US military reveals it has weapons in space
Security experts warn announcement could result in the proliferation of weapons by other governments
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells Trump ‘we’re not going to let [an AI slowdown] happen’
Though Elon Musk and Sam Altman have supported Dario Amodei's calls to slow the pace of AI development, Jensen Huang seems to feel differently.
techcrunch.com
Landowners in Texas ask court to stop Trump border wall
Indigenous groups, environmentalists and locals oppose the wall; Big Bend sees about 1 percent of border arrests.
aljazeera.com
US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants
The Trump administration says it could save power plants more than $300bn and 'unleash' American energy.
aljazeera.com
Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
co.uk
‘Columbia did not care’: Mahmoud Khalil files discrimination lawsuit
Activist and former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil is filing a lawsuit against the university and a dean.
aljazeera.com
Why talks in Oman between Iran and Gulf Arab states were postponed
Hopes for a breakthrough on the Iran war have taken a hit after talks in Oman between Iran-Gulf nations were postponed.
aljazeera.com
Israel probing Naza film on Gaza for treason, inciting anti-Semitism
Film alleges mass civilian deaths routinely built into military decisions amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Webinar 9/23: NASA CSDA Program Update 2026
This webinar will provide an overview of the CSDA program’s goals and activities, including the new Cal/Val initiative, and more.
nasa.gov
New special envoy for Britons detained overseas warns of limits of role
Alistair Burt speaks candidly about difficulties of tackling complex cases as families express concern over mandateThe special envoy for British citizens detained overseas has spoken about the diff...
theguardian.com
Calvert-Lewin stars but Botman struggles - player ratings for Leeds v Newcastle
How Leeds United and Newcastle United's players rated following their Premier League match.
co.uk
Inside the Houthis’ expanding war economy in Yemen
The Houthis have restructured Yemen's commercial sector, securing billions in revenue amid a humanitarian crisis.
aljazeera.com
UK chancellor offers pact to chief executives on growth
John Healey pledges to provide fiscal and economic discipline in return for investment and jobs
ft.com
Multiple vehicle road crash in South Africa kills 21
Fatal traffic accidents are a recurring problem for South Africa.
aljazeera.com
AI infrastructure company Cornelis raises $205M to chip away at Nvidia’s dominance
Cornelis, a company creating networking technology to help AI chips communicate more effectively, announced Monday that it has raised $205 million.
techcrunch.com
British Man Pleads Guilty to Drugging and Raping Wife Over 20 Years
Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, in Manchester, England, where a British man stood trial on charges of drugging and raping his wife.
nytimes.com
Amendment to bill in Lords could test legality of £72m Reform donations
Plans to strengthen legislation already going through parliament might mean donors having to meet stricter UK residence requirementsAndy Burnham’s government could thwart Reform’s unprecedented £72...
theguardian.com
Elon Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI drop antitrust lawsuit against Apple
The companies had accused Apple of favouring OpenAI’s ChatGPT over rival AI chatbots.
aljazeera.com
Funerals for children killed after fire spreads to school in DR Congo
Memorial services were held for at least 28 children who were killed after a fire spread to their school in DR Congo.
aljazeera.com
Trump says calls for more control on AI are a ‘SICK conspiracy’
US president says current oversight is adequate and regulations could allow China to win AI competition.
aljazeera.com
'He's the don!' - Carra believes Arteta has become the PL's new Ferguson
Jamie Carragher explains why he believes Mikel Arteta has become the Sir Alex Ferguson of the modern Premier League, pointing to the Arsenal boss' criticism of officials after Arsenal's win at Sund...
skysports.com
New Crops, Health Research Proposals to Help NASA Advance Exploration
NASA has selected 12 new investigations to help support human explorers in space. Six will help advance the ability to produce food off-planet, while another six advance the understanding of how un...
nasa.gov
The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
Now rolling out, the iPhone update is chock-full of smart upgrades, with a big focus on improvements to Siri.
wired.com
Will the £72m of donations to Reform UK be allowed?
Key questions surrounding the huge sums donated by crypto billionaires Christopher Harborne and Ben DeloReform UK announced over the weekend the two biggest single political donations in British hi...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Reform UK: crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy | Editorial
The vast sums given to Nigel Farage’s party in recent days must lead to action on political fundingThe staggering sums gifted to Reform UK over the weekend have transformed the context for the repr...
theguardian.com
Nigel Farage refuses to say if Reform UK’s £72mn gifts would comply with new cap
Under Labour’s proposed rules, overseas donors would be prevented from giving more than £100,000 a year, retrospective to March 25
ft.com
Federal agents may have broken state laws in voter fraud hunt, whistleblower claims
Federal agents may have broken state laws after the Department of Homeland Security began surging personnel for what it called the Unlawful Voter Initiative, a federal whistleblower alleges.
npr.org
Jerusalem Daily: A new report on the erosion of Palestinian life
Palestinian life is being systematically eroded, according to a new report and Israel threatens NAZA film directors.
aljazeera.com
Syrians Protest as Surge in Fuel Prices Adds to Cost-of-Living Crisis
Many Syrians have called for increases in fuel prices to be canceled. Gas prices were raised 25 percent.
nytimes.com
India to supply Nepal electricity after floods wrecked hydropower projects
India to provide Nepal with 654 megawatts of electricity daily to meet urgent needs after devastating glacial floods.
aljazeera.com
Pollock still 'open to new opportunities' as Northampton talks go on
Henry Pollock continues to play hardball in his negotiations over a Northampton Saints contract extension, insisting he is still open to offers from elsewhere.
co.uk
Carney pitches Canada to global investors amid US trade war
Hundreds of investors overseeing nearly $120 trillion in assets will gather in Toronto for the Canada Investment Summit.
aljazeera.com
‘NAZA,’ Israeli Film About Killings in Gaza, Faces Backlash
Rachel Szor, right, and Yuval Abraham, the film’s directors, at the closing ceremony of the Venice Film Festival last week.
nytimes.com
Volkswagen’s crazy-efficient EV borrows an idea from Slate
Volkswagen's new efficiency-minded halo car is almost twice as efficient as the most efficient production car, the Lucid Air.
techcrunch.com
EU states to raise game as Arctic becomes strategic geopolitical frontier
Europe racing Russia, China and US to seize security and economic opportunities.
aljazeera.com
Syria fuel price hikes test public patience with economic recovery
Anger rises in Syrian cities as fuel price hikes burden struggling households amid an ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
aljazeera.com
As Reform celebrates £72m in donations, tell me this: are you ready to see two rich men buy our democracy? | Owen Jones
It’s not just that Nigel Farage claimed his movement abhorred the super-rich. It’s also the obscenity of individuals seeking so much sway over who runs the countryAs £72m in donations makes its way...
theguardian.com
Time for a pause on cutting-edge AI
The most advanced models are starting to escape human control
ft.com
macOS 27: new Siri takes on AI productivity apps
macOS 27 Goldgen Gate gets a new Spotlight Search with Siri integrated
techcrunch.com
Richard Tice rallies to the defence of Reform’s crypto ‘patriots’ | John Crace
You can’t buy Dicky’s level of stupidity though it could be argued that Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo just haveNever in the field of British politics has so much been given to so many by so few...
theguardian.com
Sir Kevin Sinfield set for special Super League Grand Final duty
Sir Kevin Sinfield will take the Super League Grand Final match ball on his seventh and final challenge - before delivering it at the scene of so many of his most famous successes as he delivers it...
skysports.com
New York Seizes a Dozen Celebrity Deepfake Websites
In the biggest-ever legal action against harmful deepfake websites, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has seized 12 sites that collectively targeted around 1,200 victims.
wired.com
Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators find
DHS inspectors say they found the immigration-detention centre violated basic standards for hygiene, medical care, food and safety.
co.uk
NASA Welcomes Djibouti as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
The Republic of Djibouti became the 72nd nation and eighth African country to sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony Monday at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The Artemis Accords are the first...
nasa.gov
Bob Mackie, Designer Who Bedazzled Carol Burnett and Cher, Dies at 87
Bob Mackie in 2001.
nytimes.com
Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100
Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel as war in Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
Inside the unprecedented threats election officials are facing ahead of mid-terms
Hundreds of election officials from around the country are meeting to discuss how to defend the integrity of the mid-term elections, including against federal government interference.
npr.org
Microsoft’s new AI ‘code of conduct’ tells models not to hack systems or trick humans
The code of conduct lays out general principles that Microsoft AI models should uphold — supporting humans rather than replacing them, for instance, and accelerating human flourishing — as well as...
techcrunch.com
Man dies after French police officer throws him on the ground
Video has emerged of a French police officer violently throwing a 29-year-old homeless man to the ground.
aljazeera.com
Ex-Met detective to stand for Reform in by-election
Pete Newman will contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election for Reform UK on 8 October.
co.uk
'We'll get what we deserve' | Hull KR coach weighs up Warrington clash
Hull KR head coach Willie Peters looks ahead to their first clash against Warrington Wolves.
skysports.com
Pakistan fined, docked 11 points in Edgbaston Test for slow over rate
The visitors were 11 overs short of their target as England won the match by eight wickets to sweep the series 3-0.
aljazeera.com
Top civil servant sacked by Starmer received record £860,000 payout
Special approval needed for amount that surpassed what Chris Wormald was ‘contractually entitled to’The former head of the civil service Chris Wormald received a record payout of almost £860,000 wh...
theguardian.com
‘A double entendre in every crevice’: what, beyond near-naked tennis, is Sydney Sweeney’s game?
With her new, semi-nude advert for sports site Novig, the actor cements her reputation as the anti-woke poster girl. But is it real – or just provocation with a soft porn gaze?Bear with me here, bu...
theguardian.com
NASA Kicks Off Inspiration Tour with Steelers vs. Falcons Game
Fans pose for a photo with an astronaut in the NASA Experience Zone at an NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Pittsburgh...
nasa.gov
Are the Giants back? 'They can be playoff team!'
The New York Giants opened the John Harbaugh era with a statement win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and Sky Sports NFL's Jeff Reinebold has backed their first-year head coach to steer them back...
skysports.com
Eto’o faces allegations of embezzlement in Cameroon FA presidency role
Ex-Chelsea and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o faces new allegations over Cameroon FA finances under his presidency.
aljazeera.com
Chicago Bears hit historic 59 points in season-opening win
The Chicago Bears make NFL history by hitting 59 points in their 59-37 victory over Carolina Panthers. The combined 96-point total means it becomes the highest scoring week one game ever played, wi...
co.uk
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech
The American rapper will no longer support Sheeran’s US leg of Loop tour after comments at MetLife Stadium showMacklemore has been dropped from the remainder of the US leg of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour...
theguardian.com
Sources say Automattic’s board is out after failed attempt to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg
Automattic’s board is out, days after its members voted to put chief executive Matt Mullenweg on leave, sources tell TechCrunch.
techcrunch.com
‘Party for sale’? Reform’s £72m donation causes backlash – podcast
There’s been a huge backlash against Reform UK after the party received £72m from two crypto billionaires over the weekend.Paul Nowak, the TUC leader, said the money showed democracy was ‘in crisis...
theguardian.com
Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars
Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.
co.uk
Oasis announce 2027 tour, including return to Knebworth 30 years after historic concerts
After 2025’s wildly lucrative reunion, the Gallagher brothers will tour the UK, Ireland and US, and revisit the Hertfordshire site of their greatest live triumphOasis have finally confirmed new tou...
theguardian.com
World Grand Prix draw confirmed as Littler looks to defend title
The World Grand Prix takes place at Leicester's Mattioli Arena, beginning on September 28, live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
BMW PGA Championship: Field, format and prize money as McIlroy returns
Which players could impress at the BMW PGA Championship? Will LIV Golf players feature? Who is playing in the Celebrity Pro-Am? We get you up to speed ahead of this week's DP World Tour event at We...
skysports.com
Summer Training: Catching Up With NASA’s Astronaut Candidates
Did you spend part of your summer camping, hiking, at the pool, or in an aircraft? So did NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class. The 10 candidates have been working their way through a comprehensiv...
nasa.gov
Only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: What happens when OpenAI ships your roadmap?
If you're building an AI company, the question isn't whether foundation models will continue to evolve. It's whether your company will continue creating value as they do. The greatest risk isn't bu...
techcrunch.com
Body of missing runner found in South Africa: 'It is very scary'
A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women's bodies have been found nearby.
co.uk
Ancestors review – messy but moving ghostly drama about the Aids crisis
Toronto film festival: Saipan standout Éanna Hardwicke is a soulful gay man looking for a missing friend in a striking yet muddled debutIt’s not normal to regularly contemplate mortality in your tw...
theguardian.com
Brundle: Debating the rule that cost Norris and why Madring needs changes
The inaugural Madring grand prix was ok, the new venue offering some interesting aspects such as the long and banked turn 12 and testing high-speed sections between continuous and unrelenting walls...
skysports.com
China rejects AI ‘threat narratives’, urges global cooperation
China called for international cooperation on artificial intelligence.
aljazeera.com
Fiscal pressure from Iran War clouds Gulf States’ US spending plans
Gulf nations may prioritise domestic investments over US commitments amid economic pressures, says new report.
aljazeera.com
Hear how AI can engineer nature’s comeback at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Not long ago, bringing an extinct species back to life belonged to science fiction. Today, it’s the mission of a billion-dollar startup. Advances in artificial intelligence, genetics, and com...
techcrunch.com
Lib Dem councillor to contest Starmer's seat
Patrick Stillman is the Liberal Democrats' candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.
co.uk
Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday
In two board resolutions made public Monday, the arts institution says it is in a dire financial and physical state — and that only President Trump can "rescue" it.
npr.org
‘The eye-gouging was very, very satisfying’: how we made cave horror classic The Descent
‘The child crawler whose head I crush with my boot was only 11, bless him. It was actually me stamping on a cauliflower’I was introduced to Christian Colson at Celador Films off the back of [2002 h...
theguardian.com
‘Silent Cold War’: Why calls to slow AI have sparked new US–China frontier
Anthropic CEO urges restricted China access to AI tech, sparking accusations of US technological dominance strategies.
aljazeera.com
Ten-year Treasury yield hits 5% for first time since 2023
Rise in US borrowing costs comes after Iran war sparked inflation shock
ft.com
Manchester Storm call off game after 'technical issue with ice'
Manchester Storm call off their Challenge Cup match against the Nottingham Panthers at the AO Arena because of what the club call a 'technical issue with the ice'.
co.uk
AI companies must relinquish some of the power at their disposal
The founders of OpenAI, Anthropic, Grok and DeepMind have warned about the dangers, now technology needs to be human scale
ft.com
Madrid F1 circuit set for changes after criticism
Spanish Grand Prix organisers are set to make changes to the new Madrid circuit after criticism of its inaugural race at the weekend.
co.uk
How can the Islamic world challenge Western narratives about it?
University of Cambridge visiting fellow and author Ahmed Paul Keeler on his life, the West, modernity and Islam
aljazeera.com
Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Africa in search of a mate
Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.
co.uk
Why is Trump warning Zelenskyy not to hit Russian diesel refineries?
Trump blames Ukraine’s attacks for global diesel shortage, linking the crisis to Russia's war rather than US actions.
aljazeera.com
5 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The last day to apply for an exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on Sept 18. Just 5 days left. Secure your spot on the Expo Hall floor and put your business in front of 10,000+ founders, inves...
techcrunch.com
A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup offering fun music apps without any AI prompting
Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.
techcrunch.com
A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup from a former Spotify leader for making music apps
Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.
techcrunch.com
Westminster’s time is coming to an end, say first ministers of UK’s Celtic nations
Leaders in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland discuss independence and call for constitutional change at summitWestminster’s time is coming to an end, the first ministers of Wales, Scotland and N...
theguardian.com
‘Attacks will be fully autonomous’: Russia, Ukraine race towards AI warfare
Automated AI drones are just one component of an ultimate chain of destruction both sides are building.
aljazeera.com
Why Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline matters for global oil
The 1,200km (745-mile) pipeline has been temporarily closed, affecting up to 5 percent of global oil supply.
aljazeera.com
Beck: Ride Lonesome review – stunning end to the heartache trilogy of Sea Change and Morning Phase
(Iliad/Capitol)On his first album in seven years, Beck keeps the quality control extremely high as he surveys mid-50s malaise in the wake of divorceThe last time Beck released an album it was 2019...
theguardian.com
Starmer approved record £860,000 pay-off for sacked civil service chief
Settlement far exceeded standard contractual entitlements, former PM was told
ft.com
Who will Pocognoli include in first Scotland squad?
A new head coach, a new era - but will there be a new-look squad?
skysports.com
'There are going to be up and downs' | Iraola frustrated by Liverpool's lack of consistency
Liverpool head coach Ando Iraola admits he has been frustrated by his side's lack of consistency, but says it is all part of the process as he settles in at his new club.
skysports.com
In an age of superhero fatigue, Marvel’s best shot is to think small, and outside the box
Sebastian Stan says he pitched Marvel a mid-budget thriller starring his Winter Soldier character. Perhaps the studio should give it – and other modestly scaled vehicles – the green lightBlink a li...
theguardian.com
Andy Burnham cancels engagements as his father’s death is announced
Prime minister had been due to speak at the TUC conference in BrightonUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has cancelled his engagements for Monday and Tuesday after his father, Roy, died....
theguardian.com
Somerset and Notts chase history, Bears also in hunt
Somerset, Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire are separated by just five points with two matches of the 2026 County Championship to go.
co.uk
Crispin Odey loses appeal against industry ban
Hedge fund founder’s fine reduced to £1.5mn but verdict is blow to attempts to repair his reputation after allegations of sexual harassment and assault
ft.com
Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders unite in AI safety call
Rightwing activist and leftwing senator join forces to demand stronger regulation of the technology
ft.com
Burnham cancels engagements after death of father
The PM is understood to have cancelled engagements for Monday and Tuesday due to the death of his father Roy.
co.uk
France Mocked U.S. for Human Rights Vote, Then Quietly Apologized
Aurélien Lechevallier, whom France has nominated as its ambassador to Washington, in Paris in 2024.
nytimes.com
Why the Houthi advance towards Yemen’s Marib, Taiz matters
Marib is home to Yemen's oil sector. Whoever controls it secures economic gains. Taiz's location makes it critical.
aljazeera.com
Russian Strike on Train Station Near Poland Seen as Warning to Kyiv’s Allies
A photograph released by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine of a train after a Russian drone strike at a rail station in Lutsk, near the border with Poland, on Saturday.
nytimes.com
There’s a surprisingly simple reason for England’s high antidepressant use: lots of people need them | Dean Burnett
The idea that GPs are ignoring guidelines and ‘overprescribing’ doesn’t hold water. Instead, look to our social and economic crisesDean Burnett is a doctor of neuroscience A new NHS report has reve...
theguardian.com
Touring can take musicians to isolating, anxious extremes. Access to therapy on the road is a vital support
I know from our early days how high-pressure road life can be. While big tours often hire therapists, grassroots acts can’t afford it. I’m pleased to back a new scheme that aims to change thatWhen...
theguardian.com
Barrio Triste review – raw and dynamic portrait of anarchic slum life in 1980s Medellín
Bad Bunny collaborator Stillz’s debut feature shot using Betacam focuses on vibes over plotBest known as the creative mind behind the music videos of Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny, Still...
theguardian.com
Are Man Utd spiralling just two weeks into new season?
Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the second round of Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women's game.
skysports.com
Modi Served World Leaders a Meatless Meal, and His Critics Pounced
Food stalls at the BRICS summit in New Delhi on Sunday. The summit’s all-vegetarian gala dinner was held the previous evening.
nytimes.com
Temporary Hormuz solution deferred as Iran-Arab summit falls through
Saudi Arabia asked for the meeting to be postponed, but Tehran says it will continue to seek a regionally backed bill.
aljazeera.com
A spreading war threatens Trump and MBS
Energy supplies from Saudi Arabia have been hit just as Europe and the US head into winter
ft.com
China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI
It follows the Anthropic CEO 's calls for a slowdown in AI development, in a way that China doesn't pull ahead.
co.uk
Arsenal to contact Pro Ref over Konsa penalty
Arsenal will contact refereeing body Pro Ref over the incident that saw Ezri Konsa concede a penalty in Saturday's win over Sunderland.
co.uk
UK MPs and Lords call for new laws to tackle AI threat to human rights
Warning follows series of safety incidents, with committee saying threats include public face-scanning and deepfakesUK politics live – latest updatesBritish lawmakers are demanding more restriction...
theguardian.com
US says it’s clearing Hormuz traffic: Why are oil futures beyond $100?
Brent crude crosses $107 as Hormuz disruptions and Saudi pipeline shutdown threaten global oil supply.
aljazeera.com
South Korea’s new manager Robert Moreno dismisses ‘AI coaching’ allegations
The Spanish manager has been appointed South Korea's interim head coach following a disastrous World Cup campaign.
aljazeera.com
‘Carbon fever’ threatens hard-won Indigenous rights in Bolivian Amazon
Leaders in Pando region denounce opaque deals over carbon credits as government and companies rush to monetise Amazon rainforest after 2024 rulingIn the village plazas of Pando, a remote northern A...
theguardian.com
Disaster insurance, datacenters, right to repair: meet the midterm candidates running on green policies
Some of the everyday struggles animating voters have a climate link lurking in the backgroundWhen Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed a law erasing the words “climate change” from state statutes i...
theguardian.com
AI Leaders Are Calling for a Slowdown. Trump’s Team Says It’s on Them
Sam Altman and Elon Musk this weekend backed a call for restraint, after Dario Amodei called on Washington to slow AI development. Donald Trump, meanwhile, wants the US to maintain its lead over Ch...
wired.com
Sexually Explicit Deepfake Sites Target 100-Plus Politicians in Europe
An analysis of 160 deepfake websites reveals politicians in 22 countries appear on them. Nearly all of them are women.
wired.com
US may be ‘forced to intervene’ in the Red Sea
US may be 'forced to intervene' in the Red Sea
aljazeera.com
Cancer is rising in younger adults. Faster biological aging may help explain why
Cancer rates are rising in adults under 55, and new research suggests accelerated biological aging may be one piece of the puzzle. Scientists found that people from more recent generations tended t...
sciencedaily.com
Campaigners told to respect rivals as local election abuse rises
A survey suggests more than half of candidates in the May 2026 polls in England faced harassment or intimidation.
co.uk
Roborock Qrevo 2 Review (2026): A New Budget Vacuum King?
Roborock's more affordable vacuum did well on corners and navigating my home, but thresholds and small objects remain a challenge. Still, it's a good vacuum for the price, especially when it's on s...
wired.com
Tories pick ex-councillor to contest Starmer's seat
Ewan Cameron, a Camden councillor from 1998 to 2002, will stand in the by-election on 8 October.
co.uk
The Route to Cappyness review – capybara boosterism is an ode to the internet’s favourite rodent
From a cappy-cafe owner in Japan to an escaped capybara in the UK, this homespun film takes the temperature of an international obsessionOne of Midlands-based film-maker Sharon Walia’s previous wor...
theguardian.com
Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds (2026): Bose, Apple, Samsung, Beats, and More
I’ve tested dozens of wireless earbuds. These are the best for when you want to tune out the world, wherever you are.
wired.com
Benn unsure on future after defeat by Garcia
Conor Benn says he does not know what is next in his career after a crushing world title defeat by Ryan Garcia.
co.uk
This German submarine sank in 1917. It’s still leaking TNT
A World War I submarine wreck off Denmark is leaking TNT into the surrounding water, seabed, and marine life more than a century after it sank. Scientists warn that thousands of similar wrecks coul...
sciencedaily.com
The New Moscow: A Digital Utopia Doubling as a Surveillance Trap
A delivery robot in Moscow this year. While Russians are enjoying new technological advances, they are also the framework for an increasingly surveilled society.
nytimes.com
Time for Pocognoli to pick - who could be named in new-look Scotland squad?
Sebastien Pocognoli will name his first Scotland squad on Tuesday, but what can we expect? Will the new head coach use this clean slate as time to call upon new names? BBC Sport Scotland takes a lo...
co.uk
Richard Tice accuses Labour of ‘trying to change rules retrospectively’ after Reform receive £72m in donations – UK politics live
Labour MPs and unions are pressuring the government to legislate for a stricter cap on political party donationsRichard Tice, Reform UK’s deputy leader, has declined to say when two crypto billiona...
theguardian.com
Is A.I. Raising the Chances of Biological Warfare?
The threat of biological weapons has hung over the world for decades now.
nytimes.com
Global Warming Will Breach the 1.5 Degree Celsius Limit. Now What?
Wildfires burning in southwestern France this summer.
nytimes.com
Royal Ballet: The McRae/Vassilev Project review – an encounter between two masterful ROH performers
Linbury theatre, LondonDirected by Natalie Abrahami and choreographed by Loughlan Prior, this is an evening of many parts that sometimes feels bolted togetherIt’s an evening of two halves and many,...
theguardian.com
‘I never pass up a rewatch’: why Valley Girl is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers explaining their most rewatched comfort films brings us back to 1980s LAAs a teenager growing up in the 1990s, I was deeply obsessed with all things 1980s pop cu...
theguardian.com
Farke aims to deliver Leeds to 'fun' new heights
Monday Night Football marks the first managerial meeting between Daniel Farke and Matthias Jaissle, two of four German managers currently operating in the Premier League. Both have enjoyed unbeaten...
skysports.com
‘I Like My Big Rat Wife’: Meet the People Using Chatbots to Write Custom Fiction
While the publishing industry frets over how authors are using AI, many readers are taking things into their own hands.
wired.com
'Big Ludo' - trailblazing keeper who became West Ham cult figure
Ludek Miklosko, who has died aged 64, was a cult figure with West Ham supporters after his move to London in 1990.
co.uk
Landmark Vote Held in Restive Muslim Autonomous Region in the Philippines
A polling station in Cotabato, the Philippines, on Monday.
nytimes.com
Inside Moscow’s High-Tech Surveillance Turn
From facial-recognition payments at checkout to autonomous delivery robots on the sidewalks, Moscow is rapidly transforming into a high-tech city. But this seamless convenience comes at a cost: an...
nytimes.com
Why Scandals Don’t Bring Down Politicians Anymore
Ken Paxton, who had been indicted on felony charges and impeached for a list of allegations, won the Texas Republican primary for Senate this year.
nytimes.com
Goody Goody review – intriguing natural childbirth horror lurches into demonic occult blowout
After Samantha Robinson decides a forest cabin in deep winter is the perfect spot to bear her child, it’s going to be a very bad shift for the doula and midwifeConception, pregnancy and childbirth...
theguardian.com
Farewell to Eden by Sebastian Faulks review – conflict and compromise, from a veteran of the genre
A returning British soldier is haunted by his time in Palestine in this panoramic epic set after the second world warSebastian Faulks’s latest book focuses on the most irreconcilable geopolitical s...
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Episode 2: There's always a contender
There’s a new number one - but not everything is easy when you’re at the top.
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Why Bangladesh is struggling against measles epidemic despite 20m vaccines
More than 1,000 people have died from the disease over the past six months, despite record vaccinations this year.
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Former West Ham keeper Miklosko dies aged 64
Ludek Miklosko made almost 400 appearances for West Ham in the 1990s, and fans sang his name long after his exit.
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New York Giants open season with victory over Dallas Cowboys
Jaxson Dart picked out Isaiah Likely for two touchdowns as the New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-20.
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How did the first Ultimate Championship go?
As the inaugural Ultimate Championship concludes, athletics has taken its first strides in a new direction.
co.uk
US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports
Board of trustees recommends that the main building be closed immediately due to costs, US newspaper reports.
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Texas Rep. Greg Casar discusses bill to temporarily pause advanced AI development
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, about his efforts to regulate artificial intelligence.
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Giants defeat divisional rivals Cowboys in opening week thriller
Highlights of the opening weekend NFL match between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys.
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Can AI’s leaders really put aside rivalry for the common good?
The deep schism between OpenAI and Anthropic has led to a race-like dynamic towards ever more powerful models
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‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn
Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentresPfas companies are launching a “tidal wave” of forever chemicals production to meet demand from th...
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End Times Fascism by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor review – the fightback starts here
A sharp analysis of the damage wrought by the reckless super-rich, and progressive toolkit for repairing itThe more power the radical rightwing nationalists of our age accrue, the greater the risk...
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A great time with Uncle Junior from the Sopranos: best podcasts of the week
Fans of the show will not want to miss this revealing new series with Dominic Chianese and his son. Plus, a political drama that’s as thrilling as a Bourne novelThe Sopranos star Dominic Chianese (...
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Lenore review – incel’s obsession with online influencer turns into anatomy of dislocated digital-age mindset
Digital-age Australian psychodrama tracks the shut-in mania of dangerously disaffected male fan, but doesn’t get inside his mindIf the parasocial phenomenon is a kind of hell, then Max Wren, protag...
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We Are Family: photography from Images Vevey 2026 – picture essay
We visited the idyllic Swiss lakeside town of Vevey for its 10th Biennale of photography. Global head of photography Fiona Shields picks out some of her favourite projects on displayDiscover the 50...
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Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestine
Some 750,000 settlers live across more than 500 illegal settlements and outposts, as Israeli pogroms hit record highs.
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Bears, Bills and Ravens win on record-breaking Sunday
After kicking off the NFL season with a Super Bowl rematch and a trip to Australia, week one continued with a record-breaking Sunday.
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China’s spy agency warns of AI risk to national security
Beijing signals growing concern over how rapid advances in technology could be used against the country
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Jack Thorne warns some fellow scriptwriters are using AI ‘to cheat’
Adolescence co-writer criticises government inaction and calls for laws banning secret use of AI to generate scriptsJack Thorne, one of Britain’s most successful screen and stage writers, has warne...
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Somerset ‘festival of ideas’ to measure whether its talks change people’s outlook
Attenders will be asked to take part in tests to see if they have become more open to views they do not agree withFestivalgoers sometimes report feeling they have a fresh perspective of the world w...
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Monarchs, MPs and merchants: the register laying bare Britain’s slave-trading past
Exclusive: New research identifies thousands who profited from trafficking enslaved Africans and traces some financial links to institutions still operating today Continue reading...
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Prima Facie review – fiery one-woman play is flattened into a bland movie
Toronto film festival: Cynthia Erivo takes on the role Jodie Comer made famous for a pointless adaptation of a story about rape and retribution that loses the power it once hadSuzie Miller’s award-...
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Sydney Sweeney under fire for ‘sexualising women’s sport’ in sports prediction ad
Actor appears naked in ad while mock playing various sports‘A kick in the face,’ says Olympic champion swimmer Ariarne Titmus Olympic athletes have come out in force to condemn a sports betting adv...
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Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases
Demonstrators burn tyres and block highways as protests over increased fuel prices grip Syrian cities.
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Local election officials are training to defend the midterms from interference
Hundreds of election officials from around the country are meeting to discuss how to defend the integrity of the midterm elections, including against interference by the federal government.federal...
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Trump returns home to drum up voter support for GOP candidates ahead of midterms
President Trump returns to the U.S. ready to rally on behalf of Republican candidates as the midterm election enters its crucial fall stretch.
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Republican pollster discusses GOP voters' outlook as midterms approach
NPR's Leila Fadel checks in on GOP voters' outlook with Republican pollster Jim Hobart of Public Opinion Strategies.
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Lawmakers hone in on midterm messages as Congress returns to session
Congress returns for a short last session ahead of the midterm election with a full plate as lawmakers look for messaging bills they can take back to voters.
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Japan’s central bank set for pivotal moment on rates
Governor Kazuo Ueda is facing competing pressures from Tokyo and Washington
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Rise in abuse of election candidates is ‘changing politics’ in England
Electoral Commission finds abuse, particularly of women, minority ethnic and disabled people, is affecting candidates’ behaviourAbuse and intimidation of election candidates is “a serious and growi...
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Global AI stocks slip on concerns over risks
OpenAI backer SoftBank falls as much as 13% after tech leaders call for slowdown of development
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Warsh and Trump on collision course as investors expect Fed to raise rates
Central bank chair under pressure to back warnings on inflation with action despite risking president’s ire
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‘I’ve never been more terrified!’ Carly Rae Jepsen on motherhood, stardom and her horniest album ever
Call Me Maybe made the singer-songwriter famous – but also confused. Who was she? Who was her music for? Fourteen years later, about to release the double album Day and Night, she finally has some...
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The desecration of DC: from a giant arch to a nuke-proof bunker, Trump’s legacy-building blingfest is an architectural atrocity
A bloated ballroom, a six-storey military HQ, a helipad-cum-cocktail patio, a gilded angel on a giant arch honouring himself … our architecture critic deplores the decorator-in-chief’s mutilation o...
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Oil price surge revives prospect of Bank of England rate rise this year
Investors expect BoE to hold borrowing costs this week but signal a possible increase later in the year
ft.com
Cyber criminals use AI to supercharge scams, watchdog warns
Criminals are switching from using vast fraud compounds with hundreds of workers to one or two people working on sophisticated models
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'I am the best in the world right now' - Zverev sends warning to Sinner and Alcaraz
Alexander Zverev sent out firm warning to world No 1 Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, claiming he is currently the best tennis player in the world following his US Open victory.
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Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship over Gaza film
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar labels Gaza genocide film 'vile' after it wins Venice Film Festival recognition.
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We greet the news that AI could extinguish us with a glazed indifference. What is the way out of this nihilism? | Brigid Delaney
There are several answers, and none of them will be provided by tech. One thing we must do is identify the ingredients for human flourishingTo imagine the future as being almost entirely bleak has...
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Japanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial election
Genta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.
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Davey reignites international ambitions with Wales
Uncapped Wales scrum-half Megan Davey's international ambitions have been reignited at the age of 26.
co.uk
The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd review – Amanda Seyfried compels in wrenching prison drama
Toronto film festival: Tim Blake Nelson writes and directs a challenging, and unsettling, look at empathy and forgiveness that strikes a haunting noteThere are troubling questions posed in Tim Blak...
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Committee calls for bill to address AI threat to human rights
A cross-party group of MPs and peers identifies human rights risks that existing laws appear not to cover.
co.uk
Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament
However, deadly violence marred the elections one day before the polls open in the southern Philippine region.
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Onwards and Sideways review – Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney lift solid Parkinson’s drama
Toronto film festival: Shakespeare in Love director John Madden’s feelgood – and bad – comedy-drama is powered by excellent performances and authenticitySo far at this year’s Toronto film festival,...
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Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation
No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.
co.uk
Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes
Protests have erupted in Syria after the government raised fuel prices.
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Israeli minister threatens to strip Israeli film-makers of citizenship over Gaza documentary NAZA
Miki Zohar accuses Oscar-winning directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor of ‘treason against the state’‘They know the house they are bombing is full of children’: NAZA’s directors on their devastat...
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Charlie Kirk statue vandalised outside Turning Point USA headquarters
Vandals spray red paint on Charlie Kirk statue days after its unveiling to mark one year since his death.
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Iran war live: Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran, Gulf states postponed
Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran and Gulf states are postponed 'in the interests of consensus'.