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UK prosecutors file for extradition of the Tate brothers from the US
The brothers are facing a total of 59 charges in the UK, including rape. Both men deny any wrongdoing.
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Reports: US, Houthis make secret deal over Yemen war
Yemen’s Houthis have agreed to allow US shipping unfettered Red Sea access if Washington refrains from military action.
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‘Pretend I’m on the ticket’: Trump hits campaign trail in bid to boost Republican hopes
President stumps for Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina and urges voters to ‘crush the communists’ Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday, imploring North Carolina voters to “pretend I’m on the ticket” and “crush the communists” in the November elections at a rally in support of the Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. Despite Trump’s deep unpopularity, Republicans hope to once again turn the president’s loyal following into a political force as the party co
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Fiji declares national HIV emergency as Pacific nation grapples with surge in cases
Government estimates that one in 60 adults in Fiji now living with HIV, as escalating use of methamphetamine fuels ‘epidemic’ Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency amid a spike in infections as the Pacific nation grapples with a correlating rise in methamphetamine use. The country’s health and medical services minister, Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu, said in a statement on social media that an outbreak-level response was no longer sufficient to address what he described an “epidemic”. Continue
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UK’s Burnham, Canada’s Carney discuss AI risks, defence cooperation
UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.
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Trump calls EU offer to Canada of associate membership ‘laughable’, while threatening tariffs
The US president call the move a ‘hostile act’, as Canada seeks to move closer to the EU and diversify its defence ties Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with “serious tariffs” and a cut to trade after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member, calling the idea “laughable”. Suggesting the move was a “hostile act”, the US president told reporters he could put “very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe”. He added: “If it’s a good intention, that’s fine. I
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Snap tries to make the case again for its $2,200 smart glasses
Snap unveiled new features for its smart glasses this week.
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Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia
The bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting Ukraine
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Lena Dunham announces birth of first baby via surrogacy
The writer and actress announced the birth of her daughter in an op-ed published by Vogue on Wednesday.
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Labor backs down on veterans’ health services cap after furious backlash from Jacqui Lambie and ex-ADF members
Independent senator had denounced as ‘cruel’ the plan to impose a $5,000 cap on allied health services for veterans Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Labor has backed down on plans to impose a $5,000 cap on health services for defence veterans, caving to growing political pressure after weeks of criticism. The government announced it would no longer pursue the cap for allied health services, which had been to com
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Teenage boys charged with murder after alleged mistaken identity shooting of Sydney student
Boys aged 14 and 16 charged after Marco Tapia, 23, was killed inside his family’s home in Glen Alpine Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after the shooting death of a university student in Sydney this month, which police say was a case of mistaken identity. Marco Tapia, 23, was shot inside his family’s home in Glen Alpine early on 1 September. Continue reading...
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Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates
The .25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.
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US CENTCOM tells Al Jazeera Hormuz blockade ‘highly effective’
The spokesman for US Central Command has told Al Jazeera its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘highly effective’.
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Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’
The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.
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Peter Max, psychedelic pop artist who epitomized flower power, dies aged 88
The US artist, whose swirly, colorful, instantly recognizable designs became hugely commercially successful, died on Monday Peter Max, whose colorful, psychedelic pop art expressed the optimism of the “flower power” movement of the 1960s and graced everything from postage stamps to a cruise ship, has died at 88. Max died on Monday, his son, Adam Max, said in a written statement on Wednesday. No cause was given. Continue reading...
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IMF urges Australian government to cut spending as another interest rate hike looms
Warning comes as forecast for nation’s economic growth downgraded amid concerns over rising debt and inflation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The International Monetary Fund has called on Australia’s federal and state governments to cut spending as it warns the Reserve Bank may have to hike interest rates further to get price pressures back under control. More disciplined budgets would rein in rising debt burd
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Texas kills man by lethal injection in state’s fifth execution this year
LeJames Norman, 40, killed at Huntsville penitentiary while scheduled execution in Georgia halted by judge A man convicted over the shooting deaths of three people was executed on Wednesday in Texas, while another execution scheduled for the same time in Georgia was halted by a judge. It’s the fifth execution in Texas this year. Georgia has yet to put anyone to death this year. The nation’s busiest death chamber is in Florida, which accounted for more than half the 25 executions already carried
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Why caffeine makes some people buzz - and others barely notice
Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.
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NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says
Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.
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At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research shows
Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.
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Three dead after flooding inundates Navajo Nation in New Mexico
Indigenous authorities issue condolences after two adults and a child swept away by floodwaters in southwestern state.
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Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talks
President Trump says the US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and claims direct talks with Tehran.
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New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.
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Musk’s long-time backer is giving SpaceX stock to its investors
Valor Equity Partners is handing out stock to its LPs instead of cash returns.
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Al Gore says the real AI risk isn’t data centers — it’s what industry leaders are warning about
In an interview with TechCrunch, Al Gore suggested he isn't losing sleep over AI data center emissions — he's more worried about the AI industry's own warnings about where the technology is headed.
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Snapchat 'willing to implement' daily time limits for teens, boss tells BBC
Evan Speigel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.
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The Papers: King's 'astonishing outburst' and 'heartbreak' after search for missing Noah
Several of today's papers splash on the Palace's response to Earl Spencer's claim in his upcoming book about his sister Diana.
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Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?
Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.
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Chelsea chairman and director sell stakes in club to majority owner Clearlake
Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.
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Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies, upgrading diplomatic ties
Both sides agreed to expand air travel and resume direct commercial flights.
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Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices
Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.
Technology•Aljazeera•
US military claims Strait of Hormuz remains open amid ongoing blockade
The comments from a US CENTCOM spokesperson come amid continued tensions over shipping through the vital waterway.
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‘People don’t have money’: Syrian fuel hikes deepen economic pain
Higher diesel and petrol prices are pushing up transport and food costs across an already impoverished Syria.
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What to know about US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in 3 years
The unanimous decision comes as prices have remained stubbornly high and despite Trump's demands for lower rates.
Climate•The Guardian•
Climate crisis likely behind devastating Nepal-Tibet floods that killed more than 1,300, first study finds
Scientists say global heating was a destabilising factor in collapse of 200,000 sq metre glacier in August Climate breakdown probably weakened the glacier that collapsed causing catastrophic floods and killing hundreds of people in Nepal and Tibet last month, the first scientific study of the disaster has found. Researchers identified unusually warm conditions before the glacier’s collapse, which sent an avalanche of 110m cubic metres (3,885 cu ft) of snow and ice into the valley below. This tri
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US automakers could soon be forced to include AM radio for free
The House of Representatives, in rare bipartisan support, overwhelmingly approved legislation that would require new vehicles to include AM radio.
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For checkpoint and settler attack news, Palestinians tune into the radio
Palestinians in the West Bank navigate Israeli road closures and attacks with help from a local radio station.
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Two Britons among three killed in Swiss Alps light aircraft crash
Authorities say the plane took off from the Rhône Valley and collided with a mountain slope about 10 minutes later.
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Macklemore pledges $1m in tour earnings to Palestinian groups
The rapper also challenged Robert Kraft to match the donation as fallout from his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour grows.
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US interest rates raised for first time in three years
Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.
World•BBC News•
Inside Singapore's 'Fort Knox' for city's $2bn dirty money auction
The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.
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Photos show charred wreckage from deadly crash of news helicopter in LA
A 29-year-old pedestrian who was the third victim of the unexplained crash has been identified.
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No fire alarms or sprinklers at Pakistan neonatal unit where fire killed 14, report finds
A firefighter tells the BBC that rescuers had said many doors near the unit were locked, obstructing their route to the babies.
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'My rent was higher than my student loan' - the booming cost of private halls
Private student halls are springing up in Scotland's cities in ever increasing numbers yet rents continue to soar.
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Mum's Facebook kidney plea prompts 'mind-blowing' gift from total stranger
A woman has undergone a lifesaving transplant after receiving a kidney from a stranger who saw her post on social media.
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Exiled Nicaraguan journalist Luis Galeano detained by ICE in Florida
Galeano, who has had asylum application pending for about seven years, was pulled over by agents while driving for Lyft Veteran journalist Luis Galeano, one of at least 94 Nicaraguans whom the Ortega Murillo regime has stripped of citizenship in recent years for opposing the government, has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Galeano, who has continued critically reporting on the Sandinista government online through his platform, Café con voz, since shortly after arriv
Sports•BBC News•
League Two Fleetwood host Arsenal in Carabao Cup - full fourth-round draw
League Two side Fleetwood Town will host Premier League champions Arsenal in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
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Manchester United lose 3-2 to Brighton, crash out of League Cup
Brighton come from two goals down to win 3-2 at Old Trafford, to shock Manchester United as slow start continues.
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Noise wants to help everyday people become paid content creators
Marketing platform Noise is on a mission to help anyone with a smart phone make money from their content.
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Macklemore pledges his $1m Ed Sheeran tour salary to Palestine
Rapper, who was dropped from tour after his speech in support of Palestine, challenges Robert Kraft to do the same Macklemore has announced that he will donate the $1m salary he was paid as an opening act for Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour to organizations working with Palestinian people and relief in Gaza, after being dropped from the tour following backlash to his onstage comments in support of Palestine. The rapper also challenged Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots and pr
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Pulley, a Carta rival, is shutting down
Cap table management platform Pulley, backed by General Catalyst, Stripe, and Founders Fund, announced that it's closing shop in December.
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Top Trump military adviser says US must prepare to fight around moon
Gen Dan Caine comments at Washington summit come after US revealed it has deployed weapons in space American troops need to prepare for combat not only in Earth’s orbit but around the moon, Donald Trump’s top military adviser said on Wednesday, looking ahead to a new frontier in warfare after the US revealed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space. Gen Dan Caine, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, told service members and industry figures at the Air, Space and Cyber Conferen
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Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse
Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse
Technology•The Guardian•
LA homelessness non-profit workers arrested over alleged corruption and bribes
Pair accused of misappropriating millions in taxpayer dollars as Trump officials target alleged fraud in blue states Federal law enforcement officers have arrested two employees of California-based homelessness non-profits on corruption charges, alleging that they misappropriated millions in taxpayer dollars. The US justice department has arrested Michael Young, a founder of the Culver City-based nonprofit Home At Last, and Lakiya Malone, an employee of the Los Angeles-based Special Service for
Technology•TechCrunch•
Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed safety evaluators. Will they really be independent?
Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed independent safety evaluators inside their AI labs. Researchers welcome the unprecedented access, but warn meaningful oversight requires transparency, independence, and eventually regulation.
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US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
Trump urges lower rates after central bank agrees increase by quarter-percentage point to range of 3.75% to 4% Federal Reserve raises interest rates – live The US Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2023 as the central bank continues to fight to tamp down inflation. The Fed’s open market committee voted unanimously to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to a range of 3.75% to 4%. This is the first time the Fed has rais
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Painful endgame for Gray as stale Hibs slump
A club hero, David Gray ends his time as Hibs head coach not to the sound of euphoria from fans, but to the sound of a support collectively exhaling in relief, writes Tom English.
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US removes Venezuela from list of drug transit, production countries
Trump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro's removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.
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'Grief can colour memory': Palace responds after Earl Spencer's claim in Diana book
Earl Spencer claimed the then-Prince of Wales made the comment during an argument over her funeral arrangements.
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Australia politics live: Labor to reveal new immigration rules; PM hails narrowing of gender gap
Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia has broken into the top 10 of the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report, ranking eighth out of 148 countries – its highest ranking ever. The 2026 report marks a significant climb for Australia, moving up 35 places from 43rd since the Albanese government took office. The job is not done and we will continue to focus our efforts on lifting wages, ending gender-based violence, increasing fem
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Democrats criticize Mike Johnson for sending lawmakers home for recess a day early – US politics live
Move means that scheduled votes for Thursday have been canceled, including on a proposal to impeach Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary Sign up for the US Breaking News email Reader Q&A: how united are the Democrats ahead of the US midterms? Later today, my colleagues and I will be hosting a live Q&A all about how united the Democratic party is ahead of the November midterms. We’ll be digging into who are the Democrats running in the upcoming election and where they stand. Continue reading.
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Displaced Syrians dig through hills of garbage to make a living
Displaced Syrians are digging through mountains of burning garbage searching for recyclable materials to make a living.
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Key House Democrat refuses to clear Trump’s $2.8bn arms sale to Israel
Pro-Israel Gregory Meeks raises concerns over threat to civilian lives from package of 40,000 one-ton bombs The top Democrat on the House foreign affairs committee has thrown up a roadblock to one of the largest US arms transfers of Trump’s second term, refusing to clear a $2.8bn sale of 2,000lb bombs to Israel. Gregory Meeks announced the hold on Tuesday on a package of 40,000 of the bombs, among the most destructive conventional munitions in the US arsenal. Continue reading...
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New video claims to show Saudi fighter jet Houthis say they shot down
Houthi forces have released a video claiming to show a Saudi fighter jet the group says was shot down in Yemen’s Marib.
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After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera
Can Meta dodge the "pervert glasses" accusations with a new camera-free product?
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Syria abolishes al-Assad-era ‘terrorism’ court as Kurdish tensions flare
Discontent is testing President Ahmed al-Sharaa's ability to unify a country emerging from 14 years of conflict.
Technology•Aljazeera•
Efforts underway for Zelenskyy-Trump meeting at UN next week
Trump pushes for a solution to end Moscow's war against Kyiv as civilian deaths in Ukraine rise.
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Charlie Kirk's family blame Utah university officials for his killing
String of ‘reckless decisions’ by Utah Valley University officials left him exposed to sniper, attorneys say Charlie Kirk’s family blamed Utah officials for failing to prevent the conservative political activist’s fatal shooting at a state university, according to a wrongful death notice announced on Wednesday that presages a possible lawsuit. Attorneys for the family said Kirk’s death resulted from a string of “reckless decisions” by officials at Utah Valley University (UVU) that left him expos
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‘Inflation is too high and has been for too long,’ says Kevin Warsh as Fed announces rate hikes – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023 Kay Haigh, global head and CIO of Fixed Income and Liquidity Solutions at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, has this analysis of today’s decision: The Fed has signalled it does not at this stage envisage an aggressive tightening cycle. Most FOMC members see a total of two hikes this year per the SEP, and it will likely skip October’s meeting given its proximity to the midterm elections. One more
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US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt
Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.
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TV reporter and pilot who died in Los Angeles helicopter crash were covering a story
NBC4 colleagues Eliana Moreno and George Marciniw were working to report on a collision between a bus and an SUV More details are emerging after a local news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday evening, killing two people onboard and one person on the ground. Eliana Moreno, an aerial photojournalist, and pilot George Marciniw have been identified as the two victims on the helicopter. A third individual, Edy Gutierrez Mejia, a pedestrian near the crash site, was also kille
Technology•TechCrunch•
X will now let US users trade via Cashtags
The move closes the gap between the market discussions taking place on the timeline, and the market itself.
Arts & Culture•Hyperallergic•
Five Shows to See in Tribeca Right Now
Caroll Dunham’s purple people, Mia Goldstein’s packaged art, and ethereal paintings by Giuseppe Francalanza and Christine Safa.
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How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.
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Al-Mughayyir: A village under siege
In al-Mughayyir, Palestinians say they are being squeezed into a smaller part of their own village in the West Bank.
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Republican US senator slams Trump vaccine policy amid rising measles deaths
US Senator Bill Cassidy presses Trump's pick for surgeon general on views over vaccines, public health.
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Lebanon returns 37 artefacts smuggled out of Egypt six years ago
The artefacts date back to the pharaonic civilisation, more commonly referred to as ancient Egypt.
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‘Made in Europe’ laws could derail UK plans for reset with EU
Government sources say legislation aimed at China poses a risk to British businesses and must be addressed The UK government’s EU reset summit could be delayed again unless the EU agrees to include “Made in Europe” legislation – that could lock British business out of parts of EU industry – on the agenda, government sources have said. The “Made in Europe” legislation – formally known as the Industrial Accelerator Act – is designed to curb China’s increasing presence in European industry, but was
Arts & Culture•Hyperallergic•
Lawsuit Alleges Multimillion-Dollar Andy Warhol Fraud Scheme
A Florida family claims it spent over $6.7 million on over 200 forged works by the Pop artist.
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Automattic’s interim CEO and legal chief signed reciprocal severance deals during Mullenweg’s brief ouster
CFO Mark Davies and legal chief Andy Missan signed each other’s severance agreements while Matt Mullenweg was on leave, providing a year of salary and additional equity vesting if their departures qualify for the benefits.
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Colin Kaepernick says NFL owners are colluding against Macklemore after Ed Sheeran tour ban
Rapper dropped from tour after pro-Palestine remarks Former NFL star settled case over collusion in 2019 Colin Kaepernick has accused NFL owners of colluding against Macklemore after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour over comments he made onstage about Palestine. Kaepernick, whose NFL career was effectively ended in the wake of his protests against police violence, says he sees parallels between himself and Macklemore. Continue reading...
Arts & Culture•Hyperallergic•
10 Art Shows to See in Chicago This Fall
Jill Mulleady's uncannily familiar scenes, Kate Hefferan's secret magic, the critical role of printed matter in prisons, a moving photographic tribute to Emmett Till, and more.
Technology•Aljazeera•
Jerusalem Daily: US to send $2.8BN worth of weapons to Israel
A 15-year-old boy was killed in a double-tap strike while trying to save a paramedic.
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Former Waymo CFO jumps to self-driving startup Wayve
Elisa de Martel, who left her position as chief financial officer at Alphabet's autonomous vehicle company Waymo in January, will be based out of Silicon Valley.
Arts & Culture•Hyperallergic•
Remembering Cat Frazier, Susan Michod, and Joel Snyder
This week, we honor a designer who changed the internet, a Pattern and Decoration painter, and one of the first photography professors in the US.
Technology•The Guardian•
Is EU’s offer to Canada a blueprint for Britain – or a reminder it is out in the cold?
Ursula von der Leyen has opened door for Canada to become associate member to deepen links in ‘openly hostile world’ Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has been advocating closer alignment with “middle powers” since January in the face of recklessness in Washington. But what should worry another middle power, the UK, is that it was Brussels that came up with Wednesday’s big reveal in Strasbourg. Continue reading...
Technology•The Guardian•
English far-right extremist who discussed killing Jews, Muslims and migrants is jailed
Ivan Jennings, 46, sentenced to five years after pleading guilty to encouraging terrorism on social media A rightwing extremist who discussed poisoning Jews and Muslims and called for the killing of migrants and minority communities has been jailed. Ivan Jennings, 46, called for the murder of hundreds of people he labelled “subhumans”, saying it was “justified and actually needed”, in extreme far-right groups over a period of three months in 2024. Continue reading...
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Body found in search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods
Police divers discover child's body in a pond after Noah went missing from a playground on Tuesday.
Climate•The Guardian•
Nato leader warns of ‘most dangerous and complex security environment in a generation’
Mark Rutte asked UK and Europe to ‘provide the hard power Nato needs’ in face of geopolitical uncertainty Nato needs “more UK and more Europe” to deal with the most dangerous security environment faced by the west in a generation, the secretary general of the 32-country military alliance said this afternoon on a visit to the UK. Mark Rutte praised Britain for promising to increase defence spending in line with US demands after a meeting with prime minister Andy Burnham – but argued that the mili
Technology•TechCrunch•
Hear why Science Corp CEO Max Hodak says the screen era is ending at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At this year's Disrupt, Science Corp CEO Max Hodak will present a vision for screen-free interfaces that can even offer medical help. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.
World•The Guardian•
Prisoners to ‘double up’ in one-person prefab cells, leaked documents show
Exclusive: Ten category C prisons in England and Wales asked to add second beds, in breach of safe occupancy limits The Prison Service has drawn up plans to “double up” hundreds of prisoners in temporary prefabricated cells built for one person, at the request of the Ministry of Justice, leaked documents show. Amid an ongoing overcrowding crisis in England and Wales, governors of 10 category C prisons have been asked to sign off the installation of second beds in “rapid deployment cells [RDCs]”.
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Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.
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'It's a miracle' - fireball crash victim Millroy praises rescuer Hartog
British racing driver Ollie Millroy says it is a "miracle I'm alive" after fellow driver Loek Hartog "did everything right" when saving him from his blazing car.
World•BBC News•
Schools in England get extra £500m in bid to avoid teachers' pay strike
The offer of extra money by the government reduces the prospect of strike action by the largest teaching union.
World•BBC News•
Saudi club given stadium ban over Jota chants towards Neves
Saudi Pro League side Al-Taawoun are ordered to play two matches behind closed doors after supporters taunted Ruben Neves over the death of friend Diogo Jota.
Climate•The Guardian•
Planning permission for new Scottish AI datacentres suspended for up to a year
MSPs vote for strict environmental impact assessments and will delay decisions until national strategy is developed Holyrood has voted to pause planning applications for all new AI datacentres for up to a year until the Scottish government has developed a national strategy. On Wednesday, MSPs backed a Scottish Labour motion to halt new schemes for up to 12 months while rules on hyperscale datacentres are developed in what could be a blow to the British government’s AI strategy. Continue reading
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AI labs want in-house auditors — but maybe they should shut the front door first
There may be a simpler and more effective fix for rogue agents, hiding in plain sight.
World•BBC News•
Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.
Technology•Aljazeera•
US Fed raises interest rates for first time in three years
The 25 basis-point hike is the first raise in three years and comes before critical midterm elections in the US.
Sports•TechCrunch•
Hackers publish thousands of drivers’ data after breaching Florida motor vehicle database
The ShinyHunters gang leaked the files online after saying the Florida state agency did not pay their ransom demand.
