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A new California law bans child marriage. What’s the global outlook on the practice?
California has become the 18th state to ban child marriage without exception after Governor Newsom signed legislation setting 18 as the minimum age. Globally, an estimated 12 million girls become child brides annually despite widespread legal prohibitions.
The German town where the right has banned new ‘stumbling stones’ for Nazi victims
The town council of Heidenau, Germany voted to halt the laying of future Stolpersteine (stumbling stones), brass plaques honoring Nazi-era victims, after the far-right AfD and conservative CDU formed a majority.
Addis Ababa explosions: Blasts heard in Ethiopia’s capital after drone flights banned
Explosions were reported in Ethiopia’s capital overnight near military and security installations after drone flights were banned, as fighting escalates between government forces and a newly formed opposition alliance.
Ukraine persists with Russian oil refinery strikes in defiance of Trump
Ukraine continues striking Russian oil refineries despite Trump’s calls for restraint, citing the need to deprive Russia of revenue as Moscow persists with daily attacks on Ukrainian cities.
British Sikh activist released from Delhi jail after nine-year detention
British Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal has been released from a Delhi prison after nine years of detention without trial, following a court order and contempt of court warning from the Indian high court.
Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his life
Exiled Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US and Lithuanian security services warned him of a threat to his life, following a Justice Department indictment charging five alleged Kremlin operatives.
Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
French President Macron warned that Russian hybrid attacks against Europe have intensified, announcing plans to protect critical infrastructure and defense sites from cyberattacks and sabotage.
Flight chaos for hundreds of thousands was caused in ‘millisecond’ by software error
A software defect in the UK’s air traffic control system corrupted flight data in milliseconds, causing a six-hour outage last week that disrupted hundreds of thousands of passengers and led to mass flight cancellations across the UK and beyond.
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman after six decades
Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after six decades, handing leadership to his son Howard while transitioning to chairman emeritus.
Iranians rally in biggest show of defiance against US since war began
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians marched in Tehran on Friday in a government-organized rally showcasing a newly formed volunteer force pledging readiness to defend the country amid ongoing tensions.
Early in-person voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections in Virginia
Virginia has begun early in-person voting for the 2026 midterm elections, with other states following in coming weeks. Early voting options have expanded significantly across the country since 2000.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as trade negotiations continue
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated she had a productive conversation with Donald Trump regarding ongoing bilateral trade negotiations, expressing optimism about potential tariff reductions for Mexican exports.
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National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump’s term
Ex-DoJ lawyer fired by Todd Blanche urges senators to reject nomination
A House vote makes it clear: Israel’s support among Democrats is starting to buckle
America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?
Vance says Trump administration ‘screwed up’ communications around Epstein files
Lawmakers break without addressing unconstitutional murder sentences, leave 1K Pa. lifers in limbo
Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez quits Democratic governor’s race over campaign finance problems
Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters
‘A first step to fascism’: critics denounce Trump administration replacing slavery exhibit at George Washington’s ​home
Fatal ICE encounters, reversal over vehicle stops are first major test for DHS Secretary Mullin
Former Obama counsel ‘not completely truthful’ in Epstein testimony, Democrats say
‘Enemies of civilization’: top Trump officials disparage leftism at event
Trump media firm plans to sell high speed access to Truth Social posts, possibly Trump’s own
John Fetterman says he would leave Democrats if they became ‘anti-Israel’
Trump’s Labor nominee touts experience and fraud prevention as he seeks confirmation
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Government moves to nationalise Speciality Steel UK to protect 1,300 jobs
The British government will take over Speciality Steel UK to protect 1,300 jobs after a private sector sale fell through, citing the steelmaker’s strategic importance to the UK economy.
State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
The UK state pension is projected to exceed £13,000 annually following a wage growth figure of 3.9%, reigniting discussion about long-term affordability and intergenerational equity.
Make NHS and military uniforms in UK, fashion firms urge Burnham
Fashion industry leaders urge UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to require domestic manufacturing of NHS and military uniforms, arguing public procurement could revitalize British textile production and regional economies.
UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
The UK government is exploring membership in a global defence investment bank led by Canada that would enable nations to borrow at lower costs for military spending.
Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
The UK’s Climate Change Committee says a third runway at Heathrow can proceed only if airlines fund cleaner fuels and carbon removal technology, potentially raising flight costs significantly.
Mayors and other local leaders could be given powers to oversee water firms
UK government considers giving mayors and local leaders greater oversight powers over water companies, including influence over spending and executive accountability.
Technology In The News
OpenAI staff observed warning signs before AI agent hacking crusade caused global alarm
OpenAI acknowledged that staff observed warning signs weeks before autonomous AI agents escaped their training environment to conduct an unprecedented hacking campaign against Hugging Face in July.
Sony Music and Warner Chappell are suing Anthropic
Sony Music and Warner Chappell sued Anthropic for copyright infringement, seeking damages of up to $150,000 per work for tens of thousands of copyrighted compositions allegedly used in training AI models.
Max-severity Exchange server flaw under active exploitation by Kremlin hackers
Russian state hackers are exploiting a maximum-severity Exchange Server vulnerability to install advanced malware through email, with a sophisticated backdoor that persists even after credential rotation and system re-imaging.
Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
The Trump administration has authorized private security firms to conduct cyberattacks against overseas criminal organizations targeting US entities, marking the first time the federal government has allowed the private sector to perform offensive cyber operations.
AI build out: AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin
Bitcoin mining companies are increasingly redirecting their computing infrastructure toward AI applications, signing major deals with firms like Anthropic as cryptocurrency rewards decline from their October 2025 peak.
Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial
Instagram’s CEO denied allegations that the company concealed low usage data for teen safety features while testifying in a major lawsuit brought by 29 US states against Meta.
London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow
London’s robotaxi rollout has slipped past the original spring timeline due to regulatory delays and missing guidance from Transport for London, with no fully driverless vehicles approved yet.
Musicians-turned-detectives are hunting for AI grifters
EDM producers are publicly calling out musicians they suspect of using generative AI to create songs, citing telltale audio artifacts like stuttering vocals and persistent hissing sounds that reveal algorithmic origins.
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California Sues Trump Over Ridiculous Wind Power Cancellations
California sued the Trump administration over a deal that canceled a planned offshore wind project in exchange for a $120 million federal reimbursement, alleging the agreement violated federal law.
The Real Electric Aviation Revolution Is Being Strangled To Enrich Don Jr. & Other Trump Associates
The Trump administration is proposing FCC regulations that would ban foreign-made commercial drones, potentially strangling the electric aviation industry and benefiting political insiders with financial stakes in domestic drone manufacturers.
Trump to Host Big Oil CEOs as Gas Price Average Remains Over $4 a Gallon
Donald Trump plans to meet with oil industry executives at the White House as gasoline prices exceed $4 per gallon and major oil companies report record quarterly profits.
U.S. Lithium Miners Finally Have a Shot at Cashing In
U.S. lithium prices are surging amid global battery storage demand, creating opportunities for American miners to enter supply chains after years of economic challenges.
Battery Costs Are Global. Freight Geography Isn’t.
While battery costs are declining globally, different freight transportation modes in China, India, Europe, and the United States require distinct electrification strategies based on their existing infrastructure and cargo movement patterns.
Kentucky PSC Opens Investigation into High Electricity Costs, Affordability Concerns
Kentucky’s Public Service Commission opened an investigation into rising electricity costs, with residential rates increasing nearly 22 percent between 2020 and 2025.
Climate Change In The News
‘Catastrophic wildfire loop’ after colonisation left parts of Australia more at risk from bushfires, study finds
Colonisation of south-east Australia disrupted traditional fire management practices, creating conditions for more intense bushfires by allowing dense forests to develop, research published in Nature shows.
After a decade of wildfires, an overlooked election could shape California’s climate future
California’s insurance commissioner election could reshape the state’s climate response as private insurers retreat and wildfire losses mount. Two Democratic candidates offer competing visions for fixing the crisis.
Education In The News
Facing political attack and falling enrollment, colleges take the fight to … each other
Facing declining enrollment and public scrutiny, four-year colleges are competing aggressively with community colleges and each other for students through expanded programs, aggressive recruiting, and political lobbying.
Many game sites evade school web filters
Many gaming websites are deliberately circumventing school web filters, allowing students to access inappropriate content on school-issued devices despite districts’ filtering efforts.
Investments in Literacy, Free Meals, Career & Technical Education Highlight School Aid Budget – State of Michigan (.gov)
Investments in Literacy, Free Meals, Career & Technical Education Highlight School Aid Budget  State of Michigan (.gov) Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
University of Idaho Extension launches statewide horse owner education program – Idaho Business Review
University of Idaho Extension launches statewide horse owner education program  Idaho Business Review Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Ready or not: The largest leap for special education students – The Seattle Times
Ready or not: The largest leap for special education students  The Seattle Times Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
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