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- NFL requests removal of video featuring Brian Dawkins from Homeland Security
- FBI adds suspect in Hardeep Singh Nijjar assassination to most wanted list
- Trump holds private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss AI
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Manhunt launched after British pensioner found dead with head injuries in France
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Get you up to speed: Manhunt after British pensioner found dead with ‘violent’ head injuries | News World
A murder enquiry has been opened in Verlus, France, after 85-year-old British retiree John A. was found dead following a violent attack in his home. Two men were seen fleeing the property last Friday night after stealing his car, and a manhunt is currently underway for the suspects.
A murder investigation has been initiated following the discovery of John A.’s body at his home, where initial examinations revealed serious head injuries consistent with a violent assault. The police have launched a manhunt for the two suspects who escaped after the incident, with an autopsy scheduled to provide further insights into the cause of death.
Jean Menvielle, the Mayor of Verlus, expressed the community’s shock, stating, “None of us understands why such a popular, friendly man was attacked.” A manhunt is ongoing for the suspects, with a murder investigation launched as prosecutors seek to determine the motive behind the violence.
What remains unclear — Investigators have not established whether the suspects had a motive beyond theft.
Manhunt launched after British pensioner found dead with head injuries in France
The man lived on the outskirts of a small village in France with his wife (Picture: Getty)
A murder enquiry has been opened in France after a British retiree was found dead following ‘a very violent beating’.
Identified as John A., 85, the married man lived on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Verlus, near Toulouse, in south-west France.
Two men were seen fleeing his property – where he was alone because his wife was in hospital – last Friday night after stealing his Kia car.
‘Police tried to stop the car because it was being driven erratically,’ an investigating source said.
‘The occupants failed to comply and fled on foot, leading officers to trace the car owner’s address. When they got there, they found the body of the victim, who had clearly received a very violent beating.’
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The man was found with serious wounds around his head, and there were signs of a struggle inside the home.
An initial inspection by a doctor pointed to ‘very violent blows’ to the face. An autopsy was due to take place on Monday.
Jean Menvielle, the Mayor of Verlus, said: ‘Everybody in the village is extremely shocked by what has happened.’
He said John A.’s elderly wife had recently become very ill, and so he was alone in their home over the weekend.
Mr Menvielle said the couple had lived in Verlus for around 20 years, following their retirement.
He added: ‘None of us understands why such a popular, friendly man was attacked. This attack makes no sense at all.’
By Monday, a manhunt was still underway for the suspects who were seen fleeing from the car.
A source working for prosecutors leading the enquiry said: ‘We don’t know whether they came to steal or whether there was another motive. A murder investigation has been launched.’
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Magdalena Andersson returns government mandate after failing to form cabinet
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Magdalena Andersson returns government mandate after failing to form cabinet
Government Formation
Magdalena Andersson returned her mandate to form a government after failing to secure support from Sweden’s centre-left bloc, which holds a three-seat majority in parliament.
Magdalena Andersson returned her mandate to form a government after failing to secure support from Sweden’s centre-left bloc, which holds a three-seat majority in parliament.
Government Formation
Sweden’s parliamentary dynamics are critical, as failure to form a government could trigger a snap election, compelling political parties to prioritise consensus-building efforts.
Sweden’s parliamentary dynamics are critical, as failure to form a government could trigger a snap election, compelling political parties to prioritise consensus-building efforts.
Government Efforts
“I can conclude that there is currently no possibility for me to form a government,” stated Magdalena Andersson, the leader of Sweden’s Social Democrats.
“I can conclude that there is currently no possibility for me to form a government,” stated Magdalena Andersson, the leader of Sweden’s Social Democrats.
Sweden’s Social Democrat leader Andersson says ‘currently no possibility’ to form government
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Sweden’s Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson said she had failed to form a government with the country’s election-winning centre-left bloc.
“I can conclude that there is currently no possibility for me to form a government,” she told reporters on Monday, adding that she would inform the speaker of parliament that she was “returning the mandate entrusted to me.”
Andreas Norlén, the speaker, announced that he would talk with party leaders on Wednesday as they work to find the most suitable candidate to attempt to form a government.
“I envision that after those deliberations, I will be able to return with new information on how the process will move forward,” Norlén said.
Norlén, who was reelected as speaker on Monday, had given the task of trying to form a government to Andersson on 18 September.
Outgoing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who resigned in the wake of the election loss, is now expected to be asked to make an attempt.
Andersson’s centre-left alliance holds a three-seat majority in Sweden’s 349-seat parliament. The bloc, which also includes the Left Party, the Centre Party, and the Green Party, won a total of 176 seats in the Riksdag. Kristersson’s right-wing bloc won 173 seats. The Social Democrats finished the election as the largest single party, winning 99 seats.
Following the election, Kristersson called for “constructive openness” across parties in order to work towards forming a government.
“Discussions will need to be held with all parties to find ways around these impasses and create the conditions for a stable and capable government,” he said.
He is now believed to be looking to win over the Centre Party, which was once a part of the right-wing bloc.
However, its leader, Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist, has pledged to uphold centrist policies and has refused to support a government that gives influence to parties on the edges of the political spectrum.
In Sweden, if the speaker fails four times at getting their proposal for a prime minister approved by the Riksdag, then a snap election must be held.
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NFL requests removal of video featuring Brian Dawkins from Homeland Security
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The National Football League (NFL) has requested the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to remove a video featuring retired player Brian Dawkins, which was used to demonstrate border protection readiness. The video, posted on social media, shows Dawkins and includes the caption: “Our time has come.”
The NFL’s request for the Department of Homeland Security to remove the video follows concerns over its appropriateness in the context of immigration issues. The video, which features Brian Dawkins, was posted on social media on 27 September 2026 and has not yet been taken down.
The NFL has formally requested that the Department of Homeland Security remove a video featuring Brian Dawkins, citing concerns over its use in a political context regarding border protection. In response, the DHS has yet to comment on the league’s request or outline any subsequent actions planned regarding the video content.
What remains unclear — It is not specified whether the DHS plans to comply with the NFL’s request to remove the video.
NFL requests removal of video featuring Brian Dawkins from Homeland Security
News|US-Mexico BorderNFL asks US Homeland Security to remove video with former star player
Agency used video of Hall of Fame player Brian Dawkins to show readiness for border protection.
Published On 28 Sep 202628 Sep 2026
Published On 28 Sep 202628 Sep 2026The National Football League (NFL) has asked the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to stop using a video of a retired star player on social media, after the agency used highlights of his career to show its readiness to protect the United States border against a purported caravan of immigrants that was heading towards it.
“The league has requested the DHS take down the video,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said on Monday.
The video, posted on Sunday, shows Brian Dawkins, a former player for the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos, walking out before a game and chanting “the time has come”. It then features a montage of him tackling opposing players on the field, set to heavy metal music. The DHS post includes the caption: “Our time has come.”
Dawkins was a highly celebrated NFL player who retired in 2011 after playing 16 seasons in the NFL.
US President Donald Trump has made immigration a central part of his second term in office, terming the inflow of migrants across the border from Mexico an “invasion” and deploying federal forces in cities across the country to round up undocumented people.
During his first term, Trump deployed thousands of troops along the border with Mexico to stop a caravan of Central American migrants who had been making their way north. Critics called the deployment a vast overreaction and dismissed it as a political stunt ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
FBI adds suspect in Hardeep Singh Nijjar assassination to most wanted list
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Get you up to speed: FBI adds man accused in Hardeep Singh Nijjar assassination to most wanted list
A man connected to the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia has been added to the FBI’s most-wanted list. The individual remains undetermined at this time.
The man, who is linked to the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, is now among 10 others on the FBI’s most-wanted list. This marks a significant escalation in the investigation, reflecting the ongoing efforts by federal authorities to apprehend individuals involved in the case.
The addition of a suspect in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar to the FBI’s most-wanted list underscores the urgency of the investigation, prompting federal authorities to intensify efforts to locate him. Officials have indicated plans for increased collaboration with international law enforcement agencies to assist in apprehending the individual.
What remains unclear — The identity and whereabouts of the man charged in connection with Nijjar’s assassination have not been disclosed.
FBI adds suspect in Hardeep Singh Nijjar assassination to most wanted list
A man charged in connection with the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia has been added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s most-wanted list.
Trump holds private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss AI
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President Trump had a private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Sunday night, where they discussed artificial intelligence regulations. The White House has not disclosed details of the conversation, and Amodei is expected to attend a lunch with Trump and other AI executives on Tuesday.
The White House officials confirmed a meeting planned for Tuesday involving Mr. Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and several AI executives, including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration has faced challenges, particularly following a Pentagon designation of the company as a “supply chain risk.”
President Trump is set to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson and other AI executives at the White House on Tuesday, following a private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei where discussions on AI regulations were anticipated. Amid ongoing tensions regarding supply chain risks associated with Anthropic, a judge has upheld the Pentagon’s designation of the company as a “supply chain risk.”
What remains unclear — The White House has not disclosed the specific topics of discussion during President Trump’s dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.
Trump holds private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss AI
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President Trump had a private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei late Sunday night, the president confirmed.
White House officials have not released any details of what was discussed at the dinner.
The dinner comes as Amodei has been warning about the “exponential growth” of AI and has called for safeguards on the industry. Mr. Trump has resisted the idea of imposing regulations, saying that in the race between the U.S. and China, “whoever wins AI wins.”
Mr. Trump said Sunday before the dinner that he and Amodei were going to “talk about” about AI regulations.
“I’m for let’s go and let’s win,” Mr. Trump said. “You know we’re about a year, maybe a year and a half up on China. There is nobody in third place. I mean it’s just us and China.”
The news of the dinner was first reported by Axios.
Mr. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed last week to set up an AI safety channel for handling issues that may arise between the two countries.
Mr. Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other AI executives are planning on meeting at the White House on Tuesday. A source directly familiar with Amodei’s plans says that he will attend Tuesday’s White House luncheon.
Anthropic, which develops Claude technology, and the Trump administration have had a rocky relationship, with the Pentagon earlier this year declaring the AI company a “supply chain risk” after Anthropic said its technology should not be used for mass surveillance of Americans or to power fully autonomous weapons. A judge earlier this month upheld the supply chain risk designation.
At a time when most tech CEOs have feted Mr. Trump, Amodei had so far resisted. Mr. Trump had called the Anthropic leaders “leftwing nut jobs.”
Amodei told WTX US News’ Jo Ling Kent in an interview earlier this month, “I don’t think I fully just appreciated what it would actually be like when the progress [on AI] was as fast as it was.”
Delta flight makes emergency landing in Porto after smoke detected in cabin
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Get you up to speed: Delta plane makes emergency landing after ‘smoke in cabin’ detected | News World
Delta flight DL251, travelling from Barcelona to Boston Logan International Airport, made an emergency landing in Porto, Portugal, due to smoke in the cabin. A total of 14 passengers reportedly inhaled smoke, with eight treated on the ground and three taken to hospital.
The incident is currently under investigation, with no specific timeline provided for its conclusion. A total of 14 passengers were reported to have inhaled smoke, with three subsequently hospitalised following the emergency landing in Porto.
Delta Airlines has stated that an investigation is ongoing into the mechanical issue that prompted the emergency landing of flight DL251. Meanwhile, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has intensified its campaign to raise awareness about the risks posed by lithium-ion batteries on aircraft, following a reported trend of incidents related to these batteries.
What remains unclear — The cause of the mechanical issue reported during the flight has not been disclosed.
Delta flight makes emergency landing in Porto after smoke detected in cabin
Several passengers were hospitalised after a plane was forced to make an emergency diversion due to smoke in the cabin.
Delta flight DL251 had left Barcelona for Boston Logan International Airport when the smoke was spotted on board.
The Airbus A330, carrying 296 passengers, was diverted to Porto in northern Portugal, where it made an emergency landing.
Flight data showed the flight had left the Catalan capital at 3.15pm on Sunday.
But a mechanical issue was reported about two and a half hours after takeoff.
A total of 14 passengers reportedly inhaled smoke, with eight treated on the ground at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto.
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Three passengers were hospitalised following the incident (Picture: Reuters)
Three more passengers were taken to hospital, a spokesperson for Portugal’s emergency and civil protection authority said.
The incident remains under investigation.
A spokesperson for Delta said: ‘“Delta flight 251 from Barcelona to Boston diverted to Porto, Portugal following a reported mechanical issue.
‘The flight landed safely, and we apologize to our customers for the delay in their travels as we work to get them to Boston as safely and quickly as possible.’
It’s not the only time similar incidents have been recorded on planes.
Last month around five passengers suffered burns on an American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas after laptop battery fire in the cabin.
A KLM Boeing 777 was forced to turn around over the Atlantic Ocean after a charging power bank ignited at a business class seat.
The passenger, who was a former airline boss, had fallen asleep after breaking airline protocols forbidding any charging of power banks on board.
The Delta Airbus A330 was forced to make an emergency landing in Porto (Picture: Reuters)
Last year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a campaign to improve awareness of the danger of lithium-ion batteries onboard aircraft.
An average of 2.36 incidents relating to lithium-ion batteries happened on planes every week in 2025, a study by UL Standards and Engagement found.
Some 12% of incidents led to a flight either diverting or performing an emergency landing, costing airlines millions of pounds, the organisation said.
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