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- Businessman dies as storm sinks yachts off Cyprus coast, injures several
- Covenant to produce medium-range missiles near Leipzig from 2027
- Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says Lamine Yamal is regaining top form
- Affordability dominates party discussions on fourth day of Quebec election
- Google alters maps to display Lake America in US following Trump’s order
- Nepal head teacher’s swift response protects over 1,600 students from floods
- Iceland votes against resuming EU membership talks amid mixed reactions
- Donald Trump orders name change of Lake Ontario to Lake America
Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
Summary of the front page
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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Businessman dies as storm sinks yachts off Cyprus coast, injures several
August 31, 2026
12:00 am
A businessman has died and several others have been injured as yachts crashed into rocks during a storm off the southeastern coast of Cyprus.
Covenant to produce medium-range missiles near Leipzig from 2027
August 30, 2026
11:00 pm
US defence contractor Covenant plans to produce medium-range missiles near Leipzig, targeting up to 1,000 units annually from 2027. The missiles, expected to exceed 1,500 kilometres in range, are part of Germany’s strategy to enhance its long-range strike capabilities with cost-effective armament solutions.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says Lamine Yamal is regaining top form
August 30, 2026
10:00 pm
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick stated that Lamine Yamal is regaining his form ahead of the La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano. Despite a challenging start to the season, Yamal showed improvement against Athletic Bilbao, marking a positive step in his recovery from a hamstring injury sustained last April.
Affordability dominates party discussions on fourth day of Quebec election
August 30, 2026
9:00 pm
Party leaders in the Quebec provincial election campaign emphasised affordability on day four, making various commitments related to housing and tax cuts as they toured the province. The pledges reflect ongoing concerns over the cost of living amidst the electoral process.
Google alters maps to display Lake America in US following Trump’s order
August 30, 2026
8:00 pm
Google has begun updating its maps to reflect President Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” U.S. users will see the new name, while Canadians will still see “Lake Ontario.” Both names will appear internationally, with the U.S. name in parentheses.
Nepal head teacher’s swift response protects over 1,600 students from floods
August 30, 2026
7:00 pm
Head teacher Rajendra Dawadi evacuated 1,600 students from Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Nepal as flash floods approached, saving lives.
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