Police are searching for a three-year-old boy named Noah who went missing from a playground near the Suffolk-Essex border. Noah has autism, does not speak, and has some hearing loss. Many people and emergency services are helping with the search.
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Noah disappeared on Tuesday around 3 pm at a playground in Merriam Close, Brantham, near Manningtree.
He was last seen running down an alley toward a housing estate.
Noah is white, has curly ginger hair, and was wearing shorts, white trainers, and a white T-shirt with a Bluey character on it.
Noah is autistic, non-verbal, and has partial hearing loss.
More than 100 people joined the search by Tuesday evening.
Train services between Manningtree and Ipswich were slowed to help with the search.
Police asked residents to check their gardens, sheds, and outbuildings.
A coastguard helicopter and drones were used to help find Noah.
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Several artists left Ed Sheeran’s tour to support rapper Macklemore, who was removed after making pro-Palestinian comments during a concert. The departures highlight the tension around expressing views on the conflict in Gaza during public events.
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Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after saying "Free Palestine!" on stage.
Ed Sheeran said the decision to remove Macklemore was made by the tour promoters, not him.
Four artists—Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham, and Finneas—quit the tour in support of Macklemore.
The Irish groups cited their country’s history with colonialism as part of their reason for leaving.
Finneas, Billie Eilish’s brother and collaborator, said artists should not be silenced when speaking for oppressed people.
Robert Kraft, who owns NFL’s New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium, was reportedly involved in pressuring venues to ban Macklemore.
Macklemore apologized to Jewish people but stood by his pro-Palestinian remarks.
Ed Sheeran stated he wants to keep politics out of his shows and support his team and fans.
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Finneas, a musician and brother of Billie Eilish, has canceled his appearances on Ed Sheeran’s tour after rapper Macklemore was removed. Several other acts, including Lukas Graham, Beoga, and Aaron Rowe, also decided not to perform in response to Macklemore’s removal following his expression of support for Palestine.
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Finneas is a musician and Billie Eilish’s brother.
He was scheduled to perform as an opening act on Ed Sheeran’s tour.
Rapper Macklemore was removed from the tour after sharing a “free Palestine” message.
Several other artists, including Lukas Graham, Beoga, and Aaron Rowe, also pulled out of the tour.
These artists left in support of Macklemore and his message.
The situation is connected to political expression around the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Ed Sheeran’s tour has faced multiple cancellations due to this issue.
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Research from Queen’s University Belfast shows that air pollution, especially small particles and nitrogen dioxide, is linked to a higher risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts. The study suggests that reducing pollution could be part of public health strategies to lower suicide rates, but experts say more research is needed to prove pollution causes suicide.
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The study reviewed 29 previous research papers and found links between air pollution and increased suicide risk.
Small particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide in the air were most clearly connected to suicide deaths and attempts.
Noise pollution and other air pollutants like sulphur dioxide and ozone might also increase suicide risk.
Evidence about the effects of light and water pollution on suicide risk was unclear.
Suicide prevention experts say many factors influence suicide, and pollution might be one of several.
Some experts warn that this study shows association, not proof that pollution causes suicide.
Over 720,000 people worldwide die by suicide each year, making it a top cause of death among young people.
Authors recommend considering environmental pollution in mental health policies and suicide prevention efforts.
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A three-year-old boy named Noah went missing from a playground in Brantham, Suffolk. Police and rescue teams, including a helicopter and coastguard units, are searching the surrounding area to find him.
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Noah, aged three, disappeared from Merriam Close playground around 3:00 pm while with a relative.
He was last seen running down an alley toward a nearby new housing estate.
Noah is described as white, with curly ginger hair, wearing a white Bluey T-shirt, shorts, and white trainers.
Police have asked local residents to check their gardens, sheds, and outbuildings.
A helicopter and Coastguard Rescue Teams from Felixstowe and Holbrook are involved in the search.
More than 100 people have joined the search effort in the evening.
Train services between Manningtree and Ipswich are running slower to support the search.
The search is continuing into the night in the fields and wooded areas near the housing estate.
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A senior doctor who worked during the time Lucy Letby harmed babies at a hospital said the inquiry report about the case is very serious and sad to read. The report found many failures by hospital staff and managers to protect the babies or tell the police sooner, and the doctor took responsibility for not acting earlier.
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Dr. John Gibbs was a consultant paediatrician at Countess of Chester Hospital when Lucy Letby murdered seven babies and tried to harm seven more in 2015-2016.
The Thirlwall Inquiry published an 822-page report criticizing the hospital for failing to protect babies and delaying police involvement.
The report said hospital managers ignored doctors’ concerns and did not alert the police quickly enough.
Dr. Gibbs admitted consultants, including himself, share responsibility for not escalating suspicions sooner.
Letby was convicted in 2023 and sentenced to 15 whole-life terms for the murders; her appeals have been denied.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission is now reviewing her convictions to check for mistakes.
Dr. Gibbs expressed frustration over conspiracy theories online supporting Letby despite the court ruling.
The inquiry highlighted a difficult and tense atmosphere after Letby was moved off the ward but before police got involved.
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Senator Jacqui Lambie criticized One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, calling her dangerous and comparing her to international populist leaders like President Donald Trump and Nigel Farage. Lambie warned Australians about the negative effects of populism and urged them not to support Hanson.
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Jacqui Lambie called Pauline Hanson dangerous and delusional during a Senate speech.
Lambie compared Hanson to populist leaders President Donald Trump and Nigel Farage.
She said populist leaders blame others and worsen workers’ lives once in power.
Lambie criticized Hanson’s support for what she described as “America’s forever war” with Iran.
The speech followed attacks on Andrew Hastie, which Hanson’s One Nation party promoted.
Lambie urged Australians to reject populism and choose respectful solutions without fear.
The article also mentions a $1 million fine against a gambling company for ignoring a self-exclusion register and a new NSW bond transfer scheme for renters, but these are separate news items.
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Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko met with U.S. envoy John Coale to discuss lifting remaining U.S. sanctions on Belarus. Since President Donald Trump returned to office, some sanctions have been lifted after Belarus released political prisoners, but Lukashenko wants more sanctions removed and economic ties improved.
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Lukashenko met U.S. special envoy John Coale to discuss lifting U.S. sanctions on Belarus.
President Trump’s administration helped broker deals that led to the release of hundreds of political prisoners in Belarus.
Some sanctions on Belarusian state banks and industries, including fertilizer producers, were lifted after these deals.
Belarus still has over 900 people considered political prisoners by human rights groups.
Lukashenko denies holding political prisoners and claims allegations of repression are false.
The Belarusian opposition says political repression continues despite prisoner releases.
Lukashenko’s government faces sanctions for human rights abuses and support of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The meetings with the U.S. help Lukashenko reduce Belarus’s international isolation.
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The United States is experiencing a shortage of ammunition because of heavy use in a military operation in Iran called Operation Epic Fury. The shortage has caused delays in supply chains, and the government is working to replace the used weapons.
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The US military is using a lot of ammunition in Operation Epic Fury in Iran.
This has led to a shortfall or shortage of munitions (ammunition).
The defense department’s inspector general reported supply chain bottlenecks, meaning delays or blockages.
The Trump administration is trying to restock and repair the supply of weapons.
The shortage could affect how ready the US military is for future actions.
The situation was explained by BBC’s reporter Gary O’Donoghue.
The issue is related to ongoing US military activities involving Iran.
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Ms. Rachel, a popular children’s YouTuber, spoke out against reports saying that singer Ed Sheeran removed rapper Macklemore from his tour because Macklemore supported Palestine. She said Ed Sheeran made a political choice by supporting Ukraine during concerts but avoided supporting Palestine, calling it too risky and political.
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Ms. Rachel is a well-known children’s YouTuber whose real name is Rachel Accurso.
Macklemore, a rapper, was reported to have been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour.
The reason given for dropping Macklemore was his support for Palestine.
Ms. Rachel criticized Ed Sheeran’s actions as making a political statement.
Ed Sheeran has shown public support for Ukraine through his concerts.
Ms. Rachel called out the inconsistency in Ed Sheeran’s approach to political issues.
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Senator Bernie Sanders and strategist Steve Bannon both warned about the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) at a conference in Washington. They agreed AI needs strict rules but disagreed on how to handle China’s role in AI development.
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Sanders wants President Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping to make a global agreement to pause advanced AI development.
Sanders compared this potential treaty to the nuclear arms agreements during the Cold War.
Bannon called for a hard economic and technology block against China, including removing Chinese nationals from U.S. research labs.
Bannon wants to stop all cooperation with China in AI and technology, similar to how the U.S. cut ties with the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Bannon criticized Silicon Valley leaders for risking public safety to make profits.
Bannon supports grassroots efforts to regulate AI at the state level instead of relying on federal rules.
The event was called the “Pro-Human Assembly” and took place in Washington on Tuesday.
President Trump is expected to host President Xi Jinping soon and discuss AI and other topics.
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Brazil’s supreme court is experiencing a major conflict between two judges, Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça, shortly before the country’s presidential election. The dispute involves accusations of political bias, connections to a banking scandal, and concerns about influence on the election.
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Judges Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça openly argued during a live-streamed supreme court hearing.
Moraes accused Mendonça of supporting a political group behind a failed coup attempt in Brazil.
Mendonça was appointed by former President Jair Bolsonaro and is seen by some as aligned with Bolsonaro’s interests.
Moraes has ties with the left-wing former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and prosecuted Bolsonaro’s father for a failed 2022 coup plot.
The Banco Master scandal involves a collapsed bank owner linked to many high-profile political and judicial figures, including both Moraes and Bolsonaro family members.
Mendonça was accused of fast-tracking investigations against Moraes while delaying probes related to Bolsonaro and the bank scandal.
Private messages and contracts surfaced showing possible financial links between Moraes’s family and Banco Master.
The conflict raises fears of political interference and instability just weeks before Brazil’s critical presidential election.
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Canada plans to build a special security and economic partnership with the European Union as it looks to reduce its dependence on the United States for trade. Prime Minister Mark Carney described Canada as a safe place for investment and highlighted the need to diversify economic partnerships due to recent tensions in U.S.-Canada trade relations.
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Canada wants a unique economic and security alliance with the EU to adapt to global changes.
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke at the Canada Investment Summit about reducing reliance on U.S. trade.
Recent quarrels with the U.S. have made Canada seek new trade partners to avoid economic problems.
Canada is the only non-European country part of Europe’s defense purchasing program.
Talks between Canada and the EU are in early stages and include ideas like visa-free travel and work rights.
Carney will attend important EU meetings, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s state of the union speech.
The EU wants to bring Canada closer without offering full or associate membership.
Current Canada-EU deals cover free trade, digital cooperation, raw materials, research, and environmental goals.
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A study by British Future shows many people in the UK believe racial equality is getting worse, with ethnic minority groups feeling more discrimination, especially young adults. The report highlights differences in views between ethnic minorities and white people, with concerns about inequality in jobs, education, and public services.
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One in six people in Britain belong to ethnic minority groups.
Nearly half of ethnic minority respondents said they faced racial or nationality prejudice in the past year.
Younger people (18-24) reported higher rates of prejudice, mainly in public places, social media, and work.
62% of ethnic minorities and 57% of white people see racial inequality as a serious problem.
Some white people think minorities get special treatment, while most ethnic minorities disagree.
Black respondents were more positive about progress on racial equality compared to Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage groups.
Ethnic minority women showed more pessimism about racial equality than men.
The report recommends the UK government work to reduce racism, support community efforts, and enforce rules against online racism.
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Armadillos, small mammals with armor-like shells, are moving into new states like Ohio for the first time by natural migration. Experts say this northward movement is partly due to climate change, which creates warmer environments that armadillos need to survive.
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An armadillo was found dead on a road in Ohio, considered the first natural migration to that state.
Previously, armadillos seen in Ohio were believed to have traveled there by hitching rides on vehicles.
Armadillos are native to South America and have gradually expanded their range in the U.S. since 1849.
They have a hard shell, little fur, and can be about the size of a house cat.
Armadillos are sensitive to cold and usually live in warmer southern states.
Climate change and land use changes are helping armadillos move north and east.
They can hold their breath underwater for up to six minutes and often give birth to four identical babies.
Armadillos can carry leprosy, so people should avoid close contact with them.
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Nigerian authorities arrested a Mexican man named Arturo Carrera Loaiza at Lagos international airport last month on drug-related suspicions. This arrest led to the discovery of a large methamphetamine lab in Ebonyi state, linked to Mexican drug cartels trying to produce the drug in Nigeria.
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Arturo Carrera Loaiza was detained at Lagos airport with photos showing him in a lab coat near meth-making equipment.
The photos helped officials find a suspected meth lab in Ebonyi state with chemicals and equipment.
Loaiza denies making meth and says he came to Nigeria for a restaurant business.
Nigerian agents found more drug-making items in a nearby house based on further clues.
Loaiza allegedly brought another Mexican to work at a meth lab raided in Oyo state in June, along with four Nigerians arrested.
Earlier raids uncovered two other labs connected to Mexicans, highlighting a pattern over four months.
Nigerian officials say international drug groups try to hide labs in forests and rural areas of the country.
Methamphetamine is a synthetic drug that can be made anywhere with the right chemicals, unlike plant-based drugs.
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The U.S. Department of Justice charged several Russian citizens, who are believed to work for Russia’s intelligence services, with funding terrorism and planning murder plots worldwide. One specific plot involved an attempt to kill a Russian dissident thought to be living near Washington, D.C.
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The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche on September 15, 2026.
The accused are Russian citizens linked to Russia’s intelligence community.
The indictment was filed in the Southern District of New York and has now been made public.
The group is accused of financing terrorism activities.
They allegedly conspired to commit murder-for-hire plots in different countries.
One planned murder targeted a Russian dissident believed to be in the Washington, D.C. area.
The investigation is ongoing, and more updates may follow.
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Lady Justice Kathryn Thirlwall’s inquiry looked at the management of the hospital where nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering babies. The inquiry blamed hospital leaders for delaying calling the police but did not question Letby’s guilt, even though many experts raised concerns about possible wrongful conviction.
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The inquiry was set up in 2023 to examine whether hospital managers failed to protect babies from nurse Lucy Letby, who was convicted of killing seven babies and trying to kill seven more.
Many experts have expressed serious doubts about Letby’s guilt and suggested that innocent people can sometimes be wrongly convicted.
Thirlwall’s report focused on hospital management's delay in involving police after baby deaths in 2016.
The inquiry was not meant to re-examine Letby’s convictions, which stand after appeal court decisions.
Over 20 experts asked the new health secretary in 2024 to pause or widen the inquiry to investigate possible injustice, but this did not happen.
Some scientists argued the deaths could be explained by the babies’ illness and care problems, not murder.
The report concluded some babies might have lived if hospital managers acted faster.
Thirlwall emphasized the inquiry was not about proving guilt or innocence, but assumed Letby was guilty.
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The UK government’s “one in, one out” scheme is costing about £56,000 to send each person back to France. The deal exchanges people arriving in small boats with asylum seekers applying legally to enter the UK, but France wants to replace the scheme with a wider EU-UK agreement.
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The UK sends one person back to France for each asylum seeker legally accepted.
About 1,400 people have been returned to France since August 2025.
Each return costs roughly £56,000, according to the UK Home Secretary.
The cost is roughly the same or less than housing someone in a hotel for a year.
France wants to end the current bilateral deal and replace it with an EU-UK agreement.
The UK’s plans to continue the EU-wide Dublin agreement post-Brexit have been rejected by EU leaders.
The scheme faces challenges such as limited detention space and difficulty increasing removals.
Some rejected asylum seeker families have been offered up to £40,000 to voluntarily leave the UK.
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