The Guardian

Swedish minister defends strict post-Brexit removals of Britons

Minister says Sweden has ‘fulfilled its commitments’ amid criticism of ‘unjust’ decisions such as case of Joyce ThomasThe Swedish government has doubled down on its position on removing and deporting British citizens on the grounds they were late to apply for permission to stay after Brexit.The migration minister, Johan Forssell, issued a robust defence of the Swedish migration agency’s implementation of the Brexit withdrawal agreement on Wednesday in response to a question from an MP about the

general  Sep 2, 2026

The Guardian

US woman gets 38 stitches after being bitten by otter in Lake Tahoe

Woman from Reno was swimming near Hidden beach when river otter attacked her, Tahoe’s second incident in a monthA swimmer at Lake Tahoe in Nevada was bitten by a river otter in an incident that left her needing to go to hospital and get 38 stitches for her wounds as well as rabies shots, local media have reported.Lynnette Bellin from Reno was swimming near Hidden beach on the Nevada side of the popular tourist attraction on Sunday when she was attacked by the creature. Continue reading...

general  Sep 2, 2026

Washington Post World

Watch Ontario, New York, residents sound off on the Lake America name change

In a Trump-voting town named after Lake Ontario, residents have strong feelings about the president rechristening it to Lake America.

general  Sep 2, 2026

WSJ World News

U.S. Says It’s Fed Up With China’s Overcapacity—and More Countries Agree

A G-20 statement implicitly criticizing Beijing for its overreliance on exports for growth marks a new stage in international pressure.

general  Sep 2, 2026

The Guardian

Tim Cook handed $47m package for new role as executive chair of Apple

Pay and shares deal nearly matches $58m award to John Ternus, his successor as CEO at the $4.7tn tech companyBusiness live – latest updatesTim Cook has received a $47m (£35m) pay deal as Apple’s executive chair, a remuneration package that nears the level set for his successor as chief executive.Cook, who handed over to John Ternus on Tuesday, will be paid a base salary of $2m and $45m worth of shares. Half of the share award will be based on performance targets being met, while the remaining ha

general  Sep 2, 2026

NY Times World

The ‘Miracle House’ That Survived Nepal’s Floods

People are coming to take photos of the green-painted house, which kept the Pyakurel family safe as the area all around them was destroyed by rampaging floodwaters.

general  Sep 2, 2026

The Guardian

Blackout risk rises as heatwave stresses largest US electric grids

US energy department warns of potential for outages in PJM Interconnection, serving 67 million from DC to ChicagoThe risk ⁠of power outages ⁠is expected to ​escalate across a broad swath of the United States on Wednesday as intense heat will test the capacity of electricity supplies ⁠serving millions of homes and businesses from the midwest through the mid-Atlantic.The US Department of Energy warned of the potential for heightened blackout risks in ⁠the PJM Interconnection, the largest US electr

general  Sep 2, 2026

BBC World

Lizzo 'grateful' after judge dismisses lawsuit against production company

The About Damn Time singer says she is "relieved" at the outcome and will "continue to fight" every claim.

general  Sep 2, 2026

WSJ World News

OpenAI Lawsuits Mount Over Canadian School Shooting

New lawsuits add to list of cases in which the chatbot maker faces questions about the safety of its products.

general  Sep 2, 2026

Washington Post World

USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 9 months at sea

The crew will get a chance to “rest and recharge” in the beach destination of Pattaya, after reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the aircraft carrier.

general  Sep 2, 2026

WSJ World News

UK Prime Minister Says Government Will Be ‘Grounded in Fiscal Responsibility’

The U.K. government is taking action to cut its debts and will continue to stick to its self-imposed budget rules, Prime Minister Andy Burnham told lawmakers Wednesday.

general  Sep 2, 2026

The Guardian

‘It always comes around’: fans react to conviction in Tupac Shakur’s murder 30 years later

Rapper’s supporters reflect on ‘astonishing’ events leading to Duane Davis being found guilty over 1996 fatal shootingA criminal conviction this week in the murder of Tupac Shakur, the first since the rapper was gunned down in 1996, sent shockwaves through his sea of fans who have waited three decades for answers.Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former California gang leader, was found guilty of murder on Monday for the role he played in orchestrating the fatal shooting of Shakur. Continue reading...

general  Sep 2, 2026

The Guardian

Iran accuses US of ‘war crime’ after missile blast kills five people at wedding

Blast also injures 68 guests at the wedding in southern Iran, prompting fears of escalation in hostilitiesIran has accused the US of a “war crime” after a missile blast killed at least five people and injured 68 who were attending a wedding at a private home in a coastal city of southern Iran, as the fresh exchange of strikes prompted fears of a wider renewal of hostilities.Iranian media said that the wedding ceremony was being held in a home in the city of Kuhestak, Hormozgan province, late on

general  Sep 2, 2026

BBC World

More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry says

The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300, including 301 children.

general  Sep 2, 2026

BBC World

Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West

The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.

general  Sep 2, 2026

The Guardian

Trump nominates loyalist Hung Cao to be permanent navy secretary – US politics live

Cao has been serving as acting navy secretary since John Phelan departed the job unexpectedly and without explanation in late AprilSign up for the US Breaking News emailThe powerful Teamsters union is backing Republican candidates in the 2026 election cycle even after members have voted to support their Democrat opponents.The 1.3 million-strong union’s president, Sean O’Brien, angered many members and union leaders in 2024 when he became the first union president to speak at the Republican natio

general  Sep 2, 2026

BBC World

Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to hard labour over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown

At least 22 people were killed and more than 100 injured during last year's unrest, according to the UN.

general  Sep 2, 2026

WSJ World News

After 286 Days at Sea, 5,000 Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln Dock in Thailand

A beach resort town in eastern Thailand welcomed crew members who will enjoy their first R&R after months deployed in a war zone.

general  Sep 2, 2026

WSJ World News

Chevron to Invest $7 Billion in Venezuela, Doubling Production

Chevron is taking steps to more than double its production in Venezuela, planning to invest more than $7 billion in the country over the next five years.

general  Sep 2, 2026

NY Times World

In Egypt, Xi Challenges America’s Influence in the Middle East

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is seeking to deepen ties with a longtime U.S. security partner and to project a larger role for Beijing in a region rocked by war.

general  Sep 2, 2026