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South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
South Africa’s new US ambassador, an Afrikaner himself, disputes claims of genocide against white South Africans, contradicting the Trump administration’s assertions and refugee policy.
Brazil’s Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election
Brazilian President Lula has signed a provisional order banning online gambling and sports betting ahead of the country’s presidential election, citing addiction and income losses.
Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as first major signs of nor’easter take shape
A powerful nor’easter is bringing dangerous conditions to the U.S. East Coast, with roads flooded in coastal New Jersey communities and widespread power outages expected through the weekend.
Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
Bangkok has declared a flood emergency after 48 hours of heavy rain submerged roads across the Thai capital, with all 50 districts designated emergency zones.
The U.S. has more thalidomide survivors than the government admits
The U.S. government acknowledges only 17 thalidomide survivors, but advocates say there are roughly 100 Americans born with the drug’s signature limb deformities, seeking federal recognition and compensation.
Athens explosion: One dead and five missing in blast near Acropolis in Plaka district
An explosion destroyed a building in Athens’ historic Plaka district near the Acropolis, killing at least one person and leaving five missing. Emergency crews are searching rubble at the collapsed structure, with a gas leak suspected as the cause.
Yemen’s Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha
Yemen’s Houthi forces have captured the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha from Saudi-backed government troops, positioning the Iran-backed group closer to a critical international shipping chokepoint.
‘Anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism’: Protesters warn against Italian bill
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Rome to oppose Italy’s proposed anti-Semitism bill, arguing it conflates criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism and threatens freedom of expression.
Pilot warned Amazon cargo plane going too fast before deadly crash, data shows
A pilot warned another crew member multiple times that an Amazon cargo plane was traveling too fast before it crashed in Miami on Sunday, killing five people, according to flight data released by investigators.
Trump’s Iran war now has a midterm election problem
President Trump claims the seven-month Iran war will end after November midterm elections, but the conflict has fueled inflation and gas prices that threaten Republican electoral prospects.
US Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed congressional map in Missouri
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s request to use a Republican-favored congressional map in Missouri, allowing the state to proceed with its previous electoral districts for midterm elections this November.
Israel arrests 100 Palestinians in a week as West Bank pogroms continue
Israeli forces detained more than 100 Palestinians in the West Bank over the past week, including children, according to the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society, amid reports of extensive raids and alleged abuses.
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Sarwar ‘proud’ of work with Starmer despite resignation call
The Scottish Labour leader was the first major party figure to call for the prime minister to quit. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Scottish Labour leader was the first major party...
British PM resignations over the last decade
From Cameron to Starmer: A look back at all the prime minister resignations outside Downing Street in the last decade. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnFrom Cameron to Starmer: A look...
Keir Starmer – then and now
A look back at Kier Starmer's first speech outside number 10 in 2024, compared to his resignation speech today. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnA look back at Kier Starmer's first...
Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister
He said: "When I leave the biggest job in the country, I shall spend more time on the most important job: being the best husband I can to my fantastic wife Vic, who has been a rock by my side through good times and bad; and being the best dad I can to my beautiful...
Sir Keir Starmer: Top lawyer whose ‘Mr Rules’ approach failed to connect with the public
"When I leave the biggest job in the country, I shall spend more time on the most important job, being the best husband I can to my fantastic wife, Vic, who has been a rock by my side through good times and bad, and being the best dad I can to my beautiful children,...
Sturgeon and Gove to team up for reality TV ‘wargame’
The former first minister is to serve as deputy prime minister in a simulation of a Russian attack on the UK. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe former first minister is to serve as...
Chris Mason: All eyes on Downing Street – what does the PM say, and when?
For the third time in four years, we appear on the brink of a prime minister announcing their plan to leave office, the BBC's political editor writes. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this...
Starmer weighing ‘political realities’, ally says, as PM considers future
Cabinet minister Peter Kyle says the PM is "mindful of the interests of the country" amid calls for him to quit. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnCabinet minister Peter Kyle says the PM...
Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading – fast
The reasons for Labour to switch leader are compelling. Andy Burnham looks like a winner. He has shown he can beat Reform, who until this moment have seemed a deadly threat to Labour. He is popular in the country, compared to most politicians at least. There are...
PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe BBC has been told that the transport...
Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham’s Makerfield win?
Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnDiscussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after...
Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with...
Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and...
Burnham says Labour has final chance to change after Makerfield by-election win
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held...
Chris Mason: Burnham’s emphatic win leaves Starmer and Labour MPs with big decision
Granted the Makerfield parliamentary seat has elected Labour MPs for yonks, but just a matter of weeks ago, at the local elections, Reform UK were dominant in this collection of towns broadly to the south of Wigan – places like Abram, Hindley, Orrell and Winstanley....
Sir John Curtice: Burnham’s win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Even at the best of times, support for the party of government nearly always falls in by-elections. Yet, in yesterday's ballot, Burnham not only retained every bit of the 45% share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024, but actually pushed his party's share up by...
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UK subsidence claims surge after hottest summer on record
UK insurers report a dramatic surge in subsidence claims following the hottest summer on record, with Hastings Direct experiencing a near 140% jump in August alone.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
Industrial firms in Spain and Portugal are rapidly investing in battery storage systems following a major blackout that caused significant losses. Battery capacity has surged sevenfold in Spain since the outage.
American Airlines adds batch of new international routes on its XLR planes
American Airlines announced seven new international routes for its 2027 schedule, many utilizing Airbus A321XLR aircraft that enable service to smaller European cities from major U.S. hubs.
Imax says it’s open to a sale. Why is no one buying?
Imax said in December it would consider a sale, but despite record box office performance and a relatively modest $3 billion market cap, no major buyers have emerged as of late August.
Goodyear burning rubber and cash as turnaround plan continues
Goodyear CEO Mark Stewart is advancing his turnaround strategy while the company faces significant cash burn and debt exceeding $7 billion amid challenging market conditions and competitive pressures.
How one of the largest investors in student housing is playing this school year
Student housing pre-leasing reached 89.1% in July ahead of fall move-ins, up from 88.1% a year earlier, though market conditions vary significantly across universities and regions, according to industry data.
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Terabytes of credentials leaked in massive supply-chain attack
A supply-chain attack on LiteLLM exposed terabytes of credentials from over 2,500 organizations including Microsoft, Amazon, and Cisco during a 40-minute compromise window.
Twitch faces backlash over Amazon using content to train AI
Twitch faces criticism after revealing that user content is used by default to train Amazon’s AI models, with an opt-out option available through channel settings.
OpenAI and Anthropic in price war as Chinese AI rivals gain ground
OpenAI and Anthropic have slashed prices for mid-tier AI models by up to 80 percent as they compete with cheaper Chinese alternatives amid rising corporate AI costs.
PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider
A St. Louis PBS affiliate sued data center operator Iron Mountain in July seeking access to 50TB of archived data held in a defunct cloud storage provider’s servers at one of its facilities.
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
A high-severity macOS vulnerability allowing remote code execution without authentication is being actively exploited by attackers installing cryptocurrency miners on compromised systems.
Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?
Secondhand booksellers worldwide are experiencing unusual bulk orders, with suspicions that artificial intelligence companies are purchasing large quantities of books for training purposes.
Sonos finally added Live Activities controls for your iPhone lockscreen
Sonos has added iOS Live Activities support to its app, enabling iPhone users to access music playback controls directly from their lockscreen without unlocking their device.
Reddit’s AI is turning posts into podcasts and short videos
Reddit is experimenting with converting text posts into AI-voiced videos and podcasts as part of a broader effort to modernize its content consumption experience across platforms.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
Pemex and Petrobras Bet Big on High-Risk High-Reward Drilling Off Mexico
Pemex and Petrobras are partnering to explore deep Jurassic formations in Mexico’s Gulf of Mexico, targeting high-risk but potentially transformative oil discoveries beneath the seabed.
Oil prices plunge and Europe’s markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes
Oil prices fell sharply and European stocks rallied after Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran and signaled peace talks were imminent, though Tehran denied negotiations would begin.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain faces a potential electricity shortfall during a near-total solar eclipse on Wednesday evening, with grid operators securing backup power at premium prices to compensate for lost solar generation.
16 Agrivoltaic Projects on Local Farms Move Forward in New Jersey
New Jersey approved 16 agrivoltaic projects totaling 52.06 megawatts of clean energy production on active farmland under a new dual-use solar pilot program.
Translucent Solar Starts Producing Solar Panels in South Carolina
Translucent Solar has opened a manufacturing facility in South Carolina capable of producing 1.2 gigawatts of solar panels annually, marking a step toward increased U.S. clean energy production.
NLR & North American Electric Reliability Corporation Launch Partnership To Advance North American Grid Reliability
The National Laboratory of the Rockies and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation announced a partnership to advance bulk power system reliability through shared research and data integration capabilities.
Climate Change In The News
The never-ending struggle to protect Georgia’s most popular beach
Tybee Island in Georgia faces severe beach erosion despite periodic renourishment efforts, with more than half of recently deposited sand already gone and coastal businesses and sea turtle habitats at risk.
In New Mexico, a river runs through ‘the middle of a hellscape’
In southern New Mexico, oil and gas operations along the Pecos River create environmental hazards through produced water disposal, flaring emissions, and potential contamination of the river that supplies farms and ranches across the region.
Education In The News
Judge Opposes In-State Tuition for Illinois Noncitizens
A federal judge ruled against three Illinois laws that allowed undocumented students to pay in-state tuition and access state financial aid, finding them unconstitutional.
What We Know About DOJ Investigations Into Medical Schools
The Trump administration has launched investigations into 26 medical schools, alleging violations of the Supreme Court’s ban on race-based admissions. The DOJ has released findings from four institutions, citing disparities in standardized test scores across racial groups.
More Than 60 Nations Unite as IIHM Launches GAIHEC, the World’s First Global AI Hospitality Education Council – Yahoo Finance Singapore
More Than 60 Nations Unite as IIHM Launches GAIHEC, the World's First Global AI Hospitality Education Council  Yahoo Finance Singapore Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
A wave of student loan borrowers have entered default since pandemic-era protections lapsed – Norwalk Hour
A wave of student loan borrowers have entered default since pandemic-era protections lapsed  Norwalk Hour Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Department of Education to cut direct loans to low-performing college programs – The Daily Texan
Department of Education to cut direct loans to low-performing college programs  The Daily Texan Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
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