Parents’ dread as cost of attending school mounts
One parent says she starts planning months in advance for the costs of the new school term. BBC News
Maduro claims US seeks ‘regime change through military threat’ amid Caribbean buildup
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday accused the United States of seeking a regime change in his country amid a naval buildup in the Caribbean. The military deployment was authorized…
Northern Lights potentially visible across much of the UK
The Met Office says those with clear and dark skies could be get “a rare and memorable display”. BBC News
Trump to award Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom: ‘Great American Patriot’
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will award former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom. “As President of the United States of America,…
The player power fallout: ‘Despicable’ stars or ‘hypocritical’ clubs?
After Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa both forced moves with their behaviour, will we see an increase in players doing the same? And is it ever defensible? BBC News
Trump’s treasury secretary confident U.S. Supreme Court will declare tariffs legal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday expressed confidence that the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold President Donald Trump’s use of a 1977 emergency powers law to impose sweeping tariffs…
Kim Jong Un takes ‘moving fortress’ bulletproof train to meet Putin and Xi at Beijing military parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is en route to China aboard one of his heavily armored, fortress-style trains, state media reported Monday. The 41-year-old dictator is expected to arrive…
Rudy Giuliani to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump says
America’s highest civilian honour is awarded to those with “exceptionally meritorious contributions” to society. BBC News
Isak joins Liverpool in £125m British record deal
Liverpool sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a British record transfer fee of £125m. BBC News
Brentford’s Wissa completes £55m Newcastle move
Brentford forward Yoane Wissa signs for Newcastle in a deal worth up to £55m. BBC News
B.C. marks Labour Day as BCGEU prepares for Tuesday strike actionSimon Little
The B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) has issued strike notice, with up to 34,000 members set to start job action as early as 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday.
Maduro says US naval forces aimed at regime change in Venezuela
US has deployed military forces to the Caribbean with the ostensible goal of combatting drug trafficking. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Man Utd sign goalkeeper Lammens from Royal Antwerp
Manchester United sign Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for an initial 21m euros (£18.1m) plus add-ons. BBC News
House of Cards actress joins Hollywood exodus from US after calling country a ‘s—show’
“House of Cards” actress Robin Wright touted fleeing the U.S. Saturday after finding her new home abroad more enjoyable. “America is a s—show,” Wright told The Times of London. The…
Panthers’ Ikem Ekwonu questionable for season-opener vs Jaguars after emergency appendectomy surgery
Carolina Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu may not be ready for the team’s season-opening game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after he underwent emergency appendectomy surgery last week. Ekwonu, 24, went…
Liverpool move for defender Guehi collapses
Liverpool’s move to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi falls through. BBC News
Elliott & Sancho join Villa on loan deals
Aston Villa complete loan deals to bring in Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott and Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho on deadline day. BBC News
Kim Novak, 92, says ‘it’s close to the end’ as Hollywood legend reflects on leaving industry at career peak
Kim Novak reflected on aging and her decision to turn her back on Hollywood in an attempt to reclaim her story. “It’s not easy getting old,” Novak, 92, said in…
Trump praises Democratic DC mayor for working with his administration on crime crackdown
President Donald Trump praised Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser for cooperating with his administration amid a deployment of National Guard troops to the city to help combat crime. “Wow! Mayor…