Meta faced lawsuits alleging social media harm to teens.

• Al Jazeera Meta agrees to settlement, platform changes in youth addiction case
• BBC Technology Meta agrees to pay up to $18bn to settle social media case
• CBC World Meta reaches $16.7B US settlement over social media harms to children
• CNBC International Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion
• DW Meta settles in US states lawsuit on teen user addiction
• Engadget Meta will pay up to $18 billion to settle states' lawsuit alleging harms to young users
• France 24 Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with US states over social media harm to teens
• Guardian Business Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram as it settles US trial over teen addiction for up to $17bn
• NBC News Meta agrees to settle social media addiction claims with states for up to $18 billion
• Politico Europe Meta will 17 Milliarden Dollar zahlen, um Rechtsstreitigkeiten in den USA beizulegen
• The Hindu International Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children
• The Verge Meta agrees to heavy restrictions on teen users in major lawsuit settlement
• UPI World Meta reaches $16.7 billion settlement in social media addiction case

Flash floods struck near the Nepal-Tibet border.

• ABC Australia At least 95 dead in Nepal floods, Australian among hundreds missing
• Al Jazeera Photos: Avalanche floods kill 95, hundreds missing in Nepal’s Himalayas
• CBC World Flash floods kill at least 98 in Nepal, Tibet and leave hundreds missing
• CBS World Scores killed, Americans among hundreds missing after Nepal flash floods
• CNBC International At least 98 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
• DW Deadly flash flood wipes away villages in Nepal, Tibet
• Euronews At least 98 dead and hundreds missing after floods strike Nepal-China border
• France 24 Deadly flash floods near Nepal-Tibet border raze villages, leave hundreds missing
• Guardian World Flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border leave scores dead and hundreds missing
• NPR World At least 75 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
• PBS NewsHour At least 98 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
• RTÉ World Two Irish among missing as Nepal floods leave 95 dead
• The Hindu International Nepal flash floods: At least 95 dead and over 350 missing, including 291 foreigners, missing

The fire occurred at a hospital in Pakistan’s capital.

• ABC International Fire at hospital in Pakistan’s capital kills 14 newborns, officials say
• Al Jazeera Locked inside: Grief and anger as Pakistan hospital fire kills 14 newborns
• BBC World Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say
• CBC World Fire in Pakistan hospital kills 14 newborns, officials order immediate inquiry
• CBS World 14 newborns killed as fire tears through Pakistani hospital's nursery
• DW Pakistan: Islamabad hospital fire kills at least 14 infants
• Euronews Fire kills 14 newborns at major hospital in Pakistan, officials say
• France 24 Pakistan: At least 14 newborns die in hospital fire
• Guardian World At least 14 newborn babies die in fire at Pakistan hospital’s maternity ward
• NPR World Hospital nursery fire kills 14 newborns in Pakistan's capital, officials order immediate inquiry
• The Hindu International At least 14 infants killed in fire at Pakistan hospital
• UPI World At least 14 newborn babies killed in blaze at hospital in Pakistan

Dolly Parton was a renowned country music singer, songwriter, and philanthropist.

• BBC Entertainment Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer
• CBC World Dolly Parton, one of country music's greatest legends, dead at 80
• CNBC International Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
• DW Remembering Dolly Parton: 8 facts about the icon
• France 24 Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
• Guardian Culture Dolly Parton – a life in pictures
• NPR Arts Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80
• PBS NewsHour Arts Dolly Parton, beloved music star, actor and philanthropist, dies at 80
• RTÉ World 'Queen of country music' Dolly Parton dies aged 80
• SBS News The Queen of Country: Dolly Parton's life in pictures
• The Hindu International U.S. country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80: family

The visit comes amid strained ties between the US and Russia.

• Al Jazeera Kremlin says CIA head met Russian intelligence officials, but not Putin
• BBC World CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
• CBC World CIA director John Ratcliffe meets with Russian officials in Moscow, reports say
• CBS World Russia says CIA chief met intel counterparts on secretive Moscow visit
• DW Moscow confirms visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe
• France 24 Kremlin says CIA chief met Russian counterparts, not Putin, in Moscow
• RTÉ World CIA director was on 'semi-routine' Moscow mission: Trump
• The Hill Trump calls CIA director’s trip to Russia ‘semi-routine’
• The Hindu International Kremlin says U.S. spy chief held talks with Russian counterparts during Moscow visit
• UPI World CIA chief John Ratcliffe in secret mission to Moscow amid 'crisis' ties

Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on a temporary route through the Strait of Hormuz.

• Al Jazeera Iran, Oman agree on temporary Hormuz route: What we know
• Euronews Iran and Oman discuss temporary corridor in Strait or Hormuz
• NBC News Oil prices tumble amid renewed optimism over the Strait of Hormuz
• RTÉ World Iran, Oman reach agreement on Hormuz, IRGC says
• The Hindu International Iran, Oman hold talks on managing Strait of Hormuz
• Yahoo Finance Oil slips as investors focus on Hormuz talks

Canada is responding to US tariffs.

• BBC World Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
• CNBC International Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods
• Guardian Business Canada announces 50% retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of US imports as trade war escalates – video
• NBC Politics Canada Announces Counter-Tariffs on US as Trade War Ramps up
• PBS NewsHour Canada retaliates with tariffs against U.S. as relations deteriorate
• The Hindu International Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on U.S. goods

The sisters have been given a wild card entry.

• BBC Sport Williams sisters given US Open doubles wildcard
• CBC Top Stories Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together at the U.S. Open
• ESPN Serena, Venus team again for US Open doubles
• Guardian Sport Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together at the US Open
• Sky Sports Williams sisters given wild card for US Open women's doubles

SpaceX plans to invest in a massive Louisiana spaceport.

• Ars Technica SpaceX intends to invest up to $100 billion in massive Louisiana spaceport
• BBC World Musk's SpaceX to build $100bn launch facility in Louisiana
• Engadget SpaceX is building a $100 billion 'Starbase' launch site in Louisiana
• RTÉ World SpaceX plans to build $100bn rocket complex in Louisiana
• UPI World SpaceX to build $100M launch facility in Louisiana

The attack has sparked widespread outrage and criticism of the government's handling of security.

• DW Haiti: UN chief condemns Haiti attack that killed 47
• Euronews More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves at least 47 dead
• France 24 Gang attack in Haiti: Anger mounts over police failures
• Guardian World At least 47 killed and dozens kidnapped in gang attack near Haiti capital
• NPR World More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead

The threat comes after a court challenge to the planned $250m renovation.

• BBC World Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations
• Guardian Culture Trump administration threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation not done
• NBC Politics Trump administration says it might demolish the Kennedy Center if court blocks renovations
• UPI World DOJ says Kennedy Center should be demolished if renovations blocked

European nations had threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments.

• BBC Sport Uefa set to drop Fifa tournament boycott threat
• DW Reports: UEFA backs off FIFA boycott threat
• Guardian Sport Uefa poised to lift boycott threat after Fifa promises no World Cup sale repeat
• Sky News World European nations to go back on threat to boycott FIFA

The US has threatened sanctions on countries trading with Iran.

• CBC World The U.S. threatens Iran with ‘economic D-Day’ | About That
• CBS World Will the U.S. sanctions against Iran work if they don't include China?
• Guardian World China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran
• The Hindu International Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has big challenge: China

The actor was known for his iconic roles in the film and theater worlds.

• Guardian Culture Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Stephen King’s It, dies aged 80
• The Hill Tim Curry, star of 'Rocky Horror' and 'It,' dead at 80: Reports
• Variety Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Star, Dies at 80

The leaks had revealed significant details about the game's story and gameplay.

• BBC Entertainment Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks
• Engadget Rockstar calls GTA 6 leaks 'heartbreaking for our team' and says the game is nearly finished
• The Verge Rockstar finally responds to ‘heartbreaking’ GTA 6 leaks

She will replace her late brother in the U.S. Senate

• CBC World Darline Graham wins Republican primary runoff in South Carolina
• PBS NewsHour Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in U.S. Senate
• Politico Politics Political newcomer Darline Graham wins South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff

The primary election determined the Republican candidate for the November ballot.

• NBC News The second Dan Sullivan makes the general election in Alaska’s Senate race
• PBS NewsHour Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary
• Politico Politics The other Dan Sullivan makes November ballot against Sen. Dan Sullivan

Bill Gates calls for precautions due to AI's potential impact.

• CNBC International Bill Gates warns ‘there is no plan’ for the ‘upheaval’ AI will cause
• Guardian Business Bill Gates calls for ‘human-reserved’ jobs in face of AI takeover
• MarketWatch Bill Gates issues a stark warning about AI — and Americans increasingly share his concerns

The data may impact future interest rate decisions.

• CNBC International Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July
• UPI World Annual core inflation climbed by 3.3% in July
• Yahoo Finance Inflation Ran a Little Hotter Than Expected in July

Celtic suffered a Champions League collapse.

• BBC Sport Celtic deficiencies laid bare on another night of Champions League pain
• Guardian Sport Martin O’Neill puts Champions League collapse among most painful Celtic nights
• Sky Sports Celtic CL post-mortem: What went wrong and where do they go from here?

They are returning to the U.K.

• ABC Australia Prince Harry and Meghan arrive back in UK
• CBC World Prince Harry and wife Meghan arrive in U.K.
• CBS World Prince Harry and Meghan returning to the U.K. today, BBC News reports

Musk's Starlink has helped keep Ukraine online.

• ABC Australia Ukraine awards Elon Musk Order of Freedom for Starlink support
• Politico Europe Musk to receive Ukraine’s Order of Freedom from Zelenskyy
• UPI World Elon Musk awarded Order of Freedom for helping keep Ukraine online

Joe Root is trying to improve the team's performance.

• BBC Sport Root's message has '100%' landed, says Tongue
• Guardian Sport Josh Tongue reveals Joe Root’s ‘robust conversation’ has reset England standards
• Sky Sports Root urges England to 'earn back trust' of nation

The charges follow a collision.

• Al Jazeera England footballer Sterling charged with dangerous driving after collision
• BBC Sport Sterling charged with dangerous driving after crash
• Guardian Sport Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and nitrous oxide possession

The signing is part of Manchester City's summer transfer activity.

• Al Jazeera Manchester City sign teenage Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille
• BBC Sport Man City complete £86m Bouaddi signing from Lille
• Guardian Sport Manchester City confirm Bouaddi signing as Marmoush and González head out

The study analyzed data from a large group of patients who received the vaccine.

• Guardian Science Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
• New Scientist Shingles vaccine may lower risk of stroke and heart failure
• STAT News Newer shingles vaccine linked to lower heart disease risk, ‘natural experiment’ shows

The incident occurred during a maritime interdiction operation.

• CBS World U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4
• DW US military kills 4 in Caribbean boat strike
• The Hindu International U.S. military says it struck vessel in the Caribbean, killing four

Austin suffered the injury during a recent game.

• ESPN Source: Giants' Austin (torn ACL) out for season
• UPI World Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III out for season with ACL tear

• Al Jazeera Trump tells Al Jazeera ‘not in a hurry’ for Iran to return to talks
• CBS World Trump says the Iran war "will continue for as long as necessary"

Apple is expected to unveil new iPhone models.

• Engadget Apple announces September 9 date for 'Surprise and shine' iPhone event
• The Verge Apple announces September iPhone launch event

US authorities identified the hacking group.

• CBC World Chinese hackers disrupted U.S. Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, U.S. says
• CNBC International Fed, NASA and DOJ among victims of Chinese state-sponsored hacker group: Court documents

• Guardian Science Dogs blink more often when they see owners blinking, study finds
• Phys.org Dogs may use blinking as a subtle social signal

• ABC Australia Inquest opens into death of ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday
• ABC International Inquest opens into death of ex-Cambridge University professor Jason Arday

Customers are fleeing due to price concerns

• MarketWatch Customers are fleeing TurboTax over price, and Intuit’s stock is sliding
• Yahoo Finance Why Intuit Stock Dropped Today

• CNBC International S&P 500 is little changed after PCE report shows sticky inflation; Nvidia earnings on deck: Live updates
• Yahoo Finance Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as PCE inflation stays sticky, Nvidia earnings loom

Maura Higgins is a former contestant on the reality show Love Island.

• BBC Entertainment Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date reboot
• UPI World 'Love Island' alum Maura Higgins to host 'Blind Date' reboot

The PGA Tour is making significant changes to its schedule.

• BBC Sport PGA Tour play-off shake-up a 'big swing' - McIlroy
• Sky Sports New event and big changes revealed in revamped 2027 PGA Tour schedule

Coventry have strengthened their squad.

• BBC Sport Coventry sign defender Pinnock from Brentford
• Sky Sports Coventry latest: Defender joins from Brentford

The royal visit is part of a broader tour of the Caribbean region.

• ABC International King Charles III to visit the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda this autumn
• Sky News World King and Queen to visit Antigua and Barbuda

• Ars Technica Researchers get two genetic codes to work at the same time
• Phys.org Sharpening an essential tool for biotechnology

Researchers are exploring new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

• New Scientist Nanoparticles ease Alzheimer’s by making neurons from other cells
• Phys.org Nanoparticles induce neuroregeneration in Alzheimer's disease models

The datacentre is expected to be a hub for artificial intelligence.

• ABC Australia The home of the Ford Falcon may soon become Australia's AI engine room
• Guardian World ‘Reluctant’ approval for Tasmanian datacentre sets marker for national battle

The warning follows increased violence and security concerns.

• ABC International US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities
• The Hill State Department warns Americans of travel to Mexicali

• Al Jazeera When is the Champions League draw, which teams are in, and what are the dates?
• ESPN When is the Champions League league phase draw? Date, how it works, more

The ruling follows a long-standing debate over the health risks faced by flight attendants.

• BBC World Radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds
• Guardian World Flight attendant’s breast cancer was occupational disease, court rules

The spacewalk is for station maintenance.

• NASA NASA Sets Spacewalk for Station Maintenance, Live Coverage Planned
• The Hindu International Anil Menon, Sophie Adenot conduct spacewalk outside ISS

The worker is believed to have been infected by a mosquito on a flight.

• BBC World German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'
• DW Frankfurt Airport worker dies after malaria infection

SoundCloud expands its services to support artists

• Engadget SoundCloud will let you buy music directly from artists
• The Verge You can now buy music on SoundCloud

The report reveals the extent of damage to the rock art.

• ABC Australia Report finds rock art damage more extensive than thought
• Phys.org Historic sulfur emissions—the likely cause of damage to Murujuga rock art

The game is a remastered version of the original.

• Engadget A remastered The Witcher 3 will be released September 29
• UPI World 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered' coming in September

Forest has agreed to a deal with Chelsea for the striker.

• BBC Sport Forest agree £50m deal for Chelsea striker Delap
• Sky Sports Ipswich latest: Delap sell-on fee ahead of Forest move revealed

Thousands attend the festival.

• ABC International The epic La Tomatina food fight paints a small Spanish town red
• Al Jazeera Photos: Thousands join Spain’s La Tomatina festival for epic tomato battle

Ofgem announces the price cap increase.

• BBC Business Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
• Guardian Business Britons face highest price cap in three years as energy bills rise 4% from October

The merger follows years of cooperation between the two forces.

• Euronews Syria's main Kurdish force SDF ceases to exist after army merger
• PBS NewsHour Kurdish-led group in Syria says it has dissolved after merging with the army

The delays have left homeowners in financial limbo for years, still making mortgage payments on destroyed properties while awaiting funds to reconstruct.

• CBC Top Stories Insurance covered the rebuild of her house after a fire. Why didn’t the bank release the money on time?
• Guardian Business Two years in limbo: the residents still paying mortgages on flats destroyed in east London fire

Mamdani, a scholar and activist, has publicly stated his opposition to the event featuring RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat scheduled in New York City.

• DW NYC: Mamdani opposes rally with Hindu nationalist leader
• The Hindu International Mamdani says he opposes RSS, does not support Mohan Bhagwat’s event at Madison Square Garden

The artist created sculptures that mocked Mao Zedong.

• BBC Entertainment Chinese artist jailed over satirical Mao sculptures, say rights groups
• DW China: Dissident artist jailed for satirical Mao sculptures

The primary was a key test of Trump's endorsement power.

• NBC News Trump-backed Mike Mazzei wins the GOP nomination in the Oklahoma governor’s race
• Politico Politics Trump-backed candidate wins primary for Oklahoma governor

The civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia faces scrutiny from experts who warn it could increase risks of nuclear weapons proliferation in the Middle East.

• CNBC International Trump's Saudi nuclear deal reaches Congress as experts warn of proliferation risk
• The Hindu International Trump submits civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review

The BBC-run annual awards showcase the year's best nature photography from thousands of submissions across the globe.

• BBC Science A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
• New Scientist See the stunning contenders for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Measles cases have been rising in the US due to low vaccination rates.

• Ars Technica Two unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania, officials confirm
• PBS NewsHour News Wrap: 2 unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania

The ban follows a viral AI-made Madonna cover.

• CBC World Australia bans fully AI-made songs from charts after Madonna cover goes viral
• PBS NewsHour Arts Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts