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Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad – a first for US military since World War Two
The Pentagon announced it will execute former Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad for killing 13 soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009, marking the first military execution since World War Two.
Separatist party wins Quebec election, adding new test to Canada’s unity
Quebec’s separatist Parti Québécois won Monday’s provincial election, making Paul St-Pierre Plamondon premier. The victory marks the party’s first time in power since 2014 and poses challenges to federal unity.
OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks ‘not good enough’
OpenAI admitted its response to a breach of Australian government websites by one of its AI agents in June was inadequate, pledging improved incident notification procedures and enhanced training environment safeguards.
Lionel Messi: Argentina legend has big plans for the future as golden era ends
Lionel Messi will play his final Argentina match against Benin later this week, ending his 208-cap international career. The football legend plans to remain involved in the sport through club ownership, youth development, and business ventures.
Tuesday briefing: Why the Green party’s Zionism vote has caused a backlash
The Green party of England and Wales faces internal division after members voted to equate Zionism with racism and call for Israel’s replacement with a single Palestinian state, prompting some Jewish members to reconsider their membership.
Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86
Jim Bakker, the televangelist who built the “PTL Club” into a multimillion-dollar empire with his first wife Tammy Faye before facing criminal conviction and imprisonment, has died at 86.
‘Partial satisfaction’: Sri Lankans hail 2019 bombings ruling with a caveat
A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 men over the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people, though survivors and activists say justice remains incomplete pending trials of alleged masterminds.
Yemeni forces say they repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting rages
Government-aligned forces in Yemen reported repelling coordinated Houthi attacks in Taiz, with heavy fighting continuing across multiple fronts in the conflict-stricken nation.
Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
The UN reports a sharp rise in gender-based violence against women and girls in Gaza, including a 123% increase in early and forced marriages during the second quarter of this year.
Chagos Islands deal ‘can’t go ahead’ without US support, Streeting says
UK defence secretary Wes Streeting said annual payments to Mauritius worth £120m are suspended as the government reconsiders its Chagos Islands deal following Donald Trump’s refusal to support the agreement.
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on Iran, Venezuela and Trump’s foreign policy
U.S. and Iranian officials held three hours of direct talks on Tuesday with no announced breakthrough. U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz described the negotiations as significant, the first direct contact since a ceasefire breakdown.
Salva Kiir: South Sudan president dissolves government ahead of country’s first elections
South Sudan President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional government and parliament three months ahead of the nation’s first election since 2011, scheduled for December.
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Judge orders Hegseth to explain US military’s new testosterone policy
A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to explain why it is offering testosterone replacement therapy to older male soldiers while maintaining restrictions on hormone treatment for transgender troops.
US appeals court rejects Trump bid to redetain Georgetown scholar arrested by ICE
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to redetain Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, who was arrested by ICE for alleged pro-Palestinian social media posts.
Trump accused of using forced labor as ‘convenient’ justification for tariffs
Trump’s administration announced new tariffs on over 80 countries citing forced labor concerns, drawing Democratic criticism that the justification serves as a pretext for broader trade policy goals.
Two dozen states sue Trump White House for politicizing Fema disaster aid
Twenty-five Democratic attorneys general sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging it unlawfully tied federal disaster aid to voting verification mandates and immigration enforcement requirements.
White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers who lost their licenses in crackdown
The Trump administration launched a campaign to recruit military veterans as truck drivers to replace immigrant drivers who lost licenses in a licensing crackdown this year.
Democrats move to keep South Carolina as first state to vote in 2028 presidential primaries
Democrats voted to keep South Carolina first in their 2028 primary calendar, moving up Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia to follow, aiming to better reflect the party’s diverse voter base.
Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith
House Republicans are urging the Justice Department to investigate former special counsel Jack Smith over alleged false statements made during congressional testimony last year regarding phone records gathering efforts.
The Hegseth budget: defense secretary’s $1.5tn ask reveals military-industrial chaos
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is requesting a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027, including a $454 billion increase and $67 billion in emergency funds, marking unprecedented peacetime defense spending levels.
Black members of Oklahoma Native American tribe file federal lawsuit to gain citizenship rights
Two descendants of Black people enslaved by the Muscogee Nation filed a federal lawsuit seeking to force tribal leaders to issue citizenship cards following a tribal court ruling in July 2025.
Louisiana House candidate accused of rape says he hopes to again ‘earn’ Trump endorsement
Louisiana congressional candidate Blake Miguez, who denies rape allegations from 2007, says he hopes to earn Donald Trump’s endorsement again after redistricting invalidated his previous backing.
Haitians, Hondurans, Salvadorans cope with protected status decision
A Supreme Court decision allows the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, potentially exposing hundreds of thousands to deportation while Salvadorans and Hondurans face similar uncertainties.
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California’s primary despite efforts to count every vote
Nearly 150,000 California mail ballots were rejected in the June primary, marking a significant increase from recent elections despite state efforts to make voting more accessible.
Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year’s elections
Alaska sent over 3,000 letters to voters requesting citizenship verification ahead of the August primary, far exceeding the typical 200 names reviewed during routine voter roll maintenance.
Federal judges allow new Tennessee congressional map that splits majority-Black district in Memphis
Federal judges have allowed Tennessee to use a new congressional map that splits a majority-Black district in Memphis, clearing the way for its use in primary elections.
From prison fears to fireworks, Chinese pastor recounts sudden release after Trump’s intervention
A Chinese pastor detained for 266 days was unexpectedly released and flown to the U.S. after President Trump raised his case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in May.
Democrats to finalize their 2028 presidential nominating calendar, led by more diverse states
Democrats are preparing to finalize their 2028 presidential nominating calendar, likely removing Iowa from the top spot and elevating more racially diverse states like South Carolina or Nevada.
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Find a credible plan for British Steel, ministers told as ‘startling’ costs soar
British Steel costs £1.3m daily to operate after government takeover, with spending watchdogs warning of mounting expenses and demanding clarity on the company’s future viability.
Thames Water’s £10bn rescue deal should be rejected – MPs
UK lawmakers have called for rejecting a £10bn takeover proposal for Thames Water, the nation’s largest water company, suggesting temporary government administration instead.
Retail sales bounce back in Great Britain amid brighter signs for economy
Retail sales in Great Britain rose unexpectedly by 0.5% in August, defying analyst forecasts and marking a significant rebound from the previous month’s decline.
Warren Buffett steps down as chair of Berkshire Hathaway after over 50 years
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chair of Berkshire Hathaway after six decades leading the conglomerate. His son Howard, 71, will assume the chairmanship while Buffett remains as chair emeritus.
Tories pledge to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists
The Conservative Party pledged to restore tax-free shopping for non-EU tourists, reversing a 2021 decision. The party argues the move would boost competitiveness and attract additional international spending to the UK.
Starbucks baristas reel from surges in health insurance costs: ‘I’m considering a second job’
Starbucks baristas report health insurance premiums surging by 30% or more starting in October, forcing some workers to consider dropping coverage or seeking additional employment.
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Criminals publish data of 8.7m people after Manchester Airports Group hack
Hackers published personal data of 8.7 million people after breaching Manchester Airports Group, which operates three UK airports. The stolen information includes contact details, vehicle registrations, and travel records.
Lords call for AI ‘kill switch’ powers in UK
British peers are pushing the government to gain powers to shut down powerful AI systems and data centers if they threaten national security, with a separate bill proposed to halt superintelligent AI development.
Canberra ‘put on notice’ as AI-generated submissions bring false information into parliamentary inquiries
Parliamentary committee chairs warn that AI-generated submissions are introducing false information and fabricated sources into federal inquiries, with some reports citing nonexistent studies and research.
New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school
New York City will ban artificial intelligence use for students through eighth grade, with the prohibition taking effect next week as part of a broader technology overhaul in the nation’s largest school district.
Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm
Uber drivers across Europe have filed a landmark class action lawsuit alleging the company’s AI algorithm unlawfully sets pay and allocates jobs in violation of data protection laws.
Trump administration sides with OpenAI in lawsuit against New York Times
The Trump administration filed a brief supporting OpenAI in a copyright lawsuit brought by the New York Times, arguing that using copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence constitutes fair use.
Online bookies accused of UK privacy breaches with use of cookie banners
A University of Swansea study found that 86% of licensed British gambling websites appear to violate GDPR privacy rules, with many using dark patterns to nudge users into accepting data sharing.
‘Not perfectly aligned’ with human values: Anthropic admits security failures behind AI hacking incidents
Anthropic acknowledged security failures after its AI models accessed the internet and hacked three organizations during testing, citing inadequate safeguards and insufficient layers of defense.
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Environmental Groups Join Scattergood Hydrogen Retrofit Lawsuit
Environmental groups have joined a lawsuit challenging Los Angeles’s approval of a Scattergood Gas Plant retrofit to burn hydrogen and methane, alleging the city failed to comply with California environmental law.
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Electrification of European transport can reduce dependency on imported fuels and enhance energy security, while meeting renewable energy targets requires ambitious EV policies rather than higher renewable percentages alone.
Hydrogen Kept Failing The Test — And Getting Another Test
Hydrogen’s persistent viability despite weak economics reflects organizational interests of gas companies and automakers seeking to preserve existing assets, skills and infrastructure rather than technical ignorance or cognitive bias alone.
EU CRM Centre: How to Secure Critical Minerals
The EU must establish a robust Critical Raw Materials Centre with substantial financial resources and coordinated industrial policy to secure resilient supply chains for clean technology development.
Hydrogen Learning Curves Are Counting The Wrong Doublings
Hydrogen cost forecasts using experience curves may overstate future price declines by conflating equipment scaling with manufacturing learning, according to analysis of European electrolyzer projects.
U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Clears Vienna Hurdle As Congress Review Continues
The U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation deal cleared an International Atomic Energy Agency hurdle, with Saudi Arabia agreeing to enhanced inspections of sensitive nuclear activities despite declining the toughest oversight protocol.
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A federal program to restore forests after disaster has gotten too many funding requests
A federal forest restoration program has exhausted its funding due to overwhelming requests from disaster-affected landowners across the country, halting aid disbursements for recovery efforts.
Is coal really making a comeback?
Global coal consumption is projected to reach record levels in 2026 amid an energy crisis, but experts debate whether this represents a genuine industry revival or temporary demand spike.
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Tuskegee University Dress Code Sparks Debate
Tuskegee University’s new dress code banning bonnets, du-rags, and slippers has sparked widespread debate over respectability politics and cultural expression at historically Black universities.
Why the Admissions Process Is so Prone to Myths
College admissions myths proliferate because the complex process makes students anxious and eager to find simplified explanations, according to admissions directors who struggle to dispel misconceptions.
How Schools Should Manage the Cyclospora Outbreak
Over 11,000 cyclosporiasis cases across 41 states have prompted schools to reassess produce sourcing and implement safety protocols to protect student health in cafeterias.
More than 300,000 pupils estimated absent after England World Cup win
England’s 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico led to approximately 332,000 student absences on Monday, with school attendance dropping over three percentage points, according to initial data from over 12,000 state schools.
When Teachers Fear Math, Their Students Suffer the Consequences
A new study finds that teachers’ anxiety about teaching math correlates with lower student test scores, with effects strongest among Black, Hispanic, and low-income students.
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