The Weekly Times

Meta has blocked President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's Facebook page and campaign advertisements, with the suspension coming just two weeks ahead of Brazil's election. The move raises questions about how the platform regulates political accounts and campaign content in a major democracy, and why the restriction was imposed so close to voting day. The company's reasoning has not been made clear.

This week in U.S. politics, President Trump is confronting growing defections from within his own Republican Party, while preparing for a summit with China. A separate feud with the press is also drawing attention. Analysts are watching whether intra-party dissent will weaken Trump's position heading into high-stakes diplomacy with Beijing.

Andy Burnham is expected to announce a new help-to-buy scheme called 'Your First Home' next week. Under the plan, young people would be able to buy their first home with a deposit of just 2.5%. The announcement is drawing attention amid ongoing debate about housing affordability for first-time buyers in Britain.

Kylian Mbappe has suffered a hyperextension of his left knee during a match against Turkey and will be sidelined for roughly two weeks, according to reports citing Al Jazeera. The forward is expected to be fit in time to face Barcelona when he returns, easing concerns about a longer absence for club and country.

The NFL's third week of the season is underway, with The Athletic and The New York Times providing live coverage of Sunday's slate of games, including scores, highlights, injury updates and analysis. Fans are following the action throughout the day as results come in across the league.

Milan Fashion Week is under way in the Italian fashion capital, with the Financial Times reporting that the industry is hoping the shows will inject some energy and excitement into a difficult period for luxury. Designers, brands and buyers are looking for standout collections that can revive consumer enthusiasm as the global fashion market slows.

French player Corentin Jacquet has reached his first ATP Tour semi-final at the tournament in Hangzhou, China, marking a career milestone. Former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev also progressed, fighting through to the last four. The results set up an intriguing end to the week, with the rising Frenchman now facing the biggest test of his career against more established opposition.

The Las Vegas Raiders hold a 16-13 lead over the New Orleans Saints at halftime of their 2026 NFL Week 3 matchup. The close score has kept fans of both teams engaged as the game remains within one possession heading into the third quarter.

Student protesters interrupted an NVIDIA panel on artificial intelligence and climate held during NYC Climate Week. Footage shared by Al Jazeera shows activists taking over the session, adding to ongoing criticism of the tech industry's energy-hungry AI expansion and its climate commitments. The disruption has drawn attention during a week when companies are showcasing their environmental pledges.

Sportsbooks have released their Week 3 NFL point spreads, with the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs all installed as the heaviest favorites of the week. The New York Times reports the latest odds ahead of Sunday's slate, giving fans a read on which matchups bookmakers expect to be lopsided.

Week 3 of the NFL season continues Sunday, September 27, with a full slate of games across the league's Sunday afternoon and evening broadcast windows. Fans are looking up kickoff times and which TV channels carry each matchup as the season hits its third week.

Milan Fashion Week is in the spotlight with new collections from Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta and Jil Sander, covered by the New York Times' style desk. The shows are drawing attention as part of the spring-summer season previews, with editors and fashion watchers weighing in on the direction each house is taking.

The New York Times has published its hardcover bestseller list for the week ended September 12, ranking the top-selling hardcover titles across fiction and nonfiction. The list, widely used as a benchmark of book sales in the United States, is drawing attention from readers and publishers tracking this week's leading titles.

Huawei's Games Summit 2026 brought Chinese game developers together with European industry partners in Düsseldorf, Germany, timed to coincide with Gamescom week. Organized by Huawei GameCenter, the event focused on market entry, publishing and localization, aiming to help Chinese studios expand into European markets and foster cross-border partnerships in the games industry.