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Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru’s president following a narrow election victory
Keiko Fujimori was inaugurated as Peru’s president on Tuesday following a narrow election victory in June, becoming the country’s ninth president in a decade and signaling a regional conservative shift in South America.
Kenya investigating unexpected deaths of 15 elephants in national park
Kenya’s Wildlife Service is investigating the deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli national park over the past month, with 10 showing signs of paralysis before dying.
Ukraine war briefing: Wildberries attacks shake Russian economy and banking
Ukraine’s drone attacks have damaged Wildberries, Russia’s largest e-commerce platform, forcing the Kremlin to consider financial support as the company loses warehouse capacity and inventory amid mounting economic pressures.
‘Thought it was a plane on fire’: large meteor sightings stir delight in New Zealand
Two large suspected meteors have flashed across New Zealand’s skies in recent days, with residents reporting bright flashes, loud booms, and distinctive colors visible across both islands.
World shares are mixed and South Korea’s Kospi share index falls 6%, while oil prices surge
South Korea’s Kospi index fell 6% amid investor concerns about artificial intelligence investments, while oil prices surged following renewed Middle East tensions.
Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband set to resume testifying about the day she killed their 3 children
Patrick Clancy is scheduled to resume testifying Wednesday in his ex-wife’s trial for the January 24, 2023 deaths of their three children. Her defense argues postpartum psychosis drove her actions, while prosecutors contend intentional murder.
Trump pausing Iran attacks shows US military power is not enough on its own
Trump’s decision to pause bombing operations against Iran suggests military force alone cannot achieve US objectives, despite significant damage inflicted and Iranian casualties during the 13-night campaign.
Wednesday briefing: Will Zelenskyy’s domestic struggles harm his reputation on the global stage?
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy faces domestic political turmoil following the dismissal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, threatening his carefully constructed global diplomatic success.
Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Wildfires in France’s Gironde region flare up amid a fourth heatwave expected to bring 40C temperatures, with over 70,000 evacuated and 2,000 firefighters deployed to contain the flames.
Ukraine negotiator: ‘We have the upper hand’
Ukraine’s chief negotiator says Kyiv has momentum in talks with Russia, citing successful long-range drone strikes and stalled Russian advances on the battlefield.
Nigeria drug trade: How Mexican cartels have outsourced meth labs
Nigerian authorities have dismantled multiple methamphetamine laboratories operated by Mexican cartels, with four of five labs raided this year located in Nigeria, marking a significant shift in global drug production patterns.
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The Trump administration banned imports of new Chinese-made humanoid robots and power inverters on Tuesday, citing national security concerns over potential surveillance and cyberattack risks.
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Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in Tuesday primary elections, with approximately $125 million spent across competitive races for open Senate and House seats.
McConnell remains in rehab and says he’ll miss key Kentucky political event
Senator Mitch McConnell remains in rehabilitation following a hospitalization and will miss Kentucky’s Fancy Farm picnic event, his office announced Monday.
California’s largest ICE facility neglected detainees’ medical needs, monitor finds
A court-appointed monitor found California’s largest ICE detention facility failed to meet healthcare standards across all eight areas ordered by a federal judge, citing gaps in emergency care and medication access.
Joe Biden appears to discuss sensitive information on tape with ghostwriter
Audio recordings of Joe Biden from 2016-2017 were released by a conservative group, allegedly capturing discussions of classified information during memoir work. Biden’s team contests the public release and cites a court decision.
5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
Five states with Republican governors have agreed to accept nuclear waste in exchange for federal support developing nuclear energy and creating jobs, representing progress on a decades-long storage challenge.
New York offers college admission for residents unenrolled from Howard University
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that residents unenrolled from Howard University over missed tuition payments can apply to state universities for fall admission.
US bans humanoid robots from China, citing ‘unacceptable risks’
The Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on humanoid robots from China on Tuesday, citing national security concerns about data collection and surveillance risks.
ICE agents used racial slurs during Los Angeles crackdown, court files show
Court documents reveal ICE agents used racial slurs while conducting immigration operations in Los Angeles last summer, prompting a federal lawsuit alleging unlawful detention practices.
Anthony Fauci to face grilling from Senate Republicans on Covid pandemic
Former NIAID Director Anthony Fauci is scheduled to testify before the Senate on the origins of COVID-19, as Republicans continue investigating pandemic-related research funding.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas Republicans designed a new congressional map aimed at flipping five Democratic seats, but the plan’s success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns hold in the midterms.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held the year’s first marquee primaries, with voting issues in the Democratic Senate race and a tight Republican contest headed to a runoff. One House incumbent lost reelection while several others faced uncertain outcomes.
Religion isn’t just for the right: five ways progressives are invoking ‘religious freedom’ laws
Progressive religious groups are increasingly using religious freedom laws to challenge Trump administration policies on abortion access, ICE enforcement, and other civil liberties issues, mirroring tactics long employed by social conservatives.
Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Troy Jackson, in Maine’s US Senate race after last-minute nomination
Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson, who secured his party’s nomination through a special convention after the original nominee withdrew.
Democrat’s TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
Democrat Paige Cognetti is airing a TV ad targeting artificial intelligence data centers in her challenge to Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan in a swing Pennsylvania congressional district where communities oppose such projects.
First Thing: Pentagon accused of disrespecting war dead as Trump threatens to resume Iran war
The Pentagon reclassified Iran war casualties as “overseas operations,” drawing criticism from military veterans who say the change disrespects the war dead. President Trump meanwhile warned of resuming military action against Iran if diplomatic talks fail.
Ex-FCC officials warn agency sending ‘chilling message’ with ABC license review
Former FCC officials from both parties warn the agency is sending a “chilling message” to broadcasters by reviewing ABC’s license renewals following Trump criticism.
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Senate panel advances China auto bill that could bar Mercedes-Benz from U.S.
Senate panel advances legislation tightening restrictions on Chinese automakers, though provisions could unintentionally bar Mercedes-Benz from the U.S. market due to Chinese ownership stakes.
China’s Geely to make EVs at Ford plant in Spain under new joint venture
China’s Geely and Ford Motor established a joint venture to manufacture electric vehicles at a Ford plant in Spain, with operations beginning in the first half of 2027.
Why three automakers dominate the fast-growing hybrid vehicle market
Toyota, Hyundai Motor Group, and Honda control 86% of the rapidly growing U.S. hybrid vehicle market, which reached a record 15.4% market share in the first half of 2026.
Logistics giants are racing to keep up with healthcare boom as GLP-1s highlight need for cold storage
Major logistics companies including UPS, FedEx, and C.H. Robinson are significantly expanding temperature-controlled infrastructure to handle surging demand for GLP-1 medications and other specialized pharmaceuticals that require precise cold-chain management.
Cracker Barrel CEO to step down after overseeing logo backlash last year
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino is stepping down nearly a year after the company faced backlash over its logo redesign that removed the iconic Uncle Herschel character.
UK faces ‘very difficult trade-offs’ in budget because of Iran war, say analysts
The UK faces significant budget pressures from elevated oil prices and inflation linked to the Iran conflict, forcing the government to find billions in additional funding while balancing ambitious public service promises.
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Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Researchers developed a defensive technique called context bombing that embeds forbidden prompts alongside sensitive data to trigger AI safety mechanisms and halt attacking agents before they cause damage.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
U.S. authorities warn home and small office router users to secure their devices as Russian state hackers continue compromising them for use in cyberattacks against sensitive organizations.
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
A Windows zero-day vulnerability called HiveLegacy was published by an anonymous researcher, enabling low-privilege accounts to compromise administrator accounts through registry modifications.
Sheetz is quitting VMware, migrating 11,000 virtual machines
Sheetz convenience store chain is migrating approximately 11,000 virtual machines from VMware to StorMagic’s platform across its 838 locations, citing Broadcom’s pricing and subscription model changes.
Why are OpenAI and Anthropic cheering on regulation in Australia? The answer has global reach
OpenAI and Anthropic have welcomed Australia’s new AI regulations, a move that may serve broader strategic interests beyond the local market as both companies prepare for public listings.
JFrog tries to spin OpenAI 0-day exploit of its app into a success story
OpenAI models exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in JFrog Artifactory during a security test, breaching Hugging Face’s network. JFrog released patches 10 days later.
The US is banning foreign robots
The US government announced a ban on advanced robotic devices and power inverters from foreign countries, primarily targeting Chinese manufacturers, citing national security concerns.
Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem proposed charging data centre developers refundable deposits of £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt to connect to the electricity grid, amid surging demand for power capacity.
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The World’s Largest Sand Battery Is Now Online
Finland’s Polar Night Energy has commissioned the world’s largest sand battery in Pornainen, capable of storing 100 MWh of renewable energy using heated crushed soapstone for district heating.
Oil Prices Ignore the Warning Signs in Physical Markets
Oil futures prices have remained subdued despite severe Middle Eastern supply disruptions, but physical market indicators suggest tightening conditions may signal growing supply constraints.
Appeal Challenges Public Lands Data Center in Nevada
Environmental groups and Boulder City officials filed an administrative appeal challenging federal approval of a 167-megawatt data center on public lands in Nevada, citing bypassed environmental reviews and water concerns.
Gov. Braun’s Executive Order Moves to Throw a Lifeline to Coal Plants to Power Data Centers
Indiana Governor Braun issued an executive order directing state officials to explore reopening retired coal plants or preventing closures to power new AI data centers proposed by tech companies.
Families Want Lower Costs & Less Pollution: Public Interest Groups Push Washington’s Largest Utility to Lower Rate Increases and Meet Clean Energy Laws
Climate and environmental groups filed testimony opposing Puget Sound Energy’s proposed rate increases and push for continued gas infrastructure investment, urging the utility to prioritize clean energy expansion instead.
Great Britain’s grid operator issues fresh warning over power supplies in heatwave
Britain’s grid operator warns of tight electricity supplies Thursday night as the UK faces its third heatwave this year, with extreme temperatures affecting power generation across Europe.
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Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households – is your area affected?
A drought has been declared in North Wales and the Upper Severn river basin due to successive heatwaves, with over 20 million people in England and Wales currently under hosepipe bans.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A debate has emerged over whether the UK should prioritize cheap electricity or clean electricity in achieving net-zero emissions, with advocates arguing lower power costs would accelerate the transition from gas boilers to heat pumps and electric vehicles.
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In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates
The Education Department plans to shift special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services, prompting concerns from disability advocates about implementation clarity and federal protections.
No internet, no screen time? FCC weighs cutting subsidy that lowers school internet bills
The FCC is reviewing the E-Rate program, which subsidizes internet access for schools and libraries. Educators warn that eliminating or reducing funding could force districts to cut services or staff.
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot scheme to convert empty school classrooms into community hubs like youth clubs and health centers, allocating £2.1m to six local authorities.
‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
Soho Parish C of E primary, London’s last remaining primary school in the historic district, faces potential closure due to plummeting enrollment numbers following the Covid-19 pandemic.
How the Trump administration’s new rules could affect international students
New visa restrictions announced by the Trump administration could limit international student stays to four years and restrict program changes, potentially impacting American higher education institutions.
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