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President Trump dismisses economic disapproval polls, a Louisiana family mourns a rare amoeba death, and dangerous driving trends emerge. Also covered: procrastination's mental toll, a forged Greek stadium scam, and more.
New research analysing bank card transactions in three Australian cities shows spending falls sharply on extremely hot days, with life shifting to evening hours. As temperatures rise, researchers argue cities must stay open later to adapt, citing examples from Dubai to Seoul.
Dua Lipa described her wedding to Callum Turner as ‘magical,’ sharing the two pieces of advice the couple followed. The celebrations included a small London ceremony in May and a three-day second wedding in Sicily, followed by an Italian honeymoon.
Brazilian tourist Maria Clara says she discovered an insulting note on her receipt at an Italian restaurant, allegedly instructing the chef to 'burn the eggs and spit in them.' The restaurant apologized, but later posted a TikTok video making fun of the incident, and Clara says she has faced racist abuse and death threats.
Franco Malosso constructed a fake ancient Greek amphitheater in Italy's Veneto region, charging visitors up to 40 euros to see it. After a decade-long legal battle, he was jailed for forgery and unauthorized construction. The case highlights the ease with which tourists were deceived by a site that experts say was riddled with obvious flaws.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted his team cannot match the development pace of McLaren and Ferrari this season, as Lando Norris closed the gap with another win at Zandvoort. With Kimi Antonelli still leading the championship, Wolff says the fight is far from over.
Aug. 24 marks the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., along with the Pluto demotion in 2006 and other historic events. Two sources offer differing figures for Hurricane Andrew's death toll and damage.
SOS Méditerranée reports increased harassment by Libyan-linked groups, including high-speed chases and ramming of rescue vessels. The UN's IOM records a sharp rise in migrant deaths despite fewer crossings, and a recent sinking off Tunisia has sparked protests.
Sonova launched its third real-time AI hearing-aid platform, Phonak EON, on Monday, with the company positioning it as key to meeting medium-term growth targets. The Swiss firm aims to capitalize on the platform's advanced speech clarity and connectivity to attract both new and replacement customers. Rollouts in the U.S. began immediately, with Europe, Australia, and other markets to follow.
Three-year reduced-credit bachelor's degrees are expanding across the U.S., with 26 states now offering at least one program, according to RAND. Supporters say they cut costs and time, but critics warn they could narrow learning and complicate graduate school or licensing.
Fast-fashion retailer Shein is set to debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 1, aiming to raise up to HK$13.86 billion in a listing that values the company at close to $27 billion—a significant drop from its private market peak. The IPO follows Beijing's approval and comes amid regulatory scrutiny, tariff pressures, and competition, with proceeds earmarked for technology and international expansion.
Charli XCX shared a carousel of photos and videos from a Lake Como getaway with her husband and friends, posing in a multicoloured bikini and pink heels. Fans reacted positively, and her posts come as she promotes her new album 'Music, Fashion, Film.'
Cardi B shared a TikTok video showcasing over $187,000 worth of luxury handbags from Chanel, Hermès, and Bottega Veneta, purchased over the past five weeks. The haul includes a playful anecdote about Jordyn Woods beating her to the last Chanel bag in New York, and Cardi's comments on her 'extravagant' and 'calm' picks.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and driver George Russell defended the decision to swap positions late in the Dutch Grand Prix, handing Kimi Antonelli second place. Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, said Ferrari's slow reaction to pit Charles Leclerc cost him a chance at the podium.
Eleanor Patterson, Rose Davies and Jessica Hull all reached the podium at the Diamond League Silesia meet in Poland, with Hull posting a season's best in the 1500m. Lachlan Kennedy missed the 100m final, while Kurtis Marschall and Matthew Denny finished fifth and eighth respectively.
A 66-year-old Spanish businessman, Juan José Mutilba Obregón, is missing after falling overboard from his sailboat during a voyage from Sicily to Greece. His wife, Carmen, spent three days adrift without mobile signal before alerting authorities. The Hellenic Coast Guard located the yacht off Pylos, and the search continues.
During his Angelus address on August 23, 2026, Pope Leo XIV called on the international community to help contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which health officials warn is spreading exponentially. He also expressed closeness to victims of a mine collapse in the Central African Republic and remembered the 10th anniversary of a devastating earthquake in central Italy.
Finance ministers from six EU countries have written to Ireland, which holds the rotating EU presidency, urging that a windfall tax on oil companies be added to the agenda for next month's meeting of EU finance chiefs in Dublin. The letter, dated August 21, cites surging oil company profits and calls for an EU-wide framework to tax windfall profits, drawing on lessons from a similar 2022 levy.
Actor-racer Ajith Kumar escaped without serious injury after his car lost control and collided with another vehicle during a high-speed endurance event in Europe. The incident adds to a series of crashes he has survived in recent years, underscoring the risks of his professional motorsport career alongside his film work.
Greece is preparing an early public-debt repayment of around €13 billion in 2026, up from an initial target of €8.79 billion, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis framing debt reduction as 'national liberation.' The move comes as the government signals new permanent tax and social security relief measures in September, and as rating agencies show confidence in Greece's accelerated fiscal consolidation.