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Madagascar's young activists accuse new rulers of repeating old tactics
A year after protests helped drive President Andry Rajoelina from power, Madagascar's activists accuse the military-led authorities of repeating old tactics, citing arrests and an April crackdown on a march over the slow pace of promised reforms. -
Menifee homebuyer relies on surplus-lines policy with $25,000 fire deductible
Alex Hwang could not get the standard coverage his lender required for a nearly $700,000 home in Menifee, California, so he relied on a surplus-lines policy with a $25,000 fire deductible. He told the Los Angeles Times he had never heard of the insurer. -
Bulgaria’s battery fleet aids power exports amid regional drought
About 100 battery-storage sites have helped Bulgaria balance solar surpluses as exceptionally low Danube levels disrupt nuclear and hydro generation in Eastern Europe. July and August net exports reached about 830 GWh per month, more than twice the May–June average. -
Deshaun Watson says he wants to pursue an NFL starting role after this season
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he plans to continue his NFL career after this season and hopes to be a starter, saying he has “a lot of football left.” He spoke after helping Cleveland rally for its first win of the year against Tampa Bay in Week 2. -
After Ohtani's return, Dodgers weigh rule that could put Josue De Paula on playoff roster
The Dodgers activated Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday and sent top prospect Josue De Paula to Triple-A. De Paula can be recalled in 10 days, around the playoff opener, but normal rules bar him from the postseason roster; an injured-list exception could make him eligible. -
Judge orders Trump to restore press access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore White House press passes for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, finding the ban likely unconstitutional and blocking its enforcement for 14 days as the outlets’ lawsuit proceeds. -
Padres beat Dodgers 5-1 as Ohtani returns from injured list
Shohei Ohtani went 1 for 4 with a walk after returning from the 15-day injured list, but the Dodgers lost 5-1 to the Padres and missed a chance to clinch a first-round bye. He struck out in the fourth with two outs and the bases loaded after a review overturned a ball call. -
XGIMI MIRA review: $1,699 UST projector pairs rich color with strong contrast
A review of XGIMI’s $1,699 MIRA ultra-short-throw projector found vivid RGB-laser color, strong dark-scene contrast and responsive gaming. Its 4K UHD image is produced by pixel shifting from a 1080p DLP chip, not a native 4K panel. -
Pears Foundation gives Eden Project Morecambe £2.5m for Habitations zone
Eden Project Morecambe has received £2.5m from the Pears Foundation to help fund its Habitations zone, which will feature four immersive spaces promoting more sustainable ways of living. The Lancashire attraction is expected to open in 2028. -
Dan Ives praises Alexandr Wang’s playful posts about Meta’s Muse
Meta AI chief Alexandr Wang’s meme-heavy Muse posts have drawn viral attention; analyst Dan Ives called him “a special one.” Ives said Wang’s X banter reflects Meta’s culture and acquisition strategy, and argued big tech needs an entrepreneurial spirit to compete in AI. -
Britain urged to lead on AI with safeguards, not more red tape
A Telegraph column argues Britain should resist more AI red tape and instead fund protections and isolated systems for critical national infrastructure, while using its AI talent and record of brokering agreements to shape global cooperation. -
Louis Saha says Man United erred by passing on Harry Kane in 2023
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha says the club made a major mistake by not signing Harry Kane in 2023, calling the £100 million Bayern Munich paid for him a bargain and arguing Kane could have helped United win more trophies. -
Britain weighs civil fraud penalties amid estimated £14bn annual losses
Fraud costs Britain an estimated £14bn a year, yet just 3,628 fraudsters were brought to justice in the year to June 2025. The Government is weighing civil penalty notices and fines of up to 100% of the amount stolen, while experts say serious cases still need prosecution. -
New vocational GCSEs may include construction from as early as 2029
The DfE says vocational GCSEs for pupils aged 14 and over could be introduced as early as September 2029, alongside standard GCSEs. Possible subjects include construction and creative media; pupils will still be expected to study English, maths and science. -
Sakurai forecasts BOJ hikes every three months, reaching 2% by June 2027
Former Bank of Japan board member Makoto Sakurai expects the BOJ to raise its 1.25% policy rate about every three months, reaching 1.5% by year-end and 2% around June 2027; he says consumer inflation may exceed 3% by year-end or early 2027. -
Queens driver brings home stray kitten whose injured eye was removed
Amazon driver Naeema M. heard a kitten crying beneath a parked car in Queens and brought the stray home with help from her daughter, Marlow. Named Galaxy, he had a swollen, protruding left eye; ASPCA veterinarians determined it could not be saved and removed it. -
Historic building revivals compete for Scotland’s top architecture award
The restored Tea Pavilion at Macduff’s outdoor pool, Paisley Central Library and Edinburgh Futures Institute are shortlisted for the Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award. The winner will be announced in late November after judges visit each site. -
Arizona’s 5-3 win over Colorado leaves postseason hopes alive
Arizona beat Colorado 5-3 in Denver, scoring four runs in the first and adding Tim Tawa’s solo homer. The win kept the Diamondbacks’ postseason hopes alive, but San Diego’s victory over the Dodgers left Arizona’s elimination number at two. -
Sussex and Surrey urge 18- to 25-year-olds to get HPV vaccine
The Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance urges 18- to 25-year-olds who missed HPV jabs at school to get vaccinated and help prevent HPV-related cancers. Two-thirds of eligible children in the counties are vaccinated, but uptake remains below pre-pandemic levels. -
Russian attacks intensify as Kyiv residents weigh winter plans
Kyiv residents are weighing winter moves as Russia intensifies attacks, fearing renewed strikes could cut power and heat. A mothers’ group reports more requests for housing in western Ukraine or abroad, but many have not decided whether to leave. -
Turnitin sets September 2027 as earliest date for licence changes
Turnitin says it will not update licence terms before 1 September 2027. York's students' union says planned changes could allow student work to train AI models; the university will review any changes, while Southampton is phasing out the service. -
After three years of repairs, the world's only flying Seafire XVII is back in Somerset
The world's only flying Seafire XVII, SX336, has returned to Navy Wings' collection at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset after three years of repairs. It has a newly installed Rolls-Royce engine and was built by Westlands in nearby Yeovil in 1946. -
Insider says Pistons may consider a Jalen Duren sign-and-trade
With the season approaching and no deal agreed, Detroit has raised its offers to Jalen Duren, who wants a contract near the maximum. NBA insider Brett Siegel says the Pistons may consider a sign-and-trade; the Kings are reportedly interested. -
Investigators say Sinaloa cartel set up African meth labs for Australia, NZ
South African investigators say Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel set up meth labs across southern Africa to supply Australia and New Zealand. A possible link between a Swartruggens farm lab raided in May and an Australian seizure remains under investigation.
