Environment Oman Oil Spill Reaches Mainland Beaches and Threatens Marine Reserves Oman says oil from the grounded Caroline Bezengi has reached Ras Madrakah beaches, with Masirah Island and protected marine wildlife at risk.
World US Forces on Track to Complete Iraq Withdrawal by September 30 U.S. and Iraqi officials say all remaining American forces are on track to leave Iraq by September 30, ending a 23-year military presence.
Technology Sony and TSMC Finalize $4.69 Billion Image-Sensor Venture Sony and TSMC have finalized a $4.69 billion Japan venture to develop and manufacture next-generation image sensors, with production targeted for 2029.
Sports PSG and Aston Villa Meet as Omar Artan Makes Super Cup History PSG faces Aston Villa for the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg as Somali official Omar Artan becomes the first non-European referee to oversee the match.
Science Tarantula Nebula Study Traces Missing Stellar Wind Energy NASA telescopes reveal how leakage, mixing and conduction may account for missing hot-gas energy in the Tarantula Nebula.
Politics Federal Judge Blocks Trump Mail-Ballot Restrictions Nationwide A Boston federal judge barred nationwide enforcement of key postal restrictions in President Trump's mail-voting order ahead of the November midterms.
Health Congo Ebola Death Toll Passes 2,000 as Outbreak Outpaces Response Congo reports 4,381 confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola cases and 2,011 deaths as conflict, access problems and staff stoppages hamper containment.
Entertainment TIFF Adds 11 Films as Full 2026 Festival Schedule Goes Live TIFF released its full 2026 schedule and added 11 films, including new works by Werner Herzog, Cody Fern and Peter Ho-Sun Chan.
Business Oil Volatility Grips Markets as Hormuz Uncertainty Persists Brent crude swung above $90 and below $87 before settling higher as uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz shipments pressured stocks and the rate outlook.
World Syrian Court Sentences Bashar Assad to Death in Absentia A Damascus court imposed death sentences on Bashar and Maher Assad in absentia, while rights groups raised fair-trial and capital-punishment concerns.
Technology OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6-Cyber for Vetted Defenders OpenAI has launched GPT-5.6-Cyber through a restricted Daybreak tier for approved security researchers, pairing advanced exploit work with identity checks and monitoring.
Sports FEI World Championships Open in Aachen With Dressage Grand Prix Aachen's FEI World Championships began with dressage Grand Prix action, launching 13 days of competition across six equestrian disciplines.