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Oil prices rise and gold hits two-month high after Trump makes new deal demands on Iran – business live
Oil prices and gold both rose after Donald Trump issued fresh demands over a new nuclear deal with Iran, including compensation for damage the US claims to have incurred, complicating an already fragile standoff. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil-shipping route, remains effectively closed despite the absence of active conflict, keeping energy markets…
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Gramado Film Festival Hosts the First International Meeting of Cities
The Gramado Film Festival in southern Brazil will host the inaugural International Meeting of Cities from 12–14 August 2026, as part of its Gramado Film Market. The event will bring together municipal authorities from cities including Medellín, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Maricá and host city Gramado, alongside representatives of Brazilian and Ibero-American organisations, to…
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Nvidia links with Wall Street firms for $500bn AI financing deal
Nvidia has struck agreements with six major Wall Street firms to raise more than $500bn (£370bn) in capital to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure, underlining how the AI boom is drawing in institutional investors as governments, companies and startups race to build datacentres. Chief executive Jensen Huang said Nvidia has the option to backstop up to…
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Family’s heartbreak after son is killed in car crash – and their message for the ‘good guy’ driver under arrest
The family of a young man killed in a car crash in Beaumaris, Melbourne, has spoken of their heartbreak while offering a message of understanding towards the driver arrested over the collision, describing him as a “good guy” rather than seeking retribution. The case has drawn attention both for the tragic loss of a young…
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Gramado Film Festival Launches New Talent Drive
Brazil’s Gramado Film Festival is launching its first Residency for Young Filmmakers, a new addition to the Gramado Film Market that will run from 17 to 19 August. The programme aims to support emerging talent in the country’s audiovisual industry by giving early-career professionals structured access to masterclasses, industry panels and networking opportunities alongside the…
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A bit on the nose! The world’s longest-running photography exhibition – in pictures
The Guardian has published a picture gallery marking the Royal Photographic Society’s International Photography Exhibition, billed as the world’s longest-running photography show, now on display at Saatchi Gallery in London until 11 September. The exhibition brings together a wide range of contemporary photographic series covering themes such as identity, community, climate change and conflict, reflecting…
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Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again to have stalled. But Trump insists the pressure can lead to a breakthrough.
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Isle of Man ‘very well placed’ for solar eclipse
People on the Isle of Man are being told they are in one of the best spots in the British Isles to view Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse, with the moon expected to cover around 93% of the sun at its peak. Although the island lies just outside the path of totality, astronomer Howard Parkin said…
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Where to enjoy the partial eclipse spectacle
Astronomy groups and venues across the South West of England and the Channel Islands are hosting events to help the public safely watch a partial solar eclipse. Organisers stress that people should never look directly at the sun, and are offering solar-filtered telescopes, eclipse glasses and expert guidance to reduce the risk of eye damage…
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Pentagon renames base for Lindsey Graham as Derby County takeover collapses and Tupac murder trial opens
On 10 August, the Pentagon renamed Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina as Joint Base Lindsey Graham, honouring the late senator and Air Force veteran. The installation said the ceremony was hosted by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and recognised Graham’s long-standing support for the base and the armed forces. The same day, Derby County…