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France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village
Wildfires in southern France uncovered approximately 400 World War Two shells and munitions in the village of Le Porge, with explosions during the fires potentially caused by detonation of buried ammunition.
Nine Lives, the feral cat that terrorised New Zealand’s rare ducks, is caught after three years
A feral cat that evaded capture for three years while decimating New Zealand’s rarest duck population has been caught and killed on the Purerua peninsula in Northland.
Sri Lanka closes some schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides, killing 5
Sri Lanka closed schools in mountainous tea-growing regions after heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides, killing five people and leaving three injured.
Charity cyclist, 82, dies a day after 3,300 mile ride across Australia
An 82-year-old cyclist who completed a 3,300-mile charity ride across Australia died peacefully one day after finishing the challenge, his family confirmed.
Japan’s Toyota reports hefty profit on cheap yen and solid car sales
Toyota’s net profit nearly doubled in the fiscal first quarter to 1.48 trillion yen, driven by strong U.S. and Indian demand and a favorable exchange rate, though a recent earthquake poses production challenges.
Millions join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid regional tensions and fears of US-Iran escalation
Millions of Shiite Muslims participated in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala this week, with over 4.88 million pilgrims entering Iraq amid regional tensions and concerns about U.S.-Iran escalation.
Ethiopians on death row in Saudi Arabia: Prisoners calling the BBC from their cells
Ethiopian migrants on death row in Saudi Arabia are calling the BBC from prison cells, alleging inadequate legal representation and unfair trials. At least 17 Ethiopians have been executed in the first seven months of this year.
How police in US are using the power of podcasts to crack unsolved murders
Police departments across the US are launching podcasts about cold cases and unsolved murders to generate tips and engage wider audiences, with several cases already benefiting from the investigative tool.
CJP protest: India’s ‘Cockroach’ protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, experts say
Independent ballistic experts confirmed that injuries sustained by protesters during a July 20 Delhi demonstration were caused by pellet guns, contradicting official police denials of their use.
US military says F-35B jet fighter crashes in California, pilot safe
An F-35B stealth fighter jet crashed near San Diego’s Miramar airbase on Friday, but the pilot ejected safely and sustained only non-life-threatening injuries, the Marine Corps reported.
Liberia’s kush crisis: The hidden trade behind a generation at risk
Liberia faces a growing kush crisis affecting young people, with families seeking treatment amid limited rehabilitation options and questions about whether enforcement targets major traffickers or street-level users.
Is Israel really ready to withdraw from Gaza?
A disarmament agreement requiring Israeli withdrawal from Gaza has drawn criticism from Israeli officials and politicians, despite U.S. President Trump’s support for the deal.
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ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure
ICE is extending a no-bid contract for a Texas detention facility facing human rights abuse allegations, adding $776 million in costs despite calls from lawmakers and advocacy groups for closure.
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow an executive order affecting mail-in voting nationwide, after an appeals court blocked it in most states ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Inside Joe Manchin’s new quest to elect more Independents to Congress
Former Senator Joe Manchin is launching the Independent Leadership Council with his daughter to support independent candidates for Congress, arguing the two major parties have become too polarized and entrenched.
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California’s primary despite efforts to count every vote
California rejected nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots in its June primary, a significant increase from recent elections, with late-arriving ballots cited as the primary cause.
Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year’s elections
Alaska sent over 3,000 letters to voters requesting citizenship verification ahead of the August 18 primary, significantly more than the typical 200 names reviewed during routine voter roll maintenance.
Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out
The Democratic National Committee selected South Carolina to lead its 2028 presidential nominating calendar, removing Iowa from the early-state lineup and elevating more racially diverse states in a significant departure from decades of tradition.
Trump returns to correspondents’ dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting
President Trump delivered a rambling, hour-long speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, directing insults at various public figures while asserting respect for journalism.
Trump orders new signs outside Smithsonian saying some exhibits are inaccurate
President Trump ordered signs installed outside the Smithsonian’s U.S. history museum stating some exhibits are inaccurate, marking his latest effort to reshape how American history is presented to the public.
Meet the South Carolina Democrat looking to flip Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat
Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews, a paediatrician, is running for South Carolina’s Senate seat after Republican Lindsey Graham’s death. Graham’s sister was appointed to fill the remainder of his term.
Trump’s border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting
Trump’s border czar said an ICE officer’s vetting is under internal review following a fatal Maine shooting of a Colombian national, amid concerns about hiring and training practices.
Pentagon reports more than 600 Iran war casualties in quiet database update
The Pentagon updated its casualty database, adding over 140 wounded service members from the Iran conflict and introducing a new casualty category for fighting that resumed July 7.
Trump’s deportation crackdown accelerated by potent court tool
The Trump administration has accelerated immigration deportations through expanded court proceedings, with judges issuing over 100,000 removal orders in June alone, often without immigrants present to defend themselves.
Blanche-led DoJ likely to derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice, experts say
Jeffrey Epstein survivors have expressed concern that Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general would impede their pursuit of justice, citing his handling of document disclosures and limited prosecutions.
Trump’s deportation crackdown accelerated by potent court tool
The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement has accelerated through expanded court procedures that issue deportation orders without hearings, with over 100,000 cases closed in June alone.
Blanche-led DoJ likely to derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice, experts say
Jeffrey Epstein survivors have expressed concerns that Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general would derail their pursuit of justice, citing his prior handling of Epstein case disclosures.
RFK Jr urges Alzheimer’s screening but blunts key panel that could drive research
Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has called for better Alzheimer’s screening, but the federal panel responsible for assessing preventive health services has been blocked from meeting for over a year.
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More Americans are going bankrupt. What does that mean?
Personal bankruptcy filings in the U.S. have surged to over 500,000 annually, up nearly 50% in three years, as more Americans struggle with debt despite lingering economic concerns.
New era for Gibraltar with removal of border controls with Spain
Gibraltar is scheduled to remove border controls with Spain on July 15, ending restrictions that have defined the territory for generations and opening new economic opportunities for both sides.
Marmite and Dove owner Unilever warns of price rises due to growing costs
Unilever warned of accelerating price increases in the coming months as the consumer goods maker contends with rising commodity and ingredient costs stemming from geopolitical disruptions affecting oil prices.
GSK to cut jobs amid £1.9bn cost-cutting plan and bid for faster drug development
GSK announced a £1.9bn cost-cutting programme and £400m UK investment, including a new Cambridge research centre, with over 1,000 scientists relocating and the Stevenage site closing by 2029.
Visa is cutting 7% of employees in efficiency push as AI reshapes work
Visa plans to eliminate about 7% of its workforce, or roughly 2,600 positions, primarily in technology and product operations as CEO Ryan McInerney prioritizes efficiency and invests in growth areas.
Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 if children take on apprenticeships
The UK government will provide parents on benefits with up to £4,500 annually to encourage their children to pursue apprenticeships, offsetting lost welfare payments.
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Harry Potter publisher to receive millions in Anthropic copyright settlement
Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury will receive millions from a $1.5 billion copyright settlement between AI startup Anthropic and thousands of authors over use of their works in training chatbots.
US teen drops Meta lawsuit on social media addiction days before trial
A Florida teenager withdrew his addiction lawsuit against Meta days before trial, with his attorneys citing overall success in the litigation and his desire to focus on recovery.
Personal and banking details among customer data stolen in Origin Energy hack
Origin Energy confirms hackers accessed personal and partial banking details of an unknown number of its 4.8 million Australian customers, with an unverified claim of 2 million affected.
The US is charging an American citizen for wiping his phone at the border
The US is prosecuting an American citizen for allegedly using a phone feature to wipe his device when authorities attempted to seize it at an Atlanta airport.
Apple is banking on privacy to set its smart glasses apart
Apple plans to reveal smart glasses next June, launching by end of 2027, emphasizing privacy features to differentiate from competitors like Meta’s controversial recording capabilities.
Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Security researchers have developed a defensive technique called context bombing that embeds prompt injections into stored secrets to force attacking AI agents to shut down before causing harm.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
The U.S. government has warned residential router users to secure their devices against Russian state-sponsored hackers who are compromising them for use in attacks on critical infrastructure organizations.
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
A researcher published exploit code targeting a Windows vulnerability that allows low-privilege accounts to compromise administrator accounts, prompting Microsoft to investigate amid record patch releases.
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Amid Monstrous Wildfires, European Automakers Push To Weaken EV Mandates
Major automakers including BMW, Ford, Nissan, and Toyota have privately lobbied the UK government to abandon its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales, seeking an alternative multi-technology approach.
Guyana’s Oil Boom Matters More Than Ever
Guyana has rapidly emerged as South America’s third-largest oil producer, pumping nearly one million barrels daily, with major expansion projects underway that could double production by 2030.
Ukraine’s Attack on Iranian Cargo Ship Links Two Wars
Ukraine attacked an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea on July 25, marking the first direct link between the Ukraine-Russia war and Iran, with officials claiming it carried military components destined for Russia.
Trump Administration Picks Five States for Nuclear Fuel-Cycle Hubs
The Department of Energy selected five Republican-led states to host Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses for storing and processing spent nuclear fuel, with potential for $50 billion in investment and nearly 25,000 jobs.
We May Be Looking At The Debate About AI & Data Centers All Wrong
An opinion piece argues that focusing on blocking AI data centers misses the larger debate about AI’s role in society, suggesting social norms rather than zoning laws will ultimately determine technology’s impact.
U.S. Sale Of Venezuela’s Oil Hits $13 Billion Since Trump’s Takeover
The Trump administration has generated over $13 billion from Venezuelan oil sales since January, with the funds held in U.S. Treasury accounts, though accountability and allocation of proceeds remain subjects of congressional scrutiny.
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Michigan winemakers have a new climate worry: More wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke blanketing northern Michigan last month has prompted winemakers to consider new climate adaptation strategies, as smoke taint becomes an emerging threat to the state’s nearly $9 billion wine industry.
Adapting to global heating: which UK public services are struggling in hot weather?
UK public services face mounting strain from extreme heat, with transport disruptions, agricultural losses, and workplace safety concerns prompting calls for regulatory and infrastructure adaptation measures.
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Trump’s Education Department Is Letting Tens of Millions of Dollars Expire
The U.S. Department of Education allowed over $75 million in congressionally appropriated funds to expire unused in fiscal 2025, marking an unprecedented amount that analysts say the agency is on track to repeat this fall.
School Districts Push Back Against State-Required AI Reading Assessments
Two New Mexico school districts are pausing use of state-mandated AI reading assessment software over student voice recording and privacy concerns, while the largest district continues with the program.
Humanities among degrees being ‘extinguished’ by hard-up universities
Nearly 4,000 academic positions in humanities and social sciences were eliminated at UK universities over one year, with subjects like classics, theology, and languages becoming inaccessible in many regions.
Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings
Multiple US schools are installing pepper-spraying drones designed to respond to active shooter situations, with aircraft deployed in Georgia, Florida, and Colorado.
Creating a Clearer Transfer Path
California’s Transfer Success Pathway guarantees community college students admission to a CSU campus if they meet requirements and transfer within three years, providing coordinated support from both institutions.
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