- By Day, He Taught Salsa in Russia. By Night, He Recruited Saboteurs Across Europe UNITED24 Media
- Cuban dance teacher ordered EU sabotage attacks from Russia dw.com
- New cross-border investigation uncovers Russian-directed network of ‘disposable agents’ behind European sabotage attacks EBU
- $3,000 to set fire to targets in Romania. How a Cuban dance teacher based in Russia coordinated sabotage across several EU countries Spotmedia.ro
- DW investigation: Sabotage attacks in the EU for Russia DW.com
Andy Burnham cancels engagements as his father’s death is announced
Prime minister had been due to speak at the TUC conference in Brighton
Andy Burnham has cancelled his engagements for Monday and Tuesday after his father, Roy, died.
Among other plans, the prime minister had been due to speak to the TUC conference in Brighton on Tuesday.
Continue reading...Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO
Public offering of Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian oil refinery business could swell his net wealth by two-thirds
The fortune of Africa’s richest person could swell by two thirds to nearly $60bn (£44bn) after his refinery in Nigeria listed publicly in the continent’s biggest-ever initial public offering.
If Monday’s flotation of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals on the Nigerian exchange goes to plan, then Aliko Dangote will add a further $23bn (£17bn) to his $35bn net worth.
Continue reading...Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies
Impasse comes amid growing Saudi anger with Tehran over Houthi advances and strikes on airbase and pipeline
Gulf states have postponed a critical meeting with Iran on the future of the strait of Hormuz owing to a lack of Arab consensus and growing Saudi Arabian anger with Tehran for helping the Houthis loosen Riyadh’s grip in Yemen.
The stalemate over the vital waterway came as Houthi rebels launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets. A Houthi military spokesperson claimed its forces had attacked the King Khalid airbase in Khamis Mushait, hitting fighter-jet hangars, radar systems, runways and landing strips, ammunition depots and additional targets.
Continue reading...Iceland’s last whaling company shrugs off threat of permanent ban – Reuters
- Iceland's last whaling company shrugs off threat of permanent ban Reuters
- Iceland to propose whaling ban, leaving Norway and Japan isolated NBC News
- Iceland to submit bill that could ban whaling in its waters The Guardian
- Iceland, One of Three Countries That Still Hunts Whales, Considers Ban Yahoo
- One of the last three whaling countries takes steps toward a ban The Christian Science Monitor
The far right’s march to power in Sweden has been halted, but its influence remains
The Sweden Democrats slipped to third after decades of growth, but their hardline positions have already reshaped the political mainstream
Since the party was founded in 1988, the story of the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) has been one of such continuous growth that a triumph in Sunday’s general election seemed inevitable.
In 2022, the party capitalised on electoral gains – and the desperation of right-leaning parties to form a minority administration – and almost made its way into government. A supporting role in prime minister Ulf Kristersson’s Tidö coalition earned the party, which has neo-Nazi roots, huge influence and mainstream acceptance by the political establishment.
Continue reading...Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament – Al Jazeera
- Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament Al Jazeera
- What is the Philippines' BARMM regional election and why does it matter Reuters
- Landmark Vote Held in Restive Muslim Autonomous Region in the Philippines The New York Times
- Bangsamoro’s parliamentary election is a turning point Al Jazeera
- LIVE RESULTS OF THE 2026 BARMM ELECTIONS The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is holding its first parliamentary elections on Monday, September 14, 2026. See the results of the 2026 Bangsamoro parliamentary elections by vis facebook.com
Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament – Al Jazeera
- Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament Al Jazeera
- What is the Philippines' BARMM regional election and why does it matter Reuters
- Landmark Vote Held in Restive Muslim Autonomous Region in the Philippines The New York Times
- Bangsamoro’s parliamentary election is a turning point Al Jazeera
- LIVE RESULTS OF THE 2026 BARMM ELECTIONS The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is holding its first parliamentary elections on Monday, September 14, 2026. See the results of the 2026 Bangsamoro parliamentary elections by vis facebook.com
UK unions split over donations cap as TUC chief says ‘super-rich’ corrupting politics
Sources say there are ‘significant differences’ in opinion as debate inflamed by crypto billionaires’ £72m donations to Reform
The head of Britain’s trade union movement, Paul Nowak, has said the government must act to “stop the super-rich corrupting our politics”, as union leaders met on Monday to discuss possible support for a domestic cap on donations.
Union leaders are split on the prospect of limiting domestic donations to political parties, with many including the GMB fearing it would lead a future rightwing government to curb union donations.
Continue reading...EU to limit access to social media before age of 15 – politico.eu
- EU to limit access to social media before age of 15 politico.eu
- France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s after failed attempt euronews.com
- EU Looking to Restrict Social Media, Chatbots for Kids Under 15 Bloomberg.com
- Macron urges EU ban on social media for under-15s in letter to Von der Leyen Reuters
- Op-Ed: France’s Constitutional Council Ruling Tests the Limits of Social Media Bans cdt.org
EU to limit access to social media before age of 15 – politico.eu
- EU to limit access to social media before age of 15 politico.eu
- France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s after failed attempt euronews.com
- EU Looking to Restrict Social Media, Chatbots for Kids Under 15 Bloomberg.com
- Macron urges EU ban on social media for under-15s in letter to Von der Leyen Reuters
- Op-Ed: France’s Constitutional Council Ruling Tests the Limits of Social Media Bans cdt.org
Iran protests as US prevents its nuclear chief attending IAEA meeting – Reuters
- Iran protests as US prevents its nuclear chief attending IAEA meeting Reuters
- US blocks Iran nuclear chief from attending IAEA conference in Vienna Al Jazeera
- Iran denounces Austria for blocking its nuclear chief from a meeting in Vienna ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Iran Official Blocked From UN Nuclear Meeting at US’s Urging Bloomberg.com
- Mideast live: Trump says 'open' to holding talks with Iran France 24
A spreading war threatens Trump and MBS – Financial Times
- A spreading war threatens Trump and MBS Financial Times
- Iran Finds Escalation Is Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S. The New York Times
- Iran is forging a new ring of proxies to threaten US allies in the Gulf, officials say AP News
- Fresh Houthi Strikes Inject New Uncertainty Into Iran War Foreign Policy
- As Iran proxies activate in Yemen and Iraq, Trump’s Mideast morass deepens The Washington Post
A Scathing report on ‘Jared Kushner’s Dollar Diplomacy’ – Daily Kos
Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals
At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.
China criticises idea it is in ‘malicious competition’ over AI
It follows the Anthropic CEO 's calls for a slowdown in AI development, in a way that China doesn't pull ahead.
Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity
But their habitat is threatened by bottom trawling in the region and Trump’s plan to expand seafloor mining
Scientists have discovered nine new deep-sea sponge species off Alaska, offering new insights into the region’s largely unexplored marine biodiversity.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) announced the discovery on Thursday, saying the species were found in the Gulf of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. The findings bring the total number of known sponge species in Alaska to 232.
Continue reading...First Thing: Oil prices surge as attacks on Saudi Arabia stoke supply fears
Strike on kingdom’s east-west pipeline could affect 4% of global oil supply. Plus, report reveals British monarchy’s role in financing slave trade
Good morning. Oil prices have climbed above $108 a barrel after a series of drone attacks from Iraq’s territory forced Saudi Arabia to close its east-west crude pipeline. Saudi traders said the kingdom would run out of oil stocks for export if it did not reopen within days. Gas prices also climbed higher. Energy prices have surged this year, as the US-Israel war with Iran has disrupted oil and gas supply across the Middle East.
The spike came as the Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen launched several attacks against Saudi Arabia and captured the strategic island of Perim in the Bab al-Mandab strait on Sunday, expanding their control of the waterway.
Where did the attack on Saudi Arabia come from? Iraq’s government confirmed the attacks were launched from its territory and ordered an investigation. Baghdad is under mounting pressure to stop militant groups – including those backed by Saudi Arabia’s regional rival Iran – launching attacks on Gulf countries from Iraqi soil. The US president, Donald Trump, said he believed Tehran was responsible.
Why has Saudi Arabia been relying on its east-west pipeline? Riyadh has increased the use of the 745-mile pipeline since the start of the war on Iran in order to bypass the strait of Hormuz’s closure. The world’s biggest exporter has used the pipeline to reroute about 4m barrels a day – about 4% of global supply – but with the pipeline out of service, the Red Sea port of Yanbu now has stocks to maintain exports for just five to seven days.
What is the Anthropic CEO proposing? Robert Booth explains Amodei’s suggestion: first, each US AI company grants access to third-party evaluators; second, all companies in democratic countries establish common safety standards; and third, the world’s democratic AI powers coordinate with autocracies – notably China – to control the race.
How has Barack Obama intervened over AI? The former US president made a direct appeal to Democrats to coalesce around a unified AI safety policy, arguing that waiting for voluntary compliance from tech firms was a recipe for governance failure.
Continue reading...Thousands demand end to violence in Mexican cartel hotspot
The city has seen violence skyrocket since a feud broke out between two rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel.
Hyrox apologises for allowing race to continue after athlete soils herself
Some raised concerns around hygiene while others praised the competitor's resolve to finish the race and push through adversity.