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Iran has warned that any further attack on its interests will draw a “faster, heavier and more painful” response, after the United States destroyed three Iranian oil tankers and denied Tehran’s claim that it had struck an American vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator, said on Sunday that the era of “proportionate responses” was over. He added that recent Iranian strikes on US bases were “only the beginning”. The warning followed a sharp escalation in the strategic waterway, where Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles towards two US Navy…

Married At First Sight UK star Holly Ditchfield has announced that her premature twin sons died nine days after their birth, saying she and her partner Aaron Summers are trying to come to terms with “a pain no parent should ever have to know”. The boys, Georgie and Marley, were born on 26 August at 23 weeks and five days. They died within hours of one another after receiving specialist care in a neonatal intensive care unit. In a post on Instagram, Ditchfield said Georgie died at 1pm on Thursday 3 September, followed by Marley at 5am the next day.…

Bryan Mbeumo struck seconds after the restart to give Manchester United a 1-0 lead against Everton in their Premier League meeting. The Cameroon forward broke the deadlock in the 46th minute, putting United ahead at the start of the second half at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton had held Manchester United scoreless during the opening period, but Mbeumo’s early intervention immediately changed the contest and put the visitors in front.

At least seven people were taken to hospital after a Grand Prairie police chase ended in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 30 in Texas late on Saturday, 5 September. The pursuit involving a sedan came to an end at about 10.45pm on the eastbound carriageway, shortly before the President George Bush Turnpike, also known as State Highway 161. At least four vehicles were involved in the collision and came to rest on the grass at the right-hand side of the motorway. Emergency crews took the injured to hospitals in the area. The injuries ranged from serious to non-life-threatening, according to…

Trivia enthusiasts can test their general knowledge with an interactive Superquiz published for Monday, September 7. The quiz offers a selection of questions designed to challenge players across a range of subjects, with participants able to work through the test online. It is aimed at readers looking for a quick daily mental workout and a chance to measure their performance against fellow quiz fans.

Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz made a low-key departure from the Venice Film Festival on Sunday, smiling as they left the Italian city after a high-profile appearance together. The couple kept things understated as they headed away from the festival, with the pair appearing relaxed following their time in Venice. They had attended the Kinéo Awards on Saturday, where Peltz was honoured with a Rising Star award. Beckham joined her on the red carpet in support of the actress, director and writer. Peltz, 31, wore a striking purple Balenciaga gown for the occasion, while Beckham, 27, opted for…

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked General Christopher T Donahue’s path to the top US military post in Europe after deciding that President Donald Trump wanted senior officers held responsible for the deaths of 13 American service members during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to people familiar with the discussions. The decision set off a 16-month campaign inside the Pentagon, Congress and the Army to protect one of its most highly regarded commanders from a purge of senior officers. Donahue was not responsible for security at Abbey Gate, where the suicide bomber struck in August 2021, but he was a…

Google’s forthcoming Googlebook platform is facing an increasingly difficult pitch, as new affordable laptops unveiled at IFA 2026 give consumers alternatives before the Android-based successor to ChromeOS has properly established its purpose. Googlebook was introduced earlier this year as a desktop operating system intended to replace ChromeOS. However, details about its capabilities, target audience and pricing remain limited, leaving questions over how it will distinguish itself in an increasingly competitive laptop market. Early Googlebook hardware has been linked to Asus and Lenovo, while Acer used IFA in Berlin to tease its own device. The first software features include Magic Pointer,…

Bruno Fernandes struck the crossbar early on as Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Everton remained goalless. The United captain came close in the eighth minute, with his effort beating the Everton defence but clipping the woodwork instead of finding the net. Everton and Manchester United were level at 0-0 as the contest continued.

A man accused of fleeing a traffic stop in Tampa was tracked down by a police dog after allegedly hiding in a backyard shed, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the vehicle was later found abandoned on North 48th Street following the pursuit on Thursday, September 3. A K9 unit searched the surrounding neighbourhood and located 29-year-old Vaquavien Washington inside a shed. Washington was arrested at the scene and faces felony charges, including fleeing to elude at high speed and burglary of an unoccupied structure. The sheriff’s office has not said what prompted the original traffic stop…