Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king
King Oyo’s family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.
Month: September 2026
‘People were trampling me’: Philippine ferry fire survivor recalls narrow escape
A survivor has told the BBC of the chaos onboard as the ferry caught fire near the popular tourist spot of Coron.
Watch: Is Trump’s $5,000 election pledge legal?
The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November’s midterms.
Canon RF 20mm f/1.4L VCM review: Wide, bright and built for the dark
The Canon RF 20mm f/1.4L VCM is an intriguing lens for photographers who want a wide field of view without sacrificing aperture. Its f/1.4 maximum
A Harvest Moon with 5 planets on the side: September is the best month for stargazing, and this year is extra special
There may be no better month to get outside and look at the stars than September, when warm evenings meet rapidly lengthening nights, the Milky
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ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras But the Fix is In
The technology appears unlikely to constrain the immigration agencies; much more sweeping reforms are needed
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.
One woman violently forced into assisting a murder seeks clemency in Michigan. Author and journalist Justine van der Leun calls for states to enact laws
Menstrual fitness: Why some women are ‘cycle-syncing’ their workouts
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
Some 9/11 victims’ families want Mamdani to stay away from memorial event
A petition aimed at excluding Mamdani from a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the attacks garnered more than 100,000 signatures.
Six Chinese AI firms accused of aggressively copying US frontier models
The United States has now named six Chinese AI firms accused of waging industrial-scale attacks distilling US frontier AI model capabilities and perhaps sparing billions
Apple’s long-rumored foldable becomes reality with the $2,000 iPhone Duo
Apple ended today’s hardware event with one of its classic “One more thing” reveals. Some smartphone makers have been offering foldable phones for the better
Foldable Phones Are Unpopular. Why Is Apple Selling One?
The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag.