Jersey full Old Age Pension rises 4.7% to £16,294 a year
The new full rate is £312.48 a week from October. Pensioners who also receive Income Support may see that payment fall as their pension rises.
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Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026
A monitoring report puts the loss since 2021 at 19.4%, as a low-snow winter and repeated summer heatwaves leave bare ice exposed across the Swiss Alps.
Portugal to end Rui Pinto’s witness protection programme participation on 10 October
Portuguese reporters say the Football Leaks founder will leave the programme after a risk reassessment. Whether he will retain police protection remains unclear.
Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ jersey sells for $12.26m, setting auction record for his memorabilia
The white Bulls jersey worn in Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals surpassed the $10.1 million paid for another Jordan jersey from the same series.
British ambassador calls for renewal of UK-US ties amid trade and security strains
Sir Christian Turner urged Britain and the United States to adapt their alliance, citing defence, technology and trade cooperation as official data show pressure on UK goods...
State Department human rights awards draw scrutiny over $176.9m funding plan
The Guardian reports that the department obligated funds before a September 30 deadline, while a department official says the programs remain in active deliberation.
Kyiv Independent editor says popular war stories must not crowd out harder news
Olga Rudenko says readers gravitate towards reports of Ukrainian strikes on Russia, but the newsroom must also cover attacks on Ukraine, Russian gains and corruption.
New Google Maps imagery shows destroyed neighbourhoods and crowded shelters in Gaza
Images examined by The Guardian and Al Jazeera show extensive damage and displacement. UN assessments provide broader estimates that cannot be calculated from the maps alone.
Israel election polls leave Netanyahu and his rivals short of a majority
Israel’s October 27 vote could remove Benjamin Netanyahu, but recent seat projections leave both major blocs short of a majority and coalition talks uncertain.
Jaan Roose completes highline walk above central Seoul
The Estonian slackliner crossed from the Koreana Hotel to the Dong-A Media Center and returned, performing moves on a line about 120 metres above the ground.
Stella McCartney’s Paris show puts wool alternatives beside an ocean-life message
At her Sept. 30 Paris Fashion Week show, McCartney said the runway contained no wool. Her comments also drew a distinction between that show and collections in which her label...
Brit Awards study estimates £5m in additional Manchester spending
An assessment of the awards’ first Manchester ceremony attributes £3.6m to visitor spending and £1.4m to organisers and partners, with ticket income excluded.
Andrew Bailey warns AI investment boom could bring market shocks
The Bank of England governor says high expectations for AI companies could give way to an asset-price correction. The Bank’s latest financial stability record details the wider...
Colin Kazim-Richards seeks Crawley revival as he calls out barriers for Black coaches
Crawley’s manager says a rebuilt squad needs time after a difficult League Two start, while his appointment highlights a wider shortage of Black coaches in English football.
Raiders reach 3-0 under Klint Kubiak after comeback against Saints
Las Vegas has matched its entire 2025 win total in three games. A comeback in New Orleans showed the contribution of Kirk Cousins, Brock Bowers and the defense, while a meeting...
Boots sale talks with Canadian Weston family reportedly near $9bn deal
Sycamore Partners is reportedly in advanced talks over a sale of Boots, but neither an agreement nor a timetable has been confirmed.
WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teen accounts
Parents will be able to manage some privacy and content settings and receive group alerts, while teenagers’ messages and calls remain private, according to reports on...
Texas flood watches: why Austin and Dallas have different timelines
Austin and San Antonio’s flood watch runs through Friday evening; Dallas–Fort Worth’s ends Friday morning. Here is what the forecasts mean—and what they cannot tell you about...