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Police made 169 arrests at Notting Hill Carnival by 7.45pm on Sunday, with offences including drug and weapon possession, assaults and sexual offences, the Metropolitan Police said. The vast majority of arrests took place within the carnival perimeter, while 27 were made on approaches to the event in west London. Officers also responded to two knife assaults, including one involving a slash to the leg and another to the hand. Neither incident resulted in life-changing or life-threatening injuries. Live facial recognition technology was linked to 29 of the arrests. The system also identified 26 registered sex offenders who were spoken…

The 2027 Met Gala in New York could be moved from its planned date after criticism of the decision to centre the event on British fashion designer John Galliano, whose career was derailed by an antisemitic outburst. Organisers are considering changing the planned date of May 3, 2027 because it coincides with Yom HaShoah, the Jewish Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day, according to reports cited by The Times of Israel. Jewish opposition to the decision has also intensified, with some donors reportedly threatening to take action if Galliano is celebrated at the event. ([timesofisrael.com](https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/met-gala-may-move-date-from-yom-hashoah-as-it-honors-galliano-who-once-praised-hitler/?utm_source=openai)) No change has been formally announced…

A fresh revisit to Professor Murder’s 16-minute EP Professor Murder Rides the Subway has underlined the New York band’s distinctive contribution to the mid-2000s dance-punk scene. Released during a period when indie groups across New York were encouraging audiences to abandon restraint and dance, the record captures that atmosphere through blunt synths, shouted chants, restless percussion and a deep, persistent bass pulse. Its songs are largely driven by a straightforward disco rhythm, with cowbell and tuned percussion adding detail without disturbing the momentum. The exception is the brief a cappella track “Pedigree”, which offers a stark pause amid the EP’s…

Match of the Day will feature highlights from four Premier League fixtures, including Manchester United’s 5-2 win over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as United recovered from falling behind to Leif Davis’ first-half opener. Jacob Greaves’ own goal, followed by further strikes from Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo, completed a convincing victory for Michael Carrick’s side. The result gave Manchester United their first league win of the season after they were beaten 2-0 by newly promoted Hull City on the opening weekend. The programme will also show Chelsea’s dramatic 4-3 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion,…

US forces have struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, in the first American attack on Iranian targets for about a month. The launchers were targeted after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) personnel were observed preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the strategically important waterway, according to Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for US Central Command. The operation took place only days after US forces completed clearing mines from international shipping routes through the strait. The narrow passage is a vital route for global energy supplies and has become a central flashpoint…

US forces have struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first known American attack on Iranian targets since late July. A US official said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had been observed preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the strategically important waterway. The official spoke anonymously because the details involved sensitive military movements. ([investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/us-forces-strike-two-iranian-launchers-on-irans-larak-island-us-official-says-4882069)) The attack took place on Sunday, with Iranian semi-official news outlets reporting explosions near Larak Island. Tasnim news agency said the strike was carried out by a drone, although that account could not be independently verified. ([investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/us-forces-strike-two-iranian-launchers-on-irans-larak-island-us-official-says-4882069))…

US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, August 30, after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel were seen preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the vital waterway. Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for US Central Command, said the launchers had been targeted to prevent the planned deployment. The operation marked the first known US strike against Iran in about a month. Semi-official Iranian news outlets reported explosions near Larak Island, which lies close to the shipping route through the strait. The US military said it had completed clearing mines…

Scott Wolf has responded to his estranged wife Kelley Wolf’s public apology over the mental health crisis that engulfed their family in summer 2025, leaving five heart emojis beneath her Instagram statement. Kelley, 49, posted the apology on Friday, August 28, addressing Scott and their other loved ones after what she described as a “nightmare”. She said she had spent the past year working with doctors, therapists and psychologists to understand what had happened. In the lengthy statement, Kelley said she had been diagnosed with “breakthrough drug-induced mania with psychosis”. She attributed the episode to a combination of stress, past…

Arsenal could explore a loan move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford after allowing Gabriel Martinelli to leave, according to The Independent. The possibility has emerged late in the transfer window, with sources suggesting Rashford could be considered as a short-term replacement for Martinelli on the left side of Mikel Arteta’s attack. Martinelli is closing in on a move to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal. The Brazilian has reportedly agreed personal terms, while the remaining details of the transfer are being finalised between the two clubs. There has been surprise within Arsenal that Martinelli’s departure has been allowed to…

United States forces have struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, in the first known American attack on Iran for about a month. A US official said Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) personnel had been seen preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the strategic waterway. The official spoke anonymously because the operation involved sensitive military movements. The attack came only days after the US military said it had completed clearing mines from international shipping routes through the strait, one of the world’s most important energy corridors. Iranian media reported hearing explosions near…