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Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
President Trump dismissed artificial intelligence safety concerns as a hoax and endorsed AI as the nation’s greatest economic engine, positioning himself against growing skepticism from lawmakers and industry figures.
Brisbane 2032 Olympics: The Fitzroy River in Queensland, Australia has 500 crocodiles in it – but that’s not the main concern
Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics rowing events have been approved for the crocodile-inhabited Fitzroy River following a technical assessment, though concerns about fairness and course conditions persist among international rowing bodies.
Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial
The Trump administration approved a sale of nearly 50 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a policy shift that has drawn congressional scrutiny over technology security concerns and regional military balance.
Iran school bombing: grounds to believe US was behind atrocity, UN finds
A UN fact-finding mission determined reasonable grounds to believe the US conducted military strikes on an Iranian school and sports facility in February, killing 120 children, constituting war crimes.
All smiles in Strasbourg but uncertainty clouds Canada’s EU membership plan
Mark Carney received a warm reception in the European Parliament after the EU Commission proposed making Canada its first-ever associate member, though the concept lacks legal definition and faces significant practical uncertainties.
US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York
The US has granted visas to Iran’s delegation, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to attend UN General Assembly meetings next week amid ongoing conflict.
What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans
The US and Canada are escalating trade tensions with new tariffs on vehicles, construction materials, and household goods, threatening to raise consumer prices and disrupt supply chains across North America.
US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told
The Trump administration plans to end military aid to Iraqi Kurdistan’s Peshmerga forces, according to US Department of Defense officials, despite the group’s role in defeating ISIS and facing intensifying Iranian attacks.
Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers, mayor says
Berlin’s mayor says the city is being blackmailed by hackers who compromised municipal systems and stole data earlier this month, with officials refusing to pay the ransom demand.
Number of Australians missing in Nepal’s deadly floods rises again, as Albanese deploys more personnel
The number of Australians missing in Nepal’s catastrophic flooding has risen to 41, though one woman has been confirmed safe after making contact with her family.
Spain asks EU for help to process 5,000 Ceuta migrants amid local unrest
Spain requested Frontex assistance processing approximately 5,000 migrants in Ceuta following a major border crossing incident one month prior, as local tensions escalated.
Cambodia’s claim to have ended scam compounds met with scepticism
Cambodia claims it has eliminated all scam compounds that made the country a hub for cybercrime, though rights groups and analysts express skepticism about the verifiable nature of the assertion.
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Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister
But Alex Davies-Jones says further restrictions must be balanced against the "fundamental right" to protest. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnBut Alex Davies-Jones says further...
UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major
He said Labour MPs used to be "people without money, without privilege, working class people who really knew their constituents" but now "they're much younger, much better educated, and in my judgement, much less close to their constituents than their predecessors...
Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism
Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnSir Mark Rowley...
‘Globalise the intifada’ chant is racist, says Starmer
The prime minister said the use of the chant on marches had left Jews feeling scared and intimidated. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe prime minister said the use of the chant on...
Elections watchdog considers looking into £5m gift to Farage
Reform UK mega donor Christopher Harborne gave the money to Nigel Farage in early 2024. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnReform UK mega donor Christopher Harborne gave the money to Nigel...
Antisemitism ‘a national security emergency’, government terror adviser says
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the issue is being treated as an "absolute priority" but does not agree it constitutes a national emergency. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnHome...
Starmer heckled during Golders Green visit
Protesters gathered as the prime minister arrived in the north London suburb where two men were stabbed. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnProtesters gathered as the prime minister...
Hereditary peers’ last hurrah as 700-year-old system abolished
Retired Tory peer Lord Salisbury, who helped negotiate that compromise, said that although he felt "quite sentimental" about the end of a tradition dating back to the 13th century, he had always believed there needed to be a reformed second chamber that enjoyed the...
PM defends record as Badenoch says he squandered election win
"This government is like a bad episode of Game Of Thrones," she said, and in a reference to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, added: "His own people have turned against him and all the while, the prime minister is holed up in his castle, wetting himself about a...
Farage received £5m from donor before he became MP
The Reform leader says the gift was for his personal security - but opponents say he should have declared it. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Reform leader says the gift was for his...
Will King’s US visit lead to lasting reset in relations with UK?
Before King Charles arrived in the US, British diplomats were pragmatic about how much the state visit could achieve. They knew it could not reset the UK-US relationship entirely. The differences over Iran, Nato, Ukraine, trade and President Donald Trump's rhetorical...
Starmer sees off inquiry call – but he doesn’t escape unscathed
No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnNo 10 has expended considerable political...
PM won’t face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting
A Conservative-led motion sought to have the prime minister's remarks assessed by Privileges Committee. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnA Conservative-led motion sought to have the...
Key points as MPs question ex-senior aide about Mandelson appointment
Asked if it that was appropriate given the men had known Lord Mandelson for many years, McSweeney replied: "I think that when I look back on it, I certainly think it would have been much, much better if I'd asked PET to ask those follow-up questions." Article...
I made ‘serious mistake’ advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM’s ex-top adviser says
Earlier, Sir Philip Barton, the top civil servant at the Foreign Office at the time, told the committee Downing Street had been "uninterested" in the vetting process and the focus was on making sure Lord Mandelson was able to start his job by the time of Donald...
No way to raise Mandelson concerns, former senior official says
Sir Philip Barton says he was worried Lord Mandelson's links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein "could be a problem". Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnSir Philip Barton says he was worried...
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‘I started in my 20s and made £8,000’: Why women are often better investors than men
Women investors achieve slightly higher long-term returns than men, yet only 26% of UK women invest compared to 41% of men, according to recent analysis.
Where commercial real estate demand is the highest, according to new data
South Carolina leads a new commercial real estate demand index from the National Association of Realtors, which analyzes over 300 metropolitan markets across office, industrial, retail, and multifamily sectors.
Six essential skills employers say job seekers should have to stand out
A five-year study by the National Foundation for Educational Research identifies six key transferable skills employers prioritize: communication, collaboration, problem-solving, self-organization, adaptability, and information literacy.
Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
Reform UK proposes a £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays exceeding 30 minutes, with the policy limited to two claims per tax year under party plans to improve customer service.
American Airlines adds batch of new international routes on its XLR planes
American Airlines announced seven new international routes for 2027, primarily using Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which offer extended range at lower operating costs than larger widebody planes.
One in eight young people not in work or education
Nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training, representing about one in eight people aged 16 to 24, according to official statistics.
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Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Researchers have developed a defensive technique called “context bombing” that uses prompt injections to disable AI-powered attacks by triggering safety mechanisms in language models.
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
A researcher released exploit code for a Windows zero-day vulnerability allowing low-privilege accounts to compromise administrator accounts, prompting Microsoft to investigate amid a record patch release.
Sheetz is quitting VMware, migrating 11,000 virtual machines
Convenience store chain Sheetz is migrating approximately 11,000 virtual machines from VMware to StorMagic’s SvHCI platform across its 838 locations, citing Broadcom’s pricing changes and subscription requirements.
Some people’s chats with Claude AI found publicly available online
Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot were publicly accessible online through search engines, though the availability was removed over the weekend after discovery.
Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms
Microsoft introduced new AI security tools it claims outperform competing platforms while costing less, days after OpenAI’s security models were compromised in a high-profile incident.
Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee lawyers tell jury
Tennessee’s lawsuit against Meta alleges the company disregarded internal research showing Instagram harms teenagers’ mental health while prioritizing profit and user engagement.
Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem has proposed charging data centre developers refundable deposits of hundreds of millions of pounds to connect to the electricity grid amid surging demand for AI infrastructure.
Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans
Meta’s stock fell 11% after the company increased its AI spending plan to $130-145 billion annually while profits declined, prompting investor concerns about returns on investment.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Inside the U.S.–Israel–Saudi Plan to Cut Iran Out of Global Oil
The U.S., Israel, and Saudi Arabia are developing infrastructure projects designed to bypass Iranian-controlled maritime chokepoints and reduce Tehran’s control over global oil flows.
Germany’s Hydrogen Industry Is Overselling Its 6 GW Reservation Headline
Germany’s hydrogen industry reported nearly 6 GW in pipeline capacity reservations, but analysis reveals this figure double-counts network capacity and represents minimal actual commercial commitment to hydrogen production or consumption.
Ministers urged to curb energy costs as Great British homes face 13% bill surge
Great Britain faces a 13% surge in quarterly energy bills this week, reaching £1,862 annually for average households, as consumer energy debt hits record levels amid pressure on government to address affordability.
Lawyers to investigate claims of GB power grid cover-up over blackout risk
Great Britain’s grid operator has commissioned independent investigators to examine whistleblower accusations of a cover-up regarding blackout risks during a recent heatwave in late June.
BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale
BP has launched a formal process to sell its North Sea oil and gas business, marking an end to six decades of operations in the region as the company focuses on higher-value opportunities.
The Road To Green Hydrogen Is Paved With Deuterium
Startup Aternium is building a facility in Delaware to produce green hydrogen and deuterium oxide using renewable energy, positioning itself as an alternative amid reduced federal support for hydrogen initiatives.
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The Great Plains face a surprising threat: Too many trees
The Great Plains face an unexpected challenge as trees spread across grasslands, threatening biodiversity and rangeland productivity. Woody encroachment costs ranchers billions while requiring cultural shifts in land management practices.
The future of commuter rail could be taking shape in Boston
Boston’s transit authority plans to electrify the Fairmount Line with battery-powered trains by 2030, a project that traces back to decades of advocacy for service in underserved communities.
Education In The News
Federal Equity Centers Protecting Students’ Civil Rights Fight to Stay Open
Federal equity assistance centers supporting school desegregation and civil rights face an uncertain future as the Trump administration proposes eliminating their $6.6 million annual funding and rescinding program regulations.
The next literacy challenge: Teaching students how to write
Elementary school writing proficiency has become a significant concern as districts nationwide struggle with low student performance. Some school systems are adopting evidence-based instructional methods to improve writing skills and see promising results.
Discovery Education’s Digital Citizenship Initiative Named 2026 CODiE Award Winner – Discovery Education
Discovery Education’s Digital Citizenship Initiative Named 2026 CODiE Award Winner Discovery Education Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Kansas governor candidate Charlotte O’Hara wants education reform and to end tax incentives – KCUR
Kansas governor candidate Charlotte O'Hara wants education reform and to end tax incentives KCUR Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Upcoming instructor-led hunter education class in Rupert – Idaho Fish and Game (.gov)
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