasks, drank at work and violated ethics regulations.
Al Jazeera · 20:28
Mexico seizes 17 tonnes of meth in $347 million drug bust ↗Mexican authorities seized nearly 17 tonnes of methamphetamine from three clandestine laboratories in Sinaloa
ABC Australia · 20:35
Jai Arrow's last NRL game was the second of a lifetime ↗Jai Arrow's last match as a South Sydney Rabbitoh lasted just one second but that second had enough for a sporting lifetime.
France 24 · 20:39
Uber withdraws from Nigeria ↗In tonight's programme, a UN report says foreign fighters and support networks are fuelling Sudan’s war and worsening violence against civilians. Also, Uber is pulling out of Nigeria and Uganda, leaving thousands of drivers scrambling for new sources of income. And finally, we discuss the festival with co-director D…
ABC Australia · 20:40
Documentary brings stories of 150yo shipwreck to life ↗The Geltwood shipwreck has long been part of the Limestone Coast's history. A documentary is giving it new life.
NPR News · 20:41
El-Sayed split Michigan Democrats. Whether they unify could decide Senate control ↗After a bruising Senate primary, Michigan Democrats are trying to unify to hold onto a must-win seat. But healing those fissures is proving not so simple. (Image credit: Jeff Kowalsky)
NPR News · 20:41
'The health system in Nepal is not prepared for this' ↗That's the grim assessment from the ground in the wake of the catastrophic flooding, which damaged or destroyed 7 health facilities, interrupted routine care and is affecting mental health. (Image credit: Sameer Shrestha/Anadolu)
ABC Australia · 20:45
Africa bigger, US smaller as UN votes to adopt a new world map ↗The United Nations has voted to adopt a map that makes Africa bigger while shrinking North America and Europe.
Al Jazeera · 20:52
Will Europe pay the US to provide military aid to Ukraine? ↗US President Donald Trump laments past financial support for Ukraine's war effort and has vowed to claw the money back.
Al Jazeera · 20:53
Nigel Farage heckled as he denies Reform UK took illegal funding ↗Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was heckled by protesters on Friday, as he addressed the party’s conference in Birmingham.
Al Jazeera · 20:55
Liverpool beat Ipswich as Isak goals hand Iraola first Premier League win ↗Bradley Barcola makes his debut as Alexander Isak scores both Liverpool goals in 2-0 win at Ipswich Town.
Al Jazeera · 21:05
Sabalenka interrupts US Open match against Rakhimova over cannabis smell ↗World number one Aryna Sabalenka's straight-sets US Open win against Kamilla Rakhimova stopped by smell of cannabis.
ABC Australia · 21:07
Behind the seven-year fight to get the AFLW off the ground ↗Suzie Miller's new play is a fictional re-imagining of the true events that led to the formation of the women's league and has made its world premiere.
ABC Australia · 21:07
Sabalenka interrupts US Open match over cannabis smell ↗Aryna Sabalenka encounters a distracting odour during her US Open third-round victory over Kamilla Rakhimova in New York.
NPR News · 21:11
'Hidden tribunals:' Immigration court due process in tumult with new locations ↗The new effort appears to be another tactic in a broader Trump administration strategy to short-circuit immigrants' already limited due process options in order to speed deportations. (Image credit: Charly Triballeau)
ABC Australia · 21:14
What are the World Nomad Games and why are Australians competing? ↗The World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan are attracting younger generations and countries in the West to rediscover their past through ancient sports.
ABC Australia · 21:18
Risk v reward: Was the NSW premier's trade mission to India worth it? ↗There was a moment on the streets of Mumbai this week when New South Wales Premier Chris Minns probably wanted to be somewhere else.
ABC Australia · 21:18
Just like an Italian piazza, this community garden has grown a community ↗The founder behind an community garden in suburban Adelaide is celebrating a legacy that has grown far beyond the garden beds.
Al Jazeera · 21:19
Witkoff and Kushner will travel to ‘end’ Russia’s war in Ukraine: Trump ↗Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Ukraine and Russia this weekend to help restart peace negotiations.
Al Jazeera · 21:27
US regulator opens safety investigation as Tesla launches driverless taxis ↗The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened up an investigation into Tesla’s new self-driving car.
ABC Australia · 21:32
Opals make winning start to World Cup campaign ↗Chasing another podium finish at the World Cup, the Opals complete an entertaining 70-54 win over Puerto Rico in Berlin.
ABC Australia · 21:34
Global penguin researchers' climate warning at meeting in shadow of bird flu ↗More than 200 experts meet on Phillip Island to share penguin research from across the globe.
Al Jazeera · 21:37
Betis beat Real Madrid as Mbappe misses penalty in first La Liga defeat ↗Jose Mourinho's winning start to his second spell at Real Madrid ends with a 1-0 La Liga defeat at Real Betis.
ABC Australia · 21:39
Construction sector probe likely to put Mick Gatto back in the spotlight ↗Mick Gatto is a powerful figure in a sector soon to be probed by a Victorian royal commission — but he says he's not worried.
Al Jazeera · 21:45
Costa Rican president signals openness to domestic US military operations ↗President Laura Fernandez notes that Congress would need to approve any US military operations within the country.
NPR News · 21:47
4 things investigators learned about the dysfunction at Trump's Labor Department ↗A report from Labor Department investigators found former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated her own department's policy prohibiting harassment. She resigned in April. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)
Al Jazeera · 21:58
Israeli police kill Palestinian in Jerusalem as army blocks aid for Qusra ↗Israeli forces bar Israeli and Palestinian activists from delivering food and medicine to homes besieged by settlers.
BBC World · 22:02
Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem ↗More than 10% of Nepal's energy generation capacity was knocked out by last week's floods.
ABC Australia · 22:09
Before David Hockney painted the pool, he faked his art college diploma ↗A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra tracks the earlier stages of David Hockney's career, revealing his journey from lithograph to iPad, and all the mischief in-between.
ABC Australia · 22:24
Triple-murderer Darryl Young previously jailed for cattle theft ↗North Queenslander Darryl Valroy Young who murdered three neighbours after accusing them of stealing his calves had previously been jailed for cattle duffing.
NPR News · 22:26
The U.N. backs a new world map showing Africa in its true relative size ↗The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.
ABC Australia · 22:39
George Russell hits back for Mercedes in Monza practice ↗Formula One title contender George Russell hits back at early pacesetters Ferrari with fastest lap of the day for Mercedes in Italian Grand Prix practice.
BBC World · 22:48
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case, after jury deadlocks ↗The mistrial now puts the murder case - and Clancy's future - in limbo as to whether she will be held criminally liable in the deaths of her three kids.
ABC Australia · 22:49
Win for some, grim for others: The fractures exposed by the Beetaloo ↗The Northern Territory government says it "stared down the hypocrites" to get gas flowing from the Beetaloo Sub-Basin. But will the project be the economic game changer that's been promised?
Al Jazeera · 22:51
Mock Republican convention website tops Google, redirects to Epstein files ↗Democratic lawmakers poke fun at prank website, while Republicans slam 'fake news' and redirect users to real one.
ABC Australia · 23:01
Rugby league legend walks 300km to raise $170,000 for dementia research ↗Penrith Panthers premiership-winning skipper Royce Simmons walks hundreds of kilometres across the NSW Central West to raise money for a cause close to his heart.
BBC World · 23:07
Germany's far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern vote ↗If it wins an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt, it would be the first time a far-right party has held state-level power in Germany since World War Two.
ABC Australia · 23:19
Country pub owner proud to keep 'heartbeat' of town going at 86 ↗From the air force to abattoirs, Jim Pohl has had a colourful career, but a chance comment saw him become a country pub icon in Western Australia.
Al Jazeera · 23:19
Tunisia arrests journalist amid crackdown on government critics ↗Tunisia faces criticism as prosecutions of journalists continue under President Kais Saied's rule.
ABC Australia · 23:42
Handcrafted violins take six months to make, but bring timeless joy ↗For the past six months, musician RIchard Hall has been patiently crafting a violin from Australian hardwood.
Al Jazeera · 23:55
‘Small potatoes’: US President Trump downplays war on Iran ↗Trump tells reporters the US is 'not fighting right now' despite a recent exchange of fire with Iran.