The IAEA chief, Rafael Grossi, is held under 24/7 protection by Austria’s Cobra unit after a threat linked to Iran. Austria confirms the security aid; the IAEA will not name the source. The move comes as Israel and Iran clash over Iran’s nuclear program.

Farage unveils Reform UK's plan: deport up to 600,000 illegal migrants, widen detention to 24,000, and seal returns deals with Afghanistan and Iran. He warns a public-order threat if action stalls. In Parliament, Labour and Conservative voices trade barbs, and the fight lines widen between the "far right" and the "progressive" camps as Channel crossings rise.

The United States imposes 50% tariffs on many Indian goods to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil. Exemptions cover pharma and chips; smartphones spared. India, which bought Russian crude, seeks closer ties with Russia and China as Modi pledges tax relief.

Melbourne synagogue arson ties to Iran; 20-year-old Younes Ali Younes appears in court after the December blaze, with two accomplices charged. Australia expels Iran’s ambassador; Tehran denies directing attacks on Australian soil.

Six planets visible before sunrise on Aug. 28—the last parade until 2028. Venus shines in the east with Jupiter nearby and Saturn to the south; Mercury fades next week. Uranus and Neptune require binoculars; five planets remain by month’s end.

Trump takes a 10% stake in Intel, making the government its largest shareholder. Conservatives call it socialism; Trump calls it smart policy and says more will follow. Intel warns the deal could curb grants and invite more regulation. GOP factions split; Sanders cheers. Stock rises about 4%.

The Digest, 8/27/2025 @230AM, CDT

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