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  1. Iranian media pushing for regime to sever international undersea fiber-optic cables in Hormuz

    The managing editor of the ultra-conservative Kayhan newspaper insisted that disrupting or cutting off the internet cables was a “necessary measure” to respond to the “crimes of America."

  2. High Court orders former Shin Bet officials who challenged Zini appointment to reveal names

    The 189 petitioners had argued that Zini lacked the experience required to lead the agency and that his selection was tainted by conflicts of interest.

  3. IDF reworking food procedures for military bases in effort to allow stricter kashrut standards

    The change comes amid ongoing controversy over haredi (ultra-Orthodox) enlistment in the military and the term of service for religious soldiers.

  4. Number of Iranian military personnel reported killed by US strikes this week rises to 13

    The US strikes on Tuesday were the most extensive in weeks. In the latest report on military deaths, Tasnim said six members of the regular military had been killed in southern Iran.

  5. Iran struggles to restrict Hormuz traffic after US strikes hit maritime capabilities

    US officials said 40 vessels carrying millions of barrels of oil crossed the Strait on September 1, while 17 million barrels transited the waterway on August 31, the highest since the war began.

  6. Syria’s oil corridor plans take shape as Trump looks beyond Hormuz - analysis

    Syria is positioning itself as a potential energy corridor to the Mediterranean, with new deals involving gas fields and growing cooperation between international energy firms and Iraq’s oil sector.

  7. New details reveal clashes that stopped beeper op. against Hezbollah days after Oct. 7 - exclusive

    An exclusive 'Post' review looks at senior military analyst Yonah Jeremy Bob and WSJ's Elliot Kaufman's account of the decisions, clashes, and secret deliberations that shaped Israel's war.

  8. Sanders, Casar call for artificial superintelligence ban amid rogue AI hackings

    Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) are calling for a permanent ban on the development and deployment of "artificial superintelligence," citing a series of recent hackings…

  9. Democrats press DHS on election security funding

    Two congressional Democrats are pressing DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to “explain the delay as to why federal funds have not yet been provided” to local and state election officials for election…

  10. Global bond yields fall after Fed governor says he may back holding rates steady

    Bond yields around the world fell on Thursday, after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he would support holding interest rates steady if economic conditions warrant it. “If there is…

  11. Chocolate eyeball candy sold at Marshalls, TJ Maxx recalled

    The recalled candy, sold under the brand "Crystal Temptations," was distributed in 13 states.

  12. N.B. and N.S. gaming Crown corps fined for lax money laundering reports

    Canada’s money laundering watchdog has fined the Crown corporations in charge of gaming in N.B. and N.S. for failing to submit reports regarding suspicious activity.

  13. The Start-Up That Helps People Die

    Medical aid in dying is now legal in New York. A team of clinical professionals decided to create a practice to help their clients die on their own terms.

  14. The Athletic Says Dianna Russini’s Relationship With Mike Vrabel Violated Its Standards

    The New York Times-owned publication said the relationship between its former reporter Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel of the Patriots gave the appearance of a conflict of interest.

  15. Musk's America PAC spends about $800K in key midterm races 

    Tech mogul Elon Musk’s super PAC has spent around $800,000 in top House and Senate races this cycle, according to the latest filings. America PAC spent the most in Texas, doling out roughly $248,000…

  16. Lindsay Clancy trial jury resumes deliberations as mistrial potential grows

    It appears the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Massachusetts could end in a mistrial.

  17. Rare trio of Pacific hurricanes fuelled by historic El Nino

    This year’s El Nino has a 69 per cent chance of becoming the strongest on record.

  18. Shipspotting Photos Highlight Ferocity Of Black Sea Drone War

    Images captured by maritime enthusiasts along the Turkish coast offer a glimpse into the intensity of the ongoing war on Black Sea shipping by Ukrainian and Russian attack drone teams.

  19. Burnham and Macron discuss small boats and bringing UK closer to Europe

    The leaders also discuss Ukraine and the Middle East in Burnham's first bilateral talks in Downing Street.

  20. How Much Can Ukraine Disrupt Civilian Flights In Russia?

    Days after Ukranie's president warned airlines of the dangers of Russian airspace, flight cancellations and airport closures swept Russia. Ukraine’s drone campaign has caused such disruption before…

  21. Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Army secretary, sources say

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told people close to him that Sean Parnell would be his top choice for secretary of the Army, several senior officials told CBS News.

  22. Toronto begins recovery after ‘100-year storm’ leaves behind massive flooding

    A massive thunderstorm swept into Toronto on Wednesday afternoon, dropping two months of rain over the course of a few hours.

  23. VIA Rail cars to be made in Canada for 1st time in 40 years, Carney says

    The prime minister says the country is being 'tested' by Donald Trump’s trade war, but that Canadians will not be divided by American tariffs.

  24. US feminist icon and journalist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92

    The co-founder of Ms. Magazine and celebrated feminist icon Gloria Steinem has died at her home at the age of 92. An internationally recognised activist in the fight for women's equality, she spoke…

  25. CBP extends pause of some border construction, including in Texas national park

    The federal government is extending a pause on some construction of President Trump’s signature border wall, as well as additional border construction in a national park in Texas’s Big Bend region…

  26. Spain’s Leader Questions Morocco Border Control During Ceuta Migrant Surge

    Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain said the role of Moroccan authorities at key moments needed to be “clarified.” But he rejected any suggestion they had planned the crisis.

  27. Just 4 of 28 lifts at Queen Mary Hospital block set for service once repairs done

    Only four of the 28 lifts at Queen Mary Hospital’s new clinical block will operate normally following minor repairs, while work must be carried out on the rest until the end of the year, according to…

  28. Why Ukraine’s drained Kakhovka Dam is strategic for Russia

    Small groups of Russian soldiers have been inching forward through the vast, drained Kakhovka reservoir since they blew up the dam in June 2023. Russian forces are infiltrating this “no man’s land”…

  29. Search for 2 Ottawa men wanted for 1st-degree murder continues

    Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say two Ottawa men wanted for first degree murder may be in British Columbia and New Brunswick.

  30. ‘Leon Black is hiding behind litigation’: outrage after billionaire sues Congress over subpoenas for Epstein investigation – live

    Republican oversight chair James Comer says he will speak to committee about next steps as Democrat calls for holding billionaire in contempt for defying two subpoenas Sign up for US Breaking News…

  31. Black Box: The Chatbots | What I Saw at the Double Six Ranch | Ep 6 – podcast

    From his remote property in rural Texas, the millionaire businessman Michael Samadi is plotting a new kind of civil rights movement – for the welfare and protection of AI systems. Guardian journalist…

  32. Trump admin threatens to cut Smithsonian support in latest claim of ideological bias

    The Trump administration is threatening to withdraw support for the Smithsonian Institution, accusing its leadership of presenting a “radical ideology” that weakens “shared American identity” in the…

  33. Giorgia Meloni government becomes Italy's longest-lasting since World War II

    Italy's first female Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has surpassed a longevity record set by the late Silvio Berlusconi. When she took office in 2022, many European allies viewed her with unease…

  34. France-UK ties and humour celebrated as London receives Bayeux Tapestry

    French President Emmanuel #Macron is in #London on the occasion of the #Bayeux Tapestry's exhibition at the #BritishMuseum. The 1,000-year-old work of woven art recounts the Battle of #Hastings, in…

  35. Gloria Steinem Came to New York to Be a Writer. She Became a Movement.

    Her 1983 book “Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions” is a master class in grit, empathy, curiosity and hustle.

  36. Man arrested with Kalashnikov automatic rifle at Brussels train station

    Authorities in the Belgian city are stepping up efforts to clamp down on gang violence.

  37. AI interviews rolling out for some federal government hires, sources say

    The federal government will shift into using artificial intelligence in the interview process for some job applicants in the coming days, according to U.S. officials.

  38. Hillary Clinton leads tributes to Gloria Steinem: ‘Her activism was rooted in optimism’

    Ex-secretary of state joins Nancy Pelosi, Jill Biden, Roxane Gay and others in heralding groundbreaking feminist Gloria Steinem, groundbreaking feminist campaigner, dies aged 92 ‘We badly need to…

  39. Hong Kong Nepalese man searches for cousin missing in flood: ‘I cannot sleep’

    A Hong Kong Nepalese man is searching for his cousin who is missing after the catastrophic flood struck the Himalayan border between Nepal and Tibet. Y.B. Gurung, a 64-year-old retiree, told the South…

  40. Carney says Russia’s ejection from G20 was ‘valid’ as officials return

    The Canadian prime minister says it’s up to U.S. President Donald Trump which world leaders get an invite to G20 meeting in Miami.

  41. US to seek back payment from Europe for Ukraine aid, Trump says

    WASHINGTON, Sept 3 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would ask European nations to pay back the United States for military aid and munitions previously sent to Ukraine and appeared to…

  42. House Republican: China 'has it right' on AI use in classrooms

    Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) on Wednesday praised China's use of artificial intelligence in classrooms. “I think in this case, I think Beijing actually has it right. As long as AI is not used to…

  43. Driverless robotaxis hit the streets of London

    London is entering the era of autonomous vehicles: driverless cabs are now available through Uber and British tech firm Wayve in the capital. It marks a setback for Google's Waymo and Chinese giant…

  44. Wong takes first ODI five-wicket haul for England

    An excellent performance from Issy Wong sees her get a five-wicket haul - her first for England in ODI cricket - during the second One Day International in Derby.

  45. Netanyahu's right-wing bloc strains as Likud slides, Eisenkot surges ahead of list deadline

    Likud is sliding, Eisenkot is surging, and the right is splintering. The Deep Dive maps the frantic scramble before Israel's parties lock in their final Knesset lists next week.

  46. ChatGPT outage: OpenAI’s AI chatbot down for second time 3 days

    ChatGPT faced significant international service disruptions, impacting users in the US and India. The technical breakdown caused widespread latency and operational failures for many users. Paying…

  47. Canada’s new Heritage Minute honours Gander as 9/11 anniversary nears

    The commemorative celebration precedes a visit to Gander by U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra and other officials and plane passengers on Sept. 11.

  48. Rights groups urge US lawmakers to drop provision to deepen defense ties with Israel

    WASHINGTON, Sept 3 - Dozens of civil rights and advocacy groups are urging Congress to scrap a defense bill provision that would deepen U.S.-Israeli military technology ties, according to a letter…

  49. 6 Iran Navy Personnel Killed In US Attacks On Tuesday: Report

    The six died during a wave of US attacks on Tuesday, the report said, without specifying where they were killed.

  50. Spanish PM Sanchez says no evidence Morocco orchestrated Ceuta border surge

    Spain has found no evidence to conclude that July's deadly border rush from Morocco into its enclave of Ceuta was orchestrated by Moroccan authorities, ​Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez ‌said on Thursday…

  51. Texas slammed by Edouard's aftermath

    Heavy rains continued to slam Texas in the aftermath of Edouard. Jason Allen reports.

  52. Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon And Co-Founder Of Ms Magazine, Dies At 92

    She died Wednesday at her home in New York City, according to her and her foundation's social media pages.

  53. EU’s ability to defend against invasion remains in doubt, finds official report

    Fragmented infrastructure and reliance on US continue to hinder ‘defence readiness’, says European court of auditors Europe live – latest updates The EU’s ability to respond to a foreign invasion by…

  54. NBA awaits Raptors, Clippers to submit Kawhi trade

    The NBA is still waiting for the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers to submit the Kawhi Leonard trade for approval.

  55. Human ‘safety drivers’ in Uber robotaxis could lose skills if all they do is observe

    A safety driver may become less of an operator and more of a critical supervisor. Scharfsinn / Shutterstock Imagine getting into a London taxi. Someone is sitting in the driver’s seat, but the car is…

  56. US pressure on Iran starting to tell, as sanctions and blockade bite

    DUBAI, Sept 3 - A U.S. campaign to throttle Iran's economy by blockading its oil exports and stopping sanctions evasion is growing increasingly difficult to withstand, three senior Iranian sources…

  57. Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say

    Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops.

  58. Sarr 'needs time' to process collapse of Liverpool move

    Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr will need time to process the collapse of his proposed move to Liverpool, says Eagles head coach Pierre Sage.

  59. Netanyahu spoke with IDF chief three hours into Oct. 7, Iran pressure fuels regime divisions

    The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

  60. Spain's PM Sanchez says no evidence Morocco orchestrated Ceuta border surge

    Spain has not seen any evidence to conclude that July's deadly border surge from Morocco into its enclave of Ceuta was orchestrated or carried out by Moroccan authorities, Sanchez said.

  61. Iran warns US of major retaliation if Israel attacks Hezbollah-held Lebanon ridge - report

    The message, delivered last month, highlights Iran's continued direct involvement in the ground fighting in southern Lebanon and its readiness to retaliate against Israeli attacks there.

  62. Hidden China risks are emerging in America’s multibillion-dollar AI data center boom

    U.S. AI data centers rely on China-linked supplies of transformers, batteries and optical gear as Washington moves to tighten restrictions on foreign equipment.

  63. Yen jumps to one-month high as traders weigh chance of further intervention

    U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Monday he believed Japanese authorities would take action to lead to a stronger yen.

  64. Germany's far-right AfD aims for breakthrough in state election

    BERLIN, Sept 3 - Voters in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt go to the polls on Sunday in an election where the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is hoping to win power for the first time…

  65. Language requirement change from Cantonese to Chinese not targeting specific students – HKU med school

    The University of Hong Kong (HKU)’s medical school has said that revising its admission prerequisites from Cantonese to Chinese proficiency was not meant to target students from any particular…

  66. Putin cites chance of peace deal but says Ukrainian aviation warning makes it harder

    VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, Sept 3 - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was a chance of a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, but restarting talks was harder because of Ukrainian…

  67. Putin floats 'chance' at peace with Ukraine as NATO chief warns Russia is becoming 'increasingly reckless' 

    Putin said peace with Ukraine remains possible while calling Kyiv’s warning on Russian airspace “state terrorism,” as NATO flags fresh risks.

  68. Labour party of ‘big money’, claims Greens’ Polanski as he says he will run for Starmer’s seat – UK politics live

    Green party leader announces run in Holborn and St Pancras constituency in north London following the resignation of former PM Full report: Zack Polanski to stand in Keir Starmer seat as Green party…

  69. Irish woman and husband who died in Spain ‘deeply missed’

    It was reported that the couple had been discovered in a hot tub by their teenage children

  70. Iranian-backed militia Badr admits it killed, wounded thousands of protesters in Iraq in 2019

    A video of Hadi al-Amiri saying "the resistance stood bravely in the face of (the October fitna, as it was dubbed) and preserved the state and political system,” began circulating.

  71. 'Supersized' El Nino could be strongest on record, UN says

    The current El Nino could end up being the strongest since records began 40 years ago, the UN warns. It says the phenomenon is being "supersized" thanks to exceptionally warm temperatures in the…

  72. Tifo, rollercoaster or both? Osnabruck unveil new display

    VfL Osnabruck showcase a tifo that took months to plan before their German Cup tie against Bayern Munich.

  73. Rescue efforts continue as Nepal-China flood death toll surpasses 1,270

    Authorities in Nepal use helicopters and zip lines to reach remote flood-stricken villages amid widespread destruction.

  74. Dutch central bank moves gold bars out of U.S. and Canada, citing ‘crisis preparedness’

    DNB said gold stored with the Bank of England is more readily tradable, allowing it to be deployed more quickly in a severe crisis.

  75. EU foreign ministers fail to break deadlock over Israel and Ukraine

    EU officials met in Ireland but failed to agree on imposing trade sanctions on Israel or military support for Ukraine.

  76. Embattled Spanish PM Sánchez insists no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis

    Spain's prime minister tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.

  77. EU, China talk trade as Europe’s deadline for action looms

    European Union and Chinese officials have been holding talks in Beijing ahead of the bloc’s October deadline for seeing “tangible results” in efforts to curb a trade deficit running at €1 billion-plus…

  78. Iran warned US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah

    Officials say over a dozen Revolutionary Guard members holed up in besieged Ali Taher Ridge, where IDF says Lebanese terror group has key underground command center

  79. For India, Bangladesh’s talk of joining ‘Islamic Nato’ raises red flags

    Bangladesh’s potential entry into a defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan could give Dhaka fresh leverage in its dealings with India, but observers warn the move risks fracturing its…

  80. Chief Rabbi urges IDF, Katz to reverse punishment of religious soldiers in female medic dispute

    He wrote that Jewish tradition had established principles for the conduct of a Jewish army, citing the biblical phrase, “Your camp shall be holy.”

  81. Military, economic pressure on Iran may lead to internal uprising, US officials say

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the pressure on Tehran could lead the Iranian public to rise up against the regime or cause the IRGC to turn against itself.

  82. Norway seizes Russian ship in Arctic over Crimea compensation claim

    Moscow challenges Norway's seizure of vessel, the Professor Molchanov, calling it an act of piracy.

  83. China lambasts France’s ‘discriminatory’ fast-fashion law

    China on Thursday called on France to abandon a new law on ultra-fast fashion that would impose fees of up to almost €20 per garment, calling it "clearly discriminatory". The law, which targets major…

  84. ‘I would rather die than return to France’: the brutal reality of the UK’s one in, one out scheme

    Aso and Baran fled Iran, crossed the Channel together and were both returned to France. After risking their lives to reach Britain again, the friends found themselves facing very different fates At…

  85. South Korean police seek tycoon behind K-pop supergroup BTS to be indicted

    South Korean police are pushing for an indictment of music tycoon Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, over alleged investor fraud. The Seoul Metropolitan Police…

  86. Disgraced lawmaker William Wong to face 4 charges, including dangerous driving

    Former Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai, who allegedly drove and crashed his vehicle while in an intoxicated state two months ago, will appear in court next week to face four criminal charges…

  87. Gulf insecurity fuels US energy dominance

    The no-war, no-peace status quo with Iran increasingly benefits the US, its energy sector and its ally Israel.

  88. Property developer claimed ‘the premier is my best friend’ in tapped phone call, Icac hears

    Charles Perrottet, the younger brother of the former premier, tells Icac that claims made by Jean Nassif in the call were ‘bravado’ and ‘far-fetched’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…

  89. For Russia and Ukraine, an Escalating Spiral With No End in Sight

    Each side is using missiles and drones to try to pound the other into giving up, breeding ceaseless human suffering. But there is no sign that either country’s determination will weaken.

  90. Maduro, wife seek dismissal of drug trafficking indictment on immunity grounds

    Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign…

  91. Egypt’s Sisi welcomes China’s President Xi in Grand Egyptian Museum tour

    President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has given President Xi Jinping a tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.

  92. China urges France to 'halt' fast-fashion law, warns of countermeasures

    France’s new law imposes fees on certain ultra-fast fashion items that will eventually reach almost 20 euros per garment.

  93. Many Italians Long Resisted Air-Conditioning. Then Europe Got Hotter.

    Amid record-breaking temperatures on the continent, households and businesses in Italy are increasingly installing cooling units.

  94. 75.8% of flat owners at block unscathed by Tai Po fire agree to sell to authorities

    More than 75 per cent of homeowners at the only block spared the worst of last November’s deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court have agreed to sell their flats to the Hong Kong government, with authorities to…

  95. The New Jet-Powered Drones That Are Breeding Anxiety in Ukraine

    These Russian drones are more destructive, faster and harder to shoot down than the propeller-driven models Russia has used throughout the war.

  96. In Somaliland, a book fair is writing a nation into existence

    In Somaliland, an international book fair has become a forum for telling the story of a country you won’t find on a world map.

  97. Microsoft discloses Azure revenue as part of major financial reporting changes

    Microsoft is changing how it reports its finances to investors by splitting its businesses into two segments and disclosing quarterly revenue for its Azure cloud business for the first time. The…

  98. Data centers are everywhere. Here's what they're doing to the planet.

    As data centers multiply to meet AI demand, they're straining power grids, draining water supplies, and reshaping the land and air around them.

  99. Tens of thousands in Spain protest Ceuta border crisis

    Tens of thousands of people took to the streets Wednesday across Spain to protest the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ceuta, demanding solutions and blaming Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for his…

  100. MoD withheld information about nuclear test veterans' records, ex-minister claims

    Cold War veterans who oversaw nuclear tests have claimed they caused lifelong health problems.

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