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Tens of thousands protest against Narendra Modi regime in Delhi
Tens of thousands of opposition supporters gathered in Delhi to protest against the Modi government over a voter roll revision that erased 130 million names, with leaders calling for the election chief’s resignation.
Attempted murder probe after petrol bomb thrown at French riot police
French authorities opened an attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at police during violent clashes that erupted across multiple European cities on Saturday night.
Lindsay Clancy will reappear in court – but will her case be retried?
Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children in 2023, returns to Massachusetts court Monday as prosecutors and defence lawyers debate whether to retry her case after a mistrial.
New York City Marathon: Sweden’s Almgren and Kenya’s Chepkirui win as 60,000 take part
Sweden’s Andreas Almgren won the men’s race at the New York City Marathon on Sunday, while Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui claimed the women’s title for the second time with approximately 60,000 participants competing.
Negotiators ‘braced for worst’ over US-Iran talks to reopen strait of Hormuz
Iranian and US officials are conducting indirect negotiations in Doha aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resolving tensions before upcoming US midterm elections on Tuesday.
Sydney armed police start street patrols after Bondi Beach attack
Sydney has deployed armed police patrols in public spaces following a mass shooting at Bondi Beach last year that killed 15 people, including a child.
Spain train disaster clouds Pedro Sánchez chances of re-election
Spain’s second major high-speed train disaster in nine months kills 69 people, threatening Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s re-election chances weeks before snap elections.
Syria considering entry into Mecca defence pact, says foreign minister
Syria’s foreign minister says the country is evaluating entry into a mutual defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan in August.
Iran FM says US outreach a ‘positive step’ as delegation in Qatar for talks
Iran’s foreign minister calls US outreach efforts “a positive step” while an Iranian delegation meets Qatari mediators in Doha to discuss conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reviving ceasefire negotiations.
More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo’s deadliest outbreak
More than 5,000 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s deadliest Ebola outbreak, with over 10,300 confirmed cases across eight provinces since May.
Thousands rally in Berlin as Gen Z plans protests in 30 German cities
Thousands of people gathered across Germany on Saturday for student-led protests organized by Gen Z Regelt, with nearly 180,000 participants across 34 cities addressing education cuts, rising living costs, and military spending.
At least four Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue
At least four Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Saturday as Israeli military operations continued despite a ceasefire in place for over a year, bringing deaths since October 2025 to 1,580.
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Arizona joins Nevada to fight proposed cuts to their shares of Colorado River
Arizona has joined Nevada in challenging the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to their Colorado River water allocations, citing concerns about the federal government’s approach to managing the shrinking waterway.
Some conservative states aren’t using Medicaid hardship exemption – for political reasons
Some conservative states are declining to use federal hardship exemptions for new Medicaid work requirements, with experts suggesting political ideology plays a key role in their decisions.
Trump ‘border czar’ says Ilhan Omar could be ‘of course’ denaturalized and deported
Trump’s border czar says the administration could strip Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar of citizenship and deport her if evidence supports denaturalization, following an FBI raid on her home.
Ilhan Omar’s attorneys say federal search of her home was ‘neither justified nor lawful’
Attorneys for Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar requested the Department of Justice return property seized during a federal search of her home, characterizing the seizure as unjustified and unlawful.
Can Ken Paxton outrun a trail of scandal to win US Senate seat in ruby-red Texas?
Ken Paxton, Texas’s Republican attorney general and US Senate candidate, faces a surprisingly competitive race against Democrat James Talarico despite the state’s strong Republican lean, amid ongoing controversies.
Katie Zacharia’s five days as press secretary expose flaws in Trump’s TV-driven hiring
Katie Zacharia departed her role as White House press secretary after five days, following a poor briefing debut and scrutiny over her legal background, highlighting Trump’s reliance on television appeal for hiring decisions.
Trump in Georgia falsely claims election of Jon Ossoff was illegitimate
Trump held a rally in Georgia where he reiterated claims about the 2020 election and attacked Senator Jon Ossoff’s legitimacy ahead of Ossoff’s upcoming Senate race against Mike Collins.
Key player in false Talarico rumor has history of online posts invoking Nazi Germany
An influencer who promoted false claims about a political candidate’s hospitalization has a documented history of social media posts containing antisemitic content, racist remarks, and favorable references to Nazi Germany, according to reporting.
US voters want more action on global heating. Why are Democrats and Republicans staying silent?
Most American voters express concern about climate change and want political leaders to address the crisis, yet candidates in midterm races across eight battleground states have largely avoided discussing the issue on campaign trails.
All the president’s women: a familiar downward trajectory in Trump’s cabinet
Half of Trump’s eight female cabinet officials have resigned or been fired within months, all replaced by men, while male counterparts facing similar scrutiny have retained their positions.
‘Too big to rig’: No Kings movement heads to the polls to boost early voting
The No Kings coalition is organizing thousands of early voting events across all 50 states on Saturday, aiming to make it the largest single day of early voting in US history ahead of the November midterm elections.
Republican Susan Collins dismisses allegations of corruption as ‘completely false’
Republican Senator Susan Collins denies allegations she traded federal contracts for campaign contributions, calling them “completely false” and recycled from prior investigations that found no wrongdoing.
Hegseth church allies backed plan for ‘public’ execution of Fort Hood shooter
Donald Trump cancelled Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream a military execution, but some religious allies of the defense secretary had supported the public broadcast of the Fort Hood shooter’s scheduled execution.
Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race
Elon Musk has donated over $168 million to support Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched Texas Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, as tens of millions flood the competitive contest.
Matt Gaetz accused in suit of sex trafficking two women in Florida
Former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz faces a civil lawsuit alleging he participated in sex trafficking two women in Florida between 2017 and 2019. Gaetz denies the allegations.
US justice department sues California over alleged noncitizen voting
The US Justice Department sued California to block vote tabulation from individuals it identified as noncitizens, providing 20,000+ names via an unsecured USB drive with a 48-hour deadline.
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This Budget was micro and that was deliberate
The government delivered a deliberately modest fiscal statement aimed at providing economic stability during a period of market uncertainty and geopolitical tensions affecting energy costs and borrowing.
Cruise companies aim to keep fuel costs down. Their strategies for doing so differ
Major cruise operators have posted strong recent earnings despite rising fuel costs, employing divergent strategies such as hedging derivatives or reducing fuel consumption to manage expenses.
American Airlines forecasts bigger loss in 2026 on fuel spike, plans to slow growth next year
American Airlines forecast deeper losses this year due to soaring fuel costs despite record revenue, and announced plans to slow capacity growth next year as major carriers struggle with jet fuel expenses.
Pepsi renews contract with Taco Bell days after KFC switches to Coke in the U.S.
PepsiCo renewed its partnership with Taco Bell through 2036, days after sister chain KFC switched to Coca-Cola as its U.S. beverage supplier.
Marc Lore’s Wonder bets on Texas, automation and user-built restaurants as it mulls IPO
Food startup Wonder, founded by Marc Lore in 2018, plans aggressive Texas expansion, a subscriber-run restaurant model, and a potential IPO as it pursues fully autonomous food preparation by 2040.
Volkswagen to build $4bn Audi SUV factory in US despite job cuts at home
Audi announced plans to invest $4 billion in a new factory in Georgia to produce SUVs, amid Volkswagen’s struggle with US tariffs and simultaneous job cuts in Germany.
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Websites across world hit by millions of attempts to exploit PHP code flaw
A critical vulnerability in PHP code affecting 70% of websites worldwide triggered millions of exploitation attempts, prompting governments to take services offline and issue urgent patching directives.
The datacentre next door: on the frontline of tech’s latest David v Goliath battle
A 23-meter-high datacentre looming over suburban homes in Wales exemplifies Britain’s growing conflict between residents and tech firms expanding AI infrastructure, with concerns over noise, air quality, and quality of life.
Meta plans $95bn stock offering to help cover AI expansion
Meta announced plans for a $95 billion stock offering to fund its artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion, while concerns mount about funding sustainability in the broader AI sector.
Anthropic’s elaborate plan to keep Wall Street at bay
Anthropic plans to go public with an unusual governance structure designed to insulate the AI company from shareholder pressure to prioritize profits over safety measures.
Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware affects most servers on planet Earth
A critical code-execution vulnerability in EDK2 firmware affects most of the world’s servers. The flaw allows attackers to execute malicious code during boot before security defenses activate.
Researchers are getting tired of OpenAI gatekeeping its breakthroughs
OpenAI announced breakthroughs in mathematics, computer science, and physics, but researchers criticize the company’s selective disclosure process and gatekeeping of its findings.
Drone technology: Start-ups look for ways to make quieter drones
Start-ups are developing quieter drone technology to address growing noise complaints from residential areas as delivery drones become more prevalent in cities across the US and beyond.
Microsoft to reportedly offer buyouts to 60,000 employees in latest cuts
Microsoft is offering buyouts to 60,000 employees as part of cost-reduction efforts tied to artificial intelligence advancement, marking the company’s latest workforce reduction this year.
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Trump Considers Lifting Sanctions on Putin’s ‘Slush Fund’
The Trump administration is considering lifting sanctions on Russia’s Direct Investment Fund as part of negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict, according to Kremlin officials.
Oil Traders Brace for a Wild Week as Brent Approaches $120
Oil prices are climbing toward $120 per barrel amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, rising Hormuz attacks, and reported explosions at Iranian facilities, setting the stage for volatile trading sessions ahead.
U.S. Oil, Gas Drillers Still on Hold
U.S. oil and gas drilling rig counts remained flat at 603 this week, though crude production rose and oil prices climbed ahead of the latest data release.
Gasoline Up 34% and Heating Oil Up 74% as Voters Head to the Midterms
U.S. gasoline prices have reached record highs during Biden’s term, with fuel oil surging 74%, driven by Middle East tensions and trade disruptions affecting midterm election outcomes.
The Share of Solar Generation with Co-located Battery Storage Is Increasing
Over 16% of new utility-scale solar capacity added this year is co-located with battery storage, up from 2% in 2017, with the share expected to exceed 30% in plans for 2027-2028.
G7 to release up to 100m barrels of emergency oil and diesel reserves
The G7 agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of emergency diesel and crude oil reserves after Donald Trump threatened to cut off US diesel exports unless Europe tapped their own stockpiles.
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This Norwegian village is one of the fastest-warming places on Earth. How can its people save it?
Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago warming seven times faster than the global average, faces rapid glacier melting, permafrost thaw, water contamination, and avalanche risks that threaten its village of Longyearbyen.
‘False autumn’: stressed trees drop leaves early after scorching English summer
English trees stressed by record summer heat are shedding leaves early in a phenomenon known as “false autumn,” disrupting the typical timing of seasonal color changes across drought-affected regions.
Education In The News
Tuberville: Students Should Quit Some 4-Year Universities
A Republican senator representing Alabama suggests students should quit attending some four-year universities to strengthen the state’s workforce, naming Auburn, Troy, and the University of Alabama.
Dashboard Analyzes Credential Earnings Premiums by State
A new federal dashboard analyzes college credential earnings premiums by state, showing median undergraduate graduates earn significantly more than high school diploma earners, ranging from 28 percent in Alaska to double in Delaware.
Can the new federal voucher program help public schools? Democrats are torn
Democrats face a difficult decision on a new federal voucher program offering tax credits for education donations, with potential benefits for public schools but concerns about funding being diverted to private institutions.
5 Things to Know About Work Colleges
Nine federally recognized work colleges integrate paid labor into their educational models, helping low-income students graduate with reduced or eliminated debt while gaining practical work experience and skills.
Breaking Down OPT and How It Affects the Economy in 6 Charts
The Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee for international students to participate in optional practical training after graduation could harm innovation and job creation, according to economic research showing OPT workers complement rather than replace American employees.
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