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A Greek Air Force F-4 Phantom jet crashed during a solo display at the Athens Flying Week air show in Tanagra, north of Athens, on Saturday. The twin-seat aircraft came down in front of thousands of spectators, sending a column of black smoke into the sky. No parachutes were seen after the crash and officials had not confirmed the condition of the two crew members. There were no immediate reports of injuries among people attending the event, which was being held at Tanagra air force base. A water-dropping helicopter was deployed over the crash site as emergency crews worked to…

Cruz Beckham appeared to take another swipe at his estranged brother Brooklyn after sharing a cosy family photograph following his performance at Leeds Festival. The 21-year-old musician played with his band, The Breakers, at Bramham Park on Sunday, 30 August, as the Reading and Leeds weekend brought his festival appearances to a close. The official Leeds Festival line-up listed the group on the Canopy stage. In a series of images posted after the show, Cruz highlighted the support surrounding his music career and his close relationship with members of his family. Brooklyn, who is married to actress Nicola Peltz, was…

Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson has admitted the club were not comfortable with Bruno Guimaraes’ move to Arsenal during a summer transfer window that forced the Magpies to rethink their plans. Speaking to TNT Sports, Wilson said Newcastle had been prepared to sanction Anthony Gordon’s departure to Barcelona, but viewed Guimaraes’ exit differently. “Bruno Guimaraes was not a transfer we were really comfortable with,” Wilson said, reflecting on the club’s major departures. The Brazil international left St James’ Park for Arsenal on 8 August after four-and-a-half years on Tyneside. Newcastle confirmed the deal for an undisclosed fee, describing it…

Chicago is set for a cooler start to the Labor Day weekend after a prolonged spell of hot weather, with cloud and sunshine expected across the area on Saturday. Fox 32 Chicago meteorologist Mike Caplan said there was no heat advisory in effect for the first time this month. Some patchy fog was possible early on, before conditions became brighter later in the day. Temperatures will vary significantly across the region. Areas close to Lake Michigan are expected to remain in the upper 70s, while inland communities should reach the low to mid-80s. The far south and south-west could approach…

Marcus Tavernier gave Bournemouth an early lead against Newcastle United at St James’ Park, finishing at the back post in the ninth minute. The Cherries’ winger reacted quickest after the ball took a deflection inside the Newcastle penalty area, keeping his composure to beat goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek. The goal was Tavernier’s first of the Premier League season and put Bournemouth in front during a lively opening to Saturday’s fixture. Tavernier, who came through Newcastle’s academy before moving to Middlesbrough, has established himself as an important attacking player for Bournemouth since joining the club in 2022.

Two actors have withdrawn from the London production of Right Before I Go after Dame Maureen Lipman joined the cast, citing her publicly expressed views on Israel and Palestine. Gerard McCarthy, known for Hollyoaks, The Fall and Call the Midwife, said he no longer felt comfortable personally promoting the production after Lipman’s involvement was announced. In a statement posted on Instagram, McCarthy said he had not asked for the casting to be reconsidered and did not expect other cast members to share his position. He said he had instead chosen not to use his own platform to promote someone whose…

General Motors and Ford are extending their rivalry beyond the car market, targeting military contracts and energy storage as they seek new growth from factories and battery expertise built up during the electric vehicle boom. Ford has joined GM in pursuing defence work after the US administration encouraged manufacturers to use their mass-production capabilities to support the military. Both companies are developing military vehicles, while also preparing to supply battery storage systems for utilities, businesses and data centres. The moves reflect a broader attempt to diversify as demand for fully electric cars has fallen short of earlier expectations, leaving both…

Brentford and Sunderland played out a goalless draw in their Premier League meeting at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. The fixture, which kicked off at 3pm on 5 September 2026, ended 0-0, leaving both sides to settle for a point. ([skysports.com](https://www.skysports.com/football/brentford-vs-sunderland/live/559465)) Brentford had begun the campaign unbeaten, collecting a draw at Leeds United after opening their season with victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Sunderland arrived in west London after securing their first league win of the season against Fulham. ([skysports.com](https://www.skysports.com/football/brentford-vs-sunderland/559465)) The hosts were without midfielder Mathias Jensen, who missed the match with a minor issue. Brentford head coach Keith Andrews…

A 16-year-old girl has been killed and a 21-year-old man injured in a shooting during First Friday celebrations in Old Town Manassas, Virginia. The gunman remains unidentified and has not been arrested. Manassas Police said officers were investigating after the two victims were shot during the evening event. The teenager was pronounced dead, while the man’s condition has not been released. The identities of both victims have been withheld. Detectives and crime-scene investigators remained at the location as the homicide inquiry continued. Police appeal for footage after Manassas shooting Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting, or who captured…

Former Western Australian premier Peter Dowding has launched a blistering attack on Labor’s Secret Harbour by-election campaign, describing the party’s performance as “bizarre” and “stupid” after it suffered a historic defeat. Labor candidate Georgia Tree was defeated by One Nation’s Luke Herdegen in the Perth southern suburbs seat on 29 August, producing an 18.8 per cent swing against the party and handing One Nation its first lower-house seat in Western Australia. The result overturned a Labor advantage of more than 11 per cent and ended the party’s hold on the seat, which had been regarded as a safe stronghold before…