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A tropical depression has formed in the northern Gulf, prompting a tropical storm warning for parts of the Texas and Louisiana coasts and raising the risk of heavy rain and flash flooding around Houston. The system, designated Tropical Depression Five by the US National Hurricane Center, was about 230 miles (370km) south-east of Port Arthur, Texas, on Monday afternoon. It had maximum sustained winds of 35mph and was moving west-north-west at about 5mph. ([nhc.noaa.gov](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT5%2Bshtml/311751.shtml?utm_source=openai)) It is the same disturbance previously monitored as Invest 97L and Potential Tropical Cyclone Five. If its winds strengthen to at least 39mph, it will become…

Norway’s royal family accompanied the coffin of the late King Harald V through the Royal Palace in Oslo on Monday, carrying it from the Red Salon to the Palace Chapel in a solemn ceremonial procession. King Haakon VIII and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra led the procession through several of the palace’s state rooms, followed by Queen Mette-Marit and Queen Sonja, Harald’s widow. The coffin was carried through the Yellow Salon, Hall of Mirrors, Daily Dining Room, Small Ballroom and Great Ballroom before palace aides took over in the final stage of the journey. The procession was led by the chief…

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his Argentina career after more than two decades and 207 appearances for his country. The 39-year-old made the decision public on Monday, weeks after Argentina were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final in the United States. Messi said he had written the retirement statement on 21 July, two days after the defeat, but that the recent death of his father, Jorge, had made him “even more convinced than before”. ([investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/messi-announces-departure-from-argentina-national-team-4883049)) In a message posted on Instagram, Messi described the decision as one that…

Singer D4vd has been assigned a public defender after his high-profile private legal team withdrew from his murder case in Los Angeles, where he pleaded not guilty to charges connected to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The 21-year-old performer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, appeared before Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo on Monday, August 31. His lawyers Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter were replaced by deputy public defender Walid Kandeel. The former defence team said the court had approved its request to withdraw after determining that Burke qualified for appointed representation.…

Blue Voice, a Boston-based start-up providing real-time policy guidance to police officers, has raised $6 million as it emerges from stealth, its founders said. The company was co-founded by David Lawrence, who left Harvard Law School after an on-campus shooting involving a police officer prompted him to examine how officers access operational rules, alongside former Google engineer Amit Patankar and retired Boston police deputy chief Michael Gropman. Blue Voice’s backers include SignalFire and Las Olas VC. The company says its platform is now used daily by officers at 225 county agencies across 25 US states. Lawrence has compared the service…

A tropical depression has formed in the Gulf of America, prompting a tropical storm warning and flood alerts along parts of the Texas and Louisiana coasts. Tropical Depression Five is expected to move towards the upper Texas coast on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and a risk of flash flooding, including in the Houston area. The National Hurricane Center said the system was centred about 110 miles south of Morgan City, Louisiana, at 1pm local time on Monday, August 31, 2026. It was moving west-north-west at about 5mph, with maximum sustained winds of 35mph. ([nhc.noaa.gov](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?utm_source=openai)) The depression developed from the disturbance…

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has held what he described as a “detailed and constructive” call with Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as efforts continue to arrange their visit to Ukraine to advance peace talks. The Ukrainian president said the date for the trip had not yet been fixed, but that officials on both sides were working to agree a suitable schedule and agenda. According to Ukraine’s presidential office, Zelenskiy told the two US representatives that the visit could help develop practical decisions aimed at bringing the war closer to an end. The discussions also covered the battlefield and Russian…

Love Is Blind: UK contestants have lifted the lid on the unseen romances and secret moments that were left out of the Netflix series, including a surprise Pilates lesson arranged by newlywed Ajay for his fiancée Ciara. The third series saw 30 single men and women form relationships from behind the pods’ dividing walls, with six couples eventually becoming engaged. Ciara and Ajay were among the couples who made it to the altar and said “I do”, while Chevanique left the experiment without finding a lasting match. ([netflix.com](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/love-is-blind-uk-season-3-where-is-the-cast-now?utm_source=openai)) Ciara said the experience was “intense”, with contestants spending much of each…

Android users can pick up a fresh selection of discounted games and apps on Google Play, with music-production tool Cubasis 3, horror title Seoul Exorcist 1111 and role-playing game Fairy Knights among the featured deals. The latest promotion also includes a range of premium games, strategy titles and utility apps, with some available free of charge or at reduced prices for a limited time. Prices and availability may vary by region and can change without notice. Featured Android game and app deals Cubasis 3 – DAW & Music Studio is the main app highlight. The Android software is designed for…

Mykhailo Mudryk has given Tottenham Hotspur the green light to pursue a move before the transfer window closes, putting Leeds United’s hopes of signing the Chelsea winger in serious doubt. Fabrizio Romano reports that the Ukraine international has agreed to join Spurs and has made a reunion with head coach Roberto De Zerbi a priority. Discussions between Chelsea and Tottenham are understood to be under way over a possible loan deal. Leeds had been pushing to take Mudryk to Elland Road, but the player has put other options on hold while he waits to see whether a move to north…