Former WBC cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew believes Moses Itauma has the potential to defeat Filip Hrgovic in a rematch. Hrgovic recently defeated Itauma to claim the IBF heavyweight world title, preventing Itauma from becoming the second-youngest heavyweight world champion in boxing history. Hrgovic is scheduled to defend his title against Frank Sanchez.
A cafe is facing a boycott threat after announcing a watchalong party for the anniversary of the September 11th attacks, priced at £15 per person. Residents have condemned the event as 'sickening' and 'absolutely mindless.' The cafe's decision has sparked significant backlash from the local community.
Escalating tensions between the US and Iran have led to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, causing Brent crude oil prices to rise above $100 a barrel. Iran has attacked ships and fired missiles at a US base, while the US has responded with threats to target Iranian tankers. One seafarer was killed and another is missing after a drone attack on a tanker.
A fire aboard the cargo vessel Ocean Melody at a shipyard in Qingdao, China, has killed at least 20 people, with five still missing. The fire broke out during repair and inspection work, and twelve people were safely evacuated while five were hospitalized. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered an investigation into the incident.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported Iran to the United Nations Security Council due to the country’s limited cooperation with nuclear inspectors. This referral marks an escalation in the ongoing dispute between Iran and global powers. The move potentially reduces the likelihood of a US-Iran deal by 2026, and markets will be closely monitoring diplomatic responses and any shifts in Iran’s nuclear policy.
Analysts have identified three AI chip stocks—Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Broadcom—as potential investment opportunities. Nvidia is attractive due to its growth prospects and valuation, while AMD is expected to benefit from revenue-boosting trends. Broadcom is projected to see a significant increase in its AI revenue.
Borecha, a functional beverage brand, has released Bun-Taa! Orange Pop, a new soda inspired by popular Indian orange sodas. The beverage features zero sugar, probiotics, and botanicals, using stevia and sucralose for sweetness. Each can contains over 2 billion CFU of Bacillus coagulans probiotics and is priced at INR 49.
A pop-up store selling exclusive Bruno Mars x Hello Kitty merchandise has opened in Ybor City, Tampa, as part of Mars’ The New Romantic Tour. The merchandise is only available at the pop-up locations and offers fans a unique way to celebrate the collaboration and tour.
BLACKPINK’s Lisa, Dua Lipa, and Anne Hathaway were among the attendees at Bvlgari’s Serpenti Infinito event in New York City. A video of the three stars posing together went viral on social media, highlighting the event celebrating Bvlgari’s Serpenti collection.
The Netflix documentary 'Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy' is based on over 3,000 hours of footage documenting Kanye West’s career. While the initial documentary used a portion of this footage, a disagreement between West and filmmaker Clarence “Coodie” Simmons resulted in a large amount of material remaining unreleased, potentially offering new insights into West’s journey.
Ryan Caffrey, a teacher at Oak View K-8 in Newberry, Florida, was recognized as National Amazing Teacher of the Month on September 9, 2026. Caffrey received a $5,000 award for his work teaching math, technology, and robotics, and for building the school’s successful robotics program. The robotics team has made five state championship appearances and earned over 20 team awards in the past two years, demonstrating the impact of his dedication.
NASA’s Curiosity rover has photographed strange, shallow holes while traversing Valle Grande within Gale Crater on Mars. One of the holes measures approximately 1 centimetre across. Scientists are currently investigating the pits with rover cameras to determine their origin, as they lack obvious geological explanations.
Apple recently launched the iPhone Duo (a foldable device) and iPhone 18 Pro models, sparking considerable discussion online. The pricing of the iPhone 18 Pro models has drawn criticism, while the iPhone Duo’s design received mixed reactions, with some praising the reduction of the centre crease. Social media personalities ShowSpeed and Sawyer Merritt shared their reactions to the new devices.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced Finance Model for India (FiMi) Banking, a 'sovereign compact model' for retail banking. This model, based on Google's Gemma open model, is designed for task execution and includes an open evaluation framework for developers and researchers. NPCI is also releasing benchmarks, including 'IndicBank Bench' and 'Tau Agentic Banking Benchmark,' to assess the performance of AI agents in Indian retail banking.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recognized the Unified Fintech Forum (UFF) as a Self-Regulatory Organisation in the FinTech Sector (SRO-FT). This follows the RBI’s earlier recognition of FACE, indicating a broader effort to formalize self-regulation within the fintech industry. UFF’s registration number is U91990KA2016NPL096977.
Digital fraud incidents in Ghana increased by 98% between 2022 and 2025, according to the Bank of Ghana. Overall fraud incidents rose from 16,733 in 2024 to 24,778 in 2025, driven by the growth of digital transactions. A 2023 operation in Accra resulted in the arrest of 430 individuals, including foreign nationals, targeting illegal online operators.
The 18th BRICS Summit is being held in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, with an expanded grouping of 11 member states. India’s presidency theme is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” aiming to amplify the voice of the Global South. The summit provides an opportunity for India to demonstrate leadership and address shared priorities of developing nations in a multipolar world.
Living Security released a report, “The Moving Target: 2026 State of Human Risk,” on September 10, 2026, analyzing workforce cyber risk across over 100 organizations. The report found that risky behavior is concentrated in a small portion of the workforce, and that this risk is not static. Targeted intervention and continuous visibility are needed to improve workforce cybersecurity.
A House panel will investigate foreign influence operations, including scrutiny of Singham. The investigation reflects concerns about covert foreign influence within the United States.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is positioned as a more affordable alternative to Apple's iPhone Duo, which starts at approximately 3 lakh rupees. With exchange offers, the Z Fold 8 can be purchased for around 72,000 rupees, both devices featuring a large foldable screen and a 120Hz refresh rate.