Bulgaria ditches budget plan after tens of thousands join protests
Demonstrators said the plan – the country’s first in euros – attempted to hide widespread government corruption. Read More
Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup
Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life. Read More
Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 600
Another 500 people are missing, while thousands more have been injured after a cyclone hit the region. Read More
Hong Kong leader orders investigation into deadly fire that killed 151
The fire is the deadliest the city has seen in more than 70 years. Read More
Putin and Trump’s envoy set for key Ukraine talks in Moscow
Steve Witkoff will hold talks at the Kremlin, after the White House said it was “optimistic” about a breakthrough. Read More
Italian town freezes Pavarotti statue knee-deep in Christmas ice rink, angering widow
The opera legend’s widow said the town had made an “absurd decision” after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue. Read More
Costco sues Trump administration for ‘full refund’ of tariffs
Two lower courts have already ruled against President Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs. Read More
US Navy commander ordered second Venezuela boat strike, White House says
The White House confirmed the second strikes on 2 September, but denied reports that Defence Secretary Hegseth said “kill everybody” on board the vessel. Read More
Drug lord El Chapo’s son pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case
Joaquín Guzmán López’s guilty plea comes after US prosecutors pledged last May to not pursue the death penalty against him. Read More
Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence
A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week. Read More