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‘Viscerally dedicated to social issues’: behind Lula’s drive to win final term in Brazil’s crunch election
Brazil’s President Lula seeks re-election in October against Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the imprisoned former president, with polls showing a tight race as the country faces critical decisions about democracy and social policy.
Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead
Two mass shootings in South Africa killed 27 people hours apart, with 17 deaths near Johannesburg and 10 near Cape Town, continuing a pattern of escalating gun violence in the country.
Pomp over progress in Xi’s US summit with Trump is a win for China
The second summit between Trump and Xi Jinping this week prioritized ceremonial gestures over substantive negotiations, with a two-month trade truce extension and panda gifts marking the main outcomes.
Kyiv has become a frontline city – and winter is on the way
Kyiv has shifted into a frontline city as Russian attacks intensify during daylight hours since late August, with winter approaching and concerns mounting over infrastructure damage and daily survival challenges.
Israel v Republic of Ireland: Republic of Ireland confirm rescheduled news conference before controversial Israel game
Ireland’s football team will hold a rescheduled news conference before facing Israel in a Nations League match in Hungary tomorrow, amid ongoing boycott campaign pressure.
Broken promises, confiscated land: the hyperscale AI datacentre being built in a tiny Indian village
Google’s $15 billion AI datacentre project in an Indian village faces mounting opposition over environmental and economic concerns, with activists and locals questioning the accelerated approvals process.
They drive toward tornadoes. We went with them to see how their work could save lives
Tornado researchers drive toward storms to gather data that could improve warnings and building safety, but funding cuts threaten their work as the tornado map shifts eastward.
US diplomacy under fire as Russia escalates attacks on Ukrainian officials
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner faced criticism over their ceasefire negotiation attempts in Ukraine, as Russia escalated attacks on Ukrainian officials and showed little interest in a settlement.
‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
Ecuadorian fishermen report being attacked by US military forces at sea, with some vessels destroyed and crews detained. The incidents coincide with the Trump administration’s intensified campaign against suspected drug-trafficking in the Pacific Ocean.
UK lawmakers vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
UK lawmakers voted against legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales on Friday, with 286 opposing and 270 supporting the measure.
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
U.S. health authorities declared an end to the nation’s largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak, which sickened nearly 13,000 people across 21 states linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.
Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz in Oman on Monday
Iran will meet with Gulf states and Iraq in Oman on Monday to discuss management of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been disrupted by Tehran since late February.
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Ex-minister not ruling out leadership bid yet
Elizabeth Glinka, West Midlands political editor and Elliot Ball, West Midlands28 June 2026, 07:05 BSTUpdated 49 minutes agoFormer defence minister Al Carns has said a major economics speech due to be given by Andy Burnham will help him decide whether to challenge the...
Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate
David CampanalePhil KempPolitical correspondent8 hours agoThe Liberal Democrats are facing a call for an independent investigation into the deselection of one of their candidates before the last election.The party has admitted it unlawfully discriminated against...
Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief
PA MediaSean Seddon and Joseph Cassidy3 hours agoAndy Burnham will need a "Moscow test" for his policies if he becomes prime minister, the former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has said.Burnham, the favourite to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime...
Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UK
LightRocket/Getty ImagesSean Seddon and Ewan Somerville27 June 2026, 00:43 BSTUpdated 58 minutes agoThe Home Office has vowed to introduce new "capped safe and legal" routes for refugees to come to the UK from later this year.The department said it would allow...
Mahmood restricts minister’s access to documents as Home Office row escalates
Getty ImagesJoshua Nevett and Kate Whannel, Political reporters and Chris Mason, Political editor25 June 2026Updated 2 hours agoHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood is restricting one of her minister's access to government documents, in an escalation of a row over a...
Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekers
PA MediaJoshua NevettPolitical reporter25 June 2026Updated 8 minutes agoThe Home Office is attempting to use three more military sites to house thousands of asylum seekers, as the government seeks to move people out of hotels.Three Ministry of Defence (MoD) sites in...
Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister’s downfall
EPAChris MasonPolitical editor7 hours agoFor month after month, week after week, sometimes day after day, we have chronicled the unravelling of Sir Keir Starmer's government.Nonetheless, it still prompted a sharp intake of breath on Monday morning to be standing in...
Starmer and home secretary in row over minister’s future
Getty ImagesChris Mason, Political editor and Joshua Nevett, Political reporter13 minutes agoA row has broken out between Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over the future of the Immigration Minister Mike Tapp.Tapp had written for the...
Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedRachel Clun and Peter Ruddick, Business reporters3 hours agoChancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, despite reports he could demote her...
Trump describes Burnham as ‘the mayor of a town’ and ‘extremely liberal’
Donald Trump has given his first public reaction to the prospect of the former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.Campaigning during the Makerfield by-election, Burnham said the UK needed to avoid what he called the "polarised, poisonous...
Badenoch won’t say sorry for language at fiery Commons session
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedJack Fenwick, Political correspondent and Richard Wheeler, Political reporter24 June 2026, 15:28 BSTUpdated 4 hours agoThe Conservatives have said Kemi Badenoch will not...
Burnham on course to be PM, but what would his No 10 operation look like?
EPA/ShutterstockHenry Zeffman, Chief political correspondent and Nick Eardley, Political correspondent3 hours agoThe big question in Westminster today is not who will be prime minister, it's who will Andy Burnham appoint to his government and what will he do with...
Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
EPAHarry Farley, Political correspondent and Harry Sekulich24 June 2026, 04:35 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoThe BBC understands that if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister then he is expected to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor and offer her a more junior cabinet...
PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation
PA MediaKate WhannelPolitical reporter23 June 2026, 15:21 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoThe long-awaited defence investment plan will be published ahead of next month's Nato summit, Downing Street has said, despite Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as prime minister.A Downing...
Burnham to get briefings from officials on taking over as prime minister
House of CommonsBrian WheelerPolitical reporter2 minutes agoAndy Burnham is set to receive briefings from civil servants on taking over as prime minister, as Sir Keir Starmer seeks to ensure an "orderly" transition of power.The outgoing prime minister has authorised...
Farage says £5m gift spending details ‘not public’s business’
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedRichard WheelerPolitical reporter23 June 2026, 12:42 BSTUpdated 53 minutes agoNigel Farage has said "it's not the public's business" to know details of how he spends a £5m...
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Gap shares jump 12% after company names new Old Navy CEO to revive struggling brand
Gap’s stock surged 12% after naming Michael Francis as the new Old Navy CEO, effective November 2, as the retailer attempts to reverse recent sales declines at its largest revenue contributor.
Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face
Nvidia has agreed to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for approximately $12.9 billion, marking one of the chipmaker’s largest deals as it expands into software and open-source AI tools.
Automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles in U.S.
Major U.S. automakers are urging Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles, hardware, and software before the end of the current legislative session on Jan. 3.
Volkswagen to cut further 50,000 jobs as it ends row with union over revival plan
Volkswagen approved plans to cut 100,000 jobs and close four German plants by 2034 as the automaker battles Chinese competition and seeks to survive market pressures.
More funding needed to boost construction jobs for young people – housing boss
Housing and construction leaders are calling for additional funding and long-term planning to create more job placements for young people in Wales’s construction sector, citing rising demand and labor shortages.
Chancellor John Healey says UK economy ‘turning a corner’ despite debt concerns
UK Chancellor John Healey expressed optimism about the economy turning a corner, but his remarks came as Jaguar Land Rover announced 4,000 job cuts and borrowing costs reached 18-year highs.
Technology In The News
AI agents aren’t legally responsible for any harm that they cause, experts say. So who is?
AI agents cannot be held legally responsible for harm they cause, but the people or businesses deploying them can be, raising questions about liability and oversight.
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese companies are adopting artificial intelligence far more slowly than their US and UK counterparts, with only 8.4% of workers using AI on the job compared to 50% in the United States.
Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
The Trump administration has authorized private security firms to conduct government-approved cyberattacks against overseas criminal organizations targeting US interests, marking the first such federal approval for private sector offensive cyber operations.
Reel-ing it in: Meta is paying influencers to promote teen accounts
Meta paid influencers to promote its teen safety tools as governments worldwide moved to ban social media use for users under 16, according to a Tech Transparency Project report.
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
Engineers are advancing tunnel-boring technology to move critical infrastructure underground, making it faster and cheaper to bury power lines, data centers, and telecommunications cables for increased security and resilience.
Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut
Unitree, a Chinese humanoid robot maker, surged over 600% on its stock market debut, reflecting investor enthusiasm for robotics as a key battleground in artificial intelligence development.
Framework gave its 12-inch laptop some hardware upgrades
Framework has updated its 12-inch convertible laptop with Intel’s latest Core Series 3 processors, expanded customization options, and a Linux pre-built option starting at $699.
HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
India’s Competition Commission fined HP and reseller partners 1.4 billion rupees for colluding to raise prices on computers, ink cartridges, and toner through bid rigging and market allocation schemes.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
Princeton Critical Minerals Raises $16M to Scale Lithium Production Technologies
Princeton Critical Minerals, a Princeton University spinout, secured $16 million in funding to expand its brine-based lithium production technology across the U.S. and South America.
Poland Created Hydrogen Bus Demand. Polenergia Still Walked Away From Supply.
Poland subsidized hydrogen buses and infrastructure to build demand, but energy company Polenergia abandoned a major supply project in January 2025 despite having permits, equipment, and a municipal customer.
Iran Blacklists 45 Tankers as Hormuz Standoff Escalates
Iran has blacklisted 45 tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz and threatened fines and cargo confiscation, escalating tensions as the U.S. prepares new economic measures against Tehran.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Domestic energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end, up from £6bn in June, as households face a 4% price cap increase for winter months.
The 60 Day Peace Window Closed, and Trump’s Iran Strategy May Shift Dramatically
The 60-day diplomatic window between the U.S. and Iran ended in mid-August, leading the Trump administration to shift toward military enforcement and economic isolation, while Iran declared the negotiations dead and characterized U.S. actions as a declaration of war.
Norway Warns Oil and Gas Output Could Collapse After 2030
Norway’s oil and gas output risks steep decline after 2030 despite current production highs, as the industry discovers resources slower than it extracts them, according to the Norwegian Offshore Directorate.
Climate Change In The News
Severe drought declared in six areas of England as reservoirs run low
Six areas of England have been declared in severe drought following record summer heat, with several reservoirs at critically low levels threatening public water supplies.
Belfast Harbour: £15m into zero-emission transport testing project
Belfast Harbour receives £15m investment to test zero-emission transport and energy systems through integrated digital technology, with potential applications across Northern Ireland.
Education In The News
Education researchers warn political review of federal grants could reshape what gets studied
Education researchers warn that a proposed federal grant overhaul adding political appointee review could restrict studies on achievement gaps and discourage long-term research critical to improving student outcomes.
Facing political attack and falling enrollment, colleges take the fight to … each other
Facing enrollment declines and public criticism, four-year colleges are increasingly competing against each other and community colleges for students, undermining potential collaborative approaches to higher education access.
N.B. Cook, A.K. Suter students can enroll in Bible classes during day – Pensacola News Journal
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I studied in Israel. Here’s why I’m concerned about the new higher education law. – eJewishPhilanthropy
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Translation: “Education for Migrant Workers’ Children Can’t Wait Any Longer” – China Digital Times
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