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- Bernie Ecclestone arrested in Portugal for alleged illegal gun possession
- Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv following end of three-day pause
- Panama Canal may further reduce ship traffic as El Niño intensifies
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- US envoy Jared Kushner links lack of Gaza progress to Israeli elections
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Bernie Ecclestone has been arrested in Portugal for allegedly carrying a shotgun when landing his private jet, with no charges filed as yet.
Panama Canal authorities may further limit ship traffic as El Niño exacerbates drought conditions, forcing initial reductions from 36 to 34 ships per day, effective September 4, with a planned decrease to 32 on September 15. The administrator signalled that weather conditions will dictate future restrictions.
A floating island has appeared and vanished in Williston Lake, British Columbia, sparking curiosity and theories about its origins, including accumulated driftwood.
Donald Trump announced that the US is engaged in direct talks with Iran regarding its nuclear programme, stating that Iran would face “great danger” if negotiations fail.
Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq were responsible for 90% of recorded executions in 2024, with Iran leading at 972 executions, a significant increase from the previous year.
Germany’s leadership in Europe has weakened following Angela Merkel’s retirement, leaving Olaf Scholz’s government operating as a caretaker amid crises, including economic pressures and geopolitical tensions.
China has warned of potential “countermeasures” in response to Donald Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on Chinese imports, describing US actions as unilateral bullying and illegitimate.
Thibaut Courtois acknowledged Real Madrid’s preparations to counter Arsenal’s set-piece capabilities ahead of their Champions League quarterfinal clash.
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 are already selling out, indicating potential scarcity during the Christmas season, despite Nintendo’s efforts to combat scalping.
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