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Two thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer before 6am and stole three paintings valued at about €9 million ($10.5 million). They abandoned a fourth painting while fleeing. French organised crime investigators are investigating.

Russia renewed strikes on Kyiv after a three-day pause ordered by President Vladimir Putin expired. Ukraine said at least two people were killed and seven wounded. The attacks followed visits by US envoys to Moscow and Kyiv for talks aimed at ending the war.

NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day features recent Hubble Space Telescope observations showing a 10-sided cloud pattern around Saturn’s south pole. Scientists suggest the boundaries may be caused by waves where fast-moving polar gas interacts with slower gas closer to the poles.

The New York Giants released Darius Slayton, their longest-tenured player, before their Week 1 opener against the Dallas Cowboys. The 29-year-old wide receiver had spent seven seasons with the club.

Fox Sports advertises Polymarket’s FOX promotional code, offering a $50 bonus before the new NFL season’s Week 1. The promotion references college football match-ups and listed NFL markets.

Florida State will host No. 19 SMU at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee on Labor Day Monday. SMU is a 2.5-point favourite, with the over-under set at 54.5 points. SportsLine’s model projects 52 total points and recommends the under.

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said Bryce Underwood remains the team’s starting quarterback after its 13–12 win over Western Michigan, but warned that his position is not permanently secure and improvement is required ahead of the Oklahoma game.

CBS Sports coverage discusses Week 1 results, changes to power rankings, the next NFL draft class, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney’s decisions, and potential effects on college football rankings.

Zillow lender marketplace data reported higher US mortgage rates on 6 September 2026. The average 30-year fixed rate rose 12 basis points to 6.67%, the 15-year fixed rate rose 13 basis points to 6.04%, and the 5/1 adjustable rate rose 38 basis points to 6.26%.

A fire at the unfinished Lake Mariner AI data centre in Somerset, New York, highlighted reported deficiencies in alarms, fire suppression, hydrants and safety information. The project involves TeraWulf, Fluidstack, Google and Anthropic, raising questions about responsibility for safety, environmental claims, community impacts, jobs and electricity costs.

Sky Sports is providing live scores, updates, news and results from the US Open in New York, with Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev in action.

The Alternative for Germany came first in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election, according to exit polls, putting the far-right party on the cusp of state-level power. The result has drawn attention in France ahead of next year’s national election, in which Marine Le Pen could seek the presidency.

Israeli strikes on a southern Lebanese town early Monday killed at least 11 people, including two children and two medics, according to Lebanon’s state news agency. The strikes occurred despite a June ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

SportsLine’s computer model identifies its NFL Week 1 survivor pool pick and warns that Dallas is a risky selection against the New York Giants, projecting a close game.

Sands Capital’s second-quarter 2026 investor letter said Flutter Entertainment faces uncertainty over prediction markets’ potential impact on long-term revenue growth and margins. The fund said it is seeking to consolidate holdings into businesses with higher conviction, despite Flutter’s attractive valuation and expected returns.

An Israeli air attack on Kfar Reman in southern Lebanon killed at least 10 people, including children and a two-month-old infant. At least two people are missing. The attack followed Israeli raids on Arab Salim that killed at least seven people and wounded 20 others.

Western Michigan said it will not appeal its 13–12 loss to Michigan after officials added one second to the clock during a controversial replay review. The Big Ten and Mid-American Conference said the decision was correct.

An Amazon Air Boeing 767-300 cargo plane operated by 21 Air overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport, caught fire and struck vehicles, killing five people and seriously injuring five others. The cause is under investigation.

FanDuel is promoting up to $350 in bonus bets for users who wager $5 or more on Sunday’s college football games, including Wisconsin–Notre Dame and Louisville–Ole Miss. The offer includes responsible-gaming tools and helpline information.

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo left a game against the Houston Astros after a line drive hit his helmet while he was on the basepaths. The team said he suffered a head contusion and would continue to be monitored.

Reigning champions Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier League London derby at Emirates Stadium after falling behind.

NFL owners approved a four-year contract extension for Commissioner Roger Goodell, keeping him in charge through the 2030 season. The agreement was announced by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and is reportedly more than 95% performance-based.

Sky Sports provided live commentary and updates as Luke Littler and Luke Humphries competed in the final round of the Czech Darts Open in Prague on 6 September 2026.

Germany’s far-right AfD appeared to be the leading party in the closely watched Saxony-Anhalt state election, according to early results. A government headed by the AfD would be the first regional government led by a far-right party in Germany since the end of the Second World War.

Ole Miss and Louisville will open their 2026 college football seasons at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Ole Miss is a 6.5-point favourite, with an over/under of 55.5 points.

FIFA says Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027 despite widespread criticism of his leadership, declining support and potential legal proceedings linked to an abandoned plan to transfer World Cup commercial rights to private investors.

Burnley have signed veteran striker Jamie Vardy until the end of the current campaign. The 39-year-old returns to English football after playing for Cremonese in Italy.

Kimi Antonelli won his home Italian Grand Prix at Monza after recovering from 19th place, beating Mercedes team-mate George Russell. Max Verstappen finished third for his fifth podium of 2026.

Nigel Farage said allegations involving overseas donations make Reform UK look bad but denied the party had accepted foreign money unlawfully. The Metropolitan Police is assessing evidence following a complaint, while Reform spokesperson Robert Jenrick said the party had followed legal advice and would investigate the matter.

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow about plans to end the war in Ukraine. No breakthrough was announced.