Scheffler stunned as International secure 5-0 session sweep over USA!
Highlights from the second day of the 2026 Presidents Cup, where the International Team impressed during the Friday foursomes.
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Crusoe abandons $1.25B plan to use Boom turbines at AI data centers
Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl said its new stationary power plants were no longer in Crusoe's near-term plans.
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International team lead US in Presidents Cup
The International team produce a brilliant fightback in the foursomes on day two of the Presidents Cup to take a 7-3 lead over the United States.
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Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave
After days of upheaval at Automattic, following a failed attempt to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg, the company has a new board.
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Northampton, Bath begin Prem season with crushing wins as Pollock sports new hair
Friday's opening night of the Prem Rugby season sees defending champions Northampton Saints and Bath post crushing wins over Newcastle Red Bulls and Harlequins...
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Internationals stun USA with session sweep to build shock Presidents Cup lead
Team USA's hopes of an 11th consecutive Presidents Cup win suffered a major setback after the Internationals produced a stunning foursomes session sweep to build a shock 7-3 lead.
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Grand Final bound! Warrington come through pulsating contest against Leeds
Highlights from the Super League semi-final clash between Leeds Rhinos and Warrington Wolves.
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Unsecured OpenAI agents posted 53 user images on the internet without the lab’s knowledge
AI agents operating in OpenAI's research environment posted user images on public image-hosting sites without the lab's knowledge.
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OpenAI says governments among ‘dozens’ of organisations hacked by its agents
Company says its models leaked images shared by users in a disclosure that is likely to further inflame AI safety fears
ft.com
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to two new health zones, WHO says
Health workers struggle as new Ebola cases are found in border regions of South Ubangi and Haut-Uele.
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NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development
During a news conference at 3 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 28, NASA and Boeing leadership will discuss Starliner’s development and plans for regular crew flights to and from the International Space St...
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Late DRAMA! Connor misses 62-yard penalty to level the scoring with final kick!
Jake Connor and Leeds Rhinos choose to kick the penalty to tie the game from over 60 metres which lands well short after controversial penalty call in the last minute of the match.
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Man City charges - what happens now?
Reports claim that an independent tribunal has reached decisions in Manchester City's 115 charges case. Sky Sports analyses what could happen next in the inquiry...
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Warrington reach Grand Final after penalty drama and Leeds' last-kick miss
Warrington Wolves made it through to the Super League Grand Final with a 14-12 victory over Leeds Rhinos, a controversial penalty proving the difference at Headingley Stadium.
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Mbappe goal overshadowed by knee injury to mar Zidane debut France win
Kylian Mbappe scores the only goal of France's win in Turkiye, but Real Madrid striker immediately forced off by injury.
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What would a US diesel export ban mean for global fuel prices?
Energy experts warn US diesel export ban could increase fuel costs domestically and internationally.
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Italy crisis deepens as Belgium’s win stalls World Cup rebuild in Rome
Belgium win 2-0 in Italy as Nations League opener is played out in front of nearly half empty Stadio Olimpico.
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Warrington edge past Leeds to reach Grand Final
Warrington Wolves reach their first Super League Grand Final in eight years with a thrilling victory against Leeds Rhinos.
co.uk
Manchester City reportedly found guilty of almost 115 financial charges
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of almost all 115 financial misconduct charges they were facing.
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Huge fire on vehicle ferry off Mykonos prompts mass evacuation
A fire erupted aboard the vehicle ferry Blue Carrier 2 north of the Greek island of Mykonos, prompting a major emergency
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Afghan taxi drivers defy the Taliban’s music ban
Afghan taxi drivers are playing music in their cars despite it being banned by the Taliban.
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Meta opens early access program for new Muse features
Anyone interested in joining has to ask Muse to put them on the list.
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The hottest new hangout for middle schoolers is NPR’s comment section?
When NPR staffers flagged strange comments under their podcasts on Spotify as bots, it took a Gen Z colleague to (immediately) figure out the mystery.
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Man City fans face up to reality of guilty verdict
How Manchester City fans have reacted to news that the club have been found guilty of a majority of the financial rule breaches they were accused of.
co.uk
Alcaraz, Mensik win doubles to put Europe 3-1 up after opening day of Laver Cup
Carlos Alcaraz and doubles partner Jakub Mensik gave Team Europe a 3-1 lead over Team World after the opening day of the Laver Cup on Friday.
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Carney Seeks New Trade Partners for Canada, But Knows the Limits
As part of an effort to lessen dependence on the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada has signaled a pivot toward trading partners in Europe and Asia.
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Soaring bond yields ‘not even close’ to cooling red-hot US economy, investors say
Rising borrowing costs so far show no sign of putting a brake on activity in world’s biggest economy
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U.N. Releases New List of Companies It Says Do Business With Israeli Settlements
The village of Mughayir in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
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NASA Welcomes San Marino Signing the Artemis Accords
The Republic of San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords during a ceremony in the city of Rimini on Friday with NASA and U.S. Department of State officials present. “San Marino...
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Byron Sher, Early Environmental Warrior in California, Dies at 98
A congenial legislator with a professorial air, he won battles through charm, not pugilism, passing laws to protect drinking water, redwood forests and clean air.
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Man City guilty of majority of 115 charges - 5 Live reaction
What next for Man City and the Premier League after being found guilty of 114 charges?
co.uk
British trio lose European finals but claim silvers
Chantelle Reid, Abdul Burton and Damar Thomas are all beaten in their final bouts at the European Boxing Championships.
co.uk
NASA Tests Dual Mode Propulsion CubeSat Ahead of Launch
Spacecraft propulsion traditionally relies on volatile fuels and separate, bulky systems for different types of maneuvering in space. NASA is working to change that paradigm. Engineers at NASA’s Ma...
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Anthropic to pay Akamai $11.6 billion over seven years in cloud deal
nthropic has committed $11.6 billion over seven years to Akamai's cloud infrastructure, a bet on CPUs that could grow to about $20 billion, and in an unusual arrangement, Akamai is giving Anthropic...
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English National Ballet: Rhythm Riot review – this triple whammy brings zing, grit and chills
Sadler’s Wells, LondonA trio of dances taking influence from Stravinsky, tap and William Blake’s poetry combine with powerful performances exuding showmanshipDamn, there was some amazing dance goin...
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Blair’s think-tank offers political access to $25,000-a-year corporate members
BP, Uber and Amazon are among corporate members of the non-profit’s membership programme, the Global Network for Change
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Ahead of U.S. IPO, British AI neocloud Nscale secures $3.36B in convertible finacing
The funding, which comes from Third Point, Nvidia and others, will fuel the company's massive AI data center buildout.
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Iraqi airports halt Iranian flights after new US aviation sanctions
Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Sulaimaniyah airports suspend flights as US ramps up pressure on Iran's aviation sector.
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India’s Cockroach movement joins opposition push to oust election chief
India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party has joined opposition calls for election chief Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
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Families fleeing Yemen’s war face displacement, hunger and water shortages
Fighting between Houthi and government-aligned forces forces families out of their homes in Yemen.
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Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map
The ruling is a defeat for Republicans seeking to give their party an edge in the midterm elections for control of the House. It means voters will face a different map than the one used in the prim...
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Poland boosts air defence after ‘Russian provocations’ amid Ukraine war
Alleged incursions put NATO nations on alert as Ukraine launches strikes on Russia during parliamentary voting.
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US top court allows Trump to use controversial voter verification system
Voting rights groups have warned system may falsely identify voters as non-citizens, leading to disenfranchisement.
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Hain ton edges Bears nearer to Championship title
Centurion Sam Hain shares a 165-run stand with skipper Ed Barnard against Leicestershire to edge Warwickshire close to a ninth County Championship title.
co.uk
Brentford hold Schade contract talks as Arsenal, Liverpool track Germany winger
Brentford have held initial talks with Kevin Schade about a new long-term contract in the wake of his excellent start to the campaign and increasing interest from bigger clubs including Arsena...
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Some Supabase customers are publicly exposing reams of people’s data to the web
The findings highlight how AI-generated and vibe-coded apps can spill and expose users' data when not configured or secured properly.
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Catherine Ringer, French Pop Icon of Eclectic Style, Dies at 68
Catherine Ringer performing in Paris in 2011. President Emmanuel Macron said she had “made her voice a theater and every song an expression of freedom.”
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French hurdler Samba-Mayela given whereabouts ban
Olympic silver medallist Cyrena Samba-Mayela has been temporarily suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for a whereabouts breach.
co.uk
Astra and Opus just passed Turing’s other test
Frontier AI models are finishing Alan Turing's World War II codebreaking work.
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Timeline: Man City’s Premier League financial charges to reported verdict
City reportedly found guilty of all but one of the 115 charges that were first brought in February 2023.
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2026-2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge
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2026-2027 DWU: High School Engineering Challenge
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US court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic
Conflict began in February when Anthropic refused to remove restrictions on use of Claude for fully autonomous weapons.
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Netanyahu’s UN belligerence wins cheers at home as world walks out
Israeli PM's defiant UN speech alienated critics abroad but delighted his base as elections draw near.
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Bond ructions point to new danger zone in markets
Sell-offs of this scale and speed have the potential to light fires in other parts of the financial system
ft.com
Appeals Court Lets the Pentagon Designate Anthropic a Supply Chain Risk
The AI lab had argued multiple violations of its rights, but a divided panel of judges sided with the Trump administration.
wired.com
Talk Of New York shines in Joel Stakes
Talk Of New York was the chatter of Newmarket as he stared alongside Rebel’s Romance’s brother Fortitudine in a big-race double for Charlie Appleby on the Rowley Mile.
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With primaries over, some members of the GOP are breaking with President Trump
Several Republicans in competitive races broke with President Trump on key agenda issues this week as voters continue to express concern about the economy and the war with Iran.
npr.org
Supreme Court revives controversial US data system for citizenship checks
The system uses citizenship information and other sensitive data to filter alleged non-citizen voting.
co.uk
Buttler ruled out of England's third ODI vs Sri Lanka as Lawrence called in
Jos Buttler has been ruled out of England's third ODI against Sri Lanka, with Surrey's Dan Lawrence called into the squad.
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Why Ed Miliband has embraced his ‘awkward dad’ image in viral TikTok video
About 1.5 million people have watched footage of foreign secretary that capitalises on social media’s love of a cringe momentIt sparked delight among the diehard Milifans and a begrudging smile fro...
theguardian.com
US Supreme Court lets Trump deploy voter database ahead of midterms
Ruling boosts the president’s efforts to overhaul election rules before the November vote
ft.com
The case for talking to China is not a case for détente
Summits, like this week’s between Trump and Xi, are never cost-free
ft.com
Blow for Littler as new TV major announced and France lands 2027 ranking event
The introduction of the European Open and a first-ever PDC European Tour event in France will headline a packed 2027 PDC calendar – but the changes could make Luke Littler’s bid to comp...
skysports.com
Meta is putting its muscle behind Muse as the AI app takes off
Muse is topping the app store charts and adding users at a rapid clip, while Meta ramps up the personal AI agents's promotion across its own apps and beyond.
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Novelist accused of using AI to write book removed from French prize list
Thélyson Orélien had been in the running to win a top literary prize before the AI claim emerged on social mediaThe organisers of France’s most prestigious literary prize said they had removed a cr...
theguardian.com
Ethiopia’s new rebel alliance faces an old problem
Former enemies have united against Abiy Ahmed, but disputes over territory, power and command could pull them apart.
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What did we learn from the Trump-Xi summit?
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrap up their two-day summit. What did we learn beyond the pageantry?
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Celtic, Rangers appeal stadium closure sanction after fan trouble
Celtic and Rangers have appealed against the Scottish FA sanction ordering the two clubs to play their next home Scottish Cup fixture behind closed doors.
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More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees flee to Chad as UN calls for funding
UN refugee agency says 400 people a day, about 20 times the previous daily rate, now cross from Sudan into eastern Chad.
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African Presidents Call for Permanent African Seats on U.N. Security Council
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia lobbied for African representation on the U.N. Security Council, whose mandates, he pointed out, mostly concerned Africa’s peace.
nytimes.com
I'm not tempted to call an early election, Burnham says
The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".
co.uk
Man City and the 115 charges - key questions answered
It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City. Here's what is means.
co.uk
Table 17 review – a tasty romcom served with dazzle and cheek
Kiln theatre, LondonMarisha Wallace and Jamael Westman play exes who reconvene over dinner in Douglas Lyons’ sparky old-school charmerThis incorrigibly likable romcom comes to the UK with a series...
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No snap election before 2029, Andy Burnham says
Prime minister quashes speculation that Labour’s revival in the polls could prompt early contest• Politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said he will not call a snap general election before...
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Man City inquiry moves to appeal stage amid reports majority of PL charges 'proven'
An independent tribunal has reached decisions in Manchester City's 115 charges case, according to reports.
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'I'm very mad about it' - Antonelli admits to 'unnecessary mistake'
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli said he was "very mad" about making an "unnecessary" qualifying error that left him starting the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from 16th on the grid.
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Man City charges Q&A: How did we get here, what could punishment be?
Sky Sports News' chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol explains the Premier League charges brought against Manchester City, the background to the investigation and the potential punishments, with reports t...
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Meta’s AI Tamagotchi bet is…working?
When AI leaders at OpenAI and Anthropic started talking about “pacing the frontier,” maybe someone should have asked: what pace? Now it’s turned into model drop week for bo...
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Who is hacker whose revelations led to Man City charges?
Rui Pinto is the convicted computer hacker whose revelations led to Manchester City facing Premier League charges of alleged financial rule breaches. But who is he?
co.uk
Hubble Spots Chaotic Secret in Galaxy
A chaotic secret hides within this seemingly serene image of spiral galaxy NGC 4698 taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and released on Sept. 18, 2026. As a spiral galaxy like our own Milk...
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Kiteworks urges customers to shut down their servers amid ‘imminent’ threat of cyberattack
The tech giant, which allows companies to send large datasets over the internet, said it received a "credible threat" from law enforcement about an imminent attack.
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Victor Miller, Screenwriter for ‘Friday the 13th,’ Dies at 86
Despite the success of his hit slasher film, he played no part in the 11 sequels that followed and chose to pivot into the world of soap operas like “All My Children.”
nytimes.com
Anthropic’s founders seek voting control ahead of IPO
Anthropic is asking its shareholders to approve a structure that would give its seven co-founders a combined 50.1% of the vote on most corporate matters.
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Manchester City found guilty of breaching Premier League rules
Independent panel finds football club guilty of 114 out of 115 charges after a lengthy investigation into financial rule breaches
ft.com
US bond sell-off pushes long-term yields to new post-2004 high
Investors ‘don’t want to hold risk going into the weekend’ said one investor, as market heads for worst week since 2024
ft.com
Students strike across Germany in protest against military service
A law establishing voluntary military service came into effect in January, but protest organisers fear compulsory service could follow.
co.uk
Hallé/Wong review – MacMillan’s new symphony centres a great concert hall’s birthday celebrations
Bridgewater Hall, ManchesterJames MacMillan’s sixth symphony proved an intricate, intriguing and forward-looking work. It was well paired with Stephen Hough’s exuberant ‘Emperor’ piano concerto an...
theguardian.com
Senior Kazakh officials detained after 14 service members swept out to sea
Seventeen service members were swept out to the Caspian Sea during military exercises.
co.uk
What the Trump-Xi meeting revealed about global power
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington as world leaders gathered at the UN General Assembly in New York.
aljazeera.com
Oasis, Leicester punks and Ukraine techno: Abbey Road music photography awards 2026 – in pictures
A selection of winners and notable finalists in the awards celebrating the art of music photography, which saw 24,500 images submitted from 42 countries Continue reading...
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Trump hails ‘very productive’ talks with China’s Xi
Washington and Beijing to continue discussions on AI, technology transfer licensing after state visit by Chinese leader.
aljazeera.com
The delicate bargain of the British monarchy
A damaging new book by Earl Spencer and the return of the Sussexes pose two new threats to the stability of the House of Windsor
ft.com
Man City found guilty of breaking financial rules - sources
Manchester City are found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching, sources tell BBC Sport.
co.uk
‘Major milestone’: TfL to launch new public bus operator in London
Buses for London aims for ‘greener, safer and better-value’ service but private operators say move will not fix problemsLondon buses in decline? Why public transport is slowing to a crawl – visuali...
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Iraq calls for a ‘sovereign Palestinian state’ at UNGA
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi called for a sovereign state of Palestine at the 81st session of the UNGA.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Ricursive Intelligence’s Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini on when AI starts designing its own hardware
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Ricursive Intelligence co-founders Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini will take the Disrupt Stage to discuss closing the loop between AI and chip development Save up to $...
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War Bros Didn’t Always Rule Silicon Valley
Some say that tech was always about the money and the military. Don’t buy that argument.
wired.com
Can anyone stop Littler? Have your say...
Can anyone stop Luke Littler from winning another major title in 2026? Have your say as world No 1 aims to defend his World Grand Prix crown in Leicester.
skysports.com
TB 26-07 Aluminum Alloy 2219 Material Guidance
For more information, contact Donald S. Parker, Kennedy Space Center, donald.s.parker@nasa.gov Download the PDF version Improper casting and forging processes in the manufacture of aluminum alloy 2...
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Man City found guilty on almost all 115 Premier League charges: Report
City found guilty of all but one of the 115 alleged breaches of the league's financial rules, The Athletic reports.
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Why Canada is not ruling out a possible war with the US
Trump’s annexation threats have prompted Carney to examine even remote risks to Canada’s sovereignty.
aljazeera.com
The Trump-Xi summit exposes a US disadvantage in the Global South
Washington asks for alignment while Beijing offers strategic flexibility without military entanglement.
aljazeera.com
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve review – brilliant aerial combat game fulfils the Top Gun fantasy
PlayStation 5, Xbox, PC (version played); Bandai NamcoThe game generates blood-pumping moments as you twist, turn and weave through the skies, while your locked-on missiles speed away to obliterate...
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Jeffrey Donaldson could face more than 10 years in jail for child sexual abuse, court told
Age difference between former Democratic Unionist party leader and his victims an aggravating factor, say prosecutorsJeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist party in Norther...
theguardian.com
Jannik Sinner withdraws from China Open as recovery from injury continues
The 25-year-old Italian has not played since capturing his fifth major title at Wimbledon in July due to a knee injury.
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Sinner absence goes on as world No 1 withdraws from China Open
World No 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the China Open, saying he is not yet ready to compete as he continues to recover from the knee injury that also forced him to miss the US Open.
skysports.com
Mosques given £66m in emergency security funds after Southport disorder
Record sum from Home Office highlights hostility Muslims face, government’s anti-Islamophobia partner saysA record £66m of emergency security funding was issued by the Home Office for mosques and r...
theguardian.com
R360 rebel series given ultimatum on overdue accounts
The company behind R360, the controversial all-star rugby start-up, has been ordered to publish overdue accounts or face being dissolved.
co.uk
Will Littler defend World Grand Prix title? Humphries, Price, Smith in the mix
Will Luke Littler successfully defend his World Grand Prix title? Can Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price, James Wade or Ross Smith trouble the world No 1 in the unique double-in, double-out format?
skysports.com
Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler dies
A gunman shot Jim Copenhaver twice while also killing another man and grazing Trump's ear with a bullet.
co.uk
New-look squad, but how will Pocognoli's Scotland line-up?
Former Scotland forwards James McFadden and Pat Nevin try to guess who new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli will pick to start in Slovenia on Saturday.
co.uk
Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore review – flashes of humanity and bafflingly vindictive love songs
(Republic)This four-track addition to a critically maligned album works hard to remind fans what they love about Swift, with some sweet highs and galling lowsOne downside of turning your release st...
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Healey appoints Labour manifesto writer, fuelling election speculation
Exclusive: Economist Ravinder Athwal who worked in Keir Starmer’s team is poached from Flint Global Business live – latest updatesRavinder Athwal, the economist who wrote Labour’s 2024 manifesto, i...
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What are the Lib Dems for? They must champion localism to stay relevant in an age of single-issue politics | Simon Jenkins
Ed Davey’s party are the obvious candidates to push for the deeper local democracy the public is crying out forSeptember is the cruellest month for political commentators because it is when somethi...
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‘Hope is a built-in characteristic’: Margaret Atwood on birds, conservation and optimism for the future
Canadian novelist has celebrated her late partner’s love of birds with a C$1m gift to a university to establish the Graeme Gibson chair in avian biologyIf she could be any bird, Margaret Atwood wou...
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India’s ‘cockroach’ movement demands election chief’s resignation
Youth group threatens return to mass protests, sets deadline for Gyanesh Kumar to quit over reports of meddling.
aljazeera.com
Transfer windows & drones among ideas to boost cycling
A new report from cycling's world governing body proposes a series of changes to boost the sport - and improve safety.
co.uk
Israeli official takes notes after UN walkout against Netanyahu
An Israeli official was filmed taking notes after UN delegates staged a walk out during a speech by Netanyahu.
aljazeera.com
Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region
During the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.
co.uk
Injury rules Ireland's Wafer out of Japan game
Ireland back row Aoife Wafer is ruled out of the WXV Global Series encounter against Japan on Sunday because of injury.
co.uk
Fighting in northern Ethiopia spurs fears of blackout and blockade
Tigray was cut off from the world during the 2020-2022 civil war, which killed around 600,000 people.
aljazeera.com
‘In our deepest hearts we are voyeurs’: the paedophile-hunting show that inspired Robert Pattinson’s new film
Experts and insiders explain how To Catch A Predator became the most controversial show on 2000s TVA man from Long Beach, California, is here to have sex with someone he believes is a 13-year-old g...
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Phil Wang: Uh Oh review – how to achieve an eighth of an orgasm, and other millennial myths
Soho Theatre Walthamstow, LondonThe standup delivers older and wiser musings and mockery, whether it’s about taches, a passion for Gail’s or a distaste for cyclistsLots has changed in the world of...
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Fighting erupts between Tigray’s rebel alliance and Ethiopia’s military
Fighting has intensified between Ethiopia’s military and a new rebel alliance in Tigray.
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Revealed: the undisclosed safety data emerging as weedkiller maker faces Parkinson’s lawsuits in US
Syngenta denies keeping relevant data from the EPA as paraquat stays in the US market despite global bansSweden started ringing the alarm bell more than 20 years ago, calling for a ban on the weedk...
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‘I’d strip for £100!’ Dominic West and Sienna Miller on nudity, narcissism and their juicy new show War
The stars are no strangers to public scrutiny of their most intimate relationships – but they’ve never experienced anything like this. They talk about playing a famous divorcing couple, and how mon...
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MNEK on writing smash hits, battling self-doubt and his solo struggles: ‘I’m a fat Black gay man. Try selling that’
The artist has written for Beyoncé and been nominated for two Grammys, yet individual success has eluded him. Now he’s back with a new album that puts queer joy in the spotlight – and, he says, he’...
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Former US intelligence chief Avril Haines: ‘Trump trusts his gut more than the expertise’
The security expert on the chances of a Trump-Xi deal on Taiwan, her interactions with President Biden — and why a third world war is a ‘plausible scenario’
ft.com
Premier League joins call for Fifa reforms
The Premier League joins three of its top European counterparts in calling for "fundamental" reform of the way that world football's governing body Fifa is run.
co.uk
Meryl Streep’s casting as Aslan has angered the Christian right. Don’t they have more pressing issues?
The Oscar-winner is voicing Narnia’s wise lion in Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew, leading to roars of fury from US evangelical commentators It is a confusing time to be alive, g...
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Protests in UK after arrest of far-right activist Daniel Thomas
Protesters gathered outside a police station in southern England after far-right activist Daniel Thomas.
aljazeera.com
The Supreme Court revives a controversial data system for citizenship checks
The Supreme Court is allowing use of a data system that Trump officials overhauled. The system has erroneously flagged U.S. citizens and a lower court found it violated federal privacy protections.
npr.org
The Trump Administration Is Trying to Get Musk and X out of a $137 Million EU Fine
The US government filed an application to support the company’s legal challenge against a fine issued under the bloc’s Digital Services Act, which Trump has described as “overseas extortion.”
wired.com
Pakistan, Turkiye edge closer towards joining Saudi war against Houthis
Pakistani and Turkish military chiefs head to Riyadh for urgent talks, but both countries remain cautious on involvement
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‘Your body fights to stay cool’: workers toil in record heat as federal rule frozen
Trump officials and Republicans are rolling back protections against heat-related illnesses and deathsWhen it’s 90F on a hot summer day, Esther Minton wears a long-sleeved shirt to work.“Working ou...
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How the illegal dumping of toxic waste in a Croatian town sparked national calls for clean-up
After years of illegal mass flytipping in Gospić, fed-up residents decided to take matters into their own hands“Gospić is our home,” Željka Šikić shouted to a crowd of 40,000 people outside the Cro...
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Add to playlist: the defiant queer dancehall of Destin Conrad and the week’s best new tracks
Every one of the Grammy-nominated Floridian’s songs reveal a different side of him. His latest album, Roadrunner, is all languid reggae basslines and come-hither lyricismFrom Tampa, FloridaRecommen...
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Back and loving it - Pietersen on his history, Brook & helping win the Ashes
Former batter turned specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen talks about his new role with England, his past history with the ECB and working with Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.
co.uk
Party Invite Phishing Scams Are the New Missed Connections
Email scams that look like an Evite or Paperless Post invitation are meant to snatch your data. For some, they've become an excuse to reconnect with old friends or flames.
wired.com
UN General Assembly live: Leaders from Lebanon, Iraq, Pakistan to speak
The US-Israel war on Iran will continue to be a focus as the UNGA enters its fourth day.
aljazeera.com
Flying Swans, West Ham firepower & Burnley misery - Championship talking points
We have hit the bumper international break and there has been plenty to talk about in the Championship so far.
skysports.com
What’s in Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
Tehran’s offer comes as high fuel prices put pressure on Trump ahead of the US midterm elections.
aljazeera.com
‘Primetime’ Exposes the Ego-Driven Core of Vigilante Pedophile Hunting
Lance Oppenheim’s new film doesn’t paint Chris Hansen as a hero. The To Catch a Predator host's real-world copycats are even more reckless.
wired.com
OpenAI Agents Hacked Into an Australian Government Website. Who’s Responsible?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia at the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Thursday. He has called for international standards to govern A.I.
nytimes.com
The Farmer’s Wife review – a bumper crop of tenderness, toil and female strength
Theatre by the Lake, KeswickInspired by Helen Rebanks’ bestselling memoir, Hannah Khalil’s play foregrounds the women holding everything togetherWhile anthropologists have made links between farmin...
theguardian.com
How to Record Your Screen on Any Phone
The built-in tools on your phone—as well as some inexpensive apps—let you share whatever you’re doing with others.
wired.com
Havertz returning to Arsenal after suffering injury with Germany
Kai Havertz is returning to Arsenal to be assessed after suffering an injury in Germany's Nations League clash with Netherlands.
skysports.com
Chelsea charged by FA over discriminatory chanting
Chelsea are charged by the Football Association over alleged discriminatory behaviour by fans during their win at Fulham in August.
co.uk
Once Sentenced to Death, Mary Jane Veloso Receives Pardon in the Philippines
Mary Jane Veloso, center, being escorted by prison officials at the Correctional Institution for Women in Manila in 2024.
nytimes.com
Rising malnutrition in Nigeria as US war on Iran raises food costs
The war on Iran is raising the cost of living in Nigeria.
aljazeera.com
Post your questions for the Pogues
Ahead of a greatest hits tour, original members Spider Stacy and James Fearnley will join us to answer your questionsWhen Shane MacGowan died in 2023, you’d be forgiven for wondering whether the Po...
theguardian.com
Polanski heckled at Jewish community hustings after saying that Zionism is a form of racism – UK politics live
The Green leader, who is Jewish, made the remarks as part of his campaign in the Holborn and St Pancras byelectionIn other developments:Foreign secretary Ed Miliband told his Iranian counterpart, A...
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Premier League and La Liga lead FIFA reform calls after ‘exploitative’ plan
Europe's top leagues, from England, Spain, Italy and Germany, add pressure on Gianni Infantino after World Cup plan.
aljazeera.com
16 Products From Women Designers You Need to Know
From electric trucks to health trackers, women designers are guiding consumer tech to a better place.
wired.com
Scientists discovered two bizarre new sea spiders that are “nightmare fuel”
Scientists discovered two strange new sea spider species in the Salish Sea, including a hairy-legged, red-eyed species that can groom itself with comb-like appendages. Another is frequently covered...
sciencedaily.com
Old hands or new blood? Wigan & Wakefield vie to reach Grand Final
Wigan have substantial play-off experience coming into Saturday's Super League semi-final, but it is new territory for opponents Wakefield.
co.uk
Switzerland’s neutrality vote is asking the wrong question
The real question is what neutrality can still do for Switzerland.
aljazeera.com
NHL's Kuzmenko returns to Russia after father killed by bear
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko returns to Russia before the start of the NHL season after his father was killed by a bear.
co.uk
Nepal PM says global order is broken in fighting climate crisis
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah was applauded at the UN General Assembly after his speech on climate crisis.
aljazeera.com
Colombia’s President Wears Gun to Santa Marta, City Shut Down by a Criminal Group
Abelardo De La Espriella, the new president, wore the gun to visit Santa Marta, a tourist destination shut down by an armed group after state forces killed a group leader.
nytimes.com
Stuck on the Battlefield, Russia Wages ‘Total War’ on Ukraine’s Economy
Firefighters at the site of a drone attack on a warehouse in Brovary, Ukraine, this month.
nytimes.com
How Climate Change Is Disrupting Summer Travel
In Michigan, drifting smoke from Canadian wildfires caused hazy skies on the shores of Lake Michigan.
nytimes.com
CERN has begun disconnecting the Large Hadron Collider
CERN has started replacing some of the Large Hadron Collider’s most important magnets as part of its High-Luminosity upgrade. The new superconducting magnets will produce fields about 40% stronger,...
sciencedaily.com
‘My generation of novelists is dying’: Rose Tremain on 70 years of writing, and late-life inspiration
As her latest novel about Daphne du Maurier is published, the bestselling author reflects on age and creativity – and why at 83 she has no plans to stop My generation of writers is dying. Of G...
theguardian.com
Earth is tearing apart beneath the Pacific Northwest
Scientists have captured a subduction zone off Vancouver Island in the process of tearing itself apart, revealing that these massive tectonic systems may die piece by piece rather than all at once....
sciencedaily.com
Chelsea in landmark fertility policy: 'Being a player and mum are both possible now'
Chelsea are used to being the first. While plenty of that has come on the pitch, it is the behind the scenes work that is truly leading the way for female players and women's health.
skysports.com
Why Spain test is 'pivotal' for Tuchel's England project
England go again. After World Cup heartbreak this summer they kick-off their Nations League campaign against Spain on Saturday at Wembley.
skysports.com
Mamdani plants olive tree with Gaza families
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video of himself planting an olive tree alongside Palestinian families from Gaza.
aljazeera.com
You are the new Scotland boss - what would you do?
Put yourself in the shoes of the new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli as he picks his first XI.
co.uk
Week in wildlife: a tiny tiger-cat, backyard bears and a frilly pink sea cucumber
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Sagal Abdi-Wali: Labour’s candidate in Starmer’s former seat zeroes in on local issues amid Green challenge
Former Camden council leader’s message is clear: she’s ‘visible, committed and local’, and has been for a long timeSagal Abdi-Wali does not want to be the prime minister. She doesn’t even want to l...
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My dad was a monster! Sara Karloff on reviving Frankenstein, 95 years on
Boris Karloff’s daughter and composer Michael Shapiro, whose musical score for the 1931 film is finally coming to London, talk about how it became a much-loved classicOnce seen, never forgotten – t...
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Nepal’s leader labels devastating flood a ‘warning to the world’
Prime Minister Balendra Shah says world leaders must act on climate change.
aljazeera.com
Trump and China's Xi discuss AI, trade and Iran war during state visit
U.S. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for the second time this year to much fanfare but little in the way of grand bargains.
npr.org
Israel’s Abu Farchi sent off for gun celebration in Nations League match
Israel footballer Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for goal celebration mimicking shooting a gun in match against Austria.
aljazeera.com
Why teenagers have become a huge part of football's transfer market
BBC Sport explores why clubs at the top of English football are increasingly trading academy players and what the impact is on the youngsters themselves.
co.uk
Education, Barcelona & Basque culture - why Spain are dominating football
Spain go into Saturday's Nations League match against England on a 38-match unbeaten run - and with a host of honours to their name. Why are they so good?
co.uk
Would you bet on the future of our planet?
Prediction markets are focusing on extreme weather and the climate crisis. But it’s led to questions about what exactly people are betting on• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign...
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‘I never choose the cautious option’: Royal Opera’s Jakub Hrůša on collaboration, control and conducting Wagner
One year into the role, the Royal Opera’s music director is taking on the challenge of Parsifal, and, next season, the Ring Cycle. I’m here, and I am courageous says the conductor‘You can choose th...
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‘She never accepted no’: Liam Neeson on dogged heroine behind Tuam mass baby grave film
Catherine Corless’s exposure of almost 800 infant deaths at a home led by nuns prompted Neeson to bring the story to screenLiam Neeson still remembers his shock and shame when he read a New York Ti...
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Can’t Get You Out of My Head by Michael Cragg review – what’s the secret of Kylie’s genius?
The pop star emerges as a great unifier in this in-depth yet heartfelt portrait of an Aussie icon‘There’s an anxiety in declaring oneself a Kylie fan,” wrote the late San Francisco poet Kevin Killi...
theguardian.com
Hurricane Polo lashes Mexico as Nolo strengthens near Hawaii
Mexico's southwestern communities brace for Hurricane Polo, while Hawaii faces its third hurricane threat of the year.
aljazeera.com
Pomp and toasts: Day 2 of Trump and Xi in DC
Xi’s first visit to Washington in a decade was a display of pomp and pageantry, with Trump offering his guest a two-month truce on the brewing tariff war.
co.uk
Trump and Xi toast new chapter in friendship at White House state dinner
The lavish state dinner included tech billionaires, red tablecloths, bok choy and festive toasts.
co.uk
Our son's death could have been prevented by FA - Billy Vigar's parents
Billy Vigar's parents says the Football Association could have prevented their son's death.
co.uk
Andy Burnham talks about ‘public control’ of the utilities but it’s a minefield. We can lead him through it | Will Hutton and Andy Haldane
Nationalisation is not the ultimate answer for companies like Thames Water – but they could be run for the public benefitWill Hutton is a journalist and political economist. Andy Haldane is a forme...
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Two-year NHS waiting times reveal system’s struggle with rise in ADHD and autism awareness
NHS assessment bottlenecks have knock-on effects, leading to delays in medical help and lack of access to specialist supportThat NHS boards have imposed minimum two-year waiting times for attention...
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‘We wanted to prove we didn’t need air conditioning’: the airport cooled by natural ventilation
At Roland Garros airport on Réunion island, the ceiling design funnels a light tropical breeze into the terminal At the arrivals terminal at Roland Garros airport on Réunion island, visitors are gr...
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Skylarks and sandwich terns among new birdies on reserve created from ‘boring old golf course’
National Trust has transformed Sandilands in Lincolnshire into a nature reserve with wetlands and wading poolsThere is no chance of a birdie or an eagle any more. But there are skylarks, short-eare...
theguardian.com
Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund, focusing on early-stage AI
The Silicon Valley firm is aligning its India fundraising cycle with its global funds for the first time, as it shifts to a shorter investment period.
techcrunch.com
Litter-Robot Promo Codes: Up to $150 Off
Get the latest Litter-Robot Discounts on Litter-Robot self-cleaning litter boxes, accessories, and more.
wired.com
Americans are confused and worried about elections. Will that impact turnout?
New polling shows many voters are concerned about the midterms. But prior elections show no clear link between voter concerns and fewer voters actually casting ballots.
npr.org
As election enters its final stretch, some Republicans are distancing from Trump
With less than six weeks until Election Day, a growing number of Republicans are breaking from Trump on key issues. It comes as the party is scrambling to hold onto a slim majority in Congress.
npr.org
$100 million in teen pregnancy prevention funds remain unused. What happened?
With days left to go in the 2026 fiscal year, lawmakers push the health department to spend the money congress allocated to prevent teen pregnancy. An NPR exclusive.
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As election enters its final stretch, some Republicans are distancing from Trump
At a moment when President Trump is asking GOP voters to pretend he is on the ballot, some Republican lawmakers have started to push back on different parts of his agenda.
npr.org
Pakistani forces kill Afghan Taliban fighters in border escalation
Pakistan's security forces report ongoing cross-border fire in latest fighting with Afghanistan.
aljazeera.com
Explosive Intensification for Hurricane Polo
Several ingredients came together off the Pacific coast of Mexico to generate one of the strongest storms the eastern Pacific basin has ever seen.
nasa.gov
‘Everyone can relate to pain and struggle. So I’m sharing mine’: Michael Kiwanuka on life after his devastating stroke
The Mercury prize winner hasn’t been able to go home since falling ill last summer. In his only interview, he opens up about the ‘poignancy’ of finally releasing the new album his stroke shelvedAt...
theguardian.com
No product, no problem: investors place big bets on AI neolabs
It is true that these numbers can hide some sleight of hand
ft.com
David Beckham takes $51mn dividend as World Cup deals lift earnings
Tournament boosts profits at DRJB Holdings, the former footballer’s brand business company, to record level last year
ft.com
How can we tackle AI’s financial risks?
Out of public sight, bureaucrats are trying to fight digital fire with fire
ft.com
The cheap new AI model taking aim at OpenAI and Anthropic
Start-up TypeSafe AI’s ‘Jev’ model promises faster, more efficient AI for developers
ft.com
Maga base recoils as Trump goes all-in on AI
US president’s Big Tech boosterism is alienating once-loyal supporters just weeks ahead of the midterms
ft.com
Can quantum turn ‘magic’ into money?
The dawn of a new computing era may finally be here. Now the race is on to find a path to profit
ft.com
Jewish protestors join Free Palestine march to denounce Netanyahu
Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow reports from a Free Palestine march, where Jewish demonstrators rejected Netanyahu.
aljazeera.com
Young men flee Tigray amid fears of forced recruitment
Years after the war, unresolved tensions are again leaving young people fearful of being drawn into fighting.
aljazeera.com
Oil prices jump after Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Saudi facilities
Brent crude tops $106 a barrel after Iran-aligned rebel group claims to have successfully attacked Aramco facilities.
aljazeera.com
When AI’s moving this fast, who’s protecting us?
The people building the world’s most powerful AI systems are now warning governments about losing control.
aljazeera.com
Pomp prevails over substance as Trump hosts Xi
Fanfare masks some of the US president’s own troubles, including his war in Iran and plummeting domestic popularity
ft.com
France to Send Soldiers to Saudi Arabia to Help Secure Energy Sites
President Emmanuel Macron of France, speaking before the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
NYC police arrest Susan Sarandon, other celebrities protesting Netanyahu
Rights groups accuse UN of hosting a 'war criminal' as delegations walk out during Israeli prime minister's speech.
aljazeera.com
More than 100 arrested as New Yorkers protest Netanyahu’s UN visit
Demonstrators blocked streets and marched towards UN headquarters as the Israeli PM addressed world leaders at UNGA.
aljazeera.com
Trump's state dinner for Xi features sea bass and a long list of tech titans
A tech-heavy guest list, the fashion choices of those on it, who sat where and what was on the menu marked the softer — often and glitzier — details of diplomacy as Donald Trump threw a Thursday ni...
npr.org
Meloni government bans burqas, caps foreign students in Italian schools
Italy is a front-line country for migration, with integration a hot campaign issue ahead of its 2027 election.
aljazeera.com
Marina Hyde on Trump, tech bros and Taylor Swift - podcast
Guardian columnist Marina Hyde on the release of her new book What a Time to be Alive!“I think increasingly the way to survive the news is to say things like: ‘I find it fascinating from a human be...
theguardian.com
Trump praises US-China friendship at state dinner with Xi Jinping
The two superpowers seek greater dialogue despite differences over issues such as Iran, Taiwan, AI and trade.
aljazeera.com
The world’s two most powerful men just met. How did it go?
The BBC’s China correspondent Laura Bicker unpacks how the trip panned out for Beijing and Washington.
co.uk
At least 41 die as boat capsizes in DRC’s Lake Tanganyika
Forty-nine passengers have been rescued and a search is under way for the missing.
aljazeera.com
Brazil’s Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro still essentially tied in new poll
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is up two points, but that's still within the poll's margin of error.
aljazeera.com
Argentina’s poverty rises to 32 percent under Milei with more pain forecast
A 4.1-percentage-point rise in poverty in the first half of 2026 could be bad news for Milei's re-election bid.
aljazeera.com
Iran Proposes 7-Day Plan to End War
The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, at the General Assembly on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Iran offers US new ‘7-day’ ceasefire proposal
Foreign minister says plan could see Strait of Hormuz reopen within a week
ft.com
Ai Weiwei unveils his epic new Australian work: ‘90% of art is just garbage. Real art questions the existing order’
From his farm in Portugal, the acclaimed artist speaks about war, peace, the state of the world – and his 40 metre sculpture Mushrooms, on Sydney Harbour“It’s like a film set. Like it’s not real,”...
theguardian.com
Iran war live: Tehran wants Washington to re-enter MoU before US midterms
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran wants the US to return to the MoU by early November.
aljazeera.com
How Iran Changed War
The lessons of Tehran’s hse of precise mass.
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How Iran Changed War
The lessons of Tehran’s use of precise mass.