The three sisters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan have been arrested in Punjab province and sent to jail in Lahore. Imran Khan has been in jail since 2023 after receiving a 17-year sentence on corruption charges.
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Imran Khan was prime minister of Pakistan from 2018 to 2022.
He has been jailed since 2023 after being sentenced for corruption.
His three sisters—Aleema Khan, Dr. Uzma Khan, and Noreen Khan—were arrested in Punjab.
They were sent to Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore for 30 days under a local law related to public order.
Khan’s party, Tehreek-e-Insaf, said the sisters and some nephews were taken into custody but the children were released.
Punjab police have not commented on the arrests.
Khan’s party called for protests on September 27, but government officials said the protests would not be allowed.
Imran Khan was removed as prime minister in 2022 after a no-confidence vote amid tensions with the military.
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A former Sydney police officer, Beaumont Lamarre-Condon, is on trial for allegedly murdering his ex-partner, TV presenter Jesse Baird, and Baird’s new boyfriend, Luke Davies, in 2024. Prosecutors say Lamarre-Condon planned the killings, disguised himself as an Uber Eats rider to enter the home, and tried to cover up the crime afterward.
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Beaumont Lamarre-Condon, 31, is charged with two counts of domestic violence-related murder and one count of aggravated break and enter.
The victims were Jesse Baird, 26, a TV presenter, and Luke Davies, 29, a Qantas flight attendant.
The bodies were found hidden in surfboard bags 200 km from Sydney.
Lamarre-Condon allegedly stalked Baird and tampered with his car after their breakup in November 2023.
On the day of the murders, Lamarre-Condon dressed as an Uber Eats driver and waited outside Baird’s home for three hours.
He used a key he had obtained earlier to enter the house and killed Baird and Davies inside.
After the murders, Lamarre-Condon tried to hide the crime by sending messages from Baird’s phone.
He was fired by New South Wales Police after being charged and is pleading not guilty.
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The United Kingdom is expecting warmer weather over the next few days, with temperatures reaching up to around 25°C (77°F). The warmth will last mainly in England and Wales, while Scotland and Northern Ireland experience cooler temperatures and some rain, but it will not be hot enough to be called a heatwave.
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Temperatures will rise to around 20-25°C, which is about 5 degrees warmer than usual for late September.
South-east England could see highs near 24-25°C, while many other areas will be in the low 20s Celsius.
High pressure will bring mostly dry and sunny weather, especially in England and Wales.
Rain is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday in western Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and western England.
Temperatures in cooler areas will drop to around 14-18°C by midweek.
This warm spell will not qualify as a heatwave because the temperature will not stay above 26-28°C for three days.
September warmth often happens due to warm air coming from southern Europe or North Africa.
The weather might become cooler and wetter moving into October.
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Preliminary results from Russia's parliamentary elections show that the United Russia party, supported by President Vladimir Putin, is expected to keep control of the parliament. The elections happened after more than four years of war with Ukraine and economic difficulties, and the only party against the war, Yabloko, was removed from the ballot.
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United Russia party is set to keep its majority in Russia’s parliament.
The party is backed by President Vladimir Putin.
The elections took place after over four and a half years of war against Ukraine.
The war has caused major losses for the Russian military.
Economic hardship has affected the country during this time.
Yabloko, the only anti-war party, was removed from the ballot before the election.
Some Yabloko candidates still ran in a few areas despite the removal.
The election results were expected, with no major surprises reported.
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Regional elections in Germany’s Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin led to big losses for the ruling Christian Democrats (CDU), with far-right party AfD becoming the strongest in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the results a disaster but plans to continue his reforms despite pressure to resign.
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The Christian Democrats (CDU) suffered their worst state election result since 1949.
The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) became the top party in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for the second time in recent weeks.
AfD gained votes by promising stricter deportations, cheaper Russian energy, and traditional family values.
Chancellor Merz has the lowest approval ratings since records began and is under pressure to step down.
The far-left party Die Linke led the polls in Berlin, another state with elections on the same day.
Other major parties refuse to form coalitions with AfD, isolating it politically.
Merz’s weakened position affects Germany’s role as the EU’s largest member and could impact European unity.
The AfD’s recent gains increase its momentum ahead of the national elections in 2029.
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President Donald Trump will meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday in New York during the United Nations General Assembly. Macron is also scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky while attending the event.
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President Trump and President Macron will meet at 5:35 pm local time in New York.
The meeting takes place during the United Nations General Assembly week.
Macron traveled to New York from Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory near Canada.
Before arriving in New York, Macron met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Macron plans to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky on the sidelines of the assembly.
The White House announced the meeting and published Trump’s schedule on Sunday.
The United Nations General Assembly is an annual gathering of world leaders.
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The U.S. has proposed a new alert system with China to notify each other about artificial intelligence (AI) incidents that could threaten national security. This proposal was made during talks ahead of upcoming meetings between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. wants a shared vision with China on AI risks and transparency.
The proposed system would notify each country about AI incidents that could affect national security.
Discussions took place in New York with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng before a planned White House meeting.
President Trump supports fast AI development to keep the U.S. ahead of China.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said a new "Board of Trade" between the U.S. and China is being formed.
Talks are ongoing about lowering tariffs on non-sensitive items like consumer goods, agriculture, energy, and medical devices.
Chinese state media called the discussions “candid, in-depth, and constructive” on AI and trade issues.
Experts say the AI risk notification system could be a model for other countries.
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The United Nations includes 193 countries, each with one vote. However, five countries on the Security Council have special power called the veto, which lets them block decisions. This means that while all countries can vote, only these five have extra influence over important actions.
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The United Nations has 193 member countries.
Each country at the UN has one vote in general decisions.
Five countries on the Security Council have veto power.
The veto allows these five countries to stop certain decisions from being made.
This special veto power gives these five countries more influence than the others.
The five countries with veto power are permanent members of the Security Council.
Money and influence also affect what the UN can do in global matters.
The veto power is meant to prevent actions that would seriously upset these key countries.
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A Labor councillor named Sharangan Maheswaran worried that attending a Liberal fundraiser with NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet could lead to an investigation by the New South Wales anti-corruption commission (Icac). The Icac is investigating claims that some Liberal party members received illegal donations from a property developer in exchange for political favors.
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Sharangan Maheswaran attended a Liberal fundraiser in April 2021 where Dominic Perrottet was present.
Maheswaran expressed concern about being investigated by Icac after a speech by NSW MP Ray Williams referred allegations to the commission.
Icac is investigating whether Liberal faction members got $2 million in illegal donations from property developer Jean Nassif.
Dominic Perrottet is not accused of any wrongdoing and is not a person of interest in the investigation.
Maheswaran was a lawyer for Nassif and later worked at Nassif’s company, Toplace.
The fundraiser was for Hawkesbury Liberal MP Robyn Preston, who is not accused of wrongdoing.
Maheswaran paid for his tickets to the event using a company card and said he attended to raise firefighter concerns with the treasurer, not on behalf of Toplace.
Messages revealed Maheswaran was worried about his attendance and wanted to change how his payment was recorded to avoid scrutiny.
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Sydney and parts of New South Wales experienced unusually warm weather with temperatures more than 10°C above normal for September before a cold front quickly lowered temperatures by about 10°C. The hot, dry, and windy conditions raised fire danger warnings, but cooler and wetter weather is expected in the coming days.
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Temperatures in Sydney’s outer west reached around 35°C on Monday, over 10°C above the normal September average.
Sydney Observatory Hill peaked at 32.7°C before temperatures dropped sharply within a few hours.
Coastal areas were cooler due to easterly sea breezes, with western suburbs hotter than the city.
High to extreme fire danger warnings were issued for parts of New South Wales, especially northern inland areas.
Cooler temperatures around 18–19°C and light showers are forecast for the following days.
The fire risk is expected to decrease after the cool change moves in.
A strong El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean, likely to cause warmer and drier conditions in Australia this spring and summer.
Authorities advise residents to check the rural fire service website for updates on fire risks.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans to ban burqas and niqabs in schools and limit the number of foreign students per class. These actions are part of broader government efforts ahead of Italy’s election next year.
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Italy will ban wearing burqas and niqabs in schools.
There will be a limit on how many foreign students can be in each class.
The measures are introduced by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
The changes aim to address issues related to integration and education.
The announcement comes before Italy’s national election next year.
Burqas and niqabs are full-face veils worn by some Muslim women.
The decision is part of the government’s policies on immigration and social cohesion.
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One accusation against Alan Jones for indecent assault has been dropped, leaving five complainants and 21 charges still in the trial. Jones denies all allegations, which include claims of unwanted touching and kissing over many years.
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A charge against Alan Jones related to touching a 17-year-old boy was withdrawn by prosecutors.
Jones faces 21 other charges of indecent assault and sexual touching from five complainants.
The trial is taking place in Sydney’s Downing Centre local court and is in its eighth week.
One complainant, a former athlete, says Jones kissed him without consent twice, including at a public event.
Four people at that public event said they did not witness the alleged kiss.
Jones denies all the charges, including the allegations of the kiss and other assaults.
The judge expressed frustration over witnesses who could not clearly recall relevant details.
Jones, 85, had a long career as a broadcaster and sports coach, spanning 35 years.
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Top US and Chinese officials have talked about creating a system to share information on AI incidents that could threaten national security. This discussion happened before President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet for a summit in Washington later this week.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met in New York for talks.
They discussed setting up a "notification mechanism" for AI issues affecting national security.
The talks are meant to increase transparency between the US and China, the two biggest AI powers.
Other topics included plans to identify potential tariff cuts as part of trade talks.
The current tariff truce between the US and China is set to end on November 10.
The meeting aims to prepare for the upcoming US-China summit led by President Trump and President Xi.
There is a global race for leadership in AI and technology industries between the US and China.
President Trump has said the US must keep its edge in AI and has downplayed fears about AI risks.
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Iran’s military says it has information that the United States is planning to restart attacks on Iran. Iran warned it would respond if the US or its regional allies launched new strikes. President Donald Trump said he is deciding how to deal with Iran and is open to meeting Iranian leaders during the United Nations General Assembly.
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Iran's military command issued a warning about possible new US attacks on Iran.
Iran threatened to retaliate against US bases and interests in the Middle East if attacks resume.
Countries allowing US attacks from their land or bases could be seen as helping the attacks and face Iranian responses.
President Trump said military action, economic pressure, or a deal with Iran are options he is considering.
Iran's foreign minister is traveling to the UN General Assembly in New York, with a stop in Qatar.
Iran wants the US to stop military actions, release frozen Iranian funds, and lift a naval blockade as conditions for talks.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, has seen fewer vessels crossing due to the conflict tensions.
Qatar is acting as a mediator, trying to restart negotiations between the US and Iran.
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A study found that viewers watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup saw over 65,000 ads for junk food and sugary drinks during matches. These ads appeared mostly on pitchside boards and were visible for a large portion of match time across all international broadcasts.
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Researchers from the University of Bristol and University of Oxford used AI to count junk food ads during 104 World Cup matches.
Junk food ads appeared 65,722 times and were visible for about 28.1 hours in total during matches.
Junk food ads made up more than 16% of the total match playing time on screen.
Coca-Cola had the most ads (21,893), followed by McDonald’s (13,915), Powerade (12,777), and Lay’s (12,087).
All these brands are official FIFA partners and appeared on international feeds, seen by viewers worldwide.
Junk food advertising was far more common than ads for alcohol, gambling, or cryptocurrency.
UK TV bans junk food ads before 9pm but these in-stadium ads are not covered by that law, sparking calls for global restrictions.
FIFA stated that most of its revenue from sponsors goes back into football and health campaigns.
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Briony May Williams, a former semi-finalist on The Great British Bake Off, has been sober for nearly three years and says it has improved her life. She celebrated reaching 1,000 days without alcohol and now feels better able to handle life's challenges.
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Briony May Williams was a semi-finalist on The Great British Bake Off in 2018.
She decided to stop drinking alcohol near the end of 2023 after a hospital stay following her 39th birthday.
Williams marked 1,000 days (almost three years) of sobriety in July 2026.
She says quitting drinking was hard but made her life better and easier to manage.
Williams is not addicted but was a social drinker who liked having several glasses of wine on nights out.
She now prefers non-alcoholic activities like drinking tea and spending time with her daughter.
Williams has a tattoo related to Bake Off and remains a fan of the show.
The 17th series of The Great British Bake Off started on 22 September 2026, featuring Nigella Lawson joining Paul Hollywood as judges.
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Charlotte Nott, an 18-year-old quadruple amputee from Oxford, joined the latest Big Brother TV show. She lost parts of her arms and legs to meningitis at age two and has been determined to take part in the show for many years.
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Charlotte lost the lower parts of her arms and legs due to meningitis when she was two years old.
She is competing in Big Brother for the first time after applying as soon as she was old enough.
Charlotte’s prosthetic legs each cost about £25,000.
During the show’s launch, her shoe broke, and she entered the house without her prosthetic legs.
Her father was initially worried but supported her decision.
Charlotte handles daily tasks in her own way and expects people to be surprised by her normal life.
The Meningitis Research Foundation highlights that many people do not fully understand the long-term effects of meningitis.
Charlotte plans to save some of any prize money and spend some on a holiday.
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Survivors of a grooming gang in Oxford say many of the men who abused them are still free and can be seen around the city. Several men have been convicted and jailed, but survivors and some experts believe hundreds of abusers remain at large.
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Survivors describe seeing their abusers in everyday places like shops, petrol stations, and restaurants.
One survivor, Sarah, was abused from age 11 and testified in court leading to convictions in 2020.
Three men were jailed for 5 to 24 years for abusing Sarah.
Chloe, another survivor, did not take her case to the police and still sees her abusers locally.
Rachel, abused from ages 12 to 15, was a key witness in the first Oxford grooming gang trial in 2013.
The 2013 trial convicted seven men and revealed an eight-year period of grooming and abuse.
It was estimated in 2015 that over 370 children were affected by grooming gangs in Oxford.
Thames Valley Police say they continue to investigate and encourage victims to come forward.
The UK government has launched a national inquiry into why children were not protected, examining possible failings in response, including whether ethnicity or victim blaming played a role.
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The US government under President Donald Trump deported dozens of African migrants to Cameroon, a country many of them had never visited. These migrants had legal protections that should have prevented deportation to their home countries but were sent to Cameroon under agreements with “third countries,” leaving them in uncertain and difficult situations.
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At least 44 African migrants have been deported from the US to Cameroon.
Many deportees had legal protections like “withholding of removal” that normally stop deportation to dangerous home countries.
These migrants were sent to Cameroon, where they have no family or connection and face language and cultural barriers.
The deportations were carried out quietly through deals with “third countries” in Africa and Latin America.
One deportee, Barbara from Ethiopia’s Tigray region, fled war and persecution but was sent to Cameroon despite US legal protections.
Another deportee, Soraya from Ghana, fled due to her sexual orientation but was still deported without warning.
“Withholding of removal” protects migrants from being sent back to places where they face persecution but does not prevent deportation to other safe countries.
The Trump administration used this legal loophole to deport migrants to countries like Cameroon.
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