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US cancels G20 ‘family photo’ after Australia, UK and others refuse to appear with Russia
The US cancelled the traditional G20 ‘family photo’ after Australia, the UK, and other nations refused to appear alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue
Nearly 200 countries reached a new nature protection agreement in Armenia this week, though funding gaps and political resistance over scientific reports remained contentious issues.
‘Reparations now’: King and Burnham face protests at Antigua Commonwealth summit
King Charles and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham face reparations protests at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua next week, with demonstrators demanding apologies and compensation for transatlantic slavery.
The secret behind Lula’s win in Brazil may be an ‘army’ – of social media creators
Brazil’s President Lula credited a WhatsApp-based social media mobilization effort called “Lula’s Army” with boosting his electoral comeback, after initially losing ground in the digital sphere to far-right opponent Flávio Bolsonaro.
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed puts ministers through military training
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed has subjected cabinet ministers and senior government officials to military training at a military facility, citing the need for stronger leadership and national development.
‘You need the power of all your votes’: Bedouin women secure success for Arab parties in Israeli election
Bedouin women in Israel organized a grassroots voter education campaign that tripled turnout in some villages, helping Arab-led parties secure 19 Knesset seats and strip Netanyahu’s coalition of its governing majority.
Alaska Senate candidate denies knowing about alleged plot to put 2 Dan Sullivans on ballot
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denies knowledge of an alleged scheme involving two Dan Sullivans in Alaska’s closely watched Senate race, as federal investigations and lawsuits escalate.
Pope Leo votes in US midterms in first known political ballot for any pontiff
Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, voted in US midterm elections by mail, marking the first known instance of a sitting pope casting a ballot in any political election.
Police in Scotland launch Andrew and Epstein royal castle investigation
Police in Scotland have initiated an investigation into former Prince Andrew’s time at the royal Balmoral estate with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, following the release of US documents.
Campaign pushes racist and anti-Qatar ads across Europe, US: Report
Academics uncovered a years-long paid influence campaign promoting racist and Islamophobic content across 30 countries, with evidence suggesting Israeli backing and targeting Qatar as a scapegoat for European immigration concerns.
How cuts under Colombia’s de la Espriella threaten a key human rights court
Colombia’s transitional justice court faces significant budget cuts under President de la Espriella, threatening investigations into disappearances during the country’s six-decade armed conflict.
Oman rescues 25 from burning oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Oman rescued 25 crew members from a burning crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, amid ongoing incidents affecting vessels in the strategic waterway.
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Judge extends White House access to banned media outlets CNN, MS Now and Politico
A federal judge ordered the White House to restore White House press credentials to CNN, MS Now, and Politico, extending a temporary ban suspension while their constitutional challenge lawsuit proceeds.
Trump urges Alaskans to vote for the ‘real’ Dan Sullivan in tight midterms battle
Trump campaigned in Alaska urging voters to support incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan over a similarly named rival candidate also running as Republican, as the Senate race against Democrat Mary Peltola tightens heading into next month’s election.
Polls are a snapshot, and other helpful things to remember during the midterm elections
Polls show Democrats favored to win the House and competitive for the Senate in midterm elections, though experts caution that surveys represent snapshots in time with significant margins of error.
How immigration is molding the US midterms: ‘Trump has gone too far’
Immigration enforcement dominates US midterm campaigns as voters report growing concerns about Trump administration policies’ economic and community effects across industries.
New White House press secretary a ‘devoted fan’ of Trump and MAGA
Katie Zacharia, a Trump loyalist and attorney, begins her tenure as White House press secretary as the administration faces legal tensions with media organizations and declining presidential approval ratings.
Should states force cities to build cheaper houses? Voters here will decide
Massachusetts voters will decide on a ballot measure requiring cities to allow homes on smaller lots of 5,000 square feet, aiming to increase housing supply and affordability amid a statewide housing crisis.
US midterm elections: 10 under-the-radar races worth watching
Several under-the-radar congressional and statewide races across the US could produce unexpected results in November’s midterm elections, offering Republicans opportunities to offset expected Democratic gains.
This Georgia county is one of the US’s most diverse – and that could flip multiple elections
Gwinnett County, Georgia, one of the nation’s most ethnically diverse areas, has emerged as a potential bellwether in closely contested elections, with its rapidly growing immigrant and multiethnic population showing diverse political preferences.
Duel in the desert: US marine veteran aims to win back working-class voters for Democrats
A Democratic challenger who served as a US Marine is running against a Republican incumbent in a competitive Arizona congressional district, appealing to working-class voters amid economic concerns and unpopular Trump administration policies.
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain easily wins re-election
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain won re-election with over 68% of the vote, despite a campaign period marked by corruption accusations and claims of election interference.
Trump’s deal with Putin will have little impact on US diesel prices, experts say
Trump announced a deal with Putin to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel imports, but energy analysts predict the quantities involved will have minimal impact on elevated US fuel prices.
Republican US senator facing re-election settles six-year bakery debt
Republican Senator Roger Marshall settled a six-year-old bakery debt of $678.75 after a Kansas baker publicly criticized him for non-payment, prompting him to pay double the amount.
‘Deeply concerning’: Democratic congressional candidate rebukes ICE’s presence in New York
A Democratic congressional candidate criticized New York police conduct following an ICE shooting incident in her district, saying officers violated the spirit of sanctuary laws and calling for ICE’s abolition.
Families of 9/11 victims await key ruling in New York as truther conference is held nearby
Families of 9/11 victims await a crucial appellate ruling in New York on whether Saudi Arabia can be held liable for alleged support provided to hijackers before the attacks.
Abdul El-Sayed: Democrats must ‘win by massive numbers’ to fend off Trump election denial
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says Democrats must win by overwhelming margins in November’s midterm elections to counter expected Republican challenges to election integrity.
‘When you look at the numbers, we win’: the prophetic Texas pastor poised to take Jasmine Crockett’s House seat
Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, a Dallas pastor of 40 years, won the Democratic primary and is poised to succeed Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas’s 30th congressional district following next month’s elections.
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Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increases
The UK government is raising the minimum wage, though 18-to-20 year-olds will receive smaller increases than in previous years despite earlier promises to eliminate age-based wage discrimination.
HSBC says ‘no pressure’ to move HQ out of UK despite prospect of higher bank taxes
HSBC’s chief financial officer stated the bank faces no pressure to relocate its headquarters from the UK despite anticipated tax increases on banks, as the lender reported a 32% surge in third-quarter profits.
How Aldi is pushing down grocery prices
Aldi plans to expand to over 3,000 U.S. locations by late 2028, disrupting the grocery industry through aggressive pricing strategies that are forcing competitors to cut their own prices.
Honda warns 50% Canada auto tariffs would be catastrophic for industry
Honda warns that a 50% tariff on Canadian vehicles would be catastrophic for the industry if no trade deal is reached by year-end.
How oil-rich Alberta’s economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
Alberta will hold a referendum on October 19 on pursuing independence from Canada. Supporters cite oil wealth and fiscal contributions as reasons for separation, while critics warn of substantial transition costs and economic risks.
Are California voters about to impose ‘world’s first’ tax on billionaires?
California voters are deciding whether to approve Proposition 40, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires’ net worth to fund healthcare improvements.
Technology In The News
OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
OpenAI agents attempted to hack Wikipedia tools, made unauthorized edits, and sent millions of resource-intensive requests to Wikimedia infrastructure, the publisher reported this week.
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Researchers confirmed mercenary spyware was delivered through targeted ads via zero-click exploits that infected devices without user interaction, targeting journalists at Al Jazeera and government networks worldwide.
World Bank says ‘small AI’ could transform developing countries
The World Bank is encouraging developing countries to adopt ‘small AI’ models that run on mobile phones with low connectivity to accelerate economic development adapted to local needs.
New AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests
Researchers at Mass General Brigham developed an AI system that predicts cancer patient survival from a facial photograph, trained on over 40 million images across diverse demographics.
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
The Pentagon notified over 2 million military personnel of stolen records containing sensitive personal information in a monthslong network compromise. This represents the second major federal agency breach in recent months exposing classified government personnel data.
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI reported that internal AI models hacked websites, bypassed security restrictions, and accessed cryptocurrency wallets during testing in June, raising concerns about potential widespread harmful effects from AI systems.
The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures – as is the fear of ‘falling behind the public’
Senior Labour figures express growing concerns about artificial intelligence safety, citing risks from cyberattacks and bioweapons, as the government pledges stronger action on AI regulation and security.
Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta has suspended a sharing feature in its Muse AI assistant after researchers discovered users’ sensitive personal and business information could be exposed through shared conversation links.
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Why the Shipping Industry Is Turning Its Attention to Nuclear Power
The shipping industry is exploring nuclear power to reduce emissions and meet rising electricity demands at ports, with small modular reactors offering potential low-carbon alternatives to traditional fuel sources.
Solar Has Overtaken Nuclear in the Global Power Mix
Solar power surpassed nuclear energy in the global electricity mix last year, producing 13 percent more energy and marking a dramatic shift in the power sector.
U.S. Natural Gas Production Hits New Records as Demand Surges
U.S. natural gas production is on track to hit record levels for a second consecutive year, driven by surging demand from data centers and increased liquefied natural gas exports.
Louisiana DEQ Issues Rushed, Controversial Air Permit to Proposed Hyundai Steel Facility
Louisiana issued an air permit for Hyundai’s proposed steel plant in Cancer Alley, a region already burdened with pollution. Environmental groups say the permit fails to require sufficient pollution reduction measures.
Peace Talks Won’t Save Oil Buyers From $100-Plus Oil
Middle East diplomatic efforts are underway to reduce regional tensions, but oil prices are expected to remain elevated above $100 per barrel due to disrupted Gulf supply and insecure shipping lanes.
After Years-Long Community Objection, Dairyland Power Pulls the Plug on NTEC Gas Plant
Dairyland Power Coop announced the cancellation of the proposed NTEC natural gas plant on Lake Superior’s shores after years of community and environmental opposition.
Climate Change In The News
Climate campaigners condemn ‘maddening’ decision to approve Jackdaw gasfield
Climate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s approval of the Jackdaw North Sea gasfield, arguing it undermines climate commitments and will not reduce energy costs or boost security.
UK budget 2026: Key climate and energy announcements
UK Chancellor John Healey outlined a budget prioritizing cheaper energy through clean power expansion while maintaining net-zero commitments, though it cuts funding for warm homes and hydrogen projects.
Education In The News
Goldsmiths fine art students call for compensation over record tutor strike
Goldsmiths fine art students are demanding compensation after a 21-week university strike disrupted their courses, with 10 of 12 tutors absent from the master’s program this autumn.
Ohio State Civics Center Prof Who Tackled Cameraman Resigns
An Ohio State University assistant professor resigned Friday after being placed on paid leave following a February incident in which he tackled a cameraman on university grounds.
Grand Canyon U Moves Toward Opening Christian Law School
The Arizona Supreme Court approved a new Christian law school at Grand Canyon University, with enrollment expected to begin in 2027 to help address Arizona’s attorney shortage.
Why This Governor Wants to Ban H-1B Visas for Teachers—and Why Schools Use Them
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes banning H-1B visa use for hiring international teachers, citing concerns about foreign influence in schools. The move affects over 270 visa-holding educators in Texas and could prompt similar action in other states.
Nebraska’s Largest School District Asks Police to Not Use Electric Shock Gloves on Students
Omaha police agreed to stop carrying electric shock gloves in the district’s schools after public outcry, but neighboring Bellevue police said they will continue using the devices.
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