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Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting
The Trump administration modified absentee voting forms for overseas U.S. citizens weeks before midterm ballot deadlines, removing a checkbox for those who never lived in the United States.
Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s openness to closer EU ties, saying “welcome back” after Burnham suggested Britain could rejoin the bloc.
UK-France ‘one in, one out’ migrant scheme scrapped
The UK government has terminated its pilot ‘one in, one out’ migrant exchange agreement with France, which had removed only around 1,500 people since its launch over a year ago.
Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster
Six people smugglers have been convicted in France of involuntary homicide following the deaths of 31 migrants in a Channel small-boat disaster in November 2021, with sentences ranging from six to 10 years.
Israeli forces overwhelmed by violent settlers in ‘terrorist attack’ on Palestinian family
More than 100 militant settlers overwhelmed Israeli security forces in a West Bank attack on a Palestinian family attempting to reclaim their homes, injuring three security officers and prompting rare political criticism within Israel.
One year after the end of the EV tax credit, is the future still electric?
One year after the federal electric vehicle tax credit expired, EV sales have stabilized at 5-6% of new car purchases, while hybrid vehicle sales surged nearly 27% amid economic and geopolitical shifts.
Ukraine war briefing: New anti-drone weapon scores hit amid race against Shahed jets
Ukraine’s military announced success with a new anti-drone interceptor against faster Russian Shahed drones, with forces downing 187 airborne targets overnight, as the country races to develop defensive weapons.
DRC-Rwanda: Can Geneva talks break the cycle of war in eastern Congo?
The DRC and Rwanda have returned to negotiations in Geneva over a year after signing an agreement, but fighting continues in eastern Congo amid disputes over the FDLR, Rwanda’s military presence, and M23’s territorial control.
China’s defence chief warns against coercion, avoids US, Japan mention
China’s defence minister called for countries to halt provocative actions and resist historical revisionism at Beijing’s military diplomacy forum, avoiding direct criticism of the US and Japan.
Seoul court orders North Korea to pay $32.5m for blowing up office
A Seoul court has ordered North Korea to pay approximately $32.5 million in damages for destroying an office building in Kaesong in 2020 that was established to promote inter-Korean cooperation.
US charges five people over alleged Russian plots
The US has charged five people, including Russian nationals and Cuban and Venezuelan nationals, with conspiring to finance terrorism and carry out Russia-linked surveillance and murder plots.
‘We are prey’: discovery of seven women’s bodies fuels anger over femicide in South Africa
Seven women’s bodies discovered near Johannesburg’s airport in recent weeks have intensified public outcry over femicide rates in South Africa, prompting calls for government action.
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Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham
EPABrian WheelerPolitical reporter14 July 2026, 17:33 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoSir Ed Davey has urged incoming prime minister Andy Burnham to introduce proportional representation (PR) before the next general election, without holding a referendum on the issue first.The...
Row after Tory bid to make Burnham face MPs before autumn fails
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter1 hour agoThe Conservatives have accused Labour of "running scared" after ministers denied them a chance to delay Parliament's summer break so Andy Burnham could face MPs before the autumn.The former Greater Manchester mayor...
MP was ‘bit of a pest’, sexual assault trial hears
PA MediaVikki Irwin, at Southwark Crown Court and Alice Cunningham, Suffolk14 July 2026, 13:56 BSTUpdated 4 hours agoA woman said she never gave an MP consent to touch her breasts at London's Groucho Club and described him as a "bit of a pest".Patrick Spencer, MP for...
MPs expected to approve long-delayed ‘Hillsborough Law’
ReutersRichard WheelerPolitical reporter1 hour agoMPs are expected to approve the long-delayed 'Hillsborough Law' later, in a bid to prevent cover-ups linked to failures of the state.The legislation would impose a duty on public authorities and officials to tell the...
Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
ReutersJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter14 July 2026, 11:51 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoReform UK's Treasury spokesman has accused the government of a "dereliction of duty" over Nigel Farage's taxpayer-funded security, claiming it had previously been "downgraded".Robert...
A bin, a Fox and a fish finger: The candidates fighting Clacton
PA MediaAndrew SinclairEast of England political editor10 July 2026Updated 1 hour agoThe main Westminster parties have decided not to stand against Reform UK in the Clacton by-election. But plenty of other candidates have declared their intention to stand. Here is the...
Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe’s death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Chris MasonPolitical editor2 hours agoThere is a depressing familiarity to the conversation among MPs about their safety.It is a topic those on all sides will regularly reflect on in private, given the day-to-day impact it has on many of them.But the latest news about...
Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe’s death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Chris MasonPolitical editor14 July 2026There is a depressing familiarity to the conversation among MPs about their safety.It is a topic those on all sides will regularly reflect on in private, given the day-to-day impact it has on many of them.But the latest news...
Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter13 July 2026Andy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the new Labour leader with 349 of the party's MPs having now nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.After a second day of nominations, the MP for Makerfield...
Andy Burnham’s path to becoming prime minister
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter9 July 2026Updated 13 July 2026Andy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the next Labour leader after securing nominations from the majority of the party's MPs.The MP for Makerfield has been backed by 349 MPs - making it...
Mahmood says law will be changed to help deport grooming gang leader
GMPIain Watson, Political correspondent and James Gregory, Political reporter13 July 2026Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to change the law to help deport the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang.Calls have mounted for the deportation of...
Mahmood sets out plan to deport grooming gang leader
GMPIain Watson, Political correspondent and Ottilie Mitchell13 July 2026, 05:23 BSTUpdated 41 minutes agoHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to change the law to deport the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang.Calls have mounted for the...
Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter13 July 2026, 19:00 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAndy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the new Labour leader with 349 of the party's MPs having now nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.After a second day of nominations,...
What we know about Andy Burnham’s policies
EPA/Shutterstock19 June 2026Updated 13 July 2026Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's prime minister next week, after the vast majority of Labour MPs nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.It means the former mayor of Greater Manchester will enter Downing Street...
MP groped breasts of two women, trial hears
PA MediaVikki Irwinat Southwark Crown Court13 July 2026, 10:51 BSTUpdated 4 hours agoAn MP intentionally groped the breasts of two women at London's Groucho Club without their consent, a court has heard.Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, is...
UK bans support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
PA MediaJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter13 July 2026Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be designated a threat to national security.Mahmood will use new government powers to ban support for the group,...
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As data centers spread, not all U.S. housing markets react the same way
A National Association of Realtors study finds that data centers’ effects on U.S. housing markets vary significantly by region, with concentrated impacts in areas like Northern Virginia and Texas.
US consumers faced more high prices in August as Iran war raised energy costs
US consumer inflation held steady at 3.4% in August as the end of a ceasefire with Iran drove energy prices higher, particularly gasoline and heating fuel costs.
Billionaire family offices back healthcare and biotech startups in August
Billionaire family offices invested in biotech startups during August, with prominent investors including Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office and Jeff Bezos backing gene therapy and drug discovery companies.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at the end of 2026
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced her retirement at the end of 2026, concluding her tenure that oversaw unprecedented league growth despite facing criticism from players.
NFL’s Roger Goodell is playing the international long game ahead of league’s Australia debut
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is planning long-term international expansion, including nine games outside the U.S. in 2026 and potentially permanent overseas franchises, as the league plays its first regular-season game in Australia.
Wealthy investors are pouring billions into this new tax strategy despite risks
Wealthy investors have poured over $170 billion into tax-aware long-short strategies since 2022, seeking to offset capital gains taxes, but experts warn of significant risks including regulatory scrutiny and complexity.
Technology In The News
Trump is upping the price of Big Tech’s favorite visa
The Trump administration announced a $103,000 fee on H-1B visas and plans to revoke up to 200,000 asylum seeker visas, marking the largest mass visa revocation in US history.
London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow
London’s robotaxi rollout faces delays as regulatory guidance remains unpublished, pushing back commercial operations expected to begin later this year.
TreeSize won’t renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe
TreeSize’s developer JAM Software has ended support for perpetual licenses unless customers subscribe, requiring payment to continue receiving updates and assistance.
Thousands of servers can be backdoored by exploiting buggy motherboard controllers
Thousands of enterprise servers contain critical vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers that can be remotely exploited to install persistent backdoors, according to research presented at a security conference.
New Pass-ta-key attack reveals all the things we didn’t know about passkeys
A researcher revealed vulnerabilities in passkey systems, particularly for Windows devices, demonstrating that these authentication mechanisms can be compromised through malware despite widespread assumptions about their security.
Chrome adopts what may be the best protection yet against account takeovers
Google Chrome has introduced device-bound session credentials, a new security feature that protects against account takeovers by storing encryption keys in device hardware rather than allowing them to be stolen.
Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked
Researchers discovered that Microsoft 365 Copilot could be tricked into revealing sensitive user data through a secret parameter that bypassed security safeguards, requiring only a malicious link click.
Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial
A former Meta safety engineer testified that the company was aware of harms to children on its platforms but took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach, according to a landmark trial brought by 29 state attorneys general.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
Europe EV Sales Report: BEVs Reach 26% Market Share!
Battery electric vehicles reached 26% market share in Europe during July, with 288,000 registrations representing a 51% year-over-year increase, though growth varies significantly by region.
Mexico’s Green Energy Push Is Finally Gaining Momentum
Mexico is accelerating its green energy transition under President Claudia Sheinbaum through new renewable energy reforms and private investment, aiming to add over 32 GW of generation capacity by 2030.
BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
BP is partnering with firms linked to the Trump administration to develop an offshore gasfield in Venezuela, marking one of the first major foreign energy investments following the US-backed leadership change.
Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling
Over 200 musicians including Thom Yorke and Brian Eno have written to the Prime Minister urging rejection of the Rosebank oilfield project in the North Sea.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Britain faces potential gas shortages in the 2030s unless the government takes unprecedented action to maintain aging infrastructure and secure future supplies, according to an official assessment.
UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war drives up energy bills
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July from 2.6% in June as conflict in the Middle East drove up energy prices, marking the first monthly increase since March.
Climate Change In The News
A federal program to restore forests after disaster has gotten too many funding requests
A federal forest restoration program has exhausted available funding due to excessive damage requests from hurricanes, ice storms, and other disasters across the country, leaving landowners waiting for reimbursement.
Is coal really making a comeback?
Global coal consumption is projected to reach record levels in 2026, driven by an energy crisis following geopolitical tensions. However, experts debate whether this represents a genuine industry revival or a temporary spike amid accelerating renewable energy adoption.
Education In The News
GOP Rift Over Education Department’s Future
A Senate committee voted to block the White House from outsourcing four key Education Department offices, with Republicans Collins and Murkowski breaking ranks to support the measure.
The island without childcare for babies
KauaÊ»i, Hawaii’s only major island without center-based infant and toddler childcare for 15 years, faces a severe shortage affecting hundreds of families and forcing many parents to leave the workforce.
Staunton City Schools hires new director of operations – The News Leader | Staunton, VA
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Wake schools need $2B in facility improvements in next 5 years – WRAL
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Wake superintendent plans update on 3 structurally “unsafe” schools – WRAL
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