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Jobseekers in the United States could find more opportunities as September brings a seasonal rise in recruitment, although economists warn that the expected “September Surge” is unlikely to overcome a cautious and slower-moving labour market. US employers added 162,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1%, according to figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday, September 4. Employment estimates for June and July were also revised upwards by a combined 55,000. ([bls.gov](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/empsit_09042026.htm?utm_source=openai)) The timing of the figures has drawn renewed attention to the annual pattern in which job postings increase after the summer,…

Amal and George Clooney brought their busy Venice Film Festival visit to a stylish close as they were seen leaving the Italian city on Friday. Amal, 48, stood out in a snake-print Elie Saab skirt reportedly worth £1,700, pairing the statement piece with a polished top and accessories for her departure. The human rights barrister and her actor husband arrived in Venice on Tuesday ahead of the 83rd festival, which officially began on Wednesday, 2 September. George, 65, was the guest of honour at the opening ceremony, where he received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in recognition of his…

West Coast face one of the toughest assignments in the AFLW when they host unbeaten Melbourne at Mineral Resources Park on Sunday, with the Eagles still searching for their first win of the season. The match, which begins at 3.05pm local time, will be played during Indigenous Round, with West Coast known as Waalitj Marawar and Melbourne as Narrm. The Demons have won their opening three matches and sit second on the ladder, behind only North Melbourne on percentage. Melbourne’s impressive start continued last weekend when they defeated last season’s beaten grand finalists Brisbane by 56 points. They have also…

A private jet carrying US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner has landed in Moscow as the Trump administration begins a fresh attempt to broker an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. The arrival on Saturday, September 5, came after Donald Trump said on Friday that the pair were travelling abroad to try to secure a peace agreement. Witkoff, the US special envoy, and Mr Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, are expected to hold talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow before travelling on to Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said the envoys are due to meet him in…

Opposition to Flock surveillance cameras is emerging as an unlikely point of agreement between Republicans and Democrats in the United States, with governors, candidates and lawmakers demanding tighter controls or an outright ban ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The AI-powered number-plate readers, operated by Atlanta-based Flock Safety, allow police to build searchable records of vehicles’ movements over time. Supporters say the technology helps recover stolen cars and find missing people, but critics argue it has created a mass-surveillance network with inadequate safeguards. Flock says its cameras are now operating in about 6,000 communities across the US, in every state…

Matt Lucas has revealed publicly for the first time that he is autistic, saying the diagnosis helps explain why he values periods of solitude away from his busy professional life. The 52-year-old comedian and actor made the disclosure during a conversation with Romesh Ranganathan on BBC Radio 2, telling listeners: “I’ve never, ever spoken about this publicly, but I’m autistic.” ([instyle.gr](https://www.instyle.gr/celebrity/celebrity-news/matt-lucas-apokalypse-ti-diagnosi-me-aftismo-i-p/2/?utm_source=openai)) Lucas said he enjoyed being sociable while working in the theatre, but also needed time alone to write and recharge. “I enjoy periods of being very sociable, like you are in the theatre, and then I also enjoy those…

Manchester United remain confident of signing Leicester City midfielder Louis Page despite failing to complete a deal before the transfer deadline. The 18-year-old was the subject of intense late interest from United on Tuesday, September 1, but negotiations did not produce an agreement before the 11pm cut-off. The Manchester Evening News reports that the club are nevertheless continuing to work on a possible move. Page has been on United’s radar for much of the summer and is understood to be viewed as a player capable of developing into a first-team option at Old Trafford. Arsenal have also been monitoring the…

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has posted bail after a Quezon City court issued a warrant for her arrest over three counts of grave threats linked to remarks about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, his wife and a former House speaker. Duterte paid 360,000 pesos (£4,900) in total bail at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court on Saturday, after the court set bail at 120,000 pesos for each charge. The warrant was issued on Friday after Branch 98 found probable cause to proceed with a trial. The Department of Justice said it respected the ruling and remained committed to the rule of…

South Korea’s exports have surpassed the country’s annual record for 2025, reaching $709.4 billion so far this year as demand for artificial intelligence chips drives a surge in semiconductor shipments. The figure has already edged above the $709.3 billion recorded during the whole of 2025, which itself was a second consecutive annual high, according to the Korea Customs Service. South Korea is now on course to record $1 trillion in exports by early December. If achieved, it would become only the fourth country to reach that level, after the United States, China and Germany. Semiconductors have been the main engine…

Sydney Swans have produced one of the most remarkable finals victories in recent AFL history, defeating the Brisbane Lions by 53 points at the SCG to move within one win of a grand final despite being stripped of five key players. The Swans prevailed 21.15 (141) to 13.10 (88) in a dominant qualifying-final display, earning a week off and the right to host a preliminary final on September 18 or 19. They will face either Fremantle or Geelong. Few outside the Sydney camp expected the undermanned side to overcome Brisbane, the two-time reigning premiers, who had won 10 of their…