PM Andy Burnham announces autumn summit with Welsh, Scottish, and Northern Irish leaders to coordinate economic strategy and job creation across the UK.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright defends Trump's oil agreement with Venezuela's interim leader against accusations of coercive diplomacy, claiming it represents historic transformation rather than resource seizure.
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to DUI charges stemming from a Florida rollover crash, resulting in a 5-year driver's license suspension as part of a plea deal.
Guinea-Bissau's military-backed transitional authorities claim a 70% referendum victory to expand presidential powers and reduce parliament, but opposition parties reject the vote as illegitimate and unconstitutional.
Chevron confirms expansion in Venezuela with $7B investment over five years, doubling production to 600,000 barrels daily, following Trump's controversial agreement giving the Pentagon a stake in profits.
India rejected a Hague arbitration court's ruling that the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty remains binding, calling the tribunal illegally constituted. The rejection escalates tensions with Pakistan over water rights affecting millions.
Pesquisa Quaest mostra empate entre Lula e Flávio Bolsonaro no segundo turno, com vantagem do petista caindo de 8 para 1 ponto em dois meses. Augusto Cury cresce nas intenções de voto.
Netanyahu faces a challenging re-election contest and may be pursuing security confrontations to consolidate voter support and maintain political power.
President Trump has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America, prompting mixed reactions from residents of Ontario, New York, a Trump-voting town grappling with the controversial rebranding.
Alemania registra varios ataques contra su red eléctrica en un solo día, mientras las autoridades investigan posibles sabotajes en subestaciones. Rusia intensifica ataques híbridos contra Europa en medio de tensiones diplomáticas.
O presidente chinês Xi Jinping visitou o Egito e defendeu uma 'nova ordem de segurança' no Oriente Médio, pedindo que grandes potências respeitem a soberania regional e rejeitem interferência externa.
Alex Kiprotich, associate editor of Kenya's The Standard newspaper, was abducted by armed men near Nakuru and released near a dam 200km away nine hours later. The newspaper suspects government involvement as part of a pattern of intimidation against critical media.
Putin cryptically refused to rule out strikes on UK military targets, using ambiguity as psychological pressure. The statement reflects Russia's broader hybrid operations and geopolitical messaging against Western nations supporting Ukraine.
Chevron confirms expansion in Venezuela's Orinoco Belt with $7B investment over five years, doubling production to 600,000 barrels daily, following Trump's deal giving the Pentagon a stake in profits.
Trump declara preferência pelo colapso da economia iraniana em vez de negociar com Teerã, enquanto EUA consideram sanções a companhias aéreas e ativos digitais iranianos.
Bangladeshi complainants filed a formal complaint against Barclays Bank for financing the Rampal coal power station near the Sundarbans, alleging the bank breached international guidelines by underwriting the project despite documented environmental and climate risks to the UNESCO world heritage site.
Guinea-Bissau voters approved a new constitution with 70% support that significantly expands presidential powers and reduces parliamentary seats ahead of December elections, though critics warn it undermines democracy.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to foreign collusion charges, facing potential life imprisonment under Beijing's national security law.
China's Xi Jinping visits Egypt for the first time in a decade, proposing a new Middle East security framework and signaling Beijing's deepening regional influence ahead of potential Trump negotiations.
EU and France summoned Russian envoys after Germany concluded Russia was responsible for a failed August drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport. EU foreign policy chief Kallas called it 'state-sponsored terrorism' and signaled potential additional sanctions.
MapQuest became Apple's top free app after Apple rejected an executive order to rename Lake Ontario, sparking renewed interest in the 30-year-old navigation tool.
Bahrain intercepted an Iranian aerial attack Wednesday as fighting between Iran and the US intensifies after a month-long lull, threatening to fully reignite a seven-month conflict affecting global oil prices.
Germany's far-right AfD party is leading in Saxony-Anhalt elections, potentially producing the country's first far-right state governor and reigniting debates over Russia policy divisions within German politics.
Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America vice president and new mother, was killed in a random knife attack in Times Square. The attacker, identified as 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros, was shot and killed by police.
Nepal's catastrophic August 26 floods have killed at least 1,118 people with over 3,900 missing. Some foreign tourists have made contact with authorities, though about 590 from 39 countries remain unaccounted for.
