Andy Burnham has suggested a trial of drinking within sight of the pitch, according to reports. No policy change is announced, and the evidence does not establish whether affected fans would welcome reform.
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ESA is holding a creative competition to mark BepiColombo’s planned arrival at Mercury. One winner will be able to follow that milestone on 9 December from the control centre in Darmstadt.
The UK's Department for Education has announced new vocational qualifications for pupils aged 14 and over. They are intended to sit alongside traditional GCSEs and eventually replace the existing Technical Awards.
American ingredients with Chinese touches, honey ice cream and red tablecloths: the White House has announced plans for the state dinner with Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan on 24 September.
On Bonaire, Sint-Eustatius and Saba, a majority of residents aged 15 and over on each island have seen online information that they considered untrue or whose truth they doubted. This is shown by new CBS figures for 2025.
Fox News is among dozens of media organisations backing a legal submission opposing the exclusion of CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Their shared concern is access to government, regardless of editorial differences.
The White House must restore the revoked press passes for fourteen days. Judge Timothy Kelly intervened on procedural grounds. CNN reports that some employees were still denied entry on Thursday morning despite the order.
The administration defends the exclusion of CNN, MS NOW and Politico by citing sensitive information. Judge Timothy Kelly finds insufficient support in the current record for a link between their press passes and the alleged security risk.
George Russell also topped the second free practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli made it a Mercedes one-two; Max Verstappen finished third.