US strikes deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves, Trump says
Trump has long been candid about his desire for the US to secure Venezuelan oil and has urged oil companies to invest in the South American nation.
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US strikes deal to control more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves
Trump has long been candid about his desire for the US to secure Venezuelan oil and has urged oil companies to invest in the South American nation.
Six months into the Iran war, a new Gulf security architecture is emerging
Gulf states are building overlapping partnerships that complement, rather than replace, the US security role.
Iceland goes to the polls in high-stakes EU referendum
Icelanders vote today on whether to resume EU membership talks in a high-stakes referendum. Polls show the race is too close to call, with a slim Yes lead eroding in the final stretch. Results are expected early on Sunday.
How Canada’s turn toward Europe might test the EU's borders
The boundaries of the EU are inevitably informed by geography – but Canada, which shares the EU’s values and its vision of the world order, could challenge the bloc’s limits and open the door to a new form of association with Brussels.
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Guinea-Bissau junta puts new constitution to referendum as opposition urges boycott
A commentator and a human rights activist, speaking to Euronews, stress that the law has already been published and call for stronger EU action.
Households could save up to £173 a year by switching to fixed energy deal
Moving tariffs will cushion the blow from the October price cap rise and the increase widely predicted for JanuaryWith higher energy bills looming and warnings of worse to come in the new year, many households could save up to £173 a year by switching to a fixed deal.Millions of households in Great Britain will face the highest energy charges in three years after it was announced that the governme...
Sharp rise in incidents of AI escaping users’ control, research finds
Exclusive: Number of times AI lies, ignores instructions and pursues goals in harmful ways almost doubles in JulyIncidents of AIs escaping users’ control to lie, ignore instructions and pursue goals in harmful ways have hit a new high, according to research that also suggests the severity of deception and misalignment is worsening.Analysis of real-world loss of control incidents involving AI model...
UK risks falling behind in AI race without faster telecoms upgrades, say executives
Planning delays and slow 5G upgrades could leave the UK unable to cope with a surge in AI-related traffic The UK risks becoming a laggard in the global AI race as crucial telecoms upgrades to harness the technology fall behind rival nations, according to senior industry executives.The infrastructure AI race has centred on the need to build datacentres, and to ensure they have access to the huge wa...
AI can make China’s political language sound more threatening, scholar warns
China is being urged to use human translators to refine AI renderings of its political messaging, amid concern that literal translations can make Beijing’s language sound more threatening abroad. An article in a state-affiliated academic newspaper said the country should strengthen its translation capacity and guard against AI-generated distortions to improve how its policies and intentions were u...
China leverages short-video ecosystem, lower costs to carve out lead in AI video
Chinese artificial intelligence companies are carving out a distinct lead over their US rivals in video generation, leveraging vast short-video ecosystems, looser copyright rules and aggressive pricing to dominate an arena where compute alone does not dictate success, analysts say. While US tech giants such as OpenAI and Anthropic continue to lead in frontier closed-source large language models (L...
Singapore to auction luxury goods, properties from US$2.4 billion money laundering case
More than 1,000 luxury items and 80 real estate properties forfeited in Singapore’s S$3 billion (US$2.4 billion) money laundering case would go under the hammer from September 7, audit firm Deloitte said on Saturday. The properties will be auctioned by SRI, Edmund Tie & Company and Knight Frank, while auction house Hotlotz will handle the luxury goods, comprising jewellery, watches and handbags. S...
Iceland counts votes in tight referendum on EU membership talks
Counting is under way in Iceland's referendum on whether to resume talks to join the European Union, years after discussions stalled.
Icelanders head to polls for referendum on whether to resume talks to join EU
Icelanders are heading to the polls on Saturday to vote on whether their country should resume talks to join the European Union, years after discussions stalled.
Bernie Sanders, AOC join marchers in Washington to ‘defend the vote’
Thousands of people marched on Washington DC, invoking Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on the 63rd anniversary.
Iceland heads to the polls in knife-edge vote on restarting EU talks
Amid economic and security challenges, Iceland is holding a referendum more than a decade after pausing accession talks.
A former Illinois school is now a $1.35M accessible park with an inclusive playground and splash pad
On August 26, Galesburg proudly unveiled Cooke Park, a fully accessible neighborhood space built on the site of the former Cooke Elementary School. This ambitious $1.352 million project features an inclusive playground and splash pad, showcasing the community's dedication to inclusivity. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by local officials and community leaders, marking a significant partne...
Plug-in solar panels could save households up to $370 a year – if Australia made them legal as in the UK
A plug-in solar kit that costs about $1,000 ‘pays for itself in three years’, one expert saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMillions of Australians could be saving up to $370 a year on energy bills and doing their bit for the climate crisis if Labor followed the UK’s lead in legalising plug-in solar panels, an advocacy group has said.Plug-in solar refers to small standa...
US families hold out hope for relatives lost in Nepal floods
Mukti Patel has huddled with family and friends at her parents’ Richmond, Virginia, home since her dad, sister and two other relatives went missing in the catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border. She knows the hotel they were staying in was swept away. But as she shared memories of them on Friday, she caught herself. “I shouldn’t talk in past tense yet,” she said. “We don’t know any...
Rakshabandhan in NYC: Zohran Mamdani celebrates with South Asian seniors
During a heartfelt celebration of Rakshabandhan at India Home, NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasized the festival's profound themes of protection, support, and unity. Drawing parallels to the rakhi's significance, he reaffirmed his dedication to ensuring the welfare of all New Yorkers. The mayor commended India Home for nurturing a sense of community and belonging among seniors, encouraging resident...
Live: UN, Nepal warn of climate threat after flood death toll tops 680
Nepal's foreign minister and the UN climate chief on Saturday warned of the growing threat from climate change to the Himalayas, three days after devastating floods swept along the border with China, engulfing entire villages. At least 675 people were killed in Nepal, according to the country's disaster authority. Another seven people were confirmed dead in Tibet, Chinese state media reported. Fol...
Nepal-Tibet floods live: Rescuers race to find 100 workers trapped in tunnels as death toll tops 680
Nepali army rescue teams raced Saturday to reach more than 100 people trapped inside hydropower tunnels, three days after devastating floods struck the site. At least 675 people were killed in Nepal, according to the country's disaster authority. Another seven people were confirmed dead in Tibet, Chinese state media reported. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Nepal-Tibet floods live: Rescuers race to find 100 workers trapped in tunnels as death toll tops 675
Nepali army rescue teams raced Saturday to reach more than 100 people trapped inside hydropower tunnels, three days after devastating floods struck the site. At least 675 people were killed in Nepal, according to the country's disaster authority. Another seven people were confirmed dead in Tibet, Chinese state media reported. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll passes 600, nearly 3,000 people missing
Rescuers in Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after deadly flash floods swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages. The number of missing rose to nearly 3,000 on Friday as emergency teams said they had recovered 633 bodies. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll passes 600, nearly 3,000 people still missing
Rescuers in Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after deadly flash floods swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages. The number of missing rose to nearly 3,000 on Friday as emergency teams said they had recovered 633 bodies. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll passes 600, nearly 2,500 people still missing
Rescuers in Nepal and Tibet were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after deadly flash floods swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages. The number of missing rose to 2,426 on Friday as emergency teams said they had recovered 626 bodies. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Rain-harvesting roofs and natural air-con: Architects take cues from nature ahead of global awards
The World Architecture Festival shortlist is brimming with nature-led designs.
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Walking holidays are the overtourism antidote Europe needs – here’s how to do it
A walking holiday could be one of the most rewarding ways to explore Europe’s most popular destinations this autumn, offering benefits for both travellers and the places they visit.