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27 Sept, 14:00 · Geopolitics & Security

Putin says talks could resume after Duma elections

Vladimir Putin said Moscow had previously indicated that negotiations could resume after the State Duma elections. He said proposals to restart talks remain on the table and are possible, but added that any decision would be based on Russia’s national interests.

27 Sept, 13:00 · Football

Manchester City contest reported financial ruling

Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought by the Premier League over breaches of its financial rules, according to Reuters, citing The Athletic. No punishment has yet been announced, and the club are expected to appeal. City maintain their innocence and say the confidential proceedings remain ongoing, with significant stages still to be completed.

27 Sept, 12:00 · Racing

Russell holds off Verstappen to win in Baku

George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday, resisting a late challenge from Max Verstappen after two Safety Car periods erased his early advantage. Isack Hadjar completed the podium on his return from injury, giving Red Bull second and third. Russell’s third victory of the season reduced his championship deficit to Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to 66 points. Antonelli recovered from 16th on the grid to finish fifth, while McLaren left without points.

23 Sept, 23:00 · Football

Atlético rejects Mourinho's referee complaints

Atlético Madrid has publicly rejected criticism from Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho over refereeing decisions in the Madrid derby. The club disputed his account of the officiating in a statement responding to his comments.

23 Sept, 22:00 · Business & Markets

IMF warns UK and US on spiralling debt costs

The IMF has warned the UK and US to take action on rising debt costs. Managing director Kristalina Georgieva told the BBC that recent economic shocks had pushed debt levels up "like a staircase, not to heaven."

23 Sept, 21:00 · Geopolitics & Security

Football and Israel shape campaigning in Morocco's election

Candidates in Morocco's election are courting young voters with football-themed slogans, job promises and anti-Israel messaging. The mix reflects how domestic economic concerns and regional politics are both shaping the campaign.

23 Sept, 20:00 · Racing

Azerbaijan Grand Prix schedule confirmed

Formula 1's next round, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, has its full weekend schedule confirmed for the Baku street circuit. Practice, qualifying and the race itself follow the standard three-day format.

23 Sept, 19:00 · Business & Markets

Ineos suspends UK production over gas prices

Ineos has suspended production at several of its UK plants, with founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe blaming high natural gas prices. The company says gas in the UK now costs around twelve times more than in the US.

23 Sept, 18:00 · Geopolitics & Security

OpenAI to give Ukraine cyber defence tools

OpenAI has agreed to give Ukraine access to cyber defence tools built on its advanced AI models. The deal places OpenAI's technology directly into Ukraine's wartime cyber-defence effort.

23 Sept, 17:30 · Markets

Trump filing lists more than 1,000 share trades in July

A new disclosure shows over 1,000 stock trades made for Donald Trump's portfolio in July, including Microsoft stock sold for between $6.5m and $31m, plus positions in Nvidia, Palantir, Tesla and SpaceX, which listed on Nasdaq in June. The White House says the portfolio is run independently by third parties.

23 Sept, 17:00 · NFL

Bills close gap on Rams in Super Bowl odds

The Buffalo Bills have narrowed the gap on the Los Angeles Rams in this week's Super Bowl LXI odds, while the Chicago Bears have slipped sharply in the same rankings. Win totals and divisional odds have also shifted across the league.

23 Sept, 16:00 · Business & Markets

Paramount clears legal hurdle for $110bn Warner Bros merger

Paramount has settled a lawsuit brought by several US states, clearing the way for its $110bn merger with Warner Bros. As part of the settlement, the combined company has committed to producing 30 films a year or divesting parts of the business.

23 Sept, 15:00 · Geopolitics & Security

US to build two military bases in Greenland under Denmark deal

The United States and Denmark have signed a defence agreement allowing the US to build two military bases in Greenland. The deal, signed on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, also reaffirms Danish sovereignty over the semi-autonomous Arctic territory.

23 Sept, 14:45 · Geopolitics & Security

South Sudan's president dissolves government ahead of elections

South Sudan's president has dissolved the government ahead of the country's first elections since independence in 2011. The vote has already been postponed twice since then.

23 Sept, 14:30 · Business & Markets

Burnham warns new EU industry rules would hurt UK

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has warned that proposed new EU industry rules would damage the UK economy. The warning came as the prime minister met the European Commission president on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

23 Sept, 14:00 · MMA

Borralho accepts high-risk matchup for UFC 334

Ranked middleweight contender Caio Borralho has agreed to a high-risk opponent for UFC 334 rather than wait for a safer matchup. The Brazilian is choosing to stay active as he pushes for a title shot.

23 Sept, 13:00 · Business & Markets

UK warned over rising debt costs ahead of Budget

The UK faces rising debt costs and a slower growth outlook heading into the Budget. Higher energy prices, linked to Middle East tensions and climate pressures, are cited as a risk to that outlook.

23 Sept, 12:00 · Boxing

Catterall earns second shot at a world title

Jack Catterall has been named mandatory challenger for a world title fight, four years after losing his first attempt in 2022. The reigning champion has now been ordered to defend the belt against him.

23 Sept, 11:00 · Endurance

Ngetich sets half-marathon world record in Copenhagen

Kenya's Agnes Ngetich has set a new world record for a women-only half marathon, winning gold at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen. It is the latest marker of the sharp rise in competitive standards across women's distance running.

23 Sept, 10:00 · Tennis

Zverev beats Shelton to win second Grand Slam

Alexander Zverev has won the US Open, beating Ben Shelton in a four-set final that swung through a second-set tie-break. It is the second Grand Slam singles title of Zverev's career.

22 Sept, 21:00 · Markets

Record US diesel prices put an export ban on the table

The US national average for diesel passed $6.50 a gallon, a new high, as the Middle East conflict squeezes oil supply. Trump said he would support halting diesel exports, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said officials are weighing a full or partial ban ahead of the 3 November mid-terms.

22 Sept, 09:30 · Markets

UK borrowing overshoots forecasts in August

UK public sector borrowing reached £18.3bn in August, £3.5bn above official forecasts and almost a fifth up on a year earlier, according to the ONS. Interest on government debt hit £8.8bn, the highest August figure since records began in 1997, adding pressure ahead of the October Budget.