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Oxford United apologise for launching ‘United 93’ clothing range around 9/11 anniversary
Oxford United released an American-style sportswear collection called the “Campus Collection” on Friday, which inadvertently carried the slogan “United 93” on its clothing items. The phrase was intended to reference the club’s founding year of 1893, but it coincided with the name of United Airlines Flight 93, which was hijacked during the 9/11 terrorist attacks…
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The house that Mr Tickle bought: Sprawling country estate purchased by Mr Men creator when his children’s books became smash hit could be yours for £4million
Sussex House Farm, the former Kent-Sussex border home of Mr Men creator Roger Hargreaves, has been put on the market for offers exceeding £3.95 million. Hargreaves bought the Grade II-listed estate in 1982 after the books became hugely successful, and it was where he lived and worked until his death from a stroke in 1988.…
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Noahkai Banks, top dual-national prospect, chooses Germany in blow to USMNT
Nineteen-year-old dual-national defender Noahkai Banks has chosen to represent Germany instead of the United States, marking a significant blow to the USMNT’s plans. Germany U-21 manager Antonio Di Salvo announced the decision, noting that Banks and fellow dual-national Louey Ben Farhat had “chosen to represent Germany” after prolonged discussions. Born in Honolulu to an American…
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OpenAI ‘ethically hacked’ with help of Anthropic’s Claude chatbot
US cybersecurity researchers ethically hacked OpenAI systems using Anthropic’s Claude chatbot and OpenAI’s own GPT-5.6 Sol, exposing vulnerabilities in employee accounts and related software infrastructure. The researchers accessed several staff ChatGPT accounts through an internal discussion forum and then reached OpenAI’s GitHub service, highlighting how AI tools can make sophisticated cyberattacks faster and easier. The…
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Fear and loathing linger as Millwall and West Ham resume ferocious rivalry
Millwall and West Ham meet for the first time in 14 years on Saturday, resuming a fixture that has prompted Metropolitan police to be granted special powers to prevent violence. Rather than a geographical rivalry, the intense animosity stems from deep community tribalism and a troubled history of hooliganism. The matchday atmosphere is expected to…
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Why Tottenham are misfiring … and it’s not just down to the lack of goals
Tottenham have failed to score in their opening four Premier League matches for the first time in two decades, prompting analysis of why the team is struggling beyond simply an absence of goals. Manager Roberto De Zerbi’s new-look side is experiencing significant issues converting attacking opportunities despite entering dangerous areas regularly, raising questions about squad…
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‘He was making history, not copying it’: the greatest Gordon Parks photographs
A new exhibition, Gordon Parks: Voices in the Mirror, marks the 20th anniversary of the Gordon Parks Foundation by celebrating Parks’s photography and wider artistic legacy. People who knew him, including relatives of Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X and prominent artists and activists, describe how his images revealed the humanity of his subjects and continue…
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At least one dead and multiple injured in Philippines school shooting
A 16-year-old gunman killed two students and injured eight others at Banga National High School in the southern Philippines before taking his own life. The attack has heightened concern because it is the country’s third deadly school shooting since June, prompting the suspension of classes across the municipality. The victims were both 14-year-old pupils, while…
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Todd Boehly exits Chelsea diminished after having his fingers burned
Todd Boehly has left Chelsea after Clearlake Capital bought out his and Mark Walter’s shares, but the change is unlikely to affect the club’s daily running because Clearlake was already the dominant force. His departure nevertheless highlights the breakdown of the ownership partnership and could have implications for major decisions such as Stamford Bridge’s future.…
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Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high as central bankers fight inflation; retail sales rise in Great Britain – business live
A software defect in the UK’s air traffic control system caused a six-hour outage last week, resulting in widespread flight cancellations and delays across the country. Meanwhile, Japan’s central bank has raised interest rates to their highest level in 31 years as central banks worldwide attempt to combat inflation linked to Middle Eastern conflict, signalling…