The Guardian Culture

TV tonight: Richard Ayoade brings maximum contempt to new Taskmaster

The brilliantly deadpan comic joins Nina Conti, Chloe Petts and Isy Suttie. Plus: A House Through Time reaches the present day. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 4Taskmaster is often funnier when one contestant has stagey contempt for the whole project. Step forward Richard Ayoade, who makes his intention to do the bare minimum very clear in this opener. A mere 22 seasons in, the show remains an effortlessly enjoyable way to spend an hour – the other comics making up the cohort are C

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

BBC World

Shopping to bar-hopping: USS Abraham Lincoln sailors unwind in Thailand after 250-day voyage

With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stood out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd, writes the BBC's Jonathan Head.

general  Sep 3, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

NGN/USD: Naira Set for Strongest Annual Gain Since 2018 Despite Elections

Nigeria’s currency is headed for its best performance in almost a decade, as rising dollar inflows from higher oil prices and remittances help insulate the naira from political risks usually associated with its election season, according to analysts.

business  Sep 3, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Trump Mulls More Chip Tariffs, Traders on Yen Intervention Watch | The Asia Trade 9/3/2026

"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Sep 3, 2026

ESPN

Alcaraz drops 1st set, nearly flawless rest of way

Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz rebounded from a quick deficit by winning eight straight games and beat Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday night.

sports  Sep 3, 2026

The Guardian

Coalition plan to cut tobacco excise by 80% ‘will kill people’ Labor says amid public health alarm

Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan claim drastic cut to price of cigarettes and moves to legalise vapes will combat illicit tobacco tradeLeading public health experts, the Australian Medical Association and Labor have rejected Angus Taylor’s plan to cut tobacco excise by 80%, labelling the move to curb soaring illegal cigarette sales as a backward step on tobacco control.Taylor and Nationals leader Matt Canavan on Thursday announced plans for an 80% cut to excise, as well as moves to legalise and reg

general  Sep 3, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

ByteDance Gets $30B Loan to Fuel AI Ambitions | The China Show | 9/3/2026

“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and David Ingles give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Sep 3, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Why the World’s Dollar Exposure Risks Fueling a Selloff

Some of the biggest holders of US assets have little protection against a weaker dollar, while struggling to find alternatives if they wish to deleverage. Bloomberg's Mark Cranfield breaks down the risks. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Sep 3, 2026

The Guardian Health

The September reset is real. I’m about to become a better person, flaxseed by flaxseed | Emma Brockes

Small changes are what I’m aiming for – 10-minute workouts, cleaning out my handbag. Then I’m less likely to have failed come OctoberAre you a January resolutions or a September reset person? The latter has always felt more propitious to me, light of the exhaustion of Christmas and with the weather still on our side. Last week, when the Pavlovian response to buying new stationery (for my kids) kicked in, I found myself following a rote impulse to sort my life out by replacing the bag in the vacu

health  Sep 3, 2026

The Guardian

From ‘psyops’ to ‘hysterical hysteria’: how GB News and Talk TV lost their cool in the heatwaves

Thousands of heat-related deaths in record-breaking temperatures appeared to only intensify hosts’ climate denialsAs the first heatwave of the record-breaking summer arrived on 23 May, GB News host Cristo Foufas was not happy: “I am sick to death of the naysayers saying firstly that we’re all going to die and that we have to put out heat alerts, because, you know, just drink some water and drink a bit less rosé in the sunshine.”“We used to call it Darwinism,” replied co-host Renée Hoenderkamp. S

general  Sep 3, 2026

The Guardian

London’s first self-driving taxis for hire hit the streets

Wayve robotaxis added to Uber app and will have human in front ready to take over if needed – but only 15 cars licensedLondoners are now able to hire self-driving taxis for the first time, after rides in Wayve’s autonomous vehicles were added to the Uber app on Thursday.The chances of landing a robotaxi on request immediately are slim, with only 15 vehicles so far licensed. That contrasts with the more than 100,000 private hire vehicles in the capital – roughly the same number of Uber customers

general  Sep 3, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Public given rare access as Thomas More painting goes under microscope

Visitors to Nostell in West Yorkshire will get to see cutting-edge research into work considered the only faithful copy of Holbein masterpieceA spectacular, internationally important painting of Thomas More and his family is to have its secrets explored as the public look on.The open heritage science project, scheduled to begin on Thursday, is a UK first and will deploy techniques used at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam during its famous public restoration of Rembrandt’s masterpiece The Night Watch

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

BBC World

Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply

Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. 

general  Sep 3, 2026

Wired

ABT Promo Codes & Discounts for September 2026

Learn how to maximize your savings on major appliances, electronics, and mattresses using verified ABT discount codes, rebates, and special coupons and save up to $1,200 this summer.

technology  Sep 3, 2026

Wired

ExpressVPN Coupons: 73% Off

Learn how to get the best value from your ExpressVPN subscription plans, whether you need a flexible 1-month plan or want to lock in up to 61% savings on multi-year deals.

technology  Sep 3, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Senegal Starts Countdown to First African Default Since 2023

Senegal has been at the front of emerging-market bond investors’ minds since the government discovered billions of dollars of hidden debt two years ago.

business  Sep 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Frank Marshall and Nigel Sinclair Reveal and Discuss Their New Doc ‘Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes’ (Exclusive)

The film, with which the legendary singer/songwriter of The Who cooperated, focuses on 'Lifehouse,' an unfinished science fiction rock opera that was intended as a follow-up to 'Tommy.'

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

China-US Spat at G20 Largely Came Down to Dispute Over One Word

A disagreement between Chinese and US officials at a Group of 20 finance chiefs meeting this week mostly revolved around a dispute over one word, according to people familiar with the talks.

business  Sep 3, 2026

Financial Times

Yen strengthens as traders bet on Japan interest rate rises

Currency falls under ¥157 to the dollar after sudden jump overnight

business  Sep 3, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Tech stocks lead a rally on Wall Street as bond yields ease some more

business  Sep 3, 2026