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A new selection of editorial cartoons published on Friday, September 11, 2026, offers an illustrated take on the day’s biggest news and political developments. The collection brings together work by artists, illustrators and cartoonists, using satire and visual commentary to respond to the issues dominating headlines in Australia and beyond. The latest gallery continues The Age’s regular presentation of cartoons, giving readers a concise and often pointed interpretation of the news through the artists’ distinctive styles.

The backlog of immigration appeals waiting to be heard has risen sharply, with more than 150,000 cases now before the First-tier Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber. Official figures show the chamber’s outstanding caseload increased by 68 per cent to 152,000 in the year to March 2026. Appeals relating to asylum and protection accounted for more than half of all cases lodged. The rise follows a surge in refusals as the Home Office continued its programme to clear older asylum claims. The Ministry of Justice said receipts at the tribunal increased by 49 per cent during 2025/26, reaching 118,000, while the…

Ultra-wealthy investors and family offices are returning to oil and gas assets as the war involving Iran and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence sharpen concerns about energy security and demand. The renewed interest is being felt across mineral rights, producing fields and energy infrastructure, although advisers say rising competition from institutional investors and private-equity firms is making attractive deals increasingly difficult to find. Oil and gas deal spending reached a two-year high during the first half of 2026, according to Wood Mackenzie. Gas production accounted for much of the increase, with spending exceeding $32 billion — its highest level…

Claudia Winkleman is in talks to front a revival of Hell’s Kitchen for ITV, in a move that could take the presenter away from the BBC for the first time in 17 years. The reported discussions are understood to be at an early stage, with Winkleman said to be at the top of producers’ list to host the cookery competition. Insiders told The Sun that ITV was prepared to work around her existing commitments in an effort to secure her. Winkleman, 54, last presented for ITV when she took over Hell’s Kitchen for its fourth and final UK series in…

European start-up founders and venture capitalists have urged lawmakers not to dilute plans for an EU-wide company structure, warning that weakening its key provisions could make the proposed EU Inc framework unusable. In an open letter, prominent figures from the bloc’s technology sector called on the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union to preserve the central elements of the proposal as negotiations over the final legislation continue. EU Inc is intended to create a common company statute that would allow businesses to incorporate under one framework and operate more easily across member states. Supporters see it as…

Chelsea are reportedly preparing a €100 million move for Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler, with initial talks expected to begin in November ahead of a possible January transfer. Spanish outlet Fichajes claims the west London club want to reach an agreement for the Turkey international by January 1, 2027. The proposed deal would represent a major statement of intent from Chelsea in the first winter transfer window under Xabi Alonso. Güler has impressed since joining Real Madrid and remains regarded as one of European football’s most promising attacking midfielders. However, there is uncertainty over how central he will be to…

A Georgia Tech 9/11 memorial has been created near Tech Green, where hundreds of small American flags have been placed to honour those killed in the terrorist attacks 25 years ago. The display sits at the heart of the Atlanta campus as students and staff prepare to mark the anniversary of September 11, 2001, on Friday. Alongside the flags, the memorial includes a tribute to 1st Lt Tyler Brown, a former Georgia Tech student who was killed in action in Iraq 22 years ago. His inclusion reflects the wider consequences of the attacks, which extended beyond the nearly 3,000 people…

The Sydney Morning Herald has published its “Best of cartoons” selection for September 11, 2026, offering an illustrated interpretation of the day’s news. The collection brings together work from the newspaper’s artists, illustrators and cartoonists, using satire and visual commentary to reflect the political and public issues dominating the news agenda. The feature is presented as a gallery of editorial cartoons rather than a conventional news report, allowing each contributor to respond to the day’s developments through a distinct artistic style and perspective. The September 11 edition forms part of the publication’s regular selection of cartoons examining current affairs through…

Helena Foulkes has defeated Rhode Island’s incumbent governor, Dan McKee, in the Democratic primary, ending his bid for a second full term and delivering the party its biggest political upset in the state for decades. The Associated Press projected Foulkes as the winner on Wednesday night, making Mr McKee the first sitting US governor to lose a party primary since 2018. The result also marks the first time since 1994 that a Rhode Island governor has been defeated while seeking renomination. Foulkes, a former senior executive at CVS and Hudson’s Bay, had been defeated narrowly by Mr McKee in the…

Miami plane crash cockpit audio has revealed that one of the pilots repeatedly warned the Boeing 767 was travelling too fast as it approached the runway, moments before the aircraft overran the airfield and killed five people. The National Transportation Safety Board said the pilot raised concerns about the aircraft’s speed 1 minute and 42 seconds before the end of the cockpit voice recording. Further warnings were made during the remainder of the recording, but investigators said there was no consistent verbal response from the other pilot. The 21 Air cargo flight, operating for Amazon, was landing at Miami International…