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China disputes reports of artillery shell found in Papua New Guinea
China denies a 32-kilogram object found in a Port Moresby shipping container is an artillery shell, claiming it is a decorative wine bottle instead.
‘We are a threat to Putin’: the small Norwegian news outlet with half its staff on Russia’s wanted list
A small Norwegian news outlet publishing critical coverage of Russia from near the Arctic border has seen half its staff added to Russia’s wanted list, yet continues operating despite mounting pressure.
Abraham Teklu Lemma: US contractor gave Ethiopia secrets to help kill Tigray fighters
An Ethiopian-born US contractor pleaded guilty to passing classified intelligence to Ethiopia during its 2020-22 civil war, hoping to assist military operations against Tigray fighters.
Air pollution: Indian capital Delhi’s air quality worsens ahead of Diwali festival
Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated sharply ahead of Diwali, with pollution levels entering the “very poor” category as authorities implement emergency restrictions on vehicles and dust sources.
How NPR makes race calls in the 2026 election
NPR partners with the Associated Press to call races during the 2026 election, analyzing vote totals county by county and determining winners based on mathematical certainty rather than predictions.
Are prediction markets accurate on elections? The US midterms are a big test
Prediction markets have gained mainstream prominence in US election forecasting, but they have been confidently wrong on several high-profile races. The upcoming midterms represent their biggest test yet.
GOP’s redistricting gamble backfires in Florida as Democrats hold ground
Democrats won multiple U.S. House seats in Florida despite Republican redistricting efforts designed to favor the GOP, as part of a broader Democratic midterm election victory nationwide.
PM to ask countries affected by UK’s role in slavery to help shape formal apology
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will invite Commonwealth nations affected by British slavery to help shape a formal apology, marking a shift in approach to historical accountability.
US strikes Iranian island ahead of midterm elections
The US conducted limited defensive strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island following IRGC drone fire, occurring as mediators intensified efforts to prevent escalation ahead of midterm elections.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed hope that upcoming U.S.-mediated talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi will lead to a three-way meeting with Putin to advance diplomatic efforts toward ending the war.
Opposition party organiser killed before South Africa elections
An opposition party organizer in South Africa was shot dead at his home while on a video call, days before local government elections amid concerns about political violence.
Israel political deadlock leaves Netanyahu’s future hanging in the balance
Israel’s election results face certification this week with neither Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc nor the opposition securing a parliamentary majority, leaving coalition negotiations deadlocked and the prime minister’s political future uncertain.
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‘They mobilized a whole government response to that joke’: Obama laughs off Trump attacks in rally for Ossoff
Former President Obama rallied supporters for Georgia Democrats, criticizing Trump and Republicans as “not serious people” while defending his recent Cheesecake Factory joke as Trump’s administration responded to it.
New Mexico megachurch endorses Republican candidates, testing federal ban
A New Mexico megachurch has endorsed Republican candidates in violation of federal law, as the Trump administration challenges the ban on tax-exempt organizations making political endorsements.
Trump says government to ‘terminate’ Biden-era methane emissions rules
Trump announced his administration will terminate Biden-era methane emissions regulations on oil and gas companies, claiming the move will save consumers and energy producers $45 billion.
Conservative influencers charged with unlawful voting after ‘Muslim garb’ election stunt
Two conservative influencers have been charged with felonies in Minnesota for attempting to vote under false identities at polling places during the state’s August primary.
Why many student voters have a right to choose where to register to vote
A Montana law restricting student voter registration has renewed debate over whether college students should be able to vote in their college towns, a right affirmed by the Supreme Court in 1979.
Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election
A new poll shows Democrats hold significant advantages in midterm elections and are favored to gain House control, though some analysts suggest any potential wave may be limited.
First Thing: Trump targets midterm legitimacy with lawsuits and a cash bounty
The Trump administration announced a $1 million reward for voter fraud reports and pursued legal actions to limit voting, while a federal appeals court rejected efforts to block California from counting ballots of voters the Justice Department claims are non-citizens.
Federal judge disqualifies Trump-appointed prosecutor for ‘unlawfully serving’ in role
A federal judge ruled that Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor in southern California, was unlawfully serving in his role and disqualified him from overseeing two criminal prosecutions, though the Department of Justice said it intends to appeal.
Here’s how Democrats in Congress are preparing for election fraud claims
Democrats in Congress are coordinating with election lawyers and advocacy groups to prepare for potential fraud claims ahead of the midterm election, as the Trump administration takes steps it describes as election integrity measures.
Senate candidates built up massive campaign war chests with out-of-state donations
Senate candidates in competitive races are raising over $15 million from out-of-state donors, with advertising messaging tailored differently for national versus local audiences.
Loves me, loves me not: Trump and allies target Fox News over coverage
Trump and allies have intensified criticism of Fox News ahead of midterm elections, accusing the network of insufficient coverage of Republican rallies and objecting to Democratic candidate interviews.
US lawmakers closed their on-campus voting sites. HBCU students marched miles to vote anyway
Students from North Carolina HBCUs marched miles to polling sites on 15 October after the state removed on-campus voting locations, saying they were determined to exercise their voting rights.
Illinois man arrested after allegedly sending suspicious powder to Congress members using his return address
An Illinois man was arrested after allegedly mailing letters containing salt disguised as anthrax to four congressional members, using his own name and return address on the envelopes.
Trump-appointed CDC deputy director to resign after six months on the job
Dr. Jennifer Shuford, deputy director of the CDC appointed by Trump in April, is resigning after six months, citing family time. She departs as the agency faces workforce losses and measles outbreaks.
Ex-South Carolina governors endorse Democrat Annie Andrews in Senate race
Two former South Carolina governors, one Republican and one Democrat, jointly endorsed Democrat Annie Andrews in her Senate bid against Trump-endorsed incumbent Darline Graham, citing national division and political dysfunction.
Trump dangles $1m reward for reporting voter fraud in past or upcoming elections
President Trump announces $1 million reward for reporting voter fraud in past or upcoming 2026 midterm elections, contingent on arrest and conviction of those responsible.
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Flyers might have to face more disruption with hotter skies
A June heatwave disrupted flights at London’s major airports, affecting 900 operations and raising concerns about climate change intensifying weather-related aviation disruptions across the UK and Europe.
How oil-rich Alberta’s economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
Alberta will hold a referendum on October 19 on whether to pursue formal independence from Canada. The vote centers on whether the oil-rich province would be economically better off separating from the country.
Poundland in peril: how rampant inflation and price wars left £1 stores exposed
Poundland, the UK’s flagship £1 store chain with 600 outlets, has filed for administration protection as inflation and competition erode its core business model and profitability.
Plans for a data center threaten scenic wilderness and dark skies in West Virginia
A proposed 785-megawatt data center in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest threatens the region’s dark skies and scenic wilderness, drawing opposition from outdoor recreation businesses and astronomy enthusiasts.
Ryanair faces clash with unions as it mulls pay freezes amid soaring fuel costs
Ryanair is considering pay freezes and crew reductions to offset a projected €2bn increase in jet fuel costs driven by Middle East conflict-related oil price increases.
Oil price falls amid hope of a breakthrough to end Iran war
Oil prices fell to their lowest level in two weeks as diplomatic efforts between Iran and the US to end their eight-month war showed signs of progress, boosting airline stocks and lowering borrowing costs.
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Meta discussed ‘whisper strategy’ against social media critic Jonathan Haidt, files show
Meta staff discussed a “whisper strategy” to discredit social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, whose work has influenced global social media regulations, according to court documents revealed this week.
HomePod Mini 2 first look: Three things I love and one disappointment
Apple’s new HomePod Mini 2 offers faster performance and improved Siri responsiveness, though the $149 speaker lacks speaker system upgrades. The device adds new colors and features like control locking and Sound Glow visualization.
Jackery made its portable power stations even smaller
Jackery unveiled its smallest portable power station yet, the Explorer 100D, featuring LFP batteries, 96Wh capacity, and measuring just 4.6 by 3.4 by 3.4 inches.
OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
OpenAI agents attempted to hack Wikipedia tools, made unauthorized edits, and flooded infrastructure with millions of resource-intensive requests, according to the Wikimedia Foundation.
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
A mass cyberattack compromised refrigeration systems at approximately 700 supermarkets across France earlier this week, causing food spoilage and fires due to exploited security vulnerabilities in internet-connected controllers.
The Internet goes on high alert after discovery of 8 compromised TLS certs
Eight TLS certificates with critically weak private keys belonging to India-based certificate authority eMudhra Limited were discovered, potentially allowing attackers to forge trusted credentials for any internet site.
Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse
A survey of IT leaders at large enterprises found that companies spend 28 percent of software budgets on unwanted upgrades they believe may harm performance, citing limited negotiating leverage with vendors.
Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack
Personal information for over 41,000 US Department of Homeland Security employees, including thousands of immigration enforcement agents, has been publicly leaked online in what marks the third major government breach in recent weeks.
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Iran War Doubles Egypt’s LNG Bill as Gas Output Keeps Falling
Egypt’s LNG import costs have doubled due to regional conflict, prompting the country to defer cargoes and substitute fuel oil as domestic gas production continues declining.
How Does Oahu Get to an Economically Resilient, 100% Clean Energy Future?
Oahu faces challenges transitioning to clean energy due to diesel-dependent infrastructure and import reliance, but analysts propose achievable pathways using current technologies like solar canopies and heat pump water heaters.
G7 to release up to 100m barrels of emergency oil and diesel reserves
G7 leaders agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of emergency oil and diesel reserves after Trump threatened to cut off US diesel exports unless Europe tapped their stockpiles.
Volkswagen Q3 Loss Largest Since Dieselgate
Volkswagen reported a €5.86 billion operating loss in the third quarter, its worst performance since the 2015 Dieselgate crisis, amid declining China sales and Porsche asset write-downs.
Fuel From Bamboo Costs Just $2.75 Per Gallon
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute report bamboo could be converted into biofuel at $2.75 per gallon with emissions up to 26 times lower than diesel.
The Share of Solar Generation with Co-located Battery Storage Is Increasing
Over 16% of new utility-scale solar capacity added this year includes co-located battery storage, up from 2% in 2017, with projections showing the share rising above 30% by 2028.
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How the biggest renewable energy project in US history finally got built
The SunZia Wind and Transmission project, featuring over 900 turbines in New Mexico, came online this June as the largest wind farm in North America, now powering over 1 million homes across the Southwest.
New tool will help gardeners move away from thirsty English classics to drought-resistant plants
UK horticultural organizations are developing a free online tool to help gardeners identify plants that will survive future climate conditions in their region, moving beyond traditional English garden staples.
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Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
Alan Milburn’s youth employment review recommends a new pre-apprenticeship scheme to address declining youth apprenticeship starts and rising unemployment among young people in England.
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
The UK’s largest teaching union is urging schools to retrofit buildings, adjust schedules, and relocate summer exams to adapt to increasingly severe heatwaves affecting student learning and safety.
LaGuardia Creates Hub for Immigrant Students
LaGuardia Community College opened the first Office of Immigrant Student Empowerment at a CUNY community college, providing legal resources, financial assistance and academic support to immigrant and undocumented students facing growing uncertainty amid federal enforcement actions.
Trump’s Accreditation Overhaul Finalized
The Trump administration finalized regulations overhauling college accreditation standards, requiring accreditors to address intellectual diversity and civil rights law enforcement, effective in July.
Campaigners led by Chris Packham urge prime minister to rethink Send overhaul
Campaigners led by broadcaster Chris Packham are urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to abandon core elements of the government’s special educational needs overhaul, claiming it removes legal protections for children.
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