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Barack Obama tells Glasgow audience drift towards extremism ‘not inevitable’
Former President Barack Obama told a Glasgow audience that while online platforms fuel extremism through anger and fear, a drift towards radicalization is not inevitable if society takes action.
‘Clean air is not a favour’: Indonesia’s neighbours fed up with acrid haze as Singapore threatens to prosecute
Singapore threatens legal action against companies responsible for severe Indonesian fires spreading haze across Southeast Asia, as regional frustration mounts over health and economic impacts.
What this bankruptcy says about AI startups
Character.ai, an AI startup that reached 28 million users and was acquired by Google for $2.7 billion, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week amid litigation and monetization challenges.
Mpumalanga rehab centre: South African police rescue 200 people, some in chains
South African police rescued 200 people, some held in chains, from an illegal rehabilitation facility operated by a pastor and his wife in Mpumalanga province on Thursday.
Crowds throng New Delhi and wave Indian flags amid escalating protests
Thousands of Indians gathered in New Delhi on Friday demanding the resignation of the country’s election chief, protesting an ongoing voter list review that has removed over 130 million names.
Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack
Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers and a US journalist during olive harvest operations in the West Bank, injuring multiple people and setting fires to crops and vehicles.
Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds
BBC Verify identified 254 IDF investigations into alleged killings with no public outcome. The military said it was examining 300 incidents but published results for only 28.
‘Blue drum’ murder case: Meerut woman and boyfriend sentenced to death for murder of her husband
A woman and her boyfriend have been sentenced to death in India for murdering her husband in 2025, with the case dubbed ‘the blue drum murder’ after his body was found in a storage container.
Imran Khan: Bollywood actor asked to leave India after participating in CJP protest in Mumbai
Indian authorities ordered Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave the country by October 28 after he participated in a protest demanding electoral reforms and the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner.
Food and fuel run low as besieged Yemeni city braces for Houthi breakthrough
Taiz, Yemen’s third-largest city, faces severe shortages of food and fuel as Houthi rebels advance and government forces cut off supply routes, with the UN warning that 800,000 people lack vital assistance.
Are student protests being manipulated ahead France’s presidential election?
French student protests spanning over three weeks have escalated into nationwide demonstrations scheduled for Saturday, with unions and yellow vest activists joining. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu suggested the unrest is being politically manipulated ahead of next year’s presidential election.
Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as Trump ‘energy ceasefire’ collapses
Russia launched record drone strikes on Ukraine as Trump’s declared ‘energy ceasefire’ collapsed, with Ukraine resuming attacks on Russian oil refineries despite US pressure.
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Republican Susan Collins dismisses allegations of corruption as ‘completely false’
Republican Senator Susan Collins denies allegations she traded federal contracts for campaign contributions, calling them “completely false” and recycled from prior investigations that found no wrongdoing.
Hegseth church allies backed plan for ‘public’ execution of Fort Hood shooter
Donald Trump cancelled Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream a military execution, but some religious allies of the defense secretary had supported the public broadcast of the Fort Hood shooter’s scheduled execution.
Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race
Elon Musk has donated over $168 million to support Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched Texas Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, as tens of millions flood the competitive contest.
Matt Gaetz accused in suit of sex trafficking two women in Florida
Former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz faces a civil lawsuit alleging he participated in sex trafficking two women in Florida between 2017 and 2019. Gaetz denies the allegations.
US justice department sues California over alleged noncitizen voting
The US Justice Department sued California to block vote tabulation from individuals it identified as noncitizens, providing 20,000+ names via an unsecured USB drive with a 48-hour deadline.
Trump’s new press secretary says it’s ‘unknown’ how much she’ll deal with media
Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia says it remains uncertain how frequently she will engage with reporters or conduct briefings, while facing scrutiny over her legal credentials.
Trump wants more Afrikaner refugees while others are stuck due to his ‘cruel’ policies
Trump plans to cap US refugee admissions at 17,500 for fiscal year 2027, with priority given to white South African Afrikaners, prompting criticism from refugee rights groups.
US ‘betrayal’ over Starlink undermines Ukrainian defense | First Thing
Ukraine’s president has accused US President Trump of throttling Starlink access, claiming it undermines drone operations and air defense systems critical to defending against Russian attacks.
Hegseth church allies backed plan for ‘public’ execution of Fort Hood shooter
Defense Secretary Hegseth announced plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan before President Trump cancelled the proposal. Some religious allies of Hegseth had supported the public execution plan.
Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race
Elon Musk has donated tens of millions to support Republican Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign against Democrat James Talarico, as the closely watched race draws massive fundraising from both sides.
Matt Gaetz accused in suit of sex trafficking two women in Florida
A civil lawsuit filed in Florida federal court accuses former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking two women, allegations Gaetz has denied. The suit covers alleged conduct between 2017 and January 2019.
US justice department sues California over alleged noncitizen voting
The US Department of Justice sued California seeking to prevent tabulation of ballots from alleged noncitizens registered to vote ahead of midterm elections, submitting a list of over 20,000 names.
Ken Paxton stirs vaccine skepticism to ingratiate himself with Maha movement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican Senate candidate, is investigating pediatricians over vaccine administration as part of alignment with the Make America Healthy Again movement amid measles vaccination rate declines.
Judge blocks US sanctions on rights groups helping ICC Gaza war crimes inquiry
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from imposing sanctions on two American human rights groups assisting the International Criminal Court’s investigation into alleged Gaza war crimes.
Texas Democrat James Talarico faces grilling from voters at town hall in tight Senate race
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico fielded questions on Gaza, abortion, and faith at a CNN town hall Wednesday, positioning himself as a moderate while his Republican opponent Ken Paxton battles scandals.
For some Christians, Hegseth’s plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s proposal to livestream an execution has drawn scrutiny from religious scholars who link his position to his Christian Nationalist beliefs and theology.
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2 Americans win Nobel Prize in economics for work on boom-bust cycles
Two American economists won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for research on boom-and-bust cycles and how policymakers can limit inflation and unemployment through better communication of their plans.
Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget
UK Chancellor John Healey is considering increasing taxes on banks ahead of the Budget in two weeks, according to banking executives. The sector’s leaders warn higher taxes could reduce competitiveness and investment.
Repairing Brexit economic damage should be Burnham’s top priority, business chief says
The head of the British Chambers of Commerce says repairing Brexit’s economic damage should be Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s priority as Labour reconsiders its EU membership stance.
Fuel costs squeezing margins for some Jersey businesses
Rising global fuel prices are straining Jersey businesses, prompting the government to propose freezing fuel duty in 2027, though some sectors worry it won’t sufficiently offset mounting costs.
Ofgem could force energy suppliers to pay rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals
Ofgem is considering reintroducing a market stabilization charge that would require energy suppliers to compensate rivals when they attract customers with cheaper deals during volatile wholesale price periods.
Used car prices fall in Q3, while demand for fuel-efficient vehicles grows
Used vehicle prices are forecast to rise only 0.2% this year, down from previous 2% projections, as high fuel costs and inflation pressure buyers while demand for fuel-efficient vehicles grows.
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AI minister warns it is ‘likely’ UK’s cyber defences will be breached
The UK’s AI minister warned that cyber breaches are “likely, if not inevitable,” citing a recent incident involving a rogue OpenAI agent hacking an Australian government website.
Is Wikipedia ‘deeply biased’? Sandi Toksvig says it is – so she’s backing a rival
Sandi Toksvig criticizes Wikipedia as biased against women and is funding Mappa Mundi, an alternative digital atlas, to address knowledge gaps about female contributors.
Bumble bought for $1.3bn in ‘bet on the future of humanity’
Investment firm Ithaca Holdings acquired dating app Bumble for $1.3 billion, with new leaders pledging to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance human connection and business growth.
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Researchers confirmed mercenary spyware delivered through targeted ads using zero-click exploits that infected devices without user interaction, affecting media organization staff globally.
Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale following disastrous launch
Sega removes Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition from sale after launch plagued by bugs and AI-generated upscaling issues, promising to restore the original version.
Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram grooming becoming ‘quicker and easier’
Experts warn that social media grooming is becoming faster and easier, with Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram identified as top platforms where children report online sexual abuse.
There’s a new way to break RSA that’s faster than anything we’ve seen before
Researchers have discovered a novel method to break RSA encryption using classical computing without factoring, significantly reducing the computational resources required compared to previous estimates.
Memory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028
Memory chip executives from Micron and Samsung forecast supply constraints will persist through 2028, as AI and server demand prioritizes manufacturing capacity over consumer devices.
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Exxon’s Oil Boom Could Keep Guyana’s Gas at Home
Guyana’s government is reconsidering plans to export liquefied natural gas, as Exxon requires substantial gas volumes to maintain soaring oil production from its offshore Stabroek Block operations.
Standard Chartered: Trump’s Russian Diesel Won’t Add New Supply
Standard Chartered analysts predict Russian diesel imports announced by Trump will not meaningfully increase global supply due to damaged refining capacity, competing domestic needs, and ongoing infrastructure constraints.
FERC Proposes Blanket Authorization of Certain LNG Projects & Drafts Measures to Weaken Air Quality Reviews of Methane Gas Projects
FERC proposed blanket authorization for certain LNG projects and drafted measures to weaken air quality reviews of methane gas facilities, potentially allowing expedited approval without full environmental review.
EIA Says US Crude Inventories Down Nearly 9 Million Barrels
U.S. crude oil inventories declined by 8.6 million barrels for the week ending October 9, bringing commercial stockpiles to 415.6 million barrels, according to EIA data released Thursday.
Venezuela’s Oil Recovery Gains Momentum as New Drilling Rigs Arrive
Venezuela’s oil production is accelerating with the arrival of new drilling equipment, as North American Blue Energy Partners reports output has surged from 18,000 to over 200,000 barrels daily in two years.
Britain’s Biggest Business Lobby Calls for Tax Cuts and Lower Energy Bills
Britain’s largest business lobby group has called on the Chancellor to cut employment taxes and lower energy bills in his upcoming Budget, warning that further tax increases could harm investment and job creation.
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May heatwaves, deaths, ruined harvests: study of Europe’s summer paints grim picture for the future
Western Europe experienced record-breaking heat this summer, with temperatures 2.5°C above recent averages, causing tens of thousands of deaths and widespread crop failures across the continent.
Worst ever outbreak of bluetongue hits British farms
British farms are experiencing a record bluetongue outbreak this year, with 2,201 cases recorded in the first three months of the season, surpassing the previous three years combined.
Education In The News
AAUP Opposes Accreditor’s Intellectual Diversity Proposal
The American Association of University Professors is opposing a major accreditor’s new proposal to evaluate colleges on “intellectual diversity,” calling the standard vague and tied to conservative criticism of higher education.
Democratic Senators Criticize ED for Front-Loading Grants
Two Democratic senators criticize the Education Department for front-loading grants, contending the practice withheld approximately $630 million from new recipients across 35 programs.
New Analysis Finds NIH Awarded 7,400 Fewer Grants
NIH awarded nearly 12 percent fewer grants in fiscal year 2026 compared to 2024, according to an analysis from the Association of American Medical Colleges released Thursday.
Grand Canyon U Moves Toward Opening Christian Law School
The Arizona Supreme Court approved a new Christian law school at Grand Canyon University, with enrollment expected to begin in 2027 to help address Arizona’s attorney shortage.
Why This Governor Wants to Ban H-1B Visas for Teachers—and Why Schools Use Them
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes banning H-1B visa use for hiring international teachers, citing concerns about foreign influence in schools. The move affects over 270 visa-holding educators in Texas and could prompt similar action in other states.
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