Newsletter Aug 29, 2023

Erdogan to push Putin on grain deal in Russia

Turkey said Monday that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will "soon" visit Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin on reviving a Black Sea grain deal that could be used as a springboard for broader Ukraine peace negotiations.

Stocks advance on Powell comments, China cut to tax on trading

Global stock markets rose Monday on positive sentiment surrounding interest rates and Chinese stimulus measures.

EU should be ready for new members by 2030: Charles Michel

The European Union should get ready to admit new members from eastern Europe and the Balkans by 2030, EU chief Charles Michel argued Monday.

US elections: Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy wants Elon Musk as adviser

Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy wants to make Tesla CEO Elon Musk his adviser.

Wagner group employees asked to swear allegiance to Russia after Prighozin's death

President Vladimir Putin has asked all employees of the Wagner Group and other Russian private military contractors to sign an oath of allegiance to the state.

Chinese electric carmaker BYD triples half-year profit

BYD, China's leading electric carmaker, said on Monday its half-year net profit had tripled based on record demand.

French school abaya ban opens fresh secularism row

The French government's decision to ban schoolgirls wearing abayas -- long, flowing dresses of Middle Eastern origin -- has opened a fresh debate about the country's secular laws and the treatment of Muslim minorities.

Taliban bans women from visiting national park

The Taliban have banned women from visiting one of Afghanistan's most famous national parks.

ChatGPT turns to business as popularity wanes

OpenAI on Monday said it was launching a business version of ChatGPT as its artificial intelligence sensation grapples with declining usership nine months after its historic debut.

Windows 11 will stop changing your default browser choice, but there's a catch

Microsoft is reportedly sparing no effort to offer Windows 11 features via its Bing Chat AI and Windows Copilot.

Apple to replace mute switch on iPhone 15 Pro with new Action Button

Renders suggest the iPhone 15 hasn't undergone a radical overhaul, but we might still be in for a surprise since the iPhone production has been moved to India.

Bing Chat AI headed to the Microsoft Launcher for Android

With Microsoft Launcher for Android getting Bing Chat integration, users will be able to access Bing Chat via the search bar on the Launcher.

Spain travel warning as country introduces strict border control

A diplomatic row has erupted between Spain and Gibraltor.

Disrespectful tourists in Italy spray football graffiti on 460-year-old landmark

Every summer, Italy reports several incidents that result in damage to renowned works of architecture.

Spanish FA activates sexual violence protocol over Rubiales, Hermoso kiss

FIFA has suspended Luis Rubiales for 90 days in the wake of the controversy.