Ferrari backs Frédéric Vasseur as Horner comments fuel speculation
Ferrari says it remains confident in team principal Frédéric Vasseur after Christian Horner expressed interest in joining the Formula 1 team.
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Celine Dion sings ‘I’m Alive’ at L’Oréal show as Paris Fashion Week opens
The singer closed L’Oréal Paris’s runway show beneath the Eiffel Tower on 28 September, making a surprise appearance during her scheduled Paris concert run.
Sharon Graham says scrapping pensions triple lock to fund social care would be ‘morally wrong’
The Unite leader urged ministers to consider wealth taxes first, while Labour said its current triple-lock pledge still stands. Funding for Andy Burnham’s proposed care service...
Fernando Alonso to race for Aston Martin in 2027 as he backs his speed and the team’s potential
The Spaniard says he still feels fast enough to compete and wants more time with Adrian Newey and Honda, despite a difficult season and his criticism of Formula 1’s current cars.
Sherry Turkle’s new book warns that chatbot companionship may change human relationships
In Artificial Intimacy, the MIT researcher argues that simulated empathy can make difficult human relationships less appealing. Studies of chatbot use show a more varied picture.
Case Keenum leads Bears past Eagles 27–7 in first start since 2023
The 38-year-old threw two touchdown passes and ran for another as Chicago held Philadelphia to one score and forced three turnovers.
MIT study finds shared hiring algorithms can help applicants under some conditions
A shared hiring algorithm could increase competition for some candidates, MIT researchers argue, but their results depend on how the system is built and have not been tested...
Hong Kong China players prepare for Rugby World Cup debut against Australia and New Zealand
Full-back Paul Altier and hooker Alexander Post described the challenge of facing two rugby powers as Hong Kong China builds toward its first men’s World Cup.
US import bans on Canadian alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles take effect
Restrictions announced by the White House this month are now in force, adding pressure on exporters as US–Canada trade talks remain stalled.
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.
US campaign filings show at least $17 million in reported spending on AI vendors
A new analysis identifies payments by hundreds of federal campaigns and committees, while leaving open how the tools were used and how much spending occurred through consultants.
MIT’s muscle-powered robot swims through a water maze under light control
A thin gel swimmer uses living muscle on two fins to move and turn in a lab dish. The demonstration shows controlled motion, while environmental uses remain a proposal.
Reserve Bank of Australia raises cash rate to 4.60% as inflation risks grow
The unanimous quarter-point increase takes the rate to its highest level since 2011. The bank says further rises depend on inflation, growth and other incoming data.
Jersey budget proposes five more free nursery hours for two- to three-year-olds
The proposed 2027–2030 budget would increase weekly nursery provision from 15 to 20 hours. States members are due to debate and vote on the plan in December.
Andy Burnham’s route from Manchester mayor to prime minister
Two unsuccessful Labour leadership bids, a decade in Greater Manchester politics and a return to Parliament preceded Burnham’s arrival at No 10. His first party conference as...
Glastonbury 2027 tickets: Sale times, booking rules and mistakes to avoid
Coach packages go on sale on 1 October, followed by general admission on 4 October. Registration has closed, and the festival has specific rules for the online queue.
Blue Lights returns with Northern Ireland policing tensions in focus
Cast members say the drama’s fourth series explores the personal cost of policing in divided communities, as official figures show gaps in recruitment and public perceptions.
OpenAI holds back GPT-6.1 Astra release over safety concerns
OpenAI has chosen not to release GPT-6.1 Astra after its safety chief said the model fell short on staying within authorized scope and accurately describing its work.