Hay Fever review – Richard E Grant and Christine Baranski host Coward’s country house shenanigans
Wyndham’s theatre, London Grant brings shock-haired vigour as a vain novelist forced to welcome his boho children’s surprise guests in comedy of clipped social embarrassmen...
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Humphries dazzles on the doubles to reach Grand Prix quarter-finals
Luke Humphries put in a much-improved display as his doubling prowess and a 10-dart finish secured a 3-0 rout of Jermaine Wattimena and a spot in the World Grand Prix quarter-finals.
skysports.com
Brazilian government calls for probe into US funding of far-right causes
Report stating that Trump administration directed funds towards right-wing groups comes ahead of presidential election.
aljazeera.com
'Awful' and 'hellish' - Wade's brutal verdict on unique World Grand Prix format
Veteran James Wade admits playing the World Grand Prix is "awful" and "hellish" despite reaching the quarter-finals on Thursday.
skysports.com
France vs Italy: UEFA Nations League – Zidane, Olise, Esposito, teams, form
France face neighbours Italy in new coach Zinedine Zidane's first home game, with Mbappe out injured.
aljazeera.com
India vs Pakistan scheduled for October 10, 2027 at Cricket World Cup
The rivals have been grouped together again, along with holders Australia, as ICC announces schedule for the tournament.
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Humphries races into World Grand Prix last eight
Luke Humphries makes it through to the World Grand Prix quarter-finals, along with James Wade, Gian van Veen and Niels Zonneveld.
co.uk
Ireland held by Austria despite Parrott double as protests interrupt game
Troy Parrott scored twice but the Republic of Ireland were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw after Austria came back in the second half of their Nations League encounter at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
skysports.com
Whatever AI Safety Is, It’s Not This
Asking AI companies to self-regulate is a great way to pretend like you’ve accomplished something.
wired.com
Lyft is paying $272.5M to settle lawsuit over how it classified drivers
Today, gig economy drivers are classified as contractors. This settlement clears up a lingering lawsuit from 2020 when that was still an unanswered issue.
techcrunch.com
Kevin Mandia’s new ‘agent swarm’ security startup Armadin raises $255.5M at $2.5B valuation
Kevin Mandia, best known as the founder of Mandiant, has a new startup that is using agent swarms to test and protect enterprises.
techcrunch.com
UK airlines to be banned from charging parents to sit with children
Planned rule change forms part of Burnham’s bid to crack down on the ‘little charges that add up’Airlines will be blocked from charging parents extra to sit with their children on planes, according...
theguardian.com
Lucien Lazare, Jewish Resistance Fighter in Occupied France, Dies at 101
He and a small troop of French Jews worked with the Allies to distribute supplies and fight the Nazis, ambushing a German train and liberating a city in the south.
nytimes.com
Protesters halt game as calls grow on Ireland to boycott second Israel game
Republic of Ireland's game halted by tennis balls thrown and invader with Palestine flags amid Israel boycott demand.
aljazeera.com
Mike Smith, Bubbles on ‘Trailer Park Boys,’ Has Sexual Assault Charge Dismissed
Mike Smith in 2014. A sexual assault charge against Mr. Smith, who plays Bubbles in the Canadian mockumentary series “Trailer Park Boys,” was dismissed on Thursday. He had pleaded not guilty.
nytimes.com
Musk’s AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture Venezuela’s president
President Trump reportedly asked for Grok's opinion before invading Venezuela and capturing Nicolás Maduro.
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A Climate Change Rebrand
Richmond Park, London, in August.
nytimes.com
The Best Early Prime Day Deals Ahead of Amazon’s Second Sale (2026)
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days officially begin on October 6 and 7, but I’ve already spotted early discounts on gear our team recommends.
wired.com
Most Americans say US-Israel war on Iran not worth fighting: Poll
Nearly 70 percent of Americans say the US-Israeli war is not worth fighting, marking a significant spike since July.
aljazeera.com
Top Fed official signals central bank will keep rates on hold in October
Vice-chair for monetary policy Philip Jefferson echoes dovish remarks made by New York central bank head John Williams
ft.com
Funeral held for Palestinian man killed in the occupied West Bank
Funeral held for Palestinian man killed in the occupied West Bank
aljazeera.com
NASA Awards Enterprise Logistics Support Services Agreements
NASA selected 16 companies to provide Enterprise Logistics Support Services under new agreements that will standardize requirements, improve reporting, and streamline the management of costs and re...
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ICC ends contract with French insurer amid US sanctions threat
ICC and Axa terminate agreement amid mounting US criticism and looming financial restrictions on the court, FT reports.
aljazeera.com
The Celebrity Traitors review – Ross Kemp really needs to get a grip
The most hotly anticipated TV show of the year is here! And a number of the stars – ahem Grant Mitchell – are struggling already …Warning: this article contains spoilers for episode one of The Cele...
theguardian.com
KPMG general counsel retires after Australia whistleblower scandal
Retirement of Anne Collins comes as part of a wider leadership transition at the Big Four firm’s global headquarters
ft.com
Burnham searches for UK alternative to Palantir
Prime minister’s ‘buy British’ push triggers hunt to find replacement for controversial US tech group awarded health service and defence contracts
ft.com
Trump’s ‘Morally Binding’ AI ‘Accord,’ the Rise of AI Agents, and Extremists on the Ballot
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the voluntary AI safety agreement tech executives signed, AI agents for normies, and extremist candidates running for office in the US midterms.
wired.com
Canada’s Proposed Oil Pipeline Offers Carney Relief From Domestic and Global Turmoil
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada speaking about an oil pipeline planned to connect distribution points in Alberta to ports in British Columbia on Thursday in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
nytimes.com
Cornell rape allegations renew push to change New York sexual assault law
New York law treats intoxicated victims differently depending on whether they willingly consumed alcohol or drugs.
aljazeera.com
The worst possible start for Anderson? Misses double and two darts bounce out!
Gary Anderson sees the humorous side as he misses a double on his first three darts, hitting the one and the next two darts bouncing out of the board. With the format in the World Grand Prix player...
skysports.com
ChatGPT can now virtually try on clothes for you
OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT that let users virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save products they like to a Favorites library.
techcrunch.com
Google thinks SpaceX’s Starship has to launch 1,600 times before space data centers get off the ground
Google launched its first advanced chip into orbit to pave the way for space data centers.
techcrunch.com
Unheralded Stewart stars at Alfred Dunhill Links
On a day when Matt Fitzpatrick began his quest for a fifth win of the year, Robert MacIntyre reacted furiously to a drone and Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter made a DP World Tour return after an absen...
co.uk
Welcome to the new Reform roadshow. Same as the last but more desperate
Nige is not rattled that the UK likes its new PM. Or that Reform is second in the polls. Oh no. Because Nige believes in NigeNearly 10 years ago, Nigel Farage told LBC that he would leave the count...
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World’s first enhanced geothermal power plant completed in just 23 months
Fervo Energy completed its first power plant in less than two years. The next phases promise to connect to the grid even quicker.
techcrunch.com
Labour figures uneasy about Healey’s ‘underpowered’ approach to budget
Chancellor faces challenge of volatile global headwinds and soaring energy costs at home as some insiders worry lack of clarity could trigger fresh market shockSenior Labour figures are privately v...
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World No 979 Stewart claims share of Alfred Dunhill Links lead
World No 979 Michael Stewart outscored a big-name field to share the lead at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship after a first-round 65.
skysports.com
US mortgage rates jump the most in four years amid bond sell-off
Homebuilders and prospective buyers continue to face challenging market conditions
ft.com
School protests spread as fires, blockades deepen unrest in France
Police have detained hundreds as students protest overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and crumbling facilities.
aljazeera.com
Nigerian Charged With Running Fake Government Agency
Adeniyi Adeyemi, center, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Never played in Prem - and now face World Cup hosts
Jack Combes and Alex Post tell BBC Sport about a "dream come true" as they look ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup opener against hosts Australia.
co.uk
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Launches
In this Oct. 1, 2026, photo, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The spacecraft is carrying NASA ast...
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England avoid Australia and India in 2027 World Cup group stage
England have avoided fellow heavyweights Australia and India in the group stage of the 2027 Men's 50-over World Cup in Africa.
skysports.com
Experience What It’s Like to Travel in the Occupied West Bank
Traverse barriers and checkpoints in the occupied West Bank—your choices reflect the reality of nearly 3.5 million Palestinians who live there.
wired.com
Europe braces for ‘severe hybrid attacks’ from Russia, says Merz
German chancellor says Moscow’s escalation shows ‘desperation’ over war in Ukraine
ft.com
Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant, frontman of UK heavy metal band Venom, dies aged 63
Singer and bassist helped turn Newcastle band into hugely influential force on thrash and black metal subgenresConrad Lant, the British heavy metal musician who fronted Venom and ensured the Newcas...
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Opus 5.5 loves to tell you ‘this matters’ (and other AI writing tells)
Opus 5.5’s biggest tell is the word “dependable,” which pops up 23 times more often than in human samples.
techcrunch.com
'Get used to the boos' - Darts legend Taylor warns Littler
Darts legend Phil Taylor has warned world No 1 Luke Littler to "get used to it" after continuous boos and whistles at recent tournaments.
skysports.com
US Supreme Court agrees to take up Trump’s ICE detention policy
The case is the latest dispute over US President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
aljazeera.com
Flipping public opinion on the triple lock was Burnham magic – he’ll need more of it to see his social care plans through | Polly Toynbee
Rebuilding a complex and broken system into one that’s fair for all, and in the face of steely opposition: that will be the PM’s real challengeHere is rare clearcut proof of the power of political...
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Renee Good’s family sues Trump administration over fatal ICE shooting
Lawsuits accuse Trump officials of recklessness and civil rights violations in Renee Good's fatal Minneapolis shooting .
aljazeera.com
Egypt Arrests 6 Matsaddash Journalists on Claims of Spreading Disinformation
The Rabaa al-Adawiya mosque in Cairo, which was the center of a Muslim Brotherhood protest in 2013.
nytimes.com
Death penalty bill for forest arsonists clears Algeria lower house
Human rights organisations accused Algiers of using the law to target political opposition groups.
aljazeera.com
Stewart and Buchanan share opening lead at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Highlights from day one of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
skysports.com
British-Iranian man arrested under terror laws over RAF Fairford incident
Sixth arrest comes after Andy Burnham said that there were ‘strong indications’ of Iran’s involvement
ft.com
How AI is reshaping everyday life in China
How AI is reshaping everyday life in China
aljazeera.com
How Man City plan to argue their innocence in appeal
Manchester City will argue in their Premier League appeal that the extra funding for their sponsorship deals between 2009 and 2018 came from the Abu Dhabi government and not the club's owners.
skysports.com
Israel’s Supreme Court advises Arab party leader to drop election bid
Central Elections Committee voted last week to bar both main Arab lists and two candidates from parliamentary election.
aljazeera.com
British police arrest UK-Iranian national over airbase incident
Counter-terrorism police also questioned a UK national, days after five others were arrested and released on bail.
aljazeera.com
Photos: Palestinians mourn more than 100 loved ones in mass Gaza funeral
The remains of 105 people were buried in the Sheikh Radwan cemetery, northwest of Gaza City.
aljazeera.com
Shopify debuts Canvas, a way to build online stores by chatting with AI
Shopify’s new Canvas site builder lets merchants create and customize their online stores by chatting with its AI agent Sidekick, while watching the changes happen in real time.
techcrunch.com
More elite-level events to award equal prize money
The Women's Tennis Association confirms all its combined 1000 events will award equal prize money from 2027 in a "major milestone".
co.uk
California governor vetoes bill banning use of ‘pervert glasses’ to secretly record people
The California state bill would have penalized people who secretly recorded people in public with wearables equipped with cameras and microphones.
techcrunch.com
Fires break out at French schools as students protest nationwide
The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.
co.uk
England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw
England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
co.uk
Algeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires
It is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer.
co.uk
Chinese hackers impersonated AI experts to target US policy minds
TA419 hackers used deceptive tactics to impersonate real figures, such as a former White House AI official.
aljazeera.com
Frustrated MacIntyre warned after drone row
Robert MacIntyre says the use of drones for broadcast coverage at golf tournaments "drives me insane" after being spoken to by a DP World Tour rules official at the Dunhill Links Championship.
co.uk
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Launches to International Space Station
Four crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission launched at 11:10 a.m. EDT Thursday from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida for a science expedition aboard...
nasa.gov
Russia to Sharply Increase War Spending and Cut to Social Programs
A Russian military recruitment poster in Moscow says “Who, if not you.” Russia intends to spend more than $200 billion on its military in 2027, a sharp increase.
nytimes.com
Flydubai attack gives Netanyahu new security message ahead of Israel vote
Motive behind Flydubai incident still unclear, but Israeli PM is framing it within his warnings of threats to Israelis.
aljazeera.com
Israeli Politicians Trade Barbs Over FlyDubai Attack
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in a tight race for his political future, with national elections set for later this month that are widely seen as the most consequential in the country’s history.
nytimes.com
Tennessee halts executions after death row inmate Christa Pike survives hers
Christa Pike was transported to hospital after the failed attempts. Her condition remains unknown.
co.uk
A Flashy Zimbabwean Tycoon Who Befriended Presidents Dies in Crash
Officials at the site of a helicopter crash east of Harare, Zimbabwe, on Thursday. The authorities said those killed included Wicknell Chivayo, a tycoon known for his ostentatious displays of wealth.
nytimes.com
Netanyahu says flight attacker 'underwent Islamist radical indoctrination'
Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".
co.uk
Man City to argue sponsorship deals came from Abu Dhabi government
Manchester City's appeal against the Premier League's verdict hinges on the club's claim that its sponsorship deals came from the Abu Dhabi government.
co.uk
Sex, drugs and amoebic dysentery: the 20 best making-of documentaries – ranked!
From tropical disasters and doomed sci-fi epics to bribing Orson Welles and fending off a puma, we rate cinema’s most revealing glimpses behind the scenesBehind-the-scenes footage from Dawn of the...
theguardian.com
Wales counting down the year until World Cup
With one year to go before the 2027 Rugby World Cup, what lies in wait for Steve Tandy's Wales over the next 12 months before they head to Australia?
co.uk
Man City charges: PL players to explore compensation claims if verdict upheld
Premier League players and their agents have been engaging with lawyers to explore the prospect of seeking compensation from Manchester City for losses in possible bonus payments.
skysports.com
Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release scheme
Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.
co.uk
Brian Chesky interview: AI agents need their own operating system
Brian Chesky on making Airbnb agent-friendly, the state of consumer AI, and why the world needs an AI-native operating system.
techcrunch.com
Australia call up Maddinson after cancer recovery
Australia recall Nic Maddinson for the first Test against South Africa after the New South Wales batter recovered from testicular cancer.
co.uk
I'm unaware of bin strike latest, says Greens deputy
Greens deputy leader admits she had not been briefed about Birmingham bin strike.
co.uk
Sunday in Japan: A Ugandan asylum seeker turns to filmmaking
Facing deportation from Japan, a Ugandan filmmaker makes a samurai film inspired by his own life.
aljazeera.com
Trump’s Threat to Ban Diesel Exports Sets Off Global Alarms
Workers unloading produce in Manila, where soaring global diesel prices are driving up transport costs and pushing everyday food prices out of reach for consumers.
nytimes.com
Injured O'Reilly withdraws from England squad
Nico O'Reilly withdraws from the England squad for their final two Nations League games of the international break because of injury.
co.uk
Jackie Jackson obituary
Toots and the Maytals bass player whose melodic lines drove some of the biggest reggae hits of the 1960s and 70sThe bass player Jackie Jackson, who has died aged 79, was one of the cornerstones of...
theguardian.com
Rick Ross arrested on domestic battery and strangulation charges
The rapper was arrested in Miami Beach on Thursday, days after an ex-girlfriend accused him of physical abuseRick Ross has been arrested on domestic violence charges in Miami Beach, according to lo...
theguardian.com
A judge permanently dismisses former Olympian's Reflecting Pool charges
Citing "exceptional circumstances," a D.C. judge has ruled that the federal government cannot refile its Reflecting Pool charges against David Hearn, despite pressure from President Trump to do so.
npr.org
Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson to watch Bafta Scotland awards in separate ‘relaxed’ space
Decision follows independent review into handling of February ceremony, where his involuntary tics caused a BBC crisisJohn Davidson, the Tourette syndrome campaigner whose outburst at the British A...
theguardian.com
Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his life
"My family and I will not truly be safe as long as Putin is in power," says the former chess world champion.
co.uk
Do clubs get compensation for player injuries on international duty?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into whether clubs get compensated in scenarios where their player gets injured on international duty.
co.uk
Photon held a funeral for mobile apps. Now it has $4.5M to help replace them with agents
The startup helps developers build AI agents that work over iMessage, SMS/RCS, email, and other messaging platforms. It's a bet that consumers will increasingly use agents instead of downloading apps.
techcrunch.com
NASA’s Webb Provides Crash Course on Planet-Shattering Collisions
In the early history of our solar system, scientists theorize that a Mars-sized object called Theia smashed into the infant Earth, vaporizing massive amounts of rock and blasting it into space. Som...
nasa.gov
The Last First: Winter K2 review – race up second highest mountain reveals fatal cost of regrettable traits
Amir Bar-Lev’s doc covering competing climbers trying to achieve something that has not been done before uncovers a fascinating tapestry of ambition and follyDuring the Covid pandemic in 2021, a “l...
theguardian.com
Orgy, apocalypse and exorcism: Faye Driscoll’s revolving bed puts everyone in a spin
The US performance-maker’s Weathering, which evokes people clinging to a life raft, has left a trail of overwhelmed audiences. As it arrives in the UK, she reflects on creating a sensory environmen...
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Space for Gannon-Doak? Does McGinn keep place? Welsh to return? - key questions for Pocognoli
Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has decisions to make as he searches for his first win in North Macedonia on Saturday.
co.uk
‘These early friendships are huge romances’: Extra Geography’s lessons in teenage love
Rose Tremain, along with the cast and crew of a new film updating her 1950s story to the early 00s, remember the intensity of these relationships and explain why its story has not datedA few years...
theguardian.com
Gears of War: E-Day review – an alien invasion shouldn’t be this boring
Xbox, PC (version tested); The Coalition/Xbox Game StudiosE-Day boasts the best combat in 20 years of Gears games – but everything surrounding it is disappointingEvery Gears of War game released in...
theguardian.com
Activists protest Indian police raid over kite-flying event for Palestine
Pro-Palestinian activists protested in Mumbai after police raided the home of a volunteer who took part in Gaza event.
aljazeera.com
Burnham is right that ‘hope comes from honesty’. That’s why Labour must make the case for rejoining the EU | Sadiq Khan
Brexit was a disastrous act of national self-harm. Britain needs EU membership to bring growth and security in an increasingly volatile worldHope again. That was the prime minister’s message to the...
theguardian.com
Is Trump to blame for Americans getting explosive diarrhea? | Arwa Mahdawi
As the midterms approach, Americans’ digestive health has become a bizarre talking pointDonald Trump seems to spend an unusual amount of time thinking about toilets.Back in 2019, he bizarrely claim...
theguardian.com
Hearing tech startup Legato launches its AI hearing glasses
The glasses stem from the startup’s goal of making hearing care more accessible by addressing the cost, comfort, and stigma associated with traditional hearing aids.
techcrunch.com
Audible’s new features let you explore book worlds — and use AI to talk to characters
Audible is rolling out new features that help listeners keep track of characters, explore places and imagery mentioned in books, and even interact with characters using generative AI.
techcrunch.com
The new Kindle ditches the bezel in a push toward a smaller, lighter e-reader
The new Kindle lineup features its lightest and thinnest designs yet, with a sleek, front-flush display that eliminates bezels for good.
techcrunch.com
Amazon Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft 2026: Specs, Price, Release Date
Ahead of the Kindle’s 20th anniversary next year, Amazon is refreshing its entire range of e-readers with fresh colors, an aluminum build, and a new frame design that’s both thinner and lighter.
wired.com
The Best Early Amazon Echo Deals (and the Worst) Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days
Amazon raised prices across its devices in August. Here are the early device deals ahead of Prime Day that are still worth it—and which aren’t.
wired.com
AI data centers: How much are ratepayers on the hook for?
Data centers consume large amounts of power and require upgrading infrastructure. But it's difficult to determine how much residential customers benefit and how much they actually pay for the benefit.
npr.org
‘Shane was rascality personified’: the Pogues on their late frontman, anti-Irish prejudice and the feud over Fairytale of New York
The Celtic punk band’s co-founders Spider Stacy and James Fearnley take your questions about Shane MacGowan, ruffling the feathers of trad musicians and putting Laurence Fox in his placeThe Pogues...
theguardian.com
Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo killed in helicopter crash
The high-profile businessman known for his political connections was one of six people killed in the crash.
aljazeera.com
Watch: Why are students protesting at schools in France?
The BBC's Hugh Schofield is in Paris as a wave of school protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages spreads across France.
co.uk
British Sikh activist released from Delhi jail after nine-year detention
Indian government issued with warning it would be in contempt of court if it failed to release Jagtar Singh JohalThe British Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal has been released from a Delhi prison a...
theguardian.com
Dame Esther Rantzen obituary
Presenter and producer of That’s Life!, a TV series providing entertainment and consumer reporting, out of which came the Childline serviceFor four decades Esther Rantzen, who has died aged 86, was...
theguardian.com
Water system a 'disaster', Green deputy leader says
Rachel Millward says her party would nationalise water companies to reverse years of “radical underinvestment".
co.uk
Derek vs Derek review – farmers go head to head in rewilding rivalry with real bite
Two Devon neighbours face off over the future of the countryside in this warm, wry documentary about farming, conservation and some troublesome wild boarThis ebulliently accessible but never tacky...
theguardian.com
Funeral held for DR Congo politician killed after defending Ebola response
A funeral has been held for the politician who was killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
aljazeera.com
U.S. Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2002
The trends pushing up yields, including the war in Iran and high government debt levels, are unlikely to dissipate soon.
nytimes.com
US datacenter discharged large amounts of pollution for almost a year with no permits
Records show Vineland facility in New Jersey emitted health-harming pollution before regulators stepped inDataOne, the Microsoft-linked New Jersey datacenter recently hit with a $1m fine for runnin...
theguardian.com
‘Water yes, mining no!’: the 87-year-old farmer who became a nature hero in Colombia
Porfirio Garcés is one of the ‘Jerico 11’, who face kidnapping charges after opposing a copper mine. Now, with a far-right president prioritising extraction, their fight has become more urgentIn th...
theguardian.com
'A lot of noise' - Norris explains why he made public apology to Colapinto
Lando Norris has explained why he felt compelled to add a public apology to the private one he offered Franco Colapinto after strongly criticising the Alpine driver for causing a collision that too...
skysports.com
Satlyt, founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, raises $8M to run AI on satellites
Satlyt wants to be the Android of orbital computing, offering open software that works on many companies' satellites, versus SpaceX's closed, all-in-one iPhone-style approach.
techcrunch.com
Measles Is Forcing Hospitals to Adapt to a New Normal
The US resurgence of measles is forcing hospitals and health systems to adopt new protocols and procedures to deal with a disease they thought was in the past.
wired.com
What we’re reading: China Miéville, Sebastian Barry, Derek Owusu and Guardian readers on the books they enjoyed in September
Writers and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the commentsI was sideswiped by Giada Scodellaro’s Ruins, Child. A brilliant, strange bo...
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Extra Geography review – a wickedly funny lesson in sex, class and female friendship
A boarding-school escapade becomes a wonderfully acted coming-of-age comedy, as two best friends find their world threatened by desire and adulthoodRose Tremain’s autobiographical short story, insp...
theguardian.com
Afghanistan says Pakistani airstrikes killed women and children
Afghan officials say at least nine women and children were killed and 11 people wounded by Pakistani air attacks.
aljazeera.com
Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names
The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains.
co.uk
Releasing prisoners won’t solve the crisis in English and Welsh jails. Here’s what will | Enver Solomon
Ministers need to level with the public about what current prison sentences look like – who needs to be locked up and for how longEnver Solomon is chief executive of Nacro, the criminal justice cha...
theguardian.com
Nine scandals that rocked the sporting world
Manchester City are far from the first. The lure of glory and riches on the biggest stages have tempted plenty of other sports stars to break the rules.
co.uk
Trump the environmentalist? How his Iran war exposed the fragility of dirty energy
Gavin Newsom says Trump is a ‘gift’ to the climate cause for dispelling notions of fossil fuel energy securityOf all the epithets hurled at Donald Trump since he became US president, perhaps the mo...
theguardian.com
Alex Eala loses Asian Games semifinal to China’s Wang Xiyu
World number 18 Eala was beaten 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 by 85th-ranked Xiyu, who will face compatriot Zhang Shuai in the final.
aljazeera.com
Explosions heard in Ethiopia's capital after drone flights banned
It comes a week after fighting erupted north of the capital between the army and a new alliance of armed groups.
co.uk
Accenture shares surge as consultancy boosts sales
Firm reports full-year revenues of $74.2bn despite fears of hit to sector from AI
ft.com
Toney pleads not guilty to assault charge
England forward Ivan Toney appeared in a London court on Thursday to plead not guilty to a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm over an incident at a nightclub in central London last December.
skysports.com
Esther Rantzen: one of the UK’s boldest, bravest ever campaigners – right to the very end
When she got serious, she got very serious. The TV host boosted organ donations, closed down a school for abuse, founded two revolutionary helplines – and put assisted dying on the agenda for years...
theguardian.com
Tractive Cat 6 Mini Review: A Fitbit for Your Cat
Cats are finally getting the dog treatment. This smart cat collar features GPS location, activity, and sleep tracking, plus all-new heart and respiratory rate monitoring.
wired.com
Meshell Ndegeocello: Synonym review – vivid all-star reinventions of everyone from Bob Dylan to J-Lo
(Blue Note)In the jazz-soul singer’s ‘expression of queer liberation’, stars from Chaka Khan to Bill Callahan to Cynthia Erivo duet on equally varied songs from Cher to the Human League and beyondI...
theguardian.com
Rashid, Curran return from injury as England rest Archer for ODI tri-series
Adil Rashid and Sam Curran have been recalled to England's ODI squad after recovering from injury, but Jofra Archer will be rested for the tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
skysports.com
Holdt: Nobody at Spurs finding it annoying to be second in the WSL!
While much of the pre-season chatter centred on Manchester City’s WSL title defence and how London City’s new-look squad might fare, Tottenham were quietly going about their business, b...
skysports.com
Exclusive: Neurable’s First Brain-Scanning Headphones Want to Fine-Tune Your Focus
The company claims that its new device, the Neurable One, can keep you in the zone, calculate the best time to take a break, and tell you when your “brain battery” needs a recharge.
wired.com
An AI sovereign wealth fund isn’t progressive — it’s techno-imperialism
Accruing income at home from land and power abroad has an old name: empire
ft.com
Can Wakefield make history? Kammy excited to watch beloved team in Grand Final
Sky Sports legend Chris Kamara discusses Wakefield Trinity's rise through the ranks as they take on Warrington Wolves this weekend in the Super League Grand Final.
skysports.com
Break Clause review – you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll never want to live with anyone again
Lara Ricote’s tale of a couple who break up after moving in together is weird, hugely funny and uncomfortably true-to-life at timesAt 22, you move from Leeds to London for your first proper job, an...
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Don’t hate the movie, hate the critic! Digger’s new PR push is a risky bet for film that was never meant to be divisive
‘SAME FILM – DIFFERENT TRUTH’ is the marketing solution for the film’s poor reception by critics. Or, as Cruise says in the ad, ‘Fuck those people!’ ‘You know what? Fuck those people!” The speaker...
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World Cup-winning captain Stratford gives birth
Zoe Stratford, who captained England to World Cup glory a year ago, gives birth to a baby girl.
co.uk
Madison Square Garden’s James Dolan Is Spending Big on New York’s Governor Race
James Dolan has put surveillance at the center of his sports and entertainment empire. Now he’s getting involved in GOP politics by backing a candidate who supports Flock, ICE, and AI data centers.
wired.com
Iraq’s Kurdish forces look to a new era after US withdrawal
Peshmerga unification seeks stability, overcoming party disputes to build a national force in Iraq's Kurdish landscape.
aljazeera.com
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) Review: Unlimited Power
The Mac Studio can run frontier-level AI language models locally. It’s only a preview of what’s to come.
wired.com
This giant stick insect fooled scientists for decades
Scientists have identified two new species of large Australian stick insects, including one that lays extraordinary “lidded” eggs never before recorded in the group. The discovery also revealed tha...
sciencedaily.com
Hong Kong Journalist Arrested After Covering Gathering Linked to 2019 Protests
Riot police officers clashing with protesters in Hong Kong in 2019. Tang Ho-wing covered a gathering that marked the anniversary of the storming of Prince Edward station by riot police.
nytimes.com
New “plant armor” more than triples strawberry yields
A new protective fabric boosted strawberry yields by as much as 3.56 times while blocking insects and still allowing sunlight, rain, and airflow to reach the plants. Originally inspired by research...
sciencedaily.com
Toney denies Soho nightclub assault
England striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub last year.
co.uk
'I kept fighting right to the end' - emotional Nishikori retires
A tearful Kei Nishikori says he "kept fighting right to the end" as the former world number four ends his professional career at the Japan Open.
co.uk
This new qubit could be 100 times less error-prone in superfluid quantum computer breakthrough
A proposed qubit made with superfluid helium could cut quantum computing error rates by around 100 times by shielding quantum information from common forms of electromagnetic noise. If experiments...
sciencedaily.com
Emotional Nishikori finishes career in style with 23-shot rally against Tiafoe
Kei Nishikori bowed out in style, with the last point of his incredible career being a 23-shot rally against Frances Tiafoe.
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Emotional Nishikori finishes career in style with 23-shot rally against Tiafoe
Kei Nishikori bowed out in style, with the last point of his incredible career being a 23-shot rally against Frances Tiafoe.
skysports.com
One Issue Hanging Over Brazil’s Presidential Election: Online Gambling and Record-High Debts
A storefront offering personal loans in Niteroi, Brazil. Brazil is grappling with widespread household indebtedness, fueled by a combination of easy credit, the rapid expansion of legal and illegal...
nytimes.com
Group encouraging people to join Green party to back ‘Zionism is racism’ agenda
Exclusive: Greens for Palestine group has links to activists who say pro-Israel ‘infiltrators’ must be rooted out of UKAn organisation pushing the Green party to equate Zionism with racism has enco...
theguardian.com
‘A saving gesture’: the art exhibition spotlighting US prisoners’ creations
A trio of shows at Michigan’s Grand Rapids Art Museum humanizes people who are incarcerated and celebrates the resilience of creativityWith nearly 2 million people behind bars, America is the globa...
theguardian.com
Photos: Kashmir’s Dal Lake faces environmental and climate challenges
Dal Lake’s fragile ecosystem is deteriorating amid pollution, unregulated construction and climate change in Kashmir.
aljazeera.com
What to expect from the Sepang International Circuit!
Anthony Davidson takes us through Lewis Hamilton's 2017 pole lap around the Sepang International Circuit.
skysports.com
Global bond sell-off intensifies, as UK long-term borrowing costs pass 6%
Fears that US borrowing costs are unsustainable drive Britain’s 30-year bond yield to level not seen since 1998Business live – latest updatesThe turmoil in global bond markets intensified on Thursd...
theguardian.com
The battle for Kordofan: The corridor linking Sudan’s east and west
Kordofan, between Darfur and central Sudan, has seen one in five recorded attacks in Sudan's war since April 2023.
aljazeera.com
Will Democrats move beyond rhetoric on Israel’s illegal settlements?
A new E1 sanctions bill could test whether US objections are finally backed by consequences.
aljazeera.com
Badenoch proposes welfare reform that would stop many jobless under-25s getting universal credit – UK politics live
Tories suggest ‘tough love’ approach amid issue of one million young people not in employment, education or trainingGood morning. The Conservatives start their conference at the weekend and Kemi Ba...
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'A risk not worth taking' - PL execs not expecting clubs to vote for City expulsion
Two senior executives at different top-level Premier League clubs have told Sky Sports News they would be “staggered” and “amazed” if 15 clubs were prepared to vote to expel...
skysports.com
RSC embraces ‘hugely challenging’ task of staging Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi and Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway
The Royal Shakespeare Company announces ambitious adaptations of novels in season that includes Elizabeth Debicki as Richard II and Damien Molony as CoriolanusThe Royal Shakespeare Company is to st...
theguardian.com
OpenAI ‘reviewing’ report of failed hacking attempt against Canada’s gov’t
AI giant says it is reviewing report of attempted cyberattack on Canada's national archives agency.
aljazeera.com
Former Wallaby hooker Charles confirms MND diagnosis
Former Australia rugby international Nathan Charles, who overcame cystic fibrosis to forge a professional career in a contact sport, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).
skysports.com
Palestinians to bury remains of 105 people killed in Israeli attack on Gaza
Coffins containing the remains of those killed will be carried in a funeral procession involving family members.
aljazeera.com
East of Eden review – Florence Pugh’s soapy Steinbeck adaptation is brilliant, compelling TV
This take on the 1952 novel is lavishly shot and full of excellent performances. It lacks the heft to be a full examination of human nature, but it’s a high-quality family sagaIt is rarely difficul...
theguardian.com
A family affair! How Jack and Kevin Sinfield will live out fairy tale Grand Final moment
A Super League Grand Final week is special for anyone but it is a uniquely special moment for Jack Sinfield.
skysports.com
California gubernatorial candidates face off in debate
California's candidates for governor square off in a debate while the blue-leaning state grapples with affordability and other issues.
npr.org
Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for £9m
A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $12.3m, a record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia.
co.uk
Weekly sports quiz: Which Czech player was sent off against England?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
co.uk
You are the Scotland boss - what would you do?
Put yourself in the shoes of the new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli as he picks his first home XI to face North Macedonia.
co.uk
Price and Clayton to meet in World Grand Prix
Former champions Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton have set up an all-Welsh World Grand Prix quarter-final in Leicester on Friday.
co.uk
Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie review – terrifying and inspiring story of survival
Alex Gibney’s documentary follows the celebrated author’s life up to and after the attack, but what shines through is Rushdie’s remarkable courageThe terrifying, inspiring story of how Salman Rushd...
theguardian.com
Blimps, burlesque and brass bands: America takes flight – in pictures
A new Taschen book comprising 700 images from the National Geographic’s archives charts a dramatic century of dizzying change in the US Continue reading...
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Dodge City by Patrick deWitt review – a wild draft-dodging road trip
This tale of a 60s college dropout driving across the US to avoid being sent to Vietnam is committed to both readerly pleasure and literary artificePatrick deWitt broke through with a western, 2011...
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K-pop star convicted of violating military service law
The member of K-pop band Winner was given a suspended prison sentence for repeated absences from his national service work.
co.uk
DR Congo official beaten to death after defending Ebola response is buried
Local official Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked at his home in Butembo city, an Ebola hotspot, on Sunday.
aljazeera.com
Indian Flydubai pilot praised after disaster averted
Captain Smit Machchhar fought off attack by co-pilot with help from crew and passengers
ft.com
Healey urged to offer energy support in budget as bills rise 4%
Millions of people in Great Britain face increase from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical homeJohn Healey is under growing pressure to offer fresh energy support for households i...
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The zero-bills home: how one family is beating the energy price hikes
The Naylors’ four-bedroom home in Milton Keynes acts like a mini-power station after retrofitting solar panels, a battery and a heat pumpClare Naylor paid close attention to how much energy she and...
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Rightwing economic myths could derail Burnham’s project – to destroy them, look to Keynes | Larry Elliott
Borrowing can be good, there is no such thing as the ‘nation’s credit card’, and, yes, you can buck the markets – as previous governments have shownAndy Burnham does a nice line in nostalgia. His f...
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Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for October 2026
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
wired.com
Along U.S. Route 1, Maine voters worry about heating oil, gas and Canadian tariffs
Home to both Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic candidate Troy Jackson, Maine's senate race has put rural Aroostook County in the spotlight.
npr.org
COMIC: How the census gives your state power (and what Trump wants to change)
The census is used to determine how much say your state has in Congress and the Electoral College. President Trump failed to alter it during his first term, but he's trying again ahead of 2030.
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Trade tensions mean fewer Canadians flocking to South Florida
This South Florida community is typically a refuge for Canadians fleeing cold weather, but trade tensions between the United States and Canada mean fewer are coming.
npr.org
Trump visits deep red Oklahoma to campaign for GOP candidates ahead of midterms
President Trump makes his first campaign stop this October in deep red Oklahoma.
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Political analyst on Trump's campaign stop in reliably red Oklahoma
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to political analyst and columnist Ron Brownstein about President Trump's pre-midterm campaign visit to the Republican-majority state of Oklahoma.
npr.org
Global bond sell-off deepens as Japanese yields jump
‘Relentless’ pressure on sovereign debt comes amid uncertainty about interest rate rises
ft.com
South Korea’s exports hit record high on AI boom
Exports jump 83.5 percent to top $120bn for the first time amid ferocious semiconductor demand.
aljazeera.com
‘They raped our country’: documentary follows Kenyans’ fight for restitution over stolen land
Multinational tea companies still occupy ancestral highlands of communities displaced during British colonial eraFor British colonialists, the fertile and cool uplands of central Kenya were the “Wh...
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‘It’s frustrating to see immoral videos do so well’: how YouTube sensation Half-Asleep Chris sent a rollercoaster to space and made Bella the cat a star
His videos of cats, loopy contraptions and theme park rides round the heavens (and his back garden) have notched up a billion views. We meet Chris Burton in the suburban home where it all happensCh...
theguardian.com
‘Explosion of melt rates’: 20% of Swiss glaciers lost in five years
Alpine regions in Europe experiencing extreme glacier collapse due to heat-trapping effects of fossil fuel pollutionSwitzerland has lost almost one-fifth of its ice in just five years, research has...
theguardian.com
Why we can thumb our noses at AI
Our sense of smell helps us to keep a few shreds of privacy intact and maintains a dividing line between real and virtual worlds
ft.com
Manchester City chair shielded by diplomatic immunity
Khaldoon al-Mubarak was granted immunity six years ago, protecting him from potential legal proceedings in the UK
ft.com
OpenAI’s agents obscured hacking activity in government site breaches
New findings by Asymmetric Security provide further evidence of novel tactics AI tools use to conduct hacks
ft.com
King’s bank Coutts hit with new lawsuit after ‘debanking’
Shipping executive Philip Adkins sues lender over claims it kept dossier of inaccurate information that sparked US probe
ft.com
How Europe can stall Russia’s hybrid war
Enhancing domestic security, using new technologies and negotiating guardrails could lessen the risk of mass-casualty events
ft.com
Auditor RSM explores IPO to ward off private equity-backed rivals
Accounting firm has been sounding out bankers and revamping internal systems to give itself the option of a stock market flotation
ft.com
‘The toll is huge’: El Niño-driven wildfires overwhelm Indonesia’s orangutan population
The global climate phenomenon has triggered devastating infernos in the ape’s Indonesian heartlands, with long-term effects on the animals still unknownThe mother’s hands were peeling from walking...
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The green light for the largest coalmine in NSW history is shocking proof that our governance systems are betraying Australians | Georgina Woods
There is no greater treachery than this failure to face up to the climate crisis. How can we now fend off despair?The Independent Planning Commission’s published reasons for approving the largest c...
theguardian.com
Tencent leases 100,000 chips from Oracle to accelerate AI push
WeChat owner strikes deal to access US group’s south-east Asia data centres amid race with ByteDance and Alibaba
ft.com
US Supreme Court clears way for Christa Pike’s execution in Tennessee
Top court's decision overturns last-minute stay that had stalled Tennessee's first execution of a woman in 200 years.
aljazeera.com
Could quitting ultra-processed food boost your mental health?
People with depression who dramatically cut ultra-processed foods experienced notable improvements in their symptoms in a small preliminary study. Researchers suspect healthier eating may benefit t...
sciencedaily.com
Oasis take legal action to stop sale of unheard recordings valued at more than £1m
Tapes made in the 90s, including candid conversations between Noel and Liam Gallagher, which were expected to sell for up to £1.6mA collection of unheard Oasis recordings, including 63 live shows,...
theguardian.com
California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states
Gov Gavin Newsom called it a "long overdue measure to protect young Californians".
co.uk
Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 may have a reversible weakness
The Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 may actively damage brain blood vessels and sabotage the cellular systems that remove harmful proteins. Researchers were able to reverse some of these effects in exp...
sciencedaily.com
Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.
co.uk
Iran war live: Trump hints US could strike Iran, warns time coming
Trump says the US may “blow up” Iran or strike a deal, insisting the standoff will end very soon one way or the other.
aljazeera.com
The AI Autocrat
How technology empowers—and imperils—dictators.
foreignaffairs.com
The AI Autocrat
How technology empowers—and imperils—dictators.
foreignaffairs.com
The AI Autocrat
How technology empowers—and imperils—dictators.
foreignaffairs.com