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The Trump administration’s latest appeal to the US Supreme Court over mail-in ballots could inject further uncertainty into November’s midterm elections, election administration expert David Becker has warned. The Justice Department asked the court on Thursday, September 3, to lift a federal judge’s order blocking new Postal Service rules that would impose additional requirements on states using the mail to distribute ballots. The appeal came as North Carolina prepared to send out mail ballots on Friday, with other states due to follow throughout September. The elections on November 3 will determine control of Congress for the remainder of President Donald…

The yen’s sharp recovery from a 40-year low is beginning to unsettle traders who have spent years betting on further weakness in the Japanese currency, as expectations of higher interest rates, changing investment flows and US pressure on Tokyo combine to alter market sentiment. The currency is on course to gain 2.3% against the dollar this week, its strongest weekly performance since Japan and the United States mounted a rare joint intervention at the end of July. Six weeks ago, the yen fell to 163.99 against the dollar, its weakest level since 1986. It has since attracted renewed buying, with…

Keith Andrews believes Brentford can break through the “ceiling” that kept them out of Europe last season as the Bees look to build on an encouraging start to the new Premier League campaign. Brentford missed out on a first qualification for European football by the narrowest of margins in May, when Dango Ouattara headed over in the final seconds of a 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield. Victory would have lifted the club into seventh place and secured a Europa League spot. Andrews, who was visibly distraught at the final whistle, has since used the disappointment as motivation. He says…

The JAC Hunter has arrived in Australia as the country’s cheapest plug-in hybrid ute, with a starting price below A$50,000 — but a first review suggests its impressive specification is let down by dated technology and an uneven ownership proposition. The Chinese manufacturer’s new dual-cab, badged for the 2027 model year, is available in Pro and X variants. Prices begin at A$49,988 before on-road costs for the Hunter Pro, while the better-equipped Hunter X starts at A$54,844. That places the Hunter below key plug-in hybrid rivals including the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha and Ford Ranger PHEV. JAC is…

A boy has died after a car was struck by a train at a level crossing in County Mayo, Gardaí have said. Emergency services attended the scene of the collision at the level crossing. Gardaí have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, and inquiries are ongoing. Details about the boy’s age, the train involved, and other particulars have not been released by authorities at this time. The investigation is expected to continue as Gardaí gather evidence from the scene at the level crossing in Mayo.

Argentine President Javier Milei has vowed to impose tougher sanctions on oil companies operating around the Falkland Islands, renewing Buenos Aires’s sovereignty claim and escalating tensions with Britain. In a televised address on Thursday, Mr Milei said companies involved in oil and gas projects in the territory would face penalties if they operated without Argentina’s authorisation, describing the islands as being “under the British occupation”. His announcement focused on the Sea Lion offshore project, about 220 kilometres north of the Falklands. The development is being pursued by British firm Rockhopper Exploration and Israel’s Navitas Petroleum, with drilling expected to begin…

The Trump administration is considering a land swap that could give a private developer access through a small section of Yosemite National Park, allowing it to build a road linking an 83-acre property to one of the park’s main highways. Kingsbarn Realty Capital is seeking access from its land, historically known as Hazel Green Ranch, to Big Oak Flat Road, which lies a few hundred feet inside Yosemite’s western boundary. The proposed route would cross roughly 700 feet of park land, or about 1.1 acres, according to reports and documents cited by US media. The Nevada-based company says it has…

Maura Higgins has arrived for rehearsals ahead of her appearance on the new season of Dancing With the Stars in the US. The television personality was seen making her way to the studio on Thursday, 3 September, as she prepared to begin work on her routines for the ABC ballroom competition. Higgins will be partnered with professional dancer Mark Ballas, with whom she previously appeared on The Traitors US. Ballas is a three-time winner of the dance show. The new series will also feature stars including Julia Stiles, Jenna Dewan, Harry Shum Jr, Tatyana Ali and chef Giada De Laurentiis.…

Arsenal’s decision to sell Gabriel Martinelli to Al-Hilal for a fee reported to be worth up to £60 million has intensified scrutiny of the club’s failure to sign Antoine Semenyo earlier this year. The Brazilian winger’s departure, confirmed after the summer transfer window closed, leaves Mikel Arteta’s squad short of attacking depth until January. Al-Hilal have agreed a four-year contract with Martinelli, who scored 62 goals during his Arsenal career. Martinelli’s exit also highlights what could prove to be a costly missed opportunity. Arsenal could have signed Semenyo from Bournemouth for £65m when the Ghana international had a release clause…

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele begins his second season as California’s starting quarterback under intense national scrutiny, with the Golden Bears’ sophomore signal-caller widely regarded as one of the most promising returning players in college football. The 20-year-old made an immediate impression during his freshman campaign, becoming only the second true freshman to start a season opener for Cal after Jared Goff. He went on to start all 13 games in 2025, throwing for 3,454 yards and 18 touchdowns. ACC Network analyst Max Browne has gone further, describing Sagapolutele as the best returning quarterback in the country. Browne praised his arm strength, accuracy…