NASA images capture fleeting pileus cloud above Montana wildfire
Airborne images from the Sand Creek fire show a thin cloud above a fire-driven plume, giving researchers a detailed look at how rising air lifted a moist layer.
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Burkina Faso opens first gold refinery as it seeks to keep more value at home
Burkina Faso has inaugurated Raffinor-BF in Ouagadougou. Its stated capacity exceeds the country’s reported 2025 gold output, raising questions about supply.
Manchester City's perfect start puts Premier League title history to the test
Manchester City have five wins from five, but only four of the previous 14 Premier League teams to make that start became champions, according to Opta.
Brazil beat Australia 4-2 in Brisbane after Socceroos take first-half lead
Alessandro Circati and Connor Metcalfe put Australia ahead in Brisbane before Brazil recovered through Raphinha, Bruno Guimarães and Vinícius Júnior.
Spain approves housing decrees on evictions and rental contracts after protests
Spain’s cabinet approved housing measures extending eviction protections through 2030 and addressing rental contracts. Congress has yet to validate the decrees.
M&S and Sephora plan beauty areas in 100 stores from spring 2027
Marks & Spencer and Sephora have agreed to bring staffed beauty areas to 100 M&S stores from spring 2027, alongside an online launch. Branches and commercial terms have not been announced.
Senate passes Protect College Sports Act, sending college athletics overhaul to House
The Senate passed a bipartisan college sports bill that would reshape athlete payments, transfers and NCAA oversight. It still needs House approval.
Sam Gough prepares to lead England’s blind football team at European Championship
Sam Gough, once excluded from school PE as her sight declined, is in England’s squad for the women’s blind football European Championship in Istanbul.
Taylor Swift’s VMAs spotlight how music videos are changing across platforms
The 2026 VMAs highlighted the craft behind music videos as artists and viewers increasingly encounter their images across streaming and social platforms.
British Transport Police facial recognition trial produced one false alert and no alert-led arrests
More than 500,000 faces were scanned during the February-to-July trial, according to an FOI-based report. Its sole watchlist alert was incorrect.
Burnham courts business at Labour conference as firms await Budget answers
Burnham met business leaders at Labour's conference while Healey promised fiscal discipline. Business groups welcomed the engagement but pressed for relief from rising costs.
Maricarmen Abascal could return to Madrid home under proposed eight-year lease
Maricarmen Abascal could return to her Madrid flat under a proposed lease with rent capped at 30% of her net income, but she has yet to approve the deal.
Christian Horner calls Ferrari role a dream as Fred Vasseur responds to speculation
Christian Horner has described a Ferrari job as a dream, but the available reporting establishes no offer or appointment. Fred Vasseur remains team principal.
Lawrence Dallaglio to auction 2003 Rugby World Cup winners’ medal after bankruptcy
Lawrence Dallaglio’s 2003 Rugby World Cup winners’ medal is listed for a 13 October auction. He has spoken publicly about his bankruptcy, but the sale has yet to take place.
Burnham expected to consider triple lock change as he makes case for social care reform
Andy Burnham is expected to signal willingness to review the pensions triple lock as he argues for social care reform. No change or funding plan has been announced.
Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly left out of England squad for Greece play-off
Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly are absent from England’s squad to face Greece, while Lexi Potter receives her first senior call-up and Leah Williamson returns.
Estonia attributes Milrem Robotics arson to Russian security services
Estonia has attributed the August arson at a Milrem Robotics building to Russian security services. Three suspects are in custody, but the evidence behind the attribution has not been...
Andy Burnham may propose a post-election review of the state pension triple lock
Sky News says Burnham may propose reviewing the triple lock after the next election. His social-care plan remains under development, with its funding unsettled.