Iran faces ‘greatest financial offensive ever’, says US treasury secretary
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
‘Scared to death’: Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads
Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno.
‘Half my business will be gone’ – firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
Four arrested over boxing champion’s murder in South Africa
One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.
King of Norway’s health has worsened, palace says
Norway’s King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.
Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
The fast-fashion giant’s shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for £2.5m
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous ‘hand of God’ goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.
China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world’s largest producer of cabbages.
China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world’s largest producer of cabbages.
Australian shark attack victim grateful for ‘second chance at life’
Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.
