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US Fed loss of independence a serious danger, says Lagarde
The European Central Bank president warns against Donald Trump seizing control of the US Federal Reserve.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:
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Trump To Turn the Department of Defense Into the βDepartment of Warβ
βWe want defense, but we want offense tooβ¦As Department of War we won everything,β the U.S. president said. On Saturday, the Wall Street Journal reported that he administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is drawing up plans to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War. RELATED: The move came after Trumpβs recent [β¦]
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Keir Starmer seeks to get a grip on UK economy with new hires
PM hopes reshuffled team will help navigate perilous autumn Budget and spot political dangers ahead of time
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Meet the Gaza music teacher behind viral drone song
A music teacher in Gaza has turned the sound of Israeli drones into a song honouring those killed in Israel's genocide.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Middle East updates: Thousands attend mass Houthi funeral
The new acting leadership of Yemen's Houthi rebels has promised revenge for last week's Israeli strikes. Meanwhile, global media outlets have protested against the deaths of journalists in Gaza. DW has more.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:History's first pandemic: Ancient DNA solves mystery of what caused 1,500-year-old epidemic
Scientists have confirmed that Yersinia pestis, the bacterium behind later plagues like the Black Death, caused the Justinian Plague - the worldβs first recorded pandemic 1,500 years ago.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Nigeria secessionist activist jailed for terrorism in Finland
Simon Ekpa equipped armed groups campaigning for a breakaway state, a court has ruled.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Sumud Flotilla for Gaza departs Barcelona again after delay due to storm
Flotilla carrying aid for Israeli-blockaded Gaza sets sail again after strong winds forced a return to port.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:At least 800 people killed as earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan
Magnitude 6 tremor hits eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar, and government spokesman warns toll could rise.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:The SCO Rejects Foreign Interference in Internal Affairs
Xi, Putin and Modi are among leaders backing the Tianjin Declaration. On Monday, member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) issued a declaration rejecting foreign interference in internal affairs and condemning disruptions to international trade RELATED: China Proposes Improving Global Governance Through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Among those who signed the Tianjin Declaration are [β¦]
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Great Lakes ghost ships emerge, courtesy of the quagga mussel
Normally placid, these are among the most deadly waters in the world
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Wegovy trial result gives boost to Novo Nordisk amid U.S. market woes
Novo Nordisk has been swept up in uncertainty around U.S. tariffs and Washington's push to get firms to lower drug prices and move manufacturing stateside.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Bundesliga: Leverkusen sack coach ten Hag after two games
Former Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has been sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after only 62 days in charge and one defeat.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Ukraine claims 'Russian trace' possible in assassination of politician Andriy Parubiy
A suspect in the fatal shooting of Andriy Parubiy, former speaker of the Ukrainian parliament has been detained, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said as more details emerged from the investigation.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Hydrogen sets sail for zero-emission shipping in the Netherlands
In a major milestone for sustainable shipping, hydrogen-powered vessels have begun operations in the North Sea region, offering a glimpse into a future of truly zero-emission maritime transport.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Is India's E20 fuel rollout damaging engines?
India's E20 ethanol fuel rollout is supposed to boost energy security and cut oil imports, but owners of older petrol cars are reporting engine damage, reduced mileage, and rising maintenance costs.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Von der Leyenβs plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference
Officials suspect jamming operation forced jet carrying European Commission president to land in Bulgaria using paper maps
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Ombudsman opens inquiry into Commissionβs silence on EU privacy chief
The mandate of the current European Data Protection Supervisor expired in December, but no decision on the successor has been taken.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Alibaba reportedly developing new AI chip as Chinaβs Xi rejects AIβs βCold War mentalityβ
The potential new chip could have global implications as the AI arms race makes pace.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Plane carrying EU leader hit with suspected Russian GPS interference
The European Union said Russia was suspected of jamming the GPS system of a plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Bulgaria.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Girls Take the Field to Tackle Child Marriage and Drugs
[263Chat] A grassroots initiative is using football to fight child marriage and drug abuse in the country bringing together adolescent girls from across the country in a movement for social justice and empowerment.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Bringing Peter Obi Back to PDP Will Destroy the Party - Wike
[Vanguard] The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that discussions about Peter Obi's possible return to the People's Democratic Party (PDP) are detrimental to the party.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Malawi Superexcited - Tay Grin Lines Up Silver Stadium Mega Show With Awilo & Wizkid
[Nyasa Times] The countdown is on! Come 6th September, Silver Stadium will not just host a concert -- it will host history, as Malawi braces for Tay Grin's biggest show yet, featuring Africa's musical heavyweights Awilo Longomba and Wizkid.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:South Africa: SanParks Reopens Hiking Trail On Table Mountain
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the second phase of the reopening of Silvermine Gate 1 and most of the trails in the Silvermine area on Table Mountain on Monday.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: The Next Titans Reality Show Returns With N50 Million Grand Prize
[Premium Times] The top 20 finalists would carry out weekly business tasks and challenges around Lagos for 10 weeks.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Africa: Trump Administration Allegedly Explores African Nations as Relocation Sites for Gazans
[Premium Times] The document obtained by the Washington Post revealed that the administration intends to make cash payments to Palestinians who choose to leave, as well as a year of food and subsidies to cover four years of rent.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Rachel Reeves is running out of time
Slick messaging is no substitute for sound political judgment when running the UK economy
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Africa: Using the Power of Technology to Prevent Violence Against Children
[ISS] Digital parenting support offers a scalable and cost-effective way to prevent violence against children and ensure happy families.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Chakwera Earns Praise for Recruiting Record 21,000 Teachers
[Nyasa Times] Education experts have showered praise on President Lazarus Chakwera for raising education standards and creating jobs through the historic recruitment of 20,517 primary school teachers, who begin reporting for duty this September across all 28 districts.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:South Africa: No Train to Mitchells Plain - Last Steps to Fully Reopen Central Line
[GroundUp] Work has been disrupted and more than 1,250 people still live on the tracks
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: NSA's Office Dismisses El-Rufai's Claim of Ransom Payments to Bandits
[Vanguard] The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has dismissed as false the claim by former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, that the government pays incentives to bandits.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Most Universal Banks On Track to Be Capital Compliant - Fitch
[Ghanaian Times] The vast majority of Ghanaian banks are on track to be capital-compliant once regulatory forbearance relating to the treatment of Ghana's domestic default expires at the end of 2025, Fitch Ratings has said.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:ScotRail abolishes peak rail fares in attempt to encourage more people to use trains
The removal of peak rail fares is expected to significantly help passengers with savings and deal with the current cost of living crisis.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Russia jams GPS signal of flight carrying EU commission president, say authorities
A chartered flight carrying the president of the European Commission to Bulgaria from Poland had its GPS signal jammed.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Taylor Swift βtaxβ goes mainstream: US states target luxury second homes
Rhode Islandβs new levy on 1 million-plus holiday homesβdubbed the "Taylor Swift taxββis inspiring copycats, as policymakers hunt for cash for housing and try to curb "lights-out" neighbourhoods.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: