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How France’s far right has capitalized on a weekend of riots, looting and chaos
How France’s far right has capitalized on a weekend of riots, looting and chaos Marine Le Pen has used the unrest to cast herself as the voice of reason, order and strict controls on immigration.
"Safety has to come first" - Pirates call off season finale due to weather forecast
THE Harbour Masters Championship has been cancelled for the second time this season due to poor weather and it will not run in 2026. Poole Pirates were set to host the final meeting of the British speedway season, with a number of the sport's top talents due to feature at Wimborne Road tomorrow night including 2026 Pirates Will Cairns and Cooper Rushenn. However, a poor forecast has forced the club to call off the meeting, meaning it will not be staged this year. It will return in 2027.
Wimborne to host League Two Crawley in FA Cup first round proper
WIMBORNE Town will host League Two Crawley Town in the first round proper of the FA Cup. The Magpies have only ever reached this stage in the historic competition once before in their history, and they will host Football League opposition as they bid to reach the second round for the first time ever.
Who hacked French fridges? Supermarket cyberattack fuels frantic probe
FOR SUBSCRIBERS Europe A customer notice displayed on empty refrigerators at an Intermarche supermarket in Nevez, western France, on Monday, following a cyberattack that caused the units to defrost.Fred Tanneau / AFP via Getty Oct. 14, 2026, 2:26 PM EDT HAGUENAU, France — At 6:30 a.m. before Theo Pinto dos Santos had left home for the supermarket he manages in eastern France, an alarming call came from one of his employees. Just a moment. We are getting your experience ready.
Britain faces ‘new era’ of security threats from Iran and Russia, MI5 says Original
Oct. 13, 2026, 1:23 PM EDT LONDON — Iran is escalating its campaign of threats on British soil, expanding attacks beyond dissidents abroad and Jewish sites to now focusing on harder military targets, the country’s domestic intelligence chief said Tuesday. MI5 Director General Ken McCallum was speaking less than two weeks after the United States rushed to withdraw its bombers from a key air base in England, with American officials saying there had been reports of a possible Iranian drone attack.
Cook 'should have been excluded' from super heat but result stands, SCB rules
ZACH Cook did cross the white line in the dramatic super heat victory for Pirates last week, the Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) has ruled, but the result of the race will stand and Poole remain champions. Scunthorpe were left fuming that Cook had not been disqualified as they believed that the Poole skipper had left the track when passing Josh Pickering for the lead up the inside of bend one in the Grand Final super heat last Wednesday.
Dismal Cherries demolished by hosts Chelsea
DISASTROUS starts to both halves and braces from Jordan Henderson and Joao Pedro condemned the Cherries to a thumping 5-1 defeat at the hands of hosts Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Back after the long international break, Bournemouth were two goals down inside just three minutes after strikes from Jordan Henderson and Morgan Rogers and went into the break at 2-0.
Russia’s secrecy after a mysterious plague lab death raises global alarm
A full week after the death of the worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia and the Far East, officials still have not specified the underlying illness that killed her, saying only it was “pneumonia of unknown origin.”
Nobel Peace Prize announcement imminent Original
Oct. 9, 2026, 4:48 AM EDT This year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Friday morning, with a Ukrainian children’s rights activist, a Sudanese emergency response group, and the widow of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny among the bookmakers’ favorites. An hour before the decision came, online prediction market Polymarket had the favorite as Yulia Navalnaya, who has taken up the mantle of anti-Kremlin activist following the 2024 death of her husband in an Arctic penal colony.
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to the South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay.
Follow The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to the South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay. Updated Fri, October 9, 2026 at 4:48 AM EDT Navanethem "Navi" Pillay in Johannesburg in 2023.
French Bond Contagion Fears are Rattling the Euro
Euro hits 17-month low below $1.12, down over 4% this year French/German yield gap near widest since euro debt crisis, Italian bond yield gap wider too Euro vulnerable to further falls, analysts say LONDON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - A sliding euro is the latest alarm bell for policymakers facing a surge in French borrowing costs that has started to spill over into the broader euro area. The euro hit 17-month lows below $1.12 on Monday and tumbled against sterling , the Swiss franc and Japan's yen .
Italy regulator probes AI music startup Suno over terms of service
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Italy regulator probes AI music startup Suno over terms of service
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Italy regulator probes AI music startup Suno over terms of service
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Italy regulator probes AI music startup Suno over terms of service
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Italy regulator probes AI music startup Suno over terms of service
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British Airways flight to Chicago drops 27,000 feet, returns to London Original
LONDON — A British Airways passenger jet declared an emergency and descended 27,000 feet while flying from London to Chicago on Monday. About 30 minutes into its journey, the Boeing 777 dropped from 36,000 feet to 9,000 feet in around seven minutes, according to flight tracking website FlightAware.
British Airways flight to Chicago drops 27,000 feet, returns to London
2 hours ago BREAKING: British Airways BA295 Declares Emergency Over Ireland | Flight Turns Back To London YouTube • 2h BREAKING: British Airways BA295 Declares Emergency Over Ireland | Flight Turns Back To London British Airways flight BA295 has declared an emergency while over Ireland and is turning back toward London. BREAKING: British Airways flight BA295 declares an emergency over Ireland. The flight has turned back toward London following the emergency declaration.
British Airways flight to Chicago drops 28,000 feet, returns to London
Follow British Airways flight to Chicago drops 28,000 feet, returns to London Updated Mon, October 5, 2026 at 12:09 PM EDT A British Airways Boeing 777 similar to the one used for the Chicago flight. (John Keeble / Getty) LONDON — A British Airways passenger jet from London to Chicago descended 28,000 feet in just seven minutes on Monday after declaring an emergency because of an unspecified "technical issue," the airline said.
British Airways flight to Chicago drops 28,000 feet, returns to London
Follow British Airways flight to Chicago drops 28,000 feet, returns to London Updated Mon, October 5, 2026 at 12:09 PM EDT A British Airways Boeing 777 similar to the one used for the Chicago flight. (John Keeble / Getty) LONDON — A British Airways passenger jet flying from London to Chicago descended 28,000 feet in just seven minutes after declaring an emergency due to an unspecified "technical issue," the airline said Monday.
U.S. ends ISIS-fighting mission in Iraq as regional security fears mount
Sept. 30, 2026, 1:39 PM EDT / Updated Sept. 30, 2026, 1:53 PM EDT The last American troops assigned to fight ISIS in Iraq pulled out of the country Wednesday, ending the mission that dismantled the extremists’ self-declared caliphate but raising fears about what might fill the vacuum as the Iran war grinds on.
Japan Economic Panel Members Underline BOJ Independence
TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Private-sector members of Japan's key economic advisory panel reiterated the need for close coordination on monetary policy between the government and the Bank of Japan on Wednesday, while stressing respect for the central bank's independence.
Decades-old march dispute reignites in Northern Ireland, threatening political crisis
FOR SUBSCRIBERS United Kingdom Police stop Portadown Orangemen from marching from Drumcree Church toward Garvaghy Road, in Portadown, Northern Ireland, on Sunday.Paul Faith / AFP via Getty Images Sept. 29, 2026, 5:47 PM EDT LONDON — One of Northern Ireland’s most incendiary sectarian flashpoints, dormant for almost 30 years, suddenly reignited this week, threatening a spiraling political crisis in this fragile corner of the United Kingdom. Just a moment. We are getting your experience ready.
Scott becomes third serving Cherry to represent England as midfielder makes debut
ALEX Scott has become the third serving AFC Bournemouth player to represent England as the midfielder has come on for the Three Lions in Czechia in the Nations League this evening. Scott has come on in Prague for the final 20 minutes, with Thomas Tuchel's side 2-0 to the good after second half goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane. The Cherries midfielder replaced Elliot Anderson in the England midfield, as he looks to impress boss Tuchel to get further opportunities with the national team.
Brutal trail marathon makes triumphant return after five-year hiatus
THE Purbeck Marathon made a triumphant return to Swanage earlier this month. The marathon made its comeback for the first event since 2021, with two brutal routes putting runners through their paces in the hilly terrain on the Isle of Purbeck. Once ranked as among the best marathons in the country, the race returned after a five-year hiatus with 180 runners across the full distance and the 16-mile race.
As Republicans break with Trump, one gets a brushback: From the politics desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk , a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team's latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today's edition, senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur looks at how Trump is reacting to Republicans putting some distance between themselves and the White House before the midterms.
As Republicans break with Trump, one gets a brushback: From the Politics Desk
A logo on a booth for CNN is seen in the press area at the White House, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Washington.
Does Europe’s far right have a Kremlin problem?
Does Europe’s far right have a Kremlin problem? As the European radical right seeks to convert its strong polling into positions of power, it remains dogged by questions about its historic and future links to Moscow.
Italy dominate to win America's Cup run-up regatta in Naples Original
Item 1 of 3 Sailing - 38th America's Cup - Preliminary Regatta - Naples, Italy - September 27, 2026 Luna Rossa skipper Peter Burling and crew members Marco Gradoni, Ruggero Tita, Maria Giubilei, Gianluigi Ugolini and Umberto Molineris celebrate after winning the 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Naples REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli [1/3]Sailing - 38th America's Cup - Preliminary Regatta - Naples, Italy - September 27, 2026 Luna Rossa skipper Peter Burling and crew members Marco Gradoni,...
UK regulatory crackdown closes CFD firms with overseas links
The regulator did not name the firms offering contracts-for-differences, which are complex financial products used to bet on the price of a wide range of assets without owning them FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen for the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), the UK’s financial regulatory body, at their head offices in London, Britain March 10, 2022.
"It is time for me to set the record straight" - CBS to meet amateur rival Clarke
BOURNEMOUTH'S Chris Billam-Smith will return to the ring to fight Chev Clarke in November in London. The Gentleman's second fight as part of the Zuffa stable will see him face fellow Brit Clarke at the Copper Box Arena in London on November 7 in a 10-round clash. Billam-Smith (22-2, 14 KOs) made a winning return home in June, when he defeated Canadian Ryan Rozicki by TKO at the Bournemouth International Centre.
Sailing-America's Cup crews in run-up regatta
By Alexander Smith Sept 25 (Reuters) - America's Cup teams get their first true taste of racing in the Bay of Naples on Friday as the Italian city hosts a three-day preliminary regatta ahead of the main event next year.
Sailing-New York Yacht Club plots biennial women's international event
(Refiles clarifying full name of sponsor in paragraph eight) By Alexander Smith LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - With a mix of Olympians, America's Cup sailors, national champions and amateurs, interest in the inaugural New York Yacht Club Women's International Championship last week was so strong that its organisers are already planning a follow-up in 2028. "Having seen the success of this one, we're committed for 2028.
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