OpenAI Wants to Know if an AI Industry Slowdown Would Even Be Legal
AI leaders worry antitrust law could stand in the way of what they view as an increasingly urgent push to coordinate a slowdown in AI development.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-09-10
A year after Charlie Kirk’s death, are young voters turning on Trump?
Turning Point USA has expanded its campus presence, even as Trump’s support among young men has fallen.
aljazeera.com
Davies sinks world champion Wu at English Open
World champion Wu Yize is knocked out of the English Open in the third round as he loses 4-1 to Liam Davies.
co.uk
Champions League new boys Como dominant Leipzig
Como made an impressive Champions League debut by defeating visitors RB Leipzig 4-1 in their opening league-phase outing at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
co.uk
LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations
Recent accusations against the electronics company have raised new questions about the nonconsensual data it harvests.
aljazeera.com
NASA Invites Media to Djibouti Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony
The Republic of Djibouti will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 11 a.m. EDT, Monday, Sept. 14, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 72nd country signatory. NASA Deputy Admin...
nasa.gov
Russian strike hits shopping centre in central Ukraine
A Russian strike on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad killed at least four people.
aljazeera.com
Man United put four past Sabah on Champions League return
Manchester United recorded their biggest Champions League victory since 2020 as they swept Sabah FK aside at Old Trafford.
co.uk
Drones recreate Twin Towers in tribute ahead of 9/11 anniversary
Thousands of drones were used to recreate New York’s Twin Towers in a tribute ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
aljazeera.com
Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan’s Chain-Smoking ‘Space Antihero,’ Dies at 84
Toyohiro Akiyama waving from a space capsule after returning to Earth in December 1990.
nytimes.com
Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek
A new report released Thursday by Anthropic alleges persistent distillation attacks by China-based AI companies, which have escalated in recent months as competition in the space has intensified.
techcrunch.com
Will foreign workers leave South Africa?
Anti-immigrant protests in the country are back.
aljazeera.com
Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All?
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dig into a former Anthropic researcher’s AI doomsday warning, the latest upgrades from Apple’s event, and the census report that claimed Trump won the 2020 election.
wired.com
NASA Answers President’s Call to Establish United States Space Academy
Less than two weeks after an Executive Order was signed to create the first United States Space Academy, NASA-led work is in full swing to make the academy a reality and shape the future of America...
nasa.gov
Oracle boosts data centre revenue forecast as AI strategy accelerates
Database group reports huge increase in capex as it tries to compete with larger rivals
ft.com
August 2026 Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded: Copernicus Data
While the strengthening El Niño helped boost temperatures, climate change is the main culprit for making August so hot.
wired.com
NASA’s Life-Saving Technology Where Cell Signals Can’t Go
Search and rescue technology developed in part by NASA saved five lives
nasa.gov
US appeals court rejects Trump bid to implement new vote-by-mail rules
The ruling is a blow to Trump administration's efforts to change how mail-in voting works ahead of November elections.
aljazeera.com
Could Pakistan enter Yemen conflict under Mecca agreement?
Pakistan says no military response has been discussed under its new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.
aljazeera.com
Esther Rantzen now ‘too physically fragile’ to end her life in Switzerland
Broadcaster, 86, had intended to end her life in Swiss clinic after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2023 Esther Rantzen has said she is no longer able to travel to Switzerland to end h...
theguardian.com
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE: What we know
Algiers ends relations with Gulf state over 'provocative and hostile' actions, after years of tensions.
aljazeera.com
Meta’s AI agent Muse is now the No. 2 app in the US
Meta's newest app Muse is off to a slower start than the company's other apps, like Meta AI or Threads.
techcrunch.com
Choking Global Trade
The Rhine River near Düsseldorf, Germany, last month.
nytimes.com
Fire onboard ship at Chinese shipyard kills 25 people
At least 25 people were killed after a fire broke out aboard a ship at a shipyard in China.
aljazeera.com
2030 Winter Olympics boss departs amid turmoil
Edgar Grospiron leaves his position as president of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics just 18 months after his appointment.
co.uk
Proxima Fusion bets €140M on a critical fusion ingredient dominated by Asian suppliers
Proxima Fusion's new high-temperature superconducting magnet factory will help supply its commercial power plant.
techcrunch.com
Verstappen: New Madring circuit 'probably a car killer'
Max Verstappen says the new Madring F1 circuit is "probably a car killer" with several drivers expecting a disruptive Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
skysports.com
How would Trump’s $5,000 voting payout work?
President’s pledge to give cash to all American adults if Republicans win midterms will be at heart of his party’s campaign
ft.com
Joshua's driver in fatal car crash has trial adjourned
The trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver involved in the crash that injured boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two members of his team, has been adjourned until November 17.
skysports.com
Amazon makes it easier to buy what you see on Prime Video
Amazon is expanding shopping integrations across Prime Video, letting viewers discover products tied to thousands of shows, movies, and live sports through X-Ray, its shopping app, and a new Lens-p...
techcrunch.com
Anthropic reveals rogue AI agents hate CAPTCHAs, just like you
Come inside the mind of a bot trying to convince the internet it's human.
techcrunch.com
UK Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers Divide British Rabbis
An Israeli settler herding sheep in the West Bank and recording Palestinian villagers as they filmed him in July. International attention is focused on Israel’s expansion of illegal settlements there.
nytimes.com
More than a dozen children killed in fire in eastern DR Congo schools
Authorities say at least 14 school children have been killed after fire ravaged schools in the DR Congo.
aljazeera.com
India’s Pocket FM doubles revenue run rate to $500M as AI powers 93% of audio content
Pocket FM uses AI to produce 99% of its new content, helping make content production about 80 times cheaper.
techcrunch.com
Moscow Claims Ukraine Sought to Start a War Between Russia and the U.K.
A car belonging to the British ambassador drives out of Britain’s embassy in Moscow in 2024.
nytimes.com
Climate hazards disrupted school for 1 in 10 students in 2025: UNICEF
More than 171 million students affected globally with girls disproportionately impacted.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on the prisons crisis: moving men into women’s jails is not the answer | Editorial
Kneejerk reactions to overcrowding will do more harm than good. Ministers should focus on probationIt is not hard to see why ministers are considering converting parts of the women’s prison estate...
theguardian.com
Forgetful Farage shares rose-tinted memories of Reform’s party conference | John Crace
Oops, Nige’s round-robin email skipped over the most embarrassing and dark details – let’s set the record straightWhich one of us has not dreamed of getting a personal email from Nigel Farage? So...
theguardian.com
Family of four killed as they slept in Israeli strike on Gaza
Four members of a Palestinian family, including girls aged 8 and 12, were killed in an Israeli air attack as they slept
aljazeera.com
Kurdish YPJ women fighters face exclusion from Syria’s new army
Syria’s Kurdish women fighters in northeast Syria as pushing to join the country’s new army.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on falling birthrates: cash alone cannot buy belonging | Editorial
Young people still want partners and children. Governments must address the insecurity and isolation preventing them from building familiesWhy are people in one of the world’s richest, safest count...
theguardian.com
NASA, NFL Team Up to Showcase Space, Aeronautics Innovation
Through a new collaboration between NASA and the National Football League (NFL), the agency will soon bring America’s strengths in space exploration and aeronautics innovation to the football field...
nasa.gov
Druckenmiller says US borrowing costs still ‘a little low’ despite surge in yields
Close ally of Kevin Warsh says Federal Reserve officials who argue rates are restrictive are ‘just ridiculous’
ft.com
'We never recovered him': Quest to identify remains from Ground Zero continues
Since the attacks, New York officials are working with new, complex technology to find traces of more than 1,000 victims.
co.uk
The Trump-to-Mamdani voter is real. How does the trend affect the midterms?
Exit polls suggest 9 percent of Trump voters backed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, despite ideological differences.
aljazeera.com
Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country
The sweeping lawsuit brought by Common Cause argues federal agencies are illegally surveilling and intimidating people who try to peacefully observe federal immigration enforcement activity.
npr.org
Sacha Baron Cohen lined up for Quentin Tarantino’s West End playwriting debut
The Ali G and Borat creator is reported to be taking the lead in The Popinjay Cavalier, a swashbuckling comedy Tarantino is developing for early 2027He will soon be seen resuming his old Staines ru...
theguardian.com
Mahmood demands ‘effective police action’ ahead of anti-immigration protests
Call by home secretary follows disruption and violence in Dover and Portsmouth last weekend by Patriot Platform
ft.com
After court flurry, Missouri officials set aside GOP redistricting
After a flurry of court maneuvers, the Republican redistricting of U.S. House seats in Missouri is blocked. It's a win for Democrats fighting to win control of the House — but maybe not over yet.
npr.org
Shabana Mahmood urges police to curb far-right, anti-migrant protests
Home secretary tells officers to make ‘full use’ of their powers after masked vigilantes cause weekend of chaosShabana Mahmood has urged police to curb the activities of far-right, anti-migrant gro...
theguardian.com
Can Trump really pay $5,000 to every American adult?
Analysts question if the US president's election year offer is workable, legal or affordable.
co.uk
Roglic closes gap on Mas in Vuelta time trial
Primoz Roglic moves into second in the general classification and closes the gap on leader Enric Mas with a fourth-place finish in the time trial on stage 18 at the Vuelta a Espana.
co.uk
US Supreme Court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri
Rejection comes as Republican official in Missouri faces contempt charges for ignoring a lower court ruling.
aljazeera.com
Trump’s Iran war now has a midterm election problem
Trump has tied the end of his war on Iran to the midterms. But with Iran holding firm, the political cost is mounting.
aljazeera.com
Ireland joining elite only a matter of time - Wafer
Aoife Wafer says Ireland are capable of joining the world's elite teams as they build on progress made in recent years.
co.uk
Hull and Woad handed Korda showdown in Solheim Cup foursomes
Charley Hull has been handed another blockbuster showdown with world No 1 Nelly Korda in the opening match of this year's Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.
skysports.com
Emotional Stanford praises 'world class' Nordqvist ahead of Solheim Cup
Speaking ahead of the 2026 Solheim Cup, USA captain Angela Standford praised 'world class' Team Europe captain Anna Nordqvist at the opening ceremony at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.
skysports.com
Instagram’s latest feature lets you add tagged posts to your profile grid
Instagram's newest feature lets users take posts from the Tagged tab and move it to their main profile grid instead.
techcrunch.com
Which iPhone 18 Model Should You Buy?
Apple's new folding iPhone Duo is finally here, alongside refreshed Pro models. Our primer has all the details you need to choose the iPhone 18 that's right for you.
wired.com
Jerusalem Daily: Israeli strikes devastate Gaza
Israeli air strikes have killed and injured dozens across Gaza.
aljazeera.com
More than 20 children feared dead in DR Congo school fire
Officials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.
co.uk
McInnes: Rangers must get fans on side in Old Firm cup clash
Derek McInnes wants Rangers to "bring the crowd with us" in Sunday's Old Firm clash at Ibrox.
skysports.com
Dust and Water in Sagittarius A*
A brilliant concentration of stars takes center stage in this Aug. 11, 2026, image taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Webb observed IRS 3, a star near the end of its life cycle, loca...
nasa.gov
York Knights finish maiden Super League season with thrashing of Bradford
York saw off bottom club Bradford 35-16 in their final match of the regular Super League campaign at the LNER Community Stadium, where Paul Vaughan slotted over a late drop goal on his farewell app...
skysports.com
Washington Spirit sign Luvanga - but is it a record deal?
Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga has joined Washington Spirit from Al-Nassr in a deal believed to be one of the most costly in the history of women's football - and possibly one that sets a world re...
co.uk
Anti-Muslim rhetoric is finding a growing foothold in GOP messaging ahead of November
A strain of anti-Muslim bigotry has become increasingly common in GOP politics, manifesting everywhere from a "Sharia-free America" caucus in Congress to rhetoric on the campaign trail.
npr.org
In divided times, Gov. Cox prescribes passionate disagreement, minus contempt
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Spencer Cox, Republican governor of Utah, about his new book, Off Ramp, and his vision for peacemaking.
npr.org
Oil jumps to $105, pushing up chances of a US interest rate increase
Prices spiked as attacks on oil tankers escalated in the Middle East.
aljazeera.com
Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): 12+ Models Tested Over 3 Years
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.
wired.com
Google is making it easier to switch between password managers on Android
Google's new feature will transfer your passkeys as well
techcrunch.com
At least 20 killed in school fire in rebel-held DR Congo city
Victims from the fire in AFC/M23-held Bukavu include primary school students, say officials and media reports.
aljazeera.com
Angine de Poitrine review – mind-boggling math rock mastery from freaky Québécois duo
Le Poisson Rouge, New YorkThe brilliantly strange experimental band’s live show is a must-see spectacle powered by glorious noise and wild flairTheir masks light up now. To the extent there was a h...
theguardian.com
Tony Gatlif obituary
Algerian-born French director of more than 20 films that celebrated Roma cultureThe French film director Tony Gatlif, who has died aged 77, was regularly described as “cinema’s Gypsy auteur”, so of...
theguardian.com
Don’t sashay away! The BBC’s decision to cancel Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK is sickening in all the wrong ways
The hyper-flamboyant and hilariously filthy show is an inclusive, celebratory platform for queer culture. The broadcaster’s choice to nix it is giving stupidityThe BBC is canning RuPaul’s Drag Race...
theguardian.com
ECB prepares for ‘longer-lasting’ inflation as it lifts interest rates to 2.5%
Central bank’s president Christine Lagarde warns price shock driven by Middle East conflict will persist well into 2027
ft.com
NAZA review – Israeli intelligence officers cast chilling light on civilian deaths
Venice film festival: Under the cover of night, anonymous personnel discuss AI, error rates and problematic intelligence units in a documentary produced by the GuardianHere is a disquieting documen...
theguardian.com
Tschabalala Self’s Lady in Blue review – this striding scupture fills the fourth plinth with humour and life
Trafalgar Square, LondonThe swaggering statue’s luscious collision of brown and blue could stop traffic – and serves as a reminder of the big, beautiful, multicultural world we enjoyIt hit me like...
theguardian.com
Wrexham defender Cleworth set for two months out
Wrexham suffer blow with defender Max Cleworth ruled out for two months of the Championship after a hamstring injury.
co.uk
AI agents are flooding public services with new requests
“The vast majority of cases we find are people who are entitled to claim for something, claiming for that thing,” the researcher told TechCrunch.
techcrunch.com
Houthis capture Yemeni town of Mocha: Why it matters
The Houthi seizure of Mocha threatens global trade routes, severs vital supply lines, and displaces thousands in Yemen.
aljazeera.com
FIRST LOOK! Onboard lap of F1's new Madrid track
See the Madring circuit in its entirety as the safety car completes a lap around the new Madrid F1 track.
skysports.com
Injury-hit Cardiff weighing up free-agent options
Cardiff City are continuing to monitor the free-agent market as an injury-hit squad leaves head coach Brian Barry-Murphy short of options.
co.uk
Protests outside Israeli embassy in Bangkok over badly behaved tourists
Protests outside Israeli embassy in Bangkok over badly behaved tourists
aljazeera.com
Houthis capture Red Sea port in blow to Saudis
Rebels overrun historic Yemeni port of Mocha as they advance south towards strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait
ft.com
Switch Six Nations fixture to USA grow game – World Rugby
World Rugby would help any nation which wants to switch a Six Nations match to the United States as it continues its drive to spread the game stateside.
co.uk
My plea to MPs: this is the final chance to save the assisted dying bill. Make your mark on history | Polly Toynbee
Any MP not voting for it on Friday will condemn thousands of us to die in agony. The public is hugely in favour too, so do the right thingOnce in a while, footsoldiers of the House of Commons, you...
theguardian.com
Coway Airmega Halo Review: Is Your Air Really Clean?
Coway’s new Airmega Halo runs quietly and clears visible smoke quickly, but its air-quality readings weren’t always reassuring.
wired.com
Arsenal close to finalising new contract for Arteta
Mikel Arteta is believed to be close to finalising a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.
co.uk
The Eleventh Hour by Salman Rushdie audiobook review – stories with levity and laughter
The author explores themes of legacy, mortality and loneliness in the first work of fiction since his near-fatal attackFive short stories and five readers make up Salman Rushdie’s collection, The E...
theguardian.com
Hawaii has often dodged the path of hurricanes. Why did it see so many storms this summer?
Despite its location, the island chain has avoided the worst effects, but Hurricanes Lowell and Lala left a trail of damage this yearHurricane Lowell surged near the Hawaiian Islands this week, lea...
theguardian.com
Alex Winter: ‘Michael Winner was the most erudite sociopath I’ve ever met’
The Bill & Ted actor answers your questions about working with Keanu Reeves, whether there will be a fourth instalment and nights out in Brixton with the Death Wish directorYou were born in Lon...
theguardian.com
The Odyssey and Spider-Man make for record-breaking summer box office worldwide
The biggest May to September of all time was recorded in US cinemas, with the UK enjoying a 56% rise in audiences, outstripped by an 88% lift in the Middle East and AfricaAs well as celebrating the...
theguardian.com
Lise Davidsen: Verdi album review
(Decca)Focusing on five Verdian heroines (and anti-heroines), the soprano has chosen roles that fit her formidable vocal talents perfectly. Edward Gardner and the London Philharmonic Orchestra pro...
theguardian.com
Why are MPs voting on assisted dying again?
A Labour MP has brought forward an identical bill to the previous attempt, saying she wants peers to "finish the job".
co.uk
Dog invades county championship cricket match!
A dog invaded a county championship cricket match between Leicestershire and Somerset at Grace Road, running around the pitch before a steward returned the husky to its owner.
skysports.com
Lindy Cameron appointed first ever female head of UK Foreign Office
High commissioner to India replaces Olly Robbins, who was sacked over Peter Mandelson scandalThe Foreign Office has its first ever female head after the appointment of Lindy Cameron, the high commi...
theguardian.com
Google signs its biggest rice-methane carbon credit deal with Indian startup Mitti Labs
The four-year agreement will cover rice farms across three Indian states, reaching about 100,000 hectares at peak delivery.
techcrunch.com
Multicultural Malmo: Swedish city loathed by far right braces for election
Al Jazeera speaks to voters in Malmo, a city the far right often singles out for its diversity, ahead of Sweden's vote.
aljazeera.com
ID verification giant IDScan confirms data breach with more than 150 million driver’s licenses stolen
The ID checking company said the data breach included people's full names and driver's licenses and other government-issued identity documents.
techcrunch.com
Houthis advance along Yemen’s southern Red Sea coast
Yemen’s Houthi rebels are advancing along the Red Sea coast, to gain more leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
aljazeera.com
MPs on both sides urge Commons not to take ‘extraordinary risk’ of forcing through assisted dying bill
Joint appeal issued by Labour MPs Gareth Snell, who voted for the bill, and Meg Hillier, who voted againstMPs who voted for and against assisted dying have urged their respective sides not to take...
theguardian.com
Snapchat takes aim at Partiful with new event-planning features
Snapchat says the new features can be used to organize everything from birthday celebrations and sporting events to study sessions and weekend hangouts.
techcrunch.com
Defense tech Mach Industries doubles valuation to $3.7B in 3 months
The buzzy startup raised $600 million in its Series C round.
techcrunch.com
Nick Mohammed takes Claudia Winkleman’s role in stage version of The Traitors
Finalist in 2025’s inaugural celebrity iteration will be the host of several variants, which will see different characters banished, murdered and victoriousIn another twist for the intrigue-cloaked...
theguardian.com
Elon Musk attacks film-maker behind documentary about him
Tech mogul calls director Alex Gibney a ‘bitter old man’ who has ‘zero integrity’ in series of posts on XElon Musk has issued an angry tirade at the film-maker behind a four-hour documentary about...
theguardian.com
Hugging Face co-founder: What we learnt from OpenAI’s hack
Commercial AI tools failed to defend the platform against the attack — the solution lies in open-weight models
ft.com
Hugging Face co-founder: What we learnt from OpenAI’s hack
Commercial AI tools failed to defend the platform against the attack — the solution lies in open-weight models
ft.com
European founders and VCs urge lawmakers ‘to get EU Inc right’
Amid negotiations for a new EU-wide corporate status, an open letter signed by unicorn founders and investors warns that 'EU Inc' shouldn’t be watered down.
techcrunch.com
Saudi Arabia cuts oil output to lowest this year on Houthi threats
Rebels announced ‘maritime embargo’ against kingdom’s exports in July, forcing world’s biggest exporter to cut production
ft.com
Flanders Darts Trophy: Draw and schedule with Greaves, MVG, Van Veen in action
The race to qualify for the World Grand Prix at the end of September live on Sky Sports concludes at the Flanders Darts Trophy in Antwerp this weekend.
skysports.com
‘I was on the loo when I got the news!’ Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts spill their scandalous secrets
After a year of frenzied conjecture, the new hosts putting the razzle back into Strictly are Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe. They talk night sweats, sparkly pants – and the hilari...
theguardian.com
US Army places $11M bet on Austin-based GPS alternative Tern
Tern has described its tech as "Google Maps for the battlefield."
techcrunch.com
for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf review – ‘choreopoem’ of sisterhood
Yard theatre, London Starkly staged panorama of Black female experience rushes through its scenes but is delivered with feeling by terrific castIt has been 50 years since this “choreopoem” by Ntoza...
theguardian.com
NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions
Health secretary says extreme demand no longer confined to winter as service in England warns of knock-on effectsThe NHS faced the “busiest summer in its history” as the UK experienced a series of...
theguardian.com
Humphries: Opening up on mental health was best choice I ever made
World No 2 Luke Humphries said his rise to the top of darts would never have been possible had he not opened up about his mental health struggles.
skysports.com
The Houthis are testing the limits of Saudi restraint
Riyadh needs to restore deterrence without being pulled back into a prolonged Yemen war.
aljazeera.com
Secret systems used by Israel in mass killings of Gaza civilians revealed in new film
Testimony from Israeli military insiders involved in surveillance and remote killings features in documentary produced by the GuardianTestimony from 24 Israeli military insiders on the secret sys...
theguardian.com
Elon Musk threatens to sue over Gibney documentary's "space lasers" claim
The tech billionaire's attorney has put documentarian Alex Gibney and his production company on legal notice, claiming the Oscar-winning director defamed Musk in his nearly four-hour documentary.
npr.org
The Tubs: Hard Life review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(Merge)Britain’s best indie-rockers hold fast to their defiantly old-school sound, slipping wry sideways looks at despair in among hooky melodies that always sound like a good timeOn a track called...
theguardian.com
Ex-Tory campaign chief pleads guilty over election bet
Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 election would be held.
co.uk
Top four seeds in historic semi-final line-up
For the first time since 1975, the top four seeds in the women's US Open singles draw have reached the semi-finals.
co.uk
Hong Kong court rules Dow Jones tried to stop journalist taking union role
Dow Jones was acquitted of the charge of dismissal over Selina Cheng's leadership role.
aljazeera.com
‘Killmonger Locs’ Are Everywhere in Video Games. This Artist Is Sick of It
The Black Panther villain’s hairstyle has become a default for Black video game characters because it’s easy to code. Danielle Udogaranya is changing that.
wired.com
How Ukraine’s deepest attack in Russia, on Arctic gas, signals new reach
Long-range Ukrainian drones hit Russia's key gas plants, raising questions about the conflict's next phase.
aljazeera.com
UK banks don’t have a windfall to tax
The so-called big four are in decent shape, but hardly world beaters
ft.com
The 2026 Proms: tell us about your favourite concerts
Ahead of Saturday’s Last Night, we want to hear what you’ve enjoyed this year. Has any of the new music made it on to your playlists? Which soloists wowed you? Did you sing along to Hey Jude with t...
theguardian.com
Russian Drone Incursion Delayed Zelensky Flight to Oslo, Moldova Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, second from left, at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway in Oslo on Wednesday. His plane’s departure from Moldova on Tuesday was delayed by a Russian dro...
nytimes.com
Everything New You Can Do With Siri AI
When iOS 27 arrives, it will bring with it a fully revamped assistant for your iPhone.
wired.com
Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts
Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts
aljazeera.com
Russia's Valieva loses neutral athlete status
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will not be able to compete internationally after the sport's governing body revokes her neutral athlete status.
co.uk
Red Roses boosted for Australia clash by returns from injury
The Red Roses have named their side to face Australia on Saturday in the first match of the home leg of the WXV Global Series.
skysports.com
Russia’s new shelling tactics deepen suffering in Ukraine
Ukrainians are losing more sleep, shopping for food is becoming harder and travel is often fraught with risk and delays.
aljazeera.com
Imagining a Future Where a Spy Could Disappear
In Emily St. John Mandel’s new novel Exit Party, becoming a “ghost” means running afoul of the state. In this excerpt, a secret agent discovers it doesn’t take much.
wired.com
Roma to support Nepal flood victims through Champions League match shirt
Italian club to auction special 'Together for Nepal' shirts to be worn in the match against Fenerbahce.
aljazeera.com
Latham & Watkins buys Nvidia servers to set up in-house AI systems
Law firm is customising open-weight models as alternative to OpenAI and Anthropic
ft.com
Clearview AI Is Testing an AI Tool That Would Let Cops Unearth Your Life Online
InquiryIQ, a previously unreported prototype, tested a model from xAI, maker of Grok, to surface associates, social accounts, and other information about people identified through Clearview.
wired.com
ECB expected to raise rates to fight inflation shock
Renewed rise in oil price puts pressure on central bank to raise rates for second time this year
ft.com
Benn does not deserve world title shot - Garcia
Ryan Garcia says Conor Benn is nothing more than an "average fighter" and does not deserve a shot at his WBC welterweight title.
co.uk
Atomic bomb survivor who became baseball legend - Harimoto dies age 86
Korean-Japanese baseball legend Isao Harimoto, who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima to record the most hits in Japanese baseball history, has died at the age of 86 in Tokyo.
co.uk
A Teen Girl’s Death Is Prompting Calls to Ban Choking in Porn
Despite the many health risks, sexual strangulation has become popular among young people—with some experts blaming adult content for normalizing it.
wired.com
With Messaging That Mirrors Putin’s, Germany’s Far-Right Party Gains Ground
Ulrich Siegmund, left, the lead Alternative for Germany candidate in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, with the party’s co-leaders, Tino Chrupalla and Alice Weidel, in Magdeburg, Germany, on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a genocide: In his telling, he’s a victim
Ahead of Israel's national elections, Netanyahu reaches for an old playbook: grievance, blame-shifting and victimhood.
aljazeera.com
Todd Rundgren review – try-anything veteran doesn’t let his freak flag fully fly
Cadogan Hall, London The 78-year-old has astonishing range but gets bogged down in middling rock, though later delivers some gorgeous acoustic songs – and a slinky Marvin Gaye coverTodd Rundgren is...
theguardian.com
The ‘Forever War’ in Afghanistan: 25 Years in Pictures
TK great summary will go here
nytimes.com
Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War
Supporters of the Houthi militia in Sanaa, Yemen, in July.
nytimes.com
After a Difficult Loss, Nigeria Has Become a Source of Pain for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has moved countless readers with her novels about Nigerians at home and abroad. After the death in Lagos of her toddler son, her homeland no longer feels as much like home.
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‘Female survival in a terrifying world’: Tilda Swinton’s return in Man to Man
Manfred Karge’s play about a woman acting as her dead husband was a cause célèbre in the 80s. It remains a bracing portrait of a divided person in a divided cultureIt was Pierre Audi, the much-mour...
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Where to See the World’s Bayeux Tapestry Replicas
There are full-size replicas in a U.S. sports arena, an abbey in Denmark and a home in rural New Zealand. There’s even a more modest version for those who don’t like the original’s nudity.
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Tourists in England face nightly levy on hotel and Airbnb stays under new plans
Labelled a tourist tax, proposals would give mayors power to decide how revenue raised should be investedUK politics live – latest updatesHolidaymakers will face a nightly levy on hotel stays and A...
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Climate ‘feedback loops’ could worsen global warming by 30%, study finds
Emissions of planet-heating methane and CO2 from natural sources are worsening the climate crisis, paper saysRising global temperatures caused by the burning of fossil fuels are transforming the wo...
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‘Gone in a blink’: Nepal floods sweep away Indian workers who built hotels
The migrants were at work, building homes and hotels, when the floods hit, sweeping three of them away.
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Welcome to the NFL! Rookie Eli Raridon scores season opening TD
Eli Raridon's 2-yard touchdown against Seattle Seahawks gets the new NFL season underway!
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Trump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins. And, Kirk supporters reflect on his death
President Trump tries to incentivize voters by promising $5,000 to Americans if the GOP wins the midterms. And, young conservatives reflect on the party one year after Charlie Kirk's death.
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Watch: Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal?
The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms.
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Champions Seahawks beat Patriots in season opener
Defending champions the Seattle Seahawks come from behind to beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the opening game of the NFL season.
co.uk
No food, no water, and lone Abba record: my day out at Channel 4’s hellish new reality show
Apocalypse dumps contestants in an abandoned town without essential supplies. Is it a serious test of endurance or just titillation? Our writer is parachuted in to find outI have no shame confessin...
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Trump pledges $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans win November elections
The controversial offer was made in a speech at the party's first-ever convention in the middle of a US presidential term.
co.uk
Trump gives primetime speech at GOP convention, promising payout if Republicans win
President Trump kicked off the Republican midterm convention with a primetime speech, outlining the Republican message and promising Americans a payout if the GOP wins the upcoming election.
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Why is there an NFL game in Australia?
The NFL has so far played regular-season games in seven international countries but this week's trip to Australia represents a new frontier for the USA's biggest sports league.
co.uk
Weekly sports quiz: Why is the WSL investigating Palace?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
co.uk
Japan baseball great and atomic bomb survivor Isao Harimoto dies aged 86
Harimoto, whose record 3,085 career hits still stands, was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990.
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Applicants for UK citizenship charged more than five times the admin cost
Fee of £1,709 compares with an estimated administrative cost of just £324, according to Home Office dataPeople applying to become British citizens are charged more than five times the amount it cos...
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Pressure review – stormy weather in tense D-day forecast retelling
Andrew Scott finds levels of complexity in a stoic character based on meteorologist James Stagg, the man who persuaded Eisenhower to delay Operation Overlord, for this slick wartime dramaThe histo...
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How the fate of a small furry animal reveals the ecological tragedy of Israel’s war on Lebanon | Hisham Younes
The Syrian rock hyrax depends on the fragile landscapes of the border region. Alongside other environmentalists, I have been documenting the destruction of its habitatWars are usually measured in t...
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World Tango Championships finals in pictures
Tango is an art form which, as the competitors themselves described, serves as a deeply personal means of expression, communication and connection between people beyond cultural and geographical bo...
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Anthropic discloses 4th AI hacking incident as researcher quits over safety
AI firm says Claude Opus 4.6 hacked external systems during testing as concerns mount over security breaches.
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Seahawks beat Patriots in NFL opener but suffer Darnold blow
Backup quarterback Drew Lock led two late scoring drives as the Seattle Seahawks intercepted Drake Maye three times in the fourth quarter to overcome an early injury to Sam Darnold and beat the New...
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TV tonight: The Paper is back – with more hilarity from the US Office writers
Domhnall Gleeson and scene-stealing Sabrina Impacciatore lead the shenanigans in the newsroom mockumentary. Plus: Ludwig returns. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky OneThe mockumentary about...
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Fighting escalates in Yemen; Houthi attacks trigger alerts in Saudi Arabia
Yemen's government accuses Houthis of killing three children as rebels claim Saudi forces launched 54 air raids in 12 hours.
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‘Fundamentally unfair’: Burnham must overhaul migration reforms, says TUC general secretary
Paul Nowak says changes to immigration rules risk overstretching social care and fuelling far-right sentimentAndy Burnham must overhaul Shabana Mahmood’s migration reforms or risk overstretching so...
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Is Burnham trying to appease Trump? Or Reform? What other reason is there for these North Sea oil plans? | George Monbiot
Climate catastrophe is on our doorstep – yet Labour’s impending approval of further drilling will bring more pain for negligible gainsPinch yourself, it’s happening again. Here is a Labour governme...
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Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off This September 2026
Get up to 30% off your first order and free gifts using a Hungryroot promo code today. Discover our best coupons and discounts to let you save on your healthy groceries as a new or returning customer.
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Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off September 2026
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in September 2026.
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A year after Charlie Kirk was killed, young conservatives navigate a divided movement
The death of Charlie Kirk was seen as a rallying call for young conservatives. One year later, the movement is wrestling with questions about its future.
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After Trump promised to pay $5,000 if Republicans win, here's what to expect Thursday
President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election, setting high expectations for the convention's final night.
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Russia outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily use of new jet-powered drones
The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.
co.uk
Missouri clerk on what the battle over the state's electoral maps means for voters
NPR's Michel Martin asks Boone County, Missouri, clerk Brianna Lennon what the legal battle over the state's electoral maps means for voters there.
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Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump
The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.
co.uk
Zverev's US Open rocky road turns into smooth sailing to the semi-finals
Alexander Zverev took another big step towards a second Grand Slam title by beating Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 7-5 6-1 to reach the US Open semi-finals.
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Bank of Japan must raise rates further, board member says
Hawkish comments follow pressure from US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent and volatility in currency and bond markets
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IMF ditched top candidate for chief economist job over Trump tariff remarks
LSE professor Ricardo Reis had said the US president’s trade war would hurt American consumers
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The end of the ‘win-win’ era
In these zero-sum times, the sunny optimism of the post-cold war phrase seems a quaint and distant memory
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How Ukraine’s anti-graft bureau became a ‘Sword of Damocles’
An upstart anti-corruption agency has ruthlessly taken down figures close to wartime President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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John Major’s rise from obscure whip to PM part of new National Theatre season
Play is one of eight world premieres in programme with global conflict and political upheaval at its heartA new play about John Major’s rise to power, written by James Graham, will premiere at the...
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‘He goes to the dark side’: behind the scenes on the Shaun the Sheep horror movie
Aardman’s hero is back in The Beast of Mossy Bottom – a terrifying tale of frankenfood, pitchfork-wielding villagers and a monster with suspiciously stiff orange hair. Our writer meets its makers a...
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Moonshot capitalism: AI rewrites the venture capital playbook
Tech investors are rediscovering the kind of long-shot sci-fi bets that helped build Silicon Valley
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Milei’s great free trade experiment
Rampant inflation has eased, but the next stage of the maverick president’s plan for Argentina will test his support with voters
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Dust Storm Sweeps Over Mali
At a time of year when dust storm activity winds down, a plume of dust blanketed parts of the West African nation and its neighbors.
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US-China borrowing costs diverge to widest level ever
Rising Treasury yields threaten to accelerate shift in capital flows between world’s two largest economies
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Zverev storms into semi-finals despite late bedtime
Alexander Zverev storms into the US Open last four despite staying up until 3:30am to watch Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz's blockbuster quarter-final.
co.uk
Trump vows to be at centre of US midterms: Republican convention takeaways
Trump says, 'Pretend I’m on the ballot,' as he rallies Republicans ahead of challenging midterm elections.
aljazeera.com
Thousands protest in Ljubljana as Slovenia opens Israel’s first embassy
Nationalist Prime Minister Janez Jansa resets ties with Israel, sparking protests and an impeachment bid.
aljazeera.com
Tunisian flotilla activists remain jailed as hunger striker worsens
The four have been held since March in a financial investigation linked to organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla.
aljazeera.com
Trump promises $5,000 ‘dividend’ for US voters if Republicans win midterms
President pledges to campaign vigorously for his party despite his plummeting approval ratings
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August Ties for Hottest Month on Record
A vendor cooled off with a frozen water bottle in a market in Seoul on Aug. 6.
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August was joint-hottest month ever recorded globally
Temperatures reached 1.65C above preindustrial levels, months before El Niño system reaches full strengthAugust was the joint-hottest month ever recorded around the world, with global temperatures...
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How Fighting Fires Became an All-of-Europe Project
Firefighters near Lacanau, France, in July. Some French firefighters are learning new techniques fighting blazes elsewhere in Europe.
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Spain’s spy agency warned of mass crossings into Ceuta before border crisis
Declassified documents show Madrid and Morocco were warned of plans by migrants to breach the Ceuta border.
aljazeera.com
Top four in the world set for US Open women's semi-final showdown
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will bid to move one step closer to a third straight US Open title when she faces familiar foe Jessica Pegula, while Elena Rybakina will take on h...
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Trump administration proposes excluding certain immigrants from US census
The proposal aims to exclude some legal and undocumented immigrants from the count used to determine US House seats.
aljazeera.com
Prince William launches suicide prevention toolkit for sport
Prince William will bring together leading figures from across sport on Thursday to launch a new first-of-its-kind suicide prevention toolkit designed to help organisations recognise warning signs...
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AI research startup Listen Labs scrubbed a $1.5B funding round for Salesforce talks
Listen Labs walked away from a signed Series C term sheet from Menlo Ventures, sources say.
techcrunch.com
Iran war live: Iran media say ‘enemy’ projectiles hit Sirik areas
Tehran says ready for dialogue with nations in the region to 'foster mutual trust' and 'achieve sustainable security'.
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The Coming Risks to Russian Power
Can Moscow adjust its foreign policy for a changing world?