Racist abuse of French judo star Teddy Riner investigated after he spoke about rise of far right 24. September 2026 (14:31) Paris public prosecutor opens investigation into online harassment of Riner, one of France’s most popular sportspeople Paris’s public prosecutor has opened an investigation into the racist abuse and online harassment of the French judo star Teddy Riner after he expressed concern about the rise of the far right.Riner, who has often been voted France’s most popular sportsperson and is one of the most successful judo competitors of all time, told a TV sports show this month that he felt “anxiety” about the rise of the far right in France. Numerous racist insults and hate messages were subsequently directed at him online, the prosecutor’s office said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call 24. September 2026 (14:30) Senators’ report says taxpayers face higher bills after ‘bargain’ between president and major pollutersThe fossil fuel industry secured an estimated $190bn in tax breaks and subsidies over the next decade after responding to Donald Trump’s pre-election call for major campaign donations, leaving American taxpayers to shoulder higher bills and public health costs associated with pollution, according to a new report.Released on Thursday by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, ranking member of the Senate environment and public works committee, and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, the report details what the senators describe as the fossil fuel industry’s expansive influence over the Trump administration. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways rise to nearly 25,000 a year 24. September 2026 (14:20) Unions say record high figures, including assaults on rail workers as well as members of public, show need for more staff and policingBusiness live – latest updatesThe number of reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways has risen to a record high of almost 25,000 incidents in a year.Unions said the “horrendous” figures showed the need for more staff and policing, as the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) revealed a sharp increase in assaults on the travelling public and on railway staff last year. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Boy, 11, shot in the face and neck in Sydney dies from his injuries 24. September 2026 (14:15) The 11-year-old died at Westmead children’s hospital three days after incident at a unit in NorwestGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA young boy who was allegedly shot at a home in Sydney’s north-west earlier this week has died.Police said that the boy, who had been in a critical condition since being found with a gunshot wound at a unit in Norwest on Monday, died in hospital at about 8pm on Thursday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
