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Twenty five years after Durban, equating Zionism with racism has become mainstream - editorial
The 2001 World Conference against Racism 2001 included a draft document equating Zionism with racism, targeting Israel alone for its right to exist.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Sen. Ted Cruz says 'unequivocal yes' to Trump’s 'mission accomplished' claim on Iran
Cruz agreed “unequivocally” that the president’s military objectives had been achieved, saying the US has eliminated Iran’s ballistic missiles and drone capabilities, air force, navy, and leadership.
Places mentioned: Iowa
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Seoul district offers foreigners multilingual help to navigate South Korean rental market
Navigating the intricacies of South Korea’s residential real estate market is notoriously complex even for long-time local residents. For the country’s steadily growing international population…
Places mentioned: Seoul
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Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in US
The name change even made its way to some government websites in Canada which pull map data from Google Maps. Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford made his position clear by erecting a billboard on…
Places mentioned: Mexico and 1 other place
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'Finding a part time job for a kid is like winning the lottery' - parents worry about jobseeker benefit changes
"If he couldn't get the benefit, I probably would've lost my house," says a solo mum who lost access to child support payments when her eldest son turned 18.
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 1 other place
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Trump says he plans to campaign for midterms like he did in 2024
He dismissed concerns about high prices that have dogged his Republican allies.
Places mentioned: Texas and 1 other place
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Stock futures fall after U.S. strikes Iran; Wall Street heads for winning month: Live updates
The Dow is up 2.1% in August, on pace for its fifth consecutive monthly advance.
Places mentioned: Hong Kong and 2 other places
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Ex-Carlton coach Voss gives assessment of Blues' finals hopes
Almost four months after his exit from Carlton, Michael Voss speaks about the Blues' chances in the finals following their stunning turnaround.
Places mentioned: Sydney
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China's factory activity shrinks for second straight month, contracting less than expected
China's manufacturing activity shrank for a second straight month, keeping pressure on Beijing to support the economy as growth loses momentum.
Places mentioned: Beijing
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Mamdani lookalike contest draws hundreds of hopefuls in New York
Hundreds gathered for a Zohran Mamdani lookalike contest in New York, with nine contestants vying for votes.
Places mentioned: New York
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Economist warns costs of 'mean-spirited' benefit changes will outweigh the gains
Social development minister Louise Upston said the legislation reflected the government’s commitment to reduce benefit dependency and encourage people into work.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Iran targets Jordan after first US attack in a month
The US has launched its first strikes on Iran in a month, hitting sites on Larak Island. Iran hit back targeting bases h
Places mentioned: Washington
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Russia's Putin and China's Xi to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan
Some of the world's top leaders will attend the two-day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a regional bloc that seeks to be a counterinfluence to the West.
Places mentioned: Shanghai
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Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran
"You're going to see a lot more of these every week," Bessent said ahead of a Group of 20 finance leaders meeting. "We're starting with the banks, and we're telling the banks it's not okay to have Ir
Places mentioned: Iran and 1 other place
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U.S. stock futures slip as chances of rate hike rise after Warsh’s Jackson Hole comments
U.S. stock-index futures declined on Sunday, as investors ponder the likelihood of a fresh interest-rate hike and as new fighting between the U.S. and Iran threatens to reignite the conflict.
Places mentioned: Iran
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What happens next with bird flu? An expert explains why monitoring matters
Samuel Bloch/Getty The lethal H5N1 strain of avian influenza is rapidly spreading along the coast of southern Australia, where it has killed thousands of wild birds and infected at least two…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Malaysia at 69: Celebrating diversity, progress and a shared future with Argentina
Diversity is not simply something we celebrate, it is one of the foundations of our national character. Leer más
Places mentioned: Buenos Aires
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Will fixing Hong Kong’s childcare bottleneck help lift the city’s birth rate?
Shortly after Erica Lam found out she was pregnant with her second child, submitting a day care application for her unborn daughter became a top priority, as places at Hong Kong childcare centres were…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Thai volleyballers bringing home Asian title and Olympic ticket
Thai spikers are due back in Bangkok on Monday night after their heroic performance, securing an automatic Olympic berth as the Asian champions.
Places mentioned: Bangkok and 2 other places
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Winter privately met with Netanyahu despite pledging independent run, N12 reports
According to the report, Netanyahu offered Winter a reserved slot on the Likud list for the upcoming election, alongside additional reserved positions on the party’s slate, which Winter rejected.
Places mentioned: Israel
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NZ man missing in Nepal flash flood 'dreamed of pilgrimage for years'
A flatmate of Dejan Kuzmic believes the missing Kiwi was at the Nepal-China border after completing the pilgrimage when the deadly flash flood hit.
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 1 other place
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Crane Catches Fire During Cargo Unloading At Mumbai Port, 2 Operators Injured
Two crane operators injured after a fire during cargo unloading at Mumbai Port.
Places mentioned: Mumbai
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SolarWindow launches 0.85 mm-thick, self-adhesive solar film
Article URL: https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/27/https-www-pv-magazine-com-2026-08-27-solarwindow-launches-flexible-self-adhesive-solar-film/ Comments URL…
Places mentioned: United States
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Video: Powerful flash flood ravages Grand Canyon; 20 missing, 60 evacuated
A fierce flash flood surged through Arizona's Grand Canyon on August 29, transforming Bright Angel Canyon and the Colorado River into raging torrents of debris-laden water. Reports confirm that at…
Places mentioned: Arizona and 1 other place
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One Dead and 15 Potentially Missing at Grand Canyon After Flash Flood
At least 62 people were evacuated on Saturday after flooding destroyed footbridges and damaged a campground and cabins near Bright Angel Creek in Arizona, the National Park Service said.
Places mentioned: Arizona
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Nepal floods: could foreign rescue teams have been brought in earlier?
The Nepalese government has appealed for rescue aid from other countries just two days after it reportedly refused help, as several hundred people are still believed to be trapped in hydropower…
Places mentioned: China
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Twins can have different parents. How is that possible? A fertility expert explains
Westend61/Getty Images A Gold Coast woman has given birth to twins who aren’t genetically related to each other, after becoming pregnant with a surrogate couple’s embryo and her own biological baby at…
Places mentioned: Australia
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NATO's Arctic activity poses 'direct threat' to Russia, Lavrov warns
Russia views NATO’s growing activity in the Arctic as a direct security threat, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday. NATO launched its Arctic Sentry mission in February to strengthen its…
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Broad accuses Imam of ‘putting on an act’ after Pak batter ruled out at Lord’s
Stuart Broad raised eyebrows over Imam-ul-Haq's calf injury during the match, implying the Pakistani batter could be theatrical about his situation. Following a calf strain, Imam was unable to…
Places mentioned: Pakistan
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Meta- and Google-backed Indian telecom operator Jio Platforms gets regulatory nod for IPO
India's largest digital and telecom operator, Jio Platforms, got a regulatory nod for an IPO, but the National Stock Exchange, another mega issue, is still awaiting regulatory clearance.
Places mentioned: India
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Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open In Red As Iran Hits US Bases In Jordan
Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Oil prices up over 1% following US strike on Iranian launch sites in Hormuz.
Places mentioned: Iran
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The U.S. is building barriers around drones and robots, but China has scale to get around them
The U.S. is shutting out more foreign-made drones and robots. China’s scale means the global competition may simply move elsewhere.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Trump posts AI video of Iran’s Kharg Island 'being blown to smithereens'
US president Trump posted an AI video on his platform, Truth Social, of Iran’s Kharg Island "being blown to smithereens".
Places mentioned: Iran
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NATO's Arctic moves pose 'direct threat' to Russia, foreign minister Lavrov says
Aug 31 - Russia sees NATO activity in the Arctic as a direct security threat, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an article published on Monday, as the alliance members boost their presence in the…
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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What Argentina gets right about youth soccer — and what the U.S. gets wrong
Argentina has produced some of the world's greatest soccer players. Could its youth system offer lessons for the United States?
Places mentioned: Argentina and 1 other place
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Horvath scores 4 TDs, Lions beat winless Redblacks
Zander Horvath rushed for 164 yards and four touchdowns to lead the B.C. Lions to a 45-24 win over the winless Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday night.
Places mentioned: Ottawa
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Africa: South Africa Survive Onslaught to Beat New Zealand and Level Series
[Namibian] outh Africa levelled their series against New Zealand as they beat the All Blacks 33-26 in the second of four Tests at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Places mentioned: Cape Town and 1 other place
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Grindr wants to be the everything app for gay men; investors are still deciding whether it can pull it off
George Arison is done letting Wall Street's "Grindr discount" go unchallenged — in a wide-ranging Q&A, the CEO walks us through how AI, a controversial $350-plus EDGE tier, and a bet on healthcare and…
Places mentioned: San Francisco
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Labour promises every graduate nurse will get a job
Graduate nurses are being trained in New Zealand but looking overseas for their first job, Ayesha Verrall says.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Trump says Iran’s Kharg is being ‘blown to smithereens’, but gives no details
Iran responded to the earlier US attack on rocket launchers on its island of Larak.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test
Failed uprising in Niamey exposed tensions in Niger’s military, and the role of the Africa Corps in suppressing unrest.
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Oil prices jump over 2% after US-Iran direct conflict re-ignites after a month of pause
Following a U.S. military strike on Iranian launchers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have surged. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on two U.S. air bases in Jordan. Jordan's…
Places mentioned: Iran
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Tunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water supplies
Near 50C temperatures are driving record electricity demand, disrupting water supplies and straining health services.
Places mentioned: Iran
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US plans to sanction another bank to keep economic pressure on Iran
Washington has recently stepped up efforts to economically pressure Tehran amid the deadlocked truce talks.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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US and Taiwan say China used travel advisory to undermine Palau
The United States and Taiwan governments have accused China of trying to use a travel advisory notice to undermine Palau on the eve of the Pacific Island Forum leaders summit in Koror.
Places mentioned: Beijing
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Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county
Plans in one of Texas’ largest counties to use dozens fewer polling location than previous years is drawing protests from Democrats who say the reductions could create confusion in the November…
Places mentioned: Texas
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US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran's IRGC Attacks US bases In Jordan After Attack On Larak Island
Iran war live: The IRGC said multiple military personnel and civilians were killed or wounded on Sunday night in a "US-Israeli" attack on Iran's southern Larak Island in Hormozgan province, reports…
Places mentioned: Iran
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John Ternus to lead Apple into the age of AI
Ternus' appointment comes a week before iPhone's annual event on Sept 9.
Places mentioned: China
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Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary
Kemi Badenoch is expected to carry out a wider reshuffle of her front bench team following high-profile departures.
Places mentioned: London
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Japan opposition alliance on brink of collapse after merger talks stall
Japan’s centrist opposition alliance stood on the brink of falling apart on Monday, with sources saying members who joined from the Komeito party just months ago could leave the group. The development…
Places mentioned: Japan
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Singapore firms keen to tap Northern Metropolis’ ‘massive potential’, envoy says
Singaporean businesses are keen to explore the “massive potential” emerging in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis megaproject after the country’s prime minister visited the site earlier this year, its…
Places mentioned: Singapore and 1 other place
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Chinese team maps South China Sea floor with ‘twice the resolution’ of Western models
China has mapped the seabed of its claimed waters including the South China Sea, with twice the resolution and up to five times the accuracy of methods used by other countries after more than two…
Places mentioned: Connecticut
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Venezuela’s Maduro shares first photos from US detention
Abducted Venezuelan leader's post appears to show him in US detention, published two days after US-Venezuela oil deal.
Places mentioned: New York
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'Pragg is No. 1 in the world': Anand after India's first GCT title | Exclusive
Praggnanandhaa has completed a remarkable comeback after his disappointing 2026 Candidates campaign, winning the Grand Chess Tour Finals in St Louis by beating Fabiano Caruana 15-13. He became the…
Places mentioned: India
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Professional committee recommends Shin Bet provide Eisenkot with armed security
Group of ministers headed by Netanyahu to make final decision; panel also discusses Yair Golan's request for state-funded bodyguards, but doesn't yet decide on a recommendation
Places mentioned: Israel
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This actor was told he had Alzheimer's, now he's performing a one-man show
Peter Marinker is taking on one of Samuel Beckett's most famous plays alone on a London stage.
Places mentioned: London
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India A "Vishwaguru, Not A Mahashakti": RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat In Toronto
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat recalled historical and modern examples of India stepping up during international humanitarian crises.
Places mentioned: Toronto
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‘Losing $60 billion a year’: Trump slams Canada as ‘worst' trade 'abuser'
Donald Trump is escalating trade conflicts with Canada by levying substantial tariffs, which he claims are necessary due to the billions the U.S. allegedly loses from Canadian trade policies. He is…
Places mentioned: Canada
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20 Missing In US Grand Canyon Flash Floods, Video Shows Massive Destruction
The flash flood began in Bright Angel Creek, which flows into the Colorado River, about 2:30 pm on Saturday, with torrents of water wiping out footbridges over the creek and significantly altering the…
Places mentioned: Colorado
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More than 22,000 ancient artefacts seized in Florida
The seizure was among the largest of US' local investigations.
Places mentioned: Rome
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Flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park leaves about 15 missing
More than 15 people may be missing after flash floods struck Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, the National Park Service said on Sunday. Flooding hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch…
Places mentioned: Arizona
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3-year-old tied to chair, kicked and sexually assaulted at Delhi playschool
A young boy allegedly faced physical and sexual assault at a Delhi playschool. CCTV footage purportedly shows him being tied and kicked by school staff. Police have registered a case under Pocso Act…
Places mentioned: Delhi
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What we know so far about the New Zealanders missing after Nepal flood
Dejan Kuzmic's flatmate says he was "always cheerful" and "wanted to make everyone smile and laugh".
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 2 other places
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Don’t leave Hong Kong parents to their own devices on child social media use
Hong Kong, a city of overachievers, especially when it comes to the young, is also filled with children who take to social media early. Almost 35 per cent of kindergarten pupils log at least one hour…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Understanding ChatGPT Work
Article URL: https://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/30/understanding-chatgpt-work/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49504625 Points: 74 # Comments: 27
Places mentioned: London
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US accuses Iran of posing 'imminent threat' in Hormuz Strait
The US Central Command (Centcom) said it targeted Iran as it posed an "imminent threat" in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, Centcom described Iranian accusations against Washington saying it…
Places mentioned: Washington
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Tongan man faces charges after Australia's Northern Territory police seize 125kg of kava
A 50-year-old Tongan national has been charged by police in Australia's Northern Territory after allegedly found in possession of 125 kilograms of kava, and more than $100,000 is cash.
Places mentioned: Australia
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Bizarre! Cricket team loses match due to broken print - here's how
Ballyspallen were forced to concede their Northern Ireland cricket match against Eglinton after a broken printer prevented officials from producing a required Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) sheet…
Places mentioned: Ireland
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Explosions heard in Jordan as Iran fires missiles at US forces, eight intercepted
"US forces in Jordan are under missile attack. The Iranians are launching a variety of different missiles at US bases in response to US strikes on Larak Island," Fox News' Trey Yingst confirmed.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Victorian prisoners to be sent out to repair roads under Labor’s pothole plan
Inmates would take over ‘basic’ road maintenance duties, allowing skilled crews to focus on fixing 500,000 potholes Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email…
Places mentioned: Australia
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IRGC vows response after US struck two Iranian launchers preparing to fire at Strait of Hormuz
"We will take retribution" against the US for striking Larak Island, a spokesperson for the IRGC told state broadcaster IRIB on Sunday evening, adding that Iran "will punish those responsible."
Places mentioned: Washington
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At least 20 missing, dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek
More than 20 people may be missing after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon, the US National Park Service said on Sunday. The flood forced the evacuation of dozens of people and swept large…
Places mentioned: Colorado
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U.S. plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions: Bessent
Bessent's campaign means to push countries that still do business with Iran to sever their financial ties or face retaliation from the U.S.
Places mentioned: North Carolina
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News live: number of Australians missing in Nepal floods rises; Oscar Jenkins gives first interview since Russia conviction
Nepali and Chinese authorities confirmed an updated death toll of at least 810 on Sunday. Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Joyce says people are…
Places mentioned: Australia and 1 other place
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Kickboxer Hayden Barnard sentenced to 11 months’ home detention for ‘brutal assault’ in Tasman
Nearly three years on, the victim says he still does not know whether he will fully recover from what happened to him.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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The geriatric giant growing by the hour
Every 60 minutes, three New Zealanders develop dementia, and that number is getting worse. The good news - there are things we can do to help avoid it.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Ontario’s premier urges thaw in U.S.-Canada trade war: ‘We’re best friends.’
After days of trading insults with President Donald Trump, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said it was vital for the American and Canadian economies that the countries strike a trade deal.
Places mentioned: Canada
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 31, 2026
Places mentioned: Singapore
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‘I don’t want to see him in jail': Bennett backs Netanyahu pardon if he quits politics - interview
Bennett, who also leads the B’Yachad party, is one of the leading figures in the opposition bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu in the October elections.
Places mentioned: Israel
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US must get troops out of Gulf, former counterterrorism chief says
Joseph Kent, the former director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre, urged Washington to immediately withdraw troops from the Gulf as Tehran woved to respond to Larak island attack. “We just…
Places mentioned: Washington
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U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz
The last major U.S. strikes on Iran were carried out in late July.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Hikers feared missing after flash flooding hits Grand Canyon
More than 20 people are thought to be unaccounted for after flash flooding on Saturday.
Places mentioned: Colorado
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Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek leading to the Colorado River
More than 20 people may be missing after Grand Canyon flooding. “Most of it ran off instantly,” National Weather Service meteorologist Justin Johndrow says.
Places mentioned: Colorado
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Reusable rocket milestone opens a door for Hong Kong’s space ambitions
On the morning of August 19, LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket lifted off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Area. After deploying its second stage and payload into orbit, the rocket’s…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Grand Canyon flash floods leave around 15 missing, dozens evacuated
The flash floods hit Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on Saturday afternoon, the National Park Service said.
Places mentioned: Arizona and 2 other places
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Lamine Yamal getting back to ‘top level’, Barcelona coach Flick says
Teenager struggled in Barca's La Liga start at Elche but improves against Athletic Bilbao, according to Hansi Flick.
Places mentioned: Madrid
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Woman dead after being hit by light rail train in Ontario city: police
Waterloo regional police say the fatal collision happened Saturday night in the area of Dutton Drive in the north end of the city.
Places mentioned: Canada
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Your say: week beginning August 31
Every day, we publish a selection of your emails in our newsletter. We’d love to hear from you, you can email us at yoursay@theconversation.edu.au. Monday August 31 “The horrific disaster in Nepal and…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Freedom Fuel gas stations sold stolen fuel, lawsuit claims
Freedom Fuel gas stations, which the Trump administration promoted last month, sold fuel that its supplier never paid for, according to a lawsuit filed earlier this month. The suit, which attorneys…
Places mentioned: Pennsylvania
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Professor Murder Rides the Subway is a forgotten slice of dance punk perfection
I recently dug out my CDs and started reripping them all. I've found a few forgotten gems in there, but few hit harder for me than the beautifully concise Professor Murder Rides the Subway EP. There…
Places mentioned: New York
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Unionized GM workers to wrap up voting on tentative agreement
Unifor and General Motors agreed on tentative labour contracts for more than 4,600 autoworkers in Ontario on Aug. 22. The vote is set to wrap up Sunday.
Places mentioned: Canada
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US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks
Iran says the attack killed some civilians and is the first known US strike on Iran since late July.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Seven wounded in al-Mughayyir as Israeli forces besiege the village
Seven Palestinians have been wounded in the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir, near Ramallah, most of them by live ammunition, local sources told Al Jazeera. Residents said that Israeli…
Places mentioned: Israel
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At least 20 missing at Grand Canyon after extreme flash flooding
At least 20 people are missing or unaccounted for after flash floods overwhelmed a remote area of the Grand Canyon, including a historic lodge near the bottom of the site, officials said Sunday.
Places mentioned: Colorado
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USDA reportedly shelves cyclospora research amid relocations and fund cuts
Trump officials shuttering three projects on foodborne parasite, two defunded by Congress, Politico reports The Trump administration is shuttering two of the three US Department of Agriculture…
Places mentioned: Maryland and 1 other place
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New Brunswick horse owners warned about potential virus exposure
The virus, known as EHV-1, is highly contagious and can cause respiratory disease, neurological disease and pregnancy loss in horses.
Places mentioned: Toronto
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US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island, US official says
The last known US strikes on Iran were in late July, as the war has reached a stalemate in recent weeks, with Washington threatening to impose costly sanctions on countries that support Iran.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Dolly Parton’s niece shares emotional tribute after singer’s private funeral
Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private funeral service attended by family on Friday, according to her niece.
Places mentioned: Tennessee
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US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak island amid strait of Hormuz tensions
Attack was response to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps preparing rockets to launch sea mines into strait, says US US forces have struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island on Sunday, a US…
Places mentioned: Iran
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US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island, US official says
US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island on Sunday, a US official said, marking the first known American strikes on Iran since late July. “I can confirm that earlier today US…
Places mentioned: Iran