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Six Flags closes X2 rollercoaster after reports of severe brain injuries
Six Flags Magic Mountain has kept its X2 rollercoaster closed while past and recent reports link the ride to severe brain injuries, comas and deaths.
Essex council hires private guards as Wethersfield asylum centre expands
Reform-led Essex County Council plans to deploy private security guards in three urban areas as the Wethersfield asylum centre temporarily increases capacity.
Jury ends second day without verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial were dismissed for the weekend after two days of deliberations without reaching a verdict.
Haakon VIII becomes Norway's king after Harald V dies at 89
Haakon VIII has succeeded to Norway's throne after King Harald V died at Oslo University Hospital at the age of 89.
Artist says criticised Ronnie O'Sullivan mural is unfinished
The artist behind a 30ft mural of snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in Sheffield says the work is unfinished after it drew widespread criticism online.
Six injured after sign falls at Christian festival in West Sussex
At least six people were injured when a sign fell onto a crowd at the Big Church Festival in Wiston Park, West Sussex.
UAE grants Starlink 10-year satellite broadband licence
The UAE has issued Starlink a 10-year licence covering satellite internet services for residents, businesses, government bodies, ships and aircraft.
Dubai airport expands scanners that keep laptops and liquids in bags
Dubai International Airport is gradually installing advanced security scanners that allow passengers to leave laptops, liquids and other items inside hand luggage.
US says Hormuz mines cleared as diplomacy and military deployments continue
US Central Command says mines laid by Iran's Revolutionary Guard have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz, while Qatar pursues de-escalation and another US carrier prepares to deploy.
Kuwait and Pakistan sign military cooperation agreement
Kuwait and Pakistan have signed an agreement intended to expand operational coordination, expertise sharing and readiness between their armed forces.
Nepal-Tibet flood toll reaches 584 as more than 2,400 remain missing
At least 584 people have died in flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border, with more than 2,400 missing and a barrier lake threatening further flooding downstream.
Ramos strikes as AC Milan beat Venezia
Star signing Goncalo Ramos scored with a flashing drive from a tight angle for his first Serie A goal as AC Milan beat Venezia 2-0 at the San Siro on Friday.
Cherki makes his point to Maresca as Man City sparkle in Palace rout
Rayan Cherki proved his point to Enzo Maresca as the Manchester City star's brilliant double inspired a 4-1 rout of Crystal Palace on Friday.
Odisha faces very heavy rain as Sri Ganganagar reaches 41.4C
India's weather agency warned of very heavy rain in Odisha and widespread storms across several states while Sri Ganganagar recorded 41.4C.
COP17 soil assessment links worsening land degradation to food and nutrition risks
Scientists at UNCCD COP17 warned that worsening soil degradation is threatening food systems while land and nutrition policies remain poorly connected.
Scammers in China exploit Microsoft Teams and other workplace apps to target victims
Fraud victims in China say scammers are using trusted enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Webex and Zoho Cliq to move conversations into controlled accounts.
Medical AI paper predicts autonomous systems could outperform doctors in core clinical tasks by 2030
A JAMA article argues that autonomous AI could surpass both doctors and doctor-AI teams in several core medical tasks by 2030, a forecast disputed by medical leaders.
GSA employees report mice, ceiling damage and cloudy water after Washington office move
About 1,600 General Services Administration employees have been moved to another federal building in Washington, where workers report maintenance and water-quality concerns.
REI Labor Day sale runs through September 7 with outdoor gear discounts
REI's 2026 Labor Day sale runs from August 28 through September 7, with discounts across tents, sleeping gear, apparel, stoves and outdoor electronics.
Cara and former scraper develop open-source tool to alert artists when work appears in AI datasets
After several large-scale scrapes of the artist platform Cara, its founder is working with one of the people involved on an open-source detection tool called Lantern.
Meta tests robots for cabling, server resets and maintenance inside data centers
Meta is testing robotic systems from several suppliers to perform physical data-center tasks, while the company says it still expects strong demand for skilled workers.
Google expands easier file sharing between Android phones and Apple devices
Recent Android updates make it easier to send files to iPhones through AirDrop-compatible Quick Share or a QR-code fallback.
Nepal-Tibet flood rescue resumes after overflowing debris lake forces temporary withdrawal
Search-and-rescue teams returned to flood-hit areas on the Nepal-Tibet border after an overflowing debris lake briefly raised the threat of another surge.
UK chefs turn to induction cooking to reduce kitchen heat, energy use and pollution
Restaurants are increasingly examining induction cooking after heatwaves pushed some UK kitchens to close or reduce hours and highlighted the heat produced by gas burners.
Extreme heat exposes vulnerabilities across Britain's rail network
A hot and dry summer has renewed scrutiny of how Britain's railways handle expanding steel, shrinking soils and ageing infrastructure.
Restored Cheshire wetland becomes key UK breeding site for black-necked grebes
Habitat restoration at Woolston Eyes in Warrington has turned former canal-dredging lagoons into Britain's strongest breeding site for the rare black-necked grebe.
Dollar rallies after Fed chief lifts rate expectations
Wall Street stocks dipped while the dollar rallied Friday after Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh flagged fighting high inflation as a priority in a speech received as more hawkish than expected.
Bayern steamroll Stuttgart in Bundesliga opener
Michael Olise and Luis Diaz were among five different goalscorers as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-1 home win over Stuttgart in Friday's Bundesliga opener.
Slumping Sabalenka 'confident' ahead of US Open three-peat bid
Aryna Sabalenka brushed off concerns about her slumping form on Friday as she prepared to launch her bid for a third straight US Open crown.
England pace quartet might keep Archer going until he is 40
Jofra Archer said he might play "until I'm 40" thanks to the benefits of being a member of England's new-look fast-bowling quartet.
Aston Villa seal swoop for Chelsea striker Jackson
Aston Villa signed Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal worth a reported club-record £65 million ($87 million) on Friday.
Driven by distraction? Trump steps up stunts as US midterms loom
From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump's recent distractions speak louder than words.