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Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead and 7 injured, city spokesman says
A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho left three people dead and seven injured on Saturday afternoon. Police found the suspected gunman’s body near the restaurant.
Trump says Gulf leaders’ input weighed heavily in decision to hold off on ordering new Iran strikes
President Trump said he postponed planned military strikes against Iran following requests from Gulf allies Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, who preferred pursuing diplomatic negotiations instead.
Malaysia cracks down on social media hiking trend after jump in numbers needing rescue
Malaysia is implementing stricter hiking regulations nationwide, including mandatory guides at high-risk locations and bans on compressed hikes, following a 30% surge in rescue operations during the first five months of 2026.
Bandar Utama stabbing: Trial begins for Malaysian teen accused of murderring schoolmate Yap Shing Xuen
A Malaysian teenager is on trial for the alleged October stabbing death of 16-year-old schoolmate Yap Shing Xuen, with the case sparking national debate about social media’s influence on youth.
Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new ‘5 for 5’ rule
A federal judge clarified her ruling on NCAA eligibility, narrowing its scope to exclude athletes who signed professional contracts and seek college return.
Steve Rosenberg at the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three
A bomb killed at least three people outside a Moscow Italian restaurant on Saturday night. Russian authorities blamed Ukraine, though unconfirmed reports suggest a senior military commander may have been targeted.
‘Like volcanic ash falling’: Inside Aeon mall after Japan’s earthquake
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan on Tuesday, followed by an explosion at a major shopping mall that killed at least three people and left others missing amid rescue efforts.
Evo Morales defiant after new Bolivia arrest warrant
A Bolivian court issued an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales, investigating him for alleged involvement in farmer and trucker protests against the government’s economic policies.
Thursday briefing: ​The UK’s special relationship with the US allows their servicemen to avoid our justice system
A Guardian investigation reveals US military servicemen accused of sexual assault in the UK have avoided British justice through court martial trials, receiving lighter sentences than they would under UK law.
In the waters off Malaysia, Iranian oil sales continue despite blockade
Iranian oil tankers continue offloading cargo in Malaysian waters despite US naval blockades, using ship-to-ship transfers to supply Chinese refineries through a shadowy maritime network.
India’s arms sale to Israel risks complicity in Gaza genocide, Amnesty says
Amnesty International reports India has supplied weapons components to Israel since October 2023, risking complicity in alleged genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Protest group says 30 dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote unrest
A banned activist group claims over 30 people were killed during clashes with police in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during regional elections earlier this week, with international rights groups calling for investigations.
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Biden drops lawsuit seeking to block release of recordings of his interviews with a ghostwriter
Former President Biden has dropped his lawsuit seeking to block release of audio recordings and transcripts from interviews with his ghostwriter, clearing the way for congressional access to the material.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional map aims to flip five Democratic seats to Republican control, but its success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns persist or voters revert to 2020 preferences.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held the first major primaries of the year, featuring the most expensive Senate primary in history headed to a runoff and multiple competitive House races.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in open-seat primaries that drew approximately $125 million in combined spending, making it an unusually expensive contest for the state.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani successfully backed three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries Tuesday, all winning their races. The results highlighted Mamdani’s rising political influence within the party.
Trump administration drive to seize election powers sparking ‘chaos’ despite pushback
The Trump administration is pursuing voting rule changes and increased federal election oversight, facing legal challenges and criticism from state officials and Democrats who characterize the moves as threatening election integrity.
British-born man living in US since age of nine held by ICE under threat of deportation
A British-born man who moved to the US at age nine and lived there for two decades has been detained by ICE and faces deportation after minor criminal convictions disqualified him from protected status.
Judge orders Hegseth to explain US military’s new testosterone policy
A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to explain why it is offering testosterone replacement therapy to older male soldiers while maintaining restrictions on hormone treatment for transgender troops.
Trump accused of using forced labor as ‘convenient’ justification for tariffs
Trump’s administration announced new tariffs on over 80 countries citing forced labor concerns, drawing Democratic criticism that the justification serves as a pretext for broader trade policy goals.
Two dozen states sue Trump White House for politicizing Fema disaster aid
Twenty-five Democratic attorneys general sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging it unlawfully tied federal disaster aid to voting verification mandates and immigration enforcement requirements.
White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers who lost their licenses in crackdown
The Trump administration launched a campaign to recruit military veterans as truck drivers to replace immigrant drivers who lost licenses in a licensing crackdown this year.
Democrats move to keep South Carolina as first state to vote in 2028 presidential primaries
Democrats voted to keep South Carolina first in their 2028 primary calendar, moving up Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia to follow, aiming to better reflect the party’s diverse voter base.
Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith
House Republicans are urging the Justice Department to investigate former special counsel Jack Smith over alleged false statements made during congressional testimony last year regarding phone records gathering efforts.
The Hegseth budget: defense secretary’s $1.5tn ask reveals military-industrial chaos
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is requesting a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027, including a $454 billion increase and $67 billion in emergency funds, marking unprecedented peacetime defense spending levels.
Trump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
The Trump administration is pursuing changes to federal historic preservation rules that critics say would weaken protections for over 100,000 properties nationwide, potentially expediting controversial construction projects in Washington, D.C.
Black members of Oklahoma Native American tribe file federal lawsuit to gain citizenship rights
Two descendants of Black people enslaved by the Muscogee Nation filed a federal lawsuit seeking to force tribal leaders to issue citizenship cards following a tribal court ruling in July 2025.
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AstraZeneca boss urges western drugmakers to move at ‘Chinese speed’
AstraZeneca’s chief executive warns western pharmaceutical companies must accelerate innovation at ‘Chinese speed’ to avoid losing market share to competitors from China, citing lessons from the automotive industry’s shift to electric vehicles.
JetBlue wins Spirit slots at LaGuardia Airport, eyes move to Marine Air Terminal as airlines fight for space
JetBlue has acquired Spirit Airlines’ slots at LaGuardia Airport and is exploring relocation to the Marine Air Terminal, pending court and regulatory approvals, as airlines compete for limited space at the congested New York hub.
As Honda CR-V leads U.S. sales, automaker teases new American-built pickup truck
Honda confirmed a next-generation Ridgeline pickup truck will be produced in the U.S. following a temporary production halt later this year, with assembly resuming within two years.
UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for more than a month
UK mortgage rates have risen to their highest level in over a month as Middle East tensions prompt lenders to increase costs and reduce expectations for interest rate cuts.
UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE Systems’ boss
BAE Systems’ boss warns the UK has been too complacent about foreign military threats, stating the current threat level is the highest he has witnessed and calling for increased defence spending beyond current commitments.
Qantas tests new ultra long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne
Qantas’s new ultra long-range Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 19-hour test flight from France to Melbourne, traveling nearly 17,000 kilometers nonstop to validate its design for planned Sydney-London service.
Technology In The News
China’s Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic
Chinese AI start-up Moonshot unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model set for open-source release later this month, claiming capabilities rivaling top American AI firms.
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Amazon’s gaming chief predicts rising hardware costs will drive consumers toward cloud gaming services rather than purchasing consoles, as the company integrates its Luna service into Prime Video.
Geekbench 7 will push your computer or phone even harder for better benchmarking
Primate Labs has released Geekbench 7, featuring enhanced video and audio encoding tests, redesigned multi-core benchmarking, and more demanding datasets for improved hardware performance measurement.
Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions
Amazon is expanding Alexa Plus with new AI capabilities to connect with smart home devices from companies like Bosch, iRobot, and Yale, enabling more complex household tasks through natural language commands.
Microsoft pressures LG into killing unwanted McAfee ads
Microsoft pressured LG to disable McAfee pop-up ads that appeared on Windows 11 systems when connected to LG monitors, following user complaints about unwanted bloatware installations.
Jeff Bezos and UK government invest in £2bn British startup CuspAI
Jeff Bezos and the UK government invested £330m in Cambridge-based AI startup CuspAI, valuing the company at £2.6bn as it aims to discover new materials for chipmakers and other industries.
Google reports 12th consecutive quarter of strong revenue gains
Alphabet reported its 12th consecutive quarter of strong revenue gains with earnings of $9.11 per share and revenue of $119.8 billion, beating Wall Street expectations as the company increases AI investment.
Tesla’s profits slide despite growing revenue as it pivots to robotics and AI
Tesla posted lower-than-expected profits despite beating revenue forecasts, with the company increasingly shifting focus toward robotics and autonomous driving rather than traditional vehicle sales.
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EV Charging Infrastructure Partnerships Starting to Grow In Kenya
Electric bus operator BasiGo and fuel retailer Rubis Energy Kenya have partnered to expand fast-charging infrastructure across Kenya’s transport corridors, with the first station now operational and additional sites planned.
Trump Administration Admits Retaliatory Grant Cancellations
The Trump administration admitted to court filings showing it targeted clean energy investments in Democratic-led states, canceling $7.6 billion in federal projects while clean energy outperforms fossil fuels economically.
Altus Power Partners with New Leaf Energy on Development of 5 Community Solar Projects in Virginia
Altus Power acquired five community solar projects in Virginia totaling 32 MW from New Leaf Energy, expected to serve approximately 5,000 homes through Appalachian Power Company’s shared solar program.
Partnership with EnergyHub, Sunrun, & The Mobility House to Test Massachusetts Residential Vehicle-to-Grid Program for Eversource & National Grid Customers
Five energy and technology companies announced a joint pilot program to enable Massachusetts EV drivers to earn incentives by allowing their vehicles to return stored power to the grid during peak demand periods.
Unions attack ‘year-long delay’ for Tata Steel furnace’s grid connection in south Wales
Trade unions are urging government intervention after Tata Steel’s new electric arc furnace grid connection faces a potential year-long delay caused by engineering difficulties and ground conditions.
Britain ‘faces deindustrialisation’ without relief from high energy prices, survey warns
Britain’s manufacturing sector faces collapse as companies struggle with energy costs twice those of continental Europe, with nearly a quarter relocating production overseas, according to industry surveys.
Climate Change In The News
What can the Galápagos Islands’ animals teach us about the threats of El Niño?
The Galápagos Islands face an intensifying El Niño pattern expected to bring record temperatures through next year, offering critical insights into how ecosystems respond to climate extremes.
Access to finance ‘strengthens climate resilience’ among sub-Saharan women
A new study finds that financial access for women in sub-Saharan Africa strengthens households’ ability to withstand climate shocks, though lasting resilience requires addressing broader gender inequalities.
Education In The News
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.
Meet the robots programmed by kids to speak their Indigenous languages
Indigenous youth are learning their native languages by programming AI-powered robots designed to teach vocabulary and cultural concepts through interactive engagement and play.
Young people ‘expected’ to engage with new work support, says McFadden
The work and pensions secretary announced a £4,500 annual bursary for parents whose children start apprenticeships, requiring young people to engage with employment support services.
Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plans to elevate technical education have gained backing from former Conservative minister Kenneth Baker, whose coalition government pioneered university technical colleges decades ago.
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