PM Andy Burnham announces autumn summit with Welsh, Scottish, and Northern Irish leaders to coordinate economic strategy and job creation across the UK.
The Globe and Mail · Aug 29, 2026
Laurel Broten, CEO of Invest in Canada, is resigning weeks before PM Carney's high-stakes investment summit in Toronto, creating uncertainty around the event expected to attract $120 trillion in global capital.
NewsBreak · Aug 29, 2026
President Trump announced a major oil agreement with Venezuela to access 65 billion barrels at no cost to American taxpayers, marking what he called the biggest oil deal in world history.
Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2026
Gunfire and explosions erupted across Niamey early Saturday, targeting the airport, presidential palace, and Base 101 military installation. Security forces reported neutralizing attackers, though details remain unclear.
CNN Brasil · Aug 29, 2026
Candidato à Presidência Flávio Bolsonaro afirmou que patrocínio de R$ 61 milhões para filme sobre seu pai foi de boa-fé e comparou a investimentos privados. Admitiu erro do irmão Eduardo ao agradecer tarifas de Trump.
CNN en Español · Aug 29, 2026
Delcy Rodríguez celebra nuevo acuerdo petrolero con EE.UU. que otorga control de 65.000 millones de barriles a Estados Unidos, proyectando inversiones por US$100.000 millones para Venezuela.
India TV News · Aug 29, 2026
President Trump announced the US has secured control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves in what he calls the 'biggest oil deal in world history,' expected to double American reserves and lower gas prices.
The New Indian Express · Aug 29, 2026
Trump administration announces deal giving US majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, with nearly $100 billion in private investment promised to Venezuela's interim government.
The New Indian Express · Aug 29, 2026
The Trump administration announced a major oil deal with Venezuela granting the US majority control of 65 billion barrels of proven reserves, with nearly $100 billion in private investment expected.
Global News · Aug 29, 2026
A Coquitlam couple is among 32 Canadians unaccounted for after devastating flash floods in Nepal that have killed at least 579 people. Their daughter appeals for Canadian rescue teams as search efforts continue.
Fox News · Aug 29, 2026
The America First Policy Institute filed a FOIA request investigating Enes Kanter Freedom's removal from a Chicago Sky game, seeking documents about who authorized the ejection and whether constitutional rights were violated.
Medical Xpress · Aug 29, 2026
The SINGLE-AF trial demonstrates that direct oral anticoagulants reduce adverse clinical events by 69% in atrial fibrillation patients at intermediate stroke risk, without increasing major bleeding complications.
Reuters · Aug 29, 2026
Attackers have targeted Niger's Niamey airport and the presidency perimeter in what appears to be a coordinated assault on key government infrastructure in the capital.
Google News · Aug 29, 2026
Iceland holds a closely contested election on whether to restart EU membership negotiations, with voters narrowly opposing the move amid broader geopolitical shifts.
BBC News · Aug 29, 2026
Icelanders vote Saturday on whether to resume EU membership negotiations after 13 years. The tight race centers on fishing industry concerns and sovereignty rather than security.
Fox Business · Aug 29, 2026
Walmart agreed to pay $50 million to settle DOJ allegations that its pharmacies illegally filled thousands of opioid prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act since 2013.
Google News · Aug 29, 2026
Walmart agreed to pay $50 million to settle Justice Department allegations that its pharmacies unlawfully dispensed opioid prescriptions, resolving a major enforcement action against the retail giant.
BBC News · Aug 29, 2026
Heat waves and processing plant closures have created a backlog of broken fridges across England and Wales, forcing 26 councils to suspend collections and raising flytipping concerns.
BBC · Aug 29, 2026
A shortage of fridge processing plants, worsened by heat waves and three facility closures, has created a backlog of broken appliances across England and Wales, forcing 26 councils to suspend collections.
The New York Times · Aug 29, 2026
The Trump administration is pursuing a land swap that would grant a developer access to Yosemite National Park, drawing fierce opposition from Democrats and former Park Service officials.
Reuters · Aug 29, 2026
The CFTC has fined a former White House aide $172,000 for trading on non-public information about a Trump speech, marking enforcement action against insider trading by government officials.
Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2026
The US Justice Department corrected statements about Chinese state-sponsored hackers, clarifying that multiple government agencies were targeted but only some were successfully compromised, narrowing the scope of confirmed breaches.
Google News · Aug 29, 2026
Musician Jelly Roll clarified his political stance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, expressing regret over not speaking up at the Grammys and emphasizing that human dignity transcends partisan lines.
CBS News · Aug 29, 2026
Thousands gathered in Washington for a Defend the Vote rally, warning that voting rights face renewed threats following the Supreme Court's weakening of the Voting Rights Act's key provision.
Fox News · Aug 29, 2026
A 60-year-old Texas woman suffered multiple serious injuries including a collapsed lung and traumatic brain injury after being ejected and dragged along a roller coaster track at Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado.