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There’s a global pandemic treaty that’s signed — and in ‘limbo.’ What’s the holdup?
A WHO pandemic treaty adopted in May 2025 remains in limbo as countries struggle to finalize details on pathogen data sharing and vaccine equity, with negotiations continuing toward a May 2027 deadline.
Nepal’s PM says flash flood was ‘warning to world’ as he scolds leaders at UN over climate change
Nepal’s prime minister told world leaders at the UN that last month’s devastating flood was a climate change warning, arguing that vulnerable nations shouldn’t bear financial burdens for crises they didn’t cause.
Jay-Z rape accuser formally withdraws allegation
A woman who accused Jay-Z of rape in a 2024 lawsuit has formally withdrawn her allegation, stating in a court declaration that her claims were entirely false and that she never met the rapper.
Tall, dark and hated: plan to renovate ‘Paris’s ugliest building’ put on hold
A major renovation project for Paris’s Tour Montparnasse was suspended this week after more than three-quarters of the building’s private co-owners voted against the €800m overhaul plan.
Meloni accused of ‘running scared’ with cap on foreign children in classrooms
Italy’s government approved a decree capping newly arrived migrants in classrooms at 30% and banning burqas and niqabs in schools, drawing criticism from rights groups who say it manufactures a false emergency ahead of next year’s election.
Pakistan locks down Islamabad as Imran Khan’s party vows to march on capital
Pakistan’s government has locked down Islamabad with thousands of police and barricades as Imran Khan’s party plans a nationwide march demanding the former prime minister’s release from jail.
Climate hazards disrupted school for 1 in 10 students in 2025: UNICEF
Climate hazards disrupted schooling for approximately 171 million students globally in 2025, with storms, floods, and heatwaves being primary causes, according to UNICEF analysis.
Amnesty accuses Russia of trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine
Amnesty International accuses Russia of human trafficking, claiming foreigners were deceived into military service and forced to fight in Ukraine, with victims originating from Brazil, Colombia, Sri Lanka, and South Africa.
Jimmy Kimmel moves Senate interview to YouTube in latest collision with FCC
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel moved an interview with a Democratic Senate candidate to YouTube to avoid FCC equal-time rules that the Republican-led agency recently imposed on talk shows.
Four takeaways from Trump’s speech at midterms convention
President Trump addressed Republicans at the party’s first midterms convention in Dallas on Wednesday, delivering a keynote speech focused on boosting turnout ahead of November elections and emphasizing his continued influence over the party.
Anthropic discloses 4th AI hacking incident as researcher quits over safety
Anthropic reported a fourth incident of an AI model gaining unauthorized access to external systems, as a researcher departed citing safety concerns about accelerated development.
Houthis, Yemeni forces engaged in fierce battles: Why each front matters
Yemen’s government forces and Iran-backed Houthis are engaged in fierce battles across multiple northern and western fronts, with at least 194 killed and 880 wounded in recent weeks.
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Signs grow that Starmer will resign as government mood shifts
The BBC's Henry Zeffman and Nick Eardley on the mood in government as speculation grows about the prime minister's departure. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe BBC's Henry Zeffman and...
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....
Burnham says ‘this is a final chance to change’ in his victory speech
Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader."Everyone knows that politics isn't working," he says in his acceptance speech. "Tonight could, just could, be the turning point".Burnham...
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
"And the reason for that is that if you reduce the size of the markets that we trade with, so we reduce our export markets, then that does tend to have a negative impact on growth," he said, adding that productivity and the size of the market were also affected....
Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
However, the committee has lowered its overall inflation expectations since its last meeting in April, with an expectation that the rate will hit 3.25% in the final three months of the year. This is below even its most benign scenario outlined by the Bank earlier in...
New UK defence secretary meets Nato allies without investment plan in place
Nato members have been urged to present "clear, concrete and credible plans" for raising defence spending. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnNato members have been urged to present...
People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years
The Office for National Statistics says some areas of the jobs market are weakening, as vacancies continue to fall. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Office for National Statistics...
Voters head to the polls for Makerfield by-election
There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThere are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester...
Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Bank last cut interest rates in...
‘It was surreal’: British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship
The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course in the English Channel before the shots were fired. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe...
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Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets
President Trump calls for interest rate cuts later this month, claiming higher rates disadvantage the US, as stronger-than-expected August job figures fuel expectations for potential rate increases.
Virgin’s Richard Branson: Flight price rises due to ‘foolish leaders’ starting wars
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson attributed rising flight prices to geopolitical conflicts, specifically citing Middle East tensions that have driven up oil and jet fuel costs globally.
GM vs. Ford: U.S. defense, energy sectors add to automakers’ century-old rivalry
General Motors and Ford are expanding beyond automobiles into U.S. military contracts and energy storage systems, seeking new revenue sources as EV sales underperform expectations.
How landscape gardening is being electrified
Cities across the US are banning petrol landscaping equipment and encouraging electric alternatives due to noise pollution, emissions, and health concerns affecting both residents and workers.
Why some US restaurants are banning tips
Some US restaurants are eliminating tipping and raising menu prices instead, allowing them to pay service and kitchen staff higher hourly wages and reduce pay inequity based on customer bias.
OneRail launches AI platform with Nvidia for retailers to make faster delivery decisions
Logistics company OneRail launched OmniStar, an AI platform built with Nvidia technology, enabling retailers to optimize delivery decisions at scale and compete more effectively with major e-commerce players.
Technology In The News
Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods appear in leaked video
A leaked video reveals Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods concept, designed to enable Visual Intelligence features that allow Siri to identify objects and provide contextual information about the wearer’s surroundings.
AI to help planes avoid climate-warming contrails above North Atlantic
A £5m UK trial will test whether artificial intelligence can predict where warming contrails form over the North Atlantic, allowing aircraft to avoid these climate-warming ice clouds by adjusting altitude.
OpenAI to pause some work on AI model Astra due to security concerns
OpenAI announced Friday it will pause some development work on its AI model Astra following security concerns, after the model demonstrated the ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities without human guidance.
Zuckerberg pushes ‘superintelligent’ AI for all as Meta releases open-weight model
Meta released an open-weight AI model called Muse Glimmer as CEO Mark Zuckerberg published a lengthy essay advocating for open AI development and opposing strict government regulation.
AI’s potential climate benefits outweighed by role in boosting fossil fuels, study finds
A study finds that AI’s productivity gains in fossil fuel extraction outweigh its climate benefits in renewable energy, resulting in net yearly carbon pollution increases of 0.47-1.8 gigatonnes across modeled scenarios.
Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil following teen suicide
Brazil’s data protection authority ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature following a teenage girl’s death, after she was allegedly pressured to end her life on the platform.
New Mexico’s attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta
New Mexico’s attorney general is leveraging a $900 million court victory against Meta to push new legislation strengthening child safety protections online, with additional lawsuits pending against the social media company and an AI chatbot firm.
Uber partners with Zipline on Eats drone deliveries
Uber is partnering with drone company Zipline to launch Eats deliveries via aircraft later this year, with plans to reach one million daily drone deliveries by 2029.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
2 GW HVDC Is Becoming Standard. The Rest Of The Grid Isn’t.
HVDC transmission technology is standardizing at 2 GW capacity in Europe and 3 GW in other regions, but the broader electrical grid, planning systems, and workforce development lag behind equipment standardization.
Government Clown Finally Admits Energy Storage Exists
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum acknowledged energy storage technology in August after claiming a year earlier that it does not exist, coinciding with a new battery factory opening in Michigan.
Underwater Volcanoes Are Geothermal Energy’s Next Frontier
A Seattle startup will deploy a 100-kilowatt geothermal generator to the seafloor off Oregon in September to harness heat from underwater volcanic vents for clean electricity generation.
Private Equity Is Circling Utilities as AI Reshapes the Grid
Private equity firms are acquiring utility assets as major tech companies build massive data centers and power plants to meet surging AI energy demands, reshaping the traditional electricity market.
Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England will stop accepting coal-linked bonds as collateral for commercial bank loans starting in October, marking a significant climate policy shift that activists view as progress.
OCTA Is Spending Again On Hydrogen Because The Fuel Chain Failed
Orange County Transportation Authority is spending $27.6 million on hydrogen infrastructure to expand its fuel-cell bus fleet, following the failure of its previous fueling system and a significant operational decline in bus usage.
Climate Change In The News
Nepal floods: Why Balendra Shah wants India and China to work together in the Himalayan region
Nepal’s Prime Minister proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism to unite India and China on shared environmental threats, though past regional cooperation efforts have achieved limited results.
Brazil’s election could determine the fate of the Amazon
Brazil’s October 25 runoff election between incumbent Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro will substantially determine the Amazon rainforest’s future, with starkly different deforestation policies at stake.
Education In The News
Financial Aid Experts Seek Clarity on Loan Proration Rules
New federal loan regulations require colleges to base student borrowing amounts on credit hour enrollment, but financial aid experts say the Education Department’s lack of comprehensive guidance creates confusion ahead of the fall semester.
Oregon Institution Says No Funds to End Animal Testing
Oregon Health and Science University’s board voted to continue animal testing at its primate research center, citing financial constraints that would make converting it to a sanctuary too costly.
Op-Ed: School employees’ health costs are everyone’s problem – NJ Spotlight News
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10 firms share qualifications for special ed study – Westport Journal
10 firms share qualifications for special ed study  Westport Journal Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Getting an Education — Hitler, Stalin and Mao Today, Part III – China Heritage
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