UK Opens Competition Review of Brink’s Planned NCR Atleos Acquisition
The UK competition regulator launched a phase-one review of Brink’s proposed $6.6 billion NCR Atleos deal, with a decision due October 22.
International
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UNIFIL warns of renewed escalation in southern Lebanon
UNIFIL says rising military activity, damaged infrastructure and restricted movement are putting civilians at risk as its final 2026 mandate nears.
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Norway Restores Digital Services After Major DDoS Attack
Norway largely restored shared government digital services after a multi-day DDoS attack, but residual foreign-traffic problems and unclear attribution remain.
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Australia’s Median Apartment Rent Tops Half of Pay in Every Capital
An advocacy-group assessment estimates that a single worker earning A$70,000 would spend 51% to 69% of take-home pay on median apartment rent across Australia’s capitals.
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Dubai Airport Traffic Falls 31% as Airlines Remain Cautious
Dubai International Airport handled 31.5 million passengers in the first half of 2026, as conflict-related airspace limits disrupted global connections.
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Ratko Mladic Dies as UN Tribunal Orders Death Inquiry
Ratko Mladic died in United Nations custody in The Hague on August 27. The tribunal handling his case has ordered an inquiry into his death.
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A year after Gaza hospital strike, accountability questions remain
One year after strikes killed five journalists at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, Israel has provided no public investigation timetable and key questions remain unresolved.
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Brazil’s Free Presidential Broadcast Campaign Begins With Lula Coalition Ahead in Airtime
Brazil’s free presidential radio and television campaign began August 28. Lula’s coalition has the largest airtime share before the October 4 first round.
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Guinea’s Proposed IMF Program Faces Simandou Revenue Test
Guinea’s proposed IMF program arrives as Simandou ships iron ore, putting revenue collection, reserves, debt and transparent public investment under scrutiny.
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ASEAN Defense Talks Set October Test for Regional Cooperation
ASEAN defense officials reviewed cooperation and prepared for October ministerial meetings, but announced no new pact, troop commitment or collective response.
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FIFA’s Abandoned Commercial Spin-Off Leaves a Governance Crisis Behind
FIFA withdrew its private-capital plan, but UEFA’s legal steps keep the dispute over World Cup assets, transparency and development funding active.
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Modi Begins Central Asia Trip With Uzbekistan Visit and SCO Summit Ahead
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed India on August 29 for talks in Uzbekistan and the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, with agreements and outcomes still ahead.
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Gaza aid offloading improves, but one cargo crossing remains the bottleneck
UN data shows Gaza aid offloading improved during August 3-9, but one cargo crossing, limited commercial supplies and unsafe internal routes still constrain delivery.
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Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Pact Faces Key Test
The Makkah pact signals regional solidarity, but its credibility will depend on consultation rules, military coordination and implementation.
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Moldova, Romania and Ukraine tighten coordination after drone alert
A Chișinău summit linked airspace security with transport, energy and Danube-port planning, but produced no new defense pact or joint command.
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India Clears Tata Steel’s 23% TMILL Stake Purchase
Tata Steel completed its ₹335 crore purchase of IQ Martrade’s 23% TMILL stake after India’s competition approval, taking control with a 74% holding.
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EU Drought Cuts Summer-Crop Forecasts, Raises Feed Concerns
The EU’s latest crop assessment puts summer-crop forecasts up to 14% below average and warns that weaker pasture could pressure livestock-feed supplies.
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Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 626 as 2,426 Remain Missing
Nepal’s reported flood death toll reached 626 on August 29 as fourth-day rescue operations faced poor weather, damaged infrastructure and a barrier-lake risk.
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EU’s Unsold-Clothing Ban Moves From Policy to Enforcement
The EU now bars large companies from destroying most unsold clothes, accessories and footwear, forcing documented reuse, recovery and compliance systems.
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Iceland Votes on Whether to Reopen EU Membership Talks
Iceland votes August 29 on whether to restart EU accession talks. The advisory referendum would not decide membership, fisheries policy or currency.
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Webb Finds Dust and Water Near the Milky Way’s Central Black Hole
Webb’s MIRI spectrograph found oxygen-rich dust and water-related material around IRS 3, an aging star about 0.55 light-years in projection from Sagittarius A*.
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Australia’s July Inflation Keeps Pressure on Budgets and Rates
Australia’s headline inflation eased in July, but sticky underlying prices, housing costs and higher fuel prices are keeping household budgets and rate risks under pressure.