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New owners, team names and much bigger budgets: the 2026 Hundred explained
The Hundred cricket tournament undergoes major overhaul for 2026 with new ownership, team names, substantially increased player salaries, and significant coaching changes across eight franchises.
Eight conferences form alliance to improve ‘quality, consistency’ of officiating in women’s college basketball
Eight Division I conferences have formed an alliance to improve officiating quality and consistency in women’s college basketball, with Pualani Spurlock-Welsh leading the effort.
Alex Scott: Bournemouth midfielder rejects new contract amid strong interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract offer despite interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United, though the club remains committed to retaining him.
Women’s Super League: Tottenham sign France defender Alice Sombath
Tottenham have signed France international defender Alice Sombath from Lyon for a club record transfer fee. The 22-year-old joins on an undisclosed deal after five seasons with the French club.
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Here are the 30,000 songs Sony is suing Udio’s AI music generator over
Sony Music Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against AI music generator Udio over copyright infringement of more than 30,000 songs, from Elvis Presley to Beyoncé.
Election voting advice from AI chatbots ‘inaccurate and unreliable’
A study finds AI chatbots provide inaccurate and inconsistent voting guidance, often failing to recommend appropriate parties or suggesting ones not running in elections.
AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
Britain’s AI Minister Kanishka Narayan gains a cabinet seat under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, but the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has been dissolved and its responsibilities redistributed across other departments.
Notion killing Skiff-influenced email app since most users use AI agents instead
Notion is shutting down its Notion Mail email client on September 22, stating that most users prefer AI agents to handle email workflows rather than using traditional inbox interfaces.
The threat to summer holidays looming with jet fuel shortages
Jet fuel prices have surged over 120% since a Middle East conflict disrupted supplies, threatening airline operations and summer holiday travel with potential shortages by June.
How big is the great wealth transfer? It could be over $100 trillion or $36 trillion
Two studies present vastly different estimates of the great wealth transfer from baby boomers to heirs, ranging from $36 trillion to over $100 trillion, sparking debate about its economic impact.
Chinese automakers are taking on the UK — and many Brits are embracing it
Chinese-made vehicle sales in the UK have surged dramatically, reaching 285,000 units last year, with consumers citing competitive pricing and advanced technology as key advantages.
South East Water warns over survival as funds dry up
South East Water warned of material uncertainty regarding its survival, stating it needs new loan facilities after July 2027 as losses widened to £33m amid service failures and regulatory fines.
Brewdog founder James Watt faces data complaints over efforts to buy back firm
Brewdog co-founder James Watt faces complaints to the UK data watchdog after reportedly contacting former shareholders while attempting to buy back the craft brewery months after its acquisition by US drinks firm Tilray.
Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation
China’s Jingye Group, former owner of British Steel, announced plans to pursue legal compensation following the UK government’s decision to nationalise the loss-making Scunthorpe steelworks.
Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain
Britain faces multiple social divisions spanning values, geography, and culture, presenting new Prime Minister Andy Burnham with significant challenges in forging national unity through a focus on local communities.
AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods
The EU fined AliExpress a record €550m for failing to prevent the sale of illegal and counterfeit goods including unsafe cosmetics, toys, and clothing through its platform.