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Republican ‘cavalry’ arrives with a Trump-backed $150 million ad blitz in key races
Republican super PACs, including Trump’s MAGA Inc., unleashed over $150 million in ad spending this month to support GOP candidates in competitive Senate and House races heading into the 2026 midterms.
‘I spend a bagful of money and don’t fill a bag’: the energy crisis hits Bangladesh
Bangladesh faces an acute energy crisis stemming from disrupted gas shipments following the US-Iran conflict, forcing residents to wake at midnight to cook and leaving major cities dark.
Kempton Park killings: Ninth woman’s body found in South Africa’s Dawn Park
South African police confirmed the discovery of a ninth woman’s body in the Johannesburg area within two months, sparking concerns over a series of unexplained deaths across multiple communities.
Pressure on global chokepoints drives Asia’s increased use of Arctic Trade Routes
South Korea’s first commercial container ship reached Europe via the Arctic route, as Middle East tensions drive Asian nations to explore alternative shipping lanes to reduce vulnerability to global chokepoints.
Aztec document goes on display in Mexico after 186 years
A 16th-century Aztec manuscript held in France for over a century returns to Mexico for exhibition, marking 200 years of Franco-Mexican diplomatic relations through a cultural artifact exchange.
Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson resigns after election loss
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigned after his right-wing coalition narrowly lost to the centre-left opposition in the country’s general election, with preliminary results showing roughly 50,000 votes separating the two blocs.
French far-right leader Jordan Bardella to address Reform UK party conference
French far-right leader Jordan Bardella will address Reform UK’s party conference in Birmingham next week, strengthening ties with Nigel Farage ahead of Marine Le Pen’s presidential bid in May.
Sudan conflict: Two-year curfew lifted in Khartoum
Sudan’s military government lifted a curfew and state of emergency in Khartoum that had been in place for over two years, aiming to restore normalcy to the capital after regaining control from rival forces.
Fed has ‘work to do’ if price rises don’t ease for Americans, Warsh says
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled the central bank may raise interest rates if inflation pressures do not ease, stating policymakers have “work to do” if cost-of-living improvements are not evident.
At least 93,000 ‘in great need’ after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, says Red Cross
At least 93,000 people face urgent needs following devastating flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border that killed nearly 600 and left 1,900 missing, according to the Red Cross.
Kenyan police fire tear gas at Nairobi protest against import duty hike
Kenyan police deployed tear gas against small-scale traders protesting an import duty increase in Nairobi, forcing hundreds of businesses to close as demonstrators marched against rising costs.
Ukraine reinforces Donetsk as it seeks to disrupt Russia’s weapons flow
Ukraine reinforces Donetsk defenses against Russian advances while Britain and France transfer Storm Shadow cruise missile technology to support Kyiv’s strategy of targeting Russian weapons production facilities rather than intercepting individual missiles.
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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)...
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...
Robbins’s revelations are a dangerous moment for Starmer
Drawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is proving impossible for the prime minister. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnDrawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is...
Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe war in the Middle East has brought...
Sacked civil servant to speak out in Mandelson vetting row
He is likely to set out to the Foreign Affairs Committee the context in which his initial decision was taken – that Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador had already been publicly announced and his interpretation of the law, the Constitutional Reform and...
Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools". Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnEducation minister Jacqui Smith said the move would...
Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me, Starmer says
The PM tells the Commons that if he had known the peer failed security vetting he would not have been appointed. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe PM tells the Commons that if he had...
Key points from Starmer’s Mandelson statement
The prime minister has been back in the Commons after it emerged the Labour peer failed vetting. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe prime minister has been back in the Commons after it...
Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain
And yet, in the deluge of documents already published there is an email sent to Lord Mandelson at the beginning of February of last year, when he was beginning in the role, saying, on page 76, that the job "requires DV+STRAP" and so "a new STRAP application form will...
Reform pledges to review all asylum claims for past five years if it wins power
The current Labour government has already announced major crackdowns on immigration, including disrupting gangs. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe current Labour government has...
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Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese companies are adopting artificial intelligence at a much slower pace than their US and UK counterparts, with only 8.4% of workers using AI compared to 50% in the US, due to risk aversion and cultural factors.
New York unseats San Francisco as the top market for tech talent, CBRE reports
New York has surpassed San Francisco as the top U.S. market for tech workers, driven largely by AI job growth and Bay Area contractions, according to a CBRE report.
Goldman Sachs partner warns of ‘huge danger’ in letting AI replace bankers’ reasoning skills
A Goldman Sachs partner warns that widespread AI adoption in banking risks eroding junior bankers’ analytical and reasoning abilities, potentially undermining Wall Street’s traditional apprenticeship culture.
Pubs, bars and hotels report ‘Burnham bounce’ in optimism but call for further tax relief
Hospitality sector businesses report increased optimism following government tax relief measures, though industry leaders warn additional tax cuts are needed to sustain momentum and address rising operational costs.
Argos is getting a makeover – but can it attract new shoppers?
Argos, the British retail chain, is undergoing new ownership and considering expansion plans including new standalone shops, though it faces significant competition from online retailers like Amazon.
Trump admin taps former JPMorgan Chase exec Matt Zames to advise Social Security agency
Former JPMorgan Chase executive Matt Zames will serve as an unpaid advisor to the Social Security Administration, joining commissioner Frank Bisignano to help modernize the agency’s outdated technology systems.
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ABC demands FCC drop its ‘punitive’ early license renewal of its stations
ABC filed opposition to the FCC’s early license renewal order, calling it punitive retaliation for content disfavored by the administration and warning it signals threat to press freedom nationwide.
Xbox CEO lays out priorities in memo after major ‘reset’
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma outlined priorities to return the division to growth by mid-2027 following recent restructuring that included layoffs and studio spinoffs.
Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
Police in the UK are redirecting teenage hackers toward legitimate cyber-security careers through the Cyber Choices programme, which has handled over 1,150 referrals in eight years as youth hacking involvement in major attacks increases.
AI labels to be compulsory on authentic-looking content under EU rules
Starting August 2, the EU requires companies to label AI-generated images, audio, and text designed to appear authentic, with penalties up to €15 million for non-compliance.
Newly discovered PamStealer isn’t your typical macOS malware
Security researchers discovered PamStealer, a previously unknown macOS malware that uses AppleScript and Rust-based code to steal credentials through a fake clipboard manager application.
Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets
Researchers discovered a new attack called HalluSquatting that exploits AI coding assistants’ inability to correctly identify resource locations, potentially enabling attackers to assemble massive botnets and conduct large-scale cyberattacks.
Allstate accuses Broadcom of auditing it because it quit VMware, CA
Allstate Insurance has accused Broadcom of initiating audits in retaliation for ending its VMware and CA Technologies contracts, leading to ongoing litigation between the parties.
Now, even Russia’s most elite hackers are using Clickfix to infect devices
Russia’s GRU-affiliated Sandworm hacking group has begun using Clickfix, a social-engineering technique that tricks users into running malicious scripts, to target Ukrainian organizations.
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Colombia Revives Oil And Gas After Four-Year Renewable Energy Push
Colombia’s newly elected right-wing president pledges to revive the oil and gas sector after four years of renewable energy expansion under his left-wing predecessor, signaling a shift toward balancing fossil fuel production with continued clean energy development.
The Hormuz Shock Is Far From Over
Shipping transits through the Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted Monday morning despite reported progress toward an Iran-Oman deal, with global supply-chain stress persisting near pandemic-era highs.
U.S. Solar and Storage Industry Statement on New Sec. 232 Tariffs on Solar
The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon and solar products, prompting industry leaders to warn of increased costs for manufacturers and consumers.
New Nuclear Gets Built When Governments Run Development & Taxpayers Take The Risk
New nuclear power plants succeed when governments direct development, organize financing, and absorb construction risks, rather than relying on merchant-market investments, according to analysis of recent projects in Britain, Czechia, and China.
Ukraine’s Drone War Is Breaking Russia’s Fuel Grip on Central Asia
Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian refineries are forcing Central Asian nations to abandon dependence on Russian fuel supplies, prompting rapid diversification efforts and long-term shifts in regional energy markets.
Trump Faces Growing Pressure to Restrict U.S. Oil Exports
The Trump administration faces pressure to ban U.S. oil exports to reduce fuel prices elevated by global supply disruptions, though officials deny current plans to restrict exports.
Climate Change In The News
Mount Batten asbestos mystery leaves beloved Plymouth beach shut
Mount Batten Beach in Plymouth has remained closed since summer after asbestos fibres were detected in sand samples at concerning levels, stemming from material discovered washing ashore for over six years.
Supreme Court wrestles with who should pay for climate change
The Supreme Court heard arguments in Boulder, Colorado’s lawsuit against fossil fuel companies seeking compensation for climate change impacts, a case that could determine the fate of dozens of similar suits nationwide.
Education In The News
Teachers in England get two-year 6.6% pay rise but schools to foot part of bill
England’s government announces a two-year 6.6% pay rise for teachers starting September, though schools must fund roughly a third of the increases from existing budgets.
Cutting language courses puts social mobility at risk, say UK experts
UK education experts warn that university language course cuts risk harming social mobility, particularly for working-class students, as elite institutions scale back humanities programs amid financial pressures.
GOP candidates for Wyoming’s education chief talk school choice, funding and testing load – WyoFile
GOP candidates for Wyoming’s education chief talk school choice, funding and testing load WyoFile Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Idaho’s private education tax credit reaches annual cap, applications close – Idaho Capital Sun
Idaho’s private education tax credit reaches annual cap, applications close Idaho Capital Sun Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Private education tax credit reaches annual cap, applications close – Idaho Education News
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