Ref News Today — September 25, 2026

Global tensions and conflicts continue to make headlines, as world leaders navigate complex relationships and domestic issues. In a significant development, Ed Miliband, a UK opposition leader, has warned Iran's foreign minister that the UK will not tolerate hostile activities on its soil, highlighting the ongoing strain between the two nations. This comes as the US and Iran remain at odds, with the US Senate recently defeating a bid to restrict the president's ability to wage war without congressional approval.

Meanwhile, beyond the realm of geopolitics, other stories are making waves. In the world of sports, Spain's dominance in football has been attributed to its unique cultural and educational factors, with the country's emphasis on promoting Basque and Catalan culture contributing to its success. On the other hand, McLaren's struggles in Formula 1 continued in Baku, with Lando Norris far off the pace in practice. In a more somber note, a shooting outside a Canadian synagogue on Yom Kippur has been deemed hate-motivated, while Abdul El-Sayed's beliefs and values have sparked curiosity and interest. These diverse stories reflect the complexities and challenges of our increasingly interconnected world.

Today's signal:
• What Does Abdul El-Sayed Believe? (nytimes.com)
• Education, Barcelona & Basque culture - why Spain are dominating football (bbc.co.uk)
• Miliband tells Iran minister UK will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on British soil (bbc.co.uk)
• Yom Kippur shooting outside Canadian synagogue was 'hate-motivated', officials say (bbc.co.uk)
• Senate Defeats Bid to Direct Trump to End Iran War or Seek Approval (nytimes.com)
• McLaren miles off pace in Baku practice - Norris (bbc.co.uk)