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- French minister expresses confidence in electorate rejecting Le Pen
- Two men rescued from Nepal hydropower tunnel nine days after floods
- UN adopts new world map to accurately reflect Africa’s true size
- Five former B.C. Conservative MLAs establish new provincial party
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The Sun - The hundred grand national
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The Sun says a 21-year-old student invested £3,400 in Corach Rambler – and after the horse won the Grand National, the paper says he’s now pocketed £100,000.
The front page features an image of Bukayo Saka after Arsenal threw away a 2-0 lead to end the game 2-2 against West Ham. The league leaders have damaged their chances of winning the Premier League title – with their confidence apparently knocked.
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Tensions rise over the Falklands following Trump’s comments on US support
September 4, 2026
11:00 pm
Britain reaffirms its ‘absolute and unshakeable’ commitment to the Falkland Islands amid renewed claims from Argentinian President Javier Milei.
French minister expresses confidence in electorate rejecting Le Pen
September 4, 2026
10:00 pm
French minister for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad expressed confidence that the electorate will reject extremism in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. His remarks follow a poll indicating far-right candidate Marine Le Pen could secure between 34% and 35.5% of the first-round votes, positioning her as a frontrunner.
Two men rescued from Nepal hydropower tunnel nine days after floods
September 4, 2026
9:01 pm
What’s going on?
Two men were rescued from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal after being trapped for nine days following devastating floods. The rescue operation concluded successfully, with both individuals located and pulled from the site. This incident has gained significant media attention due to the dramatic circumstances of their entrapment.
The BBC emphasised the ongoing rescue efforts, stating: “Nepal rescuers try to reach dozens trapped in tunnel after two found alive.” In contrast, The New York Times focused on the outcome, reporting: “9 Days After Flood, Two Men Are Pulled Alive From Mud-Filled Tunnels in Nepal.” This reflects differing emphases on the rescue process versus the successful result of locating the trapped individuals.
Coverage analysed: BBC | The New York Times | CNN
UN adopts new world map to accurately reflect Africa’s true size
September 4, 2026
8:00 pm
The United Nations has approved a resolution to adopt a new world map reflecting accurate country sizes, specifically addressing colonial distortions. Supported by 164 votes and backed by African states and the Bahamas, the resolution promotes the Equal Earth projection over the Mercator map, which has historically minimised Africa’s true dimensions.
Five former B.C. Conservative MLAs establish new provincial party
September 4, 2026
7:00 pm
Five former British Columbia Conservative MLAs have announced the creation of a new provincial party, aiming to provide voters with an alternative to both the New Democratic Party and the Conservatives. The initiative seeks to attract those dissatisfied with the current political landscape.
Israel drives Hezbollah fighters from tunnels on Ali al-Taher ridge in Lebanon
September 4, 2026
5:29 pm
Israeli army has seized Lebanon’s key Ali al-Taher ridge from Hezbollah, clearing tunnels previously used by fighters.
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