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In U.S. news

The family of Alex Pretti, an American citizen and Department of Veterans Affairs ICU nurse, says he was shot and killed in Minneapolis on January 24. They have accused those responsible of murdering their son.

More than 4.5 million Americans have lost federal SNAP food assistance since last summer, according to the report. Food banks say more employed people are seeking help because regular wages are not covering groceries and household bills.

An advocacy group says the wife of an active-duty Army sergeant was deported during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, adding to anxiety among military families with relatives who lack secure legal status.

In Russia

Human rights groups report a sharp rise in forced recruitment since mid-August, amid signs the Kremlin could be preparing another mobilisation wave after September’s elections.

U.S. sanctions on China and Iran

Washington has sanctioned Chinese firms over alleged ties to Iran while holding back from penalising major Chinese banks before expected talks between President Trump and President Xi. Iran says it has prepared for further sanctions and expects them to fail, while China says it will defend its interests. The selective enforcement underscores that the pressure campaign comes with carefully drawn limits.

On the Korean Peninsula

The United States has cancelled additional military exercises with South Korea, citing limited troop availability tied to the Iran war. Earlier reductions were also linked to Seoul’s limited backing for that conflict. The cancellations have raised concern among Asian allies as China expands its presence in disputed areas of the South China Sea.

U.S.-Canada trade

Canada is preparing retaliatory measures after President Trump threatened 50% duties on Canadian autos and steel. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the proposed tariffs target major Canadian industries, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.

In France

Plans are underway to survey 10 million students on sexual violence, amid scrutiny of tens of thousands of reported cases still awaiting action by authorities. The scale of the survey suggests officials are trying to measure a problem long easier to undercount than confront.

In southern France, a tornado struck the village of Pomas during severe storms in the Aude region, damaging homes and tearing off roofs. At least 31 people were injured.

On Iran sanctions

The Trump administration has broadened its economic pressure campaign against Iran, warning banks, companies and governments that continued support for Tehran could mean exclusion from the U.S. financial system. Iran says it is prepared to respond to the expanded sanctions.

In Germany

Investigators at Leipzig/Halle Airport have reportedly found a third drone and suspected explosives. The airport is a major military-cargo hub for Germany and NATO allies, and also serves as a base for Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines.

On vehicle safety

U.S. regulators have expanded an investigation into GM’s eBoost brake system to more than 1.16 million GM, Honda and Acura vehicles. The engineering analysis concerns potential brake failures in electric vehicles and crossovers.

On Ukraine’s air defense

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he may travel to New York during the UN General Assembly to join European leaders lobbying Donald Trump to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine. Burnham said Ukraine’s shortage of the air-defense systems was fixable.

In the Iran conflict

Iranian state television aired a segment threatening Barron Trump, after a similar video aimed at Melania Trump. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also said Iran had tried to kill one of his sons, following a U.S. and Israeli strike in Tehran that killed Iran’s supreme leader and four relatives. The claims were not independently detailed in the summaries provided.

Washington has expanded sanctions intended to cut Iran off from dollar-based commerce, warning countries to sever business ties with Tehran. But the administration has not imposed its harshest measures on China, Iran’s largest oil customer, reflecting the economic and diplomatic costs of confronting Beijing directly.

In France

A rare tornado swept through southwestern France near Carcassonne, uprooting trees, damaging dozens of homes, and disrupting transport. Dozens of people were injured.

In U.S. immigration

The Trump administration plans to revoke visas held by about 200,000 asylum seekers. If implemented, it would be the largest single mass visa revocation in U.S. history and a major escalation of its immigration crackdown.

In Syria

The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a significant step toward restoring the country’s access to the global economy and normal diplomatic relations.

In criminal justice

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of sexually abusing two children in a case involving allegations dating back decades.

Immigration enforcement in Virginia and Maryland

The Department of Homeland Security says ICE arrested more than 1,328 people in a two-week operation across Virginia and Maryland. DHS said nearly 400 of those detained had been convicted of or charged with U.S. crimes. Those arrested will remain in ICE custody while deportation proceedings move forward.

Florida school vaccine rules

Florida’s Department of Health has proposed ending public-school vaccine requirements for chickenpox, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type B, and pneumococcal disease. The proposal follows the state surgeon general’s broader push to eliminate school vaccine mandates and would allow students to attend without those immunizations if adopted.

At the Supreme Court

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court’s decision to lift a block on President Trump’s executive order concerning mail-in voting. In dissent, Jackson said the ruling could create election-year confusion and called the court’s treatment of some plaintiffs a “Kafkaesque nightmare.”

Cervical screening in England

Nearly four million women in England who have missed cervical screening appointments can now order at-home tests for high-risk HPV, the virus linked to most cervical cancers. The program aims to reach people who have not attended routine screening, where early detection can prevent cancer from developing.

Long-range weapons production

Boeing has selected Kratos to supply turbojet engines for its JDAM LR precision weapon, designed to carry a 500-pound-class payload more than 300 nautical miles. The Air Force has awarded $75 million to begin acquiring part of the system, while Kratos plans a larger engine production run in Michigan for 2027.

In Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia is preparing to mobilize at least 300,000 additional troops as ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine intensify. Britain has authorized defense firm MBDA to share restricted Storm Shadow missile technology with Ukraine, helping Kyiv expand domestic weapons production. Moscow says the move makes Britain a participant in the war.

In Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum has condemned Governor Rocha’s brief return to office while he faces U.S. drug charges, calling it reckless and inappropriate.

U.S. military policy

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found support for U.S. military action against Iran has fallen to 31 percent, its lowest level since the conflict began. Support has also declined among Republicans. Separately, the U.S. military says it struck a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people. It was the first publicly announced operation of that kind in roughly two months.

U.S.-Canada trade

New U.S. tariffs of up to 50 percent on selected Canadian goods have taken effect after talks between Washington and Ottawa collapsed. President Trump says tariffs on vehicles, auto parts, and steel will follow. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will respond dollar for dollar, escalating a dispute between deeply integrated trading partners.

In Gaza and the West Bank

Israel has struck a Gaza desalination plant and a mosque amid intensified attacks on the territory. In the occupied West Bank, Israeli restrictions are disrupting fuel deliveries, causing shortages across the area.

H-1B visa fees

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $103,265 fee for new H-1B applications subject to the annual cap. The department says the charge would cover federal costs, though the proposal does not specify when it might take effect.

In banking and AI

Goldman Sachs is expanding its use of artificial intelligence, while a senior technology leader at the bank warns that overreliance could weaken the reasoning skills junior bankers need to develop. The challenge is using AI for efficiency without turning professional judgment into a subscription service.

Near Portland

Authorities say the suspect in the deaths of five people found on a rural property outside Portland, Oregon, was found dead in a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington. The bodies were discovered Saturday, and investigators have not released further details about the killings or a possible motive.

In Pennsylvania

Food banks say demand is rising as SNAP enrollment in Pennsylvania fell from 1.96 million to 1.74 million people over the past year. State officials estimate roughly 98,000 of those losses stem from new federal eligibility, work, and paperwork rules. Food banks across the state report higher costs for staples, while inflation, energy bills, and the end of a federal local-food purchasing program add pressure to already strained budgets.

At The Washington Post

An independent arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to rehire columnist Karen Attiah, finding that the paper wrongfully fired her and that her social-media posts did not amount to gross misconduct. The ruling requires reinstatement with back pay and restored benefits.

In Oregon

Five people were found dead at a rural property near Forest Grove after firefighters responded to a vehicle fire. Authorities identified 36-year-old Benjamin Charles Parker as a suspect, then found him dead in a car in Enumclaw, Washington. Investigators believe he died by suicide. The victims have not been identified, but the sheriff’s office says the killings were not random and there is no continuing threat to the public.

In the Middle East

The United States is preparing new economic sanctions against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expected to announce measures aimed at further isolating Tehran after nearly six months of war. Details remain unclear, but major Iranian trading partners, including China, Turkey and India, could be affected. Iran has said support for the measures would amount to an act of war.

In Syria, a court sentenced Ahmad Hassoun, the former Assad-era grand mufti, to life in prison. Hassoun, a prominent cleric aligned with ousted president Bashar Assad, was convicted of inciting sectarian violence and justifying murder.

In technology security

The Spring application framework has issued patches for 91 vulnerabilities. More than 200 Spring vulnerabilities have been fixed so far this year, compared with 16 in 2025 and 22 in 2024, leaving software teams with a substantial patching queue.

In Kenya

Kenya’s competition regulator has proposed conditions for Asahi Group’s $2.3 billion purchase of Diageo’s stake in East African Breweries. The conditions include requiring retailers to provide refrigerator space for competing brands and reserving $115 million for third-party disputes. EABL is challenging the requirements, while a Kenyan court order continues to block the transaction despite approvals in Uganda and Tanzania.

In the courts

Shirley Freeman, Julia Stephen and David McColl have been sentenced for prolonged child abuse. Their victims were beaten, starved and subjected to sustained psychological abuse.

In Ukraine

The European Union has approved €6.1 billion in defence procurement funding for Ukraine, covering air and missile defences, missiles, ammunition and radar. The decision comes as Russian bombardment continues and Ukraine’s allies meet in Kyiv to discuss the country’s air-defence shortage.

Ukraine also says it struck four Ozon logistics hubs in southern Russia with drones, part of its widening effort to disrupt supply networks it says support Moscow’s military.

At the petrol pump

Petrol prices have risen in at least 145 countries since U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran began. The conflict’s economic effects are reaching far beyond the region, adding transport and household costs in countries with no say in the military decisions.

In North America

Canada has suspended trade talks with the United States after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs. Ottawa says it will retaliate dollar for dollar, escalating a dispute between two deeply integrated economies.

In UK jobs

Graduate vacancies in the UK fell to 8,383 in July, down 45% from a year earlier and the lowest level recorded by recruitment site Adzuna since it began tracking the market in 2016. The figures point to a sharply tougher entry point for new graduates.

Separately, government projections suggest more than 113,000 North Sea oil and gas jobs could disappear by 2050 as the sector contracts during the shift toward cleaner energy. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says oil and gas will remain part of the energy system for decades, though that offers little comfort to workers facing a shrinking industry.

In Britain

Britain’s graduate job market has fallen to its lowest level since Adzuna began tracking it in 2016. Just 8,383 graduate roles were advertised in July, down 45 percent from a year earlier, as employers point to higher hiring costs and AI taking on some junior administrative work. Youth unemployment has climbed above 16 percent, with more than a million young people outside work, education and training.

In China

China has recalled nearly 3 million Tesla vehicles over concealed door handles, with XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely also affected. The scale of the recall makes a design feature intended to look sleek rather more consequential than a styling choice.

In New York

New York City’s medical examiner has identified the 1,651st victim of the World Trade Center attack, using a genealogical testing method nearly 25 years after 9/11. The identification offers another family an answer after decades of uncertainty.

In Guinea

At least 30 people were killed when heavy rain caused a landfill waste mound to collapse in Guinea. Authorities had ordered nearby residents to leave in the days before the landslide, warning that the site was at risk of giving way.

In U.S. news

A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced 42,000 people to evacuate, with another 45,000 placed on alert. Officials say human activity caused the fire.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, who runs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is not lethal, directly contradicting recent claims by President Trump. The statement aligns with overwhelming medical evidence on a vaccine that has prevented measles, mumps and rubella for decades.

In Andhra Pradesh

A six-year-old boy has died after reportedly being struck by a teacher at a private school in Visakhapatnam. His father said the child had insisted on going to school that morning, then collapsed on campus. The allegation and circumstances of his death will require a full investigation.

In U.S. news

California lawmakers are moving toward a ban on marriage for anyone under 18, closing loopholes that have left the state among the few without a minimum legal age. Assemblymember Gail Pellerin says the measure is meant to end child marriage permanently. Eight Republican lawmakers opposed it.

In Nevada, the human-caused Hawk Fire has burned about 13,000 acres in northwest Reno. Six people have been injured, and roughly 90,000 residents are under evacuation orders or warnings. The governor has declared an emergency as crews work to contain the blaze.

In England

Nearly 600 dental practices have stopped providing NHS care over the past decade, worsening regional gaps in access to treatment. The loss of practices is pushing patients toward a two-tier system, where access to NHS dentistry increasingly depends on where they live.

In consumer rights

Amazon has updated its terms to require most customer disputes to go through individual binding arbitration rather than class-action lawsuits. Customers who kept using its services after August 14 have waived the right to bring new class actions or combine claims, though small-claims court remains available. Amazon says arbitration is quicker and cheaper. It may also be harder for customers to pursue claims together.

In Ukraine

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will make Kyiv his first foreign trip in office, visiting on Ukraine’s independence day. He is expected to announce British sharing of classified information on Storm Shadow components, aimed at helping Ukraine strengthen its own long-range missile production.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has again rejected calls for wartime elections, arguing that a vote during the invasion would divide the country and weaken it further.