The UK is giving £100 million to help Ukraine strengthen its air defences this winter. This support includes military equipment like Patriot missiles, drones, and artillery to help Ukraine defend against Russian attacks.
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The UK’s £100 million package includes Patriot missiles, large-calibre artillery rounds, drones, and defence interceptors.
Patriot missiles help stop aircraft, cruise missiles, and tactical ballistic missiles.
Ukraine’s supply of Patriot missiles has decreased, reducing its ability to intercept Russian attacks.
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting will co-lead a meeting with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Ukraine defence support.
The UK recently shared blueprints for British parts used in a missile called Scalp, used to target Russia.
The UK and about 50 allied nations are coordinating to provide military help to Ukraine.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about working towards a ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the war is likely to continue into winter despite talks.
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President Donald Trump said oil and gas prices would drop quickly if the U.S. wins the conflict with Iran. However, recent missile and drone attacks by the Houthi group on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities show ongoing risks to the region’s energy supply, making it harder to lower prices.
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President Trump predicted gasoline prices will fall to $3 a gallon and eventually below $2 after a U.S. victory over Iran.
Oil prices rose sharply after the U.S. and Israel started a war to stop Iran from building nuclear weapons and threatening the region.
The average price of gas in the U.S. is over $4 a gallon, and diesel is close to $6.
Houthi forces attacked Saudi Arabian oil and civilian targets, causing fires and stopping operations temporarily.
Saudi Arabia is a major oil producer and relies on shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, which face security threats from Houthis.
A previous statement claimed Houthis were deterred from joining the Iran conflict by U.S. military power, but recent attacks call that into question.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration says oil prices will stay high until shipping routes and supply flows return to normal.
Brent crude oil prices increased after the latest Houthi strikes, reflecting ongoing instability in the region.
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Jihadist groups remain a threat to Europe 25 years after the 9/11 attacks, but a new type of violent extremism is emerging among young people online. This new violence is not driven by political ideas but by a desire for violent thrills and online status, often involving youth who share content secretly on social media.
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European police found about 4,340 web addresses linked to an online violent community called “The COM.”
Last year, 45 terrorist attacks took place in 10 EU countries, with six deaths and many arrests.
Jihadist groups caused over half of these attacks and made up more than 70% of arrests.
Around one-third of people arrested for terrorism in the EU were under 18, mostly boys.
Nihilistic violent extremism involves violence for its own sake, without political motives.
Examples include a 16-year-old in Finland stabbing classmates and sharing a video online.
These acts are connected to online groups that recruit and influence young people, often behind encrypted platforms.
One noted online violent group, 764, was founded by an American who is now in prison for child pornography and sex crimes.
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A school in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir has been fenced with barbed wire as parents worry about their children's safety. This concern comes after a rise in attacks by Israeli settlers, including the killing of a 14-year-old student near the school.
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The village of al-Mughayyir is located northeast of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli settler outposts have been increasing around al-Mughayyir, isolating the village.
Israeli forces often set up a temporary checkpoint at the village entrance.
Six people, including three schoolchildren, have been killed in al-Mughayyir this year.
One victim was 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan, shot by a settler outside the school in April.
All Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are deemed illegal under international law.
Many settler outposts near al-Mughayyir are also illegal under Israeli law.
The fencing at the school was put up to protect children amid rising settler violence.
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Russian airstrikes on Kyiv resumed after a short pause during visits from President Donald Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The attacks killed at least two people, injured seven, and damaged buildings, while Kushner and Witkoff held talks aimed at finding a peace plan to end the conflict.
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Russia paused airstrikes on Kyiv for several days while U.S. envoys met with leaders in Kyiv and Moscow.
Russian strikes resumed on the morning of September 8, 2026, killing two people and injuring seven.
Buildings and vehicles were damaged in multiple districts of Kyiv, with some people trapped in a residential building.
Ukraine’s neighbor Poland took "preventive operations" during the attacks, leading to suspension of flights from Lublin Airport.
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff said their talks were meaningful and focused on finding ways to survive the winter and work toward peace.
President Donald Trump said the envoys carried a peace proposal and expressed hope for a positive outcome.
A Russian official confirmed the U.S. envoys presented ideas for settling the conflict but gave no details.
The war has lasted more than four and a half years, with ongoing efforts to negotiate a solution.
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India recently reported strong economic growth of 7.8% for the latest quarter, which is higher than expected. However, some experts and critics question the accuracy and transparency of India’s economic data, pointing to changes in methods and delays in important surveys.
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India’s GDP growth was reported as 7.8% for the recent quarter, above the forecast of 7%.
Former finance secretary Subhash Garg claimed the real growth is only 2.6%, accusing the government of inflating numbers by revising last year’s GDP down.
Critics say India’s economic data system has lost trust due to method changes, delays in surveys, and attempts to hide inconvenient results.
The International Monetary Fund gave India’s national accounts a ‘C’ grade, citing outdated methods and data inconsistencies.
India’s previous data system was respected for its independence and rigor, but trust has eroded recently.
A 2019 incident involved delayed publication of unemployment data, leading to resignations of experts on the National Statistical Commission.
The 2021 census was postponed for the first time since independence, causing concern about the use of dated population data.
Government economists reject criticism, calling debates about GDP figures politically motivated and compare India’s IMF data rating to China’s.
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Four Americans went missing after their small plane disappeared near Andros Island in the Bahamas while flying to South Florida. Bahamian authorities and the U.S. Coast Guard are searching for the plane, but bad weather has slowed the rescue efforts.
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The plane was a Piper PA-34, a small twin-engine aircraft with five seats.
It left Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands heading to Miami Executive Airport.
Contact with the plane was lost about 13 miles west of Andros Island.
Four people were on board: pilot Mario Lamar, his wife Lily, and their grandchildren Christian and Sophie Sosa.
The plane is believed to have gone down near Red Bays on North Andros Island.
The U.S. Coast Guard sent an HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft to help with the search.
Search efforts were paused Monday evening due to bad weather conditions.
Family members have asked the public for help in finding the missing people.
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Australia will require social media companies to let users choose whether or not they want content suggested by algorithms when they log in. This new rule aims to give people more control over what they see on social media.
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Australia plans to force social media companies to allow users to opt in or out of algorithm-driven content recommendations.
The change means users can decide if they want automated suggestions about what to watch, read, or interact with.
Algorithms are sets of rules used by social media platforms to choose and show content based on user behavior.
The Australian government is introducing this legislation to increase transparency and user control.
People in Sydney shared their thoughts about this upcoming change during interviews with the BBC.
The legislation is part of Australia's broader effort to regulate social media platforms.
Making opt-out options easier could affect how social media companies design their services.
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The far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) won almost 44% of the votes in the Saxony-Anhalt state election in Germany, reaching a historic high. This result has caused concern among residents, especially immigrants and older voters, about the possible impact of the AfD’s policies, including deportations and reduced support for refugees.
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The AfD is a far-right, anti-immigrant party in Germany.
It won nearly 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election.
AfD’s 100-day plan includes deporting “irregular migrants” immediately if in power.
Maryam, an immigrant from Syria, fears her family could face deportation under AfD rule.
Some voters supported the AfD out of frustration or fear, hoping for changes in refugee policies.
Older voters showed less support for the AfD, and some were deeply upset by the result.
The election result recalls memories of Germany’s past struggles with far-right politics and discrimination.
The AfD also opposes aid to Ukraine and wants to end refugee status for Ukrainians in Germany.
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A small plane with four Florida family members went missing near the Bahamas after losing contact with air traffic control. Search teams from the Bahamas and the U.S. Coast Guard began looking for the plane but had to pause the search because of bad weather.
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The plane carried four people: pilot Mario Lamar (80), his wife Lili Lamar (79), and two grandchildren, Sofia (28) and Christian Sosa (22).
The plane was a PA-34 Piper, a small five-seater aircraft, with tail number N212ML.
It took off from Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands, Bahamas, heading to Miami Executive Airport, Florida.
Contact was lost about 13 miles west of Andros Island, Bahamas.
Bahamian police and U.S. Coast Guard started search-and-rescue operations.
An HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft was sent to help with the search.
Search efforts were paused due to bad weather, with no clear time for resuming.
Family members have publicly asked for help with the search efforts.
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The far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) won a historic victory in the regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, marking the first time since World War II that a far-right party has reached the brink of power in a German state. This result has caused concern across Europe, with public protests and debates about rising far-right support.
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AfD achieved a major win in the Saxony-Anhalt state election in Germany.
This is the first time since the Nazi era that a far-right party has nearly governed a German region.
Saxony-Anhalt is in the former communist eastern part of Germany and has traditionally leaned more to the right.
The election outcome triggered protests and a sense of shock in Germany and across Europe.
AfD leader Ulrich Siegmund is referred to by German media as a significant far-right figure.
People affected include migrants and refugees who fear increased hostility following the election.
Thousands gathered in Berlin to protest against the AfD’s rise.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz commented on the situation, indicating political concern at the national level.
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A popular area in Tokyo called Shinjuku will ban short-term rentals in some places because of many complaints from local people about noise, trash, and bad behavior by tourists. This new rule aims to reduce problems caused by visitors and may inspire other Japanese cities to do the same.
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Shinjuku ward has 3,775 private short-term rentals, the most in Japan.
Officials will ban rentals in residential areas and near schools and cultural sites.
There were over 1,300 complaints from residents about tourists in one year.
Problems include noise, improper trash disposal, smoking where banned, and trespassing.
The rental days allowed per year in residential areas may be reduced from 180 to 120 days.
Kyoto limits rentals to 60 days a year during off-peak months to protect local communities.
Japan had a record 42 million visitors last year, spending about $62 billion.
Other places, like near Mount Fuji, are also taking steps to limit tourist numbers and protect residents.
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The European Union warns that 25 years after 9/11, jihadist groups still threaten Europe, but a new violent online youth movement called "nihilistic violent extremism" is also emerging. This group promotes violence without political motives, driven by young people seeking excitement and status on social media.
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Jihadist groups remain a major security threat to Europe 25 years after 9/11.
Europol found about 4,340 websites linked to an online violent youth community called "The COM."
In 2025, 45 terrorist attacks happened in 10 EU countries, with six deaths and many arrests; most attackers had jihadist links.
About one-third of those arrested for terror-related crimes in the EU are under 18 years old, mostly boys.
Nihilistic violent extremism means violence for its own sake, without political reasons.
A 16-year-old boy in Finland stabbed classmates, shared a video online, and expressed a desire for excitement in his “manifesto.”
A 15-year-old in Italy planned a murder to gain attention online and kept violent and illegal images on his phone.
This new form of violence is linked to seeking status and thrill in online communities rather than ideology.
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A public inquiry is concluding into the 2023 Nottingham attacks where Valdo Calocane killed three people, including Grace O'Malley-Kumar. The inquiry found failures in Calocane's mental health care and police actions, and families say the inquiry’s end will mark the start of their grieving and efforts to prevent similar tragedies.
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Valdo Calocane killed three people and injured others in Nottingham in June 2023.
Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and sentenced to an indefinite hospital order in January 2024.
He pleaded guilty to manslaughter under diminished responsibility and attempted murder charges.
The Nottingham public inquiry started in February 2025 to investigate police and healthcare failures before and after the attacks.
Over 100 witnesses gave evidence, exposing key errors such as premature discharge from mental health care and failure to arrest Calocane despite an active warrant.
Families of victims hope the inquiry will lead to changes preventing future attacks.
Investigations by police watchdogs related to the attacks are still ongoing.
The families say the inquiry’s closing marks a new phase of grief and a drive for safety reforms.
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One-year-old Rory Potter from the UK received a new type of surgery for a rare skull condition called sagittal craniosynostosis, which fuses skull bones too early. Doctors used "super elastic" springs made from a special metal alloy to reshape his skull gradually, avoiding more invasive surgery.
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Rory was diagnosed with severe sagittal craniosynostosis, where the skull fuses before birth.
He had surgery to insert new nitinol springs, made of a nickel-titanium alloy, in September.
The springs slowly reshaped his skull and were later removed.
These new springs adapt better to a child’s skull than traditional stainless steel springs.
Rory only stayed one night in the hospital after the 45-minute operation.
The technology was developed by Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London.
This method can reduce the need for longer surgeries and lower the chance of blood transfusions.
Rory’s parents praised the medical team for their care and support throughout the treatment.
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The White Australia party, which is linked to neo-Nazi views, is challenging a ban on their group in Australia’s high court. The party’s lawyers argue that the law banning them is unfair because it gives too much power to a politician rather than a judge, and that it breaks rules about political freedom.
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The White Australia party was previously called the National Socialist Network (NSN).
The party was banned in May after a security agency recommended it to the home affairs minister, Tony Burke.
Supporting or joining the group is now a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
The party is arguing that the law banning them violates freedom of political communication and concentrates too much power in one minister.
Lawyers say the ban based on a politician’s opinion is “authoritarian” and lacks proper judicial review.
The party’s lawyers refer to a 1951 high court case where banning a political party (Communist Party of Australia) was overturned.
The government says the group is not a normal political party but an extension of a banned hate group.
The party’s leader, Tom Sewell, has a criminal record for offensive behavior using racist language.
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The U.S. military sank another Ecuadorian boat in the Pacific, accusing it of supporting drug trafficking activities of the criminal group Los Choneros. The people on board were taken off and handed to Ecuadorian authorities. This is the fifth boat targeted by U.S. forces in less than two weeks in the region.
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The U.S. Southern Command sank an Ecuadorian vessel tied to the group Los Choneros.
The vessel acted as a floating refueling station to help drug trafficking boats in the Eastern Pacific.
Military personnel removed everyone on board before sinking the boat.
This is the fifth vessel sunk by U.S. forces in under two weeks.
Another fishing boat, María Candelaria, was sunk last week and its 26 crew members returned to Ecuador.
Two other vessels identified as drug trafficking refueling stations, OM2 and Los Tres Hermanos, were also sunk.
Ecuadorian authorities have not commented yet on the latest sinking.
Families of crew members from some vessels are seeking information about their loved ones.
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A small plane carrying four family members went missing off the coast of the Bahamas while flying to Florida. The U.S. Coast Guard joined Bahamas authorities in the search, but bad weather forced them to pause the efforts.
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The plane carried pilot Mario Lamar, his wife Lily Lamar, and their two grandchildren.
It took off from Great Harbour Cay in the Bahamas, heading to Miami Executive Airport.
Contact with the plane was lost about 13 miles west of Andros Island.
The plane is identified as a PA-34 Piper five-seater, tail number N212ML.
Bahamas police and the U.S. Coast Guard are coordinating the search.
The search includes a U.S. Coast Guard HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft.
The search was paused due to bad weather, with no set time to resume.
Family members have asked for any help or information to find the missing plane.
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Thirty years after the death of Argentine singer Gilda in a bus crash, she remains a popular folk saint in Argentina. Fans visit a memorial site where they pray for healing and help, treating her as a spiritual figure outside official church recognition.
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Gilda’s real name was Miriam Alejandra Bianchi; she died at age 34 in a bus accident.
She was a famous singer of cumbia, a popular style of Latin dance music in Argentina.
After her death, her music continued to sell well, and her songs became culturally significant.
Many fans believe she performs miracles and pray to her for protection and healing.
A memorial with the crashed bus is a pilgrimage site filled with offerings like flowers and candles.
A nearby chapel holds items left by people who believe Gilda helped them with wishes like marriage or recovery from illness.
Gilda is not officially recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church but is honored as a folk saint by followers.
Her story shows how cultural figures can become important spiritual symbols for communities.
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Hurricane Lowell is approaching the western Hawaiian islands, mainly Kauai and Niihau, with strong winds and heavy rain expected. Officials have closed schools and government offices on Kauai and warned residents to prepare for potential flooding, mudslides, and power outages.
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Hurricane Lowell is a Category 2 storm moving near Kauai and Niihau.
The hurricane warning is in effect for Kauai County, and a tropical storm warning for Oahu, including Honolulu.
Rainfall could reach up to 16 inches on Kauai and 12 inches on the Big Island, causing flash floods and mudslides.
Wind gusts may reach 74 mph in Kauai County and 40 mph on Oahu.
Officials closed public schools and government offices on Kauai for September 8.
Residents in low-lying and coastal areas have been advised to prepare for evacuation.
Campgrounds and parks on Kauai are closed, and tourists have been urged to shelter in place.
People are advised to secure property, fill gas tanks, charge devices, and stock water, food, and medications.
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