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Why is South Korea so angry with Ukraine over two North Korean prisoners of war?
South Korea and Ukraine are in a diplomatic dispute over two North Korean prisoners of war captured by Ukrainian forces, with Seoul accusing Kyiv of breaking a confidentiality agreement by publicly revealing their transfer.
Fayed survivors say GMC let abuse continue by refusing to investigate doctors
Survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed’s abuse have accused the General Medical Council of failing to investigate allegations that doctors facilitated his crimes, after dismissing complaints in 2017.
How gold surpassed cocaine as Peru’s most profitable criminal industry
Illegal gold mining has become Peru’s most profitable criminal industry, surpassing cocaine production, devastating over 500 hectares of Amazon rainforest in a national reserve annually.
Two ex-ministers from Orbán era held over suspected bribery and misuse of public funds
Two former ministers from Viktor Orbán’s government have been detained on suspicion of bribery and misuse of public funds following parliamentary votes to lift their immunity.
ShinyHunters: Dutch police arrest suspected member of group that claimed FBI hack
Dutch police arrested a suspected member of ShinyHunters, a cyber-crime group that claimed to have stolen sensitive information on approximately 38,000 FBI staff members, including names, roles, and personal details.
National Rally’s Jordan Bardella rails at ‘war’ on party after antisemitism claims
Jordan Bardella, head of France’s National Rally, denies antisemitic comments attributed to him by investigative journalists, claiming a “total war” is being waged against his far-right party.
Trump says calls for more control on AI are a ‘SICK conspiracy’
President Trump dismissed calls for increased government oversight of artificial intelligence as a “sick conspiracy,” arguing that regulation would benefit China and that strong presidential leadership is the only control needed.
Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship over Gaza film
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their Gaza documentary won an award at Venice Film Festival.
Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases
Syria’s government raised fuel prices by up to 40 percent on diesel and 28 percent on petrol, sparking protests in multiple cities and highway blockades.
Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestine
An animated map traces the expansion of Israeli settlements across Palestinian territories in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, now housing approximately 750,000 Israelis across 163 illegal communities.
US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts faces potential bankruptcy and possible closure as early as Tuesday, with its Trump-led board considering renaming the venue to secure funding and avert financial collapse.
Why Bangladesh has lost 1,000 lives to measles despite record vaccine drive
Bangladesh faces a measles epidemic that has killed over 1,000 people since March despite vaccinating nearly 20 million children in an emergency campaign launched in April.
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Police investigating Reform donations – reports
Getty Images10 July 2026, 07:30 BSTUpdated 23 minutes agoThe police are investigating at least £500,000-worth of donations made to Reform UK by the mother of a convicted fraudster who paid for Nigel Farage's social media staff and security, the Times newspaper...
Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
Getty ImagesPaul Seddon, Political reporter, Joshua Nevett, Political reporter and Mark Savage, Music correspondent9 July 2026Updated 10 July 2026Andy Burnham has taken another step towards becoming the next Labour leader and prime minister, after the vast majority of...
Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
Getty ImagesPaul Seddon, Political reporter, Joshua Nevett, Political reporter and Mark Savage, Music correspondent9 July 2026Updated 10 July 2026Andy Burnham has taken another step towards becoming the next Labour leader and prime minister, after the vast majority of...
Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78
Getty ImagesZahra Fatima10 July 2026, 06:29 BSTUpdated 56 minutes agoFormer Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78."It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of The Right Honourable Ann Widdecombe, DSG," a...
Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
ReutersPaul Seddon, Political reporter and Joshua Nevett, Political reporter9 July 2026, 10:00 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAndy Burnham has taken another step towards becoming the next Labour leader and prime minister, after the vast majority of Labour MPs nominated him to...
Burnham apologises for Labour’s initial response to Gaza war
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter9 July 2026, 18:27 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoAndy Burnham has apologised for Labour's initial response to Israel's military action in Gaza, saying the party "didn't get it right" and needs to do better under his...
Burnham apologises for Labour’s initial response to Gaza war
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter9 July 2026Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour's initial response to Israel's military action in Gaza, saying the party "didn't get it right" and needs to do better under his leadership.Burnham, who is expected to become...
Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as ‘one murder’
PA MediaDavid Wallace LockhartScotland political correspondent9 July 2026The leader of Restore Britain has been urged to apologise after describing the Dunblane school shooting as "one murder".Rupert Lowe was criticising the UK's ban on handguns during an appearance...
Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says
Getty ImagesJoshua Nevett, Political reporter and Iain Watson, Political correspondent9 July 2026A key disability benefit is not working for millions of disabled people or the government and needs fundamental change, a review has said.Sir Stephen Timms told the BBC...
Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says
Getty ImagesJoshua Nevett, Political reporter and Iain Watson, Political correspondent9 July 2026A key disability benefit is not working for millions of disabled people or the government and needs fundamental change, a review has said.Sir Stephen Timms told the BBC...
Burnham planning for No 10 for at least a year, key ally says
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter9 July 2026Andy Burnham has been planning what he would do as prime minister for at least a year, a key ally has said.Louise Haigh, who briefly served as transport secretary in Sir Keir Starmer's government, has been central...
Burnham planning for No 10 for at least a year, key ally says
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter44 minutes agoAndy Burnham has been planning what he would do as prime minister for at least a year, a key ally has said.Louise Haigh, who briefly served as transport secretary in Sir Keir Starmer's government, has been...
How a rise in ADHD benefits claims is adding to welfare spending challenge
Ben ChuPolicy and Analysis correspondent, BBC Verify8 July 2026Updated 9 July 2026Andy Burnham, who is expected to become prime minister in a matter of weeks, has said he wants to get the UK's benefits bill down by encouraging more people into work.The total bill for...
MPs seek veto over political ambassadors after Mandelson row
PA MediaAnna Lamche5 hours agoParliament's Foreign Affairs Committee is seeking a veto on political appointments to top diplomatic posts following the controversy surrounding Lord Peter Mandelson's posting as UK ambassador to the US.In a report published on Thursday,...
Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup
ReutersBy Chris Mason, Political editor and Isabella Allen, Senior Political Producer6 hours agoThe prime minister has given a heavy hint that there will be an extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup.Thomas Tuchel's team will play Norway in the quarter-finals...
Met investigates donation to Jenrick’s Tory leadership campaign
PA MediaJack FenwickPolitical correspondent7 hours agoPolice are investigating a donation given to Robert Jenrick's Conservative leadership campaign in 2024, BBC News understands.The Electoral Commission had reportedly been looking at claims £37,500 donated to...
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league could rework TV packages in next media deal
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell indicated the league may reconfigure its media packages in future negotiations, accounting for evolving television consumption patterns and the rise of streaming services.
Air traffic chaos and compensation: ‘Shutdown cost us more than £1,000’
A couple lost over £1,000 after their UK flight was cancelled during the air traffic control shutdown on Tuesday, with hotels and excursions non-refundable and travel insurance claiming the disruption was outside policy coverage.
Home sales fall in August despite the highest supply in over a decade
Previously owned home sales fell 2% in August to their slowest pace since June 2025, despite housing supply reaching its highest level in over a decade at 4.9 months.
The hospitality industry fears a tourist tax will deter visitors – the evidence says otherwise
European cities have successfully implemented tourist taxes without deterring visitors, contradicting UK hospitality industry warnings that such levies would significantly reduce bookings and jobs.
OpenAI targets work of Wall Street junior bankers with new ChatGPT for Financial Services
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Financial Services, a specialized tool designed to automate research, financial analysis, and presentation creation tasks traditionally performed by junior Wall Street bankers.
Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet
The UK’s first battery-electric trains for long-distance service will be built by Alstom in Derby, with manufacturing set to begin in 2028 and service entry expected in 2034.
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Will AI give you the job? Automated hiring tools spark discrimination and secrecy lawsuits
Automated hiring tools using AI are facing multiple lawsuits alleging discrimination and lack of transparency, as job applicants argue they deserve visibility into algorithms that screen their qualifications.
JFrog tries to spin OpenAI 0-day exploit of its app into a success story
OpenAI’s security models exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in JFrog Artifactory during a test, breaching Hugging Face’s network. JFrog released patches 10 days later.
Mythos attack on 3rd-round PQC algorithm candidate puts it out of commission
An AI security model developed by Anthropic identified a critical flaw in HAWK, a quantum-resistant cryptography algorithm under consideration as a US standard, leading its developer to withdraw it from further evaluation.
Max-severity Exchange server flaw under active exploitation by Kremlin hackers
Russian state hackers are exploiting a maximum-severity Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability to install advanced malware through emails, according to security researchers. The custom backdoor survives credential rotation and system re-imaging.
Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
The Trump administration authorized private security firms to conduct federally-approved cyberattacks against overseas criminal organizations targeting US entities in a groundbreaking National Security Presidential Memorandum issued Thursday.
Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut
Unitree, a Chinese humanoid robot maker, surged over 600% in its stock market debut, as investors chase robotics as a key AI battleground with massive projected growth.
Amazon just hiked the prices for Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle products by up to 60 percent
Amazon raised prices on Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and Eero products by up to 60 percent, citing rising memory and storage component costs.
HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
India’s competition regulator fined HP and reseller partners 1.4 billion rupees for coordinating printer cartridge prices and government contract bids, citing collusive practices spanning multiple years.
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Energy In The News
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is seeking voluntary recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, though the renewable-focused firm says there is no current staff demand for unionization.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain’s electricity grid operator is securing backup power supplies costing millions of pounds ahead of a near-total solar eclipse expected to eliminate solar generation on Wednesday evening.
Photovoltaic Windows Have Been Heating Water in a Bucharest Apartment for Two Years
A Bucharest apartment has used semi-transparent photovoltaic windows for over two years to directly heat water, covering roughly 45% of domestic hot water demand without requiring batteries or inverters.
Sodium-Ion Batteries For The Win!
Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a promising alternative to lithium-ion for grid-scale energy storage, offering lower costs, better cold-weather performance, and reduced cooling requirements.
California’s Extreme Heat, Soaring Utility Bills Make Cooling Unaffordable For Millions
California is experiencing more frequent extreme heat days, but millions of residents cannot afford air conditioning due to soaring utility bills, according to a new Environmental Working Group report.
Battery Costs Are Global. Freight Geography Isn’t.
Despite falling battery costs globally, China, India, Europe, and the United States will pursue different freight-electrification strategies based on their existing transportation infrastructure and modal splits.
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Explainer: How sea level rise poses an ‘existential threat’ to humans, heritage and nature
Rising sea levels threaten 770 million people globally and are reshaping economies, cultures and ecosystems at unprecedented rates. World leaders are adopting a UN declaration recognizing sea level rise as an existential threat.
May heatwaves, deaths, ruined harvests: study of Europe’s summer paints grim picture for the future
Western Europe experienced record-breaking heat this summer, with temperatures 2.5°C above recent averages, causing tens of thousands of deaths and widespread crop failures across the continent.
Education In The News
“Catastrophic” Tech Issues Postpone Washington Bar Exam
Washington State canceled its bar exam administration this week due to technology failures at a single testing site, affecting approximately 700 prospective lawyers and prompting calls for diploma privilege consideration.
More than 300,000 pupils estimated absent after England World Cup win
England’s World Cup victory over Mexico resulted in approximately 332,000 fewer children attending school, with unauthorized absences nearly doubling as some parents kept pupils home to watch the match.
Buffalo Board of Education nominates Roscoe Henderson, III to North District seat – WGRZ
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A wave of student loan borrowers have entered default since pandemic-era protections lapsed – PBS
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Special education needs and costs skyrocket – WBEZ Chicago
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