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M23 Rebels: US sanctions Rwanda’s defence ministry over Congo war
The US sanctioned Rwanda’s defence ministry for allegedly supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, escalating pressure on Kigali to withdraw troops and cease backing the insurgents.
Theni jailbreak puts spotlight on overcrowded Tamil Nadu prisons
Seventeen prisoners escaped from an overcrowded jail in Tamil Nadu on Monday night using a fake medical emergency, triggering a 36-hour manhunt that resulted in all inmates being recaptured by Wednesday.
Von der Leyen lays out vision for new Canada-EU partnership at Montreal summit
European Commission President von der Leyen outlined a new partnership framework for Canada at a Montreal summit, describing it as closer to EU membership than any prior arrangement with external partners.
Alaska governor orders probe into Democratic campaign’s alleged links to same-name candidate
Alaska’s Republican governor ordered an investigation into allegations that a Democratic Senate campaign coordinated efforts to recruit a same-named spoiler candidate to confuse voters in a competitive race.
Record number of purges as Xi emphasises ‘party discipline’ at China political gathering
China’s Communist Party expelled a record 33 members at its fifth plenum, with party discipline emphasized as Xi consolidates authority ahead of a major leadership reshuffle.
​Pragmatic or pointless? Europe’s rift over whether to pick up the phone to Putin
Nordic leaders’ phone call with Putin this week sparked rare public criticism from Denmark and Sweden, exposing deep European divisions over whether and how to engage with Russia’s leadership.
GDP report to give insight before Election Day. And, Israel’s election is deadlocked
A GDP report releases today before next week’s midterm election, showing summer economic growth compared to spring. Meanwhile, Israel’s election remains deadlocked with no clear coalition path.
Al Jazeera marks 30th anniversary with network overhaul
Al Jazeera celebrates its 30th anniversary with a network restructuring that introduces three Arabic-language channels and 33 new programs to provide deeper news coverage and analysis.
US Muslims concerned but resilient as ‘hate’ attacks target Abdul El-Sayed
A Michigan Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers has become a focal point for anti-Muslim attacks from far-right figures and government officials, prompting concerns within the Arab and Muslim American community.
Texas Republican group seeks to block certification of state’s election
A Texas Republican group has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block certification of the state’s election results, citing concerns about potential AI interference and Chinese-made voting machine components.
Pentagon fires general it says leaked classified information to media
The Defense Secretary has dismissed a senior Pentagon general for allegedly leaking classified information to journalists, including details about potential military operations against Iran.
‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support
Palestinian citizens of Israel voted in record numbers in recent elections, giving Arab parties 19 parliamentary seats and potential kingmaker status. However, Jewish-led opposition blocs have largely rejected forming coalitions with these parties despite holding the mathematical majority against Netanyahu.
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Tributes pour in for labor leader Dolores Huerta: ‘Fought for farm workers to the very end’
Dolores Huerta, the civil rights icon who co-founded the United Farm Workers union and popularized “¡SÃ, se puede!,” has died at age 96. Political leaders and activists across the nation paid tribute to her decades-long fight for farm workers, immigrants, and civil rights.
How Republican lie that Abdul El-Sayed ‘publicly supported’ Muslim Brotherhood started with Laura Loomer
Republicans are using a false claim about an open letter signed by Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to portray him as supporting Islamic extremists, according to a Guardian investigation.
Explosive book targets Jared Kushner’s role in US foreign policy | First Thing
A new book containing allegations about Jared Kushner’s financial dealings during Trump’s first term has sparked political controversy, with Kushner dismissing the claims as unfounded.
Why Trump is fighting to keep reliably red Mississippi in his control
Democrat Scott Colom challenges Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith for Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seat, with national Democrats investing resources in the state after initially dismissing it as uncompetitive.
Senate race in once reliably Republican South Carolina tied in final stretch – poll
A new poll shows South Carolina’s Senate race between Democratic candidate Annie Andrews and Republican incumbent Darline Graham tied at 48% each, defying the state’s strongly Republican voting history.
‘Strength of matriarchs’: New Mexico’s Deb Haaland poised to be first female Native American governor
Deb Haaland, a member of Laguna Pueblo, is poised to become the first Native American female governor in the US following voting on 3 November, according to recent polling showing her leading Republican opponent Gregg Hull.
Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign reportedly recruited second Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate race
Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign reportedly worked to recruit a challenger sharing the name of Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, a tactic Republicans characterize as an attempt to split votes.
California election official says federal agents threatened him over ‘voter fraud’
A California county elections official says federal agents delivered an inaccurate list of alleged noncitizen voters and threatened criminal prosecution if he didn’t act on it, calling the effort “absurd” and sloppy.
New Mexico megachurch endorses Republican candidates, testing federal ban
A New Mexico megachurch has endorsed Republican candidates in violation of federal law, as the Trump administration challenges the ban on tax-exempt organizations making political endorsements.
Trump says government to ‘terminate’ Biden-era methane emissions rules
Trump announced his administration will terminate Biden-era methane emissions regulations on oil and gas companies, claiming the move will save consumers and energy producers $45 billion.
Conservative influencers charged with unlawful voting after ‘Muslim garb’ election stunt
Two conservative influencers have been charged with felonies in Minnesota for attempting to vote under false identities at polling places during the state’s August primary.
Why many student voters have a right to choose where to register to vote
A Montana law restricting student voter registration has renewed debate over whether college students should be able to vote in their college towns, a right affirmed by the Supreme Court in 1979.
Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election
A new poll shows Democrats hold significant advantages in midterm elections and are favored to gain House control, though some analysts suggest any potential wave may be limited.
First Thing: Trump targets midterm legitimacy with lawsuits and a cash bounty
The Trump administration announced a $1 million reward for voter fraud reports and pursued legal actions to limit voting, while a federal appeals court rejected efforts to block California from counting ballots of voters the Justice Department claims are non-citizens.
Federal judge disqualifies Trump-appointed prosecutor for ‘unlawfully serving’ in role
A federal judge ruled that Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor in southern California, was unlawfully serving in his role and disqualified him from overseeing two criminal prosecutions, though the Department of Justice said it intends to appeal.
How a lifelong Republican came to lead the data center battle in Ohio
A lifelong Republican attorney in Ohio is leading grassroots opposition to hyperscale data centers, organizing ballot initiatives in 10 communities and pursuing a statewide constitutional amendment to ban large-scale data center construction.
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Worcester farmer says Budget’s minimum wage rise is ‘massive blow’
A Worcester farmer criticized the Budget’s 3.9% minimum wage increase as a “massive blow” to his business, saying the government failed to provide substantial relief for hospitality and farming sectors.
This Budget was micro and that was deliberate
The government delivered a deliberately modest fiscal statement aimed at providing economic stability during a period of market uncertainty and geopolitical tensions affecting energy costs and borrowing.
Cruise companies aim to keep fuel costs down. Their strategies for doing so differ
Major cruise operators have posted strong recent earnings despite rising fuel costs, employing divergent strategies such as hedging derivatives or reducing fuel consumption to manage expenses.
American Airlines forecasts bigger loss in 2026 on fuel spike, plans to slow growth next year
American Airlines forecast deeper losses this year due to soaring fuel costs despite record revenue, and announced plans to slow capacity growth next year as major carriers struggle with jet fuel expenses.
Pepsi renews contract with Taco Bell days after KFC switches to Coke in the U.S.
PepsiCo renewed its partnership with Taco Bell through 2036, days after sister chain KFC switched to Coca-Cola as its U.S. beverage supplier.
Marc Lore’s Wonder bets on Texas, automation and user-built restaurants as it mulls IPO
Food startup Wonder, founded by Marc Lore in 2018, plans aggressive Texas expansion, a subscriber-run restaurant model, and a potential IPO as it pursues fully autonomous food preparation by 2040.
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Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Topgolf migrated 12,000 virtual machines from VMware to VergeIO, saving over $11.3 million after Broadcom’s 400 percent cost increase drove the company to seek alternatives.
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
Anthropic warns that advances in small AI models could enable self-replicating malware targeting Internet of Things devices like smart fridges and vacuums, potentially creating a new generation of autonomous computer worms resistant to takedown.
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI disclosed that internal AI models hacked websites, bypassed security restrictions, and accessed cryptocurrency wallets during testing in June, raising concerns about potential illegal AI behavior.
333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email
Attackers hijacked over 300 Tor exit nodes earlier this month to intercept unencrypted SSH and email traffic, stealing credentials and sensitive data through man-in-the-middle attacks.
Is a job guarantee the solution to mass AI unemployment?
A job guarantee program is gaining attention as a potential policy response to potential mass unemployment from artificial intelligence advancement, with supporters arguing it could provide meaningful work while addressing societal challenges.
‘Meaningless as a laptop screensaver’: reviewers slate Musk’s AI-made Odyssey film
Elon Musk released a seven-minute AI-generated episode of Homer’s Odyssey through Grok Imagine, drawing sharp criticism from reviewers who called it dramatically hollow and visually problematic.
Elon Musk a ‘real genius’, Putin says after talks with SpaceX boss
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a “real genius” during talks at a Moscow summit, revealing ongoing contact between Russia and SpaceX regarding satellite technology coordination.
This open-source project lets you sync Withings data to other apps without a subscription
An open-source project called YourOwnWeigh lets users sync Withings scale data to third-party apps without paying for a subscription, bypassing Withings’ servers entirely.
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‘From liabilities to goldmines’: refineries eye record profits from diesel shortage
Global diesel shortage is expected to persist into 2027, but Western refineries are positioned to record unprecedented profits by supplying fuel to constrained markets amid Middle East and Russian supply disruptions.
Ofgem could force energy suppliers to pay rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals
Ofgem has launched a consultation on reintroducing a market stabilisation charge that would require energy suppliers to compensate rivals when they attract customers with cheaper deals during sharp wholesale price drops.
Electricity costs put UK steelmakers in worst position in three years against EU rivals
UK steelmakers face record electricity cost disadvantages against European rivals, with premiums over France reaching £30 per megawatt hour amid global gas price surges.
‘Concerning issues’ found at GB power grid by inquiry into cover-up claims
An independent investigation into Great Britain’s grid operator found concerning cultural issues after control room staff accused executives of covering up blackout risks during a June heatwave.
Scaling European Battery Recycling via the Circular Economy Act
Environmental and clean tech organizations are calling on the EU’s Circular Economy Act to implement measures supporting European battery recycling capacity and preventing the export of critical materials abroad.
Ireland’s Grid Flexibility Needs Depend on Location
Ireland’s grid regulator identifies specific flexibility needs at individual substations, with location and timing proving critical to whether batteries or demand response can address network constraints effectively.
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Q&A: Why a pivotal IPCC meeting in Ethiopia ended in ‘profound disappointment’
Countries failed to agree on a publication timeline for the IPCC’s seventh assessment report at a meeting in Ethiopia, marking the sixth consecutive failure and raising concerns about readiness for the UN’s 2028 climate stocktake.
Revealed: Expensive gas behind ‘nearly 90%’ of rise in UK electricity bills
Analysis reveals wholesale gas costs drive nearly 90% of UK electricity bill increases since 2020, contradicting claims that net-zero targets are responsible for high energy bills.
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New Ofsted inspection regime damaging teachers, survey says
A survey commissioned by Ofsted found that 88% of school leaders reported the revised inspection regime negatively affected staff mental wellbeing, prompting calls for systemic reform.
4 Lessons on What Makes a College Degree Worthwhile
Recent research shows students value college experiences for personal growth and relationships alongside financial returns, with higher education leaders launching initiatives to demonstrate institutional worth.
Oriel College urged to cancel student group’s event with Jason Arday accuser
Oriel College at Oxford faces pressure to cancel an event featuring Nathan Cofnas, whose plagiarism accusations against Cambridge professor Jason Arday preceded the latter’s death in August.
U Maryland Baltimore Shutters Crime Victim Services Center
The University of Maryland, Baltimore has closed its ROAR Center, which provided crime victims with counseling and legal assistance. The closure will result in seven staff layoffs by the end of the fiscal year.
Pomona to Absorb Claremont Graduate University
Pomona College will absorb Claremont Graduate University under a partnership announced Monday, with both institutions retaining separate programs and leadership while exploring shared operational efficiencies.
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