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US stocks opened lower on Thursday as investors weighed hotter-than-expected producer inflation data, raising fresh concerns about the outlook for interest rates. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite all moved down in early trading as markets reacted to figures showing prices received by US producers rose 0.4% in August from the previous month. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics said producer prices were up 5.4% over the year, accelerating from a 4.7% annual increase in July. The rise marked a renewed sign of pressure in the pipeline for consumer prices. Goods prices climbed 1.1% during the…

As the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, two women who lost their fathers are confronting a question that has remained unanswered for a quarter of a century: will Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the man accused of masterminding the attacks, ever face justice? Elizabeth Miller was six when her father, New York firefighter Douglas Miller, died inside the burning World Trade Centre. Jessica Trant was 19 when her father, Cantor Fitzgerald bond salesman Daniel Trant, died on the 104th floor of the North Tower after calling his wife to say goodbye. The women, who became friends through their shared…

Four people were injured in an attack involving a machete on Bromley High Street, with emergency services rushing to the scene shortly after 2pm on Thursday. Metropolitan Police officers, an air ambulance and crews from the London Fire Brigade were seen responding to the incident in the south-east London town centre. Parts of Bromley High Street were cordoned off as the emergency response continued. The circumstances surrounding the attack were not immediately clear.

Donald Trump’s promise of a $5,000 “dividend” for every adult American if Republicans retain control of Congress could add as much as $1.35 trillion to the US government’s borrowing, according to an estimate by a leading fiscal economist. Kent Smetters, faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, said the cost would still be about $1.15 trillion if higher-income households were excluded under a possible $400,000 household income threshold. That threshold has not been announced by the White House. It is a working assumption based on comments by Vice-President JD Vance, who indicated that the payments would not be made…

GK Barry’s BBC Radio 1 debut has been criticised by listeners, with some questioning the decision to use her pre-recorded programme in a slot previously associated with Mollie King and Matt Edmondson. The social media personality began a six-week run on the station on Thursday, with her show scheduled for the 1pm slot. However, listeners were disappointed to find that the programme had not been broadcast live. Some took to social media to argue that the recorded format did not justify replacing the familiar Matt and Mollie show, which had built up a loyal audience during its time on Radio…

Three threat groups linked to ransomware and state-sponsored cyber attacks have exploited two vulnerabilities in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) appliances, according to Cisco’s Talos intelligence team. The intrusions allowed attackers to deploy web shells, steal credentials, create covert routes into internal networks and install malware including Qilin ransomware and Cyclops Blink. Cisco is tracking the activity under the identifiers UAT-11988, UAT-11823 and UAT-12197. The company has released hotfixes for both flaws and is urging customers to apply them immediately. The most serious vulnerability, CVE-2026-20079, carries a maximum CVSS severity score of 10.0. It enables an unauthenticated remote attacker…

Mikel Arteta’s efforts to restore Martin Odegaard’s confidence, combined with Arsenal’s overhaul of their medical and performance departments, have helped the club captain return to his best form, according to a report in The Independent. Odegaard has made a striking start to the new campaign, scoring four times in his first five appearances after managing only one goal last season. His latest decisive contribution came in Arsenal’s 1-0 Champions League victory over Napoli on Wednesday night. The Norway international’s resurgence has provided a major boost to Mikel Arteta’s side, particularly after Arsenal failed to make a statement signing in attack…

A new nonprofit dedicated to revitalising downtown Oakland is due to formally launch on Thursday, bringing together business leaders, property owners, philanthropists and city officials to support investment and economic activity in the area. The Oakland Downtown Development Corporation will be led by chief executive Puja Abid, who has previewed the organisation’s plans to bring fresh momentum to the city centre. The corporation says its work will focus on strategic placemaking, economic development and advocacy, with private investment and civic leadership working alongside the City of Oakland. Its official launch is scheduled to take place at Cloud Park on Telegraph…

China and the United States are seeking an early agreement to reduce tariffs on US$30 billion (£23bn) worth of goods from each side, raising the prospect of a deal being announced when Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet later this month. Chinese commerce ministry spokeswoman Huang Ling said negotiators were working to put reciprocal tariff cuts into effect “at an early date”, without providing further details. The discussions are expected to feature prominently at the planned summit in Washington on September 24, where the US president and Chinese leader are due to hold their third face-to-face talks in the past…

Janette MacAusland, 49, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder after prosecutors accused her of strangling her young children at their home in Wellesley, Massachusetts. A judge in Dedham District Court ordered the mother to be held without bail during the brief hearing on Wednesday, May 6. Her next court appearance is scheduled for July 13. MacAusland is accused of killing her daughter Ella, six, and son Kai, seven. Their bodies were discovered at the family home on Edgemoor Avenue on April 24 after Vermont police asked Wellesley officers to carry out a welfare check. Prosecutors allege…