Pikachu Apple Park visit lands in Tim Cook’s last week
Tim Cook shared a Pikachu Apple Park video days before John Ternus takes over as Apple chief executive. Here is what the Pokemon visit was about.
Technology
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Ingrid Alexandra crown princess in Norway’s 600-year first
Ingrid Alexandra crown princess at 22, and Norway’s first female heir in about 600 years. Her surf title, her school row and the oath she now owes.
Gaming
Pokemon World Championships 2026 lands in San Francisco
Everything to know about the Pokemon World Championships 2026 San Francisco weekend, from Moscone Centre preliminaries to the Chase Centre finals.
Sports
Lille PSG scandal claim follows late stoppage time goals
Lille PSG scandal claims after Olivier Letang hit out at the stoppage time allowed as Paris Saint-Germain drew 2-2 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
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Six South Africans missing in Nepal floods named
Gift of the Givers has named the six South Africans missing in the Nepal floods, as a KwaZulu-Natal mother waits for word of her daughter.
Sports
Brydon Carse stood down amid Derby assault investigation
The Brydon Carse assault investigation continues in Derby as England leave the fast bowler out at Lord’s. Joe Root and Stuart Broad respond.
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King Harald dies at 89 as Haakon takes the throne
King Harald dies after 35 years on Norway’s throne, and his son takes over as King Haakon VIII. What the palace and world leaders said.
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September 2026 fuel price increase hits diesel hardest
The September 2026 fuel price increase lands on 2 September, and diesel takes the heavier blow. Here is what a 60-litre tank will cost.
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‘General Hospital’ superfan gets 60th birthday surprise
A General Hospital superfan birthday surprise saw Maurice Benard and Vanessa Marcil turn up for Mabel Gonzalez, a 47-year viewer, as she turned 60.
Technology
Apple foldable iPhone event date set for September
Invites are out for the Apple foldable iPhone event, with the iPhone 18 Pro confirmed by the calendar and a book-style folding handset expected.
Technology
Anthropic Pentagon blacklist ruled unlawful by judge
A US judge threw out the Anthropic Pentagon blacklist, ruling the supply chain risk label was retaliation for the company refusing military work.
Gaming
‘GTA 6’ Netflix extended look breaks the reveal mould
The ‘GTA 6’ Netflix extended look made Rockstar the first studio to premiere a ‘Grand Theft Auto’ reveal on a streaming service instead of YouTube.
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Six Flags X2 brain injuries under state investigation
A California regulator is examining the Six Flags X2 brain injuries that put two women into emergency surgery days apart, with the ride still shut.
International
Stella Parton tribute breaks silence on sister Dolly
A Dolly Parton sister Stella Parton tribute has broken two days of family silence, and the small Tuesday ritual inside it is the part that lands.
Sports
Springboks scrum controversy raised with World Rugby
The Springboks scrum controversy has followed the All Blacks to Cape Town, with New Zealand asking World Rugby to look at South Africa’s set piece.
International
Brian Hickerson’s sister breaks Hayden Panettiere silence
Brian Hickerson sister Hayden Panettiere silence broken: Ashley Hickerson opens up on the actress’s death, her father’s grief and her brother’s charm.
International
Alix Earle Alex Cooper feud finally addressed on Netflix
The Alix Earle Alex Cooper feud gets its first real airing on the influencer’s new Netflix docuseries, and her sister was not keen on filming.
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King Harald health declared very serious by royal court
King Harald health took a sharp turn as Norway’s Royal Court dropped its stable line and the royal family raced to his Oslo hospital bedside.
Viral News
Nepal flash flood kills 18 with four South Africans missing
Hundreds were unaccounted for after the Nepal flash flood tore through northern valleys, with tourists from eight countries listed among the missing.
International
Greg James grief trip follows dog death and dad’s stroke
The Greg James grief trip saw the Radio 1 host and Bella Mackie cover 1 000 miles by Renault Espace after losing Barney and a family health scare.
International
Dolly Parton dies at 80, leaving a mountain of songs
Dolly Parton dies at 80 in Nashville, and the woman who wrote ‘Jolene’ leaves behind a catalogue, a theme park and one last stage show.
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UK asylum hotels missing children still not found
A report on UK asylum hotels missing children found dozens still untraced years on, and set out what the Home Office has now been asked to do.
International
Yayoi Kusama dies at 97, the polka dot visionary
Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 in Tokyo, and the woman who turned childhood hallucinations into infinity rooms and giant pumpkins finally put the brush down.
International
Janie Bradford dies at 87, Motown’s first receptionist
Janie Bradford dies at 87 after an extended illness, and Berry Gordy remembers the woman who answered Motown’s phone before she helped write its hits.
International
Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan steals the ‘Lanterns’ premiere
Kyle Chandler ‘Lanterns’ Hal Jordan debut lands him Performer of the Week honours, and the HBO Max premiere suggests he is not gone for good.
Sports
Jenny Simpson cardiac arrest ends running career
The Jenny Simpson cardiac arrest at a community run in North Carolina has closed the career of the only American woman to win a world 1500m title.
Sports
Rishabh Pant retires hurt after arm blow in Colombo
Rishabh Pant retires hurt in Colombo after a Lahiru Kumara short ball strikes his left arm on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Sports
CeeDee Lamb home burglary confirmed by police records
Fairview police are investigating the CeeDee Lamb home burglary, with luxury goods taken from the Cowboys receiver’s Texas house while he was at camp.
International
‘MobLand’ season 2 finally has a Paramount+ premiere date
Tom Hardy is back as Harry Da Souza and ‘MobLand’ season 2 has a confirmed Paramount+ premiere date, a new cast list and a trailer teaser.
Sports
Haaland new haircut revealed before City season opener
Haaland new haircut: the Manchester City striker traded his long blonde hair for a buzz cut hours before the Premier League opener.