The Guardian

Victoria’s koalas in chronically poor health and population is half what was previously estimated

Exclusive: State government delayed releasing major report into the health of the koala population for more than 12 monthsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian government sat on a report for more than 12 months that found the state’s koala population was in chronically poor health.The review of the state’s koala populations, led by state science agency the Arthur Rylah Institute in conjunction with scientists from major universities, was completed for the Victo

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BBC World

Iran referred to UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance

Tehran condemns the resolution, blaming US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities for disrupting inspections.

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BBC World

Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on $2,000 first folding iPhone

Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

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The Guardian

Andrew and Tristan Tate denied US bail as brothers fight extradition to UK

Brothers, arrested in Miami in July on UK rape and sex trafficking charges, to remain in custody in FloridaA US judge denied the bail request of the controversial social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate on Wednesday, ordering the brothers to remain behind bars as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom.The Tate brothers, prominent figures in the so-called “manosphere”, were arrested in Miami on 18 July after British prosecutors filed new charges against them and sought their extrad

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WSJ World News

Opinion | Hindsight Is Denied in War

Those in Israel’s war room after Oct. 7 had to fight for their nation’s survival without the luxury of knowing how the story would end.

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BBC World

Tate brothers to remain in US jail as they fight extradition to UK

A federal judge denied them bail, saying the dual US-UK citizens' wealth and frequent international travel "constitute quintessential flight risks".

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NY Times World

Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate

With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.

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NY Times World

Spain Declassifies Warning to Morocco About Migrant Crossing Plans

Spain’s intelligence service had alerted Morocco about social media calls for a border exodus into Ceuta, which led to more than 100 deaths and a political crisis in Spain.

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The Guardian

Man in Swindon charged with assisting Russian intelligence agency

Joshua Cammidge, 31, arrested after investigation led by counter-terrorism policing LondonA man has been charged with offences related to national security as part of an ongoing investigation led by counter-terrorism policing (CTP) London, according to the Metropolitan police.Joshua Cammidge, 31, was arrested at an address in Swindon on Friday 4 September by CTP London officers, who were supported by officers from Wiltshire police. Searches were also carried out at a different address in Swindon

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BBC World

Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show

The White House has described the cash gifts to Harp and three others as personal - and legal.

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NY Times World

14 Killed in Weapons Depot Blast in Northwest Syria

Officials said they had not determined the cause of the explosion. Years of fighting have left Syria littered with weapons and ordnance left over from the civil war.

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NY Times World

14 Killed in Weapons Depot Blast in Northwest Syria

Officials said they had not determined the cause of the explosion. Years of fighting have left Syria littered with weapons and ordnance left over from the civil war.

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The Guardian

Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds

Analysis of two skeletons reveals tooth wear and traces of psychoactive substance in what may be earliest known evidence for human drug takingWhat may be the earliest known evidence for human drug taking has been traced to ancient Indonesian foragers who sucked on mind-altering nuts as long as 25,000 years ago.Analysis of two exceptionally rare skeletons from the Indonesian island of Sulawesi revealed dramatic tooth wear and traces of a psychoactive substance in the individuals’ remaining teeth,

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The Guardian

Senior UK rabbis come out in support of sanctions on Israeli settlements

Spiritual leaders stress diversity of views within Jewish community and warn against inaction on settler violenceProminent British rabbis have backed Ed Miliband’s sanctions on Israeli settlements, warning that the time for inaction on settler violence must come to an end.The intervention comes after the UK’s chief rabbi, the spiritual leader of mainstream Orthodox Jews in the UK, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, described UK sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territori

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The Guardian

Uganda to withdraw from Invictus Games ‘out of respect for King Charles’, says military chief

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba announces decision to pull out in post on X, citing tensions over ‘Harry-Meghan nonsense’Uganda is withdrawing from the Duke of Sussex’s Invictus Games, the country’s military chief said, out of respect for King Charles amid division over the “Harry-Meghan nonsense”.Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of the Ugandan president, made the surprise announcement in a post on X on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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NY Times World

Police Expand Investigation Into Reform U.K. After Undercover Sting

The Metropolitan Police are investigating Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party after footage appeared to show party officials arranging secret contributions from a foreign donor.

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The Guardian

‘It’s a good start’: prominent Israelis welcome UK sanctions on illegal settlements

Ed Miliband’s intervention was inevitable after Israeli government and security failures, say former ministers and diplomatsProminent Israelis have welcomed new UK sanctions as a necessary response to settlement expansion and spiralling violence in the occupied West Bank.The president of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, a former prime minister, an ex-head of the army and former ministers and diplomats described the intervention as an “inevitable consequence” of Israeli government a

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NY Times World

Video Shows Grocery Store Manager Saving Toddler From Oncoming Traffic

Luis Cruz dashed into a busy street in Puebla, Mexico, to pull a girl out of the path of an approaching S.U.V. Footage of the rescue has made him a local sensation.

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NY Times World

Why Israel Reacted With Fury to U.K. Sanctions on West Bank Settlements

The fierce retaliation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to the new restrictions is a reflection of his tough re-election fight, analysts say.

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BBC World

Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe

The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.

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