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Nasa's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched successfully from Kennedy Space Center on August 30, 2026, beginning a mission to map the universe and study dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets.
Over 850,000 teachers in France return to school on August 31, 2026, with the start of the academic year disrupted in some academies by a cyberattack that occurred in the summer. The attack compromised personal data of tens of thousands of teachers and students, and digital tools remain suspended in the academies of Nantes and Toulouse.
Ballot counting is underway in Guinea-Bissau's referendum on a new constitution that would shift the country from a parliamentary to a presidential system, potentially boosting presidential powers. Turnout exceeded 55% and the vote was peaceful, with results expected Tuesday.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro posted photos appearing to show him in US detention, two days after a US-Venezuela oil deal.
Tom Tugendhat will become shadow foreign secretary, replacing Dame Priti Patel, as part of Kemi Badenoch's upcoming reshuffle of the Conservative front bench.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week as part of efforts to economically pressure Iran amid deadlocked truce talks.
Tunisia is experiencing extreme heat with temperatures up to 49.8°C, leading to record electricity demand, rotating power cuts, water supply disruptions, and pressure on health services.
An attempted mutiny by soldiers in Niger's capital Niamey was contained by government forces with support from Russia's Africa Corps, exposing tensions in the military and highlighting the country's shifting security partnerships.
Israeli police arrested a sitting council head in southern Israel along with family members and senior officials on suspicion of bribery, bid rigging, and fictitious employment to embezzle funds. Seven suspects were arrested and six detained for questioning.
Researchers at the University of Toronto developed a new RNA-based therapeutic strategy using chemically modified suppressor tRNAs delivered via lipid nanoparticles, showing efficacy in preclinical tests for cystic fibrosis and muscular dystrophy.