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‘A coin flip’: on the campaign trail as Brazil’s far right edges back to power
Brazil’s far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro campaigns in the battleground state of Minas Gerais with less than a month until the 4 October presidential election, where he is polling nearly even with incumbent leftwing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
China dismisses AI ‘fearmongering’ as spy chief warns of threat to Communist party rule
China dismissed US calls to block its AI development as “fearmongering,” while the country’s top spy chief warned that artificial intelligence could threaten Communist party rule.
Trump: US president’s comments on a united Ireland may have targeted an audience across the Atlantic
During a visit to Ireland, President Trump expressed support for eventual Irish unification, prompting debate over whether the remarks signal a policy shift or target Irish-American voters ahead of midterm elections.
Monday briefing: What do Reform’s record-setting donations mean for the party – and our politics?
Reform UK received record donations totaling £72 million from cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, the largest single gifts in British political history, amid ongoing financial investigations into the party.
ChatGPT has a feature to help those in crisis. But where can you find it?
OpenAI’s ChatGPT offers an optional Trusted Contact feature allowing users to designate someone the chatbot can alert if it detects suicidal thoughts or self-harm risk.
Ukraine war briefing: Poland calls for ‘double’ support to Kyiv after Russian train attack
Poland and Ukraine condemned Russian strikes near their border as an escalation after a train was targeted while Western officials visited a nearby station, prompting calls for increased support to Kyiv.
Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
China recalled nearly 3 million Teslas and over 4 million vehicles total due to hidden door handles that are difficult to operate in emergencies, prompting warning labels and software updates.
Ex-cricket captains call on Pakistan to ensure ‘proper medical care’ for Imran Khan
Former cricket captains including Sunil Gavaskar and Alastair Cook have written to Pakistan’s leader demanding proper medical care for imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan, citing concerns over his health and vision loss.
Divorce, smartphones and control – BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
The BBC gained rare access to Taliban officials in Afghanistan, documenting daily governance including a woman’s difficult divorce case and encounters with former insurgent commanders now in leadership positions.
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial
Ahmad Hassoun, Syria’s grand mufti under ousted President Bashar al-Assad, received a life sentence Monday for inciting violence and justifying killings during the country’s civil war.
E1 settlement: Why Netanyahu, Israel’s right might not mind global outrage
Israel’s government invited bids for over 1,200 housing units in the E1 settlement in the occupied West Bank, drawing international outrage two months before elections.
‘Half of my business will be gone’ – Bracing for fallout in the Canada-US trade war
Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed, prompting both countries to impose 50% tariffs on each other’s products, leaving small business owners on both sides scrambling to manage significant cost increases.
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UK economy failed to grow in January ahead of Iran war
Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnAnalysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at...
Oil price profiteering will not be tolerated, says Miliband
Ed Miliband says the competition watchdog is primed to intervene if firms use the oil price shock to "rip off" customers. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnEd Miliband says the...
Minister defends PM’s handling of Mandelson appointment
He said Sir Keir has not sought to move on from the issue but instead is "understanding the damage that it has done and then putting in place changes to public life, to the very structures of power in our society … that have ignored what has happened to women and...
Chris Mason: There may be no knockout blows from Mandelson files but it’s far from over
So, for now at least, the circus of what amounts to a public slanging match between the prime minister and the government on the one hand, and the man they appointed just over a year ago to one of their marquee roles on the other, continues. It is the prime minister's...
A ‘weirdly rushed’ appointment – and other key takeaways from Mandelson files
In an email following his sacking, dated 17 September, 2025, Lord Mandelson wrote: "My chief concern is leaving the US and arriving in the UK with the maximum dignity and minimum media intrusion which I think is to the advantage of all concerned, not least because I...
PM warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s Epstein links
Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnDocuments also suggest the...
Polanski stood by breast enlargement hypnosis claim
The same month, when asked about the Sun piece on the Pod Save the UK podcast, he said: "I went out on BBC Radio the next day, so not twelve years later when I became a politician, but literally the next day to go 'this article doesn't represent me'." Article...
Union cuts Labour funding by 40% over bin strike
The union votes in favour of an "unprecedented" £580,000 cut, due to anger over ongoing action. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe union votes in favour of an "unprecedented" £580,000...
March organised by Iran-linked group banned after police request
Organisers say it is a peaceful pro-Palestinian event but it has been criticised for representing the Iranian regime. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnOrganisers say it is a peaceful...
Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes
The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers...
Jury restriction plan clears first hurdle despite Labour dissent
The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe justice secretary says the limits are required...
Calls grow for Reeves to ditch fuel tax hike over Iran
Reform UK has set out further detail of how it would cover the cost of scrapping September's planned rise. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnReform UK has set out further detail of how it...
Chris Mason: The cost of living is catapulted centre stage yet again
For much of the last week and a half, the lion's share of the attention about America and Israel's war with Iran has, understandably, been consumed by the pictures and testimony about the conflict around the Middle East - in Iran, Israel, Lebanon and the United Arab...
Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan
Kirsty Brimelow KC, the senior criminal lawyer who heads the Bar Council, said: "This letter and its more than 3,000 signatories demonstrate the unequivocal principled and practical opposition to the restriction of jury trials from not only the Bar, but the legal...
Call off King’s US visit over Iran, urge Lib Dems
The party says the planned trip should be scrapped after Donald Trump's criticism of the UK's response to the war. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe party says the planned trip should...
PM warns of impact of Iran conflict on UK economy
The prime minister was speaking as oil prices soar in response to turbulence in the Middle East. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe prime minister was speaking as oil prices soar in...
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UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war drives up energy bills
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, driven by higher energy prices following the Iran war, marking the first increase since March and intensifying cost-of-living pressures.
Why is the Trump administration causing turmoil in the bond markets? | Richard Partington
Global government borrowing costs have surged to their highest levels in decades as investors sell US bonds, citing concerns about Trump administration policies and Middle East tensions affecting inflation and economic stability worldwide.
Fashion tech founder sentenced to prison for $300m fraud scheme
Fashion tech founder Christine Hunsicker was sentenced to five years in federal prison for orchestrating a $300 million fraud scheme involving falsified financial documents presented to hundreds of investors.
How much could Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions hurt Iran?
The Trump administration plans sweeping “economic D-Day” sanctions targeting countries doing business with Iran to break a military stalemate, though Iran has demonstrated resilience against decades of economic pressure.
UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
The UK government borrowed £1.8bn in July, exceeding forecasts by £2.3bn and constraining the Chancellor’s ability to fund cost-of-living measures ahead of the October Budget.
Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, driven by higher energy bills following an increase in the price cap and geopolitical disruptions to global oil supplies.
Technology In The News
Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk
Microsoft’s patch for a Windows Defender zero-day may cause machines to write files large enough to consume all available disk space, according to the researcher who discovered the flaw.
Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now
Security researchers discovered that Microsoft failed to revoke 11 vulnerable firmware components called shims for over a decade, allowing attackers to easily bypass Secure Boot protections on Windows and Linux devices.
TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok adequately checks user ages and prevents children from accessing harmful content on its platform.
Could AI be conscious?
Leading AI researchers and ethicists are raising questions about whether advanced language models could be conscious or deserve moral consideration, citing the rapid advancement and complexity of current AI systems.
Experts warn of rise in sadistic online exploitation of vulnerable children
Child safety experts warn that cases of predators coercing minors into producing sexual abuse material and self-harm have surged globally, with the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children reporting a 125% increase in sadistic online exploitation cases.
Harry Potter publisher to receive millions in Anthropic copyright settlement
Bloomsbury, publisher of Harry Potter and works by JK Rowling, will receive millions from a $1.5bn copyright settlement between AI startup Anthropic and thousands of authors over unauthorized use of their work.
How the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 phones compare
Samsung unveiled three new folding phones at its July 2026 Unpacked event, with models starting at $1,199.99 and launching August 7th. The Z Fold 8 offers a new, more compact design option compared to the larger Ultra variant.
Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like
Samsung revealed its upcoming smart glasses with two new frame designs and confirmed a 9-hour battery life. The glasses, developed with Google, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker, will launch this fall.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
US Govt. Supports New Green Hydrogen Project In Morocco
The US government is supporting a green hydrogen project in Morocco through a $5.7 million grant to develop electrolyzer technology for large-scale ammonia production in the country’s southern provinces.
Germany Is Rebuilding Its Failed Russian Gas Strategy With Hydrogen
Germany’s hydrogen strategy relies heavily on subsidies covering up to 80% of truck costs and 50% of refueling station investments, raising questions about genuine commercial viability beyond government support.
Europe’s heatwave drives electricity prices to new highs as demand soars
European electricity prices soared to multi-year highs as a heatwave drove surging demand while power plant outages and reduced renewable generation tightened supply across the continent.
Exploit last North Sea oil and gas or risk mass job losses, Andy Burnham urged
The British Chambers of Commerce director urges Andy Burnham to approve North Sea oil and gas extraction at Jackdaw and Rosebank to prevent job losses as the transition to renewable energy lags.
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Great Britain’s grid operator faced allegations of downplaying power strain during a June heatwave, with whistleblowers claiming senior managers ordered staff to avoid creating audit trails and prioritized reputation protection over grid stability.
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
US private equity firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners have agreed to acquire FTSE 100 energy company DCC for £5.75bn, though the founder and major shareholders oppose the deal.
Climate Change In The News
Two million people in England unaware their properties are at risk of flooding
Over two million English residents are unaware their properties face flooding risk as the UK anticipates a wet, stormy winter season ahead, the Environment Agency warns.
Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action
Scientists who believe technology will solve climate change are 23% less likely to sign petitions or protest, and 18% less likely to make lifestyle changes, according to a London School of Economics study.
Education In The News
SAP developers face education debt, user group warns – cio.com
SAP developers face education debt, user group warns  cio.com Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Youth Financial Education Series Javon Coen Interview – Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Youth Financial Education Series Javon Coen Interview  Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Nigeria launches $552 million education drive backed by World Bank, GPE – Reuters
Nigeria launches $552 million education drive backed by World Bank, GPEÂ Â Reuters Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
CMU Advances Defense Manufacturing and Military Education at Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit – Carnegie Mellon University
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New Mexico education officials report fund supporting unhoused students showing early results – Source New Mexico
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