1Environmenteuronews.com
Live - Iceland says no to EU talks, Hoekstra warns on wildfires and China
Eronews' top anchor Méabh Mc Mahon and Jorge Liboreiro discuss the reasons Iceland voted no to restart EU membership talks in a referendum. Wopke Hoekstra, EU Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth, also discusses the summer's wildfires and heatwaves, and calls for more investment in prevention. Angela Skujins reports on a Canadian national of Chinese origin accused of spying at NATO while interning there. Questions are being raised about how the alleged spy gained access to one of the world's most important military alliances.
2Environmentthecooldown.com
India's online garden trade is selling 57 invasive species, study finds
India's online garden trade is selling 57 invasive species, according to a study by Kesang Bhutia, a graduate student at Bengaluru's Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment. The study, which examined three of India's largest online plant retailers, found that many plants already identified as invasive in India can still be ordered online and shipped directly to homes around the country. These species included Lantana camara, which has spread across 40% of India’s tiger habitats, and Parthenium hysterophorus. The researchers also identified 327 species that are invasive in other parts of the world and 639 that have established themselves outside their native ranges. The authors argue for stricter oversight of online ornamental plant sales in India and a blacklist-style ban on species already verified as invasive. They also highlighted a regulatory gap.
3Techsa.marketscreener.com
AI-driven cyber risk is top concern for global financial stability, watchdog says
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Chair Andrew Bailey has stated that the impact of AI on cyber risk is the primary concern for the global financial system. He warned that many countries do not have systems in place to manage the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence models, and that the financial sector's dependence on powerful tech providers could undermine system-wide market confidence. The FSB is a global watchdog that aims to identify and manage risks in financial systems. Bailey's comments follow concerns that advanced AI could accelerate cyber vulnerabilities, forcing faster patching and creating potential operational challenges if testing and recovery processes are unable to adapt safely. He also highlighted the potential market corrections due to stretched AI valuations and frailties in government debt markets.
4Environmenttheweek.com
200K barrels of radioactive waste are leaking in the Atlantic
Over 200,000 barrels of radioactive waste from discarded barrels are leaking into the Atlantic Ocean, potentially affecting the marine ecosystem. The (CNRS) has conducted dives to collect samples and test the region to determine the extent of the pollution and whether the radioactivity has made its way into the food web. The barrels, which contain low and intermediate-level radioactive material, were dumped between 1950 and 1990 in the depths of the North-East Atlantic. The researchers have been able to document the advanced state of deterioration of several barrels and identify materials used to encapsulate the waste. They also found significant signals of radionuclides linked to these waste, including cobalt 60 and niobium 94, in addition to cesium 137 and americium 241. The region already contains radiation from 20th-century atmospheric nuclear weapons testing, the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, and authorized runoff from coastal nuclear power plants.
5Sciencethestandard.com.hk
CUHK uses advanced high-res scanning to detect early joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CU Medicine) has used high-resolution scanning technology to analyze bone erosion patterns in rheumatoid arthritis, offering hope for earlier intervention and reducing the risk of permanent joint damage. The study involved an eight-year study using high-res scanning (HR-pQCT) which compared bone scans from 247 rheumaticoid arthritis patients to those from 78 healthy individuals. The approach was highly precise in distinguishing non-inflammatory, minor bone defects from true, subtle erosive lesions. The results suggest that HR-pqCT can accurately diagnose the condition within the "golden window" of treatment. Early initiation of treat-to-target therapy in newly diagnosed patients can also help reverse large-scale bone erosions. The research team plans to integrate HR-qCT into early assessment protocols and develop a risk stratification model to identify high-risk individuals before clinical symptoms appear.
6Sportsel-balad.com
2026 U.S. Open: Venus Williams to face Sofia Kenin in first-ever career meeting - El-Balad
Venus Williams will begin her 2026 U.S. Open with a first-round match against Sofia Kenin, marking the first career meeting between the two tennis players. Williams, who has not won a Grand Slam singles match since 2021, is seeking her first singles win at the event since 2019. Kenin has been the more consistent recent performer in New York and is considered the favourite. This match will be a challenging test for Williams as she navigates through a long Grand Slam drought. The first time meeting between two American players at a major brings a sense of uncertainty, particularly as Williams is a former champion. KenIn's challenge is to prove she can still trouble a younger opponent in this match.
7Politicseuropesays.com
Brussels prosecutor fumes at lack of resources to tackle drug violence - Denmark
Brussels prosecutor, Michel Moinil, has expressed concern over the lack of resources being used to combat drug violence in the city, citing 69 gun-related incidents in 2026 compared to 102 in 2025. These incidents were reportedly linked to a fight between two drug-trafficking gangs, but innocent citizens were also caught in the crossfire. Since 2025, the police have arrested 93 adults and 14 underage suspects, closed 350 stores, and seized 3,500 luxury cars. The prosecutor's office has also seized €203 million from criminals in the capital. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever is meeting with security services to discuss drug-related shootings.
8Businesstri-cityherald.com
Samsung Biologics to launch takeover bid for PolyPeptide in September
Samsung Biologics is set to launch a takeover bid for Swiss contract drugmaker PolyPeptide Group in September, aiming to delist the company from the Swiss stock exchange. The companies had previously announced that Samsung Biologic would offer 1.46 billion Swiss francs ($1.80 billion) in an offer aimed at delisting PolyPeppide from the stock exchange in Switzerland. Samsung Biologicics will offer 44.31 francs per registered PolyPeepide share through unit Samsung Peptide. The offer period is set for September 15 to October 12.
9Politics1027wbow.com
Trump posts AI video of Iran’s Kharg in ‘smithereens’, no evidence of attack
U.S. President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video clip showing Kharg Island being blown to smithereens, claiming it was Iran's oil hub. The post came hours after Iran and the U.S traded off for the first time since July, and there was no evidence of an attack. The White House and the Defense Department did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. An attack on Kharg could disrupt Iran's energy trade and put pressure on its economy. Iran responded to an earlier U.K. attack on rocket launchers on its island of Larak with an assault on two U.M. bases in Jordan. The country's Revolutionary Guards used air defence missiles to shoot down a U.N. drone that crashed in Gulf waters.
10Entertainmentmidwesttimes.com.au
Aussie rock legend Angry Anderson suffers cardiac arrest
Australian rock legend, Angry Anderson, has suffered a cardiac arrest and is in hospital receiving treatment. The 79-year-old's band, Rose Tattoo, confirmed the news in a statement on social media, thanking fans for their support. The band asked fans to continue keeping Anderson and his family in their thoughts. Anderson, who has been a major figure in Australian rock music for over five decades, is also the longest-serving member of Rose Tattoot. The singer's 1983 hit Suddenly is one of his most recognisable songs.
