3 September 2026, in sixty words

Donald Trump has proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to "Trump Strait," adding to a growing list of places he or his allies have rebranded.

Gabriel Martinelli has completed his medical ahead of a £60m move to Saudi club Al-Hilal, making him Arsenal's record sale.

Starting on Wednesday, all US creator payouts from X's Original Content Rewards and subscriptions will be handled through X Money, the app's payment service.

During a speech on Wednesday, President Donald Trump denied wearing a wig, addressing persistent rumours concerning his hair.

Human rights groups including Amnesty International warn that combining the two countries' defence sectors is dangerous while public support for Israel falls.

Uber has decided to close its ride-hailing services in Nigeria and Uganda immediately after reviewing its business.

Alexandra Depledge, an adviser to Chancellor John Healey, posted on LinkedIn that the government must empower private businesses instead of relying on public money.

The Japanese yen gained over 2% against the dollar on Thursday, reaching its highest level in a month.

A group of peers is proposing the government get powers to deactivate powerful AI systems and shut down data centres if they threaten national security.

Sam Altman told the Sources podcast that 38,000 ChatGPT queries use as much water as growing a single California almond, dismissing AI water fears as a meme.

The European Court of Auditors, the EU's financial watchdog, says disjointed national industries and a heavy reliance on American hardware are hindering military preparations.

The US president is also temporarily pausing weapons sales to allied countries so America can refill its own depleted armouries.

The Conservative party leader warned that his failure to reject funding demands will trigger severe chaos across the economy.

Battery models grabbed nearly a third of the market last month, with almost 28,000 new vehicles hitting the roads.

The 45-year-old driver recently secured a ninth-place finish at the Dutch Grand Prix for Aston Martin.

Speaking at a news conference, the Conservative leader admitted her party made errors but said she is willing to discuss them.

The French president posted on X after Andy Burnham hosted him at No 10, highlighting joint efforts to stop small Channel boats.

The UN Secretary-General is deeply concerned by reports of civilian casualties, including a strike that reportedly hit a wedding ceremony.

The drone and rocket strikes targeted American radar equipment on Thursday, triggering a sudden jump in global oil prices.

Magistrates originally handed him a £220 penalty in August over an untaxed 2002 Nissan Micra.

Both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices grew by 0.1% on Thursday, helped by improving global bond rates before Friday's American jobs report.

Ben Delo has now given the party £8m this year, making him their second largest financial backer.

The UK Health Security Agency says public risk remains low and nobody has caught an infection from the insects yet.

Former Competition and Markets Authority official Ann Pope submitted the claim to a London tribunal on Thursday.

The New York startup acts as a collaborative hub for coders to build and share artificial intelligence projects.

The upcoming trip starting 20 October happens alongside growing conflict across the Middle East following military action during February.

Jet2 said on Thursday that its summer bookings are up year on year as the airline handles higher costs from the Middle East conflict.

French transport officials received two cars from Tesla, the electric car maker, to check safety data before a wider European Union decision.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that a peace agreement to end the war is possible, though he claimed recent actions by Kyiv make talks harder.

Kemi Badenoch is setting out plans to fund an increase in defence spending partly through cuts to housing benefit.

Pegasus, a Turkish low-cost carrier, called off its flights to Russia on Tuesday and Wednesday, citing "technical and operational reasons".

Seventeen individuals, comprising children, sustained injuries when a Russian air strike struck a 21-storey residential block in Odesa, Ukraine's Black Sea port.

New figures show 1.54 million children were in households where no adult worked between April and June 2026.

A new partnership launched on 2 September will trial health technologies in NHS environments.

A new multi-million-pound scheme seeks to increase the intake of junior advocates into the legal profession.

Veterans impacted by the historic prohibition against LGBT individuals serving in the armed forces are able to seek financial recognition, with applications closing on December 12.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's speech on Tuesday outlined plans to reverse Thatcher-era reforms and renationalise utilities, causing a new "moron premium" in the City.

The UK Health Security Agency, or UKHSA, is still investigating a Salmonella outbreak across the UK with the Food Standards Agency.

Reform UK has banned at least three journalists who reported critically on the party and Nigel Farage from its annual conference, which began on Thursday in Birmingham.

Yorgen Fenech, 44, was cleared on Wednesday of involvement in the 2017 assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

A minister has said that it was incorrect for Labour MP Diane Abbott to assert that Nato invented the Russian threat.

The UK currency recently dropped to €1.16, its weakest exchange rate against the euro since late June.

The airline is trimming its schedule from November to March because average jet fuel prices recently hit roughly $156 per barrel.

Sir Keir Starmer resigned from his Holborn and St Pancras constituency earlier this week, creating an opening in Westminster.

Officials faced a wave of nasty messages over penalties they gave drivers during the recent Zandvoort race.

The ousted politician is currently locked up in a federal jail in Brooklyn after American forces raided Caracas and captured him in January.

A June government analysis warned the project might cost the UK up to £62.5 billion in environmental and social damage.

Roughly 22,000 service personnel participated in atomic trials between 1952 and 1967, and many subsequently suffered from cancer or blood diseases.

HMRC is sending letters to about one million low earners, mostly women, who missed out on an average of £53 in tax relief on pension contributions.

The warning, passed through Oman last month, aims to protect Iranian commanders hiding with Hezbollah fighters inside an underground bunker.

Despite rumours about Chinese carmaker BYD paying a £300 million entry fee, no formal offer has actually been made.

Hilton, the FTSE 250 packaging firm, now predicts pre-tax earnings of £66m to £71m, marking a 10% increase from earlier estimates.

Katie Price is reported to have concluded her eight-month marriage to Lee Andrews via text message.

The Harry Potter actor, who will play Hagrid in the new HBO series, confirmed this week that he and his partner Hayley have a six-month-old baby.

The retired business consultant, known only as Charles, was told on Tuesday he faces removal within a fortnight.

Paul Gadd, known as Gary Glitter, entered a not guilty plea concerning eight charges of sexual abuse involving a girl who was between the ages of eight and 11.

Air quality is now hazardous in parts of Borneo, Malaysia, and the Philippines due to raging wildfires on Indonesia's Borneo and Sumatra islands.

The UN says the El Niño climate event is growing fast and is near certain to make 2027 the hottest year ever.

Brent fell 0.62% to $95.04 a barrel on Thursday, while US crude dropped 0.42% to $90.63.

The Royal Mint has unveiled two new 50p coin designs, some featuring colour to reflect the show's vivid outfits.

Tyson Fury has publicly labelled Anthony Joshua a "coward" as their long-awaited heavyweight boxing match faces further delays.

The agent of Senegal forward Ismaïla Sarr claims some African players are not respected enough during football transfers.

Liverpool faces tough contract decisions with five senior players due to leave the club for free at the end of the next season.

A ransomware attack would usually take human operators around two weeks, according to security firm Unit 42.

A US federal judge ruled on Wednesday that Google can keep its advertising business, despite finding it acted illegally.

More taxpayer money meant for vulnerable children is ending up in investors' pockets, campaigners say.

Scientists from Bristol University, part of a two-year study, may have detected the invisible substance that makes up over 85% of the universe.

Scientists have found a unique ten-sided cloud formation around Saturn’s south pole, puzzling researchers because only the north pole had a similar shape.

About five million people in the UK are unaware they have high blood pressure, often called a 'silent killer' because it usually has no symptoms.

The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother, received instructions to reconvene tomorrow.

Thousands of people across Spain protested the government's response to the migrant influx in the Spanish city of Ceuta.

Matt Whitaker, America's envoy to NATO, cautioned members to prepare for a possible Russian assault on one of the 32 allied nations.

TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp, 55, was airlifted to Barnstaple hospital after injuring her leg during a walk in North Devon.

Over 600 UK businesses, including DIY chain B&Q and fast food company Five Guys, were identified by the government as having underpaid staff since April.

Lawrence Shankland scored both goals on Wednesday as Rangers beat Falkirk 2-1 to secure back-to-back Scottish Premiership wins.

Reform UK is a bigger party heading into its annual conference in Birmingham.

After heavy showers and thunderstorms, temperatures are set to rise again this week, reaching 26C in London by 4pm on Thursday.

A 34-year-old British woman sustained multiple stab wounds at a four-star hotel in Albufeira, southern Portugal, on Tuesday night.

The actor, famous for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died on 25 August at his residence in Los Angeles.

Reports had suggested the Duchess of Sussex was in early talks for a role in the Netflix series, which would be her first major acting job since 2018.

Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video of himself kicking over a "Lake Ontario" sign, replacing it with "Lake America." This came hours after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged the US to "stop doing memes" and get serious about trade talks.

Tyler Robinson, 23, pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and six additional charges after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

John Ternus officially became Apple's CEO on Tuesday, receiving a £3 million salary and £55 million in annual equity awards.

MapQuest surged to No.

An explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh, India, resulted in the deaths of at least 11 individuals, including eight children aged between 4 and 13.

Robert Kiyosaki, the self-help author, has accumulated about $1.2 billion in debt from his property investments, according to a report.

Buckingham Palace is to receive a significant cyber security upgrade, as Russian hackers increasingly target UK institutions.

The Dutch central bank, DNB, has moved 86 tonnes of gold, worth about €72.2 billion, from North America to London.

A federal judge has prevented Donald Trump's administration from implementing a new executive order aimed at birthright citizenship.

A new report indicates that numerous young individuals complete their education lacking the necessary practical abilities for employment.

Uber has started offering self-driving minicab rides in London, making it the first company to launch robotaxis in the UK.

The gold-finish coin, featuring President Donald Trump's face, went on sale on Wednesday to mark America's 250th birthday.

Golf star Tiger Woods agreed to a reckless driving charge on Wednesday, avoiding jail time after his rollover crash in March.

Two people died and six others, including three police officers, were injured in a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building on Wednesday.

A new landmark study indicates that individuals who consume xylitol, an ingredient in diet foods and chewing gum, are more susceptible to heart attacks and strokes.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Downing Street on Thursday to discuss curbing irregular migration.