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Kaepernick draws parallel to Macklemore after NFL owners pressure tour removal

Colin Kaepernick accuses NFL owners of colluding against rapper Macklemore after his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestine remarks, drawing parallels to his own blacklisting from professional football.

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Colin Kaepernick has become a social activist since the end of his NFL career

1894 Magazine Returned to New Hampshire Library After 132 Years

An 84-year-old man returned a copy of The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine from September 1894 to Concord Public Library, more than 130 years after it was checked out. The discovery was made possible by the library's fine amnesty program.

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a man smiles while holding a magazine from 1894

Scotland Honours Fire Dog Wallace with Central Station Statue

Scotland's first fire dog, Wallace, has been honoured with a statue at Glasgow Central Station, 104 years after his death. The setter-collie served alongside firefighters in the 1890s, running ahead of horse-drawn engines to emergencies and guarding horses at incident scenes.

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A black statue of a dog, with blue coloured boots on him. A woman in a red dress and white jacket stands behind it, smiling and with a walking stick in one hand.

Pokémon fans brace for 30th anniversary launch on 16 September

Pokémon fans prepare for the 30th Celebration expansion launching on 16 September 2026, with collectors and retailers describing it as the biggest release in a decade. Retailers expect queues and rapid sellouts.

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A young woman with dark hair, wearing a denim jacket with a Pokémon badge on it is smiling at the camera. She is standing in front of a display of Pokémon cards in a shop.

Support acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore's removal over pro-Palestine remarks

Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after pro-Palestinian remarks, prompting four support acts including Finneas to withdraw in protest. Ed Sheeran distanced himself from the decision, which was made by tour promoters and venues citing concerns about the controversy.

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Close up of Macklemore, who has shaved blonde hair, and is wearing a blue striped shirt.

Oasis Confirm 2027 Reunion Tour: Knebworth Return, Manchester Residency and Glasgow Dates

Oasis have confirmed their 2027 reunion tour, including a return to Knebworth House for four nights in September, an 11-night Manchester residency, and five Glasgow dates. The announcement follows the commercial success of their 2025 comeback tour, which generated £300 million.

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Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis with their arms outstretched accepting applause from the audience at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California in September 2025

'Nepo baby' is a horrific term,' says Zeta-Jones of children's entertainment careers

Catherine Zeta-Jones criticises the term 'nepo baby' as 'horrific', defending her children Dylan and Carys as they pursue careers in acting and directing. She argues they are forging their own paths despite their famous family background.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones attends a For Your Consideration event for the television series "Wednesday" in Los Angeles, November 2025. She wears a black dress with lace detailing and wears her long brown hair down.

Thousands celebrate at Radio 2 in the Park festival in Stirling

Thousands of music fans celebrated at Radio 2 in the Park festival in Stirling over a weekend featuring performances by Chaka Khan, Lulu, Texas, Simple Minds and many more established artists, with Stirling Castle providing a dramatic backdrop.

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A crowd at a festival, Three women at the front are smiling while clapping in the air. The woman in the middle is wearing a stetson and a spotty top. A woman on the left is wearing a white T-shirt with a large pink floral design and a woman on the right is wearing blue-framed glasses, a colourful patterned top, and a smartwatch. There is a big wheel behind them.

Bookshop owner documents Galloway's forgotten gravestone stories

Wigtown bookshop owner Bre Martin has spent years documenting gravestone inscriptions and researching the lives of those buried in Galloway's kirkyards. His findings, compiled in a new book, reveal remarkable stories from centuries past.

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A man with long, dark hair and glasses is reading a book in an old graveyard

Drag Race co-creator warns of 'crisis' in queer TV representation as BBC axes UK series

Fenton Bailey, co-creator of Drag Race, warns of a "crisis of representation" after the BBC cancels the UK series due to £500m in budget cuts. The show moves to WOW Presents Plus, raising concerns about LGBTQ+ visibility on public service television.

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Four people, Michelle Visage, RuPaul, Graham Norton and Alan Carr, stand on a brightly lit runway in the foreground. The central figure wears a fitted black gown with long black gloves and stands in front of a circular golden backdrop. To the left, one person wears a short black-and-white striped dress with spiral designs on the chest. To the right, one person wears a black suit jacket with floral embroidery, and another wears a shiny red suit with floral embellishments. The stage features a reflective floor, a purple geometric wall pattern, and illuminated steps leading to the backdrop.

Five autumn night sky events worth watching this season

Autumn's lengthening nights offer prime opportunities for stargazing. Watch for the Pleiades star cluster, Orionid and Leonid meteor showers, a November planetary parade, and a supermoon across the coming months.

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The November full moon shines bright white in a black sky, with the outline of tree branches in the foreground.

Tooro King Oyo Buried as Succession Dispute Deepens

Uganda's King Oyo, the world's youngest reigning monarch, was buried on Saturday following his death from cancer. A fierce succession dispute between the royal clan and the late king's family has erupted over who will lead the traditional Tooro kingdom next.

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Royal guards escort the cortege with the body of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV for his burial at the Karambi Royal Tombs in Fort Portal, Uganda 12 September, 2026