Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-09-27

KP promises to challenge McCullum as England push to be 'world's best'

Kevin Pietersen has promised to challenge England white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum in his new role as a specialist mentor to the team, saying it's precisely why he was brought in.

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Man City’s 115 Charges — The Scandal, The Escape, and Pep’s Own Past

Man City just got found guilty on 114 of 115 financial charges — but the story behind it is much more complex.

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Failure to protect free speech could cost Labour votes at next election, says Liberty

Polling for rights group shows issue is concern for voters and many feel recent policies have had negative effect Free speech will be a big concern for voters at the next general election, with the...

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Korea review – a nirvana of wild beauty shattered by the 20th century

British Museum, LondonThe staggering resourcefulness and fantastic originality of bygone artisans is showcased in earthenware so exquisite it will soothe your soul. But a lurch into the modern brea...

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Healey to promise ‘new age of industrialisation’ with £6bn Royal Navy plan

Chancellor will pledge that work on building three new floating docks on the Clyde in Scotland will be carried out by British firms

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Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says

President Xi Jinping of China arriving for a state visit last week. China has the world’s fastest-growing military.

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Powerful storm floods US Northeast, causes power outages

The nor'easter causes another round of flooding in low-lying areas in New Jersey and New York City and knocks out power.

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Ireland defeats Israel in controversial UEFA Nations League match

Ireland's players wore black armbands in support of Palestine, bowed their heads, and refused pre-match handshakes.

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Alleged rape on campus sparks violent protest at Indian university

Student protests at an Indian university have turned violent following claims that a female student was raped on campus.

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Deadly strike hits market in Yemen’s Taiz

A strike on a market in the Yemeni city of Taiz has killed at least seven people and wounded 40.

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Watch: BBC reports from the front-line of an escalating war in Yemen

In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

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World’s worst-performing market slashes minimum price for stocks

Indonesia is trying to boost liquidity by allowing shares to trade at a tiny fraction of a US cent

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Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

An Israeli Apache helicopter struck a commercial centre near Mayfadoun in Southern Lebanon.

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Five arrested near UK RAF base over suspected explosives ‘terror’ plot

Five men have been arrested near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences.

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Lewis: Littler facing 'unfair' treatment from sections of crowd

Luke Littler is receiving “unfair” treatment from sections of the crowd, says former world champion Adrian Lewis.

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McNulty first US world road race winner in 33 years

Brandon McNulty becomes the first American winner of the men's road race world title in 33 years with a stunning victory in Montreal.

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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns amid prolonged protests

Despite student-led protests and political unrest challenging his rule, Vucic intends to run in the snap elections.

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A Transcript From The Times Interview with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at The New York Times on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Embattled Serbian president resigns, paving way for early elections

Aleksandar Vučić's administration has been dogged by prolonged protests over allegations of corruption.

co.uk

Why has Trump rejected Iran’s peace proposal?

The US president has reportedly threatened to resume strikes on Iran.

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York hold out to beat Wigan in Women's Super League Grand Final

York Valkyrie won the Women’s Super League Grand Final, beating Wigan Warriors 8-6.

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NI qualifying for World Cup 'surreal' - O'Hanlon

Northern Ireland netball vice-captain Caroline O'Hanlon says "not many outside of our camp expected us to qualify" after the booked their spot in the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

co.uk

Can Muse overcome Meta’s trust issues?

On Equity, we discussed how Meta's AI announcement managed to steal the spotlight from OpenAI and Anthropic.

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More than 50 arrested at Palestine Action support rally

More than 250 protesters sat outside Labour's party conference in Liverpool to support the banned group.

co.uk

Chelsea restore resilience - are they title contenders again?

Doubt crept in at Chelsea last season when they lost their Women's Super League crown - but early signs in this campaign suggest they have regained their spark for another challenge.

co.uk

Standoff in a Northern Irish Town Over Contentious Sectarian March

People blocked the Garvaghy Road area, a Catholic enclave in the town of Portadown in Northern Ireland, on Sunday as a Protestant group was expected to march through.

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Pubs in Ireland refuse to screen Israel match in protest over Gaza genocide

Ireland has been thrust into the global spotlight over two controversial Nations League football games against Israel.

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Bill Gates says AI without regulation is ‘completely irresponsible’

The billionaire cofounder of Microsoft says, without restrictions, AI could 'cause a billion deaths'.

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Fernandes, Gakpo & Dorgu join injury list

Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo and Patrick Dorgu all join the international break's high-profile injury list after suffering issues that have curtailed their involvement in Nations League matches.

co.uk

Palestine Action protesters arrested in Liverpool

Police have arrested protesters at a Palestine Action demonstration in Liverpool, ahead of the Labour Party conference.

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Andy Burnham to fight next election with plan for NHS-style care service

PM says he is willing to expend political capital to bring in universal service that would be funded by ‘everybody’Analysis: can Labour hang on to Burnham bounce?Andy Burnham will fight the next el...

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At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a vessel capsizes in DRC

This incident comes only two days after at least 41 people died in another boat capsizing in DRC.

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Burnham bounce gives Labour a second chance but budget realities are looming

Conference delegates grateful ousting Starmer has paid off, but relief tempered by fiscal headwinds aheadUK politics live – latest updatesEven Andy Burnham’s closest allies accept that deposing Kei...

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UK to open new refugee resettlement routes for Afghan women and Palestinians

Exclusive: Move by Shabana Mahmood comes after closure of Afghan scheme last year but experts say numbers too small to deter Channel crossingsUK politics live – latest updatesShabana Mahmood will a...

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‘Iran ready for doomsday war’, FM Araghchi says

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is prepared for war to resume, ‘even if it comes to a doomsday war’.

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Dee Brock, Who Created the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Dies at 96

As the first director of the troupe, she helped transform it from a high school squad into a global phenomenon.

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One month after Nepal’s catastrophic floods, thousands remain missing

A month after floods tore through Nepal, 5,285 people remain missing and more than 1,100 are still in holding centres.

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Morris Ballen, Who Helped Spread Indie Artists’ Music, Dies at 88

Countless independent acts in every genre — punk, hip-hop, church choir — relied on him to create small runs of high-quality records and CDs.

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Donald Trump arrives at Medinah for the final day of the Presidents Cup!

Donald Trump arrives at Medinah to support Team USA on the final day of the Presidents Cup.

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Dozens killed in two mass shootings in South Africa

At least 27 people have been killed in two mass shootings across South Africa.

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Drumcree standoff shows Northern Ireland’s troubled past still threatens its peace

Governments will be hoping row over the contentious Orange Order march down Garvaghy Road can be defusedPortadown march: latest updatesLike a ghost from its troubled past Drumcree has unexpectedly...

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Northern Ireland protesters block Orange Order march into Catholic area

Thousands of Protesters blocked a road leading into a Catholic area of Northern Ireland ahead of an Orange Order march.

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Muslims protest planned demolition of ‘600-year-old’ mosque in India

Hundreds of Muslims have gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a historic mosque.

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Changing UK benefits for young people a ‘moral crusade’, says minister

Pat McFadden urges Labour MPs to back overhauls, amid signs party looking to cut payments for some 16- to 24-year-oldsUK politics live – latest updatesLabour MPs have a moral responsibility to acce...

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The Guardian view on Thames Water: Andy Burnham should nationalise this failed monopoly | Editorial

Bill payers should not fund another rescue for financiers of the water industry. Public ownership can end the cycle of extraction and failureThis month, a cross-party parliamentary committee said T...

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Anthropic’s Dario Amodei gets the SNL treatment

"AI is the devil and I its maker."

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Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed as Islamabad, Kabul trade accusations

Relations strain further as Afghanistan and Pakistan trade accusations over terrorism and cross-border violence.

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TechCrunch Mobility: AV companies pick their lanes

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

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Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners as election calls grow

A slew of dissidents being released from long-term detention comes days after the nation's interim leader met the US president.

co.uk

Burnham dodges questions on Heathrow third runway as project faces four-year delay

Airport chiefs say 2035 operations deadline unachievable as critics say new delay makes case for project ‘even more dubious’Plans for a third runway at Heathrow are once again up in the air after t...

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Tense standoff over loyalist march in Portadown as protesters block route

Sinn Féin leaders join those on streets opposing decision to allow Garvaghy Road parade for first time since 1998Portadown march: latest updatesHundreds of protesters spent the day blocking the rou...

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Finding Desert Angels: Searching for the missing at the US-Mexico border

An ageing trailblazer of search and rescue risks his life to find a woman’s missing son in the US-Mexico borderlands.

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For Libya, the Hormuz crisis can be a trap or an opportunity

Libyan hydrocarbons are increasingly sought after. To take full advantage, the country needs a new economic strategy.

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Burnham refreshes the parts others can’t reach on the Andy and Laura show | John Crace

The PM oozes confidence and easy-going charm as he tells Laura Kuenssberg the hill he’ll die on is fixing social careUK politics live – latest updatesIn recent weeks there has been much speculation...

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Anatomy of an inferno: inside the push to map, predict and prevent spread of increasing UK wildfires

Scientists are racing to understand how fires behave as hotter summers turn green landscapes into tinderboxesFrom the scorched heathlands of the New Forest to the smouldering valleys of south Wales...

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PM proposes NHS style social care system

Burnham wants to offer access to free social care services in England. He'll put his plans before voters at the next general election.

co.uk

Australia finish with 11 men but hang on to beat South Africa in 'bizarre' Test

Australia beat South Africa 42-38 in Perth on Sunday after losing four players to yellow cards inside the final 11 minutes, seeing out the match with just 11 men on the field.

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Scotland & Northern Ireland secure World Cup spots

Scotland and Northern Ireland secured qualification for the Netball World Cup after a three-day event in East Kilbride.

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Yemen’s health system could collapse in some areas, minister warns

Yemen's healthcare system may not be able to support the population as war strains resources, minister tells Al Jazeera.

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Three in four UK GPs ‘too busy to talk to their patients in depth’

Family doctors’ professional body finds the majority have no time to discuss preventative measures A friendly chat with your GP about your life, health and happiness was once a key part of the UK’s...

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Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat?

Smotrich’s words should not be dismissed as mere election rhetoric, human rights experts and analysts warn.

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Ireland bounce back to beat Japan in WXV Global Series

Beibhinn Parsons becomes Ireland women's all-time record try scorer as they hold off a late comeback from Japan to register a 31-24 win in the WXV Global Series at Dexcom Stadium.

co.uk

Catherine Bohart: Borrowing Trouble review – obsessive compulsion to overshare is captivatingly funny

Soho theatre, LondonThis latest bulletin from the Irish standup’s fraught life delves deep into her OCD and dismay at her own foiblesPeople talking about their mental health is boring, says Catheri...

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Why latest defeat feels different for Wales

Wales may have suffered another Test defeat, but Sean Lynn's new-look side has given fans plenty to be optimistic about before next month's trip to Japan.

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Ethiopians celebrate Meskel and call for peace amid fighting

Ethiopians celebrate Meskel and call for peace amid fighting

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‘Better deal’: What’s behind Trump’s rejection of Iran’s truce offer?

Experts say Trump sees economic sanctions as key to extracting more concessions but he risks losing leverage.

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Iran Seeks U.S. Clarification After Trump Rejects Cease-Fire Proposal

Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, at the United Nations in New York on Friday.

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Swiss voters set to reject tighter neutrality rules in referendum

About 71 percent of voters oppose initiative to impose stricter limits on neutrality, projection suggests.

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Political rallies fill Brazil’s streets a week before elections

Rival political rallies have been held in Brazil as campaigns intensify with one week to go until election day.

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Why Tuchel's critics have been forced to stay quiet despite Spain loss

The narrative before this first post-World Cup international was clear: if England lose, the pressure on Thomas Tuchel could become unbearable.

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Four men down - but Australia still beat South Africa

Australia are reduced to 11 men but dig in for a remarkable win against a much-changed South Africa side as they beat the world champions 42-38 in Perth.

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‘We’ve done everything by the book’: EU citizens left in limbo after UK government strips post-Brexit residency status

Home Office faces legal action after 1,473 people living in UK before Brexit told settled status was granted in errorThe Home Office is facing legal action over a controversial policy to strip EU c...

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Floods and landslides kill at least 56 people in India, 12 in Nepal

Authorities report increasing death toll over three days as rivers rise above danger levels in parts of both countries.

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'Fairy tales are real!' - Knights book Grand Final place with dramatic late interception try

Sander Smith picks off Dylan Lucas' pass and races away under the posts to seal victory over the Penrith Panthers, sending the Newcastle Knights into the Grand Final and sparking emotional celebrat...

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Labour is nostalgic for two-party politics. That cosy, simple time is over – let it go | John Harris

Our fragmented political model will endure for the foreseeable future – and Reform will benefit from it until Burnham learns that cooperation is keyAs I wrote last week, whatever its current troubl...

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Houses can be built on floodplains despite failing safety test, says high court

Decision to allow development of 190 new homes in north Somerset sparks campaign for change in the lawHouses can be built on floodplains even if they fail a crucial safety test, according to a high...

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27 killed in mass shootings in South Africa overnight

Members of South Africa’s Forensic Pathology Service and South African National Defence Force on Sunday at the scene of the shooting near Johannesburg.

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Injured Assefa narrowly misses world record in Berlin

Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa wins the Berlin Marathon but narrowly misses out on breaking the women's world record because of injury.

co.uk

USA's new breakout star? Sullivan living up to Premier League promise

Cavan Sullivan made his United States debut on Saturday aged just 16 - and produced a performance to show just why Manchester City moved to sign him.

co.uk

Tony Blair would like Andy Burnham to take his advice on rejoining the EU. Should he? | Tom Baldwin

The former PM has been consulted by many who came after him – but Burnham might want to shake his New Labour past once and for allTony Blair can, apparently, sound slightly wistful when he describe...

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‘No role for UNRWA in Gaza’: Does the Board of Peace toe Israeli lines?

Board of Peace excludes UNRWA from Gaza, aligning with repeated Israeli calls to sideline the refugee aid agency.

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Burnham’s plan for a radical reset collides with economic reality

Surging energy bills, higher borrowing costs and rising inflation have left the PM and his chancellor in a fiscal bindAs Labour heads to Liverpool this week, Andy Burnham has promised to deliver “s...

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What’s the Best Pet DNA Test? We Tested the Most Popular Ones

I sent my cats’ saliva to the lab to get health and genetic insights sent to my inbox—with very different results.

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‘It’s hard to sell a house when it’s covered in baboon faeces’: Cape Town divided over plan to remove its monkeys

Two troops of chacma baboons are breaking into homes and shops but animal rights activists insist coexistence is the answerCape Town’s city council has said it will “imminently” round up two baboon...

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Tomi Adeyemi on the film of her hit novel Children of Blood and Bone: ‘I don’t plan to watch it’

Her debut earned a record-breaking YA book deal – then came her fallout with Hollywood. The author talks about the pressures of success and why she is pictured on the cover of her new novelThere is...

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I’ll Be Seeing You review – Simon Russell Beale’s Liberace is a life force too great to be tamed

Pitlochry Festival theatreMartin Sherman’s meta new work sees Fra Fee’s writer struggling to turn out a play about the flamboyant pianist while despising everything the showman stands forSimon Russ...

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Duckett goes for a DUCK as Sri Lanka strike early!

Ben Duckett goes early for England as Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka smashes the stumps.

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Franklin wins three medals at European championships

Olympic medallist Mallory Franklin completes her return following the birth of her daughter with canoe gold and kayak cross silver at the Paddle Europe Slalom Championships in Ivrea.

co.uk

Man City charges latest: Chairman's statement, how long process could take and what next?

Miguel Delaney, Riath Al-Samarrai and Jack Rosser joined Sunday Supplement to discuss the latest in the case of Manchester City's 115 charges.

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Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank

Israeli authorities announce a week-long comprehensive military closure across the occupied West Bank.

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‘Rip the plaster off’: Andy Burnham sets out vision for universal free social care

PM says he will put proposals for NHS-style service funded by everybody into Labour’s next general election manifestoUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said that he is going to “rip...

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The Data Center Backlash Should Also Be a Climate Reckoning. It Isn’t Yet

Climate groups are latching onto the data center opposition movement, but it remains to be seen if they can get people to care about the facilities’ impact on the atmosphere.

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Glucosamine, a popular joint supplement, linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression

A large health-record analysis found that glucosamine use was associated with a 25% higher likelihood of mild cognitive impairment progressing to dementia. Lab experiments suggest the popular joint...

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Burnham signals he will fight next election on tax rises to fund social care reform

Prime minister says shake-up would be ‘hard’ to do in current parliament

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Two Doors Down review – outrageously sharp, joyously sweary return of the Latimer Crescent favourites

OVO Hydro, GlasgowAhead of the sitcom’s new series in 2027 the full TV cast reunite for a masterclass in comfort comedy, adding musical interludes to the familiar suburban bedlamIt may have started...

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Plane carrying DR Congo military delegation crashes

A plane carrying a Congolese military delegation crashed in DR Congo, killing 17 people, including four civilians.

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As A.I. Accelerates, Governments Are Increasingly Being Left Behind

The gap between technology and policymaking has gotten wider than ever with artificial intelligence, leaving a global policy vacuum as A.I. models rapidly advance.

nytimes.com

Massive Attack singer arrested over pro-Palestine protest in UK

Massive Attack singer arrested over pro-Palestine protest in UK

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Can Iran shift trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz?

Iran is looking for alternatives to export its oil as the US blockades its southern ports.

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Djibouti urges world to help as Yemen war drives refugee influx

Djibouti urges world to help as Yemen war drives refugee influx

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Suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan kills at least 12

A vehicle laden with explosives rammed into a roadside checkpoint in Pakistan, killing at least a dozen people.

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Photos: Pope Leo draws hundreds of thousands for open-air Mass in Paris

Pope Leo XIV celebrates an open-air mass for hundreds of thousands of believers on the Champs-Elysees.

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Israel’s Netanyahu criticises opposition uniting against him for election

Five opposition leaders agree to cooperate to boost voter turnout to secure a majority in the October 27 elections.

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New soil test could reveal how soil microbes help feed plants

Scientists have streamlined a method for measuring DNA-bound phosphorus in soil, making it cheaper and easier while preserving its accuracy. The technique could reveal how soil microbes help recycl...

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As former athletes, some Senators have extra say on the college sports reform bill

As Senate considers a major college sports reform bill lobbied for by the NCAA and other powerful stakeholders, some lawmakers — themselves former college athletes — have a major say in the debate.

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As Congress debates college sports, athletes-turned-senators have a seat at the table

The Protect College Sports Act is on the brink of passing in the Senate, where a handful of former college athletes who are now senators on both sides of the aisle have an extra say in the debate.

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Ohio governor's race: Ramaswamy and Acton clash in rare Democratic pickup opportunity

The Ohio governor's race pits Vivek Ramaswamy against Democrat Amy Acton. While Ramaswamy downplays his Trump tie and Acton faces pandemic-era scrutiny, Democrats eye a rare win in 40 years

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Politics chat: Trump vs the media; rolling back health and education spending

We look at President Trump's fight with some of the White House press corps, as well as his attempt to claw back $810 million in Congressionally-approved funds for health and education spending.

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1.7-billion-year-old fossils reveal a crucial clue to the rise of complex life

Scientists studying ancient Australian rocks uncovered more than 12,000 fossils from some of the oldest known eukaryotes on Earth. These early complex cells lived in settings ranging from coastal m...

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UK politics live: Further poll boost for Labour as its conference begins

More in Common projects Labour on 250 seats against Reform on 147‘I can deliver’: Burnham pledges radical change on eve of Labour conferenceAndy Burnham has announced a new help-to-buy scheme aimed...

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From turgid to thrusting - mixed start for new Scotland

BBC Sport Scotland's Tom English reviews a mixed start to life as Scotland head coach for Sebastien Pocognoli as his side open their Nations League campaign with a goalless draw in Slovenia.

co.uk

Australia summons OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to appear at AI inquiry

Call to face Senate inquiry follows security breach of Australia's Medicare portal by rogue OpenAI bot in June.

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‘People are standing up and fighting back’: the north Devon revolt against a vast AI datacentre

Plans for one of Europe’s largest AI campuses in a Unesco-designated reserve have sparked a fierce local backlashThe datacentre revolt spreading across the US has reached the rolling hills of north...

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Northern Ireland court allows Orange Order march through Catholic area

Crowd gathers on Garvaghy Road early on Sunday morning to protest against the ruling allowing the march.

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Alcaraz wins after saving match points as Europe lead Laver Cup

Carlos Alcaraz narrowly avoids back-to-back singles defeats for the first time in 18 months as Team Europe lead Team World at the Laver Cup.

co.uk

These Democrats are running for Congress on Christian faith. Will it pay off?

It's rare for Democrats to make religion a centerpiece of their campaigns. But this midterm election cycle, a number of candidates for Congress are doing just that.

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Huge crowds cheer Pope Leo as he leads open-air Mass in Paris

Pope Leo XIV drew around 800,000 people to central Paris for an open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde

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I have seen with pride how British overseas aid saves children’s lives. That is why I say cuts should be reversed | David Harewood

I understand the pressure on the public purse, but I have also seen the effect of our spending on the ground. Our choices can do so much goodDavid Harewood is a Unicef UK ambassadorAs Labour party...

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Ethiopia’s army promises restraint amid fears of new civil war

Army chief accuses Eritrea of funding and supporting armed groups to weaken Ethiopia.

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Recreational Aerial Craft Become Weapons in Myanmar’s War

Years after a coup, the military is increasingly using motorized paragliders and gyrocopters to bomb towns and villages in rebel-held territory.

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De Beers bets on a taste for the real to restore diamonds’ sparkle

Chief executive believes cultural shift back to ‘natural’ products can help it battle lab-grown rivals

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Big companies warn lack of ‘AI openness’ could hit investment in Europe

Multinationals evaluating countries’ approach to AI before making expansion plans, say executives

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South Korea bets big on AI for all

Deputy prime minister is an unabashed evangelist for the technology even as some fear it could pose catastrophic risks

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Detained Tunisian flotilla activists: Worsening health amid family anguish

As activists’ health deteriorates, families describe the toll of separation, hunger strikes and uncertainty.

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Bangkok declared disaster zone after heavy rains submerge roads

Bangkok has officially been declared a disaster zone after relentless rains triggered widespread flooding.

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Bangkok’s flood disaster – in pictures

Authorities declared a flood disaster across Bangkok after almost two days of heavy rain left homes, shops and roads waterlogged and residents wading through waist-deep water.The Thai capital recor...

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Thousands protest in Madrid against Spain’s housing crisis

Thousands of protesters in Madrid demand answers after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal.

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Did the biggest week of diplomacy make headway in ending the US-Iran war?

The UN General Assembly wraps up with mixed diplomatic outcomes.

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PNOE’s new face mask wants to make lab-grade breath testing a self-serve affair

PNOĒ, the Malden, Mass.-based startup whose breath-analyzing mask used to bear an unfortunate resemblance to Bane's, is launching a sleeker self-serve version on October 1 that lets gym-goers measu...

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Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India

The limited test covers select products and users, with a broader rollout planned for later in October.

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Russian Foreign Minister Vows Russia Will See Ukraine War Through

Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov of Russia addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday.

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NAZA film-makers address threats at documentary’s New York City premiere

Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor defend findings on Israel’s killing of Palestinians amid threats from Israeli officialsThe film-makers behind NAZA, the award-winning documentary on Israel’s systemic...

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Coughlin makes LPGA Tour history with INCREDIBLE birdie streak

English trio Charley Hull, Lottie Woad and Jodi Ewart Shadoff sit six shots off the lead heading into the final day of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, where Lauren Coughlin made LPGA Tour his...

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Internationals eye Presidents Cup history as they take lead into singles

Highlights from the third day of the 2026 Presidents Cup, where the International Team moved closer to a famous win on American soil.

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Appeals court overturns ban on contentious Northern Ireland parade

Judge says earlier suspension of the Protestant march “erred in law” in dramatic night of court challenges hours before Sunday’s parade

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Godzilla Minus Zero review – spectacular Japanese action continues franchise’s winning streak

New York film festival: The follow-up to 2023’s Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One dazzles with smart social commentary and jaw-dropping effectsEven by the standards of older movie stars catching a m...

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Iran war live: Tehran awaits official response as Trump rejects Hormuz plan

US president rejects Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the deal is not 'acceptable'.

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