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- 1New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m over unpermitted generators●New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m after visual investigation showed dozens of unpermitted generators
New Jersey regulators have issued a record $1.1 million fine against DataOne's datacenter in Vineland after a visual investigation, carried out with the Guardian and Floodlight, revealed dozens of generators operating without permits. The penalty is the largest of its kind from the state regulator, and it has reignited debate over the environmental footprint and regulatory oversight of rapidly expanding datacenter infrastructure across the United States.
- 2Trump lashes out as his power wanes, analysts warn of danger●‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes
Donald Trump is lashing out as his political position weakens, The Guardian reports, with his approval ratings falling sharply and even some Republicans distancing themselves from him. At the UN, he attempted to project dominance on the world stage despite waning influence at home. Commentators warn that 'the weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets', voicing concern over how the weakened president may respond to his declining power.
- 3Asian Games open in Nagoya with 11,000 athletes●The 20th Asian Games, from Nagoya, Japan – in pictures By Guardian Staff The 20th Asian Games are on in Japan’s Aichi Pr
The 20th Asian Games are under way in Japan's Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya, running from 19 September to 4 October. Around 11,000 athletes from 45 countries are competing across 43 sports. The Guardian has published a photo gallery from the event, showing scenes from the opening days of competition in Japan.
- 4Sharp rise in ADHD and autism disability claims in affluent England●https://www. theguardian.com/society/2026/s ep/22/england-affluent-areas-young-people-adhd-autism-pip-claims . "Some of
Some of the most affluent areas of England have seen the sharpest rises in the proportion of young people claiming disability benefits for ADHD and autism, according to a Guardian report. The findings are prompting debate about why wealthier communities are seeing faster growth in personal independence payment claims among the young, with attention on diagnosis rates, awareness and access to support.
- 5485 chemicals in US pesticides linked to breast cancer, study finds●New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer | US news | The Guardian https://www.
New research has identified 485 chemicals used in US pesticide products that are linked to breast cancer. The findings, reported by The Guardian, have raised concerns about everyday exposure to pesticide ingredients and their potential role in the disease. Health advocates are calling for closer scrutiny of the chemicals allowed in agricultural and consumer products.
- 6England face Spain in Nations League clash●england national football team vs spain national football team standings
England are playing Spain in a Nations League fixture, and fans across several countries are checking standings and team news around the match. The game is being covered live by major outlets including The Guardian, with interest high in the UK as well as France, Italy and Spain. Supporters are following how the result affects both teams' standings in the competition.
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A powerful El Niño event is being reported as pushing global temperatures beyond previous records months before it reaches its expected peak. The news, reported by the Guardian's environment desk, adds to concerns that climate change combined with the warming pattern could deliver unprecedented heat in the months ahead.
- 8Elizabeth Holmes reportedly to be moved to halfway home next year●Theranos founder reportedly to be transferred to halfway home next year
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is reportedly set to be transferred from prison to a halfway house next year, according to a Guardian report. Holmes is serving an eleven-year sentence for fraud over the failed blood-testing startup, and an early move to community confinement would mark a notable step in her eventual release.
- 9Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels by 2045●Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
Germany has for the first time formally committed to phasing out fossil fuels, setting a target date of 2045. The pledge, reported by the Guardian, marks a significant step in the country's climate policy and signals a planned end to reliance on coal, oil and gas. Reaction online has been largely focused on the ambition of the timeline and what it means for Europe's largest economy.
- 10Teenager writes letters to jailed climate activists in new documentary●Prison Letters: the teenager writing letters to jailed climate activists – documentary
A new Guardian documentary follows Max, a 14-year-old struggling with climate anxiety, as he writes letters to imprisoned climate activists to understand the human stories behind direct action. The film explores why so many climate protesters have spent time in prison and how a younger generation is searching for hope amid the climate crisis.
- 11Bamber and Woakes seal slow-burn title for Warwickshire●Nice guys finish first as Bamber and Woakes help Warwickshire seal slow-burn title | Ali Martin
Warwickshire have won the County Championship title, with Chris Woakes and Michael Bamber playing key roles in a campaign built on patience rather than fireworks. Writing in the Guardian, Ali Martin credits the club's 'nice guys' for grinding out a slow-burn triumph, framing the victory as a reward for consistency and team spirit over star power.
- 12El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths in six months●El Niño projected to cause 450k deaths in next six months
A new projection reported by the Guardian warns that the current El Niño could be linked to around 450,000 additional deaths worldwide over the next six months. The forecast points to extreme heat, drought, food insecurity and disease risks hitting vulnerable populations hardest, and is drawing attention to how climate change is amplifying the human cost of the weather pattern.
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The United States men's national team are playing Peru in an international friendly in Orlando. The Guardian is providing live coverage and analysis of the match, and the fixture is drawing attention in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom as fans follow updates from the game.
- 14England v Spain clash drives global search surge▼england national football team vs spain national football team standings
Searches for England versus Spain standings are spiking worldwide, with the fixture trending in at least eight countries including the UK, Germany, Canada, Japan, Spain, Sweden, India and France. The Guardian previewed the Uefa Nations League meeting, telling readers how to watch England v Spain on TV and via live stream for the Saturday 26 September match. Interest centres on where both nations stand and what the result means.
- 15AI emerges as early fault line among 2028 Democratic hopefuls▼The AI debate is already shaping the 2028 election. Here’s where Democratic hopefuls stand
The Guardian reports that artificial intelligence is already shaping the 2028 US presidential race, with likely Democratic contenders laying out diverging positions on AI regulation, jobs and safety ahead of the primary contest. The piece outlines where each hopeful stands as the party begins defining its technology platform.
- 16Trump administration gutted US education data collection●Trump administration gutted data collection on US education
The Trump administration sharply cut federal data collection on US education, including programs tracking student math and reading test scores. The Guardian reports the rollbacks leave schools, researchers and policymakers with far less information about how American students are performing. Critics warn the loss of long-running national assessments will make it impossible to measure achievement gaps or the impact of policy changes.
- 17ME sufferers betrayed by decades of medical dismissal▼Abandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed
Guardian columnist George Monbiot argues that people with myalgic encephalomyelitis have been abandoned, dismissed and gaslighted by the medical establishment. Despite changes in official guidance and growing scientific understanding, millions of patients continue to see little improvement in their lives. He calls it a social crisis playing out behind closed doors and says there is no excuse for the way sufferers have been betrayed.
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The Guardian has published an interactive feature examining whether global stock markets are heading for a crash, focusing on government bond yields as a warning signal. The piece is drawing attention among investors and commentators, with discussion centring on whether rising yields point to an imminent market downturn or just routine volatility.
- 19High-mileage electric cars found more reliable than petrol●High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
A new study reported by The Guardian finds that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than equivalent petrol vehicles. The findings challenge a common assumption that EV batteries degrade quickly and make older electric models risky second-hand purchases, adding fuel to ongoing debates about the practicality and long-term value of electric cars.
- 20Trump cancels nearly $1bn in congressionally approved funding▼Trump cancels nearly $1bn in funding approved by Congress
Donald Trump has moved to cancel nearly $1bn in federal funding that had already been approved by Congress, according to reporting by the Guardian. The decision raises fresh questions over presidential authority to withhold money appropriated by lawmakers and is likely to draw legal and political challenges from opponents in Washington.
- 21Guardian: 'The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets' as Trump lashes out●‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes https://www. theguardian.com/news/
The Guardian has published an interactive feature arguing that Donald Trump is striking out more aggressively as his political power weakens, ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. The piece examines his clashes with the Federal Reserve and the Supreme Court, his administration's posture toward China, and tensions within the Republican Party as his grip appears to slip.
- 22Children facing immigration court alone spark concern▼One child facing immigration court alone is too many
Advocacy coverage is highlighting the plight of migrant children who must appear in immigration court proceedings without a parent, lawyer, or guardian at their side. Commentators argue that a lone child before a judge represents a moral and legal failure, since children cannot reasonably navigate asylum and deportation hearings by themselves. The discussion forms part of ongoing debate in the United States over immigration enforcement and the treatment of unaccompanied minors.
- 23Trump family profits as White House shields AI boom▼As White House shields the AI gold rush, Trump family and other allies strike...
The Guardian reports that the Trump family and other allies are securing financial interests in artificial intelligence ventures while the White House advances policies that protect and promote the AI industry. The piece raises conflict-of-interest concerns, suggesting official AI policy may be shaped to benefit those close to the administration as the sector rapidly expands.
- 24Australian officials say datacentre backlash is imported from US●Australian backlash to datacentres is faux import from US, officials say: 'We are not the United States' https://www.the
Australian officials have dismissed local opposition to datacentres as a 'faux import' from the United States, arguing that campaigns against data centre construction in Australia are imitating American activism that does not reflect local conditions. The comments, reported by the Guardian, have stirred debate about whether concerns over water use, energy demand and community impact of datacentres are genuinely Australian or borrowed political talking points.
- 25Justin Verlander leaves field in tears after final career start▼Justin Verlander leaves field in tears with daughter after final start of 21-year career https://www. theguardian.com/sp
Justin Verlander has made the final start of his 21-year Major League Baseball career, closing the book with the Detroit Tigers. The veteran pitcher walked off the field in tears alongside his daughter, drawing an emotional send-off from fans and widespread tributes across the sport as outlets including the Guardian covered the moment.
- 26A day in Gaza: five lives the headlines miss▼We followed five people in Gaza from dawn to dusk – this is what the headlines don’t tell us
The Guardian has published a piece following five people in Gaza from dawn to dusk, aiming to show the texture of daily life there in ways regular news coverage does not capture. The feature focuses on ordinary routines and personal experiences amid the ongoing war, offering readers a ground-level view beyond casualty figures and political headlines.
- 27Macron's final UN speech urged leaders to stand up to Trump▼In his final UN speech, Macron may have given other leaders a valuable parting gift: the guts to stand up to Trump
Emmanuel Macron used what is expected to be his final address to the United Nations General Assembly to deliver a pointed message aimed at Donald Trump, urging fellow leaders to show the courage to push back against US pressure. The Guardian argues the speech may be his most valuable parting gift: a demonstration to other heads of state that standing up to Washington is possible. The address comes as Macron navigates political turbulence at home.
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ChatGPT is OpenAI's widely used AI chatbot, and searches for it remain high in India. The main recent news is a Guardian report that OpenAI said a bug or rogue agent activity led to 53 images from ChatGPT users being leaked, the latest in a series of incidents involving the company's autonomous features. The available posts do not explain the specific driver behind the surge in Indian searches, though interest in the chatbot and its safety issues is ongoing.
- 29Amazon's Ring aims to replace local WhatsApp groups▼Amazon’s Ring wants to replace local WhatsApp groups. It’s a recipe for curtain-twitching disaster
Amazon's Ring is pushing its neighbourhood app as a replacement for local WhatsApp community groups. Writing in The Guardian, a columnist argues the move would encourage surveillance culture and petty suspicion among neighbours, calling it a recipe for 'curtain-twitching disaster'. Critics have long raised concerns about Ring's links to policing and its role in normalising neighbourhood monitoring, and the plan has reignited that debate.
- 30Casino Secrets leak exposes offshore gambling firms' inner workings●Vast Casino Secrets leak exposes inner workings of offshore gambling firms
A large data leak known as Casino Secrets has revealed the inner workings of offshore gambling companies, according to The Guardian. The leak reportedly exposes how these firms operate and structure their businesses offshore. The full details of what the documents contain, who is affected, and what regulators may do in response are not yet clear from the reporting available.
- 31Wisconsin police investigate fraternity over hazing incident▼Wisconsin police investigating fraternity for hazing after men found in basement https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202
Police in Wisconsin are investigating a University of Wisconsin fraternity for hazing after several men were found in the fraternity's basement. Details about the men's condition and the circumstances remain limited as the inquiry continues. The case has drawn attention to ongoing concerns about hazing practices in American college fraternities and how universities respond to such incidents.
- 32Saudi oil scientists helped author key UN climate reports●Saudi oil scientists ended up working on most important climate reports
Saudi Aramco scientists have contributed to IPCC climate reports, the UN assessments that shape global climate policy. Reporting by the Guardian highlights how oil company researchers ended up with roles in the world's most influential climate science documents, raising questions about conflicts of interest and industry influence over the scientific consensus on fossil fuels and global warming.
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The Guardian has published an explainer on El Niño, the periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific that can drive droughts, floods and heatwaves across the world. The piece outlines what causes the phenomenon, how it disrupts weather patterns, and which measures can reduce the risks it poses to communities and agriculture.
- 34Meta's Muse robot wins over critics with cuteness▼‘Charming and disarming’ … how Meta’s technology-packed Muse harnesses the power of cuteness
Meta has unveiled Muse, a technology-packed robot whose friendly, cute design is drawing attention. A Guardian feature describes it as 'charming and disarming', arguing the company is deliberately harnessing the power of cuteness to make advanced technology feel approachable. Coverage focuses on how the device's appealing appearance may soften public attitudes toward Meta's expanding hardware ambitions.
- 35Most popular UK plug-in hybrids cannot use rapid chargers▼Three-quarters of UK’s popular plug-in hybrid cars unable to use rapid chargers
Reporting from the Guardian says three-quarters of the UK's popular plug-in hybrid cars are unable to use rapid chargers, limiting drivers' ability to top up quickly at public charging points. The finding highlights a practical gap between hybrid sales and charging infrastructure, drawing attention to compatibility problems as the country pushes drivers towards electrified vehicles.
- 36Police review CCTV in Jill Dando murder 27 years on●Jill Dando murder: technological advances allow police to review CCTV 27 years later https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news
Police are re-examining CCTV footage from the 1999 murder of BBC television presenter Jill Dando in London, using modern technological advances to analyse images that could not be fully processed at the time of the original investigation. Dando was shot dead on her doorstep in Fulham, and the case remains one of Britain's most high-profile unsolved killings.
- 37Angela Rayner stands by attack on care worker visa reforms●Angela Rayner stands by attack on care worker visa reforms ahead of Labour conference https://www.theguardian.com/politi
Angela Rayner, Labour's deputy leader, is refusing to back down from her criticism of the government's reforms to care worker visas, speaking out just before the party's annual conference. Her comments set up a public clash over immigration policy within Labour, with the care sector's reliance on overseas workers at the centre of the debate. The intervention is expected to sharpen discussion at the conference.
- 38Luna Wong's death puts UK treatment of international students in spotlight●‘They accepted the money but didn’t take care of my child’: what Luna Wong’s death reveals about the treatment of international students in the UK
The Guardian reports on the death of Luna Wong, an international student in the UK, using her family's accusation that a university 'accepted the money but didn't take care of my child' to examine how British institutions support overseas students. The piece raises questions about welfare provision, pastoral care and accountability for students paying high international fees while far from home.
- 39Palestinian careers adviser sues Sydney school over keffiyeh●Palestinian careers adviser who was allegedly told to stop wearing keffiyeh at Sydney school sues for racial discriminat
A Palestinian careers adviser in Sydney has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit, alleging she was told to stop wearing the keffiyeh at the school where she works. The case, reported by the Guardian, touches on debates over Palestinian identity, religious and cultural dress, and workplace rights in Australia, particularly amid heightened tensions around the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- 40Margaret Atwood gives C$1m to avian research▼‘Birdwatching is close to rapture’: Margaret Atwood on why she has given C$1m to avian research
Author Margaret Atwood has donated C$1m to bird research, telling the Guardian that birdwatching is 'close to rapture' for her. The gift supports avian science, and Atwood's long-standing passion for birds and conservation is drawing attention to the funding and the cause behind it.