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Newcastle Knights captain Kalyn Ponga has revealed the culture change behind the club’s revival in 2026. Ponga opened up on the shift within the Newcastle camp, identifying its culture as the factor that has helped turn the Knights around this season.

David Sacks, a senior technology adviser to President Trump, has dismissed fears that artificial intelligence poses an imminent threat to humanity, arguing that development should continue provided companies make the technology safe. Mr Sacks said concerns about advanced AI had become “a panic” and urged political leaders and the public to assess the risks more calmly. “I think this is a moment to really calm down a little bit and look at the issue rationally,” he said. His comments come amid warnings from researchers and technology executives that increasingly powerful AI systems could cause catastrophic harm. Jacob Coxon, a former…

Prince Harry and Meghan have withdrawn their children from a British prep school after just two days, following concerns from their security team about the practicalities of the daily journey. Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, had only recently started at the school after moving to Britain with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. A spokesperson for the couple said the decision followed “a discussion with the family’s security team about the practicalities of their current arrangements”. “The parents remain extremely grateful to all the teachers and staff for the love, care and effort they have shown their family,”…

Mitch McConnell returned to the US Senate on Monday after more than three months away, appearing in a wheelchair for an evening vote on a federal appeals court nominee. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican and former Senate leader had not been seen in the chamber since casting his last floor vote on June 11. His absence followed a fall at his Capitol Hill home on June 14, after which he was taken by ambulance to George Washington University Hospital. Mr McConnell was treated and underwent rehabilitation before returning home on August 6. Although his office released photographs and statements in his…

Canada’s inflation picture is becoming more complicated, leaving analysts assessing how price pressures may develop ahead. The outlook remains uncertain, with the latest assessment focused on the challenges of interpreting Canada’s inflation trends and determining what they could mean in the period to come.

Max Ehrich, the former fiancé of Demi Lovato, was arrested in Florida over alleged possession of nitrous oxide, according to an arrest affidavit. Police found the former child actor at a shopping centre on 25 August after he called 911 and then ended the call. Officers said they found Ehrich in bushes beside a plastic bag containing a large nitrous oxide canister labelled “Max Cream Charger”. The affidavit states that he appeared “dazed and showed a lack of balance when standing”. Police said they did not see Ehrich inhale or use the substance. However, they noted that a nozzle was…

Dan Burn has retained a significant role at Newcastle United after being appointed club captain, despite uncertainty over how prominently he will feature under manager Matthias Jaissle. The 34-year-old defender has yet to play this season because of an ankle injury. His position in the team could also come under pressure, with Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw currently ahead of him in the defensive pecking order. Fabian Schar has recently returned to full fitness after signing a new contract, further increasing competition for places in Newcastle’s defence. Dan Burn’s importance to Newcastle extends beyond the pitch Football Insider reports that…

President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Darren Bailey in Illinois’s 2026 governor’s race, backing his attempt to unseat Democratic Governor JB Pritzker. The endorsement gives Bailey the support of the White House as he prepares for a rematch with Mr Pritzker, who is seeking a third term as governor. Bailey secured the Republican nomination in March after winning a four-way primary. Mr Trump previously endorsed Bailey before the 2022 election, when the Republican was defeated by Mr Pritzker by almost 13 percentage points. Bailey, a former state senator and farmer from southern Illinois, has campaigned on lowering costs, reducing government…

The AFL has no current plan for the possibility of Isaac Heeney winning the Brownlow Medal. Heeney’s potential victory would therefore present an unresolved situation for Australian football’s governing body, which has not set out how it would respond.

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