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Trump blasts decision that blocks mail-in voting executive orders: ‘This court has really let our country down’ – live

The president called mail-in voting – which he has used on several occasions to cast a ballot – ‘a laughing stock’ across the world Supreme court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for midterm elections Sign up for US Breaking News emails Kash Patel , the FBI director, is now testifying before lawmakers on the Senate…

Yorkshire v Somerset, Sussex v Notts, and more: county cricket, day one – live

All the latest updates from around the grounds Email Tanya with any thoughts or comment BTL Notts have made a last-minute addition to their side , seam bowler Mukesh Kumar who has taken 233 first-class wickets during a career played entirely in India. He arrives on the back of helping East Zone win the Duleep Trophy.

The lion, the witch and the warblers: behind the scenes of Handel’s Alcina at the RBO – in pictures

The colourful and larger-than-life staging of the opera about an enchantress who transforms her lovers into beasts returns to the Royal Opera stage this week. We went behind the scenes on the final day of rehearsals All photos: Tristram Kenton • Alcina is at the Royal Opera House from 15 September to 3 October

Sterling admits dangerous driving on motorway before crash

The former England winger crashed a Lamborghini into motorway barriers in May.

Walker stars in Chiefs debut, while scrambling Mahomes shows work 'paid off'

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, making his return from a torn ACL, and running back Kenneth Walker III, making his Chiefs debut, powered Kansas City to a season-opening blowout win over Denver.

Patriots' Kraft on Macklemore: Won't provide platform for 'hate speech'

Robert Kraft said he had Macklemore removed as an opening act for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium due in part to a "history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery that we believe has been deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community."

Blackhawks name Bedard, 21, 2nd-youngest captain in franchise history

The Blackhawks named Connor Bedard, 21, as captain, the second-youngest captain in franchise history. Jonathan Toews was 20 when he received the honor.

Sources: Brees mulled NFL comeback, playing for Broncos in AFC title game

Broncos assistant coaches had discussions with Drew Brees about the former star QB coming out of retirement to play for Denver in last season's AFC Championship Game, sources told ESPN.

PGA Tour announces categories, points system for two new 2028 series

The PGA Tour on Tuesday announced membership categories and explains points system for its Championship and Challenger Series starting in 2028.

Oregon's Lanning points to 'lack of leadership' after stunner vs. OK State

Ducks coach Dan Lanning said Monday that the loss to the unranked Cowboys was "by far the worst performance that we've had since I've been here."

Ex-UFC champ Cejudo set to box 'Euphoria' actor

Retired UFC champion Henry Cejudo has a new opponent for his professional boxing debut on Sept. 26 -- actor and professional boxing prospect Javon "Wanna" Walton.

Peters' 18-pitch walk turns tide for White Sox in key division win

White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters' 18-pitch walk proved the turning point in a 7-3 win over the Guardians on Monday that put Chicago in the driver's seat for the AL Central title.

⭐ Taylor Swift, Tom Cruise share suite at Arrowhead

The pop star and actor sat side by side while supporting Swift's husband and Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce.

Bubble Watch: Could the SEC get six teams in?

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

Week 2 College Football Playoff predictions

Find out which teams our experts think will make this season's CFP.

CLARITY Act vote advances as Republicans reject offer

Senate Republicans have rejected a late Democratic counteroffer and kept the CLARITY Act on course for a 60-vote procedural test at 2:15 p.m. ET on Sep.

Democrats 'Move the Goalposts' on Clarity Act Hours Before Key Senate Vote

Democrats are pushing for further concessions as Republicans insist their latest text is their final offer ahead of today’s 60-vote test.

‘She went to her studio every day and no one was allowed near it’: the glorious nature paintings of Yasmin David

Her father was Laurie Lee, her mother the bohemian Lorna Garman, and the full extent of her talent wasn’t apparent until after her death. A revelatory exhibition places David at the heart of British landscape painting When Clio David was growing up, her mother’s studio was off-limits.

Let's stack every NFL team through one week of games: Our Power Rankings poll has some surprises

Who are the top teams ahead of Week 2? Plus, we highlight a standout newcomer from each roster.

AFL finals: where the Sydney v Fremantle preliminary final will be won and lost

The Swans are within touching distance of an unlikely grand final spot while the Dockers have their campaign for a first premiership back on track Sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Sydney’s season was meant to be dead and buried by now. The club-imposed suspension of five players for breaching club standards was…

Datacentre giant accused of using AI while lobbying for Victorian minister’s support for hyperscale factory

Exclusive: Correspondence requests state MP Melissa Horne to lobby on NextDC’s behalf – but contains alleged AI-created errors Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Victorian jobs minister has accused one of Australia’s largest datacentre companies of using artificial intelligence while requesting she…

‘In this new car, I feel patronised’: which driver assistance systems actually improve safety?

Modern cars are fitted with features like autonomous emergency braking and fatigue monitoring. But do they support motorists or drive them to distraction?

No Big Deal review – is this how AI ends humanity … with a sitcom so bad it bores you to death?

The characters are dead-eyed waxworks which speak with all the nuance of a satnav. But this AI-created workplace comedy is so bad that even the greatest actors alive couldn’t stop it being unwatchable As you will no doubt be aware, one Anthropic researcher claimed there is a greater than one in 10 chance that AI will end all of…

Government urged to back fresh push for England to host Solheim Cup

England Golf have reignited their push to bring the Solheim Cup to England and are urging the government for financial backing to support a bid for the 2030 edition.

Bitcoin Sinks as the Senate's Clarity Act Showdown Looms

Bitcoin just gave back its entire post-golden-cross rally in one red candle, with a make-or-break Senate vote landing this afternoon and the Fed staring down a rate hike.

Celtics offseason recap and early-season preview: Tatum returns as the catalyst

It was an offseason of change for the Celtics. Can they still compete in the upgraded Eastern Conference?

The 76ers' four 'super-users' have a math problem to solve

LeBron, Maxey, Brown, Embiid. Can the 76ers' high-usage stars make it work?

Hot Seat Index: Which Premier League managers will be fired first? All 20 teams, ranked!

The Premier League is a constant carousel of coaches being fired and hired. Who's safe and who's on the chopping block?

Premier League overreactions: Title race already down to two teams? Scrap VAR?

Let's overreact to last weekend's Premier League action, from Arsenal and Man City separating from the pack to the VAR controversies on everyone's minds.

'Now we're off and running': How the Mystics fast-tracked a rebuild all the way to the postseason

The Mystics are riding a wave of talented young players and exuberance to the WNBA playoffs.

NHL superstar poll: Summer highlights, Texas expansion team names, fan culture

We asked a panel of stars at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour for their takes on a variety of hot topics.

Let's kick off NFL Week 2: Seven things Solak thinks -- including that Houston's offense could be decent

Will the Titans score any points against the Eagles? Can Ben Johnson solve Brian Flores' Vikings defense?

Let's size up four NFL offenses that erupted in Week 1

Chicago, Baltimore, Buffalo and Jacksonville were among 10 teams that scored 30-plus points Sunday.

The biggest success -- and biggest disappointment -- for all 30 MLB teams this season

Whether your favorite team is headed to October or headed home, all clubs have had something go right ... and wrong.

Team to beat? Sleeper pick? Insiders predict playoff favorites, toughest contenders

Brewers or Dodgers? Yankees or Rays?

Heisman of the week: Drew Mestemaker can run now, too?

We'll hand out some hardware every week -- and the winner for Week 2 is Oklahoma State's quarterback.

Explained: Why 15-year-old prodigy JJ Gabriel wants to leave Man Utd

Dan Khan updates us on 15-year-old prodigy JJ Gabriel decision to leave Manchester United.

Draper decides not to play again this season

Former world number four Jack Draper will not play again this season, but says he is aiming to return to the tour at the start of next year.

Discover how to take your startup from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Learn how to scale your startup breakthrough from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 with scaling leaders, Adrian Macneil (Foxglove), John Mackey (MBRYONICS), and Boris Sofman (Bedrock Robotics. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.

India ends free ride for larger transactions on its ubiquitous digital payments network

India will impose a 0.4% merchant fee on certain payments made through UPI starting October 15.

Bentley: Benn can 'skip the queue' for middleweight world title shot

Conor Benn could get another world title shot if he returns to action at middleweight.

Manchester United shocked as talented youngster JJ Gabriel asks to leave

15-year-old wants his registration to be cancelled He was to be in squad to face Brighton on Wednesday Manchester United have been left confused and shocked by the news that the talented 15-year-old player JJ Gabriel has asked to leave the club, a day before he was to be included in the first-team squad to face Brighton.…

European Central Bank calls for merchants to participate in digital euro pilot

The 12-month test will put a beta version of the central bank currency through online, mobile, in-store and peer-to-peer payments.

Eligibility rules 'not particularly fair' - O'Neill

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says what upsets him the most regarding rules over international eligibility is the pressure put on young players to make an irreversible choice.

Evvy raises $40M as it seeks to further women’s health research with vaginal microbiome data

Women’s health company Evvy announced Tuesday a $40 million Series B led by Catalio Capital Management.

Clarity Act's odds of passing plunge as Republicans reject Democrats' counter-proposal

Prediction markets sharply marked down the crypto market structure bill’s near-term prospects as negotiations remained stuck hours before a key Senate vote.

Analyzing the Chiefs' win over the Broncos

Making his Chiefs debut, Kenneth Walker III powered Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs past the Broncos.

Morning Minute: Clarity Act Odds Slump After Democrat Pushback

The odds of the Clarity Act passing have fully reversed their recent move, and crypto majors have reversed alongside. Is there any hope left for the bill to pass?

‘I loved my time in the FBI but nothing can compare to the NFL’: Charles ‘Peanut’ Tillman on his unlikely career path

The player who invented the Peanut Punch talks about his nomadic childhood, love of Chicago and time as a cop By No Helmets Required Defensive back Charles Tillman played 168 games for his hometown team Chicago Bears across 13 NFL seasons. Nicknamed “Peanut” as a child by his mother, he became renowned for the Peanut Punch…

A team in form - how Farke has turned Leeds around

With Leeds United third in the Premier League, BBC Sport assesses their improvement under Daniel Farke.

When is an ebike not an ebike? When it has a powerful illegal engine. Get this menace off our roads | Peter Walker

As a cyclist I want the authorities to act with clarity. Lime bikes and renters can be annoying, but the true threat is those who dangerously flout the law One of the curiosities of debates about cycling in the UK is that almost all of them centre on the place with the greatest concentration of not only bikes but also…

Scot Prem latest: Celtic legend McGrain diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Scot Prem latest: Celtic legend McGrain diagnosed with Alzheimer’s”.

Chainlink price nears breakout as Bollinger Bands narrow

Chainlink price traded near $11.41 after failing to hold its latest rebound, while weak momentum and liquidity below $11.20 raised the risk of another decline. Chainlink price remains under pressure Chainlink (LINK) price was trading around $11.41 at the time…

4 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Last day to exhibit at Disrupt is Sept 18. 4 days left.

Celtic & Scotland legend McGrain diagnosed with Alzheimer's

Danny McGrain, described by Celtic as "Scotland's greatest-ever full-back", has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, his family confirms.

‘I’m fearless. I was in a boys’ rugby team’: Slow Horses’ Aimee-Ffion Edwards on playing a cocaine-snorting spy

She has played rugby for Wales, is putting a Welsh spin on Princess Leia and is returning to TV screens as Shirley, the explosive, traumatised MI5 agent. Why is Edwards so drawn to liars, crooks and sneaks?

A hacker turned 25 cents of bitcoin into 46 billion fake BTC tokens on a DeFi bridge

Two software bugs allowed the attacker to create more than 2,000 times Bitcoin’s maximum supply in unbacked syBTC. Symbiosis puts preliminary losses at 9.97 BTC.

Raheem Sterling pleads guilty to dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide

Ex-England footballer also admits to failing to provide a specimen as he appears at Basingstoke magistrates court The former England footballer Raheem Sterling has admitted dangerously driving a Lamborghini on the motorway. Sterling pleaded guilty at Basingstoke magistrates court on Tuesday to driving a Lamborghini Urus…

USDT payments feature in Polish energy giant’s failed $230M oil deal: FT

Tether’s USDT stablecoin was part of a failed oil trade that reportedly cost a Polish energy giant $230 million in late 2023.

Azerbaijan offers F1 fans visas on arrival for Baku Grand Prix

Baku has implemented a simplified visa entry procedure for international visitors planning to attend the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. From 25 August to 30 September, eligible travellers can obtain a visa on arrival at the country’s international airports.

Youth star JJ Gabriel, 15, on brink of leaving Man Utd

Manchester United's highly-rated 15-year-old forward JJ Gabriel is on the verge of leaving the club.

World Athletics chief Seb Coe: 'We stand firm against Russian athletes taking part'

Coe rejected Moscow's claims of a 'personal obsession' with banning Russian athletes and reflected on his term and the crisis at FIFA.

Carney: Canada to allow immediate expensing for most new capital investment

The Canadain dollar is down for the fifth consecutive day as USD rises across the board on an expected Fed rate hike. Below the surface, Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to lay the groundwork for an investment boom.

Standard Chartered predicts Arbitrum's ARB to rise 70-fold to $10, citing Robinhood Chain revenue

The bank expects tokenization to make Arbitrum a favored network for traditional finance, even though ARB holders currently have no direct claim on the fees.

'What we're doing now ain't working': On Roberto Clemente Day, MLB has a Puerto Rico problem

The pipeline from the Hall of Famer's homeland to the major leagues is disintegrating.

Gabriel asks to leave Man Utd

Manchester United's 15-year-old academy prodigy JJ Gabriel has asked to leave the club, Sky Sports News understands.

United Kingdom: Sluggish labour data shapes BoE view – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank’s Chief UK Economist Sanjay Raja assesses latest United Kingdom (UK) labour market data as signalling a still weak backdrop, with employment struggling and vacancies falling.

What we think we know and what's true after Week 2 in college football

After two weeks of games, we can answer some reasonable questions about several CFP contenders.

Clippers, Raptors complete delayed Leonard trade

The trade sending Kawhi Leonard from LA to Toronto is now official after a monthslong delay due to the investigation into the Clippers.

Judge hits 1st HR since May as Yankees clinch record 61st postseason spot

Aaron Judge hit his first home run since May 24 as the Yankees clinched their record 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 years Monday night.

Draper won't play again until 2027

Jack Draper has ruled himself out of action for the rest of the year.

Wales lose injured Powell for entire WXV campaign

Wales have been dealt another injury blow ahead of their WXV Global Series with Kayleigh Powell ruled out of the entire campaign.

Why an AI Slowdown Could Collapse Under Commercial and US-China Pressure

Atlantic Council experts argue corporate pledges need enforceable safety standards, while U. S.–China distrust limits prospects for an international agreement.

Have it both ways: stay discoverable in search while disallowing AI training

Cloudflare is giving site owners a way to stay discoverable while disallowing AI training. New controls and an Accountable designation establish a shared model with Apple, Google, and Microsoft.

Give every teammate and agent the right level of access to your Workers

You can now scope access to individual Workers and assign narrower Developer Platform roles, so teammates, CI tokens, and agents get only the access they need to debug, deploy, or monitor safely.

New insights from Google’s AI & Economy ATLAS

We’ve translated ATLAS’s millions of global data points into an interactive, open-access experience.

'It's hard to understand' - what now for Russell amid Antonelli 'pain'?

Nico Rosberg believes George Russell will currently be driven by a similar level of "insane motivation" to turn the tables on Kimi Antonelli as he was to get the better of Lewis Hamilton after recurring defeats.

McIlroy: I’m not worried by new PGA Tour qualification criteria

Rory McIlroy is unconcerned about the impact the PGA Tour’s new membership criteria for its revamped competitive structure could have on DP World Tour players seeking to earn a card on the US circuit.

Ethereum price loses $2,500 as MACD turns bearish

Ethereum price fell toward $2,475 after a brief move above $2,600 failed, leaving ETH exposed to weaker momentum and leveraged volatility ahead of two major U. S.

Early Anthropic hire, former METR COO have found a way to rein in rogue AI agents

Their startup, Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company (AIUC) has raised $40 million in a Series A round led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from First Harmonic.

Spotify finally lets parents exclude kids’ music from Wrapped and recommendations

Parents can finally get the kids' music out of Spotify Wrapped and other personalized playlists.

Pensioners are ‘big winners’ with triple-lock set to rise by 3.9%, lifting state pension to £13,000 – business live

Wage growth – used to set triple-lock pension – slows to 3.9%, meaning state pension should hit £13,000 next year ‘Costing billions’: is the pensions triple lock a lifeline or simply unaffordable? If the state pension rises to £13,000 next year, it will probably breach the UK’s tax-free personal allowance (currently £12,570)…

India: Inflation risks tilt higher – Societe Generale

Societe Generale economist Kunal Kundu notes that India’s headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rose to 4.8% year-on-year in August 2026, staying above the Reserve Bank of India ’s (RBI) 4.0% median target for a third month.

World’s top 20 private equity firms produce more greenhouse gases a year than most countries, report finds

Firms manage $7.3tn in assets and could afford to transition away from fossil fuels yet invest in natural gas and coal-fired plants to power datacenters The energy portfolios of 20 private equity firms produce 1.5bn tons of greenhouse gases a year, more than the annual emissions of any country except China, the US, India and…

London loses bid to host 2029 World Athletics as Nairobi named host

London has lost to Nairobi in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.

This Atlantic hurricane season is about to do something that hasn't happened in 175 years

But there may be a price to pay for a quiet Atlantic hurricane season.

Looking back at NFLPA report cards -- team travel edition: Who pays for the best planes, hotels?

ESPN spoke with several players and team executives about team travel and the feedback that serves as the basis for the latest NFLPA survey grades.

Arbitrum gets $10 ARB target from Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered initiated Arbitrum coverage with a $10 ARB target for 2030, citing Robinhood Chain revenue and growth in tokenized assets.

Canada wholesale trade for the month of July 0.3% versus -0.5% estimate

Canada’s July wholesale trade: Wholesale sales MoM: +0.3% vs -0.5% expected. Prior +2.8% Wholesale sales YoY: +7.9% Wholesale sales volumes MoM: -0.6% Wholesale inventories: Essentially unchanged at C$140.6 billion Inventory-to-sales ratio: 1.51 vs 1.52 in June Canadian wholesale sales increased 0.3% to C$93.1 billion in July…

British Pound: Uptrend sustainability questioned versus Euro – ING

ING’s Francesco Pesole notes the Pound has been resilient against the Dollar and EUR/GBP has fallen about 0.5% since Friday, partly on positioning ahead of the Bank of England meeting.

September US Empire Fed manufacturing +7.6 vs +15.0 expected

Prior was +20.6 New orders +2.0 vs +17.3 prior Prices paid +63.1 vs +58.6 prior Employment +10.6 vs +9.3 prior Six monthis index +29.0 vs +32.1 prior This report isn't a big market mover but it lands on the morning of the first day of the Fed meeting so it will be notable, particularly for the doves. There has been so much of…

Pidcock and Backstedt lead GB at Road Worlds

Great Britain's best cycling talents including Tom Pidcock and Zoe Backstedt will lead the charge at the Road World Championships - live on the BBC.

‘I created my mom and talk to her’: AI ghosts and deathslop are changing the way we mourn

The rise of AI-generated tributes and bots for ‘talking’ to the dead has experts concerned more people will grieve in isolation Tributes rolled in after the death of Dolly Parton last month. Jack White performed Jolene at a London gig.

A DeFi giant that once held $3 billion is now proposing to wind itself down

A Sept. 25–29 vote would decide the wind-down, while BAL holders’ treasury claim would wait until May 2027.

US ADP weekly employment estimate rises to 16,250 vs 12,000 expected

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GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bearish structure remains intact ahead of BoE and BoJ decisions

GBP/JPY trades on the front foot on Tuesday but remains confined to a narrow range following the Japanese Yen’s (JPY) sharp rally earlier this month.

Bellamy 'committed' to Wales after Burnley talks

Craig Bellamy says he was "comfortable" turning down the chance to return to club football and reiterated his desire to continue with Wales.

US ADP Employment Change 4-week average increases to 16.25K

Private-sector hiring in the US has gained further pace in later August. According to the NER Pulse, the weekly companion to the ADP National Employment Report, companies added an average of 16.25K jobs per week in the four weeks ending August 29.

Velocity raises $48M Series A with Visa, Circle and ripple

Velocity raised its Series A to $48M with a $10M extension backed by Visa Ventures, Circle Ventures, Ripple, Haun and other investors.

New Italian unicorn Exein rides the physical AI wave

Italian startup Exein has raised a $270 million round of funding led by Headline at a $1.7 billion valuation.

EFL latest: Think Middlesbrough are big spenders? Think again…

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'Is this sport?': Sydney Sweeney faces backlash from female athletes over nude advert

"Her body her choice"? Or "single handedly setting feminism 1000 years back"?

Ex-Tottenham midfielder Bissouma set to join Ajax

Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma is on the verge of joining Ajax on an initial deal that runs until the end of the season.

Canada: Growth resilience and rate risks – RBC

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) analysts highlight that Canada’s economy has rebounded, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth improving in Q2 2026 and per-capita gains supported by a lower unemployment rate.

Swiss Franc: 0.8205 caps losses against US Dollar - UOB

UOB’s Quek Ser Leang highlights that USD/CHF extended gains to 0.8195 before consolidating, with intraday trade now expected between 0.8150 and 0.8195. He sees strong but overbought momentum and says a sustained move to 0.8245 requires a clear break and hold above 0.8205.

James McNeill Whistler review – painter’s work shines through attention-grabbing life story

The latest Exhibition on Screen documentary does a good job balancing the famous scandals with the subtle brilliance of his art Timed to coincide with Tate Britain’s impressive gallery show – which closes at the end of September, so you haven’t long if you’ve missed it so far – this latest from the Exhibition on Screen strand…

From Segura to Maltby: six breakout stars from the Women’s Under-20 World Cup

With an incredible array of talent on show we select half a dozen players who could make the step up to the senior World Cup next year The 2026 Under-20 Women’s World Cup is entering the knockout stage in Poland and, after an intriguing group stage, we pick some of the young stars who have stood out. Celia Segura (Spain and…

Exclusive: Paying for frontier AI models buys 4-month head start at 5x the cost

Ars previewed Mozilla’s report on how cheap open models caught up on capability.

To ensure permanent economic innovation, we must pass the Clarity Act now

Congress needs 60 Senators willing to put innovation first and provide critical relief to the digital asset industry, argues Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.)

Bitcoin price faces $75,500 test below 50-week EMA

Bitcoin price fell below $77,000 as traders reduced risk before a key U. S.

Salesforce and Nvidia’s new reasoning model is everything the AI labs should fear

Salesforce Koa is built on Nvidia's open-weight Nemotron model and is trained to do sales, marketing, and customer-support tasks.

The Debut review – Julianne Moore is a thrill in Jesse Eisenberg’s oddball comedy

Toronto film festival: riotous lead performance holds together third movie from actor turned film-maker, about a housewife who joins a local musical Jesse Eisenberg’s last two directorial efforts – the prickly comedy When You Finish Saving the World and the slightly softer A Real Pain – are small films rooted in the real world.…

New Zealand Dollar tests two-month lows below 0.5765 amid Fed hiking bets

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) keeps heading lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with NZD/USD bears pushing against two-month lows at 0.5765 after dropping beyond 2.5% so far in September.

Natural Gas: Higher winter curve and risk ranges – Rabobank

RaboResearch raises its TTF forecasts to €72/MWh for Q4 2026 and €58/MWh for Q1 2027, citing prolonged Hormuz disruptions, low European storage and greater LNG dependence.

Jaguar Land Rover in talks to sell Defender to Nato countries

Carmaker builds on relationship with British armed forces by seeking to cash in on Europe’s rearmament drive Business live – latest updates Jaguar Land Rover is in talks with Nato countries about selling them the newly revamped Defender military vehicle, as the UK-based carmaker seeks to tap into Europe’s defence spending boom.…

investing Live European news wrap: Crypto markets sink ahead of Clarity Act vote

Headlines: USD/INR erases all RBI intervention gains as surging oil prices weigh on the Indian Rupee Oil remains supported as supply risks intensify and diplomatic progress stalls Bill Lipschutz's scale trading strategy: Why smart traders don't go all in at once Managing Currency Exposure With OANDA’s Forex Trading Platform…

Gold bears retain control as markets brace for Fed rate hike

Gold (XAU/USD) remains on the defensive on Tuesday as a stronger US Dollar (USD), rising US Treasury yields and US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike expectations create a challenging backdrop for the non-yielding metal.

Copper: AI slowdown fears pressure prices – ING

ING’s Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey highlight that Copper is retreating as calls from major technology executives to slow AI development hit tech stocks and dampen expectations for data-centre investment.

Experts agree: Fed will follow monetary tightening path even beyond September meeting

The US Dollar (USD) outperforms its major currency peers on Tuesday, following strong United States (US) Treasury Yields on expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will remain on the monetary tightening path even after hiking interest rates at the policy meeting on Wednesday.

McBurnie & seven uncapped players in Scotland squad

Hull City forward Oli McBurnie is called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years while seven uncapped make new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first selection.

Japanese Yen: Two-way risks into BoJ meeting – OCBC

OCBC strategist Christopher Wong notes USD/JPY has rebounded as higher UST yields, a firmer USD and rising Oil offset support from Bank of Japan (BoJ) tightening expectations. He warns against extrapolating gains ahead of Friday’s BoJ meeting, with markets almost fully pricing another hike.

Swiss Franc struggles near lows as monetary policy divergence boosts US Dollar

The Swiss Franc (CHF) consolidates losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with the USD/CHF trading just below one-and-a-half-month highs at the 0.8200 level.

Bitcoin needs to reach $82,900 to outrun a looming miner margin squeeze

A projected 4.70% difficulty increase could cut hashprice 4.49% and push older machines below power-only breakeven.

Fin.com raises $20M to expand stablecoin payments

Fin.com raised $20M to expand stablecoin payment infrastructure across South Asia, Africa and the Middle East, backed by Expa and Coinbase Ventures.

Ether, solana, XRP likely to gain if Clarity Act progresses

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 15, 2026

Australian Dollar: Looking for 0.7100 break against US Dollar – UOB

Quek Ser Leang at UOB notes AUD/USD fell more sharply than anticipated to 0.7109, leaving short-term conditions oversold and favouring consolidation between 0.7110 and 0.7155 intraday.

State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%

The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.

England confirm Williams as captain for Rugby League World Cup

England head coach Brian McDermott has confirmed George Williams will be his captain at next month's Rugby League World Cup.

Solana Treasury Firm DeFi Dev Corp Rolls Out $300M CHAD to Buy More SOL

DeFi Development Corp added another 55,491 SOL and opened a CHAD at-the-market program for its preferred stock, extending a fast-moving three-week run of capital markets activity.

Why banks should stop worrying and learn to love the Clarity Act

They could be the biggest winners from regulatory clarity, argues Alex Tapscott, CEO of CMCC Global Capital Markets.

Velocity extends Series A to $48M at $200M valuation with backing from Visa, Circle, and Ripple

The investment brings Velocity's Series A round to $48 million and values the London-based payments infrastructure firm at $200 million, CEO Eric Queathem said.

'Slot's Liverpool were partying!' Mahomes proves why he is a champion

With just one week of the 2026 NFL season in the books, it's hard to definitively say if one team is this or if one team is that, but the Kansas City Chiefs certainly sent out a few reminders as to why they have played in five of the last seven Super Bowls.

Catherine Ringer, iconic singer of French rockers Les Rita Mitsouko, dies aged 68

The iconic singer of the French duo Les Rita Mitsouko has died from a sudden, aggressive form of cancer.

Channel 4 poaches Paramount’s £300m-plus TV ad sales business from Sky

Exclusive: Move is a big boost for Channel 4, days after it announced it is to cut 340 jobs Business live – latest updates Channel 4 has poached the Channel 5 owner Paramount’s £300m-plus TV advertising sales business from Sky, in a huge boost days after the broadcaster announced it is to cut 340 jobs. The win is a big win for…

UK state pension set to top £13,000 a year as wage growth slows to 3.9%

Workers face inflation squeeze fuelled by Iran war, as Bank of England prepares for interest rates decision Business live – latest updates Wage growth in the UK has slowed as workers come under pressure from a renewed cost of living squeeze fuelled by the Iran war, highlighting the challenge for the Bank of England as it…

British Pound trades mixed after steady UK employment report, CPI data eyed

The British Pound (GBP) reflects a mixed performance against its currency peers after the release of the United Kingdom (UK) labor market data for three months ending July.

Poland faces $378M loss case over failed Venezuela oil deal

Orlen's Swiss trading arm lost $378M on 2023 oil contracts as investigators trace Venezuelan payments through intermediaries and crypto.

Bitcoin gives back Monday's gain as Clarity Act odds fade on Polymarket

Bitcoin fell 1.7% since midnight UTC to $76,862, unwinding a late Monday rally as Polymarket odds on the Clarity Act becoming law this year halved overnight.

McDermott wants to commit to England for 2030 World Cup

Brian McDermott says he wants to stay on as England's head coach for the 2030 Rugby League World Cup.

Venice best actress winner says she signed on at Danish job centre days before her victory

Mathilde Arcel, who won the Volpi Cup on Saturday for her role in Golden Lion winner Woman Unknown, said job offers have now begun to arrive The winner of this year’s best actress prize at the Venice film festival has revealed that she is on unemployment benefits and had to fly to back to Copenhagen to report to the job centre…

Binance launches 11-ETF wealth product for TradFi access

Binance launched ETF Wealth Management with 11 U. S.-listed Treasury and bond ETFs, using Nest Trading and Alpaca for brokerage services.

David Squires on … a big weekend for controversial calls in the Premier League

Our cartoonist on the English top-flight leading the way for debatable decisions and performative sadness Buy a cartoon | Some of David’s favourite works And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now

‘The cauldron was already bubbling …’ Green Lung, Druidess and the return of folk horror to British heavy metal

Playing a sound rooted in 80s bands such as Witchfinder General and Pagan Altar, metal bands are once again gravitating towards dark folklore – but in a ‘Glastonbury crystal shop’ kind of way Behind Tom Templar’s shoulder as we talk over video call is a poster for The Wicker Man , the 1973 cult folk-horror film set on a remote…

London misses out as Nairobi secures 2029 World Athletics Championships

The World Athletics Championships are heading to Africa for the first time after Kenya's capital Nairobi was confirmed as host of the 2029 edition, with London missing out.

How a simple coding mistake let a hacker drain $7.8 million from a crypto wallet

Security firms traced the $7.8 million loss to a helper contract the wallet owner had authorized, not to Safe itself.

Altcoins gained 21% and still lost ground to Bitcoin. What would finally turn the tables?

Glassnode reported that altcoin market capitalization climbed 21% over the past month, while altcoins' share of the combined Bitcoin-and-altcoin market fell 0.9 percentage points over 90 days, based on data as of Sept. 7.

Rahm: LIV Golf changes can allow DP World Tour to 'gain some strength'

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Diving catches and a 60-yard touchdown - best plays of NFL week one

Zay Flowers and Derrick Henry create highlight moments for the Baltimore Ravens and for the best plays of the opening week of NFL action.

O'Neill and Graham retain places in NI squad

Premier League teenagers Ceadach O'Neill and Braiden Graham keep their places in Northern Ireland's squad for the upcoming Nations League quadruple-header.

Strategy has stopped buying bitcoin and stopped selling stock

Two straight weeks with no bitcoin bought, no bitcoin sold, and not a single share issued. Instead $139.3 million of cash went into retiring its own preferred stock.

Nigel Farage-backed Stack BTC plans to acquire a gold dealer for $16 million to fund bitcoin buy

The proposed acquisition would use cash flow from precious metals sales to build bitcoin holdings.

Bank of Japan: Gradual normalisation path outlined – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s Chong Hoon Park and Nicholas Chia expect the Bank of Japan to hike its policy rate by 25bps to 1.25% at the 17-18 September meeting.

US House crypto tax package omits mining, staking reward deferral

The 114-page bill would change the tax treatment of crypto fees, stablecoins and lending while leaving existing reward-tax timing unchanged.

Legend of Destruction review – starry voices grace animated telling of the Jewish revolt against the Romans

Eight years in the making, the innovative film uses painted still images – it’s like being read a graphic novel by a cast including Oscar Isaac, Evangeline Lilly and Elliott Gould This Israeli animated film has been largely hanging around in limbo since it was finished in 2021 after taking eight years to complete – though this…

Five newcomers included in Pocognoli's first Scotland squad

Sevilla striker Robbie Ure and Brondby's Luis Binks are among five players handed their maiden full Scotland call-ups in new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first squad.

Bank Of England: Jobs data supports steady policy – ING

ING economist James Smith argues that recent United Kingdom (UK) jobs data underline a cooler labour market and weaker wage dynamics, reducing the risk of another inflation surge.

Bitwise is closing its dogecoin ETF. Access was never the problem

Across 199 trading days, the three US dogecoin funds recorded zero net flows on 166 of them. Not outflows.

The biggest questions from Week 1: Are Giants legit? What happened to Dallas' new D?

Our NFL Nation reporters answer the biggest questions coming out of each Sunday game.

College football bowl projections: How did big wins and tough losses affect the postseason picture?

Thinking of the postseason already? Here are projections for each bowl game, plus the playoff, after Week 2.

Euro remains depressed as Eurozone sentiment and trade data fail to inspire

The Euro (EUR) remains on the defensive against the US Dollar (USD) as investors brace for the first interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) after three years.

The best iPhones: which Apple smartphone is right for you, according to our expert

Looking for a new iPhone or a good deal on a refurbished one? Samuel Gibbs has tested and rated Apple’s smartphones, including the best for camera quality and battery life • How to make your smartphone last longer The best iPhone may be the one you already own.

The Breakdown | Meg Jones leads the call to provide fertility support for rugby players

The Red Roses captain says nobody should have to choose between their career and having a family The introduction of funding for egg freezing and wider fertility treatment in women’s football has started a wider discussion about fertility in women’s sport with the Red Roses captain, Meg Jones, shining a light on the topic in…

London snubbed in favour of Nairobi for 2029 World Athletics Championships

Munich selected for 2031, president Seb Coe announces Source in British bid ‘gutted’ at double disappointment London’s bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships has ended in failure after it lost out to Nairobi, the Kenyan capital becoming the first African city to host the global championships. At a press conference in…

PowerAlgo brings Dogecoin and Bitcoin mining to more users through cloud mining

PowerAlgo offers Dogecoin and Bitcoin cloud mining contracts with remote computing power, automated earnings tracking, and crypto withdrawals.

Euro: Downside pressure targets 1.1490 against US Dollar – UOB

UOB’s Quek Ser Leang highlights renewed EUR/USD weakness after a sharper-than-expected drop below 1.1565 to 1.1522. He sees scope for a further test of 1.1520 intraday, with 1.1490 as the next key support over the coming weeks.

A definition written overnight decides whether XRP is a commodity

Senate Republicans released a revised CLARITY Act draft hours before the cloture vote. It runs to 635 pages, up from 616, and one of the new pieces defines an ancillary asset in a way that settles XRP’s status in secondary…

The 'Brampton bagsman' taking Championship by storm

BBC Sport takes a look at the scintillating form of Southampton's 'Brampton bagsman' Cyle Larin.

Ethereum, Base wallet standards talks fail, Ethlabs researcher says

Ethereum and Base are pursuing different account abstraction designs after talks failed, according to Ethlabs researcher Derek Chiang.

The US Bitcoin reserve faces a crucial bipartisan test Wednesday

The American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA) would put the federal government's Bitcoin reserve into law for the first time. But ahead of its first House committee vote on Sept.

Louise Haigh: UK must heed warnings from AI experts

First secretary to set out benefits of AI to union conference while vowing government will take safety seriously UK politics live – latest updates Ministers must “heed the warnings” from industry leaders about the threat posed by AI as the government looks to capitalise on the technology, the first secretary, Louise Haigh, will…

Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $62.82 per troy ounce, down 0.68% from the $63.25 it cost on Monday.

Hong Kong crypto exchange CoinEx to cease operations after 9 years in business

Founder and CEO Haipo Yang cited mounting security and compliance risks and said he rejected a sale in favor of a “clean ending.”

‘We were bored of traditional fantasy cliches’: inside Playground Games’ 10-year effort to revive Fable

The distinctively British RPG is returning courtesy of the makers of Forza Horizon – with comedy talent such as Richard Ayoade and Natasia Demetriou voicing sweary characters. We had our first play and spoke to its developer When Playground Games was founded in 2010, its objective was straightforward: to make the best cars in…

Bitcoin short-term holders hit 30-day profit streak as bull-market odds improve: CryptoQuant

Bitcoin short-term holders approached a full month in partial profit as analysis saw improving odds of an enduring bullish BTC price reversal.

Rodon absent as Ashford earns first Wales call-up

Craig Bellamy hands a first call-up to Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford for Wales' Nations League A campaign but is without key defender Joe Rodon.

Wilson returns for Wales as Northern Ireland name squad

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Coventry latest: Lampard hints at changes for Villa cup tie

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Brent: Higher risk premium and retest of highs – Rabobank

Rabobank's Senior Energy Strategists Joe DeLaura and Florence Schmit revise their Brent outlook higher as Middle East disruptions tighten supply routes.

Four events in five days and the market has priced one of them

A Senate cloture vote, a Federal Reserve decision where hike odds just jumped to 86.5%, Pi Network’s final planned upgrade, and the Bank of Japan. Three of the four are scheduled.

Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport - Hunt

British sprinter Amy Hunt says she is concerned about the controversial advert starring Sydney Sweeney being part of a "barrier" to girls' participation in sport.

Statistical Notice 2026/08 - Changes to the criteria for monthly form BT reporting

Statistical Notices update the definitions and guidance contained in the Banking Statistics Yellow Folder

Germany ZEW sentiment edges higher but misses expectations

Germany’s ZEW Survey Economic Sentiment rose slightly to 34.7 in September from 34.2 in August, although the reading falls short of market expectations of 37.

NYSE-Listed Broadridge Brings Crypto Platform to U. S. Wealth Firms

Broadridge has expanded its digital asset platform to U. S.

US Dollar: Consolidation with two-way risks – OCBC

OCBC strategist Christopher Wong notes the US Dollar Index (DXY) around 99.5, supported by higher Oil, elevated UST yields and softer risk sentiment. He highlights tentative bullish daily momentum and two-way risks, with resistance near 99.80–100.30 and support around 99.30–98.00.

Sterling admits driving Lamborghini dangerously ahead of motorway crash

England footballer Raheem Sterling has admitted dangerously driving a Lamborghini on the motorway.

Britain's Lindblad passes driving theory test

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Spurs' Richarlison posts crying emoji after being left out of Liverpool tie

Richarlison publicly expresses his displeasure at Roberto de Zerbi's decision to leave him out of Tottenham's squad for Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool.

German investor morale continues to rise in September but less than expected - ZEW survey

Germany September ZEW survey current conditions -47.1 vs -52.1 expected Prior -61.1 Germany September ZEW survey economic sentiment 34.7 vs 40.0 expected Prior 34.2 The breakdown The uptick in the current conditions index is encouraging, as it is a beat on estimates. However, the economic sentiment indicator only showed a mild…

WTI clings to gains near mid-$99.00s, eyes multi-month top amid supply concerns

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – catches fresh bids following the previous day's two-way price swings and sticks to its strong intraday gains through the first half of the European session on Tuesday.

British Pound: Stronger growth offsets labour weakness – MUFG

MUFG’s Lee Hardman says the Pound is holding up better than expected despite the worsening energy price shock.

Parents seek out school uniform deals, cutting average spend to £54.53

Overall grocery inflation in Great Britain rises to 2.3%, as Ocado and Lidl gain market share Business live – latest updates Parents and carers in Great Britain spent 12.5% less on school uniform in the run-up to the start of this academic year, turning to promotions and secondhand items to keep expenses down as families…

Strive's Bitcoin Stash Hits an Even 25,000 BTC After $36.6 Million Buy

The asset manager funded the entire purchase through preferred stock, pushing SATA's notional value past $1 billion for the first time.

Heart of the Matter: How a Major Children’s Hospital Uses Open Source NVIDIA AI for Cardiac Care

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Fast, furious and potentially fatal: why are supercars suddenly so popular?

Once the preserve of the ultra-rich, supercars are finding new drivers through rentals, finance deals, influencer culture and the manosphere. But why would anyone want a 200mph vehicle?

How Promise David emerged from Maltese shadows into the Premier League

Former teammates and coaches rave about Brighton’s summer signing, who impressed with Canada at the World Cup Promise David had a five-year plan. He would score bags of goals, earn a transfer to a top European league and play for Canada at the 2026 World Cup.

Why Europeans save differently — and how to put those savings to work

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Get ready for yet another cost when buying a home: Junk fees

Some real estate agents and researchers say home buyers and sellers should not pay this out-of-pocket fee.

This bill could reshape crypto in America -- and it's sparking a major battle

The legislation would establish rules of the road for the crypto sector for the first time — but opponents are up in arms, and the bill faces an uncertain prospect in the Senate.

Australian Dollar holds gains as higher oil prices weigh on Japanese Yen

AUD/JPY gains ground for the second consecutive day, trading around 110.40 during European hours on Tuesday. The currency cross appreciates as the Japanese Yen (JPY) faces headwinds from rising global oil prices, which significantly inflate import costs for Japan's energy-dependent economy.

CEE FX: Higher rates seen cushioning currencies – ING

ING’s Frantisek Taborsky explains that a surge in energy prices, a jump in US 10-year yields to 5% and a stronger Dollar have hit CEE currencies and pushed local rates higher.

Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards

The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.

Thirty years on, what is left of the French Touch?

French Touch has never been so widely acclaimed. Now hailed as a "national pride", the movement still divides over what it is today and what it leaves to future generations.

Aave TVL jumps 13.7% to $27.4B as loans hit $11.7B

Aave has recorded $27.4 billion in average total value locked during August as active loans climbed to $11.7 billion and its share of tracked on-chain lending reached 47.8%. Token Terminal’sAugust 2026 Aave report showed TVL rising 13.7% from July, while…

US seeks $61M in USDT allegedly tied to sanctioned Iranian oil sales

Tether froze $61.19 million across 10 Tron addresses in 2025 that prosecutors allege were connected to black-market Iranian oil proceeds.

Canadian Dollar languishes near 0.8200 as Fed tightening bets buoy US Dollar

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) hovers near monthly lows against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, as rising expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will tighten its monetary policy on Wednesday underpin speculative demand for the Greenback.

House crypto tax bill offers $10 fee exemption, tightens wash sale rules

The House Ways and Means Committee has released a 114-page crypto tax package that would exempt certain network fees under $10 from tax while extending wash-sale rules to digital assets ahead of a Sept. 16 committee markup.

Bitcoin self-custody creates a massive cost-basis blind spot on your 2026 crypto tax forms

Under 2026 US rules, transferred coins remain outside mandatory basis reporting even when the investor's purchase cost is unchanged.

Federal Reserve: Rate hiking path and global yields – BNY

BNY’s John Velis expects the Federal Reserve to raise rates by 25bp at this week’s FOMC meeting and sees another hike as likely later this year.

Upbit-Naver Deal Faces Regulatory Clash Over Ownership Rules

Upbit’s Naver Financial tie-up could face conflicting ownership rules if South Korea caps exchange stakes and holding-company rules apply.

NZD/USD Price Forecast: Finds bids below 61.8% Fibo retracement

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) recovers half of its early losses against the US Dollar (USD), but is still 0.17% down at around 0.5770 during the European trading session on Tuesday.

Euro advances against Japanese Yen ahead of ZEW Survey data

EUR/JPY extends its gains for the second consecutive day, trading around 179.00 during European hours on Tuesday.

Benjamin Netanyahu joins Israeli ministers attacking Venice-winning documentary 'NAZA'

The documentary 'NAZA', which won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, examines Israel's targeting practices in Gaza and alleges that mass civilian deaths are routinely factored into decisions over military strikes.

Emmy record for Matthew Rhys as Welshman's Widow's Bay collected three awards

Widow's Bay actor Matthew Rhys celebrated setting a new record at the Emmy Awards with a speech in Welsh as he thanked his home country for producing extraordinary talents.

Solana more than triples transaction size limit with mainnet upgrade

Solana raised its transaction size limit to 4,096 bytes, giving developers more room for zero-knowledge proofs and transactions with multiple signatures.

Swiss Franc: Funding role versus haven status – Rabobank

Rabobank’s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses whether the Swiss Franc (CHF) will shift from safe haven to funding currency status. Foley highlights Swiss National Bank (SNB) intervention during the Iran war, subdued Swiss inflation, and a zero policy rate.

No one could stand in the way of this juggernaut! The biggest shocks from the Emmy awards

There were plenty of upsets, and one show in particular failed terribly. But the night was rightfully dominated by Matthew Rhys and the genuinely scary, genuinely hilarious Widow’s Bay To tell the story of how Hacks performed at last night’s Emmys, you have to acknowledge both its incredible success and its terrible failure.

Make NHS and military uniforms in UK, fashion firms urge Burnham

More than 1,200 people, including Ben Fogle, sign letter saying domestic contracts will help preserve UK manufacturing Business live – latest updates London fashion week is only days away, but one industry organisation has turned its attention to clothing that is a little less catwalk-worthy – the uniforms worn by British…

Minutes of the Securities Lending Committee meeting – March 2026

The Securities Lending Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK securities lending market.

Australian Dollar hangs near three-week low, above 0.7100 as USD stands firm ahead of Fed

The AUD/USD pair sticks to a negative bias for the second consecutive day and trades around the 0.7120 region during the early part of the European session on Tuesday.

Dow Jones futures fall as traders brace for Fed rate decision

Dow Jones futures fall by 0.56% to trade near 52,150 during European hours on Tuesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures decline by 0.42% to trade around 7,590, while Nasdaq 100 futures drop by 0.37% to trade near 29,050.

Indian Rupee: RBI seen starting mini hiking cycle - Societe Generale

Societe Generale’s Kunal Kundu expects the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to respond to India’s broadening inflation pressures with a new mini rate-hike cycle. Kundu projects a 25bp hike in October, followed by two similar moves in December and February.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Resistance at 155.20 likely to test bulls

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is showing a moderately softer tone against the US Dollar (USD) this week, with all eyes on the monetary policy decisions bu¡y the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Japan (BoJ), due later this week.

Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges

Labour should replace levy in 2027 rather than 2030 as energy bills are poised to surge over the winter, says lobby group The North Sea oil and gas industry has called on Labour to scrap the windfall tax on fossil fuel firms three years early, as Britain heads into a winter with energy bills expected to reach their highest…

AI safety requires more than just slowing our pace | Stuart Russell

Safety requirements are non-negotiable. They depend on meeting concrete goals, not just adjusting a timeline It has been a week of high drama in AI, precipitated by the resignation of the AI safety researcher Jacob Coxon from Anthropic.

Why a decade of doomsday warnings failed to slow the AI race

From Stephen Hawking to Jacob Coxon’s viral Anthropic resignation, fears that AI could threaten humanity have shaken the industry without stopping its pursuit Before an Anthropic researcher resigned and declared human extinction imminent last week, tech leaders and scientists had sounded the alarm about a superintelligent AI…

Night of the Coyotes review – border-crossing role-play is tourist attraction in struggling Mexican town

Clara Trischler’s absorbing feature sees residents of the small town of El Alberto hired to play characters in a re-enactment of the migrant experience In contrast to other migration documentaries, which focus on the new life that awaits those who have crossed the border, Clara Trischler’s absorbing second feature trains its…

Revolut faces UK probe after 680 customers exposed

Revolut notified 680 customers after scammers used a government email account to obtain passports, addresses, bank details and Bitcoin records.

US Dollar: Rising yields support risk-off tone – MUFG

MUFG’s Lee Hardman notes the US Dollar (USD) has strengthened ahead of the FOMC meeting as Fed tightening expectations are repriced higher. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has recovered to levels seen before the August Treasury buyback announcement, with US yields rising sharply.

Euro declines against Canadian Dollar despite ECB rate hike hopes

EUR/CAD extends its losses for the second successive day, trading around 1.6040 during European hours on Tuesday. The currency cross depreciates as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) gains support from rising crude oil prices.

5.03%: US 10-year Treasury Yields hit fresh highs in over 19 years

United States (US) 10-year Treasury Yields have hit a fresh high of 5.03%, the level never seen in a little over 19 years. Higher yields on US bonds indicate rising interest obligations for the government, which generally leads to significant bond-buying operations by the administration.

Euro: 1.150 target in focus against US Dollar – ING

ING’s Francesco Pesole says EUR/USD is trading close to its short-term fair value, while expectations for improving German ZEW data and the lingering impact of last week’s hawkish ECB hike offer some support to the Euro.

Proposed stablecoin rules might guarantee your dollar while making you wait a week to spend it

Proposed OCC redemption extensions leave buyers and conversion providers to finance an earlier exit when they pay before recovering dollars.

US Dollar Index Price Forecast: DXY eyes 99.80 confluence hurdle as focus remains on Fed

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, maintains a positive bias for the fourth straight day on Tuesday and climbs back closer to a nearly two-week high, which it touched the previous day.

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill set for House committee vote Wednesday

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Oil: Supply risks and structural tightness – Rabobank

Rabobank’s Senior Market Strategist Benjamin Picton highlights rising Oil market stress as geopolitical risks escalate. He notes higher crude prices, widening Brent spreads and concerns over the end of US Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases.

Binance altcoin inflows hit 31,800 before Fed decision

Binance altcoin inflows have nearly quadrupled since July as traders brace for the CLARITY Act vote and the Federal Reserve’s rate decision.

Euro trims some losses as British Pound falls following UK employment data

The Euro (EUR) posts minor gains on Tuesday as the British Pound (GBP) falls after mixed UK employment data.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains under pressure near $63 ahead of Fed’s policy decision

Silver price (XAG/USD) is marginally lower to near $63.14 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The white metal remains under pressure as investors shift their focus to the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement on Wednesday.

Gold: Fed risk keeps bullion vulnerable – ING

ING strategists Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey say Gold has slipped as higher Oil prices stoke inflation concerns and reinforce expectations of a potential Federal Reserve rate hike, lifting Treasury yields and the US Dollar.

CLARITY Act gets Democratic counteroffer before vote

Senate Democrats sent Republicans a CLARITY Act counteroffer hours before a Sept. 15 cloture vote, keeping ethics and stablecoin disputes open.

Bulgaria passes law requiring crypto firms to report user transactions

Bulgaria’s parliament has approved final changes requiring crypto service providers to report detailed customer and transaction data to the country’s tax authority, bringing national rules in line with European Union information-sharing requirements. The Bulgarian National Assembly approved the amendments to…

Volvo increases the batteries for 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in refresh

The refreshed Volvos also get new infotainment systems with Gemini onboard.

Leading UK retailers ‘breaking law’ by not refunding customers for returned goods, Which? finds

Consumer group says online shops routinely failed to reimburse delivery costs of unwanted purchases or cost of items Leading retailers are breaking the law by failing to properly refund customers for returned goods, a Which? investigation has found.

British Pound: Fragile labour market clouds BoE hikes - Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister argues that rising Oil prices have sharply lifted UK rate expectations, with markets now discounting four Bank of England hikes by mid-2027 versus just over one in June.

Bank of Russia flags crypto and stablecoins as financial market risk

The Bank of Russia has identified cryptocurrency use as a financial market risk, warning that stablecoins and other digital assets could increasingly be used by Russians as substitutes for the national currency. The central bank outlined the concerns in its…

Bank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costs

Economists urge John Healey to press Bank to change policy that is costing the exchequer billions of pounds Economists have urged the chancellor, John Healey, to press the Bank of England to slow down its bond-selling programme that has already cost the exchequer billions of pounds. The Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC)…

Forex Today: US Dollar strengthens on hotter US inflation, rising Fed hike expectations

Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, September 15:

BabyDoge acquires LimeWire as platform plans creator focused push

BabyDoge has acquired LimeWire and placed the internet-era file-sharing brand under new leadership, with the platform set to focus on decentralized storage, AI tools and direct services for digital creators. The BabyDoge team announced the acquisition on Sept.

Trump facing AI backlash in Congress as push for guardrails intensifies

President has dismissed anxieties over AI’s dangerous potential even as Democrats and some Republicans acknowledge risks Analysis: Why a decade of doomsday warnings failed to slow AI race Donald Trump is facing a rare backlash from the US Congress as Democrats and some Republicans push for guardrails on the world’s most…

Equities: AI slowdown fears hit chip stocks – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid reports that US equities weakened as AI slowdown headlines triggered a sharp selloff in semiconductor names, dragging the broader S&P 500 lower.

Live updates: Bitcoin slides below $76,000 as Clarity Act passage odds fade

CoinDesk will be live-streaming and blogging the vote on our website, which is expected to start at 2:15pm ET.

U. S. DOJ seeks $61M in alleged Iran oil crypto proceeds

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Japanese Yen: Higher Q4 range projected – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s Chong Hoon Park and Nicholas Chia expect the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to deliver a 25bps rate hike in September but maintain a gradual normalisation path.

XRPL Batch upgrade nears activation after developers fix 11 bugs

The XRP Ledger’s Batch V1.1 amendment has moved within one validator vote of starting its two-week activation process after developers fixed another 11 software issues uncovered during security reviews. RippleX said Monday that the latest review of Batch V1.1 identified…

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlight was the UK employment report. The data was basically in-line with expectations across the board and didn't change much in terms of BoE interest rate expectations.

UK labour market cools further as payrolls fall and wage growth slows

The key details: July ILO unemployment rate 4.9% vs 5.0% expected Prior 4.9% July employment change 67k vs 67k expected Prior 83k July average weekly earnings +3.9% vs +3.9% 3m/y expected Prior +4.1%; revised to +4.2% July average weekly earnings (ex bonus) +3.5% vs +3.5% 3m/y expected Prior +3.5% August payrolls change -26k…

Ethereum and Base abandon joint account abstraction standard

Ethereum and Base developers have ended work on a common account abstraction standard after efforts to reconcile EIP-8141 and EIP-8130 failed, leaving the two networks to pursue separate transaction designs. Ethlabs developer Derek Chiang said Monday that the authors of…

Premature review – sunny charm provides screwball energy for surprise-pregnancy comedy

First-time director Kevin Walls creates a film sweet-natured enough to cancel out some comedy misfires as flatmates Eilidh and Cameron prepare for parenthood The pram in the hallway is the enemy of good art, or so the famous quote goes . This sunny Scottish comedy, made on a minuscule budget, deals with the bit before the pram…

Help-to-buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money,’ review finds

Exclusive: George Osborne’s programme to reduce costs for first-time buyers delivered £25bn in social value in UK last year George Osborne’s scheme to reduce costs for first-time buyers represented “very high value for money”, according to a government review, bolstering the case of senior government figures who have been…

The Rouse by China Miéville review – a mighty achievement from the ‘new weird’ author

Twenty years in the writing, this paranormal epic of cold war espionage and family tragedy is a quantum leap in terms of ambition and moral seriousness China Miéville’s epic new novel is presented as being “20 years in the making”. It is quite a testament to how extravagant – even Stakhanovite – his imagination is that during…

Through the looking glass: female stereotypes examined – in pictures

Taking the women of the 1950s as her role models, Jo Ann Chaus shoots compelling self-portraits that exhibit both strength and vulnerability

Why unwanted fridges are piling up at recycling centres across England and Wales

Capacity has been overwhelmed by heatwaves that have pushed white goods to breaking point “In Oxfordshire, recycling centres are filling almost three articulated lorries with discarded fridges every week,” says Simon Perry of W&S Waste Management, which runs a recycling centre in Ardley. Together, those fridges would cover an…

Signing of the Third Bilateral Swap Arrangement between Japan and Malaysia

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XRP Ledger is one vote away from starting its next big payments upgrade

Batch V1.1 would let users bundle up to eight linked transactions into one operation, with 27 of 35 trusted validators now backing the change.

Balancer wind-down proposed as post-exploit revenue fails to recover

Balancer has proposed shutting down its decentralized exchange protocol and returning more than $9 million in remaining treasury assets to BAL holders after its post-exploit operating plan failed to generate enough revenue. Balancer Labs CEO Marcus Hardt laid out the…

Bitcoin options lead $16.6B Q3 crypto expiry

Nearly $16.6B in Bitcoin and Ethereum options is positioned for Q3 expiry, with calls exceeding puts as traders await the Fed decision.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Strategy prioritizes $950 million STRC buyback over expanding its Bitcoin treasury

From July 20 to Sept. 13, STRC repurchases absorbed about $2.57 for every $1 Strategy spent buying Bitcoin.

CLARITY Act odds fall to 16% as key Democrats resist GOP’s ‘final’ offer

Banking groups also said the GOP’s final text leaves stablecoin reward loopholes, while tribal gaming interests warn that its prediction market provisions threaten tribal sovereignty.

U. S. 10-year Treasury yield hits 5.012% as oil jumps

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10-year Treasury yields hit 5.02% as bond market sends a warning ahead of the Fed

If there's one thing to note from the way we are starting off the week, it is that the bond market isn't waiting around for the Fed. 10-year Treasury yields have now pushed up to 5.02%, continuing what has been a relentless climb in recent weeks on the back of stubborn inflation, higher oil prices, and the prospect of a more…

TV tonight: it’s the final chapter of the landmark 7 Up series

Oscar-winner Asif Kapadia takes the reins for a last catchup with the 70-year-olds. Plus: a year in the life of Gemma Collins.

Pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales to get 30% business rates cut

The cuts comes into effect in April, but the largest businesses will pay higher rates to fund the changes.

U. S. DOJ seeks $61 million in what it calls Iran's crypto-laundered black market oil sales

Prosecutors have filed a civil forfeiture complaint against what they call Iran's illegal crypto proceeds that are used to fund its military.

CoinEx to shut down exchange after nearly nine years

CoinEx will wind down after nine years, ending spot trading Sept. 29 and withdrawals Dec.

Solana transactions just got more than 3 times bigger, narrowing the gap with Ethereum

Transaction V1 raises Solana’s limit to 4,096 bytes from 1,232, giving developers more room for multi-step trades, company-wallet approvals and privacy proofs.

Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch

The militant group in Yemen captured the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish, near the chokepoint of the Bab al-Mandab strait Yemen’s Houthi militants have seized two strategic islands in the Red Sea, reinforcing the Iran-backed group’s ability to control a key shipping route, as concerns mount that the world is facing a new…

CoinEx to cease operation after 9 years, citing ‘significant’ crypto contraction

CoinEx said falling trading volumes and liquidity, along with rising regulatory and compliance costs, had exceeded “reasonable boundaries,” with withdrawals remaining open until Dec. 22.

Democrats send counteroffer to Republicans over Clarity Act provisions

Democratic Senators were said to be meeting late Monday to discuss the latest proposed draft text.

Digital ID comes of age as pubs and bars get go-ahead for biometric scan tech

New laws coming into force this week aim to streamline age checks although old-style plastic IDs will still be allowed Younger drinkers in England and Wales will be able to prove their age with a digital ID starting this week as new laws give pubs, off-licences, nightclubs and restaurants the right to use biometric scanning…

Benedict Cumberbatch on his Earth-saving eco film: ‘We are in the last grab of the extraction era’

From Obama’s chef to a big cat obsessive, the actor has gathered experts from all over the world for a film about how to heal our besieged planet. He talks about naysayers, elephant tusks – and the wonders of venison Benedict Cumberbatch is dreading stepping outside.

For the first time, the US military confirms it has deployed weapons in orbit

"The United States now has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the joint force."

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Oil holds near highs

Nikkei rebounds as Kospi slips, AI capex jitters split Asian markets China's factories outperform as consumption and investment lag behind BoE decision preview: Goldman sees hold, but watches for hawkish hints China August retail sales +0.4% y/y (expected +0.6%) Korea and Taiwan back in favour as BlackRock lifts emerging…

Balancer eyes wind-down after restructuring fails to revive revenue

Balancer cut costs and shipped new products after restructuring, but Marcus Hardt says v3 failed to replace legacy revenue as November’s $128 million exploit continued to weigh on adoption.

Emmys 2026: Widow’s Bay dominates as Matthew Rhys and Jean Smart land historic wins

Rhys becomes first actor to win lead acting awards for different shows in the same night, while Hacks’ Smart is the first woman to win for every season of a show Emmys 2026: red carpet looks and outfits at TV’s biggest night – in pictures In the Hacks v Widow’s Bay Emmys battle, it’s we – the audience – who are the real winners…

U. S. House panel shares crypto tax bill ahead of hearing later this week

The House Ways and Means Committee published a crypto tax bill addressing de minimis transactions, staking and other issues for which the industry's clamored for policies.

Bitcoin slips to $77,800 as Senate Clarity Act vote nears and oil prices climb

Bitcoin pulls back from $79,000 as the Senate prepares to vote on the Clarity Act and oil prices rise.

Coinbase-backed Base just exposed the uncomfortable truth about Ethereum’s L2s

Ethereum and Coinbase-backed layer-2 network Base have abandoned an effort to agree on how the next generation of crypto wallets should work. On Sept.

China's factories outperform as consumption and investment lag behind

The data reinforces a now familiar pattern in China's recovery: export-facing industry holding up while domestic demand and investment lag, a mix that tends to support producer-heavy sectors and China-exposed exporters more than domestically focused consumer names. The investment miss, alongside retail sales undershooting…

AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act

With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

China August retail sales +0.4% y/y (expected +0.6%)

I'll be back with details and implications soon. Fixed Asset Investment (YTD) (YoY) (Aug) -7.2% expected -7.2%, prior -6.7% Retail Sales (YoY) (Aug) 0.4% expected 0.8%, prior 0.6% Industrial Production (YoY) (Aug) 5.2% expected 4.8%, prior 4.5% This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

Voting rights advocates welcome supreme court decision to stop Trump administration from restricting mail ballots – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. Supreme court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for midterm elections Sign up for the Breaking News US email Donald Trump has claimed there is a “SICK conspiracy” against artificial intelligence and data centers in response to the growing calls for greater checks on AI development.

Jensen Huang took a call from Trump, and showed off something else, too

When Jensen Huang took a live call from Trump, some of us were more focused on the phone he used to take it.

China home prices keep falling in August as property slump drags on

The modest easing in the annual rate of decline, from a 3.2% drop in July to 3.0% in August, is unlikely to shift the broader narrative that China's property correction remains a persistent drag on domestic demand rather than a market approaching stabilisation. With real estate historically representing a large share of Chinese…

Ethereum builders face a choice between locking up too much cash or relying on trusted brokers

Lido’s ePBS debate exposes costs that could favor trusted payments, while relay auctions may still help builders compete.

Democrats push back on GOP’s ‘final’ CLARITY offer with counterproposal: Politico

Some Democrats remain dissatisfied with the bill’s crypto ethics provisions and will be sending a counterproposal just hours before a key procedural vote.

AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC

US President Donald Trump dismisses calls to slow the development of AI, saying that claims of it "taking over the World" are a "HOAX".

A new XRPL upgrade could concentrate XRP ownership inside banks instead of retail wallets

Pending sponsorship rules could shift reserves and fees to businesses, whose ability to release capital would depend on user funding and exit rules.

See the Emmys 2026 red carpet looks

The 78th Emmy Awards are Monday night. See the stars as they arrived.

Emmys 2026: Here's the list of winners

The Pitt and Widow's Bay took home the top prizes in television at the Emmy Awards on Monday night. And actor Matthew Rhys became the first person to win in two lead acting categories in one night.

Even if Clarity fails, Wall Street’s crypto push is unlikely to stop

The Clarity Act could give banks, brokers and asset managers a clearer rulebook, but financial firms have already moved far enough into digital assets that failure may slow adoption rather than stop it.

SEC's Atkins backs Clarity Act but says agency will keep pushing crypto rules without it

The SEC chair said crypto issuance, transfer agent modernization and custody will form the backbone of the agency’s regulatory push.

I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of

Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age

New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.

Texas governor threatens to penalize datacenters not obeying water laws

Republican Greg Abbott says datacenters must help ‘protect’ drought-prone state and disclose water use Greg Abbott , the Texas governor, has directed state regulators to penalize datacenters that fail to comply with state laws requiring them to disclose their water use. “Data centers must share the duty to protect Texas…

Circle’s Arc launch ties Wall Street firms to the network without making them its safety net

Ahead of the planned Sept. 16 launch, institutional validators offer ledger accountability without a blanket guarantee for applications or losses.

U. S. Senator Lummis says Democrats won't quit asking for more on crypto Clarity Act

One of the top crypto market structure negotiators in Washington says she's run out of gas on new revisions for the bill she's worked on for more than five years.

AI-linked stocks slide after tech bosses call for slowdown in ‘reckless’ development

Donald Trump dismisses attempts to increase controls on artificial intelligence as ‘sick conspiracy’ AI -linked stocks tumbled on Monday after the bosses of Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX called for a slowdown in AI “reckless” development , citing fears the technology could soon run out of control. Shares in the semiconductor…

RFK Jr. headlines sold-out anti-vaccine conference alongside Andrew Wakefield

The event is hosted by Kennedy's anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense.

Elsinore review – Andrew Scott is astonishing as Ian Charleson in devastating Aids drama

Toronto film festival: the actor gives his greatest screen performance to date as the Chariots of Fire star who spends his final months playing Hamlet on stage It was an endlessly parodied cliche that any queer film released during a certain period would be about one thing and one thing only: Aids. In 1993, Philadelphia showed…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells Trump ‘we’re not going to let [an AI slowdown] happen’

Though Elon Musk and Sam Altman have supported Dario Amodei's calls to slow the pace of AI development, Jensen Huang seems to feel differently.

Banks Want More: Trade Groups Demand Stricter Stablecoin Limits in Clarity Act

Eight trade associations say exceptions for interest-like rewards could pull deposits from banks and reduce lending.

XRP holders could earn new yield, but getting out may take up to 60 days

Firelight's planned coverage rollout would lengthen withdrawals while eligible claims could reduce exiting collateral after emissions stop.

Rocket Lab is seeing red about NASA's decision on a Mars spacecraft

"NASA’s award decision appears to be inconsistent with the eligibility criteria."

Remarks at the Solana Policy Institute Summit: Washington x Wall Street

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman Warns Humans Could Lose Control of AI

The OpenAI chief called for safeguards during training and shared industry standards, saying developers can act before legislation arrives.

Tokenized stocks debate goes beyond issuer consent: Bitfinex

Bitfinex Securities has argued that the tokenized stocks debate must distinguish between third-party products and issuer-backed securities because each model gives investors different rights. Tokenized stocks require clear investor rights Bitfinex Securities Head of Operations Jesse Knutson told crypto.news that…

Robinhood plans share redemptions, voting rights for stock tokens, after criticism

CEO Vlad Tenev said more shareholder features are coming as Robinhood’s offshore stock tokens draw scrutiny over ownership rights.

AI bots "Timmy," "Ren," and "Jackie" are flooding social media with slop

“Hello, I'm an Al agent, a few days old, living on a small platform for agents.”

Forever Home review – Graham Norton’s corpse-in the-basement thriller absolutely stinks

Norton’s best selling novel hits the small screen in a flurry of murder, bad gags and ex-soap stars in drab cardigans drinking fake coffees. What a total yawn ‘What in the name of the Virgin Mother is that terrible honk?” bellows Moira (Denise Welch) as she staggers disgustedly around her daughter Carol’s kitchen.

investing Live Americas FX news wrap 14 Sept: It’s a Wrap: Oil tops $100 as higher yields and AI worries pressure stocks

AI and chip stocks tumble as weekend warnings challenge the sector’s growth assumptions Trump: AI will be the greatest economic development engine in history US seeks “step-by-step” agreement with Iran citing Pakistani sources Trump: Military conflict with Iran "will not be long" Zelensky says Trump's deal to stop energy…

Kraken brings DeFi yield to tokenized stocks and ETFs

Kraken’s new xStocks vaults let investors earn yield on tokenized versions of Nvidia and major US stock market ETFs by lending the assets in DeFi markets.

Aave V4 proposal would put DAO funds first in line to absorb lending losses

TokenLogic proposes Core WETH, USDC and USDT protection, with DAO offsets absorbing first losses before volunteer underwriters.

Bitcoin analysts warn Fed, BoJ decisions could pressure crypto

Bitcoin has held near $77,000 as investors have reduced risk before the Federal Reserve’s Sept. 16 policy decision, with analysts watching $76,000 support and $83,000 resistance.

OpenAI buys smartphone camera maker Glass Imaging for $300 million, report says

Glass Imaging was founded by a pair of former Apple engineers who previously led the team that developed Apple's Portrait Mode.

Kennedy Center says it's close to bankruptcy and will not be able to pay staff "within weeks"

In two board resolutions made public Monday, the arts institution says it is in a dire financial and physical state —– and that only President Trump can "rescue" it.

The true fake story behind the annual Virginia City Camel Race

Back in the 1950s, a newspaper editor in Nevada wrote a fake story about a camel race happening in his town as a joke. Eventually, he helped make it a real thing and the annual Virginia City Camel Race was born, which continues to this day.

Banks and state attorneys general challenge CLARITY Act ahead of vote

Eight banking associations and 17 state attorneys general have challenged parts of the CLARITY Act before a Sep. 15 procedural vote that requires 60 Senate votes.

Economic & event calendar Asia Tuesday, September 15, 2026: China set to report August activity

China's National Bureau of Statistics is due to release August industrial production, retail sales and fixed asset investment data at 0200 GMT on Tuesday, September 15, offering the next read on whether Beijing's economy is stabilising or losing further ground. Economists polled ahead of the release expect industrial output to…

Burning Man at 40: the once anarchic desert festival faces a midlife crisis

The subversive bacchanal for San Francisco’s eccentric underground is ageing out amid an influx of the super-rich Burning Man , the infamous arts festival in the Nevada desert, turned 40 this year, and it’s showing some distinct signs of middle age. It’s not just the tech billionaires who show up to party, the chartered…

Bitcoin price nears $80K as Trump signals Iran talks

Bitcoin price has risen about 3% to $79,143 after touching $79,325, even as conflicting U. S.

Trump Says He 'Likes' Flock Surveillance Cameras Amid Bipartisan Pushback

Aboard Air Force One, the president threw his support behind the AI-powered license plate readers that have drawn a Senate investigation and a pledged bill from Bernie Sanders.

AI infrastructure company Cornelis raises $205M to chip away at Nvidia’s dominance

The company also announced a product called Active Compute Fabric, a network technology that targets the fact that much GPU time is wasted waiting for data to arrive.

Ministers seek law change to make £72m donations to Reform illegal

Plans to strengthen legislation already going through parliament might mean donors having to meet stricter UK residence requirements Andy Burnham’s government could thwart Reform’s unprecedented £72m donations with retrospective restrictions on political donors that will include tough new residency requirements, ministers have…

TRON’s quantum plan could leave some wallets able to pay but unable to replace their keys

If validators disable a signing scheme, the draft design’s recovery path depends on which owner permissions survive.

OpenAI stuck fighting Musk antitrust suit after Apple finds a way out

Musk stops attacking Apple over ChatGPT integration but not OpenAI.

Bitcoin may test $82K and $76K after Fed decision: Bitfinex analysts

Bitcoin has remained trapped between large liquidation zones near $76,000 and $82,000 as falling spot-market selling meets rising leverage before the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision. Bitfinex analysts said in their latest Bitcoin market report that leverage has accumulated on both…

Founder’s cost-cutting obsession drove Unitree lead in cheap humanoid robots

Wang Xingxing micromanaged Unitree to success—will his leadership style scale?

Carney gambles on the world's biggest investors betting on Canada

In the midst of a trade war with the US, the prime minister leveraged his connections in global finance to invite some of the world's biggest investors to Canada.

Apple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27 with Siri AI and Liquid Glass refinements

This is also the last version of macOS to support Rosetta for Intel apps.

Stock and crypto interest jumps 96% in South Korea

South Korea has recorded a 95.7% year-over-year increase in online interest in stocks and crypto, placing it first among more than 45 countries examined in a September 2026 retail investment study. Coin Insider analyzed Google Trends data from 2025 and…

Trump's $800 million stake into World Liberty Financial's token now has a timeline to becoming sellable

Onchain records show that an $800 million crypto stake that matched Donald Trump's holding was moved into a vesting contract, locking any sales until 2028 after a mandatory 10% token burn.

Avalanche to power UAEPASS Digital Vault serving 12.5M users

Avalanche has secured a role in the blockchain upgrade of the UAEPASS Digital Vault, a document service within the UAE’s national identity platform used by 12.5 million people. According to a Sep.

Microsoft Unveils 'Humanist AI' Code of Conduct, Asks the Public to Poke Holes in It

Mustafa Suleyman's AI unit wants feedback for six weeks before the document guides model training in 2027.

Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm

Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.

AI leaders want to hit the brakes after years of reckless speed

Safety is the watchword, but there could be ulterior benefits for the industry.

China dismisses AI ‘fearmongering’ as spy chief warns of threat to Communist party rule

Beijing hits back after Anthropic CEO calls for US to impede China’s progress in AI China has dismissed what it said were “fearmongering” calls for the US to block Beijing’s AI industry, even as the top Chinese spy chief warned the evolving technology could threaten Communist party rule. The US tech entrepreneur and Anthropic…

Watch astronaut Christina Koch and Google’s James Manyika discuss space, technology, and discovery.

Christina Koch sits down with James Manyika, Google’s Senior Vice President of Research, Labs, Technology & Society.

Bitcoin tops $79K, oil falls as Trump says Iran war could end

Bitcoin’s price rose toward $80,000 after US President Donald Trump hinted that the US-Iran war would end, pushing oil prices lower.

India’s tokenized bond pilot starts with institutions, with retail access planned next

Three institutional issuances tested atomic settlement without changing bondholder rights, while secondary trading and retail access remain for Stage II.

10 years after taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick is still waging a 'Perilous Fight'

The former 49ers quarterback created an uproar in 2016 when took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality. In The Perilous Fight he explains why he still wants to play football.

Will the £72m of donations to Reform UK be allowed?

Key questions surrounding the huge sums donated by crypto billionaires Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo Reform UK announced over the weekend the two biggest single political donations in British history: £36m from the Thailand-based crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne and a further £36m from another crypto billionaire, Ben…

Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB’s Lagarde

Central bank chief says continent’s AI dependency could give trade partners unprecedented leverage in negotiations Europe must develop its own AI technology and build more datacentres in order to nullify the threat of being cut off by the US or China, according to the president of the European Central Bank. Christine Lagarde…

Bitmine buys 27,180 ETH as Tom Lee eyes year-end crypto rally

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has purchased 27,180 Ethereum over the past week, lifting its holdings to 5.96 million ETH as chairman Tom Lee points to U. S.

White House crypto adviser says Trump gave up 'historic' ethics powers in compromise

President Donald Trump's digital assets adviser spoke at a Washington event the day after a new compromise language was released for the Clarity Act.

Trump Says He’s the Only ‘Guardrails’ AI Needs, Attacks Anthropic and Defends Data Centers

The president dismissed calls for tighter AI controls as industry leaders push to slow development and address safety failures.

Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday

In two board resolutions made public Monday, the arts institution says it is in a dire financial and physical state — and that only President Trump can "rescue" it.

Online hate researcher keeps hammering X despite deportation threat

US won’t back down from fight to deport technology researchers.

CLARITY Act’s ‘final’ deal is already breaking down before tomorrow’s Senate vote

Opposition to the CLARITY Act widened on Sept. 14 as banks, Democrats, state attorneys general and developer advocates rejected key compromises.

Microsoft proposes limits on its AI with code of conduct amid safety debate

Firm publishes AI guidelines with Microsoft AI CEO saying: ‘AI must be subordinate and always in service of people’ Microsoft published a provisional “code of conduct” Monday to apply to the training of new artificial intelligence models, taking a step towards limiting the capabilities of the company’s AI as anxiety rises…

Amazon Prime Video takes on TikTok with short-form news clips

Prime Video is adding on-demand local and national news clips as Amazon joins other streamers experimenting with short-form video to capture younger viewers.

The Guardian view on Reform UK: crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy | Editorial

The vast sums given to Nigel Farage’s party in recent days must lead to action on political funding The staggering sums gifted to Reform UK over the weekend have transformed the context for the representation of the people bill making its way through parliament. The announcement of two £36m donations from Ben Delo and…

ClickFix attacks are tricking Mac and Windows users into hacking themselves

If you clicked on a fake HBO Max ad on Reddit in the past week, you might have fallen victim to a rising "ClickFix" security threat.

A new solar cell could generate electricity underwater

The trick isn't using perovskites—the trick is making them last.

Trump: AI will be the greatest economic development engine in history

US President Donald Trump posted the following comments on artificial intelligence: Says AI and data centers will be “the Greatest Economic Development Engine in History — Bigger than Oil, Gold, Diamonds, or even the Internet” Says the development of AI “will not be stopped” Says he is unhappy that Google reportedly wants to…

Banks escalate stablecoin rewards fight as Senate prepares for a Clarity Act vote

Eight banking groups on Monday said they want tighter limits on stablecoin rewards, keeping the ongoing banks-versus-crypto dispute alive in Congress.

Strive adds 469 Bitcoin to reach 25,000 BTC treasury

Strive’s latest Bitcoin purchase was funded entirely through its SATA preferred stock as the company continues its rapid climb among corporate BTC holders.

$55 million Aave stablecoin pool sees just $4.4 million available for withdrawals

Monad USDT0 displayed a 6.10% APR with roughly $4.4 million unborrowed, showing why yield and withdrawal capacity need separate scrutiny.

Risk trades steadily rebound on Trump's talk about AI and energy

There has been a steady improvement in the mood in risk markets today and stocks are now at sessions highs, though still solidly negative. The S&P 500 is down 17 points after falling by as many as 66 points.

CLARITY Act faces state AGs opposition ahead of key Senate vote

Trump’s ethics concession addresses one hurdle for the crypto bill, but 18 state attorneys general say the revised legislation would weaken state oversight.

Volkswagen’s crazy-efficient EV borrows an idea from Slate

Volkswagen's new efficiency-minded halo car is almost twice as efficient as the most efficient production car, the Lucid Air.

Andrew Davies admits to drawing on ‘stimulating’ Made in Chelsea for Jane Austen adaptation

Screenwriter points to parallels between two worlds while academic says some of author’s characters ‘would make perfect reality show contestants’ If Jane Austen’s novels run on closed social worlds, courtship rituals, status anxiety, gossip and relentless scrutiny of who’s coupling with who, it follows that the obvious…

Bitcoin Climbs as AI Slowdown Calls Sink Nvidia, Intel and Other Chip Stocks

AI CEOs want the industry to pump the brakes on capability gains. Nvidia, Intel, and AMD didn't like the sound of that.

Crypto Market Has 'Definitely Not Priced In' Clarity Act Surprise, Says Bernstein

Ethics and banking concessions have improved the crypto bill’s prospects, analysts say, but Democratic support remains uncertain.

As Reform celebrates £72m in donations, tell me this: are you ready to see two rich men buy our democracy? | Owen Jones

It’s not just that Nigel Farage claimed his movement abhorred the super-rich. It’s also the obscenity of individuals seeking so much sway over who runs the country As £72m in donations makes its way to Reform UK’s bank accounts, consider what Nigel Farage said on the eve of Britain’s vote to leave the European Union a decade…

Prehistoric builders transported Devil's Arrows 11 miles

Isotopic analysis revealed the most likely source to be Brimham Rocks, not the nearby Plumpton Rocks.

With iOS 27, I’m actually using Siri again

Apple’s long-delayed Siri overhaul is finally here with iOS 27, and it changes how useful the assistant feels day to day.

macOS 27: new Siri takes on AI productivity apps

The two most noticeable things about macOS 27 Golden Gate are the newly updated Siri AI and the design changes that make windows and icons more consistent.

Bob Mackie, designer who dressed Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Cher, dies at 87

The visionary costume and fashion designer was known as the "Sultan of Sequins" for his eye-catching celebrity looks.

Steam Frame: The Ars Technica review

Valve's new $1,059 VR hardware tries to revive an abandoned VR "revolution."

Fashion app Daydream uses Apple Intelligence to help you shop the outfits in your camera roll

Thanks to the launch of iOS 27, Daydream's app now includes features that can turn saved outfit photos into shoppable results and search for products through Siri without opening the app.

Bitcoin mining in September 2026: How to mine Bitcoin and earn $7,700 in profits monthly

CryptoQuant says several key on-chain and demand indicators have entered bullish territory following Bitcoin’s 24% rally, suggesting that the cryptocurrency may be in the early stages of a new bull market. Over the past week, CryptoQuant’s Bull Score Index surged…

US seeks “step-by-step” agreement with Iran citing Pakistani sources

Headline news is helping to push oil back down. Below is some of those headlines: The US is seeking a “step-by-step” agreement with Iran, according to ILNA, citing Pakistani sources.

Butter late than never: Paris gets its first boutique entirely dedicated to butter

From croissants to sauces, crêpes to kouign-amann (the Breton butter cake which will make any gourmand melt), France knows a thing or two about butter. Now, its capital has its own dedicated butter shop.

Bitcoin exchanges can reduce quantum exposure before a network upgrade

Coinbase's September workshop shows signature choices and operational migration must advance together across exchanges, wallets and key-management systems.

Unions to intervene on political funding as TUC chief warns ‘super-rich’ threaten democracy

UK general secretaries had been split on issue but sources say they are likely to back strong words calling for action Trade unions are set to launch an intervention on Tuesday on political donations after the head of Britain’s trade union movement, Paul Nowak, said the government must act to “stop the super-rich corrupting…

US borrowing costs hit 5% for first time since 2023 amid bond sell-off

Soaring oil prices of above $108 a barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure stoke inflation fears US government borrowing costs have risen to 5% for the first time since 2023 as soaring oil prices fuelled by the war in the Middle East trigger an intensifying sell-off in the global bond market. The yield – in effect…

SEC Grants Exemptive Relief from Certain Inline XBRL Filing or Submission Requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued an order granting exemptive relief from certain Inline XBRL requirements adopted on Dec. 16, 2024.

UK government moves to acquire Speciality Steel UK; AI stocks hit by calls for slowdown – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news AI-linked stocks fall after tech bosses call for slowdown in ‘reckless’ development AI CEOs say they need to slow the pace of development. But will they?

Trump: Military conflict with Iran "will not be long"

I'm starting to get the sense that Trump saw some bad polls this morning. I hope everyone realizes that price increases throughout America were caused by Sleepy Joe Biden and the Biden Administration, not by “TRUMP.” Even Oil was higher under Biden than it is right now, and we prevented Iran from having a Nuclear Weapon!

24/7 tokenized markets could expose a weekend dollar funding gap, GSN CEO warns

DBS and Citi have completed a cross-border dollar payment within minutes over a weekend using tokenized deposits, testing an always-on transfer system while raising questions about final settlement, liquidity and foreign exchange pricing. According to Ryan Kirkley, CEO and co-founder…

"Offensively cheap": Solar power is looking up

Chinese-made panels on rooftops across the world are changing the facts of life for big utilities.

Microsoft’s new AI ‘code of conduct’ tells models not to hack systems or trick humans

The code of conduct lays out general principles that Microsoft AI models should uphold — supporting humans rather than replacing them, for instance, and accelerating human flourishing — as well as specific safety constraints meant to implement those principles.

S&P Global backs Kaiko as Series B reaches $110M

The investment brings together major financial institutions as Kaiko expands its data infrastructure for tokenized securities and onchain financial markets.

Government moves to nationalise Speciality Steel UK to protect 1,300 jobs

Firm, once part of Sanjeev Gupta’s empire, fell into administration last year but has failed to find buyer Business news – live updates One of Britain’s steelworks is to come into public ownership after the government said it would take over Yorkshire-based Speciality Steel UK (SSUK). Jonathan Reynolds, the business secretary…

Jeremy Thomas obituary

Film producer who enjoyed his greatest success with the 1987 epic The Last Emperor for which he won an Oscar Asked whether he had ever cautioned restraint from a director, the film producer Jeremy Thomas replied: “My nature would be to go further and see what we can get away with.” Thomas, who has died aged 77, was an expert…

Kraken launches xStocks vaults with yields on tokenized stocks

Kraken has launched three xStocks vaults offering estimated net yields of up to 2% on tokenized versions of Nvidia shares and two U. S.-listed exchange-traded funds.

‘A double entendre in every crevice’: what, beyond near-naked tennis, is Sydney Sweeney’s game?

With her new, semi-nude advert for sports site Novig, the actor cements her reputation as the anti-woke poster girl. But is it real – or just provocation with a soft porn gaze?

Waymo opens robotaxi service in Las Vegas

Las Vegas will be Waymo's 15th commercial robotaxi market.

Bitmine Adds $68 Million in Ethereum as Holdings Near 6 Million ETH

The purchase brings the company closer to its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum’s supply, with most of its tokens earning staking rewards.

DevFest is back

DevFest 2026 is back and here’s how you can connect with one of the more than 800 global events to build, secure, and scale in the agentic AI era.

A bipartisan coalition of 17 state attorneys generals urge Senate to reject Clarity Act

The state AGs said they were concerned the crypto legislation might restrict their ability to bring securities and commodities cases tied to online scams.

Did you solve it? Do you have the brain of an engineer?

The answers to today’s puzzles Earlier today I set four engineering puzzles. Here they are again with solutions.

Bitmine projects $334M in annual staking revenue from $15.8B crypto treasury

Bitmine now has more than 5 million ETH staked, turning most of its Ether holdings into a recurring income stream as it continues to accumulate.

Sunday in the Park With George musical cancelled, after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey both drop out

The star-studded Sondheim musical has hit the buffers after a second star, Jonathan Bailey, joined his Wicked colleague Ariana Grande and left the production First, it was Ariana Grande who dropped out . Then her co-star Jonathan Bailey followed her out the door.

New corners, new lights for 2028 Volvo XC40

The Swedish automaker gives its small SUV a sympathetic makeover.

Here’s what’s new in the final CLARITY Act before Tuesday’s Senate vote

Senate Republicans rewrote key parts of the CLARITY Act as they made a final push for Democratic votes Tuesday. “This text is truly bipartisan and includes more than 120 of Democrats’ demands,” Sen.

Coinbase CEO says tokenized stocks should hold real securities

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called for tokenized stocks to carry full backing from real securities as the exchange seeks to connect global investors with a U. S.

Strategy Buys Back $139 Million of STRC, Bitcoin Stack Frozen for Second Week

The Bitcoin treasury firm slowed its preferred-stock buyback from last week's $176 million pace and left its 845,050 BTC untouched, per a Monday SEC filing.

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech

The American rapper will no longer support Sheeran’s US leg of Loop tour after comments at MetLife Stadium show Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of the US leg of Ed Sheeran ’s Loop tour, after the American rapper drew headlines for saying “free Palestine” on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. In a brief…

How did the Guardian cover Oasis at Knebworth 1996? Well … we didn’t

Noel Gallagher told fans ‘this is history’ but the paper opted to review support act the Charlatans instead, as that band returned from tragedy • News: Oasis announce 2027 tour, including return to Knebworth 30 years after historic concerts Over two days in August 1996, Oasis played to 250,000 people at Knebworth House in…

Israeli minister threatens to strip Israeli film-makers of citizenship over Gaza documentary NAZA

Miki Zohar accuses Oscar-winning directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor of ‘treason against the state’ ‘They know the house they are bombing is full of children’: NAZA’s directors on their devastating film about Israeli intelligence Israel’s culture minister has called for the Oscar-winning Israeli directors of NAZA , a…

Sources say Automattic’s board is out after failed attempt to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg

Given that these departed board members were those who voted to put Mullenweg on a paid leave of absence to begin with, it makes sense that a board shakeup has taken place.

New York AG leads 17 state officials against CLARITY Act

A bipartisan group of 17 state attorneys general has urged the U. S.

Strive buys 469 Bitcoin, lifting treasury to 25,000 BTC

Strive has purchased 469 Bitcoin for about $36.6 million, raising its corporate treasury to exactly 25,000 BTC as of Sep. 11.

Phones are the new cigarettes: why restaurants are discouraging and even banning them

Would you hand in your phone at the door in exchange for a free bottle of wine? One restaurateur has tried that – and there are now many other gambits that are encouraging us to connect Name: Phone bans.

Kaiko raises Series B to $110 million as S&P Global leads investment

S&P Global has led a strategic investment in crypto data provider Kaiko that has expanded the company’s Series B funding round to $110 million as it builds data infrastructure for tokenized capital markets. Kaiko said Monday that BNP Paribas, Bpifrance,…

Why Trump Backed Tougher Ethics Rules in Clarity Act, and Why the Crypto Industry Thinks It Can Pass

Republicans' "last, best and final offer" wins Trump's backing on stronger ethics rules and concedes on DeFi and stablecoin sticking points, but it's unclear if enough Democrats will cross over Tuesday.

Zcash price holds $1,100 as leverage flush threatens deeper pullback

Zcash price remains under pressure after retreating from its multi-year high, with technical and liquidation data pointing to $1,100 as the key level determining its next move. According to data from crypto.news, Zcash (ZEC) price traded near $1,139 on Sep.…

Why are AI’s biggest companies suddenly asking to slow down?

AI’s biggest labs are suddenly calling for a slower pace of development. Is it because AI risks are catching up with the technology, or because the economics of the race are getting harder to justify?

'Come witness the fitness. It shall be a sight to behold': Oasis announce 38 new dates for global tour in 2027

"Today is gonna be the day..." Fans of the Manchester rock band get an eagerly anticipated fresh round of shows, after their massive Oasis: Live '25 reunion tour...

Christine Lagarde: A new age of capital: growth, sovereignty and AI

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Crispin Odey loses appeal against lifetime ban from UK financial services industry

Judges uphold ruling that financier tried to ‘frustrate’ investigations into harassment claims against him The former hedge fund boss Crispin Odey has lost a legal challenge to overturn his lifetime ban from the City for trying to “frustrate” investigations into sexual harassment allegations against him. A ruling by judges at…

Perplexity Portable Computer Is Now Available on Windows, Powered by NVIDIA RTX

As local models become more capable, AI agents can handle more work directly on a PC while keeping sensitive information on the device. Portable Computer is a local version of the agent Perplexity Computer that plans and carries out multistep tasks.

Oasis announce 2027 tour, including return to Knebworth 30 years after historic concerts

After 2025’s wildly lucrative reunion, the Gallagher brothers will tour the UK, Ireland and US, and revisit the Hertfordshire site of their greatest live triumph • From the archive: How did the Guardian cover Oasis at Knebworth 1996? Well … we didn’t Oasis have finally confirmed new tour dates for 2027, including their…

Australia’s outdated technology is vulnerable to AI hacking attacks, signals chief says

Abigail Bradshaw says ‘enormous’ amounts of money required to update systems that people now expect to be constantly available Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One of Australia’s top intelligence agencies has warned that AI attacks could…

Only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: What happens when OpenAI ships your roadmap?

If you're building an AI company, the question isn't whether foundation models will continue to evolve. It's whether your company will continue creating value as they do.

Superhuman acquires YC-backed notetaker Fathom as productivity platforms push for agentic work

The notetaker offers a generous free plan, and that has resulted in over 400,000 monthly active users. The company said that over 1 million people have recorded meetings until now.

F1 in Madrid: Like Monaco but twice as long and none of the glamour

Formula 1’s latest venue might be fun to drive, but the race was processional and dull.

Hear how AI can engineer nature’s comeback at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Not long ago, bringing an extinct species back to life belonged to science fiction. Today, it's the mission of a billion-dollar startup.

‘The eye-gouging was very, very satisfying’: how we made cave horror classic The Descent

‘The child crawler whose head I crush with my boot was only 11, bless him. It was actually me stamping on a cauliflower’ I was introduced to Christian Colson at Celador Films off the back of [2002 horror film] Dog Soldiers, and I pitched them a project – actually a feature-length version of my student graduation film – about…

'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges

Burnham says those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.

Poland crowns its best bird imitator as crowds flock to Warsaw for annual competition

Crowds gathered for Poland’s annual Bird Imitation Championships, where competitors battled to recreate the calls of the country's native bird species.

The producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer's tip for finding a hit? Don't look for one

Theatre producer Francesca Moody has a remarkable record of spotting shows that go on to have wide success. At the Edinburgh Fringe festival, she told NPR about what she looks for in a performance.

OpenAI urges UK lawmakers to rein in technology amid growing safety fears

Company behind ChatGPT tells ministers to seize ‘political window’ on regulation as cross-party committee warns of rising threats to human rights UK politics live – latest updates OpenAI has urged British lawmakers to capitalise on renewed fears over AI safety and impose legislation reining in the technology. The company…

Trump: The only guradrail that AI needs is a high IQ President

Trump won't be swayed by talk of AI doom. He writes: The only control or “guardrails” that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.

We’re exploring a potential data center in Lea County, New Mexico.

Google is exploring a new data center project in Lea County, New Mexico. While discussions are ongoing, we recognize residents are asking questions about data center dev…

5 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The last day to apply for an exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on Sept 18. Just 5 days left.

A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup from a former Spotify leader for making music apps

Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.

A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup offering fun music apps without any AI prompting

Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.

Beck: Ride Lonesome review – stunning end to the heartache trilogy of Sea Change and Morning Phase

(Iliad/Capitol) On his first album in seven years, Beck keeps the quality control extremely high as he surveys mid-50s malaise in the wake of divorce The last time Beck released an album it was 2019 and the singer-songwriter found himself in a strange and unenviable position. In some quarters, the arrival of Hyperspace was…

Piero Cipollone: The future of euro cash: trusted today, designed for tomorrow

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Saudi east-west pipeline will be out of service for 3-5 weeks - report

The big question in energy markets this week is how long it will take to restore flows through the Saudi east-west pipeline. For background, this was the pipeline that was put into use at the start of the war and it directs oil across the country and to the Red Sea.

Israeli minister threatens to strip Israeli directors of citizenship over Venice-winning Gaza doc 'NAZA'

Israel’s culture minister has called for the Oscar-winning Israeli directors of 'NAZA', Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, to be stripped of their citizenship. The documentary about the country’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza won Venice's Special Jury Prize.

In an age of superhero fatigue, Marvel’s best shot is to think small – and outside the box

Sebastian Stan says he pitched Marvel a mid-budget thriller starring his Winter Soldier character. Perhaps the studio should give it – and other modestly scaled vehicles – the green light Blink a little and you might think we are back in 2019.

Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO

Public offering of Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian oil refinery business could swell his net wealth by two-thirds The fortune of Africa’s richest person could swell by two thirds to nearly $60bn (£44bn) after his refinery in Nigeria listed publicly in the continent’s biggest-ever initial public offering. If Monday’s flotation of…

Canada August CPI 3.0% y/y vs 3.0% expected

Prior was 3.0% CPY -0.1% m/m vs 0.0% expected BOC core 2.4% y/y vs 2.3% BOC core +0.1% m/m vs 0.2% CPI median 2.0% vs 2.0% expected (prior was 2.0%) CPI trim 1.9% vs 1.9% expected (prior was 1.9%) CPI common 2.6% vs 2.7% prior The numbers are generally in line with estimates but a touch lighter at the margin. The problem right…

I worked at Google DeepMind. You should listen to the warnings about AI | Alex Turner

We must stop companies from allowing AI to self-improve into an uncontrollable level of intelligence Major AI lab CEOs advocated for slowing the pace of AI development this weekend. They are right to be concerned: the field runs an extremely dangerous race towards superintelligent AI.

Labor unions must unite against AI datacenters | Tyler Turner

Workers should start with a moratorium against building until our livelihoods and communities are protected For the surging number of Americans who now live alongside constantly humming computer-filled mega-warehouses, it is clear AI datacenters come with significant drawbacks. Opposition to datacenters grows on both sides of…

investing Live European markets wrap: Oil surges, Fed rate hike bets rise as AI fears hit stocks

Headlines: Fed rate hike bets surge as Wall Street analysts converge on September move Oil prices climb again as Hormuz disruption and Saudi pipeline attack deepen inflation fears Gold tests the major $4,300 support again, as rate hike bets and rising oil threaten a breakdown Gold price risks deeper drop on break below $4,300…

Petrol and diesel prices hit highest since 2022

The cost of filling up a vehicle has rebounded, according to the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

How have interest rate expectations changed after last week's events?

Rate hikes by year-end BoE: 51 bps (57% probability of no change at the next meeting) 2027: 111 bps Fed: 50 bps (87% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) 2027: 91 bps BoJ: 43 bps (76% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) 2027: 111 bps RBA: 38 bps (85% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) 2027: 61 bps…

India's inflation rises further to 4.82% in August, reinforcing rate hike expectations

India's retail inflation accelerated further in August, with headline CPI inflation rising to 4.82% y/y, up from 4.45% in July. Food inflation was even stronger, with the Consumer Food Price Index rising 5.95% from a year earlier.

Isabel Schnabel: Macroeconomic, fiscal and financial stability in a shock-prone world

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Heading off to uni? Here's what to insure against theft

What should new students consider to keep your belongings safe and covered by insurance?

MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

Existing laws are not equipped to address the risks to human rights being posed by artificial intelligence, UK politicians say.

Thames Water redraws mega-reservoir plan amid local opposition

A targeted public consultation has opened on the 150bn-litre above-ground White Horse project in Oxfordshire Thames Water has amended the blueprint of a planned mega-reservoir in Oxfordshire as the struggling utility tries to convince regulators that construction should go ahead amid warnings of “catastrophic consequences”.…

Japanese Government Bonds Held by the Bank of Japan

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‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn

Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentres Pfas companies are launching a “tidal wave” of forever chemicals production to meet demand from the AI industry, a campaign organisation has warned. Despite alarm over the chemicals, which have been linked to cancer, a survey…

Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: the foldable with the best triple camera

Big screen folder with slick software and advanced AI is just like a regular Android when closed Google’s latest folding phone sticks with its tried and tested design of a traditional phone shape when closed and almost square when open, in the face of new competition from Apple’s squat iPhone fold . The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is…