Bloomberg Markets

LNG WRAP: Asian LNG Above $23 as Qatar Extends Force Majeure

Asian spot liquefied natural gas advanced on sustained concerns about the Strait of Hormuz, with Qatar extending force majeure on deliveries of the fuel to European and Asian buyers by another month.

business  Aug 28, 2026

The Guardian

Weather tracker: More extreme rain in Japan and a tornado in France

Flash flooding and mudslides in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, while convective storms hit western EuropeFollowing an “unprecedented” deluge in Chiba in mid-August, Japan has had more extreme rainfall in recent days. Moisture from the Sea of Japan brought relentless heavy rain to the prefectures of Ishikawa and Toyama on Thursday. In Himi, Toyama, 361.5mm of rain fell in 24 hours, equivalent to half the average annual rainfall in London and Paris. As a result of the downpours, several rivers b

general  Aug 28, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Thieves Snatch $4 Million Diamond Necklace From Vienna Museum

A historic diamond necklace originally designed for the Egyptian royal family and valued at about $4 million was stolen from a major Vienna museum, triggering a police manhunt for the two alleged thieves.

business  Aug 28, 2026

ESPN

McVay: Atwell trade not about possible Nacua ban

Rams coach Sean McVay said the team acquired Tutu Atwell to add depth to the receiver room and had "nothing to do" with a possible suspension for Puka Nacua.

sports  Aug 28, 2026

Yahoo Finance

How Shein had to make peace with China to finally go public​

business  Aug 28, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Oldenburg Fest to Open With Wordless Elbe Island Doc ‘Strange Neighbors’

Mi Steinbach's feature, about the wildlife on 2 mile nature preserve in the middle of one of Europe's busiest waterways, will be the first documentary to open the German indie festival.

entertainment  Aug 28, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Dollar and Yields Await Cues From Warsh: 3-Minutes MLIV

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Aug 28, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Qatar Extends LNG Force Majeure as Hormuz Traffic Remains Halted

Qatar extended force majeure on liquefied natural gas supplies to European and Asian buyers by another month as uncertainty over the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz clouds prospects for restoring Persian Gulf energy flows.

business  Aug 28, 2026

BBC Sport

EFL weekend preview: Managers under pressure already

BBC Sport picks out five highlights to keep an eye on in Saturday's busy EFL programme.

sports  Aug 28, 2026

Yahoo Finance

How Is Microsoft’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Software Services Stocks?

business  Aug 28, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Top-Rated Indian Firms Tap Longer Bonds as Rate-Hike Bets Grow

Some of India’s top-rated companies can now borrow more cheaply for a decade than for three years.

business  Aug 28, 2026

NY Times World

Live Updates: New Flood Warning Complicates Desperate Himalayan Search

Rescuers are racing to find survivors of a torrent that swept through valleys along the China-Nepal border. The Nepali police on Friday warned people to head for safety, citing a new risk of flooding.

general  Aug 28, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Xi Orders Glacier Survey as Rescue Faces ‘Extreme Difficulties’

Chinese President Xi Jinping said rescue operations faced “extreme difficulties” after a deadly mudslide struck the Himalayas near the border with Nepal, and ordered faster surveys of glaciers and glacial lakes across the Tibetan Plateau.

business  Aug 28, 2026

WSJ World News

French Inflation Accelerated in August

Elevated energy costs in the country continued to push price growth above target, adding to pressure on the ECB ahead of its September rate decision.

general  Aug 28, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

European Stocks Set for Fifth Monthly Gain Before Warsh Speech

European stocks gained on Friday and were set for a fifth straight monthly advance ahead of key speeches by central bankers at the Jackson Hole economic symposium.

business  Aug 28, 2026

The Guardian

Nicola Coughlan and Matt Lucas among stars backing campaign against AI voice cloning

About 80 people sign open letter to Andy Burnham calling for legislation to protect voice ownershipNicola Coughlan, Hugh Bonneville and Matt Lucas are among a group of actors backing a campaign against artificial intelligence voice cloning.Save Our Voices Now, which is also being supported by Luke Evans, Jen Brister, Siobhán McSweeney and Pearl Mackie, aims to stop the practice in which AI technology is used to replicate a real person’s voice to say anything it is prompted to. Continue reading..

general  Aug 28, 2026

Financial Times

China suspends Nepal rescue efforts as lake overflows

Emergency services race to save survivors of catastrophic flooding

business  Aug 28, 2026

WSJ World News

Death Toll Rises as Rescuers Search for Victims of Nepal Flood

More than 1,500 people are missing and at least 470 are confirmed dead following the devastating flood.

general  Aug 28, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Nepal Looks To Rebuild As Flood Death Toll Rises | Insight with Haslinda Amin 8/28/2026

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Aug 28, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Radiant World and Its Founder Sued in Singapore for $34 Million

Radiant World Corp. and its founder are being sued in Singapore’s High Court by a local trade-finance firm, adding to mounting legal pressure on the iron ore trader.

business  Aug 28, 2026