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Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia
Indian naval forces rescued 20 crew members from an Iranian fishing vessel hijacked off Somalia after a more than 48-hour operation in the Arabian Sea, with suspected pirates disarmed and released ashore.
Nike faces religious ban in Libya because it was named after Greek goddess
Libya’s highest religious authority has banned Muslims from buying or wearing Nike products, citing the brand’s connection to a Greek goddess and alleged support for Israel.
Rio Tinto joins fight to stop killer toad march across Australia
Rio Tinto and partners are investing A$28m to build a containment zone across 7,500 sq km in western Australia to prevent poisonous cane toads from reaching the Pilbara region and threatening its ecosystem.
For Ukraine’s Kherson region, a short ceasefire meant a momentary return to normal life
A brief ceasefire in Ukraine’s Kherson region last week allowed residents to experience a rare respite from constant drone attacks, with families venturing outside and evacuating hundreds from a nearby occupied town.
Ciara Mageean: Funeral of Olympian takes place
Olympian Ciara Mageean, a European champion and two-time Olympic runner, was remembered at her funeral as an inspirational figure. She died after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer.
UK makes huge aid cuts to Commonwealth nations despite warm words at Chogm summit
UK government slashes aid to Commonwealth nations from £546m to £131m despite warm rhetoric from King Charles and PM Burnham at this week’s summit in Antigua.
North Korea denies being behind $6.3bn Binance crypto hack
North Korea denied allegations that it orchestrated a record $6.3bn Binance cryptocurrency hack, calling the accusations an attempt to damage its international reputation.
What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
Over 230 million eligible U.S. voters cast ballots Tuesday for all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and governors in 36 states. Polls open as early as 5am in Vermont and close as late as 1am Eastern Time in Alaska.
Americans vote in midterms that could define Trump’s closing chapter
Americans vote in midterm elections as Trump faces record low approval ratings amid voter concerns about soaring food and fuel prices tied to tariffs and an unpopular Iran conflict.
California’s Bay Area debates data centres ahead of US midterm elections
California’s Bay Area cities are debating data centre expansion ahead of midterm elections, with residents concerned about energy grid strain and rising electricity costs.
Palestine weekly: Election deadlock meets West Bank sieges, Gaza killings
Palestinian parties in Israel won a record 19 seats in recent elections, while the West Bank faces ongoing military sieges and Gaza experiences continued deadly attacks amid humanitarian crises.
Western Sahara: Morocco celebrates end of the UN mission Minurso
Morocco welcomed the termination of a decades-long UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after Russia and the US failed to agree on renewing its mandate in the Security Council.
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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.
Court blocks bid by Trump DoJ to stop California from counting mail-in ballots
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to block California from counting ballots of 20,000 registered voters the Justice Department claims are non-citizens.
Trump campaigns in Mississippi, highlighting Republicans’ challenges
President Trump campaigns in Mississippi to boost a Republican senator facing an unexpected competitive challenge, as Democratic underdogs expand the battleground map ahead of the midterm elections.
Democrats still poised to make gains, but poll shows warning signs for just how many
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Democrats retain electoral advantages for midterm control of the House, though data indicates potential limitations to the scope of their gains.
AI-driven disinformation running rampant on social media before US midterms, experts warn
Artificial intelligence-driven disinformation is spreading rapidly on social media ahead of November’s US midterm elections, with experts warning that reduced content moderation efforts are allowing false claims to evade detection.
Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola delays campaign stops after car crash
Democratic Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family sustained minor injuries in a car crash while traveling to a campaign event on Saturday, prompting a temporary delay in her campaign schedule.
Trump rallies for Mike Rogers – and Nicki Minaj’s derriere – in Michigan
Donald Trump rallied for Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers while making remarks about the physiques of various political figures and celebrities, including rapper Nicki Minaj.
Is universal healthcare finally becoming a vote-winning issue in US elections?
Democratic Senate candidates across the nation are increasingly embracing Medicare for All as healthcare costs surge and the Trump administration implements major insurance cuts, signaling a potential electoral shift on the longstanding policy debate.
Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against El-Sayed in Michigan
President Trump intensified anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a jihadist threat to national security, drawing condemnation from a former Arab American Trump ally.
Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to block Alaska from automatically certifying Senate election results if the Republican incumbent loses, citing voter confusion over similar candidate names.
Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms
Russian operatives are deploying fabricated claims, AI-manipulated videos, and fake news accounts in the final weeks before the midterm elections, according to researchers and intelligence officials tracking online influence operations.
Obama rallies rapturous Michigan crowd for El-Sayed: ‘He’ll finish the job we started’
Former President Obama campaigned in Detroit on Saturday for Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, endorsing him as someone who will “finish the job” on healthcare and fight to remove money from politics.
California leader calls attack on alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law’
California’s attorney general calls Trump administration efforts to investigate alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law,’ as federal prosecutors demand verification of thousands of ballots weeks before midterm elections.
New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more
A Trump administration rule permits hunters to bait bears on federal Alaskan lands with bacon, doughnuts, and human foods. Critics argue the practice will increase bear aggression toward people and represents a political gesture to trophy hunters.
Epstein files take back seat in midterms but experts say issue has not gone away
As midterm elections dominate voter attention, survivors’ advocates worry the Jeffrey Epstein scandal may recede from public focus, though political experts say the issue will likely resurface after the election cycle.
Trump again invokes claim he has the ‘right’ to run for third term as president
Donald Trump joked at an Iowa rally that he has the ‘right’ to run for a third presidential term, citing disputed claims about the 2020 election despite constitutional restrictions.
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Sales slump at UK’s largest brickmaker as housebuilding downturn deepens
UK brickmaker Ibstock reported a 22% sales slump and issued its second profit warning this year as the UK housing market downturn deepens amid weak construction demand.
Poundland’s founder offers to invest in firm as minister prepares to meet board
Poundland’s founder offered to invest in the struggling discount retailer as a government minister prepared to meet with the company’s board amid administration concerns.
Boeing says it won’t significantly ramp up 737 Max production until late 2027
Boeing will not significantly increase 737 Max production until the second half of 2027, targeting 52 planes monthly as wing production constraints persist.
Cruise companies aim to keep fuel costs down. Their strategies for doing so differ
Leading cruise operators report strong quarterly earnings despite elevated fuel prices, employing divergent strategies including hedging derivatives or reducing fuel consumption to manage costs.
Google value plunges by $500bn as its own AI search hits ad sales
Alphabet’s market value dropped $500bn after revealing its AI search summaries are cannibalizing advertising revenue, despite 25% overall revenue growth in recent quarterly results.
Minns warns expected RBA rate rise will see ‘shops close that don’t reopen’ as pressure mounts on PM
NSW Premier Chris Minns warned that an anticipated interest rate increase will cause business closures and job losses, adding pressure on the federal government to reduce spending ahead of the RBA’s cash rate decision.
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Here’s why you can’t shake those unhinged political texts
Political campaigns send billions of text messages before elections, frustrating consumers who face spam and potential scams despite limited options to stop the deluge.
Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta suspended Muse’s conversation-sharing feature after researchers discovered users’ sensitive personal and business information could be easily exposed through publicly discoverable web links.
The datacentre next door: on the frontline of tech’s latest David v Goliath battle
A massive datacentre facility in Wales has sparked conflict between residents and tech companies pursuing AI infrastructure development, with homeowners reporting noise, fumes, and quality-of-life concerns amid government support for expansion.
Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware affects most servers on planet Earth
A critical memory-corruption flaw in EDK2 UEFI firmware affects most of the world’s servers, allowing attackers to execute code during boot before security defenses activate.
I built an AI Tamagotchi before Meta could
A developer built a DIY AI companion device for $50 using Meta’s open-source Muse code, customizing it with improved features before Meta’s commercial Muse Charm releases this holiday season.
From Bitcoin to Binance: Crypto terms and what they mean
The cryptocurrency industry employs specialized terminology that often confuses the general public. A guide explains key concepts including Bitcoin, blockchain technology, crypto exchanges, and other digital asset mechanisms.
Microsoft to reportedly offer buyouts to 60,000 employees in latest cuts
Microsoft is offering buyouts to 60,000 employees as part of cost-reduction efforts tied to rising artificial intelligence investment, continuing layoffs across the tech sector this year.
The biggest names in AI are backing a new way to opt out of scraping
Major AI companies OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic are adopting a shared standard allowing publishers to opt out of AI scraping through a single policy token.
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Antwerp’s Electric Cranes Prepare for Changing Cargo
Katoen Natie has deployed six all-electric mobile harbour cranes at Antwerp’s Port, expected to displace approximately 500,000 litres of diesel fuel annually while providing flexible cargo-handling capabilities.
Africa Launches Its Own Oil Bank as Western Lenders Retreat
Africa established the Africa Energy Bank to finance oil and gas projects abandoned by Western lenders amid climate commitments, with $500 million mobilized toward a $5 billion authorized capital goal.
As Diesel Costs Surge for Farmers & Rural Businesses, Solar Offers a Lifeline
Diesel prices surged nearly 33% from 2025 to 2026, prompting rural farmers and businesses across Africa to adopt solar-powered alternatives for irrigation, milling, and backup power generation.
Germany Misses Gas Storage Target as Prices Soar
Germany has missed its legal obligation to fill gas storage to 80% capacity ahead of winter, storing only 61% as European gas prices exceed 100 euros per megawatt-hour.
More of the Same Expensive Dependence on Fossil Fuels in TEP and APS 2026 Energy Plans
Arizona utilities TEP and APS filed 2026 energy plans featuring continued fossil fuel investments alongside renewables, maintaining expensive dependence on gas and coal rather than accelerating clean energy transition.
Questions Mount Over Venezuela’s Biggest Oil Deal
North American Blue Energy Partners faces scrutiny over its ability to execute what the Trump Administration calls the largest oil deal in history, as industry experts question the privately held company’s capacity to develop Venezuela’s vast oil reserves.
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Would you trust an emergency alert written by AI?
Emergency managers increasingly explore AI tools for disaster alerts, but concerns persist about accuracy and public trust as climate disasters become more frequent.
Extreme weather is creating a perfect storm of misinformation. Here’s what’s at stake.
Extreme weather events are creating ideal conditions for misinformation spread, with social media conspiracies about disasters reaching vast audiences and undermining public trust in emergency authorities.
Education In The News
Goldsmiths fine art students call for compensation over record tutor strike
Goldsmiths University fine art students are demanding compensation after a 21-week strike caused widespread teaching disruptions, with 10 of 12 tutors on the master’s course involved in industrial action.
A Public School District Wants to Maximize Federal Choice Funds. Here’s How
Public school districts in 31 states can access federal tax-credit scholarship funds starting next year, but the process requires navigating complex regulations and partnering with nonprofit scholarship-granting organizations.
U Maryland Baltimore Shutters Crime Victim Services Center
The University of Maryland, Baltimore has closed its ROAR Center, which provided crime victims with counseling and legal assistance. The closure will result in seven staff layoffs by the end of the fiscal year.
Pomona to Absorb Claremont Graduate University
Pomona College will absorb Claremont Graduate University under a partnership announced Monday, with both institutions retaining separate programs and leadership while exploring shared operational efficiencies.
Tuberville: Students Should Quit Some 4-Year Universities
A Republican senator representing Alabama suggests students should quit attending some four-year universities to strengthen the state’s workforce, naming Auburn, Troy, and the University of Alabama.
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