A train slams into a group of workers on the tracks at an Italian station, killing 5 of them
Italian authorities say a speeding out-of-service train has slammed into a group of workers doing nighttime track maintenance, killing five of them. #press
Nissan is reusing the batteries from old Leaf electric vehicles to make portable power sources
Batteries in older Nissan Leaf electric vehicles are getting a new life as portable power sources that can be used to run gadgets on the go or deliver emergency power in disasters. #press
Germany-born pandas celebrate their 4th birthday ahead of expected trip to China
The first giant pandas born in Germany are celebrating their fourth birthday as the Berlin Zoo prepares to send them to China. #press
Everton already destined for another tough season after lackluster start to EPL
Everton already seems destined for another season of struggle. #press
Nothing stirs up rugby’s blood quite like New Zealand’s haka
New Zealand rugby teams have been performing the haka before matches for 135 years. #press
5 people shot in Illinois neighborhood and 2 are in critical condition
Police say five people have been shot in a Peoria, Illinois, neighborhood and two of them were in critical condition. #press
North Korea says it simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea and rehearsed occupation of its rival
North Korea says its latest missile launches were a simulation of “scorched earth” nuclear strikes on South Korea. #press
Microsoft to stop packaging Teams and Office software in Europe to head off EU antitrust action
Microsoft will stop packaging its Teams videoconferencing app with its Office software in Europe in an effort to head off antitrust penalties by regulators. #press
As Israel pushes punitive demolitions, family of 13-year-old Palestinian attacker to lose its home
Earlier this year, 13-year-old Mohammed Zalabani boarded a bus at an Israeli army checkpoint in the Shuafat refugee camp and lunged at an Israeli police officer with a kitchen knife. #press
EU examines its training of African armies as another coup rocks the continent
The European Union is growing increasingly concerned about “domino effects” as yet another military coup rocks Africa. #press
Conductor John Eliot Gardner pulls out of future engagements after allegedly hitting a singer
Baroque music conductor John Eliot Gardiner is pulling out of future engagements after allegedly hitting a singer who left the stage incorrectly after a performance. #press
Alfa Romeo reveals 33 Stradale sports car with fully electric option
The limited-edition two-seat coupé marks the Stellantis NV premium brand's return to custom-built cars after 50 years. #press
JCPenney is spending $1 billion on store and online upgrades in latest bid to revive its business
JCPenney says it plans to spend more than $1 billion by the end of 2025 in a bid to revive the storied but troubled 121-year-old department store chain. #press
Report says close associates of India’s Adani Group secretly purchased large numbers of shares
Two people closely linked to India’s Adani Group, one of the country’s largest conglomerates, secretly purchased of millions of dollars of stocks in the group’s companies, possibly violating Indian... #press
The USA is in great position entering Round 2 of the World Cup. So are many other teams
The opponent names will become more recognizable for USA Basketball now. #press
Europe’s inflation held steady in August as European Central Bank keeps an open mind on rates
Inflation paused its decline in Europe in August. #press
Japan’s Sogo & Seibu department stores are being sold to a US fund as 900 workers go on strike
Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings Co. is selling department store chain Sogo & Seibu Co. to a U.S. investment fund, as the labor union went on strike ahead of the announcement. #press
UK defense secretary is resigning after 4 years in the job
U.K. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has formally submitted his resignation amid speculation that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will name his successor later in the day. #press
US, Indonesia and 5 other nations hold war drills amid China concerns
Soldiers from the U.S., Indonesia and five other nations are participating in a combat exercise on Indonesia’s main island of Java amid concerns about China’s aggression. #press
UBS reports huge 2Q profit skewed by Credit Suisse takeover, foresees $10B in cost cuts
Swiss bank UBS announced plans to save $10 billion in costs as it moves ahead with “full integration” of longtime rival Credit Suisse’s domestic operations, releasing its first earnings report since the... #press