Meta introduces camera-free AI glasses
Meta says the camera-free glasses will be lighter and have up to 12 hours battery life.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-09-23
Giants QB Dart ruled out for 2026 season with knee injury
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season due to a knee injury.
skysports.com
Vogue sent robots down the runway at Vogue World, and people were not impressed
Nothing says Italian craftsmanship like a Chinese robot doing a lasso to "L'Amour Toujours."
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Carney Says Risk of an A.I. Catastrophe Is ‘Above Zero’
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada during an interview with The New York Times on Wednesday.
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Cheetah Chrome, Guitarist for Pioneering Punk Bands, Dies at 71
Cheetah Chrome of the Dead Boys performing in 1978.
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Mark Carney Interview: Canada’s Leader Lays Out Vision for Breaking Reliance on U.S.
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada during an interview with The New York Times on Wednesday.
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America’s A.I. Leaders Warn U.N. of Possible Peril Absent a Global Response
Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, told the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday that A.I.’s development had made its “upside more tangible, but also the stakes and risks more immediate.”
nytimes.com
HSBC moves board meeting from Dubai to London amid safety concerns
Bank’s decision to shift location underscores challenges still facing expats as Iran war continues
ft.com
Tony Blair says Britain should work towards rejoining EU in next 10 years
Andy Burnham under pressure to revisit Brexit as poll suggests pledge to rejoin could boost Labour’s electoral chancesBritain should work towards rejoining the EU in the next decade, Tony Blair has...
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Canada’s Capital Bids Good Riddance to Trump Avenue as Tensions With U.S. Rise
Trump Avenue is one of several streets in Ottawa’s Central Park neighborhood that were named for New York City institutions when it was developed in the late 1990s.
nytimes.com
Thomas into super-heavyweight final as GB secure five European medals
Damar Thomas reached the super-heavyweight final as GB secured five medals at the European Boxing Championships in Bulgaria.
skysports.com
NASA Modernizes Commercial Airline Systems
NASA’s researchers know that when you settle into your seat on a commercial flight, you expect a smooth takeoff, views over the clouds, a steady descent, and hopefully an early arrival at your dest...
nasa.gov
AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet
The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.
co.uk
Twenty years after An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore still believes in the climate fight: ‘We are going to win this’
Former US vice-president still has optimism for climate advocacy two decades after groundbreaking documentaryTwo decades after the release of his groundbreaking documentary An Inconvenient Truth, A...
theguardian.com
OpenAI ‘agent’ hacked Australia’s health service
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says breach is ‘obviously unacceptable’
ft.com
Xi’s Visit Will Fuel More Scrutiny Over His Health
Xi Jinping, China’s leader, is preparing to claim an all-but-certain fourth term in power from late next year.
nytimes.com
Barcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip
Barcelona rule out Alvarez signing from Atletico Madrid, Liverpool will not allow Wirtz departure, and Chelsea target English midfield duo, plus more.
co.uk
Apple’s ChatGPT tools ‘dramatically underperformed’, OpenAI claims
Court documents reveal how companies’ ties unravelled while the iPhone maker has since turned to a Google-powered ‘Siri AI’
ft.com
Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school
New GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduced.
co.uk
Trump’s Board of Peace Lays Out 6-Month Plan for Gaza That Faces Roadblocks
From right, Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and the former British prime minister Tony Blair receiving a briefing as members of President Trump’s Board of Peace on the sidelines of the U.N. General As...
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Pupils to be offered vocational GCSEs in radical shake-up of system in England
Courses such as finance and construction form part of PM’s push for education ‘that offers a path for everybody’Teenagers are to be offered a range of new vocational GCSEs under a radical shake-up...
theguardian.com
Watch: The arms race in space explained
The UK has jammed satellites to defend itself from hostile threats, the BBC has been told.
co.uk
If Amazon doesn’t know how to eliminate carbon emissions, then who does?
Amazon is one of the largest companies in the world. How much responsibility does it have to meet its net zero pledge?
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FBI says investigating breach of ‘very sensitive’ data by hackers
Hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have detailed data on thousands of FBI employees.
aljazeera.com
Treasury open to smaller fiscal headroom to reduce UK tax hikes
Investors signal Budget buffer could fall from the £23.6bn forecast to around £14bn without spooking gilt market
ft.com
A US-China AI Hotline Won't Be Ready For a While
As the US and China race to become the dominant power in the AI industry, the countries also appear to be figuring out ways to communicate on national security issues.
wired.com
Gaza flotilla activist on hunger strike in Tunisia jail ‘on verge of death’
Wael Naouar has been hospitalised as his hunger strike enters its 39th day, the Gaza Sumud Flotilla says.
aljazeera.com
Zelensky Warns Russia’s War Will Expand if It Is Not Ended Soon
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine made his fourth address as a wartime leader to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Xi Jinping set to arrive for high-stakes summit with Donald Trump
Gathering comes less than two months before expiry of US-China trade truce
ft.com
Iran’s president says his country will not give up its right to a peaceful nuclear program.
President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
NASA Welcomes Croatia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
The Republic of Croatia became the 74th signatory to the Artemis Accords on Wednesday during a ceremony in the capital city of Zagreb with NASA and U.S. Department of State officials present. “It i...
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Ethiopia warns of ‘destruction’ as Tigray rebels launch offensive
Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.
aljazeera.com
VC firm Bessemer now has another $5.75B to invest in (what else?) AI
The VC firm says that AI-native companies are growing faster than any technology, ever.
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Essex cricketer Das charged with two counts of rape
Essex cricketer Robin Das is charged with two counts of rape and will appear in court in October.
co.uk
Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn plan to begin Gaza's reconstruction
The figure was announced during a meeting of the group's board at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
co.uk
Trump administration invites Putin to attend G20 summit in Miami
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says summit would be opportunity for Russian president to engage with global leaders.
aljazeera.com
NASA Selects Far-Infrared Telescope as First in New Mission Class
NASA announced Wednesday a mission to explore the history and evolution of the universe, PRIMA (PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics), is advancing to the next phase of development. This spa...
nasa.gov
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in sexual assault retrial
The ruling seals six years of legal battles after Weinstein’s initial conviction for sexually assaulting TV assistant.
aljazeera.com
As major powers act unilaterally, experts say UN faces crisis in New York
Experts warn the UN faces crises of funding, relevance, and Security Council gridlock.
aljazeera.com
At Trump’s Request, Nations Are Designating Crime Groups as Terrorists
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday in New York.
nytimes.com
Manchester United losses jump nearly a third to $57m despite record revenue
Manchester United's debt remains over 1 billion pounds ($1.3bn) despite record revenues that are unable to prevent loss.
aljazeera.com
Enveda secures $311M to bring more nature-derived AI drugs into clinical trials
The round valued the AI biotech at $2 billion. It is currently testing drugs that treat skin conditions and preserve weight loss after stopping GLP-1s.
techcrunch.com
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’
Ukrainian president urges world leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues to impede its war efforts.
aljazeera.com
US lawmakers propose sweeping AI restrictions with superintelligence ban
Legislation seeks to pause advanced AI systems until federal safety standards are established.
aljazeera.com
Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court
The news organisations are scheduled to make their case to a US district judge on Wednesday afternoon.
aljazeera.com
Zelenskyy: Putin is making the world ‘more dangerous’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning that Russia's “never-ending war" could spread throughout Europe.
aljazeera.com
GB's Reid and Thomas reach finals at Europeans
Great Britain's Chantelle Reid and Damar Thomas will fight for gold at the European Boxing Championships after semi-final victories on Wednesday.
co.uk
NASA Aircraft to Make Low-Altitude Research Flights Over Colorado
Agricultural emissions represent an important and understudied part of Earth’s land and atmosphere systems. The FarmFlux mission will deploy more than a dozen sensors to...
nasa.gov
Milei threatens at UN that Argentina will take ‘matters into our own hands’ on Falklands
Argentinian president accuses United Nations of being filled with ‘parasites’ in bellicose general assembly speechJavier Milei has condemned the UN as he warned that Argentina would take “matters i...
theguardian.com
NASA’s Hubble Telescope Reaches Milestone, Looks for Elusive Supernova
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured this image of massive galaxy cluster MACS J0417 (left of center) on Sept. 19, 2026. This galaxy cluster acts as a gravitational lens, bending and magnifying l...
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UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer
El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministersThe UK has warned countries around the world that the climate and nature crises and t...
theguardian.com
Iran’s Pezeshkian slams ‘terrorist’ US but extols diplomacy in UN speech
Pezeshkian leaves door open for negotiations, while calling out US blockade against Iran in Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
Why does Greenland matter to the US?
Donald Trump says a new deal gives the US complete control over the island's security.
aljazeera.com
Ronaldo eyes scoring 1,000th goal for Portugal after considering international retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo considered retiring from international football after the World Cup before deciding to extend his Portugal career.
skysports.com
AI Agents Teamed Up to Cheat at Blackjack. Their Collusion Is Getting Harder to Spot
A clandestine card-counting operation suggests we may need new ways to spot agent-to-agent deception.
wired.com
Bentley Wants Its Torcal SUV to Break the Curse of the Luxury EV
The British high-end auto company reveals its first-ever full EV: 330 miles of range, 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds, and an orchestra under the hood. Will it be enough to lure high-rollers?
wired.com
Disney+ and Hulu add to the growing trend of streaming inflation
Disney is raising the prices of Disney+ and Hulu as streaming costs continue to rise across the industry.
techcrunch.com
The Pope’s AI Guy Is Worried About ‘Cartel’ Behavior Among Big Labs
Paolo Benanti tells WIRED that hysteria over whether godlike AI could destroy humanity is distracting from the need for public debate about how to govern the technology.
wired.com
Iran Will Not Be Bullied, President Masoud Pezeshkian Says in U.N. Speech
President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran sad at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday: “We will not ask permission from anyone for defending our country.”
nytimes.com
The footballer who had a heart transplant - then became a World Cup winner
Martyn Jackson never thought he'd play football again when he had a heart transplant in 2024. Less than two years later, he was a World Cup winner with England.
co.uk
Board of Peace plans $2.4bn Gaza reconstruction as Israel kills seven
Violations against Palestinians in Gaza continue even as world leaders call on Israel to adhere to ceasefire deal.
aljazeera.com
The old cybersecurity model is breaking
As concern over AI safety and rogue agents continue to make headlines, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity stocks are rising, or that investors are pouring massive amounts of capital into startups...
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Jerusalem Daily: World leaders condemn Israel at UN
Palestinians protest Israel’s prison visit bans as settler pogroms continue across the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on Russian disinformation: a foreign threat that relies on UK complicity | Editorial
Andy Burnham’s accusation against the Kremlin tells half the story. Domestic extremists amplified by US big tech are part of the same problemIn November 2020, Barack Obama warned of an “epistemolog...
theguardian.com
Does Littler need to change approach to hostile crowds?
Following Luke Littler's latest run-in with a hostile crowd over the weekend, the Sky Sports Love The Darts Podcast has debated whether it is time for the world champion to change his approach.
skysports.com
Sedlacek wins first PDC Pro Tour title at Players Championship 30
Karel Sedlacek secured his first PDC Pro Tour title at Players Championship 30, beating Scott Williams 8-7 despite a late scare as he closed in on victory.
skysports.com
Mexico braces for Hurricane Polo gathering strength
Hurricane Polo, one of the strongest Pacific cyclones in decades, brought dangerous waves and heavy rain to Mexico.
aljazeera.com
Arctic Sea Ice Reaches 2026 Annual Minimum Extent
Arctic sea ice reached its annual minimum extent on Sept. 12, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado Boulder. The ice covered an estimated...
nasa.gov
Results are in from the newest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll
People say they are more likely to choose a Democrat to represent them in Congress, and feel Democrats would be better at tackling top issues like the economy and foreign policy.
npr.org
Ethiopia faces renewed war as armed groups launch offensive
There are fears of a renewed war in Ethiopia after seven armed groups formed an alliance to overthrow the government.
aljazeera.com
Can Warsh tighten financial conditions without engineering a stock market fall?
Change the messenger
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Argentina’s Milei assails the U.N. as a ‘useless’ enabler of ‘fatally arrogant’ bureaucrats.
President Javier Milei of Argentina vividly expressed his disdain for the United Nations in his address to the General Assembly in New York on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Ancient Wall Found in Paris Provides Clues to City’s Origins
An ancient wall at a construction site at the hospital Hôtel Dieu in central Paris.
nytimes.com
Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it
The report suggests that greater exposure will not resolve the unease around the technology, nor reduce public support for AI regulation.
techcrunch.com
Israel’s destruction leaves Lebanon’s border villages in ruins
Israel’s destruction leaves Lebanon’s border villages in ruins
aljazeera.com
Syria’s al-Sharaa warns Israeli attacks endanger delicate post-war recovery
President Ahmed al-Sharaa calls for Israeli withdrawal, condemning its attacks as Syria emerges from civil war.
aljazeera.com
India’s Election Panel Faces New Scrutiny Over Voter Roll Revisions
Women wait at a polling station to cast their ballots for the state assembly elections in Vaishali district, in the Indian state of Bihar in November.
nytimes.com
Zuckerberg to unveil new AI products as Meta’s Muse app tops charts
Social media group’s personal AI ‘agent’ that can shop and schedule has become most downloaded app in US
ft.com
US envoy walks out on Pezeshkian UN speech slamming war on Iran
As Iran’s president began his speech at the UN General Assembly, an official from the US delegation walked out.
aljazeera.com
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault
The disgraced Hollywood producer is already serving a sentence of 23 years for rape and sexual assault in another case.
co.uk
Scientists warn super El Nino could cause 450,000 deaths: Should we worry?
Global South countries will be worst affected by the phenomenon sweeping the planet from June to February.
aljazeera.com
Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory
Cristiano Ronaldo admits contemplating retirement after the World Cup but wants to reach 1,000 career goals and help a new-look Portugal thrive before hanging up his boots.
co.uk
6-Year-Old Girl in China Sets a Rubik’s Cube Record
Lian Yunzhi of China solved a Rubik’s Cube five times in an average of 4.27 seconds, setting a women’s world record.
nytimes.com
Ulster's Hume faces 'number of weeks' on sidelines
Ulster centre James Hume is ruled out of Ulster's United Rugby Championship season opener against Edinburgh with a hamstring injury.
co.uk
YouTube is making comments more fun — and fandom more lucrative for creators
YouTube is rolling out GIF replies, voice-powered TV comments, personalized moderation, paid members-only communities, and new ways for fans to support their favorite creators.
techcrunch.com
Shannon Lucid’s Record-Setting Mission Aboard Mir
Shannon Lucid’s Record-Setting Mission Aboard Mir Three days before returning to Earth, Shannon W. Lucid—who joined NASA in 1978 as one of its first six female astronauts—checked in on wheat...
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Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'
Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.
co.uk
YouTube’s conversational video editing tool lets creators make edits in natural language
Creators will be able to use AI in a conversational chat interface to help them edit videos.
techcrunch.com
Has Burnham proved he can handle Trump? - The Latest
Andy Burnham has navigated his way through a first high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump at the UN general assembly in New York. The prime minister’s aides were delighted with how the meeting went,...
theguardian.com
GB sniff Road Worlds chance with Pogacar absence
British riders stand a strong chance of glory at cycling's Road World Championships this weekend, with young talent beginning to blossom at elite level.
co.uk
Stanislas Hutin, Who Denounced Torture in France’s Algerian War, Dies at 95
He was among the first to chronicle the French force’s systematic abuse of Algerians, brutal encounters that he documented in his journal and with his photography.
nytimes.com
FA charges Cardiff's Bielik as police end inquiry
The Football Association charges Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik over an altercation involving Portsmouth fans, but a police investigation has been concluded.
co.uk
Man cautioned over Reform conference assaults
West Midlands Police is investigating a number of assaults after protests interrupted the Reform UK conference.
co.uk
US Treasury yields soar after strong data fuels bets on further rate rises
Closely followed survey underscores worries parts of the world’s biggest economy are overheating
ft.com
Spotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 begins
Patrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.
co.uk
Zelensky Is Expected to Warn Russia’s Aggression Won’t Stop at Ukraine’s Borders
President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to convey the critical urgency of his nation’s plight to world leaders increasingly distracted by competing global crises and domestic political pressures.
nytimes.com
YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features
YouTube is adding new AI-powered features to YouTube Music that aim to make it easier for listeners to discover music, explore artists, and find podcasts they may otherwise miss. Announced at this...
techcrunch.com
‘And you will be the People’s Earl’ – Charles Spencer’s Swan Song: Diana my sister, digested by John Crace
The earl on his globally lauded eulogy for Diana, King Charles’s sausage fingers and toxic Raine, topped off with a lavish sprinkling of adverbsCheers cried out throughout the land. Halley’s comet...
theguardian.com
Bats originated in Europe, rewriting mammals’ family tree, study reveals
Biggest study of its kind provides insights into bats’ evolution – a potential gamechanger for research into treating viruses and cancer in humansIn the northern forests of the Congo-Brazzaville, a...
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New Study Illuminates Bats’ Murky Origins
The largest analysis of bat genomes and fossils suggests that the first bats emerged in Europe roughly 65 million years ago and that echolocation evolved early.
nytimes.com
Russia’s attacks on Ukraine kill six after Zelenskyy-Trump talks
Ukraine's Zelenskyy met Trump on Tuesday and discussed a potential bilateral ceasefire on energy-related targets.
aljazeera.com
Six arrested after anti-migrant protest at marina in Hampshire
Hundreds of protesters turned out at Gosport thinking that asylum seekers were arriving thereSix people have been arrested after anti-migrant protesters gathered at a marina in Hampshire in the mis...
theguardian.com
Eight Sleep’s new Pod 6 comes in smaller and solo sizes, starting at $1,999
Eight Sleep said the new pod is now 20% faster than the previous generation
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Can Ethiopia’s seven-group rebel alliance challenge Abiy Ahmed?
The alliance brings together movements with different enemies, claims and histories as tensions with Abiy rise.
aljazeera.com
White House rolling out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit
Trump and Xi are expected to discuss a range of issues from trade to AI during the latter's multi-day visit to Washington.
co.uk
YouTube releases new AI features for creators within its Studio app
YouTube is adding new features to generate ideas and monitor the performance of thumbnails.
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YouTube’s new ‘Short Series’ feature brings episodic viewing to Shorts
As microdrama apps gain traction, YouTube is clearly betting that episodic short-form storytelling will stick around. And that the format belongs on Shorts. At its Made On YouTube event on Wednesda...
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YouTube adds new creator tools like video A/B testing, dynamic thumbnails, and live dubbing
Many of these tools hinge on using generative AI to try out a variety of different tactics on a video to find what works best.
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StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Inside the changing rules of venture capital
StrictlyVC joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to discuss the changing VC landscape thanks to AI. Get your Investor Pass to join this exclusive session. Save $200 before September 25, 11:59 p.m. PT.
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YouTube will let you build your own algorithm with AI
ouTube’s new custom feeds let users describe the videos they want to see in their own words, then use Gemini to build a personalized feed around the request.
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YouTube doubles down on video shopping with AI-powered ‘Ask YouTube’ feature
YouTube's AI feature can now help you compare products as you shop.
techcrunch.com
UK to join EU ocean science scheme aimed at predicting extreme weather
Cooperation on OceanEye, which aims to better anticipate climate events, comes amid efforts to boost ties with blocUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesBritain is to join a...
theguardian.com
Trump set to greet Xi for high-stakes state visit
It is the second time the leaders are meeting this year after the Beijing summit in May.
npr.org
Burnham stands by claim UK is ‘in hock’ to bond markets
PM says his comments last year were deliberately misinterpreted by Keir Starmer and his advisersUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said he still believes the UK is far too exposed to...
theguardian.com
Moroccans head to polls amid economic uncertainty to decide next parliament
Millions of Moroccans vote today for a 395-seat parliament amid new digital proxy and anti-fraud measures.
aljazeera.com
Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium
Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.
co.uk
England players carrying World Cup scar - Saka
England winger Bukayo Saka says the team are still carrying the "scar" of their heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina.
co.uk
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3 days to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, plus 50% off a second. Make impactful connections with 10,000+ tech leaders. Last day to save is September 25, 11:59 p.m. PT. Registe...
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How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis?
UK to refuel Saudi fighter jets and France to secure energy infrastructure amid fighting with Yemen's Houthi group.
aljazeera.com
European diesel prices climb over prospect of US export ban
Any move by Washington to suspend foreign sales would be ‘catastrophic’ for global supplies, analysts warn
ft.com
NASA’s Hubble Seeks Lensed Supernova, Marks 200,000 Orbits
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope completed its 200,000th orbit around Earth on Sept. 19, marking another new milestone for an observatory that continues to transform our understanding of the universe....
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UN poverty goal faces reality check
The UN wants to accelerate progress to end poverty by 2030, but people over the world say millions are still struggling.
aljazeera.com
Can flurry of New York diplomacy lead to US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough?
Analysts say a deal this week is unlikely - core disagreements between Washington and Tehran remain unresolved.
aljazeera.com
‘Watermelons’: Zack Polanski and the rise of the ‘green outside, red inside’ eco-populists
Author Russell Warfield argues the Green leader’s brand of politics is not new but has evolved in the party over time Watermelons: the term used to describe the members of the Green party of Englan...
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A blood-splattered surgeon after an emergency horse op: Andrea Modica’s best photograph
‘You’d have to be out of your mind not to want to photograph this incredible woman. And it was only afterwards that I realised she looks like a medieval statue, a madonna’After my first job in the...
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Sindhu Vee: ‘Makeup, music to feel reckless, two pieces of milk chocolate – and then I go on’
The banker turned standup turned actor shares her preshow rituals, what’s behind her ‘very swanky hairstyle’ and her joke about Indian Santa ClausHow did you go from investment banker to standup co...
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Priests Against Genocide hold shroud with names of children killed in Gaza
Priests Against Genocide hold shroud with names of 300 children killed in 'ceasefires' in Gaza, the occupied West Bank
aljazeera.com
‘No legal grounds for fees on international strait’, says IOM chief
IMO's Arsenio Dominguez says it’s not legal for countries to charge ships fees to use international straits.
aljazeera.com
Syria’s al-Sharaa answers questions on Israel’s violations in Syria
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa says Donald Trump should give New Jersey to Israel, instead of the Golan Heights.
aljazeera.com
Iran’s president to address UN after Trump threatens ‘annihilation’
US secretary of state Marco Rubio to meet Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov as Donald Trump set to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping
ft.com
‘We live in a world of extreme consumption and waste’: Magali Reus, the artist reimagining rubbish
Making vast versions of sardine tins and fishing lures, the Dutch sculptor explains how she imbues disposable objects with autonomy and meaningMidway through my conversation with Magali Reus, we ar...
theguardian.com
Britain’s far-right violence comes to us direct from 50 years ago. But so does the solution | Taj Ali
Young men punched in the street, mosques attacked: Britain badly needs an anti-racist uprising. Let 70s Asian youth movements provide the inspirationThere it was: a pool of blood spreading across t...
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LinkedIn adds new tools to fight fake profiles and bogus work histories
LinkedIn is rolling out new verification tools that let members vouch for colleagues’ work experience and give companies more control over accounts that falsely claim to employ them.
techcrunch.com
ICC convicts former Central African Republic militia leader
Mahamat Said Abdel Kani oversaw brutal detention tactics, including torture, at Bangui facility, ICC judges rule.
aljazeera.com
The living dead: we can watch ‘Janis Joplin’ perform or reunite the Beatles, but who are the real winners here?
Advances in digital technology mean that avatars are ever more realistic, and zombie concerts are coming our way. Exciting as it might be to witness the Fab Four, or Maria Calla on stage, I’d rathe...
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Meta’s Muse AI Assistant Rolled Out With a Serious Security Flaw
Meta says it issued a fix for the Muse zero-day vulnerability that would have let attackers do “whatever” they wanted on a victim’s Mac, highlighting the inherent dangers of AI helpers.
wired.com
Pakistan must ‘catch up’ with India in T20 cricket, says coach Hesson
Pakistan could face India in the knockouts of the Asian Games, where the world champions won gold in 2023.
aljazeera.com
Fire in My Mouth review – Wolfe’s multimedia oratorio tells its tragic story with focus and power
Royal Festival Hall, LondonMarin Alsop, the Philharmonia and three outstanding choirs gave the London premiere of Wolfe’s work about the deaths of 146 workers in a New York garment factory fire in...
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‘It’s about being loudly visible’: Ahadadream, the British-Pakistani dance star defanging racist slurs
Like many south Asians in the UK, he kept creativity separate from a corporate career. But after co-signs from dance music’s A-list, he’s releasing a defiant – and daringly titled – debut albumWhen...
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John Green got an astronomical following from his books. What came next? ‘I’m still competing for clicks’
Returning with his first-ever adult novel, the bestselling author reflects on fame, YouTube and his brother’s AI controversyBy his mid-30s, John Green had done pretty well for himself. His debut no...
theguardian.com
Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of threats and intimidation
Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.
co.uk
As Xi meets Trump, who’s winning their trade war?
Trade war has been central to Trump's presidency, but it didn't slash US deficits. Meanwhile, China recorded a surplus.
aljazeera.com
From cybersecurity to AI to Taiwan, what's at stake in Trump's summit with Xi
As President Trump and China's President Xi prepare to meet, Rush Doshi of the Council on Foreign Relations explains the current state of U.S.-China relations and what to expect from this summit.
npr.org
Comma’s hands-off driving tech under investigation after 2 fatal crashes
The investigation involves at least some crashes where it appears drivers were using "forked" versions of Comma's software.
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Murray and Nadal set for first encounter in 10 years
Former world No 1 and three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray is set to face Rafa Nadal for the first time in 10 years when the pair captain their respective teams at an anniversary event next m...
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Manhunter review – Michael Mann serves up a bold and queasy starter to the serial killer spectacle
Before Anthony Hopkins’ Dr Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, Brian Cox played a cannibalistic killer in Mann’s pioneering Red Dragon adaptationFive years before The Silence of the Lambs, there wa...
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Ema raises $77M as AI starts eating into enterprise software and services
Ema has raised $140 million to date and has more than 50 enterprise customers, including Google and Microsoft.
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Man Utd post record revenues as stadium plans advance
Manchester United have announced record revenues for 2026, despite not competing in European competition last season.
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UN General Assembly live: Iran’s Pezeshkian, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to speak
Second day of UN General Assembly kicks off with speeches from world leaders, including from Syria, Iran and Ukraine.
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Pick your County Championship team of the season
Pick you best XI from the 2026 County Championship season. Who makes the cut?
co.uk
Tigray forces seize main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, residents tell the BBC
There are fears of a return to war in the northern region as tensions between the government and TPLF escalate.
co.uk
Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79
He fronted the rock band Rose Tattoo, but became best known for his solo hit Suddenly.
co.uk
South Sudan's president dissolves government ahead of country's first elections
South Sudan has not held elections since independence in 2011 - polls have twice been postponed.
co.uk
U.N. Live Updates: Iran’s President to Address World Leaders After Trump Threat
The United Nations secretary general António Guterres addressed the gathering of world leaders on Tuesday.
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Qatar on mediation efforts: ‘We can’t let diplomacy fail’
Qatar’s Majed al-Ansari says Doha is determined to make diplomacy work to end the US-Iran conflict.
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A Startup Wants to Power Data Centers With ‘Supercritical’ Carbon Dioxide
The technology could strap onto existing gas turbines and make them more efficient—but it wouldn’t do away with their emissions entirely.
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Romeo and Juliet review – Russell Kane and Natalie Casey turn love’s young dream into a midlife fling
New Vic, Newcastle-under-LymeCacophonous and comedic staging sees an experienced, older duo engage in an enthusiastic liaison rather than a rebellious first romanceAs in any production of Shakespea...
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At U.N. Meeting, Syria’s Leader Is Strengthened, but Faces a Difficult Test
President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria has met in person with President Trump several times since taking power in January 2025. Above, the two on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, in July.
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China’s swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games record
The 13-year-old beat the previous 400m Asian Games record, set by China’s Ye Shiwen in 2014, by about 4.5 seconds.
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Powerful El Nino could cause more than 450,000 deaths, scientists say
Heaviest toll expected in poorer countries, already struggling with food insecurity and high energy costs, report says.
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SmartLabels QR Code Organizing System Review (2026): AI Made Sense of My Junk Drawer
SmartLabels can inventory everything in a photo, but I tested whether its AI could survive the chaos of my busy household.
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As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to agree to only limited cooperation on AI safety at summit.
aljazeera.com
What have we learned from the Championship so far?
As we enter the three-week international break, BBC Sport looks back at the opening block of Championship fixtures to see what we have learned so far.
co.uk
Yu, 13, completes hat-trick of golds at Asian Games
Thirteen-year-old swimming star Yu Zidi claims a dominant victory in the 400m individual medley to complete a hat-trick of gold medals at the Asian Games.
co.uk
Dolly Parton estate in feud with nephew over alleged ‘warfare’ threats
Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton’s death to the world, is alleged to have intimidated her manager and others, which he deniesThe estate of the late Dolly Parton is involved in a dispute with the...
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World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function
World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function
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At Climate Week, Elmo recalls a storm on Sesame Street: ‘Courage is when you still help others’
New York event hears about the red Muppet’s fears during a recent storm as climate crisis increasingly affects childrenA generation of political leaders has failed to galvanize sufficient action on...
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The climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly | Bill McKibben
There is hope in solar power. As the UN meets, we are urging leaders to pursue a clear goal: clean energy for all by 2030Our message to global leaders: we need solar power everywhere by the decade’...
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Boorman and the Devil review – enjoyable re-evaluation of the disaster that was Exorcist II: The Heretic
John Boorman generously details the mortifying experience of making a sequel to 1973 hit horror The Exorcist, which was widely and unfairly pannedDavid Kittredge gives us a thoroughly enjoyable, de...
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Our message to global leaders: we need solar power everywhere by the decade’s end | Open letter
As the UN gathers, signatories from Bernie Sanders to Yeb Saño issue an open letter calling for clean power for allThe climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly We the un...
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Scots recall Kerr & Thomas for World Cup play-offs
Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas are named in their first Scotland squad in almost a year for next month's World Cup round one play-offs against the Czech Republic.
co.uk
She’s 28, Loves God and Her Family, and Might Be the Reason You Can’t Have Kids
No IVF. No surrogacy. No polygenic tests. Emma Waters is leading a national fight against fertility tech—with her hot husband’s permission, of course.
wired.com
Can Arteta turn champions into serial winners?
When Mikel Arteta signed his last Arsenal contract in September 2024, his quest to bring major silverware back to the club was ongoing. Two years later, he agrees his new one after leading them to...
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It’s Not the Oscars: U.N. Speakers Love to Ignore Its 15-Minute Rule
Fidel Castro holds the General Assembly record for his four-and-a-half-hour address in 1960.
nytimes.com
8 Best Space Heaters (2026): Tested, Measured, and Mistreated
These portable heaters will heat a room quickly, quietly, and safely.
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‘I find myself weeping after almost every scene’: how seminal show 7 Up has touched your lives
It’s inspired careers, moved you deeply and helped you reevaluate your own journeys. As the series that began in 1964 comes to an end with 70 Up, Guardian readers explain the impact of the decades-...
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UN General Assembly quiz: Who said these 10 famous quotes?
With world leaders at the UN General Assembly podium this week, play our quiz matching famous quotes to who said them.
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Why Germany’s Leader Merz Is Struggling to Sway Voters
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany at a party meeting in Berlin on Tuesday. One of his biggest problems is explaining to voters, especially younger ones, the need for difficult measures.
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Qatar’s Dakar Rally champ Nasser Al-Attiyah wins Asian Games shooting gold
Al-Attiyah is the first person to win a gold medal at the Games in the same year as his Dakar Rally triumph.
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Trump’s New Favorite Neighbor: Mexico
The U.S.-Mexico border wall near El Paso, Texas.
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Mirabai Chanu wins Asian Games silver as Ri breaks weightlifting record
Chanu finally clinches an elusive Asian Games medal in Japan and Ri Song-gum wins North Korea’s first gold.
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Another taste of honey: Shelagh Delaney’s long-lost play about a teenage truant is a little gem
The playwright’s daughter found Catch Me Who Can after her mother’s death. Now it has become a compelling audio drama with Toby Jones and Rita TushinghamWas Shelagh Delaney a one-hit wonder? Absolu...
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UK economy will grow by less than expected next year, OECD says
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.
co.uk
US senator condemns Netanyahu as a ‘chronic liar’ ahead of UNGA visit
US Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen has called Netanyahu a lying war criminal ahead of his visit to UNGA
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Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties
Doha lauded for mediating Brussels-Kigali rupture, showcasing its trusted role in international peace efforts.
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PM’s new anti-disinformation unit won’t target ‘domestic political dissent’, defence secretary says – UK politics live
Wes Streeting told GB News: ‘We’re not interested in policing domestic political dissent’ Good morning. Andy Burnham delivered his speech to the United Nations in what felt like the middle of the n...
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The Complex by Karan Mahajan review – a superb family saga set in Delhi
At once a grand sweep through history and a domestic novel of petty differences, this tale of corruption and betrayal is packed with drama We learn about the murder of the Chopra clan’s shifty...
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North Sea, Nature Untamed review – stunning footage finds the beauty and splendour under the water
Diver Peter van Rodijnen’s footage of basking whales, plankton blooms and fatherly fish disputes the idea that the North Sea is a bleak wildernessThe North Sea, with its cold grey waters, is the wo...
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Bank of England can avoid raising interest rates, says OECD
Paris-based group says the UK is ‘starting from a different position’ on monetary policy compared with other countries’
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OECD sounds alarm on surging government bond yields
Paris-based forecaster says governments’ debt interest bills are increasing pressure on public finances
ft.com
The Italian Job gets a sequel! Can Mancini inspire a new generation?
This year, Italian football fell to its lowest ebb. In Europe, no Italian club made it past the quarter-finals - while Atalanta were the only Serie A side to reach the Champions League last 16. But...
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UK to launch military squadron to protect satellites in space
New RAF unit will warn of incoming missile attacks, and support offensive and defensive operationsA new military unit dedicated to defending satellites, protecting services people need on earth and...
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'Start-up' Newcastle tapping into Red Bulls spirit
Head coach Dan McFarland is excited to have the backing of Newcastle Red Bulls' owners as he tries to fuse a new team together in the Prem this season.
co.uk
Booker prize 2026: ask our books team anything about this year’s contenders
This year’s shortlist for the Booker prize was announced last night. Our books editors will be logging on at 1pm to discuss this year’s nominees, from previous winners Marlon James and Douglas Stua...
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At least 11 people killed in South Africa township shooting
Armed men open fire at a house party in a Durban township, killing a pregnant woman and 10 others.
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Pakistan’s new drone deal is with Trump-backed firm also selling to India
The company's cofounder is also an ex-Israeli soldier. Pakistan does not recognise Israel.
aljazeera.com
WHO’S FUTURE IS IT: CHINA OR THE WEST?
As global power shifts, how different are these two visions, and does the future belong to just one?
aljazeera.com
Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa
One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.
co.uk
The Love Hypothesis review – hit BookTok romcom lacks spark on screen
Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart does some heavy lifting in Ali Hazelwood’s hit book, but it’s not quite enoughFans of the dearly departed Riverdale – or, moreover, admirers of all the batshit things the...
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Pakistan seals roads to Islamabad before protests for Imran Khan’s release
Police close major highways into Islamabad as supporters of jailed former prime minister plan to march into the capital.
aljazeera.com
Youth Frustration and Migration Shadow Morocco’s Election
Would-be migrants returning to Morocco from Ceuta in August after tens of thousands had rushed the Spanish territory. Many Moroccans dream of migration as a path to prosperity.
nytimes.com
Trump administration accuses banned media outlets of 'falsehoods' ahead of court hearing
The US Justice Department's response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico and MS NOW also cites national security.
co.uk
Kelly keen to kick on in Nations League campaign
Northern Ireland midfielder is hoping to build on a promising start to his international career during the upcoming Nations League campaign.
co.uk
Angry Anderson dies aged 79: Rose Tattoo frontman was a ferocious rock ’n’ roll singer and youth advocate
The singer, songwriter, actor and advocate, who has died following a cardiac arrest while touring in Europe, kept his band’s flame burning until the endGary “Angry” Anderson – who has died aged 79...
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What is an El Niño and how could it cause the hottest year on record? – video
This year’s ‘super' El Niño currently heating up the planet has surpassed the highest temperature ever recorded for the phenomenon, several months before it has even reached its expected peak. But...
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London buses in decline? Why public transport in global cities is slowing to a crawl – visualised
As experts fear for future of UK capital’s bus network, some commuters are giving up entirely. London is not alone – with worrying implications for the poorest in societyExperts warn that slower bu...
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From 50p gold hot pants to Paul Smith suits: how Kylie Minogue became one of pop’s ultimate chameleons
The star’s rise from Ramsay Street to global superstar is the subject of a new book. It’s a journey that has cleverly harnessed the power of fashion to transform, subvert – and shockOn 20 December...
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Flamingos, family and fear of nuclear disaster: award-winning photos at C/O Berlin – in pictures
The exhibition space is showing the work of the winners of the Ulrike Crespo photography prize, inspired by everything from Chernobyl to migrating birds Continue reading...
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Remake review – Ross McElwee’s magnificent and moving tribute to a tragic loss and the art it inspired
Sherman’s March director McElwee revisits footage of his late son for this magnificently affecting film and meditation on making artThis new film from revered documentary-maker Ross McElwee is an e...
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Can Europe inspire new 'Medinah miracle' at Presidents Cup?
If the International Team are going to end Team USA’s Presidents Cup dominance this week, live on Sky Sports, they may require their own 'Miracle at Medinah' to do it.
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Burnham navigates diplomatic rapids in first Trump meeting, but turbulent waters lie ahead
British aides express relied, as the prime minister’s team say the meeting was at the ‘top end of their expectations’On the flight out to New York this week, one of Andy Burnham’s senior aides warn...
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Trump rallies Shield of the Americas coalition against drug cartels
US-led anti-cartel alliance backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action.
aljazeera.com
Hunting hidden gems - is there anywhere in the world left to scout?
Through live scouting and increasing data and footage, top clubs now have tabs on a large proportion of the world's talent.
co.uk
TV tonight: Martin Compston’s guide to Las Vegas, his bizarre second home
The actor, whose wife is from Vegas, finds a hotel room with a basketball court and loses big at blackjack. Plus: Not Going Out turns 20. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, Channel 4Actor Comp...
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Cooperation is the goal at the UNGA, but is it possible?
Debate opened at the UN General Assembly and leaders from across the world made their arguments.
aljazeera.com
DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit
The Department of Justice defended President Trump's recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and Politico on a wide range of issues jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods.
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Major news outlets banned by Trump will have their day in court
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are asking a federal judge to hold the president in check for what they say is a violation of their Constitutional rights simply because he doesn't like how they cover him.
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Critics of UK government’s economic forecaster are ‘shooting the messenger’, say MPs
Treasury committee rejects calls for fundamental reform of independent watchdog the Office for Budget ResponsibilityAttacks on the government’s independent economic forecaster from left and right o...
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How opencast mining risks reawakening dormant geological faults
New study finds subsidence caused by groundwater extraction can take place as far as 20km from site of mineThe impact of opencast mining goes far beyond the edge of the pit. Studies of an opencast...
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HP Coupon Codes and Deals September 2026
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
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There's growing concern that Trump may deploy the National Guard ahead of elections
Fears are growing that President Trump may deploy the U.S. military to polling places in the upcoming elections, despite strict state and federal laws against such a move.
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As Congress confronts AI, Senate lawmakers are shut off from its most advanced tools
While Senate offices have access to chatbots like ChatGPT, they are not authorized to use any of the more advanced tools that are at the center of regulatory talks and public debate about AI safety.
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Poll: Trust in the U.S. Postal Service delivering mail-in ballots on time has fallen
Registered voters are less confident that USPS will deliver election mail on time compared with 2024, an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds, after USPS was part of Trump's bid to limit mail voting.
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Poll: Most voters agree the 2026 midterms are all about Trump — and they disapprove
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds President Trump — and his unpopularity — is an outsize factor in why most voters say they want Democrats to win the midterms.
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“We’re already fighting yesterday’s battle”: Greece’s prime minister gets candid about AI
Most leaders on a trade mission stick to the pitch, but when I interviewed Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis this week, he also admitted that no government is ready for what AI is about to do.
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Six-year-old sets Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days
Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days, averaging under 4.5 seconds.
aljazeera.com
A look at the legacy and influence Nancy Pelosi will leave behind when she retires
Rep. Nancy Pelosi will retire following the 2026 midterm elections, ending her almost 40-year career in Congress, but leaving a lasting influence on U.S. politics.
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Poll: Most voters agree the 2026 midterms are all about Trump — and they disapprove
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds President Trump — and his unpopularity — is an outsize factor in why most voters say they want Democrats to win the midterms.
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Kamala Harris campaigns for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed ahead of Election Day
Former Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Michigan, a state she narrowly lost to President Trump in 2024. The state is once again critical come Election Day.
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US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war, opening Strait of Hormuz
Tehran ties diplomatic progress to lifting shipping blockades and unfreezing assets during New York negotiations.
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More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia
More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.
co.uk
Sri Lanka convicts 15 people over 2019 Easter Day bombings
Fifteen people have been convicted over Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people.
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APOD: 2026 September 23 – A New Lunar Crater: McGetchin
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 23 – A… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a...
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Many Countries Are Optimistic About A.I., Poll Finds
At a telecom company’s display during an expo in Beijing on Tuesday. In China and Vietnam, more than 90 percent of people polled said they believed that A.I. would mostly make daily life better, a...
nytimes.com
Global banks warn UK windfall tax will trigger shift away from London
Chancellor John Healey is looking for revenues in next month’s Budget to compensate for hit from higher borrowing costs due to Iran war
ft.com
Oil tanker costs hit record $1.2mn a day as Iran war disrupts shipping
Shortage of biggest supertankers has more than doubled rates on key Middle East-China routes since late August
ft.com
Private equity has a new kind of SaaS: swimming as a service
There are north of 10mn installed pools in the US and they all need regular cleaning and repair
ft.com
Nvidia-backed Nscale buried ByteDance deal in push to $35bn IPO
Chinese tech giant was AI cloud provider’s largest customer last year but is not prominently named in pitch to stock market investors
ft.com
China takes stock of Broadcom gear amid domestic AI drive
Authorities examine extent of switches made by US company in state-backed data centres
ft.com
Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension
‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxesA thinktank linked to Reform UK has called for the abolition of the state pension a...
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Huge El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths in next six months
New report predicts a heavy toll from Nigeria to the US – and comes on top of existing impacts of the climate crisisMore than 450,000 people are projected to die from the additional heat brought by...
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‘Sometimes I do cruel things – and it’s worth it’: the fabulous shameless art of the great Sophie Calle
The French artist has stalked people, posed as a hotel maid to get into rooms, and filmed her mother’s last breath. Has she any regrets? Non! As a major UK show opens, she recalls her career highsI...
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Brothers review – Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey’s super-fun sitcom about the chance they’re related
The actors co-star in a lightly fictionalised meta-comedy about their real-life bromance – and possible sharing of parents. It’s a tasty little treatThe cheek! The indulgence! The privilege! Did an...
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Amodei is right — AI companies need banking-style supervision
Both industries change rapidly and reach throughout the economy, requiring officials to weigh the benefits of innovation against risks
ft.com
As Japan swelters, farmers turn to new heat-resistant rice varieties to boost staple crop
New rice varieties give hope that farmers can overcome the climate emergency and a warmer future that threatens harvestsWhen schoolchildren in Shiroishi were enlisted to plant rice seedlings in Jun...
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Venezuelans protest interim leader Delcy Rodriguez at UN headquarters
Venezuelans protested in New York against interim President Delcy Rodriguez's participation in the UN General Assembly.
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Hurricane Polo intensifies into rare category 5 storm off the coast of Mexico
The storm's sudden intensification is "truly remarkable", the US hurricane monitoring agency said.
co.uk
Wall Street’s Nasdaq hits all-time high as AI frenzy gathers pace
Investors shrug off AI safety concerns and Iran war, sending market to a new peak.
aljazeera.com
UK Prime Minister vows not to ‘stand by’ as Palestinians suffer
UK PM Burnham condemned Israel’s war on Gaza, and explains why the UK sanctioned illegal Israeli settlements.
aljazeera.com
South Sudan dissolves government ahead of first-ever national elections
President Salva Kiir's move clears hurdles to long delayed election and raises concern he can now wield unchecked power.
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In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain
A difficult birth offers a glimpse into the pressures facing Senegal’s public healthcare system.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in New York for UNGA
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York as the US-Iran war continues.
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UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says
The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN.
co.uk
UK PM Burnham condemns ‘repulsive’ Russian electoral interference
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressed the UN General Assembly, accusing Russia of information warfare.
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 5010-5015: Checking out the Bands
Catherine O’Connell-Cooper, APXS Strategic Planner and Payload Uplink/Downlink Lead, University New Brunswick, NB, Canada Earth planning date: Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 This week we had two planning d...
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Iran war live: Trump confirms ‘very good’ meeting with Iran at UN
President Trump says US officials held a 'very good' meeting on Tuesday with the Iranian delegation at UN.
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The Stalemate With Iran Is Not Sustainable
A diplomatic strategy to end the war.