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From the hallowed turf of Selhurst Park to the grand stages of Europe, Crystal Palace are embarking on their most thrilling continental adventure yet! Last season, the Eagles soared to unprecedented heights, claiming England’s sole representation in the Conference League and dramatically beating Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in a pulsating final. That glorious triumph didn’t just etch their name in history; it earned the Premier League side a coveted ticket to this season’s Europa League – their second-ever campaign in a major European competition, and one brimming with promise and potential. This isn’t just another season; it’s a statement. It’s…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. **Key Takeaways** * **Strategic Profitability Amid Headwinds:** Qantas is confidently advancing its “Project Sunrise” ultra-long-haul strategy, projecting an annual profit boost of A$400mn from new direct routes like Sydney-New York, despite a significant A$610mn increase in its financial year fuel bill driven by the ongoing Iran conflict. This resilience is underpinned by robust demand for non-stop services. * **Premium Market Capture & Yield Optimisation:** The airline’s substantial investment in 12 specially adapted Airbus A350-1000s aims to capture a lucrative premium segment.…

British Firm Tests Robotic Sailboat Network for Anti-Submarine Surveillance A British maritime technology company, Oshen, is currently testing a novel distributed anti-submarine surveillance network at the multinational REPMUS26 exercise in Portugal. This innovative system comprises six small robotic sailboats, each equipped with a hydrophone, operating in concert to form what the company describes as an “acoustic picket line.” The exercise marks the first time these uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) are being deployed together against live targets, showcasing a significant shift in passive anti-submarine warfare (ASW) strategies. The C-Star USVs, each measuring 1.2 meters, are designed to spread across a broad…

On November 4, TechCrunch’s Founder Summit will bring a vital one-day crash course on startup building to Boston’s SoWa Power Station. Founders shouldn’t have to learn the hardest lessons the hardest way, and this event is designed to make the challenges of starting a company easier and the highs that much greater. Instead of months of trial and error, you get direct access to the investors and founders who’ve already made the calls you’re now facing. We’re talking everything from fundraising and hiring to AI strategy, and topping your category. Don’t take our word for it. Explore the full agenda…

The Premier League drama is set to hit fever pitch this November, as broadcasters unveil a colossal lineup of fixtures guaranteed to ignite the title race, shape the top-four battle, and plunge the relegation scrap into even greater depths! Reigning champions Arsenal and relentless title hopefuls Manchester City headline a stacked schedule, with pivotal clashes rearranged for prime-time viewing. Get ready for a month that could define destinies! Spanning Premier League matchdays 10 to 12, this November slate kicks off with a crucial Friday night showdown between Coventry City and Everton. The intensity only escalates from there, with Tottenham’s intriguing…

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org A new report from a prominent think tank advocates for a substantial increase in U.S. drone and munition stockpiles, citing the potential for a military confrontation with China over Taiwan. However, other defense experts suggest the report’s emphasis on affordability may overlook critical nuances in military strategy and capability. The report, titled “Drones, Missiles, and the U.S. Munitions Shortage: The Role of Affordable Mass in a Taiwan Conflict,” was released on…

Apple is in the process of developing a new screen-less fitness tracker that would put it into competition with Whoop — the fitness tech firm whose valuation recently crested $10 billion. Bloomberg reports that the iPhone maker is currently engaged in a “technology investigation” — which, just as it sounds, is an exploratory effort to decide whether it will fully develop a product and release it. A number of prototypes have been developed around the item, the outlet notes. The device — which is described as “a thin fabric band with a sensor-equipped computing module” — would not be released…

FOX Business financial analyst Mike Murphy discusses Meta’s stock surge after announcing their launch of Muse AI. Murphy discusses a potential Chinese trade deal. Key Takeaways: Agentic AI Marks Strategic Pivot: Meta’s Muse represents a significant shift from conversational AI to ‘agentic’ capabilities, enabling autonomous task execution across a user’s digital ecosystem. This positions Meta squarely in the race for practical, integrated AI applications, moving beyond the metaverse narrative. Competitive Edge & Market Validation: Muse’s rapid ascent to the top of the Apple App Store, surpassing OpenAI’s ChatGPT, signals strong consumer demand for utility-driven AI and validates Meta’s execution in…

On September 13, a significant milestone in allied undersea warfare was achieved at the British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) in Scotland. The Royal Navy’s 12-meter XV EXCALIBUR autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) successfully launched an exercise Mk 48 torpedo, marking a historic first for both the United Kingdom and the United States. This event, described by the British Government as the first live firing of a heavyweight torpedo from an uncrewed underwater vessel by either the UK or US, represents a departure from traditional submarine-launched deployments. The trial was conducted under Project Broadsword and Trial Iron, as part of…

Key Takeaways: AstroForge is pioneering “Solo,” an in-house developed, transformer-based AI control stack, to enable fully autonomous spacecraft operations and overcome the cost and logistical limitations of traditional human-controlled missions. Driven by prior mission anomalies, AstroForge recognized the critical need for onboard intelligence, choosing to invest in AI to resolve deep space challenges autonomously rather than building an expensive global ground communication network. The company plans a bold “Autonomy-1” mission in 2027, potentially flying with minimal Earth communication, following a “shadow mode” test on the DeepSpace-2 mission in 2026, marking a significant leap towards self-sufficient, commercial space exploration. Fly to…