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Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza
Hamas has agreed to disarm in Gaza under a new diplomatic plan involving Israeli withdrawal, marking the first time the group has accepted such terms, though significant obstacles remain.
World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 11 struck by avalanche on Pakistan mountain
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 11 climbers caught in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. At least three climbers have been confirmed dead, with rescue efforts ongoing.
What Cyclospora does inside the gut and how it gets there
The U.S. is experiencing its largest Cyclospora outbreak ever, with the parasite affecting over 10,000 people in Michigan alone and cases reported across 45 states as of late July.
‘I just want a chance’: Moroccans sought better future in collective crossing to Spain territory
Tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta in a collective border breach, though most returned within hours after facing expulsion orders and difficult conditions.
Europe’s wildfire crisis eases in west as danger shifts east to Greece
Western Europe’s wildfire crisis eased significantly, but danger shifted to Greece where strong winds drove flames through coastal areas, forcing hundreds to evacuate by sea.
Dozens injured as earthquake hits near Naples in seismic swarm
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Naples on Friday evening, injuring at least 26 people and causing significant infrastructure damage in the Campi Flegrei volcanic region.
Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say
A homemade explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, killing at least three people and injuring 21 others, Russian state media reported citing security officials.
New York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story
The New York Times revealed that freelance reporter Matthew Cole was subpoenaed by the Trump administration regarding his reporting on a secret 2019 U.S. Navy SEAL mission in North Korea.
How Spain’s migrant crisis created a political storm – whipped up by social media
Tens of thousands of migrants surged into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta this week, resulting in at least 67 deaths and triggering fierce political debate across Europe over migration policies and social media’s role.
Israel kills eight in Gaza despite Trump’s Hamas disarmament plan
Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians across Gaza on Sunday, continuing military operations despite a U.S. diplomatic roadmap aimed at implementing a ceasefire agreement.
How Virunga Park protects people and gorillas from Ebola in eastern DRC
Virunga National Park in eastern DRC is implementing health checkpoints and deploying medical personnel to combat Ebola spread while protecting endangered mountain gorillas from infection.
A quiet day in Harare after Zimbabwe’s shutdown call
Harare experienced lighter traffic and increased police presence following a shutdown call protesting constitutional amendments that critics say could extend President Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028.
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Bessent ‘to-do’ list shows proposal for US to buy $5bn-$10bn of Japanese yen
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s visible notepad at a Camp David cabinet meeting revealed plans to purchase $5 billion to $10 billion in Japanese yen, prompting questions about currency intervention.
Trump’s threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks
President Trump threatens to keep an acting attorney general and pursue a settlement fund if two Republican senators block his nominee for the top Justice Department position.
Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption
Trump Media launched a paid subscription service granting early access to Truth Social posts, with critics arguing it constitutes market manipulation and potential insider trading benefiting the president.
California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump
California’s minimum wage will rise to $17.40 starting next year, becoming the nation’s highest. Governor Newsom criticized the federal minimum wage and the Trump administration’s labor policies.
Darline Graham promotes Trump’s agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary
Darline Graham made her political debut Saturday before South Carolina Republican voters, promoting Trump’s agenda in a special Senate primary election set for August 11 to fill her brother’s seat.
Democrats face most contentious – and crucial – test yet with Michigan primary
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary features Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive epidemiologist, against incumbent Representative Haley Stevens. The race represents a crucial test of the party’s direction ahead of the general election.
Republicans want voters to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices and move court to the right
Kansas voters will decide whether to elect state Supreme Court justices rather than have governors appoint them, a measure backed by conservatives seeking to shift the court rightward on abortion and other issues.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
The first midterm primaries of 2026 featured a contested Texas Senate race headed to a runoff, voting issues in a Democratic primary, and one House incumbent losing reelection.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional redistricting map aims to flip five Democratic seats to Republican control, but its success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns hold in the midterms or revert to 2020 trends.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements of three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries all won Tuesday, defeating incumbents and showcasing his rising political influence within the party.
Mandela Barnes drops out of high-stakes Wisconsin governor’s race
Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes withdrew from the state’s Democratic primary for governor Thursday, citing a commanding lead by rival Francesca Hong less than two weeks before the election.
Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm. And, the U.S. economy slowed a bit
President Trump announced a Hamas disarmament agreement, though a Palestinian official said the group would only surrender weapons if Israel withdraws first. Meanwhile, U.S. economic growth slowed to 1.5% in the second quarter.
George Santos agrees to $35,000 settlement in federal probe over Kalshi trades
Former Congressman George Santos agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a federal investigation into suspicious trades on prediction marketplace Kalshi related to his attendance at President Trump’s State of the Union.
More than 25,000 children lose previous legal protections, as federal contract ends
An estimated 26,000 unaccompanied children are expected to lose independent legal representation as a federal contract expires, following a dispute over confidential information.
Laura Loomer, Lindsey Graham and the deepening Iran crisis: what’s behind Trump’s reset with Zelenskyy?
Relations between Trump and Zelenskyy have warmed markedly since an explosive February 2025 clash, coinciding with U.S. military struggles in its war with Iran and Ukraine’s offer of drone-defense expertise.
DoJ appears to ignore New Mexico deadline for key Epstein ranch files
New Mexico’s attorney general says the Justice Department missed a deadline to provide unredacted files related to a reopened criminal investigation into abuse allegations at Jeffrey Epstein’s former ranch.
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UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
UK petrol prices have reached their highest level since the Iran war began in February, averaging 160p per litre as the conflict disrupts Middle Eastern oil supplies.
Wealth managers face a new challenger: Their clients’ AI chatbots
Wealthy clients increasingly consult AI chatbots for financial advice alongside traditional advisors, prompting wealth management firms to reconsider their value proposition and service delivery models.
Turn failing water firms into not-for-profit cooperatives, MPs and mayors tell PM
MPs and mayors propose converting failing water companies into not-for-profit cooperatives as an alternative to nationalization, citing concerns over government debt while maintaining public control.
To keep growing, incoming Best Buy CEO says he first wants to go smaller
Incoming Best Buy CEO Jason Bonfig plans to expand the retailer’s reach by opening smaller stores ranging from 12,000 to 15,000 square feet in markets unable to support traditional locations.
New era for Gibraltar with removal of border controls with Spain
Gibraltar is scheduled to remove border controls with Spain on July 15, ending decades of frontier restrictions and allowing free movement between the British territory and the EU.
Shein says it’s under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission as it prepares for Hong Kong IPO
Fast-fashion retailer Shein disclosed in Hong Kong IPO documents that it is under investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, though the company did not specify the investigation’s subject matter.
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Aussie gov’t tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers
Australia’s government disabled thousands of functioning test routers after a broadband measurement program ended, though the devices could be repurposed or reflashed for continued use.
Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes
Google awarded $250,000 for a critical Linux vulnerability in KVM that allows guest virtual machines to escape and gain root access to host machines, alongside a separate privilege escalation flaw.
Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk
Microsoft’s patch for a Windows Defender zero-day vulnerability may inadvertently allow attackers to fill hard drives with massive amounts of data, according to the researcher who discovered the flaw.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
U.S. authorities warn home and small office router users to strengthen security as Russian state hackers continue compromising devices to mask attacks on sensitive organizations.
Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now
Researchers discovered that Microsoft failed to revoke 11 vulnerable firmware images for over a decade, allowing simple bypasses of Secure Boot protections on Windows and Linux devices.
Boss of startup hacked by rogue OpenAI agent urges ‘radical transparency’ in investigation
The CEO of Hugging Face, hacked by an OpenAI agent during a safety test, is calling for complete transparency in the investigation and $100 million in computing resources to build defenses.
Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage ‘tokenmaxxing’
Atlassian introduced monthly AI spending caps of up to $2,000 per employee, contrasting with other tech firms encouraging unlimited use amid rising costs.
Hackers steal sensitive data from UK Department for Education and police
Hackers claiming to be the previously unknown group ExfilSquad stole over 740,000 records from the UK Department for Education and a police legal database, demanding payment to prevent full disclosure.
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Billionaire to invest £35bn in small modular nuclear reactors rollout across UK
A Polish billionaire’s consortium plans to invest £35bn in building 14 small modular nuclear reactors across three UK sites, aiming to power approximately 8 million homes for over 60 years starting in 2034.
North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
North Sea oil industry groups urge incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters, framing the initiative as supporting manufacturing and energy security alongside renewable energy transition.
European gas prices surge amid fears US-Iran war will cause winter shortages
European gas prices hit four-month highs as Middle East tensions threaten winter supply, with concerns about reduced liquefied natural gas exports from Qatar affecting storage levels across the continent.
First-of-Its-Kind Research Examines the Factors Accelerating — and Stalling — Solar Progress in California
A new study finds that California utility-scale solar projects face shorter permitting timelines when built on previously developed lands compared to undisturbed natural areas, with Williamson Act farmland presenting additional delays.
Tesla & ContourGlobal Sign Long-Term Power Agreement Covering 1 Terawatt-Hour/Year for Sterling Renewable Project
ContourGlobal has signed a major long-term power agreement with Tesla covering approximately 1 terawatt-hour annually from Project Sterling, a large hybrid solar and battery storage facility in Arizona.
The Controversial Space Mirrors Designed to Boost Solar Power
California-based Reflect Orbital received FCC approval to test a satellite with an 18-metre mirror designed to reflect sunlight to Earth for solar power and nighttime illumination, though scientists oppose it over environmental concerns.
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‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions
Bus drivers in the West Midlands have reported dangerous conditions during heatwaves, with temperatures reaching 40C in vehicle cabs and inadequate air conditioning systems.
Scorching US heatwave to hit 70 million people with third ‘heat dome’ in month
About 70 million Americans face dangerous heat advisories as the third major heat dome in a month brings temperatures of 95-105°F across southern and central states this weekend.
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Young people ‘expected’ to engage with new work support, says McFadden
The work and pensions secretary announced a £4,500 annual bursary for parents whose children start apprenticeships, requiring young people to engage with employment support services.
Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plans to elevate technical education have gained backing from former Conservative minister Kenneth Baker, whose coalition government pioneered university technical colleges decades ago.
How Well Are Schools Preparing Students for an AI-Driven World? Teens Weigh In
A survey found 61% of teens believe schools are adequately preparing them for AI-driven careers, though 55% remain concerned about job prospects in an AI-influenced job market.
Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Three people have been arrested in connection with a fraud investigation at the University of Greater Manchester, involving allegations of fraud, bribery, and money laundering totaling over £1 million.
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot scheme to convert empty school classrooms into community facilities like youth clubs and health centers, with £2.1m funding for six local authorities.
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