Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,287
Here are the key events on day 1,287 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US House committee releases more than 33,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein files
Files appear to contain information already in public domain as calls grow for release of all pertinent documents
The US House of Representatives oversight committee on Tuesday released thousands of pages of records related to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from the department of justice.
The release comes as the Trump administration has been embroiled in months of controversy over its decision not to release additional files in the case. Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges and was alleged to have abused hundreds of girls.
Continue reading...Israel’s actions in Gaza meet ‘legal definition of genocide,’ scholars’ association says – ABC News
- Israel's actions in Gaza meet 'legal definition of genocide,' scholars' association says ABC News
- Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say BBC
- Study disputes Gaza genocide charges, finds flawed data amid Hamas-driven narrative Fox News
- Almost 300 reported killed in Gaza in 3 days since global experts accused Israel of genocide CBS News
- Critics accused of quietly rewriting meaning of genocide to fling charges at Israel The Times of Israel
Jury clears Cardi B of assault on security guard in Los Angeles
A number of viral moments thrust the civil case into the spotlight.
Trump says 11 killed in strike on alleged drug-carrying boat from Venezuela
The US military attack comes as the US surges military presence in the Caribbean, risking an escalation with Venezuela.
US appeals court reinstates FTC commissioner fired by Trump
Win for Rebecca Slaughter as court rules commissioners may not be dismissed by a president without cause
A divided US appeals court on Tuesday allowed US Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, a Democrat, to resume her role at the agency, as Donald Trump tries to remove her from office.
In a 2-1 decision, the District of Columbia circuit court of appeals allowed a lower court decision in favor of Slaughter to take effect, rejecting the Trump administration’s request to delay the ruling during its appeal.
Continue reading...Google avoids break-up but must share data with rivals
A case over the US tech giant's dominance in search allows it to hang on to its Chrome web browser.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting lava 330ft from its crater
North vent in Halemaʻumaʻu crater started releasing the molten rock in 32nd such episode since December 2024
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano resumed erupting on Tuesday, firing lava 330 ft (100 meters) into the sky from its summit crater.
It’s the 32nd episode of the volcano releasing molten rock since December 2024, when its current eruption began. So far, all the lava from this eruption has been contained within the summit crater inside Hawaii Volcanoes national park.
Continue reading...‘A bullet went through my skull’: Tanzania abduction survivor
Activist Edgar Mwakabela describes his ordeal after he says he was kidnapped and shot by suspected state agents.
Captain Scott’s famous polar shipwreck as never seen before
The Terra Nova carried Captain Scott and his men on their doomed expedition to the South Pole.
Compassion v fear: Delhi divided over feeding stray dogs
Activists are pushing for the welfare of stray dogs, while anxious residents cite safety risks.
More than 7,300 Afghans to be resettled in UK after MoD data leak, says National Audit Office
Watchdog’s report says government is unable to calculate exact cost of response to data breach, raising doubt over £850m estimate
More than 7,300 Afghans are expected to be resettled in the UK as a result of a major government data breach, according to a National Audit Office report that raises doubts over officials’ claims of a £850m cost.
The accidental leak by an MoD official in 2022 of 18,700 Afghans’ details who had worked with or for the British government led to the opening of a new route by which those endangered could seek relocation to the UK from their home country.
Continue reading...Rubio Flies to Mexico for Security Talks Amid Trump Pressure Campaign – The New York Times
- Rubio Flies to Mexico for Security Talks Amid Trump Pressure Campaign The New York Times
- Travel to Florida, Mexico, and Ecuador, September 2-4, 2025 U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Tariffs, migration and cartels will top Rubio’s talks in Mexico and Ecuador this week AP News
- Marco Rubio will head to Latin America again as Trump prioritizes immigration ABC News
- Mexico US Rubio Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Trump says he’s ended 6 or 7 wars. Here’s what the record shows. – CBS News
US conducts ‘kinetic strike’ against drug boat from Venezuela, killing 11, Trump says
Trump says ‘we took it out’ referring to the operation in international waters, amid US-Caracas tensions
The US military has killed 11 drug traffickers from Venezuela during a “a kinetic strike” in the Caribbean Sea, the US president, Donald Trump, has claimed amid growing tensions between Washington and Caracas.
Trump trailed the announcement during an address at the White House on Tuesday afternoon, telling reporters the US had “just, over the last few minutes, literally shot out … a drug-carrying boat”.
Continue reading...Children, journalists among 105 killed in Israeli onslaught in Gaza
At least 105 Palestinians killed, including 32 aid seekers, as Israel pushes ahead with plans to seize Gaza City.
‘We’re going in’: Trump doubles down on sending National Guard to Chicago
Amid rumours about his health, Trump has announced he will widen his troop deployment and move Space Command to Alabama.
Australia-Israel relations have hit a low point. Behind the scenes, it’s business as usual
The two democratic allies have had a spectacular falling out - but what has actually changed?
At least 11 killed in explosion at political rally in Pakistan’s Quetta
At least 22 killed in three separate attacks in Pakistani border provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Watch: Timelapse shows Northern Lights display over North Sea
Monday night's dazzling sight was filmed from Flamborough in East Yorkshire, over three hours and 40 minutes.