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ABC News - World
EU's top diplomat warns 'tomorrow is already too late' for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
The European Union’s top diplomat is warning that every day that passes without a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war risks the lives of the hostages held by the militants and the lives of those in ...17 minutes ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Brexit deal ‘stifling’ UK-EU trade; German investor morale tumbles – business live
EU-UK trade deal continues to hurt trade with 27% drop in exports since 2021 reports Aston University. UK’s post-Brexit checks on fruit and vegetables delayed for a third time Here’s Peter ...29 minutes ago - Germany -
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The Guardian - World
Portugal wildfire deaths rise to seven after firefighters trapped in blaze
More than 50 people injured as 54 fires burn across country amid hot, dry and windy weather. Seven people have been killed and more than 50 injured in wildfires ravaging central and northern ...1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
Almost half of Republicans say they won't accept election results if their candidate loses: Study
A new report shows that 46 percent of Republicans would not accept the election results as legitimate if the Democratic nominee wins, and 14 percent of all Republican respondents said they would ...1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Fall is almost here. Map shows foliage forecast across the U.S.
A CBS News map shows where leaf colors are changing, updated regularly.2 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Burning Oil Tanker in Red Sea Is Towed to Safety
The delicate rescue mission aimed to head off a major environmental disaster after the oil tanker was attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen last month.2 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields inch higher from 2024 lows after retail-sales data
Two- through 10-year Treasury yields advanced Tuesday morning, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. ...2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
A man is charged with murder over crossbow attack near London that killed 3 women
A man has appeared in a London court charged with killing three women in a knife and crossbow attack near London in July2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Wildfires in Portugal blamed for three deaths as Europe sends aircraft to help
Five thousand firefighters are struggling to contain multiple wildfires raging across northern Portugal that are blamed for causing at least six deaths and forcing an unknown number of residents to ...2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
As election day nears, here are some of the biggest voting myths
Election Day is just seven weeks away and some early voting is set to begin this month. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker explains what to know.2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
EU chief unveils her new team after a long and bumpy road; women get top roles
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen has put women in many of the top roles on her new team for her next five-year tenure at the head of the bloc2 hours ago - European Union -
The New York Times - Top stories
Sean Combs, Music Mogul Known as Diddy, Is Arrested After Grand Jury Indictment
The music mogul has been under mounting scrutiny since a 2023 lawsuit by his former girlfriend, Cassie, accused him of sex trafficking and years of abuse. Mr. Combs’s representatives called him an ...3 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
EU fingerprint and facial recognition checks expected to be delayed again
Border checks system was due to go live in November but some countries say they are not ready. The full implementation of an EU entry-exit system introducing fingerprinting and facial recognition ...3 hours ago - European Union -
The Guardian - World
Spanish Socialist Teresa Ribera gets top EU role steering climate and antitrust policy
Spain’s deputy PM among six executive vice-presidents in Ursula von der Leyen’s next European Commission team. Spain’s deputy prime minister, the outspoken Socialist Teresa Ribera , will take ...3 hours ago - Climate -
CBS Sports - Sports
Inside the Eagles' epic collapse: How the Falcons completed a near-impossible comeback to shock Philadelphia
Atlanta had a 0.7% chance to win with 1:56 left in the game, according to the NFL's Next Gen Stats3 hours ago - NFL -
The New York Times - World
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across the Country
More than 5,000 personnel are battling a number of wildfires, the authorities said, and the prime minister called it an “extremely difficult weather situation.”4 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘Every time the planes pass, my eyes burn’: the hidden cost of Costa Rican bananas
Pesticides banned in the EU are still used in the Central American country, affecting workers and ecosystems, all to meet the demand for ‘perfect’ fruit in the west. Photographs by Marco Valle ...4 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Von der Leyen gives top economic jobs to interventionist EU countries
France, Italy and Spain to share influential portfolios in next European Commission5 hours ago - European Union -
The Hill - Politics
Senate Republicans losing patience with Johnson as shutdown nears
Republican senators are fast losing patience with Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) inability to muster the votes to avoid a government shutdown at the end of September, and are warning they will take ...6 hours ago - Republican Party -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: EU plans €40bn in loans for Ukraine without US
Also in today’s newsletter, US-Japan tech curbs on China and Iran warms to nuclear talks6 hours ago - Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Starvation in war-hit Sudan 'almost everywhere' - WHO
The head of the UN health agency says the world's attention to Sudan is "really low" and race is a factor.7 hours ago -
ABC News - World
At least 15 dead since July and thousands of hectares scorched as wildfires sweep Peru
Peruvian authorities say that wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead since July and more than 3,000 hectares of cultivated land and natural areas scorched7 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Burning Man Is Over, but Regional Burns Keep the Party Going Year-Round
If you’re not ready to say goodbye to Burning Man’s vibes—or if you’re looking for “Burning Man Light”—you can attend one of many regional burns around the world.8 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Barkley's pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta Falcons
Saquon Barkley had at least a first down, maybe even a touchdown, in his grasp that would have sealed the Eagles’ win in their home open9 hours ago - NFL -
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Financial Times - World
US and Japan near deal to curb chip technology exports to China
Potential agreement comes despite fears Beijing will choke critical minerals supplies in response11 hours ago - China -
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The Guardian - World
Israel expands war goals to include return of residents near border with Lebanon
Statement from Benjamin Netanyahu comes after defence minister says the possibility for an agreement with Hezbollah was ‘running out’. See all our Middle East coverage Israel will expand its ...13 hours ago - Israel -
NBC News - Top stories
Houston-area pipeline fire prompts evacuations, shelter-in-place orders for thousands
A natural liquid gas pipeline erupted near Houston on Monday, prompting authorities to evacuate homes and businesses as shelter-in-place orders covered multiple schools.17 hours ago