Monday · September 7, 2026 Vol. I · No. 249
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Maxim Magaziner on building faster, more reliable engineering teams Taiwan pledges $20bn more in US chip investment while courting the EU, Reuters reports Russia’s state defense procurement unaffected by arms exports — Rosoboronexport Rosoboronexport supplies military products to over 20 countries in 2026 The copper peptide trend has gone from creams to injections — ahead of the science Google-backed Pixxel raises $100M in India’s largest space tech round IN BRIEF: Production, loading complex in Izmail, patrol boat hit in Russian strikes Pig kidneys keep patients alive long enough to get human kidneys for the first time Maxim Magaziner on building faster, more reliable engineering teams Taiwan pledges $20bn more in US chip investment while courting the EU, Reuters reports Russia’s state defense procurement unaffected by arms exports — Rosoboronexport Rosoboronexport supplies military products to over 20 countries in 2026 The copper peptide trend has gone from creams to injections — ahead of the science Google-backed Pixxel raises $100M in India’s largest space tech round IN BRIEF: Production, loading complex in Izmail, patrol boat hit in Russian strikes Pig kidneys keep patients alive long enough to get human kidneys for the first time

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World News · Africa

Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board

Last year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

West turns Ukraine into 'frontier country' making money on war — economist

Oleg Pendzin noted that Ukraine exists solely through financial injections, aid, mercenaries, and weaponry

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Ex-Pussy Riot Member Says She Helped the FSB Spy on Kremlin Critics

Rita Flores said FSB officers coerced her into signing a cooperation agreement after threatening to kill her relatives and put her in prison.

World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Andy Burnham lays wreath in Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day – video

Andy Burnham, on his first overseas trip since becoming prime minister last month, laid a wreath in Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day on Monday. He joined almost a dozen other Eu…

World News · Europe

‘Parisians out!’: why the French have had enough of French tourists

As holidaymakers descend on Brittany this summer, trebling the population of some villages and towns, local people are unimpressedName: “Parisians out!”Age: It officially commence…

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Iranian army commander says country won't back down from anyone, ever

The Iranian armed forces will retaliate to any aggression and will resolutely defend the country’s independence, territorial integrity, and security, Amir Hatami said

World News · Europe

Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?

Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Former US envoy on Ukraine Kellog calls for mobilization of women in Ukraine

According to Keith Kellogg, it is very important that women, as part of society, on into service

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Russia says Zelensky regime murders children

All the talk about how they care about their precious little children is shattered by the facts of the Kiev regime’s sophisticated murders of children of all ages, Maria Zakharova…

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Russian tennis star Medvedev drops one spot in this week's ATP Rankings

Playing last week at the 2026 ATP Cincinnati Open in the United States, Medvedev lost in the third round

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Russia, India aim to develop tools for cashless payments

According to Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, these tools will contribute to further growth in tourist exchanges

World News · US/Israel vs Iran War

Are Australia-Israel relations at an all-time low? - podcast

More than two years ago, Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was killed by the Israel Defense Forces while travelling in a convoy with humanitarian organisation World Central Kitc…

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

US Apache helicopters involved in five major crashes this year — TV

One of them included a fatal crash that claimed the lives of two people on board and sparked a wildfire

World News · Asia

Trump Suddenly Wants a Summit With Kim Jong Un. Why Now?

With the Iran war stalled and Seoul slow to deliver on a $350 billion pledge, the U.S. president is dangling a one-on-one summit that could sideline South Korea.

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Putin signs decree on measures to protect critical infrastructure

According to the decree, the Russian government may assume temporary control over critical infrastructure sites, when owners neglect security protocols or delay necessary repairs

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Ukraine requests Patriot missiles from South Korea — newspaper

The request was denied on August 10

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Russia prioritizes oil, gas projects with India, hydrocarbon supplies — Manturov

Russia also sees potential for new joint projects with India in the extraction and processing of nonferrous, rare and rare-earth metals, the Russian First Deputy PM stated

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Russian expert points at lack of substantive agenda for Witkoff, Kushner’s visit

According to Ivan Timofeyev, the fact that Russian-US consultations and opinion exchanges are ongoing is a good thing, but they don't seem to yield any practical results

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Ukraine’s radical mobilization measures take aim at young men

According to the source, the most likely option is to lower the conscription age limit from 25 to 21 years

World News · Europe

Guns, axes, explosives: violent museum heists are on the rise, says Europol

EU police agency says shift could point to involvement of new criminal networks focused on specific artefactsRobberies at European museums are becoming increasingly violent, with …

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Kiev not to be able to use SCALP missiles effectively without US’ approval — expert

Security and defense analyst Michael Clarke noted that SCALP depended on MALD missiles manufactured by the US corporation Raytheon

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Putin Signs Order Allowing Government to Seize Critical Infrastructure Following Attacks

The special powers allow the state to assume control over the physical, financial and legal assets of facilities that fail to maintain adequate security or are slow to make repair…

World News · Africa

Video shows hundreds held captive after Nigeria mosque kidnapping

Gunmen ‌attacked worshippers in Dekara village on Friday taking women, children and older peopleAn armed group has posted a video showing what ⁠residents said were about ⁠600 wome…

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Ukrainian air force complains of missile shortage

According to Yury Ignat, missiles for ground-based air defense systems and for aviation platforms remain a problem for the Ukrainian military