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kyivpost.com | 5 min. ago NEW

EU Eastern Border Irregular Crossings Drop 47%

Irregular crossings along the EU’s Eastern Land Border route dropped 47% in the first eight months of 2026, with Frontex recording just over 4,000 detections. The decline coincides with extensive border fortifications across Poland, the Baltic states, and Finland, including Poland’s €2.3 billion East Shield project. Total irregular entries across the EU decreased by 35% to roughly 75,000, with declines recorded across nearly all major corridors except the Western Mediterranean route.

independent.co.uk | 5 min. ago NEW

The key Test selection issues England face for South Africa after thrashing Pakistan

The return of Jacob Bethell creates a top-order logjam for England as they prepare to take on the world Test champions in December

kyivindependent.com | 8 min. ago NEW

Russian strikes hit 2 major Ukrainian steel plants, killing 2 and injuring 6

Russian missile strikes hit two major Ukrainian metallurgical plants overnight on Sept. 12, killing two people and injuring six others, according to statements from Zaporizhstal operator Metinvest and ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih.

independent.co.uk | 23 min. ago NEW

Man United’s fan group reveals banner protest for Manchester derby

The Red Army will make their views known by removing their regular flag display

nypost.com | 25 min. ago NEW

Unhinged fan drove 1,000 miles in hopes of marrying virgin OnlyFans star Sophie Rain — then tried to grab her

An unhinged man drove over 1,000 miles in hopes of marrying OnlyFans star Sophie Rain when the brunette beauty made her runway debut at Miami Swim Week this spring, her friend revealed to The Post.

nypost.com | 25 min. ago NEW

Netanyahu’s UN visit will again showcase Mamdani’s anti-Israel hate

He, and a good chunk of his base, plainly care more about slamming Israel than serving New York City’s far more urgent needs.

defence-blog.com | 28 min. ago NEW

New Russian tanks arrive with upgraded protection

Russia’s state-owned tank manufacturer Uralvagonzavod has delivered another batch of T-90M “Proryv” and T-72B3M tanks to the Russian Army, the company said, timed to coincide with Russia’s Tank Crew Day. As with previous shipments, Uralvagonzavod did not disclose how many tanks were included in the batch or where they are headed. The company said the […]

smh.com.au | 40 min. ago NEW

Brisbane Lions v Adelaide player ratings: Fagan’s men who stood tallest after embarrassment against Swans

The back-to-back premiers are on track for yet another flag after obliterating the Crows at the Gabba in what became Adelaide favourite son Taylor Walker’s farewell game.

npr.org | 40 min. ago NEW

'People are still afraid of those three letters': Fighting the stigma of HIV

That's a quote from former rugby star Gareth Thomas, who is HIV positive. At the International AIDS Conference in Rio this year, he spoke out about the isolation and discrimination tied to the virus.

latimes.com | 41 min. ago NEW

How USC center Tobias Raymond went from soft spoken to team leader

USC center Tobias Raymond's mother died of cancer when he was in the eighth grade, but her lessons on work ethic and leadership continue to inspire him.

pagesix.com | 44 min. ago NEW

Star snaps of the week: Ana de Armas, Beyoncé, Alix Earle, Camila Mendes and more

Carrie Preston steps up to bat, Alec Baldwin gets a fresh dye job and more.

thestar.com | 47 min. ago NEW

Antonelli still fastest in Madrid ahead of qualifying for F1's Spanish GP as Hamilton crashes

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy steers his car during the third free practice ahead of the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix in Madrid, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

thestar.com | 47 min. ago NEW

England overcomes early scare to win 3rd cricket test against Pakistan and sweep series

England's Joe Root hits the ball on day four of the third cricket Test at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, England, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)

theguardian.com | 58 min. ago NEW

Liverpool v Fulham, Chelsea v Hull City, and more: football clockwatch – live

⚽️ News and updates from all of Saturday’s football action⚽️ Live scores | Tables | Top scorers | And email BarryManchester United: When Enzo Maresca’s Manchester CIty side motor across town to Old Trafford tomorrow, the 199th edition of a local squabble that draws a riveted global audience will be as febrile as ever – on and off the pitch. Words: Jamie Jackson.WSL: There’s one women’s top flight fixture being played today and at half-time at Victoria Road, West Ham lead London City Lionesses by the only goal of the game, scored by Kelly Gago after 21 minutes. Continue reading...

nypost.com | 1 hrs. 2 min. ago

Palestinian flag-waving loon identified after charging onto field at Yankee Stadium on 9/11 anniversary

The Palestinian flag-waving loon who ran onto the field at Yankee Stadium during the 9/11 25th Anniversary game has been identified and charged.

smh.com.au | 1 hrs. 16 min. ago

AFL LIVE: Taylor Walker’s career ends as a former Crows target powers the Lions into yet another prelim

The Lions put their hopes for a three-peat on the line while the Crows seek a return to the preliminary final against Hawthorn as they meet in a knockout semi-final at the Gabba. Follow for live updates.

independent.co.uk | 1 hrs. 17 min. ago

England complete 3-0 series clean sweep with an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan

independent.co.uk | 1 hrs. 17 min. ago

Liverpool v Fulham LIVE: Bradley Barcola and Cody Gakpo injury latest as Reds host Premier League strugglers

Liverpool return to Premier League action fresh from a comeback win to kick off their Champions League campaign

ft.com | 1 hrs. 17 min. ago

Reform UK receives two record £36mn donations

The combined £72mn gifts from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne are the largest donations in British political history

theguardian.com | 1 hrs. 33 min. ago

‘Wonderfully rich and nutty’: the best supermarket mature cheddar, tasted and rated

These days, there’s a bewildering array of mature cheddar out there, but the good stuff can be hard to find. Which blocks have that tangy farmhouse flavour and which are better left on the supermarket shelf?• The best vegan cheese, tasted and ratedAs a West Country lad from the Somerset borders, I believe cheddar should come from Cheddar. The village boasts England’s largest limestone gorge, at three miles long and almost 400ft deep, and the stable low temperatures, high humidity and unique microbiome of its caves are perfect for maturing this famous cheese.But good cheddar can be hard to find, not least because it’s a British kitchen staple that’s often sold as a loss-leader and produced by industrial creameries. The resulting generic block of cheese is pleasant enough, but if you want something with a complex flavour profile, crunchy calcium lactate crystals and a creamy texture, you’re going to have to put in some legwork. Continue reading...

smh.com.au | 1 hrs. 34 min. ago

NRL Highlights: Sharks v Cowboys - Finals Week 1

See all of the scoring plays, big hits and highlight moments from the Sharks vs Cowboys Elimination Final at Allianz Stadium! Find out who survived and made it to Week 2!

nypost.com | 1 hrs. 38 min. ago

Allegedly preppy UCLA aims to answer shots fired from San Diego State

Some UCLA fans are already getting their khakis and polos ready. One laid out his outfit and posted a photo on X in response to some words that Sean Lewis might regret. The San Diego State football coach, speaking about the discrepancy between his relatively small-time outfit and the Bruins of the Big Ten, said...

smh.com.au | 1 hrs. 52 min. ago

Trindall's last-ditch tackle with busted shoulder

Sharks star Braydon Trindall forces an error with a tackle in the final minute.

latimes.com | 1 hrs. 53 min. ago

Waymo pulls over, calls cops on juvenile riders who had 'ghost gun,' authorities say

Two young people riding in an autonomous vehicle were arrested in San Francisco after authorities allegedly found them in possession of an illegal “ghost gun.”

kyivpost.com | 1 hrs. 53 min. ago

EU Examines Funding for Ukraine-Led FREYJA Missile Defense System

The European Commission is considering financial support for FREYJA, a pan-European anti-ballistic missile project initiated by Ukraine, EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said on Friday, Sept. 11. Funding could be drawn from the €90 billion Ukraine support loan or the €1.5 billion EDIP mechanism amid acute shortages of US-made interceptors.

aljazeera.com | 1 hrs. 54 min. ago

China’s marriage crisis: The search for love

101 East explores how ancient traditions are getting a modern makeover as young Chinese seek new ways to find love.

dw.com | 1 hrs. 55 min. ago

Uganda lays 'boy king' Oyo to rest amid succession row

A funeral is underway for King Oyo Nyimba, who was crowned in the Tooro Kingdom in 1995 aged just 3. His death at 34 has triggered a dispute over a successor, as rumors abound of possible heirs born out of wedlock.

timesofisrael.com | 2 hrs. 9 min. ago

Iraq under pressure after local Iran-backed militias accused of attacking Saudi pipeline

As Iraqi authorities determine attacks launched from Maysan province on Iran border, Baghdad shuts down 2 crossings amid investigation The post Iraq under pressure after local Iran-backed militias accused of attacking Saudi pipeline appeared first on The Times of Israel.

smh.com.au | 2 hrs. 10 min. ago

Hynes scores under the dot

Nicho Hynes went a way for making up for his poor night with the boot by scoring under the dot in the second half.

smh.com.au | 2 hrs. 10 min. ago

Trindall sets up Kennedy

Playing with virtually one arm, Braydon Trindall threw a brilliant pass before Will Kennedy did the rest.

kyivpost.com | 2 hrs. 11 min. ago

Ukraine Revises Q2 GDP Growth Down to 0.4%, Below NBU Estimate

Ukraine’s State Statistics Service revised its second-quarter 2026 GDP estimate down to 0.4% year-on-year, from a 0.6% flash estimate, and to 0.3% quarter-on-quarter, below the National Bank’s earlier 0.8% calculation. Nominal GDP reached just under Hr. 2.31 trillion ($51.8 billion).

smh.com.au | 2 hrs. 28 min. ago

Trindall's brave dropout with injured shoulder

Braydon Trindall goes for a short dropout and dives on a loose ball, despite his injured shoulder.

smh.com.au | 2 hrs. 28 min. ago

Gus stunned by Mulitalo penalty

Phil Gould reacts to a penalty against Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo.

independent.co.uk | 2 hrs. 29 min. ago

Lewis Hamilton crashes in Madrid before ignoring Ferrari instruction to stop car

The seven-time world champion lost control of his Ferrari under braking for the final corner and hit the barriers.

thestar.com | 2 hrs. 34 min. ago

A curious college football weekend: Blowouts loom before Ohio State-Texas steals the spotlight

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) and running back Raleek Brown (0) celebrate a touchdown against Texas State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

theguardian.com | 2 hrs. 46 min. ago

Eurovision made me realise that I was autistic at 34

I had always dreamed of attending the song contest. But all that glitter brought on sensory overload – and I finally understood who I actually wasThe Eurovision song contest meant a lot to me growing up. The eclectic performances. Terry Wogan’s despair. The yearly tradition of Greece giving “douze points” to Cyprus and Cyprus giving “douze points” to Greece.The hedonistic, unpredictable event playing out on my bedroom television couldn’t be further away from the idyllic yet conservative Dorset I grew up in. Most of my youth consisted of trying to work out how to perfectly align my future career so I could work at the contest if it ever ended up in the UK again, all while being confused by why my friends were not interested in my written analyses on each entrant. Continue reading...

thebulwark.com | 2 hrs. 46 min. ago

Let’s Stand Together for Springfield

Plus: What You Missed This Week From The Bulwark

smh.com.au | 2 hrs. 46 min. ago

Thilthorpe limps off after knock to knee

Injury concerns for the Crows after Riley Thilthorpe limps off the field after a knock to the knee from a teammate.

france24.com | 2 hrs. 48 min. ago

Rennes beat Olympique de Marseille to seize top spot in Ligue 1

It’s the same old story for Olympique de Marseille, who have now lost three matches in a row in the French championship. Struggling in every area of the pitch and lacking ideas, the Marseille side have won just one of their last four matches.

france24.com | 2 hrs. 48 min. ago

Céline Dion fever grips Paris ahead of sold-out residency

It's Céline Dion fever in Paris. She returns to the stage this Saturday, opening a sold-out Paris residency. It will be the first of 26 concerts over the next eight months. She is making a comeback after a battle with a neurological disorder that has sidelined her career. On the eve of her first performance, there was a giant free karaoke singalong here in the French capital to get things going.