Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king
Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.
Bessent attacks Warren over yen intervention query, offers ‘Foreign Exchange for Dummies’ lesson
Treasury has not disclosed how much yen it bought, the execution rate or the current value of the position, despite Warren’s requests for details.
Corn and wheat prices jump to highest prices in more than three years
Corn and wheat futures have surged to their highest levels in more than three years. But the reasons for these recent rallies are notably different.
Greenland says findings on genocide allegation not final
Experts examined the use of forced contraception on the Inuit community during the 1960s and 70s.
Number of missing in Nepal floods rises to nearly 3,000 as UNICEF says 17,000 children need aid
Rescuers were battling through mud even as the threat of new floods loomed, with emergency teams recovering 682 bodies so far.
Stock traders warm up to Warsh as volatility index touches year-to-date low
The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), which measures the price of 30-day options on the S&P 500 Index, fell to as low as 14.1.
Two new small, powerful Macs
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 142, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, how is it almost September already, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been remembering Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen, absorbing […]
Apple hikes subscription prices for Apple TV and Apple One in the U.S.
Apple raised prices for Apple Music by $1 per month in July, citing licensing costs.
The week around the world in 20 pictures
The Nepal-Tibet flood disaster, Russian strikes in Kyiv, Israeli settlers in the West Bank and tributes to Dolly Parton – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading...
Wife of man who died after turbulence sues airline
Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.
Analysis: Kevin Warsh sharpens inflation warning at Jackson Hole, signaling possible rate hike
After confusing markets at his July news conference, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh used Jackson Hole to give a clearer view of the case for higher interest rates.
Venezuelan opposition up in arms over reports US wants big stake in oil and gas
Critics call move to gain long-term access to country’s massive energy reserves ‘predatory’ and ‘unconstitutional’Reports that the US is preparing to claim a big stake in Venezuela’s massive energy reserves have sparked an outcry, with critics describing the move as “predatory” and a “rapacious” land grab.Several media outlets this week reported that the Trump administration – which abducted Venezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, in January and has steered the South American country ever since – hopes to secure long-term access to its oil and gasfields. Continue reading...
Gatwick Airport faced water outage after main burst
SES Water says it has repaired a burst main which was affecting supply to the airport.
Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Nepal villages
Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.
Thieves steal 600-diamond necklace from Vienna museum in broad daylight
Police are hunting two suspects they believe bought a ticket for the exhibition to get at the jewellery.
China’s robots race ahead
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Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency
Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency, her first major concert run since revealing her stiff‑person syndrome diagnosis.
Violence breaks out in Ceuta as migrant crisis continues
A group of migrants is accused of throwing stones at a military vehicle, while some locals set fire to their camps on the beach.
'A lot of pressure' - SSE Airtricity to increase gas prices by 19%
The annual gas bill of a typical household in the greater Belfast and west gas network areas will increase by almost £172.
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Norwegians pay tribute to 'grandfather figure' King Harald V – video
Norwegians mourning King Harald V outside the Royal Palace in Oslo on Friday described the late monarch as a beloved grandfather figure who made all citizens feel at home. Mourners gathered to lay floral tributes after news of his death. Norway’s prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, also paid tribute to King Harald, saying the 'entire nation is in mourning'. Harald's 53-year-old son will become Norway's new king, Haakon VIII, while Haakon's 22-year-old daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, becomes crown princessNorway’s King Harald dies aged 89 Continue reading...
At least 93,000 ‘in great need’ after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, says Red Cross
Federation says it fears death toll of nearly 600 will continue to rise as rescuers reach cut-off areasNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesVisual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?The Red Cross has said at least 93,000 people may have been affected by Wednesday’s flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border, which have killed nearly 600 people, left another 1,900 missing, and triggered a huge rescue operation that is being hampered by fears of new flooding.The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world’s largest humanitarian network, said it feared the death toll would continue to rise as some of the hardest-hit areas remained inaccessible after roads and bridges were destroyed by the torrents. Continue reading...
Families of 33 missing Britons rush to Nepal as fears grow of more floods
Desperate relatives trying to reach loved ones last seen in area where entire villages have been swept awayNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesVisual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?Families are rushing to Nepal to search for the 33 British nationals who are still missing, as fears mount over the risk of a second wave of flooding in the region.The catastrophic flash floods that hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, thundering down valleys and sweeping away entire villages, have killed at least 538 people, while more than 1,500 remain missing. Continue reading...