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Sports · 24 September 2026

Russell’s Baku Blitz: First Practice Leaves City‑Spanners Wondering About Speed Limits

Iris Quay, London desk

In a first‑practice spectacle that could have been mistaken for a City briefing, George Russell set a blistering pace on Baku’s winding strip while Kimi Antonelli’s car stopped abruptly, leaving the Azerbaijan capi…

World · 24 September 2026

NHS Trust's Time‑Traveling Review: 4,500 Breast Cancer Cases Awaiting Their Second Chance

Reginald Penny, London desk

After a decade‑long series of missed appointments and unnecessary surgeries, a London NHS trust has announced it will review 4,500 breast‑cancer cases, promising to catch up on the delays with the same sense of urgen…

Finance · 24 September 2026

BoE Eyes Rate Hike as Energy Prices Play Hang‑On Game, Bond Market Takes a Breath

Iris Quay, London desk

Bank of England deputy governor warns that rising oil prices could force a rate hike, while bond markets stay on tenterhooks after a sharp sell‑off. The City’s financial gossip columners are already lining up for the…

Politics · 24 September 2026

Federal Judge Restores Press Access, Declares White House 'Open House' for CNN, MSNBC, Politico

June Harrow, Washington desk

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reverse its ban on CNN, MSNBC and Politico, restoring their ability to cover White House events.

World · 24 September 2026

Lancashire’s ‘Forever Chemical’ Turns Blood into a Long‑Term Investment

Iris Quay, London desk

Lawyers claim a persistent chemical is lurking in the bloodstream of residents near a chemical plant, sparking health fears and an unintended buzz in the City’s risk‑analysis desks.

Environment · 24 September 2026

EU Heritage Bureau Declares Paris a New Wall‑Capital After 20‑Metre Gallo‑Roman Discovery

Inès Vogel, Brussels desk

An ancient 20‑metre Gallo‑Roman wall uncovered in central Paris has prompted the EU’s Heritage Department to declare the city a potential “wall‑capital”, sparking procedural debates and a sudden surge in heri…

Technology · 24 September 2026

Meta’s Camera‑Free Glasses Face Regulatory Hearing—Lobbyists Wear Sunglasses

Rita Knox, Washington desk

At Meta Connect, the tech titan revealed camera‑free smart glasses paired with the Muse AI. Regulators are now debating whether the absence of a lens equates to a privacy upgrade, while lobbyists promise a future where…

Sports · 24 September 2026

Freo or Lions: The Grand Final’s Last‑Minute Pitch‑Black Decision

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

The AFL Grand Final pits Fremantle’s hopefuls against Collingwood’s seasoned Lions in a clash that could see a first‑premiership crown or a historic three‑peat. Norm Smith medallist fans line up for the big momen…

Sports · 24 September 2026

Young's Near-Teary Moment: Dockers’ Rising Star Keeps the Premiership Dream Alive

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

The Dockers’ 20‑year‑old forward limped to the sidelines, eyes misting, after a fightback from five‑goal deficit, vowing that the premiership is the only thing left to conquer.