Xavier Bettel declares frustration at absence of EU Israel sanctions. EU cannot even get majority to ask Commission to analyse sanctions. Israeli minister called for killing Palestinian civilians. Luxembourg exploring national-level sanctions.
Nepal foreign minister says glacial collapse is climate warning signal. 1,000 dead, 4,500 missing. Calls for climate justice not charity. Himalayan glaciers feed 240 million in mountains, 1.65 billion downstream.
Belgium introduces new offence of traffic homicide. Aggravated cases carry 10-year sentence. Moves away from 'fatal accident' phrasing. Law took effect September 1.
US strikes Iran's Revolutionary Guards in response to attempted attacks on commercial shipping and US troops. Iran reports explosions in south. Trump vows tougher response if Iran retaliates. Tankers hit.
Eurozone inflation hits 3.3% in August, highest in three years. Energy prices up 14.3%. Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure driving costs. ECB expected to raise rates again September 10.
Eurozone inflation hits 3.3% in August, three-year high. Energy prices up 14.3%. Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure driving costs. ECB rate hike expected September 10.
Anthropic signs $35B deal with Lambda for Nvidia-backed cloud computing. Six-year deal. $135B total this year alone. Race with OpenAI toward IPOs. Apple raising prices due to chip costs.
King Haakon VIII sworn in as Norway's new monarch before parliament. Queen Mette-Marit absent, recovering from lung transplant. King Harald's coffin lies in state. Funeral Sep 9.