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BT strikes deal to rescue broadband firm TalkTalk; euro slides amid France debt burden fears – business live

TalkTalk’s wholesale and consumer arms will be sold to BT in £400m deal on a debt-free basis and save 900 jobs The UK’s telecoms regulator Ofcom has welcomed the deal. Dame Melanie Dawes , Ofcom’s chief executive, said: After a prolonged period of uncertainty around TalkTalk Group’s future, we welcome the prospect of a…

UK considering tariffs on Chinese car imports to align with EU, reports say

Move would strengthen Britain’s case to be included in new legislation to protect European manufacturing Business live – latest updates The UK is considering whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports to align itself with the EU and strengthen its case to be included in new legislation designed to protect the European…

Lost Grounds: Football's most iconic former stadiums

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The UK’s G20 presidency will push Andy Burnham to the centre of the global stage. What will he use it for? | Michael Jacobs

This is a chance for the PM to advance his progressive agenda and tackle urgent issues such as AI regulation and climate action Among the many crucial decisions Andy Burnham has to make over the next few weeks, one has gone almost completely unremarked: what Britain’s priorities will be when it assumes the presidency of the G20…

Technicals signal bitcoin shift, Ethereum gears up for Glamsterdam: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Oct. 5.

Hyperliquid perpetual prices land on Bloomberg Terminal

Bloomberg Terminal has added 24 hour streaming prices for select Hyperliquid perpetual contracts, putting data from the decentralized derivatives platform inside a market system widely used by professional traders and financial institutions. Bloomberg’s Michael McDonough said Terminal users can enter…

Next Generation 2026: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs

We pick the best youngsters at each club born between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010, an age band known as first-year scholars. Check the progress of our classes of 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 … all the way to 2014

England to play 50-over warm-up in stark Ashes contrast

England confirm warm-up fixture at the Waca before this winter's white-ball tour of Australia - a stark contrast to last year's Ashes defeat.

Kraken operator Payward and Singapore Gulf Bank platform for 24/7 institutional crypto settlement

The two firms will initially roll out the digital assets settlement service to select institutional clients in Asia and the Gulf region with around-the-clock U. S.

Sass Jordan, Canadian rock singer-songwriter, dies aged 65

Musician who had hit albums with Racine and Rats later became a judge on six seasons of Canadian Idol Sass Jordan, the singer-songwriter who became a significant success in Canada’s rock scene in the 1990s before starring as a judge on Canadian Idol, has died aged 65. No cause of death has been given.

Connor out, Lewis in as England name World Cup squad

Leeds Rhinos half-back Jake Connor is left out of England's Rugby League World Cup squad, with Hull KR's Mikey Lewis beating him to a place.

BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk

The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers

Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years

The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.

ECB’s Nagel: No clear ​signs that inflation has fed through to price and wage setting

European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker and Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said in a speech in Sorrento, Italy during the European trading session on Monday that the impact of energy shock-driven inflation has yet not fed into wage growth.

Scott out of England squad and faces injury lay-off

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott withdraws from the England squad with a thigh injury that could keep him out for up to eight weeks.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Consolidates below 158.00 as bullish bias persists

The USD/JPY pair struggles to capitalize on Friday's bounce from sub-157.00 levels, touched in reaction to the weak US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, and seesaws between tepid gains/minor losses through the first half of the European session.

Euro: Fiscal risks cap upside against British Pound – Rabobank

Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses EUR/GBP in light of divergent fiscal and political risks in Europe and the United Kingdom (UK).

BTC price fights to reclaim 2026 open: Three things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin bulls renewed pressure on range highs with the 2026 yearly open forming the next key resistance to break through.

Coach services could be cut due to record diesel prices, UK operators warn

Rising fuel costs are pushing hundreds of firms out of business, threatening school transport, firms say Business live – latest updates Coach operators have said record diesel prices could force cuts to services including school transport, as hauliers warn rising fuel costs are pushing hundreds of firms out of business. The…

‘Each artist on their own terms’: why Lee Krasner was every bit the equal to husband Jackson Pollock

At a landmark exhibition at New York’s Met Museum, Mrs Pollock finally steps out of her spouse’s shadow In addition to managing her own career as an artist and being a devoted partner to an often unpredictable and tumultuous Jackson Pollock , Lee Krasner had at least one other duty – acting as the unofficial publicist to her…

Messi lauded as Ronaldo involved in bitter dispute - a fitting finale?

Maybe it was inevitable, given how entwined their careers have been. But the comparison is irresistible.

ISM Services PMI expected to show robust US economy in September

On Monday, we’ll get the latest read on the US services sector when the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) publishes its September gauge. Consensus points to a marginal uptick to 55.7 from August’s 55.4.

Kraken parent adds 24/7 dollar settlement with Singapore Gulf Bank

The partnership will enable select institutions in Asia and the Gulf region to instantly settle US dollar transactions through the bank’s SGB Net

All the goals from the Women's Super League - matchweek five

Watch every goal from matchweek five of the Women's Super League 2026-27 season.

Eurozone Sentix confidence falls in October as recovery optimism starts to fade

Eurozone October Sentix investor confidence 2.7 vs 5.0 expected Prior 5.1 The mood among euro area investors has taken a step back in October, with the details being slightly more telling than the headline drop itself. The Sentix investor confidence index fell to 2.7 in October from 5.1 in the month before, missing expectations…

Can ETH reach $3,000 after POAP founder moves $10.8M?

Ethereum trades near $2,730 as POAP founder Patricio Worthalter moves 4,000 ETH worth $10.79 million to Gemini.

Euro attempts to regain the 1.1200 level following mixed Services activity data

The Euro (EUR) maintains its bearish tone against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, following a string of mixed Services Activity figures and weak Investor Confidence data, with concerns about France's fiscal health weighing heavily.

US Dollar: Holds gains as Fed pricing stays firm – ING

ING’s Chris Turner notes the US Dollar (USD) remains supported as investors focus on French fiscal risks and repricing of European Central Bank (ECB) tightening versus a more resilient Fed path.

'What a pass!' - Jokic pulls off OUTRAGEOUS behind-the-back dime across court!

Nikola Jokic reminded everyone of his extraordinary playmaking ability in Sunday's preseason opener, whipping a sensational behind-the-back crosscourt assist to Cameron Johnson for three.

Visa and ADI Foundation team up on blockchain powered digital payments

Visa has partnered with Abu Dhabi based ADI Foundation to explore how blockchain infrastructure could work alongside its global payment network as the companies assess new digital payment and digital asset transaction systems. According to an announcement shared with crypto.news,…

Australian Dollar recovers despite Yen gains, Japan vows fiscal prudence

The Australian Dollar (AUD) bounces back strongly against the Japanese Yen (JPY) and flattens at around 109.80 during the European trading session on Monday.

Eurozone Sentix Investor Confidence drops to 2.7 in October

Eurozone’s Sentix Investor Confidence data, a key indicator of Investor morale, comes in lower at 2.7 in October from 5.1 in September.

UK September final services PMI 52.1 vs 51.7 prelim

Prior 52.5 Final Composite PMI 52.0 vs 51.7 prelim Prior 52.5 Key findings: Service sector output rises for third month in a row Input cost inflation strongest since June amid surging fuel prices Business optimism moderates from August's six month high Comment: Tim Moore, Economics Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence…

EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Bears await break below 0.8450, YTD low amid French debt crisis

The EUR/GBP cross attracts sellers for the seventh straight day and drops back closer to the year-to-date low, around the 0.8460-0.8455 region, at the start of a new week.

Dow Jones futures slip as Middle East tensions offset Fed rate cut hopes

Dow Jones futures inch lower by 0.07% to trade near 51,440 during European hours on Monday. S&P 500 futures decline by 0.09% to trade around 7,770, while Nasdaq 100 futures remain steady near 31,070.

Gold: Recovery hinges on lower yields – OCBC

OCBC’s Christopher Wong notes that Gold’s brief post-payrolls rebound faded as long-end US yields stayed elevated and the Dollar remained firm. The bank argues that reduced Fed hike risk alone is insufficient for a sustained rally; a clearer, lasting decline in long-end and real yields, alongside some easing in Oil-driven…

Scott withdraws from England and could miss 'several weeks'

Alex Scott is withdrawing from the England squad after picking up a tendon injury in the 7-0 win over Croatia.

How perfect storm has rained on Derby's parade

BBC Sport looks at how Turki Alalshikh's aborted takeover of Derby County has contributed to a poor start to their Championship season.

Japanese Yen: Broad range holds despite weak momentum against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategist Quek Ser Leang observes USD/JPY fluctuated between 156.94 and 158.21, closing at 157.83, with intraday trading expected inside 157.10–158.10. Over 1–3 weeks, he now favours a broad consolidation between 156.35 and 158.70 rather than deeper pullbacks.

Euro loses against Canadian Dollar as ECB’s Lane warns economic growth concerns

EUR/CAD has pared its recent gains from the previous trading day, hovering around 1.5970 during European hours on Monday. The currency cross depreciates as the Euro (EUR) remains under pressure following the release of Final HCOB Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data from Germany and the Eurozone.

Hong Kong plans new licenses across 4 crypto services

Hong Kong plans licenses for crypto dealing, custody, advisory and management services, with a bill expected before the end of 2026.

£800m in, £800m out - Why Man City scandal shines light on Man Utd finances

Manchester City's owners have been found guilty of injecting money into the club. At Manchester United, fans are frustrated at how much has been taken out.

ECB’s Lane: Rise in long-term rates will slow growth

European Central Bank (ECB) Chief Economist Philip Lane warns of moderate economic growth due to higher long-term rates. Regarding inflation, Lane said that medium-term inflation expectations are still de-anchored.

Forex Today: Euro selloff picks up steam, US Dollar ignores easing rate hike bets

Here is what you need to know on Monday, October 5:

NZD/USD Price Forecast: Kiwi remains under pressure at YTD lows sub-0.5600

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) extends its decline as the safe-haven US Dollar (USD) maintains its bullish tone, with investors wary of risk, amid the worsening bond market turmoil.

Euro: Fiscal contagion fears weigh on single currency – MUFG

MUFG’s Lee Hardman highlights that Euro (EUR) weakness at the start of the week reflects mounting concerns over destabilizing financial conditions in the Euro-zone, triggered by a sharp sell-off in French government bonds.

The Housekeeper by Rose Tremain review – a bloodless origin story for Du Maurier’s Rebecca

The novelist has expanded her devastating 2014 short story about an imagined affair between Daphne du Maurier and a fictional Polish-Jewish housekeeper The rollcall of notable novels that began life as short stories is surprisingly long and various. Two years before Clarissa Dalloway famously shopped for flowers in Virginia…

Karl review – straightforward tribute tells inside story of fashion world’s great eccentric Karl Lagerfeld

Based on Lagerfeld’s biography, director Nick Hooker gets access to the designer’s inner circle, but ultimately fails to find the man behind the high collar and sunglasses Karl Lagerfeld had never set foot inside a supermarket before he had one built on a catwalk in 2014, featuring models browsing aisles with baskets shopping…

Bitcoin ETFs notch third inflow week as Ether ETFs shed $138M

Bitcoin ETF inflows reached a third straight week, while Ether ETFs swung to outflows and Zcash funds posted their first weekly outflow.

Eurozone PMI confirms strongest growth in over three years as price pressures intensify

Eurozone September final services PMI 53.0 vs 53.0 prelim Prior 51.6 Eurozone September final composite PMI 53.1 vs 53.1 prelim Prior 52.0 The breakdown The final numbers reaffirm what we already know from the preliminary estimates, as private sector business activity increased at the quickest rate in nearly three-and-a-half…

Philip R. Lane: Diagnostic Challenges for ECB Monetary Policy

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Connor out, Lewis in - England's World Cup squad confirmed

Brian McDermott has named his 23-player England squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with Mikey Lewis selected ahead of Jake Connor.

US expands Hamas sanctions after tracing crypto transfers from France

The October 2 action adds five blocked counterparties, while Treasury's alleged crypto transfers are separate from its wider fundraising total.

US Dollar Index (DXY) clings to gains near 102.30, April 2025 high amid geopolitical risks

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, catches aggressive bids following Friday's dismal US jobs data-led downtick and jumps to a fresh high since April 2025 at the start of a new week.

TRON price prediction for October: Can TRX break its narrow range?

TRX has traded near $0.335 while nearly $96 billion in stablecoins sits on TRON. A U.

Will Sui price reach $2 as AI and stablecoin use grows?

SUI rose to $1.23 as traders watched $1.27 resistance while Mysten Labs pushed stablecoins and AI agents as Sui’s next growth areas.

US Dollar: Rally faces monetary-policy limits – DBS

DBS Group Research economist Philip Wee says the Dollar’s three-week rally is losing monetary-policy support as senior Federal Reserve officials push back against expectations for another rate hike at the October 28 FOMC meeting.

British Pound retreats against Japanese Yen as Japan vows debt control

The British Pound (GBP) slumps 0.3% to near 208.40 in the European trade on Monday after a flat opening at around 209.10.

NFL looking into official apparently cursing at Cards TE McBride

The NFL says it is reviewing an official's apparent use of profanity directed at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride in Sunday's game against the Giants.

Sources: Thornton dislocates ankle in win, Chiefs 'in contact' with Tyreek Hill

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, injured in Sunday's 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, suffered a dislocated ankle that was put back into place by doctors, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Braves steal Game 2 without Sale to even NLDS with Dodgers

Michael Harris II tripled and scored the go-ahead run on reliever Kris Bubic's wild pitch in the fifth inning, and the Braves beat the Dodgers 3-2 on Sunday night.

'Everything just clicked' with McMillan, Young in Panthers' primetime win

Carolina receiver Tetairoa McMillan was dominant in his team's 32-36 win over Detroit Lions Sunday night, catching 14 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns from teammate Bryce Young, who threw for 329 yards to help the Panthers even their record at 2-2.

Campbell, players back DC Sheppard after Lions defensive woes continue

Despite the Lions' defense's continued slide, Dan Campbell and his players refused to blame second-year defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard after their loss Sunday night to the Panthers.

Chargers' Harbaugh standing by OC McDaniel: 'Job is not in jeopardy'

After another poor offensive performance Sunday, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh is standing by offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.

Chourio adds to burgeoning Brewers legend with walk-off single in Game 2

Jackson Chourio hit a two-run single off Padres closer Mason Miller with two outs in the ninth inning as the Brewers rallied past the Padres for a 2-0 NLDS lead.

Bengals' top WRs Chase, Higgins suffer injuries in loss to Jags

Bengals wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins both suffered injuries in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars.

😈 Cowboys' jab at Texans leads NFL Week 4 trolls

The calendar shifted to October and the trolls are becoming a little more impactful, led by the Dallas Cowboys.

Chiefs and 49ers remain unbeaten - five things from NFL week four

Five teams went into week four of the NFL season with a 100% record, but only three teams remain unbeaten after Sunday's action.

Australian Dollar weakens amid Middle East tensions, cool inflation

AUD/USD inches lower after registering modest gains in the previous day, trading around 0.6940 during European hours on Monday. The pair remains subdued as the US Dollar (USD) gains ground on rising safe-haven demand, driven primarily by deteriorating geopolitical conditions in the Middle East.

CEE FX: Inflation supports koruna over peers – ING

ING’s Frantisek Taborsky expects higher September inflation across Czech Republic and Hungary, with Czech data seen backing a November rate hike. He forecasts unchanged policy in Poland and Romania, maintains a bearish regional FX bias, and favours the Czech koruna, which he sees as less tied to global narratives and likely…

F1 2026 team-mate head-to-heads after Bahrain GP in Malaysia

The 2026 Formula 1 head-to-heads with all of the latest Qualifying, Sprint and Grand Prix scores in each of the 11 teams.

Indonesian Rupiah weakens as elevated import cost weigh on balance of payments

USD/IDR gains ground after posting modest losses in the previous day, trading around 17,950 during the early European hours on Monday.

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don't have much on the agenda other than the final PMIs for the major Eurozone economies and the UK. The final readings are rarely market-moving because the markets react more to new information.

Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD pars losses but remains trading in range

Silver (XAG/USD) trades above $61.30 on Monday’s early European session, after bouncing from two-month lows around $59.70 on Friday.

Equities: Strong earnings cycle offsets yield shock – Danske Bank

Danske Research Team reports that global equities ended last week only 0.5% lower despite a rapid rise in yields, with tech and cyclicals outperforming. Over the past two weeks, equities are up 0.4%, while volatility has been largely confined to bonds.

Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes – with line-up still unannounced

Organisers announced last month that general admission tickets would cost £408 each, including a £5 booking fee – taking the price above £400 for the first time.

Revenue users hit by malicious USDG approvals in wallet draining scheme

Revenue has been linked to malicious USDG approvals that allowed attackers to gain unlimited spending permissions before moving funds from users’ wallets in the same transaction. Blockchain security firm Salus said attackers obtained permit signatures from users and submitted them…

Watch: Thistle narrow gap & big wins for County and Elgin

Watch the best of the action from the weekend's action in the Scottish Championship, League 1 and League 2.

Play that funky Turbine Hall! How artist Tarek Atoui aims to take the Tate on a sonic odyssey

From underwater explosions to PlayStation joysticks, the Lebanese artist makes art inspired by sound. Can this work in a space known for its chattering day-trippers, overstimulated schoolkids and echoing acoustics?

£117m Rogers failed at Bournemouth - and feared he may not make it

A look at the point in club-record £117m Chelsea signing Morgan Rogers' career when he doubted whether he could make it at the highest level.

Czechia’s Santi Denia: ‘Anthony Gordon? What a player! He’s at the same level as Lamine Yamal’

After working with nearly all of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad in their formative years, the coach is also a huge fan of English football. He’s now pitting his wits against both At the end of a 2-0 defeat by England in Prague, the Czechia coach turned left, walked along the touchline, shook Thomas Tuchel’s hand and said…

ICC delays plans for World Club Championship after ‘Big Three’ object

England, Australia and India say no space for extra events No new international tournaments until 2031 at earliest The International Cricket Council (ICC) will not introduce a World Club Championship or more international multilateral tournaments until 2031 at the earliest after resistance from England, Australia and India.…

How former Premier League goalkeeper David Stockdale rescued and revamped FC Farsley

Former Brighton and Birmingham stopper has his family getting their hands dirty rebooting Leeds club They held a sweepstake in the FC Farsley office. How many fans would come for the first men’s game at their Throstle Nest ground in more than two years?

Rowan Atkinson to bring Mr Bean, Blackadder and more to West End in new show

The actor will perform famous TV sketches – as well as new material created with Richard Curtis, Ben Elton and Howard Goodall – in Rowan Live, which opens in February Rowan Atkinson will return to the stage next year to play Blackadder, Mr Bean and other comic characters from across his career in a West End show, Rowan Live.…

The terrifying, unbeaten Chiefs would like you to know your predictions were wrong

Kansas City beat the surprisingly feisty Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. They already look like a very real contender after a lost season in 2025 The rivalry between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders goes back to the formation of the American Football League in 1960, when the Chiefs were the Dallas Texans, and the…

Forty years of the Phantom of the Opera - the show that wouldn’t die: ‘People come back to hear the impossible’

As Andrew Lloyd Webber’s enduring gothic melodrama celebrates its 40th birthday, producer Cameron Mackintosh and cast members from down the years recall what makes it so special There is something about Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterly musical The Phantom of the Opera – celebrating 40 years on the West End this month – which…

USD/CAD Price Forecast: Drifts higher above 1.4250, remains bullish but overbought

The USD/CAD pair gathers strength to around 1.4280 during the early European trading hours on Monday. Oil prices fall as rising crude exports from the Middle East and G7 nations' release of oil add to supplies, weighing on the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) against the US Dollar (USD).

Making AI training available to UK and Ireland educators

Google's AI tools aim to help educators achieve their teaching goals and provide students with personalized learning experiences.

British Pound: Rebound capped as downside bias lingers against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategist Quek Ser Leang notes GBP/USD recovered to 1.3238 after failing to extend Thursday’s decline, but intraday gains are expected to stay within 1.3215–1.3265.

Bitcoin is about to get a major bullish signal it hasn't had in over a year

Key price averages are on the verge of confirming a major bullish configuration for the first time in over a year.

Euro tumbles sharply, gap between France-German yields widen

The Euro (EUR) underperforms its major currency peers at the start of the week, weighed down by increased fiscal risks in France amid surging costs on public finances and political instability.

Euro: Political risks weigh on common currency – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen argues that growing concerns over France’s public debt sustainability are now weighing on the Euro (EUR), after previously leaving the currency largely untouched despite bond market turmoil.

U. S. crypto tax deadline: What investors need to know by Oct. 15

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Trump adviser calls for Powell exit, could Bitcoin benefit?

President Donald Trump’s chief economic adviser has called for former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to leave the central bank’s board, opening another debate over the Fed’s policy direction weeks after officials raised interest rates for the first time in…

WTI Price Forecast: Hangs near four-week low, around $89.00 as bears seem noncommittal

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – attracts sellers for the second straight day on Monday and sticks to its intraday losses around the $89.00 mark through the early European session.

Ethereum investors are stuck in a two-week staking exit line. Here's why.

Ether waiting to enter staking has fallen by more than a quarter since early September, while the exit queue hit its longest of 2026.

S&P launches risk checks for crypto lending vaults

S&P Global Ratings launched a new VRA framework to score risk in on-chain lending vaults, covering credit, liquidity, protocol and governance.

Hallgrimsson urges UEFA to keep Ireland and Israel apart in future

Heimir Hallgrimsson has called on UEFA to keep Ireland and Israel apart in future.

Oil: Diverging supply signals shape Brent – ING

ING’s Warren Patterson notes that ICE Brent has repeatedly dipped below $100/bbl but continues to settle above this level as the market weighs conflicting supply and geopolitical factors. Higher oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, G7 reserve releases, and recovering Saudi pipeline capacity contrast with persistent Middle…

Japanese Yen steadies around 158.00 as PM Takaichi vows debt containment

The Japanese Yen (JPY) nurses marginal losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday but remains trading within previous ranges, with downside attempts limited as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to keep public debt under control.

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 77

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

Trump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy

The president named his national intelligence chief as the taskforce's head as worries over AI grow.

Euro weakens against British Pound amid French fiscal concerns

The EUR/GBP cross attracts some sellers to around 0.8475 during the early European trading hours on Monday. The Euro (EUR) softens against the British Pound (GBP) as fiscal concerns in France in the wake of a steep bond market rout stoke contagion fears in the Eurozone.

Social reckonings and 90s nostalgia: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Jeremy Strong plays Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Reckoning', Stephen King's 'Carrie' is adapted for the small screen, and Tate Britain revives the rebellious creativity of the 90s. Here's what to look out for this week.

Japan's Takaichi vows to carefully manage annual debt issuance

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae said on Monday that the government will control the annual debt issuance amount appropriately while scrutinising the economy, prices, tax revenues, interest rates, debt-servicing costs, and market developments.

Charlie Shaw’s Revenge review – creepy clown killer takes aim at struggling amusement park

Decent effects and a late-stage twist show promise, but this gore-fest needs to be more disgusting, funny or unnerving The film opens with a lone figure striding into the foreground. He’s an amateur entertainer on his way to a gig, and he’s not been met at the station as planned.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro review: big changes for small differences

Longer battery life, better screen, upgraded Siri and new variable aperture camera in refreshed design from last year’s model Apple’s smaller Pro iPhone gets the best kind of spec bump for 2026: longer battery life, faster chips and a fancy new variable aperture for the main camera. The iPhone 18 Pro is one of a pair of slab…

Sleeping Beauties by David Byrne review – a quirky journey through the afterlife of invention

The Talking Heads frontman considers the dormant ideas that made a comeback – from Indian irrigation to Kafka There’s barely been a moment in the last half-century when David Byrne hasn’t been zinging about, dancing forward, opting odd. The art-school dropout frontman of Talking Heads, he moved sideways into ballet, dance and…

Zhuri chases a first success at Yarmouth

We have a busy day’s racing on Monday with flat action from Wolverhampton and Yarmouth, live on Sky Sports Racing...

Gihan Arnolda: Britain's first black trainer hoping to inspire next generation

Gihan Arnolda is believed to be the first Black or Asian licenced trainer in Britain. He's based at Cadland Cottage Stables in Newmarket and sent out his first runner in May 2026, securing his first winner a month later.

GBP/USD Price Forecast: YTD low near 1.3140 to act as key support level

The British pound (GBP) is down 0.26% to near 1.3200 against the US Dollar (USD) during the early European trading session on Monday.

Bitcoin price prediction for October: Best and worst cases for BTC

Bitcoin price has begun October near $85,000 after a weak U. S.

Thitikul wins in Hawaii for fourth victory this season

Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand quickly overcame a late double bogey to win the LOTTE Championship for her fourth LPGA Tour victory of the season.

Indian Rupee holds early ground as traders trim hawkish Fed bets

The Indian Rupee (INR) trades marginally higher against the US Dollar (USD) after an extended weekend. Indian markets were closed on Friday due to Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.

Zcash NU7 goes live on testnet with 25 second blocks

Zcash has activated its NU7 network upgrade on testnet at block 4,465,026, putting its planned 25 second blocks and new fee mechanism into live testing ahead of a targeted Nov. 5 mainnet rollout.

How Evans defied history to become Britain's first world rally champion in 25 years

Elfyn Evans has been the nearly-man of world rally until he finally emulated the feats of Colin McRae and Richard Burns.

Lamar leaves stadium in boot after hurting ankle in Ravens' win

Lamar Jackson left the Ravens' game against the Titans on Sunday with an ankle injury.

Cowboys' Lamb returns home, wows with 17-catch day: Means 'everything'

CeeDee Lamb returned to Houston and caught 17 passes for 189 yards, including the game-winning, 12-yard touchdown with 40 seconds to go, as a large number of family members watched from the stands.

Panthers LW Marchand, back from surgery, nets 1st goal since Feb. 26

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand, out since March 6, made his season debut Sunday night against the Anaheim Ducks following an offseason that included surgery for the 38-year-old left wing, who scored 27 goals last season.

Google Gemini cited in $69K crypto scam report

A crypto investigator says Tronify.rent took $69,651 from about 80 victims after one victim said Google Gemini had called the site safe.

Tooth with jade inlay reveals ancient Maya skill as dentists

A study of a pre-Hispanic molar with a jadeite inlay concludes it was treated while its owner was still alive. The find is the first documented case of such an inlay in a Mayan back molar.

TV tonight: an essential film about the story of Damilola Taylor

John Boyega, who was friends with Damilola, speaks in this moving programme. Plus: David Harewood’s superb new legal drama.

Humphries savours 'special' win after ending run of major near-misses

Luke Humphries was relieved to end his run of near-misses in TV major finals after delivering a sensational comeback victory over Gerwyn Price at the World Grand Prix.

Bond yields remain the market’s pressure point even after soft US jobs report

The softer US jobs report on Friday might have offered markets some much-needed relief before the weekend but I don't think it changes the main thing traders should be watching this week. And that is still the bond market.

Zcash group starts lobbying U. S. lawmakers to push crypto policy

Zcash advocacy group PGPZ has registered to lobby in Washington on the CLARITY Act, crypto taxes, privacy and developer protections.

F1 Sprint format: How does it work in 2026?

Everything you need to know about Formula 1's Sprint weekend format for the 2026 F1 season.

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Declines below 110.00, technical bias stays bearish

The AUD/JPY cross trades in negative territory around 109.70 during the early European session on Monday.

Internet Watch Foundation reports huge rise in AI child sexual abuse material

Abuse material monitor says number of AI images assessed this year is already 40% higher than last year’s total AI-generated child sexual abuse material is proliferating online, with the amount of illegal material investigated this year already exceeding the total for 2025. Analysts at the Internet Watch Foundation have found…

From hotel suites to virtual reality, museums turn to licensing deals as costs rise

Natural History Museum and British Museum among cultural institutions leveraging collections and exhibitions They are often free to visit but museums are bolstering their finances by putting their stamp on everything from upmarket hotel suites to trendy jumpsuits and virtual reality experiences. Forget buying a T-shirt.

‘I didn’t know what to do’: collapse of providers of high-end digs leaves students in shock

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Joint venture of OKX and NYSE parent ICE files for 24/7 tokenized U. S. stock trading

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Bitcoin zooms toward $87,000, nearly setting an eight-month high, then reverses

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OKX, NYSE parent file to launch tokenized US stock platform

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Japan’s Kihara: There are no plans to carry out a further oil release

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Gold holds gains above $4,150 as traders trim bets on Fed rate hikes

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Money stolen by scammers hijacking UK social media accounts rises 400%

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No other team should go through this - Hallgrimsson

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Australia services PMI growth slows to 51.9, job cuts return as price pressures build

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Ethereum’s past outflow charts can change when more exchange wallets are identified

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‘Unequivocally false’: WNBA players push back on Fever GM’s defense of fans’ behavior

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Man City fight back to beat struggling Arsenal

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Hallgrímsson calls on Uefa to keep Ireland and Israel apart in future after bad-tempered draw

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Humphries completes comeback victory over Price in World Grand Prix epic

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Can ‘super intelligence’ and a non-binding safety pact solve AI’s image problem?

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Bitcoin Core’s new fix closes gap that could redirect funds without stealing keys

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India’s local crypto exchanges get just 0.7% of inflows, Chainalysis reports

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Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new White House AI czar

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From Nov. 1, affected international deposits will remain pending until customers provide required transfer details.

The Undertones review – silver-haired fans get Teenage Kicks once more

Corn Exchange, Edinburgh Derry’s answer to the Ramones play 30 songs in a breakneck and breathless ride through the punk humour and new-wave surrealism of their repertoire “This is the first record we ever made. Still sounds good to me,” smiles bassist Mickey Bradley, deliberately downplaying the song released in 1978 that…

These dads figured out they could use drones to send each other potatoes

A group of dads in the Houston suburbs discovered they could use drone deliveries to send each other potatoes. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with one of them, Nathan Edwards, an editor for The Verge.

Brazil election could change crypto rules after Oct. 4

Brazil votes Oct. 4 as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face a tight race that could shape crypto taxes, exchange rules and stablecoin oversight.

Solana price prediction 2026: Will Alpenglow spark a bullish SOL breakout in October?

Solana price trades near $121 as 124–125 resistance, ETF flows and Alpenglow testing shape whether SOL can reach $148 in October.

All hail electrification. But let’s talk about the hard part.

The IEA and climate negotiators want to set a target for shifting the economy to run on electricity.

‘We have been dispossessed’: Nick Hayes on land rights and a peaceful revolution at the real Toad Hall

The co-founder of the Right to Roam campaign and author of The Book of Trespass discusses the Oxfordshire riverside community he calls home and how Hardwick Hall has been taken back by the people On the banks of the Thames in South Oxfordshire, the Hardwick estate has been owned by the Rose family for generations. When Sir…

A cargo ship, 20 crew, and a huge stash of cocaine: the seafarer imprisoned for smuggling – on no evidence

After Turkish police found drugs on board the Phoenician M, the ship’s chief mate, Ali Albokhari, was sentenced to 30 years in prison. His wife is still fighting to free him In the early hours of 6 October 2023, Elena Albokhari was woken by a text message from her husband.

Antigone Exits review – emotions run high in experimental reworking of Greek tragedy

Minerva theatre, Chichester Nina Segal’s revisiting of the Sophoclean story is pleasingly experimental – but not all the ideas work in Jeff James’s fourth-wall breaking production Libations were typically poured to appease the gods and honour the dead in Ancient Greece, but as a black, tar-like substance is dribbled here…

Burnham’s plans for social care and its workers are admirable but changes must come quickly | Heather Stewart

Money is needed now for a system that has left families including mine struggling their way unsupported and forgotten As one of many hundreds of thousands of people in the UK with a parent with Alzheimer’s, the passage in Andy Burnham’s speech about social care moved me to tears. My mother had not even been diagnosed when I…

Ethereum price prediction: Can ETH reach $3,000 in October?

Ethereum price trades near $2,695 as traders watch $2,800 resistance, ETF flows and the Oct. 6 Glamsterdam test for a possible $3,000 move.

‘The violence is off the scale’: staff and passengers at risk as assaults on trains in Great Britain soar to record high

Cases of abuse, spitting, head-butting and sexual harassment, have spiked as transport police numbers have dwindled When a train was halted outside Exeter St Davids station on Monday, rail staff leapt to one conclusion: there had been a violent incident on board. “Someone will have kicked off,” one staff member said.

She died covering war for Fox News. Her parents blame the network — and a star reporter

The family members of two Fox News journalists killed while covering the war in Ukraine are suing the network, saying it put getting the story ahead of its people.

Costa’s coffee shops return to profit with iced drinks and matcha on the menu

Costa Ltd reports operating profit of £20m in year to 31 December 2025 after losses of £13.5m in 2024 Costa’s main coffee shop arm has returned to an operating profit after revamping its high street outlets and broadening its menu with iced drinks, matcha and fresher pastries. The chain, which has 2,700 outlets in the UK and…

El Salvador receives $138 million from IMF after Bitcoin waivers granted

Efforts will continue to reduce the state’s involvement in Bitcoin-related activities and to strengthen crypto‑asset regulation and governance, the IMF said.

Visa stablecoin card payments jump 200% in a year

Visa says stablecoin-linked card payments grew nearly 200% year over year as more than 160 programs expanded across consumer and business use.

'I want to spark new ideas': Architect Ma Yansong on designing the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Last month, film producer George Lucas opened his long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art for many legions of fans of Star Wars memorabilia and visual storytelling. Ma Yansong, the Chinese architect who designed the futuristic looking building, says he hopes it "sparks curiosity and new ideas."

Thousands of Glasgow council workers face pay cuts in one of UK’s biggest fire-and-rehire plans

Unison union refuses to ballot members on offer that would make 11% of council employees worse off UK politics live – latest updates Thousands of Glasgow council workers face being sacked and reappointed under less favourable terms in one of the UK’s biggest ever “fire-and-rehire” exercises, after union negotiations broke…

‘It’s OK to love somebody when they’re not perfect’: how John Cena conquered Hollywood – and why he refuses to abandon Vince McMahon

By embracing the role of amiable lunk, the wrestler turned actor has become an unlikely, and very modern, leading man. But does his relationship with the WWE, and its controversial former owner, risk tarnishing his brand?

Own a mobile phone? Then you’re paying the ‘app tax’. It’s a racket and it’s time the UK faced Apple and Google down | Chi Onwurah

A deep-seated duopoly allows the tech giants to exploit the public and developers. But the regulator has powers to stop this abuse – it should use them Chi Onwurah is the Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West and chair of the parliamentary science, innovation and technology committee Debates around big tech and…

Mike Nelson review – a waking nightmare of derelict dunes and desert island despair

Modern Art Oxford Entropy and hopelessness become thrillingly confrontational in this ambitious show, which recreates Nelson’s studio, shacks and sand dunes in dilapidated form It’s either a cry for help or a scream into the void. Whichever it is, Mike Nelson’s latest exhibition is the English artist at his most frustrated…

South Korea crypto trading drops 20% in a week

South Korea’s five major crypto exchanges recorded $15.1 billion in weekly trading volume, down 19.56%, while Upbit held a 64.04% share.

Russia uses digital rubles to pay salaries for first time

Russia’s Finance Ministry has started paying some employees in digital rubles, extending the CBDC into government payroll after its Sept. 1 rollout.

‘I can’t listen to Pink Floyd - I find their music dreary’: Elvis Costello’s honest playlist

The singer-songwriter owes a lot to Georgie Fame and likes the romantic side of Jimi Hendrix – but which ringtone song can put him in a bad mood? The first song I fell in love with The Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix, which came out in 1967 when I was 12.

Lack of inspections at fish slaughterhouses a ‘disgrace’, says Animal Equality UK

Charity calls for faster progress on humane slaughter laws for farmed fish in England and Wales Up to 77m fish are slaughtered each year in the UK but there are no routine or mandatory inspections of fish slaughterhouses in England and Wales, it can be revealed. Concerns within government about the way fish are slaughtered…

OpenAI safety leader quits, warning AI company’s culture is ‘broken’

David Robinson joins other insiders in urging industry to take more care over rapidly developing technology A safety leader at OpenAI has quit the company, warning that its culture was broken and that AI firms were not “being nearly careful enough” about developing the technology. David Robinson, who led the writing of safety…

Zcash price prediction for October: What could move ZEC next?

ZEC enters October after a rapid September advance and a steep pullback. Developers have scheduled NU7 for testnet this week, but its proposed faster blocks will not reach mainnet until November at the earliest.

Stablecoin payment firm OpenPayd eyes Nasdaq listing

OpenPayd expects its Titan merger and Nasdaq listing by year-end as the stablecoin payments firm prepares to launch U. S.

Stablecoins may not drain banks of dollars but they can still make lending more expensive

Here's a hypothetical scenario: you want to use $100 out of your bank account to buy newly issued stablecoins. The company issuing the stablecoins takes your dollars, puts them in its own bank account, and gives you a balance you can send around on a blockchain.

Russia’s Finance Ministry pays wages in digital rubles for first time

Work on the introduction of the digital ruble to the budget process is being carried out by the Bank of Russia together with the Ministry of Finance.

Zcash ETF sees $93.6M exit as ZEC drops 23%

Zcash ETF recorded $93.56 million in weekly outflows as ZEC fell toward $1,300, while cumulative inflows remained positive at $212.56 million.

Wakaliga Uganda review – a blistering superhero movie with hardboiled cops and a nefarious ‘girl with a voluminous bum’

Chisenhale Gallery, London A young man possessed by the spirit of a mythical Buganda warrior leads the film-making collective’s explosive new diatribe against the theft of cultural artefacts – with the help of a ‘video joker’ Wakaliga Uganda makes action movies with a cast from the Kampala streets, props built out of scrap…

Philippines freezes 25 crypto wallets tied to flood scandal

Philippine authorities froze 25 crypto wallets and 91 other accounts and assets tied to an unnamed lawmaker in a flood-control plunder probe.

Increasing influence: Italy marks 800 years since death of Saint Francis of Assisi

Ceremonies and events are being held in Assisi throughout the day in honour of Italy's patron saint. The festivities form part of the Franciscan Jubilee Year, proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV.

Vitalik Buterin tries AI that keeps personal data private

Vitalik Buterin is testing a private AI setup using Qwen, zkAPI and Tor to get personalized health advice while limiting data sent remotely.

‘They call every week’: the phishing attacks targeting past victims

Scammers reuse personal details harvested from fake Esta websites – and texts and calls can keep arriving for months When the British actor Lisa Riley was preparing to travel to the US last year, she applied online for an Esta so she would not need a visa. After finding the site through a Google search she filled in her…

Ministers explore how to stop regional leaders misusing planned new spending powers

Labour wants to make sure mayors and council chiefs in England can be held to account for extra revenues devolved to them Ministers are mulling over how to ensure that England’s regional leaders do not misuse their newfound spending muscle, as Whitehall prepares to devolve more revenue to local levels. Ideas under…

The eyes have it: Iconic World Cup pictures explored by Getty photographers

Whether on or off the pitch, many of the most memorable moments from FIFA World Cups have been captured by Getty. Here, some of the photographers behind those lenses share their thoughts about taking the best emotive images.

TV tonight: Eric Morecambe’s children’s book comes to life

The Reluctant Vampire is a fun story starring Lenny Rush. Plus: secrets are spilled in juicy divorce drama The Split Up.

Shooting and scoring: Photographer Alex Pantling on capturing the world’s greatest footballers

Getty photographer Alex Pantling reported on the FIFA World Cup 2026 and shared with European Lens his reflection on the experience along with some of his favourite shots from the tournament.

Star Wars actor John Boyega on the day his 10-year-old school friend Damilola Taylor was killed: ‘It kept me up at night because I was just with the guy’

The star was just eight when his friend was stabbed. Decades on, he’s ready to talk about that day – how it shaped him, and how, as he becomes a father himself, it will shape him as a dad “I feel a bit nervous,” confesses John Boyega, as he sits down in front of the camera.

UK car industry faces ‘difficult trade-off’ between Chinese and EU markets

Britain under pressure to put tariffs on cheap Chinese vehicle imports ahead of protectionist trade measures Britain’s car industry is grappling with a “difficult trade-off” between China and Europe, as manufacturers struggle to balance the benefits of both markets ahead of looming trade measures that could restrict UK…

‘We are in a kind of war’: row over viral Amsterdam chip shop lands in court

Neighbours say crowds drawn by TikTok to Fabel Friet are clogging the picturesque canal street and attracting litter, gulls and rats People living in one of Amsterdam’s most exclusive neighbourhoods have taken the city to court for licensing a chip shop that has gone viral on TikTok . On busy days, the queue for Fabel Friet on…

A Statement review – outstanding climate change dramedy about a 1980 meeting

New York film festival: Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti and Tatiana Maslany lead an excellent ensemble in this dramatization of a failed conference on climate change In late October 1980, days before the election of Ronald Reagan , Congress summoned 20 experts in various fields to a beachfront hotel in Florida. Their mandate was…

Bankers sue to overturn OCC trust-bank rule used by crypto firms

The Independent Community Bankers of America sued the OCC in federal court in Washington on Oct. 2, two weeks after the agency approved Agora National Trust Bank, Catena Trust Bank and Bastion Platforms.

Milt Windler, NASA flight director who helped save Apollo 13, dies at 94

"...we were making history."

Federal judge calls Flock ‘indiscriminate mass surveillance’

A federal judge ruled that a sheriff’s deputy violated a woman’s Fourth Amendment rights when using Flock to search for her license plate without a warrant.

Amazon responds to data center backlash, says it no longer uses NDAs

The CEO of Amazon Web Services tried to push back against widespread suspicion of data centers.

Hedge funds built a $1.2 trillion Treasury trade on money they have to keep borrowing

Companies can own a mountain of US government debt without betting that bond prices will rise. Hedge funds buy Treasury securities and sell futures against them to collect a small pricing gap, borrowing most of the purchase money to make the return worthwhile.

Chainalysis Used AI to Trace the $387M Bitget Hack Back to North Korea

The firm says the Sept. 24 breach pushed North Korea's 2026 crypto haul past $1 billion, and detailed how it used in-house AI to trace the stolen funds across four blockchains in a race against the attackers.

OpenAI safety employee resigns, claiming the company’s ‘culture is broken’

By his own admission, David Robinson is “something of a cliché”: an employee at a leading AI company who issues a dire warning while resigning from their job.

'Wait Wait' for October 3, 2026: With Not My Job guest David Byrne

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest David Byrne and panelists Rob Anderson, Alonzo Bodden, and Rachel Coster

OpenAI Banned PewDiePie Twice While He Built Ajax, an Uncensored AI That Will Run on Your PC

The YouTuber says OpenAI suspended his account twice while he trained a small, uncensored model built to run on your own computer.

ESMA proposes ending EU custody and transfer services for non-compliant stablecoins

Non-compliant tokens could lose licensed custody and transfer access if the proposal becomes law, with exit rules still unresolved.

Payments firm OpenPayd targets year-end Nasdaq listing to fund U. S. expansion and acquisitions

CEO Iana Dimitrova said OpenPayd aims to launch in the U. S.

Crypto job postings triple to over 1,200 in September, but applications fall

Finance, engineering and trading led hiring demand, while Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana were the most frequently requested blockchain skills.

Pi network price prediction for October: The best and worst cases for PI

Pi Network enters October with a scheduled protocol upgrade and a coin still struggling to hold nine cents. PI changed hands near $0.0888 on October 3, according to CoinGecko, after a week in which it traded between roughly $0.0861 and…

Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat disappears from app stores in India after government order

Bitchat has become largely unavailable in India as a result of the restrictions.

Trump Is Hosting Yet Another Meme Coin Dinner: Here Are the Details

The TRUMP meme coin project is inviting its top 185 holders to a Nov. 22 gala dinner with President Trump two weeks after ethics disputes over his crypto interests helped stall the Clarity Act in the Senate.

Burnham must remember: more regulation is not the best way to improve public services | Phillip Inman

In the NHS as in the private sector, the measure of success should be customer satisfaction and not just box-ticking Andy Burnham said he wanted to “rewire” the economy. Then he seemed to slam on the brakes, kicking most reforms into the 2030s.

Cathie Wood says smart investors need to start watching where AI agents spend money

As AI agents evolve from answering questions to spending real money, investors and tech giants are scrambling to control the financial networks powering machine-driven commerce.

Vessev built an electric ferry that almost flies

Vessev hopes its electric hydrofoil ferry will change the way people and cities think about boats.

Spotify billionaire’s body scan startup has come to America

Farooq Abbasi, an investor in Neko Health, talked to Equity about the hot health tech company and what's next for it.

All the AI agents that can live in your text messages

We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work.

California’s new laws target workers’ biggest fear of AI taking their jobs

The state, which is home to many AI companies, is one of the first to roll out workplace regulations targeting the technology California’s laws aimed at protecting workers from the impacts of artificial intelligence could pave the way for broader workplace safeguards across the US as calls for regulating the technology mount.…

Six US banks have failed in 2026 but the numbers look nothing like 2023

Six US banks have failed in 2026 so far, which is one more than in 2023 and enough to make another banking-crisis headline practically write itself. But before we start reliving Silicon Valley Bank, it's worth looking at what those six banks actually held: about $1.43 billion in combined assets, compared with roughly $552.54…

Greece will not 'borrow' its own treasures, Mitsotakis says of Parthenon Marbles

Bulgaria's Rumen Radev said the two countries had left the shadows of the past behind them, and the 48 artefacts will go on display until 5 November before returning to the places they were taken from.

The Pope Has Thoughts on AI Art—And They're Not Flattering

The pontiff says algorithms "lack the spark of humanity," and the Vatican wants to renew an alliance with artists and cultural institutions to protect it.

Crypto's Sisyphean struggle

Progress will effectively reset when the new Congress is sworn in, because key senators who quarterbacked the bill will not be on the ballot again, writes the Cato Institute's Ryan Chan-Wei.

BlackRock offers a glimpse of how tokenization may change your investment portfolio

Tokenization is not just about putting individual stocks and funds onchain. The next step could be entire investment portfolios that can be traded, rebalanced and eventually managed in real-time.

Soaring diesel prices take their toll on US farmers in midwest corn belt

Fuel costs are biting for crop growers, trucking firms and a host of other industries as Iran war stokes record prices Joe Hamilton farms corn and soybeans on 2,500 acres in Indiana’s Delaware county. Next week, when his soybean harvest kicks off, four tractors, two combine harvesters and five semi-trucks will roar to life.

Nitrite-free bacon sales boom in UK amid fears over curing chemicals

Shoppers are switching from traditional product despite little evidence alternative is safer Bacon has long been a favourite of carnivores, but there is growing consumer concern about the health risks posed by nitrites, chemicals used to cure meats. While many experts argue there is no evidence processed meat made without…

Chainalysis AI traces $387M Bitget hack in under 10 minutes

Chainalysis has used its in-house AI to cut more than 20 hours of manual bridge reconciliation to under 10 minutes while investigating the $387 million stolen from Bitget. Chainalysis said in its Oct.

NEAR Intents recovers entire stolen $3.8M after ultimatum to exploiter

The exploiter returned the entire sum to NEAR Intents after being identified and given 48 hours to respond.

Economist Betsey Stevenson breaks down the gender gap in recent hiring reports

The U. S.

Leveraged funds’ Bitcoin futures shorts fall by 5,300 BTC-equivalent as longs shrink

The September 29 snapshot shows leveraged funds’ reported shorts fell about 5,300 BTC-equivalent across four products, while longs and open interest also declined.

Greek police arrest 17 in crypto fraud scheme exceeding $8M

Greek police have arrested 17 people in an alleged cryptocurrency investment scheme that authorities estimate collected more than $8 million from at least 10,000 participants. Hellenic Police said in an Oct.

The dawn of the age of the exoskeleton

The devices continue to show noticeable benefits for users in various real-world tasks.

‘Happy Christmas, Ange’: why we have always loved a dramatic TV divorce

Untying the knot is having a television moment with the launch of the HBO legal thriller War and BBC’s The Split Up There were 105,002 divorces in England and Wales last year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Right now, it feels like there are almost as many on TV.

‘I was making no money’: Travel agent side hustle promoted by influencers criticised over fees

Would-be marketers enticed by online talk of entering a world of travel and easy cash find that the reality is rather different Months before she entered the Love Island villa, the content creator Yasmin Hadlow promised viewers of her online videos that they could “catch flights and get paid mid-air”. All they had to do, she…

I craved a mean girl’s approval until My Little Pony broke the spell

I didn’t realise my school infatuation was just making fun of me, but then an episode of the cartoon series taught me the attributes of true companionship When I was seven, I was obsessed with one particular classmate. She was the only girl taller than me and she never let me forget it.

‘Brave from the beginning’: 20 years of Friday Night Lights – the sports drama that dared to be different

It launched the careers of Jesse Plemons and Michael B Jordan, and let its stars improvise in a way that was fresh and new. This show about smalltown US football was confident, trailblazing – and wonderful I’ve been around the south of the US enough to have seen the importance of football: little burgs where the high-school…

All's fair in love and 'War' — a well-cast, classy-trashy divorce drama

HBO's War is intended to be an anthology series about two dueling London law firms. The first season stars Dominic West and Sienna Miller as a high-profile couple in the midst of a very nasty divorce.

Just short of its 200th birthday, a landmark natural history museum shuts down

Beloved for its dinosaurs, Philadelphia's storied Academy of Natural Sciences closed down this week, amid an intense fight by local residents, politicians and scientists to save it.

Theaster Gates bets on fine china

The famed Chicago-based artist's career is taking a new direction with the purchase of Pickard China, the sole remaining maker of fine china in the United States.

‘One person turned up at my house’: Russell T Davies on fierce fandom, finding love after grief - and the fear that drives him to keep a knife by the door

He’s the titan of TV who revived a flatlined Doctor Who and turned British queer life into jaw-dropping drama. But the screenwriter’s groundbreaking writing has sometimes made him a target of hate – from homophobes and Whovians alike • ‘Goodbye Whoniverse.

SEC proposes crypto custody framework for investment advisers and funds

The U. S.

Crypto gainers and losers: Quant jumps 158%, Lighter sinks

Bitcoin traded near $84,600 on Oct. 3 as Quant and Midnight led the week’s top crypto gainers, rising 158.3% and 96.5%, respectively.

‘It’s enraging’: lawmakers call for action after Guardian investigation into convenience store overcharges

Congress members say pricing practices at 7-Eleven and Circle K stores underscore everyday Americans’ affordability struggles Five US House members have called out pricing practices at the US’s two largest convenience store chains in response to an investigation by the Guardian . The Guardian found that 7-Eleven and Circle K…

Arbitrum pauses new Stylus activations over AI-assisted attack risks

Existing programs keep running, while a separate proof-conflict guard can delay unconfirmed withdrawals to Ethereum.

Community banks sue OCC over trust bank charters of crypto firms

Community banking group’s lawsuit claims OCC has overstepped its mandate from Congress.

Hackers use Microsoft’s X account to push unofficial Clippy token

Hackers have used Microsoft’s official X account to promote an unauthorized Clippy-themed token, with the promotional activity removed roughly 30 minutes later, according to The Verge. The Verge reported that Microsoft confirmed the breach after its account promoted an unofficial…

Suffragette cities: blazing Sylvia Pankhurst musical hits the road – in pictures

Sylvia: A Musical Revolution, the hit show about the Pankhursts and the suffrage movement, is going on a tour of England and Scotland. We took a first look at Leicester’s Curve theatre

Bailiffs and 100 unpaid teachers: inside the collapse of ‘groundbreaking’ yoga studio Triyoga

Formerly a favourite of the A-list, the chain has abruptly ceased trading, leaving teachers and customers blindsided Kate Comer is a single mother with two children, so she is used to living on a financial knife-edge. But when the yoga studio at which she taught closed without warning in September, leaving her with two…

No one expected Leo to be pope — except everyone who knew him as 'Bob'

When the 2025 conclave began, no one expected an American pope. But by its end, Cardinal Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo.

Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills

Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.

NEAR co-founder pitches AI pets, private trading and cross-chain payments

NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin has outlined 13 application ideas spanning AI pets, private trading, and cross-chain payments, alongside five suggestions for helping developers reach users. Illia Polosukhin, in an Oct.

UK urged to act as Polymarket takes bets on whether HSBC and Lloyds will fail

Revelation comes amid mounting concern over online prediction market’s effects on integrity of financial system UK authorities are being urged to intervene after it emerged that the online prediction market Polymarket has been taking thousands of dollars worth of bets over whether HSBC and Lloyds will fail. Polymarket – the…

Bitcoin price eyes $86,000 reclaim as Bollinger support holds

Bitcoin price has slipped toward $84,000 after failing to hold its latest push above $87,000, while daily momentum has weakened and liquidation clusters have formed on both sides of the market. CoinGecko recorded Bitcoin at approximately $84,575 on Oct.

Plunging GPU prices threaten AI hosts, and new hedges step in

Companies building AI applications can rent powerful computers instead of buying the equipment themselves, paying for access to the graphics processing units, or GPUs, that run their software. Lower rental prices make those applications cheaper to operate, but they can also make life harder for the company that bought the…

Trump expected to appoint Jay Clayton as new AI czar: Reports

US intel chief Clayton may be asked to also oversee AI innovation and development along with “self policing” tech CEOs.

The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot

A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more If a third runway is built at Heathrow, what will be the impact on the wealth of the nation?

BT accused of ‘bullying’ customers by pausing broadband in digital landline push

Companies race to switch households to ‘voice over internet protocol’ services by the end of January BT has been accused of “bullying” customers by temporarily cutting off their broadband to pressure them to upgrade to a digital landline, as providers race to switch households over before the January deadline. Telecoms…

Crypto ETF flows split as Bitcoin gains $82.9m, Ethereum bleeds

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NFT sales fall 23% to $40.9m as Panini jumps 557%

NFT sales fell 23.48% to $40.88 million over the past seven days, while Panini America recorded a 557.53% increase and Courtyard retained first place among collections with $7.31 million. According to data from CryptoSlam, seller addresses also increased, rising 31.99%…

Crypto VC funding: Jeeves raises $110m, World sells $49m

Crypto financing announcements from Sep. 26 through Oct.

London Labour council warns it may raise council tax by 150%

Hammersmith and Fulham says it faces ‘biggest financial challenge in living memory’ as government cuts bite A flagship Labour authority has warned it may have to impose a 150% council tax rise on residents to maintain current services following central government cuts under a new funding settlement. Hammersmith and Fulham…

‘It’s shocking really’: Devon community tracks River Dart sewage spills

Citizen environmentalists create online platform that flags spills in real time and highlights repeatedly polluted spots The easy thing for the people who live on the banks of the River Dart in Devon might have been to grumble and groan about the sewage spills that blight their beloved waterway. Instead, citizen…

Bitcoin tests $86.5K, Bitget reopens, Swift adds Chainlink | Weekly recap

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Bitcoin struggled to hold its rebound as U. S.

OpenAI says its review into hacks, including on Australian government sites, is costing $500,000 a day

Company says it is reviewing 50 petabytes of data after its agents accessed websites including Medicare without authorisation Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast OpenAI says its review in response to the Medicare and Hugging Face agent attacks is costing the company more than US$500,000 per day, as it…

Why crypto rallied after the CLARITY Act failed, according to Bitwise

Bitwise has identified four crypto sectors that benefited from the CLARITY Act’s Senate setback, with NEAR gaining 104% and Uniswap rising 49% between the vote and Sep. 30.

Worst ever outbreak of bluetongue hits British farms

Climate crisis blamed as virus that originated in Africa spreads to livestock as far north as Aberdeenshire British farmers are experiencing the worst bluetongue season on record, with the number of cases surpassing the past three years combined. The viral disease, which affects sheep and cattle among other animals, can cause…

‘Elon is my prophet’: how Musk’s Doge team took a wrecking ball to Washington

When the new ‘department of government efficiency’ sent young techies to disrupt federal agencies, not everyone complied. Here’s what happened when one worker fought to protect immigrant data In the early hours of Saturday 22 February 2025 the following email landed in the inboxes of the entire US federal workforce: From: HR…

G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat

The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.

US judge kills Milei’s LIBRA memecoin lawsuit, leaving investors stranded

A September 29 ruling closes the LIBRA/M3M3 district-court case after continuity, pleading and jurisdiction failures.

New SEC crypto rules threaten small advisers, but big firms win

The SEC’s modeled $433,833 annual adviser cost subtotal excludes significant technology spending, raising questions about who can offer the fallback.

Meta wants your next gadget to be Muse-infused

Meta wants Muse in your TV and your toaster, so it's giving the code away for free.

Sanders introduces bill to ban the federal government from using Flock

The proposed legislation would extend to all automotica license plate readers.

Blast shuts down $20M layer-2 network, forcing Oct. 26 exit deadline

Users face a temporary withdrawal pause before an Oct. 26 deadline to exit through Blast’s normal interface.

Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents

Meta says FDA isn't sufficient to Muse reading messages. Apple begs to differ.

DoJ declines to reopen investigation into former Fed chair Jay Powell

Kevin Warsh’s predecessor had been investigated over cost overruns related to central bank renovation project The US ⁠justice department is not reopening a criminal investigation into former Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell ⁠for cost overruns ⁠related ​to the central bank’s building renovation project, a department…

Stablecoin issuers have replaced 40% of China’s lost US Treasury demand

Stablecoin issuers are emerging as a new source of demand for US government debt as foreign official holdings lose ground. Tether and Circle have increased their Treasury securities and repurchase-agreement holdings by about $200 billion over the past five years, equivalent to more than 40% of the decline in China’s Treasury…

Absa becomes Africa’s first bank to offer Bitcoin custody services

Absa has become Africa’s first bank to offer Bitcoin custody, with BTC making up the largest share of assets held through its institutional service. Bloomberg reported on Oct.

Bank group sues U. S. regulator over granting crypto trust charters

The Independent Community Bankers of America sued the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, accusing the regulator of overstepping its legal authority.

Someone got Doom in an SQL database

1,300 lines of SQL querying renders accurate bitmapped views of Hell at 35 fps.

California Subpoenas OpenAI Over AI Models That Hacked Their Way Out of a Test

California's attorney general wants answers from OpenAI about AI models that escaped a locked test environment and hacked Hugging Face—and whether the company can be held legally accountable.

Sean Parker is rebuilding Stability AI around music

Sean Parker, who once taught the music industry what asking for forgiveness looks like, is now back with the labels' blessing and money.

investing Live Americas FX news wrap 2 Oct: Nasdaq 100 closes at a record after soft US jobs; Treasury yields reverse higher

The US employment report gave stock buyers something to cheer about on Friday. Payroll growth missed expectations, earlier months were revised lower and wage growth slowed.

UK banks eye faster settlement as 71% expect tokenization to reshape finance

UK financial institutions have identified faster settlement as tokenization’s biggest benefit, with 71% expecting the technology to reshape financial services. Lloyds Banking Group said in its Oct.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fleur Capital Corporation

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fleur Capital Corporation

European crypto users have ‘more faith’ in regulated firms under MiCA: Bitpanda co-CEO

Speaking on Cointelegraph’s Chain Reaction, Christian Trummer said MiCA has increased trust in regulated platforms and called for stricter enforcement against noncompliant firms.

Bitcoin’s $85,000 sell wall is gone and traders are now betting on $100,000

Bitcoin’s rally is approaching a $90,000 test as a rare accumulation pattern reappears and sell-side liquidity thins. On Oct.

Amazon’s $1B plan to combat data center backlash draws more backlash

Amazon praised for ending NDAs but slammed for downplaying data center pollution.

Ethereum Now Lets You Pay for AI Without Revealing Who You Are

Ethereum's zkAPI lets users prepay in USDC and query AI models through cryptographic proofs, so no single party sees both who they are and what they ask.

Patient-zero drill put health facilities to the test—40% of them failed

Actors with makeup and fake symptoms staggered into 73 healthcare facilities.

Federal Reserve Board announces it will extend, until November 4, the comment period on its proposal to modernize Regulation O

Federal Reserve Board announces it will extend, until November 4, the comment period on its proposal to modernize Regulation O

Anchorage Digital reportedly cuts 17% of staff amid crypto downturn

Anchorage Digital has reportedly cut 17% of its workforce after securing a $100 million Tether investment earlier this year. The Information reported on Oct.

Circle Pushes Back on MiCA's Bank-Deposit Mandate for Stablecoins

The USDC issuer told the European Commission that MiCA's reserve mandates and concentration caps keep the largest global stablecoins outside Europe's perimeter—siding with the ECB in calling for more flexible rules.

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Crypto hackers exploit third-party Aave tool to steal 114 ETH

A third-party lending adapter built on Aave was exploited to steal about 114 ETH, worth over $300,000, while the protocol itself remained unaffected. On Oct.

Lyft settles landmark driver misclassification lawsuit for $272.5M

Critics say workers are still owed far more.

Bitcoin price faces $86,500 hurdle as ETF buying returns

Bitcoin price has retreated toward $84,000 after reaching $87,220, while Bitfinex analysts have identified sustained buying above $86,500 as a condition for further gains. Bitfinex’s Analyst Team, in comments provided directly to crypto.news, said renewed U.

This AI Is Already Fooling People on Video Calls Into Thinking It's Human, Company Says

Tavus says 26 of 54 people on a one-minute video call thought its new Griffin model was human. The results are the company's own, and the model isn't going to retail customers yet.

Georgia holds emergency meeting on AI exposing voters’ secret ballots

A Princeton researcher found that publicly available election records could be combined with AI to link voters to their ballots When voters cast their ballots, their votes are supposed to remain secret: from their family, their neighbors, and the government. But what if artificial intelligence could make secret votes visible?

The 2008 economic crisis changed the US's relationship with energy

It wasn't obvious at the time, but the US uncoupled carbon emissions and GDP growth.

G7 to release up to 100m barrels of emergency oil and diesel reserves

Leaders agree a coordinated drawdown after surge in prices and Donald Trump’s threat to cut off US supplies Leaders of G7 nations are to release up to 100m barrels of their emergency diesel and crude oil stockpiles after Donald Trump threatened to cut off supplies of US diesel. The French President, Emmanuel Macron, said…

US arrests California man for allegedly smuggling $300m worth of computer servers to China

Greg Lui allegedly used false paperwork to smuggle export-controlled gear from US to third countries and then China US authorities have arrested a man accused of smuggling more than $300m worth of computer servers to China , the Department of Justice announced. Greg Lui, 38, of California , also known as “Yiu Kong Lui”…

Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters

The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.

$4.2B crypto bank Anchorage Digital cuts 17% of workforce: Report

The reported cuts come as Anchorage expands its institutional footprint, including stablecoin issuance and a $100 million investment from Tether.

US arrests tech CEO accused of smuggling $300M in Nvidia chips into China

Nvidia’s chip-smuggling problem won’t go away as arrests continue.

Blast to wind down Ethereum L2 after costs outpace revenue

Once among Ethereum’s largest layer-2 networks by total value locked, Blast is urging users to move their assets to mainnet ahead of the shutdown.

Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed

Also: Spooky action at the LHC, Ice Age psychoactive use, yeast for building homes on Mars, and more.

FEDS Paper: Bells and Whistles of Nowcasting Models: Which Matter and When?

Freddy García-Albán and Manuel González-Astudillo This paper investigates which features of a Bayesian dynamic factor model improve U. S.

Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents

Apple says it will add new controls around macOS’s Full Disk Access permission, warning that increasingly capable AI agents make broad access to users’ files, messages, mail, and browsing history riskier.

8 major updates to Cloudflare Observability

Cloudflare is launching eight major updates that bring logs, traces, analytics, alerts, dashboards, querying, and telemetry export into one observability platform, with simpler and more predictable pricing.

Call it AI, call it Super Intelligence, only 2% of consumers are buying it

This week, the White House got nearly every major tech CEO in one room — Zuckerberg, Bezos, Musk, and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei among them — to sign an AI safety pledge that President Donald Trump called “morally binding.” Trump also signed an executive order officially rebranding AI as “super intelligence,” and meanwhile, Meta…

Week ahead: ISM services, Fed minutes and Canadian jobs lead the economic calendar. Be aware.

The new trading week brings a lighter economic calendar, but there are still several events that can move currencies and yields. The main highlights are Monday’s U.

Evernorth’s Nasdaq XRP treasury is approved, but its real buying power isn’t the $300 million expected

Roughly $88.5 million in closing-linked gross sources remains conditional, with expenses and spending choices deciding additional XRP demand.

It’s not AI anymore, it’s ‘super intelligence’ (according to the White House)

This week, the White House got nearly every major tech CEO in one room — Zuckerberg, Bezos, Musk, and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei among them — to sign an AI safety pledge that President Donald Trump called “morally binding.” Trump also signed an executive order officially rebranding AI as “super intelligence,” and meanwhile, Meta…

Once a $2.3 Billion Network, Ethereum Layer-2 Blast Is Shutting Down

Blast said operating costs now exceed the revenue its Ethereum layer-2 generates and asked users to withdraw their assets to mainnet before Oct. 26.

BNY in talks with Kraken parent Payward over infrastructure partnership

The potential agreement could span digital assets, custody, trading, payments and other financial-market infrastructure.

US military ends long-running program to spot nuclear missile launches

A newer program has been operational since 2011, and the next generation could launch within 12 months.

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This startup pays NYC residents to run air conditioners on free batteries

Bonus: Every Electric’s batteries are beloved by household cats.

‘Just like my big brothers’: boy with cerebral palsy passes GCSEs with eye-tracking technology

Patrick McCabe’s herculean feat shows limits and possibilities of special educational needs and disabilities system Patrick McCabe is instantly recognisable in the early autumn sunshine, his wheelchair surrounded by fellow pupils at Fallibroome Academy in Macclesfield, Cheshire as they move from lesson to lesson, chatting…

Circuit Breaker Labs hopes to make AI safer for your kids (and you)

With all the talk about how AI might one day kill us all, it's easy to forget that AI has already harmed some people psychologically. Circuit Breaker Labs has created "crash-test dummies" to solve that.

Burnham plans to pass law scrapping pension triple lock before next election

Guarantee will remain until 2030 but MPs will vote on changes during this parliament, government says Andy Burnham plans to pass legislation to scrap the state pension triple lock in this parliament, even though the guarantee will remain until 2030, the government has said. The prime minister used his conference speech to…

Streamline: custom video pipelines with Cloudflare Stream and Workers

Streamline demonstrates how to build long-running, continuous video processing pipelines by pairing Cloudflare Workers and Durable Objects with a containerized media engine.

Utilities are public services – and should not be run as businesses | Letters

Readers respond to an article by Will Hutton and Andy Haldane suggesting that they could be run for the public benefit Will Hutton and Andy Haldane advocate “turning [utilities] into public-benefit companies with a primary, constitutional objective of delivering high-quality services, with profitability subordinate to that…

Why do I have to pay more for buses if I don’t use a smartphone? | Letter

Owen Fraser responds to an article by Anna Tims on the price schoolchildren without smartphones pay on buses I applaud Anna Tims for her article ( Schoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares, 26 September ), raising the need for a unified approach on this issue to properly tackle the ill effects of such…

Cybertruck sales in free fall as Tesla reports mediocre sales for Q3

Tesla met analysts expectations as it sold fewer cars in Q3 2026 than Q3 2025.

Bosses of three firms that supply trains to UK railways made £3.5m last year

Rolling stock companies, which also paid out nearly £400m to shareholders, accused of profiting at passengers’ expense The chief executives of three firms that rent out trains to Britain’s railways were paid a combined £3.5m last year as they passed on almost £400m to shareholders in dividends. Rail unions accused the rolling…

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to become Skydance

The roughly $110 billion deal is expected to close October 6.

UK diesel prices top £2 a litre for first time, RAC says

The rise in global oil prices has been pushing up the pump prices of petrol and diesel in the UK.

Nasdaq hits record high after weaker-than-expected US jobs report – business live

US economy only added 29,000 jobs in September, which might deter the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates US added just 29,000 jobs in September in sharp drop from last month’s gains Core inflation in the eurozone also inched up last month. Inflation, excluding energy, food, alcohol & tobacco, rose to 2.5% in…

Suicide by plane or terrorism? Speculation over motive in flight 1073 attack

Experts sceptical flydubai co-pilot’s only motivation was to end his own life and say key question is means of radicalisation At about 9.30 on Wednesday morning local time, Tali Manes was taking her six-year-old daughter, Nina, to the toilet on the regular flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv when she heard a series of…

Pope Leo XIV is not a fan of AI-generated art

"There is an ontological difference, even before an aesthetic one, between art and what a machine can generate through statistical calculation based on millions of images created by others," the pope wrote. "Algorithms lack the spark of humanity."

Laytr’s new app lets you save anything you find online, not just articles to read

Laytr lets you save articles, recipes, screenshots, videos, PDFs, and more for later, while keeping your archive private and synced across your Apple devices.

OpenAI’s Medicare attack has exposed Australia’s ‘tech debt’. Fixing it could bring a big bill for taxpayers

Home affairs department orders all federal government agencies to conduct review of ‘legacy technology’ amid fallout from AI agent hacks Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government faces significant “tech debt” that could bring a big bill for taxpayers after the OpenAI Medicare breach…

‘These guys are just coming from nothing’: questions over multibillion-dollar Firmus float amid datacentre backlash

‘AI factories’ developer on track to launch the second-biggest IPO in Australian history, but investors warn its forecasts are ‘a little bit of a fairytale’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast From her balcony in Launceston, Kayla Thompson can see the buzz of construction at what will soon be one of…

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Ontario Bancorporation, Inc.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Ontario Bancorporation, Inc.

The latest AI news we announced in September 2026

Here are Google’s latest AI updates from September 2026

The 7-year-old Nvidia Shield TV is now $100 more expensive due to AI

Initially launched in 2019, the Nvidia Shield TV Pro now retails for $299.99.

Slovenia’s .si domain sees a surge in registrations after Trump’s ‘super intelligence’ order

The .si domain name is seeing unprecedented demand after President Trump's super intelligence executive order.

US jobs market sees sharp slowdown ahead of midterm elections

Unemployment rose slightly as American employers paused hiring with midterm elections just a month away.

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US added just 29,000 jobs in September in sharp drop from last month’s gains

Final jobs report before the midterm elections also shows the US unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2% US employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, a sharp drop from last month’s gains, and unemployment rose slightly to 4.2%, a sign of a cooling labor market in the final jobs report before the midterm election. The…

US factory orders for the month of August 0.1% versus 0.1% estimate

Prior month factory orders 0.8% down from 0.9% previously Factory orders: +0.1% vs +0.1% expected. Prior +0.9% revised to 0.8%.

John Maynard Keynes: the cultured economist who governments turn to in a crisis

A new play about the art-loving Bloomsbury Group member speaks of the enduring battle of ideas with his free-market rival Friedrich Hayek The sound of guns from the advancing German armies could be heard clearly by John Maynard Keynes as his train trundled across northern France in the spring of 1918. The evidence of the…

Tesco is first supermarket to offer paid ‘safe leave’ for victims of domestic abuse

Exclusive: Britain’s largest private-sector employer has also trained managers to spot signs of domestic abuse Tesco has become the first supermarket to introduce paid “safe leave” for victims of domestic abuse, giving staff dedicated time to access support, secure their safety and take steps to move on with their lives. The…

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NEC Director Kevin Hassett: US jobs report says the US consumer is very strong

White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett discussed the US jobs report and the administration’s economic outlook on Bloomberg TV: The jobs report was broadly in line with expectations, and the data point to a very strong consumer. He expects a strong holiday shopping season.

Rocket Report: SpaceX completes launch triple-header; Rocket Lab nets big contract

Blue Origin seeks FAA approval for up to 50 New Glenn launches and 50 booster landings per year.

The U. S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark

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Tesla sustains its EV sales momentum despite US troubles

The company delivered more than 486,000 EVs in the third quarter, down from last year's record but moving in a positive direction.