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Choosing a Muslim child’s name is often treated as an act of faith, family memory and hope, rather than simply a search for something distinctive or attractive. Names can express the qualities parents wish their children to carry throughout their lives. Many Muslim families choose names linked to a virtue, the Prophet Muhammad, his family, his companions or other figures from Islamic history. Such choices can reflect admiration for courage, compassion, wisdom and devotion, while keeping those stories alive for a new generation. Common boys’ names include Muhammad, Ahmed, Musa, Ali, Hassan, Hussain, Hamza, Omer and Osman. The prefix “Abdul”,…

Former US Army secretary Dan Driscoll has praised Ukraine’s military innovation as a model for modern warfare, warning that the world’s largest armed forces have failed to adapt quickly enough. Speaking in Kyiv at the Yalta European Strategy forum, Mr Driscoll said there was “an inflection point in warfare” as militaries sought to respond to the rapid development of drones, artificial intelligence and battlefield technology. He appeared alongside Eric Schmidt, the former Google chief executive who now runs the US defence company Perennial Autonomy. The discussion was moderated by CNN presenter Fareed Zakaria on the second day of the annual…

A US judge has ruled that Donald Trump’s plan to halve the workforce of the Federal Emergency Management Agency violated the law. The decision blocks the proposed reduction in FEMA staff, in a legal setback for the Trump administration’s plans for the agency.

Celine Dion made an emotional stage comeback in Paris on Saturday night, opening a five-week residency in front of an estimated 30,000 fans at La Plenitude Arena. The 58-year-old singer wiped away tears as she entered the venue, wearing a strapless, ruffled black dress. The performance marked her first run of concerts since she cancelled the remainder of her Courage world tour in 2023 after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome. Dion has performed only twice briefly since announcing the diagnosis, making her return to a full concert schedule a significant moment in her recovery. Before the show, she greeted…

A 15-year-old boy has been rescued after spending about two days clinging to a capsized boat in the freezing Bering Sea off Alaska, while his older brother and cousin died in the incident. Derek Parker Aghnaanga was found near St Lawrence Island on Monday, after relatives reported the three boaters missing when they failed to return to the remote village of Savoonga. The group had left the island on Friday, 4 September, to fish for halibut and had been expected back early on Sunday. Their small boat overturned on Saturday night, leaving Aghnaanga stranded in open water. Relatives said the…

World War III has become a serious question for analysts as conflicts involving Iran and Ukraine continue to affect wider parts of the world, although experts differ sharply over whether the threshold of a global war has been crossed. Professor Robert Pape, a political science expert at the University of Chicago, said the question was “fair” given that two major wars were taking place simultaneously and had consequences well beyond their immediate battlefields. “Because we have two major wars that are impacting big parts of the world happening at the same time [in Iran and Ukraine],” he said. The concern…

Harry Styles has fuelled speculation that he could headline Glastonbury 2027 after announcing a 25-date extension to his Together, Together tour — with no performances scheduled during the festival’s June dates. The singer, 32, will begin the newly announced run in the United States on April 2, playing two-night stands in Phoenix, Dallas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Atlanta and Chicago before completing the North American leg at the end of May. Glastonbury is due to take place at Worthy Farm in Somerset between June 23 and 27, while Styles is not scheduled to perform again until two shows in Berlin on…

A 15-year-old boy has been rescued after clinging to an overturned fishing boat for about two days in the freezing Bering Sea off Alaska, while his older brother and cousin died. The teenager, identified by a relative as Derek Parker Aghnaanga, was found on Monday, 7 September, near St Lawrence Island after the 18ft boat capsized during a fishing trip. Aghnaanga had set out from the remote village of Savoonga with his 35-year-old brother, Sidney Kulowiyi, and their cousin. The group was expected back early on Sunday, but relatives raised the alarm when they failed to return. Teen rescued from…

Western Australia Premier Roger Cook has pledged to keep attracting major sporting and entertainment events to the state after government figures showed they contributed more than $220 million to the economy in 2025. Mr Cook said the government would continue pursuing big events as part of its focus on bringing sporting and entertainment spectacles to WA. The figures indicate the events generated an economic injection of more than $220 million during the year.

Emily Willis remains under round-the-clock care after suffering a cardiac arrest at a California rehabilitation clinic that left her with irreversible brain damage, according to her family and court filings. The former adult film performer, whose real name is Litzy Lara Banuelos, is unable to communicate beyond grunts and moans and relies on feeding and breathing equipment. Willis, who was 27 at the time, had entered Summit Malibu in January 2024 for a 21-day detox programme costing $45,500. Her family said she had been seeking help for ketamine and alcohol addiction and was optimistic about her treatment. But nine days…