Reuters
France has assured Ukraine of continued military support, despite political instability and the need to appoint a new prime minister. The country's defense budget has been maintained, and President Macron has promised an additional 2 billion euros in aid.
Ford is recalling about 1. 5 million vehicles in the US due to issues with rearview cameras displaying distorted images. The recall affects 13 car models from 2015-2019, and dealers will replace the cameras free of charge.
Ukrainian UAV attacks on Russian oil refineries caused a gasoline shortage in Russia and increased crude oil exports. This led to an increase in global refining profitability, especially in the US.
Oil prices rose after OPEC+'s decision to increase production less significantly and rumors of new sanctions against Russia. Brent and WTI rose to $66.37 and $62.58 per barrel, respectively.
Over 1800 international film professionals, including famous actors and directors, have signed a pledge to cease cooperation with Israeli film institutions. They consider these organizations complicit in Israel's "abuse" of Palestinians.
In central Mexico, a freight train collided with a double-decker passenger bus, resulting in 10 deaths and 61 injuries. The accident occurred on a highway in the State of Mexico when the bus was moving on the railway tracks.
Israel attacked the outskirts of Homs, Latakia, and Palmyra. The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes as a "flagrant violation" of sovereignty.
Experts note that new vessels are replacing those that have been blacklisted.
In Jerusalem, a shooting occurred targeting bus passengers, resulting in 15 people being wounded, five of them in critical condition. Two terrorists were neutralized.
On August 8, oil prices rose by more than 1% due to the threat of new sanctions against Russian exports. OPEC+ is increasing production slower than expected, supporting price growth.
Two-day parliamentary elections have started in Norway, where the left-wing bloc led by the Labour Party is competing with the right-wing bloc represented by the Conservative Party. The election results will affect the country's social welfare system and energy policy.
Germany plans to invest 10 billion euros in modernizing civil defense systems by 2029. The program includes installing new sirens, creating shelters, and training rescue services.
US President Donald Trump announced his readiness to impose a "second stage" of sanctions against Russia.
Users of Microsoft Azure cloud services are experiencing delays due to damage to several underwater fiber optic cables in the Red Sea. Traffic has been rerouted via alternative routes, but restoration will take time.
The US Court of Appeals rejected a request to block a ruling that prohibits the Trump administration from arbitrarily cutting foreign aid. Earlier, the court ordered the restoration of funding for programs worth $11 billion.
Reuters agency removed a video recording of a conversation between Putin and Xi Jinping about living up to 150 years. The reason was the withdrawal of permission to use the footage by China's state television.
Another tanker with Russian gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project has docked at the Chinese port of Tishang. This is the second cargo from the sanctioned project to arrive in China.
Lionel Messi scored two goals in his last home World Cup qualifier, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Venezuela. Argentina tops the qualifying table and has secured its participation in the 2026 World Cup.
Two drones entered Polish airspace but posed no threat, so they were not shot down. This happened amid massive Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Gold prices fell after an all-time high as traders took profits ahead of US data release. Spot price fell to $3538.56 per ounce, and COMEX futures fell to $3596.20.
Jaswinder Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen," pleaded guilty to supplying drugs that led to the death of actor Matthew Perry. She faces up to 65 years in prison.
On September 3, spot gold rose by 0. 1% to $3536.58 per ounce, reaching a new record of $3546.99. This comes as the Trump administration plans to appeal to the Supreme Court regarding tariffs deemed illegal.
A military parade was held in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender. For the first time, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un appeared together on the tribune.
The death toll from the earthquake in Afghanistan has risen to 1,124 people. More than 3,251 people were injured, and over 8,000 homes were destroyed.
Oil prices are rising due to fears of disruptions in crude oil supplies to global markets caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian export infrastructure. Brent crude rose to $68.35 per barrel, and US WTI to $64.82.
Meta will ban its AI chatbots from discussing suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders with teenagers, redirecting them to professional resources instead. This decision comes amid an investigation into AI risks and a lawsuit against OpenAI over a teenager's suicide.
Brent and WTI oil prices fell by 0. 44% due to rising production and concerns about the impact of US tariffs on demand. Russian oil exports fell to a four-week low.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed support for a peaceful settlement of the war in Ukraine during a conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The leaders discussed bilateral partnership and ways to deepen cooperation.
The net profit of Russian Rosneft in the first half of 2025 fell by 68% to 245 billion rubles. This happened due to oil overproduction by OPEC countries and falling prices.
Stellantis is recalling nearly 220,000 Ram ProMaster and Dodge Journey vehicles in the US. The reason is a faulty rearview camera, which impairs the driver's visibility.