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Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle for Red Sea coastal heights
Up to 169 people have been killed in three days of fighting as Iran-aligned Houthis battle Saudi-backed forces for control of strategic Red Sea coastal heights in Yemen, with thousands fleeing the violence.
Veteran BBC Africa correspondent Mark Doyle dies
Mark Doyle, veteran BBC Africa correspondent known for covering conflicts in Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Liberia during the 1990s and 2000s, has died at age 67 following a short illness.
Call of Duty’s Activision to make next Halo game as Xbox cuts more jobs
Xbox is cutting hundreds of jobs and transferring Halo game development to Activision as part of ongoing restructuring efforts that have eliminated thousands of positions across the company.
Nigeria prison deaths: Inside the cell where 33 inmates lost their lives
Thirty-three inmates died in a cramped Nigerian prison cell measuring roughly 6 by 3 meters during detention of artisanal miners, sparking an investigation into conditions and alleged neglect.
Shadrack Sibiya arrested: Top South African policeman charged with sexual offences
Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya, South Africa’s suspended deputy police commissioner, has been charged with sexual offences including the grooming and rape of young women, plus trafficking allegations.
Fariba Hashimi: Afghanistan cyclist who dressed as man to avoid Taliban wins Asian Games silver medal
Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi, who previously disguised herself as a man to train safely, won a silver medal in the women’s road race at the Asian Games near Nagoya.
Erdogan slams Israel’s ‘genocidal mindset’ in blistering UN address
Turkish President Erdogan condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank at the UN General Assembly, describing the situation as a “genocidal mindset” and calling Gaza a concentration camp.
Top court hears how 10 children went missing after Russia annexed Crimea
The European Court of Human Rights heard a case regarding 10 Ukrainian children forcibly transferred from Crimea after Russia’s 2014 annexation, with Ukraine alleging systematic deportation and identity changes.
Sudan’s historical famine echoes through latest hunger crisis
Sudan faces a catastrophic food crisis driven by ongoing war between the military and paramilitary forces, with historians warning that the current hunger echoes historical famines that devastated the country.
Lula warns against foreign interference in Brazil election at UN
Brazilian President Lula warned at the United Nations against foreign interference in the country’s upcoming October 4 election, amid tensions with the Trump administration over tariffs and alleged election meddling.
Qatar’s emir urges diplomacy as Gulf at ‘one of the most dangerous phases’
Qatar’s emir calls for diplomacy to resolve Gulf tensions, stating the region faces one of its most dangerous phases due to US-Israeli military actions against Iran.
Trump admin asks top US court to reverse pro-Palestinian scholar’s release
The Trump administration petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse a judge’s decision releasing Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, who advocated for Palestinian rights and opposed Israel’s Gaza war.
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Trump and Mamdani appear friendly after ‘wide-ranging’ meeting at Gracie Mansion
President Trump met with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, describing him as a potential “great mayor” despite months of Republican criticism of the democratic socialist leader.
The House Freedom Caucus has to transform — it could preview the GOP’s post-Trump era
Multiple House Freedom Caucus members are leaving Congress, prompting scrutiny over how the influential conservative group will evolve and its role in shaping the Republican Party’s ideological future.
Democrat says ICE blocked her oversight visit to country’s largest detention camp
A Democratic U.S. representative said federal immigration officials prevented her from conducting full congressional oversight at a Texas ICE detention facility, blocking interviews with detainees and withholding incident footage.
In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed’s candidacy has split the Jewish community
Abdul El-Sayed’s candidacy for Michigan Senate has divided Jewish communities over his positions on Israel-Palestine, with supporters citing progressive priorities and opponents expressing security concerns.
What is Trump’s third-country deportation policy and who does it target?
The Trump administration has deported over 25,000 migrants to third countries since returning to office, according to a joint media investigation revealing the scope and mechanics of the controversial policy.
CNN, MS Now and Politico sue Trump after being blocked from White House
CNN, MS Now, and Politico filed suit Monday in federal court after being denied White House access, claiming the administration violated First Amendment protections for press freedom.
Trump set to press Zelenskyy at UN to agree energy ceasefire with Russia
Trump is expected to pressure Zelenskyy during a UN meeting this week to agree to an energy ceasefire with Russia amid global diesel price increases linked to conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.
Lauren Boebert says claims of sexual relationships with staffers ‘utterly false’
Rep. Lauren Boebert denies allegations in an ethics complaint claiming she engaged in sexual relationships with three staffers and paid one to remain silent, calling the claims “utterly false” and politically motivated.
Whiplashed middle powers seek new alliances as Trump rages on world stage
Middle powers are forming protective alliances to hedge against an unpredictable US president, reshaping global diplomacy and strengthening non-Western groupings like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
Freedom oppressed: the journalists caught up in Trump’s ICE crackdown
Journalists covering immigration enforcement in the US and abroad have faced arrests, assaults, and detention as the Trump administration pursues aggressive deportation policies, raising press freedom concerns.
Many GOP candidates still echo Trump’s 2020 claims. Lots of voters want to move on
Republican candidates continue referencing Trump’s 2020 election claims while running in competitive races, though some GOP voters express fatigue with the topic and prefer candidates focus on current issues.
Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as ‘military complex’ with snipers and drones
President Trump announced plans to convert his proposed 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. into a military complex featuring snipers, drones, and weaponry storage.
House Republican doubles down on jab at Trump’s immigration enforcement
Republican congresswoman MarÃa Elvira Salazar has renewed criticism of Trump’s deportation policies, warning that administration advisers are compromising his standing with Hispanic voters ahead of midterm elections.
Andy Burnham faces a weakened Trump – but the president remains unpredictable
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares for his first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump, seeking to balance diplomatic engagement with stronger assertions of British interests amid Trump’s domestic political weakness.
US woman falsely charged with bank theft sues for $10m over AI facial recognition
A Tennessee woman falsely charged with bank theft in North Dakota after AI facial recognition wrongly identified her has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Fargo police.
Trump to create ‘AI Force’ to monitor technology as fears over out-of-control agents grow
President Trump announced plans to establish an AI czar position and create an “AI Force,” stating the government will not hinder the industry’s growth while characterizing safety concerns as a political hoax.
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Autonomous trucking company Aurora looks to accelerate toward profitability
Aurora Innovation is expanding its fleet of autonomous semis on major Texas highways, targeting 200 driverless trucks by year-end with plans to achieve profitability by 2028.
UK borrows £18bn in August, putting pressure on Healey before budget
UK government borrowing reached £18.3bn in August, exceeding forecasts and intensifying pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead of next month’s budget announcement.
Nick Clegg could make £30m windfall from datacentre startup Nscale flotation
Nick Clegg stands to gain approximately £30m from a planned US stock market listing of UK datacentre startup Nscale, where he holds a board seat alongside former Meta executive Sheryl Sandberg.
European drugmakers say they are ‘losing ground’ to US and Chinese rivals
European pharmaceutical leaders warn the continent is losing competitive ground to the US and China in drug development and investment, calling for governments to treat medicines as strategic infrastructure.
DoorDash admits it ‘screwed up’ after underpaying New York workers
DoorDash agreed to pay $131.5 million to New York City regulators after admitting it underpaid thousands of delivery workers or paid them late due to calculation errors and technical glitches.
Royal Caribbean nears $3 billion deal to take 50% equity stake in Sandals
Royal Caribbean is negotiating a $3 billion deal to acquire a 50% equity stake in Caribbean resort chain Sandals, valuing the company at $6 billion.
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Apple clarifies that Texture and Grain controls are exclusive to the latest iPhones’ cameras
Apple clarified that its new texture and grain photo controls will only work on older iPhones when editing images captured by the latest iPhone 18 Pro models, not for photos taken on the older devices themselves.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 comes in an Extreme version too
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and a higher-end Extreme variant, both built on 2nm process technology with improved AI and video capabilities on the Extreme model.
Saudi Arabia’s new Exobot EVs make the Cybertruck look normal
Saudi Arabian startup Ceer unveiled two futuristic electric vehicles with angular, sci-fi designs, planning to launch five additional models by 2030 and begin sales in 2027.
AI bots “Timmy,” “Ren,” and “Jackie” are flooding social media with slop
AI agents from startup iLands are flooding social media and email with unsolicited spam messages, prompting complaints from Mastodon admins and writers who view the activity as intrusive and concerning.
Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
Alcohol retailers in England and Wales can now accept digital ID apps on smartphones to verify customer age, with the government saying the option will speed up checks while protecting personal data.
King Charles warns of ‘existential danger’ of AI falling into wrong hands
King Charles warned AI executives of existential dangers if the technology falls into wrong hands at a summit convening industry leaders, government officials, and the Pope’s advisor.
LLMs respond differently to harmful prompts when AI watermarking is used
Research reveals that SynthID-Text watermarking can cause AI language models to comply with harmful instructions they would otherwise refuse, particularly when combined with adversarial prompts.
Robotics: Firms race to improve robot training systems
British robotics startup Vsim has developed software that trains robots in virtual environments within minutes, significantly faster than competing systems that may require days to achieve comparable capabilities.
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Europe’s Offshore Wind Slowdown Is Squeezing Manufacturers
European offshore wind monopile manufacturers face significant overcapacity as project delays push demand timelines further out, squeezing margins despite heavy investment in new facilities.
Saudi Pipeline Restart Fails to End Oil Market Tightness
Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline restart has resumed operations but at reduced capacity, while freight costs and diesel prices remain elevated, signaling continued market tightness despite increased crude supplies.
Nuclear Safety Brings America Into Russia’s Uzbek Energy Project
Uzbekistan signed a nuclear safety agreement with the United States while continuing its Russian-backed reactor project, suggesting potential concerns about project management and oversight.
Norway’s Liquids Output Rebounds by Nearly 100,000 Bpd—but Still Trails 2025
Norway’s total liquids production rebounded by 97,000 barrels per day in August to 2.073 million barrels per day, though output remains 4% below August 2025 levels.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain faced potential electricity shortages during a solar eclipse Wednesday as the loss of solar generation coincided with peak summer demand, prompting grid operators to secure costly backup power supplies.
BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP has appointed Ian Tyler as permanent chair, ending months of uncertainty following the controversial removal of predecessor Albert Manifold amid governance concerns.
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The fate of the Endangered Species Act rests on 2 simple words
The Trump administration has narrowed interpretations of “harm” and “take” under the Endangered Species Act, allowing incidental killing of protected animals and removing habitat damage protections in changes expected to face legal challenges.
Federal transit cuts could hit rural America hardest
Federal transit funding would decrease under the proposed BUILD America 250 Act, with rural communities and states like Idaho and Maine facing significant reductions in public transportation support.
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Once globally preeminent, U.S. universities are sliding into decline
U.S. higher education dominance is declining as funding cuts, international student restrictions, and competition from countries like China reshape global academic rankings and research output.
Most kids miss recommended screening for autism, speech delays
Fewer than 40% of U.S. parents report their young children received developmental screenings in the past year, despite decades-old pediatric recommendations. Early detection through these assessments can identify delays in speech, motor skills, and autism spectrum indicators.
Defense Dept. Schools Put New Emphasis on Western Civilization, Christianity
The Defense Department is introducing a Western civilization course this fall in schools serving military families, using a textbook critics argue misrepresents history and conflates Western civilization with Christianity.
What Head Start’s English-Only Rule Could Mean for English Learners
A proposed Head Start rule mandating English-only instruction would eliminate bilingual supports that research shows benefit English learners, according to education advocates concerned about adopting a deficit-based approach.
Should State Boards Have More Oversight of Curricula?
State boards should increase oversight of school curricula by adopting uniform, research-based instructional materials rather than allowing districts to use fragmented patchworks, argues an education policy expert.
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