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- Eiffel Tower closes after staff walkout over treatment of women
- IAEA reports Syria’s Assad-era reactor configured for nuclear weapons
- Trump’s trade conflict with Canada becomes a key issue in U.S. midterms
- Congress not briefed on Hegseth leak investigation, says Rep. Jason Crow
- Vladimir Putin misled about military progress in Ukraine, experts say
- Latvia bans imports of Russian printed materials to safeguard security
- AfD secures victory in Saxony-Anhalt state election in Germany
- Iran plans restricted zone in Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions
Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
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The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day.
According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices.
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Eiffel Tower closes after staff walkout over treatment of women
September 7, 2026
9:00 pm
Staff at the Eiffel Tower walked out on Monday, leading to the closure of the landmark. The protest arose after female employees were reportedly relocated out of view during a visit by a Hindu delegation, prompting strong condemnation and calls for an investigation from officials and unions alike.
IAEA reports Syria’s Assad-era reactor configured for nuclear weapons
September 7, 2026
8:00 pm
The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that Syria’s nuclear reactor, linked to the Assad regime, was configured to produce material potentially usable for nuclear weapons. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed that the facility in Deir Az Zor is now under agency safeguards, following inspections in August.
Trump’s trade conflict with Canada becomes a key issue in U.S. midterms
September 7, 2026
7:00 pm
Canada will impose retaliatory duties starting Tuesday, targeting key industries in states with competitive midterm elections. This decision is part of ongoing trade tensions and aims to exert pressure in regions particularly affected by these new tariffs.
Congress not briefed on Hegseth leak investigation, says Rep. Jason Crow
September 7, 2026
5:00 pm
Democratic Representative Jason Crow stated that Congress has not been informed about an alleged leak investigation led by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Crow expressed concerns about the lack of communication regarding the probe into sensitive weapons stockpile information, which has reportedly involved polygraph testing for senior military personnel.
Vladimir Putin misled about military progress in Ukraine, experts say
September 7, 2026
4:00 pm
Analysts report that Russian commanders are misleading President Putin regarding military progress in Ukraine, affecting his approach to ceasefire negotiations.
Latvia bans imports of Russian printed materials to safeguard security
September 7, 2026
2:00 pm
Latvia has banned the import of books, newspapers, and printed materials from Russia and Belarus, citing concerns over disinformation and war propaganda. This prohibition seeks to safeguard Latvia’s security interests and reduce ties with nations involved in aggression against Ukraine, effective from 1 September.
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