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- 1UN chief says superpowers' power 'isn't so super' in apparent dig at Trump●‘Their Power Isn’t So Super’: UN Chief Shows Mirror To Superpowers In Veiled Dig At Trump
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a pointed warning to the world's major powers, saying their power 'isn't so super' in what observers read as a veiled criticism of US President Donald Trump. The remarks, made at the UN, underline growing friction between the world body and Washington over multilateralism and global leadership.
- 2Russia and US move to strip safeguards from UN killer robots pact▼'Killer robots' one step closer as Russia and US team up to strip safeguards from UN pact https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https:/
Russia and the United States have jointly pushed to remove safeguards from a United Nations agreement regulating autonomous weapons, according to a Mirror report. The move brings so-called 'killer robots' — AI-powered weapons that could select targets without human control — a step closer, and has drawn criticism from campaigners seeking binding international limits on lethal autonomous weapons systems.
- 3Trump accused of embracing an autocratic streak in turbulent week▼Donald Trump's wild week as he embraces his autocratic madman era https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirr or.co.uk/news/
The Mirror reports that Donald Trump has had a turbulent week in which he openly embraced what the paper calls his autocratic madman era, a reference to increasingly aggressive and norm-breaking behaviour in his politics. The characterisation has drawn attention from critics who see it as evidence of authoritarian tendencies, while supporters may view it as deliberate strength. Details of the specific actions prompting the assessment remain limited.
- 4Astronomers warn Reflect Orbital's mirror satellites would harm night skies●"'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, t
Reflect Orbital, a US company planning to sell sunlight by reflecting it from orbiting mirrors, has drawn an FCC filing and sharp criticism from astronomers. A plan to launch tens of thousands of mirrors by 2035 would, experts say, be catastrophic for astronomy, flooding the night sky with artificial bright flashes that interfere with telescopes and dark-sky observations.
- 5Trump White House Press Ban Compared to 1933 Nazi Law●Trump White House Press Ban Matches 1933 Nazi Law
A claim circulating online argues that the Trump White House's restrictions on press access mirror a 1933 German law used by the Nazi regime to control journalists. The comparison is drawing attention amid ongoing disputes between the administration and news organisations over press access and coverage. Critics frame the ban as an authoritarian move, while supporters argue outlets must meet access standards.
- 6Scrapping two-child benefit cap lifts 150,000 children out of poverty●Scrapping two-child benefit cap has lifted 150,000 children out of poverty https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirr or.co
The two-child benefit cap has been scrapped, and the move is reported to have lifted around 150,000 children out of poverty in the UK. The Daily Mirror frames the former cap as cruel, highlighting the change as a major shift in welfare policy. The figure is drawing attention to the real-world impact of ending the limit on child benefit claims for larger families, a long-contested political issue.
- 7Susan Sarandon among 100 protesters detained outside UN headquarters●Actress Susan Sarandon among 100 protesters detained outside UN https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirr or.co.uk/3am/cel
Actress Susan Sarandon was taken into custody alongside roughly 100 other demonstrators during a protest outside the United Nations headquarters in New York, according to the Mirror. Details of the protest's organisers and demands were not provided in the report, and police have not issued a full statement on charges or releases.
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A new ban on surrogacy is driving prospective fathers in India to travel overseas to become parents, according to a report in Mumbai Mirror. Restrictions on commercial surrogacy have left many single men and same-sex couples without legal options at home, prompting them to explore clinics in countries where the practice remains permitted.
- 9Burnham unveils equity loan scheme for first-time buyers▼Burnham announces equity loan scheme for first-time buyers in bid to boost housing market
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced an equity loan scheme aimed at helping first-time buyers get on the property ladder and stimulating the regional housing market. The scheme, reported by building and housing trade press, would mirror the model of government Help to Buy-style shared equity support. Details on funding levels and eligibility have yet to be widely reported.
- 10Australian datacentre backlash called a US import●"Australian backlash to datacentres is faux import from US, officials say: ‘We are not the United States’" Well "Officia
Australian officials have dismissed local opposition to datacentres as a 'faux import' from the United States, arguing that 'we are not the United States'. Critics counter that the backlash is genuine and accuse pro-datacentre figures of being industry-linked rather than neutral officials, with claims that political donations to Labor are helping fast-track datacentre construction. The dispute has sparked debate over whether Australia's concerns mirror genuine US grievances about water, energy and land use, or an imported political argument.
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The director of Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 has confirmed the film will mark the end of the Hindi franchise, noting it will not follow the same path as the Mohanlal-starrer Malayalam version. The announcement has drawn strong interest in India, where the Drishyam series is among the most popular thriller franchises in recent Hindi cinema.
- 12Alpine Linux contributors vote against banning LLM-generated code●@ gildilinie # Alpine # Linux had a vote among core contributors, and similar to debian, the majority wasn't in favor of
Alpine Linux held a vote among its core contributors on whether to ban code written with large language models, and the majority voted against a ban. The result mirrors an earlier vote in the Debian project, which also declined to prohibit LLM-generated code. The decision was recorded in the Alpine council's meeting minutes and is being discussed by open source developers weighing how much AI assistance to allow in volunteer-built distributions.
- 13Spirited Away: Live on Stage comes to US cinemas in October●Spirited Away: Live on Stage brings two Chihiros to cinemas in October The filmed stage adaptation has separate US scree
A filmed stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away will screen in US cinemas on October 1 and 8, with each screening led by a different actress playing Chihiro. The production, staged in Japan, mirrors the film's device by casting two performers as the young heroine, giving audiences two distinct interpretations of the beloved character.
- 14iOS 27 fixes the most annoying iPhone Mirroring flaw▼iOS 27 fixes the most annoying thing about iPhone Mirroring – here’s what’s new
Apple's iOS 27 update reportedly addresses the biggest complaint users have had with iPhone Mirroring, the feature that lets an iPhone be controlled from a Mac. Coverage highlights what has changed in how the feature works. Details beyond the headline claim are limited, but the news will interest anyone who relies on iPhone Mirroring between devices.
- 15Mirror-image mayhem at Michigan highlights Week 4 college football●Mirror-image mayhem at Michigan, plus the rest of Week 4 college football https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7635724/2026/
Week 4 of the college football season delivered chaos in Ann Arbor, with Iowa and Michigan producing a wild, mirror-image ending that anchored a weekend full of upsets and dramatic finishes. The Athletic's rundown of the rest of the week's action is drawing attention from fans replaying the Michigan finish and debating what it means for both teams' seasons.
- 16Noel Gallagher urges Premier League not to punish Manchester City fans●Noel Gallagher begs Premier League bosses not to punish Manchester City fans despite 'breaking financial rules' https://
Musician and lifelong Manchester City supporter Noel Gallagher has publicly appealed to Premier League bosses not to penalise the club's fans, even as City face allegations of breaking financial rules. Speaking to the Mirror, Gallagher argued supporters should not suffer for off-field matters, saying any punishment would be unfair on the people who follow the club week in, week out.
- 17Phillies' season comes down to their rotation in Game 162●After 161 games, it all comes down to the Phillies' rotation — like it has all season https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/
The Philadelphia Phillies enter the final game of the regular season with their starting rotation again at the center of attention. After 161 games, pitching staff decisions, including Zack Wheeler's role going into the playoffs, remain the decisive factor for the team, mirroring how the season has unfolded. Coverage focuses on whether the rotation can carry the Phillies into and through October.
- 18Apple's TestFlight 4.4 Brings Landscape and Resizable iPhone Mirroring●TestFlight 4.4 Adds Landscape Support and Resizable iPhone Mirroring - AppleMagazine
Apple has released TestFlight 4.4, an update to the app developers use to distribute beta versions of their software. The new version adds landscape orientation support and resizable iPhone mirroring, giving testers and developers more flexible ways to view and interact with beta apps during testing sessions.
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