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Dangote refinery: Share-buying frenzy makes oil barons out of Nigerians
Nigerians rushed to purchase shares in Aliko Dangote’s oil refinery during Africa’s largest-ever IPO, with retail investors from various backgrounds securing stakes in the company.
Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson criticized the White House for using her song “Midnight Sun” in a social media video depicting immigration enforcement operations, calling the content “dehumanizing.”
Ukraine war briefing: Poland’s Tusk heads to Kyiv after warning of Russian strikes on Ukrainian allies
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned Russia is planning hybrid drone and rocket strikes on NATO countries supporting Ukraine, then announced travel to Kyiv to discuss defense strategies with Ukrainian leadership.
Paul Keating says Aukus locking Australia into a US war against China, which it would ‘certainly lose’
Former Prime Minister Paul Keating warns the Aukus submarine deal locks Australia into potential US-China conflict, arguing America would lose such a war and leave Australia vulnerable to Chinese retaliation.
‘Run! Get away!’: witnesses recount Israeli ‘double tap’ strike that killed child and medic in Gaza
An Israeli drone strike in Gaza killed a teenager and paramedic in what experts describe as a “double-tap” attack, with witnesses reporting the second strike occurred after the boy approached the injured man to help.
The driver who slammed into an LA bus before helicopter crash is charged with murder
An SUV driver charged with murder after her vehicle struck a Los Angeles bus, killing two riders. The collision was followed by a TV news helicopter crash that killed three more people.
US revises statements suggesting Chinese hackers attacked agencies
US officials corrected statements about Chinese hackers attacking government agencies, clarifying that several were targeted but only some were successfully compromised.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy orders military to triple daily long-range strikes on Russia
Ukraine’s president ordered military forces to triple daily long-range drone strikes on Russia to 1,000 per day, while Russian fuel production declined significantly due to refinery attacks.
Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say
Tuareg rebels freed approximately 60 Malian soldiers in a prisoner exchange for a senior rebel leader, with Niger’s government directly overseeing the deal, according to security sources.
Guinea-Bissau votes on a stronger presidency: What’s at stake?
Guinea-Bissau voters will decide August 30 whether to approve a new constitution strengthening the presidency, following a military coup and ahead of scheduled December 6 elections.
Ecuador sentences ex-president Moreno to five years in jail in bribery case
An Ecuadorian court has sentenced former President Lenin Moreno to five years in prison after finding him guilty of bribery related to a major hydroelectric plant construction project.
Sovereignty, farming and fishing: Iceland votes on its future with the EU
Iceland holds a referendum on restarting EU accession talks, with farmers and fishers divided over potential economic impacts on their industries and national independence.
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We can’t abolish leasehold overnight, minister says
Harry Scoffin, founder of campaign group Free Leaseholders, said: "The government appears to think that desperate leaseholders who need the change Labour promised at the last election, namely an end to this feudal system, are naysayers acting in bad faith." Article...
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...
‘Some form’ of social media restrictions for under-16s, minister promises
Education Minister Olivia Bailey says the government will introduce “age or functionality restrictions”. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnEducation Minister Olivia Bailey says the...
UK and US always find ways to ‘come together’, King to tell Congress
King Charles will address the US Congress on Tuesday and it is expected to express sympathy over Saturday's gun attack. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnKing Charles will address the US...
MPs to vote on launching inquiry into PM’s Mandelson claims
Keir Starmer has denied accusations he misled MPs over Lord Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnKeir Starmer has denied accusations...
King’s visit to ‘revitalise’ relationship with US, says UK ambassador
The UK's ambassador to the US welcomes the state visit, at a difficult time for UK and US relations. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe UK's ambassador to the US welcomes the state...
Starmer insists ‘majority’ of Labour MPs back his leadership
He has faced calls from opposition parties to resign, and criticism from within his own party, after it emerged that UK security officials had flagged concerns about giving vetting clearance to his choice to be the UK's ambassador the United States, Lord Mandelson....
Relish and dread as Starmer ‘shambles’ hangs over Scotland and Wales elections
Both the Labour administration in Cardiff and the SNP government in Edinburgh have been in charge for a remarkably long time - Labour since 1999, the SNP since 2007. It's perhaps not surprising, then, that voters we met in both countries expressed a similar level of...
No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US ‘review’
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnAn internal...
Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)...
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Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark
Inditex, owner of Zara, opened its first UK Lefties store in Liverpool on Thursday, a budget fashion chain featuring robot-assisted checkout and garment sorting to compete with Primark and Shein.
Sports Direct’s Ashley attacks Burnham over ‘populist’ High Street revival plans
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has criticized Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s retail and cost-of-living policies as “populist reactions,” calling specific proposals regarding business rates “delusional” in a letter to Downing Street.
Artificial intelligence: Why firms are struggling to set prices
Major technology firms are struggling to price AI-based services due to unpredictable token consumption and rapidly evolving economics, complicating long-term pricing agreements with customers.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Airlines are intensifying warnings about lithium-ion batteries on flights after several incidents, including a power bank fire that destroyed a South Korean aircraft in January 2025.
After 10 years at United, CEO Scott Kirby is thinking big about the future of his airline from JFK to AI
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, who joined the carrier a decade ago after being fired by American Airlines, is pursuing aggressive expansion plans including international routes and increased presence at New York’s JFK airport.
Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay
Energy bills are projected to rise nearly 4% in October and 9% in January, with industry forecasts suggesting high prices will persist through the end of the decade amid ongoing wholesale market volatility.
Technology In The News
Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans – here are three things we learned
Major technology companies including Amazon and Apple disclosed continued massive spending on artificial intelligence, with investors demanding tangible financial returns from the trillion-dollar investment in AI infrastructure and development.
China’s tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House
China’s recent advances in artificial intelligence, chip manufacturing, and robotics have sparked divisions within Silicon Valley and the Trump administration over how to respond to competitive Chinese technologies.
Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop?
Rap artist Fenix Flexin’s Billboard Hot 100 hit “Rubberz” faces widespread speculation about AI involvement, with supporting evidence including anomalous audio artifacts and flagged promotional materials, though definitive proof remains elusive.
‘More than just objects’: Australian book sellers raise alarm over ‘horrific’ destruction of rare titles to feed AI
Australian rare booksellers fear generative AI companies are destroying valuable books for data. Unsealed court documents revealed companies engage in “destructive scanning” to train AI systems.
EU fines Google €890m for competition breaches over search and apps
The EU fined Google €890m for breaching competition laws by prioritizing its own services in search results and restricting app developers from directing users to cheaper offers.
Debate over AI’s future divides Silicon Valley as China gains ground
Silicon Valley splits over artificial intelligence’s future as Chinese AI models advance, while Meta and YouTube face mounting addiction lawsuits from minors across the country.
Max-severity Exchange server flaw under active exploitation by Kremlin hackers
Russian state-backed hackers are exploiting a maximum-severity Exchange Server vulnerability to deliver sophisticated malware through unopened emails, allowing persistent access that survives credential rotation and disk re-imaging.
New York sues Kalshi for allegedly running an ‘illegal gambling operation’
New York’s attorney general sued Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of operating as an illegal gambling operation without proper state licensing.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
Supercritical CO₂ Is Useful. The System Claims Are The Problem.
Supercritical CO₂ has genuine industrial applications, but scaling it for carbon capture and storage infrastructure would require massive investments and present safety challenges that existing deployments do not face.
World’s Largest 12.8 GWh Battery Storage Cluster Activated in China
Envision Group activated a 12.8-gigawatt-hour battery storage network in northern China featuring artificial intelligence management systems designed to optimize grid operations and increase revenue efficiency.
IEA Numbers Point to a Two-Speed Recovery in Global Fuel Prices
Global fuel markets remain volatile five months after the U.S. and Israel began military operations against Iran, with diesel prices particularly elevated despite declining crude oil prices.
A. O. Smith Partners with Panasonic to Bring a CO2 Split HPWH to Market
A. O. Smith has launched the Voltex X, a split heat pump water heater developed with Panasonic that uses CO2 refrigerant and offers compact tank options for space-constrained homes.
CATL Battery for Electric Aviation Passes Important Safety Test
CATL, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, has developed and successfully tested a battery system for electric aircraft, passing critical safety evaluations from Chinese aviation authorities.
Congress Targets Putin’s Oil Lifeline With Tough New Sanctions
The House of Representatives moved to advance a sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions package on August 10, days after the Senate approved it 86-11, targeting Russian energy revenues, banks, oligarchs, and foreign entities supporting Moscow’s war effort.
Climate Change In The News
Powering data centers on nuclear? That’s a tough sell in Utah’s coal country.
A nuclear startup plans to build 456 small modular reactors in Utah’s Carbon County to power data centers, sparking community concerns about safety and waste storage in a region already scarred by coal mining.
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar roof tiles that integrate photovoltaic cells face adoption challenges despite aesthetic advantages, including higher costs, lower efficiency, and complex installation compared to traditional rooftop solar panels.
Education In The News
Harvard President Discusses Federal Fight
Harvard President Alan Garber spoke publicly about the university’s ongoing legal dispute with the federal government over $2.2 billion in research funding, arguing the battle has implications beyond higher education.
Turning Apprenticeships Into Degrees
Michigan launched a program in 2025 allowing registered apprentices to earn college credit for on-the-job training, potentially reducing the time needed to complete an associate degree.
Gov. Ron DeSantis recommends Henry Mack for Florida education commissioner – WPEC
Gov. Ron DeSantis recommends Henry Mack for Florida education commissioner WPEC Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Gov. Ron DeSantis recommends Henry Mack for Florida education commissioner – WPEC
Gov. Ron DeSantis recommends Henry Mack for Florida education commissioner WPEC Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Conference at Chicago Teachers Union headquarters raises fresh questions about education priorities – Fox News
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