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Reporting is examining how a smuggled natural resource is financing the ongoing civil war in Sudan, where fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has devastated the country. The story highlights how illicit trade in the country's wealth of gold and other resources continues to arm warring sides and prolong the conflict, drawing renewed international attention to Sudan's war economy.
- 2US-Saudi nuclear deal would allow uranium enrichmentβThe U.S. just signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could let the kingdom enrich its own uranium, skipping the "g
The United States has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could permit the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, a capability Washington refused to grant the UAE in 2009 under its so-called 'gold standard' safeguards. The deal is drawing warnings from lawmakers in both parties who fear it could fuel nuclear proliferation and destabilise an already tense Middle East.
- 3Gold Slides to Seven-Week Low on Rate-Hike BetsβGold Falls to Seven-Week Low as Rate-Hike Bets Rise https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/gold-falls-to-seven-
Gold prices dropped to a seven-week low as investors increasingly bet that central banks, particularly the US Federal Reserve, will raise interest rates. Higher rates tend to hurt gold, which pays no yield, prompting selling pressure across commodity markets.
- 4Utah copper mine turns waste sludge into solar powerβMore than 71,000 solar panels on a Utah copper mine carry a metal pulled from the same sludge the refinery already mines for gold and silver, because 90 percent of the world's tellurium is locked inside copper ore, and the panels now power the operation tha
A copper mine in Utah has installed more than 71,000 solar panels that use tellurium, a metal extracted from the same refinery sludge already processed for gold and silver. Around 90 percent of the world's tellurium is locked inside copper ore, making copper refining a key supply route. The panels now power the mining operation itself, closing the loop between extraction and clean energy production.
- 5The Costs of False Security: Missile Defense and Weapons in SpaceβThe Costs of False Security: The Fallacy of National Missile Defense, the Golden Dome and Nuclear Weapons in Space
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation is out with a new analysis arguing that national missile defense, including the proposed Golden Dome system and any move toward nuclear weapons in space, would deliver false security at enormous cost. The piece contends such programs are technically unreliable, provoke arms races, and undermine rather than strengthen strategic stability. Critics of missile defense have long made similar arguments, and the debate is being rekindled as space-based defense concepts return to policy discussions.
- 6Golders Green stabbings no longer treated as terrorismβGolders Green stabbings no longer being treated as suspected terrorism
Police say the stabbings in Golders Green, north London, are no longer being treated as suspected terrorism. The announcement marks a significant shift in the investigation, which had initially been handled under counter-terrorism protocols. Details about the suspect's motive or the victims' condition have not been given, and authorities are expected to provide further information as inquiries continue.
- 7Zhen Xu Receives Golden Goose Award from AAASβΌZhen Xu Receives Golden Goose Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Zhen Xu, a researcher at the University of Michigan's Department of Biomedical Engineering, has received the Golden Goose Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The award honors scientists whose federally funded research, initially seen as obscure, has led to major breakthroughs with significant real-world impact.
- 8Bitcoin Traders Turn Bearish as Treasury Yields ClimbβΌBitcoin traders chase shorts as rising Treasury yields weigh over gold
Bitcoin traders are increasingly positioning for declines as rising US Treasury yields pressure risk assets, with gold also coming under strain from higher borrowing costs. Market watchers say the climb in yields is making safe, yield-bearing assets more attractive, dampening appetite for non-yielding holdings like bitcoin and bullion, and fuelling short-selling activity across crypto markets.
- 9A new gold rush hits one California housing marketββPeople are coming from all overβ: A new gold rush for one Calif. housing market
One California housing market is drawing buyers from across the country, a surge locals are comparing to a gold rush. SFGATE reports that newcomers 'are coming from all over,' driving intense competition for homes and pushing up prices in the area.
- 10Olympic cycling champion Marchant announces retirementβOlympic champion Marchant retires from cycling https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/articles/c98r6z3y00n2o?at_medium=RSS&
Olympic champion Marchant has retired from cycling, according to a BBC Sport report. The British track rider is stepping away from the sport after a career that included Olympic gold. Fans and the cycling community are reacting to the news of one of Britain's most successful track cyclists ending her competitive career.
- 11Poland beats France to win 2026 Men's European Volleyball titleβVolleyball: 2026 Men's European Championships: Poland claims title in Olympic gold-medal rematch with France, securing LA28 quota
Poland has won the 2026 Men's European Volleyball Championship, defeating France in a rematch of the Olympic gold-medal final. The victory secures Poland's quota place for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The result renews one of volleyball's fiercest recent rivalries, with the two teams having met for gold at the Paris Olympics.
- 12India and Pakistan set for Asian Games cricket showdown after washoutβIndia, Pakistan on Asian Games collision course after cricket washout
Rain washed out play in the men's cricket tournament at the Asian Games in China, but the washout means India and Pakistan remain on course to meet in the final. With both nations rarely playing each other outside ICC events, a potential India-Pakistan gold medal match is drawing attention from fans and media across the region.
- 13Czechia's world champions highlight new golden era in women's tennisβCzechiaβs champions of the world reinforce a new golden era in womenβs tennis: βIt is the cherry on topβ
Czech players have been crowned world champions, with officials and athletes describing the title as 'the cherry on top' of the country's rise in women's tennis. The victory is being framed as further proof of a new golden generation in the Czech game, which continues to produce top-ranked singles and doubles players on the international stage.
- 14Teen sprinter Chen Yujie wins third medal as China takes 4x100m relay gold at Asian Games 2026βAsian Games 2026: 4x100m relay success for China as 17-year-old Chen Yujie secures third medal: βThere is no pressure on meβ
China won the women's 4x100m relay at the 2026 Asian Games, giving 17-year-old sprinter Chen Yujie her third medal of the competition. After the race, Chen said there was no pressure on her, striking a relaxed tone despite the expectations surrounding her breakout Games. Her three-medal haul has made her one of the standout young athletes of the event and a talking point for Chinese athletics heading toward future global championships.
- 15US Refiners Refuse to Process Venezuelan Gold Brought by TrumpβTrump Brought Venezuelan Gold to the U.S., but Refiners Won't Touch It
Gold from Venezuela reportedly brought into the United States under the Trump administration is being turned away by American refiners, who are unwilling to process it. The rejection highlights the practical difficulties of handling Venezuelan gold amid sanctions, legal uncertainty and compliance concerns, leaving the shipment in limbo and raising questions about the policy's feasibility.
- 16India reach Asian Games 2026 cricket semis after washoutβIND vs AFG, Asian Games 2026 cricket: India reach semis after quarter-final washout
India have advanced to the semi-finals of the cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games after their quarter-final match against Afghanistan was washed out. With no play possible, the result was decided by tournament rules, sending India through to the last four and keeping their gold medal hopes alive at the multi-sport event.
- 17Nicaragua grants Chinese miners rights to a tenth of its territoryβGold-rich Nicaragua hands Chinese miners rights to a tenth of its land
Nicaragua has awarded Chinese mining companies concessions covering roughly a tenth of its national territory, according to a Financial Times report. The move hands foreign firms access to land in one of Central America's most gold-rich countries, drawing attention to the deepening economic ties between Managua and Beijing and raising questions about sovereignty, environmental impact and local communities' rights over the affected areas.
- 18India's Asian Games schedule: Gulveer Singh chases hat-trickβAsian Games 2026 India schedule today, September 29: Gulveer Singh eyes hat-trick, boxers aim for finals
Indian athletes are in action at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on September 29. Distance runner Gulveer Singh is chasing a third gold, while Indian boxers are competing for places in the finals of their weight categories. Indian fans are following the day's schedule closely as the country's medal count builds.
- 19Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage wins Asian Games javelin goldβRumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka wins javelin at Asian Games and credits cricket background
Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka won the javelin throw at the Asian Games, a major breakthrough for the nation in athletics. After his victory, he credited his cricket background for helping develop the throwing power and technique behind his winning performances. Reports from sports outlets highlighted the unusual cross-sport path, drawing attention to how cricket-trained athletes can transition into track and field success at the continental level.
- 20Alexandra Eala targets Asian Games gold and LA28 spotβAsian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Alexandra Eala "would love a gold" and a quota for LA28
Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala says she would love to win a gold medal at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026, a result that would also secure a qualification quota for the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The 2026 Asian Games serve as a key Olympic qualifying event for tennis in Asia, raising the stakes for the rising star.
- 21India learn opponents for Asian Games 2026 cricket semi-finalβIndia opponents in Asian Games 2026 semi-final: Who will Men in Blue face in the last-four stage?
India's men's cricket team now knows who it will face in the last-four stage of the Asian Games 2026. The draw for the semi-finals has been settled, and attention is turning to the Men in Blue's path to the final at the multi-sport event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- 22Lindsay Lohan and Henry Golding to Star in New Netflix RomanceβLindsay Lohan and Henry Golding Will Return to You in New Romance Film
Netflix has confirmed that Lindsay Lohan and Henry Golding will reunite on screen in a new romance film, a sequel to their 2022 holiday hit Falling for Christmas. The project marks another chapter in Lohan's acting comeback and Golding's continued run of romantic leads, and the announcement has already drawn attention from fans of the original movie.
- 23World Golf Hall of Fame names 2027 finalistsβWorld Golf Hall of Fame announces 2027 finalists, including Justin Rose, Inbee Park, Jim Nantz
The World Golf Hall of Fame has announced its finalists for the 2027 class, with Justin Rose, Inbee Park and broadcaster Jim Nantz among those on the list. Rose is a US Open champion and Olympic gold medallist, Park a seven-time major winner, and Nantz one of golf's most recognisable broadcasters. Induction decisions will follow from the finalist field.
- 24Gold Breaks Uptrend as Bitcoin Retreats From Nine-Month HighβGold Dips Below Three-Month Uptrend, Bitcoin Pulls Back from Nine-Month High
Gold has slipped below a three-month uptrend, a technical signal analysts read as potential weakening of its rally, while Bitcoin has pulled back from a nine-month high after months of gains. Market watchers are weighing whether the moves mark a short-term correction or the start of a broader reversal for both assets.
- 25Akin Hires Former Goldman Sachs Lawyer Neil DuChez in New YorkβAkin Adds Former Goldman Sachs Lawyer Neil DuChez As Technology Transactions Partner In New York
Law firm Akin has hired Neil DuChez, previously a lawyer at Goldman Sachs, as a technology transactions partner based in New York. The move strengthens the firm's technology practice, adding someone with in-house experience at a major bank at a time when demand for tech transaction and licensing legal work continues to grow.