Pochettino says reported Manchester City verdict raises questions about fairness
The US manager questioned financial controls and said choosing a punishment would be difficult if reported findings against City are upheld.
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UK AI minister urges contingency planning for possible job losses
Kanishka Narayan says the government should prepare for severe disruption from AI, while acknowledging there is no evidence of an overall decline in employment caused by it so far.
NASA’s October skywatching guide points to Algol in the northeastern sky
NASA says autumn observers can use Cassiopeia and Andromeda to find Algol after 9 p.m. Its changing brightness offers another reason to look more than once.
Michigan study sees an industrial opening for small reactors, contingent on tax credits
A University of Michigan model finds a possible market in hydrogen for ammonia and refining, but its projected returns depend heavily on incentives and unproven construction costs.
Lando Norris apologises to Franco Colapinto for Azerbaijan GP ban comments
Norris says he messaged Colapinto after calling for a ban over a three-car collision in Baku. Stewards instead imposed a five-place grid penalty.
Ronnie O’Sullivan, Zhao Xintong and Mark Williams exit Shenzhen Open
Jiang Jun beat O’Sullivan 5-2, Scott Donaldson edged Zhao in a deciding frame, and Fan Zhengyi defeated defending champion Williams 5-4 on the tournament’s opening day.
Infantino backs more funding for FIFA members but leaves $10m proposal undecided
FIFA’s president says he will support the greatest responsible increase in funding for national associations. The FIFA Council is due to consider the proposals on 15 October.
Aidan O’Brien’s Arc team narrows to three, with Diamond Necklace still uncertain
Minnie Hauk, Diamond Necklace and Benvenuto Cellini remain in the trainer’s plans for Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, but the final field has yet to be set.
French school protests: Lecornu warns against escalation after 164 arrests
France's prime minister condemned reported violence as students protested school conditions. Authorities said 180 schools were affected on Monday, while a student union called...
George Mason wins $299,886 grant to study Potomac spill’s possible ecological effects
Researchers will track water conditions and aquatic life after January’s major sewage overflow, using decades of Gunston Cove records to help assess change.
Newcastle Red Bulls delay Fehi Fineanganofo’s arrival until after 2027 Rugby World Cup
The All Blacks wing will stay in New Zealand for another season to pursue World Cup selection, with his two-year Newcastle contract now set to cover 2027-28 and 2028-29.
Pocognoli weighs Scotland's attacking options for first home game against Switzerland
After a goalless draw in Slovenia, Scotland's new head coach must decide whether to keep two strikers and how to use Ben Gannon-Doak at Hampden.
Hinton and Bengio urge governments to prepare for possible surge in AI research
A report by more than 20 authors calls for greater visibility into AI research, ways to slow a rapid acceleration and plans for its possible effects.
Drumcree parade blocked as Garvaghy Road protest continues into Monday
Police say clearing protesters from the route would have risked serious injuries. The permitted march did not pass, and political leaders are divided over the response.
ASU tests air-captured carbon in cyanobacteria pond, with durability hurdles ahead
A rotating belt delivered carbon dioxide from ambient air into a cultivation pond. The outdoor proof of concept leaves questions about material life, cost and permanent carbon...
Ofgem’s October energy cap rises to £1,723: what changes for household bills
The typical annual figure rises by £60 from 1 October, but the cap applies to unit rates and standing charges, and individual bills depend on usage.
Carbon Impacts Tracer puts estimated climate harms alongside emissions figures
A new tool translates carbon dioxide emissions into estimates of heat exposure, crop losses and other effects. Its example for a proposed Australian coal mine shows both the...
Leicestershire regain eight points, but Division One fate rests on appeal
The Cricket Discipline Panel has removed an immediate eight-point sanction while a separate 19-point deduction remains in force. Leicestershire still intends to appeal the...