World News
The most significant story today involves a nationwide FAA ground stop affecting all US flights, marking only the third such halt in the agency's history and causing widespread disruption to travellers and transportation systems across the country. In international news, reports indicate that Trump, Putin and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week, while separately Zelensky claims the US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership, raising major questions about the future direction of the conflict. Additionally, Ukraine has knocked out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, demonstrating significant progress in its military strategy.
Verified video shows wreckage of Saudi fighter jet shot down over Yemen
BBC Verify tracks down the location of a Houthi video showing the wreckage of an F-15 they claim to have shot down.
Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the European Union's proposal for Canada to become its first "associate…
India Buys Record $15.2B in U.S. Treasuries on RBI-Driven Dollar Inflows
India bought a record $15.2 billion in U.S. Treasuries in July, lifting its holdings to their highest level in 10 months.
The American Religion of Self-Storage Facilities
The self-storage industry has become a defining pillar of American culture, with the U.S.
Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a Canada-EU alliance would create a "beacon for other democracies".
Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss
Left-wing opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson look set to form the next government.
Zoomex Highlights Key ETF Market Trends Ahead of This Week’s Federal Reserve Decision
Zoomex brings the week’s biggest ETF stories onto a single, rule-based derivatives venue, giving traders easy-to-use…
Aztec document goes on display in Mexico after 186 years abroad
France's national library is lending the manuscript recounting the history of the Aztecs to Mexico.
Iran school bombing: grounds to believe US was behind atrocity, UN finds
A UN fact-finding mission concluded there are reasonable grounds to believe the US was responsible for military strikes…
Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths
South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.
China Holds 2,366 Tons Of Gold As Yuan Ambitions Grow
China no longer settles for gold alone, but is building the infrastructure of a new monetary order.
Warsh Signals Higher-for-Longer Rates as Fed Raises Benchmark
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled that interest rates could stay higher for longer after policymakers…
River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and…
One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region
Flooding has caused widespread disruption across Valencia and Catalonia in north-east Spain.
US Opens Door to 100% Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers; India Pushes Back
India and the US are once again at odds over Russian oil.
Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds
The body of veteran broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found hours after armed men kidnapped him near Johannesburg.
India faces 100% tariff threat over Russian oil after US House vote
Trump’s tariff threat puts India’s Russian oil strategy- and its access to the US market - in a new bind.
International students, 'visa hoppers' and backpackers targeted in Australia migration crackdown
The government wants to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.
Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.
Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.
The President's Power to Pardon Friends and Allies Must End
Monsanto's Cruel, and Dangerous, Monopolization on American Farming (2008)
# Summary Monsanto employs private investigators and agents throughout rural America to enforce its genetically…
Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake
Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell…
US interest rates raised for first time in three years
The Federal Reserve raised US interest rates to 3.75%-4% for the first time in over three years to combat persistent…
Australia says it could follow Canada in forging deeper ties with EU
Australia has signaled it could follow Canada's approach to forging deeper ties with the EU, with Trade Minister Don…
Handbags, jewels, watches: Inside Singapore's dirty money auction
The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by Singapore police in a $2.2 billion money…
Epstein had huge cache of child sex pics; victims sue to find out who's in them
Survivors appalled nobody will tell them if they’re in Epstein’s CSAM collection.
Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in Gulf
The photos, provided by active military personnel, show a severed radar jet, flattened trailers and severely damaged…
US interest rates raised for first time in three years
The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday.
US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt
Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex…