» Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want 'to make deal'
19/08/25 16:23 from BBC News - World
The US president conceded the war in Ukraine was "tough to solve" after several days of high-level talks.

» US tech stocks hit by wave of concerns over future of AI boom
19/08/25 16:07 from FT.com - World
Warning from OpenAI’s Sam Altman and MIT paper puncture Wall Street’s enthusiasm

» Investigation into 'horrifying' death of French streamer
19/08/25 15:37 from BBC News - World
Raphaël Graven, also known as Jeanpormanove, was found dead at a residence in Contes, a village north of Nice, prosecutors said.

» Israel demands release of all Gaza hostages, casting doubt on ceasefire proposal
19/08/25 15:28 from BBC News - World
It comes a day after Hamas said it accepted a proposal for a 60-day truce, during which around half of the 50 hostages would be freed.

» US in talks for a 10% Intel stake, White House says
19/08/25 15:21 from FT.com - World
Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick ‘ironing out the details’ of a deal, according to Trump’s spokesperson

» Trump says US could play role ‘by air’ in Ukraine security guarantee
19/08/25 15:14 from FT.com - World
President warns Putin will face ‘rough situation’ if Russian president does not co-operate on a peace deal

» Netanyahu accuses Australian PM of 'betraying' Israel
19/08/25 14:49 from BBC News - World
Relations between the two countries have frayed since Australia said it planned to recognise a Palestinian state.

» ‘Red lines’: Ukraine fears more Russian aggression if it gives up land
19/08/25 14:37 from FT.com - World
Zelenskyy’s anxiety over territorial concessions increases in the face of Putin’s maximalist demands

» Trump's Ukraine diplomacy faces a new hurdle: Where can Putin and Zelenskyy meet?
19/08/25 14:21 from World news
A man wanted for war crimes sitting across the table from the leader of the country he invaded?

» Who’s ready to host Putin? Trump's plan to arrange Ukraine peace talks faces a major challenge
19/08/25 14:21 from World news
A man wanted for war crimes sitting across the table from the leader of the country he invaded?

» Who's ready to host Putin? Trump's plan to arrange Ukraine peace talks faces a major challenge
19/08/25 14:21 from World news
A man wanted for war crimes sitting across the table from the leader of the country he invaded?

» Trump's plan for Ukraine Peace talks faces a major challenge: Hosting Putin
19/08/25 14:21 from World news
A man wanted for war crimes sitting across the table from the leader of the country he invaded?

» India hails improving ties with China ahead of Modi-Xi meeting
19/08/25 14:20 from FT.com - World
Rivals agree to resume direct flights as Beijing’s foreign minister visits New Delhi to ease tensions

» Powell to deliver Jackson Hole address under fire on multiple fronts
19/08/25 13:50 from FT.com - World
Federal Reserve chair is under bombardment from Trump and battling an insurgency within the central bank

» Uncle Sam taking a stake in Intel is sane in an absurd world
19/08/25 13:27 from FT.com - World
For a president who likes to make deals, investing in the chip company makes sense

» Sweden's 672-tonne Kiruna church crawls towards new location – video
19/08/25 13:21 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
After eight years of planning, an estimated cost of 500m kronor (£39m) and an early morning blessing, a church in northern Sweden began a slow-motion 5km journey to make way for the expansion of Europe’s biggest underground mine. The 672...

» Putin is back in the driver’s seat on Ukraine
19/08/25 13:20 from FT.com - World
Moscow is seeking victory, not compromise, through diplomacy — and Trump is playing along

» ONS: Is It Borked?
19/08/25 13:13 from FT.com - World
Putting the series in serious journalism

» Dangerous seas forecast for US East Coast as Hurricane Erin grows
19/08/25 13:11 from BBC News - World
The Category 3 storm threatens to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to the US East Coast.

» Why Oval Office map has played crucial role in Trump's view of Ukraine war
19/08/25 13:06 from BBC News - World
Ukraine's leader has taken issue with the American map, because of the amount of control it gives Russia.

» Government fails to stop closure of Essex hotel at centre of UK asylum debate
19/08/25 13:05 from FT.com - World
Local authority injunction ruling may lead to more councils seeking to shut down hotels that house immigrants

» Government fails to stop removal of asylum seekers from Essex hotel
19/08/25 13:05 from FT.com - World
Local authority injunction ruling may lead to more councils seeking to shut down hotels that house immigrants

» UK fails to stop removal of asylum seekers from Essex hotel at centre of immigration debate
19/08/25 13:05 from FT.com - World
Local authority injunction ruling may lead to more councils seeking to shut down hotels that house migrants

» SoftBank held talks with Intel on buying contract chipmaking business
19/08/25 12:52 from FT.com - World
Japanese group’s approach comes as US manufacturer struggles to attract customers and compete with rival TSMC

» Spain to declare disaster zones after area twice the size of London is burnt
19/08/25 12:45 from FT.com - World
Fires have destroyed more European land this year than since records began

» The UK immigration debate has become a hall of mirrors
19/08/25 12:02 from FT.com - World
Keir Starmer’s task is to deal with facts, not illusions, and restore public trust

» Finnish politician dies in parliament in Helsinki
19/08/25 12:01 from BBC News - World
Eemeli Peltonen's sudden death shocks Finland, with politicians on all sides expressing their sadness.

» Home Depot sales rise in sign of US consumer resilience
19/08/25 11:59 from FT.com - World
Robust demand comes despite lingering high interest rates

» In another AI push, China holds the world's first sports event for humanoid robots
19/08/25 11:59 from World news
BEIJING — They aren’t the most graceful athletes, or the fastest.

» Epping Council granted temporary injunction blocking asylum seekers from local hotel
19/08/25 11:34 from FT.com - World
Local authority wins bid despite late intervention by UK government

» Peruvian woman arrested in Bali for smuggling drugs in sex toy
19/08/25 11:22 from BBC News - World
The 42-year-old allegedly also concealed drugs in her underwear, police said.

» Peruvian woman accused of smuggling drugs in sex toy in Bali
19/08/25 11:22 from BBC News - World
The 42-year-old allegedly also concealed drugs in her underwear, police said.

» Labubu frenzy sends Pop Mart profits soaring
19/08/25 11:18 from FT.com - World
Chinese toy company’s better than expected results may allay analyst concern over sustainability of its sales surge

» Why Ukraine's first lady wrote Melania Trump a letter
19/08/25 10:52 from BBC News - World
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska has thanked US First Lady Melania Trump for imploring Vladimir Putin to protect children.

» What to know as Air Canada says it will resume flights
19/08/25 10:51 from BBC News - World
Air Canada and the union representing its cabin crew have reached a tentative deal, with plans to resume flying Tuesday evening.

» Ukraine talks expose Trump’s dreadful attention to detail
19/08/25 10:46 from FT.com - World
Zelenskyy and allies contain White House’s tilt towards Moscow for now

» Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and abuse
19/08/25 10:18 from BBC News - World
Marius Borg Høiby is charged with 32 offences and could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.

» Senior mediator spells out Gaza ceasefire proposal agreed to by Hamas, Israel yet to respond
19/08/25 10:18 from World news
There was a muted response from Israel after Hamas said it had agreed to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and to free the remaining hostages.

» Senior mediator spells out Gaza ceasefire proposal agreed to by Hamas
19/08/25 10:18 from World news
There was a muted response from Israel after Hamas said it had agreed to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and to free the remaining hostages.

» Air Canada to resume flights after reaching deal with union to end strike
19/08/25 09:32 from FT.com - World
Airline says some disruptions to continue for up to 10 days as it seeks to restore service

» Trump says Ukraine security guarantee could include US air support
19/08/25 09:22 from FT.com - World
US president warns Putin will face ‘rough situation’ if he does not co-operate on a peace deal

» Donald Trump says US could play role ‘by air’ in Ukraine security guarantee
19/08/25 09:22 from FT.com - World
US president warns Putin will face ‘rough situation’ if he does not co-operate on a peace deal

» Hamas tells mediators it accepts Gaza ceasefire proposal
19/08/25 09:11 from FT.com - World
Qatar and Egypt in fresh push to agree truce between Palestinian militant group and Israel

» Chamath’s new letter to Spac investors
19/08/25 09:05 from FT.com - World
What ‘American Exceptionalism’ looks like in 2025

» The outcome of Donald Trump’s meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy: more meetings
19/08/25 09:00 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, president hit with criticism from both parties over Putin’s red-carpet treatment

» Bill Gates funds $1mn AI Alzheimer’s prize
19/08/25 09:00 from FT.com - World
New competition is latest effort to deploy artificial intelligence to find cures for serious illnesses

» Spanish judge charges Pedro Sánchez's wife with embezzlement
19/08/25 08:54 from FT.com - World
Charge is the latest blow for prime minister dogged by corruption scandals against his close family and aides

» Spanish judge charges Pedro Sánchez’s wife with embezzlement
19/08/25 08:54 from FT.com - World
Prime minister dogged by corruption scandals against his close family and aides

» European defence rally falters on Ukraine ceasefire talks
19/08/25 08:49 from FT.com - World
Stock prices fall as Trump vows to involve Zelenskyy in peace discussions with Putin and Kyiv vows to buy US weapons

» Call for entries: The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2026
19/08/25 08:00 from FT.com - World
We are looking for those organisations that have done most to increase revenues in North, Central and South America

» ONS delays release of July retail sales data due to ‘quality’ concerns
19/08/25 07:49 from FT.com - World
UK statistics agency says more time needed for ‘quality assurance’ work on figures

» Texas police hunt convict 'mistakenly' freed from jail
19/08/25 07:39 from BBC News - World
Police say the man was sentenced to jail for assaulting a family member and evading arrest.

» Mediators await Israeli response to new Gaza ceasefire proposal
19/08/25 07:32 from BBC News - World
Qatar says it is "almost identical" to a US proposal for a 60-day truce, during which around half of 50 hostages would be released.

» Trump’s war on economic independence
19/08/25 07:30 from FT.com - World
The autonomy of institutions is under severe threat

» Suited and full of praise, Ukraine and allies woo Trump away from Putin
19/08/25 07:14 from World news
While the Kremlin smarted, a sense of relief swept through Ukraine and across Europe after Zelenskyy's summit with President Trump.

» Home Depot boosts quarterly sales as transaction volumes dip
19/08/25 07:11 from FT.com - World
Higher interest rates have forced homeowners to curb spending on big projects

» Home Depot boosts quarterly sales even as transaction volumes dip
19/08/25 07:11 from FT.com - World
Higher interest rates have forced homeowners to curb spending on big projects

» Universities should bring back crafts
19/08/25 07:02 from FT.com - World
Skills-based knowledge need not be considered the opposite of an intellectual life

» In the age of AI, we should still teach students to make things
19/08/25 07:02 from FT.com - World
Skills-based knowledge need not be considered the opposite of an intellectual life

» Trump says US to ‘co-ordinate’ Ukraine’s security with Europe
19/08/25 07:01 from FT.com - World
President moves to arrange summit between Zelenskyy and Putin in bid to end Russian invasion

» It’s a run to hedge the dollar, not a run on the dollar
19/08/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
Hedge hogging

» France ‘flexes’ nuclear output as solar reshapes European energy
19/08/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
Country’s reactors are adjusting output more frequently as more renewables come online

» CEO pay at top US companies accelerates at fastest pace in four years
19/08/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
Median package for S&P 500 bosses was $19mn in 2024, pay advisory calculates

» CEO pay at top US companies accelerates at fastest pace in 4 years
19/08/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
Median package for S&P 500 bosses was $19mn in 2024, pay advisory calculates

» Canada’s Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to re-enter parliament
19/08/25 06:52 from FT.com - World
Opposition politician easily wins by-election after losing seat he held for two decades

» The culture war roiling one of Turkey’s top universities
19/08/25 06:30 from FT.com - World
Complaints over state interference at Boğaziçi University trigger unrest that mirrors conflicts in US and Hungary

» FirstFT: S&P affirms US credit rating
19/08/25 06:06 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, plans for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting and SoftBank’s $2bn Intel investment

» Entire church begins two-day journey across Swedish city
19/08/25 05:55 from BBC News - World
The landmark 113-year-old wooden building is at risk from subsidence and will be moved 5km on giant rolling platforms.

» Air Canada, flight attendants reach tentative deal to end strike
19/08/25 05:51 from World news
The Air Canada strike has ended after flight attendants reached a tentative agreement with the airline, their union said early Tuesday."The Strike has ended," the Canadian Union of Public Employees said in a Facebook post, advising its m...

» Air Canada and flight attendants reach tentative deal to end strike
19/08/25 05:51 from World news
The Air Canada strike has ended after flight attendants reached a tentative agreement with the airline, both parties said early Tuesday."The Strike has ended," the Canadian Union of Public Employees said in a Facebook post, advising its ...

» Watch: Two presidents, two very different Oval Office encounters
19/08/25 05:39 from BBC News - World
Onlookers gasped as Trump and Zelensky's meeting in Washington in February descended into chaos, but times have changed.

» UK’s post-pandemic GDP recovery is revised up by statistics office
19/08/25 05:36 from FT.com - World
Revisions driven in part by improvements to ONS estimates of research and development activity

» Drone footage shows extent of devastation left by floods in Pakistan – video
19/08/25 05:17 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
More than 200 fatalities were reported in the Buner district of the north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after heavy rainfall triggered devastating floods. According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's provincial disaster management authority, ...

» S&P affirms US credit rating as Trump tariffs boost government revenues
19/08/25 05:04 from FT.com - World
Rating agency expects income from aggressive trade policy to offset tax and spending changes

» Canada's Conservative leader projected to win Parliament seat
19/08/25 05:02 from BBC News - World
Poilievre is projected to win a by-election after losing his seat in another riding in April's general election.

» Canada's Conservative leader wins back parliament seat
19/08/25 05:02 from BBC News - World
Poilievre won an Alberta by-election with 80% of the vote after losing his seat in another riding in April's general election.

» At Europe's melting glaciers, signs of climate peril are everywhere
19/08/25 05:00 from World news
Almost 7,000 feet above sea level, the trail leading up to Morteratsch glacier gets a little longer every month.

» Labour’s handling of Palestine Action drags party into political quagmire
19/08/25 04:52 from FT.com - World
With 7 in 10 Labour members opposed to proscription, Keir Starmer faces a growing revolt — and legal challenge

» China and India should be partners, not adversaries, says foreign minister Wang Yi
19/08/25 03:24 from BBC News - World
Yi's India visit comes days before PM Modi's trip to China, and signals a further thaw in relations.

» China and India seek to repair strained ties ahead of Modi-Xi meeting
19/08/25 02:38 from FT.com - World
Beijing’s foreign minister visits New Delhi as rivals ease tensions amid Donald Trump’s trade war

» Watch: Zelensky's 'fabulous' suit and other moments from Trump meeting
19/08/25 01:37 from BBC News - World
Ukraine's president and other European leaders met at the White House to talk peace.

» Retail sales or payrolls: which is right about the US economy?
19/08/25 01:30 from FT.com - World
Plus volatility suppression, and data centre depreciation

» FirstFT: US to ‘co-ordinate’ security guarantees for Ukraine, Trump says
19/08/25 00:31 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, UK’s Apple data order and SoftBank’s $2bn Intel investment

» African Development
19/08/25 00:13 from FT.com - World
Governments of African countries need to adapt to the cuts in assistance; development finance institutions could fill gaps left by the retreat of aid; Japan eyes low-cost debt to mitigate aid cuts; Malawi introduces teaching tablets to c...

» Opendoor’s next chief has a fixer-upper on their hands
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
CEO exits US house-flipping company that has been trying to reinvent itself

» No, Trump is not ushering in a new global trading order
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The US is simply denying itself the benefits of the system that already exists

» The glamorous but tough industry of luxury hotel uniforms
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
UK design studios that produce bespoke clothing for grand hotels face complex demands

» UK is lagging behind rest of world in tackling Big Tech, says Fortnite chief
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Competition and Markets Authority delayed decision over fees Apple and Google charge developers

» UK gender pay gap begins at graduation as women quickly out-earned
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Men on average take home 14% more five years after leaving university, according to FT analysis

» Rail renationalisation brings no respite for weary London commuters
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
South Western’s return to state ownership fails to provide quick fix as operator grapples with long-running issues

» Hedge fund Man Group’s tightening of non-compete terms prompts pushback
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Move comes as FTSE 250 company battles to retain talent and combat a falling share price

» Hedge fund Man Group sparks backlash over non-compete agreements
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Move to tighten contracts comes as company battles to retain talent and combat a falling share price

» UK lags behind rest of world in tackling Big Tech, says Fortnite chief
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Competition and Markets Authority delayed decision over fees Apple and Google charge developers

» Energy inequality: the challenge of bringing affordable, reliable access
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Overhauling ageing power grids, low carbon systems and nuclear are some of the options African countries are adopting

» The main obstacle to raising agricultural yields is ‘African governments’
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Economic adviser Wandile Sihlobo discusses the impact of cuts to aid and the difficulties in increasing crop production

» The inexorable rise of Latin America’s drug cartels
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
With the global cocaine business booming as never before, organised crime groups are diversifying into a swath of other illicit activities

» Africa must deal with a world of shrinking aid
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Despite the sweeping cuts to financial assistance there has been surprisingly little protest from the continent’s nations

» Sowing the seeds of education through interactive learning
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Malawi has handed out adaptive teaching tablets to children across the country to teach basic literacy and numeracy

» Development finance could fill the gaps left by cuts in aid programmes
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
DFIs can provide an essential source of financing for businesses shut out by private capital in their home countries

» African public lenders are accessing markets to diversify their funding
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The difficulty for these financial institutions is how far they can issue these debts at scale

» Japan eyes low-cost debt to mitigate Africa blow from aid cuts
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
There is scope for Tokyo to do more through public loans without increasing spending

» Italian and French bonds meet in the middle
19/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Anxiety grows over France’s public finances just as Rome improves its standing with bondholders

» Japan chain stops rice ball sales after staff fake expiry dates
18/08/25 23:55 from BBC News - World
Ministop has apologised for 'significant inconvenience' as it suspended deli sales in 1,600 outlets.

» UK has ‘agreed to drop’ demand for access to Apple user data, says US
18/08/25 23:34 from FT.com - World
Move protects Americans’ civil liberties, Trump’s director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard tells FT

» French President Emmanuel Macron says he doesn't believe Putin is 'very willing to get peace' in Ukraine
18/08/25 23:12 from World news
There must be a push for peace to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, but French President Emmanuel Macron is skeptical that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to resolve the conflict.

» France's Macron says he doesn't believe Putin is 'very willing to get peace' in Ukraine
18/08/25 23:12 from World news
There must be a push for peace to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, but French President Emmanuel Macron is skeptical that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to resolve the conflict.

» France's Emmanuel Macron says he doesn't believe Putin is 'very willing to get peace' in Ukraine
18/08/25 23:12 from World news
There must be a push for peace to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, but French President Emmanuel Macron is skeptical that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to resolve the conflict.

» Zelensky leaves White House unscathed as he buys more time
18/08/25 23:09 from BBC News - World
Unlike February's row, Trump and Zelensky struck a more diplomatic tone despite their remaining differences.

» Travel disrupted as Air Canada flight attendant strike continues
18/08/25 22:37 from World news
Air Canada flight attendants remain on strike over wages and unpaid work before planes are in the air, despite the Canada Industrial Relations Board declaring the strike illegal and ordering a return to work. NBC News’ Sam Brock reports ...

» US East Coast faces life-threatening waves from Hurricane Erin
18/08/25 22:24 from BBC News - World
The Category 4 storm threatens to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to the US East Coast.

» Can a better and simpler tax help India offset hit from Trump tariffs?
18/08/25 21:30 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: ties with China thaw, and Sonia Dasgupta’s mantra

» BHP reports lowest profit since start of pandemic
18/08/25 21:29 from FT.com - World
Miner’s worst performance since 2020 driven by falling iron ore and coal prices

» Key takeaways from Ukraine talks in Washington
18/08/25 21:01 from BBC News - World
Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump.

» Four key takeaways from Ukraine talks in Washington
18/08/25 21:01 from BBC News - World
Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump.

» Watch: Destruction in Pakistan after flash floods that have killed hundreds
18/08/25 20:41 from BBC News - World
The majority of fatalities were recorded in the northwest Buner district, where at least 200 people were killed.

» Trump’s Ukraine peace juggernaut careers onwards
18/08/25 20:18 from FT.com - World
Lack of clarity over US security guarantees shows primacy of form over substance

» SoftBank to buy $2bn in Intel shares as it grows US investments
18/08/25 20:16 from FT.com - World
Masayoshi Son’s investment group touts ‘commitment to advancing US technology and manufacturing leadership’

» Trump, Zelenskyy, European leaders meet at White House
18/08/25 20:03 from World news
President Trump and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy held a White House meeting that was much warmer in tone then their showdown a few months ago. Trump said there does not need to be a ceasefire to move forward with a peace deal, while sug...

» Meta and Character.ai probed over touting AI mental health advice to children
18/08/25 19:52 from FT.com - World
Texas attorney-general joins Senate in investigating Meta’s practices around minors using its technology

» SoftBank to invest $2bn in Intel to back US chipmaking
18/08/25 19:17 from FT.com - World
Masayoshi Son’s investment group touts ‘commitment to advancing US technology and manufacturing leadership’

» ‘Spac King’ Chamath Palihapitiya returns with a new blank-cheque vehicle
18/08/25 19:17 from FT.com - World
Investor known for his high-profile role in the 2021 Spac boom plans to list a new company

» Entire church to be transported across Swedish city
18/08/25 19:12 from BBC News - World
The landmark 113-year-old wooden building is at risk from subsidence and will be moved 5km on giant rolling platforms.

» Deadly strikes in Ukraine amid peace talks
18/08/25 18:58 from World news
NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from the frontlines tonight in Kharkiv, Ukraine as Russia launches deadly strikes across the country. Richard visits an apartment building hit by a drone strike that killed seven people including a toddler...

» Clayton to stay in post as Wall Street’s top prosecutor
18/08/25 18:53 from FT.com - World
Manhattan judges say Donald Trump’s pick can continue as US attorney for Southern District of New York

» 'No-one comes for us': The women trapped in Afghanistan's mental health system
18/08/25 18:19 from BBC News - World
Accessing treatment in an Afghan mental health facility is difficult - but getting out can be harder.

» FirstFT: Trump floats US security guarantees for Ukraine
18/08/25 17:47 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Qantas hit with record fine over Covid job cuts, and Citi’s raid on JPMorgan investment bankers

» Tennessee Valley Authority first US utility to sign small nuclear reactor deal
18/08/25 17:41 from FT.com - World
Agreement with Kairos and Google signals increased confidence in system that will not be available until 2030

» Google, Kairos and Tennessee Valley Authority ink landmark nuclear power deal
18/08/25 17:41 from FT.com - World
TVA becomes first US utility to agree to buy electricity from advanced generation IV reactor

» Google, Kairos and Tennessee Valley Authority ink nuclear power deal
18/08/25 17:41 from FT.com - World
TVA becomes first US utility to agree to buy electricity from advanced generation IV reactor

» Ukraine offers $100bn weapons deal to Trump to win security guarantee
18/08/25 17:27 from FT.com - World
Document seen by the FT lays out Kyiv’s proposals to US president at crucial White House meeting

» Ukraine offers $100bn weapons deal to Trump to win security guarantees
18/08/25 17:27 from FT.com - World
Document seen by the FT lays out Kyiv’s proposals to US president at crucial White House meeting

» A letter for Melania and a suit: Zelenskyy charms Trump in the Oval
18/08/25 17:02 from FT.com - World
Leaders’ warm meeting in the White House comes six months after February fiasco

» A letter for Melania and a suit: Zelenskyy charms Trump in the Oval Office
18/08/25 17:02 from FT.com - World
Leaders’ warm meeting in the White House comes six months after February fiasco

» Hamas source says group agrees to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal
18/08/25 16:51 from BBC News - World
The proposal from regional mediators would see Israeli hostages released in two batches during a 60-day truce, according to a Palestinian official.

» Key takeaways so far from Ukraine talks in Washington
18/08/25 16:37 from BBC News - World
Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump.

» Brazil deadlocked with US over 50% tariffs, finance minister says
18/08/25 16:11 from FT.com - World
Reduction in high levies depends on Washington being open to talks, according to Fernando Haddad

» Apollo’s insurer points finger at rivals over potential conflicts
18/08/25 15:44 from FT.com - World
US life insurers’ related-party assets have come under scrutiny as private equity has piled into the sector

» ‘I changed, you did not’: Zelenskyy jokes with reporter over suit – video
18/08/25 15:34 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
The reporter who last time attacked Volodymyr Zelenskyy over not dressing formally enough during his meeting with Donald Trump said the Ukrainian president looked ‘fabulous’ in his suit during their latest meeting at the White House. The...

» ‘I changed, you did not’: Zelenskyy jokes with reporter about suit – video
18/08/25 15:34 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
The reporter who criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not dressing formally enough during his last meeting with Donald Trump said the Ukrainian president looked ‘fabulous’ in his suit during their latest meeting at the White House. The rep...

» What to know as Air Canada strike continues
18/08/25 15:15 from BBC News - World
Air Canada advises passengers not to go to the airport unless they have tickets on other airlines.

» Trump says peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia is 'attainable'
18/08/25 15:14 from World news
During a meeting with European leaders on a potential ceasefire deal in the Russia-Ukraine war, President Donald Trump said the day has been successful and a peace agreement between the countries is “attainable.” 

» Ukrainians watch peace talks as Russian bombing continues
18/08/25 14:17 from World news
Russia has continued to bomb Ukrainian civilians as peace talks to end the war are ongoing. NBC News’ Richard Engel details Ukrainian reaction to the meetings and what could happen to the people who may have to surrender to Russia. 

» Hundreds of thousands protest Gaza war as frustration grows in Israel about new offensive
18/08/25 14:13 from World news
Hundreds of thousands of people shouted slogans and booed mentions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at nationwide protests across Israel about the Gaza war.

» Hamas agrees to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, source in group says
18/08/25 13:18 from BBC News - World
The proposal from regional mediators would see Israeli hostages released in two batches during a 60-day truce, according to a Palestinian official.

» Novo Nordisk halves US price of Ozempic
18/08/25 13:04 from FT.com - World
Shares in Danish group rise after it cuts cost for blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drug for patients without insurance

» Reeves looks at UK property tax reforms in bid to boost growth and revenue
18/08/25 12:57 from FT.com - World
Treasury officials examine range of measures as chancellor seeks to address looming gap in public finances

» Private equity sale of €6bn fee-paying schools group Cognita on brink of collapse
18/08/25 12:46 from FT.com - World
Blackstone and CVC had expressed interest in company even as private schools have been hit by UK tax on fees

» Time to stop indulging Serbia’s authoritarian president
18/08/25 12:38 from FT.com - World
Europe must raise pressure on Aleksandar Vučić to avoid a deeper democratic retreat

» BBC at Rafah crossing as queues of aid trucks wait to enter Gaza
18/08/25 12:11 from BBC News - World
The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet is travelling with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.

» Israel cancels Australian visas as diplomatic rift deepens
18/08/25 11:52 from FT.com - World
Tit-for-tat visa denials follow Canberra’s move towards recognising a Palestinian state

» Rental affordability falls sharply in England
18/08/25 11:45 from FT.com - World
Differences in salary growth drive divergence among regions as rents rise across board

» Wildfires trigger record calls on EU forces as Spain battles blazes
18/08/25 11:42 from FT.com - World
Spanish prime minister warns of ‘difficult days ahead’ as temperatures remain above 40C

» Russian state media shares video of vehicle flying U.S. and Russian flags in Ukraine
18/08/25 11:32 from World news
Video shared by Russian state-media outlet RT claims to show an armored vehicle flying Russian and American flags near Zaporizhzhia. RT says the vehicle was recaptured from the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

» European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid 'capitulation'
18/08/25 11:31 from BBC News - World
The heads of state hope to stop Trump from threatening long-term European security, writes James Landale.

» 'No-one was expecting this': European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid capitulation
18/08/25 11:31 from BBC News - World
The heads of state hope to stop Trump from threatening long-term European security, writes James Landale.

» 'No-one was expecting this': European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid 'capitulation'
18/08/25 11:31 from BBC News - World
The heads of state hope to stop Trump from threatening long-term European security, writes James Landale.

» Rescuers in Nigeria search for dozens missing after boat capsizes
18/08/25 11:26 from BBC News - World
Safety regulations are rarely enforced leading to a large number of accidents on the waterways.

» As Europe faces down Russia, Poland is becoming the weakest link
18/08/25 11:18 from FT.com - World
Donald Tusk will struggle to deliver on his campaign promises — setting the stage for even greater Euroscepticism

» Trump’s supporters hold the faith six months on
18/08/25 10:43 from FT.com - World
Among pulled-pork trucks and Maga merchandise stalls, the mood is jubilant at the Illinois State Fair

» Trump’s supporters keep the faith six months on
18/08/25 10:43 from FT.com - World
Among pulled-pork trucks and Maga merchandise stalls, the mood is jubilant at the Illinois State Fair

» Drone footage shows Spanish village destroyed by wildfires – video
18/08/25 10:26 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
People returned to Palacios de Jamuz, a village in north-west Spain, after homes, crops and trees were badly burnt in recent blazes. Relentless heat and raging wildfires continue to ravage southern Europe, with one-quarter of weather sta...

» The merger that is setting a benchmark for AI
18/08/25 10:05 from FT.com - World
Whether the acquisition of Core Scientific by CoreWeave goes ahead will provide a signal on investor confidence in the technology

» What is Ukraine's Donbas region, and why is it so important in Trump talks?
18/08/25 09:56 from World news
The Donbas region of eastern Ukraine will be crucial to President Trump's talks with Zelenskyy and European leaders after his summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin. What is the Donbas and where is it?

» Norway considers selling stakes in international companies over West Bank activities
18/08/25 09:41 from FT.com - World
$2tn oil fund already takes steps to reduce holdings in Israeli companies amid rising political pressure

» Spain and Portugal fires kill two more as Spanish troops battle blazes
18/08/25 09:25 from BBC News - World
Spain has sent 500 more troops to wildfire-affected regions, bringing the total deployed to 1,900.

» Hong Kong’s busy bankers give its office market a lift
18/08/25 09:06 from FT.com - World
The mood has started to turn in the city’s financial markets

» Donald Trump says DC is a ‘horror show’. How should Democrats respond?
18/08/25 09:00 from FT.com - World
Simply denying the president, who rose to prominence in New York’s 1970s crime wave, is not effective politics

» Merit-based hiring can make America’s civil service great again
18/08/25 09:00 from FT.com - World
The doctrine of ‘disparate impact’ has hobbled the government’s ability to employ the best people for the job

» Ukraine brings reinforcements to Trump meeting, hoping to avoid another White House fiasco
18/08/25 08:10 from World news
European leaders will support Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday as President Trump fueled new alarm among Ukraine's allies after his summit with Vladimir Putin.

» What each side wants from Ukraine talks at White House
18/08/25 08:05 from BBC News - World
As world leaders dash across the Atlantic for crunch talks, what will they and the others present regard as a win?

» The boss is back
18/08/25 08:00 from FT.com - World
As AI bites and job cuts surge, employees are losing ground — for now

» India struggles to escape the Trump tariff trap
18/08/25 07:31 from FT.com - World
Narendra Modi’s push for the country to become a low-cost goods exporter has made it vulnerable

» Top European Leaders Join Zelenskyy for WH Meeting With Trump
18/08/25 07:17 from World news
President Donald Trump is set to host Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House where the Ukrainian president will be joined by the leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom to present a united front in their efforts to end Russia’s...

» How to narrow our knowledge gap on China
18/08/25 07:09 from FT.com - World
A school curriculum fit for modern purpose must encourage the study of Chinese civilisation rather than Mandarin

» Milei faces headless opposition in Argentina
18/08/25 07:06 from FT.com - World
Establishment parties struggle to regroup almost two years after political outsider’s victory

» 'The water had no mercy': Hundreds killed as floods ravage north Pakistan
18/08/25 07:00 from BBC News - World
BBC visited villages which were wiped out overnight by rains, flash floods and landslides.

» Hurricane threatens US East Coast with life-threatening waves
18/08/25 06:49 from BBC News - World
The Category 4 storm threatens to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to the US East Coast.

» ‘Russia is now a gas station that is producing tanks’
18/08/25 06:43 from FT.com - World
A podcast cross-promotion post

» Zelenskyy arrives at the White House for talks with Trump
18/08/25 06:24 from World news
Ukraine's leader returned to Washington with top European leaders by his side for a meeting with the president on ending the war with Russia.

» Zelenskyy meets with Trump for Ukraine peace talks
18/08/25 06:24 from World news
Ukraine's president, joined by top European leaders, returned to the White House after a contentious meeting earlier this year over ending the war with Russia.

» Trump and Zelenskyy strike cordial tone in peace talks
18/08/25 06:24 from World news
Ukraine's president, joined by top European leaders, returned to the White House to discuss ending the war with Russia. Trump said he would call Putin after their meetings.

» European leaders at W.H. push Ukraine security guarantees
18/08/25 06:24 from World news
President Zelenskyy said he had a good conversation with Trump and was encouraged by a "strong signal" from the U.S. on protections.

» BBC witnesses West Bank attack by masked Israeli settlers
18/08/25 06:20 from BBC News - World
The BBC's Lucy Williamson says the incident near Nablus was "completely unprovoked".

» Zelenskyy and European leaders fly to Washington to press Trump on Ukraine
18/08/25 05:59 from FT.com - World
US security guarantees in focus as Trump says Kyiv can end war ‘almost immediately’

» Zelenskyy and European leaders set to press Trump on Ukraine
18/08/25 05:59 from FT.com - World
US security guarantees in focus as Trump says Kyiv can end war ‘almost immediately’

» Zelenskyy calls for ‘joint pressure’ on Russia as European leaders arrive at White House
18/08/25 05:59 from FT.com - World
US security guarantees in focus as Trump says Kyiv can end war ‘almost immediately’

» Trump floats US security guarantees for Ukraine in meeting with Zelenskyy
18/08/25 05:59 from FT.com - World
President said US would be ‘involved’ in bolstering Kyiv’s postwar defences as he raised prospect of trilateral meeting with Putin

» BBC witnesses settlers attack on Palestinian farm in West Bank
18/08/25 05:52 from BBC News - World
A BBC team was interviewing a Palestinian farmer when masked men charged towards them.

» BBC witnesses Israeli settlers' attack on Palestinian farm in West Bank
18/08/25 05:52 from BBC News - World
A BBC team was interviewing a Palestinian farmer when masked men charged towards them.

» FirstFT: Zelenskyy and European leaders to press Trump on security guarantees
18/08/25 05:48 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Citi’s raid on JPMorgan’s investment banking staff and Bolivia’s swing to the right

» Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy
18/08/25 05:32 from FT.com - World
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive orders

» Battle of Orgreave: my reflections on a long wait for justice
18/08/25 04:53 from FT.com - World
There’s hope that UK inquiry into police’s violent clash with miners enables reconciliation — with access to full evidence

» Five killed as Russia strikes residential building in Kharkiv before peace talks – video
18/08/25 04:43 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Dozens of people were injured and five were killed, including a one-year-old child, on Monday morning after Russia launched four drones on the five-story apartment block. The attack comes as Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, head...

» Several killed as Russia strikes residential building in Kharkiv before peace talks – video
18/08/25 04:43 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Dozens of people were injured and seven were killed, including a one-year-old child, on Monday morning after Russia launched four drones on a five-storey apartment block. The attack comes as Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, head...

» Trump tells Ukraine to give up Crimea and NATO hopes
18/08/25 03:30 from World news
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon at the White House, just days after Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin left an Alaska summit without a ceasefire deal.

» Trump to plan sit-down meeting with Zelenskyy and Putin
18/08/25 03:30 from World news
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with President Donald Trump at the White House, just days after Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin left an Alaska summit without a ceasefire deal.

» Trump pressures Zelenskyy to end war ahead of White House meeting
18/08/25 03:30 from World news
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon at the White House, just days after Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin left an Alaska summit without a ceasefire deal.

» Zelenskyy and allies to press Trump on security guarantees
18/08/25 03:29 from FT.com - World
European leaders will join Ukraine’s president in US as he comes under pressure to concede territory to Russia

» War-torn Myanmar to hold first general election since 2021 coup
18/08/25 03:27 from BBC News - World
Critics have denounced the vote as a sham that will be used to entrench the military government's power.

» Suspected ISIS mass grave excavated in Iraq
18/08/25 03:03 from World news
Iraqi officials have begun excavating what is believed to be a mass grave left behind by ISIS during its rampage across the country a decade ago. Officials say the initial operation is limited to gathering visible human remains and surfa...

» Zelenskyy goes back to the White House
18/08/25 02:57 from FT.com - World
Ukraine’s president will be joined by key European leaders for Oval Office meeting

» Tech utterly dominates markets. Should we worry?
18/08/25 01:30 from FT.com - World
Concerns about concentration and valuation should be kept separate

» I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning
18/08/25 01:00 from BBC News - World
Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice.

» Qantas hit with record fine for illegal layoffs during pandemic
18/08/25 00:46 from BBC News - World
Australia's biggest airline was sued for firing ground staff in 2020 as aviation came to a standstill.

» Bolivia heads to presidential run-off after ruling leftwing party collapses
18/08/25 00:28 from FT.com - World
Country set to swing to right as soaring inflation contributes to first loss for MAS in 20 years

» Bolivia votes ruling leftists out of presidency after 20 years
18/08/25 00:28 from FT.com - World
Country set to swing to right in run-off vote as soaring inflation contributes to first loss for MAS in two decades

» Swatch sorry for 'slanted eyes' ad after China uproar
18/08/25 00:27 from BBC News - World
The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say.

» Qantas hit with Australia’s largest industrial relations fine over Covid job cuts
18/08/25 00:03 from FT.com - World
Judge says airline’s apology for firing 1,820 workers was ‘wrong kind of sorry’

» Zelenskyy’s Oval Office mission: court Trump and secure Ukraine’s future
18/08/25 00:01 from FT.com - World
European allies will join White House meeting days after Putin’s red carpet welcome in Alaska

» Citi raid on JPMorgan investment bankers reaches double digits
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Vis Raghavan, who joined Citigroup as head of banking last June, has tapped former colleagues for senior roles

» Investors lose billions on US penny stocks as ‘pump and dump’ scams multiply
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
A handful of Nasdaq-listed Chinese companies crashed last month after heavy promotion on social media

» What can really cure deflation in China?
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Cutting excess capacity is not enough — Beijing must rebalance towards consumption

» The new Square Mile: how London’s IPO drought forced City bankers to pivot
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
A dearth of public listings is forcing investment banks to broaden their horizons

» Monzo plans UK mobile service as competition intensifies for big phone groups
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Digital bank is exploring launching its own digital sim and offering monthly contracts

» India’s oil lobby is funding Putin’s war machine — that has to stop
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Its dependence on Russian crude undermines the effort to isolate Moscow

» British solar power surges past 2024 total
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Good weather and rapidly proliferating farms mean solar generation is at record levels

» Phoenix debt deal kicks off Australian expansion drive
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Worley swoop signals start of Asia-Pacific push for UK’s biggest savings and retirements group

» Investors lose billions on US meme stocks as ‘pump and dump’ scams multiply
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
A handful of Nasdaq-listed Chinese companies crashed last month after heavy promotion on social media

» ‘I almost fell off my chair’: Investors lose billions on meme stocks as ‘pump and dump’ scams multiply
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
A handful of Nasdaq-listed Chinese companies crashed last month after heavy promotion on social media

» Switzerland’s bid to scrap ‘marriage penalty’ tax ignites family values row
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Conservative groups push for referendum on changes designed to stop disadvantaging dual-income wedded couples

» Where ambassadors to the UK dine in London for tastes of home
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
From German cuisine in King’s Cross to an Indonesian café in Willesden via Swiss food in Soho, His and Her Excellencies’ cravings for culinary familiarity are amply satisfied across the capital

» Trump pressure lights fire under Mexico’s ‘powder keg’ ruling party
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
President Sheinbaum grapples with power vacuum left by her mentor and predecessor López Obrador

» Why Russia’s wartime economy is starting to crack, with Elina Ribakova
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
A boost to war-related sectors has been papering over weaknesses elsewhere

» Zelenskyy heads back to the White House
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Ukraine’s president will be joined by key European leaders for Oval Office meeting

» 'No going into Nato by Ukraine,' says Trump as Zelensky prepares for White House talks
17/08/25 23:26 from BBC News - World
European leaders will join Zelensky as he attends a crunch meeting with Trump on the Russia-Ukraine war.

» FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2025 — the longlist
17/08/25 23:00 from FT.com - World
Tales of geopolitics and growth — plus a rare novel — are among this year’s contenders

» Bindi Irwin says she was made to feel 'ashamed' of endometriosis pain
17/08/25 22:59 from BBC News - World
Her story has reignited conversations about the condition that affects about one in ten women.

» Bolivia set to elect first non-left wing president in two decades
17/08/25 22:51 from BBC News - World
The rightward turn by the Bolivian electorate can see changes in economic policies and closer US ties.

» 'No going into Nato by Ukraine,' says Trump as Zelensky prepare for White House talks
17/08/25 22:28 from BBC News - World
European leaders will join Zelensky as he attends a crunch meeting with Trump on the Russia-Ukraine war.

» New wave of African pride rises in the Caribbean
17/08/25 20:43 from BBC News - World
From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa.

» Washington talks could prove more vital for Ukraine's future than Trump-Putin summit
17/08/25 20:15 from BBC News - World
The Washington meeting could prove to be crucial to the future of Ukraine, and all of Europe's security.

» Whirlwind day of White House talks could reshape Ukraine's future
17/08/25 20:15 from BBC News - World
The Washington meeting could prove to be crucial to the future of Ukraine, and all of Europe's security.

» Zelensky and allies head to White House for Ukraine talks
17/08/25 20:09 from BBC News - World
European leaders will join Zelensky as he attends a crunch meeting with Trump on the Russia-Ukraine war.

» Health v heritage: Pigeon feeding ban sparks debate in India
17/08/25 19:32 from BBC News - World
Feeding pigeons is common in Indian cities but is now controversial due to rising numbers and health risks.

» Croatian ultra-nationalist mega-gig exposes divided society
17/08/25 19:00 from BBC News - World
Half a million people bought tickets to singer Thompson's July concert in Zagreb.

» Huge crowds gather in Israel calling for hostage deal and end to Gaza war
17/08/25 17:21 from BBC News - World
Large crowds fill 'Hostages Square' in Tel Aviv to call for fighting to cease and the release of all remaining hostages by Hamas.

» Israeli protesters hold mass rally to demand Gaza hostage deal
17/08/25 15:31 from FT.com - World
Hundreds of thousands demonstrate as Netanyahu plans intensified offensive against Hamas in Palestinian enclave

» Putin agreed to 'robust' security guarantees for Ukraine, says US envoy
17/08/25 15:13 from BBC News - World
Steve Witkoff said Russia agreed in Alaska that the US and Europe could provide Ukraine with a Nato-style guarantee.

» Putin agreed to 'robust' security guarantees for Ukraine, US envoy says
17/08/25 15:13 from BBC News - World
Steve Witkoff said Russia agreed in Alaska that the US and Europe could provide Ukraine with a Nato-style guarantee.

» Air Canada delays return to flights after union defies government order
17/08/25 14:31 from BBC News - World
Canada's jobs minister intervened in the dispute in a bid to preserve "stability and supply chains".

» Yvette Cooper mounts fresh defence of UK ban on Palestine Action
17/08/25 14:29 from FT.com - World
Home secretary said group carried out ‘escalating campaign’ of criminal damage before it was proscribed

» Three Republican-led states to send National Guard troops to DC
17/08/25 14:12 from BBC News - World
Washington residents have protested against Trump's deployment of troops in the city.

» Resignation and betrayal: What handing Donbas to Putin would mean for Ukraine
17/08/25 13:49 from BBC News - World
Donald Trump is reportedly planning to urge Ukraine to surrender the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as part of negotiations over an end to the war.

» Fed chair Powell to fight his corner at Jackson Hole
17/08/25 13:15 from FT.com - World
Bankers gather in Wyoming, European heads fly to Washington for vital Ukraine war peace talks, big box retailers report

» Zelenskyy to press for ceasefire at Trump meeting
17/08/25 12:44 from FT.com - World
European leaders will join Ukrainian president in US as he comes under pressure to concede territory to Moscow

» Zelenskyy in the lion’s den
17/08/25 12:06 from FT.com - World
European leaders need to get Trump off the dangerous path laid out for him by Putin

» Malnourished Gazan woman flown to Italy dies in hospital
17/08/25 11:23 from BBC News - World
The woman was one of 180 Gazans evacuated by Italy in response to the humanitarian crisis

» Police rescue man trapped behind waterfall in California – video
17/08/25 10:26 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Ryan Wardwell, 46, was abseiling down one of the Seven Teacups waterfalls in California when he became trapped behind a cascade. Trapped for two days, Wardell was dramatically rescued by police using a helicopter and treated for dehydrat...

» Rescue efforts continue in Pakistan as flash floods kill more than 320 people – video report
17/08/25 10:01 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
More than 320 people have died in north-west Pakistan after two days of torrential rains triggered flash floods, landslides and lightning strikes. Provincial authorities have declared an emergency in the worst-hit regions, deploying mili...

» Wildfires across southern Europe trigger record calls on EU forces
17/08/25 09:45 from FT.com - World
Data shows number of blazes in the continent has jumped by nearly 50% in 2025