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26 September 2026
WorldAthens blast kills woman as rescuers search for five missing
One woman has died and five people remain missing after an explosion brought down a building in Plaka. Investigators have not established the cause.
WorldBrazil’s betting ban starts now, but Congress holds its future
Lula’s provisional measure shuts down a market with 25 million reported participants. Bettors get days to withdraw their money; Congress can still undo the ban.
HousingBurnham’s 2.5% deposit offer leaves buyers waiting on the debt terms
The England-only plan offers a government equity loan for new-build homes. Its caps, repayment rules, cost and expected reach are still unknown.
MoneyDiesel nears record as Scottish forecourts pass £2 a litre
RAC’s latest published average was 198.32p a litre on Friday. It has not confirmed a record, while BBC analysis found at least 226 Scottish sites charging more than £2.
UKFriends seek answers over Fiennes’ care as stepson funds legal search
A fundraiser and appeals from people close to Sir Ranulph Fiennes have intensified concern. They do not establish that he is missing or being mistreated.
TransportHeathrow’s 2035 runway promise now points to 2039
Heathrow has reportedly told ministers its 2035 target cannot be met. But 2039 is not an approved schedule, and the Government has not formally changed its goal.
WorldIran’s seven-day Hormuz offer hinges on US concessions
Tehran says the strait could reopen within a week, but only after Washington makes concessions. The proposal’s full text is unpublished, and the US response is disputed.
Technology and AIMeta’s Cambridge Analytica reckoning reaches a New Mexico jury
A jury found Facebook misled New Mexicans about data privacy and other policies. A judge must now decide the penalty.
WorldNor’easter floods New Jersey streets as homes take in water
Coastal roads are already impassable and some homes flooded, while warnings remain in force and the storm’s full impact is still unfolding.
Technology and AITikTok’s Alabama deal sets teen limits—but only in one state
TikTok must change teen features in Alabama under a settlement worth at least $116.2 million to the state, with more money possible if other states reach qualifying deals.
Technology and AIWashington backs Musk’s bid to overturn Europe’s €120m X fine
The US says Europe reached too far into American corporate affairs. The General Court has yet to decide whether Washington can join the case.