Extreme heatwaves in France have allowed winemakers to temporarily raise champagne’s alcohol level to 15%, a first in half a millennium amid a changing climate.

Anthropic chief Dario Amodei calls for a slower, safer AI rollout, urging monitoring and regulation.

French winemakers can boost Champagne alcohol to 15% for 2026 in response to a brutal summer, a sign of climate change’s impact on the wine sector.

Kenyan president’s new rule to shut foreign‑owned small businesses triggers panic, international backlash and economic uncertainty.

US President Donald Trump arrives in Dublin for a two‑day visit, meeting President Catherine Connolly and visiting his golf course in County Clare.

US President Donald Trump arrives in Dublin for a two‑day visit, meeting President Catherine Connolly and visiting his golf course in County Clare.

After a fatal avalanche on Broad Peak, mountaineer Mingma G faces the toughest duty – retrieving his friends’ bodies at staggering risk.

A massive fire on the June Aster ferry has killed 35, while rescuers search for 50 missing passengers.

A passenger train derailed near Cléon, Normandy, leaving at least 44 injured and prompting an emergency response.

Five people died and dozens injured when a Dutch‑sponsored tourist coach overturned on a Swiss Alps road, police report.

Kenyan President Ruto’s warning that foreign traders must leave by 7 September rattles migrant communities and sparks diplomatic tensions.

Tragedy in Pitrufquen: a blaze at El Edén care facility killed 16 elderly residents, prompting President Kast to call for a nationwide review.

An overnight blaze at a private ammunition depot in Bulgaria prompts investigation and hints at sabotage amid a surge of attacks on defence sites across Europe.

In a tense funeral for King Oyo of Tooro, rival claims for his throne spark calls for unity as Uganda’s royal family faces a split over succession.

Anthropic chief Dario Amodei calls for a slower, safer AI rollout, urging monitoring and regulation.

The death toll from the MV June Aster ferry blaze rises to 76 after 41 bodies recovered, with 43 survivors and 13 still missing.

A 15‑year‑old fisherman survived three days aboard an overturned skiff, rescued by the US Coast Guard after a fatal capsizing.

Investigators say a derailed passenger train near Rouen could have been caused by sabotage, after finding a rail fragment on the tracks.

After the Eaton fire, firefighters claim glutathione eased smoke‑related symptoms – but unions warn it may be unsafe and untested.

A passenger train derailed near Cléon, Normandy, leaving at least 44 injured and prompting an emergency response.

UNDP chief warns of humanitarian crisis as Ukraine battles targeted energy attacks before the coldest season since 2022 war.

AI studio Anthropic reports cutting off misuse of its Claude model that could aid biological weapons and urges tighter safeguards.

Six Nigerians accused of online romance scams will be extradited from South Africa to the US after a 2021 arrest.

The AI company Anthropic reports it intercepted several efforts to employ its Claude model in weapon development, underscoring growing fears of harmful AI use and prompting calls for tighter safeguards.

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders proposes a ban on AI superintelligence and a 50‑percent federal stake in AI firms, igniting debate over U.S. tech policy.

US President Donald Trump arrives in Dublin for a two‑day visit, meeting President Catherine Connolly and visiting his golf course in County Clare.

After a fatal avalanche on Broad Peak, mountaineer Mingma G faces the toughest duty – retrieving his friends’ bodies at staggering risk.

Uganda pulls out of the Duke of Sussex’s sports event just months after joining, citing respect for King Charles III amid Prince Harry’s return to the UK.

Uganda announces withdrawal from the Duke of Sussex’s wounded veterans sports event after stepping up to join only two months earlier, citing alignment with the UK monarchy.

LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11, giving players the option to exit contracts as it seeks new backing and plans a player‑owned league launch next year.

The iconic black silk gown worn by Princess Diana after Prince Charles admitted adultery is up for auction at Sotheby’s, with a top bid expected around $300,000.

After 31 years, the iconic gown Princess Diana wore to a 1994 gala is at Sotheby’s—could the "revenge dress" fetch up to $300,000?

A 2,977‑drone light show over the NYC skyline honored the 9/11 victims, blending technology and remembrance.

White House removed a Tetris‑style Build The Wall game following copyright warning from the Tetris Company.

The long‑running animated series South Park has announced a new title, South America, biting back at President Trump’s naming order.

Gen Z’s first memories of 9/11 come from later lessons, not the day itself—discover how schools and families shape younger generations’ views.

A 30‑year‑old student‑activist sparked a national uprising that forced a high‑ranking minister to quit. The story explores how viral social media sparked real‑world change in India.

Trump has pledged $5,000 to every adult if Republicans win midterms, raising legal, funding, and political questions before the 2026 elections.

Had the world learned the hard lesson of 9/11, intelligence has evolved, but still faces new thresholds of state threats, AI, and deep geopolitical shifts.

Israel’s prime minister files defamation proceedings against Ha‑Arts after a report alleging UAE officials warned him of the 7 October attacks.