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Dump site in Conakry, which minister had just promised to move, collapsed after heavy rain in west African stateA ⁠landslide at a huge waste dump in Guinea’s capital has killed 30 people, the government said on Sunday, after heavy rains overnight prompted it to ⁠collapse, engulfing nearby tents and shacks.The incident occurred less than a week after the government announced plans to close the ⁠site and relocate the waste because of the threat it posed, especially during the rainy season, which causes landslides and fatal flash ⁠floods each year in crowded, underdeveloped cities across parts of West Africa. Continue reading...

Devoted Trump aide flooded her now-disabled profile urging people to ‘never concede’ on 6 January 2021The Donald Trump aide Natalie Harp flooded a since-disabled social media account with pro-Trump posts on the day that the president’s supporters attacked the US Capitol in early 2021, years before she went to work for him and developed an extraordinary close relationship with him, a new report has revealed.CNN on Saturday reported that a deactivated account which Harp had on what is now known as X was packed with fiercely pro-Trump messages on the day of the January 6 Capitol attack in Washington DC, including posts repeating his lies that the 2020 election, which he lost to Joe Biden toward the end of his first presidency, had been stolen from by fraudsters. Continue reading...

• Brentford secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur during the opening Saturday of the 2026-27 Premier League season. • Despite the loss, Spurs debuted a "new-look" squad under manager Roberto De Zerbi, though Brentford managed the win even after missing a penalty. • In a separate development, Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris and player Granit Xhaka detailed their ambitious plans to compete on a European scale.

• Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada is entering a trade war with the U.S. after the Trump administration implemented a new wave of 50 per cent tariffs. • Canada plans a "concentrated" retaliatory response targeting U.S. sectors including steel, dairy, electronics, agricultural equipment, and pulp and paper. • The conflict highlights escalating trade tensions, with Carney criticizing the U.S. for inconsistently changing the rationale behind its tariff agenda.

• Muon Space has secured $250 million in Series C funding, marking the largest verified deal in the last 12 hours. • The investment targets satellite manufacturing, communications capacity, dual-use space systems, and the development of on-orbit compute. • The company is redesigning nuclear steam systems to enable factory manufacturing and easier transport, aiming to reduce the high costs and long timelines typical of nuclear projects.

First responders also rescued flood-stranded people after storms unleashed heavy rains in the US north-eastResidents in Delaware’s capital and on Long Island, New York, were picking up the pieces on Friday after tornadoes touched down during sudden storms that battered the north-eastern US with heavy rains and left dozens of people stranded in their cars during flash flooding.In Atlantic Beach on Long Island, the long peninsula that stretches out into the ocean to the east of New York City, images posted on social media showed a large funnel cloud over the water and small buildings torn apart at a beach club. Continue reading...

• Cybertech Europe 2026 is scheduled to take place in Rome on October 13–14, gathering government officials, CISOs, and industry innovators. • The event aims to address an evolving digital threat landscape characterized by increasingly complex cyber threats and the influence of emerging technologies. • This convergence is critical for shaping the future of European cybersecurity and fostering collaboration across the security ecosystem.

Jessica ​Bowie, 35, of Albany, allegedly planned to deploy explosive before fleeing ⁠to IS-controlled territory in SyriaUS authorities arrested and charged a New York woman with ⁠planning to carry out an Islamic State-inspired attack on the state’s capitol building in Albany, the justice ⁠department said on ⁠Thursday.Jessica ​Bowie, 35, of Albany, was charged with planning to deploy an explosive device at the state ⁠capitol with the intention of killing public officials and destroying “as much of the building as possible” before fleeing ⁠to IS-controlled territory in Syria, according to John A Eisenberg, assistant attorney general ​for national security. Continue reading...

DHS says Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana is in US illegally after lying to border patrol when he entered in 2007The captain of a boat that capsized in the New York harbor, resulting in the death of a woman and her infant daughter, has been taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with the federal agency saying it intends to deport him.The deadly incident unfolded near the Statue of Liberty on 8 August. Authorities said a 911 call was received at approximately 10.25pm that prompted a major emergency response including multiple boat teams, a scuba team and a helicopter unit. Continue reading...

• Public health officials are warning of a rising landscape of respiratory viruses for 2025, including Flu, RSV, and COVID-19. • The current situation emphasizes the critical need for timely public information to ensure effective health responses and prevent outbreaks from escalating. • Pharmacists are identified as key figures in patient education, promoting prevention strategies such as proper hand hygiene and staying current with vaccinations.

• Venture capital firms, including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, and Tiger Global, are shifting their investment focus as of August 18, 2026. • Investors are moving away from generic AI software to fund deeper technology stack components such as specialized silicon, energy efficiency, and biological science. • This strategic pivot aims to develop the critical infrastructure and operating systems necessary to make next-generation technology economically viable at scale.

Expected quarterly rise highest in three years and likely to wipe out Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity billsHousehold energy bills across Great Britain are expected to climb to a three-year high this winter as the impact of the Middle East war wipes out Andy Burnham’s tax cut on electricity bills.The government’s cap on energy prices is on track to rise by 4% from this October to the equivalent of £1,729 a year through the last three months of 2026, which could hit struggling households especially hard this winter, according to analysis by the energy consultancy Cornwall Insight. Continue reading...

• Over €763 million was invested across more than 35 tech funding deals in Europe last week, alongside 10+ exits and M&A transactions. • Software led the funding surge with €355.3 million, followed by security at €265.7 million and transportation at €88.2 million. • The UK emerged as the top destination for capital with €393.5 million, followed closely by Sweden with €349.4 million and Denmark with €9.5 million.

• Capgemini Canada is highlighting the evolution of manufacturing through the integration of Industrial AI to improve production responsiveness and adaptability. • The company will showcase these transformative AI technologies and their impact on production systems at Hannover Messe 2026. • This shift matters as manufacturers seek to modernize operations to achieve greater efficiency and a more sustainable industrial future.

• Tech Innovators has secured $50 million in funding from Venture Capitalist Alpha to accelerate advancements in artificial intelligence. • The investment highlights a broader trend where Southeast Asian founders are encouraged to seek "smart capital" that balances funding terms with geopolitical risk management. • This strategic approach is critical for startups in the region to preserve operational flexibility and long-term options amidst global political volatility.

• Disney hosted "D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event" at the Honda Center, featuring a series of high-profile showcases and an awards ceremony. • The event included the Disney Entertainment Showcase on Friday, the Disney Experiences Showcase on Saturday, and the Disney Legends Award Ceremony on Sunday. • Major announcements were made regarding upcoming movie releases and new attractions and rides planned for Disney parks globally.

Dozens of non-profit groups urge Labor not to limit work rights for temporary migrants. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJoyce says One Nation are ‘not homophobes’, but won’t be seen at Mardi GrasOne Nation leader Barnaby Joyce says his party are not homophobes, but will absolutely not attend a Mardi Gras event.Everybody’s trying to make us as a pack of homophobes, which we’re not. It’s just ridiculous. And we’re not racist, we’re not homophobes, but we always get these tropes thrown at us …You can absolutely bet I would not go to the Mardi Gras. But that’s my business, and we just want you to live your own life.This is not the Australia we want to be and it is not the answer to the growing challenges facing our community. Continue reading...

• McKinsey's latest research indicates that India's economic growth is broadening, driven by strong domestic demand, digitalization, manufacturing, and exports. • Key sectors gaining significant momentum include banking, automotive, e-commerce, and private capital, signaling a diversified growth trajectory. • The report emphasizes that while these drivers are propelling the next phase of growth, businesses and investors must still navigate specific structural challenges.

Jared Cooney Horvath argues that educational technology undermines how children learn and developJared Cooney Horvath is on a mission. In the wake of global campaigns for smartphone bans in schools and social media restrictions for under-16s, the neuroscientist wants to raise the alarm about educational technology in classrooms.A former teacher, Horvath believes the use of screens and digital tools in schools is undermining how children learn and develop. “This might be one of the hardest truths our generation has to face,” he writes in his book, The Digital Delusion. Continue reading...

• Axis Max Life CIO Sachin Bajaj reports that Indian equities are entering a favorable phase driven by recovering earnings, moderate valuations, and strong domestic flows. • Bajaj specifically recommends investing in financials, healthcare, capital goods, digital platforms, and manufacturing beneficiaries, while advising caution regarding overpriced stocks. • Fundamental outlooks have improved as Q1 FY27 earnings growth is exceeding expectations and high-frequency economic indicators signal sustained positive momentum.

• AI-designed viruses have successfully defeated antibiotic-resistant bacteria, marking a significant breakthrough in medical research and the fight against superbugs. • OpenAI has paused the rollout of its Astra model following the discovery of critical cyber risks that could potentially be exploited. • Australia recorded its first autonomous cyberattack, which originated from a routine gym booking process.

• Venture capital activity on August 12, 2026, showed a strong preference for fundamental infrastructure and vertical AI over consumer-facing applications. • Form Energy secured a massive $750 million investment to develop its iron-air battery plant, targeting long-duration energy storage for grid stability. • Other significant funding events included a $400 million round for a Swedish firm, with participation from major investors like Coatue, Sequoia Capital, and Menlo Ventures.

Mina Smallman, whose daughters were killed in north London park in 2020, says force ‘decides who matters’The Metropolitan police does not take all cases of violence against women seriously and “decides who matters”, the mother of two murdered women has said.Mina Smallman, whose daughters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman were killed in a north London park in 2020, also said Britain’s biggest police force is incapable of change. Two police officers were jailed in 2021 after taking photographs of the dead bodies of her daughters and sharing the images in WhatsApp groups, referring to them as “dead birds”. Continue reading...

• NASA is launching a high-altitude air mission from Iceland to capture rare data and photographs during an upcoming solar eclipse. • Two aviators will fly a specialized aircraft along the path of totality to document the "slam of shadow" as the moon obscures the sun. • This mission is critical for gathering atmospheric and solar data that cannot be captured from the ground due to weather or geographic limitations.

As social media shrinks and distorts the EU’s crises, the Venice film festival is delivering politically forthright epics from directors such as Sergei Loznitsa and Alex Gibney• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereEurope is in an economic crisis that, unlike the eurozone downturn at the beginning of the millennium, cannot be measured in ratings downgrades and borrowing costs. For metrics, try engagement depth and consumer trust instead.The unedifying spectacle of the European Union’s falling out over the Ceuta crisis looks like the latest symptom of Europe’s shrinking attention economy. When more than 70,000 people crossed over from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta at the start of the month, Rome hastily reintroduced air and sea border checks with Spain for one month; Madrid retaliated with spot-checks on travellers to Italy. Continue reading...

Operation under way to rescue dozens missing after boat overturned by waves at world’s largest manmade lakeAt least 15 people have died and 27 are missing after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe.The boat had a capacity of 90 people, but was carrying 114 adult passengers, five crew members and an unknown number of children, Zimbabwe’s civil protection unit (CPU) said, citing ticket sales. Continue reading...

• Industry critics have expressed concern that hyperscalers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure are overspending on AI infrastructure. • Recent cloud earnings data contradicts these claims, suggesting that the high capital expenditure is driving significant growth and maintaining healthy margins. • This shift in perspective highlights the strategic necessity of investing in AI hardware to remain competitive in the evolving cloud market.

• ABI Research forecasts that the number of global data center facilities will grow from 8,821 in 2026 to over 12,000 by 2035. • The Asia-Pacific region is expected to lead growth with a 2.9% CAGR, fueled by hyperscaler investments and digitalization in India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. • Latin America and the Middle East and Africa are projected to develop more gradually, with each region reaching approximately 700 facilities by 2035.