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The Age’s daily Superquiz has been relaunched with a redesigned format aimed at making it quicker and easier to use on mobile devices. The refreshed quiz retains its familiar 15-question general knowledge format, but introduces a series of interactive features intended to make results more immediate and competitive. Players can now see how others are performing in real time and compare their own progress with the wider readership. A running score is displayed in the top-right corner, while a progress bar shows both the total number of questions and the player’s position in the quiz. After each answer, percentages reveal…

Consultant Mark Deakin, 53, died nine days after he was found collapsed in his car, just one day after being dismissed from Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool. The married father-of-two was taken to hospital in June and later died in intensive care, according to reports. Dr Deakin had worked as a consultant in paediatric diabetes and general paediatrics at Alder Hey. He had previously worked with Lucy Letby at the Countess of Chester Hospital. He was brought before a disciplinary hearing over messages exchanged with Letby, who was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others.…

Donald Trump has declared that the United States holds “almost total control” of the Strait of Hormuz, but renewed exchanges of fire with Iran have underlined how far the conflict remains from the swift conclusion he once promised. In a post on Tuesday night, the US president dismissed stalled negotiations with Tehran and urged Iranians to rise against their government. “I couldn’t care less if they sign a worthless, to them, agreement,” he wrote, arguing that Iran’s economy was collapsing and that its defeat was inevitable. His comments followed a fresh wave of American strikes on Iranian military positions near…

Stan Kroenke, the billionaire owner of Arsenal and the Los Angeles Rams, has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels, adding a Major League Baseball franchise to his expanding sports empire. The deal with the Moreno family is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary conditions and approval by Major League Baseball. Arte Moreno, who bought the Angels in 2003, will retain an undisclosed minority stake. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment said the acquisition would extend its presence across southern California. The group already owns the Rams and developed SoFi Stadium…

Maura Higgins has been paired with professional dancer Mark Ballas for the upcoming 35th season of Dancing With The Stars, it was confirmed on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The reality star will compete alongside Ballas, the son of Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas, when the American dance contest returns later this month. Higgins and Ballas previously appeared together on the latest season of The Traitors. Before the partnership was announced, Higgins said she and Ballas had danced together during filming and described him as “an incredible dancer”. Higgins rose to fame on Love Island before moving into television…

With the summer transfer window now closed, a number of high-profile players remain available to clubs without a transfer fee, including former Premier League champions, Champions League winners and international stars. Paul Pogba is among the most prominent names on the list. The 33-year-old midfielder has made only six appearances for Monaco since returning from an 18-month doping ban in March 2025. A series of injuries contributed to the French club ending his contract last month, a year earlier than planned. Karim Benzema also became a free agent after Al-Hilal confirmed on 31 August that it had mutually agreed to…

A two-year-old child has died after being found unresponsive at a home in Frankfort, Illinois, in what police are investigating as a domestic-related homicide. Officers were called to the 22700 block of Brook Stone Court at about 4.04pm on Tuesday, 1 September, after receiving a report of an unresponsive child. They performed CPR before taking the toddler to hospital, where the child was pronounced dead. ([fox32chicago.com](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/police-investigation-frankfort-home)) The child’s mother was also found inside the property attempting to harm herself, according to Frankfort police. She was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. ([fox32chicago.com](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/police-investigation-frankfort-home)) A police source later told FOX…

The day’s leading stories have been given a satirical treatment in a new collection of cartoons from Australian artists, illustrators and cartoonists. The gallery brings together a selection of visual commentaries reflecting the political debates and public issues dominating the news, offering a different perspective on the events of the day. Through caricature, exaggeration and visual wit, the artists distil complex developments into single images designed to provoke thought as well as laughter. The collection forms part of the Sydney Morning Herald’s regular showcase of editorial cartoons, highlighting the distinctive role of illustrators in interpreting the news.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s lead over Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has narrowed to a single percentage point in a new poll ahead of October’s presidential election. The Quaest survey, commissioned by Globo, put Lula on 42 per cent in a simulated second-round contest, compared with 41 per cent for Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The result represents a shift from the previous Quaest poll, released on 14 August, when Lula held a 43 per cent to 40 per cent advantage over his right-wing rival. Despite Lula’s numerical lead, the latest figures indicate a…

Norway is considering a ban on camera-enabled smart glasses and other wearable headsets, amid growing concerns about privacy and the use of artificial intelligence in public spaces. Digital minister Karianne Tung said the government was examining how to regulate devices made by companies including Meta and Snap. The glasses can record footage, connect to the internet and may increasingly incorporate facial-recognition technology. “There is a clear trend toward combining artificial intelligence with cameras and microphones built into glasses, headphones, hats and other objects we use in everyday life,” Ms Tung said, according to the AFP news agency. She said measures…