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Russian forces carried out large strikes on Kyiv, with claims that targets included hubs used by 'NATO specialists' and Ukrainian military infrastructure. The reports come from Russian and pro-Russian outlets, which regularly describe foreign personnel as operating alongside Ukrainian forces. Ukraine and NATO have not confirmed any such casualties, and previous similar claims have often been unverifiable. The strikes fit the ongoing pattern of Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital's military and energy facilities.

UBS has been fined $125 million by US regulators, an amount analysts see as a signal of a broader hardening in Washington's approach to financial enforcement. The penalty suggests US authorities are taking a tougher stance toward major international banks, with commentators watching whether this marks the start of more aggressive supervision of the sector.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent questions to Meta, Google, Amazon and Microsoft regarding tax subsidies connected to their artificial intelligence investments. The inquiry targets whether the tech giants are benefiting from tax breaks tied to massive AI data center spending. The move adds to Washington's scrutiny of how the largest technology companies fund and profit from the AI boom.

Green Party of England and Wales leader Zack Polanski is reported to have described Zionism as racism, in remarks circulated by the Council Estate Media newsletter. The claim is spreading across UK politics and Palestine-related discussions online, where commenters are debating the remark and its implications for the Green Party's position on Israel and Palestine.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has become the subject of fresh transfer speculation, with Liverpool named among the clubs interested in signing him, according to ESPN's transfer rumor roundup. The English right-back left Liverpool for Real Madrid in 2025, and any reported return to his boyhood club is likely to draw strong reaction from supporters of both teams.

A substitute version of a surveillance technology oversight measure has been sent back to committee for further work. The proposal concerns how oversight of surveillance tools used by public bodies is structured and reviewed. Details of what the substitute bill changes have not been released, and no schedule for its return to a full vote has been announced.

UBS analysts argue that AI shopping agents, which search, compare and purchase products on behalf of consumers, could significantly reshape the U.S. retail landscape. The bank suggests these tools may redirect profit pools away from traditional retailers and intermediaries toward whoever controls the AI interface, forcing merchants to rethink pricing, advertising and customer acquisition strategies as automated shopping adoption grows.

Cricket could see a major equipment shift as researchers and manufacturers promote bamboo as a substitute for willow, the traditional wood used in bat making. Willow supplies are under pressure from demand and limited growing regions, prompting interest in bamboo as a cheaper, more sustainable option. The debate covers whether bamboo bats would perform comparably and how the sport's laws, which specify bat materials, would need to change.

UBS's latest global real estate analysis names Zurich and Tokyo as the cities with the highest housing bubble risk, as price growth worldwide slows. The findings point to cooling momentum in residential markets after years of rapid gains, with investors watching whether overvalued cities see corrections.

The Guardian's Tanya Aldred reports that cricket is exploring bamboo bats as a substitute for traditional willow, with rising temperatures putting pressure on the supply of the wood traditionally used to make bats. The discussion centres on whether bamboo can deliver similar performance and what it would mean for the sport's equipment if willow becomes harder to grow.

Thomas Tuchel, manager of the England national team, has issued a pointed message aimed at Premier League clubs. The exact content of his remarks has not been detailed beyond the headline, but the statement is being picked up across football media outlets, suggesting it touches on matters of player welfare or club cooperation with the national team.

Scientists are urging that funding for the USDA Climate Hubs be extended. The regional hubs help farmers, ranchers and land managers adapt to climate change by translating research into practical guidance. Supporters argue the network delivers value on the ground and should not lapse, though details of the funding request and the response from policymakers remain unclear.

A crosstown World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox will not materialize this October, but both teams head into the MLB postseason alive in the wild-card round. Each club can advance with a series win, keeping the possibility of a deep Chicago playoff run on the table as fans weigh what a Red Line World Series might have looked like.

Premier League clubs are earning significant revenue by hosting major music acts such as Oasis and Beyoncé at their stadiums, according to reporting by The Athletic. The piece examines how much clubs make from concerts, as top-flight grounds increasingly double as large-scale music venues during the off-season.

MLB's post-season wild-card round is set, with four match-ups on deck: Boston Red Sox against the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs against the San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies against the Atlanta Braves, and Chicago White Sox against the Houston Astros. Previews are laying out series predictions and X-factors for each match-up as fans debate who will advance.

Spotify is bundling workout plans with its subscription service, adding fitness programming to its music and podcast offering. The move, reported by Boss Hunting, signals the streaming company's push to keep subscribers engaged beyond audio, following the growth of wellness content on the platform. Details on pricing and availability have not been confirmed.

Everton are reportedly one of four clubs interested in signing Moroccan defender Youssef Ait Boudlal, according to transfer gossip columns. The young centre-back has been attracting attention from clubs across Europe, and Everton's interest suggests they are looking to bolster their defensive options. Details on the other three clubs or any bid have not been confirmed.

Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida is set to host a Sunday game between the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox. The matchup at the home ballpark of the Tampa Bay Rays is drawing attention as an unusual venue for two visiting clubs, with Major League Baseball listing the game on its schedule for Sunday.

WELLSTAR, a subsidiary of WELL Health Technologies, has received conditional approval for a listing on the TSX Venture Exchange and has filed its filing statement. The move is a step toward a public listing for the health company's subsidiary. WELL Health, the Canadian digital health firm, has not announced further details in the announcement.