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Emma Bonino, Italian rights campaigner, dies at 78 — 1dEmma Bonino, a long-time Italian politician and human-rights advocate who helped legalize abortion in 1978 and served as EU Commissioner and foreign minister, has died at 78. Tributes from across the political spectrum praised her fearless defense of civil rights and her decades-long campaign for freedoms, gender equality, and European integration.

Prince George arrives at Eton, the elite school that taught his father and 20 UK prime ministersEntertainment — 4d

St. Cuthbert Ministers During PlagueGood News — FROM 664Monk cares for plague victims in Northumbria.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.6M views · Sep 9, 2026

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UK finance minister Healey flags high borrowing before budget speechWorld — 5d

St. Cuthbert Ministers to Plague VictimsGood News — FROM 685Bishop cares for the sick on Farne Island.

Father Damien Serves Molokai LepersGood News — FROM 1873Priest ministers to leper colony until contracting disease.

Elizabeth Fry Begins Prison ReformGood News — FROM 1813Quaker ministers to women inmates

David Brainerd Ministers to Native AmericansGood News — FROM 1744Missionary serves despite illness

Iraq fires commander after confirming drones targeting Saudi pipeline launched from its soil — 16hIraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed a Maysan province operations commander after investigations confirmed drone attacks on Saudi Arabia originated from Iraqi territory, and ordered the formation of an investigative council. Saudi Arabia reported the East-West Pipeline was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, and while it did not retaliate, the incident underscores rising regional tensions amid the broader US-Israel-Iran conflict.

Rachel Meyers Iraq must get serious about controlling its territory or these drone incidents will keep pulling the region into bigger conflicts.

Zelensky Plane Nearly Hit by Drone, Norway Says — 2dZelensky's plane was nearly struck by a drone as it took off from Moldova en route to Oslo for King Harald V's funeral, according to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. The incident underscores ongoing drone activity amid the Russia-Ukraine war and has spurred discussions on strengthening anti-ballistic defenses in Europe.

Reader try again, as long as that Terrorist Zelensky is alive, there will be no Peace

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Zelenskyy Secures Canadian Air-Defense Support — 3dZelenskyy arrived in Oslo to attend King Harald V’s funeral and held talks with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on continued Ukrainian support, including strengthening air defense for the winter and collaboration with the FREYJA anti-ballistic missile system, with Norway reaffirming defense aid as part of a broader defense partnership.

Hyungil Lee Plans South Korea Finance Minister NominationPolitics — Aug 30, 2026South Korea is reshaping its cabinet with multiple nominations: Hyungil Lee is set for the role of deputy prime minister and finance minister candidate, Kang Shincheol nominated as minister of national defense, and Lee So-young nominated to lead SMEs and startups. In addition, Hong Jisun is named minister of land and Lee Soyoung is appointed minister of SMEs, while Lee Hyung-il is acting as minister of economy and finance to steady policy amid global volatility.

Russian finance minister, invited by Trump, draws objections at G-20 meeting — Sep 1, 2026

Chris Dalton If other finance ministers are objecting, that should tell you something about how this looks internationally, regardless of who issued the invite.

Taiwan Vice President Makes Secret Trip to Italy Democracy Conference — 1dTaiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim arrived in Italy, accompanied by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, to attend the Ventotene Conference for Freedom and Democracy; the trip, kept secret due to Chinese threats, signals Taiwan’s push to engage with Europe despite lacking formal diplomatic ties. The three‑day conference features activists such as Yulia Navalnaya and Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, highlighting Taiwan’s effort to broaden international support and demonstrate democratic solidarity amid Beijing’s pressure.

Nicole Hardy Taiwan's quiet outreach to Europe like this is smart and necessary given Beijing's bullying.

UK Sanctions on West Bank Settlements Prompt Israel to Close ConsulateWorld — 4dIsraeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the immediate expulsion of the British ambassador amid anticipated UK sanctions targeting goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, denouncing the move as antisemitic. The push comes as London prepares a broader policy reset that could include trade restrictions on settlements, signaling a deepening clash over settlement activity and the E1 corridor.

Saima Wazed resigns as WHO regional director amid fraud probes — 2dSaima Wazed, the WHO Southeast Asia regional director and daughter of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned amid fraud and forgery investigations by the WHO and Bangladeshi authorities after being placed on unpaid leave, denying the allegations and citing a loss of trust in leadership and untenable financial strain. The charges include financial fraud related to travel to China, misrepresentation of credentials, and an alleged land purchase, with Wazed insisting the issues were resolved or predated her WHO tenure.

Chris Dalton Her family ties to the ousted prime minister make the credential issues look even more suspicious.

US bars French groups from Europe grants over 2027 election concerns — 2dThe United States is excluding French organizations from a DRL grant program intended to fund groups promoting democratic resilience and free speech in Europe, citing fears of MAGA-aligned influence and potential foreign interference ahead of France's presidential election. French officials and media report this move risks straining US-France ties and drew sharp responses from French Foreign Minister Barrot, who warned against foreign interference.

Tom Gallagher This exclusion looks like unnecessary meddling that will only strain ties with France without solving real election security issues.

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North Korea reshuffles military leadership, appoints defence ministerWorld — Aug 29, 2026North Korea dismissed defense minister No Kwang Chol and named Kim Song Gi as the new defense minister as part of a broader military leadership reshuffle overseen by Kim Jong Un. The changes, announced by KCNA after a weekend meeting in which Kim presided, included promotions and followed joint South Korea–US drills that drew criticism from the U.S. president, Donald Trump, who is currently in office.

Israel Closes UK Consulate in East Jerusalem Over Settlement Sanctions — 4dUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged comprehensive measures in response to the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, as UN figures show unprecedented 2026 settler attacks and about 750,000 settlers living in the area. The discussions with Qatar's emir stressed de-escalation and opportunities to deepen UK-Qatar cooperation in business, investment, and clean energy.

Carney says talks with Trump covered Ukraine, Iran amid stalled trade talks — 2dCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he has spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump in recent days about Ukraine, Iran, and stalled trade talks, and reiterated Canada’s willingness to finance Kyiv’s fuel needs and bolster its air defense as a trade deal remains elusive. In Banff and Calgary, Carney and Zelenskyy stressed strong Canada-Ukraine ties, detailing Canada’s military support, sanctions on Russia, and collaborative defense efforts such as Project Freya to advance air-defense capabilities.

Dana Whitfield Canada backing Ukraine's fuel and air defenses makes sense, but sorting out those stalled trade talks with the US should stay the top priority.

About 30 robots protest in Warsaw, demanding AI rules to protect jobs — 4dAbout 30 robots demonstrated outside Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs to demand stronger AI regulation and guard against worker displacement, organized by Democratism to spark debate on AI's impact on labor. Officials, including Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski, acknowledged the need for rules as AI and humanoid robotics advance, with references to implementing or aligning with the EU AI Act.