Apple unveils $1,999 iPhone Duo foldable smartphone and iPhone 18 Pro series
Apple introduced the foldable iPhone Duo starting at $1,999 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series during chief executive John Ternus's first product showcase.
Norway prime minister reports drone near Zelensky plane during Moldova takeoff
Volodymyr Zelensky's flight to Oslo was delayed after Moldova closed its airspace due to a Russian drone, prompting conflicting statements from Norway and Ukraine over the risk to his aircraft.
Trump pledges $5,000 dividend to every US adult if Republicans win midterm elections
At a party convention in Dallas, Donald Trump promised $5,000 checks to adult citizens if the GOP retains Congress on November 3, despite fiscal concerns and low approval ratings.
Philippine ferry MV June Aster catches fire off Palawan, leaving five dead and 87 missing
At least five people have died and up to 87 remain missing after the passenger vessel MV June Aster caught fire off Coron in Palawan province. Search teams rescued 43 people as operations continued overnight in rough sea conditions.
Copernicus records August 2026 as joint-hottest month on record at 16.96C
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that August 2026 reached an average global temperature of 16.96 degrees Celsius, matching the record set in July 2023 and sitting 1.65 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
Trump urges voters to treat midterms as presidential ballot during Dallas speech
Donald Trump addressed thousands of supporters at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, pitching a $5,000 dividend and asking voters to back Republican candidates in roughly 35 competitive races.
Hannover prosecutors search properties of Berlin SPD candidate Steffen Krach
Investigators searched properties in Berlin and Hannover tied to SPD mayoral candidate Steffen Krach regarding a hospital procurement probe ten days before the state vote.
Spain declassifies intelligence files revealing prior alerts before mass Ceuta border crossing
Government documents published by Moncloa show Spain's intelligence agency warned regional and Moroccan authorities on 29 July of coordinated plans to breach the Ceuta border, challenging executive claims that the influx could not be anticipated.
Trump pledges $5,000 dividend to every US adult if Republicans retain Congress in November midterms
Speaking at a party convention in Dallas, Donald Trump promised a $5,000 payout to American adults if his party wins the House and Senate on 3 November, asserting the measure would be funded by tariff revenues.
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigns over concerns about racing toward superintelligence
British AI researcher Jacob Coxon left Anthropic on Tuesday, warning that competitive pressure between frontier labs risks losing control of self-improving systems by 2030.
Ukraine strikes Russian Arctic gas hubs as UK charges man in sabotage plot
Ukrainian forces launched long-range strikes against Arctic gas facilities in Yamal-Nenets, while British prosecutors charged a man in London with preparing sabotage for Russian military intelligence.
Alexander Zverev beats Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 to reach US Open semi-finals
Alexander Zverev advanced to his third US Open semi-final with a 2-hour-17-minute win on Arthur Ashe Stadium, setting up a Friday clash with Karen Khachanov.
Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis dies at 54 after cardiac arrest at private Athens clinic
Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis died on 9 September 2026 after suffering cardiac arrest at a private medical practice in Kolonaki, prompting an investigation by police and judicial authorities.
Poland scrambles aircraft and issues border alerts during Russian drone strikes on Ukraine
The Government Security Centre sent emergency warnings to Lublin and Subcarpathian voivodeships on Thursday after Russian jet drones struck western Ukraine, prompting Polish military aviation to scramble.
Trump opens Republican midterm campaign in Dallas with $5,000 cash dividend pledge
Speaking at a two-day Republican convention in Dallas ahead of the 3 November congressional elections, President Donald Trump urged supporters to treat the vote as a personal referendum and promised a $5,000 cash payout if the party retains Congress.
OpenAI claims Navier-Stokes solution in 88 hours as rival researchers dispute priority
OpenAI announced that an internal cluster of 10,000 artificial intelligence agents solved the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem in 88 hours, prompting immediate dispute from independent researchers over timing and data access.
Poland drafts strict rail crossing penalties after fatal train crash near Przysucha
The Polish government is preparing legislation to suspend driving licences for three months and mandate prison terms following a fatal train collision at a level crossing in Sokolniki Suche.
Severe storms hit Mallorca, leaving one dead in Felanitx and causing 173 emergency incidents
A woman drowned in Felanitx after heavy rains flooded streets, while wind gusts of up to 109 km/h caused power outages for 17,000 residents and grounded 44 flights in Palma.
Demirovic scores twelve-minute hat-trick as Stuttgart beat Viking Stavanger 3-1
Ermedin Demirovic scored three first-half goals in twelve minutes as VfB Stuttgart defeated Viking Stavanger 3-1 on the club's 133rd anniversary.
Trump predicts Iran war will end right after November midterms as oil tops $100
Speaking at Joint Base Andrews before travelling to Texas, Donald Trump stated that Tehran cannot sustain US economic pressure past the 3 November elections, despite private warnings from senior advisers that fighting could extend into 2029.
UK air traffic failure prompts government review after 2,000 flights cancelled
A technical failure at the NATS flight control centre in Swanwick grounded over 2,000 flights across the UK, prompting an independent inquiry by the Civil Aviation Authority.
London police expand criminal inquiry into Reform UK over foreign donations
The Metropolitan Police have widened a criminal investigation into Nigel Farage's Reform UK party following undercover footage showing senior party figures discussing illicit foreign contributions.
Germany to test sirens, mobile alerts, and broadcast channels in nationwide warning day
Authorities across Germany will trigger sirens, digital city displays, and mobile alerts via Cell Broadcast at 11:00 on 10 September 2026 during the annual nationwide test.
Israel opens embassy in Slovenia as thousands protest diplomatic shift in Ljubljana
Israel opened its first embassy in Ljubljana on Wednesday, formalising a diplomatic reset by Prime Minister Janez Jansa that reversed previous sanctions and prompted opposition parties to file an impeachment motion.
Zondacrypto probe triggers political clash across Polish presidency, cabinet and opposition
The criminal investigation into cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto and its lobbying efforts has escalated into open political conflict between Donald Tusk's government, President Karol Nawrocki, and rival factions within the right-wing opposition.
Donald Trump gave cash gifts up to $45,000 to close West Wing aides, financial disclosures show
Annual financial disclosures revealed that Donald Trump gave holiday cash gifts of up to $45,000 to four West Wing staff members in December 2025, drawing scrutiny from government ethics experts.
Apple unveils $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo at first keynote under CEO John Ternus
Apple introduced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, AirPods 5, and updated smartwatches during a keynote presentation at Steve Jobs Theater.
Netanyahu visits troops on Syrian slope of Mount Hermon as Damascus condemns sovereignty breach
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured Israeli troop positions on the Syrian side of Mount Hermon on Wednesday, asserting that Iran's government is near collapse while Syria's foreign ministry denounced the visit as an illegal violation of sovereignty.
Karol Nawrocki leads CBOS trust poll at 51% as Donald Tusk gains 7 points
President Karol Nawrocki remains Poland's most trusted politician at 51% in the latest CBOS survey, while Prime Minister Donald Tusk registered the largest gain to reach 39%.
Trump promises 5,000-dollar dividend to adult Americans if Republicans retain Congress
Speaking at a party convention in Dallas, Donald Trump pledged a 5,000-dollar payout per adult citizen if Republicans hold both chambers of Congress in the November elections.