Burkina Faso opens first gold refinery as it seeks to keep more value at home
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Manchester City's perfect start puts Premier League title history to the test
City have won their first five league matches and lead Arsenal by three points. Historical records show why a perfect opening month settles little about the title.
Brazil beat Australia 4-2 in Brisbane after Socceroos take first-half lead
Australia recovered from an early Brazil goal to lead 2-1, but a penalty before half-time and two second-half goals settled the second friendly between the sides.
Spain approves housing decrees on evictions and rental contracts after protests
Ministers approved two separate decrees following protests over an 87-year-old woman’s eviction. Both face a test in Congress, where the governing coalition lacks a majority.
M&S and Sephora plan beauty areas in 100 stores from spring 2027
Sephora employees will staff branded areas inside Marks & Spencer stores, while Sephora products are also planned for the M&S website.
Senate passes Protect College Sports Act, sending college athletics overhaul to House
The 77–22 vote advances federal rules for athlete payments and transfers, but the measure faces an uncertain path through the House.
Sam Gough prepares to lead England’s blind football team at European Championship
The England captain says her team’s world championship run has given it confidence for the tournament in Istanbul, four years after its European final defeat.
Taylor Swift’s VMAs spotlight how music videos are changing across platforms
Swift’s awards and a new video put the format back in focus, while a music-video director describes how artists now make work for both fuller viewing and short social clips.
British Transport Police facial recognition trial produced one false alert and no alert-led arrests
An FOI document reported by the Guardian puts the cost of 18 deployments in London railway stations at £320,786. Police have extended the pilot and say a full assessment will...
Burnham courts business at Labour conference as firms await Budget answers
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey sought to reassure business leaders in Liverpool, but trade groups say rising costs and the 28 October Budget will test...
Maricarmen Abascal could return to Madrid home under proposed eight-year lease
The 87-year-old’s representatives and the owner of her former flat have reached a preliminary agreement after her eviction sparked protests. She must still approve and sign it.
Christian Horner calls Ferrari role a dream as Fred Vasseur responds to speculation
Horner says Ferrari is the one Formula 1 team he would consider joining without an ownership stake. Team principal Vasseur says the speculation is disrupting Ferrari’s work.
Lawrence Dallaglio to auction 2003 Rugby World Cup winners’ medal after bankruptcy
The former England captain’s medal is estimated at £50,000–£80,000 in an October auction that also includes other awards and caps from his rugby career.
Burnham expected to consider triple lock change as he makes case for social care reform
The prime minister is expected to raise difficult funding choices at Labour’s conference, but government sources say he will stop short of pledging to scrap the pension guarantee.
Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly left out of England squad for Greece play-off
Sarina Wiegman said the pair’s performances had fallen below the level she expected as England named 23 players for October’s World Cup qualifying tie.
Estonia attributes Milrem Robotics arson to Russian security services
Estonian officials say an August fire at the defence technology company was commissioned by Russian security services. Moscow denies involvement, and the criminal investigation...
IllustrationAndy Burnham may propose a post-election review of the state pension triple lock
A reported review has brought the pension guarantee into debate as Burnham develops a plan for universal social care in England. No change to the lock or funding mechanism has...
Liverpool widens global search for young players as academy recruitment grows
Liverpool is looking further abroad for young players, with recent recruits from Senegal and Austria showing how the club is building its academy pipeline.