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Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer
Two people in France have been convicted of aggravated violence related to the death of a streamer known for extreme challenges. Both received suspended sentences and fines.
Ukraine war briefing: We will build missiles the way we built drones – Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks concrete results by year-end on anti-ballistic missile development and offensive ballistic weapons capabilities as civilian casualties mount from Russian attacks.
Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue
An Australian aviation crew completed a midwinter rescue mission in Antarctica on July 31, evacuating a US expedition member from McMurdo Station in extreme darkness and -43°C temperatures.
Jharkhand exam protests in Ranchi: After CJP, a new youth agitation grips Indian state
Hundreds of job seekers have gathered in Jharkhand’s capital, demanding an overhaul of the state’s civil service examination system following allegations of leaked answer sheets and result manipulation.
Sri Lanka government says 3 inmates killed in separate prison clashes
Three inmates were killed in separate prison clashes in Sri Lanka on Thursday and Friday, with more than 20 injured across the two incidents, according to a government minister.
Besieged Sudanese city faces relentless drone strikes and risk of mass atrocities, U.N. warns
The besieged Sudanese city of el-Obeid faces relentless drone strikes and a critical humanitarian crisis, with U.N. officials warning of imminent risk of mass atrocities similar to those in el-Fasher.
Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds
A government watchdog found that the Department of Government Efficiency overstated savings claims, with many lacking supporting evidence or relying on unverifiable calculation methods.
After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster
Months after devastating floods swept through Mozambique, survivors face a second crisis as food prices surge and agricultural livelihoods collapse across affected provinces.
Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash
Brazil’s federal police have formally accused 16 current and former Voepass airline employees in connection with an August 2024 crash that killed 62 people, citing negligence and maintenance failures.
Israeli raid in West Bank’s Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians
An Israeli raid in the Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank injured at least 51 Palestinians on Thursday, with forces demolishing shops and imposing curfews on nearby areas.
Houthi strikes kill dozens in Yemen, officials say, as Saudi Arabia warns of further attacks
Houthi attacks on Yemeni military camps killed at least 30 troops on Thursday, while the Iran-aligned group also targeted Saudi civilian areas, escalating tensions in the Middle East conflict.
Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses Republican primary
Republican Congressman Andy Ogles, known for anti-Muslim rhetoric, lost his Tennessee primary to Charlie Hatcher despite President Trump’s endorsement, marking a rare failure for Trump’s backing in a GOP race.
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Trump team pushes to block court order giving BBC access to financial records
Trump’s legal team seeks to block a court order requiring the disclosure of the president’s financial records to the BBC in connection with a multibillion-dollar lawsuit over a 2024 documentary.
Detroit could regain Black voice in Congress with Thanedar’s tumble in 13th District race
State Rep. Donavan McKinney defeated incumbent Shri Thanedar in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, positioning Detroit to regain Black representation in Congress.
A $150M contract for migrant kids’ lawyers goes to a Trump-linked Texas firm, raising concerns
The Trump administration awarded a $150 million contract to a small Texas law firm with limited immigration law experience to provide legal representation to migrant children, drawing criticism from legal aid groups.
GOP Rep. Max Miller resists pressure to drop reelection bid as party anxiety grows over abuse claims
Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio resists calls to withdraw from his reelection campaign despite a House ethics investigation into domestic abuse allegations and growing concerns within his party about his electability.
Man arrested at Trump’s California golf course wore earpiece and took photos, police say
A California man was arrested at Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course after authorities observed him wearing an earpiece and photographing security personnel ahead of the president’s scheduled visit.
A new Tennessee congressional map that splits Memphis is making its debut in the state’s primary
Tennessee holds primary elections featuring a new congressional map that splits Memphis’s majority-Black district across multiple areas, reshaping the state’s electoral landscape ahead of the midterms.
Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions
A Senate committee is set to vote on holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions about his COVID-19 pandemic response, with potential referral to the Justice Department.
Top Democrats accuse Trump officials over Israeli settlers’ ‘unbridled violence’
Nineteen Democratic lawmakers accuse the Trump administration of enabling violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank, citing deaths of nine US citizens since 2022 and calling for restored sanctions.
Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment before a Republican-led Senate committee investigating his COVID-19 pandemic response, prompting a contempt vote and raising legal questions about pardon protections.
AP Exclusive: Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
The Trump administration has detained more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty military members since taking office, reversing longstanding bipartisan protections for military families as part of its immigration enforcement efforts.
House Democrats add 12 solidly Trump districts to their midterm election target list
House Democrats have expanded their midterm targets to 58 Republican-held seats, including a dozen districts that Trump won decisively, betting on voter frustration over the economy and foreign policy.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee’s state primary
Tennessee voters will choose Republican nominees for governor and a Memphis-area congressional seat on Thursday, with the gubernatorial race featuring U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and U.S. Rep. John Rose.
Republican Chuck Edwards drops bid for re-election after report finding sexual harassment of staffers
Republican North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from his re-election campaign after a House ethics committee found he fostered a hostile work environment and sexually harassed two young female staffers.
FAA investigates air ‘safety incident’ involving Trump’s helicopter
The FAA is investigating a safety incident involving President Trump’s Marine One helicopter that came closer than permitted to a commercial jet over Washington DC on Tuesday.
Trump administration targets children amid push to ‘deport at all costs’
A federal lawsuit alleges the Trump administration is deliberately targeting unaccompanied immigrant children for rapid deportation despite many qualifying for legal protection under existing law.
Progressive climate organizer William Lawrence wins Michigan Democratic House primary
William Lawrence, a co-founder of the Sunrise Movement climate organization, won Michigan’s 7th District Democratic primary with a focus on opposing datacenter development and securing progressive endorsements.
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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffee prices have surged globally due to climate disruptions in Vietnam and Brazil, tariffs, and shipping chaos, pushing UK café prices toward £5 while demand remains resilient despite higher costs.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
A BBC investigation reveals brazen organised crime operating openly on British High Streets, with over 3,600 shops seized with illegal goods in 2024-25, reflecting broader economic decline and political instability.
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK’s retail industry
Chinese robotics company Geek+ has become a major supplier of autonomous mobile robots to major UK retailers like Tesco and Asda, helping address productivity and labour challenges in British warehouses.
Healey’s profiteering warning on food and fuel risks row with retailers
Chancellor John Healey warns retailers that the government is monitoring for profiteering on food and fuel prices as the Iran conflict drives up costs, though he says no significant price gouging has been detected so far.
Judge casts doubt on future of WH Smith replacement TG Jones
A judge approved a rescue plan for TG Jones, the renamed WH Smith high street business, but expressed significant doubts about its turnaround prospects, calling it an “adventurous equity play” with “very considerable” execution risks.
What’s causing record high US beef prices?
US beef prices have reached record highs, but ranchers, feedlot operators, packers, and restaurants report minimal profit gains as costs throughout the supply chain have simultaneously increased.
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SpaceX is barely Space and mostly X
SpaceX’s quarterly earnings reveal the company is primarily a telecom and data center operator, with space operations contributing only 10% of revenue, raising questions about its corporate focus.
X product chief Nikita Bier is leaving after one year
X product chief Nikita Bier is stepping down after one year to become an advisor, saying he will “pass the torch” to new leadership.
Thousands of servers can be backdoored by exploiting buggy motherboard controllers
Researchers uncovered critical vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers from major server manufacturers, with over 86,000 Internet-exposed devices containing security flaws that could enable remote backdoor access.
Elon Musk’s attempt at an AI Wikipedia hasn’t been updated in months
Grokipedia, Elon Musk’s AI-powered encyclopedia alternative to Wikipedia, has not published any updates for several months, despite receiving thousands of user-suggested edits.
Restaurants, pubs and theatres ban Meta’s ‘spy glasses’ over privacy fears
UK restaurants, pubs, and theatres are banning Meta’s camera-equipped glasses due to privacy concerns, despite the company’s efforts to promote them as mainstream wearable technology.
OpenAI says Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit is ‘rotten to its core’
OpenAI filed a motion to dismiss Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit, calling the allegations meritless and accusing Apple of mischaracterizing product development information as confidential secrets.
Aussie gov’t tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers
Australia’s government disabled thousands of functioning routers after concluding a broadband testing program, despite the devices being capable of repurposing as standard Wi-Fi routers.
Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes
Google awarded $250,000 for a Linux KVM vulnerability allowing guest virtual machines to escape and gain root access to host machines, one of two high-severity flaws discovered this week.
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Op-Ed: Pax Silica Could Complicate Philippine & Regional Sustainable Energy Goals
The Philippines’ participation in the US-led Pax Silica semiconductor initiative could strain the country’s clean energy transition due to massive electricity and water demands from proposed manufacturing facilities and data centers.
The SAF Movement Is Growing In The US
The sustainable aviation fuel sector is expanding across the US, with government backing and major airline partnerships supporting biomass-based and alternative fuel production facilities.
Aramco’s Record Profits Hide a Growing Cash Flow Crisis
Saudi Aramco reported record $33.4 billion adjusted net income in Q2 2026, but free cash flow deteriorated sharply, covering only 56% of dividend obligations despite elevated oil prices.
China Accelerates Its Economic Push Across Central Asia
China is rapidly expanding its economic footprint across Central Asia, with record trade volumes, surging business ventures, and deepening financial integration with multiple nations in the region.
Venezuela’s Oil Production Grows at a Crucial Time Despite Challenges
Venezuela’s oil production has increased to over one million barrels daily following political changes and sanctions relief, though significant infrastructure investment and institutional reforms remain necessary to restore output to historical levels.
Big Tech Turns to Fuel Cells to Power the AI Boom
Major technology companies are deploying fuel cell systems to power data centers and AI computing infrastructure, offering faster deployment and lower emissions than traditional gas-fired power plants.
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This Texas coal mine will soon be home to a 1.2GW solar farm
A $1.7 billion solar farm is under construction on coal mining land in Texas, with plans to generate 1.2 gigawatts of clean energy while adjacent coal operations continue.
Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
Carbon capture and storage is central to many nations’ net-zero plans, but the technology faces criticism over high costs, slow deployment, and questions about its effectiveness at scale.
Education In The News
How HBCUs Are Redefining Student Success
HBCUs are implementing new programs to support student persistence and graduation, including reduced living costs, expanded course access, coaching initiatives, and accelerated degree pathways.
GAO Report: Athletic Programs Bleed Money
A Government Accountability Office report found that 94% of Division I college athletic programs lost money in 2023-24, with students and universities subsidizing the shortfall through fees and institutional funds.
Humanities among degrees being ‘extinguished’ by hard-up universities
British universities have eliminated nearly 4,000 academic positions in humanities and social sciences over one year, creating geographic gaps in subject availability and raising social mobility concerns.
Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings
Several US schools are installing pepper-spraying drones designed to respond to active shooter threats, an approach inspired by drone use during the Ukraine war.
UK’s first ‘super-university’, merging Greenwich and Kent, to launch in September
The universities of Greenwich and Kent will merge to form the UK’s first “super-university” launching in September, creating an institution with over 50,000 students across four campuses.
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