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Monday, 7 September 2026 Daily Edition

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Monday, 7 September 2026

400 stories across 8 sections

The Takeaway

Around 170,000 passengers were stranded in Indonesia after the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatoa forced the closure of eight airports, including the country's main international airport. North Korean authorities, meanwhile, launched a crackdown on fuel smuggling, targeting Russian imports being diverted into the black market. In the US, a stronger-than-expected August jobs report led to mixed Wall Street futures, with the S&P 500 Futures remaining flat and Nasdaq 100 Futures increasing by 0.1%.

The New Zealand Dollar edged lower, declining by around 0.15% to near the 0.5870 level, as Fed rate hike bets and Iran tensions underpinned the US dollar. Oil prices also rose, with Brent crude futures jumping 52 cents to $96.80 a barrel, due to concerns about a prolonged Middle East supply disruption. Gold prices slipped below $4,400 as strong US jobs data increased the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike.

These developments were accompanied by reports of escalating US-Iran conflict and its impact on the global economy.

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

AI

AI

Can dogs sniff cancer? AI joins the hunt in India

A growing body of global research suggests dogs can be trained to detect cancer and other human illnesses, from Parkinson's to Covid-19

·thehindu.com·7 outlets

In Bengaluru, India's tech hub, a rescue dog named Chloe is learning to detect human breath samples for cancer detection, with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI). The experimental project, led by a Bengaluru-based startup called Dognosis, aims to utilize dogs' incredible sense of smell to create a non-invasive cancer screening method.

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UN rights chief says AI could pose 'existential risk to humanity'

The United Nations rights chief warned on Monday that artificial intelligence could pose an “existential threat to humanity”, demanding immediate action to reduce the risks. Speaking before the UN Human Rights Council, Volker Turk warned that humans currently faced “unfamiliar, even unprecedented” threats to their rights.

·dawn.com·7 outlets

Tech

Tech

New Huawei device is China’s answer to foldable iPhone

The Mate XT 2 has two folding mechanisms

·businesstimes.com.sg·8 outlets

Huawei and Xiaomi have intensified competition in China's smartphone market just before Apple's entry into the foldable category. Huawei unveiled the Mate XT 2 on Monday, a trifold device with two folding mechanisms, priced at 19,999 yuan (US$2,980) – 10% more than its predecessor. Xiaomi followed suit with the Xiaomi 18 Fold, priced at 10,999 yuan and featuring a passport-like design reminiscent of Apple's upcoming foldable.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8 Now Available

What if your next smartphone upgrade could come with more than just a new phone? With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8, Samsung is taking the foldable experience a step further, bringing together powerful performance, immersive screens, sleek design and the intelligence of Galaxy AI in one extraordinary device.

·nairametrics.com·3 outlets

Business

Business

Trump threatens Bombardier, Canadian dollar as counter-tariffs set to roll out

Hundreds of goods are set to be hit with counter-duties, roughly equal to the value of Canadian goods that fall under the scope of Trump's own tariffs.

·globalnews.ca·9 outlets

President Donald Trump has threatened Bombardier, a Canadian aerospace company, as counter-tariffs are set to go into effect in Canada on Tuesday. The tariffs, which mirror the U.S. 50 per cent tariffs, aim to ensure that Canada matches the value of U.S. goods subject to the same tariffs. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced that hundreds of goods will be impacted, with roughly equal value to the Canadian goods already under Trump's tariffs.

However, some consumer goods will see price increases, while industrial materials and wood products may also be affected.

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Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

Gold remains depressed as reviving Fed rate hike bets and Iran risks underpin USD

Gold (XAU/USD) remains under some selling pressure for the second straight day on Monday, though it shows some resilience below the $4,400 mark during the Asian session.

·fxstreet.com·8 outlets

The price of gold has been under pressure for two days straight, though it remains above the $4,400 level during the Asian trading session. The commodity has held above Friday's swing low, set in response to positive US job data. The US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report indicated a stronger-than-expected employment surge, with 162,000 new jobs added in August, well above the 56,000 estimate.

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WTI Oil climbs as Middle East supply risks remain evelated

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil edges higher on Monday as fresh attacks by the United States and Iran over the weekend add to already elevated supply concerns from the months-long war in the Middle East. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $91.15 per barrel, its highest level since July 24.

·fxstreet.com·8 outlets

Beyond FTSE an upcoming capital market opportunity

Vietnam s market reclassification could open the door to a new wave of international capital Dr Christian Kamm president of Kamm Investment Inc explains how turning this opportunity into sustainable growth will depend on Vietnam s ability to further modernise market infrastructure deepen the corporate bond market and more besides

·vir.com.vn·4 outlets

World

World

King Charles clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after their return to the UK

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan , remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom. A letter sent on…

·apnews.com·12 outlets

King Charles III has once again affirmed that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family, despite their recent return to the United Kingdom. A letter addressed to senior government officials, government and military officials, and lord lieutenants confirms that the couple will continue to refrain from using their royal titles and will conduct any charity work in a private capacity.

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Science

Science

Better Energy ETF: First Trust's EMLP Targeting Fossil Fuels vs. the iShares Clean Energy-Focused ICLN

EMLP delivered $2,139 on a $1,000 investment over five years with a max drawdown of just 14.6%, while ICLN's renewable focus saw a peak decline of 57.2%.

·fool.com·3 outlets

The First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP) and the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) are two distinct ETFs with differing focuses within the energy sector. EMLP targets North American fossil fuel and utility infrastructure, while ICLN is a more global, technology-oriented portfolio focused on renewable energy.

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Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

El Niño is here: South Africa must pay for prevention now

A hotter, drier summer could bring food insecurity, unsafe water, heat illness and infectious disease outbreaks. We cannot claim these consequences were unforeseen.

·dailymaverick.co.za·6 outlets

South Africa faces a challenging summer, as the El Niño weather pattern has emerged in the Pacific Ocean, signaling below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures across the country. This natural fluctuation in ocean temperatures and atmospheric circulation can lead to food insecurity, unsafe water, heat illness, and infectious disease outbreaks. Colleen Aldous, a clinical scientist and professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, warns that these consequences are not unforeseen.

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Burjeel adds Sharjah’s first PET/CT cancer service

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Burjeel Specialty Hospital has introduced Sharjah’s first positron emission tomography/computed tomography service, giving cancer patients in the emirate access to advanced molecular imaging for diagnosis, staging, treatment planning and follow-up.

·thearabianpost.com·2 outlets

#HEALTH: Making public spaces dementia-friendly

MEGAH Rise Mall and Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM) have launched their World Alzheimer’s Month 2026 programme with an initiative aimed at making public spaces more accessible to those with dementia.

·nst.com.my·2 outlets

Culture

Culture

Australia Announce Pace-Heavy 16-Man Squad For South Africa Tests; Marnus Labuschagne Retained Despite Prolonged Batting Slump

Melbourne: Australia have announced a pace-heavy squad for next month's three-match ICC World Test Championship series in South Africa, with batter Marnus Labuschagne's retention being one of the highlights. 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Fan Favourite During Duleep Trophy Final, Wins Chepauk Fans' Hearts with Autograph Gesture | VIDEO It will mark their first meeting since last year's World…

·freepressjournal.in·8 outlets

Australia has unveiled a pace-dominated squad for their upcoming three-match Test series against South Africa in October. The main highlight is the retention of Marnus Labuschagne, despite his recent batting slump. The squad includes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who became a fan favorite during the Duleep Trophy final.

The series will mark Australia's first Test encounter in South Africa since the 2018 World Test Championship Final at Lord's. This match will be crucial in determining which team will qualify for the next decider at The Oval as per the ICC.

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