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The Canton Fair is introducing a membership programme for overseas buyers at its 140th edition. All registered international buyers will be enrolled automatically, gaining access to loyalty points, permanent status levels and redeemable benefits. The move adds a loyalty scheme to China's largest sourcing event, aiming to reward repeat attendance and strengthen ties with foreign purchasing professionals.

The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to restart removing migrants to countries other than their own homeland without first giving them a chance to raise human rights concerns. The court said it will hear full arguments in the case later this year, meaning the policy can operate in the meantime. The ruling renews a contested immigration enforcement practice and is expected to draw legal challenges from human rights advocates over the treatment of those deported to third countries.

Meta has banned another Toronto performer from Instagram and Facebook, citing an old photo of dancers in bikinis that the company says promotes harm. The case adds to a string of similar account removals affecting Toronto performers, raising questions about how Meta's automated moderation handles artistic and adult-adjacent content.

The Iowa Farmers Union and a solar advocacy group have filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Agriculture over changes to a renewable energy funding program. The plaintiffs argue the altered rules undermine support for farmers adopting solar and other clean energy projects, and the case is drawing attention in agricultural and energy policy circles.

Stray Kids have decided not to participate in the Grammy Awards, joining fellow K-pop group BTS, who are also sitting out the ceremony. The move is being widely discussed among K-pop fans, many of whom are framing it as a boycott and speculating it could extend to future editions of the awards. No detailed statement from either group's label has been widely reported yet.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is beginning to shift how it is funded, a change NPR reports could reshape the food assistance program that helps millions of low-income Americans buy groceries. Details of what the new funding structure means for recipients and states are drawing attention.

Brazilian network Globo is reshaping its programming schedule after cancelling a presidential debate. The network will not air its 9pm telenovela for the first time in its history, with the change tied to the debate's cancellation. Viewers are also following schedule updates for the novelas Quem Ama Cuida, where a character's party is postponed due to 'force majeure', and checking whether their regular shows will air as normal.

Searches for tonight's television schedule are surging in France as viewers plan their evening viewing. Among the names drawing attention is Timothée Cros, a champion from the game show 'Les 12 coups de midi', who told Gala he runs his family's farm in Cantoin, in the Aveyron region, saying his parents placed their trust in him away from the small screen.

Ancient Nutrition's Grass Fed Multi Protein powder in strawberry is being listed through Whole Foods Market. The supplement blends grass fed whey, bone broth, collagen peptides, colostrum and probiotics to deliver 26 grams of protein per serving across 15 servings, and is marketed as supporting joint and gut health.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has issued a report finding that federal agencies need to take further action to help veterans access Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. The report highlights gaps in how eligible veterans are connected to food assistance, and calls on federal agencies to improve outreach and coordination so former service members can receive the nutrition support they are entitled to.

K-pop group Stray Kids have joined BTS in boycotting the Grammy Awards, according to a BBC News report. The move means two of the biggest names in K-pop will not take part in the US music industry's leading awards ceremony. Details of the reasons behind the decision have not been widely reported, but fans are discussing what it signals about K-pop's relationship with the Grammys.

Researchers at Michigan Medicine have published a study presenting a new framework for direct cell reprogramming, the process of converting one cell type into another without passing through a stem cell state. The work could guide future regenerative medicine approaches by clarifying how cell identity can be changed. Details of the findings and their practical implications are still limited in early coverage.

Malin Gramer and Carl Falk Gramer are separating after their marriage. The news is circulating in Sweden and drawing attention from followers of the couple, who are known in Swedish social and media circles. Details about the reasons for the split or the timeline have not been made public.

The US Space Force has retired the final satellites of the Defense Support Program, the Cold War-era constellation that for decades provided early warning of missile launches using infrared sensors. The move marks the end of one of America's longest-running military space programs, with newer systems expected to take over the missile-warning mission.

Talk in Telangana centres on gram panchayats, the village-level local government bodies, with Telugu media coverage of panchayat affairs drawing attention. A Namasthe Telangana item referencing a panchayat has circulated locally, keeping local governance and village administration in public discussion, though the specific details of the reported incident are not clear from available information.

The Sudan Stability Programme (SSP) has issued a call for expressions of interest, inviting organisations to submit applications. The announcement was circulated via a funding opportunities platform for NGOs. With Sudan's ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis, such development and stability funding calls are drawing attention from aid groups and civil society organisations seeking resources to operate in the region.

FEMA has announced funding to support recovery from the Los Angeles wildfires, moving just as the relevant assistance program was set to expire. The money will aid rebuilding efforts in communities devastated by the fires. The timing is drawing attention, with relief officials and residents watching closely to see whether further federal support will follow once the program lapses.

Arapahoe County, Colorado has distributed more than $26.4 million through its Open Space Program, combining tax sharebacks with grants to local communities. The funds support parks, trails, open space preservation and related recreation projects across the county. The announcement highlights how sales tax revenues dedicated to open space are returned to municipalities and other recipients each year.

A new essay by Jimmy Miller argues that developers should be able to modify programming languages rather than treat them as fixed tools. Writing on his personal site under tags for programming, software development and open source, he makes the case that languages could be more adaptable to developers' needs. The piece is being shared and discussed among software developers online.

Nigeria's Brekete Family human rights radio and television programme broadcast a new episode on 26 September. The show, hosted by Ordinary Ahmad Isah, is known for taking up citizens' complaints about injustice, police conduct, and unpaid entitlements, and often draws large audiences and donations for petitioners. Viewers have been responding strongly to the latest edition, generating tens of thousands of likes and reactions online.

The Italian Council of Ministers has been convened for 6 p.m. to examine the Programming Document on Public Finance (Dpfp), alongside a report on the budget deviation. The document sets out the government's medium-term fiscal planning, and the deviation report indicates how the budget is tracking against approved targets, making the session a key moment for Italy's public finances.

The MLC team has published TIRx Harness, an open-source compiler harness designed for agentic GPU programming, letting AI agents write and optimize GPU kernels through a compiler-driven workflow. The announcement is drawing attention from developers interested in LLM-driven code generation and performance engineering, with early discussion focusing on how compiler infrastructure can make agent-written GPU code more reliable and verifiable.

Starlink has launched a new program that allows hosts to share their internet connection and earn money in return. The initiative lets users with spare bandwidth offer connectivity to others, creating a peer-to-peer marketplace built on the company's satellite network. The announcement is drawing widespread attention, with discussion focusing on what the earning potential could look like and how the program will operate in practice.