Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the Duo, is unveiled at 1,999 US dollars with a book‑style fold, marking a major shift under CEO John Ternus.

Donald Trump pledges a $5,000 payout to all adults if GOP takes both houses in the Nov. midterms—an $1.3 trillion promise amid soaring oil prices.

At a Texas Republican convention, reporters ask whether Donald Trump’s statements are behind the surge in oil prices after US‑Iran tensions rise.

The US introduces import bans on Canadian spirits, dairy products and motorbikes as part of a retaliatory trade war that began with Canadian tariffs. Read the latest impact and reactions.

Former President Trump predicts the U.S.-Iran conflict will collapse post‑November elections, vowing oil price decline amid rising tensions.

Anak Krakatau erupts, sending ash to 15,000m, grounding flights and leaving 270,000 passengers stranded while Indonesia’s airports extend closures until Monday.

Anak Krakatau eruption shut Jakarta’s main airport and four others, grounding thousands of flights and leaving more than 270,000 people stranded amid ash‑laden skies.

An Amazon Air freight flight overshot a runway at Miami International Airport, killing five people and seriously injuring five others. Investigations are underway.

Ash from Mount Anak Krakatoa forces the closure of Indonesia’s main airport, stranding thousands and halting international routes.

A June heatwave and thunderstorms halted ~900 flights at Heathrow and Gatwick, highlighting climate‑driven risks to airline operations.

Uganda’s defense chief announces withdrawal from the Invictus Games to avoid contradicting King Charles, sparking questions about political and royal dynamics.

LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 after Saudi Arabia pulls its multi‑billion‑dollar funding, freeing players to leave and paving the way for a new player‑owned league.

A Lithuanian coach used a modest quiz‑show win to move to London, and after years of determination he now leads Sabah to the first Champions League title for the club.

100 creators are accredited at the US Open, raising questions over etiquette as players face disruptions.

A Lexus SUV driver faces trial for the crash that killed two of Anthony Joshua’s team members, with reports that an attempted overtaking maneuver was the cause.

Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone call out President Trump by rebranding their long-running show as 'South America'.

Animated series flips its name to ‘South America’ as a jab at Trump’s controversial map edits, celebrating an Emmy win and skirting political snub.

A deep dive into China’s recent anti‑trafficking reforms, enforcement actions, and lingering gaps reveals whether the policy shift can truly deter the scourge.

How the frozen Paramount‑Skydance takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery is reshaping investor sentiment, stock volatility, and media‑merger expectations.

Egyptian TV star Sarah Khalifa joins 12 people condemned to death over a drug‑trafficking and gun‑smuggling case.

Families still feel 9/11 grief and dread a trial delay, as the mastermind faces a 2028 trial after 20‑year imprisonment. 25 years later, hope for justice lingers.

British widow Joyce Thomas faces deportation from Sweden after failing to apply for residence following Brexit, sparking calls for more compassionate migration policy.

After a paper leak forced millions to retake exams, India’s NTA faces renewed scrutiny and calls for sweeping reforms.

Odesa, Ukraine’s third‑largest city and a predominantly Russian‑speaking centre, is debating a plan to ban Russian language in public cultural venues.

The far‑right AfD aims to win Saxony‑Anhalt’s parliament, marking a potential first post‑war governing role and sparking national debate.

A beloved TV presenter was chosen as the new king of Tooro, sparking a fierce family dispute over succession rules and a young heir.

President Trump promised $5,000 to every voter if Republicans win the 2026 mid‑term elections — a deal that could cost $1.3 trillion and raises questions of legality.

Donald Trump pledges a $5,000 payout to all adults if GOP takes both houses in the Nov. midterms—an $1.3 trillion promise amid soaring oil prices.

At Dallas’ unprecedented midterms convention, Trump pledged $5,000 to each US adult if Republicans clinch Congress, while urging his base to turn out and addressing cost‑of‑living worries.

Thailand's police-led shooting drills aim to prepare students after the recent Nonthaburi school massacre.

New York City unveils 25‑year‑old records exposing toxic air at Ground Zero, sparking debate over 9/11 health aftermath.

Mayor Mamdani releases 170k pages revealing toxic air after the attacks. The move follows a lawsuit and promises transparency for 25 years of uncertainty.

Israeli military strikes a residential building in Kfar Roummane, killing 12 people, including two children and a paramedic, amid escalating tensions around the Israeli‑occupied security zone.

On September 7 Nepal marked a national day of mourning for flash flood victims while rescue teams search for survivors and missing people.

Mundhe’s aggressive food‑safety inspections have catapulted him to online fame, sparking debate over enforcement, transparency and the future of kitchen hygiene standards in India.

Russia ramps up daily Geran‑3 jet drone attacks, pushing Kyiv to develop new interception strategies and satellite‑based launch‑site discovery.

The IAEA reports North Korea has built a new 2‑storey building that can house up to 28 centrifuge cascades, heightening global concerns over its secretive nuclear program.

Google will fund three new data centres and buy half of Finland’s Loviisa nuclear output, reinforcing AI services and the country’s green energy mix.

The White House has removed its ‘Build the Wall’ minigame after The Tetris Company raised a copyright infringement complaint.

IAEA reports North Korea has unveiled a new two‑storey building at Yongbyon capable of 28 centrifuge cascades, marking a stark escalation in its nuclear programme.