Net purchases of US equities and investment fund shares by foreign investors reached a record $426 billion in the second quarter, as overseas capital piled into an AI boom that has shown few signs of slowing. Hundreds of billions of dollars have moved in and out of AI-exposed stocks, with ...
Month: September 2026
US-Iran talks continue as tensions riseUS-Iran talks continue as tensions rise
The US and Iran signaled a willingness to continue negotiating this week, even as the two sides appeared no closer to closing the stark gap between them. US President Donald Trump said Saturday he rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, yet told Axios he expects “more talks.” ...
Swiss vote down neutrality measuresSwiss vote down neutrality measures
Swiss voters on Sunday decisively rejected stricter neutrality rules that would have prevented the country from sanctioning Russia and curbed its cooperation with NATO, delivering a boost to the alliance’s efforts to counter Moscow. Publicly endorsed by the Kremlin, the far-right-backed constitutional proposal was expected to fail, but the 70-30% ...
Inside Yemen’s front-line city as Houthis battle for controlInside Yemen’s front-line city as Houthis battle for control
In rare access to Yemen’s conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers. ...
Embattled Serbian president resigns, paving way for early electionsEmbattled Serbian president resigns, paving way for early elections
Aleksandar Vučić’s administration has been dogged by prolonged protests over allegations of corruption. ...
Two bodies found after avalanche hits Himalayan climbing groupTwo bodies found after avalanche hits Himalayan climbing group
Rescuers are looking for at least 10 Nepalese people who were preparing to take climbers up the Himlung Himal peak. ...
Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 deadTwo mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead
The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence. ...
Most Americans don’t know Hasan Piker. The rest say he is changing this year’s electionsMost Americans don’t know Hasan Piker. The rest say he is changing this year’s elections
The popular Twitch streamer has been vilified by Republicans, but the socialist commentator has a large audience that some Democrats have courted It’s only 9am and the latest media shitstorm is well under way. Hasan Piker scrolls through his social media feeds as he comes down the stairs of his ...
Five arrested as counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF FairfordFive arrested as counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF Fairford
The men have been detained on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were reported to be travelling towards the base. ...
I spent a full hour watching Trump TV. It’s a digital pathway to hell | Dave SchillingI spent a full hour watching Trump TV. It’s a digital pathway to hell | Dave Schilling
The streaming channel was full of the president’s vanity and myopia. It was also deeply, deeply dull Are you currently at an airport? Strapped to a hospital bed, with various tubes protruding from your body? Maybe you’re on a treadmill or visiting an elder care facility? Chained to a radiator ...