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Saturday, September 5, 2026

FlexChar’s editorial roundup of the day’s biggest stories, grouped by topic and linked to original publishers.

World

Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win

Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer.

FlexChar · 30 minutes ago

World

US envoys meet Putin in Moscow for Ukraine talks

Footage shows Vladimir Putin greeting Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, before saying the current situation "is not so easy".

FlexChar · 37 minutes ago

World

US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targeted

The strikes come nearly a week after fighting between the US and Iran flared again following weeks of relative calm.

FlexChar · 50 minutes ago

World

Police probe after child dies in woodland

Emergency services were called to Strawberry Lane at 08:45 BST on Saturday.

FlexChar · 1 hour ago

World

King and Queen join Highland games fans at Braemar Gathering

The King and Queen watched events including Highland dancing, caber tossing and pipe bands performing at the annual event in Royal Deeside.

FlexChar · 2 hours ago

World

World

US envoys meet Putin in Moscow for Ukraine talks

Footage shows Vladimir Putin greeting Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, before saying the current situation "is not so easy".

FlexChar · 37 minutes ago

World

US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targeted

The strikes come nearly a week after fighting between the US and Iran flared again following weeks of relative calm.

FlexChar · 50 minutes ago

World

What different world maps get right

As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.

and what they get wrong · 3 hours ago

Gaming

Gaming

7 R-Rated Action Movies That Are 10/10, No Notes

From The Matrix to John Wick, these seven R-rated action movies pair spectacular violence with compelling characters and genuine stakes.

Debopriyaa Dutta · 38 minutes ago

Gaming

The 8 Biggest Manhunter Theories in 'Lanterns'

From Zoe Macon to Hal Jordan, here are the wildest theories about who could secretly be the Manhunter in Lanterns.

Ryan Epps · 2 hours ago

Gaming

The 5 Best Games That Still Aren't Officially Available in the US

From the game that inspired Resident Evil to one of the most acclaimed RPGs of all time, here are 5 games US audiences never officially got to play

Lillian Ali · 3 hours ago

Sports

Sports

Le Fee penalty saves point for Sunderland at Brentford

Enzo le Fee scored a late penalty to rescue a point for Sunderland in a hard-fought draw with Brentford.

FlexChar · 7 minutes ago

Sports

York run in five tries for dream win over Catalans

York Knights go 10th in Super League as they run in five tries to beat Catalans Dragons in Perpignan.

FlexChar · 10 minutes ago

Sports

Chilwell scores on Palace return in victory at Fulham

Ben Chilwell scored on his Crystal Palace return as the Eagles came from behind twice to earn a 3-2 win at Fulham.

FlexChar · 16 minutes ago

Business

Business

Live music to raise cash for Christmas dinners

Proceeds from the event help fund Christmas for families struggling financially in the South East.

FlexChar · 14 hours ago

Business

How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?

The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.

FlexChar · 17 hours ago

Business

Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says

Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.

FlexChar · 19 hours ago