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Pro Ref has admitted an “error of judgement” over Erling Haaland’s winning goal in Manchester City’s 1-0 derby victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The refereeing body has contacted United to acknowledge that VAR should have recommended an on-field review after the goal was initially ruled offside, then allowed to stand following a check. Pro Ref admits error over Haaland goal Haaland struck in the second half to settle a match City played for much of the game with 10 men. The result left United with just one win from their opening four Premier League fixtures, while City moved…

Alaska prosecutors are dropping voter misconduct cases against residents born in American Samoa after an appeals court ruled that the state must prove they acted with a “consciousness of wrongdoing” when they wrongly identified themselves as US citizens on voter forms. The decision follows the dismissal of felony charges against Tupe Smith, a resident of Whittier, Alaska, who said election officials told her to select the “US citizen” option because the forms did not include a category for US nationals. Acting Alaska attorney general Cori Mills said prosecutors had reviewed the Court of Appeals ruling and concluded they could not…

Senior technology executives have called for the pace of artificial intelligence development to be slowed, putting them at odds with Donald Trump, who warned that the United States risked losing its advantage over China. Dario Amodei, chief executive of Anthropic, said safety measures needed time to catch up with rapidly advancing AI systems. OpenAI chief Sam Altman backed the proposal, while Elon Musk, who runs xAI, said: “Dario is right”. Trump, speaking to reporters during a visit to Ireland, acknowledged that some regulation might be necessary but argued against imposing broad restrictions on the industry. “We can put guardrails, we…

Sydney Sweeney has shared another clip from her Novig commercial, days after the advert was released. The former Euphoria actress, 29, posted the footage on the platform on “gamedayyy”, revisiting the commercial that debuted on Wednesday.

Arsenal are in the final stages of negotiations with Mikel Arteta over a new contract, with journalist Fabrizio Romano reporting that an agreement is now close. Romano said the talks have become a priority for the north London club after Arteta’s work since taking charge in 2019. Discussions began with the manager’s representatives in March and April before progressing to negotiations with his lawyers. Arteta’s Arsenal contract talks reach final stages “Arsenal keep advancing in conversations in negotiations for Mikel Arteta new contract. It’s a top priority for Arsenal,” Romano said on his YouTube channel. He added: “The discussions are…

Alaska prosecutors have dropped voter misconduct cases against 11 residents born in American Samoa after an appeals court ruled that the state had to prove they knowingly acted wrongfully when they marked themselves as US citizens on voting forms. The decision follows a ruling by the Alaska Court of Appeals on 4 September which overturned the indictment of Tupe Smith, a Whittier resident who said local officials told her to select the citizenship option because the forms did not include a box for US nationals. Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills said prosecutors had reviewed the judgment and concluded they…

A manhunt is continuing in Perth after a shooting in the south of the city, with two men still on the run. The incident has prompted a search for the pair, who remain at large following the shooting.

Referees have admitted that a VAR error connected to a goal in the Manchester derby contributed to Manchester United’s defeat by Manchester City. The disclosure, issued by the refereeing authorities, focuses on the crucial moment in the match and the decision surrounding that goal. The confirmation implies the VAR call in question was incorrect and had a direct impact on the outcome of the contest.

The United States women’s basketball team won a fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title after overcoming France 97-79 in the final in Berlin. The victory extended the Americans’ World Cup winning run to 36 matches, dating back to their semi-final defeat by Russia in 2006. It also marked their ninth successive win in a gold-medal game since they finished runners-up to the Soviet Union in 1983. France threatened to produce a major upset after taking control in the first half. The US fell 14 points behind, trailed 20-17 at the end of the opening quarter and then conceded the first…

Nutritionist Gabriela Peacock has outlined a September diet reset aimed at helping people lose up to five pounds in ten days after a summer of barbecues, holidays, cocktails and late nights. Her plan, developed for clients at her London clinic, is based on restoring regular routines rather than following a restrictive detox. It focuses on meal timing, protein, vegetables, sleep, movement and taking a break from alcohol. Peacock says the return to work and school provides a useful opportunity to re-establish consistent times for sleeping, eating and having snacks. She recommends planning meals in advance, with the first meal of…