In numbers
Sunday 27 September 2026
The figures behind the day's news, each taken word for word from a NewsJaws report and linked to it.
Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3–0 after squad votes to play Nations League match
Ireland's players voted by a ‘significant majority’ to take the field after one player withdrew. Three first-half goals settled the match in Debrecen, with a return fixture scheduled for 4 October.
PoliticsBurnham announces £210m for derelict buildings and community assets on England’s high streets
The package divides existing high-street funding among building conversions, assets at risk of closure, rental auctions and co-operative development. Detailed application rules and award dates have not been announced.
WorldPuncak Jaya’s shrinking glaciers put a climate record and sacred landscape at risk
A new account of Papua’s remaining ice draws on recent mapping and local voices, while a satellite study shows more than 99% of the glacier area measured since 1850 has gone.
SportsTeam Europe reclaim Laver Cup as Zverev seals 13–5 win over Team World
Alexander Zverev beat Learner Tien after a doubles victory put Europe within reach of the trophy. Carlos Alcaraz’s escape against Taylor Fritz had preserved Europe’s lead on Saturday.
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