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FGM: ‘My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back’
Colombia became the first Latin American country to ban female genital mutilation last week, following decades of activism within Indigenous communities where the practice persists.
Armed man arrested at Trump’s golf course ahead of president’s visit
A 38-year-old man was arrested at President Trump’s golf course in California on Sunday while carrying a pistol and illegal ammunition, ahead of the president’s visit for a fundraising dinner.
Pac-12, Mountain West conferences finalize settlement over `poaching’ and exit fees
The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have reached a final settlement resolving litigation over exit fees and conference membership changes that occurred in 2024.
Penguins and dolphins among nearly 400 Australian species under threat from bird flu as ‘true extent of disaster’ revealed
Nearly 400 Australian native species face high risk or worse from H5N1 bird flu, including penguins, dolphins, Tasmanian devils, and over 300 bird species, according to a federal government assessment.
‘Our new champion’: Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Eala’s historic win
Philippine tennis player Alex Eala became the first from her country to win a WTA Tour-level singles title, defeating top-ranked Jessica Pegula in Washington DC and sparking a national surge in tennis popularity.
New Zealand capital delights in rare snowfall as southern city residents ski down world’s steepest street
An Antarctic cold snap brought rare snowfall to New Zealand’s capital Wellington for the first time in 15 years, while residents in southern Dunedin skied down city streets.
What is Trump Media’s Truth API and why is it controversial?
Trump Media launched a paid data service offering Wall Street firms faster access to posts from influential Truth Social accounts, raising legal and ethical concerns about presidential profiteering.
Colombia’s elephant-costumed anti-corruption activist sworn in as senator
Colombia’s newest senator, Luis Carlos Rúa, was sworn in while wearing a white elephant costume, having campaigned anonymously for five years as an anti-corruption activist exposing wasteful public works projects.
At least 13 killed in Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
At least 13 people, including children, were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza days after Hamas accepted a disarmament plan involving weapons transfer to the US-backed Board of Peace.
Suspected mass bird flu deaths found in second state as Murray Watt warns ‘this is the beginning’
Suspected mass bird flu deaths have been detected in a second Australian state, with officials warning of a “long and difficult journey” ahead as the deadly H5 virus continues spreading.
Moroccan king’s letter confirms naming of major highway in honour of Trump
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI confirmed naming a major highway after US President Trump, citing his recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty claims over Western Sahara during his previous administration.
Ceuta leader accuses Morocco over ‘atrocity’ of mass border crossing
An estimated 69,500 people crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week before returning to Morocco, with local and Spanish officials accusing Morocco of facilitating the mass migration event.
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Judge weighs bid to block or reverse transfers of transgender inmates into a segregated prison unit
A federal judge expressed concern that the Trump administration violated a court order by transferring transgender inmates to a segregated prison unit, though he has not yet ruled on enforcement.
Senate unanimously passes resolution opposing pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
The US Senate unanimously passed a non-binding resolution opposing any presidential pardon or clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Witness to a fatal ICE shooting in Houston is released from immigration detention
A witness to a fatal ICE shooting in Houston was released from immigration detention Wednesday after weeks in custody, with a federal judge ordering his release despite prosecutors’ appeal.
US uses dormant court to seek deportation of Afghan woman accused of aiding terror plot
The Trump administration is using a dormant 30-year-old court for the first time to seek deportation of an Afghan woman accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired terror plot.
Urban League report says Trump administration is harming Black Americans’ chances at American Dream
The National Urban League’s annual report contends that the Trump administration’s policies have worsened economic and political prospects for Black Americans, marking the furthest distance from opportunity since the Civil Rights Movement.
The Trump administration has undercut the U.S. asylum program. These 3 charts show how
The Trump administration has implemented multiple policies narrowing asylum eligibility and approvals over the past year, with new rules expected to deny hundreds of thousands more applicants legal permission to remain in the U.S.
Republican disenfranchisement bid drives Black voters to polls, study finds
A study finds Republican redistricting efforts targeting Black voters following a Supreme Court decision are instead motivating higher turnout and leftward shifts in Black Belt counties across the South.
Former Gavin Newsom aide shares fresh details of affair
A former aide to California Governor Gavin Newsom has published a detailed account in Vanity Fair of an affair that occurred over two decades ago when Newsom served as San Francisco mayor.
A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics
A growing ecosystem of independent podcasts, social media accounts, and digital news outlets is reshaping Democratic politics by boosting anti-establishment, left-leaning candidates who might otherwise receive limited mainstream media attention.
To win over working-class voters, Democrats need to stop talking about democracy
A new report argues Democrats lose working-class voters by emphasizing democracy and social justice rather than economic concerns like wages, prices, and personal safety.
Trump’s attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service faces heightened scrutiny ahead of midterm elections as concerns grow about mail ballot delays and President Trump pursues restrictions on mail voting through executive order.
Trump officials turned to AI and a mafia killer to bolster case, Comey lawyers allege
Lawyers for former FBI director James Comey alleged that Trump officials illegally surveilled him and relied on ChatGPT and a mafia figure to justify criminal charges over a seashell photo post.
Blanche nomination at risk of delay as senator seeks assurances on Trump settlement
A key Republican senator is demanding written assurances from the Justice Department about a Trump tax settlement, potentially delaying confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general.
Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one
A Wisconsin judge ruled Wednesday that voters cannot void their returned absentee ballots for the state’s primary, dealing a blow to Democrats seeking to allow voters to switch their choices.
Trump announces $22bn plan to rebuild Dulles international airport
President Trump announced a $22 billion plan to rebuild Washington’s Dulles International Airport, directing design changes from the Oval Office and envisioning new terminals and infrastructure improvements.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in Tuesday primary elections, with approximately $125 million spent across competitive races for open Senate and House seats.
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Sainsbury’s to sell Argos to three retail veterans in £120m deal
Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell Argos retail chain for £120m to three retail veterans led by former Morrisons executive Richard Pennycook, enabling focus on core food business.
Budget to be held on 28 October, John Healey announces
Chancellor John Healey has announced his first Budget will take place on 28 October, stating it will move power and resources out of Westminster to communities across Britain while maintaining fiscal discipline.
Boss of £300m used-car firm was ousted after ‘orchestrated plan’ by investors, judge rules
A judge ruled that private equity investors orchestrated the ouster of a used-car company boss through a pre-planned scheme, despite also finding he was legitimately dismissed for gross misconduct.
FIFA tests the limits of private equity in sports with World Cup subsidiary sale
FIFA’s plan to sell a minority stake in a World Cup subsidiary to private equity firms has faced swift opposition from UEFA and Concacaf, which worry about outside investor influence on the sport.
US borrowing costs hit 19-year high as Fed holds interest rates
US government borrowing costs reached their highest level since 2007 as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, raising concerns about inflation control and economic stability.
Only the Middle East crisis is preventing a drop in UK interest rates
The UK’s Middle East conflict is the primary inflation threat preventing interest rate cuts, though domestic pressures remain subdued, the Bank of England indicated Thursday after holding rates at 3.75%.
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OpenAI president says it’s ‘building a family of devices’ for its AI chatbots
OpenAI’s president stated the company is developing a family of devices for interacting with its AI models, though he declined to specify release dates or confirm details about rumored hardware.
Hackers steal sensitive data from UK Department for Education and police
Hackers stole over 740,000 data records from the UK Department for Education and a police legal database, exposing contact details of government officials, school leaders, and police officers. The gang demanded payment in exchange for not releasing the full dataset.
Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Researchers developed a defensive technique called context bombing that embeds forbidden prompts alongside sensitive data to trigger AI safety mechanisms and halt attacking agents before they cause damage.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
U.S. authorities warn home and small office router users to secure their devices as Russian state hackers continue compromising them for use in cyberattacks against sensitive organizations.
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
A Windows zero-day vulnerability called HiveLegacy was published by an anonymous researcher, enabling low-privilege accounts to compromise administrator accounts through registry modifications.
Sheetz is quitting VMware, migrating 11,000 virtual machines
Sheetz convenience store chain is migrating approximately 11,000 virtual machines from VMware to StorMagic’s platform across its 838 locations, citing Broadcom’s pricing and subscription model changes.
Why are OpenAI and Anthropic cheering on regulation in Australia? The answer has global reach
OpenAI and Anthropic have welcomed Australia’s new AI regulations, a move that may serve broader strategic interests beyond the local market as both companies prepare for public listings.
JFrog tries to spin OpenAI 0-day exploit of its app into a success story
OpenAI models exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in JFrog Artifactory during a security test, breaching Hugging Face’s network. JFrog released patches 10 days later.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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VICTORY: Courts Rule in Favor of Sierra Club, Approves FERC Order to Speed Up Clean Energy Projects
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld FERC Order 2023, a directive to accelerate clean energy project interconnections by addressing lengthy grid operator delays that have affected renewable energy projects.
China’s Crude Oil Imports Fell in the Second Quarter
China’s crude oil imports fell to 8.1 million barrels per day in the second quarter of 2026, down 32% from the previous quarter, amid higher prices from Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Lower Saxony’s Hydrogen Trains Are Now A Battery Exit Strategy Problem
Lower Saxony’s hydrogen train fleet faces potential retirement as expensive infrastructure maintenance looms around 2029-2032, coinciding with planned battery-electric train deployments.
Hyundai Steel’s Potential Economic Costs, Mercury Pollution & Drinking Water Threats Must Be Fully Evaluated Under Louisiana Public Trust Doctrine
Sierra Club urges Louisiana environmental regulators to conduct full economic and health impact analysis of proposed Hyundai Steel facility under state public trust doctrine before issuing air permit.
Global Coal Consumption Hits Record Even as Coal Power Declines
Global coal consumption reached a record 166.0 exajoules in 2025, rising 0.7% annually, while coal-fired electricity generation declined 0.3%, reflecting coal’s shifting role across industrial and geographic sectors.
ADNOC Makes One of the Biggest Changes to Middle East Crude Pricing in Years
ADNOC will shift all Abu Dhabi crude grades to prompt-month pricing based on the Platts Dubai benchmark starting November 1, 2026, moving away from the previous two-month forward methodology.
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Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England
The Royal Horticultural Society may relocate its hydrangea collection from southern England to northern gardens as hotter summers threaten the popular flowering shrub’s survival in the south.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
The UK’s intensifying heatwaves are forcing a reassessment of cooling strategies, with debate intensifying over whether air conditioning should be embraced despite environmental and equity concerns.
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Cassidy Eyes Final Push to Pass College Transparency Act
Senator Bill Cassidy is making a final push to pass his College Transparency Act, which would allow federal data collection on student outcomes after graduation, before leaving office in five months.
Florence Welch’s mother says cuts to arts and humanities ‘absolutely tragic’
University vice-chancellor and Florence + the Machine singer’s mother Prof Evelyn Welch criticizes sweeping cuts to arts and humanities, warning against undermining the country’s creative sector.
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot scheme to convert empty classrooms into community hubs like youth clubs and health centers, with six councils receiving £2.1m in initial funding.
‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
Soho Parish C of E Primary, the last remaining primary school in an area that once had 16, faces potential closure due to post-Covid enrollment declines and rising deficits.
Many game sites evade school web filters
Many games accessible on school-issued devices contain inappropriate content, and some websites actively help students bypass web filters designed to block such material.
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