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'Our patron saint': Tennesseans mourn local hero Dolly Parton
With Dolly Parton's "Jolene" filling the night air, fans of the late country music icon laid flowers at a Tennessee statue of the singer who changed their US state forever.
Pakistan's girls fight for their place in the boxing ring
Sweat trickling down her face, aspiring teenage boxer Hoorain Zahra works on a punch combination, eager to follow in the footsteps of her idol Aliya Soomro.
Five things to know about Anthropic ahead of Wall Street debut
Anthropic, the OpenAI rival that bet everything on computer coding, is expected to go public within weeks in a listing that could eclipse SpaceX's record Wall Street debut in June.
Julia Curlee, CIA officer fired by White House for being transgender
When President Donald Trump returned to power last year, Julia Curlee, a longtime CIA analyst and transgender woman, opted to continue serving as a senior official at the White House despite right-wing attacks on trans issues.
'Final Fantasy', 'The Witcher' in spotlight at Europe gaming bash
Europe's biggest video games show, Gamescom, opened Tuesday with the spotlight on two hit series, "Final Fantasy" and "The Witcher", with the industry seeking a boost in an era of job cuts and fierce competition.
Meta knew teen safety tools were ineffective, witnesses testify
Meta knew that its tools for protecting teenagers on Instagram were largely ineffective, witnesses testified at the trial in California where 29 US states are accusing the social media giant of lying about the platform's dangers.
Dolly Parton: Country music's dolled up but deserving queen
Back in 2008 at age 62, Dolly Parton released a single proclaiming she was "just a backwoods Barbie, too much makeup, too much hair."
US robotaxi firm Waymo plans to launch in Germany
Self-driving car company Waymo said Tuesday it will launch its robotaxis in the German city of Munich next year, marking the US group's first foray into the European Union.
Volkswagen workers boo boss during speech on job cuts
The boss of German carmaker Volkswagen warned workers on Tuesday to brace for more job losses, earning boos and jeers from the crowd, as the crisis-hit company faces a drastic round of cost-cutting.
Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US goods
Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 and 50 percent, intensifying the trade war between the historically close allies.
Volkswagen boss braces German workers for more job cuts
The boss of German carmaker Volkswagen warned workers on Tuesday to brace for thousands of job losses, with the crisis-hit company facing a drastic round of cost cutting.
Spain moves to speed up return of migrants stranded in Ceuta
Spain's government took steps on Tuesday to speed up the return of thousands of migrants still in the Spanish territory of Ceuta following a mass influx from Morocco in July.
Iranians queue for petrol after US announces new sanctions
Long queues formed at petrol stations in Tehran on Tuesday after the United States announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran into submission.
Blockchain Infrastructure Firm tZERO Integrates with Sui for Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Securities
The integration will bring established, regulated market infrastructure to Sui that unlocks support for institutions and issuers, while also opening access for tZERO to the chain’s deep pool of builders and developers
Welsh rugby league 'giant' Boston dies, aged 92
Billy Boston, who last year became the first rugby league player to be awarded a knighthood, has died at the age of 92.
Curling attracts curious Romans under Colosseum's shadow
Winter Olympic sport curling has found itself an unusual setting, under the hot sun in front of the Colosseum in Rome.
MEXC Kicks Off MOVE Carnival With 0-Fee Trading and 1M USDT in Rewards
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has kicked off MOVE Carnival. This month-long campaign combines zero-fee trading with a range of reward opportunities, backed by a total prize pool of 1M USDT. The campaign runs from August 24 to September 23, 2026, 10:00 (UTC), and is open to both new and existing users on the MEXC platform.
Son of Luxottica founder quits after succession row
The son of the founder of Italy's Luxottica is set to leave the world's leading eyewear group EssilorLuxottica, a spokesperson said Tuesday, against a backdrop of tensions surrounding the family holding.
Welsh rugby league great Boston dies, aged 92
Billy Boston, who last year became the first rugby league player to be awarded a knighthood, has died at the age of 92.
IntellectEU Introduces Catalyst Core
IntellectEU has introduced Catalyst Core, a lightweight foundation for tailored financial messaging and integration solutions.
German GDP growth revised upwards, defying Iran war turmoil
German growth rose faster than previously estimated in the second quarter thanks to strong exports, official data showed Tuesday, as Europe's biggest economy defied the turmoil unleashed by the Iran war.
Hyundai reaches tentative deal with workers after strike
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor and the union representing its workers have reached a tentative deal on wages and bonuses, both sides said on Tuesday after a rare full-day strike.
STARTRADER Adds 30 U.S. Stock and ETF CFDs as 2026 Product Expansion Accelerates
24 August 2026 launch expands access to quantum computing, cybersecurity, space, nuclear energy, AI and robotics.
Malian songbird keeps age-old sounds alive at 88
At the age of 88, barefoot and cinched into a belt of cowrie shells, renowned singer Mariam Bagayoko still sweeps across the stage with infectious energy, dazzling wide-eyed fans with the rhythms of a bygone Mali.
Namibia paves way for phosphate mining in the Atlantic Ocean
Namibia has granted environmental clearance for an offshore phosphate mining project that paves the way for the world's first commercial seabed-dredging operation for the mineral, despite opposition from green groups and the fishing industry.
Canada to announce response to Trump's new tariffs
Canada said it will announce Tuesday its response to President Donald Trump's new tariffs, as neighbors that used to be close allies spiral into a trade war.
Six months into Iran war, Hormuz traffic way down, sailors stranded
Six months since the start of the Middle East war, the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains largely paralysed, with thousands of sailors still stranded in the Gulf and commodity carrier traffic way below its normal level.
Hyundai reaches tentative deal with workers after strikes
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor and the union representing its workers have reached a tentative deal on wages and bonuses, both sides said on Tuesday after a rare full-day strike.
Cool Japan: Human fridge chills workers in extreme heat
Feeling dizzy and unwell after cycling to work in Japan's punishing summer heat, warehouse worker Isao Tabuchi headed for his company's newest acquisition: a refrigerator for humans.
Despair and anger erupt after deadly Guinea landfill collapse
Rescuers using giant excavators searched for victims of a deadly landfill collapse in Guinea on Monday in torrential rain, after residents said they had warned of the precarious situation that has now wiped out multiple members of various families.
Saudi Arabia to invest $7 bn in theme parks near Paris: French presidency
France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding for a six-billion-euro ($7 billion) Saudi investment to create three theme parks near Paris, including one likely to be manga-themed, the office of the French president said.
WeGolden Receives Best Gold Trading Platform Asia 2026 Recognition from TrustFinance Awards
WeGolden has received the Best Gold Trading Platform Asia 2026 recognition from the TrustFinance Performance Awards, highlighting its gold-focused trading environment, platform capabilities, and accessibility across supported Asian markets.