The Guardian

Pentagon official overseeing military AI sold millions worth of stock in AI firm

Exclusive: financial disclosures from Emil Michael – who also reaped millions from xAI stock earlier this year – show he sold his Perplexity stock for up to $25mThe top Pentagon official overseeing military artificial intelligence policy, who reaped profits earlier this year of up to $24m selling his private investment in Elon Musk’s AI company, has now sold his holdings in another AI company for between $5m and $25m, according to records seen by the Guardian. (Federal financial records show ran

general  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

Republican calls Leon Black and David Copperfield co-conspirators of Epstein

Outgoing congressman Thomas Massie urges justice department to launch immediate investigationAn outgoing Republican congressman accused billionaire Leon Black and David Copperfield, the illusionist, of being co-conspirators of the accused late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, and repeated a call for the Department of Justice to launch an immediate investigation into the men, among others.Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican who recently lost his primary to a challenger backed by Donald Trump, nam

general  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

Briton among 119 more people rescued in Nepal after flash floods

More than 1,000 people confirmed dead and more than 4,000 still missing in disaster triggered by glacial collapseA British national was among 119 people rescued in Nepal on Tuesday, an official said almost a week after deadly flash floods on the country’s border with Tibet.An army spokesperson told reporters at a press conference that Tuesday’s rescue efforts had saved 118 Nepali nationals – 44 women and 74 men. Continue reading...

general  Sep 1, 2026

Washington Post World

U.S. carries out new military strikes in Iran

The American strikes were in response to attempted attacks by Iran on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. service members in the Middle East, military officials at Central Command said.

general  Sep 1, 2026

NY Times World

Nepal’s Economy Has Few Ways to Absorb the Cost of Flood Damage

The country’s government estimates that the recent catastrophic floods caused $5 billion in damage. That’s one-tenth of the Nepal’s entire economy.

general  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

Ed Miliband promises ‘comprehensive reset’ of UK policy toward Israel

Foreign secretary tells MPs he will try to stop illegal settlements carving up the West BankEd Miliband has promised to “reset” Britain’s policy on Israel, saying he will try to stop British companies helping build settlements in the West Bank.Speaking to the Commons for the first time as foreign secretary, Miliband said he would set out measures to prevent UK involvement in projects such as the illegal E1 plan, which critics say would split the West Bank in half. Continue reading...

general  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

House passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms

Continuing resolution to approve government spending until 11 December passes 370-48 and will now go to Trump The US House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation to prevent a government shutdown through the midterms, as both parties opted to defuse a volatile dispute ahead of the November elections that will decide the balance of power in Congress for the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency.A continuing resolution (CR) authorizing government spending until 11 December passed

general  Sep 1, 2026

WSJ World News

The Thai Town Hosting the USS Abraham Lincoln After a Grueling Deployment

About 5,000 sailors flush with cash and looking for R&R will pour into the seaside resort.

general  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport

Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacksThe German government has blamed Russia for the drone attack on Leipzig airport last month, calling it “dangerous behaviour” and part of a systematic and concerted effort by Moscow to “cause great damage” through a large number of hybrid attacks.The interior minister, Alexander Dobrindt, and the foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, ended weeks of speculation and the government’s hesitancy to blame

general  Sep 1, 2026

BBC World

US launches more strikes on Iran as state media reports explosions

US Central Command accused Iran of targeting commercial shipping and American service members deployed in the region.

general  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

Five held by police after newborn baby dies from stab wounds in South Yorkshire

Officers responded to reports concerning safety of baby girl at property in Wincobank area of SheffieldFive people are being held on suspicion of murder after a newborn baby died from stab wounds in South Yorkshire on Sunday.Police officers found the girl at a property in Holywell Heights, in the Wincobank area of Sheffield, while responding to reports concerning her safety just before 6am on Sunday. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Continue reading...

general  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

US launches new airstrikes on Iranian targets as hostilities flare

Move from Washington quashes hopes that exchange of fire last weekend might not presage ⁠wider renewal of hostilitiesMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe US launched new airstrikes on Iranian targets on Tuesday, quashing hopes that an exchange of fire last ⁠weekend might not presage a ⁠wider renewal of hostilities.Oil prices had ​already risen after that first exchange of direct attacks since July and after reports of two tankers being hit leaving the strait of Hormuz, the global oil sup

general  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

Who is John Ternus, Apple’s next CEO?

Hardware engineering executive succeeding Tim Cook is a longtime Apple insider, indicating company will continue strategy that has led to record profitsTim Cook stepped down as CEO of Apple on 31 August. John Ternus, a longtime company veteran, succeeded him the next day as the company’s new chief executive. Cook has transitioned to the role of executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors.Ternus, a hardware engineering executive, is a tenured Apple insider, and his ascension indicates the co

general  Sep 1, 2026

BBC World

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked but judge asks them to keep trying

The Massachusetts mother is facing murder charges for killing her three children at their family home in 2023.

general  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

Russia targets Ukraine’s rail network as war enters deadly new phase

Six employees killed on Tuesday after Moscow escalates attacks on infrastructure and Ukrainian capitalRussia has opened a deadly new phase in its war against Ukraine by deliberately targeting the country’s railway network, with six employees killed on Tuesday in the latest strikes on Kyiv.Ukraine’s state-owned railway company, Ukrzaliznytsia, said its workers died when a ballistic missile plunged into a locomotive depot. The Russians hit other railway facilities, it added, during a massive bomba

general  Sep 1, 2026

Washington Post World

Putin pledges support to Iran, rallies leaders to challenge U.S.

A regional security meeting in Kyrgyzstan highlighted the increasingly close military and political alliance between Moscow and Tehran.

general  Sep 1, 2026

NY Times World

These Ukrainian Children Go to School Underground. They’re the Lucky Ones.

In a frontline city, parents don’t see schools built below ground as apocalyptic. Instead, they offer relief from worry about the threat of Russian strikes.

general  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

ICE holds man with stage 4 cancer in detention despite permanent US residency

ICE spokesperson says Loreto Javar failed to disclose criminal conviction in Philippines when he applied for visaA 76-year-old man holding permanent US residency and grappling with stage four prostate cancer is reportedly being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention in Tacoma, Washington.Federal immigration officials detained Loreto Javar during his US citizenship interview in Tukwila, Washington, in June. Javar, a Filipino national, moved to the US in 1995 and has lived in

general  Sep 1, 2026

WSJ World News

U.S. Targets Iran in Fresh Wave of Strikes

The attacks came after Iran targeted commercial ships and American service personnel in the Middle East.

general  Sep 1, 2026

WSJ World News

Germany Blames Russia for Explosive Drones Sent to Leipzig Airport

In a rare move, Berlin said it would retaliate for the incident last month.

general  Sep 1, 2026