The Guardian

‘Alarm bells were going off’: parents tell of ordeal at Send school closed down after abuse allegations

Annette and Kevin Maxwell say children with special needs have become moneymaking tool for private companiesAnnette and Kevin Maxwell were nervous about sending their son Jonah to a residential home for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send). Jonah has severe autism – he is non-verbal, has epilepsy and behavioural problems and needs round-the-clock care.“It was a huge decision, but we almost had no choice because with Jonah at home, you can’t work and we had two other ch

general  Sep 1, 2026

ESPN

Police: TCU WR was hospitalized with brain bleed

TCU football player Dozie Ezukanma was hospitalized for three days because of a brain bleed, a concussion and other injuries after being punched and kicked in the head by then-teammate Jacob Fields, according to a signed arrest warrant affidavit.

sports  Sep 1, 2026

BBC World

Police officer admits to closing missing person cases to avoid work

The officer falsely claimed he contacted missing persons and prematurely closed their cases on the South Korean holiday island of Jeju.

general  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

Tuesday briefing: Scotland has promised on violence against women – now it needs to deliver

In today’s newsletter: First minister John Swinney has pledged to put an end to violence against women and girls. But can he turn ambitious laws into real change?Good morning. Violence against women and girls, in all its myriad forms – physical and mental, blatant and insidious – is a global challenge. It reaches back through millennia and, lately, it has been turbo-charged by technology, which offers abusers new ways to shame, harass and monitor victims. What would it take to eradicate it?Scotl

general  Sep 1, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

FTSE 100 Live: European Stocks Poised to Drop as Bond Yields, Oil Rise

business  Sep 1, 2026

Science Daily

NASA’s Swift telescope is back, but time is running out

NASA has brought two of Swift’s telescopes back online after technical problems derailed a commercial mission intended to rescue the aging observatory by raising its orbit. With atmospheric drag pulling the spacecraft downward faster than expected, scientists may have only another month or two before Swift falls below a critical operating altitude.

science  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

Relief as Australian missing in Nepal-Tibet floods found alive

One of 43 unaccounted for Australians has been located in Tibet, Dfat saysAustralians missing in the Nepal floods: what we know so farAn Australian believed to be missing after floods ravaged the Nepal-Tibet border last week has been found alive.The person made contact with officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Dfat) on Tuesday from Tibet. Continue reading...

general  Sep 1, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Global Bond Yields Climb Back to Highest Since 2008

A selloff in global bonds sent yields back to the highest level in almost two decades as rising oil prices fueled inflation concerns and investors ramped up expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates. Bloomberg's Ven Ram reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific Islands Forum

Beijing-Taipei tensions a feature at meeting in Palau, with Australia and New Zealand saying the forum – not another country – will determine who attendsChina ⁠said it had serious concerns ⁠about Taiwan’s presence at ​the annual Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, warning of “consequences” after the democratically ruled island attended the group’s opening ceremony on Monday.China views Taiwan as its own territory, and China-Taiwan tensions have ⁠featured prominently at the meeting, which is intended

general  Sep 1, 2026

Science Daily

NASA delays Crew-13 launch after leak found on SpaceX Dragon

NASA and SpaceX have delayed Crew-13 after finding an oxidizer leak in the Dragon spacecraft’s propulsion system during prelaunch preparations. Engineers are investigating the problem before the four-person crew can begin its journey to the International Space Station.

science  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

Meal deal: meth found hidden inside McMuffin during a police car search in Western Australia

Police say the drugs were uncovered as part of ongoing investigations into illicit drugs in BroomeA Western Australian man has been charged after police said they found approximately 3.5 grams of methylamphetamine in a ziplock bag wedged between the bacon and egg of a McMuffin meal during a car search.The arrest on 20 August was part of ongoing investigations into illicit drugs in Broome, in WA’s Kimberley region. Continue reading...

general  Sep 1, 2026

Financial Times

More Warshology

His mysterious monetarism, and his relationship to the Treasury

business  Sep 1, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Taiwan's GlobalWafers on Expansion Plans

Doris Hsu, Chairperson at GlobalWafers, discusses the company's US plans and business strategy from the sidelines of SEMICON Taiwan in Taipei. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Sep 1, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Global Funds Shun Yuan Options Trades on Decade-Low Volatility

China’s relentless drive to keep the yuan stable is crippling activity in the offshore currency derivatives market, depriving foreign investors of trading opportunities and leaving them exposed should volatility return.

business  Sep 1, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Goldman's Kaplan: Would Lean Toward Raising Rates

Robert Kaplan, Vice Chairman at Goldman Sachs, says he would be raising interest rates in September assuming there aren’t any surprises, though he would strive to keep an open mind. He speaks with David Ingles on the sidelines of the Goldman Sachs Asia Leaders Conference. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Sep 1, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Goldman Sachs' Sneader on Business Strategy

Kevin Sneader, APAC ex-Japan President at Goldman Sachs, speaks to David Ingles about the bank's business in the region from the sidelines of the "Goldman Sachs Asia Leaders Conference." (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Sep 1, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

South Korea Spy Agency Sees Chances of Trump-Kim Summit Any Time

South Korea’s intelligence agency sees signs that the US and North Korea may be moving toward renewed dialogue and assesses that a summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un could take place “at any time,” according to a lawmaker briefed by the agency.

business  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian Culture

TV tonight: join the jury as a teenager goes on trial for murder

The gripping series about controversial real-life verdicts returns. Plus: The Great British Sewing Bee gets bookish. Here’s what to watch today9pm, Channel 4 With trial by jury under scrutiny, this is a timely moment for the return of this gripping series, which reruns an actual criminal trial and follows the 12 jury members as they reach their verdict. This time, the case of brothers – one of whom is only 14 years old – accused of killing their stepfather causes instant polarisation. Debates ar

entertainment  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

Rival Ray Hadley tells Alan Jones trial that alleged victim ‘broke down and sobbed’ when detailing assaults

Former 2GB and 2UE broadcaster Jones, 85, has denied 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges involving six menBroadcaster Ray Hadley has told a Sydney court that an alleged victim of Alan Jones confided in 2019 he’d been “sexually assaulted” by the fellow 2GB broadcaster on a number of occasions.“He said [Jones] put his hand on my cock and kissed me,” Hadley told the Downing Centre local court on Tuesday. Continue reading...

general  Sep 1, 2026

BBC Sport

Cardiff can reach Championship play-offs - Bielik

Krystian Bielik believes Cardiff are capable of reaching the Championship play-offs in 2026-27.

sports  Sep 1, 2026