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LIVE: Six years on from COVID-19, is the world ready for the next pandemic?
COVID-19 killed millions, shattered health systems and brought the global economy to a virtual standstill. World leaders are meeting Friday to review the lessons learned and cement a new approach to prevention and preparation for the next pandemic. Hopes are high that a World Health Organization-led international agreement can move forward.
Xi is wrapping his visit to Washington with a peek at the Constitution
They are visiting the National Archives on Friday
Xi is wrapping his visit to Washington with a peek at the Constitution
They are visiting the National Archives on Friday
Xi is wrapping his visit to Washington with a peek at the Constitution
They are visiting the National Archives on Friday
Xi is wrapping his visit to Washington with a peek at the Constitution
They are visiting the National Archives on Friday
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: 311 to close out summer with Elmwood Park Amphitheater show
11 set to play Elmwood Park Amphitheater Friday night.
Friendly, another poor showing for Ancelotti's Brazil
Brazil got away with one...In their first match since the 2026 World Cup, Brazil faced Australia in a friendly this Friday at noon.Three months after their unfortunately historic round-of-16 eliminati...
Brazil play poorly, but snatch late draw with Australia
Brazil did not do well at all in its first test after the 2026 World Cup and drew 1-1 with Australia in the friendly played this Friday. Playing on Australian soil, Brazil created little throughout th...
Can the Left Make America Fun Again?
Hi friends, I’ve got a piece in The New York Times today about how collective joy — participatory, youthful, anti-corporate — can defeat Trumpism and transform our lives. The basic argument is that politics used to be embedded in communal life: dances, sports leagues, union halls. As that infrastructure disappeared — and more of everyday life was atomized and privatized — politics became something broadcast at people rather than something they did together. NYC-DSA and Zohran provide another model, where socials and face-to-face organizing are tied to a fight vs the corporations that fenced off so much of the good life. Rebuilding that kind of collective fun, I argue, could help bring young people back into politics and, by redistributing America’s wealth, make everyday life more joyful. I would super appreciate it if you’d read the piece, share it, or post comments on it. Thank you! p.s. FYI, Opinion writers don’t get any say over their headlines! More Take action to support the fight of licensed deck officers at Alaska Tanker Company and Overseas Shipholding Group to win a first union contract. This is one of the most important, and underreported, unionization campaigns in America: these workers have a huge amount of power over domestic energy distribution and maritime supply chains, and they’re still without a contract two years after having voted overwhelmingly to unionize. Please sign the public petition here, and if you’re an academic you can sign this support letter.
College football games today: How to watch Week 4 schedule on Friday
What college football games are on tonight? Here's a look at the full Week 4 schedule on Friday, Sept. 25:
Best of Denton 2026: Treats and Budget-Friendly Eats
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here
Vox’s Unexplainable and Scientific American explore the mystery of dark matter and the limits of science
What if the universe’s biggest mystery has no answer?
As Health Insurance Costs Soar, Healthcare Workers Also Feel The Pinch
By Hayat Norimine and KFF Health News HealthDay ReportersFRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Joshua and Ashley Durham run a family medicine practice, and for the first time in their lives, they have no health insurance. When the Durhams began their practice in Boise, Idaho, at the end of 2023 ...
H3D Foundation, IFPMA and Leith Host Webinar on How Storytelling Helps Science Travel Further
Little Black Book, This session formed part of the H3D Foundation’s webinar series focused on strengthening African scientific leadership and visibility
Africa’s universities need overhaul to harness continent’s young talent, says public health expert
Dr John Nkengasong, a former WHO adviser who worked with Biden administration on Aids policy, says decolonising curriculums and investment are key to unlocking potential of continent’s graduates
🚨 Europe’s four major leagues call for FIFA reform
Another blow to Gianni Infantino.A major statement was jointly released by Europe’s four biggest leagues this Friday morning!The Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and the Bundesliga have indeed taken...
Didier Deschamps rejects Turkiye approach
France will get their UEFA Nations League campaign underway against Turkiye on Friday night. For the first time in 14 years, Les Bleus will compete in a game in which Didier Deschamps is not their man...
Euro zone business lending slows slightly
Lending growth to euro zone businesses slowed slightly from relatively high levels in August and held steady in the case of household loans, data from the European Central Bank showed on Friday.
Taylor Swift has a message for the haters on her new song ‘Cleveland!’
Swift, who dropped a deluxe version of her latest album on Friday, included an ode to her husband, Travis Kelce.
France XI vs Turkiye – Predicted lineup and team news
France and Turkey are set to face off in their first UEFA Nations League A match on Friday, with the game taking place at the Turca Arac Muayene Kocaeli Stadium.France begins this campaign under the l...
Who on Earth Could Start Game 162 for the Astros?
There are three games remaining in the 2026 regular season, and somehow the Astros control their own destiny in the American League West. The Astros have won two of three games this week despite not having a starting pitcher complete three innings. Hunter Brown will start Friday’s game in West Sacramento, with Hayden Wesneski likely […]
Happy hour football? Previewing the American’s Friday double-header
The Friday football slate starts at 4 p.m. ET with Army-Temple and continues with UAB-Navy.
STAY INFORMED: School closed due to staff illness
A local school is closed Friday morning because of illness.
NSW regulator upholds Star Entertainment's Sydney casino licence suspension
Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group said on Friday its Sydney casino licence would remain suspended after the New South Wales gaming regulator extended oversight of the property.
Brazil XI vs Australia – Predicted lineup and team news
Brazil is heading across the globe to face Australia on Friday at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, marking their first game since the World Cup.Brazil arrives in this new chapter keen to move on from ...
Northern Ireland XI vs Georgia – Predicted lineup and team news
Northern Ireland are ready to kick off their UEFA Nations League Group B journey with an away fixture against Georgia on Friday at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena.Michael O’Neill’s side arrive in...
Bay Area sports calendar, Sept. 25-27
Running back Adam Mohammed and Cal will host Clemson at 7:30 p.m. Friday. (ESPN)
Dodgers on Deck: Friday, September 25 at Giants
The Dodgers have one more regular season series to go, battling the San Francisco Giants for three games beginning Friday night at Oracle Park up north. Tarik Skubal will make his final regular season start in the series opener, and his 10th since the Dodgers acquired him on August 2 from the Detroit Tigers. Skubal […]
The PolaCon instant film conference comes to North Texas this weekend
PolaCon is the world's first three-day instant film convention that celebrates the medium of film photography. The festival kicks off Friday at the State Fair of Texas and runs through
Brother of Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend resolves court case after arrest
Zach Hickerson, brother of late actress Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend Brian Hickerson, has resolved a case that landed him behind bars earlier this month.
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill calls on her lieutenant governor to resign
An investigation found Dale Caldwell sexually harassed a woman and violated state ethics rules. He has denied allegations of misconduct. Sherrill said Caldwell had until Friday to step down.
BACK TO BUSINESS: Friday's forecast includes more sunshine and heat, less rain
The heat is on... again. Expect more sunshine and muggy conditions on Friday. Here's what to expect in your neighborhood.
Play this game to build critical thinking and science literacy
Expert tips for sharing escape room-style games with learners.
CBA, Shen squaring off in midseason Class AA showdown
CBA (3-0) will travel to Shenendehowa (2-1) Friday night for a crucial Section 2 Class AA regular season meeting.
Rutgers Football Week 4 vs. Howard: Series History & More
The Scarlet Knights welcome Howard to town on Friday night.
Propelled by locals, driven by angels
Film on El Jebel daredevil Shafer plays Isis on Friday
Dove Cameron marries Måneskin frontman Damiano David in intimate Italian ceremony
Friends and family gathered for the ceremony at the Montalcino Town Hall in Tuscany, Italy.
Chelsea Dealt With Another Possible Injury Blow During International Break
Penders is expected to miss Belgium's Nations League clash with France on Friday due to injury.
‘Forgotten Island’ review: A mythical memory worth making
Stunning animations and a stellar cast uplift a DreamWorks film steeped in Filipino mythology that explores the importance of memories and friendship.
Sophomore snags Vol Court business prize
Sophomore marketing major Kendra Mueller won this semester’s Vol Court competition on Sept. 16, scoring more points than 22 others in the friendly, fast-paced event. Vol Court is a competition sponsored by the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Haslam College of Business. Executive director Breanna Hale said the purpose is to get...
Politics Friday: How would having a woman as governor changes Capitol issue set?
Friday at noon, Minnesota is on the verge of joining the solid majority of states to have a woman as governor. We discuss what impact that could have on issue debates. Also, a look at the polling.
Sponsored Content: The Big E Brings Big Names and Nonstop Entertainment
Discover the exciting entertainment lineup at The Big E, featuring headline concerts, local performers, family-friendly shows, strolling acts, and nonstop live entertainment across the fairgrounds.
Will Syracuse Women's Basketball Land Top Recruit Friday Night?
This four-star prospect will announce her commitment this weekend.
Empty stadium 'not something we've focused on'
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill believes the near-empty stadium in Friday's Nations League game will impact hosts Georgia more than his own side.
RFK Jr.'s ethics filing reveals book deals worth millions of dollars
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s annual financial disclosure revealed he has received two lucrative book advances and free flights from a friend while in office.
Switzerland's Hottest Watch Brand Keeps It Rolling with a Revamped Water-Friendly Sports Watch
Breguet keeps its makeover train rolling, this time outfitting the Marine with a cleaner dial design across three-hand and chrono models.
Eagles Face Massive Defensive Question Before Bears Week 3 Showdown
The Philadelphia Eagles are looking for some payback as they take on the Chicago Bears in Week 3.Last season, the Bears torched the Eagles on the ground, rushing for 281 yards to win 24-15 on Black Friday. It was a rough loss for a Philly team that was trying to close out the NFC East […] The post Eagles Face Massive Defensive Question Before Bears Week 3 Showdown appeared first on HEAVY.
Ninth annual Fall-Con returns to Quincy Town Center
QUINCY — The ninth annual Fall-Con will return to the Quincy Town Center from Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27, bringing a weekend of comic books, collectibles, and gaming […]
3 things to watch for as Indiana football hosts Northwestern
Indiana starts Big Ten play on Friday night with a home game against the 2-0 Northwestern Wildcats.
Sarah Paulson doesn’t ‘give a s--- about’ this “American Horror Story” season: ‘Bite me’
This might give “AHS” fans a fright.
The science gap fueling Africa's water wars
As countries across Africa face growing pressure over shared water resources, USC water scientists argue that one of the most powerful tools for preventing conflict may be found not at the negotiating ...
Get messy with Mess Fest at Science Museum of Virginia
8News got a visit from a special guest who brought some special items about a Science After Dark event at the Science Museum of Virginia on Friday.
Pensacola Seafood Festival starts Friday. Here’s all the details.
This weekend's Pensacola Seafood Festival features more than just great food. Plan ahead to get the most out of your experience.
NHL’s Texas expansion may be on ice
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman stated that the league is in no rush to decide between Houston and Austin for a potential expansion team following an agreement with Texas billionaire Dan Friedkin.
My friend grosses $300,000 a year with her pet-sitting business. She pays herself $50,000. Should I do the same?
“She currently has about 15 sitters, all independent contractors.”
CPA Chairperson and South African Speaker highlight women's, children's and adolescents' health at 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in South Africa
Parliamentarians and health leaders from across the Commonwealth gathered at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in South Africa to discuss how stronger parliamentary leadership, oversight and collaboration can advance the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents. The session highlighted the need to translate commitments into measurable action, strengthen accountability for health financing and ensure policies deliver meaningful results for communities.
"Inter means family". The exclusive interview with Lothar Matthäus
"I am proud to be able to tell my kids and my friends that I played for this Club, that I was an Inter player." Those words perfectly capture the deep love and special bond Lothar Matthäus developed ...
Elephants treat themselves with medicinal plants, witnesses say
African elephants use dozens of different medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when they are sick, research reveals.
Science Research parent boosters to hold 6th annual dog-friendly Wag-a-thon fundraiser on October 4
Hold on to your leashes and grab your best furry friends because AMPLIFY, the parent support group for the Pelham Science Research Program, is barking with excitement to announce the 6th Annual Wag-a-Thon! This year’s event is poised to be bigger, better, and wag-tastically fun, with a new neighborhood venue and an enhanced format that...
Civic Committee sounds alarm on city finances ahead of budget
As Johnson and the City Council get ready for what promises to be another chaotic budget process, the Civic Committee weighs in with some friendly but stern advice.
Civic Committee sounds alarm on city finances ahead of budget
As Johnson and the City Council get ready for what promises to be another chaotic budget process, the Civic Committee weighs in with some friendly but stern advice.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pushes to flip a Republican-friendly House seat in test of his political reach
As the midterms near, potential 2028 presidential candidates are looking to prove their appeal in a range of House districts across the country. For Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, it’s all about his state’s 6th Congressional District.
Measles almost killed me. Now I’m a doctor — and I'm scared of what's happening
Jewel Mullen was in kindergarten in 1961 when she almost died from measles. Now a physician, measles’ return frightens her.
Liverpool star has one last chance to save his career
Liverpool have a lot of players among their ranks. Some have been sent out on loan, some are on the fringes of the first-team and some are regular starters.No matter what role they have at Anfield, th...
Feds confirm exposure to some levels of Tijuana River odors can lead to health effects
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry analyzed more than 800,000 air measurements collected between September 2024 and May 2025.
Hands-on science can be cool
After spending many long days conducting experiments to find a new way to combat bacterial infections in crops, Misha Hegde and Mia Soleil Maurer have been rewarded with international recognition and access to top research facilities. But these are not typical scientists. They are 16-year-old German high school students.“Our supervisor told us that in order to start a project, you need to begin with either a question or a problem,” says Misha, adding that she and Mia had read about antibiotic resistance in certain plants being treated for bacterial infections. “We found out that antibiotics overuse is very common in agriculture,” explains Mia. “Our aim was to create an alternative to antibiotics and to try to raise awareness of the problem of overusing antibiotics.”Their subsequent research has focused on harnessing bacteriophages, the natural predators of bacteria, to eliminate pathogens threatening food crops treated with antibiotics. At the Schuldorf Bergstraße Jugend forscht MakerLab in Seeheim-Jugenheim, located in the German state of Hesse, they discovered a novel phage that infects the Rhizobium rhizogenes bacterium, which causes the hairy root disease that can reduce yields of tomatoes, carrots, soya beans and other food staples.The students believe their method could curb antibiotic use, while protecting plants from infections without disturbing the natural soil microbiome. “The application of phages is host-specific, so they would only kill the targeted pathogen or disease-causing bacteria,” explains Mia. It may also offer environmental benefits, since applying antibiotics can contaminate groundwater.Getting to this point has not been easy. The childhood friends admit to feeling frustrated when their trials did not yield the expected results. “We spent six months on our first experiment, just doing the same thing over and over and over again, to the point where we thought, is it even worth it? Why are we doing this?” Misha says. “You just need to be brave enough to take that first step and keep going.”The benefits of inquiry-based learningTheir determination has paid off. In 2025, the pair won first prize in biology at Jugend forscht, Germany’s national competition for young people interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. They were also among the winners of the German Research Foundation Europa-Preis, which is awarded to selected national winners at Jugend forscht, and took third place in the 2025 European Union Contest for Young Scientists.The Jugend forscht Foundation opens doors for young people to connect with scientists as well as industry professionals. Jessica Bönsch, executive director of the Foundation, sees Misha and Mia as prime examples of how young people can develop a deeper understanding of science through their own research projects. “The experience of working on your own research question is very important,” she explains, adding that “inquiry-based learning engages with real-life problems in a way that can be more motivating than traditional classroom teaching.”The Jugend forscht Foundation offers financial support through sponsor pools in Germany’s federal states. Some projects are developed in cooperation with student research centres, university labs or informal collaborative learning areas called makerspaces. Other activities start as hands-on “garage projects” and can grow within the Jugend forscht network and infrastructure.The Jugend forscht Foundation is also a partner of Science Comes to Town, an EU initiative to strengthen public awareness about science and create bridges between researchers and communities. The EU-financed project involves universities, research institutions and other stakeholders in three host cities — Brest (France), Kiel (Germany) and Split (Croatia).“It's so important for people not to live in a bubble, because I think science can be very scary if you misunderstand it,” Mia says of SCTT. The initiative’s aim of raising awareness about science is “absolutely amazing,” Misha adds. “I think it's the best way to kind of make science digestible for the public. In a world where misinformation in science is getting more radical, more dangerous, becoming more of a threat to the trust in scientific infrastructure and foundations, we need such programmes.”Misha and Mia also believe that SCTT can help break down gender stereotypes in science by encouraging young women to study and pursue careers in scientific fields. Both students have benefited from female mentors and encouragement they had when they were much younger. Mia’s love of science began with a class trip to a lab, while Misha — with a smile on her face — says she wanted to study history until “a teacher kind of coerced me into joining a school science club.”Recognition beyond EuropeIn May, Misha and Mia were among the finalists at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair held in Phoenix, Arizona, and involving nearly 1,700 pre-university students from over 60 countries. “It was very crazy because there were so many people and so many teenagers interested in science,” Mia recalls. The event was also challenging. “It was eight hours of continuously presenting your project,” adds Misha.Attending the fair was a chance for the young women to see first-hand the value of international collaboration as well as how research cultures differ. “America is a bit more willing to take risks, and I think that's something we can learn about here in Europe,” Misha explains. However, she continues, “I think Europe has the talent, has the innovation and has the resources” to be competitive.Misha and Mia plan to continue their phage experiments in the new school year, inspired by the project’s hands-on nature and the support they receive from their supervisors. They have also attracted the interest of professional scientists and received invitations to leading research facilities, including the Centre for Synthetic Microbiology, jointly run by the University of Marburg and the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology in Germany. “It is so cool that we can do something to try to move the world in our school and at this age,” Mia says.After completing secondary school, Mia plans to study microbiology and pursue a career in medical research, focusing on Ebola and other infectious diseases. “This has been my dream for so long,” she says. Her friend Misha is interested in biological research with a focus on medicine. “I've gotten addicted to the process of going to the lab, planning out experiments, then failing, trying again,” Misha says. “I think there's just so much to be discovered, so much to be done.”The students' names and photos were published with the permission of their parents.Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
Reasons for optimism: Padres on verge of clinching postseason berth
Friars are looking forward to October baseball.
Midland’s Out West prepares for big weekend of entertainment
Out West Midland is scheduled to host the Randy Rodgers Band featuring Ashley Walls on Friday and the XKO Fight Night, which will feature its first female fighters, on Saturday.
The Cubs and Red Sox will play a doubleheader Friday
This crazy Cubs season gets a little bit weirder.
Can a living fossil learn new tricks? Meet the nautilus!
With poor eyesight, the chambered nautilus hunts by smell. Explore how a blue-light experiment revealed mysteries of the cephalopod’s memory.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Barbie and Friends’ come to ESSE Museum; Laman library hosts wrestling
ESSE Museum & Store opens “Barbie and Friends” with a 5-8 p.m. Thursday opening reception that offers the opportunity to “meet two real live Barbies in person,” according to a news release.
As Xi Visits Washington, Trump Plays Down China’s Actions Against U.S. Interests
Despite the rivalry between the United States and China, President Trump has repeatedly found ways to give President Xi Jinping of China a pass, portraying him more as a personal friend than a competitor.
"30th Celebration" Pull Rates and Most Valuable Cards Worldwide...
The pull rates for 30th Celebration have been determined by our friends at TCGplayer after opening 3,000 English booster packs. As expected, like 2021's
Trump’s South Africa obsession upends the US refugee program
Thousands of immigrants are set to arrive next year. Almost all of them are white South Africans.
The Franklin Institute is throwing an adults-only Halloween party after dark
Science After Hours: Fright Nite will feature horror-movie effects, planetarium dancing and rooftop stargazing Oct. 16, with food and drinks available for purchase.
Real Madrid star named national team’s vice-captain
A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid has been afforded a new responsibility for the upcoming international break.This comes amid confirmation of Denzel Dumfries being named th...
The Science Gap Fueling Africa’s Water Wars - USC Viterbi
In a new Nature Sustainability commentary, USC Viterbi researcher argues advanced water modeling can reduce uncertainty and help turn water disputes into opportunities for cooperation.
WSFA & Better Business Bureau partners for annual "Community Shred Day"
This Friday, September 25, bring up to 50 lbs. of important documents to be securely shredded! Protect your personal information and help prevent scams.
Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent
Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.
Belmont Farmers’ Market Offers Lifeline to Boston Business
Farmers Market Manager Hal Shubin doesn’t remember how he first came across Mei Mei when he and his wife had dinner at its former Boston location, but it was good enough the first time around that he returned for more. “I like food, and that sort of is the theme that runs through everything in my life,” he said. “I must have heard about it somewhere. The people at the counter were friendly, the food was good, everything was great.” So when he read about the restaurant’s struggle to stay open during COVID, he offered a helping hand. He reached
Billion-dollar entertainment district planned around FC Dallas's Toyota Stadium
A nine-story hotel with nearly 300 rooms and 40,000 square feet of convention space is part of the plan near Toyota Stadium.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Punishes You for Playing Favorites
When the power of friendship ain't gonna cut it
Taylor Swift announces 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' will be released on Friday
The pop superstar will release an expanded version of her blockbuster 2025 album with four new songs.
Winona Health Urgent Care opening vaccine clinic in October
Winona Health’s flu vaccination clinic will take place Monday, October 12 through Friday, November 6 at the clinic’s first floor.
Christian Eriksen has Wolfsburg contract terminated after second collapse
Eriksen collapsed during an international friendly while playing for Denmark three months ago
KINGSMEN Celebrates Continued Growth with Second Brownsville Location
The Grand Opening of KINGSMEN’s second Brownsville location will take place Friday, September 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The celebration will take place at 635 International Blvd. in Brownsville, Texas.
Behind closed doors, the politics of solar geoengineering are shifting
More politicians in the U.S. and around the globe are taking a look at sunlight-reflecting technologies, two experts said Friday.
“Rocky IV”’s Dolph Lundgren hints at ups and downs in Sylvester Stallone friendship: ‘Buddies again’
Lundgren broke down their relationship in his “Fights Worth Fighting” memoir.
“God of the Gaps,” and Other Old Friends: Responding to Critics
There are a lot of commenters refuting arguments that Stephen Meyer never made. What he is offering is what philosophers of science call an abductive inference.
Jefferson County opens region play at Science Hill
Jefferson County begins a pivotal two-game stretch on Friday night, traveling to Region 1-6A top dogs Science Hill this week and hosting Dobyns-Bennett next week.
Klopp ready to 'get straight down to business' in Germany debut
Jürgen Klopp said he will get "straight down to business" in his debut as Germany coach in the Nations League opener against the Netherlands on Thursday. "I haven't heard of many friendly matches in Amsterdam so it's straight down to business," the new national team told journalists after the final training session on Wednesday.
Minnesota Craft Beer’s Next Round
Can recent changes offer a lifeline for Minnesota’s craft brewery industry?
AnswerConnect data reveals 47% of business calls occur after hours
/PRNewswire/ -- Nearly half (47%) of calls to US businesses take place outside traditional Monday - Friday working hours, according to new call data from...
'Cahill calm over owners unlikely to ease fan concern'
Tim Cahill has suggested Everton fans should not be concerned about the owners' lack of visibility and that supporters "have to be careful what you wish for". Most understood The Friedkin Group needed time to unpick the tangled financial web left behind by the Farhad Moshiri era. The early business deals, such as consolidating the club's high-interest debt and replacing it with a long-term financing deal with JPMorgan Chase, felt a healthy step forward.
Reform and the UAE – a threat to British politics
By Alex Carlen The United Arab Emirates likes to present itself as part of the solution to the climate crisis. The oil-rich Gulf state has committed to Net Zero by 2050, hosted COP 28, and even declared “championing climate action” as one of three strategic objectives for this week’s session of the United Nations General Assembly. But behind the scenes the UAE has quietly built one of its closest political relationships in Europe with the party most hostile to climate action in Britain: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. There is no evidence that the UAE is funding Reform. But a new FairSquare report, Petro-populism: the UAE–Reform threat, published today, documents a growing political relationship that should concern anyone interested in the integrity of British democracy. Reform’s leaders have embraced the UAE’s political model and promoted positions that align closely with the Emirati government’s priorities, while the UAE has given Farage and his party unusually warm access and public backing. What is emerging is not simply a relationship between British politicians and a wealthy Gulf state, but a channel through which an authoritarian government can cultivate political influence here, and abroad. Democracy for Sale relies on its readers. If you already support us, thanks so much. If you don’t, sign up to support fearless independent investigative journalism. Subscribe Back in January, Nigel Farage appeared at a GB News event in Dubai. On the 50th floor of a tower overlooking the luxury resorts and upscale residences of Palm Jumeirah, the Reform leader declared: “I want Clacton to look like this.” At the event – which Farage never declared on his official register of interests – senior Emirati officials mixed with British expats. Farage was keen to flatter. “We recognise you are our friends”, he said, assuring them that “a Brexit London, a Reform London, will remember you.” Controversy surrounding Reform’s finances and its susceptibility to foreign influence have centred around high-profile donations from billionaire crypto donors, and the jailing of Nathan Gill, Reform’s former leader in Wales, for accepting bribes to give pro-Russia speeches. Far less attention has been paid to Reform’s blossoming new alliance with the UAE, an oil-rich authoritarian state with a track record of ruinous anti-democratic interventions. Farage wasn’t always so fond of the UAE. Back in 2023 he called it an “absolute monarchy with an abysmal human rights record.” Now Reform’s hierarchy calls the UAE home. Deputy leader Richard Tice splits his time between his constituency and Dubai and has called on the UK to learn from the UAE. The party’s treasurer Nick Candy runs a firm which has been in partnership with a UAE-state linked firm since 2024. Nadhim Zahawi sits on the board of an Abu Dhabi think tank alongside an array of the most senior UAE officials and is reportedly close to three brothers of the country’s despotic ruler Mohammed Bin Zayed. Reform’s leading lights have effusively praised the UAE’s governance model, defended it from criticism, and advanced its political agenda in the UK. GB News, whose two major shareholders – the Legatum Foundation and Paul Marshall – have strong links to the UAE, has been more than happy to broadcast UAE propaganda and was forced to pay damages in 2025 after airing a false claim about a UK charity by the UAE “disinfluencer” Amjad Taha. The UAE has responded in kind. When the UAE Minister for Foreign Affairs conducted an official visit to the UK in May, Farage was the only non-government figure granted an audience. UAE state media publicised the meeting, and said that they discussed “the strategic relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in a manner that serves mutual interests.” For the UAE these ‘mutual interests’ largely concern its paranoia over political Islam, and in this regard the UAE-Reform alliance is part of a broad and troubling pattern. Following a crackdown on dissent at home in the aftermath of the Arab Spring, the UAE has offered material and political support to a range of violent and authoritarian actors willing to oppose the Muslim Brotherhood with no regard for the consequences. Its meddling in Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen, and most notably Sudan, have been devastating. The UAE’s strategy of seeking out partners on the political fringes who it believes will advance its interests is not unique to Britain – it extends beyond the Middle East to Europe and the US. In France, it has offered clandestine support to Marine Le Pen through secret meetings, as well allegedly funding trips to the region after which Le Pen returned with a renewed focus on the UAE’s perceived enemies – Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood. Left-wing opposition leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon has accused the UAE of smearing him and of “encouraging discrimination, hatred or violence”. In the US, the UAE actively supported the rise of Donald Trump, establishing itself as a key ally during both his first and second terms. Around these relationships sits a wider ecosystem of figures willing to amplify UAE narratives, that even extends to Andrew Tate and Tommy Robinson. Subscribe In Britain, the UAE has used a combination of aggressive diplomacy and illicit, disruptive tactics to achieve its policy goal of eliminating any perceived threat from political Islam. In 2012, for instance, it threatened to block billion-pound arms deals with the UK and stop inward investment if David Cameron did not act against the Muslim Brotherhood and rein in the BBC’s coverage of the group – going so far as to suggest, with no supporting evidence, that the group had infiltrated the BBC. It has financed smear campaigns against a high-profile UK charity and funded a mercenary to secretly surveil, and possibly assassinate, a British national on British soil. In Reform UK, the UAE has finally found an ally willing to not only ban the Muslim Brotherhood, but to publicly vilify the group and repeat the UAE’s claims that dangerous Muslims are a fifth column in British society, a narrative that aligns with the Islamophobia and anti-immigration sentiments that underpin Reform’s populist politics. The Rycroft review into foreign interference concluded that “hostile states and non-state actors have a clear incentive to attempt to undermine UK democracy.” The UAE’s network and alliance with Reform must be understood within that framework. It is a powerful, disruptive and deeply authoritarian actor with the resources and networks to intervene in our politics, and a track-record of doing so in a multitude of other countries. The evidence of the threat the UAE poses is overwhelming. The question is whether parliamentarians are willing to call the UAE out and demand action using the tools that the government has to respond. Placing the UAE on the “Enhanced Tier” of the Foreign Registration scheme alongside Russia and Iran would send a powerful signal to the UAE that its meddling will no longer be tolerated, and would place Farage’s next trips to the UAE under the scrutiny they deserve. Alex Carlen is research and advocacy manager at London based human rights organisation FairSquare and author of its new report Petro-populism: the UAE–Reform threat. Subscribe
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