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Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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The Takeaway

PDD Holdings, a Chinese e-commerce giant, reported a decline in second-quarter profit and revenue, with net income falling short of market estimates. The company's revenue rose 8% to 112.36 billion yuan, but this was not enough to meet expectations. Meanwhile, in South Korea, complaints related to electric vehicles have nearly doubled over the past three years, with 173,000 complaints and petitions filed with the government.

In other news, the Australian Recording Industry Association has banned wholly AI-generated tracks from being eligible for the ARIA Charts, while Hanwha Aerospace, a Korean defense firm, plans to launch a US subsidiary focused on its liquefied natural gas business. Tian Chua, a PKR veteran, has expressed his desire to return to Parliament and potentially contest the Batu seat again, and the Reserve Bank of Australia has indicated its readiness to raise interest rates if inflationary risks emerge.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

AI

Australia’s top music charts ban AI songs

The new guidelines aim to protect the human nature of artistry after a cover of Madonna’s 'Like a Prayer' topped the charts.

·freemalaysiatoday.com·9 outlets

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has decided to prohibit wholly AI-generated tracks from being eligible for the ARIA Charts, in a move aimed at preserving the human element of artistic expression. The new rules, set to take effect from Friday, stipulate that music must have a substantial human component in order to qualify for the charts.

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Tech

Tech

Huawei puts a wider screen on a non-foldable ahead of Apple’s iPhone Ultra debut

·indianexpress.com·10 outlets

Huawei has introduced a new non-foldable smartphone, the Pura X View, featuring an unusually wide 6.39-inch screen with a 16:9.5 aspect ratio. This marks the first time a non-foldable phone from the brand will take on a wider design. The trend of wider phone designs is gaining momentum, with Apple reportedly preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone next month, potentially sporting a shorter and wider form factor.

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Apple unveils M6 and M5 Ultra chips with more horsepower and AI compute

Apple is giving its Mac lineup a split personality: one chip built to make everyday computing and on-device AI faster, and another designed for workloads most people will never come close to exhausting. The company has announced the M6 and M5 Ultra, alongside new versions of the Mac mini and Mac Studio. M6 becomes Apple’s […]

·digitaltrends.com·7 outlets

Business

Business

Canada announces US$20 billion retaliatory tariffs on US goods, unveils support measures

The counter-tariffs take effect from Sep 8 and will impose duties ranging from 15 per cent to 50 per cent across 700 US products.

·channelnewsasia.com·11 outlets

On August 25, 2024, Canada announced a series of retaliatory tariffs on US goods totaling US$20 billion, as part of an escalating trade war between the two nations. These tariffs, ranging from 15 to 50 percent, will come into effect on September 8, a date previously announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney. The retaliatory measures target a variety of US products, including steel, dairy, and electronics, with industries such as frozen and fresh fish, consumer goods like dishwashers and washing machines, and industrial materials like railway construction materials, all affected.

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Gatik raises $200M to scale driverless freight to thousands

Gatik runs dozens of driverless trucks today and wants thousands. A $200 million Series D led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies funds the jump. The post Gatik raises $200M to scale driverless freight to thousands appeared first on FreightWaves .

·freightwaves.com·3 outlets

Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

WTI slides as traders shrug off US sanctions on Iran, Hormuz risks persist

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil edges lower on Tuesday, extending its decline for a second straight day as traders look past Washington’s latest economic pressure on Iran.

·fxstreet.com·11 outlets

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices dipped on Tuesday, marking a second consecutive day of decline as traders disregard recent U.S. sanctions on Iran. Analysts interpret the move as a shift away from potential military conflict, diminishing the risk premium tied to oil prices. WTI is currently trading at approximately $82.00 per barrel, a 3% decrease from the previous day.

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World

World

Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn conviction rejected

A US judge has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to throw out her conviction and 20-year prison sentence for helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls.

·rte.ie·14 outlets

A US judge has dismissed Ghislaine Maxwell's attempt to overturn her conviction and 20-year prison sentence for her role in aiding Jeffrey Epstein in sexually abusing teenage girls. US District Judge Paul Engelmayer, sitting in Manhattan, stated that Maxwell's claims were without merit and either frivolous or filed too late. The 64-year-old, who represented herself, had challenged her December 2021 conviction and sentence in federal court, seeking a writ of habeas corpus declaring her punishment unlawful.

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Science

Science

I'm a pro photographer — here's how I'm going to capture the extraordinary lunar eclipse blood moon on August 27-28

North and South America are ideally placed for the 96.2% partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, while viewers across Europe should see the height of the eclipse just before moonset and dawn.

·techradar.com·9 outlets

This August, the cosmos will once again dazzle with a mesmerizing lunar eclipse. Following the total solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower, sky gazers in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Western Asia will have the chance to witness a 96.2% lunar eclipse and a spectacular "blood moon" on August 27-28. Although it's not a total lunar eclipse, this one is expected to be the best until the new year's total eclipse on December 31, 2028.

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A lush knee-high jungle grows in the Arctic, but warming is changing Earth’s mini-greenhouse

TOOLIK LAKE, Alaska (AP) — With no tall trees reaching to the sky, Alaska’s North Slope tundra can look desolate — especially to outsiders from the Lower 48 who are used to in-your-face…

  • Toolik Lake in Alaska is a cold research site for Arctic plants.
  • Arctic warming four times faster than global average.
  • 4.8-degree temperature increase in 40 years impacts plant growth.

·apnews.com·4 outlets

NASA Ames Experts Available for Roman Space Telescope Interviews

NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley invites media to learn more about NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, scheduled to launch Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

  • NASA Ames offering media interviews about Roman Space Telescope.
  • Interview window: August 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PDT.
  • Ames experts to discuss mission goals and software innovations.

·nasa.gov·3 outlets

The Continuity of the Self; Why You Are Still You

You woke up this morning believing that you were the same person who went to sleep last night. You did not demand proof. You did not inspect your body, Read More... The post The Continuity of the Self; Why You Are Still You appeared first on DailyGuide Network .

·dailyguidenetwork.com·2 outlets

Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

2 people die from measles in Pennsylvania

Two people have died in Pennsylvania from measles, the state health department said Tuesday.

·abcnews.com·12 outlets

Two individuals have passed away in Pennsylvania due to measles, marking the first such deaths in the state in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Both victims were unvaccinated, the health officials noted. Dr. Debra Bogen, the state's secretary of health, expressed her deepest sympathies to the families who are experiencing this unimaginable loss.

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Culture

Culture

JUST IN: Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. Learn about the life and legacy of the “Queen of Country” and her impact on music and philanthropy. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-country-music-icon-dolly-parton-dies-at-80/

·punchng.com·12 outlets

Country music legend Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80, according to reports from The Independent, The Guardian, and Sky News. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced the news on Instagram, expressing a mix of sadness and pride. Born in 1946 in Tennessee, Parton grew up in a poor family and began her music career at a young age.

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Dolly Parton made local impact for thousands

When Dolly Parton performed for 8,500 Winnipeg fans at the arena on Sept. 12, 2016 — her final local appearance — Free Press reporter Erin Lebar was there, giving the show five stars and lauding the then-70-year-old multi-instrumentalist’s onstage energy and authenticity.

·winnipegfreepress.com·9 outlets

Dolly Parton: Keke Palmer, Pedro Pascal, Kacey Musgraves & More Pay Tribute To “One Of One” Country Music Legend

Hollywood is mourning Dolly Parton, country musician, actress and philanthropist, who has died. The “9 to 5” and “Jolene” singer had been contending with ongoing health issues, leading her to cancel appearances and shows in May and postpone a Las Vegas residency in September. “They say don’t meet your heroes. Her bravery to know that […]

·deadline.com·9 outlets

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