News for September 18, 2025

'It's not easy': Reform council strives to identify promised savings

BBC News
Reform UK has run the authority for just over four months and is embarking on the process of setting next year’s budget.
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EXCLUSIVE: How 'Lazy' Meghan Markle Quietly Let Her 'Get Women Back to Work' Project Fizzle Out — 'She Only Wants to Help Herself!'

Radaronline.com
Insiders said Meghan Markle let her ‘Get Women Back to Work’ project fizzle while she just focused on herself.
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With Genocide Confirmed and Gaza City a 'Lifeless Wasteland,' US Vetoes Another UN Ceasefire Resolution

Common Dreams
Against a backdrop of Israel’s genocidal obliteration of Gaza City and a worsening man-made famine throughout the embattled Palestinian exclave, the United States on Thursday cast its sixth United Nations Security Council veto of a resolution calling for an i…
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Forbs 'making the difference' for Brugge says Onouha

BBC News
BBC Sport pundit Nedum Onouha analyses Carlos Forbs’ impressive performance for Club Brugge as the Belgian side kicked off their Champions League campaign in style with a 4-1 victory over Monaco.
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Fox News Politics Newsletter: Clinton slammed for promoting book labeling opponents 'fascists'

Fox News
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
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Jorja Miller injury silence raises questions over Black Ferns transparency – Opinion

New Zealand Herald
Black Ferns flanker has been ruled out of the World Cup semifinal against Canada.
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Kredete raises $22m to bring credit building and stablecoin-based remittances to African immigrants

Finextra
Kredete has raised $22 million to help African immigrants in North America and Europe build credit and send remittances via stablecoin payments.
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UK dominates European fintech funding

Finextra
The UK accounted for more than half of European fintech venture funding in the first half of 2025, as the sector reached a point of maturity following a difficult couple of years, according to a Finch Capital report.
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How Foden & Doku magic unlocked 10-man Napoli's low block

BBC News
BBC Sport pundits Nedum Onouha, Nicky Bandini and Nicky Butt look at how Manchester City adjusted the way they played to beat the low block of 10-man Napoli.
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Ranked: The 10 Most Useful iOS 26 Features

MacRumors
iOS 26 has somewhere around 200 new features and changes, some of which are more useful than others. We’ve highlighted some of the updates that we think provide the best quality of life improvements to the iPhone. Spam Filtering ‌iOS 26‌, iPadOS 26, and…
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Raye Is Back. It’s Only Taken Two Years and a Stolen Car

Rolling Stone
The British sensation returns with a propulsive new single, previewing an upcoming second album and major tour
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'I now have a home' says football coach after people smuggling ordeal

BBC News
Football coach Yousuf Mohammad says “the only winners are human traffickers” after he was smuggled from Somalia to Sicily.
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Irish and British govts reach new NI legacy agreement

RTE
The Irish and British government’s are set to unveil a new agreement on dealing with the legacy of Northern Ireland’s Troubles.
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Nearly 8 in 10 employers using AI in recruitment – survey

RTE
Nearly 8 in 10 employers in Ireland are using AI in the recruitment process, according to new research from hiring platform IrishJobs.
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Ireland-UK plan to address North’s Troubles legacy a ‘sea-change’ approach, says Taoiseach

The Irish Times
Micheál Martin says Westminster has addressed key issues such as immunity
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Troubles victims will wait to see whether new legacy deal represents the ‘sea-change’ promised

The Irish Times
New joint framework is certainly different from the controversial Legacy Act
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Where to watch the World Athletics Championships: Live stream 2025 events free from anywhere

Business Insider
The 2025 World Athletics Championships are underway. We’ll show you where to watch all of the best events online.
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Experts urge for wives to be recognised, receive financial support

The Star Online
PETALING JAYA: Economists have urged policymakers to formally recognise the contribution of homemakers to the economy, warning that the undervaluation of unpaid care work risks undermining Malaysia’s long-term resilience. Read full story
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Exxon is Shaking Up the EV Battery Market

Yahoo Entertainment
ExxonMobil is making significant strides in the electric vehicle battery market through new inventions and strategic acquisitions, aiming to become a leading…
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β-Lactamase cleavable antimicrobial peptide–drug conjugates

Royal Society of Chemistry
Chem. Sci., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5SC06369H, Edge Article Open Access &nbsp This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Tomas Deingruber, Josephine S. Gaynord, Bee Ha Gan, Kristina A. Kostadinova, Thomas J. …
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Review: ‘The Lady from the Sea’ starring Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln at the Bridge Theatre

Time Out
The stars play a troubled married couple in auteur director Simon Stone’s radical Ibsen rewrite
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Media Insider: Briscoes ad account faces shake-up; Tom Phillips injunction – Linda Clark squares off with media; Unauthorised Jacinda Ardern book; New F1 TV rights deal

New Zealand Herald
The rise of top lawyer Linda Clark; New F1 TV rights deal; Unauthorised Ardern book cover.
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News Wrap: Trump wraps up state visit to the UK

PBS
In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump closed out his state visit to the UK with a series of deals, the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors and Pennsylva…
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'Best player of the night' – Butt's praise for 'top talent' Rashford

BBC News
BBC Sport pundits Nicky Butt, Nedum Onouha and Nicky Bandini analyse Marcus Rashford after the England striker scored twice for Barcelona in their victory over Newcastle.
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After PM's hardest two weeks yet, this isn't what I expected to write about him and Trump

Sky.com
From bagpipe choruses and big ticket tech deals, to disagreeing “agreeably”, Donald Trump’s state visit has put the government back on track after a testing start to the new term, writes Sky’s political editor.
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Kamala Harris Lambastes Media For “Capitulating” To Trump In Light Of Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: “Attacking Critics & Using Fear As A Weapon”

Deadline
Kamala Harris isn’t saying I told you so today, but the presidential candidate who warned Donald Trump would seek “revenge” on his critics and rivals if voted back into the White House is now cautioning that free speech in America may be on thin ice. While ne…
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London Stock Exchange lists new Bitcoin staking ETP

Cointelegraph
While earning yield on Bitcoin holdings is still a novelty, there are opportunities to do so through centralized lending platforms and Bitcoin-related networks.
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UK court clears the way for deportation of Eritrean asylum seeker

Al Jazeera English
UK High Court ruled against Eritrean man in case that tested new ‘one in, one out’ migration scheme.
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Rosie O’Donnell delivers unhinged tirade about Trump after ABC suspends ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

New York Post
The 63-year-old launched into yet another unhinged tirade against her long-time political nemesis in Northern Ireland on Thursday.
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Two goals and three points 'the perfect night' says Rashford

BBC News
England striker Marcus Rashford says it was ‘the perfect night’ after he scored twice for Barcelona in their victory against Newcastle in the Champions League.
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Alliance Group warns of insolvency if shareholders reject overseas investment

New Zealand Herald
Farmers will vote on the $250m proposal, with results due on October 21.
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'We need a player like him' – Flick excited to have Rashford

BBC News
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick says he’s ‘delighted’ to have Marcus Rashford in his squad after the England international scored both goals for the La Liga champions as they beat Newcastle in the Champions League.
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Friend stole my face for deepfake nudes – now I want tougher laws

BBC News
The victim of one of the first deepfake prosecutions in Scotland says the law needs to change to protect victims.
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Scotland becoming less tolerant to immigration – Humza Yousaf

BBC News
A former first minister suggested the debate around immigration in Scotland had become ‘toxic’.
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Trump diverted and forced to swap helicopters on way to Stansted

BBC News
Marine One was diverted while ferrying Donald Trump from Chequers to Stansted Airport.
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Stablecoins Are Having Their Moment, But Its Not An Iphone Moment, Yet

Forbes
Stablecoins’ iPhone moment is coming soon when developers everywhere realize the power and opportunity of programmable digital dollars on the internet.
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Southeast Asia Explores $200 Billion Nuclear Power Future

OilPrice.com
The nuclear energy fever has reached Southeast Asia, a region heavily dependent on coal and gas for electricity generation, with no operational nuclear reactors.  As nuclear power has seen a renaissance in many countries, except Germany, in recent years, Sout…
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Guardiola happy to see 'the Phil Foden that we know'

BBC News
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he’s been happy to see “the Phil Foden we know” in their last two games after his side eased past Napoli in their Champions League opener.
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Commentary: Will UN finding on Israel committing genocide in Gaza make a difference?

CNA
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Donald Trump Calls U.S. 'Hottest Country' During UK State Banquet

Littlethings.com
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Mass protest in London was not specifically for Charlie Kirk, contrary to claims

Snopes.com
Shortly after the Sept. 10, 2025, fatal shooting of conservative American activist Charlie Kirk, more than a million people marched in London to honor him and support his beliefs against mass migration.
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Jon Stewart takes over The Daily Show tonight amid Kimmel suspension

The Times of India
Jon Stewart is hosting The Daily Show tonight on Thursday, marking a rare midweek appearance after ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! The suspension came following Kimmel’s remark connecting suspected Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson to MAGA supporters, which …
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British spies turn to dark web to recruit Russian agents, access secrets

The Star Online
LONDON (Reuters) -British spies are to use the digital shadows of the dark web to recruit informants and allow them to receive secret information from agents in Russia and worldwide, Britain’s foreign ministry said on Thursday. Read full story
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Why students like me are happier living at home

BBC News
Research suggests the number of students planning to stay at home has doubled in the last 20 years.
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Eintracht Frankfurt earn convincing win over Galatasaray

BBC News
Eintracht Frankfurt fight back from conceding an early goal to convincingly beat Galatasaray in their first Champions League game of the season.
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MI6 launches new drive to recruit spies – including Russians

Sky.com
The secure messaging platform Silent Courier aims to boost national security by making it easier for the MI6 to recruit potential agents, the Foreign Office said.
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How to get Ariana Grande tickets: US, Canada, and UK prices compared

Business Insider
Though it won’t kick off until the summer of 2026, Ariana Grande’s coming tour is already sold out. Here’s where to find tickets from resellers.
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Vote yes or go bust, Alliance warns

Otago Daily Times
Alliance Group is urging shareholders to vote to accept a $250 million investment, saying if they do not, the company risks insolvency.
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What will the UN’s Gaza genocide report achieve?

The Conversation Africa
While Israel has powerful friends the world is powerless to intervene.
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MI6 launches dark web portal to attract spies in Russia

BBC News
Outgoing MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore is expected to confirm details in a speech in Istanbul.
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I know an e-scooter would be perfect for commuting – it’s a shame it’s (mostly) illegal for me to ride one

TechRadar
My experience with Pure Electric’s e-scooters only confirmed that I would love to use one every day.
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Trincao stars as Sporting ease past debutants Kairat

BBC News
Francisco Trincao scores two stunning goals as Sporting beat Champions League debutants Kairat Almaty 4-1 in Lisbon.
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Compass Plus Technologies Launches FraudAxis

Finovate.com
Banking and payments software provider Compass Plus Technologies launched its new fraud management platform, FraudAxis, this week. The technology is designed to enable financial institutions to detect, prevent, and predict fraud in real time across payment ch…
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These 10 marketing agencies are driving innovation in 2025

Digital Journal
The marketing world is evolving faster than ever, with brands under pressure to deliver growth, creativity, and measurable results across multiple channels. Agencies that once focused on a single discipline are now rethinking their models, blending strategy, …
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US again vetoes UN Security Council call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

TheJournal.ie
The 14 other members of the Council backed the resolution, which also called for the immediate release of the hostages still being held by Hamas.
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The UK’s ‘Goldilocks Moment for AI’: NVIDIA, UK and US Leaders Highlight AI Infrastructure Investments

Nvidia.com
The U.K. was the center of the AI world this week as NVIDIA, U.K. and U.S. leaders announced new initiatives toward making the nation an AI superpower. NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to the U.K. this week culminated in an NVIDIA AI ecosystem cele…
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Rashford stars for Barcelona as they beat Newcastle

BBC News
Marcus Rashford enjoys a night to remember at St James’ Park as he scores both of Barcelona’s goals as they beat Newcastle 2-1 in their opening match of this season’s Champions League.
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Big Oil Returns To Exploration With A Bang

OilPrice.com
Energy security and affordability have trumped fears of stranded assets in recent years, prompting the world’s biggest international oil and gas firms to shift focus back to exploration after years of trying to develop clean energy solutions. Big Oil has scal…
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A guide to wadi-hopping in Oman

National Geographic
Oman’s fiery deserts and frontier mountains hide a well-kept secret: scores of startlingly blue and green oases known as wadis begging to be explored by those seeking adventure.
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Joanne Robertson – Blurrr

Ra.co
When Joanne Robertson guests on albums, it often sounds as if she’s been conjured, summoned. Since the early 2010s, her distinct vocal register—high-pitched and..
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