Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-09-16

New season, same Man Utd story - Carrick is now firmly feeling the pressure

This wasn't just a defeat. This wasn't just a collapse. This wasn't just a cup exit. Another Manchester United managerial project is heading in that one, same direction. And even Michael Carrick re...

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Papers: Shaw may leave Man Utd next summer with no new deal in sight

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

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‘People don’t have money’: Syrian fuel hikes deepen economic pain

Higher diesel and petrol prices are pushing up transport and food costs across an already impoverished Syria.

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What to know about US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in 3 years

The unanimous decision comes as prices have remained stubbornly high and despite Trump's demands for lower rates.

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Human-Caused Warming Played ‘Very Strong’ Role in Himalayan Floods, Report Finds

The widened channel of the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal after the flash flooding last month.

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US automakers could soon be forced to include AM radio for free

The House of Representatives, in rare bipartisan support, overwhelmingly approved legislation that would require new vehicles to include AM radio.

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OpenAI Creates a New Framework to Disclose Bad AI Behavior

The company also disclosed previously unreported incidents in which its AI models behaved in misaligned ways, including uploading files to the internet without being asked.

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De la Fuente extends Spain contract to 2032

World Cup-winning head coach Luis de la Fuente agrees a contract extension with Spain until 2032.

co.uk

Peter Max, Trippy Artist of Counterculture Era and Beyond, Dies at 88

Peter Max, one of the most visible and successful artists of his generation, in 1967.

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Fiji Declares a National Emergency as H.I.V. Cases Skyrocket

An H.I.V. awareness poster displayed in Suva, Fiji, in April. The nation recorded more than 2,000 new cases in 2025, 16 times as many as in 2019, officials said.

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Man Utd collapse from 2-0 up to exit Carabao Cup to Brighton

Manchester United hit a new low under Michael Carrick as they threw away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton - and exit the Carabao Cup at the first hurdle for a second straight year.

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Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse

Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse

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Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed safety evaluators. Will they really be independent?

Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed independent safety evaluators inside their AI labs. Researchers welcome the unprecedented access, but warn meaningful oversight requires transparency, independenc...

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Passion Meets Precision at NASA’s Flight Research Lab

Long before they helped shape NASA’s future aerospace breakthroughs, Derek Abramson, Justin Hall, and Justin Link were in their garages and homes building radio‑controlled aircraft, testing new ide...

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US interest rates raised for first time in three years

The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday.

co.uk

Washington Won't Be Regulating AI Anytime Soon

Even with mounting concerns about AI models going rogue, legislation appears unlikely, and the White House is outright opposed to oversight.

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Fed defies Trump with first rate rise since 2023

Central bank signals willingness for further action as chair Kevin Warsh warns that ‘inflation is too high and has been for too long’

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Warwickshire seal two-day win over Essex to boost County Championship title hopes

Warwickshire boosted their Rothesay County Championship title challenge by securing an eight-wicket win over Essex in two days.

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New video claims to show Saudi fighter jet Houthis say they shot down

Houthi forces have released a video claiming to show a Saudi fighter jet the group says was shot down in Yemen’s Marib.

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After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera

Can Meta dodge the "pervert glasses" accusations with a new camera-free product?

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Syria abolishes al-Assad-era ‘terrorism’ court as Kurdish tensions flare

Discontent is testing President Ahmed al-Sharaa's ability to unify a country emerging from 14 years of conflict.

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Gregor Benko, Who Resurrected a Vanished Musical World, Dies at 82

For over 60 years, he unearthed rare early piano recordings, illuminating an expressive, highly individual style that had fallen from favor.

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Efforts underway for Zelenskyy-Trump meeting at UN next week

Trump pushes for a solution to end Moscow's war against Kyiv as civilian deaths in Ukraine rise.

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US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt

Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.

co.uk

X will now let U.S. users trade via cashtags

The move closes the gap between the market discussions taking place on the timeline, and the market itself.

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Republican US senator slams Trump vaccine policy amid rising measles deaths

US Senator Bill Cassidy presses Trump's pick for surgeon general on views over vaccines, public health.

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‘Made in Europe’ laws could derail UK plans for reset with EU

Government sources say legislation aimed at China poses a risk to British businesses and must be addressedEuropean legislation that threatens to lock British business out of EU industry could derai...

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Automattic’s interim CEO and legal chief signed reciprocal severance deals during Mullenweg’s brief ouster

CFO Mark Davies and legal chief Andy Missan signed each other’s severance agreements while Matt Mullenweg was on leave, providing a year of salary and additional equity vesting if their departures...

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MacOS 27 Golden Gate: Top New Features

Siri’s reintroduction takes center stage as Apple officially rolls out the latest version of macOS to download and install.

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England's Hardcastle announces international retirement

England women's all-time record try scorer Amy Hardcastle announces her international retirement.

co.uk

Healey prepares UK for ‘really challenging’ Budget

Chancellor’s allies say wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are having a ‘significant impact on the economy’

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Saudi club given stadium ban over Jota chants

Saudi Pro League side Al-Taawoun are ordered to play two matches behind closed doors after supporters taunted Ruben Neves over the death of friend Diogo Jota.

co.uk

Planning permission for new Scottish AI datacentres suspended for up to a year

MSPs vote for strict environmental impact assessments and will delay decisions until national strategy is developedHolyrood has voted to pause planning applications for all new AI datacentres for u...

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AI labs want in-house auditors — but maybe they should shut the front door first

There may be a simpler and more effective fix for rogue agents, hiding in plain sight.

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The Best Movies to Stream This Month (September 2026)

The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Wild Robot, and Obsession are among the must-watch films arriving this month.

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Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.

co.uk

NASA’s Moon Orbiter Spots New, ‘Once-in-Century’ Moon Crater

It started as a routine data-quality check. But as Robert Wagner, a scientist with NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), scanned a giant Moon map on his computer screen, an unusually large bri...

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US Fed raises interest rates as inflation weighs on economy

The 25 basis-point hike is the first raise in three years and comes ahead of critical midterm elections in the US.

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Greens just four points behind Labour in urban areas, poll reveals

Exclusive: Party could take 40 seats if result replicated at next election, according to Labour-linked thinktankThe Green party is just four points behind Labour in urban constituencies, putting th...

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Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, Guterres warns

Guterres calls for urgent Security Council reform, says geopolitical divides hindering action on global crises.

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'It's my scar, not yours' - Tuchel defends World Cup semi-final subs

Thomas Tuchel has passionately defended his controversial defensive substitutions during England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.

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Hants thrash Surrey to reach Women's One-Day Cup final

Maia Bouchier continues her superb form with the bat as her unbeaten 117 helps Hampshire beat Surrey to reach the One-Day Cup final.

co.uk

What is tennis' Laver Cup? Watch Ryder Cup-style event on Sky Sports this month

Find out all you need to know as 12 of the world's best men's players compete in the annual Europe vs 'Rest of the World' Laver Cup showdown, live on Sky Sports September 25-27.

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Kosovo’s former president guilty of war crimes

Hashim Thaci, former President of Kosovo and KLA leader, has been found guilty of war crimes in the Hague.

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Bale headlines BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am, as McIlroy shoots low score

Gareth Bale headlined a star-studded list of names at Wednesday's BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am, as Rory McIlroy shot an outstanding 12-under 60.

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Why has the response to Nepal’s floods been so muted?

Because wealthy nations do not want to take responsibility for their role in the current climate crisis.

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No matter how deranged and delusional your podcast is, Liz Truss can go further | John Crace

In the Trusster’s latest appearance, she says Blair and Brown had a plot to dismantle civilisation and the Tories were part of the woke establishmentSome things you can set your watch by. Like ever...

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House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

Billionaire investor Leon Black refused to appear before the committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for a deposition. Now it's up to the Department of Justice whether to pur...

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‘Nowhere to go’: Gaza’s damaged buildings turn deadly

A war-damaged building collapses in Gaza City, killing at least 21 Palestinians and exposing fears of unsafe ruins.

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Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices

Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT and others to control connected devices, review camera summaries and access smart home...

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Can the US government punish a university for boycotting Israel?

The US House passed a bill that could cut universities off from federal student aid if they boycott Israel.

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Poll shows Americans are increasingly alarmed by AI’s ecological footprint

New poll finds over half of Americans fear AI-driven data centers will hike electricity costs and strain water supplies.

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Ed Sheeran wants to stay out of politics. By quitting his tour, his support acts have exposed the hollowness of neutrality

By standing behind support act Macklemore, who was removed from the tour for his vocal support of Palestine, these artists are demonstrating the self-sacrifice necessary to stand against those crus...

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African greats inspired by the potential of Nairobi 2029

Some of Africa's great track and field stars expect the decision to award Kenya the 2029 World Athletics Championships to inspire the next generation.

co.uk

Angry Dutch farmers blamed for railway sabotage: What happened?

Farmers in the Netherlands have taken action in the past, protesting against the government’s nitrogen policy.

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Traders expect Fed to raise interest rates for first time in 3 years

Kevin Warsh under pressure to tame stubbornly high inflation in move that could draw the ire of Donald Trump weeks out from US midterm elections

ft.com

Constituents react to Reform MS' defection to Plaid

Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, one of 34 Reform MSs elected in May's Senedd election, defected to Plaid on Tuesday.

co.uk

NASA Celebrates Restoration of Guam Station Damaged by Typhoon Mawar

NASA celebrated the full restoration of its Guam Remote Station with a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 10, closing out more than three years of recovery after Super Typhoon Mawar devastated the site in 202...

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NASA Watches Earth’s Weight, Finds Center of Mass

Seasonal changes redistribute enough water around Earth to shift the planet’s center of mass back and forth by fractions of an inch relative to its geometric center. NASA scientists are on the case...

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WTA reveals new Finals host from 2027 with aim of 'Super Bowl for women's sports'

The WTA Finals will be staged in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States from 2027.

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How Fortell is using AI (and $163M) to crack a hearing aid monopoly

“Why do I have to beg my grandparents to put on their hearing aids, but no one has ever needed to ask me to put on my glasses?”  That’s the question that drove Matthew de Jonge ...

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Ex-Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene says war on Iran must ‘stop’

Former Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran.

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Curiosity Postcard Celebrates Rover’s 5,000th Day on Mars

Description While parked at a sand ridge nicknamed “Chocolatal,” NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover used its black-and-white navigation cameras to capture panoramas at two times of day. The first was take...

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Burnham warns of ‘difficult decisions’ in budget as inflation rises to 3.1%

PM rejects claim he leads a ‘tax-and-spend’ government, as Bank of England prepares for interest rates decisionAndy Burnham has said “difficult decisions” will need to be taken in next month’s budg...

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NASA Visits Schools Strengthening Florida’s Skilled Workforce

NASA recently awarded $10.5 million to seven organizations nationwide through its new State Hubs initiative. Space Florida was selected for Project ORBIT, which aims to expand opportunities for mid...

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I have faced abuse, assaults and death threats because I’m an MP. It’s making politics a no-go zone | Dawn Butler

A new report highlights the dangers experienced by those who seek to serve the public. People are being deterred and your democracy is sufferingThere is a rising tide of abuse in our politics and I...

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The secret of Mozart’s genius unlocked – has a teenager succeeded where generations of musicologists have failed?

US student Linus Chen-Plotkin has analysed music by four canonical composers looking for patterns. Turns out Mozart’s music moves in the least predictable way It’s a question that has taxed musical...

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Fitzpatrick not comfortable with Dubai tour finals

Matt Fitzpatrick says he is not "100% comfortable" with the prospect of travelling to Dubai for the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in November when he is due to be defending champion.

co.uk

Israeli ‘double-tap’ air strike responsible for killing schoolboy in Gaza

Two people were killed in the assault on Gaza City - a paramedic and a 15-year-old boy returning from school.

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NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman to Join NFL Fans in Baltimore

As part of NASA’s new Inspiration Tour, Reid Wiseman, NASA astronaut and commander of the agency’s Artemis II mission, will highlight America’s strengths in space exploration and aeronautics innova...

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Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?

High energy costs at the pump and strategic setback for US in the Iran war will likely cost Trump in the midterms.

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Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future

Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.

co.uk

NASA’s Integrated Medical Model (IMM)

Planning crewed missions to the Moon and Mars involves preparing for the medical realities of long-duration space travel. Factors like cosmic radiation, microgravity, and distance from Earth create...

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Union claims victory as ministers agree to fully fund pay rise for teachers in England

National Education Union welcomes news that schools will not have to partly fund increase from their own budgetsThe UK’s biggest education union is claiming a significant victory after the governme...

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Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate court controversy with Ceuta solidarity shirts

The three footballers partially covered up a slogan in solidarity with Ceuta worn by the rest of their teams.

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Newfound ‘Baby’ Planet Smashes Record for Youngest Known World

Astronomers have confirmed a world that’s less than a million years old as the youngest known planet, using data from NASA-funded archives. Called Elias 2-24 b, the baby planet is still whirling in...

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‘Very authoritarian, very brutal’: three decades after the UK’s anti-rave crackdown, why is France doing the same?

With tear gas, grenades and a new law, French authorities are targeting unlicensed music gatherings. Those in the rave scene explore the parallels with the UK in the 90sWhen Spiral Tribe fled Engla...

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Chewing Gum Dreams review – Michaela Coel’s horny teenage heroine is still a force to reckon with

Theatre503, LondonLauryn Ajufo makes Tracey her own in a vibrant revival of Coel’s monologue, capturing the cruelty, confusion and comedy of adolescenceThe self-flagellations of adolescence and its...

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Threads’ new features let podcasters promote shows and reach listeners

Threads is rolling out new tools for podcasters, including profile cards, episode links, transcripts, guest tags, posting reminders and audience insights, as Meta looks to make the X rival a bigger...

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Four years on, Iranians reflect on impact of ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’

Amnesty International says Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during the 2022-23 protests.

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Alcina review – Handel’s opera of sex and sorcery comes alive in vivid staging

Royal Opera House, LondonThis revival of Richard Jones and Antony McDonald’s 2022 staging has kept most of its excellent original cast Lisette Oropesa is imperious and gleaming as the enchantress A...

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Salary stand-off delays abolition of NHS quango

Health service leaders are urging ministers to set up a temporary body to resolve deadlock

ft.com

Previously unseen drawings by Moomins author Tove Jansson to go on show in London

Exclusive: Exhibition focussing on Finnish writer and artist’s illustrations will include original art from her first Moomins bookThe Moomin books about lovable trolls with hippopotamus snouts who...

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What's gone wrong for Chelsea talent Kendry Paez?

Kendry Paez was one of the world's best young talents when Chelsea signed him as a 16-year-old. Three years later, he's playing for the Under-21s. So what has gone wrong?

co.uk

A naked performance artist in the garden with her mum: Rona Bar and Ofek Avshalom’s best photograph

‘Lois and her mother Carey are artists and their house is full of art, which seems to spill out of them. The way they express their Judaism was something we hadn’t encountered before’This photograp...

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Charlotte to host WTA Finals from 2027

The WTA Finals will take place in the American city of Charlotte from 2027 on a three-year deal.

co.uk

AI must not outrun safety controls, DeepMind co-founder warns

Shane Legg launches new institute to explore deployment of artificial general intelligence, amid growing calls for industry slowdown

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3 days left to exhibit: Get your brand in front of VCs and high-value leads at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Three days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 13–15.

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Annie Dillard, Meditative Author of ‘Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,’ Dies at 81

Her Thoreau-like account of journeys in the woods, published when she was 28, was the first of many ruminations on life and nature, good and evil.

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Why are election officials in the US preparing for chaos before midterms?

Trump lashes out at justices who rejected his federal mail ballot plan, raising questions on his next electoral moves.

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Winter Olympic venues confirmed with events in two countries

The sporting venues for the 2030 Winter Games are confirmed, with events to be held in Lyon and the French Alps - except speed skating, which will take place in the Netherlands.

co.uk

Reform-linked thinktank ‘to call for big tax cuts for the rich’

Centre for a Better Britain will urge abolishing inheritance tax and phasing out capital gains tax, report saysA thinktank linked to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is preparing an influential policy plan...

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Congress is under pressure to act on AI — here's what that could look like

Lawmakers are expressing broader willingness to regulate AI development, but the path forward may not be a quick one.

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Chinese oil prices hit record highs after attacks on Saudi pipeline

Beijing has cushioned global impact of Iran war by drawing down stocks but is now ‘coming off its crash diet’

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DOJ charges Russian agents with plotting attacks, including in US

The indictment says the defendants belong to a network that "is one arm of the Russian Federation's apparatus used to carry out external attacks" worldwide.

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Gold mine collapse kills at least 70 people in Sudan’s West Kordofan

Dozens of artisanal miners have been killed after a series of adjoining mining shafts collapsed.

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Battle of Chile director Patricio Guzmán dies aged 85

Passionate documentary maker won international acclaim for unsparing but poetic films exploring the impact of the Pinochet regime in Chile Patricio Guzmán, the film-maker who chronicled Chile’s bl...

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Turkey Begins Broad Crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. Community

Supporters of L.G.B.T.Q. rights protesting outside a courthouse in Istanbul on Tuesday. Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey, but the government has frequently demonized L.G.B.T.Q. people.

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China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official says

China says the US-Israel war on Iran highlights flaws in the Middle East's 'existing security architecture'.

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A tumultuous congressional primary season closes with record departures and defeats

Already, close to 100 lawmakers who started this Congress will not be around for the next one, according to an NPR analysis, driven by record-setting retirements and primary defeats.

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FIFA to present review of Infantino’s shelved investment plan to Council

A review of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup selloff to be presented to governing body's Council.

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Duterte in person at ICC for first time over ‘war on drugs’ killings

Former Philippine president accused of setting up death squads faces trial starting on November 30.

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Clean tech startup Fluxnium found a way to tap 50,000 years’ worth of nuclear fuel

Fluxnium's fibers can extract uranium directly from seawater, which has enough of the nuclear fuel to power thousands of generations.

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Former Infosys chief’s AI startup nabs another $53M

The Palo Alto startup says it has landed multiple seven-figure enterprise contracts within months of launch.

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‘We thought death could do with a bit of dancing’: welcome to Sondering, the arts festival with its own funeral march

A brush with mortality inspired sisters Sophia and Camilla Minden to create a death-themed event featuring live bands, wild swimming … and an ‘emoshpit’Raised in the Lake District on “music, moss a...

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Photos: Gaza building collapse kills 20, including women and children

Israel-hit building collapsed in Gaza City, killing 20 and leaving dozens trapped under the rubble.

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Bonnie Greer, writer and cultural commentator, dies aged 77

The British-American novelist and playwright who regularly appeared on current affairs shows will be remembered for her ‘warmth, humour and generosity’, says her husbandThe British-American novelis...

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US political rivals Sanders and Bannon unite on AI warning

US senator Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon have united to warn against the dangers of AI.

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US accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukrainian allies overseas

The FBI says five men "conspired to intimidate, threaten, or murder people on US soil and around the world".

co.uk

Mishka Rushdie Momen review – unforced elegance and plenty of fireworks

Wigmore Hall, LondonA programme based around works by French baroque composers, played on a concert grand, made for an unusual but thoughtful and beautifully played recitalBach, of course, is commo...

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In Sweden, many breathe sigh of relief as far right suffers election losses

The election is tight, but one result is clear: the Sweden Democrats' bid to turn hate into votes failed.

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How Jared Kushner is mixing U.S. diplomacy with his billion-dollar business

The New Yorker's Dexter Filkins says while Trump's son-in-law is a U.S. special envoy negotiating peace, he's also working on private business deals, raising billions in some of the same countries.

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Why Monaco's hosting a Sprint - F1 2027 calendar talking points

Formula 1’s 2027 calendar is out with next season again scheduled to run to a record-equalling 24 race weekends.

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In a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China Summit

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, in August. In a meeting on Wednesday with Mr. Araghchi, China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, emphasized the two countries’ partnership.

nytimes.com

US set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel: What that means

The package of 2,000-pound bombs comes amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and its occupation of southern Lebanon.

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Microplastics in soil pose global threat by acting like ‘Trojan horse’ to deliver toxins

Exclusive: Plastic surfaces form hotspots with an increase of antibiotic-resistant genes, study findsMicroplastics act like a “Trojan horse” delivering pollutants, pesticides and bacteria through t...

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In-I in Motion review – Juliette Binoche pulls back the curtain on dance duet with Akram Khan

The actor makes her directing debut with a raw, fascinating film about her 2008 collaboration with the British dancerIn the way that wedding rehearsals can be more emotional than the big day – all...

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AI bosses’ safety push sparks rift inside OpenAI and Anthropic

Staff at the Silicon Valley companies are grappling with how to turn AI slowdown rhetoric into reality

ft.com

Kosovo’s Former Leader Is Sentenced to 25 Years in War Crimes Case

Hashim Thaci, right, in court in The Hague in 2020.

nytimes.com

DP World Tour unveils big changes to 2027 schedule

The DP World Tour has announced a new date for the 2027 BMW PGA Championship, as it unveiled a series of big schedule changes for next year's calendar.

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Burnham and Trump expected to meet for first time next week as PM steps up presence on world stage

Andy Burnham will attend UN general assembly where he is expected to try to drum up more support for UkraineAndy Burnham is expected to meet Donald Trump for the first time in person at the UN gene...

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Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84

Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades.

co.uk

Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump

The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.

co.uk

Andy Burnham thanks well-wishers after his father's death

Andy Burnham thanks well-wishers after his father's death

co.uk

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: New Works review – a heavenly night

Sadler’s Wells, LondonSkill, craft and beauty infuse pieces including Lar Lubovitch’s Many Angels and Judith Jamison’s A Case of YouThe Alvin Ailey company’s New Works programme might be seen in so...

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Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says

The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness.

co.uk

Datacenter rush will create ‘tsunami’ of discarded electronics, report says

Global push will triple toxic e-waste annually in 25 years, filling enough shipping containers to circle globe six timesThe ongoing campaign to build thousands of massive datacenters for AI will cr...

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Irish Open moved as tour confirms 2027 schedule

The Irish Open will take place in early July next year as the DP World Tour announced its schedule for 2027.

co.uk

The play that changed my life: ‘Grime was ostracised but the Royal Court saw it as an art form – and made me a better MC’

Poet in da Corner by Debris Stevenson revealed that acting in a theatre can have a lot in common with MCing in a clubBy 2018 I was in my third or fourth year professionally as a grime MC and produc...

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Philippines' Duterte seen in person for first time at International Criminal Court

He is due to be tried for crimes against humanity over thousands of deaths linked to his war on drugs.

co.uk

A Corruption Case Spawns Memes and Indignation Among Ukrainians

Corruption allegations against his office have toppled Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Ruslan Kravchenko.

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Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

co.uk

Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Really Works

A hacker collective pulled down a Flock camera and dumped its data. The files included thousands of videos and logs showing that the device captured 1.6 million images of 50,000 vehicles in 21 days.

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Your mission, Tom Cruise, is to improve at interviews. And please keep sending the cakes

He risks his life for entertainment, but getting an anecdote out of him is a trickier matter. Happily, Cruise is no stranger to knuckling down and pulling off the impossibleBy now, we’ve grown used...

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Israeli double-tap strike kills 15-year-old and paramedic in Gaza

A child has been killed in an Israeli double-tap strike as he rushed to help a paramedic wounded in an earlier attack.

aljazeera.com

The EU Bans Social Media For Under-13s

The bloc wants to curb Big Tech’s grip on children with its new EU KIDS ACTS, but age checks, parental oversight, and privacy concerns could make its plan difficult to implement.

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‘We’re near a breaking point:’ firefighters say US government is failing them amid intense wildfire season

US grapples with federal firefighter shortage as crews say they’re spread thin and lack resources during unrelenting year of fireFirefighters battling enormous wildfires in the United States say th...

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Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death

All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.

co.uk

Golden Boy review – Great Depression boxing melodrama swings between hope and despair

Almeida theatre, London Josh O’Connor makes a powerful return to the stage as a New York violinist driven by dire straits to risk everything in the ringClifford Odets proved himself a contender dur...

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A 240-million-year-old fossil just changed the dinosaur timeline

A newly identified 240-million-year-old animal from Tanzania is forcing scientists to rethink the early dinosaur timeline. Dinodontosaurus isiyavamanda belongs to a group previously known only from...

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Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci convicted of war crimes

This is a breaking news story.

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Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage’s javelin broken ahead of Asian Games

Pathirage's javelins, which he used to throw world-best distance, were broken on his flight back from Budapest.

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How are rising prices affecting you? NPR wants to know

Inflation, gasoline prices and the cost of living are top of mind in the election season. How are higher costs shaping the way you live? NPR wants to hear.

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Boox Launches the Palma 3 E-Reader

The e-paper device maker also launched two new color digital notebooks last night, the Note Air6 C and Mini C.

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Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says

South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.

co.uk

China Isn’t Buying Silicon Valley’s Call for an AI Slowdown

The US and China agree that advanced AI poses serious risks. But Beijing is deeply skeptical of a deal that prioritizes keeping US companies ahead.

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David Bowie: The Shel Talmy Recordings review – these unheard 60s tunes are actually pretty flimsy

(Parlophone)On this new compilation of his mid-60s Davie Jones years, Bowie can’t distinguish himself from the era’s other bands – and ends up hedging his betsIn 1973, David Bowie released Pin Ups,...

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Human rights lawyer Noura Erakat arrested at hearing against Israel Bonds

Palestinian human rights lawyer Noura Erakat was arrested in Florida after speaking against an Israel Bonds investment.

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‘We need to get it right’: union gusto for Burnham to face make-or-break tests

TUC conference rings with praise for new No 10 team, but battles loom over workers’ rights and north sea drillingLouise Haigh, the UK first secretary, got a standing ovation from trade union member...

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Migrants Fear Discrimination After Far Right Surge in German State

Members and supporters of the Alternative for Germany party celebrating its strong performance in the Saxony-Anhalt state election.

nytimes.com

NBC helicopter crashes in LA, killing at least three

NBC helicopter crashes in LA, killing at least three

aljazeera.com

Cat Frazier, Whose Retro GIFs Celebrated a Weirder Internet, Dies at 35

She found a future in the internet’s past with a Tumblr blog of animated texts, a revolt against the clean minimalism of contemporary design aesthetics.

nytimes.com

The Election May Be a Snoozefest, but Russians Fear What Could Follow

An ad for the United Russia party in Moscow on Tuesday. A three-day election will offer little formal outlet for voters to register discontent over the growing reverberations of the war in Ukraine.

nytimes.com

The World Economy Is Becoming Wary of the U.S.

America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.

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F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco

Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.

co.uk

England winger Freeman signs new Northampton deal

Northampton Saints and England winger Tommy Freeman agrees a contract extension with the reigning Prem champions.

co.uk

‘I thought I would lose my career’: Orville Peck on addiction and creating his best album yet

Though the masked country singer has a No 1 album and duets with superstars under his belt, his demons and mental health caught up to him Orville Peck was in the middle of a soundcheck when he foun...

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Big-money donations poison British politics. We can stop the mega-rich buying access and influence | Gordon Brown

I’ve seen how imbalances in campaign spending can distort democracy. The multi-million-pound gifts to Reform must act as a final wake-up callThe British people cannot be bought, but their views and...

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Company behind failed Surrey oilfield project sells site at massive loss

New owners apply for permission to extract oil in Horse Hill despite landmark ruling from supreme court in 2024After years of trying to dig for oil in Surrey, the company behind the drilling projec...

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Polymarket’s Next Bet? It Can Also Be a Media Company

The legal battle over whether prediction markets are a form of gambling has overshadowed something else entirely: They’re already a new form of media.

wired.com

Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings

The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

co.uk

‘Smart’ Nanoparticles Deliver mRNA Directly to Tumors in New Cancer Therapy

The treatment can reprogram immune cells that have been corrupted by the cancer, strengthening the body’s ability to attack.

wired.com

Eating grass, meditation and more – What Tuchel said in viral documentary

Thomas Tuchel wishes he'd eaten grass from the Azteca pitch after England's World Cup win over Mexico this summer.

skysports.com

EU to restrict social media and chatbots for children under 15

Ursula von der Leyen describes AI as ‘second tipping point of our time’ after climate change

ft.com

Fernandez signs new London City contract

London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez signs a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2029.

co.uk

At least 12 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses

Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of the building in Gaza City, where 10 families had reportedly been living.

co.uk

Lisa Nandy brands Musk’s X a ‘disgrace’ as she pledges crackdown on social media doxxing – UK politics live

Culture secretary says X ‘didn’t even bother to turn up’ to meeting about abuse, intimidation and doxxing on social mediaGood morning. We will be hearing from Andy Burnham today because he is back...

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Venus may have swallowed its own moon

Venus may have once had a moon, but new research suggests the planet’s incredibly slow rotation could have doomed it. Computer simulations showed that instead of gradually drifting away like Earth’...

sciencedaily.com

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci faces verdict for alleged war crimes

Prosecutors have requested a 45-year jail sentence for Thaci and three wartime commanders accused of war crimes.

aljazeera.com

Scientists “truly astonished” by discovery that challenges Earth’s origin story

A new study suggests Earth formed almost entirely from material in the inner Solar System, challenging the idea that water-rich material from beyond Jupiter played a major role. If correct, Earth’s...

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OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms

Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

co.uk

US charges five people over alleged Russian plots

Prosecutors said that the group worked on behalf of Russian intelligence services to carry out attacks and murders.

aljazeera.com

Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war

Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Kentucky Republican alleges that Hegseth has waged the Iran war illegally, among other "high crimes and misdemeanors."

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Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan

Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

co.uk

UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August

Figure worsens squeeze on households ahead of BoE meeting

ft.com

Record heatwaves bring Britain’s second-best butterfly season in 16 years

Volunteers counted almost 1.4m common butterflies and moths, with painted ladies up 335% on last yearThe recording-breaking heat of 2026 delivered the second-best British butterfly season of the pa...

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Redwood by Ben Macintyre review – a superbly wrought tale of cold war defection

This story of Soviet agent and his MI6 handler in revolutionary Iran is a page-turning masterpieceBen Macintyre uses the acronym MICE to describe the reasons people betray their countries: Money, I...

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Runaway horse captured by police on motorbikes

The unharmed horse escaped from its owner before the start of a parade in New Mexico

co.uk

Vanity Fair feature profiles the political development of JD Vance at Yale

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with journalist Chris Whipple about his new Vanity Fair feature with revealing details about the political development of JD Vance.

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US House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join in favour

For a third time, the US House approved a war powers resolution, halting Trump's ability to continue military action.

aljazeera.com

Seoul court orders North Korea to pay $32.5m for blowing up office

Pyongyang blew up the Inter-Korean Liaison Office building in June 2020 after days of rising tensions.

aljazeera.com

What’s the Pinglu Canal, China’s new gateway to Southeast Asia?

China's first modern river-to-sea canal could significantly cut down time and costs of trade to Southeast Asia.

aljazeera.com

Republican forces Congress to hold impeachment vote for Pete Hegseth

United States Representative Thomas Massie is forcing fellow Republicans to vote whether to impeach Secretary of Defense

aljazeera.com

TV tonight: Bafta-winning documentary makers follow far-right protesters

A depressing look at the anti-immigration movement in England ‘Til I Die. Plus: Kevin McCloud is back with Grand Designs. Here’s what to watch today10pm, Channel 4Here comes the year’s most depress...

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People protecting nature and land set up self-defence units amid threat of murder

Defenders of forests and rivers killed at rate of one every three days in 2025, with 85% of deaths in Latin AmericaNature and land defenders were murdered at the rate of one every three days last y...

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Babbel Promo Code: Up to 65% Off in September 2026

Master a new language with expert-led courses. Use our verified Babbel coupon codes to save up to 65% on student plans and 60% on 6-month subscriptions.

wired.com

As campaign season gears up, AI-generated ads are everywhere

Data suggests many candidates are embracing AI this year to boost their image and portray their opponents unfavorably. But whether it will turn out voters remains unclear.

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World’s best-performing sovereign wealth fund expects equities pullback

New Zealand’s superannuation fund grows 14% despite being underweight on US tech stocks

ft.com

Democrats to send volunteers to polls this November to prevent voter intimidation

Democrats plan to send at least 10,000 volunteer "Democracy Protectors" to the polls during the midterms to deter voter intimidation.

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Can an Island Nation’s Rugby Dreams Change Its Fortunes?

Children playing rugby league in Hanuabada, Papua New Guinea.

nytimes.com

With AI, ‘I told you so’ will be too late

Reducing the speed of innovation is going to be hard, both practically and politically, but it is the right decision

ft.com

Fed should defy Trump with rate rise, top economists say

The vast bulk of respondents in FT-Booth poll say the central bank should lift borrowing costs in a bid to tame inflation

ft.com

Airlines should pay for CO2 removal if Heathrow expands, say climate advisers

Climate Change Committee says government cannot expand airport without requiring aviation industry to clean up its emissions Heathrow airport should be allowed to expand only if airlines pay for th...

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To understand the threat to our real democracy, watch Putin's fake one | Rafael Behr

As Russians vote this weekend, remember that Britain is not immune to the cynical tactics and corrosion of trust that keep him in powerMillions of people will participate in elections in Russia thi...

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Slow Horses season six review – it gets harder to enjoy Gary Oldman’s spy thriller every year

The show’s creator has gone, it’s been retooled as a conventional thriller and it feels like it’s starting to run out of ideas – even if it’s as slick and confident as everThis is a new Slow Horses...

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The rubbishscapes of Essex: why our buried trash is back to haunt us – podcast

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2023: Landfill sites have swallowed many a b...

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‘We weren’t shy. We were queers in leather!’ Sunil Gupta on his momentous photographs of gay life

From Delhi to New York, from the street to the bath house, he has captured clandestine moments, risked his freedom – and even referenced Romantic painters. Ahead of a major show, the photographer r...

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US billionaires line up to bankroll Republicans’ election push

Ultra-wealthy overwhelmingly back Donald Trump’s party over Democrats as money floods into midterms race

ft.com

Nuclear fusion’s moment of truth

Start-ups are attracting record investments. Some scientists think their timelines are far too optimistic

ft.com

Is US health care too broken to cure cancer?

Ted Okon tells Al Jazeera that even with a cure, the US wouldn’t be able to treat everyone with cancer.

aljazeera.com

Anthropic CEO didn’t foresee the speed of global AI growth

Anthropic’s CEO says he ‘didn’t appreciate’ the speed with which AI’s growth would underpin the global economy.

aljazeera.com

Alice Springs heavy metal music venue raises $1m in donations in fight to stay open

Supporters from around Australia back the Black Wreath, a volunteer-run centre far off the beaten touring trackAlice Springs has a population of 34,000 and exactly one dedicated live music space: a...

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Mayors could be given powers to oversee water companies

The idea is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and holding water companies to account.

co.uk

DRC-Rwanda: Can Geneva talks break the cycle of war in eastern Congo?

M23 controls large parts of eastern DRC as Kinshasa and Kigali remain divided over security and sovereignty.

aljazeera.com

Israel started an anti-Qatar campaign, then scrapped it

Days after October 7, Israel began building a global campaign to pressure and isolate Qatar.

aljazeera.com

Can the US and China work together on AI risks?

Technological rivalry between Washington and Beijing makes it harder to agree how to manage potentially existential dangers

ft.com

Israeli soldiers rappel from helicopter in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces rappelled from a helicopter onto the roof of a residential building in Yatta, in the occupied West Bank.

aljazeera.com

Iran war increasing inflation, straining US munitions: congressional report

Report by nonpartisan research body finds that replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles could take up to five years.

aljazeera.com

Former Maduro ally pleads guilty to money laundering and fraud

Alex Saab pleads guilty in US court to laundering bribe and fraud proceeds linked to Venezuela's welfare programme.

aljazeera.com

We don’t need AI regulation — leave safety to us, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says

AI isn't some kind of new form of "alien mind," according to Jensen Huang. It's just hardware and software, so safety can be engineered by each AI product maker.

techcrunch.com

Iran war live: Iran’s top diplomat heads to China as war drags on

Iranian foreign minister heads to China as Beijing seeks to mediate an end to the war.

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