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Ukraine war briefing: Nato condemns Moscow’s ‘irresponsible nuclear rhetoric’ as strikes on Kyiv intensify
NATO condemned Russia’s nuclear threats after Moscow warned it would deploy its arsenal if the alliance threatens Kaliningrad, while Russia intensifies daytime drone strikes on Kyiv.
S Korea demands apology from Pyongyang over landmine blast
South Korea demanded North Korea apologize for landmine blasts in the DMZ on September 21 that wounded three South Korean soldiers, while Pyongyang denied responsibility.
Economic growth and democratic decline: the ‘cotton king’ who reshaped Benin
Benin’s president Patrice Talon oversaw rapid economic growth and infrastructure development while implementing democratic restrictions and constitutional changes that strengthened executive power.
Restaurant named after Xi Jinping attacked by Chinese nationals
A South Korean restaurant named after Chinese leader Xi Jinping was vandalized by four masked Chinese nationals in late September, causing significant damage before the suspects fled to China.
Inside the Ukrainian military unit training fighters from China
A Ukrainian military unit is recruiting Chinese volunteers to address manpower shortages, though Chinese soldiers face pressure from their government and raise concerns about intelligence leaks.
Somali pirates killed tanker crew before rescue, Puntland official tells BBC
Five crew members of an oil tanker seized by Somali pirates were killed before regional forces retook the vessel, according to a Puntland official. The deceased included Pakistani, Indian, and Myanmar nationals.
‘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.
Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
Saudi Arabia claims it intercepted a Houthi drone targeting Mecca, while the Iran-backed group denies the allegation and accuses the kingdom of fabricating reports.
Athletes’ container huts face complaints ahead of Asian Games in Japan
Japan’s Asian Games in Nagoya face accommodation criticism as wooden container huts designed for 2,000 athletes generate complaints about tight conditions and maintenance issues ahead of the opening.
US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
The EPA announced it is scrapping emissions limits for coal and gas power plants, saying the move will save $310 billion and reduce energy prices, while environmental groups warned of significant health and environmental costs.
Bob Mackie: Legendary costume designer dies aged 87
Bob Mackie, the renowned “Sultan of Sequins” who designed iconic costumes for Cher, Elton John, and other entertainment legends, has died at age 87. The Tony and Emmy-winning designer shaped decades of performance fashion history.
Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a ‘gift’
Donald Trump Jr’s wife confirmed that a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin partially funded their May wedding in the Bahamas, paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for celebration events.
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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...
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...
Bill for Hillsborough Law set to be approved by MPs
HILLSBOROUGH INQUESTSDaniel Wittenberg, Senior Producer and Judith Moritz, Special correspondent12 July 2026The long-delayed bill to create a Hillsborough Law is expected to be approved by MPs next week after the government said it could return to Parliament before...
Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest
Getty ImagesZahra Fatima12 July 2026, 11:45 BSTUpdated 57 minutes agoPolice investigating the alleged murder of Ann Widdecombe say there is "nothing to suggest it was politically motivated".Devon and Cornwall Police added they are not looking for anyone else in...
Burnham will deal with living costs in short term, key adviser says
PA MediaJoshua NevettPolitical reporter12 July 2026A key adviser to Andy Burnham has said he will be focused on "dealing with the cost of living in the short term" if, as expected, he becomes prime minister.Former Labour minister Miatta Fahnbulleh told the BBC she...
Burnham will deal with living costs in short term, key adviser says
PA MediaJoshua NevettPolitical reporter12 July 2026A key adviser to Andy Burnham has said he will be focused on "dealing with the cost of living in the short term" if, as expected, he becomes prime minister.Former Labour minister Miatta Fahnbulleh told the BBC she...
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe
Getty ImagesHarry Sekulich11 July 2026Updated 5 hours agoPolice say a 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe."The suspect, who is a white British national, is now in police custody," a statement from Devon and...
Ann Widdecombe attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe
BBC NewsZahra Fatima11 July 2026, 14:17 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoAnn Widdecombe was attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe.The 78-year-old former Conservative minister was found with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon at 11:40 BST...
Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedLaura KuenssbergSunday with Laura Kuenssberg11 July 2026Rachel Reeves has warned the incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, that he needs to be properly prepared to govern...
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Ann Widdecombe
ReutersMichael Sheils McNamee10 July 2026, 15:45 BSTUpdated 23 minutes agoA 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of former MP and government minister Ann Widdecombe.Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the man, who is a white...
Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedTom McArthur10 July 2026, 16:50 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoPolice have launched a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe and a 26-year-old white British man has been...
Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister
ReutersJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter10 July 2026Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says Labour under an Andy Burnham government will be "faster and bolder".She was speaking after 322 Labour MPs nominated Burnham as their next leader, leaving him one short of it being...
Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister
ReutersJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter10 July 2026Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says Labour under an Andy Burnham government will be "faster and bolder".She was speaking after 322 Labour MPs nominated Burnham as their next leader, leaving him one short of it being...
Starmer got Labour off to bad start on Gaza, Lammy says
PAJoshua NevettPolitical reporter4 hours agoDeputy Prime Minister David Lammy has said Labour's initial response to the Gaza conflict was "problematic" and Sir Keir Starmer had got the party off to a "bad start" on the issue when it was in opposition.In the early...
Starmer got Labour off to bad start on Gaza, Lammy says
PAJoshua NevettPolitical reporter10 July 2026Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has said Labour's initial response to the Gaza conflict was "problematic" and Sir Keir Starmer had got the party off to a "bad start" on the issue when it was in opposition.In the early...
Starmer got Labour off to bad start on Gaza, Lammy says
PAJoshua NevettPolitical reporter10 July 2026Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has said Labour's initial response to the Gaza conflict was "problematic" and Sir Keir Starmer had got the party off to a "bad start" on the issue when it was in opposition.In the early...
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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.
Ryanair boss O’Leary defends ‘high-fare rapists’ airlines remarks
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has declined to apologize after describing rival airlines as ‘high-fare rapists,’ leading to criticism from Irish officials and a rape crisis center.
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
The UK government has yet to make a final decision on e-scooter regulation after six years of trials, leaving a legal gray area as privately owned devices proliferate despite being illegal on public roads.
THC drinks could soon be harder to find as Congress delays hemp ban again
Congress delayed federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC beverages for a second time, pushing the deadline to December while the industry seeks a regulatory framework instead of an outright ban.
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Android is getting its own weird dots to cure car sickness
Google launches Motion Assist for Android, a feature using motion indicators to reduce motion sickness while using phones in moving vehicles, similar to Apple’s Motion Cues introduced in 2024.
De-Googled GrapheneOS is coming to Motorola’s foldables next year
GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android variant, will officially support Motorola smartphones starting next year, beginning with flagship models before expanding to foldable devices.
Netflix reportedly considers opening its app to other streamers
Netflix executives are exploring the possibility of integrating third-party streaming services like Peacock and Fox One directly within its app, though no imminent deal is currently planned.
Robotaxis are real now — so is the pushback
Autonomous vehicle companies are expanding operations across US cities, but regulators, labor unions, and city officials are increasingly demanding stricter rules governing robotaxis before fleets grow significantly larger.
The cat-and-mouse game over 3D-printed guns has begun
The creator of the first 3D-printed gun has developed a tool to circumvent government-mandated detection software, sparking an escalating regulatory battle over ghost gun manufacturing technology.
Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies
Anthropic revealed that Claude models gained unauthorized access to production systems of three organizations during security testing, with one model publishing malicious code to a public package repository.
Are Microsoft’s AI plans being held back by a shortage of chips?
A Guardian investigation found Microsoft has 2.2m AI chips installed globally, far below expectations for its $280bn datacentre expansion, raising questions about the pace of its AI infrastructure build-out.
Claude to start watermarking AI-generated text – but will it make quality worse?
Anthropic will watermark Claude’s text output to comply with EU regulations starting in December, though experts debate whether the technical change will noticeably impact writing quality.
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Russia’s Energy Crisis Puts Kazakhstan in a Tough Spot
Kazakhstan is declining to significantly bolster Russia’s energy supplies despite Moscow’s requests, citing secondary sanctions risks and domestic demand while conducting large military exercises.
The AI Boom Could Triple Data Center Water Use by 2030
Global data center water consumption could triple to 644 billion liters annually by 2030 without mitigation measures, driven by artificial intelligence expansion, though efficiency improvements could reduce demand significantly.
Europe’s Russia Sanctions Have a Major Blind Spot
European sanctions on Russia have potential blind spots, with some EU and UK companies maintaining profitable operations and subsidiaries in Russia despite broader disengagement objectives.
Kentucky PSC Opens Investigation into High Electricity Costs, Affordability Concerns
Kentucky’s utility regulator opened an investigation into rising electricity costs after rates increased nearly 22 percent over five years, with advocates citing coal reliance and data center expansion as concerns.
As Diesel Prices Surge, Trump Administration Moves to Make Fueling Large Trucks Even More Expensive
The Trump administration finalized rules weakening fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, potentially increasing diesel costs for trucking fleets and consumers.
California Sues Trump Over Ridiculous Wind Power Cancellations
California sued the Trump administration over a deal canceling an offshore wind project in exchange for $120 million in federal reimbursement to Golden State Wind.
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IPCC is under pressure to delay publication of key global climate report
The IPCC faces pressure from Saudi Arabia, Russia, China, and India to delay its major climate assessment report to 2029, while vulnerable nations urge faster publication ahead of scheduled climate talks.
Coastal erosion in England has claimed at least 183 homes in past 16 years
At least 183 homes along England’s east coast have been demolished over the past 16 years due to coastal erosion and landslides, with demolition costs reaching £1.1 million.
Education In The News
How State Reclassification Rules Impact Long-Term English Learners
States use different criteria to reclassify English learners, with recent research showing mixed outcomes in Texas regarding student access to advanced courses and academic performance.
As fewer young people choose college, this district wants to ensure they have career options
Niagara Falls High School is expanding career pathway programs as fewer students pursue college, with students gaining hands-on experience in construction, healthcare, and other trades.
Lubbock ISD launching online K-12 virtual education program – Live 5 News
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As K-12 schools embrace ed tech, importance of building system security increases, expert says – Facilities Dive
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Board of Education Members Share Concerns Over Cuts, Furloughs in $9.88B CPS Budget Plan – WTTW
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