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Europe

Spanish housing protests spread as government prepares its response

Housing protesters in Madrid's iconic square are awaiting details from the Spanish government on its response to the housing crisis

Middle East

EU nations seek energy alternatives after $113B extra spend since Iran war began

European Union nations have spent over an extra $113.5 billion on energy imports since the Iran war began, forcing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil fuels as prices skyrocket

Russia's ballistic missile and jet-propelled drone blitz keeps Kyiv on edge

Ukraine’s air force says Russia has fired ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones at Kyiv

Asia

Thailand's govt approves emergency funding after deadly floods that impacted millions

Thailand's government has approved $122 million in emergency funds for flood victims

How to hide your spending habits from retailers (so you don't get ripped off)

Companies have changed the way they price their products — and shoppers are getting deliberately overcharged. Here are steps you can take to ensure you are getting the best deal.

Americas

Asian stocks mostly fall after Wall Street losses and oil prices rise

U.S. futures ticked higher as oil prices retreated modestly and U.S. Treasury yields paused their run-up after reaching the highest level in roughly two decades

Democrat Pete Buttigieg criticizes Trump's rollback of fuel-economy standards

The former transportation secretary says weaker fuel-economy standards could raise long-term costs for drivers and leave U.S. automakers further behind China.

News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban

Three news outlets that President Trump banished from White House grounds asked a federal court to block the ban until the case is resolved.

Head Start preschools serve parents, too. Under Trump, advocates fear that will change

Parents of Head Start preschoolers are lobbying lawmakers on Capitol Hill, worried proposed changes by the Trump administration threaten the backbone of the federal preschool program

US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect

U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles

News organizations ask federal court to bar White House enforcement of access ban in all forms until case is resolved

News organizations ask federal court to bar White House enforcement of access ban in all forms until case is resolved

Americas

Brazil's Lula promotes popular betting ban within days of tight election

Brazil has one of the world’s biggest online betting markets, which made more than $4 billion in revenues in 2025, according to an institute that represents most of the platforms operating in the South American nation

ECB amends monetary policy implementation guidelines as part of regular review

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the European Union countries which have adopted the euro. Our main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so preserve the purchasing power of the single currency.

Trump's mail voting crackdown tests Postal Service leader who says he's 'not political'

Before he was the top U_S_ Postal Service official, David Steiner criticized Donald Trump's leadership style after seeing him on "The Apprentice."

US and China release reciprocal $30 billion product lists for tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting

The United States and China have released lists of products worth about $30 billion each that will see tariff cuts

High airfares could stick around even if jet fuel prices fall

Travelers could be stuck paying high airfares even if oil and jet fuel prices fall

Smart-ring maker Oura delays its IPO citing market uncertainty

The leading smart ring manufacturer says the delay is "despite strong demand." It was betting its trove of health data would be a hit with Wall Street.

Americas

US stocks drop after oil prices and bond yields crank higher

Rising oil prices are knocking U.S. stocks lower

Asia

Inside Malaysia's gambit to make its pungent durian the most wanted

Malaysia is pushing to take durian beyond its roadside stalls and family orchards to convince fans of the spiky fruit that its varieties are worth seeking out

Asia

China posts weakest industrial profit growth this year, expanding 4.2% in August

Economists expect Beijing to lean harder on stimulus to stabilize corporate profitability, as consolidation accelerates in sectors facing sluggish demand and fierce competition.

Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the European Union countries which have adopted the euro. Our main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so preserve the purchasing power of the single currency.

Everyone is racing to create an AI device. Meta thinks it has one

Tech companies are betting that people will connect with AI using something other than smartphones. Meta is going all-in on glasses, after launching its new AI agent Muse.

Americas

Aga's restaurant in Houston is number one in the world for Uber Eats deliveries

In Houston, Aga's Indian-Pakistani restaurant serves around 4,000 meals a day and according to Uber Eats, it has the most takeout orders in the world on the their platform.

China saw 'surprise' jump in U.S. orders ahead of Trump-Xi summit, private survey shows

A private survey shows a rebound in China's exports to the U.S. as companies position for continued stability between the world's two largest economies.