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Keir Starmer’s resignation speech in full
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday he is stepping down as Labour Party leader, approximately two years after winning a landslide election victory.
So distressed you can’t think straight? Lower the intensity with these 4 skills
A psychiatry professor shares four DBT-based techniques called TIP to manage intense emotional distress by reducing emotional intensity quickly enough to think more clearly.
This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry – he couldn’t
Colombian coca farmers who abandoned the illegal crop through government substitution programs report unfulfilled promises, leading many to resume cultivation as coca production reaches record levels nationwide.
Iran war, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talks
Southeast Asian diplomats will convene in Manila to discuss Middle East tensions, Myanmar’s civil war, and South China Sea disputes, with top officials from the U.S., China, and Russia attending the talks.
Food delivery rider wins China’s top literary prize
A Chinese food delivery rider’s poetry collection about gig economy workers has won the Lu Xun Literary Prize, one of China’s most prestigious literary honors.
In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, too much cash is breaking the economy
The West Bank’s Palestinian banking system faces an unusual crisis: too much Israeli currency. Banks cannot deposit excess shekels with Israel’s central bank, constraining economic activity and straining businesses and public services.
Laos says it cannot determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Laos authorities say they cannot determine the cause of six tourist deaths from methanol-tainted alcohol in November 2024, citing lack of autopsy evidence and charging only the distillery owner with lesser offenses.
Hungary’s president agrees to stand down after law change ends his term
Hungary’s president Tamás Sulyok agreed to resign after lawmakers passed a constitutional amendment ending his term, citing loss of public confidence in the leader elected by the former government.
‘Everyone’s afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Ukraine faces recruitment violence as military struggles to mobilize soldiers in the fifth year of Russia’s invasion, with attacks on draft officers surging alongside complaints of recruiter misconduct.
‘We defeated Los Ingleses’: Argentina fans search for consolation as Messi misses out on perfect ending
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time in a major final, but Argentine fans gathered to celebrate their team’s efforts and previous accomplishments rather than mourn the loss.
Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre
Norway unveiled a memorial for the 77 victims of the country’s deadliest peacetime terror attack, which occurred on July 22, 2011, days before its 15th anniversary.
Singapore minister resigns over ‘interactions with a woman’, PM says
Singapore’s acting Minister for Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim has resigned following allegations of inappropriate interactions with a woman, with both parties making harassment claims under police investigation.
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Why American elections are so complicated — and secure
President Trump claims to be preventing election “theft,” but security experts argue the decentralized U.S. voting system across 10,000 jurisdictions actually makes widespread fraud extraordinarily difficult to execute.
To air or not to air? Nation’s TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
Television networks employed varied strategies when covering President Trump’s Thursday address, with some airing it live while others declined, prompting presidential criticism and threats of regulatory action.
Trump could ‘do something positive’ rather than fixate on 2020 loss, Fetterman says
Sen. Fetterman criticized Trump for repeatedly raising 2020 election claims, saying the president should focus on “something positive” like resolving the Iran conflict instead.
‘We just want to be treated like humans’: how a Latino neighborhood is rallying after an ICE shooting
A Houston neighborhood is rallying after a 52-year-old man was fatally shot by ICE agents in a case of mistaken identity, reigniting long-standing tensions between residents and law enforcement.
‘We just want to be treated like humans’: how a Latino neighborhood is rallying after an ICE shooting
A Houston neighborhood is rallying after a 52-year-old man was fatally shot by ICE agents in a case of mistaken identity, reigniting long-standing tensions between residents and law enforcement.
How Trump and his administration have mired the US in multiple crises
The Trump administration has scaled back federal workforce, weakened election security agencies, cut public health funding, and rolled back environmental protections, critics say, amid multiple outbreaks and environmental vulnerabilities.
How Trump and his administration have mired the US in multiple crises
The Trump administration has scaled back federal workforce, weakened election security agencies, cut public health funding, and rolled back environmental protections, critics say, amid multiple outbreaks and environmental vulnerabilities.
Australian man detained by ICE in Los Angeles after earlier arrest attempt in Las Vegas
An Australian man was detained by ICE in Los Angeles after an attempted arrest at a Las Vegas airport was interrupted by bystanders, according to immigration officials.
Australian man detained by ICE in Los Angeles after earlier arrest attempt in Las Vegas
An Australian man was detained by ICE in Los Angeles after an attempted arrest at a Las Vegas airport was interrupted by bystanders, according to immigration officials.
US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions
The U.S. Interior Department canceled automatic protections for threatened species, requiring instead individualized plans that could allow companies to seek exemptions for development activities.
Mullin pushes states to comply with election demands, echoing Trump’s claims about midterm risks
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned states they could lose federal funding or face investigations if they don’t comply with the Trump administration’s election security demands ahead of midterm elections.
Mullin pushes states to comply with election demands, echoing Trump’s claims about midterm risks
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned states they could lose federal funding or face investigations if they don’t comply with the Trump administration’s election security demands ahead of midterm elections.
Trump’s teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches
President Trump’s teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave after reports he made bets on prediction markets using inside knowledge of presidential speeches, the White House confirmed Thursday.
Mission in Iran war has pivoted toward ensuring oil flow, Trump official says
A Trump administration official defended the ongoing US conflict with Iran on Sunday, stating the mission has shifted to ensuring oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz as criticism mounts over prolonged fighting and 17 American deaths.
Mission in Iran war has pivoted toward ensuring oil flow, Trump official says
A Trump administration official defended the ongoing US conflict with Iran on Sunday, stating the mission has shifted to ensuring oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz as criticism mounts over prolonged fighting and 17 American deaths.
Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
Republican Representative Ralph Norman announced his bid for South Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat, despite former President Trump endorsing the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham, for the position.
‘He’s a war criminal’: Mamdani exploring whether he can arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is reviewing whether his administration could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits for the UN General Assembly in September, citing an ICC arrest warrant.
Justice Department activates untested court for ‘alien terrorist’ deportations
The Trump administration filed its first-ever petition to a secretive court created in 1996 to consider deportations of individuals labeled “alien terrorists,” seeking removal of a person whose identity remains sealed.
Justice Department activates untested court for ‘alien terrorist’ deportations
The Trump administration filed its first-ever petition to a secretive court created in 1996 to consider deportations of individuals labeled “alien terrorists,” seeking removal of a person whose identity remains sealed.
Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary
Arizona Republicans face a primary clash between hard-line conservative Andy Biggs and centrist David Schweikert, competing visions for the state party amid its declining electoral fortunes.
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Kenneth Ashcroft obituary
Kenneth Ashcroft, a financial manager and director at major British companies including Ford, Comet, Next, Dixons and Amstrad during the 1970s-90s, has died at age 91.
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge to potential nationalisation
Thames Water lenders are preparing legal action against potential nationalisation by the incoming UK government, which has signaled intent to increase public control of water utilities.
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Kalshi to offer betting on drug trial results and FDA regulatory decisions
Kalshi announced a pilot program to offer betting contracts on drug trial results and FDA regulatory decisions, partnering with AI firm AppliedXL to increase transparency in pharmaceutical development.
Jeff Bezos and UK government invest in £2bn British startup CuspAI
Cambridge-based CuspAI, a British AI startup, has raised $450m in funding from Jeff Bezos and the UK government, valuing the company at $2.6bn. The firm aims to discover new materials for chipmakers and other industries.
Aussie gov’t tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers
Australia’s government bricked thousands of functioning SamKnows routers after a broadband testing program concluded, despite the devices being capable of repurposing as standard Wi-Fi routers.
Uber to buy Germany’s Delivery Hero in $14.8bn global deal
Uber has agreed to acquire German food delivery company Delivery Hero for $14.8 billion, combining services across 99 countries to create a global delivery leader.
UK 16- and 17-year-olds to be encouraged to follow midnight social media curfew
UK plans to encourage 16- and 17-year-olds to adopt a midnight social media curfew from next spring, building on previously announced restrictions for younger users, though the measure will remain optional and overridable.
The UK wants to catch up in the global AI race – but is too wary to go all-in
The UK seeks to increase AI investment while the Bank of England expresses concerns about excessive lending and market risks. Meanwhile, OpenAI faces mounting legal and leadership challenges ahead of its planned stock market debut.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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A Campaign For Affordability: A Clean-Energy-For-All Agenda
A political campaign centered on clean energy affordability could address rising living costs for US residents, with advocates arguing renewable sources offer the cheapest electricity generation while creating jobs and reducing household expenses.
ASEAN Shifts Focus to Battery Manufacturing, Scaling EV Adoption, and Grid Integration
Southeast Asia is shifting from early EV adoption toward regional battery manufacturing and industrialization, with focus on cell production, thermal management, and localized supply chains at the upcoming ASEAN Battery Technology Conference.
US Hydropower Faces Supply Chain Challenges With Large Power Transformers
A new report identifies nine supply chain challenges that U.S. hydropower facilities encounter when upgrading or replacing large power transformers critical to grid operations.
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Digital Financial Education Sparks Transformation for Microentrepreneurs in Bolivia – Yahoo Finance
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Gloucester Rugby launches new esports school to help young people – BBC
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A wave of student loan borrowers have entered default since pandemic-era protections lapsed – Los Angeles Times
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