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Roger Goodell has signalled that the NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia is the beginning of a long-term global expansion rather than a one-off spectacle, as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne. The game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will kick off at 10.35am local time on Friday, September 11, corresponding to 8.35pm on Thursday, September 10 in the United States. It is the first NFL regular-season fixture to be staged in Australia. Goodell, who recently agreed a contract extension running until March 2031, said the league must plan years ahead on international…

The Spice Girls are releasing a new singles collection featuring previously unheard recordings to mark 30 years since their debut hit, Wannabe. The Singles Collection will be released on 6 November 2026, with the group’s official store describing it as the first complete collection of their singles. It will bring together material spanning their career, from Wannabe and Spice Up Your Life to Goodbye and Holler. The CD edition contains 14 discs and 160 tracks, including the original singles, complete B-sides, rare remixes and bonus recordings of Step To Me and Tell Me Why. It will also include an exclusive…

Snapchat is introducing Plans, a new set of tools designed to help users organise real-world gatherings directly from group chats. The feature is intended for occasions including birthday celebrations, study sessions and weekend meet-ups. Users can create an event, add its details and invite as many as 200 friends without leaving the app. Invitations are sent through one-to-one chats and include dynamic Bitmoji, which change as people respond. Snapchat will also send automatic reminders to attendees before the event begins. A new “My Plans” section on users’ profiles will provide a record of forthcoming events, as well as plans that…

Arsenal’s reported interest in Julián Álvarez has been dismissed by Steve McManaman, who believes the Atlético Madrid forward was never seriously considering a move to north London. The Argentina international was linked with Mikel Arteta’s side during the summer, as Arsenal explored attacking reinforcements after a transfer window in which Christos Tzolis was their only new option for the front three. Arsenal’s Julián Álvarez links questioned McManaman, speaking during TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage, argued that Álvarez’s preference was always to join Barcelona rather than Arsenal. “He was never going to go, as if he wants to go to Arsenal,”…

A man has been taken into custody after allegedly stabbing a 21-year-old during a fight in Chicago’s Loop early on Thursday morning. Chicago police said officers were called to the area of Lake and Dearborn streets at about 1.30am, where the victim had suffered a slash to the chest from a “sharp object”. He was taken to Northwestern Hospital and was reported to be in good condition. The suspected attacker was detained at the scene, where police said a weapon was recovered. No charges had been announced and the investigation remained ongoing. Detectives from Area Three were leading the inquiry.

A new selection of editorial cartoons published on Friday, September 11, 2026, offers an illustrated take on the day’s biggest news and political developments. The collection brings together work by artists, illustrators and cartoonists, using satire and visual commentary to respond to the issues dominating headlines in Australia and beyond. The latest gallery continues The Age’s regular presentation of cartoons, giving readers a concise and often pointed interpretation of the news through the artists’ distinctive styles.

The backlog of immigration appeals waiting to be heard has risen sharply, with more than 150,000 cases now before the First-tier Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber. Official figures show the chamber’s outstanding caseload increased by 68 per cent to 152,000 in the year to March 2026. Appeals relating to asylum and protection accounted for more than half of all cases lodged. The rise follows a surge in refusals as the Home Office continued its programme to clear older asylum claims. The Ministry of Justice said receipts at the tribunal increased by 49 per cent during 2025/26, reaching 118,000, while the…

Ultra-wealthy investors and family offices are returning to oil and gas assets as the war involving Iran and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence sharpen concerns about energy security and demand. The renewed interest is being felt across mineral rights, producing fields and energy infrastructure, although advisers say rising competition from institutional investors and private-equity firms is making attractive deals increasingly difficult to find. Oil and gas deal spending reached a two-year high during the first half of 2026, according to Wood Mackenzie. Gas production accounted for much of the increase, with spending exceeding $32 billion — its highest level…

Claudia Winkleman is in talks to front a revival of Hell’s Kitchen for ITV, in a move that could take the presenter away from the BBC for the first time in 17 years. The reported discussions are understood to be at an early stage, with Winkleman said to be at the top of producers’ list to host the cookery competition. Insiders told The Sun that ITV was prepared to work around her existing commitments in an effort to secure her. Winkleman, 54, last presented for ITV when she took over Hell’s Kitchen for its fourth and final UK series in…

European start-up founders and venture capitalists have urged lawmakers not to dilute plans for an EU-wide company structure, warning that weakening its key provisions could make the proposed EU Inc framework unusable. In an open letter, prominent figures from the bloc’s technology sector called on the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union to preserve the central elements of the proposal as negotiations over the final legislation continue. EU Inc is intended to create a common company statute that would allow businesses to incorporate under one framework and operate more easily across member states. Supporters see it as…