Stevie Wonder releases four songs from the Songs in the Key of Life sessions
The four-track EP marks 50 years since Wonder’s 1976 album and arrives ahead of an announced tour on which he plans to perform the record in full.
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US campaign filings show at least $17 million in reported spending on AI vendors
A Guardian analysis of campaign disclosures identifies at least $17 million in AI-vendor spending by federal filers. The records show purchases, not the full extent of AI use.
MIT’s muscle-powered robot swims through a water maze under light control
MIT researchers guided a muscle-powered robot through a simple water maze by shining light on its fins. The reported test took place in a petri dish.
Reserve Bank of Australia raises cash rate to 4.60% as inflation risks grow
Australia’s central bank raised its cash rate to 4.60%, citing persistent inflation and higher energy costs, while leaving any further increase conditional on the data.
Jersey budget proposes five more free nursery hours for two- to three-year-olds
Jersey proposes raising free nursery care for two- to three-year-olds to 20 hours a week, alongside other measures aimed at families facing higher costs.
Andy Burnham’s route from Manchester mayor to prime minister
Andy Burnham became prime minister in July after returning to Parliament. His political record and comments before Labour’s conference show the choices now facing him.
Glastonbury 2027 tickets: Sale times, booking rules and mistakes to avoid
Prospective Glastonbury 2027 buyers face two October sales. Here are the confirmed costs and booking requirements, alongside advice that remains personal experience rather than a...
Blue Lights returns with Northern Ireland policing tensions in focus
Blue Lights returns for a fourth series as its cast discusses community distrust, belonging and trauma. Police and survey figures provide context for the fictional stories.
OpenAI holds back GPT-6.1 Astra release over safety concerns
The planned release is on hold after reported shortcomings in how GPT-6.1 Astra followed instructions and reported its actions to users.
Torrey Pines edge waves were substantial, but a simpler shoreline model still performed reasonably well
Measurements at Torrey Pines State Beach found a substantial edge-wave component. Researchers say a simpler model remained useful for some wave properties at this site, with limits for...
France beat Belgium late as Northern Ireland draw with Hungary in Nations League
France took three points from Belgium through a late Michael Olise goal. Northern Ireland and Hungary drew in Belfast, setting up a meeting between Group B2’s joint leaders.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says club remains confident of proving innocence
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says the club remains confident of proving its innocence as reported findings in the Premier League financial-rules case move toward an...
Oxford kratom seizure follows deaths of two Ole Miss students; no link established
Two people face drug charges after a smoke shop raid near Ole Miss. Officials say packaged kratom was found in separate student death investigations, but the causes remain undetermined.
York Valkyrie hold off Wigan to claim record third Women’s Super League title
York Valkyrie beat Wigan Warriors 8-6 in the Women’s Super League Grand Final, surviving a scoreless second half to become the first club to win the title three times.
Manchester United beat West Ham 2-1 for Eva Olid’s first WSL victory
Manchester United secured their first Women’s Super League win of the season against West Ham, holding on after a late penalty narrowed their lead.
Perth's City Beach closed after whale carcass draws sharks close to shore
A dead whale and nearby shark sightings prompted the closure of part of Perth's City Beach. The Town of Cambridge says removal could take place Tuesday, but the plan is provisional.
South African ambassador Roelf Meyer rejects Afrikaner genocide claim
Roelf Meyer cited his own experience as an Afrikaner while challenging the claim and called for dialogue over strained US–South Africa relations.
Maharashtra churches ask worshippers to sign forms as conversion law takes effect
Churches around Mumbai are asking some worshippers to sign declarations that they came voluntarily as Maharashtra’s anti-conversion law takes effect.