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• DAZN secured the rights to broadcast every LALIGA EA SPORTS match in Sub-Saharan Africa through 2029. • A LALIGA analysis highlighted the financial benefit of youth academies, citing 23 titles won and 466 million in transfer fees. • African sports fans gain expanded access to Spanish professional football through a single global streaming platform.

• The U.S. House of Representatives voted for a third time to pass a war powers resolution to end the war in Iran. • The approved resolution aims to stop President Donald Trump from continuing military actions without the explicit approval of Congress. • This legislative move creates a direct conflict between the House and the executive branch over the legal authority to conduct foreign military operations.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on Thursday, launching a three-day conference and exhibition for the electronics industry. • The event will bring together a diverse group of investors, researchers, and start-ups from across the semiconductor and electronics value chain. • This gathering provides a platform for the Indian government to attract foreign investment and technical expertise to build a domestic chip-making ecosystem.

• Proponents are pushing the Senate to pass the Protect College Sports Act before the chamber breaks in the coming weeks. • The bipartisan bill aims to regulate escalating spending in college sports now that schools are permitted to pay players. • The legislation is supported by major conferences, Senate leadership, and President Donald Trump, though some opposition remains.

• The U.S. House of Representatives voted for a third time to end the war in Iran by approving a war powers resolution. • This resolution would stop President Donald Trump from continuing military actions in the region without explicit congressional approval. • The decision limits the executive branch's authority to conduct warfare and shifts control over military engagement back to Congress.

• The U.S. House of Representatives voted for a third time to pass a war powers resolution to end the war in Iran. • This legislative action aims to stop President Donald Trump from continuing military operations without the explicit approval of Congress. • The decision creates a legal check on executive power regarding the use of military force in the region.

• The conflict between the US and Iran is colliding with Yemen's long-term civil war, forcing more residents to flee their homes. • Economic collapse is compounding the hardship for millions of people already affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis. • This escalation threatens the stability of local markets and increases the immediate survival risk for displaced populations.

• Leaders from AI companies including OpenAI and Anthropic recently warned that their technology could potentially wipe out humanity. • Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for leading AI firms to slow the pace of development to ensure the technology can be safely contained. • These warnings highlight growing concerns that unchecked AI development poses a direct threat to cybersecurity and critical infrastructure.

• DAZN expanded its broadcasting reach in Sub-Saharan Africa by securing the rights to air every LaLiga EA Sports match through 2029. • A separate LaLiga analysis highlighted the financial benefit of youth academies, noting they produced 23 titles and 466 million in transfer fees. • The broadcasting deal increases accessibility for football fans in the region to watch Spanish league competitions.

• The Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict the use of mail-in ballots for the midterm elections. • The court's decision allows states to maintain the same mail ballot processes they have used for years. • This ruling ensures that current voting procedures remain unchanged for voters and election officials during the active election cycle.

Long-awaited Thrilwall inquiry has examined how the former nurse was able to murder babies at a Chester neonatal unity over a two-year periodLucy Letby was moved from the neonatal unit to administrative duties in July 2016 after consultants expressed concerns about her to the hospital’s executive team.Hospital bosses opted to carry out a number of reviews into the increased mortality in 2015 and 2016, but did not invite Cheshire Constabulary to investigate until May 2017, as Letby remained on site until her arrest more than a year later. Continue reading...

• India faces a shortage of fifth-bowling options for the second T20I against Afghanistan in New Delhi on Tuesday. • Varun Chakravarthy was ruled out of the match on Monday due to a fresh side strain, joining Hardik Pandya on the sidelines. • These absences force the team to find an alternative bowling strategy to secure a series victory.

• Oil prices rose more than 2% on September 14, while AI stocks and global shares generally declined. • Reuters and the Associated Press reported these market shifts as part of a broader roundup of national news. • These fluctuations impact investors and energy markets by shifting the valuation of technology companies and fuel costs.

• Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for increased expertise in artificial intelligence and modern technology during a speech on Sunday. • Ibrahim warned that societies without a strong understanding of AI risk being weaponised by foreign forces. • This push for technical literacy aims to protect national security and societal stability from external technological manipulation.

The man who once helped Richard ‘Dirty’ Desmond save a load of tax was wheeled out to face Laura KuenssbergYou wait years for one party donation of £36m and then two come along at once. Reform can hardly believe its luck. All hail the crypto billionaires. Tacky pale turquoise suits all round. And Nigel Farage won’t have to worry about spending any of his own money – if you can call the £5m freebie his own money – on his security. Nor do those champagne and oysters lunches to discuss loose change donations of £500K from people living overseas pay for themselves. From now on Reform won’t need to bother getting out of bed for anything less than eight figures.Fair to say that if it had been Labour or the Tories trousering £72m from Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo then Reform would be on full outrage rampage. How the political system was rigged against it and how the two main parties are hotwired cash machines. In bed with the super-rich. But since the money is heading towards its own bank account, everyone in the party is totally chilled. This is just the way life ought to be. Who wouldn’t want a country where two billionaires can attempt to buy the democratic process? Continue reading...

Exclusive: Supermarket joins line of firms and sports stars including Bellingham and Haaland to have their image hijacked via adsTesco has alerted City of London police after it became the latest in a string of companies and sports stars, including Barclays bank and Lewis Hamilton, to have its image hijacked in a “scam” by unlicensed casinos advertising via Facebook and Instagram.The supermarket chain is among several household-name businesses to have been targeted in an apparent effort by casinos that cannot legally operate in Britain to capitalise on their brand recognition. Continue reading...

• The BRICS grouping adopted a joint declaration on Saturday after overcoming sharp divisions between Iran and the UAE regarding the West Asia conflict. • The agreement followed a series of back-channel negotiations to reach a consensus among the member nations. • This diplomatic breakthrough allows India to maintain leadership and stability within the intergovernmental organization.

• Russian strikes killed five people in Ukraine, while Ukrainian attacks killed two people in Russia. • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow has not ruled out resuming peace talks, though it is too early to determine a time or location. • President Vladimir Putin warned that any European decision to send troops to aid Kyiv would result in a war with Moscow.

• India defeated Malaysia 3-1 in the semi-finals of the Junior Asia Cup to advance to the tournament final. • This victory marks the fourth consecutive time India has secured a place in the final of this competition. • The result ensures India remains a top contender for the championship title in the junior regional circuit.

• The Institute for Economics and Peace released the 2026 Global Peace Index, which indicates that current geopolitical risks have surpassed those seen during the Cold War. • The report notes that the data only partially captures the full impact of the Iran War and its associated aggressions due to the index's data cut-off date. • This shift suggests a heightened state of global instability that increases security risks for international markets and diplomatic relations.

• Global equity markets have entered a cautious trading phase as investors react to rising oil prices and inflation risks. • U.S., European, and Asian markets have weakened due to shifting energy prices and changing expectations for central bank interest rates. • These fluctuations create volatility in stock valuations, directly impacting the portfolios of individual and institutional investors.

• The External Affairs Ministry confirmed that leaders from China, Russia, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia are expected to attend a summit in Delhi. • Attendees include Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. • The meeting addresses global supply chain crises in energy and agriculture caused by wars in Ukraine and West Asia.

• The US Supreme Court has rejected a push to use Missouri congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump, dealing a loss to Republicans trying to maintain control. • The rejection involves maps that would have favored Republican candidates, with the court's decision marking a second time it has turned down the proposed maps. • The loss affects Republican efforts to maintain control of Congress, as the rejected maps would have potentially given them an advantage in Missouri's congressional districts.

• The latest football news includes updates on the Championship, transfers, and gossip, as well as news from League One and League Two. • Football fans can expect to find information on team transfers, player moves, and other league updates, with a focus on the English Football League (EFL). • The news covers various aspects of football, including transfers, which can impact team performance and fan interest.

• The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request to implement congressional maps in Missouri that were backed by Donald Trump. • The proposed maps were specifically drawn to help Republicans gain an additional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. • This decision limits the ability of Republicans to increase their control of the House ahead of the November midterm elections.

• Austria's legislative committee approved a planned €15,000 tax allowance for working pensioners on Thursday. • The digital identity system ID Austria has now reached nearly 6.3 million registrations. • A study of over 8,000 people across eight countries found that only 17 percent of respondents possessed a high level of financial knowledge.

Rubio visits Ecuador and welcomes cooperation after campaign of unilateral strikes on alleged ‘narco-terrorists’US secretary of state Marco Rubio gave new clarity on the approach toward combating drug trafficking in Latin American waters, saying the Trump administration was focused on working with allied countries and aligning with their laws but insisting the military will “still blow up ships if need be.”The public acknowledgment of a shift in US strategy comes a year after Washington began a campaign of unilateral deadly strikes against those it calls “narco-terrorists” operating boats in international waters. Continue reading...

• India will face Bangladesh in the first semifinal of the Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai this Thursday. • India enters the match as the overwhelming favorite after winning the championship seven times. • The outcome determines which team advances to the final of the regional tournament.