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Bali police investigate after Australian man and children found dead in home
An Australian man and his two young children were found dead in their Bali home on Sunday. Police are investigating the deaths in the popular tourist area.
Bandar Utama stabbing: Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity
A Malaysian teenager has been acquitted of murdering a 16-year-old schoolgirl after a judge found he was mentally unsound at the time, ruling he will receive psychiatric treatment.
Weather tracker: Floods in eastern India and hurricane damage in California
Flooding in eastern India has claimed at least three lives and displaced numerous villages, while Hurricane Marie caused severe beach erosion and property damage across California’s Orange County.
Questions mount over what an AI ‘slowdown’ would look like
Leading AI executives including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei have called for slowing AI development pace, but substantial questions remain about how such a slowdown could be practically implemented and enforced globally.
Trump: US president says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit
US President Trump announced he will remove all tariffs on Irish whiskey during his two-day visit to Ireland, ending a 15% duty on Republic of Ireland-distilled whiskey.
Indonesian passenger ship overturns, sparking search for at least 129 missing
An Indonesian ferry with over 240 people aboard overturned in rough seas in the Java Sea on Sunday, leaving at least 129 missing while 108 were rescued.
Chinese court sentences founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison
Hui Ka Yan, founder of Chinese property developer Evergrande, has been sentenced to life in prison and the company fined $2.3 billion for financial fraud and asset concealment.
North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on Thursday, according to Japan, one day after rejecting U.S. efforts to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea.
France links sharp rise in drownings to prolonged heatwaves
France has recorded 301 drownings since mid-June, representing a 14% increase compared to the previous year, with officials attributing the rise to prolonged heatwaves affecting the country.
Canada, US and tit-for-tat tariffs: How will they impact their economies?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs matching US duties after negotiations collapsed, with economists warning both nations face significant economic pain from the escalating trade dispute.
Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence Republicans will retain control of Congress in November midterm elections despite ongoing war with Iran and public opposition to the conflict.
Why child stars like Hayden Panettiere fall into addiction
Child star Hayden Panettiere, who died at 36, faced intense Hollywood pressures that experts say increased her vulnerability to addiction and mental health struggles common among young actors.
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Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM
Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnFuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September,...
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...
UK opens charter flights booking portal for Britons in Dubai
It comes after thousands of flights had been cancelled in the Middle East in the past week. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnIt comes after thousands of flights had been cancelled in the...
PM is standing up for UK interests, says Cooper after Trump criticism
The foreign secretary says the UK will not agree with Trump "on every issue", after he attacks Starmer's response to the Iran conflict. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe foreign...
Trump accuses Starmer of seeking to ‘join wars after we’ve already won’
"The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday. "That's OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don't need them any longer...
Swinney would ‘consider’ US military plane ban from Prestwick Airport
The first minister says he wants clarity from the UK government about whether the planes were involved in the US-Israeli action in the Middle East. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe...
There’s an inflation wave coming. How worried should we be?
Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnEconomic consequences are an intrinsic...
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Three things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt
The U.S. federal debt reached $40 trillion this week, with annual interest costs now exceeding $1 trillion. Lenders are demanding higher rates, affecting borrowing costs across mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees
UK competition watchdog investigates Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and Red Driving School over allegations of hidden fees that made prices appear artificially low to consumers.
Carney asks for end to US alcohol ban, province leader says, as trade deal nears
Prime Minister Mark Carney has requested Canadian provinces lift their boycott on US alcohol sales as trade negotiations with the United States advance toward a potential agreement on tariffs and market access.
Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta
Former Meta engineer Arturo Béjar testified in a landmark child safety trial that Meta created a culture prioritizing user engagement over safety, with only CEO Mark Zuckerberg capable of changing it.
Travelodge boss steps down as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
Travelodge’s chief executive Jo Boydell has stepped down as the hotel chain addresses security failures following multiple incidents of unauthorized room access and sexual assault.
Danone €1bn takeover of Tring based Huel approved by watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority has approved Danone’s €1 billion acquisition of British meal supplement maker Huel, which was founded in 2015 and is based in Hertfordshire.
Technology In The News
Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM
Apple is reportedly developing an updated MacBook Neo with a faster A19 Pro processor, increased RAM capacity, and new color options, though pricing may rise due to component shortages.
Framework’s premium laptop is shipping with less RAM
Framework is adjusting memory configurations and pricing for its premium Laptop 13 Pro due to doubled memory supplier costs, affecting existing preorders and new orders.
Personal and banking details among customer data stolen in Origin Energy hack
Origin Energy confirmed that customer personal and banking details were compromised in a hack affecting its 4.8 million Australian accounts, with an unverified claim of 2 million customers impacted.
Google now lets you sign in to your account using a selfie video
Google introduced a new account verification method that uses selfie videos to authenticate users during sign-in, leveraging facial recognition technology with multiple security layers against spoofing and deepfakes.
EU fines Google €890m for competition breaches over search and apps
The EU fined Google €890m for breaching competition laws by favoring its own services in search results and restricting app developers from steering users to cheaper alternatives.
Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Researchers have developed a defensive technique called context bombing that embeds malicious prompts in stored secrets to shut down AI-powered attacks, reducing successful account compromises from 57% to 5% across tests.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
U.S. authorities warn that Russian state hackers are compromising residential routers to launch attacks against critical infrastructure organizations, urging users to disable vulnerable protocols and secure their devices.
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
A Windows zero-day exploit allowing low-privilege accounts to compromise administrator accounts was released days after Microsoft issued record security patches, prompting the company to investigate.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
Sierra Club Urges Rejection of Meta’s Attempt to Use Minor Source Loophole
Sierra Club opposes Meta’s air permit revision for its Louisiana data center, arguing the project exceeds minor-source pollution limits and requires a more stringent major-source permit with mandatory public hearings.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan For Solar & Wind Is Huge
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan targets 370 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity across seven major bases during 2026–2030, alongside support for decentralized renewable energy projects.
Energy Storage Startup Nails $550M To Chase Fossil Fuels Away
Long-duration energy storage startup Antora Energy secured $550 million in Series C funding to expand production and deployment of its thermal battery systems across the United States.
Water Power Winners Emerge As Collegiate Competitions Surge
Cal Poly won the 2026 Hydropower Collegiate Competition while USC claimed victory in the Marine Energy competition, with a record 45 teams selected for 2027 competitions.
Fuel Cell Trucks And Buses Need More Green Hydrogen
Fuel cell trucks and buses are gaining traction as zero-emission vehicles, but require expanded green hydrogen infrastructure and production to achieve sustainability at scale.
Europe’s 700-Bar Hydrogen Network Is Closing And Reappearing
Europe’s hydrogen refueling network is contracting in passenger-car applications while expanding dual-pressure stations for trucks and buses, raising questions about infrastructure investment ahead of proven vehicle demand.
Climate Change In The News
Overseas, Albanese sees ‘the very definition of climate injustice’ – but at home, he still wants coal
Australia’s high court overturned approval of a coalmine expansion in the Hunter Valley, while Prime Minister Albanese simultaneously championed climate action during a Pacific conference focused on rising sea levels.
‘Catastrophic wildfire loop’ created after colonisation left parts of Australia more at risk from bushfires, study finds
A study of 1,000 years of vegetation and fire history in Victoria found that colonisation’s land use changes created conditions for more intense bushfires in south-east Australia.
Education In The News
New Trustees – conncoll.edu
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Report finds Education Department whistleblower’s claims proven in Title IX investigation – WCHS
Report finds Education Department whistleblower's claims proven in Title IX investigation  WCHS Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
The Lasting Value of a Colby Education in a Tough Job Market – Colby News
The Lasting Value of a Colby Education in a Tough Job Market  Colby News Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Rep. Kiley Votes Against Dismantling Department of Education – House.gov
Rep. Kiley Votes Against Dismantling Department of Education  House.gov Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Reimagining higher education with the Waterloo Futures Lab – blog.google
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