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Elif Eralp: ‘Germany’s Zohran Mamdani’ who vows to be a mayor for all Berliners
Elif Eralp, a 45-year-old lawyer and daughter of Turkish political migrants, is on track to become Berlin’s first mayor of Turkish origin after her far-left party Die Linke won over 26% of votes in this month’s city election.
Thursday briefing: Andy Burnham wants to remake Britain from the regions up. Can it work?
Andy Burnham, the UK’s prime minister, is pursuing an ambitious devolution plan to transfer power and money from Westminster to England’s regions, but significant obstacles including local media decline and weakened democratic institutions could undermine the initiative.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Why India’s Election Commission is in the eye of a storm – again
India’s Election Commission faces credibility questions after reports that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar made major decisions without consulting his two fellow commissioners, including on voter database integrity.
Racist abuse of French judo star Teddy Riner investigated after he spoke about rise of far right
French judo star Teddy Riner faced racist abuse online after expressing concerns about the rise of the far right in France, prompting a prosecutor’s investigation.
Family of Iranian twins sentenced to death and decades in jail ask UN for help
The family of 21-year-old Iranian twins sentenced to death and decades in prison for protesting has submitted an appeal to the United Nations requesting intervention in their case.
After so long in Trump’s sights, hopeful Greenlanders breathe a collective sigh of relief
Greenland’s leaders received a hero’s welcome after securing a new defense agreement with the US and Denmark, ending months of uncertainty following Trump’s repeated threats to acquire the Arctic island.
Could the White House try its press ban again? A press freedom expert explains
A federal judge restored White House press access to three news outlets after a ban, but legal experts say the administration could potentially attempt similar restrictions again if it follows proper procedures.
Defiance, threats and a ‘rebirth’: five key points from day two of the UN’s big gathering
The UN General Assembly convenes amid global crises, with leaders addressing the Middle East conflict, great power tensions, and Ukraine’s war. Key speeches from Iran, Venezuela, and Ukraine dominated day two discussions on regional conflicts and international relations.
Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good — and bad
A Liberian cash transfer program gave couples equal money and joint financial planning, boosting income but surprisingly increasing intimate partner violence among high-risk households.
Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat
Poland’s government designated a fire at a Starlink satellite station as deliberate sabotage, attributing it to Russian operations. Denmark’s intelligence service warned of escalating hybrid threats from Russia against NATO allies.
Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit amid underlying tensions
Trump and Xi Jinping held a summit marked by cordial remarks, but underlying tensions persisted across technology, trade, and Middle East policy disputes.
Saudi-led coalition says shot down 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis
Saudi-led coalition forces report intercepting six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthis toward Saudi cities including Taif and Yanbu on Thursday, amid escalating regional tensions.
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Warren demands Trump officials explain removing a ban on interference in census data
Sen. Elizabeth Warren demands Trump administration officials explain why the Census Bureau removed language banning political interference from its scientific integrity policy, citing concerns about data reliability.
Trump administration faces fresh scrutiny after DoJ drops bribery case against Indian billionaire
The Trump administration faces scrutiny after the Department of Justice dropped a fraud and bribery case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani following his promised $10 billion US investment.
Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call
Fossil fuel firms are slated to receive an estimated $190 billion in tax breaks and subsidies over the next decade following campaign donations to Donald Trump, according to a Democratic Senate report released Thursday.
Trump administration to ask supreme court to allow third-country deportation policy
The Trump administration will ask the Supreme Court to allow deportation of immigrants to countries other than their own, following a federal appeals court rejection of the policy.
Trump’s FDA nominee says MMR shot is ‘safe and effective’ at Senate hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump’s FDA nominee, testified that the MMR vaccine is “safe and effective,” reversing earlier positioning on vaccine safety during her Senate confirmation hearing.
Netanyahu’s speech at UN spurs protests in New York City: ‘Let Gaza live’
Hundreds of protesters blocked traffic outside UN headquarters as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to deliver a speech, with dozens arrested including several celebrities and elected officials.
ICE has wasted tens of millions to carry out Trump’s mass detention agenda – report
A congressional report found ICE wasted tens of millions of dollars on Trump’s detention expansion plans, including unused tents at Guantánamo Bay and warehouses that never housed detainees.
Texas woman triumphs as court upholds acquittal in voting error case
Texas’s highest criminal court upheld an acquittal in the voting case of Crystal Mason, a Black woman convicted in 2016 for casting a provisional ballot that was not counted.
Republican calls for Senate investigation of Trump Jr wedding paid for by Russian oligarch
A Republican senator calls for a Senate investigation into a Russian oligarch’s funding of Donald Trump Jr’s wedding, arguing the scrutiny should match that once applied to Hunter Biden.
AOC refuses to rule out run against Senate leader Chuck Schumer
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declined to rule out challenging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in 2028, saying she would “cross that bridge when I get to it.”
Donald Trump scolds CNN anchor for covering him at the UN
Trump rebuked a CNN anchor at the UN for covering him, days after banning the network from White House access, citing national security concerns.
Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran to UN general assembly is stunning, even for him
President Trump told the UN General Assembly he faced a decision on Iran: pursue diplomacy or “annihilate the Islamic Republic,” marking a notably bellicose address to the international body.
Another Florida Republican distances himself from Donald Trump before midterms
Florida Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds removed Trump references and photos from his campaign website days before November midterms, as the president’s approval rating fell below 30%.
Trump says relations better with Burnham than Starmer after first face-to-face meeting
Trump stated his relationship with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is stronger than it was with previous premier Keir Starmer following their first face-to-face meeting at the UN General Assembly.
Key ally urges Trump to back US farmers amid anger over rising prices
Republican Senator Chuck Grassley urges President Trump to implement a diesel embargo to aid struggling US farmers, as agricultural groups express anger over rising fuel and input costs linked to administration policies.
Trump and Mamdani appear friendly after ‘wide-ranging’ meeting at Gracie Mansion
President Trump met with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, describing him as a potential “great mayor” despite months of Republican criticism of the democratic socialist leader.
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Flash sale: AO snaps up camera seller Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones
Online retailer AO World has acquired camera seller Jessops from Dragons’ Den investor Peter Jones in a deal completed on Thursday as part of AO’s expansion into adjacent product categories.
JoAnn Fabrics fans seek to stitch void left by private equity with crafts co-op
JoAnn Fabrics fans are exploring a worker-owned cooperative model to revive the fabric store chain after its bankruptcy by private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners in 2025.
Oil price rise creates more pressure on UK policymakers before budget
Rising oil prices amid Middle East tensions are constraining UK fiscal options ahead of Chancellor John Healey’s budget next month, with officials exploring support measures for consumers facing potentially higher energy bills.
Lowe’s is launching a drone delivery service in partnership with DoorDash, Alphabet
Lowe’s launches drone delivery service through partnership with DoorDash and Alphabet’s Wing, offering over 100 products within 20 minutes in initial North Carolina pilot program.
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad on 12 June last year, killing 249 of 259 people aboard. The crash investigation has sparked intense controversy over whether pilot error or technical failure caused the disaster.
Budget airline king Bill Franke warms to first-class seats and premium upgrades
Budget airline pioneer Bill Franke says Frontier Airlines will add first-class seats and premium amenities next year, marking a shift from the ultra-low-cost model that defined his career.
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BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
Attackers hijacked internet routing to distribute malware through a hosting provider’s lax security, exploiting weaknesses in BGP configuration and certificate issuance to target cloud management software used by data centers.
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver’s license was for sale
A major data breach exposed over 153 million driver’s licenses within hours of scanning at car rental companies, with the FBI investigating a dark web ID theft service called Nexus.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced VMware licensing fees by over 85 percent after migrating to HPE’s Morpheus VM Essentials and related solutions, citing cost savings and concerns about Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A US senator is requesting the NSA provide public guidance on selecting virtual private networks to protect Americans from foreign surveillance, citing confusion over technical options and limitations.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers have increasingly adopted ASCII smuggling, a technique using invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters, with Microsoft detecting over 2.5 million instances by mid-February.
Four groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit
A weaponized exploit kit targeting Chrome and Windows vulnerabilities is being used by at least four hacking groups, some with Chinese government ties, according to security researchers.
Why Europe has been absent from the great AI safety debate
Europe’s limited presence in AI safety debates stems from its lack of major AI companies, forcing the continent to choose between adopting US and Chinese technology or developing its own capabilities.
Uber ordered to pay $40m over death of woman ejected by driver on freeway
An arbitrator ordered Uber to pay $40 million to the parents of a 23-year-old woman killed after a driver ejected her from his vehicle on a California freeway in August 2023.
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South Korea Follows Japan’s Playbook With $22.3 Billion Texas Gas Bet
South Korea has selected a $22.3 billion gas-fired power complex in Texas as its first major US investment commitment, following Japan’s similar infrastructure strategy to support data center electricity demands.
Netherlands Cuts 2040 Hydrogen Forecast By Almost 60%
The Netherlands reduced its 2040 hydrogen demand forecast by 57%, from 460 to 200 petajoules, reflecting lower projected costs and increased reliance on direct electrification across transport, industry, and heating.
Italy Returns to Nuclear After 40-Year Hiatus
Italy’s Senate approved a government plan to restart nuclear power generation nearly 40 years after abandoning it, citing advanced reactor technology and energy security concerns amid geopolitical tensions.
Global Biofuels Output Could Surge 70% Amid Energy Crisis
Global biofuels production is projected to increase by nearly 70% by 2030 as countries raise fuel-blending mandates in response to energy security concerns, according to a joint study.
Uzbekistan Eyes Caspian and Black Sea Ports to Break Out of Central Asia
Uzbekistan is establishing logistics facilities at Caspian and Black Sea ports to expand its Middle Corridor trade routes and diversify export pathways for various goods.
China’s Newest Power Plant Swaps Steam for Supercritical CO2
China has begun construction on a hybrid power plant in Shandong province that will store excess energy as molten salt and use supercritical carbon dioxide to generate electricity during peak demand.
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The world’s rivers are at breaking point. Can we save them before it is too late?
A new World Meteorological Organization report indicates global rivers experienced one of their driest years in three decades during 2025, prompting urgent examination of climate and human impacts.
Federal court rules there is no constitutional right to safe drinking water
A federal appeals court ruled the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a right to safe drinking water, dismissing a lawsuit from Jackson, Mississippi residents facing a prolonged water contamination crisis.
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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