RT 14m

AI erodes our humanity while elites profit from war – Roger Waters

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has warned that AI and social media are eroding people’s ability to think and feel, while powerful interests exploit technology, politics, and war for profit. Speaking to RT on Wednesday, the legendary musician welcomed Australia’s decision to bar fully AI-generat»»»

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Sputnik 14m

Russian Forces Liberate Shevchenkovskoye Settlement in Zaporozhye Region — MoD

MOSCOW (Sputnik) The Russian armed forces took control of the Shevchenkovskoye settlement in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "The units of Battlegroup Vostok continued to advance into the depth of the enemy's defenses and, as a result of decisive actions, liber»»»

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RT 14m

US accuses China of hacking NASA, Fed and critical infrastructure

The US has accused Chinese hackers it described as “state-backed” of breaking into NASA, the Federal Reserve, and other sensitive government networks, just weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected in Washington for talks with President Donald Trump. Beijing rejected the allegations. Th»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 15m

Tragedy: Hungarian champion kayaker dies aged just 42

Gergely Boros, a former world and European champion kayaker and ex-professional director of the Hungarian Canoe Federation, has died in tragic circumstances at the age of 42. News of the sportsman’s death sent shockwaves through Hungary’s canoeing community. Hungarian kayaker champion dies at a tra»»»

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Gulf News 17m

Mexico arrests man for killing influencer on livestream

Mexico has arrested a man who allegedly shot and killed an influencer during a live broadcast, authorities said on Wednesday. Cesar Gastelum was attacked on August 4 while livestreaming in Culiacan, the capital of Sinaloa state, which has been a battleground for warring drug factions. Get updated f»»»

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France24 20m

Glacier collapse may have caused Nepal-Tibet landslides, experts say

Experts believe a glacier collapse might have caused the catastrophic floods at the border between Nepal and Tibet that killed at least 270 people and left more than 1,000 missing. While initial reports suggested the possibility that an earthquake had triggered the collapse, the US Geological Surve»»»

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Al Manar 22m

West Bank: Palestinians Kidnaped, 2 Wounded in IOF Raids - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: Palestinians Kidnaped, 2 Wounded in IOF Raids 27-08-2026 13:02 PM Israeli occupation forces storm the town of Tuqu’, southeast o»»»

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Gulf News 26m

How Abu Dhabi’s community events are bringing residents closer

Dubai: In a city where people from different parts of the world live side by side, community can sometimes begin with something as ordinary as a pile of clothes, a box of toys, or a collection of old games. Across Abu Dhabi, informal gatherings built around shared interests have been creating oppor»»»

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Sputnik 26m

Russia, US Continue Working Level Contacts on Ukrainian Settlement - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Contacts between Russia and the United States on the Ukrainian settlement are continuing at the working level, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "At the working level, of course, our contacts with the US continue," Peskov told reporters.Moscow has no information o»»»

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DW 28m

Why social media harms are hard to regulate

BusinessNorth AmericaWhy social media harms are hard to regulateNik MartinMeta and other social media platforms face lawsuits alleging they foster addictive use among young people. Now regulators are struggling to rein in their engagement-driven business models. https://p.dw.com/p/5JIl5Social media»»»

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Arab News 28m

Driven by faith, activists stand up to fellow Jews to protect Palestinians

JANNATAH: Ziva Sharp said her Jewish faith motivated her to travel from Jerusalem to the West Bank to stand up for Palestinians — a commitment that led to her being set upon by fellow Israelis also professing to be driven by Judaism. Sharp and around 30 other activists are part of a small movement »»»

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Naharnet 29m

US Ambassador says all Lebanese want Hezbollah disarmed

U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa criticized Hezbollah on Thursday, arguing that the Lebanese people broadly agree on the necessity of disarming the group despite differing approaches. "Thus, Hezbollah must hand over its arms to the state," he said. The remarks came following a meeting with th»»»

Naharnet 29m

Next round of Rome talks to be held in second half of September

The next round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel will be held in Rome during the second half of September, an informed source said. “Lebanon hopes that work will resume on what are called the pilot zones,” the source told the al-Anbaa news portal of the Progressive Socialist Party. U.S. Am»»»

Novinite 34m

Radev: Bulgaria Is Returning to Political Normalcy, 2027 Budget Will Be Adopted on Time

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria was returning to a normal political cycle after years of political instability and pledged that the 2027 state budget would be adopted on schedule and provide financial stability. Speaking at the start of Thursday's government meeting, Radev called on lawmak»»»

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Gulf News 38m

Tie the rakhi, game on: 7 UAE gaming spots for a sibling smackdown (or not) this Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is basically an annual excuse for your brother to pretend he has never annoyed you a day in his life, hand you a gift, and call it even. Cute. But this year, why not make him actually work for that rakhi? Forget the usual sweets-and-selfies routine. it's time to drag him into an aren»»»

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Naharnet 41m

Zamir says Israel maintains readiness for possible escalation in Lebanon, elsewhere

Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir said Thursday during a multi-front situation assessment that numerous challenges remain before Israel. Noting that Israel is “conducting combat operations on all fronts, from Iran and Lebanon to Gaza,” Zamir adding that the army is also “maintaining a high state of rea»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 56m

Jammer Case Shows Mafia Has Been Intertwined with the State for Years, MP Ivaylo Mirchev Says

The case of the jammer that was found shows that the mafia has been intertwined with the state, the Interior Ministry and the security services for years, Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev told reporters in the corridors of Parliament Thursday. Mirchev said the question is what steps will be ta»»»

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UPI 1h

At least 2 killed, 10 injured after car driven into people in Normandy - UPI.com

Authorities in northern France are investigating an incident in Caen late Wednesday in which at least two people were killed and 10 were injured after a car was driven into a crowd near a train station. File photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE Aug. 27 (UPI) -- At least two people were killed and 10 were i»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Berry supplies from Kyrgyzstan to Russia’s Kirov Oblast nearly double - | 24.KG

Berry supplies from Kyrgyzstan to Russia’s Kirov Oblast have nearly doubled, the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) reported. From January 1 to August 25, 2026, 50.7 tons of berries — including tayberries, raspberries, strawberries and sweet cher»»»

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DW 1h

Why social media harms are hard to regulate

BusinessNorth AmericaWhy social media harms are hard to regulateNik MartinMeta and other social media platforms face lawsuits alleging they foster addictive use among young people. Now regulators are struggling to rein in their engagement-driven business models. https://p.dw.com/p/5JIl5Social media»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai’s shared housing law with up to Dh1m fines comes into effect: Will there be inspections, evictions now?

Dubai: Dubai's new shared housing law is now in force, and thousands of tenants across the emirate are asking the same question: does this mean the knock on the door starts now? As first reported by Gulf News, Law No. (4) of 2026, regulating the occupancy and management of shared housing, took effe»»»

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BNE 1h

Former Taliban commander admits destroying Bamiyan Buddhas

A former Taliban commander and provincial governor has admitted taking a direct part in the destruction of the Bamiyan Buddha statues, telling the BBC he has no regrets, the broadcaster reports. Abdullah Sarhadi, who commanded Taliban forces in Bamiyan during the movement's first period in power, s»»»

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Arab News 1h

Forgotten and remembered fast bowling heroes deserve a better legacy

Stuart Broad and James Anderson have every right to feel proud men. In England’s colors they bowled in tandem for years, Anderson claiming 704 Test wickets and Broad, 604. Their achievement has been recognized this week via a joint portrait that was unveiled at Lords and is to be hung alongside oth»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli artillery shells southern Lebanese town of Al-Mansouri: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells southern Lebanese town of Al-Mansouri: Al-Manar reporter 27-08-2026 12:00 PM Latest News Urgent News Israel Weighs»»»

Gulf News 1h

Gargash urges credible, balanced media to protect truth from misinformation

Dubai: Credible and balanced media coverage is essential to protecting the truth from misinformation at a sensitive time for the region, said Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President. In a post on X platform, Gargash said the media was a key instrument during periods of he»»»

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Arab News 1h

What did Syria’s Kurds gain as the SDF gives up autonomy?

LONDON: The Syrian Democratic Forces once stood at the heart of an experiment that transformed the balance of power in Syria. The Kurdish-led force, backed by the US, fought Daesh and governed a de facto autonomous administration across much of northeastern Syria. At its height, it controlled rough»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Saudi Arabia issues red alerts for heavy rain and flash floods as temperatures hit 47°C

Dubai: Saudi Arabia issued red weather alerts for heavy rain on Thursday as thunderstorms, flash floods, hail and strong winds were forecast across several regions, while temperatures were expected to reach 47°C in parts of the Kingdom, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). In its»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai’s new mega-airport is coming: 10 numbers reveal just how big it will be

Dubai: Al Maktoum International Airport is on track to begin operations in 2032, setting the stage for one of the biggest changes to Dubai’s aviation landscape in decades. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe airport, which is already operational on a smaller scale as Du»»»

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Arab News 1h

Al-Ahli set up clash with Sundowns after labored win over Auckland in FIFA Intercontinental Cup

RIYADH: Head coach Marino Pusic’s stellar start to his career at Al-Ahli continued on Wednesday as the Greens secured a fourth consecutive victory of the season in all competitions. A gritty 1-0 victory over OFC Professional League champions Auckland FC earned them a place the second round of the F»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Parliament Approves 33% Gender Target for Directors of Listed Companies at First Reading

The National Assembly approved amendments to the Gender Equality Act at first reading on Thursday. The changes are aimed at improving the gender balance among directors of companies listed on the stock exchange. The government-sponsored bill was approved by 159 votes to nine, with one abstention. T»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Media Review: August 27

POLITICS In Bulgarian National Television’s (BNT’s) morning talk show, Democratic Bulgaria Floor Leader Nadejda Iordanova said the opening of the new parliamentary season coincides with an assessment of the government’s first 100 days, which she described as falling short of its promise of “normali»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Children's kites in Gaza dismantled over Israeli threats

Some parents said children in Gaza are dismantling their kites after Israel threatened to ramp up strikes as the toys keep flying into southern Israel. In the past, kites and balloons have been set aflame and launched across the Gaza border, igniting fields and property in Israeli communities. The »»»

24 News Agency 1h

 Young woman dies after falling from sixth floor in Osh - | 24.KG

A 20-year-old woman died after falling from the sixth floor of a high-rise building on Partsyezd Street in Osh city on August 27, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the city reported. Police received a call about the incident at 00:32 a.m. A team of investigators and officers w»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Syria just unlocked a new way for international visitors to pay

Damascus: Visa has tested its first live international card transaction in Syria, in a move that could pave the way for international visitors to use Visa cards in the country and marks a significant step in Syria’s efforts to reconnect with the global financial system. Sign up for our daily busine»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli media: Passengers evacuated at Jerusalem’s Yitzhak Navon train station, firefighters called after reports of smoke - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Passengers evacuated at Jerusalem’s Yitzhak Navon train station, firefighters called after reports of smoke 27-08-2026 11:31»»»

Al Manar 1h

Qatari PM to visit Tehran today to pursue mediation efforts, discuss Strait of Hormuz: Iranian Foreign Ministery spokesman - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatari PM to visit Tehran today to pursue mediation efforts, discuss Strait of Hormuz: Iranian Foreign Ministery spokesman 27-08-2026 10:34»»»

Naharnet 2h

After six months of war, US goals have shifted, Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially forecast it would last four to five weeks. Six months later, there's still no off-ramp in sight despite Trump's repeated assertions that the war has been won or a deal to resolve it was nearly complete. A June mem»»»

Dailynews Hungary 2h

Tisza's candidate for powerful new prosecution agency named

The National Assembly’s Justice and Constitutional Affairs Committee has nominated Anna Róza Unger to head the National Office for the Recovery and Protection of National Assets (NVVH). The NVVH is Hungary’s new, almighty prosecution agency entrusted to protect public assets and to trace and recove»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Kyrgyzstan exports just 190.7 kilograms of gold in six months - | 24.KG

In January—June 2026, Kyrgyzstan’s foreign trade in precious metals and products made from them showed a significant imbalance, with imports exceeding exports 93.47 times. Data from the National Statistical Committee say. Exports amounted to $680,600, while imports reached $63,617.5 million. The la»»»

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Arab News 2h

Oil extends losses on hopes for Middle East talks to ease supply woes

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending a streak of losses, on expectations that talks between Iran and Qatar might open the Strait of Hormuz and reduce supply disruptions from the ​war in the Middle East. Brent crude futures were down 41 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $87.43 a barrel at 06:30»»»

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Arab News 2h

Supermodel Shanina Shaik announces 2nd pregnancy

DUBAI: Supermodel Shanina Shaik is expecting her second child, it was announced on Wednesday. The Australian-born model, who is of Saudi, Pakistani and Lithuanian descent, shared the news on Instagram with a series of photographs that showed her cradling her baby bump. “Ryan and I are so excited to»»»

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Arab News 2h

Israeli Defense Forces and Shin Bet turn local armed clans into operational force

DUBAI: An investigation by Haaretz reveals that armed Palestinian militias have effectively become an operational extension of the Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet inside the Gaza Strip. Through satellite imagery, social media mapping, and testimonies from military personnel, Haaretz documented a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

From Dubai Police to road hero: An Emirati’s mission to safer roads

Dubai: For Dr. Mustafa Aldah, road safety is not just a professional cause. It is personal. As a child, Aldah has remembered a fellow student who lost his life in a car crash. He has admired the boy’s car in the school parking lot, making the news of his death difficult to comprehend. Years later, »»»

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Arab News 2h

Networked Middle East security

The Middle East is entering a new security era. For decades, the regional order was largely shaped by the United States providing a broad security umbrella; Israel preserving its qualitative edge; Iran projecting influence through long-range weapons and proxies; and Arab states relying on Washingto»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Transgender woman in Lebanon allowed to change gender in rare case

A Lebanese judge told AFP on Wednesday that he has allowed a transgender woman to update her personal status record and change her gender, a rare move in a country where LGBTQ issues remain highly taboo. Lebanon has never been a safe haven for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer people, bu»»»

Gulf News 2h

Behind the wheel and up the dunes: Emirati women redefining desert driving

Dubai: When Amna Ahmed Alshamsi drives her Jeep up the face of a dune and pulls off a switch she once only watched on Instagram, she is doing more than dune bashing. She is quietly dismantling the idea that the desert belongs to men. Amna, Abeer Ali Al Khaja and Maryam Ahmed Abdullah are three Emir»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE marks Emirati Women’s Day with month-long celebration

The UAE will celebrate Emirati Women’s Day tomorrow, August 28, highlighting the country’s longstanding journey of women’s empowerment and achievements, with Emirati women playing an active role in building the nation, shaping its future and embodying its values of leadership, giving and excellence»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Bill Gates warns AI could permanently wipe out jobs, calls for ‘Human Reserved’ work

Bill Gates has issued one of his starkest warnings yet about artificial intelligence, predicting that many jobs could disappear permanently and urging governments to consider reserving some types of work exclusively for humans. The Microsoft co-founder, who helped drive the personal computer revolu»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Taxi, limousine and bus drivers must hold public driving license in Qatar, MoI says

Doha, Qatar: Motorists in Qatar driving taxis, limousines and public transport buses have been reminded to obtain a valid public driving license specifically authorising them to operate such vehicles. The Ministry of Interior in a social media post stated that this requirement is in accordance with»»»

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Arab News 2h

Will US sanctions on Iran bite? It may depend on China

Since February, the United States has been applying military and political pressure to Iran to force terms akin to a surrender. Six months later, and despite the White House bombast, there has been no agreement, and international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains vulnerable to Iranian a»»»

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