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Government Pursues Large-Scale Food Production Project in Merauke
The government is continuing the development of a large-scale food production project in Merauke, spanning from the era of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to the current administration under Prabowo Subianto.
Leading PBNU doesn't mean controlling NU voters' choices
Although new leadership was elected at Nahdlatul Ulama's 35th Congress, this does not mean those controlling the organisation control the political choices of its members scattered across various parties.
Government Offers 50 Per Cent Discount on Work Injury and Death Benefit Contributions for Informal Waste Sector Workers
The Labour Minister has announced that the government is providing a 50 per cent subsidy on Work Injury Insurance and Death Benefit contributions for informal waste sector workers.
Government Expands Digital Social Assistance Trial to 43 Districts
The government is expanding the Digital Social Protection (Perlinsos Digital) trial from Banyuwangi to 43 districts and cities with around one million families registered out of a target of 12.5 million.
Elderly Indonesians in 2045 Face Rising Costs, Depend on Assets
Indonesia's elderly population will face a projected doubling of financing needs by 2045 as the proportion of people over 60 reaches 20 percent, requiring greater reliance on accumulated assets and stronger financial preparation during working years.
Sinayoko hat-trick lifts Paris FC to second
Paris FC defeated Olympique de Marseille 3–2 at the Vélodrome with Lassine Sinayoko scoring a hat-trick, climbing to second place in the Ligue 1 table.
Raaheeb seeks to resume his progression at Windsor
Raaheeb, a brother to top performers Baaeed and Hukum, returns to racing in the Group 3 Winter Hill Stakes at Windsor after time to develop following a fourth-place finish in the Irish Derby.
Europe seeks first home victory as Team USA arrives for Solheim Cup in Netherlands
Team Europe plays Team USA in the Solheim Cup this week in the Netherlands, with Europe seeking their first outright home victory since 2021.
Sabalenka reaches sixth consecutive US Open quarter-final
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend 6-4 6-3 to reach a sixth consecutive US Open quarter-final, matching Serena Williams' achievement and extending her unbeaten tournament streak to 18 matches.
Australia names Labuschagne in squad for South Africa Tests
Australian selectors have retained batter Marnus Labuschagne despite recent poor form for next month's three-Test tour of South Africa.
Cardellini Wins First Emmy After 30-Year Career
Linda Cardellini won her first Emmy Award on Sunday after more than three decades as an actress, taking the prize for best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie.
Reiner and Gilpin Win 2026 Emmy Awards for Comedy Guest Acting
Rob Reiner and Betty Gilpin won the guest acting awards for comedy at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys, with Reiner receiving a posthumous nomination for his role in The Bear.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Forum Partners With Creativeland to Expand Krishna Trilogy Abroad
The World Forum For Art and Culture and Creativeland Studios have partnered to bring a Krishna trilogy to international audiences in multiple languages.
Tsai Ming-liang's 'Dust' Takes Walker Series to Spain
Director Tsai Ming-liang's 11th "Walker" film, featuring actor Lee Kang-sheng's slow procession through San Sebastian, will premiere at Venice before moving to San Sebastian Film Festival.
Andrew Scott takes on 'unsung' meteorologist in D-Day film
Andrew Scott plays meteorologist James Stagg, who advised General Eisenhower on weather conditions crucial to the D-Day invasion in World War Two.
Fed Terminates Enforcement Actions Against Three Banks
The Federal Reserve Board terminated enforcement actions against United Texas Bank and two Quontic Bank entities, effective September 2, 2026.
Household Expectations Shape Inflation Outlook, Central Banker Says
Household expectations about inflation, income and employment play a key role in shaping monetary policy transmission and respond differently to shocks depending on income, wealth and access to information.
Central banks should embrace blockchain, ECB official says
Central banks should migrate their money onto blockchain platforms to support tokenised finance and modernise monetary policy, according to a top European Central Bank official.
Middle East conflict and AI dominate market moves
Financial markets have swung sharply on evolving Middle East tensions and artificial intelligence developments, with energy prices and inflation expectations reshaping monetary policy outlooks.
ECB Official Calls for Integrated European Tokenised Asset Market
An ECB official outlined steps to build an integrated European market for tokenised assets, warning that incompatible platforms could deepen existing capital market fragmentation.
Satellite Captures Persistent Lava Lake at Remote Antarctic Volcano
Satellite imagery acquired in August 2026 revealed a persistent lava lake in the summit crater of Mount Michael, a stratovolcano on Saunders Island in the South Sandwich Islands.
Pelican Nebula Undergoing Slow Transformation Through Star Formation
The Pelican Nebula, a region of active star formation separated from the North America Nebula by dark dust, is being gradually transformed by radiation from young stars.
Rapid pace of innovation makes major advances routine
The pace of technological innovation has accelerated to the point that extraordinary breakthroughs now occur routinely within a single week.
Chinese AI strategy focuses on embedding technology in existing products
Chinese companies are embedding artificial intelligence into manufactured goods ranging from automobiles to appliances, pursuing a strategy that extends beyond competing directly with top American AI systems.
Fossils reveal the Sahara's ancient face
Fossils show that the region now a barren desert once had very different geographic conditions.
Social isolation in childhood linked to NEET status in early adulthood
Research following over 2,200 people from birth shows that social isolation during childhood is a stronger predictor of NEET status than loneliness or other risk factors.
Routine invasive approach advised for older heart attack patients, trial shows
The EVAOLD trial found that a selective invasive approach guided by stress testing did not improve outcomes compared with routine invasive management in patients over 80 with heart attacks without ST elevation.
Made Fresh Salads Recalls Ready-to-Eat Products Over Listeria Risk
Made Fresh Salads Inc. is recalling ready-to-eat deli-style salads and cream cheese distributed in the New York City area after environmental testing detected Listeria monocytogenes.
Distributors Recall Pork Guanciale Over Listeria Risk
Prime Line Distributors and Ferrarini USA are recalling approximately 1,513 pounds of imported ready-to-eat pork guanciale products due to possible Listeria contamination.
Wildfires and heatwaves undermine global air quality gains, WMO warns
The World Meteorological Organisation warned that intensifying wildfires and heatwaves are undermining international air quality improvements and posing growing health risks.
Documenting Tharu Folklore Reveals Hidden History in Geographic Names
Documentation of Tharu folklore in eastern Nepal has revealed historical details about seasonal migration patterns and river shifts embedded in folk songs and place names, according to researchers.
Fifteen art books to watch this fall
Fifteen art books published this fall include Christine Sun Kim's archive of deafness in pop culture, Guadalupe Rosales's Los Angeles memoir, and Kent Monkman's look at a Vermeer painting.
Mildred Howard Wins Artists' Legacy Foundation Award
The Artists' Legacy Foundation has awarded its 2026 Artist Award, a $25,000 prize, to Mildred Howard, a Bay Area public artist known for her work in assemblage, collage, sculpture, and installation.
Ann Patchett's "Whistler" Explores Emotional Encounters With Art
Critic Lavinia Liang examines Ann Patchett's new novel "Whistler," which explores whether art and emotional vulnerability exist in tension or harmony.
Coffin makers craft elaborate caskets shaped after the deceased's life story
Ghanaian coffin makers craft wooden caskets shaped like shoes, guitars and microphones to reflect the interests and occupations of the deceased.
Guardian Sudoku 7,444
The Guardian's Sudoku 7,444, an easy-difficulty puzzle, is available for readers to solve.
Wrestler and Musician Andy Williams Dies After Match Collapse
Andy Williams, a professional wrestler performing as "The Butcher" and guitarist for the metalcore band Every Time I Die, died Saturday after collapsing at the end of a match in Pennsylvania. He was 48.
Editor Finds Inspiration in Ordinary Moments Amid Art World Turbulence
An editor-in-chief reflects on finding joy in life's simple pleasures while navigating controversies in the art world.
Stranger helps 94-year-old complete vacuum purchase
A woman offered to drive an hour to retrieve a vacuum cleaner from a distant store and deliver it to a 94-year-old customer after a retailer refused to transfer the item.
Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 30,103
The Guardian has published cryptic crossword No. 30,103, featuring 28 clues across and down.
UAE Statement Shakes Israeli Politics — Hebrew Media Calls It Heavy Blow to Netanyahu
Abu Dhabi's refusal to comment on leaked leadership-level talks has been read across Israeli media as a cancellation of the narrative the Netanyahu government sought to promote.
UAE Statement Rattles Israel's Political Scene — Hebrew Media Call It a Harsh Blow to Netanyahu
Abu Dhabi's refusal to comment on leaked leader-level conversations was read across Israeli media as undoing an account Netanyahu's government had sought to promote.
Iran Announces Ship Route Agreement with Oman, Plans "Exclusion Zone"
Iran says it will sign a maritime traffic map with Oman within days and announce an "exclusion zone" near the Strait of Hormuz that would place any vessel entering it on a sanctions list.
International Coalition Demands Investigation into Sudanese Military's Attack on Food Convoy
A coalition of Western nations is calling for an investigation into an attack by Sudan's armed forces on a food convoy that killed two civilian drivers and destroyed 50 tonnes of food supplies.
OPEC+ holds oil production policy unchanged for October
The OPEC+ alliance decided to maintain its oil production policy for October amid export disruptions caused by Iran's war.
Why Women Bear the Heaviest Mental Load in Managing the Family
Academic research shows that women, particularly mothers, shoulder a disproportionate mental burden in managing family affairs, including planning, organisation, and anticipating household tasks.
Chef Bhogal shares filo pastry techniques for savoury dishes
Chef Ravinder Bhogal recommends using ready-made filo pastry to simplify preparation of savoury dishes like cheese pie, seed crackers and prawn rolls.
TV producer and charity manager find unexpected Scottish connections
A 76-year-old television and film worker and a 63-year-old counselling charity manager discover they have unexpected connections through their families and friends during a blind date lunch in Edinburgh.
Helen Goh's Brown Butter Apple and Blackberry Bars
Helen Goh offers a recipe for brown butter apple and blackberry bars with an oat crust and crisp topping.
Roddy's Summer Minestrone with Pesto
Rachel Roddy shares a recipe for a fresh, seasonal vegetable soup that improves in texture and flavour over time and can be made in advance.
M&S releases padded bodysuit for £28
Marks & Spencer has launched a bodysuit with exaggerated hip padding designed to create an hourglass shape rather than compress the body.
Wide-legged trousers gain traction in menswear despite mockery
Gary Neville's wide-legged trousers on Sky Sports drew ridicule but reflect a growing trend in menswear gaining momentum across football and fashion.
Oxfam launches campaign to promote secondhand fashion
Oxfam's Second Hand September campaign encourages people to avoid buying new clothes for 30 days and purchase secondhand items instead, aiming to reduce waste and carbon emissions from the fashion industry.
Pope Leo Makes Vanity Fair's Best-Dressed List
Pope Leo XIV has been included in Vanity Fair's best-dressed list for 2026, praised for bringing papal style to "heavenly heights" with looks including Nike trainers and a white cassock.
Jumpsuit Revival Gains Momentum Among Style Icons
The jumpsuit, a staple of 1970s fashion, is experiencing a revival thanks to celebrity wearers including Harry Styles and Benson Boone.
Makhachev Wants Another Fight Before Ramadan 2027
After defending his welterweight title at UFC 330, Islam Makhachev said he wants to have one more fight before Ramadan in February 2027.
EU Questions Fair Trial Guarantees in Tunisia After "Conspiracy" Verdict
The European Union has expressed concern over a Tunisian Supreme Court ruling upholding convictions against dozens of opposition figures, activists and journalists in a state conspiracy case.
Egyptian Doctors Association Warns of Medical School Admissions with 50% Marks
The Egyptian Doctors Association has warned that some medical faculties are admitting students with scores as low as 50%, undermining strict national admission standards.
Lebanon's lawmakers raise salaries to $5,000 despite public sector austerity
Lebanese parliamentarians are receiving a $2,000 monthly salary increase to bring their compensation to $5,000, raising criticism that the move prioritises lawmakers while other public workers face austerity measures.
Egypt Investigates Telecom Operators Over Unauthorised Phone Registration
Egyptian authorities have referred four mobile operators to the prosecutor's office for investigation after thousands of citizens reported phone numbers registered in their names without consent.
Clerics' Amnesty Status Unclear as Lebanon Debates Detention Law
A controversial Sunni cleric detained since 2015 appears unlikely to be released directly under Lebanon's new general amnesty law, though legal experts say sentence reductions could potentially lead to his release within 18 months.
Israel Escalates Across Lebanon, Gaza and West Bank; US-Iran Tensions Heat Up in Strait of Hormuz
Military escalation by Israel across multiple fronts is occurring simultaneously with heightened US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, driving oil prices higher amid concerns over prolonged disruptions to Middle Eastern energy supplies.
Iran announces "exclusion zone" near Strait of Hormuz
Iran has announced plans to establish an "exclusion zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days, underlining escalating military and economic tensions with the United States.
Trump's Envoys Meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv After Extended Putin Talks
President Trump's envoys Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv following lengthy talks with President Putin in Moscow about efforts to end the war.
Lebanon Demands US Intervention as Israel Escalates Strikes on South
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged the United States on Sunday to take immediate action to stop Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, describing the strikes as a serious escalation.
TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others have been sentenced to death after being convicted of importing drug ingredients for sale and possessing illegal firearms.