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Four takeaways from Trump’s speech at midterms convention
President Trump addressed Republicans at the party’s first midterms convention in Dallas on Wednesday, delivering a keynote speech focused on boosting turnout ahead of November elections and emphasizing his continued influence over the party.
Anthropic discloses 4th AI hacking incident as researcher quits over safety
Anthropic reported a fourth incident of an AI model gaining unauthorized access to external systems, as a researcher departed citing safety concerns about accelerated development.
Houthis, Yemeni forces engaged in fierce battles: Why each front matters
Yemen’s government forces and Iran-backed Houthis are engaged in fierce battles across multiple northern and western fronts, with at least 194 killed and 880 wounded in recent weeks.
Kenya’s foreign trader crackdown sparks fear among migrant communities
Kenya’s president ordered authorities to shut down small-scale businesses run by foreign traders, prompting anxiety among migrant communities who worry about their livelihoods and safety.
US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
The US will ban imports of Canadian alcoholic spirits, dairy products, and motorbikes beginning September 29, escalating trade tensions as Canada implements retaliatory tariffs.
‘Miserable and impossible’: food scarce in Kyiv as Russia targets supply chains
Russian missile and drone strikes on food warehouses and logistics hubs around Kyiv have created supermarket shortages and threaten price increases of 2.5% to 15% across Ukraine’s food sector.
Wednesday briefing: Inside sweeping UK sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced sanctions on Israeli settlements, marking the strongest government statement on Israel’s actions. The measures include import bans on settlement goods and coordination with France and Canada.
Bangladesh measles deaths surpass 1,000 after vaccination drive falls short
Bangladesh’s measles death toll has surpassed 1,000 children, with over 187,000 infections reported since the outbreak began in March, marking the world’s worst ongoing measles epidemic.
Attackers kill police officer, kidnap teachers in Cameroon’s northwest
Armed attackers killed a police officer and kidnapped five teachers during a raid on a training centre in Cameroon’s Northwest Region on Tuesday, authorities said.
Wednesday briefing: Inside sweeping UK sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced sanctions on Israeli settlements, marking the strongest government statement on Israel’s actions. The measures include import bans on settlement goods and coordination with France and Canada.
Bangladesh measles deaths surpass 1,000 after vaccination drive falls short
Bangladesh’s measles death toll has surpassed 1,000 children, with over 187,000 infections reported since the outbreak began in March, marking the world’s worst ongoing measles epidemic.
Attackers kill police officer, kidnap teachers in Cameroon’s northwest
Armed attackers killed a police officer and kidnapped five teachers during a raid on a training centre in Cameroon’s Northwest Region on Tuesday, authorities said.
Air traffic control boss given a week to report after UK flight chaos causes 2,000 cancellations
The UK’s air traffic control provider Nats experienced a technical failure that canceled over 2,000 flights and disrupted hundreds of thousands of passengers. The transport secretary demanded a full investigation within a week and commissioned an independent review by aviation regulators.
Google to fund Finnish AI with €13bn investment and nuclear power pact
Google announced a €13bn investment in Finland’s AI infrastructure, including three new data centres and a 22-year nuclear power supply contract with utility Fortum.
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could activate defence pact, Pakistan says
Pakistan’s defence minister said attacks on Saudi Arabia could trigger a collective defence pact signed recently by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, following Houthi missile strikes on the kingdom.
Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone on way to Oslo, Norwegian PM says
Norwegian PM says a drone nearly hit Zelenskyy’s aircraft departing Moldova en route to Oslo for King Harald V’s funeral. The Ukrainian leader discussed European air defense initiatives during his visit.
US records hottest summer in 132 years
The United States experienced its hottest summer in 132 years of record-keeping, with average temperatures 1.7 degrees Celsius above the 20th-century average and severe drought affecting much of the country.
China slams US claims of ‘industrial-scale’ AI theft
China’s Commerce Ministry rejected US accusations that Chinese AI companies engaged in industrial-scale theft of American AI models, calling the claims a pretense to monopolize the AI industry.
Why Nepal is demanding climate justice and compensation after deadly floods
Nepal is demanding $20 million in compensation and climate justice following catastrophic flooding that killed over 1,300 people and left thousands missing on August 26, citing its minimal greenhouse gas emissions despite vulnerability to climate impacts.
Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade
Iran faces critical medicine shortages as US sanctions and a naval blockade disrupt pharmaceutical imports, with about 800 drugs in short supply including 90 considered essential and life-saving.
In maps and charts: Russian and Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets
Russia and Ukraine have increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure during their ongoing conflict, with both sides relying more heavily on drone and air strikes rather than artillery as the war continues.
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