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'Alarm bells ringing': US summer heat shatters record
'Alarm bells ringing': US summer heat shatters record

The contiguous United States has endured its hottest summer on record, a new peak that scientists said should send alarm bells ringing over the increasingly dire impacts of climate change.

September 09, 2026

Iran strikes ships, expands no-go zone outside Hormuz strait
Iran strikes ships, expands no-go zone outside Hormuz strait

Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, as it announced an expansion of a no-go zone outside the strategic waterway it has blockaded for months.

September 09, 2026

IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council
IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council

The IAEA board of governors on Wednesday voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear "non-compliance" in a diplomatic move to pile pressure on the Islamic republic.

September 09, 2026

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Vuelta debutant Brennan claims fifth victory on stage 17
Vuelta debutant Brennan claims fifth victory on stage 17

Sprint king Matthew Brennan claimed a fifth Vuelta a Espana stage victory on Wednesday as he edged a bunch sprint in Seville to win the 17th stage.

September 09, 2026

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Josh Kerr: I pick my races and never get 'greedy'
Josh Kerr: I pick my races and never get 'greedy'

World mile record holder Josh Kerr says he "loves racing" and he aims to sign off a spectacular season with victory at the Ultimate Championship this weekend -- but he shrugged off criticism from his old foe Jakob Ingebrigtsen.

September 09, 2026