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‘I was lured into a trap’: Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail
US journalist Evan Gershkovich described his arrest in Russia as a deliberate setup to use him as a valuable hostage in a prisoner exchange. He was detained for 16 months before being freed in a high-profile swap deal.
Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 allege brain injuries
Six Flags Magic Mountain is permanently closing its X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 riders alleged suffering brain injuries from the ride.
A tight election looms in New Zealand. This time, overseas voters could be bad news for the big parties
New Zealand faces a tight election in November with record numbers of overseas voters potentially influencing the outcome. Over 104,000 offshore voters are enrolled, a 60% increase from the 2023 cycle.
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The last British and American troops have withdrawn from Iraq after more than a decade of military presence, concluding the international coalition’s mission against Islamic State extremists.
Botswana condemned for slaughtering elephants for independence celebrations
Botswana authorized the hunting of 23 elephants to provide meat for independence day celebrations, drawing criticism from animal rights groups concerned about conservation and food safety.
How Trump keeps undercutting his anti-communist message
President Trump promotes a $5,000 payment to adults while criticizing Democrats as communists, a contradiction that highlights tensions between his interventionist economic policies and free-market rhetoric.
Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a ‘red line’ as Houthis deny they did it
Saudi Arabia accused Houthi rebels of attempting a drone attack on Mecca, declaring the holy city a “red line,” while the Iran-backed group denied involvement and regional allies offered limited support.
DoJ accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukraine allies in US and Europe
The US Department of Justice has charged five men allegedly connected to Russian intelligence services with plotting to murder Ukrainian allies in the US and Europe.
Merz cancels UN visit after AfD election win puts his leadership on the ropes
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled his UN visit as his political position weakened following strong regional election results for the far-right AfD party, while state leaders rallied behind him amid speculation about his future.
Angry Dutch farmers blamed for railway sabotage: What happened?
Dutch railways experienced major disruption when pipes and cables were deliberately placed on tracks across multiple locations, halting trains and affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers on Tuesday.
Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push
Malaysia’s Prime Minister offers to invite Myanmar’s military leader for an official visit to advance Rohingya refugee repatriation, seeking diplomatic engagement over confrontation.
Poll shows Americans are increasingly alarmed by AI’s ecological footprint
A survey finds 53% of Americans worry about AI’s environmental impact, up from 41% last year, with particular concern about data centers’ effects on local communities.
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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 2026, 12:47 BSTUpdated 7 hours agoHome 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...
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,...
Counter terrorism police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death
Getty Images/ BBCOlivia Ireland13 July 2026, 10:56 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoCounter terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, after "new information and evidence", officers have said.A 28-year-old white British man from...
Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
Getty ImagesPaul SeddonPolitical reporter7 hours agoThe top civil servant at the Foreign Office sacked by Sir Keir Starmer over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be US ambassador is taking legal action over his dismissal.Sir Olly Robbins was fired earlier this year, after...
Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
Getty ImagesPaul SeddonPolitical reporter13 July 2026The top civil servant at the Foreign Office sacked by Sir Keir Starmer over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be US ambassador is taking legal action over his dismissal.Sir Olly Robbins was fired earlier this year, after...
Mahmood to set out plan to deport grooming gang leader
GMPIain Watson, Political correspondent and Ottilie Mitchell13 July 2026, 05:23 BSTUpdated 19 minutes agoHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood will set out on Monday the legal steps she will take to deport the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang. Shabir Ahmed,...
Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
AP8 hours agoAndy Burnham is set to be the UK's next prime minister. BBC correspondents in Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Asia reflect on what world leaders make of a Burnham premiership.US: Burnham has opportunity to win over TrumpAnthony ZurcherNorth America...
Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
Dan Kitwood / Getty Images13 July 2026Andy Burnham is set to be the UK's next prime minister. BBC correspondents in Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Asia reflect on what world leaders make of a Burnham premiership.US: Burnham has opportunity to win over TrumpAnthony...
Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
Dan Kitwood / Getty Images13 July 2026, 00:49 BSTAndy Burnham is set to be the UK's next prime minister. BBC correspondents in Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Asia reflect on what world leaders make of a Burnham premiership.US: Burnham has opportunity to win over...
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US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
The US will ban imports of Canadian alcoholic spirits, dairy goods, and motorbikes starting September 29, escalating a months-long trade war after Canada implemented retaliatory tariffs on American products.
Tax banks to cut energy bills, unions tell Andy Burnham
Trade unions urge the government to introduce income-based energy bill discounts funded by restoring a bank surcharge to help struggling households with heating costs this winter.
John Lewis losses widen to £124m as shopper confidence dips
John Lewis Partnership’s first-half losses widened to £124m as consumer confidence declined and costs rose. The owner of John Lewis and Waitrose reported struggling with higher expenses and cautious shoppers.
Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK
Central bankers in the US, Japan, and UK face decisions this week as surging inflation and rising oil prices reignite debate over interest rate increases amid geopolitical tensions.
Trump administration expresses ‘profound concern’ over Ford’s ties to China
The Trump administration expressed concern about Ford Motor’s business relationships with Chinese companies, citing potential risks to U.S. automotive manufacturing and national security interests.
JP Morgan boss meets Burnham and Healey to warn against bank tax rise
JP Morgan chief Jamie Dimon met UK leaders to caution against raising bank taxes, warning such increases could threaten investment and employment in the country.
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Twitch and Amazon face lawsuit over use of streamers’ content to train AI
Amazon faces a class action lawsuit over using Twitch streamers’ videos to train AI models without permission or compensation, following backlash from the August announcement.
OpenAI says its Jalapeño chip can power faster AI responses than the competition
OpenAI introduced its Jalapeño chip, claiming it delivers faster AI responses and greater efficiency than competing systems, with plans to deploy it in limited quantities by year-end.
GeForce Now is getting support for the Steam Controller
Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service will support Valve’s Steam Controller and Steam Machine later this year, with additional platform expansions and feature upgrades announced.
Nothing OS 5.0 brings a new Glyph Interface app and a more customizable homescreen
Nothing OS 5.0 introduces adaptive color technology allowing app icons and widgets to pull color tints from wallpapers, along with enhanced homescreen customization and a dedicated Glyph Interface app.
Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ trims your Reels clips for you
Instagram launches First Draft, a new Reels-editing feature that automatically trims video clips to highlight key moments, available now on iPhone.
DEF CON crowd suspected in fake-hotspot attack on Delta flight
Passengers aboard a Delta flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta allegedly spoofed the aircraft’s Wi-Fi system one day after the DEF CON security conference concluded, prompting an FBI investigation.
Terabytes of credentials leaked in massive supply-chain attack
A supply-chain attack on LiteLLM, an open source AI development tool, exposed terabytes of credentials from over 2,500 organizations including Microsoft, Amazon, and Cisco during a 40-minute window in March.
OpenAI and Anthropic in price war as Chinese AI rivals gain ground
US AI leaders OpenAI and Anthropic are slashing prices for mid-tier models as Chinese competitors gain market share by offering cheaper alternatives that narrow the performance gap.
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Energy In The News
U.S. Eyes 18th-Century Law to Seize and Sell Iranian Oil
The US Justice Department is exploring historical prize law to seize and sell Iranian oil captured during a blockade, potentially accelerating asset liquidation while generating Treasury revenue.
America’s Electricity Boom Is Outrunning Its Power Grid
The U.S. electrical grid faces severe strain from surging electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence and electrification, with nine of 15 grid regions at elevated or high risk of supply shortages by 2030.
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.
Climate Change In The News
World’s largest penguin colony suffers ‘enormous population crash’
The world’s largest penguin colony on Zavodovski Island has declined by two-thirds since 2011, with scientists attributing the crash primarily to climate change and warming ocean temperatures.
Climate crisis is coming to crush many of world’s best surf breaks, study warns
A study warns that over three-quarters of the world’s most renowned surf breaks face high risk from climate change, rising sea levels, and coastal development, threatening both the sport and dependent local economies.
Education In The News
Vast Majority of Students Could Qualify for Trump’s School Choice Program
A new federal school choice tax credit program launching next year could make nearly 92% of U.S. K-12 students eligible for scholarships, though actual participation will depend on state decisions and other factors.
University of Valley Forge to Close
University of Valley Forge, a small Pennsylvania private institution, announced it will close after summer 2026 following years of declining enrollment and financial difficulties.
Nebraska Snapshot shows AI awareness differs by age, education, income – Nebraska Today
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Ditto named GCS Director of Special Education and Preschool – Messenger-Inquirer
Ditto named GCS Director of Special Education and Preschool  Messenger-Inquirer Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Ryan and State Education Department advised BOE to leave North District seat vacant – WGRZ
Ryan and State Education Department advised BOE to leave North District seat vacant  WGRZ Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
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