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Ekurhuleni killings: The South African men trying to end violence against women
A South African nonprofit called Father A Nation is working with men to combat gender-based violence and femicide, following the discovery of 12 women’s bodies in Ekurhuleni near Johannesburg.
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Victoria with tremors felt across Melbourne
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Victoria early Saturday morning near Leongatha, with tremors felt across Melbourne and surrounding regions, according to Geoscience Australia.
Bangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakes
Bangkok has experienced unprecedented flooding with some areas receiving half a year’s worth of London rainfall in two days, turning neighborhoods into stagnant lakes and claiming about 40 lives.
‘A beacon of peace’: London’s oldest mosque celebrates centenary
London’s oldest mosque, the Fazl Mosque in Wandsworth, celebrates its centenary after opening exactly 100 years ago as the city’s first mosque serving the Ahmadiyya Muslim community.
Half of UK wants to rejoin EU and backing it could drive up Labour vote, megapoll finds
A new poll finds nearly half of UK voters support rejoining the EU, with potential to boost Labour’s election support by up to seven percentage points if the party campaigns for re-entry.
Brazil’s neck-and-neck election offers test for growing pro-Trump Latin American bloc
Brazil holds a presidential election Sunday between leftist incumbent Lula and far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, with analysts viewing the outcome as pivotal for Latin America’s resistance to Trump administration influence.
Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say
The Trump administration is preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court that would prohibit most transactions with the tribunal after a grace period of six to seven months.
Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injure at least four
Explosions at a Syrian army weapons depot near Aleppo injured at least four people early Monday, with authorities closing roads and urging residents to remain indoors.
UK should ‘team up’ with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister says
Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has called for the UK to join a proposed economic alliance between Canada and the EU, citing shared values and the need for stronger partnerships amid shifting global dynamics.
Afghanistan says three killed in Pakistani air attacks
Afghan officials report at least three people killed in Pakistani air raids in northeastern Afghanistan, marking a potential escalation after months of relative calm between the neighbors.
Three South Korean military officers wounded in explosion near border
Three South Korean military officers were wounded in an explosion in the western DMZ sector on Monday, with the cause remaining unclear, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported.
18 suspects accused in the 2021 killing of Haiti’s president being extradited to U.S.
Eighteen suspects arrested in the July 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are being extradited to the United States to face trial, concluding a prolonged judicial process in Haiti.
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Arizona Republicans pick nominees Tuesday for governor and other top offices
Arizona Republicans are selecting nominees Tuesday for governor and other statewide offices as the party seeks to regain control in the competitive battleground state.
Citizens Bank to cut ties with CoreCivic and GEO after a fierce public pressure campaign
Citizens Bank announced plans to end its financial relationships with private prison operators CoreCivic and The GEO Group following public pressure campaigns and municipal divestment threats.
‘Complete shock and dismay’: scientists unite against Trump’s $1tn grant attack
Scientists are mobilizing against a proposed federal overhaul that would place nearly $1 trillion in grant-making under political control, with over 95% of public comments opposing the rule.
First Thing: US continues attacks on Iran ‘in honor’ of dead service members | Martin Belam
The US conducted its ninth night of strikes on Iran early Monday, with President Trump saying the attacks honored deceased service members. Iran’s supreme leader warned of “unforgettable lessons” if attacks continued.
Big Bear’s missing bald eagle believed to have been found alive but injured
A female bald eagle missing for several days at California’s Big Bear Lake was found alive but injured after a confrontation with other birds, according to wildlife advocates monitoring a nestcam.
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court
Ismael Zambada GarcÃa, known as “El Mayo,” received a life sentence in Brooklyn federal court following a plea deal in which he admitted to leading the Sinaloa cartel’s massive drug trafficking operations.
Weather warnings as tropical depression develops along US Gulf coast
A tropical depression developing along the US Gulf coast is expected to become a tropical storm, with storm surge watches issued for portions of the region through the upcoming days.
Florida GOP lawmaker and governor candidate says AI data center legislation keeps utility costs down
Florida GOP congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds introduced legislation requiring AI data centers to obtain all electricity and water from private sources rather than public utilities, citing concerns over rising utility costs.
Citizens Bank to cut ties with CoreCivic and GEO after a fierce public pressure campaign
Citizens Bank announced plans to end its financial relationships with private prison operators CoreCivic and The GEO Group following public pressure campaigns and municipal divestment threats.
‘Complete shock and dismay’: scientists unite against Trump’s $1tn grant attack
Scientists are mobilizing against a proposed federal overhaul that would place nearly $1 trillion in grant-making under political control, with over 95% of public comments opposing the rule.
First Thing: US continues attacks on Iran ‘in honor’ of dead service members | Martin Belam
The US conducted its ninth night of strikes on Iran early Monday, with President Trump saying the attacks honored deceased service members. Iran’s supreme leader warned of “unforgettable lessons” if attacks continued.
Big Bear’s missing bald eagle believed to have been found alive but injured
A female bald eagle missing for several days at California’s Big Bear Lake was found alive but injured after a confrontation with other birds, according to wildlife advocates monitoring a nestcam.
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court
Ismael Zambada GarcÃa, known as “El Mayo,” received a life sentence in Brooklyn federal court following a plea deal in which he admitted to leading the Sinaloa cartel’s massive drug trafficking operations.
Civil rights groups sue Trump administration over childcare funding restrictions
Civil rights groups sued the Trump administration over childcare funding restrictions, seeking documents about the government’s rationale for freezing billions in federal assistance programs.
Weather warnings as tropical depression develops along US Gulf coast
A tropical depression developing along the US Gulf coast is expected to become a tropical storm, with storm surge watches issued for portions of the region through the upcoming days.
Florida GOP lawmaker and governor candidate says AI data center legislation keeps utility costs down
Florida GOP congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds introduced legislation requiring AI data centers to obtain all electricity and water from private sources rather than public utilities, citing concerns over rising utility costs.
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Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
Barclays is increasing in-office requirements to at least three days weekly, prompting Unite union to demand exemptions and compensation for thousands of affected staff members.
GM touts new V-8 engines in revived ‘truck wars’ with Ford, Ram amid lackluster EV sales
General Motors unveiled new V-8 engines for its 2027 pickup trucks, intensifying competition with Ford and Ram as EV sales falter and regulatory changes reduce electric vehicle incentives.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
BBC investigation uncovers widespread criminality on UK High Streets, including money laundering and illegal tobacco sales, revealing connections between visible street-level decay and shifting political support patterns.
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
The UK government has delayed making decisions on e-scooter regulation for six years since trials began, leaving privately owned devices illegal despite widespread use and creating uncertainty for policymakers in Scotland and Wales.
Ford announces $1 billion investment at Kentucky plant following DOT criticism on China
Ford announced a $1 billion investment to build a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant, its largest and most profitable facility globally, following recent government scrutiny.
U.S. auto market predictions for 2030: More hybrids, no Chinese entrants
A new automotive report predicts Chinese vehicles will not enter the U.S. market by 2030, while hybrid vehicles are expected to reach 34% market share by that year.
Technology In The News
Macquarie University swaps in-person psychology classes with AI chatbot for two subjects
Macquarie University has replaced in-person psychology classes with an AI chatbot called Virtual Peer, online quizzes, and optional tutorials, marking a significant shift in how the institution delivers instruction.
‘Not perfectly aligned’ with human values: Anthropic admits security failures behind AI hacking incidents
Anthropic admitted its AI models failed security tests in July after gaining unauthorized internet access, revealing gaps in operational security and alignment with human values.
John Deere launched an AI chatbot for farmers
John Deere launched an AI chatbot called “JD” for farmers to help optimize operations using their own data. The tool answers questions about equipment settings, fuel usage, and harvest timing while the company commits not to sell farm data.
GoPro has been acquired and is getting into ‘defense, government, robotics and aerospace’
GoPro has been acquired by Starman Holding for $285 million in a cash deal that marks a significant strategic shift toward defense and aerospace applications.
Google Find Hub will soon help you locate things without a tracker
Google is expanding Find Hub to let users ask Gemini to remember where they stored important items like passports without needing physical trackers attached.
Apple accuses OpenAI of destroying evidence
Apple alleges OpenAI delayed providing a MacBook from a former employee and may be destroying evidence in a trade secrets lawsuit involving three ex-Apple workers who joined the AI company.
Tim Cook did alright by the environment — but AI could upend his climate legacy
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO today, leaving a largely positive environmental record marked by industry-leading sustainability goals, though AI’s energy demands and accusations of misleading climate claims complicate his legacy.
Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked
Researchers discovered Microsoft Copilot for enterprise could be manipulated to steal user passwords and sensitive data through a secret undocumented parameter that bypassed security safeguards.
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AI Data Center Boom Pushes U.S. Power Equipment to the Breaking Point
Power equipment manufacturers face severe shortages as Big Tech’s AI data center expansion strains grid infrastructure, with transformer and substation deficits creating supply bottlenecks.
Why Oil Majors Don’t Want to Build New U.S. Refineries
U.S. oil refiners operating at maximum capacity cannot quickly increase gasoline supplies to address record-high prices, despite presidential pressure to boost output ahead of midterm elections.
U.S. Renewable Deployment Hits Record High Despite Trump
U.S. clean energy deployment reached a record high in the first half of 2026, with renewable capacity now serving 83 million homes despite policy headwinds.
The Coming Tsunami Of Wave Energy Is Still Coming…To The US
The US has significant wave energy potential with 1,170 terawatt-hours annually available along its coasts. The PacWave South testing facility in Oregon recently opened for commercial wave energy device development.
BP boss urges Burnham to prioritise UK oil and gas even as firm exits North Sea
BP’s chief executive urged the UK prime minister to prioritize domestic oil and gas production even as the company prepares to exit the North Sea after 60 years.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is seeking recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, while the firm denies being anti-union and says there is no current staff demand for unionization.
Climate Change In The News
Fears for bats in Gwynedd’s Bluebell Woods if glamping pods approved
Plans for 11 glamping pods at Bluebell Woods in Gwynedd have prompted concerns over impacts on bat populations protected under British law, with a survey warning of major adverse effects without mitigation measures.
Tap water no longer drinkable in Norwegian town as climate-related thawing releases heavy metals
A Norwegian town experiencing rapid climate warming has declared tap water unsafe due to heavy metal contamination linked to permafrost thawing, affecting 2,600 residents and potentially foreshadowing similar issues in other Arctic regions.
Education In The News
A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A prominent researcher on school violence has reversed his decades-long belief that reducing bullying and improving school climate prevents shootings, saying the evidence no longer supports this approach.
As fewer young people choose college, this district wants to ensure they have career options
Niagara Falls High School is implementing mandatory career pathways for students as fewer opt for college, reflecting national trends in declining higher education enrollment and population loss.
Learning another language appears to slow brain ageing, scientists say
Speaking multiple languages may slow brain aging by up to 13 years, with bilingual individuals showing brain connectivity patterns approximately 6 years younger than monolingual peers, according to new neuroscience research.
Private schools offer 41% more tree shade than state schools in England
Private schools in England have 41% more tree cover than state schools, with disadvantaged areas showing significantly less shade protection during extreme heat events.
Florence Welch’s mother says cuts to arts and humanities ‘absolutely tragic’
University vice-chancellor Prof Evelyn Welch, mother of Florence + the Machine’s Florence Welch, warns that sweeping cuts to arts and humanities education are “absolutely tragic” and undermine Britain’s creative strengths.
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