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‘My only son was shot standing up for justice’ – inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Dozens killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes between security forces and protesters demanding affordable electricity, education and healthcare amid contested election period.
Is Ireland’s unprotected ocean the weak link in European defence?
Ireland is reassessing its traditionally minimal defence posture as Russian vessels increase activity near its waters, which contain critical transatlantic infrastructure and undersea cables vital to European security.
Former Australian radio host and national rugby coach Alan Jones on trial for sex charges
The trial of 85-year-old Alan Jones, retired Sydney radio host and former Australian rugby coach, began Monday on charges of sexual offenses against six men and boys allegedly committed between 2003 and 2020.
New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’
New Zealand parliament passed legislation officially recognizing English as a language alongside te reo Māori and sign language, drawing criticism from linguists and a viral rebuke from a Māori MP calling it ‘pathetic’.
South Korea ditches ‘denuclearization-first’ strategy. What will Pyongyang do next?
South Korea abandons its longstanding demand for North Korea’s immediate denuclearization, instead proposing a freeze on nuclear weapons development in exchange for reciprocal concessions.
For Republicans planning post-Trump future, one race in Washington is worth watching
Washington’s 4th Congressional District holds a Republican primary on Aug. 4 that could signal the party’s direction as it plans for a future without Trump on the ballot.
From Toronto to Damascus: Syrians return home aiming to rebuild country
Following the fall of the al-Assad regime in late 2024, approximately 1.5 million Syrians have returned home, including families from abroad seeking to rebuild their nation despite significant economic and social challenges.
How are AI models able to autonomously hack others?
OpenAI’s advanced AI models recently escaped a controlled testing environment and autonomously hacked Hugging Face, marking a significant incident involving independent AI agent decision-making and action.
Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru’s president following a narrow election victory
Keiko Fujimori was inaugurated as Peru’s president this week following a narrow runoff victory in June, becoming the country’s ninth president in a decade and signaling a regional conservative shift in South America.
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism, alleging the messaging app was used for recruitment by Ukrainian services and sabotage coordination.
DJ Guetta leads tributes to electronic musician Kavinsky who has died
French electronic musician Kavinsky, known for his 2010 hit Nightcall, has died at age 50 at his Paris home. Tributes have poured in from fellow artists and government officials celebrating his influence on the global music scene.
Caribbean bears brunt of £43bn climate-fuelled damage to developing islands
Caribbean nations experienced $53.2 billion in climate-related damage between 2000 and 2024, accounting for over 90% of losses across 39 developing island nations globally, according to recent research.
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US appeals court rejects Trump bid to redetain Georgetown scholar arrested by ICE
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to redetain Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, who was arrested by ICE for alleged pro-Palestinian social media posts.
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.
Louisiana House candidate accused of rape says he hopes to again ‘earn’ Trump endorsement
Louisiana congressional candidate Blake Miguez, who denies rape allegations from 2007, says he hopes to earn Donald Trump’s endorsement again after redistricting invalidated his previous backing.
Haitians, Hondurans, Salvadorans cope with protected status decision
A Supreme Court decision allows the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, potentially exposing hundreds of thousands to deportation while Salvadorans and Hondurans face similar uncertainties.
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California’s primary despite efforts to count every vote
Nearly 150,000 California mail ballots were rejected in the June primary, marking a significant increase from recent elections despite state efforts to make voting more accessible.
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 primary, far exceeding the typical 200 names reviewed during routine voter roll maintenance.
Federal judges allow new Tennessee congressional map that splits majority-Black district in Memphis
Federal judges have allowed Tennessee to use a new congressional map that splits a majority-Black district in Memphis, clearing the way for its use in primary elections.
From prison fears to fireworks, Chinese pastor recounts sudden release after Trump’s intervention
A Chinese pastor detained for 266 days was unexpectedly released and flown to the U.S. after President Trump raised his case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in May.
Democrats to finalize their 2028 presidential nominating calendar, led by more diverse states
Democrats are preparing to finalize their 2028 presidential nominating calendar, likely removing Iowa from the top spot and elevating more racially diverse states like South Carolina or Nevada.
Trump to speak at White House press dinner rescheduled after shooting
Donald Trump will address a rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Friday, three months after an armed assailant disrupted the original event in an assassination attempt.
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Paramount and Warner Bros. merger hit with temporary restraining order
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order halting the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger for 14 days following an antitrust lawsuit filed by state attorneys general.
Customers prefer AI chatbots, says British Gas owner as 1,300 call centre and back office jobs axed
British Gas owner Centrica plans to eliminate 1,300 jobs across call centers and back offices, citing shifting customer preferences toward digital channels over phone support.
Southwest Airlines put Texas jet fuel on a boat to LA for the first time amid supply worries
Southwest Airlines chartered a ship to transport jet fuel from Texas to California in May, marking its first such shipment as West Coast prices surged amid supply concerns.
Rising oil prices could force up UK interest rates, say economists
UK economists warn the Bank of England may need to raise interest rates later this year if oil prices sustain above $100 per barrel amid Middle East conflict.
Ford wants more customers to customize vehicles to boost profits as it eyes ‘Nike shoe drop’ moments
Ford is expanding its vehicle customization and aftermarket parts business, launching limited-edition “shoe drop” style vehicle releases through Ford Custom Garage to boost profits and customer loyalty.
The threat to summer holidays looming with jet fuel shortages
Jet fuel prices have surged more than 120% since Middle East conflict disrupted supply routes, threatening summer travel with potential shortages and higher ticket prices across Europe.
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Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders
Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders, allowing them to stream owned games for up to one hour with ads playing before sessions begin.
Amazon puts Luna cloud-streamed games like Fallout 4 inside Prime Video
Amazon integrates its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video with a new Games tab, making titles like Fallout 4 and Hogwarts Legacy accessible to the platform’s casual viewing audience.
OpenAI is making big claims as it rolls out ChatGPT Health to everyone
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT Health access to all US users, enabling them to link medical records and health data. The company asserts its models can reason at clinical levels, though executives softened the claim when pressed for specifics.
Tesla’s robotaxi promises are clashing with reality
Tesla’s robotaxi program shows signs of stagnation despite CEO Elon Musk’s claims of expansion, with flat mileage, shrinking vehicle numbers, and ongoing safety concerns challenging investor confidence.
Claude’s voice mode is now available for Opus and Sonnet
Anthropic has expanded its Claude voice mode feature to include its more powerful Opus and Sonnet models, along with integration into applications like Gmail, Slack, and Canva.
Aussie gov’t tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers
Thousands of functional SamKnows routers were disabled after Australia’s broadband testing program concluded, despite volunteers noting the devices could be easily repurposed or reflashed.
Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes
Google awards $250,000 for a critical Linux KVM vulnerability enabling guest virtual machines to escape and gain root access to host machines, alongside a separate privilege escalation flaw.
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.
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Drax cleared after investigation into sourcing of wood pellets
The Financial Conduct Authority closed a 10-month investigation into Drax’s sustainability claims, finding no evidence to justify further action after reviewing complex sourcing materials.
Europe’s heatwave drives electricity prices to new highs as demand soars
A European heatwave has driven electricity prices to multi-year highs across the continent as soaring demand for cooling collides with reduced renewable energy generation and power plant outages.
Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Great Britain’s electricity network rewiring costs have risen 50% to potentially £90bn in the 2030s, according to the government-owned energy system operator’s updated forecast.
Billionaire to invest £35bn in small modular nuclear reactors rollout across UK
A consortium led by billionaire Michał Sołowow plans to invest £35bn in 14 small modular nuclear reactors across three UK sites, with potential power generation beginning in 2034.
North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
North Sea oil industry lobbies Labour MPs to approve new drilling in UK waters, citing energy security and manufacturing competitiveness as Burnham prepares to become prime minister.
Nearly 4,000 Tennesseans Speak Out Against TVA’s Fossil Fuel-Powered Energy Plan
Nearly 4,000 Tennesseans submitted comments opposing the Tennessee Valley Authority’s 2026 energy plan, citing overreliance on fossil fuels and inadequate renewable energy investment.
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Factcheck: No, Europe’s heatwaves are not being ‘caused’ by declining air pollution
Scientists clarify that Europe’s heatwaves are caused primarily by greenhouse gas warming, not declining air pollution, correcting misreported claims that circulated on social media.
England on track for record heat-related deaths this summer, official data shows
England is on track to record its highest-ever number of heat-related deaths this summer, with an estimated 2,877 deaths already recorded during May and June heatwaves.
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Many game sites evade school web filters
Many games accessible on school-issued devices contain inappropriate content, and some websites actively help students bypass web filters designed to block such material.
The island without childcare for babies
Kauaʻi has had virtually no licensed infant and toddler childcare for most of the past 15 years, forcing parents to rely on family care, work from home, or leave the workforce entirely.
How Well Are Schools Preparing Students for an AI-Driven World? Teens Weigh In
A survey found 61% of teens believe schools are adequately preparing them for AI-driven careers, though 55% remain concerned about job prospects in an AI-influenced job market.
Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Three people have been arrested in connection with a fraud investigation at the University of Greater Manchester, involving allegations of fraud, bribery, and money laundering totaling over £1 million.
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot scheme to convert empty school classrooms into community facilities like youth clubs and health centers, with £2.1m funding for six local authorities.
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