Rare trio of Pacific hurricanes fueled by historic El Niño

A rare trio of hurricanes were churning through the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, which scientists attributed to waters warmed by a historically strong El Niño phenomenon.

AI-powered robots showcased at European Parliament in Brussels

AI-powered robots demonstrate delivery, factory and household tasks at a robotics showcase in Brussels, highlighting advances in artificial intelligence.

Clint Eastwood's Forgotten Western That Redefined His Career Is Officially Free to Watch on YouTube

Clint Eastwood's 1068 Western Hang 'Em High is a violent, gritty western about vengeance in the old West. It's currently free on YouTube

Cocoa: Côte d’Ivoire launches marketing season a month earlier to align with Ghana

With a new calendar, tensions over unsold stock and problems with speculation and smuggling, Abidjan is opening its cocoa marketing campaign against a tense backdrop as prices fluctuate.

Embattled Spanish PM Sánchez insists no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis

Spain's prime minister tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.

In El Nino-hit Sri Lanka, wells run dry and farmer incomes shrink as drought deepens

GALWELA YAYA, Sri Lanka Sept 3 - For the first time in over three decades, Sri Lankan farmer A.M. Pathmasena says, his well is running so dry that it barely provides enough water for his family and two cows. He has fallen victim to one of the nation's worst El Nino-driven

In Chile, injured penguins sport copper vests to help them heal

Researchers in Chile have designed an unlikely new garment for injured penguins—snug red vests threaded with copper and zinc that they hope will help the aquatic birds heal faster.

Dragon Ball Super Shares Release Date and Spectacular Trailer Full of New Details

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus shares its release date with a spectacular trailer showcasing the anime's impressive visuals and new scenes.

CNBC to shutter Hong Kong office, cancel some daily live shows

CNBC earlier in 2026 laid off nearly a dozen people as part of a newsroom reorganisation.

Sarawak launches 3-day cloud seeding to fill dams, tackle haze

It comes ahead of an expected dry spell in October.

Families descend on Nepal in search of missing tourists

Discover J.R.R. Tolkien’s Personal Book Cover Designs for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

In some rare cases, adaptations and interpretations of a literary work can surpass the source. Despite hundreds of valiant efforts on the part of fans, filmmakers, game/toy designers, and radio producers, this has never been true of the fully-realized fantasy world in J.R.R.

After Withheld Funding, Hospitalization, Cult-Hit Japanese Thriller’s Development Might Be Back On Track

But more crowdfunding might be needed to deliver the game while legal drama continues

31 Years Later, the Smartest 'Calvin and Hobbes' Character Still Doesn't Get the Recognition They Deserve

Well, the book-smartest, anyway

11 Best MAPPA Anime That Aren’t 'Jujutsu Kaisen' or 'Chainsaw Man'

MAPPA may be best known for Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, but the studio has plenty of other great shows and movies.

Underwater meadows sustain millions in extreme poverty

A study provides the first large-scale empirical evidence that seagrass meadows act as a critical safety net for millions of coastal people living in extreme poverty across the Indo-Pacific.

‘Queer Edward II’ Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Derek Jarman’s Film Shoot and a Political Backlash (Exclusive Venice Clip)

Tilda Swinton and Sandy Powell are EPs on Theo Rollason's directorial feature debut, premiering at Venice: "I hope the film can function not simply as a snapshot of a historical moment, but as a reminder of what collective resistance can look like – and what role art has to

Taiwan proposes extra $4.6 billion in defence spending for this year

TAIPEI, Sept 3 - Taiwan's cabinet on Thursday proposed an additional T$145.7 billion ($4.59 billion) in defence spending for this year for systems including drones and anti-ballistic missiles.

Schools, ferry routes suspended as Typhoon Saudel lashes east China

Schools in the cities of Fuzhou and Quanzhou halted in-person activities as Typhoon Saudel made its third landfall in China on Fujian's coast on Thursday (Sep 3) morning.

With an eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defence exercise since WWII

Western officials say Russia is carrying out a campaign of sabotage and disruption across Europe that has involved fires, attacking power stations and sending drones into EU airspace.

Myanmar vows ‘safe’ returns ahead of Malaysia repatriations

About 126,000 Rohingya live in Malaysia, alongside displaced Myanmar citizens from different ethnic groups.

Hong Kong slapping brawl: 3 women granted bail, barred from returning to shopping mall

The three women were accused of taking part in an unlawful fight at a shopping mall in Kowloon, court documents said.

The universe has plenty of hydrogen. So why is star formation collapsing?

Star formation across the universe has fallen dramatically over the past 4.5 billion years, but astronomers have uncovered a surprising twist: the supply of neutral hydrogen, a key ingredient for making stars, has barely declined. Using China’s FAST radio telescope and data

Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say

By Maya Gebeily BEIRUT, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Iran has warned the United States that it would respond forcefully to an Israeli offensive on a mountainous ridge in southern Lebanon where Iranian military personnel are holed up alongside Hezbollah fighters, three officials briefed

Foreign support, drones fuel Sudan war and possible war crimes, UN probe says

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Foreign weapons, military technology, fighters and logistical networks are helping sustain Sudan's conflict and expanding the warring parties' ability to strike deep into civilian areas, a United Nations fact-finding mission said

Weak Jobs Data Could Be Good News for These 10 Small-Cap Stocks

Anker’s sleep speaker uses radar and flower power to help you relax

Anker's SleepLab speaker promises to track and enhance sleep without a wearable. It uses millimeter-wave radar (60GHz) blasting from your nightstand to track micro-movements in your chest and body to continuously monitor your heart rate and breathing to enhance whatever sleep

Philips Hue adds more affordable options for syncing smart lights with your TV

Philips Hue is slashing the steep entry price of its entertainment sync offerings. The new stripped-down Sync Box 4K starts at $150, compared to $385 for the 8K model. The brand also launched its first camera-based solution, the Play Screen Sync, for $119.99. Both were on

Philips Hue adds Nanoleaf’s light panels to its ecosystem with a $40 module

Philips Hue is finally adding wall panels into its smart lighting portfolio. But instead of developing its own, it's partnered with longtime rival Nanoleaf, the company that invented the smart modular wall panel category. Starting today, September 3rd, if you own Nanoleaf

Anker put a display on the case of its new sleepbuds

Anker just announced its new Soundcore Sleep Earbuds 4 and 4 Pro for side-sleepers. They include the same audio masking tech found on last year's A30 sleepbuds (that can really silent a snoring partner) only now with longer battery life and improved ANC to help silent other

Kazakhstan cuts 2026 oil production plan to 96mn tons amid CPC attacks

According to him, Kazakhstan initially planned to maintain last year's production level of 99.5 million tons and approach the 100 million-ton mark. "With the attacks in January and the continued attacks in June and July, we lost approximately 3.5 million tons. TCO shareholders

Now you can tell the Hue app how you want your smart lights to work

Philips Hue's AI assistant can now build automations based on natural language, letting you describe what you want your lights to do. The feature, called Custom AI Behaviors, goes beyond simply changing colors or creating a scene and lets users orchestrate complex automations

I want to wrap myself in Hue’s new Liane rope lights

I love smart lighting, but I don't love many of the form factors it comes in. With a few exceptions, most smart, color-changing lamps and fixtures fit better in my teenage son's dorm room than my living room. So, I was pleasantly surprised to see Philips Hue's new line of

Africa: All of Africa Today - September 3, 2026

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Anker’s Soundcore is bringing its incredible call quality to more headphones

After introducing the Thus processing chip in April and releasing it with the Liberty 5 Pro series earbuds, Soundcore is bringing it to more audio products. The Thus chip is behind the best call quality I've ever heard from a pair of earbuds or headphones, virtually eliminating

Otters return to Seoul’s Han River after decades, with 5 families spotted

A new DNA survey identified 27 otters along the river and its tributaries.

Watch: BBC travels in self-driving Uber around London

The BBC's Zoe Kleinman takes a ride on Uber's self-driving robotaxi as the service rolls out on Thursday.

How much should you give towards a leaving gift?

We ask workers in London how much they'd contribute.

Noel Gallagher Hints at Oasis 2027 Summer Tour

Rumors have swirled about a follow-up to the band's popular 2025 reunion tour

"Smart javelin" brings sensors and real-time data analysis to athletics

TDK will debut its new sensor-powered Smart Javelin at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.

Sanchez tells Spain's congress his government 'has nothing to hide' over Ceuta crisis response

Sánchez pledged to publish all documents on the Ceuta crisis, while defending the swift action of officers and pointing to a surge in social media messaging influencing the mass crossing.

India's GDP growth defies oil shock but stirs up controversy

India's 7.8% GDP growth has been met with scepticism over methodology and long-term durability due to a weak monsoon.

Were Christians the target of the Palm Sunday attack in Nigeria?

Gunmen opened fire in the city of Jos on 29 March.

Cassandra Wilson, the celebrated Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies aged 70

Cassandra Wilson, known for her deep, moody and genre-bending contralto, was one of the most influential American jazz vocalists of the last 40 years. She redefined the boundaries of contemporary blues, jazz and folk.

Nepal Army cable helps Nuwakot flood survivors cross river

Flood survivors in Nuwakot cross the swollen Trishuli River on a temporary cable as soldiers and residents help pull them to safety.

Tallinn Black Nights Festival Sets Focus on Baltic Cinema for 30th Anniversary Special Edition (EXCLUSIVE)

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (also known as PÖFF), the largest and only A-list festival in the Baltics, is turning the spotlight on Baltic Cinema, with the backing from the Estonian Film Institute, National Film Centre of Latvia and

‘Chad Powers’ Season 2 Ending: Who Knows the Truth About Russ Holliday and What Happened to Gerry?

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “12th Quarter,” the Season 2 finale of “Chad Powers,” now streaming on Disney + and Hulu. It sure is tough being Chad Powers. Infamous quarterback Russ Holliday (Glen Powell) knows this well. But he’s not going to let anything

Theo James Steps Into His Michael Corleone Era for a Darker, More Sinister ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2: TV Review

It’s been two and a half years since Guy Ritchie ushered viewers into the dazzling, violent criminal underworld of his Netflix series “The Gentlemen.” Now, in an even darker and more volatile second season, audiences are reentering this world, with a very different Eddie (an

Guy Ritchie’s Netflix Crime Thriller Just Got Even More Ambitious

The Gentlemen season 2 tries to be The Godfather, and mostly fails