News for September 2, 2025

Government unable to calculate Afghan data breach cost, watchdog says

BBC News
The National Audit Office says it has not been given enough information to have “confidence” a relocation scheme cost £850m.
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From Alex Jones to Elon Musk: How Australia’s anti-immigration rallies were amplified online by the global far right

Crikey
High-profile far-right figures from around the world have amplified the grievances of local anti-immigration protesters on mainstream social media. The post From Alex Jones to Elon Musk: How Australia’s anti-immigration rallies were amplified online by the gl…
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US filmmaker in legal battle over 'Downton Shabby'

BBC News
Hopwood DePree takes Rochdale council to the High Court over control of his ancestral stately home.
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Sitcom writer cuffed for anti-trans X posts | Reporter Replay

New York Post
“The IT Crowd” creator Graham Linehan has said he was arrested by cops in the UK over three “anti-trans” social media posts shortly after arriving at London Heathrow Airport. The Irish comedy writer, who was flying to Britain on an American Airlines flight fr…
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Seven claims made in new royal book from Brexit to Coronation

BBC News
A new book on the connections between the royals and politics has revealed some eye-catching stories.
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UK to ban energy drinks for under 16s

9News

The UK government says consumption is impacting children's health and their school performance.

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A scheme helped prevent sex offenders committing more crimes – then it closed. Why?

BBC News
The case raises difficult questions about how best to protect potential victims.
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How To Become A Mechanistic Interpretability Researcher

Lesswrong.com
Published on September 2, 2025 11:38 PM GMTNote: If you’ll forgive the shameless self-promotion, applications for my MATS stream are open until Sept 12. I help people write a mech interp paper, often accept promising people new to mech interp, and alumni ofte…
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John Calipari bringing Arkansas to face Memphis will finally let Tiger fans celebrate his great nine-year run

CBS Sports
After leaving abruptly to take the Kentucky job in 2009, Calipari will return to Memphis for an exhibition game in October
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Hope to finalise US trade pact by November, says Piyush Goyal

The Times of India
Piyush Goyal anticipates concluding a trade agreement with the US by November. Trade talks with the European Union are progressing well. Relations with China are improving as border tensions decrease. India has already finalized trade agreements with Mauritiu…
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Grove Street Party Will Return to Kroger Field

On3.com
There was something different about Saturday’s Kentucky football game at Kroger Field, and it wasn’t just the 50 new players on the roster. When the Wildcats prepared to take the field, a popular refrain was absent from the pregame ceremonies. Cheerleaders an…
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Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 futures rise after Google spared in antitrust ruling, with jobs data ahead

Yahoo Entertainment
US stock futures mostly rose after a ruling in a landmark antitrust case refrained from forcing Google to sell its Chrome browser but instituted other…
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Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 futures rise after Google is spared in antitrust ruling, with jobs data on deck

Yahoo Entertainment
US stock futures mostly rose after a ruling in a landmark antitrust case refrained from forcing Google to sell its Chrome browser but instituted other…
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Stock market today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise after landmark antitrust ruling allows Google to keep Chrome

Yahoo Entertainment
US stock futures mostly rose after a ruling in a landmark antitrust case refrained from forcing Google to sell its Chrome browser but instituted other…
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UK doesn't know how much massive Afghan data leak will cost, watchdog says

The Star Online
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s defence ministry does not know how exactly much it will cost to relocate thousands of Afghans after a massive data leak, the government’s spending watchdog said, adding it did not have confidence in the current estimate of 850 mill…
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Uncertainty behind the scenes in Ireland as von der Leyen touts 'precise plans' for Ukraine deployment

TheJournal.ie
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said last week that plans for an EU peacekeeping force were advancing.
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Heroic British Captain receives prestigious Merchant Navy Medal for saving 89 lives at sea

Www.gov.uk
Recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service 2025 have been announced.
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Homes England signs Strategic Place Partnership with York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to accelerate placemaking in the region

Www.gov.uk
New partnership seeks to scale up existing collaborative working to unlock significant housing and regeneration plans for the area.
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Matthew Perry and the Hollywood drug network exposed by his death

Sky.com
As “Ketamine Queen” Jasveen Sangha pleads guilty in relation to the death of Matthew Perry – the last of five people charged to do so – Sky News takes a look at the world of Hollywood assistants and ketamine use in the US, both legal and illegal.
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Ship captain recognised for over three decades of service to island communities

Independent.ie
A Scottish seafarer has been recognised for keeping island communities connected after more than three decades working for CalMac ferries.
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S&Ds: Trump’s tariff war is illegal. Europe needs stronger response

EURACTIV
Trump’s tariff war is illegal, unfair, and unacceptable. It puts European workers, companies, and entire industries at risk, while undermining international law and the rules-based trading system. Europe cannot accept this.
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Chris Mason: How Polanski's Green leadership could impact UK politics

BBC News
Zack Polanski’s landslide victory is the latest example of a shake up in the country’s politics.
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Casio G-Shock GM5600RH-1: New digital watch launches in the US and Europe

Notebookcheck.net
The Casio G-Shock x Rui Hachimura GM5600RH-1 watch is now available in the US. This new digital model is also on the way to several European countries, where it is known as the GM-5600RH-1. This fifth watch from the collaboration with the basketball player fe…
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Whatever Happened To BMW's Laser Headlights?

Jalopnik
BMW had to phase out laser headlights due to new regulations in the US limiting their brightness. In addition, price is a major concern for including them.
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Australia-Israel relations have hit a low point. Behind the scenes, it's business as usual

BBC News
The two democratic allies have had a spectacular falling out – but what has actually changed?
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Comand AI to Demonstrate the Future of Mission Planning at DSEI 2025

Soldiersystems.net
Comand AI will demonstrate Prevail, a next generation, unified, multi-domain platform for military planning, decision-making and operational learning.  London, 01 September: Comand AI is a leading European defence technology company specialising in AI-powered…
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The month Kiwis can find best UK and Europe flight deals, according to House of Travel

New Zealand Herald
Should you pick the cheapest flight or take the fastest travel time?
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Where Kentucky recruits landed in Rivals’ debut 2028 Top 75 player rankings

On3.com
It’s never too early to look ahead, especially when it comes to potential future pieces of the Kentucky men’s basketball program. With basketball season inching closer and closer, our friends over at Rivals unveiled their debut player rankings for the 2028 hi…
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Elderly warned of scam texts about winter heating cash

BBC News
Older people are being warned about a surge in scam messages relating to winter heating payments.
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Elon Musk Floods X With Anti-Migrant Posts, Calls For Mass ‘Remigration’

Mediaite
Elon Musk has been on a social media posting spree in recent days, raising eyebrows with highly controversial posts The post Elon Musk Floods X With Anti-Migrant Posts, Calls For Mass ‘Remigration’ first appeared on Mediaite.
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Is Jeremy Corbyn's party about to make a Holyrood breakthrough?

BBC News
The former Labour leader fancies his chances north of the border, the clock is ticking when it comes to next May’s Holyrood vote.
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Gordon Ramsay reveals cancer diagnosis

Salon
The celebrity chef revealed he had skin cancer removed from his jaw and reminded fans to stay vigilant in the sun
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Watch: Timelapse shows Northern Lights display over North Sea

BBC News
Monday night’s dazzling sight was filmed from Flamborough in East Yorkshire, over three hours and 40 minutes.
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U.K. Steps Up Free Speech Crackdown as Armed Police Arrest Comedy Writer Graham Linehan at Heathrow Airport

Thegatewaypundit.com
The Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan, best known for creating Father Ted and The IT Crowd, was arrested at Heathrow Airport over social media posts criticizing transgender ideology. The post U.K. Steps Up Free Speech Crackdown as Armed Police Arrest Comedy …
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Red tape slows the sale of Australia's largest sheep station

ABC News (AU)
A deal has been done to sell Rawlinna Station to a UK-owned pastoral company, but six months on the WA government is yet to approve the sale.
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Ban on selling high-caffeine energy drinks to boost kids’ health

Www.gov.uk
The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under 16s due to negative impacts on children’s physical and mental health.
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Energy drinks to be banned for under 16s

BBC News
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children’s health.
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Police charge man over alleged support for Palestine Action

BBC News
The force said the man was arrested after officers executed a warrant in Oban on Tuesday.
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Jaime Munguia avoids punishment for failed drug test, eyes late-year return

Bad Left Hook
Jaime Munguia convinced UKADA and the BBBofC that his failed drug test was a false positive
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Airtel's $4B Fintech IPO Set to Shock the Market

Yahoo Entertainment
Sunil Mittal’s mobile money empire eyes blockbuster 2026 listing as global investors circle Africa’s $162B digital wallet giant.
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He-Man Movie Cost Revealed By Amazon

Forbes
Amazon MGM Studios is sparing no expense on its big screen adaptation of classic 1980s cartoon and Mattel toy line Masters of the Universe.
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Trading Day: 'September effect' makes early mark

Yahoo Entertainment
Stock markets around the world slumped on Tuesday while bond yields rose and gold hit a new high, as investors moved into “stagflation” trades against a…
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Poltergeist: The Film Vault – Classic Horror Movie Gets New 4K Collector's Editions

GameSpot
Poltergeist: The Film Vault Special Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $100 | Limited Edition See at Walmart Poltergeist: The Film Vault – Solus Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $65 | Limited Edition See at Walmart They’re here! Or more specifically, …
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How to watch Djokovic vs. Fritz: Live stream US Open quarterfinals free from anywhere

Business Insider
Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz will face off once again at the US Open. We’ll show you how to watch Djokovic vs. Fritz live streams from anywhere.
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Bio Blast: Ole Miss Rebels

On3.com
The first significant moment of Kentucky’s schedule has arrived. We did not have to wait long for our first big game week. Recent history tells us that this Week 2 matchup — and only SEC conference game on the slate — will come down to the wire despite the la…
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Split Enz to reform for Christchurch festival

Otago Daily Times
The iconic New Zealand band will perform together for the first time in almost 20 years for the Hagley Park party.
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Fear over rise in counterfeit medicines as Mounjaro demand escalates

Digital Journal
Mounjaro – are consumers turning to ineffective online alternatives? The post Fear over rise in counterfeit medicines as Mounjaro demand escalates appeared first on Digital Journal.
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Aid workers losing hope in Afghanistan after earthquake

RTE
Aid workers in Afghanistan are losing hope that more survivors could be found in the mountainous region devastated by Sunday’s earthquake, with rescue efforts still hampered by road conditions.
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Arex Management sells minority stake in McLaren Racing

Pehub.com
Headquartered in the UK, McLaren Racing is home to the McLaren Formula 1, IndyCar and Esports teams as well as the World Endurance Championship team from 2027 onwards. The post Arex Management sells minority stake in McLaren Racing appeared first on PE Hub.
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JK Rowling and Elon Musk lead the backlash over Graham Linehan’s arrest

BANG Showbiz
The Free Speech Union will fund his legal defence, calling it disproportionate.
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Fox Ignores Elephant In The Room On Plummeting Tourism Numbers

Crooksandliars.com
While discussing new “visa integrity fee” about to be imposed on travelers to the US, the panel on Fox’s Outnumbered conveniently forgot to mention the other reason for the collapse of the tourism industry. As Reuters reported New $250 visa fee risks deepeni…
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AI Safety at the Frontier: Paper Highlights, August '25

Lesswrong.com
Published on September 2, 2025 8:29 PM GMTtl;drPaper of the month:Pretraining data filtering creates models that better resist adversarial finetuning for harmful capabilities, though in-context exploitation remains possible.Research highlights:
  • Trainin…
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Gwyneth Paltrow shows off figure in blue bikini during summer getaway with husband Brad Falchuk

Fox News
Gwyneth Paltrow posted a series of photos on social media featuring snippets from summer, including a photo of her on the beach in a bikini with her husband.
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EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Markle Branded 'Bitter and Angry' by Ex-Best Friend After Diva Duchess Dumped Her Closest Pals

Radaronline.com
Meghan Markle was branded bitter and angry by an ex-best friend after she dumped her closest pals.
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Minister Shanks speech on North Sea at Offshore Europe Conference

Www.gov.uk
Energy Minister Michael Shanks delivered a speech at the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Offshore Europe Conference 2025.
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UK Confirmed A Bird Flu Outbreak

Shtfplan.com
As the bird flu panic in the United States is continuing to cool off, the United Kingdom has confirmed an outbreak of the H5N1 HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) in southwestern England.
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D&M Holding Company Highlights Propellent Manufacturing Capabilities at DSEI

Soldiersystems.net
TAMPA, FL (September 2, 2025) – D&M Holding Company, Inc. (D&M), the global leader in delivering complete solutions for ammunition, primer, and propellant manufacturing facilities, will be highlighting its propellant manufacturing capabilities at DSEI UK in L…
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Why Climate Advocates Should Back Responsible Drilling

OilPrice.com
“Drill, baby, drill” is not something you’d expect a ‘climate activist’ to say. You probably wouldn’t hear it from Just Stop Oil. But it is something I think you’ll hear more and more from serious climate commentators.  We need to champion homegrown, sovereig…
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An Opinionated Guide to Writing British Characters (When You’re Not British Yourself)

Writersdigest.com
Author Sarah Chamberlain reveals her very opinionated guide to writing British characters when you’re not British yourself. The post An Opinionated Guide to Writing British Characters (When You’re Not British Yourself) appeared first on Writer’s Digest.
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Three decades after Dolly the sheep, animal cloning is big business

ABC News (AU)
We visited a commercial horse cloning farm on the outskirts of Sydney to find out just how far the technology has come since Dolly the sheep’s birth back in 1996.
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Electric Avenue 2026: Split Enz to reform, Kesha, Dom Dolla lead star-studded line-up

New Zealand Herald
The festival will host a record 45,000 people daily on an expanded site.
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'Undercooked and overcooked' – frazzled England humbled

BBC News
England’s lack of one-day preparation and a weariness from The Hundred threatens to derail Harry Brook’s ODI team, writes Matthew Henry.
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Google Play Games Avatar Generator Launches Sept 2025

Gadgethacks.com
Google is quietly rolling out one of its most significant updates to Play Games profiles in years, and the details we’ve uncovered through recent APK teardowns reveal just how ambitious this revamp really is. Google is developing an avatar generator for Play …
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Levi’s UK faces a new kind of risk: when Americana stops selling abroad

The Drum
Levi’s, long celebrated as the ultimate American brand, now finds its cultural identity turning from asset to liability as nationalism enters the retail risk column.Levi’s has long traded on its American roots. The jeans that came out of San Francisco in the …
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Booth Watch: Get ready to hear this fact a lot on ABC’s Kentucky-Ole Miss broadcast

On3.com
Kentucky gets the ABC spotlight for its Week 2 matchup vs. Ole Miss. Sean McDonough, Greg McElroy, and Molly McGrath will be in Lexington to call the action, their first Kentucky game since the upset over the Rebels in Oxford last season. After skimming the g…
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EMEA’s cloud sovereignty puzzle takes shape

Redhat.com
Digital sovereignty is not a new topic, but recent events on the world stage have catapulted it to the top of the top of boardroom agendas and government priorities alike. According to a 2025 BARC study, 84% of surveyed companies view data sovereignty as a ce…
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Computer Weekly – 2 September 2025: Do Fujitsu contracts cross the line?

Techtarget.com
In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we examine the conflict of interest concerns that are growing around the police investigation into Fujitsu’s role in the Post Office scandal, given the firm is a supplier of tech to police forces across the UK. Read …
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Anguilla may be the perfect place to learn to dive—here's why

National Geographic
Anguilla has established itself as one of the world’s best diving destinations for beginners, with abundant marine life and crystalline waters — you just have to take the plunge.
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