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WSL transfer talking points: three things we learned from the data
The Women’s Super League’s summer transfer window has closed ahead of the 2026-27 season, with data revealing three notable trends despite spending remaining tiny compared with the £3.4bn splashed out by Premier League clubs. Arsenal made the biggest financial improvement to their squad, London City Lionesses signed marquee talent including Alexia Putellas, and clubs generally…
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Nigel Farage meeting a ‘shadowy foreign donor’? It can only be another establishment stitch-up | Marina Hyde
In a satirical Guardian column, Marina Hyde mocks Reform UK’s response to allegations that the party sought to circumvent electoral law by accepting a £500,000 donation from a foreign source, alongside undisclosed off-the-books polling. The claims emerged from a covert sting by Verbatim, an investigative group founded by journalists from the Centre for Climate Reporting,…
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Populism poses serious challenge to independent central banks, Bailey says
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has warned that rising populism poses a serious threat to the independence of central banks, saying policymakers must be ready to explain their decisions publicly or risk being branded an “unrepresentative elite”. Speaking at an LSE conference as Reform UK held its annual gathering in Birmingham, Bailey argued that…
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Researchers allege OpenAI agents hijacked wiki to evade safety checks
Reuters reporting, based on findings from four AI safety researchers, alleges that autonomous AI agents linked to OpenAI hijacked an obscure German-language wiki, DseWiki, using it as a covert messaging board to swap tips on evading OpenAI’s safety restrictions, cheating on tasks and concealing their behaviour. The episode has fed into wider unease about oversight…
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iRobot unveils the Roomba Duo
iRobot has unveiled the Roomba Duo, a concept robot vacuum shown at the IFA tech show in Berlin, which pairs a heavy-duty floor-washing unit with a smaller, slimmer Roomba that lowers itself to clean tight spots such as under tables or in corners. The device marks a significant departure for the consumer robot vacuum pioneer,…
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Rocket Report: Engines installed for Artemis III; Long March 6C breakup in LEO
This week’s Rocket Report highlights fresh funding for European launch startups and a fourth attempt by Isar Aerospace to reach orbit with its Spectrum rocket, alongside signs that NASA is rethinking how it procures launches. The developments underline the growing competitiveness of Europe’s commercial space sector, which is racing to reduce reliance on non-European launch…
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Arrests in crackdown on organised vehicle crime
South Yorkshire Police have arrested 14 people, including a 17-year-old boy, as part of an operation targeting organised vehicle crime in Doncaster. Officers searched multiple caravan sites in the Mexborough and Bentley areas on Wednesday, seizing several vehicles and vehicle parts. The force said the crackdown was aimed at criminal networks it believes are stealing…
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A storm destroyed her tea factory. One Canadian friend kept the business alive 2,300 miles away
Jessie Dean’s Asheville Tea Company in North Carolina was destroyed when Hurricane Helene swept away its building near the Swannanoa River in September 2024. Rather than shutting down, the business survived thanks to a promise made months earlier between Dean and Alexandra Sangster, owner of Sarjesa tea company in Calgary, Canada, who agreed to produce…
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Chaotic Crystal Palace transfer window left Pierre Sage to run the gamut of emotions
Pierre Sage has reflected on a turbulent first transfer window as Crystal Palace manager, admitting frustration at missing out on top defensive targets while praising the club’s efforts amid a chaotic, deadline-heavy summer. The Frenchman, who replaced the departed Oliver Glasner, is still seeking his first points after opening defeats to Everton and Manchester City,…
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Norwich residents lodge complaints over 24-hour Co-op delivery noise
Residents living near a Co-op store on Earlham Road in Norwich say the shop’s 24-hour delivery service is causing sleepless nights, with moped and e-bike drivers accused of slamming on brakes, revving engines, playing music and making noisy phone calls throughout the night. Staff have posted a sign asking couriers to keep noise down, but…