- Scientists uncover cause of 3,000-year mystery behind ‘screaming mummy’
- August 2026 recorded the highest global temperatures ever, says Copernicus
- Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over report of UAE warning before October 7 attack
- Calgary mayor emphasises fiscal discipline for budget decisions amid deficits
- GOP candidates in battleground races opt out of Trump-backed midterm convention
- Jeremy Corbyn asserts commitment to fighting for a free Palestine despite travel ban by Israel
- Carcassonne police officers suspended after leaked racist remarks video
- Lindsay Clancy attorney requests case dismissal following mistrial ruling
Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day.
According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices.
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Scientists uncover cause of 3,000-year mystery behind ‘screaming mummy’
Scientists have identified a possible cause for the unusual facial expression of an Egyptian mummy, found in Thebes, attributed to a phenomenon known as cadaveric spasm.

August 2026 recorded the highest global temperatures ever, says Copernicus
August 2026 was officially confirmed as the hottest month on record, matching July 2023, with a global average temperature of 16.96°C, 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels. This trend indicates a continued climate crisis exacerbated by global warming, significantly impacting European weather patterns and ecosystems.

Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over report of UAE warning before October 7 attack
Benjamin Netanyahu plans to sue Haaretz over its report alleging he was warned by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed of impending Hamas attacks prior to October 7, 2023. Netanyahu has labelled the claims “fabricated” and stated that no record of such a conversation exists in his call logs.
Calgary mayor emphasises fiscal discipline for budget decisions amid deficits
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas acknowledged the city’s $50 billion infrastructure deficit will not be resolved in one budget or council term, emphasising the need for ongoing efforts from council to address the issue incrementally.
GOP candidates in battleground races opt out of Trump-backed midterm convention
President Trump described this week’s Republican National Committee midterm convention in Dallas as a unique rally, despite many candidates in competitive races planning to skip the event. Only four out of 60 contacted battleground candidates confirmed attendance, highlighting divisions within the party as it navigates declining approval ratings and challenges ahead of November elections.

Jeremy Corbyn asserts commitment to fighting for a free Palestine despite travel ban by Israel
The Israeli government has banned 12 British MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn, from entering Israel, highlighting concerns over accountability for actions in Palestine.
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