India's men's badminton team lost to China 3-1 in a semi-final match at the Asian Games 2026. This defeat comes after India previously led China 2-0 at the 2023 Asian Games before ultimately losing 3-2. Despite the loss, India secured at least a bronze medal after defeating Japan 3-0 in a prior semi-final.
Model Heidi Klum attended Vogue World 2026: Milano wearing a sheer black embroidered lace dress by Celia Kritharioti. The dress featured floral embroidery across the bust, navel, hips, and thighs, aligning with the event's celebration of Italy's artisanal legacy, particularly lace-making traditions.
Cardiff City is monitoring several player injuries ahead of the international break. Alex Robertson has withdrawn from the Australia squad due to a medical issue, while Dylan Lawlor and Will Fish are expected to benefit from the training period. The return of Calum Chambers remains uncertain due to ongoing knee problems.
Colorado-based private jet company OneFlight International is facing a lawsuit alleging it ran a Ponzi scheme. The lawsuit claims the company used customer deposits, including approximately $780,000 from one California resident, to cover existing obligations. OneFlight International’s CEO, vice president of sales, and a sales agent are named in the lawsuit.
Morpheus at City of Dreams in Macau has become the first hotel in the region to receive the Three MICHELIN Keys distinction. The award recognizes the hotel's combination of futuristic architecture and luxury hospitality, as described by the MICHELIN Guide. Melco Resorts & Entertainment operates Morpheus, and the recognition is expected to elevate the hotel's status and potentially boost tourism in Macau.
The Philippine Senate has overturned a previous ruling that lowered the voting threshold for impeachment convictions. The new ruling requires a two-thirds majority of present and active senator-judges for conviction, impacting the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. The vote to overturn the previous threshold was 13-1, with six senators not participating, and Senator Chiz Escudero casting the dissenting vote.
HKSH Medical Group has introduced Hong Kong's first long axial total-body PET/CT system, developed in collaboration with United Imaging Healthcare. The system combines low radiation exposure with high precision for whole-body dynamic imaging, enabling the tracking of early-stage cancer lesions and metastatic cells. The new technology enhances diagnostic capabilities for cancer, supporting more accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment planning.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, died at age 27 from a suspected overdose. Gerber had publicly discussed using ibogaine, a psychoactive compound derived from a Central African shrub, as a treatment for addiction. Ibogaine has been shown to stop opioid withdrawal and eliminate cravings, but its use is illegal in the United States and many European countries.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Fast Track Designation to QRX003, an investigational topical lotion, for the treatment of Peeling Skin Syndrome (PSS). This marks the first Fast Track Designation ever given for a PSS therapy, signifying a potential advancement for individuals with this rare genetic skin disease. Quoin Pharmaceuticals submitted the first Investigational New Drug application for QRX003 in June 2026.
Disney+ subscribers will see changes to the Subscriber Agreement, allowing for promotional content, sponsorships, and advertisements. These advertisements may appear before, after, or during content playback, and within third-party service content. The notification period for subscription price changes has also been shortened from 30 to 28 days. The Walt Disney Company has over 131.6 million subscribers, and these changes could impact subscription rates.
Billy Bush has been hired as a contributor by Fox News Media, marking his return to television after being fired from NBC's Today show in 2016. He will make his debut appearance on Jesse Watters Primetime on Tuesday. Bush's departure from NBC followed the surfacing of a video featuring him and Donald Trump making lewd remarks. Matt Lauer gave Bush a brief sendoff at the time.
Netflix will release a two-part LEGO One Piece special on September 29, 2026, revisiting events from the first two seasons of the live-action adaptation. The special will feature LEGO versions of characters and voice actors from the live-action series, including Iñaki Godoy (Luffy), Emily Rudd (Nami), and Mackenyu (Zoro). This animated special offers a new take on the popular series.
Tim Boswell, an executive producer for BBC Hereford & Worcester, achieved a Guinness World Record by running the Worcester City Half Marathon while hosting a live radio show. The challenge, set by Steve Cram, saw Boswell complete the race in just over two hours and twenty minutes, with colleagues helping to navigate technical issues.
A Turkish city cooked up a massive 1,807-gallon pot of baked beans to break a Guinness World Record. The event, organized by local officials, featured Kelkit Şeker Fasulyesi, a regional specialty, and required approximately 15,000 cans of beans.
Police in Franklin Township, New Jersey, rescued a 3-foot ball python that was discovered wedged in the front grille of a car. To free the reptile, officers had to remove parts of the vehicle, and the snake is now safely at the Franklin Township Animal Shelter.
Bank unions in India are staging a three-day national strike from September 28 to 30, 2026, potentially leading to a five-day closure of banking services due to a coinciding Saturday holiday. To mitigate the disruption for customers, the Finance Ministry has ordered public sector banks to operate on Sunday, September 27. The strike is expected to impact banking services across the country.
Northwest Bancshares is constructing a new 75,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, with plans to double its headquarters staff to 300 by 2034. The project is receiving municipal incentives, including up to $460,000 in payroll tax credits. The expansion follows a recent second-quarter net income of $54 million.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has increased its 2026 global economic growth forecast to 2.9%, citing AI-driven investment. However, the OECD warns that ongoing conflicts, such as the one in the Middle East, pose significant downside risks. Economic growth is expected to vary widely across regions, with Saudi Arabia facing a contraction and South Korea projecting growth.
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 series is reportedly set to receive battery and storage upgrades. The Galaxy S27 Ultra may feature a 5,534mAh battery, potentially marketed as 5,700mAh, while the Galaxy S27 Pro could have a 5,087mAh cell. This development comes as Samsung aims to address a lack of upgrades in this area, following larger battery implementations by competitors like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo.
Hyderabad has rapidly emerged as a significant hub for Global Capability Centers (GCCs), adding over 70 in FY25 and now hosting more than 515. The city's GCC workforce exceeds 300,000, driven by a combination of talent availability, cost competitiveness, and established ecosystems in technology, BFSI, and life sciences. This growth highlights Hyderabad's increasing importance in the global business landscape.
Underwater archaeological sites are revealing well-preserved artifacts from early human settlements submerged after the last Ice Age. Researchers are using scuba gear and archaeological tools to excavate these sites, providing new insights into the lives of people who inhabited the Americas during that period. These discoveries offer a unique glimpse into a previously inaccessible chapter of human history.