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Jurgen Klopp: New Germany coach wants to ‘reclaim’ flag amid elections
New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says football can help restore national pride amid far-right election gains, announcing his first squad with 16 uncapped players for upcoming Nations League matches.
Trump administration denies entry visas to Palestinian officials ahead of UN general assembly
The Trump administration denied entry visas to Palestinian officials ahead of next week’s UN General Assembly, citing alleged failures to uphold commitments and actions undermining peace efforts.
UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes
UN human rights experts conclude there are reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in February missile strikes on Iranian civilian sites that killed at least 177 people.
A year ago, President Trump pledged to lower Medicaid drug prices. Has that happened?
One year after President Trump announced pharmaceutical pricing agreements, a Medicaid discount program remains under construction with limited transparency about which drugs will be discounted and how many states will participate.
Warm words on Canada’s EU ‘associate membership’ but no guarantees
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney responded warmly to an EU invitation for associate membership, emphasizing deeper cooperation on energy, defense, and technology amid rising tensions with the US and China.
Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump raise arrest at Xi meeting
The wife of a US scholar detained in China has appealed to President Trump to raise her husband’s case during his upcoming White House summit with President Xi Jinping.
Board of Peace envoy Mladenov warns Gaza ceasefire risks ‘collapse’
The UN’s high representative for the Board of Peace warns that failure to implement the Gaza ceasefire roadmap risks collapse, with devastating consequences if conflict resumes.
US judge denies injunction against Trump’s new birthright citizenship order
A federal judge rejected a request to temporarily block President Trump’s second executive order restricting birthright citizenship, though she expressed concern about its validity.
Israeli strike kills three Palestinians in West Bank’s Jenin
An Israeli air strike in the West Bank’s Jenin killed three Palestinians on Friday. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas operative and two accomplices in a rare aerial operation.
President Donald Trump signs order creating US Space Academy
President Trump signed an executive order Friday establishing the US Space Academy, a new national training institution modeled after military academies and designed to prepare personnel for the Space Force, NASA, and private spaceflight industries.
Colombia’s new president faces backlash over ‘inhumane’ deportation policy
Colombia’s newly inaugurated president has unveiled a deportation campaign targeting foreign nationals without legal status, primarily affecting Venezuelan migrants, drawing sharp criticism from opposition leaders and advocacy groups.
Board of Peace’s Gaza envoy criticises Israeli strikes and Hamas actions
A senior Trump administration official criticized Israeli strikes and Hamas actions in Gaza, warning that ceasefire collapse would be irreversible for the region amid disagreements over disarmament sequencing.
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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...
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...
Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal
The prime minister said he was "staggered" to find out last week that civil servants in the Foreign Office withheld information from him. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe prime...
Starmer would have blocked Mandelson over vetting failure, says Lammy
Dame Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, has said new revelations have "called into question" evidence Sir Olly gave to MPs in November, during which he did not disclose that the government's security vetting agency advised the Foreign Office to...
Starmer accused of ‘skulking’ and shunning Sarwar in Scotland
It is the first time the prime minister has been north of the border since the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for him to step down in February. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this...
Why Starmer still can’t move on from the Mandelson mess
Step two: crucially after the prime minister had given the former Labour minister the job, there was a security check, known as developed vetting. As we reported in the autumn, that's a standalone confidential process, which involved an in-person interview, financial...
Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs
Former Former Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnFormer Former Office chief Sir Olly...
‘Staggering’ I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM
The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe PM is facing calls to resign over the...
What we know about Mandelson’s vetting and security clearance
The process is designed to identify whether people applying for government jobs pose a security risk, either because they might seek to abuse their position, or because their personal lives make them a potential blackmail target - for example, if they are in high...
Top Foreign Office official to leave post after Mandelson vetting row
Calling for the PM to stand down earlier, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said: "It is either, he knew that Mandelson failed the security vetting and lied to us in Parliament, on TV repeatedly, or he didn't know, didn't ask and said he had passed the security...
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Inside Coca-Cola’s secretive innovation labs: How the beverage giant wants to automate dirty soda and refreshers
Coca-Cola is developing new automated beverage equipment including Freestyle dispensers that make dirty sodas and refreshers, testing customizable drinks to compete with specialty beverage chains and meet consumer demand for handcrafted options.
Fast-fashion giant Shein sets cut-price $27bn valuation for Hong Kong IPO
Fast-fashion retailer Shein will list on the Hong Kong stock exchange on 1 September at a valuation near $27bn, down significantly from its prior $100bn peak after reporting losses earlier this year.
Iran says it is ‘fully prepared’ to counter widened US economic sanctions
The US Treasury announced sweeping new sanctions against Iran, describing them as an “economic D-Day,” while Iranian officials said they are fully prepared to counter the measures through alternative trade partnerships.
US-Canada trade war heats up as Trump threatens to hike auto tariffs
President Trump has threatened to increase US tariffs on Canadian automobiles and parts from 25% to 50% starting January 1, escalating tensions after trade negotiations between the countries collapsed.
Lego posts record first-half revenue, CEO touts strong sales at high-end and value pricing
Lego reported record first-half revenue of 41.9 billion Danish kroner, posting a 21% revenue increase driven by botanical sets, Formula 1 partnerships, and collectible products.
HHS plans new FDA deputy commissioner roles for technology and drugs, sources say
The Department of Health and Human Services is planning to establish two new deputy commissioner positions at the FDA, one focused on technology and artificial intelligence, according to sources familiar with the plan.
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HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
India’s Competition Commission fined HP India and partners 1.4 billion rupees for colluding to inflate prices of computers, ink cartridges, and toner in government contracts and retail sales.
Misleading AI-generated doctors pose ‘huge danger to public safety’
AI-generated doctors spreading dubious health advice on TikTok pose a significant public safety risk, according to medical experts and research showing these accounts accumulate millions of views with false medical claims.
Raids across UK in crackdown on nuisance car finance texts
UK authorities executed search warrants at companies in five cities, seizing devices and documents as part of a crackdown on firms sending unsolicited text messages about car finance compensation claims.
Xbox tech boss says ‘unacceptable’ outage should not have affected disc games
Xbox’s technology chief acknowledged an “unacceptable” outage Monday that prevented some players from accessing disc-based games, citing a licensing verification failure.
The second time probably won’t help this charm.
AI pendant company Friend relaunched its product with added speaker functionality and doubled the price to $249, alongside a new $10 monthly subscription service.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold design leaks ahead of Google launch event
Design renders of Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold suggest a foldable phone with minimal changes from the previous model, featuring an 8-inch inner display and redesigned camera array.
Google is working on Chrome updates that don’t require restarts
Google is developing technology to apply Chrome updates without requiring browser restarts, using dynamic patching to reduce user disruption from increasingly frequent security patches.
Google DeepMind’s new AI model can control a robot’s entire body
Google DeepMind’s updated Gemini Robotics 2 AI model can now control humanoid robots’ entire bodies, enabling whole-body movements and complex manipulation tasks previously limited to upper-body control.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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The Hormuz Crisis Has Forever Changed the Economics of Energy Security
Recent disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz have challenged assumptions about uninterrupted energy corridor access, prompting markets to reassess risk valuations and reshape long-term capital allocation in the global energy system.
America’s $4 Billion Wind Retreat Is a Bet on Permanently Cheap Gas
The U.S. Department of the Interior has reached agreements worth approximately $3.9 billion with energy companies to abandon offshore wind projects and redirect capital toward natural gas, LNG, and oil infrastructure.
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Britain’s grid operator faced accusations that senior managers downplayed strain during summer heatwaves and pressured staff to protect the organization’s reputation rather than prioritize system stability.
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
US private equity firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners agreed to acquire energy company DCC for £5.75bn, joining a wave of UK-listed firms going private.
Shell’s profits more than double after jump in oil and gas prices
Shell’s net profit more than doubled to $9.8 billion in the second quarter, driven by surging oil and gas prices following Middle East tensions and disruptions to global energy supplies.
VICTORY: Court Overturns Trump Administration’s Wind Pause
A federal court ruled that the Trump administration’s freeze on wind project reviews violated statutory deadlines and ordered the Department of Defense to resume evaluations.
Climate Change In The News
Hoads Wood illegal waste “supersite” finally cleared at £15m cost
A major illegal waste dumping site in Kent has been cleared after 15 months, costing taxpayers £15m. The Hoads Wood supersite held nearly 40,000 tonnes of waste deposited in 2023 on a protected nature area.
Cop31 host urges wealthy countries to spend ‘much more’ on climate than defence
The president of the upcoming UN climate summit urged wealthy nations to prioritize climate spending over defence budgets, calling climate change a fundamental security issue requiring urgent financial commitment.
Education In The News
As college graduates fret over finding jobs, a record shortage of workers is projected
Despite college graduates’ concerns about artificial intelligence and job market weakness, economists warn the United States faces an unprecedented worker shortage that could constrain economic growth for years.
Boston University Inks $104M PILOT Deal With City
Boston University agreed to pay the city $104 million over five years through a payment in lieu of taxes deal, the largest such agreement in Boston’s history.
NUWC Division, Keyport computer scientist honored with ‘STEM Education and Outreach’ Command Award – DVIDS
NUWC Division, Keyport computer scientist honored with ‘STEM Education and Outreach’ Command Award DVIDS Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
School’s deaf resource unit helps children access full education – BBC
School's deaf resource unit helps children access full education BBC Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
School’s deaf resource unit helps children access full education – BBC
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