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Cam Schlittler got MVP chants against Boston. His answer pointed to Aaron Judge
The Yankees pitcher struck out 10 against the team he supported as a child, then credited fans’ confidence and pointed to Aaron Judge’s three MVP awards.
Electricity VAT cut starts in Great Britain as energy price cap rises
Qualifying electricity supplies are zero-rated for six months. The government says the change lowers the annualised price cap by about £45, but household bills will vary.
Pakistan reach Asian Games cricket final: the partnership that changed the chase
Hasan Nawaz and Abdul Samad added an unbeaten 59 as Pakistan beat Bangladesh by six wickets, turning a rain-shortened semi-final into a place in the gold-medal match.
Record diesel costs squeeze drivers, charity and haulier in southern England
A Dorset charity faces an extra £2,000 a year for a minibus service as the UK average diesel price passes £2 a litre, according to RAC Foundation analysis.
Why Chris Fagan is leaving Brisbane after three straight AFL premierships
Fagan is returning to Melbourne to be closer to family after questioning whether he had the energy for another season. His departure leaves Brisbane searching for a coach.
Celebrity Traitors locations: Can you visit Ardross Castle, the railway and Fyrish Monument?
Ardross Castle is closed to public visits, but the Strathspey Railway sells tickets and Fyrish Monument can be reached on foot. Here is what visitors need to know.
National Geographic’s American photo archive gets a new look in Guardian gallery
A Guardian gallery published on 1 October selects images from a TASCHEN collection of more than 700 photographs, tracing changing American life and the magazine’s ways of...
Anika Wells named to TIME100 Next for role in Australia’s social media restrictions
The Australian communications minister appears on TIME’s 2026 list with a tribute from former prime minister Julia Gillard. The recognition comes as regulators examine how...
Wallabies' World Cup confidence grows under Les Kiss before All Blacks tests
Jeremy Williams believes Australia can win the 2027 Rugby World Cup at home after a six-match unbeaten run, but two tests against New Zealand will offer a nearer measure of...
WINNER's Song Min-ho given suspended prison sentence over military service absences
A Seoul court found the K-pop singer guilty of violating South Korea's Military Service Act after 102 unauthorised days away from his alternative service assignment.
NASA images show Manitoba farmland turning brown amid Saskatchewan River Delta wetlands
Landsat images from July and September show a seasonal change in the Carrot River Valley. Manitoba’s latest crop report provides regional harvest context, though its figures do...
South Africa leads Guardian’s 2027 Rugby World Cup power rankings
The Guardian puts the defending champions ahead of New Zealand and France in its assessment of the 24 teams, despite South Africa’s recent loss to Australia.
Senate fails to advance data center electricity bill after Democrats challenge its protections
The Ratepayer Protection Act fell three votes short of advancing. Its dispute centers on whether requiring regulators to consider a rate standard would protect other...
Ofgem energy cap rises to £1,723 as Healey faces calls for budget support
The 4% rise took effect across Great Britain on 1 October despite a temporary cut in electricity VAT. Campaigners want further help, but no new budget measure has been announced.
Childline leaders pay tribute to Esther Rantzen after her death at 86
Childline director Shaun Friel called the broadcaster an ‘inspirational individual’, while the NSPCC described how her television work led to the helpline.
Ofgem energy cap rises as Redditch residents worry about winter heating bills
The typical annual energy bill under Ofgem’s cap rose to £1,723 on 1 October. Redditch residents interviewed by the BBC say heating was already difficult to afford.
Reserve Bank of Australia warns global shocks could test a resilient financial system
The RBA’s new stability review says most Australian borrowers can withstand falling property prices, while overseas markets and operational disruptions pose mounting risks.