'Heartbroken isn't the word' - Hatton son's tribute
Ricky Hatton's son Campbell pays tribute to his father, saying "heartbroken isn't the word" after the former world boxing champion's death.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-09-16
Systemic racism affects maternity care for black women in England, say MPs
Commons committee finds women’s concerns not taken seriously due to bias, stereotyping and racist assumptionsBlack women in England are still facing poorer outcomes in their maternity care due to s...
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‘We’re still in the dark’: a missing land defender and the deadly toll of land conflict on Indigenous people
Julia Chuñil is one of 146 land defenders who were killed or went missing last year, a third of them from Indigenous communitiesOne day last November, Julia Chuñil called for her dog, Cholito, and...
theguardian.com
Al Gore on China’s climate rise: ‘I would not have seen this coming’
Al Gore and Lila Preston of Generation Investment Management talked with TechCrunch about recent headlines, including the tech industry's growing appetite for rare earth minerals, how the AI boom's...
techcrunch.com
Prosecutors to seek death penalty for alleged Charlie Kirk shooter
Authorities charge Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder and felony discharge of a firearm.
aljazeera.com
Romanian prosecutors indict pro-Russian former presidential candidate
Calin Georgescu accused of instigating violence after presidential election was cancelled over alleged Russian meddling.
aljazeera.com
John McQueen, Who Made Art Out of Burrs, Bark and Vines, Is Dead at 82
A pioneer of contemporary basketry, he used plant material from his backyard to create ingenious forms that blurred the line between art and craft.
nytimes.com
Meta Connect 2025: What to expect and how to watch
Meta is expected to unveil new versions of its AI-powered smart glasses, as well as a gesture-indicating wristband.
techcrunch.com
India joins Belarus-Russia war games amid trade tensions with US
Iran and several other nations also present at military show of force, held at a time of heightened global tensions.
aljazeera.com
AI could boost UK economy by 10% in five years, says Microsoft boss
Boss Satya Nadella said it was the biggest investment the firm had made outside of the US.
bbc.com
PGA Tour to move season opener because of drought
The PGA Tour's season-opening event The Sentry is to be moved because drought conditions in Hawaii have made the host course unplayable.
bbc.com
Ronny Whyte, Cabaret Singer Who Personified Elegance, Dies at 88
The singer and pianist Ronny Whyte at the Bistro Awards in Manhattan in 2010. His performances conjured, as one profile put it, “a nighttime world of tinkling pianos, rustling gowns and tipsy people.”
nytimes.com
US Tech Giants Race to Spend Billions in UK AI Push
Microsoft and Nvidia unveiled plans to invest up to $45 billion in the UK during US President Donald Trump’s state visit.
wired.com
Trump’s Laissez-Faire Stance Gives Netanyahu Free Pass for Gaza Escalation
Thousands of Palestinians fled Gaza City on Sunday, ahead of Israel’s new offensive, which several major nations warned would risk prolonging the war.
nytimes.com
UK court temporarily blocks deportation of Eritrean asylum seeker
Human rights groups say the government risks breaching international law by denying people the right to claim asylum.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI Rolls Out Teen Safety Features Amid Growing Scrutiny
CEO Sam Altman announced an age-prediction system and new parental controls in a blog post on Tuesday.
wired.com
Could Scots trio really sweep world 1500m medals?
Former Scottish 1500m runner Chris O'Hare thinks Josh Kerr, Jake Wightman and Neil Gourley have a chance of winning all three medals in Wednesday final at the World Athletics Championships.
bbc.com
Prosecutor to seek death penalty for Kirk shooting suspect
Utah prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
aljazeera.com
PGA Tour season opener forced to move due to Maui drought
The PGA Tour has revealed the 2026 season-opening Sentry tournament will not be contested at The Plantation Course due to an ongoing drought on the island of Maui.
skysports.com
What makes this year’s UN General Assembly so significant?
The United Nations General Assembly meets amid Gaza genocide, Ukraine war and global volatility.
aljazeera.com
Donald Trump lands in UK for second state visit as protesters gather in Windsor
US president arrives on Tuesday ahead of a lavish programme, as London mayor calls for UK leaders not to shy away from ‘being critical friend’Donald Trump has landed in the UK ahead of an unprecede...
theguardian.com
Same-day delivery comes to space, as Impulse promises satellite transport in hours, not months
Impulse Space wants to ignite a revolution in in-space logistics.
techcrunch.com
Jack Altman raised a new $275M early-stage fund in a mere week
Altman's first fund, raised in early 2024, was $150 million. So this is a big step up, too.
techcrunch.com
Mattinson is third Scotland World Cup player to retire
Scrum-half Caity Mattinson becomes the third member of the Scotland squad to retire after Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat by England.
bbc.com
Malawi counts votes after presidential election amid economic crisis
Incumbent Lazarus Chakwera and and his predecessor Peter Mutharika are seeking to win the high-stakes election.
aljazeera.com
Silicon Valley bets big on ‘environments’ to train AI agents
A wave of startups are creating RL environments to help AI labs train agents. It might be Silicon Valley’s next craze in the making.
techcrunch.com
CodeRabbit raises $60M, valuing the 2-year-old AI code review startup at $550M
The round, which brought the two-year-old startup’s total funding to $88 million, was led by Scale Venture Partners.
techcrunch.com
Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Charged as Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty
In the indictment, prosecutors claim Tyler Robinson planned Kirk’s killing in advance, citing rooftop surveillance, engraved bullets, and a written note as they seek the death penalty.
wired.com
Pat Crowley, Veteran Actress of Film and TV, Dies at 91
The actress Pat Crowley early in her career, in 1955.
nytimes.com
NASA, Partners Push Forward with Remotely Piloted Airspace Integration
NASA and its partners recently tested a tool for remotely piloted operations that could enable operators to transport people and goods more efficiently within urban areas. The team’s go...
nasa.gov
Landmark ruling convicts seven FARC ex-leaders of wartime crimes
Colombia’s JEP issues first individual sentences under 2016 peace deal, focusing on victims’ justice and reconciliation.
aljazeera.com
Lil Nas X ‘in treatment’ after arrest for allegedly charging at officers, lawyers say
Attorneys for the Grammy-winning musician say he is receiving in-patient treatment after pleading not guilty to chargesLil Nas X is in treatment, his attorneys said this week, after his arrest last...
theguardian.com
Google rolls out new Windows desktop app with Spotlight-like search tool
The app will allow people to use an Alt + Space shortcut to instantly search for information from their computer files, installed apps, Google Drive files, and the web.
techcrunch.com
An 'impact like Ali' - How Hatton made Britain love boxing again
Ricky Hatton took British boxing to a new fever pitch of excitement when he stormed through the ranks. There was something special in the air when he fought, a joy and a thrill in the sport that wa...
skysports.com
US slaps new sanctions on individuals and firms that help Iran sell its oil
The latest US Treasury Department move comes as part of an effort to make it tougher for Iran to sell oil abroad.
aljazeera.com
Gemini overtakes ChatGPT on App Store, as its Nano Banana AI model drives downloads up 45%
Though the month is only half over, Gemini's app has already gained 12.6 million downloads in September, up from 8.7 million in August.
techcrunch.com
Gemini tops the App Store thanks to new AI image model, Nano Banana
Though the month is only half over, Gemini's app has already gained 12.6 million downloads in September, up from 8.7 million in August.
techcrunch.com
Trump has fanned the flames of divisive politics around the world, says Sadiq Khan
Exclusive: London mayor says US president has ‘perhaps done the most’ to encourage far rightLondoners must show Trump we reject his politics of fear | Sadiq KhanDonald Trump will arrive in the UK t...
theguardian.com
Why Many Israelis Oppose Netanyahu’s Offensive Into Gaza City
Protesters in Jerusalem on Tuesday demanded the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas, as Israel launched a new ground offensive in Gaza City.
nytimes.com
Webinar Series: Teaching with EMERGE & GLOBE Mission Mosquito
Educators, join our free two-part webinar, and learn about bringing coding and citizen science to your learners! The Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program is a...
nasa.gov
Coup plot charges for former Romanian presidential candidate
Prosecutors say the right-wing former presidential candidate conspired to overthrow constitutional order in the country.
bbc.com
New headache for Rachel Reeves as OBR downgrades key productivity forecast
Weaker growth outlook would set chancellor on course to break her fiscal rules without significant action in budgetThe Office for Budget Responsibility is expected to downgrade its key productivity...
theguardian.com
MPs give Foreign Office fall guy a mauling over Mandelson | John Crace
Hapless Stephen Doughty was given the hospital pass of defending the PM over the ex-US ambassador’s appointmentJust what has Stephen Doughty done to upset Keir Starmer? Are there no limits to the p...
theguardian.com
Mandelson not given in-depth vetting before appointment, says Foreign Office
Letter to MPs says former US ambassador went through process only after his new role was announced to publicPeter Mandelson was not subject to in-depth security vetting prior to his appointment as...
theguardian.com
Enhanced Games could 'turn away future athletes'
The Enhanced Games is a "reckless" venture that could dissuade future athletes from competing, says the athlete commission of UK Anti-Doping.
bbc.com
MP who defected to Reform rules out by-election
Danny Kruger announced he was joining Nigel Farage's party on Monday.
bbc.com
Mary Rose Oakar, 85, First Arab American Woman in Congress, Dies
Representative Mary Rose Oakar, an eight-term Ohio Democrat, in 1981. She help found what is now the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus.
nytimes.com
‘Terrorism’ charge on Mangione dismissed in health insurance exec’s killing
The 27-year-old US shooter still faces a second-degree murder charge and eight criminal counts.
aljazeera.com
Robert Redford obituary
One of Hollywood’s greats who starred in All the President’s Men, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and The StingRobert Redford, who has died aged 89, was the golden boy of American cinema for mo...
theguardian.com
Dabo defends record following 1-2 start, poll exit
After a 1-2 start and a fall out of the Top 25, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney defended his program and addressed critics, saying in part that if the university is "tired of winning, they can send me o...
espn.com
Kenya’s Kipyegon wins record fourth 1,500m title at World Athletics
The runner fondly known as the 'Queen of 1,500m' was clear by nearly four minutes as she crossed the finish line.
aljazeera.com
Borthwick backed me to remodel England attack in Argentina - Blackett
New assistant coach Lee Blackett says he had licence to remould England's attack during this summer's successful audition for a permanent role.
bbc.com
An Eye-catching Star Cluster
Westerlund 1, the biggest and closest “super” star cluster to Earth, dazzles in this image released on July 23, 2025. This view combines x-ray data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory (in pink, b...
nasa.gov
Waymo approved to start testing autonomous vehicles at San Francisco International Airport
Waymo has spent years locked in back-and-forth negotiations with SFO, the biggest airport serving its home base of Silicon Valley.
techcrunch.com
Fears balloon of a return to civil war in South Sudan over treason trial
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.
bbc.com
Watch: World Athletics Championships day four highlights
Highlights from day 4 of the World Athletics Championships.
co.uk
OpenAI will apply new restrictions to ChatGPT users under 18
Under the new policy, ChatGPT will be trained to no longer engage in "flirtatious talk" with underage users, and additional guardrails will be placed around discussions of suicide.
techcrunch.com
A Stone-Skimming Contest in Scotland Is Infiltrated by Cheaters
“I did see some stones that looked a little too perfect,” said the winner of the Stone Skimming World Championships. The offending contestants were disqualified.
nytimes.com
Gaza City under relentless bombardment as Israel launches ground invasion
Offensive conducted as UN inquiry concludes that Israel’s nearly two-year war on Gaza amounts to genocide.
aljazeera.com
GB medal hopes dented as Hudson-Smith exits 400m
Great Britain's medal hopes suffer another blow at the World Championships as Matthew Hudson-Smith misses out on the men's 400m final.
bbc.com
‘Our plans could be derailed’: family firms say Labour tax rises will force fire sales
Manufacturers say new rules on passing on assets threaten investment and future survival of businessesUnassuming wooden crates filled with brake pads and metal springs are piled high in the loading...
theguardian.com
Kenya seeks British national’s arrest in septic tank murder
In 2012, the body of Agnes Wanjiru was found in a septic tank at the Lion’s Court Hotel in central Nanyuki.
aljazeera.com
Russian drone strike targets busy Kharkiv street, injuring four
Footage shows the moment a Russian drone struck an administrative building in central Kharkiv in Ukraine, injuring four.
aljazeera.com
Giants' Nabers stars in NFL plays of the week
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers catches two incredible touchdowns to lead the best plays from the second week of the 2025 NFL season.
bbc.com
World title is my bargaining chip - Crocker
Newly crowned IBF world welterweight champion Lewis Crocker believes he has the "bargaining chip" to now move on to some huge nights.
bbc.com
Why Many Israelis Oppose Netanyahu’s Push Into Gaza City
Protesters in Jerusalem on Tuesday demanded the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas, as Israel launched a new ground offensive in Gaza City.
nytimes.com
How is technology helping Duplantis break world records?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the world record-breaking claw shoes worn by Armand Duplantis at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
bbc.com
Chadwick Boseman play about police brutality to receive UK premiere in London
Deep Azure, written by the Black Panther star in response to the death of a fellow college student, will open at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse next yearA play by the Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman,...
theguardian.com
UN: Israel’s war on Gaza is genocide
UN inquiry Chairwoman Navi Pillay explains why Israel’s war on Gaza meets the legal definition of genocide.
aljazeera.com
At least 50 dead after vessel carrying Sudanese refugees catches fire
In the Mediterranean Sea, at least 2,452 migrants or refugees died or went missing last year.
aljazeera.com
Geodesic genius: Nicholas Grimshaw brought futuristic grandeur to trains, planes, gardens – and even going shopping
As well as the Eden Project, Grimshaw’s ambitious and audacious work on railway stations, airports, sports complexes and supermarkets could elevate even the most mundane experience• Eden Project ar...
theguardian.com
How huge London far-right march lifted the lid on a toxic transatlantic soup
Tommy Robinson’s ‘free speech’ protest attracted more than 100,000 people – and it was easy to find links to key political figures and events in the USWho were the key figures at the ‘unite the kin...
theguardian.com
Pidcock heads reduced GB World Championships team
Tom Pidcock is named in a smaller than usual Great Britain team for the Road World Cycling Championships in Rwanda.
bbc.com
Israel Strikes Houthi Sites at Hudaydah Port amid Gaza City Assault
The port of Hudaydah, Yemen, in July 2024. Israel said it had struck the city’s port facilities on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Yes, British democracy is under threat – from Musk and his billions, not desperate people | Arwa Mahdawi on small boats
Tesla’s boss has already done his best to destabilise the US, Canada and Germany. Keir Starmer needs to push backThe year is 2125 and an AI-powered hologram of Elon Musk is CEO of The World, Inc. N...
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Regions on Asteroid Explored by NASA’s Lucy Mission Get Official Names
The IAU (International Astronomical Union), a global naming authority for celestial objects, has approved official names for features on Donaldjohanson, an asteroid NASA’s Lucy spacecraft visited o...
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How NASA’s Roman Mission Will Unveil Our Home Galaxy Using Cosmic Dust
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will help scientists better understand our Milky Way galaxy’s less sparkly components — gas and dust strewn between stars, known as the interstellar medium....
nasa.gov
‘This country’s gonna fall on its face. There’s nobody coming to save us’: Boston punks Dropkick Murphys take on Maga
Videos of frontman Ken Casey confronting right-wing provocateurs at the band’s gigs have gone viral, attracting new fans and new safety worries. He wants to lower the temperature – and see other ba...
theguardian.com
Malawians await presidential poll result in vote dominated by economic woes
If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.
bbc.com
Liberty's Stewart (knee) a game-time call for G2
Liberty star Breanna Stewart will be a game-time decision for Game 2 of New York's first-round WNBA playoff series against the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday, coach Sandy Brondello said Tuesday.
espn.com
European Countries Condemn Israel’s Ground Offensive in Gaza City
Tanks on the Israeli side of the border on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
NASA Makes Webby 30s List of Most Iconic, Influential on Internet
NASA has earned a spot on The Webby 30, a curated list celebrating 30 companies and organizations that have shaped the digital landscape. “This honor reflects the talent of NASA’s communications pr...
nasa.gov
YouTube rolls out Studio updates, ‘likeness’ detection, lip synced dubs, creator collabs and more
YouTube launches a handful of updates for creators, including lip syncing features for dubbed videos, likeness detection, collabs, an AI chatbot and more.
techcrunch.com
YouTube announces new generative AI tools for Shorts creators
YouTube is bringing a custom version of Google's text-to-video generative AI model, Veo 3, to Shorts, along with a new remixing tool, an 'Edit with AI' feature, and more.
techcrunch.com
YouTube Live gets a major update, introduces dual-format streaming, minigames, and more
YouTube announced new features for livestreaming, such as letting creators play mini-games, AI-powered highlights, and more.
techcrunch.com
YouTube Music launches new tools for artists to reward fans with exclusive merch and videos
YouTube Music users will soon be able to pre-save songs, see a countdown for album releases, get exclusive merch, and more.
techcrunch.com
YouTube to use AI to help podcasters promote themselves with clips and Shorts
YouTube teases new AI-powered tools for turning podcasts into video clips, even if they're audio-only.
techcrunch.com
YouTube unveils new ways for creators to earn with brand deals, YouTube Shopping program
YouTube is going to allow creators to swap out brand sponsorships in long-form videos.
techcrunch.com
US designates Colombia as country 'failing to cooperate in drug war'
For the first time in almost three decades Colombia loses its certification as a US ally in the war on drugs.
bbc.com
What are Athletic Bilbao's team eligibility rules?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the rules on Athletic Bilbao's team eligibility.
bbc.com
New Zealand's Kerr soars to men's high jump gold
New Zealand's Olympic champion Hamish Kerr takes high jump gold with a first-time clearance of 2.36m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Watch: The Sundance Kid's life in the spotlight
BBC's David Sillito takes a look at the career of the Hollywood icon who has died aged 89.
bbc.com
TikTokers arrested for insulting Somalia's president in a dance video
The young men are seen dancing to a remix of a campaign song, with altered lyrics.
bbc.com
Judge dismisses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione
Judge Gregory Carro also ruled a second-degree murder charge against Mangione could stand during a hearing on Tuesday.
bbc.com
Charlie Kirk killing live: Murder suspect Robinson to appear in Utah court
Tyler Robinson, 22, expected to face formal charges in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
aljazeera.com
USA's Tinch storms to 110m hurdles gold
Cordell Tinch wins 110m hurdles gold for the USA with time of 12.99 seconds at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
We must tackle rising tide of racism and homophobia claiming to be free speech, says Streeting
Exclusive: Health secretary says Labour cannot afford to ignore far-right protests as Starmer under growing pressureUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has called it “laughable” that ris...
theguardian.com
Robert Redford dies: tributes paid to giant of American cinema – latest updates
Star of Hollywood classics including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting and All the President’s Men, dies aged 89‘The star who changed Hollywood’: Peter Bradshaw on Robert RedfordRobert...
theguardian.com
Coachella 2026: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G set to headline
Other acts for North America’s largest music festival include the Strokes, Young Thug, Addison Rae, the xx, Nine Inch Noize and FKA twigsJustin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G will headline t...
theguardian.com
UK faces ‘fight of our times’ after far-right march, says Keir Starmer
No 10 extends criticism to Elon Musk saying ethnic minority Britons would be scared by call to violenceUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK faces “the fight of our times” against the division ex...
theguardian.com
Kipyegon wins historic fourth world 1500m gold
Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.
bbc.com
Dominant Kipyegon wins fourth 1500m gold
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon takes a fourth 1500m world title, with team-mate Dorcus Ewoi claiming silver, and Australia's Jessica Hull winning bronze to prevent a Kenyan one-two-three at the World Athle...
bbc.com
Owen Cooper’s Emmy sends message to ‘look outside the box’, drama school says
Co-head of Manchester school where Adolescence actor trained says she hopes win will encourage casting of ‘raw northern talent’The co-director of the drama school where Adolescence star Owen Cooper...
theguardian.com
NFL: Brady didn't violate rules in Raiders booth
Tom Brady did not violate any NFL rules by wearing a headset in the Raiders' coaching booth during Monday night's game, the NFL announced.
espn.com
Calm launches standalone iOS app for sleep support
The new Calm Sleep app is designed to help people wind down, sleep deeply, and wake up refreshed.
techcrunch.com
Google launches new protocol for agent-driven purchases
Called the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), the system is meant to be interoperable between AI platforms, payment systems and vendors.
techcrunch.com
Israel killed 10 children from this football youth academy in Gaza
Ten children from a professional football academy in Gaza City have been killed in Israeli attacks.
aljazeera.com
Russia launches cruise missiles in Zapad 2025 military drills with Belarus
Russia and Belarus say war games are meant to be a show of force designed to test combat readiness.
aljazeera.com
UK state pension: what is the triple lock, and could it be ditched?
An inflation-busting rise in payments is likely to reignite debate about the system introduced in 2011UK state pension likely to rise by 4.7% under triple lockUK pay growth stays high, but Britons...
theguardian.com
Beckham to feature in Ryder Cup All-Star Match as celebrity line-ups revealed
Brooklyn Beckham, Noah Kahan and Eli Manning are among the names confirmed to feature in the Ryder Cup All-Star Celebrity Match at Bethpage Black.
skysports.com
Russia Indoctrinates Children From Occupied Ukraine at 210 Sites, Study Says
Russian troops on the outskirts of Mariupol, Ukraine, in 2022. A report found that children from occupied territories, including Mariupol and other cities in several regions, were subject to Russia...
nytimes.com
GB's Anning reaches 400m final
Great Britain's Amber Anning runs a season's best time to qualify for the women's 400m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
British soldier goes on trial for Bloody Sunday massacre
For the first time, a British soldier has gone on trial for murder over the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre.
aljazeera.com
Video: AJ reporter breaks news of Israel killing his family members in Gaza
Al Jazeera's Ibrahim al-Khalili broke news that his relatives were killed in the same Israeli attack he reported on.
aljazeera.com
Acting legend Robert Redford dies aged 89
The acting star was famous for roles in The Sting and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
bbc.com
Israel killed 10 children from this football youth academy in Gaza
Ten children from a professional football academy in Gaza City have been killed in Israeli attacks since it began its wa
aljazeera.com
Robert Redford: the incandescently handsome star who changed Hollywood forever
Robert Redford, who has died at the age of 89, began as a blond bombshell at a time when American cinema favoured grit, then turned into a supremely assured director and unlikely keeper of the indi...
theguardian.com
How Israel is stretching its war far beyond its borders
In two weeks, Israel bombed five countries, expanding its military operations thousands of kilometres away from home
aljazeera.com
It Isn’t Just the U.S. The Whole World Has Soured on Climate Politics.
How do we think about the climate future, now that the era marked by the Paris Agreement has so utterly disappeared?
nytimes.com
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor and director, dies aged 89
Redford achieved huge critical and commercial success in the 60s and 70s with a string of hits including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Way We Were and The Sting, before becoming an Oscar-...
theguardian.com
GB's Burgin and Pattison reach 800m semi-finals
Great Britain's Max Burgin and Ben Pattison qualify for the men's 800m semi-finals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
He Fled Putin’s War. The U.S. Deported Him to a Russian Jail.
Antiwar Russians are being sent back as part of President Trump’s immigration crackdown, despite facing imprisonment and other dangers.
nytimes.com
Live Updates: Israel Launches Ground Offensive in Gaza City
The ground operation and intensifying Israeli bombardment risk deepening the humanitarian crisis in a war that has already killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
nytimes.com
Doctors can’t stop genocide. World leaders can
MSF staff in Gaza witness famine, disease and hospital destructions. Only political action can end the slaughter.
aljazeera.com
Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89
Robert Redford in 2013. With a distaste for Hollywood’s dumb-it-down approach to moviemaking, he typically demanded that his films carry cultural weight.
nytimes.com
PM must raise Palestinian visa ban with Trump, say Lib Dems
The US has revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and other officials ahead of a UN summit.
bbc.com
World Athletics to 'remind' GB about slogan rules
World Athletics will "remind" Great Britain of its rules about religious and political slogans after Jeremiah Azu wore a headband with '100% Jesus' on it.
bbc.com
Y Combinator-backed Rulebase wants to be the AI coworker for fintech
Y Combinator-alum Rulebase is betting that the next wave of automation in financial services will be the unglamorous tasks.
techcrunch.com
Finland is ready for the next crisis, with stockpiled food and 72-hour kits – Europe should be too | Miika Ilomäki
The next pandemic or geopolitical shock could be close at hand. To look after our people, we’re looking after our supply chains, agriculture and fuel reservesMiika Ilomäki is chief preparedness spe...
theguardian.com
Kayak co-founder takes on Calendly with new Supercal scheduling platform
The entrepreneur has launched Supercal, a free scheduling platform that’s designed to make booking meetings more efficient and simple.
techcrunch.com
Spain first of Eurovision ‘big five’ to decide on boycott if Israel participates
State broadcaster says it will withdraw from next year’s contest in Vienna unless Israel is excluded over Gaza warSpain has become the latest country to say it will not take part in next year’s Eur...
theguardian.com
PM orders investigation into MI5 over false evidence
It will look at why the security service gave false evidence to three courts about conversations with BBC News.
bbc.com
'The bombing has been insane': Gaza City Palestinians scramble to flee Israeli assault
Palestinians tell the BBC whole residential blocks have been levelled as the Israeli army ramps up its offensive in the city.
bbc.com
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
bbc.com
O'Sullivan out of British Open for 'medical reasons'
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of the British Open because of "medical reasons", says the World Snooker Tour.
bbc.com
O'Sullivan pulls out of British Open due to medical reasons
Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of this year's British Open due to medical reasons, the World Snooker Tour announced on Tuesday.
skysports.com
Maria Caulfield becomes latest senior Tory to defect to Reform UK
Former health minister announces decision a day after MP Danny Kruger joined Nigel Farage’s partyUK politics live – latest updatesAnother senior Conservative has defected to Reform UK, with the for...
theguardian.com
Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook
Trump is trying to oust Cook from her role as part of a standoff between the president and the US central bank.
bbc.com
Why Olympic 1500m champion Hocker was disqualified - Cram analysis
Steve Cram explains why Olympic champion Cole Hocker was disqualified from the men's 1500m semi-finals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Former Tory minister Maria Caulfield defects to Reform
Caulfield lost her seat at last year's general election, after nearly nine years as the MP for Lewes.
bbc.com
Partey 'ready' to face Spurs before court appearance
Thomas Partey is "ready" to face Tottenham, a day before he is set to appear in court on rape and sexual assault charges, says Villarreal manager Marcelino.
bbc.com
McLaughlin-Levrone sets U.S. 400m bar in semis
Track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone finished her 400-meter semifinal at the world championships Tuesday in 48.29 seconds, shattering a 19-year-old American mark held by Sanya Richards-Ross by .41...
espn.com
Ukrainians horrified by killing of refugee Iryna Zarutska, US culture wars
Ukraine's official response has been muted as pro-Trump activists exploit the murder in North Carolina.
aljazeera.com
Doha strikes are an example of Israel “manipulating” the US
A former US intelligence officer explains why he thinks it's unlikely Israel will carry out another strike on Qatar.
aljazeera.com
Kenya issues arrest warrant for British national over young mother's murder
The 21-year-old was killed in 2012 and her body found in a septic tank in the garrison town of Nanyuki.
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Homes damaged, cars swept away as rains flood India's Uttarakhand
Rescue efforts are under way after the Himalayan region was hit by torrential downpour.
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UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation – study
Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010‘Birmingham is up the road but there are no buses’The...
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‘Birmingham is up the road but there are no buses’: privatisation a dead end for Ludlow
People in the Shropshire town have been left cut off and frustrated by the collapse of public transportUK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation – studyThe cit...
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Matthew Prince Wants AI Companies to Pay for Their Sins
The Cloudflare CEO joined The Big Interview to talk about standing up to content scraping, the internet’s potential futures, and his company's relationship to Trump.
wired.com
One Vigilante, 22 Cell Towers, and a World of Conspiracies
Inside the mind of the most prolific anti-5G arsonist in the world—and the incoherent, very online political violence of our era.
wired.com
Afghanistan's exiled women's cricketers to tour India during World Cup
The Afghanistan women's cricket team will tour India in October and play matches against domestic sides while the Women's ODI World Cup takes place in the country.
skysports.com
Scotland future uncertain after good WRWC showing
Scotland may have enjoyed their best Women's World Cup campaign since 2002, but post-tournament buzz evaporated soon after Sunday's loss to England, writes Andrew Petrie.
bbc.com
Merson: Amorim must adapt... Chelsea would have been a better fit for him
Paul Merson says Ruben Amorim must adapt his tactics at Manchester United to improve his "unthinkable" record.
skysports.com
UN inquiry finds Israel committing genocide in Gaza
A UN inquiry has found that Israel’s war on Gaza is a genocide, a landmark moment after nearly two years of war.
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Death on the Riviera: The White Lotus is coming to France
Rumours that Mike White’s hit series will be filming next in France have now been confirmed – but what can we expect?The White Lotus didn’t have the Emmys it expected this year, but a little thing...
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New Research Helps Explain Gas Craters in Siberia
A gas crater on the Yamal Peninsula in northern Russia in August 2014.
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‘There’s a basic decency among British people’: Hope Not Hate’s Nick Lowles on how to defeat the far right
Lowles has spent his entire adult life organising against fascism, facing countless threats as a result. He discusses the street confrontations of the 80s, foiling a murder plot, Nazi satanists – a...
theguardian.com
Trump Leaves Tense America Behind for Royal Retreat on U.K. State Visit
Military officers taking part in rehearsals at Windsor Castle, west of London, on Monday, before a state visit by President Trump.
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Malawi presidential elections: Who is running and what’s at stake?
The small African country is still reeling from the fallout of last year's region-wide drought that devastated harvests.
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Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui: ‘Artists are liars who just make things up – but we reveal a lot’
The internationally feted choreographer has worked with pop megastars, a sculptor and the monks of the Shaolin Temple. Now he is tackling the cultural divisions and colonial legacy of his homelandS...
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What's new in the 2025-26 Champions League?
BBC Sport's Elizabeth Conway explains five things you need to know for this season's Champions League.
bbc.com
Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK: what’s on the agenda?
Visit comes at sensitive time for UK government, which is laying on display of royal and military pageantryDonald Trump arrives in the UK on Tuesday for a historic second state visit. His trip come...
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The ECHR is flawed, but be warned: it would be unwise to entrust human rights to an ‘elective dictatorship’ |
Brexit removed many checks and balances from the UK government. That’s why leaving the European convention on human rights would be a huge risk‘Humbug”, and “a half-baked scheme to be administered...
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Starmer to chair cabinet meeting as tensions grow after resignation of top aide — UK politics live
Labour MPs talking openly about replacing PM as poll suggests just 26% of Labour members have favourable view of him as party leaderGood morning. Keir Starmer chairs cabinet this morning having los...
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'Retiring never crossed my mind' - Firth on motherhood & swimming return
Six-time Paralympic swimming champion Bethany Firth speaks to BBC Sport NI about motherhood and her imminent return to swimming at the World Championships in Singapore.
bbc.com
UK pay growth stays high – but Britons are feeling the pinch
Firms are reluctant to hire and unemployment is rising, as inflation dulls the impact of higher wagesUK labour market cools as pay growth slows and job losses riseBusiness live – latest updatesTues...
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Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson to appear in court: What to know
Prosecutors say charges could come on Tuesday, though the deadline could stretch to Friday.
aljazeera.com
Four rivals, 13 days: Five things we learned from Yankees' epic September stretch
New York went 7-5 against Houston, Toronto, Detroit and Boston. Did it teach us anything for October?
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College Football Playoff Bubble Watch: Breaking down every conference
Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.
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Ranking the Champions League field: Can anyone stop PSG or Barcelona?
It's Year 2 of the UEFA Champions League's new format, and it's Year 4 of Ryan O'Hanlon ranking the full field of teams. So let's get into it before Matchday 1.
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UN inquiry finds Israel’s war on Gaza to be genocide
This is a breaking news story.
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Jeremy Bowen: UN genocide report a blunt indictment of Israel's actions in Gaza
A new report accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, in "the strongest and most authoritative UN finding to date".
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‘Trump is a defecating fly on a camel’s back’: Palestinian artist Samia Halaby on being banned, exiled – and now celebrated
At 88, she has won a Munch award for artistic freedom – despite her pioneering work being cancelled by the US university she studied at. She talks protest, polarisation and propagandaIt’s a miracle...
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Who benefits if NHS drug prices soar? Donald Trump and big pharma. Just one more way he’s menacing Britain | Polly Toynbee
The NHS needs cheap drugs, and our economy needs a thriving pharma industry. The president threatens both – no wonder Labour is grovelling to himGoverning in the era of Donald Trump has been Labour...
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Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says
The panel finds that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out against Palestinians during the war.
bbc.com
Rubio, en route to Qatar, warns of ‘short window’ to secure Gaza ceasefire
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hails Qatar for mediation in the wake of Israel's brazen attack in Doha.
aljazeera.com
Brady to play alongside NFL stars in Saudi flag football tournament
Tom Brady plans to play alongside current and former NFL stars in a three-team flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia next year, the seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback said on Monday.
skysports.com
Polls open in Malawi presidential election, in nation hit by soaring costs
Analysts say the race is between President Lazarus Chakwera and his predecessor Peter Mutharika.
aljazeera.com
Australia’s climate risk assessment prompts deluge of misinformation from the usual suspects | Temperature Check
Nationals senator Matt Canavan and Sky presenter Chris Kenny line up to misinterpret and misquote report in effort to press case against net zeroFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updat...
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Google announces £5bn AI investment in UK before Trump visit
Rachel Reeves says move is a ‘vote of confidence’ in British economy as she prepares to open firm’s first UK datacentreBusiness live – latest updatesGoogle has said it will invest £5bn in the UK in...
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Tape review – reverential Hong Kong remake of Richard Linklater drama of toxic masculinity
Linklater’s ahead-of-the-curve adaptation of a 1999 play about an alleged rape is reconfigured to try and reflect current concernsRichard Linklater’s 2001 movie Tape, and Stephen Belber’s 1999 play...
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What We Can Know by Ian McEwan review – the limits of liberalism
A century from now, a literature scholar pieces together a picture of our times in a novel that quietly compels us to consider the moral consequences of global catastropheThe sheer Englishness of I...
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Lemmy, Leigh Bowery and ‘the two Georges’: 80s stars in the Limelight – in pictures
It was the place to be through the 1980s, a nightclub where Johnny Rotten and Kim Wilde rubbed shoulders with the Beastie Boys and, er, Mel Smith. David Koppel’s new book captures it all Continue r...
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To understand how AI will reconfigure humanity, try this German fairytale | Clemens J Setz
Artificial intelligence will replace creativity with something closer to magical wishing. The challenge for future generations will be dealing with the feeling of emptiness that leaves us withIn th...
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Nasser and Athers' verdict on England's cricketing summer
Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have delivered their verdict on England's cricketing summer - one that soared to generational highs and sank to schedule-induced lows.
skysports.com
Federal Judge Declines to Intervene for Migrants Deported to Ghana
Judge Tanya S. Chutkan of the Federal District Court in Washington ruled late Monday that she could not prevent a group of migrants from being sent onward to their home countries.
nytimes.com
PNG celebrates independence, to sign defence treaty with Australia
The treaty will allow Papua New Guinea nationals to gain Australian citizenship by joining its military.
aljazeera.com
Nigerian chef breaks world record for largest jollof rice dish
Guinness World Records has confirmed the achievement, saying the rice weighed in at a staggering 8,780kg.
bbc.com
Craig McLachlan withdraws from Cluedo production after backlash over casting
The actor, who was cleared of historical sexual assault allegations in 2020, says he has withdrawn as a result of a social media campaign against himFollow our Australia news live blog for latest u...
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US appeals court blocks Trump’s bid to fire Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve
Cook's claim that she was denied due process has a 'strong likelihood of success', court rules
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: who will win The Great British Sewing Bee?
The last three contestants try to wow the judges with a trompe l’oeil creation. Plus: Michael Palin explores the barrios and natural wonders of Venezuela. Here’s what to watch this evening 9pm, BBC...
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Vegas nights with 'Rocky' Hatton's Mancunian army
BBC Sport explores the bond between Ricky Hatton and a hardcore band of fans after his death at the age of 46, revisiting memories of treasured nights in Las Vegas.
bbc.com
Thousands of opioid deaths missed off official figures
The error - affecting England and Wales - raises concerns about the impact on the government's approach to drug deaths.
bbc.com
Big pharma firms have paused nearly £2bn in UK investments this year
Government’s plans in disarray before Trump talks as MSD, Eli Lilly and AstraZeneca moves prompt job fearsBig pharmaceutical companies have ditched or paused nearly £2bn in planned UK investments s...
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For some minority Britons the ‘unite the kingdom’ rally shows far-right politics is becoming legitimised
Westminster’s hardening attitudes to immigration are leading anti-racist campaigners to warn a far-right UK government no longer seems unthinkable“I remember my father marching against the National...
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‘We’re insanely hubristic’: how The Rest Is History became the world’s biggest history podcast
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook on storytelling, their strangest interactions with fans and bonding over The Lord of the RingsHow does one measure success? For Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook,...
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Top UK artists urge Starmer to protect their work on eve of Trump visit
Paul McCartney, Kate Bush and Elton John among creatives arguing that Labour’s AI proposals could result in ‘an artist’s life work to be stolen’Leading British artists including Mick Jagger, Kate B...
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When Trump comes to UK, normal rules of state visits will not apply
Keir Starmer will have to choose how to spend limited political capital, with most pressing issues ones UK and US do not agree onDonald Trump has repeatedly described Keir Starmer as a “good man”,...
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Revealed: sewage overflow in English and Welsh national parks twice outside rate
Exclusive: Campaigners attack ‘outrageous’ situation, saying waters in protected areas should be cleanestSewage is pouring into the rivers inside national parks at twice the rate that is occurring...
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On Texas border, uninsured people stress the health system. It's set to get worse
In South Texas' Rio Grande Valley, many people go without health insurance, and the health system struggles as a result. Similar communities dot the nation.
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Trump says he will sue New York Times for $15bn
He has accused the paper of defamation and libel, saying it served as a "mouthpiece" for Democrats.
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Country diary: Sometimes only the most rotten fruit will do | Mark Cocker
Buxton, Derbyshire: Our discovery apples have mainly gone to the jackdaws and crows. But here come a dozen red admirals, and they know what they likeThe floss from willowherb seed flared as it pass...
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Trump World’s Deals With the U.A.E.
We dug deeper into lucrative transactions involving the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm and the United Arab Emirates.
nytimes.com
Transfer rumors, news: Man United open to Ugarte exit, Serie A clubs keen
Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte is wanted by clubs in Serie A. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Nothing closes $200M Series C led by Tiger Global, plans AI-first device launch
Carl Pei's Nothing is raising $200 million in a Series C round from Tiger Global at a $1.3 billion valuation.
techcrunch.com
Lawmakers race to strike funding deal as threat of government shutdown looms
Congress has two weeks to strike a funding deal and avoid a government shutdown. But tensions are high amid a debate on political violence, complicating their path.
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Former Sen. Joe Manchin reflects on career, state of U.S. politics in new memoir
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia about his new memoir, "Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense."
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President Trump’s State Visit to the UK: What to Know
President Trump, Queen Elizabeth, Melania Trump, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles in Buckingham Palace during Mr. Trump’s first state visit to Britain in 2019.
nytimes.com
Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love Story review – the one about the princess and the ‘soul-sexual’ shaman
She is Norwegian royalty. He is Gwyneth Paltrow’s healer. Now, the tale of their shocking marriage is shared in this shallow, gushing documentary. Still, at least they have Prince Harry’s blessingI...
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‘See it. Say it. Sorted’ campaign gets refresh – but slogan stays same
Security message has been frequent – and for some, irritating – part of Great Britain’s public transport system since 2016It has been described as the most irritating slogan in the history of Briti...
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Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit
Google's President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".
bbc.com
Stress measured in hair could predict depression and anxiety in children
Researchers from the University of Waterloo discovered that measuring long-term stress through children’s hair samples can reveal early signs of mental health risks in those living with chronic phy...
sciencedaily.com
Chinese teens to pay $300,000 for urinating in soup
A court orders their parents to compensate Haidilao for reputational and operational losses.
bbc.com
Scientists just found the “master switch” for plant growth
Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have cracked open the secrets of plant stem cells, mapping key genetic regulators in maize and Arabidopsis. By using single-cell RNA sequencing, they cre...
sciencedaily.com
Senate clears Trump pick Miran to Fed board ahead of key interest rate vote
His entry has raised concerns over the Fed's independence, following Trump's bid to reshape the central bank.
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Chargers LB Mack exits victory with elbow injury
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack was ruled out of Monday's 20-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders after sustaining an elbow injury in the first half that appeared to leave him in significan...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,300
Here are the key events on day 1,300 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Why more women get cancer in India - but more men die
Women account for just over half of all new cases, but men make up the majority of deaths.
bbc.com
Qatar hosts Arab-Islamic emergency summit: Who said what?
Arab, Muslim leaders gather in Qatar to condemn Israeli attack in Doha and warn Gaza war is a campaign of extermination.
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GCC to activate defence mechanism; Doha summit slams Israel’s Qatar attack
The Gulf states pledge to activate the joint defence pact as Arab and Islamic leaders stand in solidarity with Qatar.