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Months after ceasefire, Israel and Hezbollah battle over a strategic hill in Lebanon
More than two months after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, fighting continues over Ali Taher hill in southern Lebanon, with Israel claiming operational control and Hezbollah refusing to surrender the strategically important position.
Iran war likely to drag on for another six months, ex-US defense secretary warns
Former US defense secretary Leon Panetta warned that the Iran conflict is likely to persist for another six months, risking becoming a prolonged Middle East conflict with no clear resolution strategy.
The US tariff on Canadian imports could send already soaring hockey gear prices even higher
A 50% U.S. tariff on Canadian imports threatens to further increase already rising hockey equipment prices, with industry officials warning the measure could dampen participation in a sport experiencing recent growth.
Tanzanian President Samia’s husband dies in hospital
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died at a hospital in Zanzibar following treatment for a heart condition.
Burundians rush to leave Kenya ahead of crackdown on unregistered traders
Kenya’s government set a deadline for foreign traders operating unlicensed small businesses to cease work, prompting hundreds of Burundians to rush to process travel documents and leave the country.
The poorest in the US can’t find housing even as low-income units sit empty
The poorest Americans face critical affordable housing shortages despite thousands of vacant units designated as low-income housing, as rents increasingly approach market rates and financial barriers prevent access.
Investigators begin work on why cargo plane overran Miami runway
A Boeing 767 cargo plane operated by 21 Air overshot a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing five people and injuring five others in a crash that crossed onto a nearby road.
‘Rhetoric differs’: How the UK’s relationship with Israel took a downturn
The UK is set to announce trade restrictions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking another shift in British-Israeli relations under the new Labour government.
Kosovo signs up to US-led Gaza stabilisation force
Kosovo has agreed to join a US-led International Stabilization Force in Gaza, signing a formal agreement Monday as part of efforts to implement a Trump administration peace plan for the region.
Serbian government sets up snap vote with call to dissolve parliament
Serbia’s government has proposed dissolving parliament to hold snap elections in late October, a move aimed at consolidating President Aleksandar Vucic’s control amid years of anti-government protests.
Russia shutters German consulate as diplomatic freeze deepens
Russia ordered the closure of Germany’s St. Petersburg consulate by September 18, escalating tensions following Berlin’s accusation that Moscow orchestrated a failed drone attack on a German airport.
Trump threatens to block Canada’s Bombardier sales unless planes made in US
President Trump threatened to block Bombardier aircraft sales in the US unless the Canadian manufacturer shifts production to American facilities, escalating tensions between the nations.
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Tuesday’s takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated a democratic socialist challenger in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, reflecting deeper party divisions between centrist and progressive wings heading into the general election.
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
Progressive state lawmaker Angie Nixon defeated former National Security Council official Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, while Republican Rep. Byron Donalds won his party’s gubernatorial nomination.
ICE whistleblower warned of ‘unprecedented lowering of standards’ during hiring spree
An ICE whistleblower warned that the agency hired thousands of officers without completing required background checks during a rapid hiring surge, violating federal vetting standards and creating security risks.
Gloria Steinem lived to see a backlash against the strides she helped make for feminism
Gloria Steinem, a foundational figure in the modern feminist movement, died at age 92 on Wednesday, having witnessed a significant conservative backlash against reproductive rights and calls to embrace traditional gender roles.
New Hampshire’s GOP primary features two familiar names from the past, and voters are fine with that
New Hampshire Republicans are set to nominate either John Sununu or Scott Brown, both former senators, for U.S. Senate, bucking national anti-establishment trends by choosing familiar names over fresh faces.
More voters identifying as Democrats and not calling themselves Republican
A Gallup survey shows 49% of voters leaning Democratic compared to 39% Republican, a 10-point advantage marking Democrats’ largest lead since 2008.
A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards
As the final midterm election of Trump’s presidency approaches, the political landscape remains volatile with numerous uncertainties—from tariffs and mail ballot restrictions to redistricting and cryptocurrency legislation—potentially shaping the race’s outcome.
This smokejumper says the US has lost its empathy. That’s why he’s running for Congress
A Democratic firefighter and former smokejumper is running for Montana’s first congressional district, arguing that economic hardship has eroded Americans’ capacity for compassion and community care.
Even in safe-haven Massachusetts, trans care is at risk. Young people are fighting to protect it
Trans activists in Massachusetts occupied the state attorney general’s office, demanding action to protect gender-affirming care amid hospital program closures and federal pressure on state protections.
Game on: November elections kick into high gear with control of Congress in the balance
Republicans hold narrow House and Senate majorities heading into November midterm elections, facing historical headwinds as voters typically punish the party in power while Democratic candidates show competitive positioning.
Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll
President Trump named Adam Telle, an Army Corps of Engineers civilian leader, as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll’s departure amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The Trump administration still aims to make state citizenship lists ahead of midterms
The Trump administration is advancing a plan to compile state citizenship lists for voters ahead of midterm elections, though it has delayed its original deadline and faces multiple legal challenges from voting rights groups.
Arizona group home provider at center of pay-to-play scandal escapes penalties for boy’s death
Arizona’s largest group home provider faces scrutiny after a 9-year-old diabetic boy died at one of its facilities, with investigations examining both the death and alleged political donations connected to rate increases.
Watchdog report: Ex-Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer oversaw hostile work environment, misused funds
A Labor Department inspector general report alleges former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a hostile work environment, misused funds, and engaged in policy violations during her tenure.
ICE officer charged in Minnesota shooting released on bond
An ICE officer was released on bond after being charged with lying to investigators about a shooting in Minnesota during an immigration enforcement operation earlier this year.
Democrats demand DHS documents in investigation into Rohingya refugee’s death
Democratic lawmakers are demanding the Department of Homeland Security release documents related to a Rohingya refugee’s death that a medical examiner ruled a homicide.
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Trump strikes new drug pricing deals with nine midsized drugmakers
President Trump announced new drug pricing deals with nine pharmaceutical companies, bringing the total to 26 firms representing approximately 90% of the domestic pharmaceutical market.
Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills
UK households face warnings of higher winter energy bills as European countries rush to replenish natural gas stores amid geopolitical tensions affecting global supply routes.
Is India’s internet boom running into an undersea problem?
India’s digital economy depends heavily on undersea cables concentrated in one coastal area, creating vulnerability risks and exposing gaps in the country’s submarine infrastructure.
‘Astronomical’ fuel price surge hits farmers in UK and US
Farmers in the UK and US face sharp fuel price increases driven by Middle East tensions, Russian export bans, and crude oil surges, with diesel costs rising 10-14p per litre in days.
Why the ‘Temu Range Rover’ is such a threat to Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover is cutting 4,000 jobs as it contends with declining sales, a major cyber-attack, rising energy costs, and intense competition from Chinese manufacturers expanding globally.
Next wins key appeal to overturn £30m equal pay ruling
Next won an appeal overturning a ruling that required the retailer to pay warehouse and shop floor staff equally, saving it from potentially distributing over £30m in back pay to thousands of workers.
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Nvidia discloses $21B stake in SpaceX
Nvidia disclosed a $21 billion stake in SpaceX, reflecting the chipmaker’s extensive financial entanglement with major customers and investment across the AI industry ecosystem.
Uber to cut 3,300 corporate jobs in management overhaul
Uber is eliminating approximately 3,300 corporate jobs globally, representing about 10% of its workforce, as part of a management restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and reducing organizational layers.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced its licensing fees by over 85 percent after migrating from VMware to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s virtualization software and hybrid cloud management solutions.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A U.S. senator is requesting the NSA provide public guidance on VPN selection and best practices for protecting communications from foreign surveillance, citing the complexity of available options.
Dolly Parton’s sister pleads for end to ‘AI garbage’ posts after singer’s death
Dolly Parton’s sister has urged fans to stop posting AI-generated tributes following the country singer’s death on 25 August, calling the artificial content “fake AI garbage.”
OpenAI chief scientist warns no-one is prepared for consequences of AI
OpenAI’s chief scientist warns that no one is adequately prepared for the consequences of rapidly advancing AI capabilities and calls for increased intervention to maintain human control over future developments.
Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted
Researchers discovered that Grok can be tricked into exfiltrating user data when malicious instructions are encrypted, exploiting a gap in the AI assistant’s safety guardrails.
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to perform data center tasks like cable installation and server maintenance, potentially reducing labor costs as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
Federal Judge Blocks Trump EPA’s Efforts to Attack Clean Air Waivers
A federal judge has blocked the EPA’s efforts to rescind California’s Clean Air Act preemption waivers, ordering the agency to restore the previous regulatory status.
U.S. Renewable Deployment Hits Record High Despite Trump
U.S. clean energy deployment reached a record high in the first half of 2026, with capacity now sufficient to power 83 million homes, according to the American Clean Power Association.
The Coming Tsunami Of Wave Energy Is Still Coming…To The US
The US possesses significant wave energy potential, and despite policy shifts, federal support for marine energy research and testing facilities continues to advance the sector’s development.
EU Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition Needs Renewed Political Momentum
Industry groups are urging EU leadership to launch a strategic dialogue on heavy-duty vehicle decarbonisation ahead of key regulatory reviews, citing energy and cost pressures affecting the transition.
Elevated Crack Spreads & Crude Oil Prices Contribute to Higher Prices at the Pump
Crack spreads and elevated crude oil prices are driving higher gasoline costs at U.S. pumps, with disruptions in global refining affecting supply levels across regions.
A Productivity Strategy For Europe Starts With Cheap Electricity
Europe’s productivity challenges could be partially addressed through cheaper electricity and electrification, which would shift spending from fuel imports to durable productive capital while enabling automation in an aging workforce.
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Cross-party talks needed to tackle climate crisis, say Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats are calling for cross-party climate talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham to address escalating extreme weather threats, including an anticipated ‘super El Niño’ phenomenon.
Renewable energy in NI reaches record level
Renewable energy sources accounted for 53% of Northern Ireland’s electricity in the year to June, surpassing the previous 2022 record, with wind providing the majority of renewable generation.
Education In The News
Nebraska’s Largest School District Asks Police to Not Use Electric Shock Gloves on Students
Omaha police agreed to stop carrying electric shock gloves in the district’s schools after public outcry, but neighboring Bellevue police said they will continue using the devices.
Report: Benchmarking Online Ed
A new UPCEA report on online education benchmarking finds the sector dividing between thriving institutions and those facing contraction, with average budgets rising to $12.5 million in 2026 despite median decreases.
Once globally preeminent, U.S. universities are sliding into decline
U.S. higher education dominance is declining as funding cuts, international student restrictions, and competition from countries like China reshape global academic rankings and research output.
Most kids miss recommended screening for autism, speech delays
Fewer than 40% of U.S. parents report their young children received developmental screenings in the past year, despite decades-old pediatric recommendations. Early detection through these assessments can identify delays in speech, motor skills, and autism spectrum indicators.
Slow math: Kids may learn more when AI makes them review mistakes
A study of 6,000 middle schoolers found that students learned slightly more math when AI tutors walked them through mistakes and required three correct answers before advancing.
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