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FIFA WC: Araújo's late strike rescues Uruguay, Saudi Arabia miss another famous win

Group H of the FIFA World Cup is proving to be unpredictable, with several surprising results emerging in the opening matches. Uruguay secured a late draw against Saudi Arabia, while Belgium and Egypt played to a draw and Iran drew with New Zealand. These results have opened up the group standings and created an uncertain outlook for the remainder of the tournament’s group stage.

Gloria Steinem, feminist who helped change lives of US women, has died

Gloria Steinem, a prominent feminist activist and journalist, has died at the age of 92. Multiple news outlets, including Sky News, BBC, and The New York Times, are reporting her death and highlighting her significant impact on women's rights and activism. These reports emphasize Steinem’s role in revolutionizing the personal and professional lives of women through her work.

US and Iran trade tit-for-tat strikes as fears of a wider conflict grow

Reports indicate renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, following a series of attacks exchanged by both nations. Iranian state media confirms multiple US strikes within Iran, while casualties have been reported in at least one incident. The escalating situation raises concerns about a potential wider conflict in the Middle East.

Amazon plane overshoots runway at Miami airport

Multiple news outlets are reporting on an incident involving an Amazon cargo plane that overran the runway at Miami International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the event occurred Sunday afternoon, resulting in a fire. Initial reports indicate the aircraft went up in smoke after exceeding the runway length.

OpenAI Is About to Release Its First AI Model With ‘Critical’ Cyber Abilities

OpenAI is preparing to release its Astra AI model, granting early access to select partners while simultaneously acknowledging the need for enhanced security measures. Multiple outlets report that this new model possesses 'critical' cyber capabilities, prompting OpenAI to implement guardrails and provide partners with time to prepare defenses. The situation highlights concerns about the potential power of the upcoming AI model and OpenAI’s proactive approach to risk mitigation.

US strikes tanker near Iran’s Kharg Island — TV

Multiple news outlets are reporting that the United States conducted retaliatory strikes against three Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island, Iran. According to reports, there were no reported casualties from the attacks. These actions followed recent attacks on US Navy warships by Iranian vessels.

Logitech's new $99 MX Keypad puts AI coding at a developer's fingertips

Logitech unveils $99 MX Keypad accessory Sitting alongside your keyboard, it offers nine customizable keys to give access to AI tools and agents Users can even create and share their own integrations Logitech has launched a new $99…

The 3K OLED Asus Vivobook S 16 laptop packs 32GB RAM and a Core Ultra 7 processor, and it's currently $300 off in the…

This has to be one of the best laptop deals I've spotted on a 16-inch machine with a high-resolution display and plenty of memory. As part of its back-to-school sale, the Asus Vivobook S 16 is now $1300 (was $1600) at Newegg . And this one…

Byrrgis enters multi-chain trading with live token scoring and universal gas

A new player in on-chain trading is bringing token discovery, real-time scoring and cross-chain execution into one terminal. Byrrgis has opened its beta to its full community, giving users access to a non-custodial trading platform…

How to watch Champions League 2026/27 — it's *FREE*

Champions League 2026/27 Dates: September 8, 2026 → June 5, 2027 Stream 7 games free this week on RTÉ Player & Virgin Media Play Unlock your free stream with NordVPN (save 75%) Watch the Champions League for free as the 2026/27 campaign…

Lightsage raises $4M to build the growth stack for software’s newest customer

A San Francisco startup has raised $4M to help software get chosen by AI agents. Lightsage calls the category Agent-Led Growth, the company said. Nexus Venture Partners led the round. Angel backers include former Salesforce chief…

Adobe is trying to make its AI generators idiot-proof in Premiere

Adobe is overhauling how editors interact with AI in its Premiere professional video editing software. Its new Generative Media tool makes it easier to generate video, sound effects, music, and soundscapes without ever leaving the project…

Poseidon Aerospace lands $60M ahead of first pilotless test flight

The startup is trying to rethink the economics of cargo aircraft by removing pilots from the equation entirely.

How to right-click on a MacBook

Right-clicking, or "secondary clicking," has many uses, but it's not always obvious how to do it on a MacBook.

Russia’s latest Citadel system with smart shells unveiled abroad for first time

Rostec noted that the system’s arsenal includes smart shells that can be programmed to detonate at a specific point along their trajectory

Police arrest 20 over Sokoto protest for detained Islamic cleric

Sokoto Police Command arrests 20 individuals following a violent protest demanding the release of Islamic cleric Dahiru Barewa. Suspects charged to court. Read More…

Snap Insight: Political salaries review timely, but will it be enough to attract next generation of leaders?

There is also a cost to not attracting the talent needed to steer Singapore in more complicated times, says former Nominated Member of Parliament Nicholas Fang.

Confidence in imminent victory, Putin’s visit to India: statements by Kremlin spokesman

Russia has to achieve its goals regarding Ukraine through a special military operation, although it would prefer to do so by peaceful means, Dmitry Peskov noted

RI Govt restructures Whoosh debt to US$56 million annual installments

Indonesia's Finance Ministry revealed that the debt restructuring for the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway ...

Property Play: Here’s where rental demand is heading and what it means for future home sales

As U.S. rent prices rise, more tenants are relocating to cheaper markets, according to a new report by Zillow.

GCC bank lending reaches record $2.59tn at end of Q2

RIYADH: Gross lending by 55 listed Gulf Cooperation Council banks reached a record $2.59 trillion at the end of the second quarter of 2026, rising 2.6 percent from the preceding three months and 11.6 percent year on year, according to…

'Illegal’: Kremlin blasts US 100% tariff threat on Russian oil buyers

2026 Ballon d’Or: Arteta, Enrique, others nominated for Men’s Coach of the Year

Discover the top nominees for the 2026 Men’s Coach of the Year, including Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique. Learn about their impressive achievements this sea Read More…

Ferrari vow to come back stronger after Monza 'failure'

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur says his team will head to this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid with "all the energy" to bounce back from their "failure" at Monza.

'New era': Philly arena design has Spectrum feel

The 76ers and Flyers have unveiled renderings of their new fully privately funded arena in South Philadelphia, which is targeted to open before the WNBA season in 2030.

NFL execs predict 2026 award winners: MVP picks, top rookies and a stunning Coach of the Year

Who will win MVP? Who will take Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year? Who is primed for a breakout? We asked execs and scouts for their picks.

John Turturro to Receive Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Eye Award

The Zurich Film Festival will honor John Turturro with the Golden Eye Award at the 22nd edition, which runs from Sept. 24 to Oct. 4. Turturro will receive the award for his performance in “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” written…

John Turturro To Receive Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Eye Award

John Turturro is set to receive the Golden Eye Award at the Zurich Film Festival, which kicks off later this month. The Emmy award-winning actor-writer-director will be feted for his performance in The Only Living Pickpocket in New York…

John Turturro “Grateful” to Zurich Film Festival for Golden Eye Award Honor

The U.S. star is being recognized for his decades-spanning career and latest performance in Noah Segan's 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.'

Carly Rae Jepsen Could’ve Been a One-Hit Wonder or a Mainstream Megastar. Instead, She Became Far More Interesting

The pop star opens up about her upcoming album 'Day and Night' and what she's learned since her breakout hit nearly 15 years ago: "Where I've landed now in my career is the sweet spot."