Business FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Ad Auction Pricing US regulators allege Amazon secretly inflated ad-auction prices for more than 1.2 million customers; Amazon denies deception.
World Russian and Algerian Forces Back Niger After Failed Mutiny Niger's junta retained control after Russian forces helped defeat a mutiny, while Algeria sent four fighter jets at Niamey's request.
Technology Nvidia Invests $3.5 Billion in MediaTek to Expand AI Chip Partnership Nvidia is investing $3.5 billion in MediaTek convertible bonds as the chip designers expand cooperation across AI data centers, PCs and vehicles.
Sports Lionel Messi scores four as Inter Miami rout Montreal 7-1 Lionel Messi recorded his first four-goal MLS match and added an assist as Inter Miami earned a club-record 7-1 victory over CF Montreal.
Science Long-Lived Lung Immune Cells Point to New Flu Vaccine Strategy A Nature Immunology study in mice finds that persistent monocyte-derived cells support lung memory T cells through galectin-1, suggesting a possible path to stronger nasal flu vaccines.
Politics US Envoy Plans Belarus Trip Seeking Release of Hundreds of Political Prisoners U.S. envoy John Coale plans a September visit to Belarus seeking the release of up to 300 political prisoners, though no final deal has been announced.
Health WHO urges evidence-led integration of African traditional medicine WHO calls for research, regulation and investment to integrate traditional medicine safely into African health systems.
Environment Grand Canyon Flash Flood Leaves One Dead and About 15 Unaccounted For One person died and about 15 remained unaccounted for after flooding devastated the Grand Canyon's inner corridor and disabled its main water line.
Entertainment Venice Film Festival Sets Global Lineup as Awards Season Begins The 83rd Venice Film Festival opens September 2 with global premieres, major stars, topical documentaries and early awards-season contenders.
Business PetroChina Profit Rises 22% as Fuel Demand Weakens PetroChina's first-half profit climbed 22% to 103.936 billion yuan, supported by higher oil prices despite an 8.8% fall in refined-fuel sales.
World US Strikes Iranian Launchers on Larak Island Near Hormuz U.S. forces hit two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, while Iran confirmed unspecified casualties and threatened a response near the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Technology Sony and Warner Publishers Sue Anthropic Over AI Training Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell accuse Anthropic of using copyrighted compositions to train Claude, allegations the AI company denies.