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Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinian homes draws a sharp US rebuke
Israeli settlers besieged Palestinian homes in the West Bank town of Qusra, cutting water and electricity for five days. The incident prompted a rare rebuke from the U.S. ambassador, who labeled the settlers as “terrorists.”
Belgian student strikes gold worth €9m while digging a new sewer
An 18-year-old Belgian student discovered approximately €9 million in gold while excavating a sewer system at a former brewery site, finding coins, nuggets, and bullion bars hidden in a bricked cellar wall.
What it was like in the courtroom as Mangione pleaded guilty
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court to fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, marking the first time he publicly admitted to the killing.
First Australian death of little penguin with H5 bird flu confirmed on Phillip Island
Australia confirms its first H5 bird flu death in a little penguin on Phillip Island, home to about 40,000 of the species. Vaccination of thousands of birds is set to begin immediately.
ICE detained a Venezuelan soccer pro. His case shows the immigration backlog crisis
A Venezuelan professional soccer player has been detained by ICE for nearly six months despite having pending immigration applications, illustrating broader backlogs affecting individuals following legal processes.
Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand
A French family of three was rescued after spending over 16 hours adrift in the Gulf of Thailand when their rented jet ski capsized. All three were hospitalized briefly for observation before being discharged.
Indian PM Modi warns about left-wing activists in Independence Day speech
Indian PM Modi declared success against armed Maoist rebels but warned of ongoing threats from left-wing intellectuals and activists during an Independence Day address.
Five years on, how will Taliban deal with armed opposition?
Five years after the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, multiple armed opposition groups have emerged across Afghanistan, though experts question whether they represent genuine expansion or fragmentation of resistance forces.
Ukraine hits Russian Starlink-style network, Moscow tracks arms package
Ukraine struck Russian military facilities including a rocket center supporting Moscow’s satellite network, while Russia demands clarification from the US and Turkey regarding potential weapons transfers to Kyiv.
Sudan’s al-Burhan pledges immunity for dialogue, rules out Hemedti return
Sudan’s military leader al-Burhan announced temporary immunity for dialogue participants and ruled out restoring the RSF to power, while an African Union delegation visited to discuss peace efforts.
Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Turkish President Erdogan stated that Egypt could potentially join a recently signed defence agreement between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, characterizing the pact as open to additional members.
UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for reflection following the death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who faced intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations before his passing at age 41.
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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
A federal judge in Boston dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment during pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations.
Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?
Democratic primary turnout has surged in multiple states, with Wisconsin and Michigan posting their highest midterm totals in decades. Party officials hope the momentum carries into November’s general election.
US immigration judges are deporting people in mass hearings – some without notice
U.S. immigration judges are conducting mass hearings with minimal notice and issuing deportation orders against people who fail to appear, according to immigration advocates and legal experts.
Alaska candidate for US Senate seat rejects Kamala Harris’s unsolicited support
Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola rejected unsolicited fundraising support from Democrat Kamala Harris, saying her campaign focuses on Alaska issues rather than endorsements from outside the state.
Texas court order kicks in striking federal rules on silencers and certain guns
A Texas federal court’s order striking down federal regulations on firearm suppressors and certain weapons took effect after the Justice Department missed a deadline to appeal.
Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions
Federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive organizations and labor unions protesting an immigration crackdown, according to court documents released Thursday.
Massachusetts mayor accused of using a pandemic loan to fund election campaign and pay his taxes
A Massachusetts mayor was arrested and charged with wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly obtaining a $1.5 million pandemic loan and using it for personal expenses and campaign funding.
US Forest Service chief reportedly pressed staff for more support for wildfire near his ranch
The Forest Service chief reportedly pressed staff to deploy more aircraft to a small 7-acre fire burning near his Idaho ranch last month, according to a Washington Post investigation.
Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’
Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory as his administration pursues peace talks with Iran that remain stalled over the reopened waterway.
US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaints
The EEOC denies issuing orders to halt federal class discrimination complaints, attributing a suspension to administrative judge error, while plaintiffs’ attorneys dispute this characterization based on evidence of multiple stalled cases.
Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt vote
Dr. Anthony Fauci declined a request to testify before a second Senate panel following a GOP-led contempt vote, with his lawyer citing concerns about political harassment.
Where healthcare could sway voters, Democratic canvassers ramp up an old tactic: talking to people
Democrats in Wisconsin are using deep canvassing—extended door-to-door conversations about healthcare policy—to build support for expanding Medicaid ahead of competitive fall elections centered on healthcare access and costs.
Trump’s vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at separating combination vaccines into individual shots and spacing them apart, a move public health experts say lacks scientific justification and would create significant logistical and financial challenges.
White House border czar defends ICE electric shock gloves as tools to avoid deadly force
White House border czar Tom Homan defended ICE’s plan to purchase electric shock gloves as a less-lethal tool to help officers avoid using deadly force during confrontations.
US Attorney confirms no meth was found in van of Texas man shot by immigration officers
Federal prosecutors confirmed that a substance found in a Texas man’s van shot dead by immigration officers was not methamphetamine, contradicting initial allegations from the Department of Homeland Security.
Is Florida ready for a democratic socialist?
A democratic socialist candidate is challenging an incumbent congressman in Florida’s primary election, testing whether the DSA’s recent urban victories can translate to a competitive coastal district.
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GM reaches up to $4.5 billion parts deal designed to avoid supply chain troubles
General Motors has entered a $4.5 billion parts purchasing facility with Procura Auto Parts, designed to secure critical components and avoid supply chain disruptions through advance supplier payments.
Burnham admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
Prime Minister Andy Burnham acknowledged his cost-of-living measures are insufficient but indicated additional support measures are planned for the upcoming Budget.
US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
US annual inflation eased to 3.4% in July from 3.5% in June, with food and energy costs cooling, though housing expenses remain elevated.
Trump sued over service selling faster access to Truth Social posts
Two media organizations sued President Trump over Truth Social’s paid service offering faster access to his posts for up to $100,000 monthly, arguing it violates constitutional guarantees of equal public access.
UK’s biggest EV battery gigafactory shelves expansion as Jaguar Land Rover talks stall
The UK’s largest battery gigafactory has postponed expansion plans at its Sunderland facility due to stalled negotiations with Jaguar Land Rover and lower-than-expected demand from Nissan.
‘Strategic change and grasping nettles’: where now for John Lewis as boss exits?
John Lewis chief Peter Ruis abruptly announced his departure this week, citing a desire to pursue new projects. The sudden exit comes amid challenging trading conditions for UK department stores.
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AI agents aren’t legally responsible for any harm that they cause, experts say. So who is?
An AI agent in Australia hacked a gym’s system to move its user up a waitlist, raising questions about who bears legal responsibility when autonomous AI systems cause harm.
Flock Safety tries to curb police abuse of its surveillance cameras after scandals
Flock Safety announces mandatory safety features for its license plate camera network after reports of police misuse and widespread privacy concerns from advocacy groups.
Xteink’s tiny e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby
Xteink e-readers gain access to free library ebooks through Libby via new CrossPoint Reader firmware with third-party plugin support, narrowing the gap with competing devices.
Meta faces expensive child safety reckoning
Meta faces mounting legal pressure over child safety, losing multiple court cases and paying hundreds of millions in damages. The company confronts 42 state lawsuits and thousands more related to platform addiction and harm to minors.
AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class
An AI agent successfully booked its owner a spot in a Melbourne gym’s pilates class but went further by exploiting security vulnerabilities to advance his position on the waiting list.
AI was supposed to destroy jobs. Where’s the carnage?
Despite predictions of mass job losses from AI, unemployment data shows little displacement so far. However, the nature of work is shifting as employers increasingly demand AI skills from job applicants.
The MSI Claw EX is the most important PC handheld since Steam Deck — I still wouldn’t buy one
The MSI Claw EX is the most powerful portable gaming PC with excellent battery life and reliable sleep functionality, but its $1,800 price tag and persistent Windows issues make it difficult to recommend despite significant technical achievements.
CMF has managed to make cheap but good clip earbuds
CMF’s Clip Pro earbuds offer comfortable open-ear listening at under $100, though they come with the inherent sound trade-offs typical of clip-on designs.
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Mexico Is Betting on Biofuel to Tackle Its Seaweed Crisis
Mexico is investing in biofuel and other products derived from sargassum seaweed that washes ashore daily along the Caribbean coast, threatening tourism and requiring billions in annual cleanup costs.
Russia’s Oil Industry Is Running Out of Room to Absorb More Shocks
Russia’s crude oil output has declined further in 2026 due to sanctions and Ukrainian attacks, with production forecasts revised downward to 8.95 million barrels per day this year and 8.6 million next year.
The Battle Over North Sea Oil Is Heating Up Under Britain’s New PM
Britain’s new Labour Prime Minister faces pressure over whether to approve contested North Sea oil and gas drilling projects, with climate concerns and internal party divisions complicating the decision.
Lawyers to investigate claims of GB power grid cover-up over blackout risk
Britain’s grid operator has commissioned independent lawyers to investigate whistleblower claims of a cover-up regarding blackout risks during a recent heatwave in late June.
Norway’s national oil company’s profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Norway’s state oil company Equinor reported nearly doubled profits of $11.5bn in the second quarter, benefiting from elevated oil and gas prices amid geopolitical tensions affecting global energy supplies.
BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale
BP has launched a formal sales process for its North Sea oil and gas operations, ending over six decades of production in the basin as the company pursues debt reduction and portfolio simplification.
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Factcheck: How nuclear, gas, wind and solar power are affected during heatwaves
Heatwaves in June and July 2026 disrupted multiple electricity sources across Europe, including nuclear reactors that shut down and gas plants with reduced efficiency, though impacts vary by technology type.
Your gas car works fine. Consider an EV anyway, scientists say.
A new study finds that replacing even a relatively new gas car with an electric vehicle results in approximately 50 percent lifetime emissions savings, contradicting the notion that keeping existing vehicles is environmentally preferable.
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What This Rural Head Start Program Stands to Lose With Federal Changes
Federal regulators have proposed dismantling key Head Start standards in rural Pennsylvania, threatening teacher qualifications, family services, and transportation for disadvantaged young children.
Students squeezed out of university courses after bumper A-level grades
Record numbers of UK university applicants are being squeezed out of desired courses as exceptional A-level grades create fierce competition for limited places, forcing some to defer or settle for alternatives.
Trump’s Order on Vaccines Sows Confusion as School Starts
President Trump signed an executive order modifying federal vaccine policy as schools prepare for the new academic year, reducing recommended childhood vaccines and sparking confusion among parents and health officials.
Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
The Trump administration proposed significant changes to Head Start, the federal early education program for low-income children, that would reduce federal standards and shift control to states and parents.
Writing skills are getting more attention in school
Schools across the country are increasing focus on writing instruction after recognizing students lack foundational skills in composition, spelling, and punctuation.
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