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Japan PM leads outcry after US Marine arrested over alleged killing of woman on Okinawa
Japan’s prime minister condemned the arrest of a US Marine suspected of killing a woman on Okinawa, calling the alleged crime “heinous” and urging discipline among American servicemen stationed on the island.
Christopher Saunders: Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men
Former Australian Bishop Christopher Saunders was sentenced to six and a half years in prison after being convicted of raping and sexually assaulting two young Aboriginal men during his time as a Catholic cleric.
Poland’s ‘solidarity’ push for EU energy resilience in face of Russian aggression
Poland is constructing its first offshore gas terminal near Gdańsk to diversify energy supplies following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine four years ago, strengthening European energy security.
Yemen civil war: what sparked latest escalation and who is involved?
Yemen’s civil conflict has escalated dramatically after Saudi Arabia bombed a runway in the Houthi-controlled capital, triggering a major military confrontation over control of vital Red Sea shipping routes and Saudi oil facilities.
Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devices
Pornhub has resumed operations in Australia after an eight-month absence, but access is restricted to adult Apple device users who complete age verification through the company’s system.
The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope
Republican candidates face difficult choices on whether to distance themselves from President Trump’s economic messaging ahead of midterm elections, as voters prioritize cost-of-living concerns over administration claims of record economic performance.
Trump hails ‘very productive’ talks with China’s Xi Jinping
Trump characterized talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a three-day state visit as “very productive,” with discussions covering artificial intelligence and the Iran conflict.
Trump faces tough choices as Iran dangles deal to reopen Hormuz before US midterms
Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks, requiring Trump to lift sanctions, permit oil exports, and pressure Israel to end attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees flee to Chad as UN calls for funding
More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have arrived in Chad this year as the UN warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions and calls for significantly increased international funding.
Israeli shelling continues as Lebanon’s PM demands withdrawal in UN speech
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and enforcement of the ceasefire at the UN, while Israeli shelling and demolitions continue on the ground.
Poland boosts air defence after ‘Russian provocations’ amid Ukraine war
Poland has heightened air defence following alleged Russian airspace incursions, with the Defence Minister announcing expanded protection measures including increased F-16 and helicopter patrols.
Trump’s plans for massive arch move ahead
President Trump’s plans to construct a 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery are advancing after a federal council ended required historic preservation consultations, despite growing opposition from Democratic lawmakers.
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Trump orders new signs outside Smithsonian saying some exhibits are inaccurate
President Trump ordered signs installed outside the Smithsonian’s U.S. history museum stating some exhibits are inaccurate, marking his latest effort to reshape how American history is presented to the public.
Cori Bush and Wesley Bell’s rematch sets up key test for Democrats in Missouri
Former Rep. Cori Bush and Wesley Bell face a high-stakes Democratic primary rematch in Missouri’s St. Louis district, with the race highlighting party divisions over Israel policy, activism, and establishment influence.
Meet the South Carolina Democrat looking to flip Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat
Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews, a paediatrician, is running for South Carolina’s Senate seat after Republican Lindsey Graham’s death. Graham’s sister was appointed to fill the remainder of his term.
Trump’s border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting
Trump’s border czar said an ICE officer’s vetting is under internal review following a fatal Maine shooting of a Colombian national, amid concerns about hiring and training practices.
Pentagon reports more than 600 Iran war casualties in quiet database update
The Pentagon updated its casualty database, adding over 140 wounded service members from the Iran conflict and introducing a new casualty category for fighting that resumed July 7.
Trump’s deportation crackdown accelerated by potent court tool
The Trump administration has accelerated immigration deportations through expanded court proceedings, with judges issuing over 100,000 removal orders in June alone, often without immigrants present to defend themselves.
Blanche-led DoJ likely to derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice, experts say
Jeffrey Epstein survivors have expressed concern that Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general would impede their pursuit of justice, citing his handling of document disclosures and limited prosecutions.
Trump’s deportation crackdown accelerated by potent court tool
The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement has accelerated through expanded court procedures that issue deportation orders without hearings, with over 100,000 cases closed in June alone.
RFK Jr urges Alzheimer’s screening but blunts key panel that could drive research
Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has called for better Alzheimer’s screening, but the federal panel responsible for assessing preventive health services has been blocked from meeting for over a year.
New Jersey governor signs law banning surveillance pricing to protect shoppers
New Jersey’s governor signed legislation banning surveillance pricing, making the state the third to prohibit retailers from charging different prices based on shoppers’ personal data.
US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump’s order to create a federal voter list
A federal appeals court upheld an injunction blocking President Trump’s executive order to create a federal voter list and restrict mail-in ballots, affecting 23 states ahead of November midterm elections.
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ and calls ICC war-crimes charges ‘bogus’
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected ICC war crimes charges as ‘bogus’ and accused New York Mayor Mamdani of fomenting hate after the mayor suggested he should be arrested if visiting for the UN General Assembly in September.
Trump ‘border czar’ says ICE officer in Maine killing should not have cleared vetting
Trump’s border czar Tom Homan said an ICE officer involved in a fatal Maine shooting should not have passed vetting after reports of abuse allegations from ex-wives.
A defiant Trump imposes replacement tariffs on biggest U.S. trading partners
President Trump imposed new tariffs on major trading partners after the Supreme Court blocked his preferred legal approach, demonstrating continued commitment to the trade policy despite public disapproval.
Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants
President Trump announced a formal investigation into EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined U.S. tech companies including Google, Apple, and Meta billions of dollars.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic US Senate primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in a competitive Democratic Senate primary against progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed, giving Stevens a boost before early voting begins.
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UK and US warned to take action on spiralling debt costs by IMF
The IMF head warns the UK and US must cut borrowing and reduce debt levels, as government interest costs have surged in response to global economic shocks and supply disruptions.
Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Europe’s struggling car manufacturers are pivoting toward defense contracts as commercial pressures mount, with Ford, Renault, and Jaguar Land Rover bidding for military vehicle and equipment orders.
Critics of UK government’s economic forecaster are ‘shooting the messenger’, say MPs
UK lawmakers defend the independent Office for Budget Responsibility against criticism from across the political spectrum, rejecting calls for fundamental reform while suggesting consideration of a 10-year economic forecast.
How an ‘AI freeze’ could make big AI companies bigger and hurt smaller firms
Tech executives call for AI development slowdown, but critics warn it could entrench leading companies’ dominance and harm smaller competitors trying to catch up.
OECD: global economy more resilient to Iran war than expected
The OECD reports the global economy has proven more resilient to the Iran war than initially feared, though it warns future economic stability depends heavily on achieving a lasting Middle East resolution.
Flyers might have to face more disruption with hotter skies
A June weekend heatwave caused severe flight disruptions across London airports, with climate change raising concerns about increasingly unstable weather and future aviation chaos.
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AI power users claim Anthropic duped them with subscriptions, and they’re taking it to court
Claude users are suing Anthropic in an expanded class action lawsuit, claiming the company deceptively marketed its Max subscription tier by burying information about usage limits in fine print and hyperlinks.
UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones
The UK government will enforce legislation requiring Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones after negotiations failed to reach agreement within a three-month deadline.
ChatGPT Sketch turns your bad drawings into detailed AI images
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Images 2.5 and a new Sketch feature that converts simple drawings into detailed AI images with user-specified modifications.
Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked
Researchers discovered that Microsoft 365 Copilot could be tricked into revealing an undocumented parameter allowing attackers to steal passwords through malicious links without user confirmation.
Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed
AliExpress was caught using an outdated browser fingerprinting technique involving inaudible sounds to track visitors, discovered when the method interfered with a researcher’s Bluetooth headphones.
Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed unowned code inside corporate networks
Researchers found over 120 websites with misconfigured files directing AI agents to install non-existent code packages, with dozens of Fortune 500 companies executing proof-of-concept malware during the study.
Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP
Australian authorities arrested two men accused of participating in TeamPCP, a hacking group that compromised over 1,000 organizations through supply-chain attacks involving malware-infected open source software.
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Security researchers warn that devices offering free movies often function as residential proxies, exposing users’ connections to malware and enabling attackers to remotely compromise devices behind home routers.
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UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
The UK risks depleting its gas supplies by the 2030s without unprecedented government intervention, according to an official assessment warning of potential supply shortages during cold weather periods.
RGGI Is Funding Lower Household Bills as Data Centers Spike Prices
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is helping offset rising electricity bills in northeastern and mid-Atlantic states while reducing carbon emissions from power plants and creating clean energy jobs.
AI Boom to Boost Southeast Asia’s LNG Demand
Southeast Asia’s LNG demand is set to surge as data center construction driven by artificial intelligence expansion requires reliable 24/7 power generation, potentially raising annual demand growth by 16% through 2035.
Installed Solar Power Now Enough For 50 Million US Homes
The US now has enough installed solar capacity to power approximately 50 million homes, with 11.4 GWdc added in Q2 2026, representing 45% growth year-over-year.
MN Power Ordered to Continue Investigating Alternatives to New Gas Plant
Minnesota’s Public Utilities Commission rejected Minnesota Power’s proposal for a new gas plant and ordered continued investigation into cost-effective alternatives to meet future energy demand while maintaining grid reliability.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is seeking formal recognition at Octopus Energy, claiming staff want unionization, while the company denies being anti-union and says there is no staff demand for representation.
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Brazil’s election could determine the fate of the Amazon
Brazil’s presidential runoff between incumbent Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro will determine the Amazon’s fate, with environmental scientists warning that Bolsonaro’s deregulatory agenda could accelerate deforestation toward a critical tipping point.
Severe drought declared in six areas of England as reservoirs run low
England has declared severe drought in six areas including Devon, Cornwall, and Sussex, with some reservoirs at critically low levels threatening public water supplies following the nation’s hottest summer.
Education In The News
‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
Soho Parish C of E Primary, the last remaining primary school in an area that once had 16, faces potential closure due to post-Covid enrollment declines and rising deficits.
Many game sites evade school web filters
Many games accessible on school-issued devices contain inappropriate content, and some websites actively help students bypass web filters designed to block such material.
Humanities among degrees being ‘extinguished’ by hard-up universities
British universities are cutting nearly 4,000 academic positions in humanities and social sciences, creating regional gaps in subject availability and raising concerns about social mobility and educational equity.
Why are so many kindergartners chronically absent?
Kindergarten chronic absenteeism is at epidemic levels nationally, with Colorado reporting 29 percent of kindergarteners chronically absent. Schools are deploying engagement strategies and support systems to improve attendance.
Learning another language appears to slow brain ageing, scientists say
Research presented at a neuroscience conference suggests that speaking multiple languages may slow brain ageing, with multilingual individuals showing brain connectivity patterns associated with younger ages.
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