Alonso 'takes responsibility' as Chelsea subs rescue cup hopes
Chelsea get the better of Leeds in a cup thriller, but Blues boss Xabi Alonso has food for thought after needing rescue act from his star substitutes.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-09-09
Iran war looms over Trump at Republican midterm convention in Dallas
Trump supporters say he can rally Republican voters despite concerns over the unpopular Iran war and rising costs.
aljazeera.com
Arteta explains new role for transformed Odegaard
Martin Odegaard is a player transformed at the start of this season - and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta puts his captain's impressive form down to fitness and new positioning.
skysports.com
Prince William launches sport mental health toolkit
Prince William urges sport at every level to make suicide prevention part of its culture through a new nationwide toolkit called On Your Side.
co.uk
UK charges three times as much as other G7 countries for citizenship
Think-tank says high cost combined with tougher settlement rules risks creating ‘an expanding subclass’
ft.com
Is change needed after Shelton's early-morning finish against Alcaraz?
The clock ticked to 3.33am local time in New York City when Ben Shelton beat Carlos Alcaraz with a clean ace to the delight of thousands of delirious tennis fans still inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, b...
skysports.com
Odegaard is an 'artist for this whole side' - Onuoha
Match of the Day pundits Nedum Onuoha and Rory Smith discuss Martin Odegaard's performance in Arsenal's Champions League match against Napoli as well as his prospects for the season.
co.uk
Selby defeats Zhang to progress at English Open
World number two Mark Selby progresses to the third round of the English Open by winning a deciding frame against China's Zhang Anda.
co.uk
OpenAI adds a prominent AI doomer to its board of directors
Paul Christiano, an influential AI researcher focused on alignment, is joining the OpenAI Foundation as a member of its board.
techcrunch.com
The AI Researcher Who Just Quit Anthropic Says It’s ‘Crunch Time for Humanity’
Jacob Coxon talks to WIRED about the “mini Manhattan project” inside Anthropic, the problem with alignment, and why AI labs have just a few years left to make their systems safe.
wired.com
Massachusetts hits data centers with new clean power rules
Massachusetts has become the third state in as many months to slap new restrictions on data center development.
techcrunch.com
Torres hat-trick fires Paris Saint-Germain to dominant win against Bratislava
Ferran Torres scores a hat-trick as Paris St-Germain get their Champions League title defence off to a winning start against Slovan Bratislava.
co.uk
Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final
Coco Gauff saves two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina.
co.uk
US court denies Tate brothers’ bid to be released from Miami jail
A judge rules the brothers are a 'quintessential flight risk' due to their wealth and frequent international travel.
aljazeera.com
Newcastle still open to Hall sale - Thursday's gossip
Lewis Hall could still leave Newcastle despite new contract, Yasin Ayari close to committing to Brighton but Kaoru Mitoma set for exit, and Chelsea to go back for Manu Kone in midfielder search.
co.uk
Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge
Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.
co.uk
San Francisco Orders Meta to Stop ‘Allowing’ AI Child Abuse Ads
The City Attorney’s Office has asked Meta to explain how the harmful ads repeatedly ran on Facebook and Instagram. The company claims the ads are not under the city’s jurisdiction.
wired.com
Trump says Iran war ‘will end immediately’ after US midterm elections
The president added the US is not looking to restart negotiations with Iran after the failure of previous ceasefires.
aljazeera.com
Aston Villa ignite season in five-goal thriller against Club Brugge
Aston Villa launch their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 victory over Club Brugge in Belgium, ending their early-season goal drought.
co.uk
A Year After Charlie Kirk's Death, Turning Point Plans to Spend Big on the Midterms
Turning Point will spend tens of millions on ads and turnout, sources say, with a focus on New Hampshire, Arizona, and Nevada.
wired.com
Apple’s new CEO is reviving a Steve Jobs strategy from 25 years ago
John Ternus made the case in his first keynote as Apple CEO that the iPhone isn't going anywhere.
techcrunch.com
Trump says Putin wants to make a deal to end Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump says Russian President Putin wants a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Top US official named to OpenAI non-profit board warns advanced AI could be ‘deadly’
Paul Christiano says technology could ‘kill most people’ without stronger safety features
ft.com
Former child refugee selected as Labour candidate in byelection for Starmer’s old seat
Sagal Abdi-Wali, who came from Somalia in 1990s, will likely face Zack Polanski in Holborn and St Pancras contestA former child refugee who became the leader of Camden council has been selected to...
theguardian.com
Burnham defends UK ban on Israeli settlement trade
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank
aljazeera.com
Lucien Smith, Art-World Star Whose Career Abruptly Turned, Dies at 37
A phenom in his 20s, he became the poster child for Zombie Formalism before abandoning the gallery frenzy for Montauk.
nytimes.com
Apple Watch’s new AI features are normalizing the idea that technology is always listening
Apple says its new watches won’t save raw audio, but features that can transcribe recent speech and summarize ambient conversations raise new questions about consent, privacy, and how people behave...
techcrunch.com
Benn 'dragged down to pits of hell' by weight cut
Conor Benn says making the welterweight limit for his world-title challenge against Ryan Garcia has felt like being "dragged down to the pits of hell" but insists he is healthy and will make weight.
co.uk
UK man charged with assisting Russian military spies in sabotage plot
Joshua Cammidge, 31, has been charged after alleged contact with a member of the GRU Volunteer Corps.
aljazeera.com
NASA Adds Relativity Space’s Terran R to Launch Services Contract
A NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract has been awarded by the agency to Relativity Space Inc., and its Terran R launch service in accordance with the contract’s on-ramp provision. The Terran R l...
nasa.gov
Yemen envoy warns of wider war as Houthis threaten Bab al-Mandeb Strait
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Yemen's ambassador warns Houthi attacks threaten global shipping.
aljazeera.com
Iraqi graduates protest for govt jobs amid unemployment crisis
More than 1,000 medical and health graduates have taken to Baghdad’s streets demanding government jobs.
aljazeera.com
Everything Apple announced at its fall iPhone event, from the foldable iPhone Duo to an always-listening Apple Watch
The main event was the tech giant's highly anticipated first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo.
techcrunch.com
Apple debuts $1,999 passport-shaped foldable phone, called Duo
The Duo launch, first with new CEO John Ternus, is the most noticeable overhaul of Apple's flagship product since 2017.
aljazeera.com
There are new shiny iPhones, so Apple is making you pay more for older models
Apple is raising the price of its existing iPhone models by $100, including iPhone 16, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air.
techcrunch.com
Gauff to face new world No 1 Rybakina in semis after incredible comeback
Coco Gauff saved two match points on her way to a three-set victory over teenage French Open winner Mirra Andreeva which set up a semi-final showdown with newly-crowned world No 1 Elena Rybakina.
skysports.com
Israeli strike targets home in Gaza’s al-Shati refugee camp
An Israeli strike devastated a home in Gaza City’s al-Shati refugee camp, heavily damaging surrounding homes.
aljazeera.com
Two rescued after plane makes emergency landing in Black Sea
Two Belgian nationals were rescued by Turkish authorities after their private aircraft suffered engine failure.
aljazeera.com
China slams US claims of ‘industrial-scale’ AI theft
The response comes after three US agencies accused Chinese AI companies of exploiting American AI models.
aljazeera.com
The hinge for Apple’s new foldable phone was built with AI
Apple says it used AI and 3D printing in the manufacturing process for its long-awaited foldable phone.
techcrunch.com
Everything Apple Announced: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch, AirPods 5
The company’s September event introduced Apple’s first ever foldable iPhone, along with new iPhone 18 Pro models, updates to the Apple Watch, some AirPods, and more advances to Siri AI.
wired.com
Yemeni diplomat says Houthis want to drag Saudi Arabia into war
Houthis are trying to drag Saudi Arabia into conflict by targeting Saudi territory, says Yemen’s Ambassador to Qatar.
aljazeera.com
Apple Doesn’t Want You to Worry About the New Apple Watch's Listening Features
The new Apple Watch includes several “intelligent” listening features that have privacy and security baked in. But the protections can’t change the facts of what the tools do.
wired.com
Apple Watch’s new feature listens to your chats and recaps them
The Siri Recap feature is similar to other note-taking apps like Granola.
techcrunch.com
UK Lawmakers Are Freaking Out Over AI’s Summer of Chaos
As AI agents go rogue and fears of superintelligence grow, politicians are raising the alarm over its potential harm to human existence.
wired.com
Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate
A vendor follows the war news at his shop in Sanaa, Yemen, Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Why are borrowing costs rising across the world?
Rising bond yields are lifting borrowing costs for governments, businesses and households across the global economy.
aljazeera.com
'Just a number' - Rybakina's rise to world number one
Elena Rybakina becomes the new women's world number one after reaching the US Open semi-finals, ending Aryna Sabalenka's 99-week reign at the top of the rankings.
co.uk
US records hottest summer in 132 years
The United States had its hottest summer since records began, says NOAA, with August also setting a new heat record.
aljazeera.com
William Anderson, Doctor and Civil Rights Leader in Georgia, Dies at 98
An osteopath in Albany, Ga., he drew national attention, and the involvement of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for his efforts to end segregation.
nytimes.com
Breathing depends on a cylinder: Gaza faces medical oxygen crisis
Only 12 of Gaza's 34 oxygen-generation stations remain operational, worsening the health crisis in the besieged enclave.
aljazeera.com
Harvey hits $15.5B valuation, months after reaching $11B
The legal AI startup and VC darling has nearly doubled its valuation in nine months.
techcrunch.com
Explosion at depot storing weapons left from Syria war kills 14
An explosion tore through a temporary weapons depot near Sarmada, in northwestern Syria killing at least 14 people
aljazeera.com
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could activate defence pact, Pakistan says
Pakistan warns Mecca defence agreement may be activated if Yemen's Houthi rebels continue targeting Saudi Arabia.
aljazeera.com
I Let an AI Agent Hack All My Gadgets—and I’d Do It Again
After I removed the safety guardrails from a powerful open-source model, it found vulnerabilities in my household devices and hacked into a PC. But it also told me how to make everything a lot more...
wired.com
Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show
The White House has described the cash gifts to Harp and three others as personal - and legal.
co.uk
How significant are new European sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements?
Israel is accused of the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
aljazeera.com
Apple’s revamped Health app will calculate your ‘health age’ and readiness score
The update uses Apple Intelligence to make better sense of your health data.
techcrunch.com
England humble hapless Pakistan on opening day of final Test
England took early control of the third and final Test against Pakistan after a day of dominance with bat and ball, closing the day on 156-4, giving the home side a lead of 23 at stumps, after earl...
co.uk
NASA’s Chandra Unveils Mysterious X-Ray Objects
Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, scientists have discovered a new class of objects behaving unlike any they have seen before. Astronomers suggest these newly spotted objects in other galaxie...
nasa.gov
Apple unveils Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 with an AI upgrade that can recap your day
Most notably, Apple is taking aim at the growing wave of AI wearables with new "Audio Intelligence" features that let you rewind moments and remember details from daily conversations.
techcrunch.com
Apple has a new way prove your iPhone photos aren’t AI slop
Apple introduced Apple Reference Image to help users determine whether photos have been edited, including alterations made by AI.
techcrunch.com
Apple shows off AirPods 5 with improved active noise cancellation
The AirPods 5 support better noise cancellation, Siri AI, and offer volume controls on the stem.
techcrunch.com
Apple unveils its first foldable, the iPhone Duo
Apple today introduced its first foldable device, named the iPhone Duo, at its “Surprise and Shine” iPhone event held in Cupertino. The phone is the first marquee device launched under...
techcrunch.com
Back to work, not school: Yemen’s crisis forces children to drop out
Struggling families in Yemen are forced to choose between education and survival amid mounting economic challenges.
aljazeera.com
Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4: Price, Specs, Release Date
Apple’s latest smartwatches—the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, get a faster chip, expanded health tracking, and new capabilities made possible by a newly enhanced Siri.
wired.com
The Guardian view on UK-EU relations: voters would reward greater ambition | Editorial
The architects of Brexit know it has failed. That presents Andy Burnham with an opportunity to set a bolder new agendaModesty is not a trait commonly associated with Nigel Farage. Something el...
theguardian.com
Bombardier looks to hire 500 new workers in US, despite Trump threat
The Canadian aircraft manufacturer has received support from Republican lawmakers on its economic impact record.
aljazeera.com
Apple CEO John Ternus says the best AI device is still the iPhone
The company also argued that its on-device models offer consumers more privacy.
techcrunch.com
Palestinian child misses first day of school due to settler siege
Four-year-old Kinda Hassan is missing the start of her first school year amid a month-long siege by Israeli settlers.
aljazeera.com
PM would consider independence referendum if 'clear consensus' emerges
Andy Burnham had previously told First Minister John Swinney that a second referendum is "off limits".
co.uk
Hants beat Blaze to boost One-Day Cup final hopes
Hampshire beat The Blaze while Somerset, Surrey and Essex also win in race to One-Day Cup final.
co.uk
Gurney called up to World Series of Darts after withdrawals due to visa issues
Daryl Gurney has been called up to play at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam after visa issues led to the withdrawal of Philippines players Lourence Ilagan and Alexis Toylo from the Sep...
skysports.com
Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro with upgraded camera
Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro lineup upgrades the camera and comes in burgundy.
techcrunch.com
JPMorgan chief Dimon meets Burnham amid Budget windfall tax fears
Trade unions have called on chancellor John Healey and PM to target banks in next month’s fiscal event
ft.com
Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.
co.uk
‘Mr Congeniality’ Burnham advises Badenoch to ditch the point-scoring over defence spending
Leader of the opposition rehashes last week’s questions on defence policy but comes up short against a new PM who preaches consensus politicsThe case of the dog that didn’t bark in the night. Somet...
theguardian.com
Hermann equals ODI debut score record in SA win
Jordan Hermann strikes 150 to equal the record for the highest score in a one-day international debut as South Africa beat Namibia by 99 runs in Windhoek.
co.uk
Joseph Rice, Lowcountry Lawyer Who Took On Big Tobacco, Dies at 72
Joseph Rice in 2016 at his office in Mount Pleasant, S.C. His work fundamentally reshaped how corporate America is held accountable for wrongdoing.
nytimes.com
DOJ wants more answers on Fox’s $22B Roku deal
Fox’s $22 billion plan to buy Roku has hit a new hurdle. The Justice Department sent Fox and Roku what’s known as a “second request” on Tuesday, asking the companies to turn over more data and docu...
techcrunch.com
78 people including newborn rescued in Mediterranean
At least 78 people including a newborn baby were rescued from the Mediterranean Sea.
aljazeera.com
UK defends sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements after backlash – The Latest
The foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, is facing a backlash over the government’s sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank after the chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, said the safety...
theguardian.com
You Can Now Destroy Flock Cameras for Cash in GTA V
A new GTA mod lets you smash and shoot Flock’s automatic license plate readers around the fictional Los Santos.
wired.com
Israel sanctions will not hurt intelligence sharing between spy agencies, says Miliband
UK foreign secretary says international community including US shares ‘frustration’ at Israel’s failure to constrain illegal settlersBritish intelligence has been given assurances by its Israeli co...
theguardian.com
Superintelligence is coming. Should we let it?
AI companies have been talking about superintelligent AI like it’s inevitable, but recent safety incidents like OpenAI’s Hugging Face breach are ...
techcrunch.com
What's next for LIV Golf and it's players after filing for bankruptcy?
Geraint Hughes explains what is next for LIV Golf and what will happen to their players after they filed for bankruptcy.
skysports.com
Korda plays down 'intimidation factor' as Hull eyes rematch with world No 1
Charley Hull said she would relish another Solheim Cup showdown with Nelly Korda, who played down bringing an "intimidation factor" to Team Europe.
skysports.com
How 2 US, European Satellites Are Studying Hurricanes During El Niño
Last November, NASA and its European partners launched the Sentinel-6B satellite to improve hurricane forecasts, help protect infrastructure, and benefit commercial industries, including shipping....
nasa.gov
New Apple CEO to unveil $2,000 folding iPhone
Investors braced for price rises across smartphone line-up as memory costs hit
ft.com
Artemis II Crew at NASA Marshall
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission – NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen – visited Huntsville, Alabama, Sept....
nasa.gov
US Open LIVE! Rybakina goes for world No 1 with Gauff vs Andreeva to come
skysports.com
Bangladesh measles deaths surpass 1,000 after vaccination drive falls short
Bangladesh faces its worst measles outbreak, killing 1,002 children and infecting nearly 190,000 since March.
aljazeera.com
Gaza students with overseas university offers, scholarships remain trapped
As a new term begins, students promised places abroad face impossible immigration rules.
aljazeera.com
US Treasury to buy back up to $6bn in long-term bonds
Scott Bessent seeks to steady government debt market with expanded purchase programme
ft.com
Viral AI assistant Instinct now has its own email address
Instinct’s new email feature lets the AI agent create and manage accounts, contact businesses, handle support requests, and do more on users' behalf.
techcrunch.com
‘Gambling with our lives’: Anthropic researcher quits, warns against self-improving AI
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned over AI extinction fears, calling for pacing agreements between labs.
techcrunch.com
France’s Le Pen stays silent on far-right victory in German election
Rassemblement National distances itself from Alternative for Germany ahead of next year’s French presidential vote
ft.com
Shipt becomes the latest delivery app with an AI shopping assistant
Users can ask the assistant to do things like "Create a cart for my Saturday tailgate for 25 people and include some brunch items," or "Build a cart for easy school lunches and after-school snacks,...
techcrunch.com
Scorecard: England vs Pakistan, third Test
Latest score from the third and final Test match between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket.
skysports.com
Torrential rains, winds from Hurricane Lowell leaves 30,000 without power
Kauai grapples with flooding and dangerous debris as Hurricane Lowell batters Hawaii’s western coastline overnight.
aljazeera.com
Irvine stays as Pocognoli refreshes Scotland staff
Everton assistant Alan Irvine will continue as part of a refreshed Scotland coaching staff under new boss Sebastien Pocognoli.
co.uk
Burnham sees sanctions against Israeli settlements as an electoral asset
While a survey found Labour, Lib Dem and Green voters to be the strongest backers of such a ban on trade, even Tory and Reform voters were in favour overallUK politics live – latest updatesThere wa...
theguardian.com
AI spend per employee slumped at top firms in August — summer doldrums or a warning sign?
Falling token costs, cheaper models, and less spend per employee—AI adoption isn't playing out the way hyperscalers hoped.
techcrunch.com
Forget vinyl v digital debates, this kind of musical ‘authenticity’ brings real rewards
Period instruments are miles away from retro affectation, and as two Proms this week will show, can actually bring historical music up to the momentNostalgia. What a kick. And what a commercial boo...
theguardian.com
Streaming from the cloud was meant to change games forever – what happened?
Once hailed as the future, even the likes of Google, Sony and Microsoft have struggled to make streaming games fun, fast or affordable• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up he...
theguardian.com
DAU review – Ilya Krzhanovsky’s crazed Soviet inferno reaches its central character
Venice film festival: The director’s bleak epic project about the scientist Lev Landau finally focuses on the genius maudit who inspired the seriesHow would it be if Christopher Nolan got sidetrack...
theguardian.com
Dortmund’s Karetsas hospitalised after collapsing in Champions League match
Greek teenage star Konstantinos Karetsas faced 'circulatory problems' and was stretchered off during the match against Villarreal.
aljazeera.com
‘I thought a devil was about to appear from the smoke’: Jerry Hsu’s best photograph
‘The black cloud emerged from a grate in the street. I guess something underground was on fire. It was hilariously cinematic – just one of those eerie, spontaneous things that happen in a city’This...
theguardian.com
Jane Eyre: A Musical review – more Disney romance than Victorian gothic
Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London This production has a talented cast and looks the part, but the characterisation is thin and the songs are often cloyingMuch like Emerald Fennell’s film of Wuth...
theguardian.com
NASA Names Two Artemis II Astronauts to Emeritus Program
Following their landmark Artemis II mission earlier this year, distinguished NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman are transitioning in September to emeritus status at the agency’s Johnson...
nasa.gov
Andrew Tate is denied bail and will remain in jail during his extradition fight
Prosecutors told the court that Andrew and Tristan Tate boasted about having multiple passports and flying on private jets. But the Tates' lawyers argued they were only playing a role for their fans.
npr.org
Kimi Raikkonen's son Robin, 11, signs for Red Bull
Robin Raikkonen, the 11-year-old son of former Formula 1 world champion Kimi Raikkonen, signs for Red Bull's driver development programme.
co.uk
Borthwick's holding pattern extended - with minimal confidence vote
England head coach Steve Borthwick's extra six months buys time but doesn't indicate reserves of confidence from his Rugby Football Union employers.
co.uk
East Is East review – the classic cross-cultural comedy is as sharp as ever
Bolton Octagon Thirty years on, Ayub Khan Din’s play about dual-heritage life in the 70s is revived for a tour with an exceptional cast Thirty years ago a play opened at Birmingham Rep that might h...
theguardian.com
'Embarrassing' Pakistan break record in morning to forget
The only thing gloomier than the leaden skies at lunch on day of the third Test at Edgbaston will be the mood in the Pakistan dressing room as things went from bad to worse.
co.uk
Farage is clearly struggling – I saw that for myself. But his legacy will be a poison that runs deep | Andy Beckett
The mood at the Reform conference was volatile and brittle. But the forces massing further to the right of the party are testament to its impactFor much of the time since Nigel Farage resumed the R...
theguardian.com
Instacart launches an AI grocery shopping assistant called Clementine
Instacart is the latest app to bake a conversational AI assistant into its platform.
techcrunch.com
Sequoia doubles down on Cymphony as AI agents create new enterprise security risks
Cymphony was valued at more than $100 million in a $25 million Series A co-led by Sequoia and SMBC Fin Atlas Beyond Fund.
techcrunch.com
A Stealth Startup Thinks It Just Hacked the Memory Shortage
Kepler Computing claims a new approach to chip design—and a proprietary material—can help end the supply bottlenecks that have sent memory prices surging.
wired.com
McIlroy predicts players will leave LIV Golf amid uncertainty over league's future
Rory McIlroy predicts players will leave LIV Golf and seek opportunities elsewhere, as he questioned the appeal of the rebel league's revamped circuit after it announced it had filed for bankruptcy...
skysports.com
Journalists missing after Indonesian volcanic eruption
Journalists missing after Indonesian volcanic eruption
aljazeera.com
JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon to warn UK chancellor against bank tax hike
Wall Street billionaire’s meeting with John Healey comes amid deep speculation over higher windfall tax on banks in October budgetJamie Dimon, the boss of the largest US bank JP Morgan, is set to w...
theguardian.com
AI researcher quits Anthropic saying AI race ‘could kill us all’
AI researcher warns the industry is racing towards superintelligent AI that could improve itself beyond human control.
aljazeera.com
Merson: Arsenal didn't make X factor signing to win Champions League
Arsenal's record last year was amazing in the Champions League and they're going to be there or thereabouts again – but I don't think they bought that X factor signing to take them to that ne...
skysports.com
The Gate theatre’s creative daring gave a tiny stage international scope | Michael Billington
For five decades, this enterprising venue – which is now shutting up shop – broadened the horizons of British theatreLondon’s Gate theatre, not to be confused with its Dublin namesake, is no more....
theguardian.com
Besxar is building an orbital semiconductor factory, one SpaceX rocket at a time
If you want to manufacture in space—and bring the products back again—there’s a limited set of options: Wait to go to the International Space Station, or partner with a handful of start-ups l...
techcrunch.com
Evanescence review – devastating power and range from one of rock’s great vocal talents
First Direct Arena, LeedsThe titanic choruses and stormy metal riffs of latest album Sanctuary are the perfect foundation for Amy Lee’s astonishing, skyscraping vocal range To watch Evanescence in...
theguardian.com
Brent crude surpasses $100 a barrel as Iran, US escalate attacks
Benchmark Brent crude hits $100, shaking markets and fuelling concerns over rising inflation pressures worldwide.
aljazeera.com
Suno replaces its AI models with a new one trained on licensed music as copyright suits pile up
As it grapples with a bevy of lawsuits, Suno said its new model, Suno v6, is not trained using music it used to train previous versions of the AI model.
techcrunch.com
Call My Agent! The Movie review – the gang get back together and c’est formidable
The screwball French comedy is back as a film that actually works, thanks to putting Andréa and Noémie at the heart of chaotic events and bringing all the old faces backAt last: a beloved-TV-show-t...
theguardian.com
You’re So Special review – painfully funny tragedy of a stardom seeker
Soho theatre, LondonA dance teacher for toddlers dreams of bigger things in Julia Grogan’s frantic one-woman showThe mind of a performer, hungry for her big break, is cracked open in Julia Grogan’s...
theguardian.com
Photos: Large Oslo crowd bids farewell to Norway’s King Harald V
Thousands line streets of Norway's capital as King Harald V is laid to rest during service attended by world leaders.
aljazeera.com
Thousands Gather for Funeral of Norway’s King Harald
The funeral procession for King Harald V in Oslo on Wednesday. The king was a popular figure, affectionately called the “Grandfather of Norway,”
nytimes.com
Video: Dozens protest potential Strait of Hormuz deployment
Almost 100 anti-war activists protested on Wednesday outside the Sejong Centre in Seoul.
aljazeera.com
Republican midterm convention 2026: What to know about Trump’s Dallas event
Trump and JD Vance headline the unusual two-day Republican convention before the November midterm elections.
aljazeera.com
Harfield's 'surreal' return after 717-day injury lay-off
Aldershot Town defender Ollie Harfield talks about his return to action after a serious knee injury.
co.uk
Troubled league LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection in US
LIV Golf says it intends to restructure its business with a $49.6m bankruptcy loan provided by the Saudi PIF.
aljazeera.com
How to fix the brittleness caused by Treasury basis trades
The trade fills a void the US government has the authority, the incentive and the ability to close
ft.com
Kushner and Witkoff’s blind amateurism
The misguided belief that dangling potential postwar profits can lead to peace has hampered US diplomacy from Ukraine to Gaza and Iran
ft.com
‘It detonated right outside our house’: the explosion that started an incredible podcast series
Josh Baker is the journalist behind the BBC’s smash hit I’m Not a Monster. He’s back with his most extraordinary investigation yet – to solve the mystery of Austin Tice, who disappeared in Syria 14...
theguardian.com
What are the holes in the UK’s ban on imports from Israeli settlements?
Over a year, the UK imported just £6m ($8.1m) in goods recorded as Palestinian, including Israeli settlement goods.
aljazeera.com
Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
co.uk
Which NFL team should you support?
As the NFL returns for a new season, BBC Sport helps you choose your ideal team to follow.
co.uk
Saudi Arabia’s other war enters dangerous new chapter
Iran-backed Houthis launch biggest attack on the kingdom in years this week, taking their conflict to a new level
ft.com
Video: RSF drone attack on Sudan court kills at least 13 people
An RSF drone attack on a court in Sudan’s North Kordofan state has killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 20.
aljazeera.com
Colombia's new president loosens gun control rules
President Abelardo de la Espriella has lifted a decade-long suspension on permits to carry legal firearms.
co.uk
Can an entire Arctic ecosystem evolve to adapt to the climate crisis?
In the first project of its kind, scientists are trying to answer if the future of Alaska’s streams and tundra may depend not on survival of the fittest but on how species adapt togetherOn Alaska’s...
theguardian.com
Even better than the Real Thing? The overlooked Black music scene of 1970s Liverpool
Despite the city’s backdrop of deprivation and racism, vibrant nightclubs and daring artists thrived – but after No 1 success for the Real Thing, why was the scene ignored?Months before the Real Th...
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‘This is not sustainable’: London’s Gate theatre to close after nearly 50 years
Formerly based above a Notting Hill pub, the theatre earned a reputation for radical plays with new talent yet had a 100% loss of Arts Council England funding in 2022The Gate theatre in London, whi...
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Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as two killed at Moldova border
Meanwhile, four people, including a child, were killed in the southern Russian city of Novorossiysk.
co.uk
The losers of the US-Canada trade war
The losers of the US-Canada trade war
aljazeera.com
Yemen war escalates: Who are the key actors involved?
Here is a look at the main actors currently involved in the conflict.
aljazeera.com
Ministers to put white working-class people in UK at heart of new equalities unit
Bridget Phillipson to announce creation of unit which will make class a key part of its equalities agendaUK politics live – latest updatesThe government is putting class at the heart of its equalit...
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Singapore’s Prime Minister Gets a Big Raise
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore arriving for the ASEAN summit in the Philippines in May.
nytimes.com
Inglourious baristas: why is Brad Pitt making coffee for 16 abusive dogs?
In new film The Heart of the Beast, the A-lister’s bond with his loyal mutt proves crucial. In Spike Jonze’s new advert, Pitt is rather more subservient Brad Pitt has a new movie out this month, Th...
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The war in the Gulf will have to end in compromise
Iran has not surrendered, and the war’s original aims remain unmet.
aljazeera.com
Blue Film review – polarising sex worker drama is well-acted and deeply disturbing
A camboy meets up with a convicted paedophile who turns out to be his old English teacher in Elliot Tuttle’s uncomfortable dramaThere have reportedly been audience walk-outs at screenings of this i...
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Lyft Sees a Future for Its Drivers in a Driverless World: Servicing Waymos
A team-up with Waymo in Nashville has former Lyft drivers maintaining self-driving cars. What’s next?
wired.com
There’s a Hot New Egg-Freezing Startup. It’s Weirder Than You Could Imagine
Cofertility lets women freeze their eggs for free—as long as they give half of them back to the company. What happens next is anyone’s guess.
wired.com
Family of killed teen call for death penalty in D4vd trial
The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez say execution "would be perfect" if D4vd is found guilty.
co.uk
Thiel-backed start-up to mass-produce ‘deep strike’ missiles in Europe and US
Covenant to open factories in US, Germany and Israel as it looks to disrupt market for long-range weapons
ft.com
Which countries banned goods from settlements but trade with Israel?
More European countries calling to ban products from illegal settlements, despite sizable overall trade with Israel.
aljazeera.com
Israeli parties submit slates for October Knesset elections
Israeli political parties submitted their lists for the October 27 Knesset elections before Tuesday's deadline.
aljazeera.com
Authorities in India rescue baby orangutans dumped in forest
Authorities in India rescue baby orangutans dumped in forest
aljazeera.com
Pakistan faces new frontier against attacks: Balochistan’s Pashtun areas
A surge in attacks in Balochistan’s Pashtun-majority districts is raising questions about a widening rebellion.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic researcher quits over AI labs ‘gambling with our lives’
Latest departure highlights mounting unease inside Silicon Valley companies racing to build ever more powerful systems
ft.com
Grand Theft Auto VI: can playing a video game count as cheating on your partner?
Historically a new Grand Theft Auto game inspired controversy around violence – but this time people are getting exercised about its romanceThere was never any doubt that Grand Theft Auto VI’s exte...
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In England — Yes, England — Tea and Cantaloupe Grow as the Climate Warms
Farming tea on Mark Wyatt’s land in Sussex, England.
nytimes.com
Ozempic and Wegovy linked to nearly 40% fewer asthma attacks
Semaglutide, the drug found in Ozempic and Wegovy, was linked to nearly 40% fewer asthma attacks in a large real-world study. It was also associated with about 20% fewer COPD flare-ups. Researchers...
sciencedaily.com
Israel’s Election Campaign Is Heating Up. Here’s Who’s Running.
A campaign event for the Likud party, led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem, in August.
nytimes.com
How a Driver’s Sudden Death Triggered Ebola Panic in Congo
When a truck driver unexpectedly collapsed and died in a remote village, frontline medical staff scrambled to safely isolate his body, triggering a standoff.
nytimes.com
‘I am seen as a Marmite figure’: Margaret Hodge on political battles, victories, errors – and regrets
At 82, the politician and anti-corruption champion is indefatigable. She discusses fighting the BNP, tackling antisemitism, and why, with her new memoir, she’s reclaiming the word ‘battleaxe’Margar...
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‘Who do you really believe?’: the true crime fans who became a part of the story
In HBO’s gripping new docuseries A Killer Story, a crusading couple become convinced that woman accused of murder is innocentA man and a woman are murdered in cold blood inside their Topeka, Kansas...
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Shelton beats Alcaraz at 3.33am in New York epic
Ben Shelton clinched the biggest win of his career as he defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set epic stretching deep into the New York night to reach the semi-finals of the US Ope...
skysports.com
Flash floods surge through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains
Video shows floodwaters sweeping through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains after heavy rain in Khenifra.
aljazeera.com
In maps and charts: Russian and Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets
Al Jazeera visualises how attacks on civilian infrastructure have more than doubled during the course of the war.
aljazeera.com
‘I am the house now’: Bessent warns currency traders not to bet against yen
Comments follow last month’s rare joint intervention with Tokyo to support Japanese currency
ft.com
Tycoon to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record South Korea divorce settlement
The billion dollar payout marks the largest divorce settlement in the country's history.
co.uk
‘Totally reliant on Mother Nature’: UK drought raises water security fears
Record heatwaves have troubled British farmers, raising concerns over reservoir levels and food supply.
aljazeera.com
Shelton beats Alcaraz in latest-ever US Open finish to reach semis
Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton that ends at 03:34 local time in New York.
co.uk
Russian drone attack kills two at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing
Russian drones strike Ukraine-Moldova border in Odesa, killing two and injuring three civilians, officials confirm.
aljazeera.com
Yuja review – portrait of star pianist who is intellectually curious and deeply musically attuned
Musician is also rattled to find her appearance gets far more attention than her playing in this reflective documentary from Lorna TuckerAs well as her film about her own difficult teenage years, B...
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Why we’re giving £100,000 apiece to a horse box gallery, high-street drop-in and Midlands museum
Culture is part of how we rebuild communities – these awards by the Freelands foundation recognise organisations promoting creativity and opportunity at grassroots levelIf politicians are serious a...
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Miliband defends sanctions on Israeli settlements and pushes back against chief rabbi’s criticism – UK politics live
UK foreign secretary ‘regrets’ Israel’s response to ban on trade with illegal settlements but ‘proud’ of his actionsUK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government...
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Baby orangutans found in Indian forest spark trafficking inquiry
The critically endangered apes were found far from their natural habitat in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.
co.uk
What ‘right’ and ‘left’ mean in Israel today
In Israel, the left-right divide is shaped less by economics than by positions on Palestinian statehood and occupation.
aljazeera.com
Oil hits $100 for first time since July
Brent crude advances amid fears of a renewed global supply crunch
ft.com
Super Bowl rematch to open new season - your guide to NFL's key games
With the 2026 NFL season set to start on Wednesday, here are all the key dates and fixtures on the road to Super Bowl 61.
co.uk
Osaka makes passionate defence of on-court outfits
Naomi Osaka says any criticism she receives for her outfits is "worth it" if it means "the people after me have an easier path".
co.uk
I co-founded an orchestra 18 years ago. Since then, I’ve seen doors close for working-class musicians | Robert Ames
I have lost patience with the sector’s talk of diversity when it refuses to acknowledge those people who can’t afford to keep playingI’ve spent most of my adult life working in classical music – fo...
theguardian.com
'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests
The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.
co.uk
England to extend head coach Borthwick's contract
England head coach Steve Borthwick will have his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations in a bid to avoid uncertainty over his future before and during next year's Rugby World Cup.
co.uk
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4995-5001: 5,000 (Martian) Days on Mars
Written by William Farrand, Senior Research Scientist, Space Science Institute Earth planning date: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 The span of sols spanned by this blog post is noteworthy in several ways. F...
nasa.gov
Why Nepal is demanding climate justice and compensation after deadly floods
Nepal's politicians have said the country is bearing the brunt for climate change caused by other nations.
aljazeera.com
Asian Games athletes forced to evacuate amid record rainfall in Japan
Rainwater leaked into competition venues a day before some preopening ceremony competitions beginning on Thursday.
aljazeera.com
Reform UK says migrant deal was ratified by far-right National Rally president
Agreement between Nigel Farage and Jordan Bardella to return migrants to France faces backlash, with critics saying it goes against France’s ‘interests and sovereignty’Reform UK has insisted its d...
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Polanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in full
Green leader says ministers must stop ‘hiding the truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisisZack Polanski will challenge Andy Burnham’s government to publish an unredacted ve...
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What Should My Children Do? by Daniel Susskind review – the case for embracing tech in the classroom
A refreshingly optimistic book that asks us to grasp the educational opportunities of AI, rather than shrink from themIn 1979, the government asked Wilfred Cockcroft, a now largely forgotten maths...
theguardian.com
F1's toughest street track ever? Why new Madring could cause Spanish GP chaos
Formula 1 has a brand-new track to look forward to this weekend and the expectation is there will be carnage and the drivers will be seriously tested at the Madring.
skysports.com
UK datacentres will create just 25% of jobs predicted by tech sector, analysis finds
Facilities likely to employ 10,400 workers, compared with 40,000 in industry estimates, thinktank saysDatacentres in the UK will create just a quarter of the jobs predicted by the tech sector, whil...
theguardian.com
Google DeepMind alumni are building tools to accelerate fusion power for the grid
Fusionality is developing control systems and simulation environments to help fusion power startups move faster.
techcrunch.com
US midterm elections: Key takeaways from New Hampshire primaries
The GOP aims to gain a New England foothold as Democrats strive to retain the Senate seat.
aljazeera.com
Why US-Iran war over Hormuz is threatening the Gulf’s waters
US-Iran attacks on tankers around Hormuz are raising fears of devastating oil spills across the Gulf.
aljazeera.com
Israel’s war leaves Lebanon’s schools balancing students and the displaced
Schools in Lebanon are set to start on September 15, but many still host people displaced by Israel's war.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: Dispatches asks Tommy Robinson awkward finance questions
Matt Shea investigates the far-right activist. Plus: grooming gang victims tell their stories in an important documentary. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, Channel 4Does his mum still call hi...
theguardian.com
Nepal’s Flood Relief Workers Feel the Pain of Trump’s Cuts to U.S.A.I.D.
Houses buried in mud and debris in the Nuwakot district of Nepal on Aug. 28, two days after a glacial collapse caused devastating floods.
nytimes.com
McLaren talks, 'numb' cars and being 'captain of the ship' - Verstappen Q&A
In an exclusive interview with BBC Sport, Max Verstappen talks about his new contract at Red Bull and much more.
co.uk
National Guard member arrested in DC, accused of drawing gun on fellow Guard member
A member of the Georgia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of a task force to fight crime, has been arrested for pulling a gun on a fellow Guard member in an alleged dispute over...
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National Guard Member arrested after pulling gun on fellow guard member in D.C.
A member of the Georgia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of a task force to fight crime, has been arrested for pulling a gun on a fellow Guard member in an alleged dispute over...
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European democracies are running out of time to turn away from the abyss | Rafael Behr
Far-right parties, Maga ideology and Kremlin money are conniving to suffocate liberal idealism for another generationNot all that long ago, Europe was a beacon of liberal idealism. One memoir recal...
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Birdwatch: the avian equivalent of a catwalk model, blue cranes are under threat
Numbers of the exquisitely graceful species are falling amid loss of food supply and habitatFew birds are quite as elegant as the blue crane. As I watched a pair feeding alongside a busy road in So...
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‘It’s like a death sentence’ says British widow facing deportation from Sweden
Exclusive: Joyce Thomas, 78, describes her ‘nightmare’ hours before the deadline for her removal from countryA 78-year-old British widow facing deportation over from Sweden over Brexit has said she...
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Sony Coupons: 45% Off Sony Headphones and Sony Cameras September 2026
Upgrade your setup with Sony’s newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras.
wired.com
Mail-in voters weigh flying to vote in person and other backup plans amid uncertainty
Voters and election officials are navigating uncertainty about mail-in voting for the midterms as the legal fight drags on over the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's bid for restrictions.
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Judges may face unprecedented decisions this election. A new guide seeks to help
The idea of law enforcement taking possession of ballots in the middle of an active election used to be considered impossible. Now, it's a scenario voting officials — and judges — are training for.
npr.org
US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan
Oil prices edged closer to $100 a barrel after an escalation in the tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran.
co.uk
Cluster munitions kill, wound over 1,000 globally in 2025
The 1,063 global casualties in 2025 one of the highest annual tolls on record, a report has found.
aljazeera.com
Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warns
The United States remains Taiwan's main international backer and arms supplier despite lack of formal diplomatic ties.
aljazeera.com
The Theme Park at the Heart of France’s Culture War
The Puy du Fou is the one of France’s most visited theme parks. Its founder says it gives the French a “founding narrative,” but critics say it peddles “far-right propaganda.”
nytimes.com
Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure
Iranians are feeling the strain of the war, which has made a longstanding economic crisis worse.
nytimes.com
Reclaiming the streets: the architects clawing back Europe’s car-centric spaces
The European Prize for Urban Public Space’s shortlist highlights projects helping people cope with climate crisisIn the words of Joni Mitchell, the planners of many urban centres around the world “...
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‘Would they fight or hug?’ The Oasis comeback film’s makers on shooting fans, vicars, police – and the Gallaghers
The crowds wept and prayed, police used their song lyrics for briefings and a vicar gave a sermon about brotherly forgiveness. The directors of Don’t Look Back in Anger relive their wildest ride ev...
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Anthropic withheld latest AI model from UK testing agency
Decision to exclude Aisi for the first time has prompted fears inside British government of wider protectionist shift among tech groups
ft.com
The holes in Trump’s Golden Dome
The president says a missile shield stretching from Earth into space can be built for $185bn. But formidable engineering, financial and political obstacles stand in the way
ft.com
Devil’s Arrows: Ancient builders hauled 55,000-pound stones 11 miles for Britain’s tallest stone row
Britain’s towering Devil’s Arrows were built from 25-tonne stones hauled at least 18 kilometers from Brimham Rocks around 4,000 years ago. The discovery reveals an astonishing feat of prehistoric e...
sciencedaily.com
Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader dies aged 89
The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the 1997 handover, was marked by crises and protests.
co.uk
Gambian leader pledges halt to rolling blackouts as protests turn violent
Barrow pledges new power infrastructure, including a 24-megawatt plant, to tackle the worsening electricity crisis.
aljazeera.com
US reading scores hit near-25-year low in latest global assessment
Scores among US 15-year-olds dropped 14 points from 2022, as the Trump administration pushes for 'school choice'.
aljazeera.com
“Parachute science” is failing the tropics, home to more than 80% of insect species
Insects quietly hold much of the natural world together, yet conservation efforts are overlooking the tropical regions where more than 80 percent of insect species live. Monash University researche...
sciencedaily.com
Record-breaking rain disrupts daily life in Nagoya, Japan
Record-breaking rainfall swamped the Japanese city of Nagoya dumping an all-time high of 105 mm of rain in a single hour
aljazeera.com
US Supreme Court rejects Missouri bid to reactivate GOP-backed voting map
A separate federal court ruling, however, contradicts the Supreme Court judgement, leaving the map up in the air.
aljazeera.com
Investors pay steep fees for access to DeepSeek fundraising
New investment round triggers rush of vehicles with escalating fees and five-year lock-ups
ft.com
‘Energiser’ or ‘circus’: US voters weigh in on Trump’s midterm convention
The atypical event underscores the significance of Texas, long a Republican stronghold, in November's midterm elections.
aljazeera.com
Chinese scientists find a hidden atomic structure that unlocks methane
Scientists found that a tiny atomic structure that forms on nickel oxide during methane conversion is more effective than the metallic nickel long believed to drive the reaction. The discovery allo...
sciencedaily.com
Jordanian air defences intercept Iranian missile barrage
Witnesses have captured the moment Jordanian air defence systems intercepted a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles.
aljazeera.com
Geologists reveal the Americas collided millions of years earlier than thought
Volcanic rocks in Colombia are rewriting the timeline of the collision between Central and South America. Their magnetic signatures show that major tectonic deformation had already weakened by the...
sciencedaily.com
Tung Chee-hwa, Who Led Hong Kong After Its Return to China, Dies at 89
Tung Chee-hwa on July 1, 1997, the day he became Hong Kong’s first leader after it was returned to Chinese control.
nytimes.com
Sharpeville massacre, 66 years on: Families still wait for justice
More than six decades after police opened fire on protesters, survivors and relatives are taking their fight to court.
aljazeera.com
Anti-AfD protesters rally in Cologne after far-right election win
Thousands of protesters rallied in Cologne against the AfD after the far-right group's election victory.
aljazeera.com
Marco Rubio says US seeks more economic and security ties in Latin America
The US secretary of state visits Colombia, Ecuador and Peru in a bid to enhance cooperation with right-wing allies.
aljazeera.com
Suspected smugglers on trial over deadliest migrant tragedy in France
Paris trial begins over deadly Channel tragedy, with 14 facing charges for manslaughter.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: US hits Iranian tankers, IRGC attacks US base in Jordan
Iran's IRGC urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning it will target ships following US attack.