Humphries, Wade progress at World Grand Prix as Rock dumped out
Luke Humphries was not punished for a raft of missed finishing doubles as he beat a below-par Dave Chisnall to reach the second round of the World Grand Prix in Leicester.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-09-29
Iraq begins high-stakes security balancing act as US troops withdraw
Iraq marks national 'Sovereignty Days' as US troops depart, but must navigate risks of new security landscape.
aljazeera.com
Man City CEO: Premier League verdict based on ‘conspiracy theory’
Man City says it will appeal after an independent commission convicted it of breaking Premier League financial rules.
aljazeera.com
Deloitte partner pay rises to record £1.1mn as firm cuts staff
Profits in UK business jump even as accounting and consulting sector confronts AI disruption
ft.com
Crowd drama! Humphries shushes fan after World Grand Prix win
Luke Humphries taunted a fan who seemingly agitated the former world champion following his World Grand Prix win over Dave Chisnall.
skysports.com
South Africa to clean up high-risk areas after 12 women killed
The deaths sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.
co.uk
Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuries
The announcement comes after multiple lawsuits alleged that hundreds of riders suffered brain injuries from X2, a ride with seats that spin 360 degrees.
co.uk
New coach, new players, but same old failings hamper Scotland
Self-inflicted wounds cost Scotland on Sebastien Pocognoli's Hampden debut, writes Tom English.
co.uk
Kick It Out receives record number of discrimination reports
Kick It Out received a record 1,744 discrimination reports across professional football, grassroots, and online during the first year of its Football United strategy.
skysports.com
The internet is convinced Elon Musk’s xAI trolled OpenAI’s ‘Dots’ launch
Before OpenAI launched its new AI agent, Dots, on Tuesday, Elon Musk's xAI had already acquired the domain name "dot.com," which now redirects to the Grok chatbot download page.
techcrunch.com
Your car and its mobile app are probably handing over all kinds of data to tech companies
Researchers at Northeastern University found vehicles and their companion apps regularly shared detailed data with some of the largest tech companies.
techcrunch.com
US Supreme Court allows Trump to continue third-country deportations
The high court grants an emergency petition ahead of expected arguments in the case, slated for December.
aljazeera.com
Time for Tuchel to offer Alexander-Arnold some trust
Having been overlooked for so long, Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a world-class moment on his return, writes Phil McNulty.
co.uk
Wigan's O'Neill wins Man of Steel award
Brad O'Neill wins the 2026 Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel award as Wigan's Jenna Foubister wins Woman of Steel.
co.uk
Fires and blockades as students stage school protests across France
More than 400 people, mainly minors, were arrested on Tuesday, the country's interior minister says.
co.uk
Ten-man Scotland beaten by Switzerland in Pocognoli's first match at Hampden
Sebastien Pocognoli tasted defeat in his first match at Hampden as his 10-man Scotland side were comfortably beaten 3-0 by Switzerland in Nations League B.
skysports.com
More than 400 detained as France student protests escalate
Students have been protesting conditions and resources in high schools since last week.
co.uk
Prison Officials Suspended After Inmates Are Found Living in Luxury
Indonesian officials with an inmate at Cibinong prison, near Jakarta, in 2019. Inspectors found some inmates receiving V.I.P. treatment during a surprise visit last week.
nytimes.com
NASA Opens 2027 Human Lander Challenge for Lunar Communications
NASA’s 2027 Human Lander Challenge is seeking ideas from college and university students to help address one of the most critical needs for sustained lunar exploration: reliable communications. As...
nasa.gov
‘Netanyahu targets Qatar to deflect from Gaza war crimes’
In an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, Qatar’s prime minister accused Israeli’s Netanyahu of war crimes
aljazeera.com
Tesla secures $30B in new credit lines as it looks to scale Cybercab, Optimus
The company says it won't draw on the new debt facilities this year, as it has already planned at least $25 billion in capital expenditures.
techcrunch.com
French students clash with police as protests over education cuts spread
French school students have blocked schools across France, demanding better learning conditions.
aljazeera.com
Spain protests: Evicted 87-year-old woman to return to Madrid home
The real estate firm backs down and restores her old rent after mass protests over Spain's housing crisis.
aljazeera.com
NASA Awards Orbital Safety Analysis Support Services Contract
NASA has awarded a contract to Omitron Inc. for the acquisition of orbital safety analysis services, which provide for critical protection of NASA spaceflight assets and astronaut lives. This indef...
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NASA Features Exploration, Science at International Space Conference
NASA will participate in the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Antalya, Türkiye, from Monday, Oct. 5, to Friday, Oct. 9, highlighting America’s leadership in human exploration to t...
nasa.gov
Who 'battled impressively' for Scots? And how did you rate players?
How Scotland's players rated in their Nations League defeat by Switzerland.
co.uk
The Latin American Right’s Big Bet
The Trump administration is exerting new levels of control over the region. What’s the next move?
nytimes.com
Morocco’s King Names a Female Prime Minister, in a Historic First
Morocco’s new prime minister, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, celebrating election results with members of her party last week in Rabat, Morocco.
nytimes.com
Who continues to show how important they are? - England player ratings
How the England players rated following their Nations League match.
co.uk
'Sham' deals and 'dishonest' witnesses - key revelations from Man City verdict
In a damning 40-page document, an independent commission laid bare its findings into Manchester City's breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. Here, Sky Sports takes a look at the key rev...
skysports.com
Former American Idol contestant and pastor found guilty of murdering wife
Caleb Flynn shot his wife, Ashley, dead in their Ohio home in February before saying in a 9/11 call she was killed by burglars.
co.uk
OpenAI’s latest features take direct aim at the app store model
OpenAI is building out the pieces of an alternative to the traditional app store model, turning ChatGPT into a place where software can be discovered and used by people and AI agents alike.
techcrunch.com
NASA Adds Blue Origin New Glenn 9×4 to Launch Services Contract
In accordance with a contract on-ramp clause, NASA has added Blue Origin’s New Glenn 9×4 launch service to the NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract. The New Glenn 9×4 launch service wil...
nasa.gov
OpenAI repotedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation
The new round is anticipated to be the company's last before its delayed 2027 public debut.
techcrunch.com
Leaked video: Man City CEO Soriano sends message to staff and players following guilty verdict
Sky Sports News has obtained a video of Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano that has been sent to internal staff and players at the club after the guilty verdict in relation to allegations of seriou...
skysports.com
Leaked video: Man City CEO Soriano sends message to staff and players
Sky Sports News has obtained a video of Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano that has been sent to internal staff and players at the club after the guilty verdict in relation to allegations of seriou...
skysports.com
Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core
The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham's speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son, the BBC's political editor writes.
co.uk
NASA Sets Crew-13 Launch, Docking Coverage
NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch, launch, and docking activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew‑13 mission to the International Space Station. Live coverage will stream through a variety...
nasa.gov
More Ways to Disrupt: New 2026 Side Events from KOTRA, WayFounder, Enterprise Ireland, SafetyWing + Descope
Disrupt doesn’t end when you leave Moscone West. 👀 Founder dinners, investor meetups, happy hours, workshops, roundtables and more are taking over San Francisco during Disrupt Week. See what’s ha...
techcrunch.com
Ukrainian Science Academy, Struck by Drone, Played Key Role in Research
A Russian drone strike on the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, Ukraine, killed at least two people on Monday.
nytimes.com
Here’s why OpenAI is absent from Nvidia’s industry-wide effort to end rogue AI agents
OpenAI isn't a public supporter of Nvidia's Open Agent Safety Platform, but it is privately working with Nvidia, TechCrunch has learned.
techcrunch.com
Fitzpatrick's 'best period of golf' ever? | 'I've contended a lot!'
Matt Fitzpatrick believes he is currently playing the best golf of his career, ahead of the world No 4 teeing it up alongside his father at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
skysports.com
Mediators push to break US-Iran deadlock
Negotiators have shuttled between the American and Iranian officials in an effort to renew talks to end the seven-month war
ft.com
Away’s New Series 3 Luggage Plays It Safe—That’s the Point
Away’s third generation of its iconic luggage retains the familiar design while introducing invisible tech, such as a new wheel system and an improved telescoping handle.
wired.com
The Guardian view on Andy Burnham: grounds to hope for a better Britain | Editorial
By linking Brexit, voting reform and public services, the prime minister made a powerful, personal pitch for a brighter futureAndy Burnham’s first speech as prime minister to a Labour conference wa...
theguardian.com
Trump unveils new site to simplify access to government services
America.gov for now functions like a chatbot comparable to ChatGPT or Claude, pointing users to official gov't websites.
aljazeera.com
Why the U.S. Is Imposing New Visa Restrictions on South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa sent a six-page letter to President Trump laying out efforts to address Washington’s concerns over policies it thought hurt white South Africans.
nytimes.com
‘Truly historic’: Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri becomes the second woman to serve as prime minister in the Arab world.
aljazeera.com
What have Man City been found guilty of doing?
Manchester City are found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. BBC sports editor Dan Roan explains what it means for...
co.uk
Trump administration ‘must be changed’: Iran’s IRGC appeals to US voters
Iran's military has issued an open letter accusing Trump of lying to US citizens about the state of the ongoing war.
aljazeera.com
Watch as Man City chief quizzed on guilty verdict
Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano refuses to answer questions after the club was found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
skysports.com
Man City found guilty: What could be the punishment and when could it happen?
Sky Sports' Kaveh Solhekol explains what Manchester City's penalty could be and when a decision will be made, after the club was found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial r...
skysports.com
Lindsay Clancy appears in court as her lawyer pushes for murder case to be dismissed
Clancy's defence lawyer wants her to be cleared of murdering her three children in 2023 but prosecutors say the state proved guilt.
co.uk
World Grand Prix Darts LIVE! Humphries and Wade in action on night two
skysports.com
Dutch police arrest ShinyHunters hacker accused of planning two murders
Dutch police said the hacker, arrested for being part of the ShinyHunters cybercriminal gang, had plans to organize the murder of two people on his laptop.
techcrunch.com
Burnham has a clear vision for Britain – but not for how it fits into a troubled world | Rafael Behr
The Labour leader has set out his plans with passion and ambition, but the story he tells lacks a vital chapter on managing global chaosAndy Burnham is at home at Labour conference, and not only be...
theguardian.com
AI-powered app maker Wabi pivots to a messaging experience
Wabi is repositioning its prompt-based app builder as a personal AI agent that can create interfaces on demand, combining chat, apps and ongoing tasks.
techcrunch.com
Manchester City found guilty of all charges as PL release statement
Sky Sports chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol breaks the news that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of financial rules.
skysports.com
OpenAI gives Codex reusable cloud environments that work across devices
OpenAI is expanding Codex with reusable cloud development environments, a revamped CLI with voice controls, new code review tools and a security-focused product for scanning repositories and prepar...
techcrunch.com
OpenAI’s Dots Are Always-On AI Agents—and Its Answer to Meta’s Muse
These cute agents are designed to connect to your apps and tackle multistep tasks.
wired.com
First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning elections
Her appointment by the king makes her only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world.
co.uk
Man City found guilty - what happens now?
Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules by an independent commission. Sky Sports analyses what could happen next in the i...
skysports.com
Mourners in Gaza bury remains of loved ones killed in 2023 Israeli strike
Dozens of mourners in Gaza grieve the loss of their loved ones as they bury the fragmented remains of relatives killed.
aljazeera.com
Can a chatbot fix the government maze? The White House is about to find out
America.gov is intended to simplify the process of navigating government bureaucracy, but language models are imperfect and remain prone to hallucinations, which could cause new issues.
techcrunch.com
N.Y. Sen. Gillibrand says new allegations in Cornell case are 'serious and horrific'
NPR's Juana Summers talks with New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand about the reopening of the rape case at Cornell University, and her history of pushing legislation to curb campus sexual assault.
npr.org
Middle Eastern oil exports rise to highest level since Iran war began
Shuttle services through Strait of Hormuz have brought shipments to more than 80% of prewar daily average
ft.com
Conference laps up Andy unplugged as he offers chance to take road less travelled | John Crace
Nothing was off the table, no coded hints, and by the end no one could be in any doubt about what Burnham believedYou’ve got to hand it to Andy Burnham. He left nothing out on the pitch. It would h...
theguardian.com
Snoop-and-scoop poses a real threat to science in the AI age
Establishing attribution in research has become harder in the age of AI-assisted breakthroughs
ft.com
Man City guilty of all serious financial breach charges: Premier League
Manchester City say they are 'disappointed and surprised' by the verdict and will appeal.
aljazeera.com
Six takeaways from Burnham’s conference speech
Europe and electoral reform among PM’s key proposals but many will be tackled after the next general election
ft.com
Burnham sets up battle lines on social care and Europe
Prime minister pledges to create ‘national care service’, end the pensions triple lock and reopen Brexit debate after next election
ft.com
Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and misleading accounts
The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
co.uk
‘New path’: UK’s Burnham promises huge expansion of public services
UK prime minister tells his first Labour Party conference 'fundamental rethink' needed to set Britain on right course.
aljazeera.com
Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI
The US president continues to push back on calls to establish guardrails around artificial intelligence, arguing it will stifle growth.
co.uk
Burnham’s brave new world — just one more election away
The starting gun for the prime minister’s real revolution will not be fired till he has gone to the country
ft.com
Russian nuclear-capable bomber plane crashes, killing six people
Tu-95 plane crashed during training flight in uninhabited area of Amur region, Defence Ministry says.
aljazeera.com
Digger review – Tom Cruise’s loudmouth oil tycoon goes hard in Alejandro G Iñárritu’s eco-satire
One man’s irresponsible drilling causes a global crisis in Iñárritu’s exasperatingly laborious, self-congratulatory filmA new movie from the Oscar-winning Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárri...
theguardian.com
LIVE: Spain vs Croatia – Nations League
Build-up, teams and live text coverage as World champions Spain host Croatia on matchday two of the UEFA Nations League
aljazeera.com
Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system
The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.
co.uk
Yemen’s war disrupts roads and ports, deepening humanitarian crisis
Civilian displacement surges as key Yemen roads close, leaving thousands in camps amid dire humanitarian challenges.
aljazeera.com
Dutch police arrest suspected member of group that claimed FBI hack
The suspect, 24, was arrested before the alleged cyber attack took place.
co.uk
Ireland undecided on approach for next game against Israel, coach says
Ireland played the first Nations League game despite unease among some players over Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Crew-13 Rocket and Spacecraft at Launch Pad
Ahead of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission launch, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft are vertical at the launch pad of Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Flor...
nasa.gov
Buttler: McCullum can go 'all in' on Cricket World Cup without Test role
Jos Buttler believes Brendon McCullum's removal as Test coach may have boosted England's World Cup chances, with the New Zealander now "all in" on lifting the trophy next winter.
skysports.com
US 30-year Treasury yield hits highest since 2002
US government debt extends decline as inflation and surging oil prices weigh on market
ft.com
South West Water fined £8m for hundreds of sewage spills in Cornwall and Devon
District judge orders record fine for region and says incidents of pollution cannot be toleratedA water company has been ordered to pay a record fine of almost £8m for hundreds of sewage spills at...
theguardian.com
Charles Trueheart, Who Wrote of a Diplomatic ‘Betrayal’ in Vietnam, Dies at 75
He was a young child when his father, the No. 2 envoy in Saigon, had a falling out with the ambassador during a pivotal moment in Vietnam.
nytimes.com
NASA Opens Applications for Second Season of ORBIT Student Challenge
Following a successful inaugural year of ingenuity and career building, NASA ORBIT (Opportunities in Research, Business, Innovation, and Technology) has officially returned for a second season to b...
nasa.gov
US-Iran talks in New York: What’s the latest?
Both sides remain interested in a diplomatic settlement but differ on how to achieve one.
aljazeera.com
CDC reports two measles deaths in US as cases hit 35-year high
Pennsylvania reports over 900 measles cases, leading a nationwide outbreak with the highest numbers in 35 years.
aljazeera.com
Man City CEO refuses to answer questions on guilty verdict
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano refused to answer questions about the Premier League charges from BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan at a conference of top European clubs in Copenhagen.
co.uk
‘We got naked and covered ourselves in Vaseline’: Katherine Hubbard on photographing her ailing mother
Over five years, Hubbard photographed her mother at home as her memory declined – even persuading her to make nude body prints. What does her mum think of the wrenchingly beautiful images?At the pe...
theguardian.com
Photos: French students protest, public workers strike before budget cuts
About 40 people have been arrested and 10 injured as protesting students clash with police.
aljazeera.com
Why has Putin added 15,000 new soldiers to Russia’s army?
The move marks the fourth military expansion this year as Russia's war in Ukraine seemingly stalls.
aljazeera.com
Watch: US journalist Evan Gershkovich describes being detained by Russian agents
He was arrested in Russia in 2023 and later sentenced to 16 years on espionage charges.
co.uk
Burnham vows to seek new ‘long-term’ relationship with EU in emotional Labour conference speech
PM also confirms plan to end pensions triple lock to pay for national care service and pledges to put electoral reform in Labour’s manifestoUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has promise...
theguardian.com
NSTGRO 2026
NSTGRO Homepage Omar AlyousefUniversity Of MemphisPolycatenated Architected Materials (PAM) for Origami-Inspired Space Docking Ports Cade ArmstrongUniversity Of Texas at AustinIntelligent Multi-Age...
nasa.gov
Sudan takes centre stage on final day of UNGA
Sudan's foreign minister addressed the UNGA as his country faces war, mass displacement and a worsening aid shortfall.
aljazeera.com
Bail for RAF base suspects suggests no evidence of ‘terror’, say analysts
Police bail for the RAF Fairford suspects suggests no explosives were found, analysts tell Al Jazeera
aljazeera.com
Armless fun: why sculpture can have far more power and be much more sensuous when it’s broken
From a pharoah’s pouting and almost kissable lips to a Mussolini with a hole in the head, a new exhibition is exploring how some ancient fragments speak more profoundly than fully intact treasuresT...
theguardian.com
Under the Microscope: NASA-Made Material for Moon Manufacturing
Photos taken using a microscope reveal the colorful, kaleidoscope-like crystal structure of a new NASA-made material that could be used for manufacturing during future space missions. Developed at...
nasa.gov
Does international law still matter?
Does international law still matter?
aljazeera.com
With Dazzle, Marissa Mayer bets your camera roll has more info on your life than your inbox
The former Yahoo CEO is introducing a new AI personal assistant based entirely on your photos.
techcrunch.com
JMW Turner’s ‘great love letter’ to Rome makes brief return to city before UK auction
Rome, From Mount Aventine will also visit Hong Kong and New York before it is expected to sell for record priceA JMW Turner painting of Rome that has been described as his “great love letter” to th...
theguardian.com
Meta is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses
The tech giant says the agent can help owners run their business and find new customers.
techcrunch.com
It was a ghost town of three people. So how did Luckenbach rival Nashville as the heartland of country music?
In 1971, self-appointed mayor Hondo Crouch turned the Texan town into a rural respite for country stars. Soon it was immortalised in chart-topping songs – and became a symbol of a simpler American...
theguardian.com
Tourists face legal action over turtle-riding video in Oman
Tourists face legal action over turtle-riding video in Oman
aljazeera.com
Are Houthis using new modified cruise missiles in Yemen’s war?
Experts say use of modified Iranian defence system could alter the balance in the fight for the Red Sea.
aljazeera.com
Man City’s Premier League charges: What’s the latest and what comes next?
Swingeing sanctions against City for breaching financial fair play rules would send shockwaves through English football.
aljazeera.com
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
Proposed government-backed network body welcomed by some in sector but others call it just another quangoAndy Burnham’s first address to the Labour party conference as prime minister is due to addr...
theguardian.com
Man charged over AI image of crocodile in Singapore reservoir
The defendant could face jail or a fine after the image sparked a search operation in the city’s largest reservoir.
co.uk
Walkouts, clashes and moments that defined UNGA 2026
From mass walkouts and heated exchanges to protests, this year’s UNGA produced no shortage of memorable moments.
aljazeera.com
‘It’s just cruel’: US households that had electricity shut off surged amid record hot summer
Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared to July 2024, data showsA record hot summer collided unhappily with rising energy...
theguardian.com
Fireflies adds dictation to its desktop notetaking apps
Fireflies said that it won't charge extra for the new dictation feature, which can be used with any desktop app.
techcrunch.com
OpenAI apologizes to Australia after its AI agents breached government sites
The company also detailed how some of those breaches had happened, and outlined additional measures it is taking to assess the impact of the events.
techcrunch.com
Turkiye arrests president, six members of football refereeing body in probe
Arrests were made over interference with refereeing procedures, among other accusations, Turkish justice minister says.
aljazeera.com
Preston return 'surreal' and 'special' - Alexander
New Preston North End boss Graham Alexander says he feels like he has come home after returning to his old club as manager.
co.uk
Iranians stock up on food and medicine as fears of new US fighting grow
Iran is struggling with shortages as sanctions and blockade strain food and medicine supply chains.
aljazeera.com
Reco raises $55M as AI agent security startups crowd the market
The round builds on a $30 million fundraise in February, taking the company's total funding to $140 million.
techcrunch.com
French hard-right leader accuses opponents of 'total war' after claims of antisemitism
National Rally President Jordan Bardella says he will sue for libel over comments he is accused of making as a young activist.
co.uk
Spain announces new housing measures after protests over 87-year-old woman's eviction
The measures include a proposed ban on evictions until 2030 and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts.
co.uk
The Migrants Being Shipped Back to a War Zone
A bus carrying Myanmar nationals being repatriated from Malaysia to their homeland, seen heading toward the Lumut Naval Base, on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Journalist ascends to throne in Uganda kingdom after succession dispute
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma succeeds King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died last month.
aljazeera.com
Turkish referees' chief arrested in corruption investigation
The head of Turkey's referees' committee is detained along with six others as part of an investigation into corruption. head of Turkey’s referees committee, is among seven people detained in an i...
co.uk
How gold surpassed cocaine as Peru’s most profitable criminal industry
As gold prices surge, illegal mining has laid waste to swathes of Tambopata National Reserve’s rainforest“Halt, stop right there,” shouts a Peruvian Navy Seal, firing warning shots into the air. Bu...
theguardian.com
Can Tajikistan’s economic boom survive its debt gamble?
Rapid growth masks Tajikistan’s reliance on remittances and risky state debt.
aljazeera.com
What did Yamal say to Messi at World Cup final? ‘Thank you for everything’
Lamine Yamal shared a warm embrace with Lionel Messi, thanking the Argentinian icon for everything he gave to football.
aljazeera.com
‘Visible and engaged’: Burnham in listening mode with businesses at Labour party conference
PM reassures firms and chancellor vows help on costs – but unease remains over possible budget tax risesBusiness live – latest updatesA year ago Andy Burnham had a tough business reception at Labou...
theguardian.com
To the people voting for Nigel Farage: is this really the finger you want on the red button? | Marina Hyde
The Reform leader’s reaction to the RAF Fairford affair is again revealing. If what’s needed is a steady hand and cool head, he’s not the guyAnother week, another chance for Nigel Farage to demonst...
theguardian.com
Former world snooker champion Dott jailed for child sexual abuse
The 49-year-old was found guilty of two charges of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy between 1993 and 2010.
co.uk
A Republican midterm defeat will not be an earthquake
Democrats are likely to make gains in Congress but divided government is unlikely to derail Trump’s agenda
ft.com
In FIFA-UEFA tussle, European body accused of ‘misinformation campaign’
FIFA accuses UEFA of attempting to influence its presidential election, in which Infantino is seeking a fourth term.
aljazeera.com
Red Roses to return to Sunderland for Women's Six Nations
England will return to Sunderland's Stadium of Light – the venue for their record-breaking Women's Rugby World Cup opener – for the 2027 Six Nations.
co.uk
US-Iran war adds €100bn to EU’s fuel bill
Warning comes as the bloc’s energy ministers meet in Dublin
ft.com
Palestine weekly: Israeli politicians vie to look toughest before election
With Israelis voting on October 27, ministers are staging illegal settlement launches as campaign events.
aljazeera.com
Evicted Woman Set to Return Home as Spain Plans Fixes to Housing Crisis
María del Carmen Abascal at home in Madrid last week, waiting for the police to arrive before being evicted. Her removal brought large protests in Spain.
nytimes.com
How to Beat Surveillance Pricing Before It Bleeds You Dry
Consumer advocate Lindsay Owen’s new book, Gouged, traces how corporations use software—from ever-changing prices to opaque algorithms—to squeeze every penny from you.
wired.com
Lebanese are watching Israel’s upcoming election, but few expect change
Lebanon: Zeina Khodr
aljazeera.com
Timnit Gebru Believes There Is No ‘Existential Threat’ From AI
One of AI’s fiercest critics believes the doom talk is about founders making money, not saving humanity.
wired.com
A Pentagon Influencer Called Liberal Women a ‘Pestilence’ Who Will End Western Civilization
Kurt Schlichter was part of a task force rooting out so-called woke ideologies at the military’s war colleges. He has called to bar childless adults from voting.
wired.com
Toone and Kelly miss out as Wiegman names squad to face Greece
England manager Sarina Wiegman has named a 23-player squad for next month’s World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece, with Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly both missing out.
skysports.com
Top 14 award winner Willis reiterates desire to play Test rugby
Jack Willis, who last played for England at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, retains his award as the best player in France.
co.uk
Ex-snooker champion Dott jailed for child sex abuse
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been sentenced to seven years in jail after being found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school-age children.
skysports.com
Child review – jump scares abound in twisty organ transplant fable that keeps horror at its heart
This Luxembourg-made movie about a couple who venture east to save their son features some impressive film-making Stippled with first-world guilt about income inequality even between fellow EU memb...
theguardian.com
Toone and Kelly miss out on Lionesses squad
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone misses out on selection for England's Women's World Cup qualifying matches this month.
co.uk
Protego Ventures closes debut $125 million fund for Israeli defense tech
Protego Ventures, the first and largest dedicated defense tech VC in Israel, just completed its final $125 million closing, TechCrunch learned exclusively.
techcrunch.com
Beats 360 Review: Customizable, Stylish, and Fun
Beats’ new flagship headphones are customizable, stylish, fun, and great for working out. But there are stronger options for everyday use.
wired.com
Life bright for Gilmour after baseball and World Cup heartache
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour opens up on the pain of missing out of this summer's World Cup.
co.uk
What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
co.uk
Djokovic 'feeling good' ahead of China Open return, after US Open exit
Novak Djokovic says his body is "feeling good" ahead of his return to the court at this week's China Open, following his first-round exit at the US Open.
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Plastic Is Melting Onto Corals
Scientists have found a new form of pollution, one where plastic and pieces of coral become irreversibly intertwined.
wired.com
New UK homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss
Amanda Blanc says flooding threat is ‘absolutely increasing’, as she also warns ministers over ‘kite flying’ before budgetBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Britain’s biggest insurer has war...
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Andy Burnham expected to say he will push ahead with electoral reform plans
Exclusive: Labour conference speech will kick off process that could replace current system with proportional representationUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham is expected to announce tha...
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Argentina’s Milei threatens legal action over Falklands oil project
Argentina gives UK two weeks to cease operations or face maritime court action.
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Bomb by Bomb, the Slow Death of My Hometown in Ukraine
Police medics responding to an early morning bombing of a residential area in Kramatorsk, Ukraine.
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‘A genre-defying monument’: how Sign o’ the Times captured Prince at his creative peak
As a new book on the Paisley Park polymath is released, author John McKie explains why Prince’s 1987 album is the ultimate showcase of his geniusBy the early 1980s, Prince had cemented his place as...
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Wales without seven players for World Cup play-off
Ceri Holland is one of seven players who will miss out through injury when a depleted Wales squad take on Albania in their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final next month.
co.uk
Should Andy Burnham call an early general election?
Should Andy Burnham call an early general election?
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FIFA accuses European football chiefs of 'harassment' against Infantino
FIFA has accused European football chiefs of "harassment" against Gianni Infantino and trying to influence the presidential election by "spreading misinformation" against him over the World Cup ven...
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Burnham warned ditching triple lock would be ‘electoral insanity’ ahead of conference speech
Prime minister pitches ‘honest conversation’ with voters about problems facing the UK
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UNGA 81: Five key takeaways from general debate
The 81st United Nations General Assembly ends with AI, Palestine and wars dominating speeches.
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Ex-England captain Dallaglio to sell World Cup winner's medal
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is set to sell his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt.
co.uk
Novak Djokovic ready for tennis comeback at China Open
The 39-year-old will step back onto the court for a competitive match on Wednesday for the first time since the US Open.
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Burnham to signal willingness to look at scrapping pension triple lock to fund social care
PM to tell Labour conference he is prepared to make difficult arguments and have ‘honest conversation’UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham will signal he is prepared to look at scrapping t...
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US-Iran talks continue, but ‘deal unlikely’ before midterm elections
The US and Iran are talking through mediators, but there are major differences over what a deal should look like.
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Thousands of drivers strike in the Philippines over rising fuel prices
Transport workers blame US-Israel war on Iran for rising fuel prices as government offers free rides for commuters.
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The Fall of the West by Owen Jones review – a bracing history of the changing world order
A journalist charts a quarter century of geopolitical hubris and economic overreach Like many Britons born in the 1980s, the journalist and Guardian columnist Owen Jones came of age with Tony Blai...
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The Portuguese House review – picturesque, polite drama of secrets and revelations at a country estate
Spanish drama about people leaving their old lives behind plays out like a literary novel, with Manolo Solo excellent as a discombobulated gardenerOut of the blue, a woman walks out on her husband....
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Burnham is told axing pension triple lock would be ‘electoral suicide’ as he prepares to address Labour conference – UK politics live
Union leader says getting rid of triple lock not ‘the right thing’ as the PM prepares to lay out his ‘hope comes from honesty’ vision in Liverpool this afternoonBurnham promises to roll back privat...
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Satellite images show Gaza in ruins three years into Israel’s genocidal war
Google Maps images show scale of Israel's destruction of Gaza, where more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed.
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Israeli forces kill Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Beik in Gaza attack
Head of Hamas's armed wing in northern Gaza killed in an Israeli strike on an apartment building in Gaza City.
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World Cup history beckons for Wales' defiant Lewis
Ffion Lewis is relishing the prospect of donning the Wales kit while making history as the first woman from her nation to become a dual-code World Cup player.
co.uk
Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, second from left, with the cast of “Saved by the Bell.”
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Fifa accuses Uefa of 'misinformation campaign'
Uefa's suggestions that Fifa president Gianni Infantino "violated any law or ethical principle are categorically without merit" says world football's governing body.
co.uk
Inside Liverpool's increasing global investment in youth
Liverpool are becoming increasingly proactive in their search for global young talent. BBC Sport takes a closer look.
co.uk
FIFA could disburse millions to members as Infantino seeks re-election
FIFA president Infantino is open to providing 'greatest level of additional funding' to associations amid opposition.
aljazeera.com
Britons are not ageing healthily – we need to learn from countries that have made it a priority | Devi Sridhar
Although we’re living longer, the data on healthy life expectancy in the UK isn’t good. Andy Burnham must reverse this trend to protect the NHS and social careProf Devi Sridhar is chair of global p...
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‘Jaw-dropping’ play based on Pelicot rape trial comes to London for one night
Four-hour production featuring star-studded cast will be performed at London County Hall A play based on the trial of the men who drugged and raped Gisèle Pelicot will come to London for one night...
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Antonelli vows to ‘re-establish the order’ over Russell at Bahrain GP
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli says he will "re-establish the order" over George Russell at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix after being outperformed by his Mercedes team-mate in Azerbai...
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History, drama & change - How Warrington and Wakefield helped Grand Final enter a new era
With Warrington Wolves and Wakefield Trinity making it to the Super League Grand Final, the competition has definitively entered a new era.
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Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high
Reserve Bank of Australia lifts benchmark rate to 4.6 percent amid stubborn inflation.
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UN warns of ‘narrowing window’ to restore world’s forests
Food and Agriculture Organization urges governments to make forest restoration a national priority The world faces a “narrowing window” to restore forests essential for food security and resistance...
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Structural decline: what happened to Japan’s iconic buildings? – in pictures
Japan once had a reputation for statement architecture – yet many buildings have been torn down since 2000. A new book reminds us of their futuristic beauty Continue reading...
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Stations by Louise Kennedy review – a superb follow-up to Trespasses
This tale of broken hearts and broken people moves from the Troubles of 70s Northern Ireland to an unforgiving London of squats and payphonesLouise Kennedy’s first novel, Trespasses, was one of tho...
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April X review – Connor Storrie searches for missing twin in dystopian dream-tech sci-fi thriller
The star of Heated Rivalry does his best in this in this human-trafficking yarn, which gets progressively ickier and more exploitativeSketchy in every sense of the word, this sci-fi thriller is set...
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Whyte wants Fisher after injury hell - 'I fought Itauma with a broken foot!'
Dillian Whyte provided a gruesome description while explaining the agonising injury that he suffered, just weeks before his last fight against Moses Itauma.
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The ice blasting from Saturn's moon Enceladus is stranger than scientists realized
Enceladus may naturally separate and concentrate chemicals from its hidden ocean as droplets slowly freeze and shatter on their way into space. The process could explain Cassini’s puzzling ice-grai...
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Public transport drivers strike in Manila over soaring fuel prices
Public transport drivers in Manila begin a three-day strike over soaring fuel prices.
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More than 80 reported abducted in Nigeria as police find human remains
Farmers and women abducted in northern Niger and Zamfara states as police find human remains at suspected gang camps.
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Anthropic’s prospectus details losses, growth, and, yes, a warning that its AI could end humanity
In its prospectus, Anthropic just told investors it's losing tens of billions of dollars a year, but also growing like crazy, and — oh yeah — its own AI might pose an existential risk to humanity.
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‘We have time to make our case’: Labour insiders are confident Burnham can sell his social care reforms
Analysts believe PM has a ‘golden opportunity’ to offer older people better protection in return for weakening the triple lock guaranteeIt is a brave party leader who is prepared to go into an elec...
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Saving the Siamese crocodile: Cambodia moves to protect one of the world’s last wild populations
Indigenous communities play crucial role, as ‘genetic bank’ area of wetland offers hope for critically endangered reptileIn the 1990s, conservationists in Cambodia feared the Siamese crocodile had...
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Pope Leo says AI risk concerns not ‘fake news’
Leader of the Catholic Church says AI safety issues should be taken seriously and acted on.
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Trump administration says it's scaling back fuel efficiency standards for new cars
The Trump administration is weakening Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for new cars and trucks.
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News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban
Three news outlets that President Trump banished from White House grounds asked a federal court to block the ban until the case is resolved.
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US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy comes into effect as trade war drags on
It is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war after negotiations collapsed in late August, with no word on when talks may resume.
co.uk
Nvidia turns to insurers to spread the risk of AI build-out
World’s largest listed company looks for new ways to draw Wall Street deeper into the financing of the AI boom
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Fire Cloud with a Pileus on Top
Scientists captured rare observations of an ephemeral pileus cloud hovering over a smoke-infused cloud that rose above a wildfire in Montana.
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No island of strangers: why I’m using art to unite a fractured nation
Fear of outsiders is the defining issue of our times. But is it actually our own selves we’re scared of? And could art hold the answers? Here, the British Art Show’s curator reveals why he’s explor...
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UK tech founders urge Burnham to curb non-competes to match US rivals
Founders behind several leading London AI labs claim British businesses are hampered by employment restrictions
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Trade union chief criticises Burnham’s delay to social care reforms
Andrea Egan says prime minister should move faster on setting up new system
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Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration
President Javier Milei set a two-week deadline for the Sea Lion oilfield project to be scrapped.
co.uk
Fighter jets escort Pope Leo on final day of his France tour
Pope Leo XIV was escorted by fighter jets to Metz, the final stop of his four-day France tour.
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Gordon Johncock, Two-Time Indianapolis 500 Winner, Dies at 90
Gordon Johncock after winning his second Indianapolis 500 in 1982. His victory, by 16-hundredths of a second, was the slimmest margin in the race’s history at the time.
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Lost songs from iconic Australian rockstar found in garage
Divinyls frontwoman Chrissy Amphlett recorded the songs with Split Enz's Tim Finn in 1998.
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Evicted Spanish pensioner can move back home, lawyer says
The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, 87, prompted large-scale protests across Spain.
co.uk
OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
The AI giant's safety chief said the model 'didn't quite meet the bar' of the firm's security standards.
co.uk
Earth’s day isn’t exactly 24 hours. The reason may lie deep inside the planet
Scientists may have solved why the length of Earth’s day changes by a few milliseconds over decades. Subtle shifts in the inner core appear to tug on the mantle, revealing a surprisingly dynamic wo...
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Nothing’s New Headphone (1) Pro Are Made for the Studio
With three drivers in each ear and tuning from Metropolis Studios, Nothing wants its new $399 cans to shine in the studio while also making your commute more musical.
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Sign before praying: A new conversion law is affecting churchgoers in Indian state
A new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra is raising questions about faith, choice and freedom.
co.uk
OpenAI axes next model citing safety issues
AI lab will hold back GPT-6.1 Astra following mounting pressure over misbehaviour by its agents
ft.com
Netanyahu Visits Emirati Leader After Reports on Warning About Hamas Attack
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday.
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NASA’s Crew-13 could go from Florida to the ISS in under 9 hours
NASA and SpaceX could launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on October 1, with the Dragon spacecraft reaching orbiting outpost less than nine hours after liftoff. Crew-13 will j...
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OpenAI ‘scraps release’ of latest AI model over safety concerns
AI giant scraps planned released of GPT-6.1 Astra following concerns raised during internal testing, reports say.
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‘You’ve got to be pretty tough to be a drag queen out there’: Damien Frost’s immaculate queer portraits
The photographer’s photos are so meticulously staged that viewers often assume they were taken in a studio – not behind a London nightclub or in an Australian goat fieldOne bright spring day, the p...
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Peak XV ups Surge seed investment ceiling to $5M, unveils 18-startup cohort
Thirteen of the 18 startups in Peak XV’s latest Surge cohort are targeting global markets, while more than half are based in India.
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Africa’s space ambitions are moving from policy to practice
As the Africa Space Expo closes in Abidjan, African innovators are showing what the continent can build.
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Iran war live: Trump says he did not offer Tehran sanctions relief
US President Trump rejects a news report claiming his administration offered Iran sanctions relief and frozen funds.
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The New Forever War
Why America and Iran fight on without victory.
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The New Forever War
Why America and Iran fight on without victory.