Biltmore Championship | Day two highlights
Highlights from the second round of the Biltmore Championship at The Cliffs Walnut Cove Golf Course in Asheville, North Carolina.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-09-18
A startup that builds other startups raised $100M, and is all-in on physical AI
UP.Labs, now doing business under the name Vantora, is building startups for industrial corporations.
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Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 strikes in 24 hours
The war in Yemen intensifies with mounting clashes and reciprocal attacks between Saudi forces and the Houthis.
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Anthropic is operating a lab that conducts biology experiments
AI leaders have been promising that AI is the key to curing human disease. Anthropic researchers have also been warning that AI might kill us all.
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AI Hallucination Nearly Triggers US Military Operation
“It’s important for service members to understand the uncertainty inherent to LLMs," a GovAI research scholar warns.
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Kane makes history and Olise nets hat-trick as Bayern thrash Union
Harry Kane makes history by scoring his 100th and 101st Bundesliga goals in just 98 games while Michael Olise nets a hat-trick, to earn Bayern Munich a 7-0 win over Union Berlin.
co.uk
OpenAI expects to burn $280bn by 2030
AI start-up has projected deeply negative cash flows as it invests in infrastructure and faces price pressures
ft.com
How belief of Wakefield's inner sanctum led to history-making semi-final
When Wakefield Trinity came back into Super League for the 2025 season, there wouldn't have been many who would have foreseen a semi-final appearance within two seasons- except those in their inner...
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Littler overcomes lively crowd to beat Noppert at World Series of Darts Finals
Luke Littler battled past Danny Noppert and a lively Dutch crowd to reach the second round at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
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Wakefield through to first Super League semi-final with win over Leigh
Wakefield Trinity reached their first ever Super League semi-final with a 26-16 victory over Leigh Leopards in the Eliminators.
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Startup Nscale’s CEO pay nearly matched the FTSE 100 record, because of course it did
Power? Low. Pay? Very high
ft.com
WXV Global Series highlights: Wales 50-19 South Africa
Watch highlights as Wales end a nine-Test losing run with a memorable WXV Global Series triumph over South Africa in Cardiff.
co.uk
Brighton vs Arsenal: Premier League – predictions, teams, lineups
Premier League holders Arsenal have won all seven of their matches to start the new season.
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Hodgkinson wins final race of season in new hooded speed suit
Keely Hodgkinson dominated the final race of her 2026 season by winning the 800m at Athlos in London as she debuted a new full-length, hooded speed suit.
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Littler survives scare to progress at World Series Finals
World number one Luke Littler survives a first-round scare to overcome Danny Noppert in a thrilling World Series of Darts Finals match in Amsterdam.
co.uk
New cat species found, first in more than 100 years
A new species of living cat has been identified for the first time in more than a century.
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'What a disaster' - Frisk own goal and Hemp strike seal comeback win
Grace Fisk scored a late own goal and Lauren Hemp struck in the 95th minute as Manchester City completed the comeback win against Liverpool in the WSL.
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UK court clears woman of voicing support for Hamas in university speech
Sarah Cotte said her comments were not in support of Hamas, but in support of Palestinians' right to resist.
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Oracle’s $18bn data centre debt under strain amid local pushback
Investors grow wary of permitting and construction delays as opposition mounts in New Mexico
ft.com
Liverpool watch £51.5m-rated Smit - Saturday's gossip
Netherlands midfielder Kees Smit is watched by Liverpool, Tottenham lead the race for Brazil defender Arthur Dias and Monaco's Folarin Balogun is expected to leave in January.
co.uk
US homebuilders under pressure from rising rates
Developers worry elevated borrowing costs and broader affordability woes will deter buyers
ft.com
Y Combinator insurance tech alum Angle Health hits $2.7B valuation
Angle Health has grown to 5,000 customers and become profitable, by helping small businesses get "level-funded" health insurance.
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Syria arrests five former al-Assad-era officers over strikes on civilians
Former air officers, including an air force general, were arrested in a series of operations.
aljazeera.com
World model companies are keeping a lot of secrets
Everyone in the world-models space is sitting on a pile of cash and a ton of buzz, but good luck getting anyone — from the founders to their own data suppliers — to tell you what they're actually b...
techcrunch.com
NASA Invites Media to Albania Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony
The Republic of Albania will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 12 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 21, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 73rd country signatory. NASA Deputy Admi...
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Russia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’
Acclaimed Russian film director who won 2026 Grand Prix award at Cannes, has been critical of the war in Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Review: The Series 12 Is Closing the Gap
The Ultra 4 gets smarter about health tracking and lasts longer between charges. But for most people, the Series 12 gets close enough.
wired.com
Lebanese artist turns Israeli missile debris into art
In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni transforms debris from Israeli missile strikes into pieces of art.
aljazeera.com
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from the White House for ‘fake news’
The US president insists media outlets report 'fiction and lies' as he enforces new bans on White House access.
aljazeera.com
Here’s How an AI Slowdown Could Actually Be Enforced
Even if big AI companies agree to a pause, ensuring that nobody tries to sneak ahead could prove tricky.
wired.com
Eugenia Apostol, Whose Journalism Helped Topple a Dictator, Dies at 100
A publisher in the Philippines, she used her women’s magazine as a forum for political stories that helped drive Ferdinand Marcos from power.
nytimes.com
England fast bowler Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault
Derbyshire Police said they were investigating an alleged assault but have now decided no further action will be taken.
aljazeera.com
Letter to Brezhnev review – terrific return for Merseysiders’ romance with Russian sailors
Royal Court, LiverpoolEllie Clayton and Angela Simms are superb in a funny, tender adaptation that hugs close to the 1985 filmBy some quirk of marketing, Letter to Brezhnev is always associated wit...
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Is the Kennedy Center losing 'hundreds of millions of dollars'?
Records in 2024 show the venue had a surplus of millions of dollars once contributions and grants had been factored in.
co.uk
Pentagon resumes paused testosterone policy amid medical experts’ concerns
New policy mandates testosterone testing for US service members over 30, citing readiness while experts warn of risks.
aljazeera.com
A new kind of AI model from a ChatGPT inventor is thrilling developers
Jev, a new kind of AI model, is showing developers a cheaper and faster path to software intelligence.
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Mexico’s Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as trade negotiations continue
Mexican president says she is seeking a decrease in tariffs as both countries seek new bilateral trade deal.
aljazeera.com
Do elections in Russia make a difference?
Millions of people are choosing a new lower house of Parliament.
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York hold off Leeds to reach Grand Final
York Valkyrie book their place in the Grand Final with a superb semi-final win over Leeds Rhinos at AMT Headingley.
co.uk
Trump Courts North Korea’s Leader, but Might Need China to Reignite the Flame
President Trump and Kim Jong-un on the North Korean side of the Demilitarized Zone in 2019. For Mr. Trump, a summit with Mr. Kim would help him turn the spotlight away from the unpopular war agains...
nytimes.com
Russia’s drones threaten Kyiv-bound Western officials as war effort stalls
Russia strikes Ukraine’s border crossings with Poland and Moldova as its offensives peter out in Ukraine’s east.
aljazeera.com
Early in-person voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections in Virginia
Virginia leads the way for in-person voting, reflecting a nationwide trend towards casting ballots before Election Day.
aljazeera.com
NASA-JAXA XRISM Mission Sees Pulsar Gathering Companion’s ‘Wind’
Using data from the Japan-led XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) observatory, astronomers have directly observed a giant star’s outflow, called a stellar wind, being captured by its com...
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Disney’s first CTO led an AI startup it once accused of copying its characters
The former CEO of Character.AI, which Disney previously sent a cease-and-desist letter to, will serve as the company's first-ever chief technology officer.
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'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran
The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at $100 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross.
co.uk
Carse assault investigation dropped by police
England fast bowler Brydon Carse will face no further police action after an investigation into an alleged assault in Derby last month is dropped.
co.uk
In India, the new iPhone can arrive faster than a pizza
Availability of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series turned patchy within hours of its debut on India's quick-commerce apps.
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Starmer looked at softening £100,000 ‘tax trap’ for higher earners
Effective marginal rate of 60% has long been viewed by economists as a dysfunction in UK tax system
ft.com
Google’s new ‘CC’ is an AI agent that helps families run their households
Google is refocusing its CC AI agent on household coordination, letting families share emails, schedules, and tasks so the AI can manage calendars, fill out forms, make shopping lists, plan meals,...
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No charges against Carse after police close alleged assault investigation
Brydon Carse will not face any charges after Derbyshire Police closed their investigation into an alleged assault following an incident involving the England cricketer at a nightclub in Derby.
skysports.com
Nebraska voters say their income is not keeping up with their rent
When it comes to housing, what's considered affordable all depends on how much you make. This could matter in a state that is home to a key Congressional race this election season.
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Iranians rally in biggest show of defiance against US since war began
Volunteers rallied through downtown Tehran to join campaign highlighting 'self-sacrifice' for Iran.
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Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'
Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.
co.uk
Dario Amodei and other AI leaders want to ‘Pace the Frontier’ but…how?
A week after an Anthropic researcher’s doomsday warning rattled the AI world, the company’s CEO Dario Amodei has outlined his plan to “pace the frontier” of AI development. Th...
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Manus seeks $4B valuation in new $500M fundraise as it resumes independent ops
Manus, which earlier this year had to break off a merger with Meta, is in discussions to raise $500M at a $4B valuation.
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Polanski request to postpone Greens’ conference to focus on byelection refused by party
Exclusive: Leader understood to have wanted to concentrate on Holborn and St Pancras campaign in London but executive committee voted against planZack Polanski requested that the Greens’ ruling exe...
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Iris Baez, a Bronx Voice Against Police Brutality, Dies at 80
After her son died of an illegal chokehold in a fight with an officer, she became an activist and matriarch of families whose children were killed by police.
nytimes.com
London City's new training centre 'better than most Premier League clubs' - Kang
Michele Kang believes London City Lionesses' planned new training ground will set a new standard in the women's game and surpass facilities used by most men's Premier League clubs.
co.uk
NASA Awards SpaceX Three Crew Flights to Space Station
To continue regular crew transportation to the International Space Station, NASA has awarded SpaceX three additional missions through a contract modification.
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Family offices are clamoring for AI investments
Whether it's a permanent shift or part of a familiar cycle is worth asking, though.
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France calls G7 summit on releasing more oil reserves
Supply concerns have been worsened by an attack on a Saudi pipeline
ft.com
Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners
Government has promised to fully investigate after 37 miners died while being held in police custody in Niger State.
aljazeera.com
Ministers explore limiting political party spending outside UK elections
Concerns over political donations grow after two cryptocurrency billionaires pledged £72mn to Reform UK
ft.com
Open or closed AI? Nvidia’s Nader Khalil and Sydney Sykes take on one of the decisions shaping next-gen startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Nvidia's Nader Khalil and Sydney Sykes discuss one of the decisions shaping next-gen startups on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
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'Living legend' Gray advanced Hibs, says Newell
Club captain Joe Newell insists sacked head coach David Gray can be proud of his record at Hibernian and believes his replacement has plenty of time to deliver success this season.
co.uk
Reform donor Ben Delo loaned £350k to academic found to have engaged in online bullying
Judge said Nina Power and her friend’s social media posts had ‘the whiff of threat and antisemitism’Reform UK’s new mega-donor Ben Delo gave a £350,000 loan to a conservative writer fighting a lega...
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Police hit migrants with batons during camp transfer in Ceuta
Police in Ceuta used batons and fired shots into the air as they began moving migrants from beaches to a new camp.
aljazeera.com
Meta’s Muse hits Mac, letting the AI take actions on your computer
Muse is now available on the Mac, where it can work with your files and apps to take action on your behalf.
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I’m so mad that I love Orion’s $2,195 AI mattress pad
Sleeping on the Orion is like flipping your pillow to find “the cool side,” except that your whole entire bed is the cool side.
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Australia’s renewables transition is well under way – but meeting its 2030 target will be ‘extremely challenging’
A gap looms between the Albanese government’s goal of 82% renewable energy and planned solar and wind projectsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe challenges of Australia’...
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AI PACs Have Dumped Nearly $1 Million Into an Obscure Senate Race
The reliably Republican South Dakota senate seat has an incumbent on the ballot. But PACs associated with AI labs and investors have already spent more money on the race than actual residents have.
wired.com
If the AI Industry Followed Its Own Research, It Might Have Paused Already
Anthropic’s CEO says that safety hinges on understanding how AI “thinks.” So far the evidence is disturbing.
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‘A critical moment’: concern UK is not up to speed in acting on AI risks
Andy Burnham’s focus on immediate domestic problems leads some to fear issue has dropped off government’s radar Towards the end of Keir Starmer’s time in office, his senior ministers, alarmed by th...
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U.S. Approves Visas for Iran’s U.N. Delegation
The officials will be subject to restrictions while in New York for next week’s U.N. General Assembly, according to the State Department.
nytimes.com
'It's not on the radar' - Carrick dismisses speculation on Man Utd future
Michael Carrick insists Manchester United's recent struggles are "not a catastrophe or a disaster" and dismissed talk of pressure on his position as "ridiculous".
skysports.com
Duncan Sheik, Who Traded Pop Stardom for Broadway, Dies at 56
Weary of the heartthrob label after his 1996 hit “Barely Breathing,” he pivoted to musical theater and won two Tonys for composing “Spring Awakening.”
nytimes.com
Quentin Bell and Olivia Sterling review – two artists with a magic touch
Charleston, LewesBell’s strange and charming ceramics celebrate a life dedicated to creativity, while next door Sterling’s bawdier, weirder paintings form a critique of race and powerQuentin Bell w...
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37 Miners in Nigeria Die in Police Custody, Sparking Protests
Relatives of miners who were arrested on suspicion of illegal mining outside a hospital in Minna, Nigeria, on Thursday.
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Disgraceful nothing has changed after Tarling death - Brennan
Britain's Matthew Brennan says it is "disgraceful that nothing has changed" in cycling to make the sport safer following the death of Fin Tarling last month.
co.uk
New Bolivian cat claws its way into species list: What we meow
Purrfectly new to science: the first new wild cat found in over a century proves that cats do have nine (secret) lives.
aljazeera.com
Wilson major Wales injury concern for Nations League
Leeds United forward Harry Wilson is a major doubt for the start of Wales' Nations League campaign because of a leg muscle injury.
co.uk
Iran and China Create First-of-Their-Kind Autonomous A.I. Influence Campaigns
The countries, along with Israeli firms, combined Chinese open-source A.I. models and A.I. agents for the campaigns, foreshadowing future online manipulation.
nytimes.com
Sorensen to join Republic of Ireland coaching staff
Former Everton manager Brian Sorensen is set to join the Republic of Ireland squad for their Women's World Cup play-off qualifiers this year.
co.uk
Will England boss Tuchel 'embrace the chaos'?
After the World Cup, England boss Thomas Tuchel wanted greater control. Two months on, he is keen to "embrace the chaos" after naming his squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.
co.uk
Trump’s Anti-Bias AI Order Is Just More Bias
The Trump administration says it wants AI models free from ideological bias, as it pressures their developers to reflect the president’s worldview.
wired.com
Drone footage shows severe drought hitting Brazil’s northern river – video
Drone footage from 17 September shows the Araguaia River drying up, as severe drought grips Brazil’s northern basin. The country is preparing for potential El Niño impacts in late 2026-27, with the...
theguardian.com
Labour conference set to vote on new AI regulator as cabinet concerns grow
Motion brought by union to replace AI Security Institute comes as minister opens door to strengthening legislation
ft.com
The clock is ticking: Final 24 hours to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is today, September 18. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 13–15.
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NASA’s Hubble Spots an Out-of-Sync Galaxy
Though the spiral galaxy in this new image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope seems serene, it hides a chaotic secret. This galaxy is NGC 4698, and it lies about 55 million light-years away i...
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Video: Students flee deadly school shooting in the Philippines
A 16-year-old suspected gunman has shot two students dead and injured several others at a school in the Philippines.
aljazeera.com
Adopt This Data Center Plushie and Hear Its Piercing Scream
The satirical collaboration between a creative studio and the music producer behind Big Data, “Bezzy” is a cute little doll that spews the sounds of real data centers.
wired.com
How Iraola is moving Liverpool on from the Slot era
BBC Sport looks at how new manager Andoni Iraola is moving Liverpool on from the Arne Slot era after their disappointing form last season.
co.uk
US voter opposition to war on Iran grows to new highs: Poll
Poll reveals 71 percent in US believe Trump's team lacks a clear strategy for resolving the conflict.
aljazeera.com
Fat Bear Week has returned – and the salmon are swimming for their lives
The public will, for the 12th year in a row, vote for the fattest of brown bears in Alaska’s Katmai national parkThe bears have returned to the river and are packing on the pounds as another Fat Be...
theguardian.com
Meta’s Copyright System Is Being Weaponized Against Albanian Protesters
After three months of daily anti-government protests—dubbed the Flamingo Revolution—the sudden mass suspension of Instagram accounts has led to fears of brigading against demonstrators.
wired.com
Asian Games 2026: Dates, venues, sports and a growing accommodation crisis
More than 11,000 athletes from 45 countries will compete at world’s second-largest multisport event.
aljazeera.com
As Houthis grab Bab al-Mandeb, US appears willing to watch from sidelines
Stretched by its war with Iran, Washington may have little choice but to trust Houthi assurances on shipping.
aljazeera.com
Why does Canada want to join the Europe-led JEF military partnership?
This is the latest step in Canada's bid to move closer to Europe amid bitter trade war with the US.
aljazeera.com
Ronaldo named in Jesus' first Portugal squad
Cristiano Ronaldo is named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus for their upcoming Nations League games.
co.uk
Richards looks to relaunch world championship charge against Kalajdzic
Craig Richards returns to his home city of London for a crucial fight when he boxes at the Copper Box Arena on September 26, live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
How fantasy fans are keeping a Turkish blacksmithing tradition alive
In Izmir’s historic Kemeralti bazaar, the Akdemir family is finding new customers for a four-generation craft.
aljazeera.com
The view from Russia: ‘No party can be antiwar’ in parliamentary election
First vote since Russia invaded Ukraine seen as a sham by some and an opportunity to strengthen nationalism by others.
aljazeera.com
Thailand’s Malay-Muslim separatists vow to fight as peace talks stall
Thailand’s main armed separatist group, Barisan Revolusi Nasional, says it will continue fighting for self-determination
aljazeera.com
Susan Calman: Tall Tales – comic’s first tour in 10 years is raw and riotous
Perth Concert HallFaux truculent and palpably adorable, the standup is in her element exposing her supposed flaws and the unseen idiocies of her TV careerTall Tales is Susan Calman’s first new stan...
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Spain reveal Nations League squad in Ceuta in support of migration crisis
World Cup winners Spain choose Ceuta to announce Nations League squad in solidarity with border crossing troubles.
aljazeera.com
Poorest countries hit hardest by UK aid cuts under Keir Starmer government, new figures reveal
Aid to lower-income countries fell by almost 7%, while higher-income countries saw their share of Britain’s aid budget increaseThe world’s poorest countries were worst hit by British aid cuts under...
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‘The man’s a psychopath when it comes to hedgerows’: Derek vs Derek, the unexpectedly heartwarming doc about farmers at war
One Devon farmer, called Derek, is committed to rewilding his land. His neighbour, also a Derek, tends cattle and crops. What happened when a film-maker decided to follow the bickering pair?Derek G...
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‘Eating is my superpower’: Nigella turns up the heat on Bake Off
The domestic goddess is about to be let loose in the Bake Off tent. Nigella Lawson and Paul Hollywood spill the beans about bonding over dirty martinis, ‘Professor Precision’ – and why they call th...
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‘I want us to be loud’: Arts Council England’s new chair aims to reconnect young people with culture
In first interview since starting job – and after visiting school where arts are central – Dawn Airey says she wants to fix ‘shocking’ lack of accessOnly half of children in England have been to a...
theguardian.com
Sports brand On signs Kylian Mbappé from Nike to lead new football push
Swiss group targets long-term partnership with French star, similar to relationship with tennis great Roger Federer
ft.com
Tuchel: 99.9 per cent of fans I meet don't ask me about Argentina subs
Thomas Tuchel says “99.9 per cent” of England fans do not talk about substitutions or tactical decisions when reflecting on their World Cup experience.
skysports.com
Tuchel recalls Palmer and Alexander-Arnold for England
Thomas Tuchel recalls Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer to his first England squad since the 2026 World Cup.
co.uk
Adams Verling handed Ireland debut for WXV opener
Connacht back row Jemima Adams Verling is handed her senior Ireland debut in Sunday's WXV Global Series opener against the United States in Dublin.
co.uk
Ex-Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir
Lord Watson praises his new employers but says there are "legitimate questions" about big tech firms that "require answers".
co.uk
Zack Snyder is angling to make another Batman movie. Stranger things have happened
Two Batman projects are already in the making at DC Studios, but Snyder has set his sights on the classic Frank Miller graphic novel The Dark Knight ReturnsThere cannot be too many film-makers who...
theguardian.com
On the EU, let Canada and Odysseus inspire Burnham
This wily prime minister can find a way to take advantage of new possibilities for a ring of outer nations
ft.com
Who gets to decide how quickly AI moves?
The biggest AI companies want to slow development together. The real question is what power they gain in return.
aljazeera.com
Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
A tiger’s tale; the young Henry VIII; a fantasy follow‑up from Katherine Rundell; small-town secrets; ghosts galore and moreOnce Upon a Tiger by Sarah Massini, S&S, £14.99Tiger is irate to find...
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From old railways to an oasis of art, food and nature: how an eco-park was born in Greater Manchester
Northern Roots is launching Britain’s biggest urban farm and eco-park, in an effort to boost people’s health and wellbeingStanding in the open green space of Northern Roots, it is hard to imagine t...
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Add to playlist: the euphoric ‘Bollywood electronic’ of the Twins and the week’s best new tracks
Omar and Jamal Ikram, 21-year-old brothers, are making lo-fi glitchy dance-pop with the melodic sensibilities of Bollywood musicFrom Aldershot, HampshireRecommended if you like 2hollis, the Hellp,...
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Mindboggling Magritte, artists respond to a world in peril and a squished Citroën – the week in art
The French surrealist still confounds, artists look at the past, present and future of the planet and Rachel Kneebone’s crazed delights blend into the Wallace Collection – all in your weekly dispat...
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North Korea anthem played at South’s Bangladesh hockey match at Asian Games
Asian Games organisers in Japan accidently play North Korea's anthem ahead of South's hockey match with Bangladesh.
aljazeera.com
Palmer and Alexander-Arnold recalled after England World Cup snub
Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold back for Thomas Tuchel in Nations League, but still no place for Phil Foden.
aljazeera.com
Canada captain still loses sleep over England's World Cup final triumph
Canada captain Sophie de Goede says she still loses sleep over their World Cup final loss to England last year.
co.uk
United Nations says US may have committed war crimes in Iran: What it means
UN probe finds US unlawfully struck an Iranian school and sports centre, killing children; White House rejects findings.
aljazeera.com
Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody
Authorities linked the deaths to disease, but this has been disputed by intelligence reports and relatives of the accused.
co.uk
‘My children did not attack Iran’: 2bn South Asians suffer from distant war
A quarter of the world’s population faces a surging cost of living crisis because of the wars in the Middle East.
aljazeera.com
He Won the Nobel Prize for Protein Design. Now He Uses AI to Create Molecules Not Found in Nature
David Baker spoke with WIRED en Español about where biological design is headed next and the great potential and risks of taking biology outside the bounds of the natural world.
wired.com
Israel is killing the people who could end its wars
From Iran to Gaza and Lebanon, assassinations have repeatedly removed figures capable of negotiating an end to conflict.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine fires drone barrage as Russia launches elections
Russia's first parliamentary election since the invasion opens with no antiwar party on the ballot.
aljazeera.com
At Least 2 Dead in School Shooting in the Philippines
The suspected shooter, a student at the school, also died, officials said. It was the third high-profile school shooting in the Philippines in recent months.
nytimes.com
The Leftist Split Over AI Doom
The left wants AI regulation. They just can't agree on what it should look like or how concerned they should be.
wired.com
UK to answer for its ‘dismal record’ in Eurovision before committee of MPs
Digital, culture, media and sport committee expected to hear evidence from BBC chiefs and music industry experts Joe and Jake. Daz Sampson. Electro Velvet. Who could forget them?Most people, proba...
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It Still Feels Like Summer in Parts of the US. Blame El Niño
Heat records are being shattered thanks to a boost from the natural climate pattern—and burning fossil fuels, of course.
wired.com
‘This is a war’: South Africa battles femicide as women’s bodies pile up
Bodies of nine women have been found in a Johannesburg neighbourhood in two months, as worries grow over women's safety.
aljazeera.com
Napster Is Back, and It Wants to Digitally Clone Teachers
Once the music industry’s biggest headache, Napster’s next act is bringing AI to the classroom.
wired.com
Why the Kremlin fears even the ‘managed opposition’ in Russia
The risk of a protest vote was too high at the Duma elections so a pre-election crackdown was carried out.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: more zombies get an ass-kicking in The Walking Dead spin-off
Maggie and Negan renew bitter rivalries as Dead City returns for a third series. Plus: the Lycett Arms is open for merriment and mayhem. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky OneThe spin-off fr...
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‘He was making history, not copying it’: the greatest Gordon Parks photographs
As a new exhibition celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Gordon Parks Foundation, those who knew him discuss his most powerful imagesGordon Parks was not only a renowned photographer but also a p...
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Best Open Earbuds (2026): Shokz, Bose, Soundcore, and More
I’ve tested dozens of open earbuds. My favorite ones let you hear the world and your tunes equally.
wired.com
Why AI Isn’t Likely to Wipe Out Humanity With Bioweapons
Of all the threats presented by uncontrollable artificial intelligence, scientists say death by plague ranks low.
wired.com
Video: Influencers accused of exploiting Nepal flood survivors
‘Aid influencers’ are being accused of exploiting Nepal flood victims to boost social media followers.
aljazeera.com
Convicted of Theft, an Ex-Prime Minister Is Set to Swap Prison for Mansion
Najib Razak, the former prime minister of Malaysia, center, arriving for a court hearing at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in 2025.
nytimes.com
‘It was a mess. I had to do something’: the personal struggle that inspired rap star Giggs to start a special needs school
After a battle to get his autistic children properly assessed, the London MC has co-founded a specialist centre in Kent to help neurodivergent kids realise their potentialIt has been a busy few wee...
theguardian.com
German Art Institutions Prepare for a Fight as Far Right Looks to Take Power
The main building of the former Bauhaus design school, now home to the Bauhaus foundation, in Dessau, in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt.
nytimes.com
Dreams of Old Trafford - Brown targets British title and famous nights
While British boxing fans' focus has been on world titles in recent weeks, with failed tilts by Conor Benn and Moses Itauma, Pat Brown has been preparing for a domestic bout where victory will enha...
co.uk
‘Just ask Grok’: How ISIL is using Big Tech’s AI to build bombs
Evidence shared exclusively with Al Jazeera shows ISIL supporters sharing ways to bypass AI safeguards.
aljazeera.com
Allen shines as Bills beat Lions in new stadium
Josh Allen stars as the Buffalo Bills score six touchdowns to beat the Detroit Lions 41-31 in the new Highmark Stadium.
co.uk
'Weird and cool' - Blair relishing All Blacks adventure
Former Scotland scrum-half Mike Blair reveals his excitement after teaming up with Dave Rennie as New Zealand attack coach and the prospect of facing up against his home country.
co.uk
Scientists discover cells that cheat death and rebuild damaged tissue
Scientists discovered a population of cells that can start the process of programmed cell death, survive it, and then help rapidly rebuild damaged tissue. Their descendants become far more resistan...
sciencedaily.com
Burnham to meet Irish PM as UK bids to get exemptions from EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ plan – UK politics live
It will be the first time the PM uses No 10 North to host an overseas visit while the chancellor will be in Dublin meeting with EU finance ministersAs Robert Booth reports, the former Labour deputy...
theguardian.com
At least one dead and multiple injured in Philippines school shooting
At least one person is believed to have died and several injured after the shooting in Banga in Mindanao province.
co.uk
BBC to broadcast World Rally Championship from 2027
The BBC will broadcast the FIA World Rally Championship across the UK from 2027-29.
co.uk
Scientists just named a new snake after Guns N’ Roses legend Slash
A newly discovered snake from New Guinea has been named after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, who has loved reptiles since childhood. Genetic testing and physical differences confirmed that the redd...
sciencedaily.com
‘A man threatened to shoot me’: the abuse pushing UK councillors out of politics
Exclusive: Survey finds 78% of councillors feel at risk in their roles, with 52% saying intimidation has risen in past yearHeather Williams has been shouted at in the street, received death threats...
theguardian.com
Pulp: What Do You Do for an Encore? review – Jarvis Cocker’s wit and warmth upstage the hits
Wonderful archive footage charts the Sheffield outsiders’ unlikely rise, but the distant camerawork struggles to capture the thrill of their triumphant O2 gigsIn 1978, in the classroom of a compreh...
theguardian.com
Baka Beyond: Sing the World Awake review – powerful Cameroonian vocals burst through fussy arrangements
(March Hare Music)This fusion of western folk and the traditional music of the Baka people creates an uneven patchwork of sound – but it astonishes when their vocals are placed front and centreOver...
theguardian.com
Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade
Indonesia says vessel will be used to aid disaster relief across the archipelago.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope could last more than twice as long as planned
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope may now have enough fuel for at least 22 years of science, more than double its original 10 year design life. An extremely precise course correction, extra fuel at laun...
sciencedaily.com
Empress Of: Dream House review – a tender and openhearted rebirth after wildfires razed her house
(Major Arcana/Giant Music)Lorely Rodriguez contemplates the meaning of home – both physical and emotional – on a gorgeously humid, hopeful album that makes a virtue of her searching natureSince the...
theguardian.com
Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.
co.uk
Scientists are about to test Einstein’s gravity with exotic matter
Scientists have found a new way to create a controlled beam of muonium, an exotic atom containing a heavier cousin of the electron. The advance could allow researchers to test for the first time wh...
sciencedaily.com
WXV series about 'turning the page' for Ireland
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says the forthcoming WXV series represents an opportunity to start bringing on new talent with the 2029 World Cup in mind.
co.uk
‘I toured with a hole in my brain. I don’t regret a thing’: punk duo Lambrini Girls on fighting extreme times with extreme measures
Their debut stormed the charts and wowed Iggy Pop, but health crises threatened to derail the Brighton duo. Now they’re back, taking aim at the manosphere, fascism and the ruling classAt a last-min...
theguardian.com
Slowly then all at once: this emboldened Celtic alliance could spell the end of the UK | Simon Jenkins
It’s something akin to a quiet earthquake: home nations jointly declaring their wish to be freed from English domination. A big move needs a big responseMonday must have been a historical first. Ne...
theguardian.com
Week in wildlife: swimming pigs, circling sharks and a fox on the cricket pitch
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Nasser: Pietersen could be key for 'second coming' of Banton
Nasser Hussain has lauded the "second coming" of England batter Tom Banton and says the appointment of new white-ball mentor Kevin Pietersen could be key to his development in the middle order.
skysports.com
How will Garrett injury impact Rams?
Speaking on Inside The Huddle, Neil Reynolds and Phoebe Schecter discuss what impact Myles Garrett's injury will have on the Los Angeles Rams.
skysports.com
‘Outrageous lies’: How Israeli voters are shrugging off Western sanctions
New sanctions highlight Israel's isolation, yet analysts say they won't sway voters before October's elections.
aljazeera.com
In Yemen, war at home and in the region drives up prices
Families in Sanaa brace for higher food and transport costs after first fuel price increase in four years.
aljazeera.com
Nigerian police probe death in custody of 37 illegal mining suspects
Officials blame disease outbreak for deaths as survivor suggests they suffocated.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Moon orbiter finds a 728-foot crater that wasn’t there before
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has revealed a 728-foot-wide crater that formed on the Moon in 2024, making it the largest newly formed crater ever identified in the solar system. The impact di...
sciencedaily.com
Allen stars as Bills open new stadium in style
The Buffalo Bills open their new stadium in style with a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions, as Josh Allen again impresses.
co.uk
Allen stars as Bills open new stadium with win over Lions
Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on the Buffalo Bills' new Highmark Stadium as he threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores as the Bills beat the Detroit Lions 41-31 on Thursday night.
skysports.com
How the race they said women couldn't run took centre stage
After making its debut at the 1928 Olympics, the women's 800m was cut from the programme. Now, it's often billed as the must-see event of major athletics championships. So, how did we get here?
co.uk
Oman oil escape route: How ship-to-ship transfers work — despite big risks
Oman’s Sohar port is becoming a popular spot for ship-to-ship oil transfers amid continued Hormuz blockade.
aljazeera.com
The world’s rivers are at breaking point. Can we save them before it is too late?
In this week’s newsletter: As the Guardian launches a year-long project, Our Rivers, we take stock of the issues facing waterways around the worldDon’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Si...
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No Land to Stand On by Mahmoud Khalil review – a searing account of political imprisonment
The Palestinian Columbia student snatched by ICE writes about his Kafkaesque ordeal with a quiet furyMahmoud Khalil was completing a master’s degree at Columbia University when, in March 2025, plai...
theguardian.com
Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir
Peer takes full-time position at the controversial company as it fends off pressure from both Andy Burnham’s government and Sadiq KhanAnother former government minister has been hired by a controve...
theguardian.com
Paul, John... and Yvonne? The French novelist asking: what if a woman had written the Beatles’ greatest hits?
Celebrated thriller writer Michel Bussi explains why the plot of his new novel Code Yesterday isn’t so far fetched, saying ‘I wanted to give women revenge’Relations between France and England have...
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Best of the Best review – college comedy formula gets a Bollywood makeover
What’s engaging in this tale of two best girl friends and a dance competition is not the familiar plot but the whip-fast telling and brilliant choreograpyThere is absolutely nothing unexpected abou...
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Exaudi: Pocket Universe album review – virtuoso vocals with a joyfully bonkers bent
Exaudi/Weeks(NMC)Four substantial, eclectic works written for James Weeks’ ensemble are brought together here, encompassing swooping folk phrasing, delicate harmonising and exuberant stylistic skil...
theguardian.com
What does Littler need to do to complete darts clean sweep?
Luke Littler, the world's No 1 darts player, has won all the major darts tournaments so far in 2026, and is well on his way to becoming the third man to complete a clean sweep of ranking and non-ra...
skysports.com
These blood thinners may have an unexpected benefit for Alzheimer’s patients
Newer blood thinners may do more than prevent strokes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and atrial fibrillation. Researchers found that patients taking NOACs experienced a slower decline in cognit...
sciencedaily.com
Russia’s parliamentary election: Who’s on the ballot, and why it matters
United Russia won more than two-thirds of the Duma's seats in the 2021 election and is poised to dominate the body again
aljazeera.com
UN mission alleges crimes against humanity in Iranian protest crackdown
A UN fact-finding mission has concluded Iranian forces committed crimes against humanity.
aljazeera.com
South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment
South Korean president will facilitate US-North Korea talks but will not deploy troops in US war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Fire engulfs Zaporizhzhia shopping centre after Russian strike
A Russian strike hit a shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine, sparking a major fire.
aljazeera.com
Improved air quality linked to better mental development in toddlers, study finds
Long-term research in New York shows efforts to reduce air pollution associated with higher cognitive test scoresImprovements in air pollution are leading to brighter, smarter toddlers, according t...
theguardian.com
MPs urge ministers to break off Thames Water talks with US hedge funds
Efra committee calls for emergency legislation enabling government to take public control of the company Andy Burnham is under further pressure to take control of ailing Thames Water from a cross-p...
theguardian.com
Joining the dots between big AI
In the loop?
ft.com
Is the tie dead? Fashion connoisseurs hope not as House of Lords relaxes rules
Switch to ‘business attire’ is a sign of the times, but formal neckwear still has its place, say some of Savile Row’s finest-dressedThe House of Lords has long been derided as a stuffy relic of the...
theguardian.com
Google is helping write AI chatbot safety laws — while pushing for loopholes
As states push to regulate chatbots, tech companies are trying to write safety rules in ways that exempt some of their key products.
npr.org
A DHS email raises new questions about the Trump administration's election plans
A heavily redacted email from last year, reported first by NPR, reveals that DHS personnel shared a list of jurisdictions that offer election materials in non-English languages. It's unclear why.
npr.org
Some GOP candidates are still making election fraud claims. Voters want to move on
President Trump and some Republican battleground candidates are still embracing false claims about widespread election fraud in 2020, even as many GOP voters want them to move on.
npr.org
Could this economic squeeze sway US voters?
Americans on the lower end of the economy are feeling the impact of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power.
aljazeera.com
New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century
Leopardus tilcayo is the first new living cat species named and described in more than a century.
aljazeera.com
Scientists Warn of Flood Risks to 8 Himalayan Countries after Nepal Disaster
A view of the Trishuli River after the deadly flooding that swept away homes in Betrawati, Nepal, this month.
nytimes.com
Why Russia Holds Elections, and How the Kremlin Gets the Results It Wants
Nanna Heitmann for The New York TimesA digital screen featuring candidates from the United Russia party in Moscow this week. Russians began voting on Friday in parliamentary elections.
nytimes.com
NHS executive lobbied data watchdog to rewrite criticism before Palantir deal
Controversial US tech group won the contract to build the Federated Data Platform for health service three months later
ft.com
Venezuela nears deal to move $4bn gold reserve to New York
The agreement would allow the interim government of Delcy Rodríguez to access funding
ft.com
Democrats vow to pursue ‘Trump crime family’ after midterm elections
Lawmaker on oversight committee says he will probe Donald Trump’s sons and Elon Musk if his party takes control of the House
ft.com
The west must hurry to catch up with Ukraine on AI combat
Technological innovations mean that the terms of military conflict have changed — forever
ft.com
Medical AI has a proof problem
The technology’s advances have not yet translated into big improvements in real-life care
ft.com
‘The damage was much worse than I had imagined’: the shocking inside story of Salman Rushdie’s survival
After the writer was stabbed in a horrific attack, his wife started making a video diary of his recovery. The clips are featured in a new film from Alex Gibney, who drew on Dennis Potter to create...
theguardian.com
New-look Wales target statement South Africa win
History favours Wales, but a slump in form leaves their WXV opener against South Africa finely poised.
co.uk
It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that
The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a form of illegal voter intimidation.
npr.org
OpenAI breached by researchers using Anthropic models
Security company hacked into AI lab using tools from its rival
ft.com
Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation rises
Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.
aljazeera.com
Critics in meltdown over US cheese giant Tillamook halal label
Critics have launched a boycott campaign against US cheese giant Tillamook over its new halal labelling.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI’s listing delay raises stakes for SoftBank’s $50bn data centre IPO
Initial public offering of SB Energy set to test investor appetite for Masayoshi Son’s AI gamble
ft.com
Bank of Japan raises rates to 1.25%
Central bank lifts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to highest level since 1995
ft.com
Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb
Italy's defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays.
aljazeera.com
US Veteran told he is ‘embarrassing’ uniform over Israeli bonds stance
A veteran was told he is ‘embarrassing’ his uniform for protesting Palm Beach County’s $1B investment in Israel bonds.
aljazeera.com
UN findings show US strikes on Minab could be war crimes
UN-backed human rights experts say the US committed possible war crimes when it launched two strikes.
aljazeera.com
Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial
Saudi Arabia has lobbied the US for years to buy F35s, the world's most advanced fighter jet.
co.uk
Former Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for torture
Former Syrian official sentenced to 60 years in US prison for torturing prisoners under al-Assad's regime.
aljazeera.com
Tunisia floods disrupt capital as heavy rain traps motorists and residents
Recurring floods disrupt daily life in Tunis, raising questions about drainage, transport and flood preparedness.
aljazeera.com
Scientists restore a brain protein and reverse signs of aging in mice
Scientists found that declining levels of the brain protein Menin may help drive aging, with lower levels in mice linked to inflammation, cognitive decline, weaker bones, and thinner skin. Restorin...
sciencedaily.com
Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on Iran, tanker hit in Hormuz
Trump says he faces a 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' his Iranian foes, adding that 'anything could happen'.
aljazeera.com
Ebola Is Only the Beginning
Congo’s warning for the global health system.