Zverev reaches third consecutive Grand Slam final with straight-sets semi win
Highlights of the US Open semi-final between Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-09-11
Reform receives record £36m donation from crypto billionaire
Ben Delo's donation, the biggest single sum ever given to a political party in the UK, comes amid scrutiny of Reform's finances.
co.uk
Mecka AI nears $500M valuation in Sequoia-led deal amid rush for robot training data
The round for the two-year-old startup is coming together months after Mecka announced its Series A.
techcrunch.com
Flavio Bolsonaro faces corruption probe weeks before Brazil election
The investigation came to light as Brazil's Supreme Court unseals files related to the Banco Master corruption scandal.
aljazeera.com
Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree
Tasia Fortune's body was found in the lot of an abandoned home in Mississippi in August.
co.uk
Early SpaceX investor Atreides poaches co-CIO of ‘Tiger cub’ Lone Pine
Kelly Granat to join tech-focused investment firm set up by former Fidelity Investments star stock picker Gavin Baker
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Murphy beats Trump in deciding frame to reach semis
Shaun Murphy snatches a thrilling final-frame victory over Judd Trump to reach the semi-finals of the English Open.
co.uk
Zverev through to third Grand Slam final in a row
Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov at the US Open to reach a third Grand Slam final in a row and continue his bid for a second major of the year.
co.uk
Duplantis stars as Ultimate Championship begins
The Ultimate Championship is posed as something different in athletics, but some things stay the same - pole vault star Armand Duplantis taking centre stage.
co.uk
Reform UK given record £36m donation by British crypto billionaire
Ben Delo was convicted in US for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls but pardoned by TrumpReform has been given a record £36m donation by Ben Delo, a British cryptocurrency...
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Reform UK receives record £36mn donation
The gift from crypto billionaire Ben Delo is the largest donation in British political history
ft.com
West Ham thrash Wrexham to go top of the Championship
West Ham made easy work of Wrexham in a 6-0 victory at the London Stadium to make it four in a row and go top of the Championship.
skysports.com
Colombia to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health Worries
An airplane spraying coca plants in El Catatumbo, a region in the Norte de Santander department of Colombia, in 2008.
nytimes.com
Sabalenka vs Rybakina: US Open women’s singles final – start, prize, form
Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina clash in a Grand Slam final for the second time this year.
aljazeera.com
Khosla Ventures is opening a New York office this fall — its first outpost outside Sand Hill Road
"It's actually allegedly being built out now," said Rabois, who has clearly dealt with a missed construction timeline or two.
techcrunch.com
Percival and Lomax honoured by players after announcing retirement
Jonny Lomax and Mark Percival were led out to a guard of honour in their final Rugby Super League match
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US legislators push AI safety laws amid human extinction warnings
Concerns over AI's dangers grow as US legislators introduce bills to ensure human oversight and prevent rogue systems.
aljazeera.com
Y Combinator’s Garry Tan wants U.S. open-weight AI labs to ‘distill’ frontier models, too
Tan argues that frontier models themselves trained on public human knowledge so access to capable AI should be "a form of public good."
techcrunch.com
OpenAI’s feud with mathematicians is only escalating
Twenty-five leading mathematicians signed an open letter arguing that AI labs are threatening their intellectual work.
techcrunch.com
US lawyer cites fake witnesses in murder case, blames ChatGPT
State supreme court fined the attorney and held him in contempt for not verifying facts in a court filing.
aljazeera.com
Will it be a Sabalenka 'three-peat' or maiden US Open for new No 1 Rybakina?
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is looking to become the first woman to achieve the 'three-peat' in New York since Serena Williams in 2014 but she faces incoming world No 1 Elena Rybaki...
skysports.com
Tragic death of woman who testified against father in notorious mafia murder of mother
Denise Cosco testified against the powerful 'Ndrangheta clan and her own father over the murder of her mother in Italy.
co.uk
Final, final, final call for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events
The absolute last chance to apply to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is tonight, September 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Townsend & Siniakova complete career Slam in New York
Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend win the women's doubles at the US Open to complete a historic career doubles Grand Slam.
co.uk
Can BRICS help reshape global order by strengthening emerging economies?
Leaders of BRICS member states are meeting at a summit in New Delhi, India.
aljazeera.com
Declassified documents show UK aware of Israeli war crimes for 24 years
UK Foreign Office files, public since 2024, record warnings about Israeli violence and rights abuses since 2002.
aljazeera.com
Help Refine Data from Space Telescopes with Artifact InSPECtor
How do scientists studying space with data from a telescope hundreds of thousands of miles away know that what they are seeing is real? A new NASA project, Artifact InSPECtor, invites you to find o...
nasa.gov
Hunt sets sights on Lions tour after injury return
England scrum-half Natasha Hunt says the inaugural British and Irish Lions women's tour to New Zealand - the first Test of which is exactly a year away today - is a massive motivation as she prepar...
co.uk
Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
The capture by the rebels of a stretch Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.
co.uk
Hodgkinson cruises into 800m final
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson cruises into the 800m final after finishing first in her semi-final while Switzerland's Veronica Vancardo suffers a nasty fall.
co.uk
Kimi-maker Moonshot AI targets $2 billion in annual revenue
While K3's usage figures have declined slightly in recent months, OpenRouter data currently shows as many as 300 billion tokens being generated each day by K3 models on the system.
techcrunch.com
Razaullah introduces himself as Pakistan thrive in chaos
Cancel the tee booked at the Belfry, rearrange the trip to Cadbury World and abort the shopping jolly to the Bullring. The reason? Pakistan's debutant Razaullah and Razball.
co.uk
How US leaders remembered the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
Trump drew parallels to the US's present-day war against Iran, while figures like Abdul El-Sayed called for inclusivity.
aljazeera.com
The US Government Launched 3 Previously Unreported Investigations of Polymarket Trades
The agency that oversees prediction markets has investigated Polymarket trades on Biden pardons and the Iran war—and even more potential insider trading at Google, documents obtained by WIRED show.
wired.com
Meta Sued Over Training Data for Its AI and Face-Recognition Systems
The proposed class action alleges Meta illegally harvested people’s Facebook and Instagram photos to train its AI image-generation models and to build its unreleased “NameTag” face recognition feat...
wired.com
Moroccan official told to stop making 2030 final promise
Morocco's prime minister tells the head of the country's football federation to stop making promises about the 2030 World Cup final, while the head of the Spanish federation says the showpiece shou...
co.uk
Central Eurasia names its 2026 Road to Battlefield winners: Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ
Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ took the top three spots at the regional final of Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and will represent Central Eurasia in the Startup Battlefield 200 at Te...
techcrunch.com
'A six-stop race!' - Russell reveals fears over tyre wear at new Madrid track
George Russell has revealed fears over tyre wear for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix after the first day's running at the new Madring.
skysports.com
Real Madrid’s Mbappe: AI dictator memes show lack of political awareness
France international and World Cup record holder Kylian Mbappe speaks out over memes using his image.
aljazeera.com
Razaullah smashes NINE sixes to equal Test debut record
Razaullah smashed nine sixes to equal Tim Southee’s record for the most by a player on Test debut during a remarkable innings against England at Edgbaston.
skysports.com
‘How on Earth did you do that!?’ Ciganda SOMEHOW ties final hole
Carlota Ciganda recovered from two wayward shots to somehow tie the final hole for Europe in the Solheim Cup Friday fourballs.
skysports.com
Iran says will discuss Strait of Hormuz with Gulf states on Monday
Iran's Foreign Ministry says the meeting in Oman is to 'promote better understanding among the countries of the region'.
aljazeera.com
US holds memorials for the 9/11 attacks, 25 years later
In New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania, mourners gathered to remember nearly 3,000 people killed during the hijackings.
aljazeera.com
Why did the assisted dying bill fail in the Commons? | Rowena Mason
MPs quietly withdrew support when it became clear it was not a priority of Andy Burnham’s governmentAfter two years of impassioned arguments, tearful personal testimonies, noisy protests and ethica...
theguardian.com
‘A tragic day’: campaigners react as MPs say no to legalising assisted dying
Opponents say proposed law change for England and Wales was ‘unsafe and unworkable’ after bill is narrowly defeatedAs it became clear that MPs had voted against the assisted dying bill, campaigners...
theguardian.com
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
The FDA says contaminated lettuce has been removed from the market after nearly 13,000 linked cases.
aljazeera.com
UK lawmakers vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
Parliament's lower chamber, the House of Commons, rejected the legislation by 286 votes to 270.
aljazeera.com
Rising petrol costs drive sharp inflation increase in US in August
Petrol prices jumped 3.9 percent month-to-month, accounting for one-third of the overall inflation increase in August.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Chandra Spots Galactic Gem
Two galaxies merge at a furious rate in this Aug. 25, 2026, image of the II Zw 096 system. This and several other images of both visually and scientifically interesting galaxies were released by NA...
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‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
A growing number of fishermen say their boats have been struck by US forces as Trump expands his anti-drug campaign.
aljazeera.com
Morocco PM takes aim at federation chief over 2030 World Cup final boast
Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch slams his country's football chief after claim Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final.
aljazeera.com
Situational Awareness builds relationships with new brokers as it attempts rebound
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge fund previously suffered billions of dollars in losses during AI sell-off
ft.com
Antonelli sets pace as Lindblad suffers first F1 crash at challenging Madring
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli was fastest on Formula 1's first day of running at the Spanish Grand Prix's new Madrid circuit as the hugely challenging nature of the Madring was exhibited...
skysports.com
UK lawmakers urge Burnham to block creation of artificial superintelligence after chilling warnings
Letter from 70 MPs and peers follows Anthropic employee’s claim new technology could wipe out humansAI could kill all humans in next decade, warn experts: but how seriously should we take them?More...
theguardian.com
Isao Harimoto, Hiroshima Survivor and a Baseball Star in Japan, Dies at 86
Isao Harimoto in 1980. He earned the nickname Hit Machine for collecting a record 3,085 of them in a long career that stretched from the late 1950s to the early ’80s
nytimes.com
Why did MPs reject the assisted dying bill?
Although supporters say they will try again, for now the momentum has fallen away from a change in the law.
co.uk
Stokes back in top flight of County Championship as Durham secure promotion
Durham clinched promotion to Division One of the Rothesay County Championship with a 93-run victory over Middlesex at Chester-le-Street.
skysports.com
Mayor of the 'Air Capital of the World' reacts to Trump's threats against Bombardier
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Wichita Mayor Lily Wu about President Trump's tariff war with Canada, Bombardier aircrafts, and the trade war's potential impact on her city.
npr.org
Houthis declare Red Sea shipping safe except for Saudi vessels
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said maritime navigation in the Red Sea is safe, except for Saudi ships.
aljazeera.com
Passenger plane aborts landing after wing clips Dublin runway
A passenger aboard a Ryanair Boeing 737 recorded the moment the aircraft’s wingtip struck the runway at Dublin airport.
aljazeera.com
Trump heads to Ireland to watch some golf at his club and conduct some diplomacy
President Trump heads to Ireland hoping for a little diplomacy as he watches a tournament at his golf club in Doonbeg.
npr.org
Super League play-offs: Wigan, Leeds, Wakefield, Leigh, Warrington, Hull KR do battle
The final round of the regular Super League season is over, we have whittled the competition down to six, and we now know exactly who will fight who for a place in the semi-finals.
skysports.com
How global trade and oil prices could be hit by Houthi advance
Yemen's Houthis have seized territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait - a key trade gateway for oil and global shipping.
co.uk
Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald's funeral
Princess Astrid "represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner", the new king, Haakon VIII, said in a tribute to his aunt.
co.uk
Roblox is making it easier to build games with AI — and play them outside Roblox
Roblox will allow creator to deploy their games across PC< consoles, and mobile as standalone apps
techcrunch.com
Why are plans for Gloucestershire's 'super council' on hold?
Seven councils were to be merged into one in Gloucestershire but the government has paused its national plans over legal queries.
co.uk
MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
The proposed law sought to introduce one of the biggest societal changes in recent years.
co.uk
North Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelection
Greens accuse Labour of hiding position to avoid criticism before contest, in which Zack Polanski is standingA decision on approving the controversial Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea is to be del...
theguardian.com
Emma Bonino, Italian Campaigner for Civil Rights, Dies at 78
Emma Bonino in 2017.
nytimes.com
Playing With Fire review – like Disney’s Fantasia on steroids as a virtual Yuja Wang plays amid luminous dreamworlds
Southbank Centre, London Wang’s avatar performs music from Ravel and Debussy to Prokofiev and Liszt while dizzying virtual worlds take shape around her in this virtual reality installationIt might...
theguardian.com
Brilliant Lowry surges clear as McIlroy struggles
Shane Lowry cards a course-record 62 to take control of the Irish Open as putting woes prevent defending champion Rory McIlroy from making a second-round charge in Doonbeg.
co.uk
Lowry fires course record to lead Irish Open as McIlroy feels 'frustration'
Shane Lowry broke the course record and raced top of the leaderboard on home soil at the Amgen Irish Open, as Rory McIlroy was left feeling "frustration" in his putting.
skysports.com
Philippines ferry fire death toll rises to 35 after bodies recovered
Coast Guard says 30 more bodies recovered after five people were initially confirmed dead in Wednesday's disaster.
aljazeera.com
Houthis take control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, reports say
The Iran-backed Houthi forces have taken control over most of the western Red Sea coastal line
aljazeera.com
‘A complete performance’ - Lowry storms into Irish Open lead with round of 62
Shane Lowry hit a round of eight under par to storm into the lead at the Irish Open.
skysports.com
Four former US presidents mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 in New York City
Former US Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton are remembering the victims of the 9/11.
aljazeera.com
‘They know the house they are bombing is full of children’: NAZA’s directors on their devastating film about Israeli intelligence
Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham collected the testimony of 24 insiders who helped remotely target Gazans’ homes. They explain how they got these self-professed ‘small cogs’ to talk about the killingO...
theguardian.com
Celtic given 'general behaviour' message by police ahead of Old Firm clash
Martin O'Neill revealed Celtic were given a "general behaviour" warning by Police Scotland ahead of Sunday's League Cup quarter-final against Rangers at Ibrox.
skysports.com
Nigeria suspends official visits to South Africa over anti-migrant violence
Months of anti-foreigner protests across South Africa have forced tens of thousands to leave the country.
aljazeera.com
UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI
The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".
co.uk
Liz Larner review – crystal comets crash to Earth yet fail to make much impact
Camden Art Centre, LondonThese portentous works, based on scans of a real asteroids, seem to warn of societal collapse, but this first UK exhibition of the US sculptor needed a simpler approachCorp...
theguardian.com
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 to Discuss Station Mission, Upcoming Return
Media are invited to hear from NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts during a news conference beginning at 2:45 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, Sept. 16, from the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Jessi...
nasa.gov
Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy review – classical myth burns into modern England
Theatre Royal Stratford East, London In Ava Pickett’s tense play, Michelle Dockery’s heroine returns to a Towie-styled world where the violence and misogyny are all too recognisable‘And Zeus create...
theguardian.com
Durham beat Middlesex to seal Championship promotion
Durham seal promotion from Championship Division Two with two games to spare as they beat Middlesex by 93 runs.
co.uk
One of AI’s Fiercest Critics Says All the Doom Talk Is ‘Meant to Distract Us’
Timnit Gebru argues that AI companies are stoking fears of extinction to avoid discussing actual harms, like autonomous weapons.
wired.com
Rangers vs Celtic: Talking points ahead of first Old Firm clash of season
It is the first Old Firm clash of the season and there is a League Cup semi-final place at stake.
skysports.com
NASA Boosts Open Science, Data Sharing with Artemis Accords
The science from every Moon rock sample, lunar dataset, and discovery produced through NASA’s Artemis program will be shared by the agency with the global scientific community. That commitment is u...
nasa.gov
U.S. allies in Europe recall trans-Atlantic bonds after the 9/11 attacks.
A bouquet at the 9/11 Memorial in New York.
nytimes.com
‘Majority do not welcome him’: Trump heads to Ireland amid fury over Gaza
Protests set to erupt across Ireland, where President Connolly has long regarded the US as an untrustworthy power.
aljazeera.com
How did your MP vote on the reintroduced assisted dying bill?
MPs today voted not to approve the assisted dying bill at its second reading. The bill, which was brought back to the Commons after being blocked in the Lords, would allow terminally ill people to...
theguardian.com
Inside the Solheim Cup: How players embraced 'insane' first-tee experience
Team Europe captain Anna Nordqvist said that the Solheim Cup first tee would be 'the place to be in the golfing world,' with that pre-tournament assessment spot on as she witnessed a spectacle unli...
skysports.com
Russell tops first practice in Madrid as Hamilton frustrates other drivers
George Russell was fastest from Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the first practice session at the new Madring circuit in Madrid.
skysports.com
MPs vote against legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
Bill fails at second reading despite near-identical legislation being approved by Commons in last parliamentA bill to permit assisted dying in England and Wales has been voted down by MPs, almost c...
theguardian.com
Scammers target hundreds of thousands of crypto owners after Trezor confirms data breach of email provider
This is the second data breach affecting a company that hardware crypto wallet maker Trezor relies on.
techcrunch.com
The dystopian legal architecture of the ‘war on terror’ must be dismantled
A quarter-century after 9/11, we are still living under the security order it unleashed.
aljazeera.com
Russian strikes kill two in Kyiv as Moscow targets capital’s fuel stations
Second day of strikes on fuel stations suggest a new campaign focused on civilian areas in the Ukrainian capital.
aljazeera.com
US inflation held steady at 3.4% in August as high fuel prices persist
Figure prompts traders to increase bets on Fed rate rises ahead of high-stakes meeting
ft.com
RNLI reports ‘significant’ donations boost after being targeted by far right over small boats
Charity condemns ‘disgraceful’ intimidation and insists it will continue core purpose of saving lives at seaUK politics live – latest updatesThe Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has had a...
theguardian.com
A bee’s-eye view: art installation beside the Thames celebrates crucial pollinators
More than 100 lenses inside Luke Jerram’s Pollenarium let visitors see the outside world as insects wouldFrom the outside, it looks a little like something out of the Teletubbies.In fact, the new i...
theguardian.com
Houthis seize Red Sea islands in lightning offensive
Latest advance against Saudi-backed forces cements Yemeni rebels’ control over vital shipping artery and roils energy markets
ft.com
Myanmar airport closed following reported drone attack
Military government pins attack on pro-democracy rebels it has been battling since seizing power in 2021.
aljazeera.com
Bergvall signs Tottenham deal after saying he wanted to leave
Sweden midfielder Lucas Bergvall signs a new contract at Tottenham after telling the club he wanted to leave.
co.uk
They drive toward tornadoes. We went with them to see how their work could save lives
Tornadoes kill hundreds each decade in the US. These researchers are investigating why some storms produce twisters – despite the fatal risksOn a narrow road in southern Iowa, my phone shrieked.Tor...
theguardian.com
‘The place lost its way. Now that’s changed’: can a Manchester art museum move beyond its troubled past?
The Centre of Chinese Contemporary Art closed in 2021 after a series of controversies. Now it’s been relaunched under a new name – and with a new missionIn March 2020, the visual artist JJ Cha...
theguardian.com
Spanish GP: Drivers take on new Madring for first time LIVE!
skysports.com
Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
The powerful blast registered as the equivalent of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey.
co.uk
FIFA rebukes Morocco’s claim it will host 2030 World Cup final
Morocco to co-host 2030 tournament with Spain and Portugal, but FIFA denies final will be in North Africa.
aljazeera.com
Polanski faces uphill battle in Starmer’s old seat
Green Party leader will test voters’ appetite for ‘ecopopulism’ in by-election on October 8
ft.com
A rollicking statue, Beryl’s buddies and a swimming pool in a roundabout – the week in art
A blue lady strides across the fourth plinth, Beryl Cook and friends gather in Bicester, and Spain repurposes a traffic junction – all in your weekly dispatchTschabalala Self A rollicking triumph...
theguardian.com
Curse of the Nile’s gold: how Sudan is losing its fertile fields and ability to produce food
An artisanal mining boom driven by war and poverty is causing a public health emergency, as chemicals poison soil, water and societyIn Abu Hamad, on the banks of the Nile, verdant orchards, gardens...
theguardian.com
Céline Dion fans gather in Paris as singer prepares for sold-out comeback shows
More than 30,000 due to attend Canadian artist’s opener at Plenitude arena, as thousands without tickets plan Friday night karaokeMore than 30,000 Céline Dion fans have gathered in Paris for the Ca...
theguardian.com
Buddhist monk arrested in suspected $3m embezzlement scandal
Thai police also arrested a suspected female accomplice with whom the monk, who had taken a vow of celibacy, was filmed having sex.
co.uk
‘Blew the hell out of it’: How Iran damaged US bases in Bahrain, Jordan
US official admits the naval base near Manama sustained heavy damage in the war with Iran.
aljazeera.com
Three things we learnt from United's 4-0 over Sabah | The Verdict
Danyal Khan gives us his verdict on Manchester United's 4-0 victory over Sabah in the Champions League.
skysports.com
The Trial of Romeo Oscar review – Ayckbourn goes back to the future with android accused of murder
Stephen Joseph theatre, ScarboroughThe playwright explores our relationship with technology, asks if robots have souls and even questions the value of art in this sci-fi courtroom dramaFor play num...
theguardian.com
Drawn Together review – preposterous romance with all the erotic charge of leaf mulch
The latest adaptation of Culpable trilogy author Mercedes Ron, about a ballet dancer and her security guard, has more holes than plot and chemistry than barely generates a sparkHere is Prime Video’...
theguardian.com
One in nine migratory birds threatened with extinction, global report says
Findings on decline of species such as Arctic tern and turtle dove published alongside flyways pledge at Kenya summitOne in nine migratory birds are threatened with extinction and 45% of migratory...
theguardian.com
We must pause risky AI research while we still have the power to do so | Gaby Hinsliff
Warnings of AI’s existential threat to humanity are piling up – it’s time to listen and take them deadly seriouslyAnother day, another horseman of the apocalypse galloping over the horizon. Lately...
theguardian.com
Iran’s Second Front
The Houthis’ bold advance has transformed the Middle East’s wars.
foreignaffairs.com
The US and Mexico Announce They’re Teaming Up Against Drones
The new joint operation uses laser-based technology capable of detecting, tracking, and disabling commercial drones linked to human and drug trafficking.
wired.com
Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map
The countries are not opposed to a new map per se; they're testy about the colour shades.
aljazeera.com
For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a Dangerous New Era
In China, government agencies, companies and almost 80 percent of citizens use WeChat to conduct business, make payments and communicate.
nytimes.com
Our Eyes Looking for God review – exploring the Black British experience in rap, reggae and arias
The Pit, Barbican, LondonRenell Shaw and TD Moyo’s new opera, with libretto by April Koyejo-Audiger, tells a tragic story of two cousins. Gamba Cole shines as Adjani‘There’s no ocean big enough to...
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Inside an Ancient LebaneseCity Engulfed by War
The ancient city of Tyre has come to embody the rhythms and brutality of war in southern Lebanon.
nytimes.com
Bed at 6:45am - US Open semi-finalists fight effects of late-night finishes
New York is known as the city that never sleeps. But that comes at a price for US Open stars - including men's semi-finalists Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev.
co.uk
Raiding the past: Lara Croft relives her first adventure in Legacy of Atlantis
We have a first play of the forthcoming Tomb Raider remake and speak with its developers. Can they improve on the gameplay without losing what made the 1996 original such a classic?We join Lara Cro...
theguardian.com
Yemeni militants used Anthropic AI to try to build ballistic missiles
Missile test by group apparently failed, but exposes limits of AI safeguards
ft.com
Houthis used Anthropic AI to try to build ballistic missiles
Missile test by group apparently failed, but exposes limits of AI safeguards
ft.com
Jay Maisel, Photographer of Miles Davis and Much More, Dies at 95
His moody portrait became the album cover for “Kind of Blue.” Mr. Maisel lived and worked in an old bank that he bought for $102,000 and sold for $55 million.
nytimes.com
Dopamine Sites Sell Nothing, and People Cannot Get Enough
Digital spaces that simulate indulgences like shopping and ordering food have taken off worldwide. Experts in human behavior say there are real reasons for their appeal.
nytimes.com
‘Fresh from the roof’: the supermarket growing salad a few metres above the tills
Customers seeking greens at one Berlin outlet are dealing with some very local supply chains indeedWalking into the Felix Thomas REWE supermarket in Lankwitz, Berlin, customers are immediately pres...
theguardian.com
Hall signs new deal at Newcastle after Man Utd interest
Lewis Hall has signed a new long-term contract at Newcastle United.
skysports.com
Why So Many AI Researchers Think the Machines Could Kill Everyone
A combination of rapid advances, recursive self-improvement, and agentic swarms are genuinely “spooking people” inside big labs.
wired.com
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Review: Same as Before, but for More Money
Samsung is resting on its laurels with the midrange S26 FE, with an unwelcome price bump and only a new processor to show for it.
wired.com
‘Danny Boyle, please make another film about drugs’: Venice film festival’s feedback wall delivers home truths
The written forum allows members of the public to vent their fury at the movies they’ve seen – and the festival organisersIn an industry that is reliant on the fickle vagaries of taste, film festiv...
theguardian.com
World Athletics Ultimate Championship opens with record $10m prize pot
The inaugural Ultimate Championship opens with Olympic Games champions competing for a record prize pot of $10m.
aljazeera.com
West Ham's Alvarez denies kidnapping accusation
West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez posts a statement on social media denying the allegation made by film producer Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez.
co.uk
IEA warns of ‘lost period’ in global oil demand
Strait of Hormuz will not reopen this year, agency says, warning of sharp drop in demand
ft.com
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts: Second Song review – shaky album occasionally strikes gold
(Reprise)The 80-year-old continues his tireless output, delving into the past for inspiration to variable results – though two lengthy brand-new songs are real showstoppersYou can’t fault Neil Youn...
theguardian.com
Pro-Palestine student suspended by King’s College London returns to campus
College lifts suspension amid criticism from student groups over crackdown on pro-Palestine sentiments.
aljazeera.com
What did 25 years of the “war on terror” leave behind?
US forces have bombed somewhere every year since 2001. AJLabs maps the so-called “war on terror”.
aljazeera.com
How 9/11 helped Israel sell its war on Palestinians to America
The 'war on terror' made Israeli repression easier to present as part of a shared struggle against a common enemy.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.
co.uk
Anthropic warns of bids to use AI to build biological weapons
Experts urge stricter access to AI models as Anthropic reports rising misuse cases, including biological research risks.
aljazeera.com
MPs to vote again on assisted dying as bill returns to parliament – UK politics live
Bill would allow terminally ill adults with less than six months to live to end their lives, after the approval of a panel of expertsAlso today, the Green party will announce its Holborn and St Pan...
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Hong Kong court hands stiff jail sentences to Tiananmen vigil activists
Convictions came under draconian national security law imposed on Hong Kong in 2020 following huge protests.
aljazeera.com
Hall signs new contract with Newcastle until 2031
Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall signs a new contract with the club that runs until 2031.
co.uk
Pressure grows on Burnham to commit to increasing statutory paternity leave
Exclusive: Calls from Labour grow as 105 MPs write to PM urging ‘obvious’ step to alleviate cost of living crisisAndy Burnham is coming under increasing pressure from his own MPs to commit to impro...
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Gretchen Parlato: The Wise Ones review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month
(Edition)With guests including Robert Glasper, Parlato turns her immaculate phrasing to soft funk, dancefloor numbers and interpretations of Stevie Wonder and Tears for FearsHearing Gretchen Parlat...
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No wins and no goals - how concerned should Spurs be to PL season start?
It has been a winless and goalless start to the new Premier League season for big-spending Tottenham.
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Man loses case to claw back $369,000 he spent on lavish gifts for ex-girlfriend
Singapore's High Court rules in the woman's favour, with the judge saying the man "willingly" showered her with gifts, even before they got together.
co.uk
UEFA wants FIFA subsidiaries’ blocked from Infantino discovery fight in US
UEFA urges US court to deny FIFA subsidiaries' bid to join Gianni Infantino discovery fight as president battle rumbles.
aljazeera.com
US diesel hits record $6 a gallon on Iran supply shock
Surging cost for fuel critical to agriculture and industry stokes price pressures as Americans confront affordability crunch
ft.com
Remembering 9/11. And, Vance, Trump urge voters to back Republicans in the midterms
NPR reflects on the events of 9/11 and the toll it left on the U.S. 25 years later. And, President Trump and Vice President Vance's convention speeches urge voters to back the GOP in the midterms.
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BRICS summit: Is the bloc truly challenging a Western-dominated world?
Some experts say BRICS need not replace the West to succeed - only make Western dominance harder to exercise.
aljazeera.com
‘Not dolls to play with’: Afghan medical students face Pakistan expulsion
Students say they were legally admitted and funded to study in Pakistan, but now face being sent home mid-degree.
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Haruomi Hosono: Yours Sincerely review
(Ghostly International)Unpredictable and utterly beguiling, the septuagenarian beloved by Harry Styles brings a hint of mischief to his innocently charming songsHaruomi Hosono is one of the most in...
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Benn and Garcia clash again: 'I'm not here for a cuddle'
Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia resumed their heated war of words while Teofimo Lopez posed as a reporter with a fake beard during a bizarre final press conference in Las Vegas on Thursday.
skysports.com
New battery-powered trains will ‘bring faster journeys to north’
No 10 says new fleet of trains built in Derby will support 6,000 jobs across UKA new fleet of battery-powered trains will be built to “bring faster, more reliable journeys to the north”, Downing St...
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Why Nigel Benn can't walk away from Conor
Nigel Benn vowed to leave son Conor to plough his own path after he beat Chris Eubank Jr, but the retired world champion is back by his side this week as he prepares to face WBC welterweight champi...
co.uk
Week in wildlife: a sea turtle hatchling, baby orangutans and flying ibises
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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100 years after John Coltrane’s birth, secret tapes are emerging. What can they tell us about jazz’s great rulebreaker?
The sax star turned his back on fame to embrace free jazz. Caught on a tape machine hidden in an overcoat, newly revealed recordings show how he did itIn August 1965, at the height of his fame, sax...
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$10m on line at inaugural Ultimate Championship
The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship begins on Friday. From the global stars competing to how it all works - here is everything you need to know.
co.uk
More than 100,000 watch 49ers shock Rams in Melbourne
San Francisco 49ers record dominant 27-7 victory over Super Bowl favourites Los Angeles Rams in front of a crowd of more than 100,000 at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
co.uk
Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention?
The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term.
co.uk
Legalised dying bill for England and Wales faces new vote in Commons
The proposal was backed by a majority of MPs earlier this year but did not become law after its progress was stalled by peers.
co.uk
UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.4 per cent in July
Resilient start to third quarter comes as surging oil price reignites inflation fears
ft.com
Leeds want boss Farke to stay 'long-term'
Leeds United managing director Robbie Evans says the club and boss Daniel Farke are "on the same page" as they look to agree a new contract.
co.uk
A Thought Without Collision by Adrian Duncan review – a brilliant interrogation of philosophy and wonder
With a character inspired by Wittgenstein, this exploration of the mysteries of the universe draws on multiple philosophical traditionsFor several years I ran community groups that involved reading...
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Bessent’s intervention risks damaging BoJ’s credibility, bankers warn
US Treasury secretary’s claims of insider knowledge could erode market perceptions of Japanese central bank’s independence
ft.com
‘Everything changed’: The human cost of 25 years of US wars
Successive wars launched after 9/11 have killed at least 4.5 million people and displaced more than 38 million others.
aljazeera.com
NAZA, the Israeli film revealing new layers of the Gaza genocide
A 25-minute standing ovation at the Biennale has put NAZA, an Israeli-made film confronting Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Big AI’s open-model problem
Games without frontiers
ft.com
Iceland to submit bill that could ban whaling in its waters
The country is one of just three that still permits commercial whaling, while its government has faced mounting pressure to ban the practiceIceland will submit a bill in February 2027 which could p...
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Lenovo Coupon Codes: 15% Off in September 2026
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
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Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in September 2026
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
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Castlery Promo Codes: 15% Off for September 2026
Refresh your living space for less with these verified Castlery coupons, including free shipping offers and furniture set discounts.
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These Michigan swing voters are bracing for higher prices from trade war with Canada
President Trump's tariff standoff with Canada is rankling some key voters ahead of this year's midterm elections.
npr.org
From DOGE to space lasers, Alex Gibney peels back the many layers of Elon Musk
In the Oscar-winning filmmaker's latest documentary, director Alex Gibney investigates the rise of Elon Musk and says what's behind Musk's success are distressing truths.
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Sabalenka beats Pegula to set up Rybakina epic in US Open final
Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach US Open final with Elena Rybakina, who toppled her as World No 1.
aljazeera.com
Rayner defends pause to local council overhaul
The cabinet minister tells the BBC she wanted to ensure the plans could survive potential legal actions.
co.uk
Anthropic claims Claude AI used for missile projects, global espionage
AI was used to develop missile guidance software in Yemen and to power cyber operations, a report alleges.
aljazeera.com
These Michigan swing voters are bracing for higher prices from trade war with Canada
President Trump's tariff standoff with Canada is rankling some key voters ahead of this year's midterm elections.
npr.org
Being Heumann review – Coda director’s disability rights drama is well-intentioned but clunky
Toronto film festival: the rousing story of Judith Heumann makes for obvious dramatic fodder and at times this biopic finds a rebellious groove but too much feels cut-and-pasteOn my way to Toronto,...
theguardian.com
BRICS red carpet sparks anger in India’s capital
New Delhi is rolling out the red carpet for BRICS, but blocked roads, evictions and restrictions have caused anger.
aljazeera.com
Country diary: The slow magic of growing a cricket bat from scratch | Michael White
Cranbrook, Kent: We are felling a crop of willow trees that have managed to survive their nemesis – the grey squirrel – and are destined for the batter’s gripAs the thwack of leather on willow fade...
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Trump-Vance’s midterm pitch: vote Republican or live with the ‘lunatics’
Party far more comfortable raising fear of Democratic alternative than discussing own policies, including Iran war
ft.com
Rybakina denies Gauff to set up blockbuster US Open final with Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina silenced Coco Gauff and the New York crowd to set up a blockbuster US Open final against Aryna Sabalenka who defeated Jessica Pegula to move a win away from her third straight title...
skysports.com
'Islam is being hijacked': Brother of Muslim first responder killed in 9/11
Zeshan Hamdani, who lost his older brother in the North Tower, is speaking out after push back against New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attending the 25-year memorial.
co.uk
Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree
The last BRICS summit was in Rio de Janeiro last year. It brings together countries seeking to reduce the world’s dependence on the West.
nytimes.com
US rate rise fears ripple through global bond markets
Houthi advances push oil prices higher while markets await inflation data on Friday
ft.com
Iran and Gulf states to meet in push for Hormuz deal
Regional states hope temporary shipping agreement between Iran and Oman can offer a pathway to ease hostilities and reopen the strait
ft.com
Scott Bessent fails to break ‘fever’ in US bond market
Treasury secretary’s $6bn bond operation is insufficient to stem the recent surge in borrowing costs, investors warn
ft.com
Virgin Media O2 owners target £600mn in cost cuts
Telefónica and Liberty Global seek job cuts and other reductions in a bid to calm bond investors
ft.com
At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence
Mr. Modi with President Trump at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, in June.
nytimes.com
Dubai airport group plans underground fuel tanks to protect against strikes
UAE pressing ahead with expansion plans for flight hub despite the Iran war
ft.com
EU looks for new path to tap Russian assets for Ukraine
European Commission resumes work on finding legally sound ways to access Moscow bank funds as Kyiv spending crunch deepens
ft.com
First-time buyers load up on mortgage debt after change in lending rules
High loan-to-income products have been flying off the shelves since the rules were loosened last year
ft.com
Why Warsh is starting to bite back
The Fed chair may defy the president’s desire for a rate cut at Wednesday’s meeting
ft.com
Europe’s difficult choices on AI
Data is the one area where it can still be sovereign and it has the greatest potential to generate growth
ft.com
In support of the fourth wall: proscenium arch theatre’s surprisingly radical history
Dominic Dromgoole’s new book, Time Frames, shows how this format’s stuffy reputation belies the room it has made for daring experiments from Chekhov to Brecht and beyondHow do you make theatre hist...
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‘People think fame is a magic wand’: Jarvis Cocker on old songs, young fans and his granny’s verdict on Pulp
Before the release of a joyful film on the history of the Sheffield band, frontman Cocker and director Garth Jennings talk dark times, taking inspiration from Abba – and why there could yet be anot...
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A Killer Story review – this tale of two relentless armchair detectives is prestige true crime
Eileen and Keen Umbehr were convinced the wrong person was convicted for double-homicide. After sending Pulitzer-winning journalist Joe Sexton 2,714 emails about it, he agreed to investigate – and...
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Reform UK beset by internal row over response to Dover and Portsmouth protests
Nigel Farage said demonstrators in balaclavas were ‘horrible’, but others in the party defend them as ‘brave, passionate patriots’Nigel Farage’s condemnation of the masked men whose blockade of Dov...
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Republican midterm convention wraps up in Dallas, Texas: Key takeaways
Protesters gather on final night as US Republicans seek to rally base ahead of consequential legislative elections.
aljazeera.com
Young republicans break with Trump over Iran war
A clear generational divide between younger and older republicans is forming at the RNC Midterm Convention.
aljazeera.com
Putin lands in India for BRICs summit, shadowed by Iran and Ukraine wars
Russian, Iranian leaders due to hold talks with India's Modi at summit dominated by wars in Middle East and Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Brazil’s Supreme Court shuts down early as political chaos mounts
Members of the high court have exchanged accusations after one justice was accused of involvement in a bank scandal.
aljazeera.com
Ed Stone to elder statesman: the making of Ed Miliband – podcast
The UK foreign secretary has drawn rage and respect after announcing trade sanctions on Israeli settlers. Heather Stewart explains how – and why – Ed Miliband got toughThis time just over a decade...
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Sabalenka storms past Pegula to reach US Open final
Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a third successive US Open title continues as she powers past Jessica Pegula to reach the final in New York.
co.uk
Physicists just found a tiny glitch in time itself
Unconventional quantum theories may imply that time itself has a tiny fundamental uncertainty, placing an ultimate limit on how precisely any clock could measure it. The effect is far beyond curren...
sciencedaily.com
The student behind 'cockroach' protests that forced an Indian minister to quit
It has been a rollercoaster ride for 'cockroach' party founder Abhijeet Dipke who gained celebrity status overnight.
co.uk
Israeli film on Gaza receives 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere
Venice Film Festival honours NAZA, an expose on Israel's use of AI systems in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: IRGC attacks US unmanned vessel in Hormuz; two ships hit
IRGC says it attacked a US unmanned vessel in Hormuz, while UKMTO says projectiles hit two ships off Oman.
aljazeera.com
The Other War on Terror
9/11 and the unraveling of American democracy.