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Embattled Serbian president resigns, paving way for early elections
Serbia’s president resigned following over a year of student-led protests and corruption allegations, paving the way for early parliamentary and presidential elections before year-end.
Scientists discover two new species of sea spiders along Canadian coastline
Scientists in Canada have identified two new sea spider species in shallow waters between Washington State and British Columbia, marking the first discoveries in that region in over a century.
Trump asked Xi Jinping if China would like to buy US weapons, American ambassador says
The US ambassador to China said Trump offered to sell weapons to China during a recent meeting with leader Xi Jinping, though the White House and State Department denied any such plans exist.
Children forced to give up school for work as fighting upends daily life in Yemen
Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced over 130,000 people and forced thousands of children out of school into labor, disrupting years of relative stability since a 2022 ceasefire.
France’s far-right National Rally surges in partial Senate elections
France’s far-right National Rally secured a record 14 seats in partial senate elections, clearing the threshold to form a parliamentary group for the first time ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
‘Hell on earth’: last residents eat weeds to survive in Russian-occupied Oleshky
Approximately 2,000 civilians remaining in Russian-occupied Oleshky face severe food shortages, surviving on foraged weeds and minimal rations as humanitarian aid efforts struggle against military obstacles.
NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher
NSW police seized 36 illegal ebikes on the northern beaches following a coordinated operation, with units capable of exceeding safe speed limits now destined for destruction.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says
North Korea fired ballistic missiles off its eastern coast on Saturday, with South Korea’s military detecting the launch from the Wonsan area traveling about 250 kilometers.
Mexico rescues eight from clandestine clinic run by violent Jalisco cartel
Mexican authorities rescued eight people forcibly recruited by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel from a clandestine clinic on a farm, with six suspected guards arrested.
‘War on terror’: How 9/11 changed the language of conflict
The “war on terror” phrase, introduced after the September 11 attacks, employed sanitized language like “enhanced interrogation” and “extraordinary rendition” that masked controversial US military and security policies.
Sweden heads to the polls: What’s at stake in the knife-edge election?
Sweden holds a close general election on Sunday between a center-left coalition and a right-wing bloc that may bring the Sweden Democrats, a party with neo-Nazi roots, into government for the first time.
Guatemalan judge clears deputy minister, three leaders of terrorism charges
A Guatemalan court dismissed terrorism charges against a deputy minister and three Indigenous leaders who organized protests in 2023 against a prosecutor accused of obstructing the president’s election.
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Police leadership needs fundamental overhaul, review finds
Getty ImagesAmy Walker7 hours agoPolice leadership is not consistently of a high enough standard and requires a fundamental overhaul, a landmark independent review has warned.The report by the Police Leadership Commission, published on Monday, found the system for...
‘Posh George’: Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?
Getty ImagesGeorge Wright5 July 2026Until Saturday night, little was known about the relationship between Nigel Farage and convicted criminal George Cottrell.Now, the 32-year-old aristocrat is at the centre of the latest controversy surrounding the Reform UK leader,...
Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedNick Eardley, Political correspondent and Richard Wheeler, Political reporter5 July 2026, 02:33 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoRobert Jenrick says "no rules have been broken whatsoever"...
Farage denies rules broken after reports benefits from ally were not declared
ReutersNick EardleyPolitical correspondent5 July 2026, 02:33 BSTUpdated 55 minutes agoNigel Farage's spokesman has denied fresh allegations the Reform UK leader may have broken parliamentary rules, after reports the MP failed to declare benefits provided by an ally...
Police leadership needs ‘ethical reset’, Lord Blunkett tells BBC
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedLaura Kuenssberg, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg  and Jessica Rawnsley4 July 2026The police service in England and Wales is "not good enough" and its leadership needs an...
The massive scramble behind the scenes before the new PM arrives
Laura KuenssbergSunday with Laura KuenssbergWelcome to limbo land. Unless a meteorite crashes to earth, Scotland wins the World Cup after all, or the ravens leave the Tower, in just over a fortnight, Andy Burnham will walk up Downing Street as the 59th British prime...
Starmer tells of ‘intensely personal’ decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedHenry ZeffmanChief political correspondent3 July 2026Sir Keir Starmer has warned his likely successor Andy Burnham will have to spend just as much time dealing with global...
Burnham rules out calling early election as PM
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter3 July 2026, 18:10 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAndy Burnham has ruled out calling an early general election if he becomes prime minister later this month.Taking part in an online Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit, one user...
Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
ReutersKate Wannel and Joshua Nevett, Political reporter2 July 2026Updated 22 minutes agoAndy Burnham, who is widely expected to take over as prime minister later this month, has said there is "some room" for movement on tax.In an interview with LBC, Burnham suggested...
Burnham meets trade union leaders ahead of expected premiership
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter2 July 2026, 13:06 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAndy Burnham is meeting the leaders of the trade unions which help fund the Labour Party, as he looks for support ahead of his expected premiership.The meeting is being held at the...
Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM’s former top aide
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedPaul SeddonPolitical reporter2 July 2026, 13:00 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoSir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff has conceded that Labour failed to properly prepare for power in...
Government ‘looking at every route’ to deport grooming leader
GMPJonny HumphriesNorth West2 July 2026, 10:20 BSTUpdated 3 hours agoGovernment ministers have said officials are "exploring every option" to have the leader of a Rochdale grooming gang deported. Shabir Ahmed was jailed for 22 years in August 2012, but his victims...
Starmer to formally apologise to victims of forced adoptions
ReutersIan Aikman40 minutes agoSir Keir Starmer will make a formal apology on behalf of the British state for its role in historical forced adoptions in England and Wales.An estimated 185,000 babies were taken from their mothers in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, with...
Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending ‘mess’ for Burnham
PA MediaJennifer McKiernan and Brian WheelerPolitical reporters1 July 2026, 10:00 BSTUpdated 18 minutes agoConservative leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised what she called a missing £5bn in the defence investment plan, saying outgoing prime minister Sir Keir Starmer...
Why Starmer’s defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache
PA MediaJack FenwickPolitical correspondent30 June 2026Updated 29 minutes agoIn the moments before the government unveiled its Defence Investment Plan, the two men who have overseen its progress shared a quiet moment in the House of Commons chamber.John Healey, who...
Chris Mason: Starmer’s defence plan leaves crunching trade‑offs for Burnham to confront
ReutersChris MasonPolitical editor1 July 2026, 06:09 BSTUpdated 46 minutes agoIf, as expected, Andy Burnham becomes prime minister next month, he will inherit a £4.7bn bill to deliver the Defence Investment Plan, or DIP, and that is before he worries about how to...
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Record strength El Niño could mean bigger supermarket bills for Australians, experts warn
A record-strength El Niño could push Australian food prices higher, complicating efforts to control inflation as households already struggle with elevated grocery costs.
Chris Rokos: UK’s third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece
UK hedge-fund billionaire Chris Rokos, ranked third among Britain’s top taxpayers, plans to relocate to Greece, which offers favorable tax treatment for wealthy foreigners earning overseas income.
The U.S. is trying to reduce its reliance on China for batteries. Here’s what it’s up against
The Trump administration awarded $500 million to battery companies this August while canceling Biden-era EV support, but analysts say the funding is insufficient to challenge China’s dominant battery supply chain position.
‘Everything is against us’: Jaguar Land Rover suppliers voice fears amid carmaker’s cutbacks
Jaguar Land Rover announced 4,000 job cuts over two years, sparking concerns among suppliers and industry leaders about broader economic ripples across the West Midlands automotive sector.
Sapporo to move some production to US after 50% tariff
Japanese brewer Sapporo will relocate beer production from Canada to the US following implementation of a 50% tariff on Canadian beer imports.
UK government pays highest interest rate on 30-year bond since 1998
The UK government paid 5.82% interest on a 30-year bond on Tuesday, the highest rate since 1998, reflecting global market pressures and fiscal challenges facing Chancellor John Healey.
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FCC officially decides gigabit speeds are too good for you
The FCC has abandoned long-term gigabit broadband speed goals established during the Biden administration, reversing targets for high-speed internet expansion nationwide.
Australia says Roblox hasn’t fixed its child predator problem
Australia’s online safety regulator found Roblox continues to allow contact between children and adult strangers despite prior safety measures, prompting the platform to commit to additional protective features.
Meta faces expensive child safety reckoning
Meta faces mounting legal losses over child safety, including a $567 million penalty in New Mexico. Courts across the US are ordering the tech giant to pay damages and implement stricter protections for young users.
Taiwan says it was hit by ‘abnormal’ AI-assisted cyber-attack
Taiwan’s government detected AI-assisted cyber-attacks on its agencies beginning last month, with hackers using autonomous tools to compromise government accounts and target nuclear and energy infrastructure.
Bumble divides users by ditching its signature ‘women-first’ chat rule
Dating app Bumble has eliminated its signature rule requiring women to send the first message to matches, following a trial showing increased engagement and a user survey indicating most women prefer men to initiate conversations.
Flock Safety tries to curb police abuse of its surveillance cameras after scandals
Flock Safety announced new mandatory safety features for its license plate camera network after reports of police abuse, including stalking and targeting of immigrants and abortion seekers.
Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC’s drone ban?
HoverAir is attempting to circumvent the FCC’s foreign drone ban by marketing its latest product as a camera with optional propeller attachments rather than as a drone itself, though the agency may still challenge the classification.
LG’s new OLED breakthrough can boost display lifespans
LG Display introduces FLiPP, a new OLED manufacturing method enabling brighter, longer-lasting panels with improved efficiency and fewer size constraints.
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Energy In The News
UK Tax Rises Back on the Table as Burnham Faces Fiscal Crunch
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals tax rises could feature in the upcoming Autumn Budget as the government confronts fiscal pressures and rising borrowing costs.
Norway’s Troll Gas Expansion Buys Europe Time—But Not New Supply
Norway has begun production from Troll Phase 3 Stage 2, accelerating delivery of 55 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Europe from existing reserves rather than introducing new supply sources.
Uranium Prices Surge as Nuclear Demand Accelerates
Uranium futures prices approached $89 per pound in August, driven by tightening supplies, renewed government nuclear support, and rising electricity demand from AI infrastructure expansion.
Another New Solar Factory Rises In A Deep Red US State
A Charleston-based solar manufacturer opened a 1.3-gigawatt factory in South Carolina on August 17, marking a significant expansion of the state’s nascent solar manufacturing sector and creating 167 jobs initially.
A Hydrogen Generator Charged An Electric Ship. Why Was Hydrogen There?
GeoPura demonstrated hydrogen-powered charging of an electric vessel at Tilbury port, but experts question whether hydrogen is the optimal solution compared to simpler battery-storage alternatives for maritime applications.
Broad Coalition of 95 Organizations Urges Congress to Reject Attacks on Long-Standing Clean Air Protections
A 95-organization coalition urged Congress to reject four resolutions that would overturn Clean Air Act preemption waivers governing vehicle and engine emission standards already in effect.
Climate Change In The News
Revealed: the methane mega-leaks from UN climate summit host Turkey
Turkey, set to host a major UN climate summit in November focused on methane emissions, is revealed to have some of the world’s worst landfill methane leaks, with satellite data identifying multiple super-emitting waste sites across the country.
Mixed start for pre-Cop as just two non-Pacific leaders accept Australian invitation to climate summit
Australia’s prime minister attended a preparatory climate summit in Fiji with about 4,000 participants, though only 14 national leaders accepted invitations to visit Tuvalu, with just two from outside the Pacific region.
Education In The News
Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Three people have been arrested in connection with a financial crimes investigation at the University of Greater Manchester, involving allegations of fraud, bribery, and money laundering totaling over £1 million.
In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates
The Education Department plans to shift special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services, prompting concerns from disability advocates about implementation clarity and federal protections.
Virginia schools gain spending flexibility under federal program – Virginia Mercury
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Week in review: Trump administration finalizes its 4-year student visa cap – Higher Ed Dive
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UAE pledges $5 million to FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund – Fast Company Middle East
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