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The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported that a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet was stolen from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and subsequently melted down. The theft occurred when a restoration specialist took the artifact from a safe at the museum and sold it to a series of intermediaries, who eventually melted it down. The four individuals involved have been arrested, confessed to their crimes, and face legal action. The theft was discovered as museum staff prepared to ship artifacts to Rome for an exhibition, and authorities circulated an image of the bracelet to prevent it from being smuggled out of the country. The incident comes weeks before the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, where many of the Egyptian Museum's treasures, including those from King Tutankhamun's tomb, are being transferred.

Malawi's electoral commission has warned political parties not to prematurely declare victory in the recent presidential election, saying they should wait for the official results. The commission's head, Annabel Mtalimanja, made the warning after the parties of the two main presidential candidates, Lazarus Chakwera and Peter Mutharika, claimed they had won. The commission is expected to announce the outcome only after all votes have been tallied and verified to avoid the possibility of the final result being challenged. The election follows a campaign dominated by the worsening economic crisis, with high inflation and severe shortages of fuel and foreign currency.

Eleven people deported from the US to Ghana are suing the Ghanaian government for 'illegal' detention, according to their lawyer. The deportees were held in a US detention facility before being shackled and deported in a military cargo aircraft. Ghana's government has not commented on the lawsuit but has previously stated it plans to accept another 40 deportees. Opposition MPs are demanding the suspension of the deportation deal until parliament ratifies it, citing Ghanaian law. The deportations are part of the US government's hard-line approach towards immigration since President Donald Trump took office.

Thieves broke into Paris' Natural History Museum, stealing gold samples worth $700,000. The museum's alarm and surveillance systems had been disabled by a cyberattack in July. This incident is part of a series of robberies targeting cultural institutions in France, including the Adrien Dubouche National Museum in Limoges and the Cognacq-Jay museum in Paris. The stolen gold specimens are valued at around 600,000 euros and carry significant heritage value.

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka region, prompting tsunami advisories for parts of Alaska. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake, and a tsunami warning was issued for the area off the east coast of the Kamchatka peninsula. Although initial tsunami advisories were issued for Alaska's Aleutian Islands, they were later canceled. The U.S. National Weather Service's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed there was no tsunami threat to Hawaii, British Columbia, or Canada. There were no reports of damage following the earthquake.

Divers have recovered artifacts from the wreckage of the Britannic, the sister ship of the Titanic, which sank in the Aegean Sea in 1916 after striking a mine during World War I. The recovery operation was conducted by an 11-member deep-sea diving team in May, and the artifacts include the ship's bell, navigation light, and other items reflecting the ship's luxurious design and utilitarian role. The artifacts are now undergoing conservation in Athens and will be included in the permanent collection of a new Museum of Underwater Antiquities in Piraeus.

Hundreds of thousands of people participated in anti-austerity protests and strikes across France, with clashes between police and protesters resulting in over 180 arrests. The protests, involving various groups including teachers, train drivers, and hospital staff, were driven by opposition to budget cuts and demands for increased spending on public services. The French government, led by President Emmanuel Macron and new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, faces pressure from both protesters and investors concerned about the country's budget deficit.

Around 900 tourists are stranded near Machu Picchu, Peru, due to a protest that has blocked the rail services to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The protest began after a dispute between residents and authorities over a bus service concession expired. The tourism minister reported that 1,400 tourists had been evacuated, but the remaining tourists are still stuck in Aguas Calientes, the closest town to Machu Picchu. The protest has caused concerns that Machu Picchu's global status could be affected if the situation escalates.

Two elderly Hong Kong men, aged 77 and another in their seventies, have lost a total of HK$48 million (US$6.2 million) in separate scams involving fake officials and cryptocurrencies. In one case, a 77-year-old victim received a call from someone impersonating a mainland Chinese official, accusing him of being involved in a cross-border criminal case and demanding payment to prove his innocence. The victim made 24 transfers totaling HK$21.8 million to three local bank accounts between June 10 and August 15. The scammer became unreachable, and the victim reported the incident to the police on Sunday. The police have launched an investigation, listing the case as obtaining property by deception, but no arrests have been made so far.

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xiaomi is recalling 116,877 of its SU7 vehicles due to flaws in its driver-assistance software, following a fatal accident six months ago. The recall affects vehicles produced between February 6, 2024, and August 30, 2025. Xiaomi's driver-assistance system has "insufficient recognition capability" and may not adequately detect and warn drivers in certain scenarios. The company will address the issue through an over-the-air software update. The recall has led to a 1.4% drop in Xiaomi's shares. Most self-driving systems in mainland China are classified as L2 or L2+, requiring drivers to keep their hands on the wheel at all times.

Former White House chief of staff Jeff Zients testified before the House Oversight Committee about former President Joe Biden's mental decline during his term. Zients stated that Biden's decision-making slowed and his difficulty remembering dates and names worsened over time. After Biden's poor debate performance, Zients recommended a full medical workup, including a cognitive exam. Zients and other advisers believed Biden should exit the race following the debate. Despite this, Zients expressed confidence in Biden's ability to serve as president.

Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences and prayers for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, his wife, and children following Kirk's assassination in Utah. The Pope also voiced concern about political violence and the need to avoid rhetoric that leads to polarization. The Vatican's statement came after the Pope met with the new U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Brian Burch, who later hosted a diplomatic reception.

Three members of the federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico's finances, recently fired by President Donald Trump's administration, have filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging their dismissals were illegal. The lawsuit targets Trump, the White House personnel office director Sergio Gor, remaining board member John E. Nixon, and the board's executive director Robert F. Mujica. The fired members claim their removal was unlawful and are seeking redress through the court.