Icelanders Narrowly Oppose Talks on EU Membership

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A new poll shows Icelanders narrowly divided over whether the country should reopen negotiations with the European Union. The August 24-27 survey of 4,583 people found 51.6% opposed talks on EU membership, while 48.4% supported them. Iceland ended its previous EU accession talks in 2013 after a Eurosceptic government came to power. However, rising living […]

UN Refugee Agency Plans 2027 Budget and Staff Cuts

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The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, is planning to reduce its 2027 budget by 16% to $7.14 billion and lower its budgeted workforce by around 3,500 posts, according to documents reviewed by Reuters. The cuts come as the agency faces continued financial pressure from declining foreign aid contributions. UNHCR said the scale of the planned workforce […]

Sweden to Deploy Gripen Jets and Warships to Finland

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Sweden will deploy Gripen fighter jets and a corvette warship to help monitor and protect Finnish territory until at least the end of 2026, Finland’s Defence Forces said on Friday. The deployment comes as security concerns rise along NATO’s northern borders with Russia. Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said Finland had requested stronger air-defence support […]

Norway’s King Harald V Dies at 89 After 35 Years on the Throne

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Norway’s King Harald V has died aged 89 after being treated for a rare blood condition. He passed away peacefully at 06:35 local time on Friday at the national hospital in Oslo. The royal flag was lowered to half-mast as the country entered a period of mourning. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, 53, has succeeded […]

King Harald’s Condition Turns Critical

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Norwegians have gathered outside the Royal Palace in Oslo to lay flowers and express their support for King Harald V after the Norwegian royal household said his condition had become “extremely serious.” The 89-year-old monarch has been receiving treatment at Oslo University Hospital for haemolytic anaemia, a rare blood disorder, and has been in hospital […]

Demolition of Tbilisi’s Modernist Arts Complex Sparks Public Outcry

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The planned demolition of Tbilisi’s iconic Rike Tubes arts complex has sparked criticism from residents and the Italian architects who designed the building. The Rike Park Music Theatre and Exhibition Hall was built between 2011 and 2012 under Georgia’s previous pro-Western government but was never fully completed or put into regular use. The complex, known […]

Teacher Calls Oscar-Winning Russian Filmmaker a ‘Traitor’

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Pavel Talankin, the Russian filmmaker behind the Oscar-winning documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin, has been called a “traitor” by his former teacher. Nina Zabugornova, who taught Talankin as a child in the Chelyabinsk region, criticised his decision to leave Russia and make a documentary exposing how a Russian school promoted support for Moscow’s war in […]

Esther Gonzalez Faces Backlash After Joining Saudi Women’s Club

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Spain forward Esther Gonzalez has faced criticism after signing for Saudi Women’s Premier League club Al Qadsiah. The 33-year-old left NWSL champions Gotham FC in July after mutually terminating her contract, with the club saying she was stepping away temporarily for personal reasons. Al Qadsiah later announced her signing, prompting backlash from Gotham supporters and

SoftBank Eyes Majority Stake in 1X at $6B Valuation

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SoftBank is in talks to acquire a majority stake in OpenAI-backed humanoid robot developer 1X Technologies, in a deal that could value the startup at around $6 billion, according to a report by The Information citing people familiar with the matter. The talks are ongoing, and terms could still change. The potential investment would strengthen […]

Alibaba Shares Slide After $10.2 Billion AI Share Sale

By admin August 24, 2026 No comment

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Alibaba shares fell sharply in Hong Kong on Monday after the Chinese technology giant launched a $10.2 billion share sale to fund its expanding AI ambitions. The company priced 710 million new shares at HK$112.70 each, an 8.4% discount to Friday’s closing price, raising concerns over shareholder dilution and the risks involved in its heavy […]