China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-09-30
US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead
The death by lethal injection was scheduled to happen earlier on Wednesday before judges from an appeals court halted the execution.
co.uk
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest.
co.uk
Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine
A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing.
co.uk
US Senate rejects bill targeting AI data centre electricity costs
Democrats criticise bill as lacking 'teeth' and push for mandatory measures to address soaring electricity bills.
aljazeera.com
Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s
The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.
co.uk
Somerset pair Overton and Luff win PCA awards
Somerset duo Craig Overton and Sophie Luff have won the headline accolades at the 2026 PCA awards in partnership with Toyota while emerging England stars Sonny Baker and Tilly Corteen-Coleman also...
skysports.com
Price books Clayton showdown at World Grand Prix as Aspinall races through
Gerwyn Price set up an all-Welsh quarter-final showdown with Jonny Clayton with a straight-sets win over Ross Smith at the World Grand Prix, as Ryan Joyce and Nathan Aspinall also progressed in Lei...
skysports.com
Hong Kong journalist arrested on sedition charge
Authorities detain media founder over Prince Edward station clash video, as press freedom groups voice concern.
aljazeera.com
Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal
A month after mass catastrophic flooding, around 30 people have died in landslides and heavy rain.
co.uk
Top Man City sponsor threatens legal action against Premier League
Etihad Airways says football body’s communication on critical report into club has ‘damaging implications’
ft.com
It’s the ‘closest thing to an HIV vaccine’, but who gets access?
A twice-yearly injection could revolutionise HIV prevention, but who gets access raises bigger questions.
aljazeera.com
Somerset pair Overton & Luff take top PCA awards
Somerset pair Craig Overton and Sophie Luff win the top prizes at the Professional Cricketers’ Association awards.
co.uk
Driver Strikes 4 People Outside a Mall in British Columbia, Killing 2, Police Say
At least two people were killed near Delta, British Columbia, on Wednesday when a driver lost control of a vehicle and crashed into a crowd during an event observing the past suffering of Indigenou...
nytimes.com
Help Overlap Zoo Reveal Cosmic Dust
Galaxies, vast collections of billions of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity, are scattered across the immensity of space. But every so often, a coincidence occurs: Two galaxies line up...
nasa.gov
NASA Adds New Science Investigations for Moon Base
NASA selected three new scientific investigations and their payload suites to advance our knowledge of the Moon and help pave the way for building humanity’s first lunar outpost, Moon Base. The sui...
nasa.gov
Valor, Atreides, and Sequoia back AI startup Flow Engineering at $750M valuation
Flow Engineering, which is bringing AI agents to hardware design, also landed Roelof Botha as an angel investor and board member.
techcrunch.com
'This in an exhibition!' | Clayton puts on ton-plus finishing MASTERCLASS!
Jonny Clayton showcased his clinical finishing, landing four ton-plus checkouts to defeat Wessel Nijman at the World Grand Prix.
skysports.com
Gill hits 223 not out as India chase down 406 to beat West Indies in second ODI
A capacity crowd witnessed a host of batting records on Wednesday, Shubman Gill leading the way with 223 not out off 133 balls as India beat West Indies by eight wickets in their second ODI.
skysports.com
London Marathon dates decided by rock, paper, scissors contest!
The event schedule for next year’s historic double TCS London Marathon has been decided by a rock, paper, scissors contest between two former winners.
skysports.com
The five titles that got away as Evans seeks WRC glory
As Elfyn Evans looks to finally clinch the World Rally Championship title in Sardinia, BBC Sport looks back at the five times he finished runner-up.
co.uk
NASA Awards Contract to Develop 5G Communications for Moon
NASA has awarded Modulate Space Corporation a contract to develop key elements of a 5G communications system for use on the lunar surface with built-in Wi-Fi 6, for NASA’s Glenn Research Center in...
nasa.gov
Man City sponsor Etihad Airways considering legal action against PL
Manchester City's principal sponsor, Etihad Airways, has said it is considering taking legal action against the Premier League.
skysports.com
Factory CEO just accused his VC board advisor of spying for Cognition
VC Chris Degnan and former board advisor to Factory AI has taken a job as chief revenue officer for Cognition.
techcrunch.com
Trump’s AI Safety ‘Accord’ Is a Fancy Pinky-Swear
Six major AI companies signed a voluntary agreement with the White House this week vowing to implement safeguards. It’s unclear how much that matters.
wired.com
Is Neko Health’s body scan worth it? Spotify billionaire’s startup has come to America
Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s Neko Health raised $700 million to build a business around scanning your body, but it’s not the only company centering its roadmap around a new kind of preventative heal...
techcrunch.com
Israeli attacks across Gaza kill at least eight
Israeli attacks on residential areas across Gaza killed at least eight civilians and wounded others on Wednesday
aljazeera.com
Burnham clears path to EU summit with post-Brexit breakthrough
UK and Brussels to go ahead with key November meeting after agreeing to kick talks on industrial subsidies into next year
ft.com
Bruno Kramm, German Goth Musician Who Moonlighted in Politics, Dies at 58
Bruno Kramm in 2023. His band, Das Ich, was one of the founding groups in a movement known as the Neue Deutsche Todeskunst, or the New German Art of Death.
nytimes.com
US regulator launches probe into AI companies
FTC investigates AI firms amid concerns over rogue agents and potential threats to humanity within the next decade.
aljazeera.com
Williamson blunder sees Arsenal squander two-goal lead vs Paris FC
Arsenal's tough start to the season continued as Leah Williamson gave away a freak penalty late on to see Paris FC come from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with the Gunners.
skysports.com
How does Trump’s White House AI accord work?
Trump announces voluntary pact on AI, urging companies to self-police amid growing calls for strict safety regulations.
aljazeera.com
Displaced by war, young Sudanese turn to entrepeneurship to survive
Displaced by war and shut out of formal jobs, young Sudanese are turning to art, small businesses, and entrepeneurship.
aljazeera.com
French court sentences 13 men over deadliest small-boat crossing to UK
Six people smugglers are found guilty of involuntary homicide after 31 migrants died in the English Channel in 2021.
aljazeera.com
Flydubai FZ1073 timeline: How the Israel-bound flight emergency unfolded
Flydubai flight diverts to Saudi Arabia after cockpit emergency, as Netanyahu alleges a crash attempt.
aljazeera.com
The Battle to Be Your Personal AI Agent Is Here
OpenAI's Dots and Meta's Muse are vying to be your AI agent of choice. I've tried both—and I suspect you will too.
wired.com
Hackers stole millions of US military personnel records during months-long data breach
The Department of Defense notified millions of current and former U.S. military personnel that their personal information had been stolen in a months-long breach.
techcrunch.com
Impossible for England to find another Kane - Tuchel
England boss Thomas Tuchel says it will be impossible to find "another Harry Kane" as his free-scoring captain continues to break new ground.
co.uk
DoorDash’s drone strategy started on the ground
DoorDash unveiled the six-propeller aircraft that will be used in its new drone delivery business at its annual Dash Forward 2026 event.
techcrunch.com
BMW built the same car for gas and electric. The EV is $4,400 cheaper.
The new BMW 3 Series shows just how quickly EVs have caught up to fossil fuel vehicles on pricing.
techcrunch.com
US Fed watchdog finds no criminal wrongdoing in Powell-era renovation costs
The renovation costs became a focus of Trump’s pressure campaign against former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
aljazeera.com
There Are Plenty of Reasons to Be Concerned About Bioweapons Development—Even Without AI
In her new book on biological warfare, Annie Jacobsen didn’t even discuss AI because scientists can already warp Mother Nature to create extinction-level events.
wired.com
Esther Rantzen, TV presenter and Childline founder, dies aged 86
Rantzen announced lung cancer diagnosis in 2023 and became a vocal assisted-dying campaigner• From Childline to changing TV for ever: Esther Rantzen’s revolutionary life• Esther Rantzen: from That’...
theguardian.com
Arsenal let two-goal lead slip to draw with Paris FC
A miscommunication between Arsenal goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez and England captain Leah Williamson gifts Paris FC a late equaliser as the sides draw 2-2 in the Women's Champions League.
co.uk
A political dynasty? Why the Bolsonaro family dominates Brazil’s right wing
For a third election in a row, a Bolsonaro family member is the leading right-wing contender for Brazil's presidency.
aljazeera.com
Navarro opens up on health struggles that caused 'deep anger' on court
American Emma Navarro says she has gained her "life back" as she shares her long-running health problems that caused significant weight loss, fatigue, dizziness and left her "feeling deep internal...
co.uk
NASA, International Partners Advance Work on Space Crops
NASA, CSA (Canadian Space Agency), and the German Aerospace Center signed a joint statement of intent to begin coordinated, preparatory work toward an Earth-based demonstrator to learn how to grow...
nasa.gov
No 10 gathering evidence on public support for rejoining the EU
Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing BrexitSenior Downing Street officials have been reaching out to thinktanks and polls...
theguardian.com
18,000 feet in 90 seconds: Inside Flydubai’s near-catastrophe
Disaster was averted on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after one pilot stabbed another
ft.com
World Grand Prix Darts LIVE! Price, Clayton in second-round action
skysports.com
AI voice startup ElevenLabs doubles valuation to $22B
The $300 million employee tender was co-led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price.
techcrunch.com
Video: Bangladesh Dengue deaths surpass 233 in deadly outbreak
Bangladesh’s health authorities report that at least 233 people have died from dengue fever.
aljazeera.com
Trump set to announce $200bn in energy investments from South Korea
The investments come as Trump seeks to tout the Republican Party's economic record ahead of the US midterm races.
aljazeera.com
Leaning into culture war flashpoints, Hegseth says he has transformed U.S. military
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told hundreds of junior military officers and enlisted leaders on Wednesday that the Trump administration has achieved a cultural shift in the military.
npr.org
Star Trails
This long-duration image shows star trails above Earth and the blue lights of fishing boats and the yellow lights of Indonesian cities stretching below the International Space Station as it orbited...
nasa.gov
Reddit is killing RSS feeds and ending public API access because of AI bots
Reddit is ending support for RSS feeds, as the company continues tightening access to its trove of user-generated content.
techcrunch.com
The Guardian view on Lula v the Bolsonaros: the decision of Brazilian voters will affect us all | Editorial
Sunday’s general election is too close to call, with the incumbent president facing the son of the man who attempted a coup against himSunday’s election in Brazil could hardly be a clearer-cut choi...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on falling pupil numbers: a chance to improve opportunities for young people | Editorial
Empty classrooms are a sign of falling fertility and high living costs. But they should also free up more resources to spend on young peopleSchool closures are an alarming symptom of Britain’s shri...
theguardian.com
The ugly economics of consumer AI
There’s a reason frontier labs have gotten gunshy about consumer AI — and it’s not because the tech isn’t good enough.
techcrunch.com
Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster
Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.
co.uk
Gaza documentary NAZA beats Avengers Endgame: Encore to top Italian box office
Award-winning, Guardian-produced film focused on Israel’s mass killing of civilians extends run after sold-out screeningsNAZA, the award-winning documentary about Israel’s systemic mass killing of...
theguardian.com
Government must stop dithering over energy bill support for the vulnerable | Nils Pratley
Ministers should introduce a properly targeted social tariff rather than tinker with the warm homes discount Energy bills forecast to jump by £276 a year from JanuaryWhat to do as prices head for £...
theguardian.com
US appeals court halts Tennessee execution of Christa Pike
Christa Pike was set to become the first woman executed by Tennessee in more than 200 years.
aljazeera.com
Pentagon says US troop withdrawal from Iraq is complete
The withdrawal ends two decades of foreign intervention in Iraq as part of 'global war on terror' and anti-ISIL fight.
aljazeera.com
Meta disputes claim that Muse read a user’s private messages without permission
Meta says its Muse AI agent cannot access a user’s Messages without explicit permission, disputing a journalist’s account that the agent read his private messages while the required Mac setting was...
techcrunch.com
Hundreds Detained in France as Some Student Protests Turn Violent
Police officials detain a protester outside a secondary school in Lyon, France, on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Romania’s political crisis intensifies as Parliament rejects pro-EU PM
Siegfried Muresan's loss of the confidence motion increases the prospect for snap elections.
aljazeera.com
'Business as usual' for Man City Women despite Premier League guilty verdicts
Manchester City manager Andree Jeglertz said it was "business as usual" for the women's team despite the Premier League charges against the club.
co.uk
DoorDash launches an AI agent you can text to order food
By launching an AI agent for food ordering, DoorDash is looking to gain an edge over rivals Uber Eats and Grubhub.
techcrunch.com
Destro AI’s secret sauce is getting robots and humans on the same page
"One of the biggest reasons we are winning against robotics companies is because we are not a robotics company."
techcrunch.com
Instinct’s new product recommendations are giving some users the ick
Instinct is rolling out human-curated product and travel recommendations, but some users aren’t happy about getting suggestions they never asked for.
techcrunch.com
English players urged to reconsider Afghan T20 tournament
English cricketers aiming to play in a men's T20 franchise tournament organised by the Afghanistan Cricket Board have been urged to think about their "daughters, sisters or mothers".
co.uk
What will new call-ups bring to Northern Ireland?
Ahead of the upcoming 2027 Women's World Cup play-off with Portugal, what will the five new faces bring to Northern Ireland?
co.uk
Man City charges Q&A: Appeal, EFL, independent regulator and more answered
Kaveh Solhekol has answered your latest questions on Manchester City after they were found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules by an independent comm...
skysports.com
‘He persuaded us’: Labour ministers moved by Andy Burnham’s emotional conference speech
Prime minister’s pure political argument marks new era for party as he sets out his plans and prioritiesThe hottest ticket at Labour conference – after Andy Burnham’s speech – was an afterparty in...
theguardian.com
Photos: Kashmir’s 600-year-old Wazwan wedding feast adapts to modern life
Wazwan, a multicourse mutton feast, reflects Kashmiri cultural roots with recipes dating back to the 14th century.
aljazeera.com
Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane
Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.
co.uk
Garvaghy Road standoff brings Northern Ireland’s old wounds back to surface
Residents block an Orange Order parade in a standoff that has revived tensions, legal disputes and political conflict.
aljazeera.com
AI voice start-up ElevenLabs doubles valuation to $22bn
Existing investors and employees at speech-generation software company sell $300mn worth of stock
ft.com
Electoral reform could be a gamble too far for Burnham – but so far he’s on a winning streak| Zoe Williams
Though proportional representation poses risks for Labour, it’s a change that feels necessary for today’s volatile politicsA number of people have admitted to tears during Andy Burnham’s Labour par...
theguardian.com
China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Asian Games organisers apologise
Chinese divers were unstoppable as the country's sizeable overall tally of gold medals swelled to 150.
aljazeera.com
Pledge signed by President Trump and top AI leaders misspells the United States
Pledge signed by President Trump and top AI leaders misspells the United States.
techcrunch.com
Djokovic wins first match since Wimbledon in China
Novak Djokovic beats Nuno Borges at the China Open to secure his first win since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals in July.
co.uk
Djokovic lands first win since Wimbledon at China Open
Novak Djokovic returned to action in Beijing 11 years after his last appearance and extended his incredible record to 30 consecutive wins at the China Open on Wednesday.
skysports.com
‘The Savage Skulls were the most dangerous gang in the Bronx’: Jean-Pierre Laffont’s best photograph
‘I’d read stories about gangs killing drug-pushers who targeted young people. Police would find their bodies at the bottom of five-storey buildings. I didn’t want to go looking for them alone’The l...
theguardian.com
Is Spain’s anti-eviction decree a fix for its housing crisis?
The government blames 'savage speculation' as critics say new measures leave small landlords 'out in the cold'.
aljazeera.com
Christa Pike granted stay of execution
Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.
co.uk
Instagram rolls out an AI video editor for creators
This conversational AI assistant is intended to provide personalized feedback to creators, rather than generic advice.
techcrunch.com
Cerebras Systems’ Andrew Feldman on whether AI can keep scaling at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Cerebras Systems CEO and co-founder Andrew Feldman will explore the growing demand for compute, energy, and infrastructure, how Cerebras is approaching those constraints...
techcrunch.com
Instagram rolls out an AI video assistant for creators
This conversational AI assistant is intended to provide personalized feedback to creators, rather than generic advice.
techcrunch.com
Explosions of colour, cold war paranoia and hyper-erotic intimacy: five free shows to see
In a new series, we review the best art exhibitions currently showing in commercial galleries, where entrance is freeWalking into Gabriel Orozco’s show is like waking up with a headache and trying...
theguardian.com
Pep Guardiola backs Man City after guilty verdict on financial charges
The Spanish coach won 20 trophies during a glittering 10 years as City manager before departing in May.
aljazeera.com
Restate lands $20M as the need for durable infrastructure increases with AI agents
Founded by Apache Flink veterans, the startup is taking on workflow heavyweight Temporal.
techcrunch.com
The UK government needs to do more to support its own AI companies
The prime minister needs a plan to avoid a US ban on Chinese models that would divide the world
ft.com
Post your questions for Michael Winterbottom
With us to mark the 24th anniversary of 24 Hour Party People, the director’s work includes everything from Cracker to A Cock and Bull Story, Wonderland to Welcome to Sarajevo. And, of course, The T...
theguardian.com
3 days left to exhibit: Turn visibility into your next opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Three days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Book by October 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT to showcase your startup to 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders.
techcrunch.com
UK income growth revised upwards as markets hail ‘resilient’ economy
Boost for John Healey before budget as GDP figure shows UK economy grew faster than first estimated in second quarterBusiness live – latest updatesUK households’ incomes grew at a stronger pacethan...
theguardian.com
AI debt surge raises risk of sharp market correction, warns Bank of England
Governor says regulators ‘cannot stand aside’ and assume AI industry will resolve the risks it presents to financial system stability
ft.com
How Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil stands out from all other game adaptations
There’s no Leon, Claire or Ada Wong in Cregger’s adaptation. Instead, it re-creates something more fundamental – the strange, terrifying experience of actually playing the game• Don’t get Pushing B...
theguardian.com
Do parents make the politician? Find out on the Today programme’s psychotherapy couch
Dad’s the word for Andy Burnham, so maybe all party leaders should be seen afresh through a Freudian lensIs this the sketch my father would have wanted? Not something I have previously given much t...
theguardian.com
Ex-world champion boxer Liam Smith charged with GBH
The 38-year-old was arrested after an alleged attack on an apartment building's night concierge.
co.uk
WhatsApp adds new parental controls for teen accounts
Parents can limit how teens use channels, whose Status they can see, who can see their Status updates, and control who can add teens to groups.
techcrunch.com
Windies break their ODI batting record in India run-fest
West Indies dominate India's bowlers to pile up their highest ever total in one-day internationals.
co.uk
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K comes with an actually good remote
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K is slimmer and faster, but its biggest upgrade may be the thing you’ll actually hold in your hand: a redesigned remote that’s easier to use, especially in the dark.
techcrunch.com
Five different takes on the Man City saga by Sky Sports reporters
Sky Sports News reporters discuss how Manchester City being found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules unfolded and where the situation develops from...
skysports.com
Merson: Man City should have trophies taken away
Following Man City being found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules by an independent commission, Paul Merson shares what he believes should happen ne...
skysports.com
Criminal investigation? Relegation or expulsion? The key Man City questions
BBC Sport takes a look at the key questions following the guilty verdicts handed down to Manchester City.
co.uk
Christa Pike seeks firing squad, not lethal injection: Inside US executions
Women make up about 1 percent of US executions. How do states put people to death, and why is it contested?
aljazeera.com
Verity review – Dakota Johnson leaves teethmarks as she goes back to Fifty Shades erotic thriller territory
Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett co-star in this unconvincing mystery about a struggling writer who is asked to ghostwrite for a bestselling authorThe nation is crying out for a really enjoyable ero...
theguardian.com
Abducted, renamed, but still here – the art of the first Native New Yorkers and their fight for their land
The US tried to forcibly assimilate the Lenape in brutal boarding schools, but a new exhibit proves their modern-day culture is vibrant and aliveDuring the 19th century, the US government funded mo...
theguardian.com
Charter Space raises $5M to bring insurance to the stars
As Charter explains on its website, a common experience for space companies is that regular insurers "heard a bunch of scary science words and freaked out."
techcrunch.com
Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature
As younger users grow increasingly tired of the endless scroll, dating apps are scrambling to adapt to a generation that increasingly wants dating to feel more social and rooted in real-world exper...
techcrunch.com
Who made your County Championship team of the season?
The votes have been counted... who made your County Championship team of the season?
co.uk
All at Sea review – faked death of ‘canoe man’ inspires waves of intrigue
Live theatre, Newcastle Fictionalising the true story of John Darwin, Alison Carr’s gripping two-hander follows the unexpected consequences of its antihero’s bid to escape debtsIt sounds like a goo...
theguardian.com
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill seven as ‘ceasefire’ violations continue
At least six people killed in drone attack on passenger van and one person killed in strike on residential apartment.
aljazeera.com
How could Britain look under proportional representation? See the results for your area
These visualisations from exclusive polling modelling show how the UK parliament could change under different voting systemsNew analysis produced exclusively for the Guardian reveals how different...
theguardian.com
Olympic champion Muirhead makes curling return with Lammie
Olympic champion Eve Muirhead makes her comeback at the Scottish Mixed Curling Championships on Thursday after revoking her retirement.
co.uk
Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting
The Pentagon made last-minute changes to forms that many overseas U.S. citizens use for absentee voting, removing a category of citizens that Republicans have been pushing to block from voting.
npr.org
‘Oozing everyman charm’: what the papers say about Andy Burnham’s speech
PM’s oratory at least as good as Blair’s, says Andrew Marr, while Mail asks who pays for Honest Andy’s ‘New Jerusalem’UK politics live – latest updatesWhen assessing British political speeches, eve...
theguardian.com
Iraq celebrates National Sovereignty Day as US troops withdraw
Iraq’s security forces held parades in Baghdad and Najaf to celebrate ‘Sovereignty Day’ as US troops withdraw.
aljazeera.com
The Pussycat Dolls review – Nicole Scherzinger’s star power dominates fraught reunion
Utilita Arena, BirminghamFirst announced in 2019 and now launching with just three of the original lineup, the Dolls whip up a whirlwind of hair-flipping and put on a decent spectacleThe road to th...
theguardian.com
‘Economic war’: Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?
Crude flows through Hormuz have recovered, but tanker insurance costs and geopolitical risks remain barriers to a return to normality.
aljazeera.com
Wildlife arrives on time at rewilded chalk grasslands built along HS2 route
The trains may be running late, but the Western Slopes project is already attracting birds and insects on lands around the high-speed railwayThe air is scented with the sweet tang of ladies bedstra...
theguardian.com
Two Google alumni raise $11.3M to back AI startups that enterprises will actually pay for
BAG Ventures announces close of a $11.3M Fund I to invest in all things AI.
techcrunch.com
Airbnb adds AI search, more social features
Airbnb is also launching new services such as meal delivery and laundry in select locations
techcrunch.com
How Man City's 'disguised funding scheme' changed the football landscape
When Sheikh Mansour completed his takeover in September 2008, marking the start of his ownership with the sensational and then-record signing of Robinho from Real Madrid, Manchester City were a clu...
skysports.com
UK banks are Europe’s biggest coal financiers, report finds
Study says UK-based banks provided $8.3bn in coal financing in four years, with Barclays and HSBC leading riseUK banks are Europe’s biggest financial backers of the global coal industry, providing...
theguardian.com
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region kill four, target power grid
City officials say three killed in Ukraine's capital, as emergency services say child killed in the surrounding region.
aljazeera.com
Start spreading the news… New York’s opera giveaway shows UK politicians how to be brave
New York’s mayor Mamdani is putting his political capital behind one of our greatest art forms with his pledge of Opera for All – and 70,000 free tickets to prove it Opera for All. It’s the credo o...
theguardian.com
Russia extends diesel export ban
Curbs imposed in response to Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries threaten to worsen global supply crunch
ft.com
'There are no winners' - Redknapp saddened by Manchester City guilty verdict
Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp has his say on the guilty verdict handed out to Manchester City and is concerned by the effect it could have on football as a whole.
skysports.com
Iranian singer’s 74 lashes for performing without a hijab ‘a form of torture’, say rights groups
Iranian court upholds sentence against 29-year-old star Parastoo Ahmadi and other musicians in crackdown on women flouting hijab lawAn Iranian court’s decision to uphold a sentence of 74 lashes aga...
theguardian.com
The October 7 warnings threatening Netanyahu’s Israeli election campaign
Netanyahu faces continued pressure over alleged warnings before the 2023 Hamas attack as October 27 elections draw near.
aljazeera.com
Watch: Couple describes relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht
Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.
co.uk
What’s behind French student protests that turned violent?
The school protests coincide with public sector strikes over planned budget cuts.
aljazeera.com
‘We no longer eat three meals’: Yemen’s displaced face daily fight for food
Yemen's latest fighting has redrawn front lines after more than a decade of war, deepening hunger and displacement.
aljazeera.com
Do you want help from humans or AI bots? Because the UK civil service is changing – and not for the better | The civil servant
Rapidly expanding AI use within the government is numbing departments to its profound threats. And try arguing with a faceless digital bureaucratAnother day, another apocalyptic warning about the l...
theguardian.com
What will happen to Man City after the Premier League’s guilty verdict?
Man City found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. What happens next, and could they be relegated?
aljazeera.com
Former American Idol contestant found guilty of murdering wife
Former American Idol contestant found guilty of murdering wife
aljazeera.com
Black Twitter Is Thriving—on Threads
From outrage over Nolan Wells’ death to analysis of HBO Max’s Lanterns, Threads has transformed into a vital artery of the Black social media ecosystem.
wired.com
Flydubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert
A Flydubai plane travelling from Dubai to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
aljazeera.com
Van Gogh goes on display before sale of ‘almost mythical’ private collection
Châtaigniers en fleurs, valued at $180m, to be auctioned along with 11 other works by likes of Cézanne and MonetFor more than 50 years it was held in a private art collection with an “almost mythic...
theguardian.com
Richards devastated by Man City guilty verdicts
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards felt "absolutely devastated" after reading the Premier League's "damning" verdict on the club's financial charges.
co.uk
Mediation over Drumcree parade is ‘dead in the water’, say nationalists
Northern Ireland secretary holding talks with both sides as Garvaghy Road group launches fresh legal challengeUK politics live – latest updatesTalks to break the deadlock over the controversial Dru...
theguardian.com
Insects play critical role in ecosystems beyond just providing food, new research shows
Insects provide protection, sanitation and even shelter to vertebrates, making them a priority for conservation effortsFor many vertebrates, insects are more than a food source. As “little things t...
theguardian.com
Cotton Queen review – mystery, matriarchs and magic in pioneering Sudanese debut
Suzannah Mirghani’s first feature contains a powerful performance by Rabha Mohamed Mahmoud as a village’s elder woman and tackles the long shadow of British imperialism and women’s rights‘I decide...
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Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers
The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.
co.uk
Photos: A journalist is crowned king in Uganda
The death of King Oyo Nyimba in August triggered widespread grief and a succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.
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A Way Out of the A.I. Arms Race?
The U.N. Security Council convened its first meeting on artificial intelligence last week.
nytimes.com
He Was a Tech Investor Before There Was a Silicon Valley
Bill Draper began funding start-ups in the early 1960s, when the Santa Clara Valley was better known for apricot orchards than microchips. He has died at 98.
nytimes.com
The Swan contestants on the most sadistic reality show on TV: ‘Ultimately, we were just a job’
In a new documentary, film-maker Erin Lee Carr lifts the lid on the 2000s TV show that shocked AmericaIt was in 2003, while listening to country radio, that Kelly first heard the casting call: “Hav...
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The secret lives of men who read romance books: ‘My life is full of love, so I’m drawn to them’
It’s often assumed straight men are not interested in romantic fiction – but many are sharing their passion in forums onlineAfter a tiring day as a school maintenance worker, 28-year-old Paul loves...
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Renoir and Love review – ‘The happiest exhibition of the year! Et pourqoui pas?’
National Gallery, LondonGrab your straw boater – and revel in these light-as-souffle masterpieces that celebrate life’s pleasures, from picnics to dances to frolics in the bushes‘They knew how to e...
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How Ukraine’s Naval Drones Are Remaking War at Sea
A Magura sea drone at a test site in central Ukraine in June.
nytimes.com
US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13
Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".
co.uk
Elmore and Grant named in Northern Ireland squad
Sparta Prague forward Kess Elmore is a surprise first call-up for Northern Ireland's 2027 Women's World Cup play-off with Portugal.
co.uk
Cannabis users were twice as likely to commit violence, review finds
A review of more than 265,000 people found that cannabis use was associated with higher rates of both committing violence and becoming a victim of it. The researchers say the link is significant bu...
sciencedaily.com
UK‘s PM Burnham sets out plans to reshape public services
UK's PM Andy Burnham is promising a major improvement to public services including social care, housing and energy.
aljazeera.com
'He will never walk free': Indian judge's letter promises child sex abuse survivor
In the emotional letter, the judge describes the survivor as "the bravest little girl this court has ever seen".
co.uk
Hijabi students turned away from school in Azerbaijan
Female students leave a school in Azerbaijan after reportedly being denied entry for wearing headscarves.
aljazeera.com
Ken Griffin donates $3bn to Carnegie Mellon as university plots Miami campus
Record contribution comes as the billionaire seeks to reshape the Florida city to rival the likes of New York and London
ft.com
A record-breaking X-ray flash may reveal the birth of a magnetar
Astronomers have found strong evidence that some mysterious, minutes-long X-ray flashes are produced when two neutron stars collide and create a magnetar. One record-setting event glowed in X-rays...
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'Titles should be taken off their list' - Carra has his say on Man City punishment
Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher believes stripping Manchester City of their titles should be part of their punishment after they were found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of financia...
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'Titles should be taken off their list' - Carra has his say on Man City punishment
Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher believes stripping Manchester City of their titles should be part of their punishment after they were found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of financia...
skysports.com
'I'm shocked, not surpised' - Carra has his say on Man City verdict
Jamie Carragher says he's 'not surprised' that Man City have been found guilty on all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules.
skysports.com
Africa's richest man to launch Kenya oil refinery despite land protests
The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.
co.uk
Dèy by Edwidge Danticat review – motherhood and trauma in Miami
The first novel in over a decade from the acclaimed Haitian-American author lacks the power of earlier worksDèy, Edwidge Danticat’s first novel in over a decade, begins with a bang. Magnolia, the d...
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Rapture review – cult Spanish horror is a deeply strange cheese dream of cinemania
Pedro Almodóvar provides a vocal cameo and his style can be traced back to this influential filmThis cult supernatural mystery from 1979 is a deeply strange cheese dream of a film from Spain, in wh...
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Mulberry may reshape gut bacteria and influence metabolism
Mulberry compounds may reshape the gut microbiome in ways that support intestinal health and metabolism, with some combinations showing especially strong effects in animal studies. However, the res...
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‘Dire situation’: Lebanese prisoners on hunger strike for 18 days
The medical condition of dozens of prisoners has deteriorated as inmates protest against suspension of amnesty law.
aljazeera.com
How the back pages reacted to Man City's guilty verdict
Sky Sports News' Michael Bridge looks at how Manchester City's guilty verdict on financial charges was covered across the newspapers' back pages.
skysports.com
Tories would keep the triple lock as it is, says party chairman
The triple lock, which was introduced but the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition in 2011, ensures state pensions rise by whichever is highest out of average earnings growth, consumer price index (CPI)...
co.uk
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover finds groundwater, lakes, and hot fluids in one place
NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered a surprisingly complicated history of water in Jezero Crater. Scientists expected the crater’s Margin Unit to contain lake sediments, but instead found ancie...
sciencedaily.com
Fishlock set for Wales return - but not as player
Rhian Wilkinson says in-form Wales icon Jess Fishlock will be back with the national team if they reach a Women's World Cup play-off final in December – but only as a coach.
co.uk
Andy Burnham says rejoining the EU among all ‘the options’ being considered – UK politics live
The prime minister says he wants to open a debate about the UK’s future relationship with EuropeBurnham wants to review the UK’s relationship with the EU. What are the options?From Brexit to electo...
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A Hasidic Jew Protested Against an Israeli Flag. He May Be Deported.
Yehonatan Ovadia, center, at a demonstration against Israel in New York this year. He is in federal immigration detention because of a protest he attended in 2023.
nytimes.com
I heard one thing loud and clear in Andy Burnham’s landmark speech: the left has won the arguments | Owen Jones
The PM’s stated trajectory is a rebuke to past Tory and Labour governments. The challenge now is to make his project progressive in word and deedAs Andy Burnham delivered his conference speech to t...
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Edinburgh joins UK universities heading for strikes as cuts spread through entire sector
Students at Edinburgh, Dundee and Nottingham face a term without any teaching as sector struggles with rising financial uncertaintyWelcome classes for students at the University of Edinburgh this y...
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Sixteen English councils spend more than 80% of core funding on social care
Councils collectively spent record 71.9% of core spending on adult and children’s care last year, analysis showsSixteen English councils spent more than 80% of their core funding on adult and child...
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Williams aiming to change course of Warrington's history with Grand Final victory
George Williams has set himself one task for when he steps out in the Super League Grand Final as Warrington Wolves skipper: Make sure he leaves the club with a trophy.
skysports.com
Humphries 'hates' Littler's early exit | 'It puts all the pressure on me!'
Luke Humphries says he must improve if he is to challenge for a second World Grand Prix title and admits he would have preferred defending champion Luke Littler to have avoided an early exit.
skysports.com
Black hole jets may decide the fate of entire galaxies
Powerful jets from supermassive black holes can disturb star-forming gas far beyond a galaxy’s visible edge, leaving a glowing trail hundreds of thousands of light-years long. By keeping this gas h...
sciencedaily.com
UK energy price cap forecast to rise to nearly £2,000 as Iran war drives up prices
Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years between January and March
ft.com
OpenAI launches ‘dots,’ personal AI assistant ‘built to handle everything’
AI giant launches 'dots' to rival Meta's Muse and Google's Gemini Spark.
aljazeera.com
Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government
Exclusive: Environment secretary Angela Eagle to make pledge as part of efforts to protect against extreme weatherHalf a million trees will be planted across England in the next three years to prot...
theguardian.com
Radioactive trees to fighting fish: the best of Photoworks festival 2026 – in pictures
There are origami cats, Ecuadorian midwives and painful images from the Ukraine war at this year’s event, all under the theme ‘Un/Stable: Lands, Anxieties, Dreams’ Continue reading...
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World’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy use
The injection of thermal energy comes amid an increasing rise in sea levels and continuing acidificationA record-breaking 23 zettajoules of heat was sunk into the world’s seas last year, leaving oc...
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On the Equality of All Things by Carlo Rovelli review – a physicist’s guide to life, the universe and everything
Near-mystical musings from a scientist who believes we are on the brink of a revolution in understanding ourselvesUnder the letter “B” in the index at the back of Carlo Rovelli’s latest book you wi...
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How Deep Is Your Love review – under the sea at Earth’s last frontier with the Psychedelic Elvis Worm
Film-maker Eleanor Mortimer accompanies a scientific expedition to the deep Pacific, where new creatures are abundant yet threatened by sea miningFor the marine biologists in this whimsical eco-doc...
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Bond markets steady after sell-off
US long-term borrowing costs hit their highest level in almost 25 years on Tuesday
ft.com
Pompeii’s 2,000-year-old eruption just gave scientists a better clock for Earth’s past
Mount Vesuvius’ famous 79 CE eruption has given scientists a remarkably precise benchmark for dating events deep in Earth’s past. The improved technique could sharpen the timelines of volcanic erup...
sciencedaily.com
How do teams deal with longer international window?
With the international window extended to four games, how do nations like Northern Ireland deal with the additional demands on players and staff?
co.uk
New date and return to previous format for 2027 NW200
The 2027 North West 200 international road race moves back a week to avoid a clash with the Northern Ireland Assembly and reverts back to its previous format, with qualifying commencing on Tuesday.
co.uk
TV tonight: a new mismatched detective duo for crime drama fans
Richard Armitage’s smug scientist and Annabel Scholey’s frosty cop team up to solve a murder. Plus Martin Compston’s raucous cocktail sesh in Las Vegas. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, ITV1If...
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Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza
Witnesses say Raseel's tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike. Israel’s military says it has no record of the attack.
co.uk
Andy Burnham wants to review the UK’s relationship with the EU. What are the options?
The PM said Brexit has ‘done more harm than good’ and wants an assessment before the next UK-EU summitAndy Burnham has said Brexit has “done more harm than good” and pledged to launch a major revie...
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Nandy says children’s social media ban only ‘staging post’ in online safety drive
Exclusive: Culture secretary says UK will crack down further and be ‘pioneer of tech as a force for good’Lisa Nandy has warned technology firms that the government’s online safety crackdown is not...
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SKF advert review – let’s hope this dull AI Greta Garbo is not the future
Swedish-American actor exhumed for bizarre, humourless 99 seconds that give us another reason to resent AIPoor Greta Garbo.Perhaps, in life, she thought her final indignity would be the Peter Cook...
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Healthy Babies programme to be expanded across England
Scheme will follow principles of Sure Start, helping families with infant feeding, mental health and bonding with babiesThe government is rolling out a Healthy Babies programme to every local autho...
theguardian.com
What's behind HHS claims that gender-affirming care 'may' radicalize
The report is the agency's latest effort to chip away at trust in established health care models for transgender people. Critics say it frames transgender identity as illegitimate or even dangerous.
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Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning
Opposition leader dismisses Netanyahu's warning of possible attacks during next month's general election.
aljazeera.com
Outside groups are spending millions on races that could determine Senate control
New Hampshire's Senate race is one of a handful that could determine control of Congress next year. That's why outside money groups are plowing big money into it — some $50 million to date.
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Retired general who led troops in Iraq warns U.S. exit may give Iran, ISIS an opening
Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who commanded U.S. troops in Iraq, says the withdrawal could strengthen Iran and leave Iraq more vulnerable to ISIS.
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South African president orders action on femicide after killings
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat femicide and gender-based violence.
aljazeera.com
Watch Live: NASA’s Crew-13 could make the fastest U.S. trip to the ISS ever
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission is scheduled to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on October 1. The Dragon could reach the orbiting laboratory in just 7 hours and 50 minutes,...
sciencedaily.com
Democrats hope anger at Trump enough to get young people to vote
Political strategist Celinda Lake says that young voters don’t usually cast their ballots in midterm elections.
aljazeera.com
Country diary: The land here is scarred from a year of hard weather – now what will winter hold? | Alexandra Pearce-Broomhead
Camborne, Cornwall: There will be more storms like Goretti and more fires next summer, but we can make the landscape more resilientA grey wagtail flits at the stream’s edge, its flaxen underbelly m...
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Powerful Storms Continue to Prowl the Pacific
Hurricanes Polo and Nolo sent destructive effects ashore amid an active season in the northeastern and central Pacific.
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Is the world really drowning in debt?
We may not be on the eve of disaster but room for manoeuvre is shrinking for major economies
ft.com
Porsche boss rejects EV sceptic label as ‘unfair’ — just don’t expect an electric 911
Michael Leiters says carmaker’s focus on new combustion engine models means a more ‘balanced offer’ of electric and petrol cars
ft.com
Vanguard warns France is ‘degrading credit’ as borrowing costs surge
Iran war has exacerbated fiscal pressures on Paris as budget battle looms
ft.com
‘I do not know if the doctor survived’: young mothers recall ‘living hell’ of Nepal’s floods
Kalpana Nepali was seven months pregnant when the catastrophic flash floods hit last month, while Pooja Pariyal spent three days on a hospital roof waiting to be rescued. Now, they are living preca...
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‘They’ll never bring us dowwwwwwwn!’ Wicked’s stars pick their favourite songs from the smash hit
The musical powerhouse has spawned huge hits, but which do its troupers love to belt out – even for the 1,700th time? From Broadway legend Idina Menzel to composer Stephen Schwartz, they reveal all...
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Tern turnaround: colonies in England show signs of recovery after decline
National Trust says latest figures encouraging – with numbers of birds on the rise – but work still to be doneEngland’s most important tern colonies are showing signs of recovery after being hit by...
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‘I just saw this furry brown bottom disappear!’ In search of Samba – the fearless fugitive capybara
Six months ago, Samba made a brave, unprecedented escape from Marwell zoo. Her life on the lam continues today. We join the team hunting desperately to find her in the Hampshire countrysideSamba th...
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Luxury watches must win back wrist space
The rise of health-tracking rings creates an opportunity for Cartier, Rolex and the like
ft.com
String of rapes in Delhi triggers social campaign for women’s safety
Women in India’s capital are protesting after a string of rape cases, using bold slogans to demand safer public spaces.
aljazeera.com
Public workers in France strike over pay as student protests turn violent
Tens of thousands of workers march nationwide, as police arrest 440 students in clashes at schools.
aljazeera.com
Watch: Moment a government building collapses into a river in Nepal amid floods
The municipality building in Baglung was left teetering on an unstable ledge due to floods before it fell into a river.
co.uk
Trump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit but is it enough?
US President Donald Trump and leading tech companies have signed a voluntary agreement to regulate AI development.
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Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development
President Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews.
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AI-supercharged stock market is world’s worst in third quarter
Kospi tumbled almost a fifth in three months to September after July sell-off but is still up 60% this year
ft.com
Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit
The president also signed an executive order requiring his government to refer to AI as Super Intelligence.
co.uk
Somali pirates killed five crew members on hijacked tanker, officials say
The deaths appear to be the first at the hands of Somali pirates in more than a decade.
aljazeera.com
Protesters block Orange Order march in Northern Ireland
Protesters block Orange Order route into Catholic area of Portadown after court allows march for first time in 28 years.
aljazeera.com
Morocco’s pro-Palestine protests challenge Rabat’s deepening Israel ties
Protests across Morocco highlight gap between public opposition to normalisation and Rabat’s closer ties with Israel.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Curiosity rover just hit 5,000 days on Mars and sent back this stunning view
NASA’s Curiosity rover marked 5,000 Martian days by capturing morning and afternoon views that were blended into a striking Mars “postcard.” The panorama shows Curiosity, its tracks, and the enormo...
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Iran war live: Trump claims war will end ‘very soon’, gives no details
US President Donald Trump reiterates that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon.
aljazeera.com
The Two Shocks Upending Latin America
Why the region must brace for a new wave of turbulence.
foreignaffairs.com
The Scramble for the Open Seas
Over the last half millennium, societies around the globe competed to divide up the world’s land. Nearly every square inch of soil outside Antarctica is now owned and tucked within national borders...