Nepal tragedy: Owners missing, dog refuses to leave flood-hit Trishuli home
Times of India •

Nepal tragedy: Owners missing, dog refuses to leave flood-hit Trishuli home

A black-and-white dog remains at the site of four homes destroyed by a flood. He refuses to leave the muddy patch where his home once stood. Rescue workers and JCBs clear debris around the steadfast canine. Volunteers offer food and water, which he accepts quietly when alone. Displaced residents understand his loyalty to his former territory.

German inflation rises to 2.9% in August, coming in below expectations

Euronews •

Inflation in Germany rose 2.9% in the year to August on the harmonised measure tracked by the European Central Bank, a fresh acceleration from July but well short of the 3.1% economists had expected, in a reading that offers modest relief to policymakers meeting in Frankfurt next week.

Rare four-horse chariot carving discovered in China’s Helan Mountains

Rare four-horse chariot carving discovered in China’s Helan Mountains

Times of India •

A rare four-horse chariot rock carving was found in China's Helan Mountains. This unusual image adds to the region's extensive collection of ancient rock art. Previously recorded chariot carvings in the area depicted only two horses. The discovery offers new insights into ancient life and artistic traditions. Further research will help determine the carving's historical context and significance.

A Tennessee man left a late-1700s house and about $500,000 to local government for a park

A Tennessee man left a late-1700s house and about $500,000 to local government for a park

Times of India •

A historic home in Tennessee, along with $500,000, has been returned to its rightful family after local officials failed to fulfill the promise of establishing a public park as per the will. After a decade of inactivity, the descendant will take charge of crucial repairs and preservation efforts for the old house, shedding light on the complexities of municipal management involving donated heritag...

Germany poised to identify suspect in Leipzig drone attack on Ukrainian plane

Germany poised to identify suspect in Leipzig drone attack on Ukrainian plane

The Guardian •

Berlin expected to outline response to incident this month widely speculated to have been coordinated by RussiaThe German government is imminently expected to announce who it believes was behind a suspected drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane earlier this month and to outline its response to the incident in coordination with its European and Nato partners.The chancellor, Friedrich Merz, told t...

A pediatrician is running for Senate. Can doctors change the political debate over health and science?

A pediatrician is running for Senate. Can doctors change the political debate over health and science?

The Guardian •

After Lindsey Graham’s death, Democrat Annie Andrews finds herself in a closely watched race as she seeks to flip his Republican seatAnnie Andrews was a dark horse Democrat challenging a five-term Republican in the US Senate when 314 Action, a political action fund devoted to electing scientists and doctors, first backed her.Now, after the unexpected death of Senator Lindsey Graham, Andrews finds ...

BT on track for estimated £2bn windfall from selling old copper amid AI boom

BT on track for estimated £2bn windfall from selling old copper amid AI boom

The Guardian •

Telecoms company to benefit from rollout of full-fibre broadband and soaring prices for recycled metalBT is on track for an estimated £2bn-plus windfall over the next decade from selling off old copper cabling, as it cashes in on soaring prices amid the AI market frenzy and switches the UK’s network to full-fibre broadband.Copper is one of the main beneficiaries of the “electrification of everythi...

House lawmakers return to Capitol Hill as Republicans hope to pass stopgap spending bill – live

House lawmakers return to Capitol Hill as Republicans hope to pass stopgap spending bill – live

The Guardian •

The US House is back after a five-week recess; government funding is guaranteed through 30 SeptemberSign up for US Breaking News emailsChris HippensteelWe’re watching today as Scott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, and Kevin Warsh, the chair of the Federal Reserve, deliver their opening remarks at the G20 meetings in Asheville, North Carolina. Continue reading...

Prediction markets have priced the Trump-Xi summit. Do the bets have any value?

Prediction markets have priced the Trump-Xi summit. Do the bets have any value?

SCMP •

US President Donald Trump has already announced the date: September 24. That is when, Trump says, Chinese President Xi Jinping will come to the White House for a visit following the “America first” leader’s own three-day trip to Beijing in May. But there is a diplomatic wrinkle. The Trump administration has publicly put the date on the calendar. Beijing has not formally announced Xi’s Washington v...

Brazil’s China borrowing, Trump accuses 9 Latam countries: 7 Latin America relations reads

Brazil’s China borrowing, Trump accuses 9 Latam countries: 7 Latin America relations reads

SCMP •

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese executive filmed taking cash on Colombia metro project Colombian prosecutors are investigating allegations that executives of a Chinese state-owned contractor building the Bogota...

Data centre anger, bacon fight, Bill Gates’ AI warning: 7 US-China relations reads

Data centre anger, bacon fight, Bill Gates’ AI warning: 7 US-China relations reads

SCMP •

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Harvard, MIT among 30 US universities ordered to audit China research ties Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Johns Hopkins University were among 30 American ins...

Cisco probably violated Middle Eastern and Muslim employees’ civil rights, US agency finds

Cisco probably violated Middle Eastern and Muslim employees’ civil rights, US agency finds

The Guardian •

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission finds ‘reasonable cause to believe’ tech firm subjected workers spoke up about Palestine to hostile work environmentThe US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency tasked with enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws, has found that Cisco, the global tech company, probably violated the civil rights of Middle Eastern, Muslim and other company emp...

Trump says US will ‘hit Iran hard’ as hostilities resume – Middle East crisis live

Trump says US will ‘hit Iran hard’ as hostilities resume – Middle East crisis live

The Guardian •

Iran responded to an assault on its Larak Island by targeting US bases in JordanFirst US military attacks on Iran in a month prompt retaliationCoinciding with this week’s G20 meeting, the EU has issued a statement saying it will work with the US and other allied countries to maintain economic pressure against Iran.“The ‌EU welcomes efforts at ensuring that Iran ceases its destabilising activities ...

France gears up for an election year defined by a fragmented left

France gears up for an election year defined by a fragmented left

France 24 •

It's back-to-school week for France, and its politicians are no exception. With a year set to be dominated by a crucial presidential election, both the left and the right wing are hoping to get candidates that will stand a chance against far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is currently topping the polls. But for now, the political spectrum remains fragmented. So, who is running so far? FRANCE 24's...