# asia & pacific (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 17 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover asia & pacific. Page: Feed: --- ## [Sorpresivo momento en Diputados: una soprano internacional cantó el himno nacional](https://noticiasdelmomento.com/sorpresivo-momento-en-diputados-una-soprano-internacional-canto-el-himno-nacional/) _2026-08-26 · noticiasdelmomento.com · NDM Noticias del Momento_ Con 129 diputados presentes, Martín Menem abrió este miércoles la sesión de la Cámara de Diputados apenas 17 minutos después de la hora prevista, en lo que se espera que sea una jornada extensa, en la que el oficialismo buscará la media sanción de la reforma de la Carta Orgánica del Banco Central y la \[…\] La entrada Sorpresivo momento en Diputados: una soprano internacional cantó el himno nacional… ## [La oposición se entusiasma con una sesión especial para tratar dos proyectos incómodos para Milei](https://noticiasdelmomento.com/el-dia-que-la-oposicion-celebro-una-derrota-no-le-alcanzo-para-forzar-dos-proyectos-incomodos-para-nid26082026/) _2026-08-26 · noticiasdelmomento.com · NDM Noticias del Momento_ La oposición celebró hoy una derrota. Durante la sesión en la que el oficialismo busca avanzar con dos de sus principales proyectos económicos, los bloques críticos intentaron incorporar al debate dos temas incómodos para Javier Milei: la crisis de endeudamiento de las familias y una prórroga de la emergencia en discapacidad. Sabían de antemano que \[…\] La entrada La oposición se entusiasma con una… ## [Terrifying video captures people fleeing incoming mudslide at Nepal-China border](https://noticiasdelmomento.com/terrifying-video-captures-people-fleeing-incoming-mudslide-at-nepal-china-border/) _2026-08-26 · noticiasdelmomento.com · NDM Noticias del Momento_ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A video taken after flash flooding on the border between Nepal and China shows mudslides enveloping multiple buildings as people fled in Gyirong, Tibet near China’s border with Nepal. The mudslides followed a 4.4-magnitude earthquake which occurred just seven minutes before video captured people sprinting away from \[…\] La entrada Terrifying video… ## [Anthropic se prepara para salir a cotizar en Wall Street este año y busca batir el récord de SpaceX](https://noticiasdelmomento.com/anthropic-se-prepara-para-salir-a-cotizar-en-wall-street-este-ano-y-busca-batir-el-record-de-spacex/) _2026-08-26 · noticiasdelmomento.com · NDM Noticias del Momento_ Un debut exitoso en la bolsa podría disparar el valor de Anthropic a USD 2 billones. 26 Ago, 2026 01:43 p. m. EST Valuación y recaudación: La creadora de Claude busca captar entre 75.000 y 100.000 millones de dólares, superando potencialmente el récord histórico de la salida a bolsa de SpaceX. Calendario: Los documentos financieros \[…\] La entrada Anthropic se prepara para salir a cotizar en Wall… ## [“Spider-Man” supera los 858 millones de dólares, destrona a “Avengers: Endgame” y queda cerca del récord histórico de taquilla](https://noticiasdelmomento.com/spider-man-supera-los-858-millones-de-dolares-destrona-a-avengers-endgame-y-queda-cerca-del-record-historico-de-taquilla/) _2026-08-26 · noticiasdelmomento.com · NDM Noticias del Momento_ “Spider-Man: Un nuevo día” superó a “Avengers: Endgame” y se convirtió en la segunda película más taquillera de la historia en Estados Unidos. (Sony) 26 Ago, 2026 01:56 p. m. EST El universo Marvel sumó un nuevo hito en la taquilla de Estados Unidos. “Spider-Man: Un nuevo día” superó a “Avengers: Endgame” como la segunda \[…\] La entrada “Spider-Man” supera los 858 millones de dólares, destrona a… ## [Sofía Gala habló del enojo de la familia de Luis Vadalá con la serie de Moria Casán: “Fueron muy amables con él”](https://noticiasdelmomento.com/sofia-gala-hablo-del-enojo-de-la-familia-de-luis-vadala-con-la-serie-de-moria-casan-fueron-muy-amables-con-el/) _2026-08-26 · noticiasdelmomento.com · NDM Noticias del Momento_ La actriz, que hace de su propia madre en la serie, habló de la denuncia que iniciará la familia Vadalá tras la biopic (Video: Puro Show- El Trece) 26 Ago, 2026 01:48 p. m. EST Sofía Gala Castiglione se encuentra en uno de los momentos profesionales más relevantes debido a que protagonizó la serie biográfica \[…\] La entrada Sofía Gala habló del enojo de la familia de Luis Vadalá con la serie de… ## [Exclusive: French astronaut Sophie Adenot recounts her ‘miracle’ mission from orbiting ISS](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-interview/20260826-exclusive-french-astronaut-sophie-adenot-recounts-her-miracle-mission-from-orbiting-iss) _2026-08-26 · Sylvain ROUSSEAU · France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines_ In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24 and RFI from the International Space Station, French astronaut Sophie Adenot hailed a "mission accomplished" after two spacewalks to replace a faulty antenna and called the operation "a miracle", given the mechanical setbacks. She also described the "blatant" signs of climate change she saw from orbit. ## [Las IA que atacan en enjambre desafían a sus creadores: “Es el primer incidente que me ha revuelto las tripas”](https://noticiasdelmomento.com/las-ia-que-atacan-en-enjambre-desafian-a-sus-creadores-es-el-primer-incidente-que-me-ha-revuelto-las-tripas/) _2026-08-26 · noticiasdelmomento.com · NDM Noticias del Momento_ Este verano, en cuestión de semanas, las mayores compañías de inteligencia artificial (IA) han anunciado, una tras otra, que habían sorprendido a sus modelos haciendo cosas que nadie les había pedido, incluso que les habían prohibido: han entrado en sistemas de otras empresas, se han organizado en “enjambres”, tal y como los describen sus creadores, \[…\] La entrada Las IA que atacan en enjambre… ## [El apoyo de un grupo de ex jugadores de la selección argentina para el presidente de la FIFA Gianni Infantino](https://noticiasdelmomento.com/el-apoyo-de-un-grupo-de-ex-jugadores-de-la-seleccion-argentina-para-el-presidente-de-la-fifa-gianni-infantino/) _2026-08-26 · noticiasdelmomento.com · NDM Noticias del Momento_ En medio de la crisis que atraviesa Gianni Infantino en la FIFA tras su fallido proyecto por reestructurar la parte comercial de los torneos organizados por el ente que rige al fútbol internacional, ahora el directivo suizo recibió apoyo por parte de cuatro ex futbolistas de la selección argentina que son embajadores en todo el \[…\] La entrada El apoyo de un grupo de ex jugadores de la selección… ## [Diputados: la oposición no pudo incluir sus proyectos para aliviar la deuda de las familias, pero pedirá una sesión especial para tratarlos](https://noticiasdelmomento.com/diputados-la-oposicion-no-pudo-incluir-sus-proyectos-para-aliviar-la-deuda-de-las-familias-pero-pedira-una-sesion-especial/) _2026-08-26 · noticiasdelmomento.com · NDM Noticias del Momento_ Los bloques opositores no pudieron introducir en la sesión de hoy los diferentes proyectos para traerles soluciones a los seis millones de argentinos que están en mora y sobreendeudados con tarjetas bancarias, billeteras virtuales y tarjetas no bancarias. Como los pedidos de los diputados Pablo Juliano (Provincias Unidas) y Germán Martínez (Unión por la Patria) \[…\] La entrada Diputados: la… ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jQ3kZD6X4rFg) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Philadelphia DA says he’ll keep piece of Trump’s White House ballroom ‘after we all blow it up’](https://noticiasdelmomento.com/philadelphia-da-says-hell-keep-piece-of-trumps-white-house-ballroom-after-we-all-blow-it-up/) _2026-08-26 · noticiasdelmomento.com · NDM Noticias del Momento_ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Tuesday he was going to keep a piece of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom as a paperweight «after we all blow it up.» «In about 10 to 15 years, we are all going to be sitting here with smiles on \[…\] La entrada Philadelphia DA says he’ll keep piece of Trump’s White House ballroom ‘after we all… ## [Space: Sophie Adenot recounts her two spacewalks](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260826-space-sophie-adenot-recounts-her-two-spacewalks) _2026-08-26 · FRANCE24 · France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines_ 🇫🇷 👩‍🚀 Sophie Adenot, the first French woman to conduct a spacewalk and the second female French astronaut to go to space, gave an exclusive interview to #FRANCE24 and #RFI from the International Space Station. In conversation with our journalists, she reflected on the feeling of leaping into the vast unknown of space for the first time. ## [Dolly Parton’s impact: The enduring significance of “Jolene”](https://mynewswave.com/dolly-parton-legacy-of-all-the-music-and-lyrics-dolly-left-us-there-is-no-more-searing-song-than-jolene-c-22782606/) _2026-08-26 · My News Wave · NewsWave_ Dolly Parton is celebrated for her iconic love song “I Will Always Love You,” released in 1974, which achieved immense popularity and won two Grammy Awards for Whitney Houston in 1994. However, one of her most poignant songs, “Jolene,” released in 1973, explores the themes of jealousy and insecurity. The song tells the story of \[…\] The post Dolly Parton’s impact: The enduring significance of… ## [Canada’s counter-tariffs affect toilet paper, cutlery, and motorcycles](https://mynewswave.com/u-s-products-canada-will-tariff-and-the-companies-hit-hardest/) _2026-08-26 · My News Wave · NewsWave_ The Canadian government has announced countermeasures in response to recent tariffs imposed by the United States, following the collapse of trade talks. Effective September 8, a range of U.S. products will face counter-tariffs between 15 and 50 percent, covering approximately $27.6 billion in imports. The most affected categories include iron, steel, and aluminum products, with \[…\] The post… ## [Israeli authorities detain Palestinian minister for Jerusalem affairs](https://mynewswave.com/20260826-israeli-authorities-detain-palestinian-minister-for-jerusalem-affairs-near-al-aqsa/) _2026-08-26 · My News Wave · NewsWave_ Israeli authorities detained Ashraf al-Aawar, the Palestinian minister for Jerusalem affairs, during a family gathering near Al-Aqsa Mosque on Wednesday. The Jerusalem Governorate reported that al-Aawar was attending a mourning event in Silwan when he was arrested, although no further details about the incident were provided. This arrest follows a previous detention of al-Aawar at \[…\] The post… ## [Dolly Parton to release final song for fans in 2046](https://mynewswave.com/storyid135968393/) _2026-08-26 · My News Wave · NewsWave_ Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Over a decade ago, in a 2014 interview with Entertainment Weekly, she expressed her wish for the country-gospel hymn “If We Never Meet Again” to be sung at her funeral, a song that held special meaning as it \[…\] The post Dolly Parton to release final song for fans in 2046 appeared first on NewsWave . ## [Syria: Why is the dissolution of the Kurdish forces significant?](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260826-syria-why-is-the-dissolution-of-the-kurdish-forces-significant) _2026-08-26 · FRANCE24 · France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines_ The Syrian Kurdish Forces announced their dissolution on August 25, in what is considered a significant step for Syria. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar tells us why. ## [Trump’s New Beef Plan May Have Limited Impact on Prices, Experts Say](https://mynewswave.com/ground-beef-trump-tariffs/) _2026-08-26 · My News Wave · NewsWave_ What You Need to Know • President Donald Trump announced a plan to temporarily lower tariffs on imported ground beef. • The U.S. will allow 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported without tariffs. • Experts predict only a minor price reduction of 25 to 35 cents per pound for consumers. On Friday, \[…\] The post Trump’s New Beef Plan May Have Limited Impact on Prices, Experts Say appeared… ## [Boston Scientific Cyberattack Disrupts Global Operations](https://mynewswave.com/boston-scientific-cyberattack-disrupts-global-operations/) _2026-08-26 · My News Wave · NewsWave_ What You Need to Know • Boston Scientific reported a cyberattack that disrupted its global operations, affecting order processing and shipping. • The company discovered the incident on Tuesday and is working with cybersecurity experts to contain the threat. • Boston Scientific’s shares dropped by as much as 6% in early trading following the announcement \[…\] The post Boston Scientific Cyberattack… ## [Christian group sues government over West Bank trade ban](https://mynewswave.com/why-a-christian-group-is-suing-the-dutch-government-for-west-bank-trade-bantraffic_sourcerss/) _2026-08-26 · My News Wave · NewsWave_ Dutch group Christians for Israel is challenging the government’s upcoming ban on importing goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and Golan Heights, set to take effect on September 22 for three years. The Israel Product Centre, part of Christians for Israel, filed proceedings arguing the ban is unjust and conflicts with \[…\] The post Christian group sues government over… ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KIUfoiktFYgf) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Dolly Parton: Buckingham Palace guards play musical tribute](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260826-dolly-parton-buckingham-palace-guards-play-musical-tribute) _2026-08-26 · FRANCE24 · France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines_ Britain’s royal family posted a video on social media Wednesday of the band of the Buckingham Palace guards playing Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5”, in tribute to the American country music legend who passed away Tuesday aged 80. ## [Montana man opens fire after being asked to leave parents’ home](https://mynewswave.com/montana-man-reportedly-asked-leave-parents-home-opening-fire-rcna594495/) _2026-08-26 · My News Wave · NewsWave_ A man fatally shot eight of his relatives, including four children, during a family dinner at a home near Billings, Montana. The shooter, identified as 44-year-old Alan Smith, was reportedly asked by his parents to move out weeks prior but returned to the home on Sunday evening. Among the victims were Smith’s parents and his \[…\] The post Montana man opens fire after being asked to leave parents’… ## [‘Shockwaves throughout the country’ following ‘gruesome’ killings in Haitian mountain retreat](https://www.france24.com/en/shockwaves-throughout-the-country-following-gruesome-killings-in-haitian-mountain-retreat) _2026-08-26 · FRANCE24 · France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines_ Genie Godula is pleased to welcome journalist Harold Isaac on the ground in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. He says what we are witnessing in Haiti is not simply another episode of gang violence, but a profound challenge to the authority of the state at a moment when the country is attempting to return to electoral politics. With armed groups controlling roughly 80 percent of Port-au-Prince, the… ## [Russia: CIA director visits Moscow](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260826-russia-cia-director-visits-moscow) _2026-08-26 · FRANCE24 · France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines_ CIA director John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence services in Moscow, the Kremlin confirmed Wednesday, the first know visit by a US spy chief to the Russian capital since 2021. It is not known what Ratcliffe discussed with his Russian counterparts, but the talks come as ‌the war in Ukraine is escalating and as ⁠efforts to reach a lasting peace between the US and Iran have stalled. ## [Flash Floods in Nepal and China Result in At Least 75 Deaths and Hundreds Missing](https://mynewswave.com/nepal-china-floods/) _2026-08-26 · My News Wave · NewsWave_ What You Need to Know • At least 75 people died due to massive flash floods in Nepal near the China border on August 26, 2026. • Officials reported 403 individuals missing, including 341 foreign nationals from various countries. • The floods destroyed villages and infrastructure, prompting warnings for residents near the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli, and \[…\] The post Flash Floods in Nepal and China Result… ## [Trish wins seagull impersonation championship this year](https://mynewswave.com/trish-hebden-bridge-this-years-seagull-impersonation-champion-29469394/) _2026-08-26 · My News Wave · NewsWave_ Trish Clemit, a 59-year-old from Hebden Bridge, was crowned the overall winner of the 2026 Seagull Festival Championships in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Competing against 22 adults, each contestant had one minute to impress the judges, and Clemit’s seagull impersonation, honed over 51 years, secured her victory. Clemit expressed her love for seagulls, describing them as “cheeky” \[…\] The post… ## [Tornado wreaks havoc in village in southwestern France](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260826-tornado-wreaks-havoc-in-village-in-southwestern-france) _2026-08-26 · FRANCE24 · France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines_ A tornado swept through a village in the Aude ​region of southwestern France late on Monday, destroying homes and injuring dozens, authorities said, describing it as a rare and traumatic event. Around 300 of the 500 houses in the ​village of ‌Pomas have been damaged, officials said, adding that 100 of ⁠the damaged ones may no longer be safe to live in. ## [Hundreds missing in Nepal catastrophic flash floods](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260826-hundreds-missing-in-nepal-catastrophic-flash-floods) _2026-08-26 · FRANCE24 · France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines_ Massive flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday killed at least 22 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in parts of the Himalayan country to a halt. China's government across the northern border also launched search and rescue efforts, with major casualties in the border area of Gyirong, state broadcaster CCTV reported.… ## [From tariffs to French: Trump’s trade war with Canada takes a cultural turn](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260826-from-tariffs-to-french-trump-s-trade-war-with-canada-takes-a-cultural-turn) _2026-08-26 · FRANCE24 · France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines_ A trade war between Canada and the United States is escalating. Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on about $20 billion worth of American goods, after new 50% US tariffs on Canadian products took effect Saturday. But the tit-for-tat over goods has also taken on a cultural and linguistic dimension. ## [Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260826-dolly-parton-queen-of-country-music-dies-at-80) _2026-08-26 · FRANCE24 · France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines_ Dolly Parton was around six when she wrote her first song: "Little Tiny Tasseltop," an ⁠ode to her corncob doll with ​corn-silk hair. Her mother stored it preciously in a shoebox. Parton never stopped making music after that. The irrepressible country music singer, songwriter and actress whose charisma, heartfelt lyrics and ​business acumen captured the public's imagination for nearly six decades,… ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UYEoSA7sUYZE) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [​W​hy are European leaders staying silent after our summer of climate shock?](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/26/why-are-european-leaders-staying-silent-after-our-summer-of-climate-shock) _2026-08-26 · Jon Henley · World news | The Guardian_ Lethal temperatures ​and wildfires have exposed a widening gulf between voters demanding ​action and politicians unwilling to confront the long-term choices global heating requires • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here The climate crisis means “we’re going to have to change everything – the way we live, the way we produce, the way we trade,” France’s veteran radical-left… ## [Trump claims CIA director’s surprise visit to Russia is ‘semi-routine’ despite mounting speculation – live](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/aug/26/darline-graham-lindsey-south-carolina-gop-post-office-voting-senate-midterms-donald-trump-latest-news-updates) _2026-08-26 · Shrai Popat (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier) · The Guardian_ Trump administration had not formally announced John Ratcliffe’s trip, but various outlets captured the flight tracking data of the US jet and the Kremlin confirmed the meeting Darline Graham wins Republican primary for US Senate Sign up for the US Breaking News email A US military strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean on Tuesday killed four people, officials said. US… ## [Flight attendant’s breast cancer was occupational disease, court rules](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/26/flight-attendant-breast-cancer-occupational-disease) _2026-08-26 · Agence France-Presse in Paris · The Guardian_ Sophie Lainault, who worked for Air France, wins legal case linking illness to more than 12,600 hours on flights A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease, a first for the country’s aviation industry, her lawyer and a trade union said. The ruling, which recognised that Sophie Lainault, a former flight attendant for Air France , had… ## [Pubs, bars and hotels report ‘Burnham bounce’ in optimism but call for further tax relief](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/26/pubs-bars-hotels-hospitality-burnham-bounce-optimism-tax-relief) _2026-08-26 · Rob Davies · World news | The Guardian_ Sentiment in hospitality and brewing sectors more positive since business rates action, trade bodies’ survey finds Business live – latest updates Pubs, bars and hotels have reported a “Burnham bounce” in optimism as a result of the prime minister’s overtures to the sector, polling suggests, but they warn that the goodwill could evaporate without further tax relief. Andy Burnham has positioned… ## [Police not ruling out links to A66 crash after two killed in Middlesbrough house fire](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/26/murder-investigation-middlesbrough-house-fire) _2026-08-26 · Mark Brown North of England correspondent · World news | The Guardian_ Murder inquiry launched after blaze in Grangetown area, amid investigation into collision in which seven died A murder investigation has been launched after two people were killed in a house fire in Middlesbrough, with police not ruling out links to organised crime or the fatal crash on the A66 that killed seven people including two police officers on Saturday. The blaze in the early hours of… ## [Fury v Joshua uncertainty will be resolved next week, insists Frank Warren](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/26/fury-v-joshua-boxing-uncertainty-will-be-resolved-next-week-insists-frank-warren) _2026-08-26 · Donald McRae · The Guardian_ Promoter says negotiations are subject to a time limit ‘They won’t let it go past the end of next week’ Frank Warren believes that the tortuous negotiations surrounding the proposed fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are subject to a time limit which will run out by the end of next week. Conceding that he is unsure if the much-delayed bout will happen, Warren also said the decision now… ## [Football Daily | Celtic raise the bar for calamitous capitulations in Europe](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/26/celtic-lask-champions-league-calamity-football-daily-newsletter) _2026-08-26 · Barry Glendenning · The Guardian_ Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! When Celtic opened the scoring against Lask courtesy of a low Callum McGregor shot after 21 minutes on Tuesday night, the Scottish champions looked to have exorcised their Bigger Cup demons from 12 months ago. Four goals ahead of their Austrian hosts on aggregate, it seemed utterly inconceivable that Martin O’Neill’s side could emulate, let alone… ## [Flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border leave scores dead and hundreds missing](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/26/major-casualties-feared-after-flash-floods-along-nepal-tibet-border) _2026-08-26 · Hannah Ellis-Petersen and agencies · The Guardian_ More than 380 tourists among those unaccounted for after homes, roads, bridges and power plants swept away Nepal-Tibet floods – latest updates At least 95 people have died and hundreds are missing after flash floods ⁠hit the Himalayan border areas of ⁠Nepal and Tibet in China, with officials saying areas of India were also at risk. The disaster was caused by a torrent of mud, water and debris that… ## [Burnham announces plan for 10,000 work experience placements for young people – UK politics live](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/26/andy-burnham-labour-neets-youth-unemployment-work-placements-ofgem-energy-bills-reform-jenrick-latest-news-updates) _2026-08-26 · Taz Ali (now) and Martin Belam (earlier) · World news | The Guardian_ Prime minister spoke to press while on visit to a Sainsbury’s supermarket in London this morning Over 40,000 more people died on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025 than would be expected, according to data published by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday. The figures do not include this summer, when England has sweltered under a succession of heatwaves and is on track to… ## [‘It was the hardcore equivalent of being a Deadhead’: consciousness-raising punk movement Krishnacore returns](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/26/it-was-the-hardcore-equivalent-of-being-a-deadhead-consciousness-raising-punk-movement-krishnacore-returns) _2026-08-26 · Alex Deller · The Guardian_ First-wave punks rejected religion – but come the 90s, bands embracing eastern thought found legions of devotees. Ahead of reformations and reissues, they discuss the Bhagavad Gita, brawls and tulasi beads in the pit Whether wielded as shock tactic or part of a considered philosophical stance, mockery and distrust of religion have been baked into punk rock’s DNA from the get-go. The Damned, Crass,… ## [A Ugandan quarry worker carrying rocks on her head: Dan Nelken’s best photograph](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/aug/26/ugandan-quarry-worker-rocks-head-dan-nelken-photograph) _2026-08-26 · Interview by Chris Broughton · The Guardian_ ‘Janet had eight children. Her husband drove a boda-boda taxi, but had lost a leg – so she had been working in her local quarry for 10 years. “I am now the husband in this home,” she said’ In 2017, my wife, Adele Brown, was invited to spend three weeks at an NGO in Gulu, Uganda, teaching critical thinking skills to blind high school-age students. I was asked along to document the organisation’s… ## [Modern cowboys are saddling up in the US West. And they’re on a whole new mission](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/26/modern-cowboy-new-west-predators) _2026-08-26 · Jessica Baltzersen · The Guardian_ In states like Montana, range riders can play a key role in a wild landscape where livestock and predators navigate life together For most people, the word “cowboy” still summons a figure from Western folklore – a rough rider with a weathered face and a steely gaze, a self-reliant loner who answers to nobody, is fearless in the face of danger, and protects his lands from predators – animal and… ## [Ayyoub Bouaddi: maths student, chess fan and Manchester City’s new Rodri](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/26/ayyoub-bouaddi-manchester-city-lille-transfer-rodri) _2026-08-26 · Will Unwin · The Guardian_ The £85m midfielder passed his exams a year early, is studying for a degree and is ready to tackle Premier League learning curve “He’s like a computer,” the former Lille head of academy recruitment Mathieu Frison says of the £85m Manchester City recruit Ayyoub Bouaddi. “You teach him something, he learns it and can do it immediately.” Bouaddi has the mountainous challenge at his new club of… ## [Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/26/devon-man-becomes-first-person-to-swim-switzerlands-10-largest-lakes) _2026-08-26 · Steven Morris · World news | The Guardian_ Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac Léman He staggered rather than sprang out of the lake but it wasn’t surprising. Neil Gilson , a former international athlete, could be forgiven for feeling a little wobbly, having become the first person to swim the 10 largest lakes in Switzerland, a total of about 230 miles (370km). Continue reading... ## [Chelsea in talks with Emiliano Martínez’s camp after being offered goalkeeper](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/26/chelsea-emiliano-martinez-aston-villa-goalkeeper) _2026-08-26 · Sam Cunningham · The Guardian_ Experienced World Cup winner wants to leave Aston Villa Sánchez errors at Fulham led to Chelsea conceding Chelsea have been offered Emiliano Martínez and are considering making an offer for the goalkeeper. Martínez has told Aston Villa he wants to leave but a move to Juventus collapsed last week after Villa had signed his replacement, Zion Suzuki , from Parma for £30m. Goalkeeper has been a… ## [Inquest opens into death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/26/coroner-opens-inquest-due-to-circumstances-surrounding-jason-arday-death) _2026-08-26 · Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent · World news | The Guardian_ Academic was found unresponsive by family members, inquest told, as coroner adjourns proceedings to later date A coroner has formally opened an inquest into the death of Jason Arday, who resigned as a professor at the University of Cambridge amid allegations of plagiarism. Arday, 41, died at his home in Battersea, south London on 14 August, nine days after his resignation. Family members watched… ## [Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram as it settles US trial over teen addiction for up to $17bn](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/26/meta-social-media-addiction-trial-settlement) _2026-08-26 · Blake Montgomery and Dara Kerr · Business | The Guardian_ US tech giant agrees to establish further protections for teens such as daily usage limits and blocks on nighttime use Meta agreed to significant changes to its Instagram and Facebook apps in a settlement that ended a landmark lawsuit on Wednesday. Dozens of US states had accused the tech giant of addicting and harming children with dangerous products. The agreement curtails a major trial in… ## [ICE agent embroiled in interstate extradition dispute after allegedly shooting Venezuelan man](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/26/ice-agent-shooting-texas-minnesota-extradition) _2026-08-26 · Edward Helmore and agency · World news | The Guardian_ Christian Castro is charged in Minnesota with assault and falsely reporting a crime by another Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) agent accused of firing his gun and wounding a Venezuelan man in the leg is caught in an interstate extradition dispute between Texas and Minnesota – and could walk out of a Texas jail as soon as Wednesday… ## [Spain weighs tougher data centre rules](https://www.mobileworldlive.com/ai-cloud/spain-weighs-tougher-data-centre-rules/) _2026-08-26 · Amiya Johar · Mobile World Live_ Spain reportedly plans to implement stricter water, energy and cybersecurity requirements for data centres as the country faces a surge in AI infrastructure projects, with a draft decree set to be published later this week. The post Spain weighs tougher data centre rules appeared first on Mobile World Live . ## [Lite Coms cleared for sovereign satellite defence roles](https://www.mobileworldlive.com/industry/lite-coms-cleared-for-sovereign-satellite-defence-roles/) _2026-08-26 · Michael Carroll · Mobile World Live_ Tactical satellite communications terminal maker Lite Coms believes it is ready to take a key role in future military and state operations after achieving a pivotal certification covering network sovereignty. The post Lite Coms cleared for sovereign satellite defence roles appeared first on Mobile World Live .