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Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-09-08
Mamdani releases records on toxic air in New York after 9/11 attacks
The New York City mayor said the document release shows victims were 'lied to' about health impacts from the attacks.
aljazeera.com
Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?
The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
co.uk
Jon Small, Director and Early Billy Joel Collaborator, Dies at 79
Jon Small, right, with Billy Joel in 1970, the year they released a self-titled heavy metal album as Attila.
nytimes.com
U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers, Drawing Threat of Reprisal
A satellite image released by the European Space Agency showing Kharg Island, a key oil export terminal for Iran.
nytimes.com
Protesters, police clash in Albania over Trump-linked project
Albanians have protested for over 100 days against a planned luxury hotel linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.
aljazeera.com
Bowen at the double as West Ham climb top of the Championship
Captain Jarrod Bowen scored twice as West Ham's 3-2 win over Bolton took them top of the Sky Bet Championship on goal difference and earned a first ever win at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.
skysports.com
Hewett and Reid bid for sixth US Open title
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid start their bid for a sixth wheelchair doubles title at the US Open with a dominant victory in New York.
co.uk
Oil nears $100 as US launches new strikes on Iranian tankers
American military hit ‘multiple’ ships linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in response to more attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship
ft.com
LIV Golf League files for bankruptcy protection but reveals 2027 plans
LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States but still intends to launch a new version of the league from next year.
skysports.com
What the UK ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements really means
Israel has announced that it’s shutting down the UK Consulate in occupied East Jerusalem after a new ban on its goods.
aljazeera.com
Christie nets hat-trick as Bournemouth blitz Championship Lincoln
Ryan Christie scored a hat-trick to give Marco Rose his first win as Bournemouth manager as the Cherries swept aside Sky Bet Championship side Lincoln 4-0.
skysports.com
Selby, Trump and Williams through in English Open first round
All five of the world top 10 players that feature in the first round of the 2026 English Open on Tuesday won their matches
co.uk
Canada’s Carney Doubles Down on Pivot Away from the United States
Prime Minister Mark Carney, a former investment banker and central bank governor, is working to draw global investors to Canada.
nytimes.com
Southampton knock Swansea off Championship top spot
Cyle Larin scored his fifth goal of the season as Southampton beat Swansea 3-1 to humble a table-topper for the second home match in a row.
skysports.com
Cockroach Milk, How to Blow Your Nose, and Mosquito Printers: The Ig Nobels of 2026
Every year, the prizes recognize the weirdest research that often raises some very serious scientific questions.
wired.com
Cognition hits $48B valuation, signaling investors believe AI coding is far from a winner-take-all market
Cognition's valuation multiple is higher than Cursor's was before selling to SpaceX.
techcrunch.com
The Exploration Company nabs $450 million to challenge SpaceX
The Exploration Company (TEC) has raised $450 million to build reusable spacecraft, in what it describes as “the largest-ever Series C by a European space company.”
techcrunch.com
Police bodycam captures Russian missile strike on Kyiv
Bodycam video has captured the moment a Russian missile struck near police in Ukraine’s capital Kiev
aljazeera.com
Brazil Supreme Court rift deepens as justice suspends federal police chief
Allegations of misconduct between two justices threaten to pull court into political battles ahead of upcoming election.
aljazeera.com
LIV players free to leave after bankruptcy protection filing
LIV Golf intends to starts its new league early next year after filing for bankruptcy protection in the United States.
co.uk
From shot-shy to shoot on sight - Villa find a way to win
Aston Villa finally found their shooting boots with three goals at Club Brugge - but their win was not straightforward.
co.uk
Mamdani says 9/11 illnesses killed more than attacks did
Mamdani says 9/11 illnesses killed more than attacks did
aljazeera.com
Fourteen on trial over deadliest English Channel crossing on record
Fourteen men are on trial over the 2021 deaths of 31 migrants while attempting to cross the English Channel.
aljazeera.com
NASA Calls for Proposals to Accelerate Lunar Surface Technologies
NASA is seeking proposals to advance the technology and infrastructure needed to explore the Moon and establish a Moon Base in the lunar South Pole region. Announced on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the solici...
nasa.gov
What’s happening in the Yemen war?
Fighting between government forces and Iran-backed Houthis is raising fears Yemen could return to full-scale war.
aljazeera.com
Meta Releases Muse, a Personal AI Agent With Privacy ‘Built Into It’
Designed to compete with OpenClaw and Instinct, the company says Muse can do everything from sell your car to book you a plane ticket.
wired.com
Meta unveils AI personal assistant linked to WhatsApp and Instagram
New ‘agent’ called Muse designed to make customised suggestions based on chats and social media activity
ft.com
Far-right port protests: police told to improve intelligence gathering
Whitehall officials also ask why laws meant to clamp down on the wearing of masks at demonstrations were not usedPolice have been told by the government they expect better intelligence gathering af...
theguardian.com
Does the UK have a legal obligation to redress the harms of slavery?
Jamaica petitions the British monarch over questions about the legality of the transatlantic slave trade.
aljazeera.com
Sabalenka survives Noskova battle to stay on course for US Open three-peat
Aryna Sabalenka maintained her hopes of a third successive US Open title with a three-set victory over Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in an absorbing quarter-final - a result that retains her sta...
skysports.com
Meta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it?
Meta's new personal AI agent Muse wants access to users' email, calendars, payments, health services, and more — making the company's biggest consumer AI bet yet a major test of whether people stil...
techcrunch.com
Highest paid world leader to get $1m salary increase
Singapore's government says it will raise the annual salaries of its ministers and other office holders, including its prime minister who is the highest paid political leader in the world.
co.uk
China and Qatar are strengthening bilateral ties: What that really means
Beijing says it will increase coordination with Doha to help de-escalate regional tensions amid the ongoing war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
UK says it will force tech giants to stop children sharing nude images
Culture secretary said Apple and Google would be forced ‘to build in device-level protections for children’
ft.com
Sky Sports Golf Podcast: Can 'Lahinch legends' inspire Europe to Solheim glory?
The Sky Sports Golf Podcast delivers the latest news from the golfing world, expert analysis and big-name interviews.
skysports.com
Apple and Google Miss Deadline to Block Child Nudity on Their Phones in the UK
Now the UK government plans to introduce new legislation that would see companies face fines and potential criminal liability, and signaled similar plans could extend to Snapchat and Instagram.
wired.com
Will UK sanctions have any impact on Israel’s ‘settler terrorists’ in West Bank?
A look at whether Ed Miliband’s plans will be effective and what they signal for future Israel-UK relationsThe British foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, has announced plans for an import ban on goods...
theguardian.com
Glastonbury tickets break £400 for first time as on-sale date is announced
Tickets set to cost £408 at return for Somerset festival after a fallow year, a jump from £378.50 in 2025After a fallow year in 2026, Glastonbury festival fans can start to get excited – and nervou...
theguardian.com
War and weather threaten fresh burst of UK inflation, BoE governor warns
Comments by Andrew Bailey add to problems facing Andy Burnham ahead of next month’s Budget
ft.com
UK government pays highest interest rate on 30-year bond since 1998
High yields threaten to wipe out at least half of the £24bn headroom John Healey was expecting to have for his budgetThe UK government was forced to pay the highest interest rate for a 30-year bond...
theguardian.com
Renoir paintings worth $10.5 million missing after museum heist
A pre-dawn break-in at the Renoir Museum in southern France saw thieves seize four paintings
aljazeera.com
Commons breathes a sigh of relief as UK finally takes a moral stance of Israeli settlements | John Crace
Opposition to Miliband’s announcement of sanctions rings hollow – helped by fewer than 10 Tory backbenchers turning up to debateNobody can say they weren’t warned. The Andy Burnham government might...
theguardian.com
Yemen’s war is back: A new battle for Sanaa and the Red Sea
This phase of the war could be the start of another protracted conflict rather than a decisive campaign, say analysts.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on Britain’s new Middle East policy: an unlawful occupation must carry a price | Editorial
Ed Miliband has delivered Britain’s toughest indictment of Israeli conduct in Palestinian lands - and rightly says this has economic consequencesRarely in recent years has the Commons felt like the...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on English schools: teachers and pupils should be proud of bucking a downward trend | Editorial
International comparisons suggest that some things are being done right in England’s classroomsTeachers, headteachers, children, parents and politicians should all feel proud of England’s schools,...
theguardian.com
Fourteen go on trial over deadliest Channel small boats disaster
At least 30 men, women and children drowned when their dinghy capsized on 24 November 2021.
co.uk
Gaming group Evolution’s own report found it made money in banned markets
Report has been disclosed as part of a legal battle with Black Cube despite Evolution seeking to keep it under wraps
ft.com
Israeli strikes devastate homes, displace families across Gaza
Israeli strikes hit several areas across Gaza, destroying homes in Khan Younis and sending thick smoke over Bureij camp.
aljazeera.com
Growth in every postcode: good politics, dubious economics
The UK government would be better off backing clusters and widening access to opportunity
ft.com
London amateur goalkeeper could be next in line for Ugandan throne
A goalkeeper from an amateur team in South East London could become king of a Ugandan region after the death of his cousin.
co.uk
Superbubble in the Large Magellanic Cloud
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captures a photogenic nebula, N44, in the Large Magellanic Cloud in this Sept. 3, 2026, image. N44 is dominated by two features: a vast central void and a shell...
nasa.gov
New law to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images
The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.
co.uk
OpenAI Just Claimed a Huge Math Discovery. Some Academics Are Crying Foul
A landmark announcement by the frontier AI lab has been overshadowed by accusations of impropriety.
wired.com
Google Cloud races to catch up in the AI deployment wars with Accenture deal
Google Cloud expands its enterprise AI push with Accenture, betting on forward-deployed engineers to drive adoption and overcome deployment bottlenecks.
techcrunch.com
Israeli strikes transform Lebanese city into ghost town
Nabatieh, once southern Lebanon’s economic centre, is now a ghost town as Israel intensifies attacks.
aljazeera.com
Israeli academia accused of systemic apartheid against Palestinians
A legal report exposes how Israeli universities use a dual-track disciplinary system to target Palestinian students.
aljazeera.com
Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Signaling a Shift
Hungary’s foreign minister, Anita Orban, in May. She accused the expelled Russians of having acted in ways unacceptable under a convention that bars diplomatic interference.
nytimes.com
A constipated baby and a kid that looks like Boris Johnson: why would anyone bother stealing a Renoir?
The chocolate boxiest of all the impressionists has long had his haters – even Manet thought he was rubbish. Little surprise then that the thieves ditched two works on the way outStealing from the...
theguardian.com
Putin praises US peace efforts in call with Trump
Russian president denies waging ‘hybrid war’ against Europe
ft.com
What is BAPS, the Hindu group whose demands led to Eiffel Tower closure?
The Eiffel Tower closed after workers protested the sidelining of women during the BAPS visit.
aljazeera.com
The shift in British policy on Israel is palpable
But progress could be threatened if there is a new more diplomatic government in Israel.
aljazeera.com
NASA Technique for Manipulating Satellite Photos Now Reveals Ancient Images
Algorithm NASA first applied to satellite imagery is now used to peer into antiquity
nasa.gov
Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns
Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.
co.uk
Chrome is now shipping updates every 2 weeks as AI changes the security landscape
Google is speeding up Chrome’s release schedule to ship security patches and new features faster.
techcrunch.com
EU condemns Serbia’s ministers for attending funeral of war criminal Mladic
EU leaders condemn Serbian officials' presence at Ratko Mladic's funeral as a failure to confront past war crimes.
aljazeera.com
UK imposes ban on goods from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
The UK has announced a trade ban on goods made in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
Reform UK would ban full-face coverings in public
It comes after masked men gathered in Dover to protest against small boat crossings.
co.uk
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen
For years, Hungary was viewed as Russia's closest ally in the EU, but the new government has dropped the pro-Kremlin stance.
co.uk
‘We all have an expiry date’: Kimberly Akimbo, the achingly funny musical about a teen with a 64-year-old body
The uplifting, award-winning show about a girl aging four times too fast electrified New York. As it hits the UK, co-creator Jeanine Tesori talks about being inspired by the Aids crisis and all her...
theguardian.com
The Tempe 57: A father’s fight for justice after Greece’s worst train crash
An immigrant father who lost his son in the 2023 Tempe train crash leads a protest movement in his search for justice.
aljazeera.com
Young Americans have never witnessed a functioning foreign policy
Twenty-five years after 9/11, debt and defence spending are ballooning while diplomacy is starved and allies are alienated
ft.com
Mistral raises €3B as sovereign AI becomes big business
The French AI lab has raised €3 billion at a €21 billion valuation in a Series D round led by Samsung, Scaleup Europe and PSG Equity.
techcrunch.com
Yemen’s reignited war fuels a new wave in child recruitment
Yemeni government and Houthi forces are engaged in a new round of fighting.
aljazeera.com
One year on from Nepal protests, have Gen Z demands been met?
It has been a year since Nepal's youth protested against corruption, prompting a leadership change.
aljazeera.com
1,000 Museum Visitors Dive Into NASA Sea Level Science on World Ocean Day
More than 1,000 visitors explored NASA sea level science firsthand during World Ocean Day at the University of Georgia Aquarium on Skidaway Island on June 6, 2026.
nasa.gov
NASA’s Hubble, Webb Find Far-out Solar System Objects ‘Remember’ Past
For the first time, scientists used the joint power of NASA’s Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes to study some of the most far-flung bodies in our solar system, Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs)....
nasa.gov
Richard Kelly on Donnie Darko at 25: ‘It’s a Miracle That Any Movie Gets Made’
The director discusses his debut novel, staying true to an artistic vision, and the absurd line of dialogue from Donnie Darko he believes will find its way into his obituary.
wired.com
Video: Germany says ICJ lacks jurisdiction in Nicaragua genocide case
Germany is seeking to have Nicaragua’s Gaza genocide case thrown out at the International Court of Justice.
aljazeera.com
Video: Saudi–Russia Press Conference in Moscow: Key Takeaways
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister is in Moscow for a joint Saudi Russian press conference.
aljazeera.com
New York City releases documents about air quality after 9/11
Officials assured the public the air was safe after the attacks, but the new documents suggest there were concerns.
co.uk
Four Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist
It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.
co.uk
Legal action against Fifa to include women's schedule
Legal action from the top European leagues and global players' union Fifpro against Fifa is extended to include the world governing body's "abusive conduct" towards the women's game.
co.uk
Mac Allister 'very sad' over no new Liverpool deal
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is "very sad" that he has not been offered a new contract and admitted he had "options to leave" in the summer.
skysports.com
Canadian Jet Maker Is Target in Trump’s Trade War
Planes in production on the factory floor at a Bombardier plant in Mississauga, Ontario, in 2024.
nytimes.com
Mac Allister 'sad' at no Liverpool contract offer
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club and had "options" to leave in the summer.
co.uk
Poseidon Aerospace lands $60M ahead of first pilotless test flight
The startup is trying to rethink the economics of cargo aircraft by removing pilots from the equation entirely.
techcrunch.com
Here in Liverpool, buses are back under public control – and that’s great for the only people who really matter | Steve Rotheram
For decades we were told that privatisation would deliver better services. The experience of millions of passengers tells a different storySteve Rotheram is mayor of the Liverpool city regionOne of...
theguardian.com
Qatar says reopening Strait of Hormuz ‘unconditionally’ is a priority
Qatar's Foreign Ministry says Doha working towards diplomatic solutions to end US war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing
In strongest condemnation ever by UK government, Ed Miliband announces sweeping sanctions on trade with Israeli settlementsUK politics live – latest updatesIsraeli “terrorists” are conducting ethni...
theguardian.com
Monty Don steps down from BBC’s Gardeners’ World after 23 years
Final series to be hosted by the ‘utterly unique’ presenter will continue to be broadcast until later this yearMonty Don, the longest serving head gardener on the BBC’s Gardeners’ World programme,...
theguardian.com
Monty Don is quitting Gardeners’ World – and you’re right to be devastated about it
Handsome, charming and vulnerable, the host made horticulture TV hotter than ever. What a huge hole he will leaveAfter 23 years at the helm, Monty Don has announced that he is leaving Gardeners’ Wo...
theguardian.com
Musk review – epic study of the world’s richest and most banal man
Venice film festival: Alex Gibney interviews former colleagues, wives, the trillionaire’s father and an AI Muskbot in this absorbing documentary‘Elon is a nuke.” The speaker is Ashley St Clair, a f...
theguardian.com
Sudan’s healthcare system on brink of collapse, MSF warns
More than a third of Sudan's health facilities are nonoperational as aid cuts deepen crisis, medical charity says.
aljazeera.com
England's Quirke excited by Newcastle project as one of 25 new signings
Raffi Quirke says leaving Sale Sharks was one of the hardest decisions he has had to make, but is impressed with how things are taking shape at a revamped Newcastle Red Bulls.
co.uk
BRICS summit may be the only place another Iran ceasefire can be built
Its members and partners have brokered every ceasefire so far and hold the relationships needed to build the next one.
aljazeera.com
‘Cantona’s a Kwengletarian!’ Inside the maximalist, magical mentality of rising London Irish rapper Kibo
The masterful Harrow MC behind the year’s funniest, most inventive UK rap debut explains how his parents sparked his ravenous outlook – and why he’s wrestling his peersA few Guinnesses into an int...
theguardian.com
Meta Failed to Catch Hundreds of AI Child Abuse Ads. Some Included Images of Real Kids
Images of real children—including a member of a European royal family—were used to create some of the 350 ads containing child sexual abuse. Lawmakers say they plan to investigate.
wired.com
Former Philippines lawmaker arrested for pocketing millions in flood aid
A former Philippine lawmaker was arrested for allegedly stealing millions of dollars intended for flood control.
aljazeera.com
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man and withhold his body near Nablus
Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man amid raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
As Sweden heads to polls, Israel and Palestine policies are on the ballot
With the left-wing coalition ahead in polling, the current right-wing government's policies could soon be up for debate.
aljazeera.com
Richard Alston, trailblazer and guiding light of British dance, dies aged 77
Akram Khan among those paying tribute to ‘pioneering’ choreographer of intense musicality and grace who inspired generations of dancersSir Richard Alston, the British choreographer and teacher who...
theguardian.com
Saudi political analyst says ‘No prolonged war with the Houthis’
Khaled Batarfi, a Saudi political analyst, says the war with the Houthis will not be ‘prolonged’.
aljazeera.com
Some veterans to be called up to test UK's war resilience
An exercise next year on a scale not seen for a "very long time" will test the UK's preparedness, a minister says.
co.uk
How NASA Testing Changed US Food Inspection Forever
In the early 20th century, public outcry following Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle led to stricter food safety protocols. NASA took them a step further.
wired.com
‘Limit overshoot, peak, decline’: A new global goal for climate change?
The world agreed to limit temperature rises in 2015; that aim is proving impossible. Is it time for a course correction?
aljazeera.com
What to watch in the US’s New Hampshire and Rhode Island primary elections
Some of the US midterm election's biggest themes will play out in these New England states' most notable races.
aljazeera.com
Three paintings worth $10m stolen from Renoir Museum in southern France
The two thieves had attempted to steal a fourth painting, but abandoned it as they ran from the museum.
aljazeera.com
‘She blazed in and opened my eyes to the real world’: Readers remember Gloria Steinem
To generations of women, the feminist campaigner was an inspiration, a fearless challenger of sexism and domestic violence. Guardian readers share memories of her courage, intelligence, and warmthW...
theguardian.com
At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv
Air raid alerts and sounds of explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital as Russian forces launched drone strikes early on Tuesday.
co.uk
How South Korea finds itself trapped in the US-Iran war
Washington is pressuring a reluctant Seoul to support its naval blockade of Iran; Tehran is threatening consequences.
aljazeera.com
Skyscrapers and smokestacks: the grittier side of Georgia O’Keeffe
Beyond her famed paintings of flowers and landscapes, the American artist created stunning studies of urban architectureGeorgia O’Keeffe is celebrated for her ethereal depictions of flowers, sunlig...
theguardian.com
Don’t Forget Me review – Eddie Cochran bio-doc boasts top-notch roster of talking heads
Director Kirsty Bell alternates archival footage with tacky dramatised filler, but it’s the breadth of appreciation, from Keith Richards to Kiefer Sutherland that impressesNo one could argue that r...
theguardian.com
Gen AI Tools Are Now Being Used to Push ‘Slop Jihad’
A new generation of Islamic terror supporters are using AI to spread ‘Slop Jihad’ to new audiences on TikTok.
wired.com
Scientists discover a powerful new antivenom hidden in rattlesnake blood
Researchers discovered that combinations of toxin-blocking proteins naturally found in rattlesnake blood can powerfully neutralize venom from several dangerous snake species. In lab tests, the mixt...
sciencedaily.com
UK pays highest borrowing cost since 1998 at gilt sale
Thirty-year gilts priced at a yield of roughly 5.83%, underscoring pressure on public finances from global bond sell-off
ft.com
A Far-Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor and the Christian Democratic Union party leader, at a press briefing in Berlin on Monday.
nytimes.com
Your personality may be more genetic than scientists realized
More than 1,200 genetic variants have been linked to the Big Five personality traits, and many of the same variants are also associated with health, longevity, careers, income, and everyday habits....
sciencedaily.com
UK to announce trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements
UK to announce trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million
Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).
co.uk
Russia Bombards Kyiv Soon After Witkoff, Kushner Leave
Firefighters at the site of a Russian missile attack, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Tuesday. By early Tuesday morning, waves of Russian ballistic and cruise missiles were once again headed toward Kyiv.
nytimes.com
Rubio to Push Colombia’s New Leader to Tackle Cocaine Trade
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaking at a cabinet meeting last week.
nytimes.com
‘I suggested maybe a lighter touch’: William Shatner on Star Trek at 60
The actor and others involved with the phenomenon speak about the legacy and progressivism of a much-loved science fiction TV series as it reaches an important milestone“The mystery of time,” muses...
theguardian.com
I am sending the assisted dying bill back to the Lords – and this time, peers must do the right thing | Lauren Edwards
The will of the elected chamber – and a popular, compassionate piece of legislation – must not be frustrated again by a small minority of peersLauren Edwards is the Labour MP for Rochester and Stro...
theguardian.com
Seaweed Is Their Way of Life. A Company’s Sweeping Plan Threatens It.
As global demand for seaweed surges, a Canadian corporation’s bid for exclusive harvesting rights in the west of Ireland has upended a once-sleepy industry.
nytimes.com
Stoke Space raises another billion to rival SpaceX at re-flying rockets
Stoke has "completed the initial closing" of a $1B Series E round intended to help it reach orbit and prepare a new, larger rocket for operations.
techcrunch.com
Ozempic and Wegovy may have an unexpected mental health benefit
Semaglutide, the drug behind Ozempic and Wegovy, may have benefits that extend well beyond weight loss and diabetes. In a large Swedish study of nearly 15,000 people with bipolar disorder, its use...
sciencedaily.com
Giant new dinosaur discovered beneath construction site in Brazil
Scientists have identified a giant new dinosaur from Brazil that reached about 20 meters long and lived 120 million years ago. Its surprising evolutionary ties to a Spanish dinosaur suggest its anc...
sciencedaily.com
The political challenge of Britain’s mounting debt costs
The government was right to protect infrastructure spending but tweaking the fiscal rules comes at a price
ft.com
Low turnout threatens Commons vote on assisted dying, say MPs
Backers seek support for second attempt to get law through House of Lords after ‘undemocratic’ rejection last yearMPs on both sides of the assisted dying debate have voiced fears about turnout affe...
theguardian.com
As fuel prices rise again, Iran’s government urges citizens to cut back
New fuel pricing targets consumption above 110 litres monthly, doubling costs to 100,000 riyals per litre.
aljazeera.com
Scientists observe Einstein’s gravity in the quantum world for the first time
Physicists have directly observed a long-predicted quantum effect of gravity, putting one of Einstein’s foundational ideas to a striking new test. Using ultracold atoms, researchers split an atom’s...
sciencedaily.com
The Castle by Jon Ronson review – bizarre tales of modern masculinity
A journalist embarks on a wild goose chase that might – or might not – be informative about the male conditionRecovering from surgery at home in upstate New York in 2023, Jon Ronson awoke to a stri...
theguardian.com
Artworks stolen from Renoir Museum on French Riviera in latest heist
Thieves took four artworks but dropped one as they fled, says mayor of Cagnes-sur-MerTwo thieves have broken into a museum dedicated to the French impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir in sou...
theguardian.com
UK-US trade could suffer as a result of sanctions for illegal Israeli settlements, American ambassador warns – UK politics live
UK to reassert support for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution in move drawing criticism from US and IsraelGood morning. It is hard to understand Labour/leftwing politics in the UK at the m...
theguardian.com
Real’s Mbappe embraces Ballon d’Or talk after historic World Cup goals
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe enters Champions League season hoping for Ballon d'Or after record World Cup goal haul.
aljazeera.com
Singapore raises prime minister’s pay by $1mn
Jump in already world-leading salaries for ministers comes despite public disapproval
ft.com
Eiffel Tower to reopen after protest over removing women staff
A Hindu religious delegation had requested that 'interactions with women' be limited during its visit.
aljazeera.com
Davis-Woodhall ends season after car crash
Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall decides to end her 2026 season after suffering "severe concussion" in a car crash and she will now miss this week's World Athletics Ultimate Champions...
co.uk
Goodbye, Colin From Accounts: how TV’s loveliest comedy stuck the landing
For a show that started with a screech of car brakes and a wounded dog, Brammall and Dyer steer the finale home as if rolling comfortably down a familiar roadThe streaming age has no shortage of wi...
theguardian.com
The Newer World by Sebastian Barry review – a near-miracle of storytelling
The third in a loose American trilogy follows the epic journey of a formerly enslaved man in the aftermath of the civil warBut is not the story as good as the truth?” asks Tennyson Bouguereau, the...
theguardian.com
Better Go Mad in the Wild review – boozing, bantering hermits impart their spiritual wisdom
Director Miro Remo journeys deep into the Czech countryside to find two brothers living an isolated life filled with quixotic wisdom in this surreal documentaryNarrated by a slaughtered bull, this...
theguardian.com
Should England rotate bowlers or be ruthless in final Pakistan Test?
As a Test summer during which English cricket appeared to be in crisis nears its end, Joe Root's side go into their final fixture against Pakistan with the only major talking point being whether th...
skysports.com
Palestine weekly: Israeli ministers push for depopulation of Gaza
Ethnic cleansing plans move from slogans to policy proposals, amid West Bank demolitions and mounting deaths in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: Paul C Brunson looks at dangerous red flags in relationships
His new series begins with Charlotte, who endured an ex-partner’s coercive control. Plus: David Attenborough goes for the double at the National Television Awards. Here’s what to watch this evening...
theguardian.com
China’s export surge sets stage for record annual surplus
Data released ahead of crucial meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on extending tariff truce
ft.com
The byelection here in Holborn and St Pancras is Labour’s to lose. But lose it might | Polly Toynbee
The Greens appeal to young and progressive voters here on defence, rent controls and North Sea oil. The Burnham bounce may be about to hit an obstacleYou might think a byelection showdown between t...
theguardian.com
Mistral raises record €3bn as Europe strains to keep pace in AI race
New funding round led by Samsung comes as French AI model maker continues to challenge US and Chinese rivals
ft.com
The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here's what to watch
The week of Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season. President Trump's unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm means control of Congress is on the ballot.
npr.org
Republicans hope unconventional convention will rally voters ahead of midterms
The Republican party is calling it a "Trumpapalooza." The party is throwing an unconventional convention in Dallas this week to try to boost Republican voter enthusiasm.
npr.org
Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
The tariffs will apply to $20bn worth of American products, jeopardising the stability of the world's largest bilateral trading relationship.
co.uk
Offshore borrowing in renminbi hits record high of nearly $150bn
Issuance of ‘dim sum’ and ‘panda’ bonds rises past $149bn so far this year
ft.com
Polls suggest tight presidential race as Brazil marks Independence Day
Brazil has marked Independence Day with the two main candidates for October’s presidential election holding events.
aljazeera.com
From match point to US Open exit - lucky loser denied history
France's Arthur Gea held match point to become the first lucky loser to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final - three hours later he was out of the US Open.
co.uk
Real Madrid vs Inter: Champions League – preview, team news, prediction
Mourinho kicks off the record 15-time Champions League winners' European campaign against Serie A champions Inter.
aljazeera.com
Flash floods fill the streets of a neighbourhood in central Morocco
Videos show floodwaters swamping homes, shops and streets in Azilal in central Morocco, after heavy thunderstorms.
aljazeera.com
The Otherworldly Geology of Vasquez Rocks
Layers of sedimentary rock that jut from the Soledad Basin at surprising angles have long enthralled television and film producers, including the team behind Star Trek.
nasa.gov
‘It’s not good to walk through the world feeling like prey’: Thelma & Louise’s writer on turning a movie classic into a musical
It was her very first film and it won her an Oscar. But can Callie Khouri now make it work on stage with songs? She talks about what made her write it – and how little has changed since‘I have a wo...
theguardian.com
‘We have really cool sharks’: three-year project to lift lid on Britain’s little-understood species
Anglers will help scientists investigate the porbeagle, tope and blue shark to boost knowledge and conservation‘We have really cool sharks,” says Dr Lucy Hawkes. She is not referring to animals in...
theguardian.com
AI is ushering in an era of mass toe-treading at work
Boundaries between different occupations are blurring at the cost of a collaborative company culture
ft.com
Global shipping rules are collapsing, say maritime nations
Wars and the growth of the shadow fleet are causing a ‘structural shift’ in global trade, according to 18 maritime authorities
ft.com
Majority of Tory and Reform voters do not back cuts to disability benefits, survey finds
Nearly half of respondents say spending on personal independence payments should be increasedThere is little appetite for cuts to disability benefits even among Conservative and Reform voters, and...
theguardian.com
‘Apollo premium’ drives up debt costs for group’s portfolio companies
Reputation for harsh treatment of creditors costs group about one percentage point in higher borrowing costs, research shows
ft.com
Anthropic and OpenAI bankers push for top-tier credit ratings post-IPO
Investment-grade designation would unlock cheaper financing for AI labs and their infrastructure partners
ft.com
Britain’s grid operator gave Palantir contract without inviting rival bids
Neso cited a legal exemption that removes the requirement to consider other suppliers if dependencies leave no alternative
ft.com
Online Posts Show Families’ Grief for Flood Victims on Tibet’s Side of China-Nepal Border
Rescue workers at Gyirong Port in Tibet on Sunday, during a state-guided tour for foreign reporters. Chinese officials have said that their release of information has been transparent and timely.
nytimes.com
North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries
It comes as relations between both countries have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.
co.uk
Russia strikes Kyiv as three-day pause during US envoy visits ends
US envoy says 'encouraged' by talks as White House official told Reuters next steps to be announced in coming weeks.
aljazeera.com
Eiffel Tower closed in row over women removed for Hindu group
The Eiffel Tower was shut on Monday after staff protested over women being ‘sidelined’ during a Hindu group’s visit.
aljazeera.com
Eric Wu’s newest company, out of stealth since May, is going after construction’s labor crunch
Eric Wu, who built and ran Opendoor before stepping away in 2022, has had his new company, NavigateAI, out of stealth since May — building AI copilots that give construction workers real-time, hand...
techcrunch.com
What does Mondlane’s trial mean for Mozambique?
The opposition politician faces five charges over protests that followed the disputed 2024 election.
aljazeera.com
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger: what we learned from the year’s biggest rockumentary
Capturing the band’s 2025 global comeback tour, this two-hour film reveals the tense first rehearsal with Liam, Noel being a big softie and the Gallaghers’ politics – just don’t expect any mention...
theguardian.com
What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.
Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods. The outcome could resonate far beyond Canada.
npr.org
Trial over alleged murders of Australian surfer brothers starts in Mexico
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend were found with gunshot wounds to their heads.
co.uk
Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal
In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to be used as a tool in political confrontation".
co.uk
‘Flamingo Revolution’ enters 100th day against Kushner-linked resort
Albania’s Flamingo Revolution marks 100 days of protests over a luxury resort project backed by Jared Kushner.
aljazeera.com
Nepal says big polluters must ‘wake up’ as it calls for climate compensation over flood disaster
Foreign minister Shisir Khanal tells the Guardian the world’s biggest economies need to help Nepal, which contributes less than 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions Nepal is demanding $20m in cl...
theguardian.com
Global move away from oil could lead to conflict and migration, experts say
Researchers urge governments to help worst afflicted countries, such as Nigeria and Algeria, which rely on oil revenues for public servicesConflict, migration and economic upheaval will accompany t...
theguardian.com
Iran war live: Qatar warns of ‘industrial catastrophe’ if crisis continues
An average of 10 ships transited Strait of Hormuz daily over past 10 days, the lowest level since May, Kpler data shows.
aljazeera.com
Why America Can’t Strangle Iran
The sources of Tehran’s economic resilience.
foreignaffairs.com
The Rise and Fall of Global Jihadism
How America contained—but didn’t end—the terrorist threat.