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Coco Gauff sets up US Open semifinal with Elena Rybakina after saving two match points against Mirra Andreeva.Published On 9 Sep 20269 Sep 2026American Coco Gauff saved two match points to beat Russian fifth seed ⁠Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), ⁠6-2 on Wednesday and reach the US Open semi-finals after recovering from a dreadful opening set.The 2023 champion had none of her usual firepower at first and was ⁠on the ropes in the tiebreak before she flipped the script and closed out the match with a forehand strike, dropping her racket to the court in joy and relief.Recommended Stories list…

ToplineApple unveiled a range of products Wednesday during its “Surprise and shine” event, including plans to launch an AI overhaul of Siri with an upcoming iOS update that will be capable of listening to and recapping live conversations recorded through users’ phones or watches.Siri AI will launch this month.Photo by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesKey FactsSiri AI, which was first announced and made available to developers in June, will launch alongside iOS 27 on Sept. 14.Siri AI’s Recap feature can listen in on conversations and make summaries of them with quotes included, allowing users to gather information they may have…

A nearly identical exploit kit that targets critical vulnerabilities in both Chromium-based browsers and older versions of Windows is being actively used by at least four hacking groups, some of which have ties to the Chinese government. Researchers from security firm Proofpoint said Wednesday that BlueMoon, the name they gave to the kit, chains three vulnerabilities together so the attackers using it can install malware of their choice. BlueMoon exploits two Chromium vulnerabilities and one in the kernel of Windows 10 (Oct 2018 Update), Windows Server 2019, Windows 10 2004, Windows Server 2022, and the initial release of Windows 11.…

A former child refugee who became the leader of Camden council has been selected to be the Labour candidate for the byelection in Holborn and St Pancras.Sagal Abdi-Wali, who came to the UK from Somalia as a child in the 1990s and was elected leader of Camden council in May, was chosen by Labour members to contest the north London seat vacated by Keir Starmer.She was previously the chair of the local constituency Labour party, after first being elected as a Labour councillor in 2022.Abdi-Wali, 42, said she was “delighted” and promised to put the community at the heart of…

Generative artificial intelligence is now woven into academic life. In the United Kingdom, a March survey found that 94% of undergraduates use the technology to complete assessed coursework (see go.nature.com/45pced3). The scientific literature shows a similar shift: more than half of papers published in 2025 show linguistic traces of large language models (LLMs), compared with about one in ten in 20231.This trend has alarmed educators and researchers, who worry that AI models could erode critical thinking and flood the scientific record with low-quality work. Yet as a regular user of AI tools and a researcher at the University of Oxford,…

Lewis Hall could still leave Newcastle despite agreeing new contract, Yasin Ayari close to committing future to Brighton but Kaoru Mitoma set for move away, and Chelsea to go back for Manu Kone in midfielder search. Newcastle could still sell Lewis Hall next summer despite the 22-year-old England left-back, recently linked with a move to Manchester United, reportedly agreeing a new contract with the Magpies until 2031. (Talksport, external)Lisandro Martinez, 28, will be offered a new long-term contract by Manchester United if the Argentina centre-back stays injury-free and has an impressive 2026-27 season at Old Trafford. (Football Insider, external)Brighton are…

Nigerian filmmaker and producer Kunle Afolayan has questioned the growing perception that YouTube is more financially rewarding for Nigerian filmmakers than major streaming platforms such as Netflix and Prime Video. Afolayan said YouTube’s growing attraction in Nollywood is partly driven by its accessibility and the advantage of earning in foreign currency while production expenses are largely incurred in naira. Speaking during an interview with former Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun on the Nidacity podcast, released on YouTube on Tuesday, the filmmaker argued that YouTube could not offer filmmakers the same financial opportunities as Netflix and Prime Video. “YouTube can never…

The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has condemned the disruption of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi’s visit to Benue State, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of desperation to silence the opposition. Mr Makinde, who is the governor of Oyo State, said the actions of the suspected political thugs who allegedly blocked Mr Obi’s convoy from gaining access to parts of the state showed that the APC was resorting to intimidation ahead of the 2027 general elections. He stated this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser…

Opponents of congressional redistricting in Missouri appealed to the US supreme court on Wednesday after a federal panel let stand a ruling allowing the state to use a new map backed by Donald Trump in November’s midterms.The map’s challengers, including a group ‌opposed to the Republican-drawn map called ​People Not Politicians, made the request in an emergency ⁠filing, moving swiftly ​after Stephen Clark, a St ​Louis-based chief ​US district ​judge, ‌ ​issued his ​decision on Tuesday.Clashing rulings had plunged Missouri’s congressional elections into uncertainty, less than two months out from the crucial midterms that will decide which party controls a…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified delays in seeking care, healthcare worker infections and gaps in the functionality of health facilities as key challenges that could undermine Nigeria’s preparedness for the 2026/2027 Lassa fever season. The health agency’s Director-General, Jide Idris, disclosed this in an advisory issued on Wednesday ahead of the peak Lassa fever season, which usually occurs between November and April. Mr Idris said although Lassa fever occurs throughout the year, the period before the peak season provides an opportunity for the government, health facilities and communities to strengthen preparedness before cases increase.…