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Dan Schneider’s defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros Discovery over the documentary series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV has been dismissed by a California appeals court. The Second District Court of Appeal overturned a November 2024 ruling that had allowed the former Nickelodeon producer’s case to proceed, finding that he had not shown a likelihood of succeeding with his claims. Schneider sued in 2024, arguing that the documentary falsely implied he had been involved in the sexual abuse of child actors who appeared in programmes he oversaw. Warner Bros Discovery, Sony and producers Mary Robertson and Emma…

Martin O’Neill has revealed Celtic were given a “general behaviour” warning by Police Scotland before Sunday’s Old Firm League Cup quarter-final against Rangers at Ibrox. The meeting took place on Friday and came ahead of the first competitive meeting between the Glasgow clubs since disorder marred their Scottish Cup quarter-final at the same stadium on 8 March. There will be no Celtic supporters inside Ibrox for Sunday’s match, which is due to take place on 13 September, after the SPFL confirmed that Rangers and Celtic will play without away fans in their league and cup fixtures for the remainder of…

President Donald Trump led a ceremony at the Pentagon on Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, as the United States remembered the nearly 3,000 people killed in the coordinated hijackings. Trump and first lady Melania Trump watched from the stage as the names of the 184 victims killed at the Pentagon were read aloud. A bell sounded after each name during the solemn observance. Earlier, in heavy rain at sunrise, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior military leaders witnessed a huge American flag being unfurled over the section of the building struck by American Airlines…

US President Donald Trump has led commemorations marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, attending a ceremony at the Pentagon where the names of 184 victims were read aloud. Mr Trump and first lady Melania Trump joined Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior military officials at the building struck by American Airlines Flight 77 on September 11, 2001. The attack killed people aboard the aircraft and inside the Pentagon, forming part of a coordinated assault that claimed 2,977 lives. Before the ceremony, a huge American flag was unfurled across the Pentagon in heavy rain at daybreak. The event…

The first arrest in connection with anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth has been confirmed by Hampshire Constabulary. A person was detained on suspicion of offences linked to the demonstrations, with police saying inquiries are ongoing and no charges have yet been announced. The force would not release further information about the detainee’s identity or the exact nature of any alleged offences as the investigation continues. The development marks the first known action taken by authorities in relation to the protests in the city.

US inflation remained stubbornly high in August, strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates next week for the first time in more than three years. Consumer prices rose 3.4% compared with a year earlier, unchanged from July and slightly above the 3.3% increase forecast by economists polled by FactSet. The figures were released on Friday by the US Labor Department. Higher petrol prices were a significant driver. Gasoline accounted for more than a third of the monthly increase in the consumer price index, rising 3.9% during August and standing 27.4% above its level a year earlier. Inflation…

ITV has described Sir Tom Jones as “irreplaceable” while confirming that Cheryl will take his place as a coach on the next series of The Voice UK. The announcement came days after the 86-year-old singer said he had been “fired” from the programme because of what he described as “a financial difficulty with insurance”. Jones said he had not wanted to leave the show and was only informed of ITV’s decision recently. In a statement, ITV thanked the Welsh music legend for his contribution over nine years, saying he had created “countless incredible and unforgettable moments” and brought joy to…

Oil prices have climbed above $105 a barrel, with Brent crude trading at $105.82 on Friday, September 11, 2026. The benchmark price was up 62 cents from the previous morning and roughly $39.25 higher than a year earlier. Brent has risen 16.74% in the past month and 58.91% over 12 months, according to the latest market data. Both major oil benchmarks are on course to finish the week above $100 a barrel for the first time since mid-May, Reuters reported. The rise has been driven by growing concern over disruption to energy supplies and shipping routes in the Middle East.…

Pedro Neto has signed a new Chelsea contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032, ending speculation over a possible summer move to Manchester City. The Portugal international has remained an important member of Xabi Alonso’s squad despite not always being a guaranteed starter. His opportunities appeared likely to face greater competition following Morgan Rogers’ arrival, but Neto has now committed his long-term future to the club. Chelsea confirmed the agreement on Friday, with Neto expressing his determination to build on his time in west London. “It’s an unbelievable moment,” he said. “From when I arrived, I have…

A giant American flag was unfurled at the Pentagon at sunrise on Friday as President Donald Trump led a ceremony marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks, which killed 2,977 people across the United States. The flag was lowered down the side of the building in heavy rain as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior military leaders gathered outside in Arlington, Virginia. Trump later attended a memorial service honouring the 184 military personnel and civilians who died when hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon. The names of those killed were read aloud during the ceremony, with…