News for September 6, 2026
Damn it: Chancellor to unveil £150m growth fund for the North
Chancellor John Healey will unveil a £150m fund to boost northern firms. He is set to detail plans to spread growth more evenly across the UK ahead of his first Budget. The announcements focus on backing businesses outside the south.
Damn it: The £70 refund letter that's not a scam
About a million people, mostly women, are owed pension tax relief. HMRC will contact them about a £70 refund. The notices are part of reclaiming the relief.
Damn it: BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals blood cancer
BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed she has blood cancer. She told the BBC she wanted to share her diagnosis to raise awareness about the disease.
Damn it: Iran nuclear deal may not happen anytime soon
The U.S. energy secretary warned the Iran nuclear deal may not happen anytime soon. On ABC's This Week, Chris Wright said military action is still needed to counter Tehran's threat.
Damn it: 140 migrants rescued from a single dinghy in the English Channel
A dinghy carrying about 140 migrants was rescued in the English Channel. They were transferred onto two lifeboats and taken to shore in the UK.
Damn it: Iran vows faster, heavier, more painful response to US strikes
Iran warns of a faster, heavier, more painful response to U.S. strikes. The remarks followed Washington's claim that it hit Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on U.S. warships in the region.
Damn it: AfD set for big win in eastern state, exit polls show
Exit polls project the AfD at 44.5% and the CDU at 18.5% in the eastern state. The AfD called the outcome historic. The results indicate a strong right-wing lead in that region.
Damn it: Jamaica asks King Charles to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Jamaica asks King Charles to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. The push relates to a petition for slavery reparations.
Damn it: U.S. envoys visit Kyiv for Russia-Ukraine peace talks after meeting Putin
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Kyiv on Sunday, the first trip by Trump's emissaries to the Ukrainian capital. The visit is tied to ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace talks. It followed a meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Damn it: Dozens feared trapped after Delhi hostel collapse
Authorities say as many as 50 people may have been inside the five-storey hostel when it collapsed in Delhi. Rescue crews are on site, searching the rubble for anyone who may have been trapped.
Damn it: Six Navy missiles targeted a communications complex in Kuhestak; one missed
Six missiles were launched by Navy jets at a communications complex in the coastal town of Kuhestak. One missile failed to hit the target.
Damn it: AfD seeks a big boost in Saxony-Anhalt regional elections
AfD is a nationalist, anti-immigrant party. German authorities have labeled the party extremist. It is running strongly in Saxony-Anhalt, the eastern state, ahead of regional elections.
Damn it: Green Party deputy leader tied to two rental properties
Mothin Ali, deputy leader of the Green Party, is connected to two rental properties through his company. There is no evidence he profits from the properties. The link comes despite the party's public opposition to landlords.
Infantino to stand for re-election in March
FIFA confirms Gianni Infantino will seek another term as president. The election is set for March.
Damn it: Royal Navy carrier departs for training
HMS Queen Elizabeth pulled out of Portsmouth Naval Base around 18:20 BST on Saturday. The Royal Navy aircraft carrier is heading for training. No further details were provided about the voyage.
Damn it: Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts are expected
A government minister will meet Jaguar Land Rover's chief as the carmaker struggles with tariffs and fallout from a major cyber attack last year. Thousands of jobs are expected to be cut.
Damn it: Xi pitches China as stable alternative to the U.S. under Trump
Hours before a state dinner with President Donald Trump, Xi Jinping is seeking to shape global influence. Beijing is pushing its diplomacy as leaders meet, aiming to influence international opinion.
Damn it: Dover protest described as exceptionally well organised; council boss says police were slow to respond
The council leader says the Dover protest was exceptionally well organised. He added the demonstration caught several agencies off guard.
Damn it: Ash in Jakarta airspace suspends flights, 20,000+ stranded
Ash clouds were detected in airspace near Jakarta after the eruptions. Flights were suspended at Indonesia's main airport. More than 20,000 travelers remain stranded.
Damn it: Birmingham residents feel abandoned as crime surges
A crime wave has stretched across a part of Birmingham for several months. Residents are asking who is in control of safety. The situation has left the community anxious and frustrated.
Damn it: TV presenter among 11 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
An Egyptian court sentenced 11 people to death in a drugs case. Sarah Khalifa, a TV presenter best known for Mission Impossible, was among those condemned. Her program focused on crime issues and made her a familiar face on television.
Damn it: Sunday heat could reach 28C before a quick cooldown
Sunday may bring a summer-like day with above-average temperatures in parts of the area. Temperatures could climb to around 28C in the warmest spots. The heat should be short-lived, giving way to cooler conditions later.
US envoys head to Ukraine talks after Moscow meeting with Putin
Damn it: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left Moscow after talks with Vladimir Putin. They said they hope for equally productive meetings in Ukraine.
Damn it: Natalie Imbruglia reveals worst audition and stage fright
Imbruglia discusses new music, stage fright, and conspiracy theories. She also reflects on her worst audition and the uneasy feeling she recalls.
Damn it: Munya Chawawa leaves socials for Shakespeare
Munya Chawawa is making his stage acting debut. He says he wants to move away from social media content. He plans to perform Shakespeare on stage.
Damn it: The next James Bond — questions fans want answered
Speculation has risen that an announcement naming Daniel Craig's successor could be imminent. There is no official confirmation at this time. Fans and industry observers are awaiting any updates on who will inherit the Bond mantle.
Damn it: The next James Bond and the questions fans want answered
Speculation is building about who will replace Daniel Craig as James Bond. An announcement about the successor could be near. The piece centers on the questions fans want answered about the next 007.