News crossword for September 25, 2026
A 9×9 grid, three clue difficulties, and a few stories worth a closer look.
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- The GuardianAlex Antic’s rise in SA Liberals has coincided with a collapse in the party’s vote. Is there further to fall? ↗
- The GuardianHurricane Polo, rapidly intensifying from strong El Niño patterns, rages off coast of Mexico ↗
- BBC NewsIran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly ↗
- BBC NewsCyclist who dressed as man to avoid Taliban wins silver medal ↗
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