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Isabel Schnabel is in talks to leave the European Central Bank early for a senior role at the International Monetary Fund, according to a report by German newspaper Handelsblatt. The German economist is being considered to lead the IMF’s Monetary and Capital Markets Department in Washington, a position that became vacant after Tobias Adrian stepped down on 31 August. The department oversees work on financial-sector surveillance, monetary policy, financial stability and capital markets. ([marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/ecb-s-schnabel-may-leave-early-for-imf-job-handelsblatt-reports-ce7858d3d18afe23?utm_source=openai)) Neither the ECB nor the IMF confirmed the report. An ECB spokesperson declined to comment, while the Fund said its recruitment process was under way. Schnabel…

Plex has urged users to update their media servers and desktop applications immediately after releasing fixes for multiple security vulnerabilities. The flaws have not yet been assigned CVE identification numbers, and Plex has not disclosed technical details. They affect Plex Media Server version 1.43.2 and earlier, prompting the company to contact users running vulnerable versions by email. In a message to customers, Plex said: “We recently released Plex Media Server 1.43.3 and Plex Desktop 1.115.0 to address a number of security issues. We recommend all server owners and Desktop users update to the latest version as soon as possible.” Plex…

Residents in Warm Springs, Georgia, have gathered outside the town’s police department to honour Sergeant Chris Fisher, who was shot dead while sitting in his patrol vehicle after completing an unrelated traffic stop. Flowers, balloons and other tributes were placed outside the station as the community mourned the 36-year-old officer, remembered by colleagues and friends for his humour, friendliness and commitment to public service. Fisher was killed at about 11.57pm on Tuesday, September 1, in the car park of the Meriwether Country Inn. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said a black Chevrolet Silverado pulled alongside his patrol car and the…

Hawthorn opened up a commanding lead over minor premiers Fremantle in their AFL qualifying final in Perth, with Max Beattie’s relentless pressure helping create a crucial goal for Dylan Moore. Beattie was caught by Karl Worner on the 50-metre arc and appeared set to concede a holding-the-ball free kick. Instead, the Hawthorn forward immediately recovered and continued the chase. His closing speed forced a Fremantle defender into a rushed kick, which went straight to Moore. The Hawks forward gathered the ball, took several bounces and drove inside 50 before finishing emphatically. The goal extended Hawthorn’s advantage to 41-10 with nine…

A candidate named Polanski has signalled an intention to stand in the parliamentary seat previously held by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, in what would be a high-profile challenge ahead of the next general election. Details of the plan remain unconfirmed; there has been no official statement from Polanski or from any political party regarding the prospective candidacy. Political analysts say the move would be significant in a constituency long viewed as a Labour stronghold, potentially reshaping the contest in a key part of central London. Observers will be watching closely for further announcements in the coming days as candidates…

The family of London-based couple Thomasina and Patrick Tobin have spoken publicly after they were found dead beside a hot tub at a holiday villa in Spain. The couple were discovered by their teenage children at the rented property in Cullera, a coastal town south of Valencia, on 25 August. Thomasina, 51, was originally from Castleblayney in County Monaghan, while Patrick, 48, was born in Wellington, New Zealand. ([irishtimes.com](https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/29/deaths-of-irish-woman-and-husband-in-hot-tub-in-spain-may-have-been-accidental/?utm_source=openai)) An online death notice described their deaths as a “sudden and tragic passing” and said the couple would be “deeply missed” by their children, relatives and many friends. It said: “Thomasina…

Google’s latest Android Drop introduces a set of practical features aimed at making everyday tasks easier, from remembering where belongings were left to helping people navigate motion sickness and visual surroundings. The most useful addition for forgetful users may be the integration between Gemini and Find Hub, Google’s service for locating phones and other connected devices. Users can ask Gemini to remember where a physical item was placed, such as spare keys left inside a book, and later ask where it was stored. The feature is designed to create a searchable record of objects that cannot be tracked electronically. It…

Orlando and surrounding parts of central Florida are facing several more days of heavy rain and thunderstorms, with the wet pattern expected to continue through the Labor Day weekend. Forecasters are putting the chance of rain at 70% on Thursday, 3 September, and 60% on Friday. Storms are expected to become more widespread during the afternoon, although showers could begin earlier in coastal areas. Downpours are possible during the morning across Flagler, Volusia and Brevard counties before showers and thunderstorms move inland from the Atlantic. The most active period is expected between 1pm and 6pm. The National Weather Service office…

Sydney Swans midfielder Chad Warner has been seen in public again as the club continues to deal with the fallout from an alleged incident at Melbourne’s Pullman Hotel, while teammate Riley Bice is understood to have been cleared of involvement in the sexual assault investigation. Warner, 25, was photographed near a car outside his home in Paddington on Thursday, having been seen at Malabar Beach the previous day. Earlier this week, he was also pictured walking with his girlfriend, Alice Hughes, before returning to their shared property. The appearances come as Warner remains suspended from football alongside Isaac Heeney, Nick…

Gloria Steinem, the pioneering journalist, author and co-founder of Ms. magazine, has died aged 92. Steinem died at her home in New York City on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, surrounded by people close to her, according to a statement from the Gloria Steinem Foundation. No cause of death was given. For more than five decades, she was one of the most recognisable figures in the American women’s liberation movement, campaigning for equal rights, reproductive freedom, protection from domestic violence and greater representation for women in public life. Her influence extended well beyond journalism. Steinem helped bring feminist arguments into mainstream…