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BBC cancels Ski Sunday after nearly 50 years
The BBC has cancelled its long-running winter sports programme Ski Sunday after nearly 50 years on air, marking the end of an era for British sports broadcasting.
Electric Picnic director defends safety after crowd collapse
Electric Picnic festival director Melvin Benn has defended the event's safety protocols following a crowd collapse and capacity issues during the sold-out festival in County Laois, Ireland, over the August Bank Holiday w...
BOJ Governor Signals Likely September Rate Hike
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled a strong likelihood of another interest rate increase this month, stating the central bank will debate upside price risks at its upcoming policy meeting while noting that econom...
USS Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand for Shore Leave
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, marking the first extensive shore leave for its nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines after a record-setting deployment of more than 250 consecutive...
US Airstrike Hits Wedding in Southern Iran, Killing 4
At least four people, including a child, were killed and dozens wounded when a U.S. airstrike hit a home hosting a wedding celebration in southern Iran on Tuesday, according to Iranian officials.
Milo Yiannopoulos speaks out after US deportation
British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has spoken publicly for the first time following his arrest and deportation from the United States, describing the experience as "humiliating," "physically degrading," and ...
Q2 Filings Show Investment Advisers Top XRP ETF Holders
Investment advisers have emerged as the dominant holders of U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds, according to second-quarter regulatory filings, as the products have attracted cumulative net inflows of approximately $1.
Kofi, Austin Creed Win AEW Trios Titles in Debut as New Level
Former WWE tag team stars Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods made a triumphant debut for rival promotion All Elite Wrestling on August 30, 2026, winning a championship in their first appearance.
John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO
John Ternus officially became the chief executive officer of Apple on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, succeeding Tim Cook after a 15-year tenure.
Kerala scholar's remarks on women spark criticism
Prominent Islamic scholar Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar has sparked widespread criticism in Kerala after stating that women should remain confined to their homes and that their presence on public platforms would lea...
Emmitt Smith sued over $2.5M alleged fraud
A civil lawsuit filed in Delaware accuses former NFL star Emmitt Smith and his business partners of defrauding a Native American economic development group out of $2.
Israel captures senior Hamas security chief in Gaza raid
Israeli special forces captured a senior Hamas internal security chief in a rare daylight raid in Gaza City on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in an operation that Israeli officials described as a significant intelligence bl...
Ambitious Vampire RPG Launches to Mixed Reviews
The Blood of Dawnwalker, the debut title from new studio Rebel Wolves, is set to launch on September 3, 2026, to generally positive early reviews that praise its ambitious narrative and world-building while noting signif...
Novartis, BMS Pause Autoimmune CAR-T Trials After Deaths
Novartis has paused eight clinical trials of an experimental cell therapy for autoimmune and neurological diseases after three patients died from a severe immune reaction, a setback for a promising approach to treating c...
U.S. Urges G20 to Adopt Hands-Off Approach to AI Regulation
The United States urged fellow G20 members on Tuesday to adopt a hands-off approach to regulating artificial intelligence, advocating against the creation of new regulatory bodies and instead promoting a focus on rules f...
Swinney announces major restructuring of Scotland's public services
Scottish First Minister John Swinney has announced plans for the most significant restructuring of Scotland's public services since devolution, including a major overhaul of the National Health Service.
Carney tells U.S. to stop memes, start serious trade talks
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told U.S. officials on Tuesday to "stop doing memes" and "start being serious" as a bitter trade war between the two nations escalated into a public war of words.
Sony launches three new ULT Tower party speakers with massive bass
Sony has expanded its ULT Power Sound series with three new party speakers, the ULT Tower Max, ULT Tower 7, and ULT Tower 5, designed to deliver massive bass and room-filling sound for events and gatherings.
Lamine Yamal Named La Liga Player of Season
Lamine Yamal has been named the La Liga Player of the Season for the 2025-26 campaign, capping a year in which the Barcelona forward also broke a major European goalscoring record.
21 Global Banks Plan Joint Dollar Stablecoin for 2027
A consortium of 21 major global financial institutions announced on September 1, 2026, that they will establish a new company in the second half of 2026 to issue a U.S.
