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US naval forces have unsettled some in South America who see them as a precursor to possible intervention in Venezuela.Published On 8 Sep 20258 Sep 2025Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticised the deployment of United States naval forces to the Caribbean, calling them a source of strain that could undermine peace in the region.The South American leader expressed concern on Monday over the concentration of US forces, seen by some as a possible prelude to an attack on Venezuela.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“The presence of the armed forces of the largest power in the…

It’s just the first week of the NFL season, but teams are in midseason form in their trolling.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedThe Pittsburgh Steelers hung on to defeat the New York Jets in Aaron Rodgers’ return to MetLife Stadium. In a matchup that included seven lead changes, Steelers kicker Chris Boswell secured the win when he nailed a 60-yarder to give them the lead with 1:02 left in the game.Rodgers threw for 244 yards and four touchdowns in the 34-32 win, while Jets quarterback Justin Fields — who started six games for Pittsburgh last season — accounted for 266 yards and three…

On Monday, Anthropic announced an official endorsement of SB 53, a California bill from state Senator Scott Wiener that would impose first-in-the-nation transparency requirements on the world’s largest AI model developers. Anthropic’s endorsement marks a rare and major win for SB 53, at a time when major tech groups like CTA and Chamber for Progress are lobbying against the bill. “While we believe that frontier AI safety is best addressed at the federal level instead of a patchwork of state regulations, powerful AI advancements won’t wait for consensus in Washington.” said Anthropic in a blog post. “The question isn’t whether…

Ione WellsSouth America correspondent in São PauloReutersThere were rallies by supporters and opponents of ex-President Bolsonaro on SundayOn Sunday, Brazilians celebrated their country’s independence from Portugal as they do every year on 7 September: with patriotism, military parades, flag-waving and churrascos – Brazilian barbecues.But with a verdict imminent in the trial on coup charges of former President Jair Bolsonaro, this year the day was marked by rival rallies.Thousands took to the streets chanting slogans about freedom: some in defence of democracy, others in defence of the ex-president who stands accused of trying to overthrow it.On Tuesday, five Supreme Court justices…

Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about printed works that have gone on to find new life as movies, television shows, theatrical productions and more. This week’s challenge highlights cartoons and comic strips that were later adapted for the screen. Just tap or click your answers to the five questions below. And scroll down after you finish the last question for links to the books and some of their filmed versions.

France: Boulard; Grisez, Konde, Vernier, Menager (c); Queyroi, Sansus; Brosseau, Gerin, Bernadou, Feleu (capt), Raclot, Berthoumieu, Champon, Escudero.Replacements: Riffonneau, Deshaye, Khalfaoui, Ikahehegi, Maka, Okemba, Chambon, Bourgeois.South Africa: Dolf; Cilliers, Webb, Qawe, Samboya; Zulu, Roos; Ngxingolo, Gunter, Latsha (capt), Ubisi, Qolo, Makua, Jacobs, Hele.Replacements: Hanekom, Khuzwayo, Mdliki, Mokwai, Tshauke, Mcatshulwa, Kinsey, Ngwevu.

36 The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said on Monday that the country’s net international reserves grew to $49.25 billion in August 2025, compared to $49.04 billion in July. This means Egypt recorded a monthly increase of about $214 million, even as the structure of the reserves shifted between gold, foreign currencies, and Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). According to the bank’s latest data, gold holdings were the biggest driver of growth. The value of gold rose sharply to $14.09 billion in August from $13.64 billion the month before, a jump of $449 million. Analysts say the surge reflects higher global…

The emergence of Gout Gout has supercharged Australian interest in the World Athletics Championships which get under way this week in Tokyo, where Olympic medallists such as Jess Hull and Matt Denny will be vying for the podium in broadcasts beamed into living rooms at prime time in the evening.Both Channel Nine and SBS will screen the nine days of competition in an unusual free-to-air double act, and 14 Australian journalists have been accredited for the event – more than twice the number that attended the 2023 edition in Hungary.Veteran commentator Bruce McAvaney described Gout – who beat Peter Norman’s…

new video loaded: Nepalese Protesters Briefly Storm Parliament Over Social Media BanBy Monika Cvorak•September 8, 2025Protesters, mostly teenagers and young adults, surged toward the Parliament complex in Nepal’s capital and occupied a security building before being dispersed by the police using rubber bullets and water cannons. The protests come days after the government banned most social media platforms.

Lorne Michaels has completed his shakeup of Saturday Night Live, at least for the start of season 51, which will kick off Oct. 4. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that a number of veteran SNL stars will return for the new season, including the show’s longest tenured cast member Kenan Thompson, as well as Chloe Fineman, Bowen Yang, Ego Nwodim, Mikey Day and Michael Che, who will return to the Weekend Update desk alongside Colin Jost. They will join Andrew Dismukes, Marcello Hernandez, James Austin Johnson, Sarah Sherman, Ashley Padilla, and Jane Wickline in the cast, alongside five new faces (well,…