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Two million people in England unaware their properties are at risk of flooding
More than two million people in England are unaware their properties face flooding risk as the country prepares for a wet, stormy winter season.
Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action
Scientists who believe technology will solve climate change are 23% less likely to sign petitions or protest and 18% less likely to make significant lifestyle changes, according to a London School of Economics study.
‘Careless use of AI is the real threat – not the ghost stories’
Meredith Whittaker, head of Signal messaging app, warns that careless AI deployment poses greater immediate risks than speculative doomsday scenarios, citing incidents where flawed AI intelligence nearly triggered military conflict.
Microsoft suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, JD Vance says
Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft has been suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, accusing the company of abusing the visa program and replacing American workers with lower-paid foreign employees.
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This farm raised thousands of pigs for slaughter. Now it’s growing mushrooms instead
A central Iowa farm transitioned from raising thousands of pigs to growing specialty mushrooms, receiving support from an organization helping industrial farmers shift to sustainable agricultural practices.
Future of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls
Voters in two German states head to polls in elections that could determine Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s political future, with the far-right AfD expected to gain further ground.
European spy chiefs warn Moscow is planning more decisive action against Nato
European intelligence officials warn Russia may test NATO with attacks on member territory within months, with Poland’s PM citing intelligence of potential drone or missile strikes to test Article 5’s credibility.
France to summon Iran envoy after language centre closure in Tehran
France will summon Iran’s ambassador after Iranian authorities closed a French-language centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran, citing alleged violations of diplomatic conventions.
ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
An ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas on Sunday, hospitalizing him with a torso injury. Local officials called for independent investigation into the incident.
The Sahel and the UN: a smaller footprint, a different role
The UN’s peacekeeping mission in Mali ended in 2023, shifting its regional engagement toward diplomacy and humanitarian work as Sahel states prioritize sovereignty and regional cooperation outside traditional frameworks.
Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say
The Trump administration is preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court that would prohibit most transactions with the tribunal after a grace period of six to seven months.
Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injure at least four
Explosions at a Syrian army weapons depot near Aleppo injured at least four people early Monday, with authorities closing roads and urging residents to remain indoors.
UK should ‘team up’ with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister says
Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has called for the UK to join a proposed economic alliance between Canada and the EU, citing shared values and the need for stronger partnerships amid shifting global dynamics.
Afghanistan says three killed in Pakistani air attacks
Afghan officials report at least three people killed in Pakistani air raids in northeastern Afghanistan, marking a potential escalation after months of relative calm between the neighbors.
Three South Korean military officers wounded in explosion near border
Three South Korean military officers were wounded in an explosion in the western DMZ sector on Monday, with the cause remaining unclear, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported.
18 suspects accused in the 2021 killing of Haiti’s president being extradited to U.S.
Eighteen suspects arrested in the July 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are being extradited to the United States to face trial, concluding a prolonged judicial process in Haiti.