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A desert stirs to life: Chile’s Atacama erupts in its biggest floral display in decades
Chile’s Atacama Desert is experiencing its largest floral bloom in 30 years after heavy winter rains awakened dormant seeds, transforming the world’s driest non-polar desert into a vibrant patchwork of wildflowers.
Two police officers hailed as heroes for confronting Kraków gunman
Two Polish police officers under 30 sustained injuries while confronting and detaining a gunman in Kraków who killed six and injured 17 in an attack believed motivated by far-right ideology.
Russell Brand to learn sentence after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Comedian Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a four-week trial in London. A judge is set to hand down his sentence on Monday, with legal experts predicting between four to 13 years of prison time.
No clear winner in New Zealand election, as leaders prepare for weeks of talks
New Zealand’s election produced no clear winner, with major parties National and Labour both weakened. Weeks of negotiations loom as minor parties gain leverage in forming a government.
Europe to join U.S.-brokered Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, defying Kremlin objections
European officials will attend U.S.-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi this week, France confirmed, despite Kremlin objections to European participation in the trilateral negotiations.
Homelessness in the U.S. saw its largest drop in more than a decade last year
The U.S. homeless population declined more than 6% in 2025, marking the largest drop in over a decade, though nearly 700,000 people still lack stable housing.
Egypt’s reopening of its embassy in Tripoli signals regional shift on Libya
Egypt reopened its embassy in Tripoli after 12 years, signaling a shift from backing eastern forces to engaging with the internationally recognized western government amid regional changes.
US aims to cut off Iran’s transport of advanced weapons: What we know
The US has established Task Force Iron Gate to intercept Iranian weapons shipments via land routes and the Caspian Sea, while Iran announces plans for underground military production facilities.
Israeli forces release Palestinian journalist Abou Shhadeh
Israeli authorities released Palestinian journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh after detaining him for five days without charge, with his legal team asserting the detention lacked evidence.
Train crash kills seven, injures dozens near Egypt’s Cairo city
A train collision near Cairo kills at least seven people and injures over 125 others on Sunday, with emergency teams working to clear wreckage and restore services.
Hundreds of thousands join Amsterdam’s ‘Red Line’ protest against Israel
Over 200,000 people marched through Amsterdam on Sunday demanding stricter trade restrictions on Israel and an end to arms sales, according to Amnesty International Netherlands.
US launches task force to disrupt Iran’s land-based supply routes
The US military has established Task Force Iron Gate to block Iran’s land-based supply routes, expanding enforcement actions beyond its existing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The political playbook that unraveled US transgender rights in the past decade
The legal and political landscape for transgender Americans has dramatically shifted from 2016, when federal protections were expanding, to a period marked by state-level restrictions on bathroom access, sports participation, and other rights.
Ousted Paraguayan president appears before prosecutors
Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña was impeached and placed under house arrest after the collapse of a U.S.-owned digital bank where he held shares, affecting millions of customers.
Trump set to lurch further right, claiming US took ‘giant step back’ in elections
Trump claims the US took a ‘giant step back’ following elections where Republicans lost control of Congress, as his administration prepares to shift further right with hardline aide Stephen Miller as chief of staff.
Stephen Miller’s appointment shows Trump hasn’t learned his lesson on immigration
President Trump named Stephen Miller as chief of staff following midterm elections where voters rejected his mass deportation agenda, signaling a continued focus on aggressive immigration enforcement policies.
Wisconsin state patrol trooper detained by ICE released from custody
A Wisconsin state patrol trooper detained by ICE at an airport was released from custody but remains subject to electronic monitoring while his asylum case proceeds.
How Gen Z voters helped fuel a blue wave for Democrats
Democrats won voters under 30 by nearly 50 percentage points in recent elections, a dramatic reversal from 2024 when young voters shifted toward Republicans over economic concerns.
‘People are active, they are fed up’: young voters fueled the Democratic wave
Young voters powered a Democratic wave in 2026, with an estimated second-highest midterm turnout in 30 years and 18-29 year-olds favoring congressional Democrats by a 35-point margin.
Susie Wiles exits White House as Trump ousts another woman from key role
President Trump announced Susie Wiles will exit her role as White House chief of staff, marking another departure of a senior woman from his administration. Stephen Miller will replace her as chief of staff.
Trump administration accused of altering translation of request to extradite wealthy leftwing activist
Attorneys for jailed activist James Chambers accuse the Trump administration of maliciously altering Spanish translations of an extradition request, inserting words like “violent” and “detonate” absent from the original English text.
Trump’s elevation of Stephen Miller a middle finger to millions of voters
Donald Trump promoted Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff following election losses, a decision critics say signals an intention to further expand executive power and unilateral action.
LA’s newer, bluer wave: Nithya Raman leads way as city’s progressives make their mark
Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist, defeated incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles’s mayoral election, while DSA-endorsed candidates won multiple offices across the city and county.
Judge to appoint special master to determine whether Trump lawyers purposely misled her over golf course
A federal judge plans to appoint a special master to investigate whether Trump administration officials and lawyers misled her regarding renovations to a historic Washington DC golf course.
‘I didn’t expect to be a main character’: Abdul El-Sayed heads to the Senate with a mandate – and a spotlight
Abdul El-Sayed, the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, won Michigan’s Senate race Tuesday with 52.5% of the vote, defeating Republican Mike Rogers despite a campaign featuring attacks on his faith and Israel position.
Two more DoJ officials resign, including US attorney leading inquiry into Trump rivals
A US attorney leading an investigation into Trump’s rivals and two other Justice Department officials announced departures following Democratic midterm election gains and pledges of aggressive congressional oversight.
Houston to limit police cooperation with federal immigration authorities
Houston’s mayor announced the city will limit police cooperation with federal immigration authorities, focusing enforcement on dangerous individuals rather than those committing minor or nonviolent offenses.
The economy propelled Democrats to victory. What can they actually do about it?
Democrats won control of Congress in midterm elections and say they will prioritize affordability, but face obstacles from divided government and Republican filibusters that could limit their legislative achievements.
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Kraft Heinz to divest its North American coffee business in $650 million deal
Kraft Heinz is divesting its North American coffee business, including Maxwell House and Gevalia brands, to One Rock Capital Partners for $650 million as part of a broader transformation strategy.
Poppi founders are going after PepsiCo’s Gatorade with new beverage startup Jetty
Poppi founders launch Jetty, a new hydration drink brand aimed at everyday consumers and GLP-1 users, challenging PepsiCo’s Gatorade dominance with products available at Whole Foods, Target, and Amazon starting Monday.
Automakers like Rivian and Ford are ‘democratizing 3D printing’ to reduce costs and increase speed
Ford, Rivian, and General Motors are expanding their use of 3D printing in manufacturing to reduce costs and accelerate production timelines for vehicle parts and assembly tools.
Banana producers in Latin America want better pay to cope with effects of climate crisis
Latin American banana producers are requesting higher prices to offset climate crisis impacts, as extreme weather from this year’s El Niño event significantly reduces production across major growing regions.
Disney plans several thousand layoffs, asks some managers to cut costs by up to 20%
Disney is planning to cut several thousand jobs, with some managers asked to reduce costs by up to 20%, marking the latest workforce reduction since the CEO took over earlier this year.
JetBlue raises bag fees for third time in a year as fuel costs bite
JetBlue Airways has increased checked baggage fees for the third time in less than a year, with peak-period fees reaching $70 as fuel costs surge across the industry.
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Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Researchers confirmed mercenary spyware was delivered through targeted ads via zero-click exploits on mobile devices, infecting 45 Al Jazeera devices without user interaction.
Sadiq Khan calls for cap on numbers of robotaxis on London streets
London’s mayor calls for limits on robotaxis as the UK government prepares to allow fully driverless vehicles in the capital, citing concerns over job losses and congestion.
Chainalysis says hackers stole credentials and tokens for all of its customers
Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis disclosed that hackers obtained sensitive data including names, usernames, password hashes, and live tokens for all of its customers following a cyberattack involving AI-assisted techniques.
Apple is racing to make Siri more agentic
Apple is accelerating Siri’s development to compete with AI agents from OpenAI and Meta, with expanded app integration and agentic capabilities expected over the coming months.
UK to deploy facial recognition in biggest-ever immigration crackdown
The UK Home Office is deploying facial recognition technology at transport hubs and public events to identify undocumented immigrants and enforce immigration violations, expanding what enforcement officials call the largest immigration crackdown in British history.
EU charges TikTok with failing to protect users’ mental health
The European Commission charged TikTok with failing to protect users’ mental health by exposing them to algorithm-driven content that risks worsening eating disorders and anxiety among vulnerable users.
How AI broke cybersecurity
Cybersecurity experts warn that AI-enabled attacks are overwhelming defenses, with recent major breaches affecting AI companies, cryptocurrency platforms, and thousands of downstream targets through compromised software supply chains.
The US let Nvidia sell chips to an empty office in China
The US Commerce Department and Nvidia face scrutiny over vetting practices after approving an empty office in China as an authorized chip purchaser, raising concerns about oversight of AI chip sales.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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‘I never understood wind’: midterms spark hope for renewables after Trump’s hostility
Democrats’ midterm election victory has boosted renewable energy stocks globally, offering relief to wind and solar developers after years of Trump administration opposition to clean energy projects.
Wars May Spur Faster Electrification
Geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East are driving increased electric vehicle adoption, with next week’s COP31 climate conference expected to prioritize faster global electrification as a key policy objective.
How New York Plans to Turn Waste Heat Into Clean Energy
New York is advancing thermal energy network projects to replace fossil fuel heating with systems that capture waste heat from sewers, data centers, and underground sources to power efficient electric heat pumps.
Even California’s Biggest Ports Aren’t Betting On Hydrogen For Ships
California’s Los Angeles and Long Beach ports released a comprehensive marine fuel assessment in October that excludes hydrogen from deep-sea shipping plans, signaling a shift in commercial viability assessments.
How Big Oil Became the AI Industry’s Favorite Customer
Major artificial intelligence companies are signing substantial agreements with fossil fuel firms to power data centers and integrate AI into energy operations, extending the viability of fossil fuels despite global clean energy growth.
The Global Race to Harness Solar Power From Space
Multiple countries including China, the U.S., the U.K., and Japan are advancing space-based solar power projects to capture solar energy above Earth’s atmosphere and transmit it to ground stations.
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Kashmir’s potato pits are vanishing – and generations of knowledge could be buried for ever
Traditional underground potato storage pits in Kashmir’s Gurez valley are disappearing as younger generations migrate and modernization increases access to commercial varieties, threatening both indigenous potato genetics and generational farming knowledge.
How penguin poo is making Antarctic snow melt faster
Research shows penguin droppings promote algae growth in Antarctic snow, darkening it and accelerating melting as birds migrate southward due to rising temperatures.
Education In The News
Higher training costs for older workers risk plan to tackle youth jobs crisis, employers say
Britain’s largest employers warn that raising training costs for workers over 25 risks undermining government efforts to address youth unemployment, urging budget support instead.
Federal judge dismisses Trump lawsuit seeking Harvard admissions data
A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking Harvard admissions records, ruling the government failed to follow required procedural steps before pursuing legal enforcement.
UK apologises to Ukrainian child refugees who were told to study Russian
The UK has apologized to Ukrainian child refugees who were directed to study Russian and announced a new GCSE qualification in Ukrainian, funded by a £340,000 grant, arriving in 2028.
After Elections, Democrats Will Run School Choice Programs They’ve Blasted
Democrats won gubernatorial races in states with private school choice programs they criticized, positioning them to potentially reform or repeal these education policies.
How Young Voters Fueled Democratic Victories
Young voters aged 18-29 supported Democratic House candidates at a 66% rate in the 2026 midterms, significantly exceeding Republican support and contributing to Democratic victories that shifted control of Congress.
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