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- Maduro asserts immunity in US court, requests dismissal of drug charges
- Staff member injured in Columbia Icefield all-terrain vehicle rollover
- Coast Guard plane carrying Markwayne Mullin makes emergency landing due to engine failure
- Ten-sided structure discovered in Saturn’s atmosphere by scientists
- Macron loans Bayeux Tapestry to UK in a symbol of cultural relations
- Gaza amputees face struggles with mobility and recovery amid blockade
- George Clooney criticises Pete Hegseth for remarks on Canadian cadets
- Alaska’s November ballot features a felon and candidates with the same name
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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Maduro asserts immunity in US court, requests dismissal of drug charges
September 3, 2026
2:00 am
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has filed a motion in a US district court seeking the dismissal of drug trafficking charges, citing immunity as a sovereign leader. His lawyer, Barry Pollack, argues that the case tests international law applicability in US courts, claiming Maduro’s actions were part of his official duties.
Staff member injured in Columbia Icefield all-terrain vehicle rollover
September 3, 2026
1:00 am
A staff member was performing an operational maintenance check on the Ice Odyssey all-terrain tour vehicle when it rolled over at the Columbia Icefield. No further details on the incident or any injuries have been released.
Coast Guard plane carrying Markwayne Mullin makes emergency landing due to engine failure
September 2, 2026
11:00 pm
A Coast Guard jet with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and 13 others made an emergency landing outside Washington, D.C., due to engine failure. The C-37A, designed for senior officials, landed safely at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport without incident, according to airport officials.
Ten-sided structure discovered in Saturn’s atmosphere by scientists
September 2, 2026
10:00 pm
A ten-sided structure, known as a decagon, has been discovered in Saturn’s atmosphere, marking a significant finding related to the planet’s South Pole.
Macron loans Bayeux Tapestry to UK in a symbol of cultural relations
September 2, 2026
9:00 pm
Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham viewed the Bayeux Tapestry, symbolising Franco-British relations, during Macron’s visit to the UK. The tapestry, on loan for ten months, highlights cultural ties, while discussions also focus on migration and support for Ukraine.
Gaza amputees face struggles with mobility and recovery amid blockade
September 2, 2026
8:00 pm
Young amputees in Gaza, including 24-year-old Shurouq Khaira, face significant mobility challenges amid ongoing violence and a collapsed healthcare system, with around 6,000 amputations reported since the war began. Shurouq awaits prosthetics, struggling with daily tasks while contending with severe trauma and inadequate rehabilitation resources.
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