A day that shaped global security and resilience
Glastonbury Festival has confirmed tickets for 2027 will go on sale in October, with weekend tickets priced at 408 pounds including a 5-pound booking fee. Coach travel bundles go on sale 1 October, while general admission tickets go on sale 4 October. Organiser Emma Eavis says Madonna will not headline next year, but three other headliners are expected to be announced.
The Atlantic hurricane season has produced no hurricanes so far this season, with forecasters noting El Niño and Saharan dust suppressing activity. While the Pacific remains busy, records in the Atlantic could be challenged if no hurricanes form through autumn.
Economists have forecast July GDP to be flat with June, after growth in June. July’s annual output is 1.6% higher than a year earlier, the fastest since February 2025, with services strength offsetting declines in production and construction. The Bank of England sees growth this year near 1.1% as inflation remains a focus.
Ceremonies are observed today to mark the 9/11 anniversary. Leaders across the UK and US have reaffirmed ties, honoring nearly 3,000 victims, including 67 Britons. Prime Minister has stressed resilience and shared messages of solidarity with affected communities as allies face ongoing global tensions.
The central bank has kept the policy rate steady, citing price stability and a steady growth outlook amid global risks. Domestic growth remains solid, while inflation remains within the target band despite recent upticks.
The Independent reports that the Trump administration has advanced a plan to privatize airport security, beginning with Charleston, Des Moines, and Tampa. The policy envisions private contractors managing screening and technology under TSA oversight, with broader privatization possible. Union authorities warn the shift threatens security and jobs, while some airports push ahead citing funding pressures and previous shutdowns.
The latest payroll data show corporations have added a substantial number of jobs in August, with unemployment steady at a low level. The figures signal resilience in the economy amid immigration policies and aging demographics, while revisions to prior months paint a stronger labor picture.
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, a review of how airport and airline security have evolved shows how past attacks shaped today’s checks. From private screeners to TSA controls, the changes have kept travelers safer while raising questions about privacy and efficiency.
More than 70,000 migrants have entered Ceuta from Morocco in a chaotic July surge. Morocco denies involvement and urges careful handling of the incident; Spain has faced internal and EU pressure. The EU is providing emergency aid to bolster border security and returns.
On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, President Trump has again claimed to have been at Ground Zero shortly after the falls, a version met with skepticism from witnesses and journalists. Several outlets question the veracity of his account, while he defends it and reframes the narrative at public events.
On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, memorial ceremonies are underway across the U.S., with victims’ families reading names and moments of silence observed. Leaders from across the political spectrum attend or plan to attend events, while health-impacted survivors receive renewed focus amid newly released documents about air quality and city response.