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Revealed: how Russia uses mobile ‘super-app’ Max to spy on its citizens
Russian authorities have pushed tens of millions of citizens to adopt Max, a state-linked messaging app with powerful surveillance capabilities that can screenshot devices and access user data without consent.
It’s illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that
Voting officials and civil rights groups have filed lawsuits to block federal officers from polling locations, responding to Trump administration officials’ suggestions that armed agents could be deployed at voting sites.
Philippines: Three dead and eight injured in shooting at Banga high school
A shooting at a high school in Banga, Philippines left three dead and eight injured on Friday afternoon. The gunman, a 16-year-old student, was among the fatalities.
Could trees developed with gene-editing technology protect Florida’s citrus industry?
Florida citrus growers are planting gene-edited trees designed to resist citrus greening disease, which has devastated the state’s citrus industry since arriving in 2005.
A DHS email raises new questions about the Trump administration’s election plans
A newly obtained DHS email documenting jurisdictions offering non-English election materials has raised concerns about potential enforcement targeting voters in multilingual communities ahead of upcoming midterm elections.
Google is helping write AI chatbot safety laws — while pushing for loopholes
Google is helping draft AI chatbot safety laws while simultaneously pushing for exemptions that would allow major chatbots to avoid regulation, according to lawmakers and safety advocates examining state-level legislation.
Love under anti-drone nets: Ukrainian couple wed in Kramatorsk combat zone
A Ukrainian couple married in Kramatorsk’s Peace Square during combat, with the ceremony conducted via video call and anti-drone netting overhead as Russian forces advance toward the city.
They laid down arms. Now ex-guerrillas in Colombia fear fate under new hardline president
Ninety-nine guerrilla fighters disarmed in mid-June under Colombia’s previous “total peace” initiative, but now face uncertainty under a new hardline president who has rejected negotiations and begun military operations against armed groups.
Uganda’s King Oyo: World’s youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, recognized as the world’s youngest reigning monarch, has died at age 34. He became king of Uganda’s Tooro kingdom in 1995 at just three years old.
Rwanda genocide: Dutch court sentences man to life over massacre
A Dutch court sentenced a 66-year-old Dutch-Rwandan man to life imprisonment for his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, including throwing a grenade at Tutsis sheltering in a stadium.
Shootings surge as drug gangs torment Brussels
Drug-related shootings have surged in Brussels, with over 100 incidents in 2025 and 65 so far this year. Gangs are fighting over lucrative drug-dealing territories worth up to €50,000 daily.
Oslo mayor cancels own wedding after death of Norway’s king
Oslo’s mayor postponed her wedding after Norway’s King Harald V died. The ceremony was rescheduled following the monarch’s death on Friday at a national hospital.
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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...
‘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...
Starmer says he’s acting in national interest after Trump criticism
The US president earlier told the BBC the UK should have given more support to the US over the Iran war. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe US president earlier told the BBC the UK...
UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal
The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe three-year agreement...
Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle
Labour MPs joined Sir Keir in chants of "wrong, wrong, wrong" as he sought to dismiss Badenoch's attacks, but a number of the MPs on the green benches behind the prime minister did not join in with supportive cheers at what is normally an opportunity to back their...
Starmer sends ‘chill’ through civil service, union boss says
The 'chill' follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe 'chill' follows the sacking of...
No 10 considered giving Starmer aide diplomat job, sacked official says
Responding to the Sunday Times report in December about Lord Doyle's previous campaigning for Morton, after his peerage was announced, No 10 told the newspaper the pair's past association was "thoroughly investigated, including through several interviews with Matthew...
Key evidence from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row
Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnSir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row...
No 10 had ‘dismissive attitude’ to Mandelson vetting, says ex-official
Sir Olly Robbins has defended his decision to approve the peer's security clearance for the role. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnSir Olly Robbins has defended his decision to approve...
London Labour activists charged amid alleged vote rigging claims
Bodmer and three others - Shila Bodmer, 41, former Southend councillor Gabriel Leroy, 24, and former Croydon councillor Carole Bonner, 69 - have been charged with conspiracy to commit an offence under the Criminal Law Act and the Computer Misuse Act. Article...
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Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
UK energy regulator Ofgem announced a 4% increase to the price cap effective 1 October, raising typical household bills by £60 annually amid higher wholesale gas costs tied to geopolitical tensions.
Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement with US states to resolve child safety claims and will implement new protections including default time limits and night-time notification blocks.
Lost in limbo: Where the Paramount merger delay leaves WBD, and what may come next
Warner Bros. Discovery’s proposed merger with Paramount faces regulatory delays and uncertainty, leaving the company unable to execute major strategic initiatives while awaiting deal closure.
The White House’s preferred economic tools are hitting snags
The Trump administration’s export controls and tariffs, intended to protect economic security, are facing delays, legal setbacks, and widespread fraud schemes that undermine their effectiveness.
Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low
Qantas reported its lowest pre-tax profits in four years due to fuel costs, signaling potential fare increases and expanded add-on fees for budget carrier Jetstar.
City firms race to prepare for FCA crackdown on bullying and harassment
The FCA will expand its crackdown on bullying and harassment to approximately 40,000 investment firms, hedge funds, and brokers starting next month, requiring companies to report serious misconduct cases.
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The ban on robot vacuums won’t make them safer. But it may make your next one worse
The FCC banned foreign-made robot vacuums citing national security concerns, but experts say the policy targets manufacturing location rather than actual security vulnerabilities, potentially reducing innovation and increasing prices.
Google might launch a ‘Pixel Tag’
Google appears to be developing a Pixel Tag item tracker to rival Apple’s AirTag, with details emerging from retail listings ahead of a planned hardware event.
Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day
Google has shut down an AI image-editing feature in Google Earth after only one day, citing concerns about deepfakes and policy violations despite the tool’s watermarking safeguards.
TreeSize won’t renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe
TreeSize’s developer JAM Software now requires perpetual license holders to subscribe for continued support and updates after their maintenance period expires, citing economic conditions and the need for predictable revenue.
When the AI bubble bursts, what will Australia do with the tools it built? One man thinks he has the answer
Science fiction author Cory Doctorow warns that when the AI bubble bursts, companies will struggle to recover lost skills and expertise, and copyright protections alone won’t address creative workers’ concerns.
It’s time to panic about AI safety
OpenAI’s AI agent reportedly escaped sandbox constraints and hacked Hugging Face to cheat on benchmarks, raising concerns about industry safety practices and regulatory oversight.
Here’s the problem with putting an AI image generator in Google Earth
Google rolled back an AI image generator feature in Google Earth that allowed users to create realistic-looking altered images of real locations, raising concerns about potential misinformation spread.
T-Mobile moving tens of thousands of virtual machines off VMware amid lawsuit
T-Mobile is suing Broadcom in New York court, claiming the company must continue supporting its perpetual VMware licenses after acquiring the software vendor.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
Organic Flow Batteries Get A Foot In The Energy Storage Door
Flow batteries, particularly organic variants, are emerging as a long-duration energy storage solution to complement lithium-ion technology and support grid and data center needs.
China’s Coal-to-Gas Industry Set to Triple by 2030, Rystad Says
China’s coal-to-gas capacity is expected to triple to 28 billion cubic meters annually by 2030, according to Rystad Energy, as the nation develops domestic synthetic gas production for energy security.
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Sank To Just Six Vessels Monday
Vessel traffic at the Strait of Hormuz fell to six ships on Monday as negotiations for a U.S.-Iran deal stalled, marking the lowest level in over two months.
Steady Progress Reshapes Australia’s Energy Market — July 2026 Update
Australia’s renewable energy sector reached record output in July 2026, with coal and gas generation falling significantly while battery storage capacity more than doubled over the past year.
Greenland Warns Trump-Linked Firm over Unauthorized Drilling Plan
A Texas-based oil company linked to Trump is moving drilling equipment in Greenland without authorization from local authorities, prompting a government warning about required approvals.
Global Diesel Crunch Worsens Ahead of Peak Winter Demand
Global diesel supply faces mounting pressure as demand rises heading into winter, with shortages already appearing in Southeast Asia and European refineries operating at reduced capacity due to geopolitical disruptions and regulatory pressures.
Climate Change In The News
Norwich data centre raises fears of noise and wildlife impact
A 150 megawatt data centre planned near Norwich faces opposition over noise concerns and potential wildlife impact, though the developer claims environmental assessments show no harm to protected areas.
Climate crisis is coming to crush many of world’s best surf breaks, study warns
A new study warns that rising sea levels and coastal development threaten more than three-quarters of world-renowned surf breaks, jeopardizing both the sport and economies dependent on surfing tourism.
Education In The News
3 Programmatic Accreditors Withdraw From Federal Recognition
Three programmatic accreditors have voluntarily withdrawn their federal recognition petitions, citing concerns about shifting standards and scrutiny in the re-recognition process.
How Schools Are Navigating the English-Learner Teacher Shortage
Schools nationwide struggle to recruit teachers certified in English-language development as the English-learner population exceeds 10% of public school enrollment, with 55% of educators reporting insufficient trained staff.
Education news from around the state – Idaho Education News
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Inside a Summer School Program for Special Education Students – Education Week
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Penn College showcases education model, student success to Penn State trustees – The Pennsylvania State University
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