Germany blames Russia for Leipzig drone attack, prepares diplomat expulsions and new sanctions The German government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz has officially attributed responsibility to Russia for a foiled drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, where an explosive-laden drone failed to detonate. Berlin is finalizing a comprehensive countermeasure package including diplomat expulsions and new EU sanctions, marking a significant hardening of policy described as 'Zeitenwende 2.0'. Moscow denies involvement. Details are expected to be announced Tuesday.
8 sources Updated Sep 3, 05:32 AM UTC
New York City bans generative AI for 600,000 students through eighth grade starting 2026-2027 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced a one-year moratorium on generative AI for students from 2-K through eighth grade, affecting nearly 600,000 students. The policy, effective for the 2026-2027 school year, also caps screen time, bans companion chatbots across all grades, and restricts teacher use of AI for grading. High schoolers may use five vetted AI tools under supervision and must take AI-literacy courses twice yearly.
5 sources Updated Sep 3, 04:35 AM UTC
Ceuta protesters torch migrant camp as police fire tear gas amid Spain's migration crisis In Ceuta, Spanish North African enclave, demonstrators set fire to a migrant emergency shelter at Benítez beach, forcing migrants to retreat to a jetty. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets, arresting 12 Moroccan nationals. The violence follows a mass influx of up to 80,000 migrants from Morocco in late July, with at least 96 deaths. Tens of thousands protested across Spain on September 2, accusing Prime Minister Sánchez of appeasement. About 1,500 unaccompanied minors remain.
3 sources Updated Sep 3, 04:15 AM UTC
Tottenham and Everton agree separate deals for Ndiaye and Richarlison, pending personal terms and medicals Tottenham Hotspur and Everton have reached agreements in principle for a double transfer: Tottenham will sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for £60 million, while Richarlison is set to return to Everton for £35 million. The deals are separate and not directly linked, pending personal terms and medicals. However, reports indicate Richarlison has not yet agreed personal terms with Everton, stalling Ndiaye's move. Manchester City has also reopened talks for Ndiaye after their Cody Gakpo deal collapsed.
2 sources Updated Sep 3, 03:14 AM UTC
U.S. strikes in Iran kill 18, including four at wedding, as war escalates with civilian toll rising The Iran war escalated after U.S. strikes killed 18 people in Iran, including four at a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz, with dozens wounded. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on U.S. assets in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq. The UN Secretary-General condemned the attacks and called for a ceasefire. Independent groups documented over 3,600 deaths in Iran since the conflict began, including 1,701 civilians, while the U.S. reported 18 military personnel killed.
5 sources Updated Sep 3, 02:46 AM UTC
VA triples Oracle health record contract ceiling to $27 billion, total cost estimated at $48 billion The Department of Veterans Affairs nearly tripled the ceiling on its Oracle electronic health record modernization contract from roughly $10 billion to approximately $27 billion. During a September 3, 2026 House hearing, VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence could not explain the $17 billion increase or how Oracle’s CEO’s 2022 promise to bear cost overruns was reflected. Total deployment through 2031 is estimated at $37 billion plus $11 billion for sustainment, totaling roughly $48 billion.
5 sources Updated Sep 3, 12:49 AM UTC
Pablo García leaves Real Betis in tears to join Racing Santander on long-term deal Pablo García, a 20-year-old lifelong Real Betis youth product, was sold to Racing Santander on deadline day for approximately €5.5 million, with Betis retaining 50% of his transfer rights. The transfer was driven by financial fair play requirements and the need to free salary space for Dani Ceballos’ return. García, who joined Betis at age five and scored his first La Liga goal last month, was seen crying as he left the training ground, with fans and his mother also in tears.
3 sources Updated Sep 3, 12:46 AM UTC
Stan Kroenke buys controlling stake in MLB's Los Angeles Angels for record $4 billion Stan Kroenke, through Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, has agreed to purchase a controlling stake in the Los Angeles Angels from the Moreno family for a record $4 billion valuation. The transaction, expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, adds the MLB franchise to Kroenke's portfolio, which includes the NFL's Los Angeles Rams, NBA's Denver Nuggets, NHL's Colorado Avalanche, and Arsenal FC. The deal deepens Kroenke's footprint in the Los Angeles sports market.
5 sources Updated Sep 2, 11:44 PM UTC
