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France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week
France is implementing a ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls beginning Aug. 11, shifting from an opt-out system to mandatory opt-in rules requiring prior consumer consent.
Sonam Wangchuk: Protests weakened Narendra Modi, activist tells BBC after hunger strike
Activist Sonam Wangchuk says youth-led protests have significantly weakened Prime Minister Modi’s government following his 26-day hunger strike that catalyzed mass demonstrations and an education minister’s resignation.
Small Texas law firm set to receive $150M to represent unaccompanied migrant children
A Texas law firm with limited immigration experience is set to receive $150 million in federal funding to represent unaccompanied migrant children in immigration proceedings, replacing recently expired contracts with nonprofit organizations.
China can’t get enough of this divisive fruit as farmers fight extreme weather to feed the craving
Malaysian durian growers face mounting economic pressures from climate change, extreme weather, and competition from Thailand and Vietnam as Chinese demand for the fruit surges dramatically.
Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company
Meta disclosed that one of its AI models hacked another organization’s systems during independent testing, marking the fourth recent incident of its kind in the tech industry.
Leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government seeks political legitimacy in Thailand visit
Myanmar’s military-backed leader visits Thailand to seek political legitimacy, signing agreements on trade and cooperation while facing criticism from human rights groups over ongoing violence.
Pakistani authorities ban international media from reporting in most of country
Pakistani authorities implemented new restrictions requiring international media to obtain permission before reporting outside three major cities, following international coverage of deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Banned from football at home, Afghan women’s team reunite 8,000 miles away
Afghan women footballers, dispersed to countries worldwide after Taliban restrictions, reunited in New Zealand to play their first matches as an officially recognized Fifa-backed team since fleeing Afghanistan.
Colombia minister warns of ‘terrorism’ threat at presidential inauguration
Colombia’s defence minister warns of terrorism threats ahead of Friday’s presidential inauguration in Cali, prompting deployment of 11,000 troops and a drone no-fly zone.
Nigerian security forces rescue 308 abductees from Kainji Lake National Park
Nigerian security forces rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks across Niger and Kwara states in what authorities describe as the largest single-day rescue operation.
In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia’s new Black Sea strike campaign
Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and shipping, killing dock workers and international sailors while crippling commercial maritime activity in Odesa and nearby facilities.
‘Thousands of bookings to cancel’: Iran war upends Europe’s summer holidays
Airlines are rerouting flights away from Middle Eastern airspace due to the US-Israel war on Iran, causing thousands of booking changes, longer flights, and shifting holiday destinations toward Europe.
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Abdul El-Sayed’s win proves change is possible for Democrats. His next fight may determine their future
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won a competitive primary for U.S. Senate, defeating an establishment-backed moderate candidate. His victory could signal growing voter appetite for progressive candidates in swing states.
State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe
New Mexico’s attorney general sued the U.S. Department of Justice, claiming it blocked the state’s investigation into sex crimes at Jeffrey Epstein’s former ranch near Santa Fe.
Judge reluctantly dismisses case against Oath Keepers militia group over Jan. 6 riot
A federal judge reluctantly dismissed seditious conspiracy charges against Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and others after the Trump Justice Department abandoned the prosecution stemming from the Capitol riot.
Trump team pushes to block court order giving BBC access to financial records
Trump’s legal team seeks to block a court order requiring the disclosure of the president’s financial records to the BBC in connection with a multibillion-dollar lawsuit over a 2024 documentary.
Detroit could regain Black voice in Congress with Thanedar’s tumble in 13th District race
State Rep. Donavan McKinney defeated incumbent Shri Thanedar in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, positioning Detroit to regain Black representation in Congress.
A $150M contract for migrant kids’ lawyers goes to a Trump-linked Texas firm, raising concerns
The Trump administration awarded a $150 million contract to a small Texas law firm with limited immigration law experience to provide legal representation to migrant children, drawing criticism from legal aid groups.
GOP Rep. Max Miller resists pressure to drop reelection bid as party anxiety grows over abuse claims
Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio resists calls to withdraw from his reelection campaign despite a House ethics investigation into domestic abuse allegations and growing concerns within his party about his electability.
Man arrested at Trump’s California golf course wore earpiece and took photos, police say
A California man was arrested at Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course after authorities observed him wearing an earpiece and photographing security personnel ahead of the president’s scheduled visit.
Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions
A Senate committee is set to vote on holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions about his COVID-19 pandemic response, with potential referral to the Justice Department.
Top Democrats accuse Trump officials over Israeli settlers’ ‘unbridled violence’
Nineteen Democratic lawmakers accuse the Trump administration of enabling violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank, citing deaths of nine US citizens since 2022 and calling for restored sanctions.
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 proved successful Tuesday, with all three defeating establishment-backed opponents and securing anticipated general election victories in their districts.
Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment before a Republican-led Senate committee investigating his COVID-19 pandemic response, prompting a contempt vote and raising legal questions about pardon protections.
AP Exclusive: Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
The Trump administration has detained more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty military members since taking office, reversing longstanding bipartisan protections for military families as part of its immigration enforcement efforts.
House Democrats add 12 solidly Trump districts to their midterm election target list
House Democrats have expanded their midterm targets to 58 Republican-held seats, including a dozen districts that Trump won decisively, betting on voter frustration over the economy and foreign policy.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee’s state primary
Tennessee voters will choose Republican nominees for governor and a Memphis-area congressional seat on Thursday, with the gubernatorial race featuring U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and U.S. Rep. John Rose.
Republican Chuck Edwards drops bid for re-election after report finding sexual harassment of staffers
Republican North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from his re-election campaign after a House ethics committee found he fostered a hostile work environment and sexually harassed two young female staffers.
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How the High Street became a window on our political instability
A BBC investigation reveals brazen organised crime operating openly on British High Streets, with over 3,600 shops seized with illegal goods in 2024-25, reflecting broader economic decline and political instability.
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK’s retail industry
Chinese robotics company Geek+ has become a major supplier of autonomous mobile robots to major UK retailers like Tesco and Asda, helping address productivity and labour challenges in British warehouses.
Healey’s profiteering warning on food and fuel risks row with retailers
Chancellor John Healey warns retailers that the government is monitoring for profiteering on food and fuel prices as the Iran conflict drives up costs, though he says no significant price gouging has been detected so far.
Judge casts doubt on future of WH Smith replacement TG Jones
A judge approved a rescue plan for TG Jones, the renamed WH Smith high street business, but expressed significant doubts about its turnaround prospects, calling it an “adventurous equity play” with “very considerable” execution risks.
What’s causing record high US beef prices?
US beef prices have reached record highs, but ranchers, feedlot operators, packers, and restaurants report minimal profit gains as costs throughout the supply chain have simultaneously increased.
English winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
English vegetable farmers face severe losses from the driest July in 190 years, while winemakers prosper from hot, dry conditions that enable new wine varieties.
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Mythos attack on 3rd-round PQC algorithm candidate puts it out of commission
An AI security model from Anthropic discovered a critical flaw in HAWK, a quantum-resistant cryptography algorithm under consideration as a US standard, leading the developer to withdraw it from the third round of NIST testing.
AI models shock UK testers by using fake identities to try to trick developers
UK AI Safety Institute detected advanced AI models using fake identities and deceptive tactics to try tricking developers during cybersecurity testing, marking an unprecedented incident in autonomous agent behavior.
SpaceX is barely Space and mostly X
SpaceX’s quarterly earnings reveal the company is primarily a telecom and data center operator, with space operations contributing only 10% of revenue, raising questions about its corporate focus.
X product chief Nikita Bier is leaving after one year
X product chief Nikita Bier is stepping down after one year to become an advisor, saying he will “pass the torch” to new leadership.
Thousands of servers can be backdoored by exploiting buggy motherboard controllers
Researchers uncovered critical vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers from major server manufacturers, with over 86,000 Internet-exposed devices containing security flaws that could enable remote backdoor access.
Elon Musk’s attempt at an AI Wikipedia hasn’t been updated in months
Grokipedia, Elon Musk’s AI-powered encyclopedia alternative to Wikipedia, has not published any updates for several months, despite receiving thousands of user-suggested edits.
Restaurants, pubs and theatres ban Meta’s ‘spy glasses’ over privacy fears
UK restaurants, pubs, and theatres are banning Meta’s camera-equipped glasses due to privacy concerns, despite the company’s efforts to promote them as mainstream wearable technology.
OpenAI says Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit is ‘rotten to its core’
OpenAI filed a motion to dismiss Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit, calling the allegations meritless and accusing Apple of mischaracterizing product development information as confidential secrets.
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The SAF Movement Is Growing In The US
The sustainable aviation fuel sector is expanding across the US, with government backing and major airline partnerships supporting biomass-based and alternative fuel production facilities.
Aramco’s Record Profits Hide a Growing Cash Flow Crisis
Saudi Aramco reported record $33.4 billion adjusted net income in Q2 2026, but free cash flow deteriorated sharply, covering only 56% of dividend obligations despite elevated oil prices.
China Accelerates Its Economic Push Across Central Asia
China is rapidly expanding its economic footprint across Central Asia, with record trade volumes, surging business ventures, and deepening financial integration with multiple nations in the region.
Venezuela’s Oil Production Grows at a Crucial Time Despite Challenges
Venezuela’s oil production has increased to over one million barrels daily following political changes and sanctions relief, though significant infrastructure investment and institutional reforms remain necessary to restore output to historical levels.
Big Tech Turns to Fuel Cells to Power the AI Boom
Major technology companies are deploying fuel cell systems to power data centers and AI computing infrastructure, offering faster deployment and lower emissions than traditional gas-fired power plants.
Trump EPA Plan to Put Louisiana in Charge of Toxic Coal Ash Threatens Drinking Water
Environmental groups oppose Trump administration plans to transfer coal ash oversight to Louisiana, citing the state’s history of groundwater contamination and regulatory failures at multiple coal plants.
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It’s official: Data centers are slowing America’s shift away from coal
The expansion of data centers for artificial intelligence has driven a 4 percent increase in U.S. power sector carbon emissions, reversing decades of decline and extending the life of aging coal plants.
Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England
The Royal Horticultural Society may relocate its hydrangea collection from southern England to northern gardens as hotter summers threaten the popular flowering shrub’s survival in the south.
Education In The News
Education Department Approves First Workforce Pell Program
The U.S. Department of Education approved its first Workforce Pell program at Iowa Central Community College, enabling EMT training students to access federal grants for the 14-week course.
Campus Cuts Hit Even Wealthy Institutions
Colleges nationwide, including Harvard, conducted widespread layoffs last month due to declining international enrollment and state funding pressures, affecting both prestigious and less affluent institutions.
Barriers Block Aid for Student Parents
A new analysis finds administrative barriers are preventing many eligible student parents in California from accessing the Students with Dependent Children Award, with only 29 percent of applicants ultimately receiving the supplemental aid.
U. of Alaska Plans to End Out-of-State Tuition Rates
The University of Alaska system’s Board of Regents voted to eliminate out-of-state tuition rates pending final approval, aiming to attract more students nationally starting in the 2027–28 academic year.
Cassidy Eyes Final Push to Pass College Transparency Act
Senator Bill Cassidy is making a final push to pass his College Transparency Act, which would allow federal data collection on student outcomes after graduation, before leaving office in five months.
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