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US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump’s tariffs
The White House has accused more than 40 countries of helping China circumvent US tariffs by allowing Chinese goods to be routed through places with lower American import duties. The allegation is likely to intensify trade tensions ahead of a planned September meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, while raising concerns…
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Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil
Brazilian police have recovered eight Henri Matisse illustrations stolen from São Paulo’s Mário de Andrade Library last December. The recovery is significant because the works, valued at about $200,000 (£148,000), are part of a major artist’s limited-edition Jazz book and have now been returned to the library. The illustrations were found at a house in…
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Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer, Dafnis Prieto: Fifteen review – Pulitzer winner stirs gorgeous improv patterns
Henry Threadgill’s Fifteen is praised as a brilliant, accessiblely improvisatory album from the Pulitzer-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist, joined by pianist Vijay Iyer and Cuban percussionist Dafnis Prieto. The review argues that the trio’s shared strengths as composers and free improvisers make the record both structurally engaging and emotionally varied, moving between playfulness, urgency and reflection.…
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Football transfer rumours: Arsenal offered Osimhen in exchange deal? Newcastle to make Baleba bid?
Arsenal have reportedly been offered the chance to include Victor Osimhen in an exchange deal involving Gabriel Martinelli, as they seek a new central striker. Elsewhere, Newcastle are said to be targeting Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after selling Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, while several Premier League clubs pursue defensive reinforcements. The rumoured Arsenal deal…
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Hasan Piker Debate Grows as Missing Florida Teen Found
Online discussion about political streamer Hasan Piker intensified in mid-August, with critics and supporters arguing over the interpretation of his past remarks and his role in progressive media. The debate was amplified by television and radio coverage that revisited controversial clips, while Piker and his allies said some material had been presented without sufficient context.…
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PETER HITCHENS: E-scooters have turned our roads into a lawless Wild West
Peter Hitchens, in an opinion column for the Daily Mail, argues that e-scooters have turned Britain’s roads into a lawless “Wild West”, with riders operating largely without regulation, accountability or basic safety checks. He contends this poses a growing danger to pedestrians and other road users, and calls for urgent government action to bring the…
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Engine parts shattered Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of, report says
Preliminary investigators say debris from a failed engine fan blade shattered a window on a Ryanair flight in July, causing a passenger to be partly pulled out of the aircraft. The incident highlights the potential consequences of engine failures and cabin depressurisation, although the plane returned safely and no fatal injuries were reported. The Boeing…
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High-flying Sirius chase shock Allsvenskan title despite losing ‘best player in league’
Sirius are pursuing a surprise first Allsvenskan title despite selling Robbie Ure, their prolific leading scorer, to Sevilla during an unbeaten season. The Uppsala club believe the transfer validates a development-led strategy that has enabled them to challenge Sweden’s traditionally wealthier and more successful sides. Ure scored 15 league goals in 15 matches before his…
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US long-term borrowing costs hit 25-year high, as inflation fears hit bond sale – business live
US long-term borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 2001 after the Treasury sold 30-year bonds at a yield of 5.216%. The result signals investor concern that inflation may remain elevated and that the United States’ growing debt and budget deficit will require higher returns to attract buyers, increasing pressure on the government’s finances.…