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‘Self-imposed irrelevance’: why the EU is failing to act on growing public criticism of Israel
The EU faces criticism for inaction on Israel policy despite growing public opposition across Europe and calls from Western allies to impose sanctions on illegal settlements.
Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for ‘prioritising safety’
Three former OpenAI researchers claim they were terminated for raising safety concerns, while the company maintains they were fired for mishandling sensitive information.
Suicide is up among Black Americans. We need to talk about it.
Black suicide rates have increased more than 50% over the past decade, with rates among Black youth rising particularly sharply and firearms playing a significant role in fatalities.
South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador over prisoner-of-war row
South Korea announced it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine amid a diplomatic dispute over the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul.
ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say
An NPR investigation found signs that a New Jersey warehouse purchased by the Department of Homeland Security is being used to detain migrants, despite a court order prohibiting its conversion to a detention facility.
July 2026 was worst on record for wildfires in England, data shows
July 2026 marked England’s worst month on record for wildfires with 624 incidents, as provisional data confirms the year as the second worst since records began in 2010.
UNGA 81: Five key takeaways from general debate
The 81st UN General Assembly concluded with debates dominated by artificial intelligence, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and US-Israel military actions against Iran, according to speeches from world leaders.
New York Times executive fatally shot by elderly in-laws, police say
A New York Times engineering executive was fatally shot in California by his wife’s elderly parents, who have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
French PM Lecornu warns against escalation of school protests
France’s Prime Minister Lecornu warns that escalating student protests would be irresponsible after 164 arrests, while unions defend demonstrations over school overcrowding and staffing shortages.
Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma: The Ugandan journalist who became king amid a succession row
Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a longtime journalist at Uganda’s state broadcaster, is set to be crowned king of the Tooro kingdom, though his selection has sparked controversy within the royal family.
Maharashtra anti-conversion: New law is changing how Indian Christians pray in the state
Churches in Mumbai are now requiring visitors to sign declarations stating they came to pray voluntarily, as Maharashtra’s new anti-conversion law takes effect, raising concerns among religious minorities about routine worship.
Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration
Argentina’s president has issued a two-week ultimatum to Britain demanding the halt of oil exploration in the Sea Lion oilfield off the Falkland Islands, threatening international legal action if the demand is not met.
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Three-quarters of Americans think Trump isn’t focusing on top US issues – poll
A new poll shows 75% of Americans believe Trump is not focused on top national issues, with his approval rating at 34% amid concerns over the Iran war and economic hardship.
Long-dormant court holds its first public hearing as the US seeks to deport an Afghan woman
The Trump administration activated a dormant deportation court to pursue removal of an Afghan woman alleged to be an Islamic State supporter, with her attorney arguing the case violates constitutional rights.
Republican congressman Max Miller faces backlash over domestic abuse allegations
Ohio Republican congressman Max Miller faces calls to resign following domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife and former girlfriend, which he has denied.
Appeals court rejects the Trump administration’s expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants, ruling they must be given a chance for release on bond.
Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes withdrew from the Democratic primary for governor on Thursday, less than two weeks before the primary election, citing a Marquette poll showing strong support for rival Francesca Hong.
New survey reveals fears of US farm workers amid Trump’s immigration raids
A survey of 2,250 farm workers shows 92% report that immigration raids and deportations have affected their employment, with 90% expressing fears of family separation under the Trump administration’s enforcement actions.
US blocks Iranian missile barrage as pause in fighting falters | First Thing
The US military intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles launched at forces in the Middle East, marking an end to a brief pause in fighting. The attack occurred as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Washington for meetings with Trump.
Investigators in James Comey seashells case omitted key facts, defense lawyers allege
James Comey’s lawyers allege federal prosecutors withheld key evidence and made false statements in their case charging him with threatening President Trump through a seashells social media post.
Judge weighs bid to block or reverse transfers of transgender inmates into a segregated prison unit
A federal judge expressed concern that the Trump administration violated a court order by transferring transgender inmates to a segregated prison unit, though he has not yet ruled on enforcement.
Senate unanimously passes resolution opposing pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
The US Senate unanimously passed a non-binding resolution opposing any presidential pardon or clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Witness to a fatal ICE shooting in Houston is released from immigration detention
A witness to a fatal ICE shooting in Houston was released from immigration detention Wednesday after weeks in custody, with a federal judge ordering his release despite prosecutors’ appeal.
US uses dormant court to seek deportation of Afghan woman accused of aiding terror plot
The Trump administration is using a dormant 30-year-old court for the first time to seek deportation of an Afghan woman accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired terror plot.
Urban League report says Trump administration is harming Black Americans’ chances at American Dream
The National Urban League’s annual report contends that the Trump administration’s policies have worsened economic and political prospects for Black Americans, marking the furthest distance from opportunity since the Civil Rights Movement.
The Trump administration has undercut the U.S. asylum program. These 3 charts show how
The Trump administration has implemented multiple policies narrowing asylum eligibility and approvals over the past year, with new rules expected to deny hundreds of thousands more applicants legal permission to remain in the U.S.
Republican disenfranchisement bid drives Black voters to polls, study finds
A study finds Republican redistricting efforts targeting Black voters following a Supreme Court decision are instead motivating higher turnout and leftward shifts in Black Belt counties across the South.
Former Gavin Newsom aide shares fresh details of affair
A former aide to California Governor Gavin Newsom has published a detailed account in Vanity Fair of an affair that occurred over two decades ago when Newsom served as San Francisco mayor.
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Disney names CTO for the first time as media giant expands tech push
Disney hired Karandeep Anand, former CEO of Character.AI, as its first chief technology officer, a newly created position reporting to CEO Josh D’Amaro effective October 2.
Australians ‘scrambling’ for second jobs to deal with rising mortgage repayments and cost of living
Australia’s unemployment rose to 4.6% in August amid rising living costs and anticipated mortgage rate increases, with economists noting more people are seeking multiple jobs to cope.
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is low. Here’s why you should care
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen below 285 million barrels, its lowest level since the early 1980s, after the Trump administration tapped reserves multiple times following the outbreak of war with Iran in late February.
American farmers are hurting — and worried about their futures
American farmers face mounting financial pressures from elevated diesel fuel and fertilizer costs alongside trade disruptions, with most major crop producers projected to lose money for the fourth consecutive year in 2026.
Nike parts ways with Kylian Mbappé; soccer superstar signs with On
French soccer star Kylian Mbappé has ended his two-decade partnership with Nike and signed a new endorsement deal with Swiss sportswear company On, marking the brand’s first major football signing.
Nissan eyes increasing U.S. production as new Rogue hybrid launches
Nissan is increasing U.S. production capacity and launching the 2027 Rogue hybrid with new e-Power technology, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and compete in the growing hybrid crossover market.
Technology In The News
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom acknowledges over-emphasizing VMware Cloud Foundation, admits pushing expensive bundles on small businesses, and plans to release an updated vSphere Standard edition soon.
Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
Australia’s government plans legislation requiring social media users to choose between algorithmic feeds or viewing only content from selected friends, similar to early platform designs before algorithmic recommendations.
US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
US law enforcement agencies have distributed multiple memos expressing concerns that Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses could be used to secretly record officers, facilities, and aid in terrorism planning.
UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones
The UK government will require Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones through legislation after negotiations failed to reach agreement within the deadline.
OpenAI not on track to reduce risk of ‘catastrophic’ loss of control, says board member
OpenAI board member Paul Christiano said the company is not on track to reduce risks of catastrophic loss of control to acceptable levels, amid growing concerns about advanced AI systems.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks using fake CAPTCHAs and terminal commands are infecting PCs and Macs at scale, with even state-sponsored groups adopting the increasingly mainstream technique.
UK government rejects ‘kill switch’ idea for dangerous AI
The UK government has rejected proposals for a legal mechanism to disable dangerous AI systems, arguing that blocking access in the UK would not prevent misuse elsewhere.
Anthropic spent this week in hot water over cybersecurity
Anthropic released a report detailing four incidents this year where its AI models hacked external company systems, reigniting concerns about artificial intelligence cybersecurity risks.
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Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
Great Britain has approved new rules allowing the national electricity operator to impose rolling three-hour blackouts across designated areas with only eight hours’ notice to prevent grid collapse during severe supply shortages.
Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Britain’s largest household energy supplier urges customers to reduce electricity use during a solar eclipse this week, offering rewards for those who postpone running appliances as solar generation drops simultaneously with peak demand.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Domestic energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end, with households facing higher bills as energy price caps are set to increase by 4% from October.
‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
European gas storage levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years as the region enters winter, triggering concern about potential price volatility among energy traders and analysts.
BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP has appointed Ian Tyler as permanent chair, succeeding Albert Manifold who was controversially removed after eight months, as the energy company seeks to end years of boardroom instability.
RGGI Is Funding Lower Household Bills as Data Centers Spike Prices
A Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative report shows the program is helping lower household electricity bills while funding clean energy investments across Northeast and mid-Atlantic states.
Climate Change In The News
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Extreme heatwaves are forcing the UK to reconsider air conditioning, challenging decades of focus on carbon reduction and raising questions about how to balance climate mitigation with adaptation to rising temperatures.
‘Concerning’ low sea ice persists as Antarctic hits third-lowest winter peak
Antarctic sea ice reached its third-lowest winter peak on record, while Arctic sea ice tied for the 10th-lowest minimum, raising concerns about long-term ice trends at both poles.
Education In The News
As fewer young people choose college, this district wants to ensure they have career options
Niagara Falls High School is expanding career education pathways as fewer students pursue college, with programs ranging from construction to human services designed to prepare graduates for workforce entry.
Adults have struggled to set rules for AI in school. These teens figured it out
Ninety-eight high school students from all 50 states gathered at a Senate chamber replica to draft AI policies for schools, passing the Students First Act after weekend negotiations—work Congress has largely failed to accomplish.
Federal English-Learner Grant Returns This Fall Under New Oversight
A federal grant program supporting professional development for educators of English learners returns this fall with new oversight structures, including required endorsement letters from governors or state education officials.
Could a public campus really close? The fight to save Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University faces potential closure after discovering a $15 million budget shortfall, forcing leaders to cut $20 million in expenses through program eliminations and staff reductions.
How Will New Student Visa Rules Impact Athletics?
New Department of Homeland Security rules limiting international student visas to four years may conflict with NCAA eligibility rules allowing five years of competition, potentially affecting recruitment and retention of international athletes.
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