OpenAI reportedly ditches model over safety concerns
A top executive at the AI lab told the Wall Street Journal that the model in question had displayed a poor aptitude for following orders.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-09-28
Littler stunned by Waterhouse at World Grand Prix
World champion Luke Littler's hopes of defending his World Grand Prix title are dashed as he falls to a shock shock first-round defeat by Luke Woodhouse in Leicester.
co.uk
Anti-South Asian ‘hate speech’ has exploded online in US, report finds
Researchers link the rise to immigration politics, economic anxiety and the growing visibility of South Asians in US.
aljazeera.com
French PM warns against escalation of school protests after 164 arrested
Students are protesting over issues such as overcrowded classes, but the prime minister has condemned reports of violence.
co.uk
Gold falls amid rising oil prices and higher US dollar
Gold hits seven-week low; silver follows suit and records a nearly 5 percent loss.
aljazeera.com
Source: Inference provider Modal Labs closing in on $750M round at $15.75B valuation
The new financing is expected to more than triples the AI infrastructure startup's valuation from just four months ago.
techcrunch.com
Newcastle agree Fineanganofo delay as he eyes All Blacks World Cup spot
Free-scoring All Blacks wing Fehi Fineanganofo convinces Newcastle Red Bulls to delay his arrival on Tyneside so he can chase his dream of playing at the Rugby World Cup.
co.uk
Hundreds set up tent encampments in Madrid over housing crisis
Protesters have set up tent encampments in central Madrid to demand government action on soaring housing costs.
aljazeera.com
Can Labour bring down our energy bills? | Politics Weekly
Speaking to Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey at the Labour party conference in Liverpool, Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, said a mark of her success or failure would be whether she could get...
theguardian.com
Software glitch will delay US approval of newest Boeing 737
Shares in aerospace group fall 6 per cent on Monday to $184.
ft.com
French far-right leader Bardella refutes anti-Semitism allegations
Mediapart's explosive report comes a day after France's National Rally party secures a record number of Senate seats.
aljazeera.com
AMD to buy Fei-Fei Li’s AI start-up for $8bn
World Labs was founded by Stanford University researcher to work on AI models that understand 3D environments
ft.com
AMD will acquire Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs for $8.2 billion
The acquisition will see World Labs founder Fei-Fei Li join AMD as executive vice president and chief scientist.
techcrunch.com
Gaza’s young inventors build robots with what they have
At a youth hackathon in Gaza City, young inventors are developing robots.
aljazeera.com
Darts' World Grand Prix - how it works, results and prize money
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains how Darts' World Grand Prix works ahead of the start of the 2026 tournament
co.uk
Nepal hit by deadly floods, landslides, and avalanche
Heavy rain triggered deadly floods and landslides across Nepal, while an avalanche left 12 workers missing.
aljazeera.com
Italian court convicts three Egyptian agents for kidnap of Giulio Regeni
Defendants were sentenced in absentia to 10 years in prison over the 2016 fatal abduction of the Cambridge scholar.
aljazeera.com
UAE confirms Netanyahu visit to Abu Dhabi
The visit took place as the Israeli prime minister battles domestic turmoil ahead of October's Knesset elections.
aljazeera.com
How can the UK’s Labour Party rebuild voter trust?
Members at annual conference are optimistic about new PM
aljazeera.com
Shopify opens checkout to browser-based AI agents
Shopify is expanding WebMCP support to checkout, allowing browser-based AI agents to update order details and complete purchases with a buyer’s authorization.
techcrunch.com
Myanmar army air strike kills dozens in Rakhine state
Nearly half a million people are displaced in Rakhine as a result of the conflict between the military and rebel groups.
aljazeera.com
NASA, Boeing Share Update on Commercial Starliner Development Plans
On Monday, NASA and Boeing provided an update on the company’s Starliner spacecraft, including adding additional crew missions and certifying a new rocket for crew transportation to low Earth orbit...
nasa.gov
Cost of green transition could be spread among UK taxpayers, energy secretary suggests
Miatta Fahnbulleh says Britain must look at how costs are recovered – and that could mean money off billsBillions of pounds worth of green levies could be taken off bills, the energy secretary has...
theguardian.com
Hart trusts Man City chair Khaldoon over ruling
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart believes club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak's claims they are innocent of breaking the Premier League's financial rules.
co.uk
The AI boom took over Climate Week and not everyone is happy about it
Just like the rest of the U.S, data centers and AI are dividing climate tech founders and investors.
techcrunch.com
Ministers abandon plan to make overseas visitors pay for England’s top museums
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy says the 15 national museums and galleries ‘must be free, forever, for everyone to access’
ft.com
‘They will bow’: energy secretary challenges Reform and Tories – podcast
Speaking to Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey at the Labour party conference in Liverpool, Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, said a mark of her success or failure would be whether she could get...
theguardian.com
Burnham to announce government-backed body to invest in electricity grid
Exclusive: Creation of GB Grid will be major step towards putting Britain’s utility companies into public control Andy Burnham will take the first major step to putting Britain’s utility companies...
theguardian.com
Man City CEO 'defiant' over Premier League charges
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano issues a "defiant" message to other club executives about the club being found guilty of a majority of Premier League charges, BBC Sport has been told.
co.uk
Could a far left candidate win a midterm race in a red state like Florida?
Angie Nixon, the Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate in Florida, is running from the far left — raising questions about whether such a campaign can work in a red state like Florida.
npr.org
Flights between Iraq’s Najaf and Iran resumed as Tehran protests US curbs
Tehran filed a UN complaint against US sanctions forcing regional cancellations of Iran flights.
aljazeera.com
Meta-Led Anti-Terrorism Group Faces Mass Resignation of Expert Advisers
Meta and other tech giants are pushing through structural changes at the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism that outside researchers allege will weaken oversight of an already embattled con...
wired.com
Nvidia launches new platform for reining in rogue AI agents
As the debate rages over whether the recent spate of rogue AI agents is a step toward AGI or a more conventional engineering problem, Nvidia is offering its own answer to problem. Nvidia CEO Jensen...
techcrunch.com
Spain vs Croatia: UEFA Nations League – Yamal, Modric, teams, form
World champions Spain host Croatia in matchday two of the UEFA Nations League, with Yamal facing Modric.
aljazeera.com
Trump made the right decision to reject Iran’s offer
The US president has denied Tehran the opportunity to use the US midterm elections as a pressure point.
aljazeera.com
Stand-up comic set for release after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş has been sentenced to almost 19 months, but is set to be released due to time served.
co.uk
Case of alleged rape at US university reopened after lawsuit filed
It comes after the woman filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and raped by multiple men at a fraternity house.
co.uk
'I didn't leave my family to lose' - LeBron ready for Philly success
NBA legend LeBron James has quashed retirement talk as he gets set for record-extending 24th season having signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this summer.
skysports.com
Anthropic releases Sonnet 5.5, which it calls a significantly cheaper, faster work partner
Anthropic has released the newest version of its mid-range model, boasting faster response times and less token burn.
techcrunch.com
The Guardian view on the Drumcree parade: ghosts from the past have brought Stormont to the brink | Editorial
A reckless decision to authorise an Orange Order parade with a notorious history has deepened the political crisis in the Northern Ireland executiveThe last time that the Orange Order successfully...
theguardian.com
NASA Highlights Lessons Learned From Swift Boost Mission
A commercial mission to boost NASA’s Swift observatory concluded without raising the spacecraft’s orbit, but the agency and industry vendor gained valuable experience that will benefit future in-sp...
nasa.gov
The Guardian view on Britain’s new chancellor: his purpose must be to protect living standards | Editorial
John Healey has offered a vision, but an energy shock will mean households and businesses need to be offered help in the budgetIn his first speech to Labour party conference as chancellor, John Hea...
theguardian.com
Photos: Russian drone strikes pound civilian targets across Kyiv
Ukraine condemns Russian targeting of civilians as strikes kill seven and injure dozens across Kyiv.
aljazeera.com
UK police release suspects on bail after RAF arrests, investigation ongoing
British police officials say that suspects arrested over a 'terror' incident at a RAF base were released on police bail.
aljazeera.com
World Grand Prix Darts LIVE! Littler in action on night one in Leicester
skysports.com
Google is killing off Gemini’s Gems in favor of ‘skills’
As all-in-one AI agents like Meta's Muse and Instinct take off, Google is opting to end a feature which built task-specific agents.
techcrunch.com
Littler in shock first-round exit at World Grand Prix as Van Gerwen also beaten
Defending champion Luke Littler suffered a shock first-round exit at the World Grand Prix as he lost out 2-1 to Luke Woodhouse, on the same night six-time winner Michael van Gerwen was also elimina...
skysports.com
Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".
co.uk
Reality pays a visit to the Labour party conference, but it’s the ‘Hope Again’ that kills you
Most MPs are clinging to this year’s Beckettian slogan, but the chancellor brought his own brand of despairIt could be just me, but I’m beginning to find that all this “hope” stuff is getting me do...
theguardian.com
Giants trade for McCarthy after Dart injury
The New York Giants are trading for Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy after losing Jaxson Dart for the rest of the 2026 NFL season.
skysports.com
Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab
Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.
co.uk
Paris court finds Swiftair guilty over 2014 Mali crash that killed 116
Spain's Swiftair was fined 225,000 euros in France for corporate manslaughter over 2014 Air Algerie disaster in Mali.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI still doesn’t seem to have a handle on all of its rogue AI activity
On Friday, OpenAI published a new site devoted to “misalignment reports” and the breath of the incidents s alarming.
techcrunch.com
Russia strike sets National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine ablaze
A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in central Kyiv, killing one person
aljazeera.com
168 hours on the dance floor: Nigerian dancer chases Guinness World Record
Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel Gabriel is trying to dance for 168 hours straight in a bid to set a world record.
aljazeera.com
Here's how record UK diesel prices could get worse
Here's how record UK diesel prices could get worse
co.uk
Meta launches enterprise AI platform, hires MongoDB CEO to lead new initiative
Meta says it will focus on bringing its full technology stack, including Muse, Meta Business Agent, Muse API, Muse Code, and more to businesses and developers.
techcrunch.com
Labour’s modest reheat of help to buy is worth a try
Turning to George Osborne’s playbook may look awkward, but cutting deposits to 2.5% could jolt a housebuilding sector stuck in a funk• What you need to know about Your First Home schemeThere may be...
theguardian.com
UK needs plan in case of 'unprecedented' AI job losses, says minister
Kanishka Narayan says one of his top priorities is to have a plan in place if job losses are as bad as some fear.
co.uk
The iPhone Duo may already have its first killer app: a virtual Walkman
An indie developer's upcoming app for the iPhone Duo is going viral for turning the new foldable into a virtual Walkman.
techcrunch.com
German Town Votes to Stop Adding Memorials Outside Homes of Slain Jews
The artist Gunter Demnig placing plaques called “Stolpersteine,” or “stumbling stones,” on a street in Berlin in May.
nytimes.com
Migrant children protest after police clear beach camp in Ceuta
Migrant children in Ceuta have protested for adequate shelter after heavy rain soaked their makeshift tents.
aljazeera.com
NASA Celebrates as Artemis Accords Surpasses 75 Signatories
Marking a significant expansion in the number of signatories to the Artemis Accords, NASA welcomed Albania, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire, and San Marino, bringing total participation to 76 countries....
nasa.gov
Ebola cases surpass 8,000 as DRC struggles to control outbreak
Fatalities near 4,000 across the DRC as health workers battle community anger and a vaccine-resistant strain.
aljazeera.com
Florida authorities ask court to block OpenAI’s ChatGPT over safety issues
The Republican-led US state says the AI should be blocked from development until safeguards are put in place.
aljazeera.com
O’Sullivan suffers another setback with Shenzhen Open exit
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s career hit another setback as he crashed out of the Shenzhen Open to world No 64 Jiang Jun.
skysports.com
Burnham has a battle plan, with social care the flagship. Risks lie ahead, but Labour now travels in hope | Polly Toynbee
Here in Liverpool, the PM’s ambition for the party – and the country – is evident. There should be no complacency, but also no fearHis ambition is big enough to see from space as he promises the “b...
theguardian.com
Over 800 Killed in Renewed Houthi-Saudi War in Yemen, W.H.O. Says
A man carries an injured child at a hospital following a drone strike south of Hodeidah on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, in August.
nytimes.com
Meet NASA’s Artemis II Crew During Houston Public Event
The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission will participate in an event hosted by industry and community partners at the University of Houston to discuss their mission around the Moon aboard...
nasa.gov
Women protest in the streets of Delhi after string of sexual assaults
BBC correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports from Delhi, where hundreds of women are protesting.
co.uk
What You Need to Know About NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Mission
Four crew members are set to launch to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission to perform research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance aboard the orbiting l...
nasa.gov
O'Sullivan knocked out of Shenzhen Open
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, world number one Zhao Xintong and defending champion Mark Williams lose on the opening day of the Shenzhen Open.
co.uk
Fire, Smoke and Desperation After a Strike in the Heart of Kyiv
A Russian jet-powered drone hit Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, the source of almost all of the country’s major scientific discoveries.
nytimes.com
Angela Rayner promises greater public control of housing in England
Conference speech to announce housing associations cannot reject homeless families without good reason as councils gain new powersHousing associations in England will be told they cannot decline to...
theguardian.com
Palestine has become electoral issue in UK for first time, says solidarity campaign chief
Anger over Israel’s war in Gaza is mobilising British voters, according to Aimee ShalanPalestine has become a domestic electoral issue in Britain for the first time, according to the incoming head...
theguardian.com
Joyce lands new job with Ireland
Cricket Ireland name former international Ed Joyce as the new High Performance batting coach, with a focus on the the men's senior squad and male talent pathway.
co.uk
Meta launches enterprise AI business seeking to cash in on vast spending
Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg opens a new front in his push to turn huge investment in the technology into profits
ft.com
Gene-edited bananas that don’t go brown could hit UK supermarkets
Scientific breakthrough could reduce food waste and make it easier to add the fruit to prepackaged foodIt is the bane of every fruit bowl: sliced banana that turns brown before it has reached the t...
theguardian.com
Shabana Mahmood hints she could water down controversial care worker visa plans
Home secretary under pressure over changes to indefinite leave to remain that would penalise foreign care workersUK politics live – latest updatesShabana Mahmood has signalled she is considering wa...
theguardian.com
Nigerian attempts to break world record by dancing non-stop for seven days
Crowds have gathered in Lagos to watch Ben Dancer, who says he will carry on dancing until Tuesday morning.
co.uk
At least 33 killed after Myanmar military air strike hits market
Dozens of people have been killed in a military air strike on an opposition-controlled area of Rakhine State, Myanmar.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic, Gamma, and Clay share what happens when enterprises actually deploy AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Anthropic, Clay, and Gamma on what it takes for an AI product to go beyond the demo at the AI Stage at TechCrunchDisrupt 2026. Register to join and get 50% off a second pass.
techcrunch.com
Physical AI chip developer SiMa.ai hits $1.45B valuation
The edge computing startup raised a $150 million Series C led by Fidelity and Amplify.
techcrunch.com
Mavi bets on the AI boom creating demand for a new kind of accountant
Accounting staffing company Mavi emerges from stealth with $4million in funding.
techcrunch.com
Mighty Sparrow obituary
Trinidadian singer and songwriter hailed as a living legend and the greatest calypsonian of all timeThe singer and songwriter Mighty Sparrow, who has died aged 91, was quite simply the greatest cal...
theguardian.com
Space Station View of Earth at Night
This nighttime view of the United States, dotted with city lights looking toward New York City (center), was taken at approximately 3:40 a.m. local time on Sept. 8, 2026, from the International Spa...
nasa.gov
Paraorchestra; Sinfonietta/Jonny Greenwood review – Reich’s kaleidoscopic music bursts into life
Southbank Centre, LondonParaorchestra’s immersive performance of Music for 18 Musicians was immaculate and exhilarating; London Sinfonietta and the Radiohead guitarist’s vibrant tribute to the almo...
theguardian.com
After a deepfake voice fooled her grandfather, this founder sprang into action
After her grandfather was scammed by a deepfake of his brother's voice, Tarini Padmanabhuni founded DetectifAI, a San Francisco startup building AI models small enough to run directly on smartphone...
techcrunch.com
Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ Brandon Sorbom and Helion’s David Kirtley on bringing fusion to the grid at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
CFS' Brandon Sorbom and Helion's David Kirtley join the Smart Systems Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to discuss the breakthroughs moving fusion forward, the challenges that remain, and what it wi...
techcrunch.com
Seoul summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row
Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret.
co.uk
NASA ORBIT Challenge 2027
The NASA ORBIT (Opportunities in Research, Business, Innovation, and Technology for the Workforce) Challenge invites university and community college students nationwide to work with real NASA inte...
nasa.gov
A TV series shows Britain is woefully unprepared for war
Sky’s ‘The Wargame’ may be fiction but the defence vulnerabilities it reveals are very real
ft.com
These Extremists Are Running for Election in November
With the threat of political violence at unprecedented levels, state and federal GOP candidates are openly sharing racist, pro-militia, anti-vaccine, sexist, antisemitic, and secessionist views.
wired.com
Next five VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Thousands of applications. Multiple rounds of review. Hundreds of hours spent evaluating startups from around the world. Now comes the part everyone has been waiting for. Startup Battlefield 200 is...
techcrunch.com
Athletes criticise organisational, logistical mishaps at ‘sad’ Asian Games
Athletes transported to the wrong venues, three matches in 18 hours and an accommodation crisis add to organisers' woes.
aljazeera.com
‘We wanted it to be a battlecry’: how Republica made 90s anthem Ready to Go
‘The day Saff came into the studio with red hair, I said, “We’re gonna be massive!” It was the missing link’We always had a vision of mixing acid house with indie rock, and we managed to rent a spa...
theguardian.com
Your final chance to grab your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is Oct. 2
The last day to book your Disrupt 2026 exhibit table is this Friday, October 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Secure your exhibit table and get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors and tech lead...
techcrunch.com
Insuretech Outmarket raises $34.5M just months after prior round
The startup uses AI to automate tedious paperwork for insurance agencies and brokers.
techcrunch.com
ElevenLabs’ new v4 speech model supports more expression control and 90 languages
ElevenLabs v4 can clone voices with a 10 second clip
techcrunch.com
Cattle to feed: Why a global meat crisis is looming
World's top three beef producers witness a decline in cattle stocks because of rising input costs, droughts and biology.
aljazeera.com
England Women name Rugby League World Cup squad
England Women head coach Stuart Barrow has named his 23-player squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
skysports.com
Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows
EU to push members to cut tax rate below duty on gas, with 10%+ surge in sales also put down to fallout from Iran warBusiness live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesSales of residential h...
theguardian.com
The First Year (of the Gaza Genocide in the Media) review – bold but uneven focus on Palestinian voices
New Diorama theatre, LondonPassionate production based on testimonies from Gaza poses many questions regarding Israel’s actions but gets overwhelmed by fact-delivery and form-switchesHow do news ou...
theguardian.com
Australia-born Strange in England World Cup squad
Australia-born second-row forward Jasmin Strange is one of four potential debutants in England's 23-strong squad for the World Cup.
co.uk
Explained: Why Mancini has distanced himself from Man City charges
Sky Sports News' Kaveh Solhekol explains why Italy head coach and former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has distanced himself from the club's 115 charges case. City insist they have irrefutab...
skysports.com
Healey offers upbeat vision but sheds little light on how it will be paid for
With the budget a month away, chancellor gives little indication in conference speech of where money will come from to reindustrialise BritainHealey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budgetUK politi...
theguardian.com
Bandung: The Meeting That Terrified the Superpowers | Al Jazeera Originals
How 29 newly independent nations challenged the imperial order and awakened the power of the Global South.
aljazeera.com
Viral AI agent Instinct raises $1B Series C at a $10B valuation
Instinct has raised a $1 billion Series C, saying 'we're just getting started.' The company is now valued at $10 billion.
techcrunch.com
We need to talk about Bandung
In today’s turbulent times, the 1955 conference offers important lessons on global cooperation.
aljazeera.com
Man City charges: The big questions answered
Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol is back to answer the big questions surrounding the Premier League's long-running dispute in their 115 charges against Manchester City.
skysports.com
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage wins Asian Games javelin gold
Sri Lankan star ends incredible season with gold, while India's Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav take silver and bronze.
aljazeera.com
Heavy rain triggers landslide in Nepal’s Mustang District
Part of a mountain collapsed into a river in Nepal’s Mustang region, after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides
aljazeera.com
Thai police arrest jet skier after joyride through flooded Bangkok streets
Thai police arrest jet skier after joyride through flooded Bangkok streets
aljazeera.com
Contractor to Civil Servant: NASA Welcomes Kristie Foster
Kristie Foster paved her road to becoming a NASA civil servant with literal miles of dedication. Her work at the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, supports NASA’s missi...
nasa.gov
Ocean surveillance startup Quartermaster raises another $140M
The tech enables real-time awareness for what Quartermaster calls the “largest blind spot on Earth.”
techcrunch.com
Bose Launches New Wired Earbuds After More Than a Decade
The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds are the first new wired headphones from the brand since 2015, inspired directly by teen preferences. We got an early listen.
wired.com
Maritime intelligenc startup Quartermaster raises another $140M
The tech enables real-time awareness for what Quartermaster calls the “largest blind spot on Earth.”
techcrunch.com
Happy Days review – Beckett’s bewitching heroine buries her existential fears
Pitlochry Festival theatreIn what feels now like a premonition of the climate crisis, Siobhán Redmond is compelling as the everywoman putting on a brave face in an unforgiving landscapeSamuel Becke...
theguardian.com
Plan for controversial Sydney data centre scrapped after push-back
Goodman Group, the property giant behind the Project Mars data centre, says the decision is due to changes to the "policy and regulatory environment".
co.uk
Police clash with protesters over mosque demolitions in India
Police clash with protesters over mosque demolitions in India
aljazeera.com
Healey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budget built on hope
Chancellor tells Labour conference it’s ‘not progressive’ to fail to balance books amid rising welfare bill as borrowing costs climb to record highBusiness live – latest updatesPrice of diesel on U...
theguardian.com
Pope Leo Praises Europe’s Democracy, Diverging Once Again From Trump
In Metz, in northeastern France, Pope Leo XIV spoke of a Europe that would “continue to flourish and to inspire the whole world.”
nytimes.com
Buttler ruled out of Pakistan white-ball tour
England will begin the next phase of their preparations for the 50-over World Cup without Jos Buttler, after the former captain was ruled out of their upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan.
skysports.com
Africa is not responsible for climate crisis: Activist Vanessa Nakate
Climate activist Vanessa Nakate says she is determined to raise awareness of how global warming is affecting Africa.
aljazeera.com
Pandora’s Legacy review – fascinating profile of silent film legend GW Pabst
Through intimate letters and family interviews, this probing documentary about the Austrian film-maker reveals a complicated figureA titan of silent cinema, Austrian director GW Pabst left behind a...
theguardian.com
Painting the French Riviera review – about as erotic and glamorous as a wet day in Margate
Royal Academy of Arts, LondonThey’ve marginalised Matisse and given Picasso the cold shoulder – and what’s left seems more informed by pedantic geography than sensual art The French Riviera is not...
theguardian.com
Comebacks, fly-hacks and cornrows - Prem talking points
Old names, new looks and some stunning scores marked the return of the Prem for another season.
co.uk
Israel does not have right to close UK consulate in Jerusalem, Foreign Office advised
Former attorney general Dominic Grieve says Israel is not entitled to shut mission in occupied Palestinian territoryIsrael does not have a legal right to act on its plan to close the British consul...
theguardian.com
Miliband - Gaza suffering is stain on conscience of the world
Ed Miliband says Labour will stand against those who seek the destruction of Israel but this "cannot justify the suffering the Netanyahu government has inflicted in Gaza and the West Bank".
co.uk
Nvidia launches record $150bn share buyback
Chipmaker’s plan to repurchase stock comes as share-price gains have slowed this year
ft.com
US retain Presidents Cup with final day comeback
Watch highlights from the final day of the Presidents Cup as the United States complete a thrilling comeback to beat the Internationals and win their 11th successive title.
co.uk
Indian university suspends classes amid violent protests over alleged rape
Lovely University suspends classes for 10 days due to campus unrest over rape allegations denied by officials.
aljazeera.com
Mexico's Pacific coast braces for Hurricane Polo
The category-four storm is approaching the state of Baja California Sur, on Mexico's northern Pacific coast.
co.uk
What is the AI capex breakeven rate?
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ft.com
‘Richly rewarding’: why Netflix’s A Different World is the only TV reboot worth watching this year
With zany twists and lovable new faces, reboot of the Black sitcom is a worthy sequel to the trailblazing 1980s originalIt’s often the case that nothing disappoints like a sitcom reboot. The Malcol...
theguardian.com
Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages
Sudan army denies backing Tigray fighters, says rival paramilitary RSF receiving support from within Ethiopia.
aljazeera.com
Space Lasers Are About to Get Their First Real Test Generating Energy
Startup Star Catcher is launching a system that, if successful, would be the first time energy has been beamed between two separate spacecraft.
wired.com
Super League Grand Final 2026: Everything you need to know
Ahead of the Super League Grand Final between Warrington Wolves and Wakefield Trinity, on Saturday October 3 at Old Trafford, we take you through everything you need to know...
skysports.com
Norris apologises for Colapinto comments following Azerbaijan GP crash
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris said he apologised to Franco Colapinto for the stinging comments he made after the Alpine driver caused a crash that took both of them out of the Azer...
skysports.com
Preston appoint Bradford boss Alexander
Preston North End appoint Bradford City boss Graham Alexander as their new manager.
co.uk
I've Tested Over 100 Home Security Cameras. Here's Which to Buy
Keep an eye on home wherever you are with the best security cameras, including indoor and outdoor, subscription services, AI smarts, and local recording options.
wired.com
Yesterday sucked... I'll be back, says Cleary
Nathan Cleary responds to the horrific injury that has ruled him out of the Rugby League World Cup by promising "I'll be back."
co.uk
Norris apologises to Colapinto for ban comments
World champion Lando Norris apologises to Franco Colapinto for saying the Argentine should be banned for causing an accident at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
co.uk
New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
Sir Andrew Dilnot, who proposed reforms 15 years ago, says the cost of such a scheme would be "very substantial".
co.uk
Reliable Robots: Meet Johnson’s Dexterous Robotics Team
The idea of humans and robots working side-by-side in space was once the stuff of science fiction, but with NASA launching increasingly complex missions deeper into space, human-robot collaboration...
nasa.gov
AI Agents Are About to Flood the Workforce. No One’s Ready for It
Your next coworker might well be an AI agent—and will require a whole new model of workplace interactions.
wired.com
‘Oh gosh, that’s exciting’: rediscovered chalk drawing of child attributed to Manet
Exclusive: Work, whose subject resembles street urchin in masterpiece by artist, discovered in private collectionA red chalk drawing of a crouching child, spotted in a private Italian collection, h...
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Scientists just discovered what coffee really does to your gut and brain
A new study suggests coffee may influence mood and brain function by changing the activity of microbes in the gut. Both caffeinated and decaf coffee were linked to lower stress, depression, and imp...
sciencedaily.com
The Hotspot | Stumped for wood, bamboo bats offer cricket a substitute to leather on willow
Traditional woods have had a good innings but rising temperatures mean the need to find alternatives is pressingWhat happens if you run out of trees? It is a situation cricket must face in the perf...
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Solving Math’s Greatest Problems Was an Art Form. Then Came AI
Mathematics has been one of humanity’s most creative endeavors, akin to painting and poetry. Now, mathematicians are trying to save it from the brute force of AI.
wired.com
Oil prices surge after Trump rejects Iran’s plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude rises more than 3 percent to top $107 a barrel as Washington dismisses Tehran's proposal to end war.
aljazeera.com
Brazil’s Biggest Election Question?: Donald Trump’s Next Move
Supporters of the right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro waved American flags and brandished a blowup doll of President Trump clutching an imprisoned President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva...
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What We Saw in One Venezuelan Gold Town
El Callao, the town at the heart of Venezuela’s gold mining industry.
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Trump Sparked a Gold Rush, and Venezuelan Gangs Take a Cut of Profit
Gold miners at work in El Callao, Venezuela.
nytimes.com
‘Should have garnered the actor an Oscar’: why Liar Liar is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to the films they watch when they need a lift is an appreciation of Jim Carrey’s manic 90s comedyTo be completely honest, whenever anybody asks wh...
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Their Sons Are Dying on Battlefields in Ukraine. They Still Back Russia’s War.
Oksana Abaeva and her husband, Khetag Zaseyev, at the grave of her son, Albert Abaev, in Vladikavkaz, the capital of the Russian region of North Ossetia.
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The Next Evolution of AI Is Learning From Your Dodgy Gaming Skills
A British startup is shaping video game inputs into training data for AI models that can navigate the physical world.
wired.com
Nvidia’s Answer to Rogue Agents Is an Open-Source AI Security System
In the wake of a series of high-profile AI safety incidents, Nvidia is introducing a new software tool that helps keep agents from escaping containment.
wired.com
Blood tests reveal why astronauts get constipated in space
Spaceflight may dramatically change the gut within weeks, causing bacteria to break down more protein as food moves more slowly through the intestines. The shift could help explain astronaut consti...
sciencedaily.com
‘Terror’ incident near RAF base used for Iran war: What we know
Five men were arrested on suspicion of the 'preparation of a terrorist act' near RAF Fairford, a base used by the US.
aljazeera.com
Iran’s children return to school under the shadow of war
Iranian children have missed schooling due to the US war.
aljazeera.com
Rod Stewart announces final tour for 2027: ‘Most definitely my last’
The 81-year-old singer will wrap up a touring career that stretches back to his mid-teens in the early 1960s, with dates planned for UK and EuropeRod Stewart has announced that his next tour will b...
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France’s far-right National Rally gains ground in Senate vote
The vote marks the first time the far-right party gained enough seats to form its own caucus.
aljazeera.com
Belgium vs France – Nations League: Team line-ups, head-to-head, Mbappe
Two-time world champions France travel to Belgium for Monday's Nations League clash without captain Kylian Mbappe.
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Range by Dorthe Nors review – an astrophysicist at odds with reality
In the Danish writer’s latest novel, an eminent scientist withdraws to the countrysideWhen Gunn Haven, an eminent professor of astrophysics at an urban university, moves to rural Denmark, she tells...
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Just Play Dead review – Samuel L Jackson and Eva Green punch up switchback crime caper
Jackson and Green just about manage to distract viewers from the sub-par Tarantinoesque flourishes, confusing plot points and tired stereotypesHaving shot five films since 2020, 82-year-old Martin...
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Trump-Xi summit: What wasn't said might matter the most
The most revealing thing about the summit in Washington may be what the two leaders did not say - and what we still don't know.
co.uk
You are the Scotland boss - what would you change for Switzerland?
Put yourself in the shoes of the new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli as he picks his first home XI to face Switzerland.
co.uk
Trump aims to leave a physical legacy in D.C., bulldozing norms along the way
President Trump has brought his New York real estate background to the White House. But experts say D.C. is a very different historic and legal landscape — and worry about the precedent he could set.
npr.org
Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge
Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.
co.uk
Why Man City charges case could still drag on for years
Manchester City have been embroiled in legal disputes with UEFA and the Premier League for 12 years and they are so determined to clear their name, and the 115 charges case is so big, that it could...
skysports.com
Avanti West Coast to be renationalised in March
Rail operator which linked London to Birmingham, the north-west and Glasgow had highest number of cancellations across networkAvanti West Coast will be renationalised in spring, as prime minister A...
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UK housebuilders surge on new ‘Help-to-Buy’ scheme
Shares in developers jump after UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveils scheme to help first-time buyers on to housing ladder
ft.com
Rescuers search for 12 missing after Nepal avalanche kills two
Rescue teams resume search for missing people after avalanche on Himlung Himal killed two people during severe weather.
aljazeera.com
‘I’ve never watched a whole episode of Peep Show’: Matt King on surviving a stroke and reviving Super Hans
The actor is returning to his character in the cult Channel 4 sitcom with a new autobiography – despite barely watching the series. He talks about his ‘terrifying’ hospital stay and why strangers s...
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Sex, drugs and floral fabrics: Celia Birtwell relives her wild times – and wilder outfits – with Ossie Clark
They dressed – and partied with – the innermost in-crowd. As a swirling new show celebrates their fashion creations, Birtwell recalls her happy days with Clark and her sorrow at the loss of David H...
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Chancellor John Healey to promise ‘new age of industrialisation’ in speech to Labour conference – UK politics live
Healey to announce new facilities to maintain nuclear submarines on the Clyde Good morning. John Healey, the chancellor, is the main speaker at the Labour conference. He was a surprise appointment...
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Olympic champion Marchant retires from cycling
British Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant says it has not been a difficult decision to quit the sport.
co.uk
US, China list goods recommended for tariff cuts following Trump-Xi summit
Washington and Beijing announce details of agreement to reduce tariffs on $60bn of trade.
aljazeera.com
Serbia’s snap election: Can Vucic outmanoeuvre the student revolt?
The country's early parliamentary elections won’t end its crisis or defuse Vucic’s troubles, analysts say.
aljazeera.com
Watch: Madonna and Taylor Swift win big at the MTV VMAs
Taylor Swift, Madonna, and LISA were among the big winners at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday evening in downtown Los Angeles.
co.uk
Kikuyu Land review – the colonial-era misery behind our morning cup of tea
The impact of colonial then corporate agricultural development is unravelled in a sobering documentary that takes a dramatic turn when a family secret is discoveredThe central highlands of Kenya ar...
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The endangered wild ponies of Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides – a photo essay
Fewer than 400 Eriskay ponies remain. One of the rarest native breeds in the world, their plight is unique because the community living on their tiny Hebridean island are fighting for them. The pon...
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Deep into the Sixties: Britain 1965-66 by David Kynaston review – Beatles, bigots and streets in the sky
The latest instalment in a vibrant history of postwar Britain is a tour de forceIn February 1965, the civil rights activist Malcolm X visited Smethwick, in the Midlands, where the Conservative-run...
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160-million-year-old proteins show surprising power against superbugs
Scientists resurrected antimicrobial peptides from mammals that lived millions of years ago and found that some were more potent against drug-resistant bacteria than modern human versions. These ev...
sciencedaily.com
England are learning - these are the World Cup issues they need to solve
Who are England's openers? Which spinner supports Adil Rashid? Which seamers get nod when Sam Curran returns?
co.uk
‘Still a lockdown’: Deadly floods hit Nepal tourism as peak season begins
As Himalayan nation recovers from devastating floods, a million people dependent on tourism struggle to make ends meet.
aljazeera.com
MPs, you told us clearly that end-of-life care in the UK is broken. So now we need you to fix it | Jane Turner
During the assisted dying debate, most politicians agreed on one thing – palliative care reform is urgent. Patients and those of us who care for them are waitingJane Turner is chief nurse at the pa...
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Serbia’s president resigns to run for prime minister
Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic has resigned as president and will lead his ruling party into a snap parliamentary election.
aljazeera.com
14 killed, a dozen missing as Nepal is hit by more floods and landslides
At least 14 people have been killed and 11 remain missing after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides across Nepal.
aljazeera.com
Taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads raise questions about their legality
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former White House ethics czar Norman Eisen about the ethical and legal questions raised by new Trump administration advertisements, which are funded by taxpayer money.
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Resetting the body clock could help the brain recover after stroke
Strengthening the body’s natural daily rhythms helped mice recover after stroke by improving the brain’s waste-clearing system and reducing lingering inflammation. The approach worked even when tre...
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Country diary: A young shieldbug has found a safe place to hide – or so it hopes | Nic Wilson
Bedmond, Hertfordshire: Serge Hill Project is a haven for humans and wildlife, and there’s much to find in its collection of drought-tolerant plantsLooking across a swathe of golden oat grass to th...
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Truecaller takes its scam intelligence to the open web as it looks beyond caller ID
Truecaller finds a new way to reach users as pressure grows on its traditional caller ID business in India, its biggest market.
techcrunch.com
Ed Miliband to acknowledge Labour’s former stance on Palestine fell short
Foreign secretary will tell party’s conference ‘we are not here to accept the status quo but to change it’Ed Miliband will tell campaigners and party members who raised the plight of Palestinians t...
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‘The same struggles as 100 years ago’: exhibition highlights lives of Sami people in Sweden
Show at Kin Museum in Kiruna marks handover of long-awaited report on abuses committed by the state against the Indigenous peopleFrom a detailed multi-perspectival drawing of reindeer to written ac...
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‘We could have had good fun a few decades ago’: Christine Baranski and Richard E Grant on sex scenes, parties and theatre
The actors are working together for the first time ever, in Noël Coward’s comedy Hay Fever. Backstage, there’s no stopping their tales of skinny-dipping, fat-shaming and warring co-starsRichard E G...
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Glencore says HMRC was 18 months late with £264mn tax bill
Legal challenge forms part of wider £1.6bn dispute with UK tax authorities over how the commodities group structured parts of its business
ft.com
For once, the Fed has put Main Street before Wall Street
Rather than criticising the central bank’s rate increase, Republicans should be praising Warsh for putting American families first
ft.com
AI hyperscalers are transforming debt
The sector’s huge capital needs are forcing companies and countries to rethink how they borrow money
ft.com
Uncovering the Valleys Hidden Below Greenland’s Ice
A new map of the terrain beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet links hundreds of valleys that previous maps missed or left fragmented.
nasa.gov
MTV VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift and Madonna win at awards dominated by female artists
Madonna and Swift take home four of six prizes given out during ceremony telecast, alongside K-pop star Lisa and British newcomer Sienna SpiroMTV VMAs 2026 red carpet: Taylor Swift, Charli xcx, Tro...
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Australia’s biggest gold miner rejects $27bn takeover bid
Northern Star says ‘opportunistic’ approach from South Africa’s Gold Fields undervalues Perth-based group
ft.com
Venezuelans rally for opposition leader’s return and presidential elections
Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado has been living in exile, with plans to return to Venezuela spoiled multiple times.
aljazeera.com
Palestine Action protesters arrested outside UK Labour Party conference
Demonstrators protest against UK government's proscription of Palestine Action as a 'terrorist' organisation.
aljazeera.com
UK Foreign Secretary confronted by activists over Palestine Action ban
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband was confronted by activists at a restaurant over the proscription of Palestine Action.
aljazeera.com
Ben-Gvir releases video threatening to kill senior Hamas figure in jail
Israel’s security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has released a video in which he is seen threatening to kill Hassan Salameh.
aljazeera.com
Taylor Swift and Charli XCX among stars to light up VMAs red carpet
Celebrities posed for the cameras ahead of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.
co.uk
Watch: Shipwreck uncovered on Nantucket island during nor'easter storm
The so-called nor'easter storm has washed up what may be a shipwreck from the 19th century in Massachusetts, local media says.
co.uk
Refugees in South Africa fear new attacks as September 30 deadline looms
Refugees in Durban say they have nowhere safe to return to after being forced from a makeshift camp.
aljazeera.com
MTV VMAs 2026 red carpet: Taylor Swift, Charli xcx, Troye Sivan and more – in pictures
At this year’s Video Music Awards, pop’s biggest stars opted for gaudy and extravagant fashion, with plenty of fur, feathers and big silhouettes Continue reading...
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South African police discover body of 11th woman near Johannesburg
Police are investigating the killings in a country with one of the highest femicide rates in the world.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Tehran says it’s fully prepared for war amid Hormuz tensions
Abbas Araghchi's warning comes after Washington rejected a seven-day roadmap to end the war and reopen Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
Rewiring the Arsenal of Democracy
America and its allies must scale together for a new era of war.
foreignaffairs.com
Rewiring the Arsenal of Democracy
America and its allies must scale together for a new era of war.