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Peter Catt, the dean of Brisbane’s St John’s Cathedral, is to retire after the Anglican church became embroiled in a row over filming for Stan’s OnlyFans reality series Turned On: Dirty Sexy Money. Dr Catt announced his decision after what he described as “prayerful reflection” and discussions with Brisbane Archbishop Jeremy Greaves and the cathedral team. He said he had failed to ensure adequate safeguards were in place before the production entered the 125-year-old cathedral. His final Sunday as dean will be 27 September 2026, following his return from annual leave in mid-September. He has led St John’s Cathedral for…

Xbox will publish Physint, the upcoming action-espionage game from Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima, after Sony ended its planned collaboration with Kojima Productions. The unexpected change was announced by Xbox, PlayStation, Kojima Productions and Kojima in a series of statements. Sony said it had made the “difficult decision to step away from collaborating with Kojima Productions”, while stressing that its relationship with the developer remained strong. Kojima offered a more detailed account on X, saying Sony had issued an unexpected cancellation notice in June. He said Kojima Productions had spent the following three months “searching tirelessly” for a new publishing…

Ezri Konsa’s assured Arsenal performance against Napoli has strengthened the case that Mikel Arteta’s summer recruitment has added valuable depth to his defence. The England international started alongside Gabriel Magalhães at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday night, helping Arsenal secure a 1-0 Champions League victory in their opening league-phase fixture. While Martin Ødegaard’s 75th-minute strike settled the contest, Konsa’s composure at the back was central to Arsenal’s control of the match. The centre-back looked comfortable receiving possession under pressure and consistently chose the right option when building from deep. Ezri Konsa’s passing highlights Arsenal’s control According to figures…

Former Australian prime minister John Howard has said reliable intelligence showing that Saddam Hussein did not possess weapons of mass destruction would probably have stopped the invasion of Iraq, describing the hypothetical evidence as “a game changer”. His comments come as the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, and shed new light on how quickly Iraq entered discussions in Washington after the destruction of the World Trade Centre and the attack on the Pentagon. Howard was in Washington on September 11, 2001, and received a briefing in a secure bunker beneath the Australian embassy from ambassador Michael Thawley,…

The European Commission has unveiled draft rules aimed at tightening the regulation of short‑term rental platforms across the European Union, in a bid to curb holiday lets and safeguard housing stock. The proposal places new duties on platforms such as Airbnb to verify hosts, share data with authorities, and enforce local housing rules. Under the plans, platforms would be required to collect and transmit information about listings, hosts and occupancy to national regulators, enabling swifter enforcement and improved tax compliance. The directive would also push platforms to ensure hosts comply with local registrations, safety standards and licensing requirements, and to…

Apple has entered the foldable-phone market with the iPhone Duo, a book-style handset that has attracted both excitement and criticism over its unconventional appearance. Unveiled on Wednesday, September 9, the device opens to reveal a 7.6-inch inner display, while a 5.4-inch screen can be used when the phone is closed. Apple described it as its first foldable iPhone and the thinnest iPhone it has made when opened. The iPhone Duo is powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chip and runs a version of iOS 27 adapted for its two-screen design. The software allows users to place two apps side by side,…

US consumer price growth is expected to have accelerated to 0.3% month on month in August, according to an estimate from Truflation, adding to uncertainty ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision. The forecast would mark a rise from the 0.1% increase recorded in July. The official consumer price index for August is due to be published by the US Labor Department on Friday, September 11, at 8.30am Eastern Time. Truflation expects core consumer prices, which exclude food and energy, to have risen by 0.2% during the month, matching July’s increase. On an annual basis, headline inflation would remain…

Ben Shephard has marked This Morning’s National Television Awards success with a family celebration, sharing a rare photograph with his wife Annie and their 19-year-old son Jack. The presenter appeared all smiles in the Instagram snap as the family enjoyed the aftermath of the ceremony, held in London on Tuesday, 8 September. This Morning won the Daytime award at the 2026 NTAs, extending the ITV programme’s strong record at the ceremony. Shephard and co-host Cat Deeley collected the prize alongside Friday presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary. Annie, who generally keeps out of the television spotlight, was pictured with her…

Microsoft has fixed a Windows 11 bug that reset desktop settings and replaced users’ wallpapers with a solid black background. The problem affected some devices running Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 after the installation of the optional KB5120998 preview update, released on 27 August 2026. Microsoft said the fault prevented Windows from correctly loading customised desktop settings. As a result, users could lose their wallpaper, theme and other preferences, while attempts to restore them manually failed. The update could also alter mouse settings and stop users from recovering their previous configurations after they had been reset. Although KB5120998 required…

Mauricio Pochettino has called for Chelsea to be stripped of the 2016-17 Premier League title and awarded to Tottenham, after the club admitted historical breaches involving payments to agents and third parties. Pochettino was Tottenham manager when Chelsea won the title under Antonio Conte. Spurs finished runners-up, securing their highest league position of the campaign behind the west London club. The former Chelsea manager believes Tottenham should now be recognised as champions because the two clubs were not competing under the same rules. Pochettino says Tottenham should receive Chelsea title “For sure, we [Tottenham] deserve to be champions for that…