US automobile major Ford is recalling a 198,000 SUVs in the country after 25 fire incidents were reported in these vehicles. There would be an additional recall for 1,175 Mustang Mach-e electric vehicles because of a manufacturing defect.

Fire risk leads to massive Ford SUV recall, around 0.5 million vehicles recalled in 1 week

A subsidiary of a well-known brand Phillips has agreed to pay over $24 million to resolve the alleged false claims over respiratory related medical equipment in the United States. A Phillips spokesperson has said that its subsidiary agreed to settle the claim to avoid required expense of litigation.

US: Phillips to pay to resolve claims over respiratory medical equipment

There could be some trouble for US-based software giant Microsoft as Britain's anti-trust regulator has started an additional probe on Microsoft Activision $69 billion merger.

Microsoft-Activision merger: 'Deal must be investigated in depth', UK regulator

Sexual assault cases in the US military have increased. According to a latest report, over 8,800 cases of assault have been reported, compared to 7,800 cases last year which is more than a 13% rise.

US Military: More than 13% rise in sexual assault cases, Pentagon estimates 35,900 victims

The Hong Kong-Shanghai Bank Corporation, commonly known as HSBC gets a big relief in the United States where the federal reserves have finally closed enforcement actions against the bank.

HSBC gets relief from a decade long case, accused of having a preferred system for drug cartels

from God's drink to everyone's favourite, Wine has come a long way while having ancient roots. Know all about the history of Wine on World of Food's latest episode only on www.wionews.com

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In exactly 3 days from now, the United Kingdom will have its new Prime Minister and the two hopefuls who are vying to replace Boris Johnson are former chancellor Rishi Sunak and UK foreign secretary Liz Truss. Britain's next leader will take power at a time when the country faces its highest inflation in nearly 40 years.

UK: New PM to face staff walkout on Day-1, challenges lined up

The Vice President of Argentina Cristina Fernández de Kirchner survived an assassination attempt on Thursday. She was unharmed as the gun did not go off even as the man pushed through the crowd and raised the gun. The incident happened when she was greeting her supporters outside her house in the capital of Buenos Aires.

Argentina: VP Cristina Kirchner survives assassination attempt, suspect Brazilian national

It's a big day for Indian Navy today as INS Vikrant is being commissioned today by the Indian PM Narendra Modi. PM Modi also unveiled new Naval sign for the Indian Navy.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils new ensign for the Indian Navy

It's a big day for Indian Navy today as INS Vikrant is being commissioned today by the Indian PM Narendra Modi. INS Vikrant is a completely indigenously-built aircraft carrier, the biggest that India has built in its history.

Indian PM commissions India's first indigenous carrier; unveils new naval ensign

The United Nations has released a much-anticipated report on China's treatment of the Uighur and other Muslim minorities in its North western Xinjiang region.

UN: Allegations of torture of Uighur minorities in China is credible

The Venice Film Festival is about to kick off and this year the event has a stellar lineup of celebrities and films. Oscar winning actress Julianne Moore take on her latest role as president of the jury.

Venice Film Festival 2022: Julianne Moore prepares for jury duty

In a new court filing the US justice department has said that the top secret documents found at Donald Trump's Florida home were deliberately concealed to obstruct the FBI probe into the former US president Donald Trump's mishandling of classified materials.

'Obstructive conduct by Trump's legal team,' DOJ releases photos of documents seized

It's been about a month since the American house speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Beijing is still infuriated with the US official's visit in the subsequent delegation visits and has shown its disagreement in every single way possible- from sanctions, military drills and even abandoning decade-old ties.

Stalemate in US-China relations? Experts show worry over stalled talks

In signs of growing tensions over global semiconductor war, chip designer Nvidia said that US officials ordered it to seize exporting two of its top computing chips for Artificial Intelligence work to China.

US orders Nvidia to stop chip sales in China

Driven by soaring fuel prices caused by Russia's war in Ukraine, the yearly inflation rate in the Eurozone is up from 8.9 percent in July and is at its highest since records began.

Eurozone inflation hits a peak of of 9.1% in August

India's economy grew at its fastest pace of 13.5 percent year-on-year in the April to June quarter. A rebound in private consumption that's one of the key drivers of growth.

India's Q1 GDP grows at 13.5%, fastest pace in a year

Snap Inc said on Wednesday it will lay off 20% of all staff and shut down projects, including mobile games and novelties like a flying drone camera, as high inflation and a deteriorating economy ravage the advertising industry.

Snapchat to cut 20% of staff citing high inflation, deteriorating economy

US Senator Bernie Sanders joins striking British workers at a trade union valley in London. He says work is need to stand together to fight back what he calls 'corporate greed' and billionaires amassing wealth.

US: Bernie Sanders joins striking UK rail workers, calls out 'corporate greed'

A team of United Nation's experts is on its way to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power plant. The visit of the UN team was delayed after shelling near the plant.

Kremlin fears Ukrainian 'provocation' at Zaporizhzhia plant, reactor shut down due to shelling

A record-breaking heat wave is expected to hit California on Wednesday, bringing temperatures of up to 115 degrees. In the wake of rising temperatures, California has asked its citizens not to charge their electric vehicles so as to minimize their usage.

California braces for another run of extreme heat, govt urges reduced electricity usage

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin has lost her bid to occupy the States vacancy in the US House of Representatives to Democrat member Mary Peltola. With this, Peltola is set to become the first Alaskan native to serve in the house, and also the first woman to hold the seat.

WION Dispatch | Mary Peltola wins Alaska's special election, first woman to hold position

For the next 7 days, Russia will undertake massive military drills along with troops of at least 12 countries including China and India. The drills mark increasingly close defense ties between Moscow and Beijing. The week-long exercises which began today set to end on the 7th of September and it comes amid simmering tensions with the West over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

WION Dispatch | Vostok 2022: Russia kicks off ceremony, military drills to be on for a week

The country continues to battle flash floods caused due to incessant rainfall this monsoon season. The flash floods have caused massive destruction reportedly leaving one third of Pakistan under water as of now.

WION Climate Tracker | Pakistan: Disaster to cost $10 billion, displaced people make a plea for help

European Union intensifies its crackdown on Russia owing to Kremlin's Ukrainian invasion. In order to restrict the number of Russians that can enter EU nations, the bloc has now agreed to suspend a 2007 visa deal with Moscow.

EU decides to suspend 2007 visa facilitation deal with Russia

Russian and state-backed energy firm Gazprom is set to hand a 8.6 billion pound payout to the Kremlin after reporting record profits powered by soaring energy prices. The Russian government owns 49.3 percent of the company's shares.

Gazprom to pay Kremlin $9.94 billion, Russian government owns 49.3% shares

There seems to be some respite for Sri Lanka which is battling is worst hit economic crisis in history. The International Monetary Fund has announced a preliminary bailout package worth $2.9 billion for the struggling island nation.

WION Dispatch | Sri Lanka: IMF agrees to bailout, preliminary agreement to restructure economy

The United States President Joe Biden is heading to Philadelphia to deliver a rare prime time speech on what he calls 'the battle for the soul of the nation'. His speech will take place near the building where the declaration of independence and the US constitution were adopted.

Pennsylvania: Key to crucial midterms elections, Biden to give speech

Nigeria's Osun river, considered sacred by many is now facing the threat of pollution. The river's water is believed to have healed many and helped women with fertility and is now being contaminated mainly because of the illegal mining taking place.

WION Climate Tracker | Nigeria: Sacred river Osun battles pollution

The weather agency of Japan has said that very strong typhoon Hinnamnor is nearing several remote Southern Islands. This has prompted the authorities to issue warnings for local residents to seek shelter before it becomes too dangerous.

WION Climate Tracker | Japan: Super typhoon poses severe threats

The International Atomic Energy Agency team is set to inspect Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia. Ahead of the visit, IAEA head Rafael Grossi said that this is a technical Mission aiming to prevent a nuclear disaster, more in our next report.

IAEA wants permanent presence at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

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