Financial Times

Singapore raises prime minister’s pay by $1mn

Jump in already world-leading salaries for ministers comes despite public disapproval

business  Sep 8, 2026

The Guardian

UK commits £100m to bolster Ukraine’s air defences over winter

Package of military equipment includes Patriot missiles, supplies of which have dwindled amid Russian attacksThe UK has committed £100m to boost Ukraine’s air defences over winter with a package of military equipment including Patriot missiles.Defence interceptors, large-calibre artillery rounds and drones will be supplied to Ukraine through the contribution to Nato’s prioritised Ukraine requirements list. Continue reading...

general  Sep 8, 2026

BBC Sport

Pereira expects UFC rematch with Gane to happen

UFC star Alex Pereira insists the fight that makes the most sense for him is a rematch against Ciryl Gane.

sports  Sep 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

European Stocks Muted as Novartis Shares Fall Most on Record

European stocks were steady on Tuesday, with heavyweight Novartis AG weighing on the market after suffering its third clinical-trial setback in a week.

business  Sep 8, 2026

The Guardian

One Nation’s Warren Pickering admits to illegal drug use and says he is ‘no angel’ in extraordinary press conference

Victorian One Nation leader tells media he has used methamphetamine, speed and marijuana Victorian One Nation leader, Warren Pickering, has admitted he “made mistakes” in his 20s, including using ecstasy, methamphetamines and marijuana, losing his license multiple times for drink driving and hurting people he loved.But he has denied claims by his ex-partner, published by The Australian, that he smoked ice in front of children and said he was considering legal action against the publication at a

general  Sep 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Aussie Rises to Highest in 13 Years Against Kiwi on Hawkish RBA

The Australian dollar rose to a fresh 13-year high against its New Zealand peer, driven by a diverging interest-rate outlook by their central banks and a lift in metals prices.

business  Sep 8, 2026

Variety

Netflix Animated Comedy ‘Dang!’ Is an Enjoyably Chaotic Sibling Hangout: TV Review

The basic premise of the Netflix animated comedy “Dang!” bears a passing resemblance to that of “Broad City”: two codependent millennial burnouts living and (barely) working in New York City. The difference is that this pair, Andrew (series creator Andrew Law) and Eunice (Poppy Liu), are siblings; the show’s title is also their last name, […]

entertainment  Sep 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Dang!’ Review: Stephanie Hsu and Poppy Liu in Netflix’s Zany but Inconsistently Amusing Animated Take on Young Adulthood

Creator Andrew Law ('Hacks') co-stars in the half-hour comedy about three very messy siblings living in New York City.

entertainment  Sep 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Germany Faces Winter Gas Shortage Risk as Storage Lags

business  Sep 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Ask an Advisor: I'm 40 and My Partner Is Disabled. Do I Need More Life Insurance?

business  Sep 8, 2026

NY Times World

Houthi Strikes on Southern Saudi Arabia Injure Dozens, Saudi Officials Say

The Houthi-run news agency in Yemen said the militia would issue a statement about a “large-scale” military operation in Saudi Arabia.

general  Sep 8, 2026

BBC World

Pupils return to West Bank school behind barbed wire to protect against settlers

Six people, including three pupils at the Palestinian school, have been killed in al-Mughayyir this year, in a surge of Israeli settler-related violence.

general  Sep 8, 2026

BBC Sport

What drives McCoy after second big crash in 13 months?

After he injured his back in his second big crash in 13 months, Gary McCoy speaks to the BBC Bikes podcast about his recovery and drive to return to racing.

sports  Sep 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

VW Weighs Selling Motorcycle Maker Ducati in Review of Holdings

Volkswagen AG is considering offloading motorcycle manufacturer Ducati, as part of a sweeping overhaul of the German automaker’s sprawling portfolio.

business  Sep 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Billionaire’s Phosphate Bet Backfires, Hundreds of Jobs at Stake

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s near decade-long backing for phosphate producer Kropz Plc has backfired, with the company announcing the restructuring of its sole operating asset and one of its contractors warning of hundreds of job losses.

business  Sep 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Partners Group Trust Proposes Vote That Could Lead to Wind-Down

A London-listed fund run by Partners Group Holding AG has laid out plans for a shareholder vote that could lead to a wind-down of the vehicle.

business  Sep 8, 2026

BBC Sport

Garcia v Benn - all you need to know

All you need to know about Ryan Garcia's WBC welterweight title defence against Conor Benn in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

sports  Sep 8, 2026

BBC Sport

Como renew striker's contract after cancer diagnosis

Italian club Como renew the contract of forward Roberta Picchi after she is diagnosed with breast cancer.

sports  Sep 8, 2026

BBC Sport

Are Leclerc's crashes becoming a problem for Ferrari? - F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Italian Grand Prix.

sports  Sep 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Saudi Arabia Says Energy Sites Near Yemen Halted After Attacks

Saudi Arabia said operations at several energy facilities in the kingdom’s south were halted after attacks ignited fires, the latest escalation in the region bordering Yemen.

business  Sep 8, 2026