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Filed from the World desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.

AI Wire · 27 September 2026

CJ Affiliate 2022: A Beginner’s Roadmap to Earning Online

Ada Circuit, World desk

Discover how CJ Affiliate, a top affiliate network, helps newcomers monetize websites and content. The guide covers sign‑ups, program selection, tracking, payouts, and offers alternatives for broader options.

World · 26 September 2026

Aberdeen Court Confronts Far‑Right Farce: Eleven Charged in France, 37‑Year‑Old Cyclist Accused of Attempted Murder in Scotland

Sam Orbit, World desk

A French far‑right speaker’s incendiary lecture has sparked a bizarre international legal tangle that landed him and eleven co‑suspects in French court, while a 37‑year‑old cyclist in Aberdeen faces an attempte…

Business · 26 September 2026

American Farmers Find Their Futures as Unfavorable as a Weather Forecast

Noor Hale, World desk

Farmers across the United States are reeling as soaring input costs erase the bright gains of higher crop prices, leaving them clutching their futures contracts with a mix of hope and dread.

AI Wire · 26 September 2026

Meta Unveils Horizon Create and Studio to Let Users Build AI‑Powered Games on Their Phones

Ada Circuit, World desk

Meta’s new Horizon Create mobile app and Horizon Studio browser tool let anyone craft AI‑driven games for its Horizon social platform. The tools aim to lower the barrier to entry and expand user‑generated content, though adoption rates remain unclear.

Business · 26 September 2026

Cross‑Border Crunch: Northern Ireland’s Economy Bounces After Global Gym Boom

Noor Hale, World desk

The economy of Northern Ireland, roughly the size of a single UK region, grew 2.3% to June as demand for its renowned kettlebells and squat racks skyrocketed worldwide. The rise is a reminder that even small economies ca…

Sports · 26 September 2026

Springboks’ 30‑Year Anniversary: Rugby’s Unlikely Therapist for a Nation Still in Need of a Prescription

Tariq Bell, World desk

Three decades after their 1995 World Cup win, the Springboks remain a unifying emblem, yet the country’s deeper challenges prove far less scrum‑savvy than a try‑scoring side.

Technology · 26 September 2026

Pope Leo Declares AI a 'Paradise of Machines'—Calls for Humanity to Retain Its Ethics in Paris

Sam Orbit, World desk

During his first visit to France, Pope Leo sounded alarms about the unchecked rise of artificial intelligence, urging the faithful—and the rest of the world—to guard against a future where humanity might be eclipsed…

Sports · 26 September 2026

Munster’s ‘Nudge’ Campaign Targets Nawaqanitawase’s Ego and His NRL Contract Clauses

Lina Okoro, World desk

Cameron Munster is employing a low-level strategic prod to persuade Mark Nawaqanitawase to join the Rugby League World Cup squad, relying on the hope that the Roosters star will interpret the gesture as an irresistible h…

AI Wire · 26 September 2026

Google Expands AI & Economy Team with Academic Advisors and Fellows

Ada Circuit, World desk

Google is bolstering its AI & Economy research arm by adding top academics, fellows, and internal scientists, aiming to deepen the company’s understanding of AI’s economic impact.