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King Charles voices concern over worsening US-Iran conflict to Pakistani mediator
King Charles was overheard in a hot mic moment expressing private concerns that the US-Iran conflict, now in its seventh month, is worsening. He made the remark to Mohsin Naqvi, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board and Pakistan’s Interior Minister, who is also leading negotiations between Washington and Tehran, while hosting the Pakistan cricket team…
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Microseries Studio and Platform aTwist Officially Launches With First Slate of Originals
aTwist, a new vertical/microseries studio and streaming platform founded by television industry veterans Jana Winograde, Susan Rovner and Lloyd Braun, officially launched with an initial slate of scripted, unscripted and animated originals. The platform enters a growing vertical-video market, positioning itself with what founders describe as a distinct business and consumer model, and has secured…
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The plastic waste overtaking New York – and the people trying to curb it
Photographer Bryan Anselm has spent months documenting how plastic waste dominates New York City’s streets, workplaces and public spaces, alongside the individuals and groups working to curb it. The project highlights how plastic packaging, once a niche material, has become an inescapable feature of everyday urban life, with lightweight wrappers, bags and bottles spilling from…
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Reform UK gets another £4m from crypto billionaire pardoned by Donald Trump
Reform UK has confirmed a further £4m donation from British crypto billionaire Ben Delo, bringing his total gifts to the party to £8m and making him Reform’s second-biggest donor after Thailand-based investor Christopher Harborne. The party says it is confident the gift will not be caught by a new cap on overseas donors, despite Delo…
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Andoni Iraola defends transfer strategy and reveals Liverpool turned down options
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has defended the club’s summer transfer business, insisting the priority was signing the best available players rather than filling every specific positional gap. Liverpool recorded the Premier League’s highest net spend but ended the window without a new right back, defensive midfielder or specialist right-winger, prompting scrutiny of the approach;…
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In 2016, Trump pledged to erase the federal debt. It just hit $40tn | Steven Greenhouse
This opinion piece by Steven Greenhouse argues that Donald Trump has broken his 2016 campaign promise to eliminate the US federal debt, which has instead climbed past $40tn during his time in office. The author contends this matters because the tax cuts driving the increase have overwhelmingly benefited wealthy individuals and corporations, while rising interest…
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Loan stars: Premier League youngsters to watch in the EFL
The Guardian profiles nine young Premier League players who have been loaned out to English Football League clubs this season, highlighting their progress and potential. – Stockport’s 18-year-old goalkeeper Whatmuff, tipped for the top after earning promotion with Rochdale and touring with Manchester City’s squad alongside Gianluigi Donnarumma. – Winger Iling-Junior, 22, who has moved…
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‘Uber rapture’ leaves passengers and drivers behind in Nigeria and Uganda
Uber has abruptly shut down its ride-hailing service in Nigeria and Uganda, with some users and drivers reportedly left mid-journey when the app cut out, prompting online jokes about an “Uber rapture.” The company gave notice on 2 September that the service would end that same day, offering little warning to customers, drivers or staff…
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Dyson Unveiled at IFA 2026: Live updates as the company shows off new vacuums, purifiers, robotics and more
Dyson is set to unveil a range of new products, including vacuums, air purifiers, robotics and beauty devices, at an event called “Dyson Unveiled” during IFA 2026 in Berlin. Among the items expected to be shown is a novel toothbrush-and-flosser device dubbed the CameraJet, which has drawn attention ahead of the event for its unusual…