Iran condemns Australia’s expulsion of envoy, denies anti-Semitism allegations
Iran has condemned Australia’s decision to expel its ambassador, describing the move as “an action against diplomacy and the relations between the two nations.”
Day: August 26, 2025
Cracker Barrel reverses course and will scrap new logo after intense backlash
US restaurant chain previously said it would keep new logo despite some, including Trump and his son, criticizing itCracker Barrel, the 56-year-old US restaurant chain known for southern style cooking, has reversed course and will scrap the new minimal…
Sources: Apple executives have discussed acquiring Mistral AI and Perplexity, with Eddy Cue as the most vocal champion within the company for such AI deals (The Information)
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Sources: Apple executives have discussed acquiring Mistral AI and Perplexity, with Eddy Cue as the most vocal champion within the company for such AI deals — This summer, investment bankers came knocking on Apple’s …
U.S. envoy: Saudi Arabia, Qatar to invest in Lebanon economic zone for disarmed Hezbollah
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are ready to invest in an economic zone in south Lebanon near the border with Israel that would create jobs for members of the militant Hezbollah group and its supporters once they lay down their weapons, President Donald Trump’s…
Thailand arrests Buddhist monk over alleged embezzlement linked to AIDS hospice he founded
Police in Thailand have arrested a Buddhist monk in connection with alleged misuse of donations to a HIV/AIDS hospice he set up three decades ago.
Google says it is behind the viral “nano-banana” image model, launches it as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image with finer edit controls in Gemini app, Gemini API, more (Maxwell Zeff/TechCrunch)
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Google says it is behind the viral “nano-banana” image model, launches it as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image with finer edit controls in Gemini app, Gemini API, more — Google is upgrading its Gemini cha…
Thailand arrests Buddhist monk over alleged embezzlement linked to AIDS hospice he founded
A Buddhist monk famed for establishing a hospice in Thailand for people with HIV/AIDS was arrested on Tuesday over allegations of misusing donations for the project.
Trapped woman rescued after scrawling desperate message in her own blood
The hapless woman found herself trapped in her own apartment by a freak gust of wind.
Spokane seeks to outlaw warrantless ICE enforcement at events
The law would potentially give residents the ability to sue the federal government and other parties for violations.
Aerial footage shows scale of disruption as Israeli hostage families hold nationwide day of protest
Aerial footage from Tuesday (26 August) shows widespread disruption on the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv as demonstrators call on the government to agree to a ceasefire deal which would see all hostages returned home.