Nasser Hussain called the umpires' decision to end play early on day three of the second Test at Lord's 'a joke' as sunshine broke out after persistent rain. Only 24.5 overs were possible, and England closed on 177-7, leading Pakistan by 357. Fans booed and demanded refunds.

Nottingham Forest have made a £40m bid for Everton's teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong, with add-ons and a sell-on clause. The 19-year-old has impressed this season, but Everton face a tough decision amid fan backlash and manager David Moyes' desire for reinforcements.

Andy Burnham returns to Parliament on Tuesday for the first time as prime minister, facing scrutiny after a summer tour. His debut at PMQs on Wednesday and the autumn Budget on 28 October will test his leadership, with challenges over defence spending, taxes, and prisoner early release.

A former White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, has been ordered to pay over $172,000 for using advance knowledge of President Trump's speeches to bet on prediction markets. The CFTC settlement includes surrendering profits and a civil penalty, plus a three-year trading ban.

Icelanders vote on Saturday in a referendum on whether to resume EU membership talks, with polls showing a close race. Key issues include fishing rights, interest rates, and security concerns amid geopolitical tensions.

Moses Itauma pushed Filip Hrgovic off the stage at Friday's weigh-in, and Hrgovic responded with a slap. The two meet Saturday for the vacant IBF heavyweight title at London's O2 Arena.

Former QPR midfielder Akos Buzsaky has confirmed he is safe after being reported missing. In a Facebook post, he explained recent personal challenges led him to step away, and he thanked well-wishers for their concern.

Families of British nationals missing after devastating floods in Nepal are flying to the country to join the search. At least 469 people have died, and 33 Britons are among hundreds still unaccounted for. Relatives describe desperate attempts to contact loved ones as rescue efforts continue.

A federal judge on Thursday questioned the urgency of a Kennedy Center board vote to restore Donald Trump's name to the building, suggesting a temporary pause. The board's resolution, opposed by Rep. Joyce Beatty, follows a May ruling that Trump's name was added illegally.

Manchester Airports Group revealed a cyber incident affecting about 8.7 million customers across three UK airports. Hackers accessed email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations, and postcodes from car park, lounge, fast-track, and WiFi sign-ups. Bank details were not compromised, and operations continued normally.

King Harald V of Norway is in an 'extremely serious' condition in hospital, the royal household said. Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon have cancelled engagements and gathered at his bedside. The 89-year-old has been hospitalized for over a week with a rare blood condition.

NFL owners have approved the record $9.612bn sale of the Seattle Seahawks to a group led by billionaire Vinod Khosla. The deal, which requires Khosla to give up his stake in the 49ers, marks the end of the Allen family's 29-year tenure.

Nvidia reported $96bn in Q2 revenue, more than double year-ago figures, driven by AI data center demand. The company expects $108bn next quarter, and shares rose 4.7% after hours. Its data center division alone generated $89bn, up 117%.

Liverpool will host Tottenham in the standout tie of the Carabao Cup third round, with Manchester United facing Brighton and holders Manchester City welcoming Norwich. The nine Premier League clubs in Europe enter the competition, with matches scheduled for the weeks of September 7 and 14.

After graduating from catering school, Abiro Wisdom joined the Ghana Food Movement to promote Indigenous foods. The group creates dishes from local crops like moringa and tigernut, challenging foreign influence and import dependence. They aim to inspire national pride and save Ghana's food heritage.

Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Tributes from Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and many others celebrate her music, philanthropy, and enduring impact.

Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton unveiled a four-point 'Texas First' plan to curb data centers' negative impact, including banning Chinese tech and criminal liability for AI chatbots harming children. The move comes as polls show growing opposition to data centers across party lines, with his Democratic rival James Talarico attacking his record.

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died from measles, the first such deaths in the state in 35 years. The cases come as the US faces its worst measles year since 1991, with nearly 400 cases in Pennsylvania and 2,777 nationwide.

Jack Grealish has returned to Manchester City's squad after a loan at Everton, but his future remains uncertain with the transfer window closing on Tuesday. Manager Enzo Maresca says he will 'see what happens', while Everton remain interested.

South Carolina Republicans vote Tuesday in a runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman to replace the late Lindsey Graham. The race tests Trump's influence and the power of a famous name.