Argentina intensifies campaign against Falklands oil companies
Government says new legal complaints to be filed against firms exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands.
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Republican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
GOP Representative Thomas Massie has emerged as outspoken critic of war on Iran and overseas military interventions.
aljazeera.com
Algeria faces calls to drop death penalty plans after wildfires
Rights group warns Algeria could exploit proposed death penalty laws to suppress domestic political opposition.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI weighs funding round at $1.2tn valuation before IPO
Sam Altman’s start-up could capitalise on demand for its technology after new model launches
ft.com
The AI data center boom is colliding with cities scarred by big industry
National outcry against data center construction has spread to Philadelphia, where officials suggested possible construction in a neighborhood already impacted by a now-defunct oil refinery.
techcrunch.com
Landmark US crypto bill fails as Senate splits over Trump ethics concerns
Defeat is a massive setback to an industry that has spent record sums lobbying for a favourable market structure
ft.com
Hundreds protest in DR Congo against third presidential term
Hundreds protest in DR Congo against third presidential term
aljazeera.com
Nvidia CEO says battle over AI innovation and safety is ‘false choice’
Jensen Huang has distanced himself from OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX’s efforts to slow research
ft.com
The A.I. Doomsday Skeptics
A protest at Anthropic’s head office in San Francisco in July.
nytimes.com
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Teenager and Civil Defense Worker, Official Says
Body bags for two Palestinians who, medics said, were killed in an Israeli strike. They were at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Romanian shepards and farmers clash with police
Dozens injured as 2,000 farmers - backed by far-right groups - protest the extension of a livestock export ban.
aljazeera.com
What makes these midterms so pivotal?
The 2026 midterms could reshape Washington as voters weigh Trump, party divisions and the issues driving the election.
aljazeera.com
Blanche says admin will comply with mail ballot ruling, defends Trump
Trump claims Supreme Court decisions set the US 'back 100 years' after controversial ballot rule change blocked.
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US speaker rejects AI pause, warns of losing edge to China
Trump has dismissed AI fears as 'hoax', insisting US safeguards suffice and warning slowdown benefits China.
aljazeera.com
Meta now lets AI agents handle the boring parts of WhatsApp Business setup
A new WhatsApp Business MCP server lets developers use AI coding agents like Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT to handle setup, messaging templates, testing, and troubleshooting.
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NATO jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania
EU chief warns of wider conflict as border incursions stoke fears that Ukraine war is spilling into neighbouring states.
aljazeera.com
British bosses to be forced to meet with employees who request flexible working
Employers will have to hold face-to-face meetings with staff who ask about shift changes under government reformsCompany bosses will have to sit down with workers who request flexible working and j...
theguardian.com
Israel lacking respect for dead buried in Gaza rubble: UN
Human rights chief reiterates concern over war crimes evidence as remains from entire families are unearthed.
aljazeera.com
Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca turf after win over Mexico
Thomas Tuchel regrets not eating any of the grass at the Azteca Stadium after England's epic World Cup win against Mexico.
co.uk
The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it
From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy 'super app' launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.
techcrunch.com
NASA Invites Media to International Observe the Moon Night
NASA will host an International Observe the Moon Night celebration from 5:30 to 8 p.m. CST on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, the official visitor center for NASA’s Marsh...
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Oliver Jones, ‘Greatest Living Jazz Musician in Canada,’ Dies at 91
Oliver Jones in 1994. Andy Williams, a Montreal jazz educator and radio host, said that there was “a softness, a subtlety to his playing, like a watercolor.”
nytimes.com
UK paying £56,000 for each person returned to France under ‘one in one out’ scheme
Home secretary defends cost, saying it is about the same or cheaper than putting someone up in a hotel for a yearThe government’s “one in, one out” deal is costing about £56,000 for every person se...
theguardian.com
US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035
The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.
techcrunch.com
Egypt’s Sisi meets MBS, backs Saudi call for secure Red Sea navigation
Red Sea disruptions impact Egypt’s economy, with Suez Canal revenues dropping by $7bn in two years.
aljazeera.com
South African president vows justice as more women's bodies found near Johannesburg
Police have not linked the deaths to a serial killer but are investigating this possibility.
co.uk
AI ‘Actor’ Tilly Norwood Told Me That ‘All Lives Matter’
The virtual character, which is promoting its upcoming movie Misaligned, tries to evade politics by repetitively commenting on the clothes you’re wearing.
wired.com
Police crack down on protests against constitutional change in DR Congo
Demonstrations held across country against president's proposed constitutional changes seeking third term.
aljazeera.com
AI agents now have a place to snitch
The AI Contact Hotline is designed to be a discreet place where agents that have witnessed misbehavior can tip off authorities.
techcrunch.com
Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit
The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities.
co.uk
ZuckOff Is a Free App That Sees Meta Glasses Before They See You
You can’t always tell if someone is recording you with their smart glasses, but your phone can help.
wired.com
US military confirms it launched space weapons into Earth’s orbit
This is the first public acknowledgement that the U.S. military put a space weapon in Earth's orbit.
techcrunch.com
Meta expands subscription push with new AI-focused plans
Meta One bundles expanded access to the company’s AI tools with premium features across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
techcrunch.com
How Kenya won its bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya's athletics-loving population and improved infrastructure helped Nairobi secure the rights to host the 2029 World Championships, but challenges remain to ensure a successful event.
co.uk
Health benefits platform Thatch reaches $1B valuation as healthcare costs surge
The five-year-old startup raised $108 million from The General Partnership, Index Ventures, General Catalyst, and Andreessen Horowitz.
techcrunch.com
As the politicians play catchup the tech bros agree: we may only have a decade left | John Crace
AI probably thinks a world that can elect Trump as president is so messed up it deserves to be put out of its miseryWe can all sleep easy. In a post on his Truth Social account, Donald Trump has de...
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‘This should be condemned by any thinking human’: film industry rallies behind NAZA directors
Backing comes after Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor were threatened with having their citizenship revoked and accused of treasonFilm industry heavyweights across the globe have expressed solidarity w...
theguardian.com
Bristol becomes first British city to ban advertisements for fast fashion
Green-run council also curbing ads for airlines, cruises, fossil fuels and SUVs on its billboards and bus sheltersBristol has become the first British city to impose a ban on the advertising of fas...
theguardian.com
‘Every magazine cover needs to seduce’: designers pick their favourites
From a timeless portrait of Lana Del Rey to an alternative guide to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, experts unpick what makes an enduring, shocking, or alluring print cover‘We need to rethink what a...
theguardian.com
Can China play peacemaker as Iran’s foreign minister heads to Beijing?
Tehran and Beijing explore diplomatic paths amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.
aljazeera.com
Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with NASA
In April, the world watched as four humans circled the Moon for the first time in over 50 years with NASA’s Artemis II mission. On Saturday, Sept. 19, the public is invited to look up again w...
nasa.gov
Artemis III Crew Visits NASA Kennedy’s Vehicle Assembly Building
NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik (left) and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano view progress on the solid rocket booster integration in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building...
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Election in Philippines’ Bangsamoro region ends in hung parliament
No party wins majority in parliamentary polls in southern Philippines' Muslim-majority region, unofficial results show.
aljazeera.com
FBI’s Kash Patel defends hiring policy change on bestiality, prostitution
Policy change sparks heated Senate debate; critics question its timing amid challenges in attracting new FBI agents.
aljazeera.com
Iran war has left US with munitions ‘shortfall’, Pentagon watchdog says
Inspector general warns of ‘industrial base bottlenecks’ after military spent $22bn on ordnance in first four months of conflict
ft.com
New Order keyboardist Gillian Gilbert announces she is ‘living with cancer’
Musician clarified her own health status after concerns were raised by interview with husband and bandmate Stephen Morris earlier this monthGillian Gilbert, keyboardist with New Order, has announce...
theguardian.com
Villagers voting on independence over asylum plans
One voter in the symbolic referendum in Piddington, Oxfordshire, calls it the "Battle of Britain".
co.uk
Leaks, data breaches, and ransom notes: The worst hacks of 2026 so far
From the massive DOGE data breach and the compromise of critical infrastructure to the hack of federal surveillance systems, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026...
techcrunch.com
Join WIRED@Night for an Uncanny Valley Live Recording on Women, Tech and Power
An evening of podcasting in San Francisco (with a discount for WIRED readers).
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Indonesian wildfires threaten leading orangutan research site in Borneo
Critically endangered Bornean orangutans flee forests as staff at Cabang Panti work round the clock to stave off blazeWildfires in Indonesia are sweeping through a critical research site for Bornea...
theguardian.com
Matthew Rhys’s alma mater pays tribute to ‘loyal pupil’ and Welsh language devotee
Actor, who made history at the Emmys, thanked the ‘great and the good people of Wales’ for nurturing his talentWhen Matthew Rhys made history as the first actor ever to win two best lead Emmy award...
theguardian.com
US democratic decline threatens global rule of law, report warns
Nearly half of US democracy indicators hit 50-year lows, accelerating global stability decline, warns new IDEA study.
aljazeera.com
Nitter and XCancel are dead (again) after X’s latest legal actions
The privacy-friendly services for viewing X posts without an account have gone dark again after X's escalated legal action.
techcrunch.com
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google have been in talks on AI safety for weeks
OpenAI confirms weeks of AI safety talks with Anthropic and Google DeepMind, as Trump's team dismisses safety concerns and pushes to keep pace with China.
techcrunch.com
Thousands of sea turtles reach Mexico in yearly migration threatened by climate crisis – video
More than 330,000 sea turtles arrived in southern Mexico in a mass nesting phenomenon known as an ‘arribada’.The sixth arribada of the season, which began in March, brought thousands of turtles to...
theguardian.com
Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".
co.uk
Saudi leader visits Egypt as war with Houthis intensifies
Crown Prince Mohammed met Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for security talks after 13 were injured by drones and missiles
ft.com
Canada, the UK and Australia should investigate the WCK attack in Gaza
Israel has made clear it is unwilling to hold to account those responsible for the deaths of seven humanitarian workers.
aljazeera.com
Bentley: Benn can 'skip the queue' for middleweight world title shot
Conor Benn could get another world title shot if he returns to action at middleweight.
skysports.com
Champions League final venues revealed: Munich 2028, Barcelona 2029
The Allianz Arena in Munich, home to Bayern, and Barcelona's Camp Nou will host the 2028-29 finals.
aljazeera.com
The lion, the witch and the warblers: behind the scenes of Handel’s Alcina at the RBO – in pictures
The colourful and larger-than-life staging of the opera about an enchantress who transforms her lovers into beasts returns to the Royal Opera stage this week. We went behind the scenes on the final...
theguardian.com
Harold Freeman, Who Helped Remove Barriers to Cancer Treatment, Dies at 93
Harold Freeman in 2000. Early in his career as a surgeon, he said, he thought he could “cut cancer out of Harlem,” but he soon learned that “the disease would not yield to a surgeon’s knife.”
nytimes.com
‘She went to her studio every day and no one was allowed near it’: the glorious nature paintings of Yasmin David
Her father was Laurie Lee, her mother the bohemian Lorna Garman, and the full extent of her talent wasn’t apparent until after her death. A revelatory exhibition places David at the heart of Britis...
theguardian.com
NSW bumper canola crops shine on – in pictures
Vibrant yellow fields of canola light up the landscape, as an ideal growing season sees crops flowering earlier than usual. in the south-west slopes and Riverina regions of New South Wales Continue...
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No Big Deal review – is this how AI ends humanity … with a sitcom so bad it bores you to death?
The characters are dead-eyed waxworks which speak with all the nuance of a satnav. But this AI-created workplace comedy is so bad that even the greatest actors alive couldn’t stop it being unwatcha...
theguardian.com
Carney visits Europe: Can Canada seek refuge with the EU amid US trade war?
Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking a 'unique alliance' with Europe as transatlantic relations sour.
aljazeera.com
Former TikTok execs built an app that uses AI to teach you how to pose for a photo
Essentially is a camera app, Superpose analyzes selfies or photos and generates four potential poses using AI.
techcrunch.com
Draper decides not to play again this season
Former world number four Jack Draper will not play again this season, but says he is aiming to return to the tour at the start of next year.
co.uk
Saudi Arabia faces high-stakes choices as war with Houthis escalates
Riyadh has several military options, say analysts, but all of them carry risks, too.
aljazeera.com
What weapon could the US have put into space?
The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.
co.uk
Eligibility rules 'not particularly fair' - O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says what upsets him the most regarding rules over international eligibility is the pressure put on young players to make an irreversible choice.
co.uk
Evvy raises $40M as it seeks to further women’s health research with vaginal microbiome data
Women’s health company Evvy announced Tuesday a $40 million Series B led by Catalio Capital Management.
techcrunch.com
4 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Last day to exhibit at Disrupt is Sept 18. 4 days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators and tech leaders October 13–15.
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McIlroy: I’m not worried by new PGA Tour qualification criteria
Rory McIlroy is unconcerned about the impact the PGA Tour’s new membership criteria for its revamped competitive structure could have on DP World Tour players seeking to earn a card on the US...
skysports.com
NASA’s Webb Reveals Dynamic Panorama of Star Formation
This starry view of the nearby star-forming region IC 348 is one of the largest images released to date from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Using Webb, astronomers searched IC 348 for brown dwa...
nasa.gov
What are ‘space weapons’, which US says it has deployed into orbit?
The rare announcement from Washington is expected to raise alarm among allies and adversaries alike, experts say.
aljazeera.com
Latest Energy Crisis Leaves Governments With Few Good Options
Public transportation workers went on strike in Quezon City, Philippines, on Monday to protest high fuel prices.
nytimes.com
Judge blocks plan to return Trump's name to the Kennedy Center
The judge ruled that the arts center's board may not put Trump's name back up on the building, saying such a change needs Congressional approval.
npr.org
Kennedy Center board votes to close it, as judge again keeps Trump's name off
The board's vote to shutter the historic arts center came amid concerns about financial, structural problems.
npr.org
Canada is a 'safe harbour' for global finance, Carney says
The prime minister is hosting a major global investment summit, with the goal of attracting investment amid a trade war with the US.
co.uk
Bangladesh hands death sentences to 7 aides of ousted Prime Minister Hasina
Seven members of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League convicted of crimes including murder, provoking killings.
aljazeera.com
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The NSSC provides travel reimbursement services for all authorized Agency travel including: domestic, foreign, local, ETDY, and Change of Station (COS). References Federal Travel Regulations (FTR)...
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Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war
Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over the war in Iran.
npr.org
Youth star JJ Gabriel, 15, on brink of leaving Man Utd
Manchester United's highly-rated 15-year-old forward JJ Gabriel is on the verge of leaving the club.
co.uk
Charles Manson’s ‘Right-Hand Man’ Has Died
Mr. Davis, with an X carved into his forehead, with his lawyer Daye Shinn after surrendering to authorities in December 1970.
nytimes.com
El Nino reaches super status: Where will it bring rain, drought and heat?
Forecasters say the Pacific Ocean warming pattern could be the strongest on record. Here is what that means for you.
aljazeera.com
Coalition talks likely as no party dominates Philippines’ Bangsamoro region
With 98.56 percent of party-list votes counted, no party has received a majority, according to unofficial results.
aljazeera.com
Gates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Combat A.I. Inequality
Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and the chairman of the Gates Foundation, has warned that artificial intelligence poses a grave threat to jobs and human life.
nytimes.com
The love of her life died at sea hunting shipwrecks. Now she’s taking the helm
After Jennifer Sellitti lost her partner Joe Mazraani, she thought everything was over. Then she inherited his shipAfter Joe died, Jennifer Sellitti felt as though she were living underwater.Other...
theguardian.com
Wales lose injured Powell for entire WXV campaign
Wales have been dealt another injury blow ahead of their WXV Global Series with Kayleigh Powell ruled out of the entire campaign.
co.uk
Early Anthropic hire, former METR COO have found a way to rein in rogue AI agents
Their startup, Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company (AIUC) has raised $40 million in a Series A lound led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from First Harmonic.
techcrunch.com
Spotify finally lets parents exclude kids’ music from Wrapped and recommendations
Parents can finally get the kids' music out of Spotify Wrapped and other personalized playlists.
techcrunch.com
India vs Afghanistan live: T20 cricket match
Follow our live build-up, team news, predictions, score, photos and live text commentary stream in New Delhi.
aljazeera.com
Pidcock and Backstedt lead GB at Road Worlds
Great Britain's best cycling talents including Tom Pidcock and Zoe Backstedt will lead the charge at the Road World Championships - live on the BBC.
co.uk
Polling turns politics into one big game. There are too many of them – and that does us no good | Jonathan Liew
Surely that’s the lesson the Reform polling furore should teach us. Politics should be about actually helping people, not mastering the line on a graphSolemn faces all round. We will listen. We wil...
theguardian.com
New Italian unicorn Exein rides the physical AI wave
Italian startup Exein has raised a $270 million round of funding led by Headline at a $1.7 billion valuation.
techcrunch.com
England confirm Williams as captain for Rugby League World Cup
England head coach Brian McDermott has confirmed George Williams will be his captain at next month's Rugby League World Cup.
skysports.com
James McNeill Whistler review – painter’s work shines through attention-grabbing life story
The latest Exhibition on Screen documentary does a good job balancing the famous scandals with the subtle brilliance of his artTimed to coincide with Tate Britain’s impressive gallery show – which...
theguardian.com
Salesforce and Nvidia’s new reasoning model is everything the AI labs should fear
Salesforce Koa is built on Nvidia's open-weight Nemotron model and is trained to do sales, marketing and customer-support tasks.
techcrunch.com
Athletes share ‘what women in sport look like’ to rebut Sydney Sweeney ad
Female athletes are against a sports-betting ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.
aljazeera.com
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause attacks if Russia spares infrastructure
Zelenskyy insists de-escalation depends on US ensuring Russia's genuine readiness to stop war and attacks on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Leading legal experts say sanctions on Israel ‘fall far short’ of UK obligations
More than 130 counsels and KCs sign letter to PM saying international law requires further measures to stop illegal settlementsMore than 130 legal experts, including 18 king’s counsel (KCs), have w...
theguardian.com
US repeals pollution limits for fossil fuel power plants
The US Environmental Protection Agency ends a rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas power plants.
aljazeera.com
The Debut review – Julianne Moore is a thrill in Jesse Eisenberg’s oddball comedy
Toronto film festival: riotous lead performance holds together third movie from actor turned film-maker, about a housewife who joins a local musicalJesse Eisenberg’s last two directorial efforts –...
theguardian.com
Benchmark US government bond yield hits 19-year peak as oil prices surge
The 10-year US Treasury yield hit 5.02 percent on Tuesday for the first time since the 2007 global financial crisis.
aljazeera.com
London misses out as Nairobi secures 2029 World Athletics Championships
The World Athletics Championships are heading to Africa for the first time after Kenya's capital Nairobi was confirmed as host of the 2029 edition, with London missing out.
skysports.com
Rahm: LIV Golf changes can allow DP World Tour to 'gain some strength'
skysports.com
UK trade unions warn against ‘Americanisation of our politics’ from big political donations
Bosses call union funding ‘cleanest money in politics’ as they stop short of backing cap after Reform UK given £72mUK politics live – latest updatesTrade unions have stopped short of backing a cap...
theguardian.com
Five newcomers included in Pocognoli's first Scotland squad
Sevilla striker Robbie Ure and Brondby's Luis Binks are among five players handed their first full Scotland call-ups in new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first squad.
skysports.com
Why the Postpandemic Tech Bust Sent Billionaires to Trump
Following mass layoffs in 2022 and 2023, many tech workers turned against their employers. When liberal politicians also rallied against Silicon Valley, their backers turned to Donald Trump.
wired.com
‘I Felt Super Violated’: Men Wearing Meta Glasses on Dates Is an Instant Red Flag
As anxieties over surveillance tech grow, unsuspecting singles are sharing stories of being covertly filmed on dates by Meta smart glasses.
wired.com
McDermott wants to commit to England for 2030 World Cup
Brian McDermott says he wants to stay on as England's head coach for the 2030 Rugby League World Cup.
co.uk
Nairobi to host World Athletics Championships in 2029
Kenyan capital to host Africa's first Athletics Worlds, beating bids from London, Munich and Rome.
aljazeera.com
Venice best actress winner says she signed on at Danish job centre days before her victory
Mathilde Arcel, who won the Volpi Cup on Saturday for her role in Golden Lion winner Woman Unknown, said job offers have now begun to arriveThe winner of this year’s best actress prize at the Venic...
theguardian.com
‘The cauldron was already bubbling …’ Green Lung, Druidess and the return of folk horror to British heavy metal
Playing a sound rooted in 80s bands such as Witchfinder General and Pagan Altar, metal bands are once again gravitating towards dark folklore – but in a ‘Glastonbury crystal shop’ kind of wayBehind...
theguardian.com
She was the Royal Ballet’s first ‘young choreographer’ – Charlotte Edmonds’ next 10 years show how dance is changing
As a teenager, Edmonds had a three-year residency at the Royal Opera House. Her eclectic career – creating NFTs, adverts and films as well as for the stage – reveals a precarious industry moving in...
theguardian.com
Scientists discover a major brain shift between ages 50 and 75
Scientists have uncovered sweeping changes in how the human brain controls and organizes its genome beginning in midlife, offering new clues to why aging sharply increases the risk of Alzheimer’s a...
sciencedaily.com
UN experts say Belarus justice system used to target Lukashenko opponents
The experts say courts, police, security services, prosecutors, and prison authorities work together to silence critics.
aljazeera.com
McBurnie & seven uncapped names in Scotland squad
Hull City forward Oli McBurnie is called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years while seven uncapped make new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first selection.
co.uk
Legend of Destruction review – starry voices grace animated telling of the Jewish revolt against the Romans
Eight years in the making, the innovative film uses painted still images – it’s like being read a graphic novel by a cast including Oscar Isaac, Evangeline Lilly and Elliott GouldThis Israeli anima...
theguardian.com
The ex-JPMorgan banker facing Wall Street’s toughest turnaround job
Takis Georgakopoulos became chief executive of Fiserv just as it confronted big cultural and structural challenges
ft.com
Lawmakers Want States to Crack Down on Flock Cameras—or Pay the Price
A new bipartisan effort in Congress to rein in automated license plate readers takes a page from the national drinking age: Comply, or risk losing federal highway funding.
wired.com
If the US Collapses Soon, Don’t Blame Emily St. John Mandel
Emily St. John Mandel’s 2014 novel, Station Eleven, turned her into something of a pandemic prophet. Her new novel, Exit Party, imagines two possible American futures—totalitarian state and post-ci...
wired.com
Littler needs 'crucial days off' as he chases history
World No 1 Luke Littler says he has earned the right to pick and choose which darts tournaments he plays in.
skysports.com
London loses bid to host 2029 World Athletics as Nairobi named host
London has lost to Nairobi in Kenya in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.
co.uk
‘We were bored of traditional fantasy cliches’: inside Playground Games’ 10-year effort to revive Fable
The distinctively British RPG is returning courtesy of the makers of Forza Horizon – with comedy talent such as Richard Ayoade and Natasia Demetriou voicing sweary characters. We had our first play...
theguardian.com
A New Headset to Help With Depression Is Now Available in the US
The device made by Flow Neuroscience is approved by the FDA and could help people get off antidepressants—but it costs $2,200.
wired.com
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters
Trump has repeatedly criticised mail-in votes and has attempted to restrict them ahead of the midterms.
aljazeera.com
The shape behind the Einstein problem just revealed strange new physics
A mathematical shape famous for covering a surface without ever repeating has revealed an unexpected ability to twist light into unusual chiral patterns. The discovery could lead to new ways of con...
sciencedaily.com
It’s Boom Time in Kyrgyzstan, Courtesy in Part of the War in Ukraine
A currency exchange board in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital. The city has seen rapid development in recent years.
nytimes.com
Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic World
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaking to Canadian business leaders on Sunday at the welcome reception for the first Canada Investment Summit in Toronto.
nytimes.com
Kyrgyzstan Is Russia’s Trading Loophole
Kyrgyzstan has turned into a crucial middleman for Russia to import goods from China since the start of the Ukraine war. Paul Sonne, our Moscow bureau chief, traveled to Kyrgyzstan to see its skyro...
nytimes.com
Gulf Arabs Seek Options After U.S. Bases Did Not Deter Iran
Smoke billowed from an oil refinery in Bahrain after an Iranian strike in March. The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has exposed the vulnerabilities of Gulf countries like Bahrain.
nytimes.com
Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after three-month absence
Senator McConnell casts his first vote since June, pledging presence for crucial Senate decisions.
aljazeera.com
UK state pension will surpass income tax threshold next year
Some older people whose only income is the state pension will be paying income tax for the first time
ft.com
Supermassive black hole winds are 100 times more powerful than scientists thought
Astronomers have discovered that winds from a supermassive black hole are about 100 times more powerful than previously thought. XRISM observations showed the resulting turbulence spreading roughly...
sciencedaily.com
No one could stand in the way of this juggernaut! The biggest shocks from the Emmy awards
There were plenty of upsets, and one show in particular failed terribly. But the night was rightfully dominated by Matthew Rhys and the genuinely scary, genuinely hilarious Widow’s BayTo tell the s...
theguardian.com
Houthis say air strikes hit Yemen after Saudi Arabia vows ‘firm’ response
Saudi-led coalition promises to respond 'firmly' to Houthi strikes on urban areas in Saudi Arabia.
aljazeera.com
Farage says a Reform UK government would stop unions funding Labour if they block £72m donations – UK politics live
Party leader claims proposed new retrospective laws are unfair and Reform would retaliate with a crackdown on union funding if elected Good morning. Ministers already think that the new laws on pol...
theguardian.com
Thank goodness Labour’s ‘shambolic’ plan to reorganise local councils has been paused. What was it thinking? | Polly Toynbee
This misconceived Treasury pet project may have been foisted on the government, but it would have added to voters’ mistrust in politicsShock reverberated through England’s councils last week. “Begg...
theguardian.com
Night of the Coyotes review – border-crossing role-play is tourist attraction in struggling Mexican town
Clara Trischler’s absorbing feature sees residents of the small town of El Alberto hired to play characters in a re-enactment of the migrant experienceIn contrast to other migration documentaries,...
theguardian.com
UK must heed warnings from AI experts, minister says
Louise Haigh will set out benefits of AI to TUC conference while vowing government will take safety seriouslyMinisters must “heed the warnings” from industry leaders about the threat posed by AI as...
theguardian.com
What to watch in the US’s Delaware primary elections
It's the last state primary scheduled before November's midterm elections.
aljazeera.com
Hungary to amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standards
A new bill will remove references to banning the 'promotion' of homosexuality.
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Conservation ‘gateway drug’: farmers embrace ancient craft of hedge laying
Grant applications in England surge as interest grows in habitat that captures carbon and helps reduce flood riskThe ancient craft of hedge laying is experiencing a strong revival as farmers use te...
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UK employers cut jobs as labour market remains weak over summer
Latest snapshot of labour market comes ahead of Bank of England meeting this week
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State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in April
The state pension rises by the highest of wage growth, inflation or 2.5%.
co.uk
Palestine weekly: Settlement sanctions spark diplomatic crisis
New B'Tselem report frames events on ground as Israel's 'project of elimination' of Palestinians.
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Trump says developing AI is a critical race, downplaying fears
President Trump continues to support frontier artificial intelligence development, despite industry fears such technology could destroy humanity, casting AI as a critical race against China.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders says Congress has gotten a 'wake-up call' on AI risks
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders,I-Vermont, about his concerns over the risks of artificial intelligence.
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Walker stars for Chiefs as Swift & Cruise watch on
New signing Kenneth Walker rushes for 173 yards as the Kansas City Chiefs begin their NFL season with a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos.
co.uk
Help-to-Buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money,’ review finds
Exclusive: George Osborne’s programme to reduce costs for first-time buyers delivered £25bn in social value in UK last yearGeorge Osborne’s scheme to reduce costs for first-time buyers represented...
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The Rouse by China Miéville review – a mighty achievement from the ‘new weird’ author
Twenty years in the writing, this paranormal epic of cold war espionage and family tragedy is a quantum leap in terms of ambition and moral seriousnessChina Miéville’s epic new novel is presented a...
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Premature review – sunny charm provides screwball energy for surprise-pregnancy comedy
First-time director Kevin Walls creates a film sweet-natured enough to cancel out some comedy misfires as flatmates Eilidh and Cameron prepare for parenthoodThe pram in the hallway is the enemy of...
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Why unwanted fridges are piling up at recycling centres across England and Wales
Capacity has been overwhelmed by heatwaves that have pushed white goods to breaking point“In Oxfordshire, recycling centres are filling almost three articulated lorries with discarded fridges every...
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Wolff issues title warning despite Antonelli's growing lead
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli must remain wary about the potential of unexpected "black swan events" derailing his championship bid despite the Italian driver's large points lead.
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Internet shutdown crosses 100 days in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Mobile data, broadband services suspended in the territory since protests calling for electoral reform in June.
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TV tonight: it’s the final chapter of the landmark 7 Up series
Oscar-winner Asif Kapadia takes the reins for a last catchup with the 70-year-olds. Plus: a year in the life of Gemma Collins. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, ITV1Asif Kapadia directs the fin...
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Superstars and broken records: 2026 Emmy highlights
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
co.uk
Why is a village holding a referendum on leaving the UK?
Residents of Piddington, near Bicester, will vote in a symbolic referendum on Tuesday.
co.uk
How enslavement became state-backed operation supported by Conservative and Lib Dem forerunners
Tory and Whig MPs were central to funding trafficking of enslaved people and many opposed abolition of the slave tradeThere is a British culture of celebrating the abolition of slavery without ackn...
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The incoming ‘super’ El Niño will create chaos around the world. And we are far from ready for it | Bill McGuire
One of the biggest upheavals in a millennium is on its way, strengthened by the climate crisis. We need leaders who make things better not worseIf you think you have heard enough about the growing...
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We must heed warnings of AI tech developers, says UK minister
Louise Haigh is set to address growing concerns over AI safety on Tuesday in comments at the TUC Congress.
co.uk
Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to share a stage to promote curbs on AI
The poles of U.S. politics are coming together over AI. Sanders and Bannon will appear at the "Pro-Human Assembly" in Washington, D.C., to convince Congress to work faster to curb the impact of AI.
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Emmy winners 2026: ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ dominate
Jean Smart earns fifth Emmy for 'Hacks', becoming the first to win lead comedy actress for every season of the show.
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Global bonds follow US Treasuries lower
Japan 10-year yield surpasses 3% as investors continue to sell government debt after landmark rise in American borrowing costs
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Country diary: Goldfinches and grasses, together in an explosion of movement | Mark Cocker
Priestcliffe Lees, Derbyshire: What a sight – and sound – it was, this huge flock of juveniles, feeding as the wind thrashed the vegetation Stands of tufted hair-grass, some over a metre tall, burn...
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AI is exciting audit firms — maybe too much
The technology being adopted rapidly by firms such as KPMG and EY still needs humans in the loop
ft.com
Iran’s allies squeeze Saudi Arabia
Two-pronged assault by Houthi rebels and Iraqi militants has spawned what may be biggest test for Prince Mohammed since backlash against Jamal Khashoggi’s murder
ft.com
US manufacturers hit by fresh burst of supply chain cost inflation
Donald Trump’s war in Iran and tariffs push up input prices while AI boom squeezes availability of some components
ft.com
Putin moves flagship summit over drone threat
Russian president has avoided Black Sea coast for nearly a year amid Ukrainian attacks
ft.com
Bank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costs
Economists urge John Healey to press Bank to change policy that is costing the exchequer billions of poundsEconomists have urged the chancellor, John Healey, to press the Bank of England to slow do...
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Benedict Cumberbatch on his Earth-saving eco film: ‘We are in the last grab of the extraction era’
From Obama’s chef to a big cat obsessive, the actor has gathered experts from Alaska, the Amazon and beyond for a film about how to heal our besieged planet. He talks about naysayers, elephant tusk...
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Britain, Burnham and tax: the walls close in
The new prime minister wants a feelgood factor. But tax rises look all but inevitable — just to stay still
ft.com
FTSE 100 bosses paid record average of £5mn
Chief executives receive increase in pay this year as investor rebellions die down
ft.com
Jaguar Land Rover targets Nato military budgets with revamped Defender
UK-based company looks beyond longstanding relationship with British armed forces as it seeks new sources of revenue
ft.com
Foreign investors prefer US stocks to Treasuries as debt worries grow
International flows into American equities exceed government debt for first time this century outside pandemic and aftermath of global financial crisis
ft.com
Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
co.uk
Emmys 2026: Widow’s Bay dominates as Matthew Rhys and Jean Smart land historic wins
Rhys becomes first actor to win lead acting awards for different shows in the same night, while Hacks’ Smart is the first woman to win for every season of a showEmmys 2026: red carpet looks and out...
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Trump calls, interrupts Nvidia CEO to say AI fears are ‘a hoax’
US President Donald Trump makes a surprise call to Nvidia's CEO, interrupting a live event to discuss fears about AI.
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China tightens travel restrictions for citizens
Observers say the new rules will further tighten the Chinese government's control over its citizens.
co.uk
US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to tighten mail-in voting rules ahead of critical midterm elections.
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Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.
co.uk
AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.
co.uk
Panama canal traffic to be cut again as drought from El Niño worsens
Latest daily reductions will further choke one of the world’s most important shipping lanesThe Panama canal plans to again cut maritime traffic due to worsening drought caused by the El Niño climat...
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Trump administration suffers double legal setback over immigration rules
Courts and Democratic-led states mount legal challenges against Trump administration visa and green card limits.
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Suspected bicycle thief dies during arrest in Netherlands
Protests have been held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands after a man died during a police arrest over the weekend.
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Why crypto-billionaires love Reform – podcast
Reform UK have just been showered with £72m in donations by billionaires. What does that money buy and what will the party do with it? Peter Walker explainsOn Friday Ben Delo, a 42-year-old busines...
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US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.
co.uk
Europe’s summer emergency was a dire warning for Australia. What can be learned before it’s too late? | Nick Rowley
Between 2000 and 2018, extreme heat caused more deaths in Australia than all our bushfires, floods, storms and cyclones combinedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breakin...
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Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots
The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.
co.uk
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail-in ballot restrictions for midterms
Justices split 7-2 in decision that comes months before congressional elections
ft.com
Russia resupplies military bases in Syria for first time under new deal
Moscow maintains military foothold in the Mediterranean following talks with Damascus
aljazeera.com
China tightens control of overseas travel in sweeping new law
President Xi Jinping steps up efforts to secure state secrets, advanced technology and highly skilled workers
ft.com
Geneva talks put Rwanda-DRC peace deal to the test
The talks come amid continued fighting and disputes over the implementation of key security commitments.
aljazeera.com
The Supreme Court Just Blocked Trump’s Efforts to Control Mail-In Voting for the Midterms
The ruling bars the United States Postal Service from implementing restrictions that experts and election officials say would upend voting in November.
wired.com
Sweden election is too close to call as far right loses ground
Opposition bloc leads in tight Swedish election with 95% counted.
aljazeera.com
Pre-Existing Condition review – Lupita Nyong’o is phenomenal in domestic abuse drama
Greenwich House Theater, New YorkThe Oscar-winning actor transfixes in a Marin Ireland’s masterfully nuanced play about a woman reeling from a toxic relationshipParadoxically, the more stars step i...
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Iran war live: CENTCOM disputes IRGC claim supertanker struck by Hormuz nav
CENTCOM disputes the IRGC claim that the Panama-flagged oil tanker El Gaia hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
The New Chinese Way of Cyberwar
How Beijing will weaponize digital chokepoints.
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The New Chinese Way of Cyberwar
How Beijing will weaponize digital chokepoints.