Crusoe raises $3.9B to build massive data centers and small modular “AI factories”
The round values the data center giant at $30.9 billion.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-09-17
Find a credible plan for British Steel, ministers told as ‘startling’ costs soar
Government spending watchdog warns of price of keeping publicly owned firm in businessLabour has been urged to lay out a credible plan for the future of British Steel, as the government spending wa...
theguardian.com
PrismML hopes its tiny LLM could change how we all use AI
If AI lab PrismML isn't on your radar yet, it should be.
techcrunch.com
Here’s What the AI Apocalypse Could Look Like
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss three possible AI doomsday scenarios, AI safety, and the unexpected bipartisan alliance forming against AI.
wired.com
Russia election: Could other parties challenge United Russia?
Russians vote for the first time since 2022. Can opposition parties challenge Putin-backed United Russia in this vote?
aljazeera.com
The FAA’s plan to fix air traffic? $875 million worth of AI
A new AI-based software program is being launched to help air traffic controllers better navigate their jobs as the crossing guards of America's skies.
techcrunch.com
Trinidad and Tobago ends state of emergency amid pushback over mass arrests
Lawyers criticised mass arrests under emergency powers that allowed authorities to detain people without charge.
aljazeera.com
Van Gerwen dumped out in first round at World Series of Darts Finals
Michael van Gerwen's title defence at the World Series of Darts Finals came to an end in the first round after he was beaten 6-5 by Daryl Gurney.
skysports.com
Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into industry scheme
The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".
co.uk
Bournemouth enjoy winning start to Europa League campaign at Sociedad
First-half goals by Justin Kluivert and Rayan helped Bournemouth start their maiden European campaign with a memorable 2-1 win at Real Sociedad.
skysports.com
MK Dons still searching for first win after goalless draw at Wimbledon
MK Dons are without a win in seven League One games this season after being held to a 0-0 draw by AFC Wimbledon at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.
skysports.com
US judge orders 30-day notice prior to any Kennedy Center physical changes
The ruling comes amid legal battle over Trump’s changes to the Kennedy Center, including his effort to rename it.
aljazeera.com
Champion Van Gerwen loses in first round to Gurney
Defending champion Michael van Gerwen falls to a 6-5 defeat by Daryl Gurney in the opening round of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
co.uk
Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
The deal, which needs approval from Congress, comes as Riyadh seeks Washington's help in its war with Yemen's Houthis.
aljazeera.com
Pennsylvania seeks CDC help amid dispute over US measles deaths
The CDC and officials from the US state differ over how four deaths should be classified as cases continue to spread.
aljazeera.com
At least 26 killed in clashes along Sudan-South Sudan border region
UN Interim Security Force for Abyei strengthens security on the ground after days of deadly fighting.
aljazeera.com
US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark
The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.
co.uk
Comedians Beyond Borders
A new generation of cross-cultural comics is taking regional humor global.
nytimes.com
NASA Awards Launch Services for StarBurst Gamma-Ray Detector
NASA has selected SpaceX to provide launch services for the agency’s StarBurst mission, a small satellite designed to investigate neutron star mergers and the origins of short gamma-ray bursts. Sta...
nasa.gov
Can ‘middle powers’ come together to build a new economic alliance?
Canada's prime minister outlines plans for stronger ties with the EU.
aljazeera.com
The fix for rogue AI agents could be more AI
Y Combinator has funded 106 companies related to AI observability in recent years
techcrunch.com
OpenAI caught its models leaving notes to successors to hide bad behavior
OpenAI disclosed instances of GPT-5.6 Sol instructing future contexts to conceal mistakes and misaligned behavior, highlighting the growing challenge of detecting misalignment as increasingly capab...
techcrunch.com
Why have China’s oil prices reached a record high?
Why have China's oil prices reached a record high?
aljazeera.com
The Racial Disparities of Flood Buyouts
Flooding in a Houston neighborhood following Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
nytimes.com
Is the AI safety debate about safety or control?
Not everyone agrees with Amodei's call for globally coordinated action for AI safety.
techcrunch.com
UN turns to Google to make its global data ready for AI agents
The shift comes after a UNICEF test found leading AI models struggled to accurately retrieve global development statistics.
techcrunch.com
The AI ‘Slowdown’ Is an Antitrust Mess
By framing their efforts as a “slowdown” rather than an industry-wide push for better security standards, AI labs may have set themselves up for years of regulatory headaches.
wired.com
Somerset's title hopes hit while Stokes stars with ball for Durham
Dom Bess dented the Rothesay County Championship title hopes of old club Somerset after he struck 77 for Yorkshire to set a tricky final-day victory target of 287.
skysports.com
Microsoft exec called AI scraping ‘the largest theft of labor in human history,’ new unredacted filings reveal
Newly unsealed court filings show Microsoft privately called OpenAI's data practices "theft" while both companies scraped paywalled Times content, built datasets from it, and warned internally it w...
techcrunch.com
This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern
Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.
co.uk
Yemen War Intensifies as Houthi Militia Advances on Marib
A tank in Marib, Yemen, in 2024.
nytimes.com
Nato head: Britain must show ‘credible path’ of annual defence budget increases
Mark Rutte said Britain will need to steadily increase defence spending to meet Nato target of 3.5% of GDP by 2035Britain needs to show “a credible path” of annual increases in its defence budgets...
theguardian.com
Customer Data Permanently Lost in Iran Strikes on Amazon Data Centers
Amazon Web Services didn’t design its data centers to withstand war, and now the company admits it can’t recover what’s been lost.
wired.com
Rai shares BMW PGA Championship lead with McIlroy three back
Aaron Rai took a share of the BMW PGA Championship first-round lead alongside Joakim Lagergren as Rory McIlroy "stumbled" after a strong start to finish three off the lead.
skysports.com
Third person dies from malaria in cluster near Germany’s Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt grapples with a rare malaria outbreak tied to air travel, marking three deaths in recent months.
aljazeera.com
Trump administration approves $24bn sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
Deal is a win for Riyadh while it is embroiled in a regional crisis triggered by the Iran war
ft.com
U.S. Strike on Iranian School May Have Been War Crime, U.N. Report Says
A memorial in Tehran for the victims of an airstrike on an elementary school in Minab.
nytimes.com
The AI Slowdown Debate Crashed Salesforce’s Party
The Dreamforce conference became an unlikely battleground for the CEOs of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia to debate whether AI development should slow down.
wired.com
Jerusalem Daily: Israelis protest outside ‘NAZA’ filmmaker’s home
Dozens of Israelis protested outside 'NAZA' filmmaker’s family home, chanting 'death to traitors'
aljazeera.com
NASA Invites Media to SpaceX’s 35th Resupply Launch to Space Station
Media accreditation is open for the next cargo launch that will deliver NASA science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. The 35th SpaceX commercial resupply...
nasa.gov
English FA calls for Infantino to release FIFA World Cup sell-off documents
Gianni Infantino's World Cup selloff plan has faced global backlash with English FA latest to seek document release.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI staff knew the ‘existential threat’ AI posed to publishers, New York Times claims
Lawyers say AI co-founder Greg Brockman was ‘motivated by the gazillions’ he hoped to gain from models trained on copyrighted content
ft.com
Brazil’s Lula announces welfare increases ahead of presidential election
Government says that increase represents an adjustment for inflation that has eaten away purchasing power since 2023.
aljazeera.com
'Built differently' - Hodgkinson reveals hamstring abnormality
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she is "built differently" after an MRI scan uncovered an "abnormality" in her hamstring.
co.uk
Abhishek Sharma hits record T20 ton as India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs
India opener Abhishek Sharma hits nine fours and 11 sixes in total of 221-7 as India seal 3-0 T20 series sweep.
aljazeera.com
‘I’m Russian’: NHL star Ovechkin defends Putin ad appearance
Washington Capitals captain under fire for appearing in an election campaign video for Putin's United Russia party.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on the Nepal-Tibet floods: a spur to action on climate | Editorial
New research links last month’s disaster to fossil fuel pollution. Supporting disaster-hit countries must be at the centre of climate politicsFollowing a familiar pattern, coverage of the glacier c...
theguardian.com
With Kemi’s new shadow chancellor, the Tories must hope for a bout of public amnesia
Andrew Griffith is keen on clearing red tape. Good job he wasn’t part of a Treasury team that abolished the Office for Tax SimplificationOn days like this, it’s not hard to be overwhelmed by existe...
theguardian.com
The UK’s King Charles warns AI leaders of ‘existential dangers’
British monarch highlights AI's potential darker capacities, urging safety and humanity-focused development.
aljazeera.com
Even the King of England has his hesitations about AI
King Charles hosted a private summit Thursday with some of the most prominent names in AI and UK government.
techcrunch.com
Million Dollar Quartet review – jumping jukebox show reignites rock’n’roll classics
The Arts at Marble Arch, LondonElvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis’s 1956 get-together is respun with an unsubtle script but some vigorous performancesWith the Arts theatr...
theguardian.com
Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE
The White House says it is withdrawing its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead ICE, ensuring that an agency at the forefront of President Trump's domestic agenda...
npr.org
Base Labs launches an open-weight AI safety partnership with Hugging Face and Goodfire
Base Labs, the research group Baseten spun up earlier this year, will develop and publish methods for training and monitoring open models.
techcrunch.com
Pinterest teases a new ‘Restyle’ feature that lets you redesign your room with AI
Pinterest is testing Restyle, a new AI-powered feature that lets users visualize furniture, decor, lighting and other changes in photos of their own rooms — potentially helping turn saved inspirati...
techcrunch.com
Greens urge Zack Polanski to take stance on proposed policy declaring ‘Zionism is racism’
Exclusive: The Green leader has not spoken publicly about the motion, which is likely to be debated at the party’s conference in OctoberThe Greens are pushing Zack Polanski to take a stance on a po...
theguardian.com
UN fact-finding mission says US committed possible war crimes in Iran
The mission also said Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during their crackdown on recent protests.
aljazeera.com
The big questions for Tuchel's first England squad since World Cup
Before Thomas Tuchel names his first squad since the World Cup on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the big questions facing the England boss.
co.uk
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events schedule: NMI, Backblaze, PeakXV Partners, Augment, and more to host
TechCrunch Disrupt is where the tech community comes together to build, debate, and connect. And while the main event takes over Moscone West from October 13-15, the conversation doesn’t stop when...
techcrunch.com
Glencore suspends senior executive in review of ties to iron ore trader
Head of steelmaking raw materials Peter Hill stood down from position pending outcome of review into Glencore’s business with Radiant World
ft.com
Will Palmer, Foden and Trent be recalled to England squad?
Cole Palmer's outstanding form this season has put him in a strong position for an England recall, with the Chelsea man the most likely to be included from all the big names left out of the World C...
skysports.com
Accelerationism will only slow AI’s progress
Without stronger safeguards, the danger is that any disaster could trigger a furious public backlash and regulatory overreaction
ft.com
Jon Kyl, Senator Known for His Skills Behind the Scenes, Dies at 84
Jon Kyl represented Arizona in the Senate.
nytimes.com
Jon Kyl, Republican Senator Known for His Skills Behind the Scenes, Dies at 84
Jon Kyl represented Arizona in the Senate.
nytimes.com
Saudi Arabia dropped from World Rally Championship
The final round of the 2026 World Rally Championship will be held in Italy instead of Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.
co.uk
Roku’s new Labs hub brings experimental apps to the big screen
Roku’s latest OS update introduces Roku Labs, a new hub for experimental apps, alongside personalized home screens in more markets, streaming subscription bundles, and more.
techcrunch.com
Ninth woman’s body found as South Africa probes series of killings
All female victims in their 20s and 30s were killed on the outskirts of Johannesburg in the past two months.
aljazeera.com
Rees-Zammit to return to wing for new season
Wales and Bristol back Louis Rees-Zammit says he will be a winger who can play full-back this season for club and country.
co.uk
NASA Unveils Enterprise, the First Space Shuttle
Fifty years ago, on Sept. 17, 1976—Constitution Day of America’s bicentennial year—NASA unveiled its first space shuttle orbiter, OV-101, to the public. NASA had originally planned to name the vehi...
nasa.gov
UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes
The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.
co.uk
Darkling review – Stranger Things’ Linnea Berthelsen confronts a gruesome Indian disaster
Bush theatre, LondonTitas Halder’s coming-of-age monologue is set against the 1984 Bhopal toxic gas leak – but the poetic script doesn’t quite capture the horrorOminousness permeates Darkling. In T...
theguardian.com
Planet’s atmosphere breaks record for water vapour levels increasing risk of extreme heat and rainfall
Global heating contributes to record, with a warmer atmosphere able to hold more water, scientists sayThe planet’s atmosphere held more water vapour in August than any other month on record, furthe...
theguardian.com
Afghan Sentenced to 20 Years After Mixed Verdict in 2021 Kabul Attack Case
Portraits of some of the U.S. service members who were killed in a 2021 suicide bombing at an airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, are seen at a posthumous award ceremony at the Capitol in 2024.
nytimes.com
King Charles raises alarm over AI ahead of Burnham meeting with Trump
British monarch warns of ‘existential dangers’ in talks with tech titans
ft.com
Tax the middle earners! Will the PM do it? – podcast
Former Bank of England economist Andy Haldane said the markets regarded this government as ‘a pretty traditional tax and spend socialist government with better TikTok videos’. Harsh criticism or tr...
theguardian.com
Peter Max Franchised the Cosmic ’60s Into Astronomical Success
For decades, his bold colors and benign peace-and-love message captivated those who saw America shining.
nytimes.com
FA chair demands Infantino release World Cup sell-off documents
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been told to release all documents relating to his controversial plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup.
co.uk
Ghalibaf’s maths missile at Trump decoded: Is Iran fixing US interest rates?
Iran's speaker mocks US interest rates, citing the Taylor equation amidst rising global oil prices and inflation.
aljazeera.com
Huawei plans Q1 2027 launch of new AI chip as it takes on Nvidia
Huawei is accelerating the launch of its next-generation Ascend 960DT AI chip as it pushes to compete with Nvidia and close China’s AI computing gap with the U.S.
techcrunch.com
Beck: ‘What does a devil’s haircut look like? Anything with a lot of architecture and wild flights of fancy’
The genre-fluid singer answers your questions on being funky v lonesome, his infamous MTV interview with Thurston Moore and why he said yes to performing with a chain-smoking alcoholic robot• Read...
theguardian.com
My Year in Paris With Gertrude Stein by Deborah Levy audiobook review – gripping vision of a fearless writer
A fictional British author in Paris sets out to explore Stein through the lens of her own friendships, in this inventive, perfectly paced portraitIt is late 2024, and an unnamed British author livi...
theguardian.com
2 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Two days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 13–15.
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Rival AI agents, Instinct and Meta’s Muse, both add the ability to make calls
People can use these assistants to make restaurant reservations and cancel subscriptions
techcrunch.com
Opus13: Mendelssohn and Grieg album review – an assured and distinctive debut
Opus13(Alpha Classics)The young quartet – winners of the Wigmore Hall String Quartet competition – continue to impress in a recording pairing Mendelssohn and GriegYou would expect good things fro...
theguardian.com
Rayner to rule on landmark green belt appeal
Campaigners say their Albrighton appeal could shape future green belt decisions.
co.uk
Bonnie Greer obituary
Writer and critic who became known for her sharp, composed appearances on TV shows such as Late Review and Question TimeThe writing and broadcasting of Bonnie Greer, who has died aged 77, were driv...
theguardian.com
Google, Nvidia and Anthropic want Emerald AI to find space on the grid for more data centers
A new coalition that includes Google, Nvidia, Anthropic and Emerald AI wants to find 100 GW of grid capacity for new data centers.
techcrunch.com
Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over Israeli participation and ongoing Gaza deaths
Ireland joins Netherlands in refusing to take part in 2027 song contest, in second consecutive year of protestsIreland is to boycott Eurovision for the second year running over the “appalling” ongo...
theguardian.com
How far will Egypt go to help Saudi Arabia secure the Red Sea?
Regional analysts highlight the growing security alignment between Cairo and Riyadh amid escalating Red Sea tensions.
aljazeera.com
Attorneys for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drop music mogul, alleging unpaid legal bills
The musician is serving a 50-month federal prison term for prostitution-related offensesAttorneys representing rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs say they are no longer acting for the disgraced star in a di...
theguardian.com
UK productivity grew twice as fast as thought after 2008 financial crisis
New official figures put Britain more in line with peer countries in terms of output per hour worked
ft.com
Sweden prime minister to resign as left-wing bloc seals narrow election win
Sweden's centre-right Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he will resign after losing the parliamentary elections.
aljazeera.com
Queen at Sea review – crushingly sad dementia drama offers a startling portrait of intimacy
Driven by fine performances from Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall, Lance Hammer’s comeback is unbearable in its tragic candour and essential in its moral questioning This inexpressibly painfu...
theguardian.com
Klopp wants to 'reclaim' flag amid German elections
New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right election victory.
co.uk
Sweden Swings Back Left, Bucking a Trend in Europe
Magdalena Andersson of the Social Democrats, who is likely to be Sweden’s next prime minister, speaking on election night in Stockholm on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Wrexham's Broadhead to miss Wales games with injury
Forward Nathan Broadhead has a thigh injury and will miss Wales' Nations League games as well as Wrexham's contest with Southampton on Saturday.
co.uk
Ainsworth makes first Scotland start as Bonar returns on bench
Scrum-half Ceitidh Ainsworth will make her first start for Scotland Women, while lock Sarah Bonar makes the match-day squad for the first time since the 2025 Rugby World Cup, for Saturday's visit b...
co.uk
Syrian court sentences three linked to coastal violence
Former member of gov't forces sentenced to 20 years, as two Assad supporters receive death sentence and life in prison.
aljazeera.com
Field gets first England start in World Cup final rematch with Canada
Hooker Bryony Field will make her first start for England as the Red Roses take on Canada, who they beat in last year's World Cup final, in the WXV Global Series
co.uk
Former student of suspended Reform official ‘reopens case’ against University of Cambridge
Cambridge previously paid £5,000 compensation after an investigation partially upheld allegations against Dr James OrrA former student of James Orr who was found to have been bullied by the suspend...
theguardian.com
Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss
Left-wing opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson look set to form the next government.
co.uk
Apple Watch Series 12 Review: Finally, a Readiness Score (2026)
After wearing it day and night for a week, I found that better health tracking, faster charging, and a simpler interface make Apple’s latest smartwatch noticeably easier to live with.
wired.com
50 Years of Punk review – rock’n’roll rebels fondly recall the filth and fury a half-century on
Glen Matlock, Viv Albertine and Rat Scabies revisit the music, clothes and disgusting spitting in a likable documentary marking half a century of British punkAs the majority of them ease into their...
theguardian.com
British people understand the climate crisis threat. Today I’m empowering them to tackle it | Andy Burnham
With nearly £30m of funding, I’m giving communities power over local energy. They know the gravity of global heating, and they want to be part of the solutionAndy Burnham: UK must fully commit to r...
theguardian.com
Andy Burnham: UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050
Exclusive: PM, who is facing pressure over whether to approve North Sea oil and gasfields, makes strongest comments yet on issueBritish people understand the climate crisis threat. Today I’m empowe...
theguardian.com
‘It bloody works’: why the world’s oldest cheddar-maker uses a ‘milk-source’ heat pump
Barber’s Farmhouse Cheesemakers can draw enough heat from cows’ fresh milk to bring water close to the boil, slashing carbon emissionsIn many ways, the world’s oldest cheddar-maker hews to traditio...
theguardian.com
Spotify expands its partner program for podcasts to 35 new countries
Spotify said since changing its video podcasts creator terms in January, its payouts have increased by more than a third.
techcrunch.com
Turkish authorities rush to stem fallout from stock market scandal
Funds frozen or liquidated and 38 people referred to prosecutors as regulators move to restore calm
ft.com
Is Britain’s migration debate asking the wrong question?
The Piddington protests illustrate that humanitarian immigration is harder to manage than visa policies designed to benefit the economy
ft.com
Human harps, massive bananas and dogging: the 20 best Busby Berkeley dance routines – ranked!
To mark 50 years since the director and choreographer’s death, we count down his best fantastical, kaleidoscopic numbers, from erotic silhouettes to sinister tap dancersSo you thought Cats (2019) w...
theguardian.com
UK lenders raise mortgage rates as inflation fears intensify
Banks and building societies have added to recent rate increases across their-fixed rate home loans under market pressure
ft.com
Thelma & Louise review – musical hoedown is a bland and baffling wrong turn
Young Vic, LondonDespite a book by the original screenwriter, this stage adaptation doesn’t have the depth – or the songs – worthy of the era-defining feminist parable. And where’s the car? ‘Beware...
theguardian.com
Climate change had major role in triggering Nepal floods, scientists say
The combined toll from the deadly incident now stands at 1,446 people dead and at least 6,669 missing.
aljazeera.com
Fences review – August Wilson’s classic family drama is as smart as paint
Leeds PlayhouseDaniel Bailey’s dynamic production fizzes with jazz and moments of possibility amid taut scenes of thwarted ambition and harsh realities in 1950s AmericaFive years on from their exce...
theguardian.com
It’s going to be a blast: why 100 tubas are heading for a garden in Haddington
Faced with a new concert venue – a vast and beautiful walled garden – John Harris and the Lammermuir festival had to decide how to fill it with sound. Anthony Braxton’s colossal composition was the...
theguardian.com
Gaza repairman helps journalists to keep documenting genocide
As journalists in Gaza continue documenting the war, camera repairman Mohammed Radwan keeps damaged equipment in use.
aljazeera.com
Beabadoobee: Pylon review – voice of a generation’s surprisingly relatable rampage through rock star rage
(Dirty Hit)The Filipino-British songwriter’s fourth album sprinkles 90s alt fuzz with disarmingly sweet melodies and an impressive host of guests including Paramore’s Hayley Williams and Turnstile’...
theguardian.com
Why stop at Wuthering Heights: House of the Damned? Bring on Mrs Dalloway’s Rampage!
It isn’t just Winnie the Pooh – now the star of Blood & Honey II. Budget shockers are treating any story with expired copyright as ripe for murderous exploitationIt is significant that, at this...
theguardian.com
‘I see them like my own children’: reforesting Ethiopia with 50bn trees, one step at a time
After losing much of its forests in recent decades, ordinary citizens have led the way in planting saplings across the country as part of the government’s Green Legacy InitiativeWhen Halima Kedir f...
theguardian.com
Feeling overwhelmed by the AI doom loop? Here’s the essential reading list to make sense of it all
It’s a chaotic time in an industry that’s reshaping our lives – Guardian reporters and experts recommend the books that help explain how we got here, and where we’re headingHave you been feeling tr...
theguardian.com
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%
Decision comes as rising energy prices drive inflation higher
ft.com
Lax Deutsche Bank controls enabled banker to embezzle €600,000, court finds
Former private banker at flagship branch handed two-year suspended sentence
ft.com
Comp AI sets eyes on a continuously agentic future for security and compliance
Comp AI, a cybersecurity and compliance startup, announced a $34 million Series A round led by Roo Capital and Grand Ventures.
techcrunch.com
Why is inflation rising again around the world?
Rising energy prices are pushing inflation higher again, forcing major central banks to raise interest rates.
aljazeera.com
China’s AI labs must accelerate development, says Huawei chair
Chinese tech executive’s comments contrast with Silicon Valley calls for slowdown amid rising concerns about technology’s existential risks
ft.com
Trump claims direct talks with Iran: Is diplomacy picking up again?
The US president says Washington is 'hopefully toward the end' of Iran war, as global energy prices remain high.
aljazeera.com
‘Fast & Furious’ Takes a Victory Lap With a Ferociously Fun Roller Coaster
Vin Diesel, the star of the series, didn’t make a planned appearance at the grand opening of its dynamite new theme park ride. But it didn’t stop his fans from having a good time.
wired.com
Six-time Grand Slam champion Salisbury retires
Former world number one doubles player and six-time Grand Slam doubles champion Joe Salisbury retires from professional tennis.
co.uk
Cardiff boosted by return of Wales defender Lawlor
Wales defender Dylan Lawlor returns from injury to boost winless Cardiff City against Charlton Athletic in the Championship.
co.uk
A New Play in Budapest Signals a Cultural Reawakening for Hungary
The August premiere in Budapest of the one-woman play “Enemies of the People,” starring the Hungarian film and stage actress Erika Marozsan.
nytimes.com
UK charities, protest groups condemn Israeli ban threat after sanctions
Having warned London of 'consequences' for sanctions, Israel targets UK charities, campaign groups and Palestine Action.
aljazeera.com
Tuchel must win back trust ahead of pivotal England camp
Despite achieving England's best-ever World Cup performance on foreign soil, this international break feels like a pivotal moment in Thomas Tuchel's tenure.
skysports.com
Scientists discover a mysterious new frog hiding in the Amazon
Scientists discovered a new frog species in the flooded forests of the western Amazon, distinguishing it from nearly identical relatives through DNA and its unique call. Adenomera varcena highlight...
sciencedaily.com
The EU Wants to Break Up Kids and Their Chatbots
ChatGPT, Character.ai and Snapchat My AI will all be in the crosshairs as the AI Kids Act aims to strip minor-facing chatbots of all the things that make people love them.
wired.com
Trump’s love of fossil fuels is about more than money | Moira Donegan
The US decision to remove limits on coal and gas plant emissions is rooted in a perception of manliness in these industriesYou can impress a certain kind of person at a party by reciting the fact t...
theguardian.com
Wall Street warns trading boom is losing steam
Revenue growth slows after record-breaking bonanza in second quarter
ft.com
Hundreds of Election Deniers Will Be on the Ballot This November
197 election deniers are running for Congress or statewide office in 43 states. Many of them are seeking roles that would put them in charge of voting for the 2028 presidential election.
wired.com
Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths
South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.
co.uk
Is this world-class, free gallery Cambridge’s best-kept secret?
Maggi Hambling, Paula Rego, Bridget Riley … Murray Edwards College houses the Women’s Art Collection, featuring some of the industry’s biggest names from the last 40 yearsMuseum shows can be expens...
theguardian.com
'It's an absolute beauty' - Rory makes promising start at BMW PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy birdied two of his opening four holes at the BMW PGA Championship.
skysports.com
The Trump Administration Sends a New Signal to Alien Disclosure Whistleblowers
The Defense Department issued a legal waiver authorizing current and former personnel to share unidentified anomalous phenomena–related classified information, but it doesn’t extend to other agencies.
wired.com
Sky’s the limit! Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – in pictures
The always revelatory dance company is at Sadler’s Wells in London this month with two programmes, celebrating their legacy and presenting ‘heavenly’ new works Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Call for £375k elected mayor referendum rejected
Politicians vote against a motion to have a residents' poll on abolishing the post of mayor.
co.uk
Pernicious states: Towards a new grammar of international relations
We have names for weak and failing states. We need one for superpowers that cause global harm.
aljazeera.com
River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
co.uk
Brad Johns, Celebrity Colorist Known for His ‘Buttery Chunks,’ Dies at 70
He made blonde highlights a fashion sensation. But when he shared details about his relationship with Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, he ran into trouble.
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Jonathan Majors’s anti-Islam action thriller is laughably terrible far-right propaganda
The disgraced former Marvel villain has found work with Ben Shapiro for hateful campus-set thriller Run Hide Fight: Infidels, which makes its politics clear from the outsetBehold the new and improv...
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‘You think you’re done and you get pigeonholed’: Samantha Morton on raving, Richard Russell and having another shot as a singer
The actor and musician spoke at our Guardian Live ‘Honest Playlist’ event at Green Man festival about growing up in Nottingham on the free-party scene, and the healing powers of musicOn the Sunday...
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Astronomers just found the youngest known planet ever
Astronomers have confirmed a Jupiter-size planet less than a million years old, making Elias 2-24 b the youngest known planet and giving scientists a rare look at a world still being born. Its surp...
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Palestinians use radio to navigate Israeli occupation and pogroms
Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim explains how Palestinians use local radio to navigate Israel's occupation and settler pogroms.
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JWST’s mysterious little red dots may be black holes growing at incredible speeds
New supercomputer simulations suggest JWST’s puzzling Little Red Dots are rapidly growing black holes from the early Universe. Extreme radiation may have helped create unusually massive black hole...
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One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region
Flooding has caused widespread disruption across Valencia and Catalonia in north-east Spain.
co.uk
Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
co.uk
Socialist hotels – in pictures
Socialist Hotels is the first photography book to focus solely on the architecture of hospitality in Eastern Europe and the post-Soviet landscape. These state-constructed buildings were used by vis...
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The New Dark Ages by James Marriott review – a grandiose but superficial defence of reading
What is it that makes books so magical? The Times columnist somehow forgets to tell us in this lofty polemicWhile other kids watched cartoons, Times columnist James Marriott would spend his school...
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Bad Apples review – Saoirse Ronan’s suffering teacher best thing about school horror-satire
Ronan plays a teacher who finds a way to deal with a disruptive pupil in Jonatan Etzler’s implausible film, but it’s not shocking or funny enoughHere is a strange, heavy-handed and unpersuasive bla...
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McManamon to fight Yu on undercard of heavyweight world title fight
Britain’s Marie McManamon will meet Hong Kong Muay Thai star Yu Yau Pui in an atomweight clash on ONE Fight Night 48, live on Sky Sports on October 3.
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Tories challenge chancellor to rule out tax rises in budget – UK politics live
The Conservatives want to brand Burnham’s administration as a ‘traditional tax and spend socialist government’Good morning. With less than six weeks so go until the budget, economics is rising up t...
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China cuts US Treasury holdings to lowest level since 2008
Gradual unwinding comes as rift deepens between world’s two largest economies
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Weekly sports quiz: What was PM's Great North Run time?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
co.uk
OpenAI discloses new ‘concerning’ model behaviour
Developer launches system to track and report AI model misconduct
ft.com
India warns new US tariffs over Russian oil could impact ties
New Delhi says it has 'made clear' its determination to 'protect its trade and economic interests'.
aljazeera.com
‘When you tell people the story, it’s almost too good to be true’: the incredible journey behind The Cycle of Love
Documentary director Orlando von Einsiedel on how the real life tale of a man who cycles 6,000 miles from India to Sweden to find his true love will warm your heartNew Delhi, December 1975. It was...
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Hard parties, cheap rents and horrible flats: how 90s art and fashion redefined British culture
An evocative new Tate Britain show captures an era when the UK’s newly flush creative industries teamed up with a generation of skint dreamers to bring the decade into vivid colourHere is Kate Moss...
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Kostyuk into Guadalajara last eight without playing a point
Marta Kostyuk is through to the quarter-finals of the Guadalajara Open even though the top seed is yet to play a point in the tournament.
co.uk
Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds
The body of veteran broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found hours after armed men kidnapped him near Johannesburg.
co.uk
'More risk earlier!' - Norris braces for 'tougher' Monaco with shock Sprint
World champion Lando Norris believes Formula 1 drivers will face a greater challenge at next year's Monaco Grand Prix than normal due to the addition of the Sprint format.
skysports.com
Israel weaponises AI for West Bank demolitions
AI tools push forced evictions of Palestinians, automating demolitions in occupied territories under Israeli control.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI reports more incidents of models acting deceptively
The ChatGPT creator says it is introducing a public reporting framework to share unexpected AI behaviour.
aljazeera.com
Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices
Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.
co.uk
Peers call for UK to enact tobacco-style ban on gambling advertising
Lords’ report faces criticism from lobby groups after suggesting ban would be ‘most effective’ way to reduce public harmsThe UK should introduce a ban on almost all gambling advertising to protect...
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Access-to-nature crisis ‘on par with that of Victorian Britain’s filthy air’
Research finds many in England lack proximity to green and blue spaces as Labour urged to speed up manifesto pledgeNearly half of all parliamentary constituencies in England have low access to natu...
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The Strangers by Naomi Alderman review – where has this odd new species come from?
A bereavement memoir mingles with speculative fiction, in a wise and ragged examination of grief from the author of The PowerIn his Remarks on Frazer’s Golden Bough, Ludwig Wittgenstein alludes to...
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The Watergate Caper: Richard Nixon and the Death of the American Dream review – political scandal, 70s style
Shane O’Sullivan’s documentary weaves archive clips and snippets from films old and new to draw out the highlights of the crisis that rocked the USJudging by his past work, the Irish-born, London-b...
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Broadhurst: 'This is my last shot at the Olympics'
The European Elite Boxing Championships begin in Sofia, Bulgaria on Thursday with GB entering a strong team dotted with Commonwealth Games gold medallists.
skysports.com
What are the biggest AI companies and how much are they worth?
As AI firms push for greater controls on the industry, Al Jazeera unpacks the value of the main companies in the sector.
aljazeera.com
India faces 100% tariff threat over Russian oil after US House vote
Trump’s tariff threat puts India’s Russian oil strategy- and its access to the US market - in a new bind.
co.uk
TV tonight: romance scams to make your blood boil
A new series picks apart some shocking cases. Plus: a rival vet arrives in the Dales in All Creatures Great and Small. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC TwoGiven that romance scam documenta...
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Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.
co.uk
Iceland-based Treble raises $18 million for its voice simulation platform
Treble's voice simulation platform is used by voice AI model developers, AI wearable, and robotics companies
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Noom Promo Codes: 50% Off Best Deals & Free Trials for September 2026
Discover the best ways to save on Noom subscriptions, including free trials, limited-time offers for GLP-1Rx Plus, and essential tips for redeeming your Noom discount.
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Find the latest Best Buy promo codes and offers, including 10% back in rewards for new cardmembers and free 2-day shipping with My Best Buy Plus, here at WIRED.
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Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summit
Despite the lingering questions, China remains optimistic about the summit.
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Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summit
Tension over state dinner guest list and other key details remain uncertain ahead of China's big U.S. visit.
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Growing number of GOP candidates are using anti-Muslim rhetoric on the campaign trail
Anti-Muslim rhetoric has become increasingly common on the campaign trail at a moment when many Republicans are eager to shift attention away from the economy.
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Trump threatens to end trade with Mexico and Europe after rate hike
US President Donald Trump had tried to pressure the Fed to lower rates, but it voted unanimously to raise them instead.
aljazeera.com
Can AI regulation keep America ahead of China?
As Washington debates how to regulate AI, industry experts say that governance doesn’t have to mean hitting the brakes.
aljazeera.com
Country diary: Facing the flax – this city was once built on the stuff | Mary Montague
Botanic Meadow, Belfast: I visit my local community garden, and the woman who has returned to growing this graceful crop that eventually becomes linenIn my hands is a brownish-grey hank of flax yar...
theguardian.com
Asian currencies weaken on US rate rise and high oil prices
Fed increase adds to pressure on Bank of Japan to tighten monetary policy to support yen
ft.com
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power
North Korea celebrated the 78th anniversary of its founding with a parade last week in Pyongyang, the capital. The country is now in one of the strongest positions it has ever been in, financially...
nytimes.com
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power
North Korea celebrated the 78th anniversary of its founding with a parade last week in Pyongyang, the capital. The country is now in one of the strongest positions it has ever been in, financially...
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Summer Goes Out With a Heat Dome
Temperature records toppled across the central and southern U.S. as the autumnal equinox approached.
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‘I thank God for killing me and bringing me back’: Nicolas Winding Refn on the emergency op that inspired his new sci-fi horror
Notorious for ultra-violent movies like Drive and The Neon Demon, the Dane had lost the will to direct until ‘the Tom Cruise of surgeons’ saved his life – and triggered an astonishing creative rebi...
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2025 was among driest years on record for world’s rivers, study finds
Analysis of global resources reveals depletion in world’s water savings bank to 42% below normal levels last yearRivers across the world experienced one of their driest years in more than three dec...
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‘Like a Disney movie’: Three wild dog brothers make Africa’s longest journey
As three siblings came of age and had to leave their pack, scientists tracked the dogs’ perilous 2,500-mile odyssey to find their own territoryIt sounds like a Disney movie: three wild dogs, all br...
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English Heritage trains new generation of scythers to maintain meadows and craft
Initiative aims to keep alive age-old skill, and at Muchelney Abbey in Somerset improve habitat for rare shrill carder beeIt sounds like something out of a Thomas Hardy novel: a merry band of men a...
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Trump fails to bend the Fed to his will
Kevin Warsh leads the US central bank to its first rate rise since 2023 less than four months into the job
ft.com
Gore downplays AI threats and touts its climate potential
Former US vice-president argues in favour of technology to help with green progress
ft.com
The Apple trust premium in the age of AI
Markets were signalling discomfort even before the latest wave of worries about existential risk
ft.com
Where do new jobs come from?
The centuries-old trend towards specialisation could be about to reverse
ft.com
DeepMind offshoot nears $4bn valuation just a month after founding
Researchers leaving Big Tech group’s London lab close to raising $700mn for new start-up Emulate
ft.com
The era of AI warfare has arrived
Autonomous systems are being rapidly integrated on the battlefield, as models advance in ways even their creators cannot fully predict
ft.com
Your startup’s next teammate might be an AI agent: Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland explain what that changes at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
This session will explore how early-stage companies are building teams where humans and AI agents work alongside each other — and how founders can do that without sacrificing speed, accountability,...
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State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials
Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority, shown in May, has been denied a visa to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
nytimes.com
Morocco’s 2026 election: A test of political trust and engagement
Youth unemployment, living costs and public services are key issues before the September 23 vote.
aljazeera.com
Floods return to Valencia with 2024 tragedy still fresh in mind
Flooding hits Valencia, Spain, with torrential rain triggering rescues and major travel disruptions.
aljazeera.com
Reports: US, Houthis make secret deal over Yemen war
Yemen’s Houthis have agreed to allow US shipping unfettered Red Sea access if Washington refrains from military action.
aljazeera.com
UK and Canada discuss AI risks and defence ties in first bilateral meeting
UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.
aljazeera.com
New mesothelioma drug turns cancer’s own defenses against it
Scientists are testing a counterintuitive way to fight mesothelioma, an aggressive asbestos-linked cancer with few effective treatments. A new experimental mesothelioma drug kills cancer cells by d...
sciencedaily.com
Snap tries to make the case again for its $2,200 smart glasses
Snap unveiled new features for its smart glasses this week.
techcrunch.com
Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia
The bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting Ukraine
aljazeera.com
Peter Max, psychedelic pop artist who epitomized flower power, dies aged 88
The US artist, whose swirly, colorful, instantly recognizable designs became hugely commercially successful, died on MondayPeter Max, whose colorful, psychedelic pop art expressed the optimism of t...
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NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says
Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s New Horizons spots signs of liquid nitrogen flowing on Pluto
Scientists have found the first evidence that liquid may have flowed across Pluto’s surface in the recent past. Dark features on the enormous Sputnik Planitia glacier appear consistent with liquid...
sciencedaily.com
Three dead after flooding inundates Navajo Nation in New Mexico
Indigenous authorities issue condolences after two adults and a child swept away by floodwaters in southwestern state.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talks
President Trump says the US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and claims direct talks with Tehran.