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England cannot imitate Spain's success, says Gordon

Barcelona winger Gordon was part of the Three Lions squad that again fell short at the semi-finals of the World Cup, while Spain went on to be crowned world champions for the second time. England's Anthony Gordon takes part in a press conference at St George's Park in Burton-upon-Trent, central England, on September 23, 2026, ahead of the team's UEFA Nations League group stage football match against Spain on September 26. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) /Anthony Gordon believes England cannot copy Spain's example and must use their own strengths to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament.Barcelona winger Gordon was part of the Three Lions squad that again fell short at the semi-finals of the World Cup, while Spain went on to be crowned world champions for the second time.The 25-year-old has made a fine start to life in Spain since his move from Newcastle in May but ahead of England's Nations League showdown against Spain at Wembley, he thinks there are clear differences between the football cultures of both countries."We can't keep looking at other countries and trying to be like them, because we're not them - we're English and we have our own strengths which they don't have, so maybe we start playing the way we're good at," said Gordon."I'm speaking from a point of view where I feel like we are trying to replicate Spain."Because I'm in Spain, I know we have just as good pl...

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The National

What's on the menu at the Trump-Xi state dinner?

US President Donald Trump is hosting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the White House this week, with a state dinner scheduled for Thursday evening.It is Mr Xi's second official visit to Washington and his first in 11 years.The White House said the menu blends “American ingredients with subtle Chinese influence, bringing the culinary traditions of both nations together”. The meal will begin with a toast of Schramsberg “Blanc De Noir”, a sparkling wine, chosen to honour the “Toast to Peace” shared by former president Richard Nixon and premier Zhou Enlai in Beijing in 1972. Mr Nixon was the first American president to visit China.The first course will consist of “a refined and silky-smooth veloute made of sweet yellow squash”. “This course is gently blended to highlight its delicate seasonal flavours of earthy wild mushrooms, sauteed with fresh herbs,” the White House said. “Together, these ingredients create a rich fricassee, complemented by crispy pancetta for a savoury and smoky contrast.”The second course will be sea bass coated in toasted sesame seeds. “This combination creates a fragrant nutty crust while keeping the fish tender. The fish is served with crisp baby bok choy and roasted garden eggplant, creating lightly caramelised flavours,” the White House said. It will be finished with a “vibrant sauce verte of fresh herbs”.For dessert, Mr Trump and Mr Xi will enjoy a...

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Google News — Technology

Meta bets on $1,300 VR glasses that can play YouTube, ESPN, Peacock, and much more

Meta bets on $1,300 VR glasses that can play YouTube, ESPN, Peacock, and much more TubefilterThey were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image? bbc.comIntroducing Meta VR Glasses: A Cinema, Courtside Seat, and Workspace in Just 100 Grams meta.comEverything We Announced at Meta Connect 2026 meta.comMeta VR Glasses weigh 100 grams and will cost $1,299.99 from spring 2027 tech-ish.com

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Kahawa Tungu

White House ‘repeatedly violated’ court order to restore press access, say media outlets

Three US media outlets have requested an emergency court hearing, accusing the White House of having “repeatedly violated” a judge’s order to restore their access in a stand-off with President Donald Trump. Employees from CNN, Politico and MS Now reported being denied entry on Thursday morning, with some having their credentials confiscated, while others were granted access.Judge Timothy Kelly ruled in the early hours of Thursday that Trump’s ban on the outlets should be temporarily lifted because it “likely violated their constitutional due process rights”.Trump initially said he banned the outlets because of “fake news”. The White House later cited national security.It was unclear whether the refusal to admit some reporters on Thursday morning was because of an administrative lag as the White House potentially worked to comply with the judge’s order.The standoff was expected to impact TV coverage as Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday morning ahead of a state dinner.CNN said some of their journalists had been denied entry, including senior White House reporter Betsy Klein. But a producer was allowed to enter, the outlet reported.Politico said one of its reporters was denied access to the White House and had his press credentials confiscated.MS NOW reported that its White House reporter Laura Barrón-López and a producer were barred and had their passes taken, but another MS NOW producer was allowed in.The White House is yet to comment on the ruling, and lawyers acting for the president may take further legal action.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel

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France 24

Tigray rebels in 'full-blown' war with government

In tonight's edition, Tigrayans in northern Ethiopia start panic buying supplies in the rush to stock up amidst fears that months of tensions have finally tipped over into full-blown conflict. Also, power cuts return to Senegal. And Yemis Alade, the Nigerian superstar, is out with a new album and speaks to France 24.

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Al Jazeera

New York sues Polymarket over allegations of illegal gambling operations

The lawsuit comes two months after the state filed a similar lawsuit against competitor Kalshi.New York State has filed a lawsuit against prediction market company Polymarket amid allegations that it violated state laws against illegal gambling.The suit, filed on Thursday by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, comes two months after the state filed a similar lawsuit against competitor Kalshi. That followed the state suing Coinbase and Gemini for offering users the ability to bet on “sports, entertainment, and elections, in violation of New York laws”, according to a release from the attorney general’s office at the time.The state accused all the companies of operating without licences from the State Gaming Commission.“Our gambling laws exist to protect New Yorkers, prevent the potential harms of problem gambling, and ensure funding for educational and public benefit programs,” James said in a statement announcing the suit.“By skirting New York’s laws, Polymarket is targeting the most vulnerable and depriving New York families of critical services and support. My office will never hesitate to take action to defend our laws and keep New Yorkers safe.”The suit also alleges that the company encouraged gambling among young people. It accuses Polymarket of targeting users as young as 18, while state law requires users to be at least 21 years old to take part in mobile sports betting.“By running an unlicensed gambling operation, Polymarket has done more than just knowingly violate state law, they have put New Yorkers at risk, especially those underage who are most vulnerable to problem gaming,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement.The more than 30-page lawsuit claims that Polymarket, which is valued at more than $20bn, has advertised sports betting in particular since July 2025. It pointed to a post on X from August 17, 2025, about the launch of its US mobile app that said it was “BAD NEWS (For sportsbooks)”.Prediction markets allow users to wager on so-called event contracts, covering political events, sports, elections and even award shows. Concerns about the role of prediction markets came to a head earlier this year when wagers were made in the hours before the United States and Israel first struck Iran, prompting widespread backlash in Washington.“We chose to engage with them directly on the substance and address their concerns,” chief legal officer Neal Kumar said in a statement.“They preferred the media hit. Any time the [attorney general’s] office wants to swing by, our door is open for a conversation about how we protect consumers and offer fair, transparent and legal markets.”Kalshi is facing similar allegations in New York State. Kalshi has been critical of reporting on lawsuits against it and allegations that it is akin to a sports betting or gambling platform.The Polymarket lawsuit comes days after reporting from the Wall Street Journal that alleged a wave of users had linked stolen bank debit cards and then used them to make wagers, effectively draining the accounts. According to the report, when CEO Shayne Coplan was made aware of the issue, he responded: “Just keep growing and pay a fine if regulators ever find out.”New York State’s lawsuit joins a growing list of states that have sued prediction market platforms, including Arizona, Massachusetts, Nevada and many others. Those states are at odds with the federal government, as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has claimed that the federal agency exerts authority over the regulation of prediction markets.Polymarket has close ties with the family of US President Donald Trump. The prediction market platform has investment from 1789 Capital, a venture capital firm backed by Donald Trump Jr, the president’s eldest son, who also serves on the company’s advisory board.

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The Straits Times

Zelensky, Wall Street executives hold talks on Ukraine’s reconstruction

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting senior Wall Street executives on Sept 23, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.NEW YORK - Ukrainian ​leader Volodymyr Zelensky has met with senior Wall Street executives as Kyiv seeks to attract investments to help finance the country’s rebuilding efforts.The meeting, which took place on Sept 23 on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City, focused mainly around areas such as helping Ukraine get through the winter and supporting its economy, the Ukrainian government said.Ukraine faces a brutal ​winter as stepped-up Russian strikes on its infrastructure and key export industries deepen the country’s budget crisis.The daily cost of the war grew to about US$190 million (S$240 million) this year.The meeting, attended by more than two dozen US companies, was facilitated by US banking giant Citigroup and the US Chamber of Commerce.Participants also discussed setting up a sovereign wealth fund and strengthening Ukraine’s economy with support from members of the International Advisory Group, the Ukrainian government said.“The private sector will play an essential role in the country’s reconstruction,” Citi chief executive officer Jane Fraser said in a statement.Citi, which has been in Ukraine for more than 25 years, said it was looking to help mobilise investment and support Ukrainian companies.Other attendees included executives from BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, Lazard, Macquarie, State Street, Jane Street, Fairfax and McKinsey & Company.Representatives of the US Chamber of Commerce, US International Development Finance Corporation, World Bank, European Investment Bank and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development also participated. REUTERS

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Google News — Business

Bond yields surge to fresh two-decade highs but oil prices buffeted by Iran headlines

Bond yields surge to fresh two-decade highs but oil prices buffeted by Iran headlines NBC NewsStock Market Today: Indexes Slip as Oil Prices, Treasury Yields Rise InvestopediaGlobal bond sell-off deepens, sending borrowing costs higher around the world CNNHere's what happens to the economy when Treasury yields soar like they are now CNBCTreasury Jitters Are Rising, Yet the Real Pressure Is Building in Diesel Investing.com

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Kahawa Tungu

Third suspect arrested over the murder of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu

Detectives arrested Noah Kipkirui Langat, a boda boda rider suspected of conducting surveillance on lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu before he was fatally shot on Magadi Road on September 9, 2025.Langat’s arrest follows those of constable Julius Cheruiyot, suspected of being the gunman, and Nicholas Lemiso Naula, the boda boda rider suspected of ferrying him to and from the scene.With three suspects now in custody, detectives are intensifying the hunt for other persons suspected to have played a role in the meticulously planned killing.Langat was traced to Pangani police cells on Thursday evening where he had been detained over a traffic offense. He is also a bodaboda rider in the city.This brings to three, the number of suspects in custody over murder of the lawyer.Mbobu was trailed and shot dead in his car as he drove to his Bogani residence in Karen.Officials said the arrest came after some of the suspects arrested in the murder of psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso confided to the detectives on the role played by the constable of police attached to Nairobi Area.Without the constable’s knowledge, the detectives who have been handling the murder picked his official pistol that he had been issued with on the day Mbobu was murdered and sent it for ballistic tests.On Thursday, the tests turned positive. This prompted police to arrest Cheruiyot over the murder.Mbobu, a former chairman of Political Parties Disputes Tribunal was shot and killed on September 9, 2025 at about 5.30 pm.Mbobu had represented Dr Mutiso’s husband, Prof David Ndetei, in legal proceedings.Dr. Mutiso, a former Director of the African Institute of Mental and Brain Health, was fatally shot on July 29, 2026, in Upper Hill, Kilimani Sub-County, Nairobi, while inside a motor vehicle.
The DCI has also identified a land dispute involving Dr. Mutiso as a possible motive for the killing.
Investigators said the deceased was involved in a dispute over L.R. Number 1504/13, which is the subject of a case before the Machakos court.
Investigators also said Dr. Mutiso had previously reported that someone had attempted to kill her and that she had been followed before the fatal shooting.
The DCI said that on July 7, 2026, Dr. Mutiso reported being confronted by two armed men riding a motorcycle near Junction Mall along Ngong Road in Nairobi.
The men pointed a gun at her but she managed to escape and later reported the incident at Kilimani Police Station.On Thursday, Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin said they had made a breakthrough in the murder of Kyalo.He said following an intensive and painstaking investigation over the past year, detectives identified and arrested Police Constable Julius Cheruiyot of Nairobi Area, suspected of being the gunman who fatally shot the lawyer.
“As part of the ongoing investigations, defectives today recovered the Ceska pistol that had been issued to the suspect at the time of the incident. Ballistic examination has since confirmed that the firearm was indeed used in the shooting that claimed the life of Lawyer Mbobu. The finding provides a significant forensic breakthrough in the investigation and further strengthens the evidentiary trail being assembled by detectives,” he said.He added detectives had also established that Inspector Kenneth Sang, who is currently at large, allegedly coordinated the operation in liaison with Rose Mbithe, who is already in police custody in connection with the murder of Dr. Mutiso, who was fatally shot on July 29, 2026 in Upper Hill, Nairobi
The DCI immediately commenced investigations, with specialised teams from the Homicide Directorate, working alongside forensic experts, undertaking extensive investigations to reconstruct the events surrounding the killing.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel

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Kahawa Tungu

Onyonka sets October 13 for Kisii gubernatorial campaign launch

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka is set to formally launch his campaign for the Kisii gubernatorial seat on October 13, setting the stage for an increasingly competitive race ahead of the 2027 General Election.Onyonka has selected Marani in Kitutu Chache North as the venue for the launch, where he is expected to rally his supporters and outline his agenda for the county as he seeks to transition from the Senate to the governor’s office.“I am running as governor of Kisii County 2027, you can take that to the bank,” Onyonka told KahawaTungu on Thursday.Onyonka has also sought to draw a distinction between his gubernatorial ambitions and his current constitutional role as a senator, saying he will continue to discharge his oversight responsibilities.“It is a very delicate balancing act. I must behave responsibly without looking petty, by overseeing the county because I still have two years to do that,” he said.He served as the Kitutu Chache MP from 2015 to 2022 and previously served as an Assistant Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs between 2008 and 2014. Before entering politics, he worked in the private sector.His parliamentary profile lists a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Nairobi and a master’s degree in International Relations and Marketing from the University of North Carolina in the United States.His political relationship with Governor Simba Arati, however, has changed significantly since the two came to power in 2022.The two were previously political allies, but their relationship deteriorated after Arati became governor. By December 2022, Onyonka had publicly announced that he was cutting political ties with the governor.“We are not gods,” Onyonka said at the time, urging elected leaders to respect the electorate that put them in office.Since then, the senator has stepped up scrutiny of the county administration through his Senate oversight role.In March 2024, he questioned the utilisation of county development funds and called on the governor to account for challenges affecting the implementation of county projects.“What is in there is public money that should be used to benefit the Kisii people?” he asked.Onyonka has increasingly presented himself as an alternative political voice in Kisii, while seeking to consolidate support ahead of the 2027 contest.In 2026, he also floated the possibility of opposition gubernatorial aspirants settling on a single candidate to challenge Arati.Among the politicians he said he was engaging were former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, former South Mugirango MP Omingo Magara and Dr Enock Ondari.The October 13 launch at Marani is therefore expected to provide a clearer picture of Onyonka’s political strategy, including the alliances he intends to build and the issues likely to form the centre of his campaign.The contest is expected to feature debates over the county government’s development record, resource allocation, political alliances and competing visions for Kisii.With Onyonka now moving from declaring his intention to launching an organised campaign, the 2027 gubernatorial race in Kisii is set to attract heightened political attention.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel

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The Straits Times

Trump presidency ‘as we know it’ ends in November, says California’s Gavin Newsom

Governor of California Gavin Newsom is pictured during a recorded interview with AFP in the Manhattan borough of New York City on Sept 23. Newsom is widely seen as a leading contender for the Democrats’ 2028 presidential nomination.NEW YORK - California Governor Gavin Newsom has a prediction for November: Democrats retake the House, and Donald Trump’s presidency “as we know it” is over.“We’re going to take back the House of Representatives. It’s a day of reckoning, a new day coming,” Newsom told AFP and two other outlets, after a UN climate summit in New York.“Trump’s presidency, as we know it, ends in November,” said the 58-year-old outgoing Democratic leader of the nation’s most populous state, widely seen as a leading contender for his party’s 2028 presidential nomination.Newsom, who spoke in an interview on Sept 23 as part of a journalism initiative called Covering Climate Now, did not give details on how he thinks a Democratic win would in essence end the Trump presidency.But if Trump’s Republicans lose control of one or both houses of Congress, Democrats can in fact curb the president’s expansive agenda – though the executive still wields considerable power.Newsom also insisted climate was winning politics – if framed not as a “green” issue but as one tied to everything from grocery prices to home insurance to national security.“People say ‘why the hell are you talking about that, you should be talking about the kitchen table,’ I said ‘I am!’”He pointed to the price of beef and coffee, and the challenges of insuring a home or getting a mortgage amid growing climate risks from more extreme wildfires to coastal erosion supercharged by El Nino.Other politicians shy away from the subject, he said, “because they don’t know how to talk about it, and those that have talked about in the past have been accused of being soft, weak, effete, green, hyperbolic.”He conceded that “some of our language did get a little apocalyptic.” The key, he said, is hammering home that “it’s not about electric power; it’s about economic power. It’s about statecraft.”At the summit, he pitched California as proof that climate action and growth go hand in hand, saying the state – the world’s fourth-largest economy, whose GDP has grown 40 per cent since 2019 – had run on 100 per cent clean energy for at least part of the day on 90 per cent of days this year.His administration has battled Trump and congressional Republicans over efforts to undo California’s green rules – from scrapping its planned phase-out of gasoline cars to paying companies to abandon offshore wind projects.“Donald Trump wants to recreate the 19th century,” said Newsom. “He’s doubling down on stupid. He’s putting America in reverse.”“Whoever the nominee is of the Democratic Party is going to be the next president of the United States,” he said.Any of the Democratic hopefuls, he added, would be “exponentially better than a Rubio or Vance that have countenanced this corruption, this grift, this graft, this destruction of truth and trust and institutions,” referring to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice-President J.D. Vance.They are seen as the likely Republican front-runners, though neither has declared.Vice-President J.D. Vance (left) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are seen as the likely Republican front-runners for the 2028 presidential election, though neither has declared.Left-wing Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) made waves this week when she told the New York Times she was weighing a run, musing about whether a Latina could win in a country that rejected female nominees in 2016 and 2024.AOC, Newsom and Jon Ossoff, a charismatic Jewish senator from Georgia, are among the favourites on betting markets.“She absolutely could become the nominee of the party. That’s my assessment of electability. This notion that a woman can’t win is insulting,” Newsom said, blaming “punditry” for perpetuating the trope.“I’m done with people talking like that. Or that if you’re from California or you’re Jewish or you’re old or you’re too young – give me a damn break. Our politics is completely scrambled post-Trump. The old rules, they do not apply.”Though he called Ocasio-Cortez a “generational talent,” he pointedly did not rule out running against her – having told CNN emphatically last week that he would not challenge Kamala Harris, the 2024 nominee, with whom he shares a history in California that predates politics.“It’s a different framework,” he said. “I don’t have a relationship that goes back to before we were both in politics. I don’t have a relationship in the context of our base overlaying in remarkable ways.Whether Newsom runs, he said, depends on whether he can “look them and you in the eye and say I have something unique they don’t... voice, experience, perspective, capacity that is unique and distinctive.” AFP

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