Alfa Chemistry—A New Option for Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

By the numbers: A look at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan

The Asian Games are often identified as the second most important multisports event after the Summer Olympic Games

OpenAI discloses six troubling AI cases, unveils misalignment framework

OpenAI discloses six troubling AI cases, unveils misalignment framework

'No Doubt': Pakistan General Vows To Defend Saudi Arabia 'To Any Extent' Amid Houthi Attacks

Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan's pledge covered more than territorial defence, extending specifically to the protection of Makkah and Madinah.

US military F-16 crashes in Michigan during training exercise, pilot ejects to safety

A US military F-16 fighter jet crashed and burst into flames in Michigan on Thursday afternoon, with the pilot ejecting safely.According to the Associated Press, the aircraft crashed in Grand Traverse County, south of Traverse City, while taking part in training exercises at a National Guard base...

This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern

Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.

Australia cracks down on student and backpacker visas to curb migration

* Foreign students barred from bringing partners and children * Ballots to be introduced for backpackers for visa extension * Visitor visas to carry no further stay provision (Rewrites throughout

Mitch McConnell gets ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ treatment in AI memes after viral Senate appearance

Other social media videos show the Kentucky Republican, 84, performing acrobatic flips in a wheelchair

Tusk warns Russia may fake drone accidents in Europe to test NATO

Tusk warns Russia may fake drone accidents in Europe to test NATO

Iran's Pezeshkian, Araghchi to get US visas for UN General Assembly

Iran's Pezeshkian, Araghchi to get US visas for UN General Assembly

Squats, push-ups and strength training: Why women may need to exercise differently from men

Women’s muscle fibres, joints and anatomy can affect the way they exercise, from doing squats to struggling with push-ups and even their risk of injury. Experts explain what women should know – and the tweaks that could make workouts safer and more effective.​​​​​​

New human rights report unveils details and blames police for recent massacre in Haiti

A human rights group in Haiti has published a report that reveals new details about one of the country’s biggest massacres in recent years and unveils security holes as authorities struggle to contain violent gangs in the Caribbean country

OpenAI asks California court to dismiss lawsuits over Tumbler Ridge shooting

Lawyers for OpenAI claim any legal action related to the deaths and injuries should take place in British Columbia.

South Korea extends fuel-tax cuts until end of November

Early Bowie music available to stream for first time

Previously unheard material from the start of the artist's career has been released for the first time.

Thames Water’s £10 billion creditor rescue deal should be ditched, say MPs

The Efra Committee said bondholder takeover plans are not in the best interests of Thames Water, customers or the environment.

NHS nurses found maggots in wounds during the UK’s ‘suffocating’ heatwaves

Cases of death, fainting and dehydration were documented during a survey of 2,471 nurses for the Royal College of Nursing

YouTube star Max Fosh: ‘It’s easier now than ever to make it on social media’

The 31-year-old rose to fame almost a decade ago through his absurd comedic stunts on YouTube.

Badenoch has ‘instructed lawyers’ to challenge cuts to Tory-run London council

Wandsworth Council is increasing its council tax by 94%, which Kemi Badenoch has blamed on cuts from central government.

Why we bought our first home with a 100% mortgage - despite the risks

The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

The virtual worlds where robots are trained

Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

Rare Aztec manuscript returns to Mexico on loan after nearly two centuries in France

A prized 16th-century manuscript chronicling the rise and fall of the Aztec Empire has gone on display in Mexico City, nearly two centuries after it was taken to France, as Mexico continues to press Paris for its permanent return.

Far-right German politician heckles Carney with 'U.S.A.' chant before EU address

As Prime Minister Mark Carney approached the podium at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, he was met by a lone heckler with an unexpected chant for a Canadian leader speaking to the EU in France.

Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen as Houthi attacks threaten Gulf oil supplies

Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen as Houthi attacks threaten Gulf oil supplies

Poland warns Russia is planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns that Russia is planning hybrid strikes with drones and rockets on European countries supporting Ukraine

33 illegal mining suspects die in NSCDC custody in Niger state

33 illegal mining suspects die in NSCDC custody in Niger state

William and Kate take swing at Shinty: ‘Try again!’

Prince William and Princess Kate met dozens of residents on Scotland’s Isle of Bute, posed for selfies and even played shinty as they celebrated the island’s community spirit and volunteering ethos

Trump eases ESA rules, accidental killing of endangered species may go unpunished

Trump eases ESA rules, accidental killing of endangered species may go unpunished

French police officer arrested over suspected far-right terror plot

A French police officer who allegedly adheres to a 'violent radical far-right ideology' has been arrested on suspicion of plotting attacks against state interests and manufacturing 3D-printed weapons, sources told AFP Thursday.

Wealthy Texas suburb denies permit for church to hold a Pride event

The Southlake City Council approved the permit for the Pride event last year

Brazil’s Lula announces 15% increase in flagship welfare payments ahead of key election

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a decree increasing benefits of his welfare program by 15%

Celtic endure more misery with disheartening Europa League loss ahead of Old Firm

Celtic 1-3 Ferencvaros: After being turned over 3-0 by bitter rivals Rangers at the weekend, Celtic were swept aside by their Hungarian opponents ahead of an Old Firm rematch on Sunday

Americans want answers on Social Security this midterm season

A looming 22 percent benefit cut is driving midterm voters to demand solutions — because lawmakers elected this cycle will still be in office when trust funds deplete in late 2032, voters say candidates cannot ignore the crisis

Singaporean designer Jade Chan is making her mark in Copenhagen with Christian+Jade

With Danish partner Christian Hammer Juhl, Chan has built a design practice shaped by craft, material experimentation and an instinct for making by hand.

Anthropic says Claude now leads a quarter of work building its next AI models

Crystal Palace lay down early Europa League marker with Lech Poznan thrashing

Crystal Palace 4-0 Lech Poznan: Yeremy Pino, Chris Richards and Jorgen Strand Larsen were on target in the first half before Eddie Nketiah fired a late fourth

Trump puts himself on the ballot

President Donald Trump at a rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, on September 16, 2026. | Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: With fewer than 50 days until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump is hitting the campaign trail.  What’s happening? Trump was in North Carolina last night for his first major post-primary season rally of the 2026 midterms (setting aside the GOP’s unusual midterm convention last week, which wasn’t not a Trump rally).  Republican Michael Whatley will face former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper in November for an open US Senate seat. Speaking near Charlotte, Trump urged voters to “pretend I’m on the ticket, because essentially I am.” It’s becoming a familiar refrain for the president, but not necessarily a promising one — polls suggest Trump is deeply unpopular with voters right now, more likely to drag a ticket down than boost it. How else is Trump getting involved in the midterms? Last week, we noted that Trump was beginning to spend from his vast super PAC account to support Republican candidates. Now, we’re getting a better idea of what that spending looks like: As of earlier this week, Trump’s MAGA Inc. super PAC and related entities had booked ads to the tune of $138 million, a number that could continue to grow. MAGA Inc. has around $400 million in the bank, though as the Washington Post reported earlier this month, Trump has a long list of other things he could choose to spend that money on instead of the midterms (such as legal fees, travel, or even his eventual presidential library). Will it make a difference? It’s a whole lot of money. But with not much time left until voters go to the polls and some mail-in ballots already going out — North Carolina voters began receiving theirs earlier this month — the map is looking fairly dire for Republican hopes.  Trump, meanwhile, isn’t doing himself any favors. The fuel shortages caused by the Iran war are only getting worse, as my colleague Caitlin Dewey explained today. Polls suggest he’s picked the wrong side of the AI issue. And voters are still extremely mad about inflation. And with that, it’s time to log off… It’s not every day we get to write about a new cat — in fact, it’s the first time in more than 100 years. But that’s just what scientists found in the Bolivian Yungas Forest, according to a new study published today. The cat, Leopardus tilcayo, is a type of tiger cat, smaller than your average house cat. It’s also quite cute, and you can see pictures of it here. Thanks for reading, have a great evening, and we’ll see you back here tomorrow!

Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into industry scheme

The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".

Bank of Japan set to raise interest rates to 31-year high

Europa League favourites? Bournemouth start historic campaign with memorable away win

Real Sociedad 1-2 Bournemouth: Justin Kluivert scored the Cherries’ first-ever European goal in a porfessional victory in San Sebastian

Gallardo says Ecuador can compete with top teams

Liam Dawson hails England’s batting ‘freaks’ after latest T20 series victory

England have won 22 of their last 25 matches in the short format of the game, with the latest coming against Sri Lanka.

‘Diaspora talent is an accelerator’: Can India ease brain drain as more tech workers return from US?

More tech workers are returning to India from the United States, driven in part by immigration uncertainty and new opportunities at home. But industry experts tell CNA that gaps in pay, research funding and cutting-edge work compared to the US could make retaining them a challenge.