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British diver found dead deep inside French underwater cave system
A 43-year-old British diver was found dead around 270ft below the surface in France’s Saint Sauveur underwater cave network, two days after disappearing during a dive. His recovery has been delayed by narrow passages, poor visibility and his body becoming entangled in a guideline, highlighting the dangers of specialist cave diving. The man entered the…
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US and China agree formal dialogue on AI safeguards ahead of summit
US and Chinese officials have agreed to establish a formal dialogue on artificial-intelligence safeguards after “constructive” talks in New York. The agreement, reached ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, signals potential cooperation on managing AI risks despite wider trade and technology tensions, and helped improve investor confidence. The discussions involved US…
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Kinshasa documentary captures resilience amid power cuts and flooding
Nelson Makengo’s documentary debut portrays life in Kinshasa’s Kisenso neighbourhood, where prolonged electricity shortages and flooding have made darkness a defining part of daily life. It shows how residents rely on religion and collective resilience while facing heightened crime, sexual violence and limited state support. The film depicts candlelit meals, illuminated prayer books and young…
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Tobias Forge’s ‘V/H/S Mixtape’ Segment, Swedish Horror ‘Trespassers,’ ‘The End’ by ‘Midsommar’ Production Designer on Mylla Films Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Mylla Films has expanded its Nordic genre slate with projects involving Ghost frontman Tobias Forge and “Midsommar” production designer Henrik Svensson. Forge is making his directorial debut with a music-video segment for the horror anthology “V/H/S/ Mixtape”, while Svensson is directing the experimental feature “The End”; meanwhile, Swedish horror film “Trespassers” will be pitched to…
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Italy plans school face-covering ban and cap on foreign pupils
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced plans to ban face coverings such as burqas and niqabs in schools and to impose a cap on the number of foreign students per class, with these measures set to be presented to cabinet shortly. This policy reflects Italy’s ongoing challenges with migrant integration, particularly given its central…
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Trump and Iran to clash at UN; shooting row deepens at home
President Trump and Iran’s leader will deliver duelling addresses at the UN this week in what observers call a dramatic showdown. A Democratic congressman demands answers over an alleged ICE shooting, whilst the music world mourns pop-punk pioneer Chad Gilbert.
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Nvidia chief dismisses predictions that AI could end humanity by 2030
Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang has rejected warnings from a former Anthropic researcher that artificial intelligence could become superintelligent and lead to human extinction by 2030, describing such predictions as irresponsible “doomsday narratives”. Huang stated there is “0% chance” that AI will destroy the world by 2030 and argued that spreading fear about the technology…
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All the signs say another financial crisis is coming. Here’s why we need to prepare for it now | Larry Elliott
September 2026 is displaying multiple warning signs of a potential financial crisis: oil prices have exceeded $100 per barrel (driven by the US-Israel war with Iran), government bonds are experiencing a global sell-off, and AI industry leaders are warning development should slow. These conditions mirror previous financial crashes that have occurred in September, notably in…
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Young stars and tactical shifts shape eventful Premier League weekend
The Premier League weekend showcased emerging young talent and shifting tactical fortunes, with Brighton’s victory over Arsenal and Liverpool’s defensive resilience proving particularly noteworthy. Charalampos Kostoulas, the 19-year-old Brighton forward, demonstrated impressive maturity with a 25-yard strike against the champions, whilst Manchester United squandered a crucial opportunity to arrest their poor form, drawing 1-1 with…
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Asian shares rise amid optimism around US-Chinese talks on trade and AI; oil prices fall – business live
Asian share markets rose as investors welcomed constructive US–China discussions on trade and artificial intelligence ahead of a Trump–Xi summit in Washington on Thursday. Technology stocks led gains, while oil prices fell on hopes that Saudi Arabia could restore disrupted crude shipments quickly. Markets remain cautious, however, with analysts looking for signs that both sides…