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Oil spill from grounded tanker off Oman expands sharply, satellite images show
An oil spill from a U.K.-sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman has expanded dramatically to cover approximately 150 square kilometers, with thick patches reaching island shores and affecting a marine protected area.
Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to US in spat with Lula
The Trump administration revoked Brazil’s ambassador’s visa in retaliation for Brazil denying visas to U.S. diplomats and stalling on approving Trump’s ambassadorial nominee.
Italy waste workers help winner find €1m lottery ticket
Italian refuse workers recovered a €1 million lottery ticket discarded by a player who mistakenly believed it was non-winning after a two-day search through collected waste.
Nigeria’s President Tinubu orders 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
Nigerian President Tinubu orders an 80% salary increase for junior soldiers, bringing monthly pay for privates to $132 starting in September, as part of efforts to address widespread security threats.
4 stabbed in central London in what police believe was a mental health incident
Four men were stabbed in London’s Covent Garden area on Wednesday afternoon. A 47-year-old woman was arrested, and police indicated the incident appeared to be mental health-related.
UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
UN human rights chief Volker Türk expressed alarm over rising executions in Iran, citing at least 56 people executed on national security charges since March, including those linked to anti-government protests.
What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage is expected to collide with the Moon on August 5, traveling at approximately 5,400 mph and creating a crater over 50 feet wide.
Fresh US-Iran talks are ‘last chance’ for Tehran to avoid war escalating, Trump says
Donald Trump stated that ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran represent the “last chance” for Tehran to reach a deal and prevent military escalation, while Iranian officials denied that talks have commenced.
South Africa anti-immigration protests: The stories of a Nigerian and Ghanaian who left
Thousands of foreign nationals have fled South Africa this year following anti-immigration protests, with some experiencing harassment despite holding legal residency status, straining continental relations.
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes passes 6,000
Venezuela’s confirmed death toll from June earthquakes has reached 6,125, with 61,000 hospitalized. The government faces criticism over its disaster response as recovery efforts continue.
Trump administration sued by 25 states over new tariffs on trading partners
Twenty-five Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration over new tariffs on 60 trading partners, claiming the president exceeded his legal authority to implement the levies.
Ibrahim Traore: Why Burkina Faso’s popular leader faces a reality test
Captain Ibrahim Traore, who seized power in Burkina Faso in 2022, has become Africa’s most recognizable leader by championing sovereignty and resisting foreign influence, but faces mounting pressure to deliver security improvements and address governance concerns.
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Top Democrats accuse Republicans of becoming ‘gelatinous blobs’ on Iran war
Senior Democrats accused Republicans of abdicating congressional authority on war powers, describing them as unwilling to challenge Trump’s military operations against Iran.
Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and the seniors who rely on them
A Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants threatens to disrupt care for elderly and disabled Americans who rely on these workers.
Loss of work authorization sows confusion for thousands of Haitian immigrants and their US employers
Thousands of Haitian immigrants lost work authorization after the Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status, creating confusion for employers and workers across industries including hospitality and healthcare.
How views on Trump’s handling of Iran have shifted, according to a new AP-NORC poll
A new AP-NORC poll shows most Americans disapprove of the Iran war, with President Trump’s approval rating on the conflict falling to 28% as support declines even among Republicans.
Let them eat SUVs: Trump White House orders fleet of luxury cars as Americans struggle
The White House announced orders for 250 Cadillac Escalades costing over $22 million as Americans face rising gas prices, mortgage rates, and economic strain from an ongoing Iran conflict.
Mayor of St Paul reportedly under investigation for sexual harassment
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her faces a sexual harassment investigation initiated by the police chief through an outside law firm contracted by city leaders.
Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump’s CDC director
A Senate committee advanced Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination as CDC director, with supporters saying she can withstand political pressure while critics worry about her commitment to scientific independence.
Three-quarters of Americans think Trump isn’t focusing on top US issues – poll
A new poll shows 75% of Americans believe Trump is not focused on top national issues, with his approval rating at 34% amid concerns over the Iran war and economic hardship.
Republican congressman Max Miller faces backlash over domestic abuse allegations
Ohio Republican congressman Max Miller faces calls to resign following domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife and former girlfriend, which he has denied.
Appeals court rejects the Trump administration’s expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants, ruling they must be given a chance for release on bond.
Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes withdrew from the Democratic primary for governor on Thursday, less than two weeks before the primary election, citing a Marquette poll showing strong support for rival Francesca Hong.
New survey reveals fears of US farm workers amid Trump’s immigration raids
A survey of 2,250 farm workers shows 92% report that immigration raids and deportations have affected their employment, with 90% expressing fears of family separation under the Trump administration’s enforcement actions.
US blocks Iranian missile barrage as pause in fighting falters | First Thing
The US military intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles launched at forces in the Middle East, marking an end to a brief pause in fighting. The attack occurred as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Washington for meetings with Trump.
Investigators in James Comey seashells case omitted key facts, defense lawyers allege
James Comey’s lawyers allege federal prosecutors withheld key evidence and made false statements in their case charging him with threatening President Trump through a seashells social media post.
Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump and the Justice Department are asking the Supreme Court to overturn an $83 million defamation verdict awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll after she accused him of sexual assault.
Judge weighs bid to block or reverse transfers of transgender inmates into a segregated prison unit
A federal judge expressed concern that the Trump administration violated a court order by transferring transgender inmates to a segregated prison unit, though he has not yet ruled on enforcement.
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More consumer companies are staying private for longer, avoiding the IPO road
Major consumer companies are increasingly staying private longer, with fewer IPOs occurring since 2021’s record year. Access to private capital and secondary markets have reduced the urgency for companies to pursue public offerings.
‘It ain’t the same’: inside the bitter battle to free Ben & Jerry’s
Ben Cohen is campaigning to free Ben & Jerry’s from parent company Magnum, citing loss of independent governance and suppression of social activism around Palestine.
Oil companies report sky-high profits thanks to wartime crude prices
Major oil companies reported record or near-record quarterly profits as Middle East conflicts disrupted crude supplies, prompting calls from lawmakers for windfall taxes on the industry.
Adani to pay no company tax despite $1bn revenue from Queensland coalmine
Adani’s Queensland coalmine generated nearly $1 billion in revenue but paid no company tax by offsetting earnings with production and logistics expenses, raising questions about foreign entity tax structures.
ECB official warns climate crisis poses growing threat to ‘core financial stability’
An ECB official warned that climate change and ecosystem collapse pose growing threats to financial stability, as the central bank intensifies monitoring of nature-related risks to European banks.
‘Proteinmaxxing’ could lead to higher prices for infant formula, say experts
Rising demand for whey protein from fitness trends and weight-loss medications could drive up infant formula prices, with costs already increasing 4.8% annually, experts warn.
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Personal and banking details among customer data stolen in Origin Energy hack
Origin Energy confirmed that customer addresses, phone numbers, and partial bank account details were accessed in a recent hack affecting potentially millions of accounts.
AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas for a few seconds, but some didn’t get the alert at all
Australia’s first nationwide emergency alert test, AusAlert, activated around 2pm AEST with mixed results—some devices received notifications while others missed the alert entirely despite advance warnings.
Labour MP suing Elon Musk’s xAI says chatbot added own fake abusive content
A Labour MP is suing Elon Musk’s xAI company, alleging its Grok chatbot was trained to generate harmful sexualized content without restrictions and created fake abusive images of her without consent.
Qualcomm is raising phone chip prices starting September 1st
Qualcomm will raise prices on all its processors beginning September 1st, with increases reportedly in the double digits, even as the chipmaker reports declining smartphone revenue.
Mark Zuckerberg is planning a big push into personal AI agents
Meta plans a major push into personal AI agents designed for mainstream consumers, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced during the company’s Q2 2026 earnings call, positioning the technology as a foundation for future products.
Mythos attack on 3rd-round PQC algorithm candidate puts it out of commission
An AI security model discovered a fatal flaw in HAWK, a quantum-resistant cryptography algorithm under consideration for US standards, leading its developer to withdraw it from consideration.
Aussie gov’t tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers
Australia’s government disabled thousands of functioning routers after its broadband testing program concluded, though volunteers say the devices could easily be reflashed for continued use.
Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes
Google paid $250,000 for a critical Linux vulnerability in KVM that allows virtual machines to escape and gain root access to host systems. A second high-severity flaw in the kernel’s futex machinery also surfaced this week.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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VC Money Floods Into U.S. Nuclear Startups as AI Power Demand Explodes
Venture capital funding for U.S. nuclear startups has surged to $4.5 billion across 81 companies this year, driven by artificial intelligence’s massive energy demands and government support.
VICTORY: Courts Rule in Favor of Sierra Club, Approves FERC Order to Speed Up Clean Energy Projects
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld FERC Order 2023, a directive to accelerate clean energy project interconnections by addressing lengthy grid operator delays that have affected renewable energy projects.
China’s Crude Oil Imports Fell in the Second Quarter
China’s crude oil imports fell to 8.1 million barrels per day in the second quarter of 2026, down 32% from the previous quarter, amid higher prices from Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Lower Saxony’s Hydrogen Trains Are Now A Battery Exit Strategy Problem
Lower Saxony’s hydrogen train fleet faces potential retirement as expensive infrastructure maintenance looms around 2029-2032, coinciding with planned battery-electric train deployments.
Hyundai Steel’s Potential Economic Costs, Mercury Pollution & Drinking Water Threats Must Be Fully Evaluated Under Louisiana Public Trust Doctrine
Sierra Club urges Louisiana environmental regulators to conduct full economic and health impact analysis of proposed Hyundai Steel facility under state public trust doctrine before issuing air permit.
Global Coal Consumption Hits Record Even as Coal Power Declines
Global coal consumption reached a record 166.0 exajoules in 2025, rising 0.7% annually, while coal-fired electricity generation declined 0.3%, reflecting coal’s shifting role across industrial and geographic sectors.
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Butterflies around the world are changing habitats – and experts say it’s ‘signalling a warning’
Approximately one in 10 butterfly species globally have shifted their geographic range or altitude in response to climate change and extreme weather, according to a study of nearly 1,800 species across 105 countries.
Former dairy farm to become ‘climate resilient’ nature reserve
A former dairy farm in North Somerset will be converted into a wetlands and nature reserve by the Avon Wildlife Trust following a £5m grant award.
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Meet the robots programmed by kids to speak their Indigenous languages
Indigenous youth are building AI-powered robots called SkoBots designed to help them learn endangered Native American languages like Ojibwe and Anishinaabemowin through interactive, playful engagement.
A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A prominent school violence researcher publicly reversed his decades-long position that improving school climate reduces shootings, now arguing media attention drives perpetrators’ actions.
‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
Soho Parish C of E Primary, the last remaining primary school in an area that once had 16, faces potential closure due to post-Covid enrollment declines and rising deficits.
Many game sites evade school web filters
Many games accessible on school-issued devices contain inappropriate content, and some websites actively help students bypass web filters designed to block such material.
The island without childcare for babies
Kauaʻi has had virtually no licensed infant and toddler childcare for most of the past 15 years, forcing parents to rely on family care, work from home, or leave the workforce entirely.
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