August joint hottest month on record: 38ºC in Spain
August 2023 was jointly the hottest month on record globally, according to the European climate agency, as Spain experienced temperatures up to 38ºC this week.
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Five Dead, 86 Missing in Heartbreaking Philippines Ferry Fire
Five people have died and 86 are missing after a fire broke out on a ferry off the coast of the Philippines, according to the BBC. The blaze erupted at 18:00 local time Wednesday.
US Designates Notorious Ecuadorian Crime Gang as Terrorist Group
The US has designated Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones gang as a terrorist organisation, according to The Guardian.
Iran Referred to Security Council Over Nuclear Concerns
The UN nuclear watchdog has referred Iran to the Security Council for 'non-compliance' with its obligations under the non-proliferation treaty, according to the BBC.
Google’s €13bn Bet: Finland for Largest Europe Investment
Google will invest €13 billion in Finland's AI infrastructure, the largest single investment in Europe by the tech giant, according to the company.
‘It’s Hell’: Father of Slain Australian Surfers Speaks in Mexico Homicide Trial
The father of two Australian surfers killed in Mexico in 2024 described his life as 'hell' during a court hearing on Tuesday. Martin Robinson spoke at the ongoing trial of three men charged in the deaths of his sons, Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad.
Uganda Pulls Out of Invictus Games Amid Royal Tensions
Uganda's military chief has announced the country's withdrawal from the Invictus Games, citing concerns over 'Harry-Meghan nonsense', according to a report by the Times newspaper.
Two die at Moldovan border as Russia-Ukraine drone war rages
Two people died at a Moldovan border crossing after an overnight attack in the escalating Russia-Ukraine drone war, according to Moldovan officials.
Europe Royalty Pays Respects to Late King Harald V in Norway
Dozens of European royals and heads of state, including the Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings, have paid their last respects to King Harald V in Oslo, according to BBC.
Frances Tiafoe’s Girlfriend Trolls 5-Hour US Open Matches
Frances Tiafoe’s girlfriend, Ayan Broomfield, shared a lighthearted video highlighting the contrast between his grueling U.S. Open matches and her own social media work. The post, captioned about saying goodbye to Tiafoe knowing he has to play five hours while she edits a 45-second GRWM, went viral.
Eighth Silk Road Maritime International Cooperation Forum Opens in Xiamen
More than 1,800 delegates from 19 countries and regions gathered in Xiamen on September 8 as the Silk Road Maritime forum launched an Arctic-route weather navigation service, a Hunan–Fujian sea-rail corridor, 12 new routes and a 2026–2028 support policy.
Baby Orangutans Found in Indian Forest Spark Inquiry
Five baby orangutans have been discovered in a forest in India's eastern state of Odisha, far from their natural habitat, prompting an investigation into how they got there, according to BBC.
North Korea Built Two-Storey Uranium Enrichment Facility
North Korea has built a new two-storey uranium enrichment facility, the head of the world's nuclear watchdog said this week, according to the BBC.
Two Killed as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Strikes
Two people were killed after Russian drones struck a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The Starokozache crossing, around 500km (310 miles) south of Kyiv, was closed after the overnight attack.
Hong Kong’s First Leader, Tung Chee-hwa, Dies at 89
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the city's handover to Chinese rule, has died at the age of 89, according to local media reports.