Bird of the Day, theme 'Mamas & Papas'

Today's Bird of the Day; daily community event. Theme: #Mamas&Papas.

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after 'Free Palestine' comments

Macklemore was removed from the remaining U.S. Loop Tour dates after onstage pro‑Palestine statements prompted venue objections.

Trump urges Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries as U.S. diesel tops $6

Trump told Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian refineries; U.S. diesel prices surpassed $6/gal amid supply strains

Reform UK won't confirm timing of £72m crypto donations as peers push donation caps

Reform received two £36m donations from crypto billionaires; the party would not confirm donors' UK residency status.

EPA to erase limits on power-plant climate pollution

Matthew Rhys wins two lead acting Emmys in one night

Rhys becomes the first actor to win two lead acting Emmys in the same ceremony, for Widow's Bay and The Beast in Me.

DHS watchdog finds detainees held in tiny outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Mitch McConnell expected to return to Senate this week

Sally Field wins Emmy for Remarkably Bright Creatures

Sally Field, 79, wins Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited/Anthology Series or Movie for Remarkably Bright Creatures, oldest winner in the category.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert wins Outstanding Variety Series

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert wins the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Series as the program wraps its run.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave launches this week

Nintendo's Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave arrives Thursday for fans, with new characters and preorder buzz.

Valve launches Steam Frame VR headset

Valve opens reservations for the Steam Frame standalone wireless VR headset, starting at $1,059 with a waitlist/lottery.

Michael J. Fox receives Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at Emmys

Michael J. Fox was honored with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award during the 2026 Emmy ceremony, earning a standing ovation.

Bob Mackie, designer for Cher and Carol Burnett, dies at 87

Legendary costume and fashion designer known for sequins and TV gowns died Sept. 14, age 87.

Astra Taylor launches 'End Times Fascism'

New book, co-authored with Naomi Klein, argues tech titans, nationalists and theocrats are prepping an apocalyptic future.

The Pitt at the 78th Emmy Awards

Emergency-drama The Pitt arrives at the 78th Emmy Awards as a returning frontrunner with multiple nominations.

Jean Smart wins fifth straight Emmy for Hacks

Jean Smart takes Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, winning for every season of Hacks, her fifth consecutive trophy for the show.

Kingdom Hearts' Sora arrives in Fortnite this week

Sora is joining Fortnite as a playable character, with teasers suggesting Riku, Kairi and Roxas may follow.

Barnaby Joyce repeatedly interrupts panelists on ABC National Forum

Barnaby Joyce repeatedly interrupted panelists during the ABC National Forum migration segment, according to social posts.

Sydney Sweeney criticised for sports-betting advert

Athletes including Amy Hunt say Sweeney's revealing sports-betting ad sexualises women's sport.

Pierce Brosnan gets James Bond camera moment at US Open

US Open camera cut to Pierce Brosnan at the 0:07 clock mark, a clip fans likened to a classic Bond callback

Netflix and SEGA to adapt Crazy Taxi and Stranger Than Heaven, plus a new Sonic series

The Netflix‑SEGA deal includes film adaptations of Crazy Taxi and Stranger Than Heaven and a Sonic animated kids' series.

Rayman Legends Retold delayed to December 3, 2026

Ubisoft says Rayman Legends Retold, originally due in October, is pushed to Dec. 3 to allow extra polishing time.

Star Trek marks 60th anniversary with fan events and project teases

Franchise celebrates 60 years with Star Trek Day tributes, retrospectives and new film/show details.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day joins elite global box-office club

Tom Holland's Spider-Man has climbed into the highest-grossing films bracket, surpassing $2.3B worldwide

The royal crown branded on enslaved Africans, Guardian report

The Guardian traces Britain's monarchy's financial and symbolic links to the slave trade across centuries.

Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto Raptors confirmed

After a months‑long delay, the NBA approved the trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers back to the Toronto Raptors.

Former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko dies aged 64

Ludek Mikloško, who made nearly 400 appearances for West Ham, has died aged 64 after a battle with cancer

Satellite rankings name Energy Transfer largest US methane emitter

New satellite analysis ranks Energy Transfer as the single biggest U.S. methane 'super-emitter', averaging about 1.56 tonnes per hour.

How To Get Filthy Rich, Channel 4, spurs petition for wealth taxes

Channel 4's How To Get Filthy Rich is being shared with a 38 Degrees petition urging the UK to tax the super‑rich.