Financial Times

Four Russian bankers made millions from EU sanctions

As Moscow reeled from western blowback over Ukraine war, traders at Gazprombank Luxembourg cashed in

business  Aug 26, 2026

Financial Times

‘It seems crazy’: SpaceX’s orbital data centre bet tests physics and finance

Elon Musk’s company faces formidable challenges in launching millions of satellites into orbit to power AI

business  Aug 26, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Wall Street holds mostly steady following the latest update on inflation

business  Aug 26, 2026

The Guardian

Antisemitism royal commission ends hearings but delays report to avoid ‘distraction’ from Bondi anniversary

Commissioner Virginia Bell resists push to extend antisemitism inquiry noting need for timely recommendationsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCommissioner Virginia Bell says she will delay – by four days – handing down her final report into antisemitism and social cohesion, in order not to distract from commemorations of the Bondi terror attack.On Wednesday, the last day of public hearings of the royal commission, Be

general  Aug 26, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Iran, Oman Push Talks for ‘Interim’ Reopening of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi have discussed an “interim framework” aimed at resuming shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar has the context. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Aug 26, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Why China Is Defiant Even as US Threatens Iran Sanctions

China has thrown Tehran an economic lifeline as its biggest buyer of oil, and Xi appears in no rush to help Trump end a conflict that's pulling US resources from Asia. Bloomberg's Jill Disis breaks down the news. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Aug 26, 2026

BBC World

Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China

The country's biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms.

general  Aug 26, 2026

The Guardian

Fears for ‘gregarious’ local celebrity Sammy the elephant seal in Victorian bird flu hotspot

Seals and sea lions often communicate by touch and share spaces with wild birds, placing them at risk of infection from H5N1 virusFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSince H5 bird flu arrived in Portland, Victoria, the situation has been “pretty grim” with many dead and suffering birds on the beach, and the dilemma of how to dispose of the carcasses, according to local resident Lynn Murrell.But since the first confirmed

general  Aug 26, 2026

Financial Times

China’s YMTC aims to overtake Samsung and SK Hynix in flash memory race

Chipmaker sets out Nand production ambitions in investor meetings for $5bn Shanghai IPO

business  Aug 26, 2026

The Guardian

Nine CEO confident new AI laws will deliver a ‘world of growth in publishing’ as network slashes costs

Matt Stanton says company has ‘good pipeline’ of AI deals ahead even as it aims to cut $160m in costsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe head of Nine Entertainment sees a “world of growth in publishing” on the horizon backed by laws designed to force tech platforms into commercial deals, even as the network cuts costs across its newsrooms.Parliament passed revamped media bargaining laws last week, clearing the way f

general  Aug 26, 2026

TechCrunch

India’s Ringg gets backing from Peak XV as it pushes voice AI past the phone call

Ringg has raised $10 million from Peak XV as a part of its Series A extension.

technology  Aug 26, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Gold Bitcoin Rally Together as the Debasement Trade Returns

business  Aug 26, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Chinese Steelmakers Face Profit Squeeze Through End of Year

The pressure on Chinese steelmakers is likely to persist through the end of the year as elevated raw material costs compound weakness in demand.

business  Aug 26, 2026

ESPN

'Big Break' reboot ppd. amid Good Good backlash

Golf Channel on Tuesday said it was postponing the debut of its "Big Break" reboot because of the ongoing controversy surrounding Good Good Golf, its new partner for the reality series.

sports  Aug 26, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Siemens Energy Plans to Carve Out Transformation of Industry Unit

business  Aug 26, 2026

ESPN

Tour Championship rankings: From Scottie Scheffler to No. 30

Who comes in at No. 2 behind Scheffler? How high is Wyndham Clark after winning last week? We break down the entire Tour Championship field.

sports  Aug 26, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Copper Climbs From Record-High Close With Supply Still Tight

Copper extended gains — after closing a a record high on Tuesday — as short-term supplies continued to look tight despite an easing of last week’s severe market squeeze.

business  Aug 26, 2026

Variety

Taylor Swift Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton: ‘She Was True Grace and True Grit, All in One Dazzling Person’

Taylor Swift shared a touching tribute to the late Dolly Parton after the iconic singer-songwriter’s death on Tuesday. “A world without Dolly doesn’t feel possible, real, or right,” it reads. “But because of the eternally generous way she spent her time on this earth and the countless lives she changed for the better, her legacy […]

entertainment  Aug 26, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Dolly Parton, a Hollywood Treasure Who Lit Up the Screen With Her Authentic Self

The country superstar was a luminous natural in a small but indelible body of much-loved feature films, chief among them '9 to 5,' 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' and 'Steel Magnolias.'

entertainment  Aug 26, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift Remembers Dolly Parton’s “True Grace and Grit”: “Her Legacy Will Be Everlasting”

The 13-time Grammy Award winner previously told The Hollywood Reporter that Parton was "a force of evolution and transformation in our industry."

entertainment  Aug 26, 2026