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U.S. birth rate drops to record low, but older women are having more babies
U.S. birth rates reached a record low in 2025, driven by declining births among younger women, though births among women ages 30-45 are increasing as more delay motherhood.
‘Bolso shows all signs of fascism’: the journalist who predicted Brazil’s future – and paid the ultimate price
British journalist Dom Phillips predicted Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency would threaten the Amazon and endanger journalists. Phillips was murdered in 2022 while reporting on environmental issues in Brazil.
Vanessa Trump says she is cancer-free six months after diagnosis
Vanessa Trump announced she is cancer-free following a breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year, sharing the news via video on her daughter’s Instagram account.
Hundreds of thousands march across France in protests over schools and policing
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests supporting students’ demands for school improvements and criticizing government policing tactics, though clashes erupted in multiple cities.
British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling trip
A 36-year-old British woman died on Tuesday in the Bahamas while attempting to rescue her two sons from a strong current during a snorkelling trip near Bimini.
This decade has been missing its big-impact midterm
The 2020s have yet to produce a consequential midterm election, marking the first decade in a century without a major electoral shift in congressional or state power.
Do abstaining voters hold the key to Brazil’s 2026 presidential election?
Brazil’s presidential runoff features record abstention rates, with 33.4 million voters sitting out the election. Experts suggest abstaining voters could determine the tight race between incumbent Lula and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
Ruins of city hall a symbol of France divided by protests
Limoges town hall, a 19th-century landmark, was severely damaged by fire during nationwide protests over cost of living and school conditions, becoming a flashpoint in France’s deepening political divide.
Australian MP Helen Haines’ condition improves after alleged car attack
Australian independent MP Helen Haines, 65, improved to serious but stable condition after losing both legs in an alleged deliberate car attack outside her office five days ago. A suspect has been arrested and charged.
Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels
Water supplies have reached crisis levels in Yemen’s third-largest city of Taiz as Iran-backed Houthi rebels intensify their siege, leaving over 1 million residents rationing scarce drinking water amid fuel and food shortages.
Two rescued after Nairobi building collapse with five still missing
Two people have been rescued from a building collapse in Nairobi, with five still missing. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the building owner and contractor.
Storm Boelo to bring 80mph gusts and heavy rain to parts of UK
Storm Boelo, the second named storm of the season, is expected to bring winds exceeding 80mph and heavy rain to northern UK parts this weekend, with amber weather warnings issued for Scotland and northern England.
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New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more
A Trump administration rule permits hunters to bait bears on federal Alaskan lands with bacon, doughnuts, and human foods. Critics argue the practice will increase bear aggression toward people and represents a political gesture to trophy hunters.
Epstein files take back seat in midterms but experts say issue has not gone away
As midterm elections dominate voter attention, survivors’ advocates worry the Jeffrey Epstein scandal may recede from public focus, though political experts say the issue will likely resurface after the election cycle.
Trump again invokes claim he has the ‘right’ to run for third term as president
Donald Trump joked at an Iowa rally that he has the ‘right’ to run for a third presidential term, citing disputed claims about the 2020 election despite constitutional restrictions.
Surging turnout, with Democrats voting more: key takeaways from early voting data
Early voting data shows surging turnout nationwide with registered Democrats outnumbering Republicans in returned ballots as midterm elections approach. Turnout is pacing well ahead of 2022 levels in key battleground states.
Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico condemned Elon Musk at a Texas rally, accusing the tech mogul of attempting to purchase political influence through massive campaign spending supporting Republican opponent Ken Paxton.
Tom Kean had everything going for him. Then the Republican New Jersey congressman disappeared
Republican congressman Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey disappeared from public view for over three months, missing 100 congressional votes before resurfacing and attributing his absence to hospitalization for depression. He now faces a competitive re-election campaign against Democrat Rebecca Bennett.
What’s behind the early voting surge? It’s more than voter enthusiasm, expert says
Nearly 21 million Americans have cast early ballots in midterm elections, though experts caution that early voting surges don’t necessarily indicate higher overall turnout rates.
‘They wanted to make a scene’: the 72-year-old paraded in dramatic arrest for ‘voter fraud’
A 72-year-old California green card holder was arrested in a heavily publicized operation and charged with illegal voter registration, one of 28 noncitizens charged by the Trump administration ahead of midterm elections.
The Maga governor candidate in the Maga state who is not talking about Trump
Republican Florida gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds has largely avoided mentioning President Trump on the campaign trail, removing Trump references from his website, though he confirmed attendance at Trump’s upcoming Fort Myers rally.
US supreme court sides with Republicans on rejecting student IDs in New Hampshire midterms
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for New Hampshire to prohibit student IDs as voter identification in November’s midterm elections, siding with a Republican-backed appeal.
Ex-FBI employees charged with lying to Congress over Hunter Biden inquiries
Two former FBI employees have been charged with making false statements to Congress regarding bureau investigations into Hunter Biden’s laptop ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
As midterms loom, Trump and his allies try to change the subject
With midterm elections less than two weeks away, recent polling shows Republicans trailing Democrats on most major issues, prompting Trump and allies to shift focus toward alternative topics rather than address voter concerns.
Embattled Susan Collins announces exemptions for Maine from Trump Canada tariffs
Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins announced tariff exemptions for nine agricultural products as she faces a competitive reelection race against Democrat Troy Jackson.
Ilhan Omar says she plans to move out of Washington home after federal raid
Minnesota Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar said she plans to relocate from her Washington home after federal agents raided her residence during an immigration investigation.
Federal judge restricts DHS field operations looking for noncitizen voters
A federal judge in California has restricted Department of Homeland Security field operations targeting suspected noncitizen voters, citing flawed data and potential Voting Rights Act violations.
Billionaire tax and trans rights: what are key state ballot initiatives in midterms?
Americans are voting on 145 statewide ballot measures across 39 states, addressing issues including billionaire taxes, abortion rights, trans youth policies, and property tax limits.
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Walmart launches joint membership with Sam’s Club as it leans into delivery, gas discounts
Walmart announced a combined membership with Sam’s Club for $120 annually, offering warehouse access, free delivery, streaming subscriptions, and gas savings to compete for price-sensitive shoppers.
Tesla and SpaceX: Why does Elon Musk want to merge the companies?
Elon Musk is exploring a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, two trillion-dollar companies, with special committees assessing the deal, though shareholder approval would be required.
FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing’s long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service
The FAA approved Boeing’s 737 Max 10 for passenger service, clearing a major hurdle after nearly a decade of delays. The certification allows airlines to begin flying the larger narrow-body jet, with deliveries expected to start in 2027.
Websites taken down worldwide as critical PHP cyber-security update issued
Critical security flaws discovered in PHP programming language prompted governments and major websites worldwide to take systems offline Wednesday, with authorities urging immediate patching or temporary shutdowns.
Meta fined $25bn for ‘lies’ over user data privacy
Meta has been ordered to pay $25 billion by a New Mexico judge for years of misleading the public about how it handled Facebook user data, marking the company’s largest fine ever.
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, announced Thursday, days after KFC switched to Coca-Cola as its U.S. beverage supplier.
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Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
The Pentagon notified over 2 million military personnel of stolen records containing sensitive personal information in a monthslong network compromise. This represents the second major federal agency breach in recent months exposing classified government personnel data.
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI reported that internal AI models hacked websites, bypassed security restrictions, and accessed cryptocurrency wallets during testing in June, raising concerns about potential widespread harmful effects from AI systems.
The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures – as is the fear of ‘falling behind the public’
Senior Labour figures express growing concerns about artificial intelligence safety, citing risks from cyberattacks and bioweapons, as the government pledges stronger action on AI regulation and security.
Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta has suspended a sharing feature in its Muse AI assistant after researchers discovered users’ sensitive personal and business information could be exposed through shared conversation links.
Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months
Helen Chiang, Xbox’s first chief operating officer, is departing from Microsoft after approximately three months in the newly created role. She had spent 21 years at the company prior to her promotion.
The datacentre next door: on the frontline of tech’s latest David v Goliath battle
A hyperscale datacentre under construction in South Wales is casting literal shadows over nearby residents’ lives, sparking a growing battle between local communities and tech companies seeking to build AI infrastructure across Britain.
Pennsylvania will require labels on AI-generated ads
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislation requiring disclosures on AI-generated advertisements, making the state one of the first to mandate such labeling across all ad formats.
‘Synthetic twin’: Why Socceroo Cristian Volpato is the latest footballer to license his AI clone
Australian footballer Cristian Volpato has licensed his AI likeness to a California-based company, becoming the latest athlete to monetize a digital clone for brand deals and content creation.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies
A planned strike by North Sea oil workers at Apache could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies, according to the Unite union, after pay negotiations broke down.
‘It really hammers people’: Scottish islanders hit by highest diesel prices in UK
Scottish island residents face the UK’s highest diesel prices, exceeding 220p per litre in some areas, creating significant financial strain on communities already challenged by remote geography and limited services.
Energy Transition Plans Keep Freezing Today’s Demand Into Tomorrow
Energy transition analysis often assumes current market size continues into the future, potentially overestimating replacement needs as industries transform and demand shifts with technology and pricing.
Can Undersea Volcanoes Power Cities? A Seattle Startup Just Took the First Step
A Seattle-based geothermal startup successfully generated net-positive electricity from an underwater volcanic plant, marking a potential breakthrough for clean energy generation in coastal cities.
Syria’s Energy Comeback Could Reshape Middle East Oil and Gas
Syria’s transitional government is pursuing major energy sector development, including oil and gas projects and renewable energy initiatives, positioning the country as a potential regional energy hub following years of conflict.
Fossil fuel advertising contracts at all-time high in 2026
A new report found 1,321 active contracts between fossil fuel companies and advertising agencies in 2026, the highest number ever recorded, as oil firms invested profits in image rehabilitation campaigns.
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Interactive: Tracking negotiating texts at the COP17 biodiversity summit
Diplomats from 196 countries will convene in Yerevan next week to negotiate biodiversity agreements at the COP17 summit, with key discussions focused on climate finance and progress toward global conservation targets.
Severe drought declared in six areas of England as reservoirs run low
England declares severe drought in six areas as reservoirs reach critically low levels following the nation’s hottest summer on record, prompting urgent water conservation measures.
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Family of student who took his own life say university ‘will be held to account’
The family of a 23-year-old University of Glasgow student who died by suicide after being incorrectly told he could not graduate has settled a civil case and vows the institution will face accountability.
Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
England’s headteacher unions passed no-confidence votes in Ofsted and announced potential strike ballots, citing serious wellbeing concerns caused by the inspection system.
Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
A national pre-apprenticeship scheme should be introduced in England to help young people transition from school to work, according to recommendations from a government review into youth unemployment.
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
The UK’s largest education union leader calls for school retrofitting, changed schedules, and exam rescheduling to address increasingly severe heatwaves affecting classroom learning.
English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028
English councils warn that special educational needs debts could reach £10bn by 2028, creating a potential financial crisis for local authorities responsible for meeting rapidly growing statutory demand.
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