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Knox Chitiyo obituary
Knox Chitiyo, a Zimbabwean academic and influential commentator on African affairs who held positions at leading British think tanks, has died at 65 from bowel cancer.
Indian police accused of sexual harassment against journalists at protest
Three female journalists accused Indian police of sexual harassment during Delhi protests against the chief election commissioner, with the force receiving and transferring the complaint for investigation.
Why Canada is preparing for a (longshot) US invasion
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged preparing for a potential US invasion scenario, describing it as low-risk but necessary contingency planning amid shifting US-Canada relations.
UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford investigation bailed
A UK-Iranian dual national arrested in connection with a suspicious vehicle incident at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire has been released on bail pending further investigation.
Debris found from medical plane that went missing off US coast
Debris has been recovered from a medical transport aircraft that disappeared with six people aboard while traveling from Bermuda to Boston on Saturday.
Father and son smoke shop workers arrested in Mississippi students’ suspected kratom deaths
A father and son working at a Mississippi smoke shop were arrested in connection with the suspected kratom-related deaths of at least two university students.
Trump admin asks top US court to reverse pro-Palestinian scholar’s release
The Trump administration petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse a judge’s decision releasing Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, who advocated for Palestinian rights and opposed Israel’s Gaza war.
Russia’s elections had few surprises – but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial
Russia’s United Russia party secured an even larger constitutional majority in parliamentary elections, with no surprises in the tightly controlled political system despite ongoing war and economic difficulties.
Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband says he forgave her so he would not be ‘eaten up inside forever’
Patrick Clancy, ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy who killed their three children, says he forgave her to avoid being consumed by resentment, citing her severe mental illness as the underlying cause.
Merz vows to keep ruling coalition together for sake of Germany’s ‘democratic future’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vows to maintain his CDU-SPD coalition despite significant defeats in recent state elections where far-right and left-wing parties made major gains.
Brazil election: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro tied in latest polls
Brazilian President Lula and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro remain statistically tied in recent polls ahead of the October 4 first-round election, with potential runoff dynamics tightening significantly.
‘Orphaned’ by floods, more than 500 Nepali children face uncertain future
More than 500 children across Nepal’s flood-affected districts are living in temporary shelters after losing one or both parents to devastating floods last month that killed over 1,400 people.
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Mexican man killed after ICE encounter in Florida was on vacation, officials say
A Mexican tourist on a valid visa was struck and killed by a truck in Florida while fleeing from immigration agents, marking the third fatal encounter with ICE in roughly a week.
He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing
A federal prosecutor fired by the Trump administration less than an hour after being sworn in sued Tuesday, challenging the administration’s authority to remove judicially appointed U.S. attorneys.
US immigration agents arrested a record number of people in June, data shows
US immigration agents arrested 43,138 people in June, marking the highest number since Trump took office, with over 590,600 deported since January 2025, according to newly released government data.
Trump must divulge financial details about businesses in $10bn BBC lawsuit
A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump must disclose detailed financial information from his businesses in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a 2024 documentary.
Trump will attend the dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle East
President Trump will attend a dignified transfer of four U.S. service members killed in Middle East operations at Dover Air Force Base, marking his third such ceremony since the war in Iran began in February.
Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018
President Trump is campaigning extensively for midterm candidates in 2026 despite his low approval ratings, a strategy that defies historical precedent and aims to energize his core supporters in competitive races.
Troy Jackson gains momentum to replace Platner as Democrats’ Senate candidate in Maine
Troy Jackson, a former Maine state legislator, has emerged as the frontrunner to become the Democratic Senate nominee after several rivals withdrew ahead of a July 25 convention.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona’s state primary
Arizona Republicans will select a gubernatorial nominee Tuesday to challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in November, with the race considered a top takeover opportunity for Republicans in the midterm environment.
Appeals court rejects Biden’s bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews
A federal appeals court rejected Joe Biden’s request to block release of audio recordings and transcripts from his memoir ghostwriter interviews, finding substantial public interest in disclosure.
Muslim leader speaks out after more than 80 days in ICE detention: ‘It brought back memories from Palestine’
Wisconsin mosque leader Salah Sarsour, detained for over 80 days by immigration authorities, says the experience evoked memories of Israeli military prisons and characterizes it as retaliation for Palestinian rights advocacy.
Smithsonian history museum chief rejects White House criticism of its leaders as radical activists
The director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History rejected White House criticism characterizing its leadership as radical activists, testifying before Congress on Tuesday.
RFK Jr says cyclospora outbreak is ‘under control’ after FDA recall reversal
Health Secretary Robert Kennedy says a cyclospora outbreak affecting 34 states is under control after the FDA reversed a lettuce recall, though case numbers continue rising and experts have criticized the response.
6,600 noncitizens registered to vote after error in New Jersey motor vehicle system, governor says
New Jersey identified approximately 6,600 noncitizens who were improperly registered to vote after a Motor Vehicle Commission system error in 2023 and 2024, with fewer than 400 casting ballots.
Mass. Senate wants to address primary-care doctor shortage
Massachusetts Senate passed legislation addressing primary care shortages, requiring hospitals to increase primary care spending to 15% by 2030 and reducing administrative burdens on physicians.
White House admits it used keywords to kill billions worth of California research grants
Federal agencies admitted using keywords to screen and terminate over $2 billion in University of California research grants, sparking a constitutional lawsuit seeking permanent restoration and damages.
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, to run for full Senate term
Darline Graham, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, announced plans to run for a full Senate term in South Carolina with former President Trump’s endorsement.
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Revolut reportedly facing $3m ransom demand after hackers steal hundreds of customers’ data
Revolut confirms hackers impersonated government officials to access data from about 680 cryptocurrency customers, with alleged perpetrators demanding a $3 million ransom.
Stephen Curry says his Li-Ning signature shoe will debut early next year
NBA star Stephen Curry announced his Li-Ning signature shoe will debut early next year, following his partnership switch from Under Armour after 13 years.
US wheat farmers navigate uncertainty amid drought and geopolitical chaos
US wheat prices have climbed to three-year highs, but farmers face headwinds from rising fuel costs, drought conditions, and geopolitical disruptions affecting global grain supplies.
Government lacks credible British Steel plan, MPs say
A parliamentary committee says the government lacks a credible plan for British Steel’s profitability and warns that new steel tariffs could drive businesses abroad or out of operation.
BrewDog creditors owed £190m will not be paid in full, say administrators
Administrators of collapsed beer company BrewDog report that creditors owed approximately £190m will not receive full payment due to insufficient funds from asset sales.
Wendy’s franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as burger chain struggles
Meritage Hospitality, one of Wendy’s largest U.S. franchisees, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday as the burger chain faces persistent sales declines and value-conscious consumers.
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Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm
Uber drivers from multiple European countries have launched a class action lawsuit alleging the company’s AI algorithm unlawfully sets pay and allocates jobs while breaching data protection laws.
Google dodges another breakup attempt
A federal judge declined to order Google to divest parts of its ad tech business, instead imposing behavioral remedies to address the company’s illegal monopoly in publisher ad servers and ad exchanges.
The Trump administration is supporting OpenAI in the NYT copyright lawsuit
The Trump administration filed a statement supporting OpenAI in The New York Times’ copyright infringement lawsuit, arguing that AI model training constitutes fair use under copyright law.
Researchers fear safety disaster ahead of OpenAI’s Astra release
OpenAI prepares to release its most advanced AI model, Astra, following safety-focused delays. Researchers express concern that the model’s architecture may limit transparency in monitoring its internal reasoning processes.
Amazon’s AI assistant can now spot fake emails from the company
Amazon introduced a new AI feature enabling customers to verify whether emails, texts, or calls genuinely originate from the company using its Alexa for Shopping assistant.
1Password wades into a right-wing mess after funding a Linux project
Password manager 1Password pledged $300,000 to support a Linux distribution created by David Heinemeier Hansson, drawing backlash over his published racist statements calling for deportation of ethnic minorities.
Google says its new Gemini 3.8 Flash model ‘works harder’ but might cost more
Google released Gemini 3.8 Flash, a new AI model claiming improved reasoning capabilities. While per-token pricing remains unchanged from its predecessor, the model may ultimately cost users more due to increased token consumption.
Thousands of servers can be backdoored by exploiting buggy motherboard controllers
Researchers discovered critical vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers from major server manufacturers, exposing thousands of enterprise systems to remote backdoor attacks.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Britain Faces a North Sea Crossroads as Jackdaw and Rosebank Await Approval
Britain faces a pivotal decision on approving the Jackdaw and Rosebank North Sea oil and gas fields, with nearly £11 billion in private investment pending and broader implications for energy policy and fiscal health.
Green Bonds Hit Record High Despite Persistent Challenges
Green bond issuance reached a record $193 billion in the second quarter of 2026, though the sector represents only about 3 percent of the global bond market amid persistent challenges including greenwashing and regulatory complexities.
Renewable Energy And Storage Solve Massive Grid Problem In US
Texas has avoided grid outages this summer despite record heat through renewable energy and battery storage deployment, marking a significant shift from previous conservation appeals.
This Cattle Feedlot Turns Manure Into 1.2 Million MMBtu of Natural Gas a Year
A cattle feedlot in Nebraska has begun construction on anaerobic digesters to convert livestock waste into approximately 1.2 million MMBtu of renewable natural gas annually for energy and shipping fuel.
America Is Betting Big on a New Generation of Small Nuclear Reactors
The U.S. military is investing $2.2 billion across five companies to deploy microreactors at domestic military bases by 2028, positioning America as a leader in advanced nuclear technology development.
Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
Great Britain’s electricity system operator gained new authority to impose rolling blackouts with only eight hours’ notice to prevent widespread power outages, under rules that took effect this week.
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Trump just effectively killed a popular solar energy program for rural America
The USDA has implemented new rules effectively eliminating solar energy projects from eligibility under the Rural Energy for America Program, a longstanding initiative supporting renewable energy development for farmers and rural businesses.
Long after the Maui fires, toxic metals linger in residents’ bodies
Research from Maui shows residents exposed to wildfires carry elevated levels of toxic metals months later, with some metals found at concentrations up to 40 times higher than baseline levels.
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UK’s first ‘super-university’, merging Greenwich and Kent, to launch in September
The Universities of Greenwich and Kent are merging to form the UK’s first “super-university” launching in September, with over 50,000 students across four campuses.
From the Feds on Down, School Funding Is Uncertain. What to Know
School districts nationwide face unprecedented budgeting uncertainty due to federal funding volatility, declining enrollment, and shifting state and local revenue sources, complicating planning for the upcoming school year.
As college graduates fret over finding jobs, a record shortage of workers is projected
Despite college graduates’ concerns about artificial intelligence and job market weakness, economists warn the United States faces an unprecedented worker shortage that could constrain economic growth for years.
Boston University Inks $104M PILOT Deal With City
Boston University agreed to pay the city $104 million over five years through a payment in lieu of taxes deal, the largest such agreement in Boston’s history.
U.K. PM Axes Science Agency, Names New Education Secretary
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed Lucy Powell as education secretary and confirmed the merger of the science department with business and trade portfolios in his new Cabinet.
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