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• The Week is featuring a selection of the best art exhibitions to see across Europe this autumn. • The publication has over 350,000 subscribers and offers a range of stories, features, and reviews, including daily puzzles and editorial cartoons. • Subscribers can expect to receive a weekly digest of culture, entertainment, and art, as well as stories of progress and joy.

The report highlights deep divides between low- and middle- income, a disparity that dates back decadesA new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reaffirms that adults are more likely to eat fresh fruits and vegetables as their income increases.The data brief comes as Republican cuts to food assistance programs, colloquially called “food stamps”, have led enrollment to “plummet”. Changes to US dietary guidelines, led by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, have also made a government-recommended diet more expensive. A new “food pyramid” released in January emphasized animal protein, fresh fruit and vegetables, all of which cost more, according to studies. Continue reading...

• A thief climbed a tree to reach the roof of a showroom and broke through a mesh screen to enter the building. • The perpetrator stole 20,000 rupees before fleeing the scene. • Local business owners face increased security risks from unconventional entry methods used by criminals.

• A new study found that approximately 10% of Americans will vote in a different congressional district before the upcoming midterm elections. • Election administrators must now revise ballot combinations, polling arrangements, and voter information on compressed schedules to accommodate these map changes. • Voters may be assigned to new polling places and new representatives without prior notification, potentially complicating the voting process.

• A Microsoft executive described generative AI as the largest theft of labor in history, according to unsealed court documents. • The statement appeared in legal filings related to a copyright lawsuit filed by The New York Times against Microsoft and OpenAI. • This admission provides evidence for publishers arguing that AI companies illegally used copyrighted journalism to train their models.

Debut runway show with affordable pieces reflects resurgent style confidence at retailer after hit releasesJoan Collins declared the coats “very chic”, and has her eye on a graceful ivory evening dress with caped shoulders. Kemi Badenoch plans to snap up the classic black tuxedo jacket. If the British public are as enthusiastic as the celebrity front row, Marks & Spencer’s first ever London fashion week catwalk looks like a hit.The show, held at the Design Museum for 310 guests including Ian Wright and Jamie Carragher, was a gamble on both sides. Would snobby fashionistas be traumatised by elasticated waistbands and practical rainwear? Would M&S customers be alienated by a world of £2,000 handbags and shoes you can’t walk in? Continue reading...

• Euro zone consumers slightly increased their inflation expectations according to a recent poll conducted by the European Central Bank. • The survey results indicate a shift in how households anticipate price changes for goods and services across the region. • Higher inflation expectations can pressure the central bank to maintain higher interest rates to prevent prices from spiraling upward.

• India defeated Japan by 8 wickets in the fourth and final quarterfinal match of the 2026 Asian Games. • Shafali Verma led the victory with an all-round performance, scoring 40 not out and taking 2 wickets. • This win secures India's position in the semifinals of the competition.

Mark Rutte said Britain will need to steadily increase defence spending to meet Nato target of 3.5% of GDP by 2035Britain needs to show “a credible path” of annual increases in its defence budgets to meet a Nato target of spending nearly £30bn more on the military by the middle of the next decade, the head of the alliance said on Thursday.Mark Rutte, Nato’s secretary general, said that Britain could not wait until just before 2035 to lift defence spending to 3.5% of GDP, in an unusually pointed intervention a day after he met prime minister Andy Burnham. Continue reading...

• Democratic candidates James Talarico in Texas and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan hold narrow leads in their respective US Senate races according to a new poll from Emerson College and The Hill. • The poll describes the margins of victory for both candidates as razor-thin. • Policy advocate Ben Raderstorf suggests these trends question whether elected officials represent their constituents or if voters are being manipulated by mapmakers for partisan advantage.

• SEMICON India 2026 began in Delhi to showcase the country's goals for semiconductor chip manufacturing. • Italy's Health Force raised €4.2 million to expand its AI health agents across Europe. • Apple added Impersonation Risk Detection to iOS 27 to help users block scams.

• Prime Minister Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 in Delhi to promote the country's semiconductor industry. • Oracle is laying off up to 1,500 employees in India, while London-based Quartz raised £2.75 million for an AI wealth advisor. • These shifts impact the regional labor market for tech workers and expand institutional access to cryptocurrency in the Middle East and North Africa.

Exclusive: Ten category C prisons in England and Wales asked to add second beds, in breach of safe occupancy limitsThe Prison Service has drawn up plans to “double up” hundreds of prisoners in temporary prefabricated cells built for one person, at the request of the Ministry of Justice, leaked documents show.Amid an ongoing overcrowding crisis in England and Wales, governors of 10 category C prisons have been asked to sign off the installation of second beds in “rapid deployment cells [RDCs]”. Continue reading...

• Democracy indicators in the United States have dropped to their lowest levels in 50 years according to a report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. • The Stockholm-based thinktank found that judicial independence, press freedom, and credible elections are at their lowest levels globally in at least 30 years. • The report attributes this decline to the Trump administration's threats and actions which have undermined the rule of law both domestically and worldwide.

Exclusive: Exhibition focussing on Finnish writer and artist’s illustrations will include original art from her first Moomins bookThe Moomin books about lovable trolls with hippopotamus snouts who live in harmony with nature are a global publishing phenomenon, having sold up to 30m copies since the Finnish artist and writer Tove Jansson wrote and illustrated them between 1945 and 1977.Now previously unseen drawings of her eccentric characters will be among more than 100 exhibits in a major exhibition that is being staged in London 25 years after her death. Continue reading...

• The Emmy Awards continue to distinguish themselves from other global award events by recognizing content from OTT, or over-the-top streaming services. • The Primetime Emmy Awards require shows to meet specific rules regarding their premiere date, release location, and a verified connection to the United States. • This inclusive approach allows digital-first creators and streaming platforms to compete for prestige and visibility alongside traditional television networks.

Nearly half of minority ethnic respondents in a poll say they have faced prejudice over the past year Many Britons feel inequality is worsening and that discrimination has become more common, according to a thinktank study.The report by British Future has found that people across ethnic groups believe racial equality is worsening in Britain. One in six people are from minority ethnic backgrounds. Continue reading...

• Two Singapore-based AI start-ups are demonstrating how smaller firms can commercialize artificial intelligence advances to compete with Big Tech. • These companies are focusing on turning technical AI breakthroughs into viable commercial business models. • This shift indicates that the AI market is expanding beyond large corporations, creating new opportunities for niche entrepreneurs and smaller investors.

• Swedish political parties began their final campaign push on Saturday to attract voters ahead of the national election. • Recent opinion polls indicate a tightening race between the left-wing and right-wing political flanks. • The outcome will determine which coalition controls the government and sets the country's policy direction.

• The BBC is canceling several television shows across its comedy, entertainment, sport, and news departments as part of a £500 million savings plan. • The corporation cut three entertainment programs in late July, including Drag Race UK and a celebrity spin-off of Mastermind. • These budget cuts reduce the variety of available content for viewers and eliminate production jobs within the entertainment sector.

Residents in Frederick, Maryland, shaken after clashes as activists decry violence from officers as ‘unconscionable’Political leaders in Maryland are calling for investigations into the conduct of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers as they clashed with protesters during a federal operation in a local community.Residents of Frederick, a city about 50 miles north-west of Baltimore, are still shaken more than a week after ICE officers arrived in numerous vehicles and could be seen on video footage using batons on members of the public and driving their cars on to the sidewalk towards people. Continue reading...

Economics graduates also appear to be affected as demand for them falls in well-paid roles in financeAI may be warping the job prospects for students in the previously high-demand subjects of computer science and economics, according to a detailed look into the careers of recent UK graduates.Data obtained for the 2027 Guardian University Guide published on Saturday shows that coding and software development were the fastest-falling occupations for graduates last year, while employer demand for graduates in well-paid roles in financial categories such as economists and management consultants also declined. Continue reading...

• English teams dominated the opening round of the Champions League league phase, leading in expected goal difference by country. • Italian teams struggled during the first round, with Italy ranking at the bottom of the expected goal difference chart. • This performance gap suggests a current disparity in competitive strength between the English and Italian markets in European football.

• The Alternative for Germany party won a state election, signaling a rise in far-right political support across Europe. • Voters chose the party as a way to express discontent over issues including affordability, Russian aggression, and trade disputes with China and the United States. • This victory puts pressure on mainstream political leaders to address systemic crises to prevent further losses of power to right-wing movements.

• Rakuten Viki announced its fourth annual K-Drama Day celebration running from September 25 through October 1. • The event offers the global fandom of Korean entertainment free content, talent exclusives, and a variety of prizes. • This initiative allows viewers to access premium Asian entertainment for free during the designated celebration window.

• Mistral AI is raising €3 billion in funding to position itself as a European alternative to American AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. • The company is pitching its services as a sovereign option, meaning it provides data control and independence from U.S.-based technology giants. • This investment allows European businesses and governments to access high-performance large language models without relying on foreign infrastructure.