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In Serbia, a new type of democracy is taking hold, and Europe is watching closely
Serbian student-led movement ousts long-ruling authoritarian leader Aleksandar Vučić in historic election with over 50% turnout, winning 140 of 250 parliamentary seats to reshape governance.
Agnes Wanjiru’s death: Kenyan family angered by extradition hearing delay for ex-British soldier accused of murder
The family of Agnes Wanjiru, a Kenyan woman found dead in 2012, expressed anger after an extradition hearing for an accused former British soldier was postponed to May 2027.
Serbian shot dead after attacking officer outside Israeli embassy, minister says
A young Serbian man was shot dead by police outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade after attacking an officer with knives while shouting “Allahu Akbar”, authorities said.
Tanzania celebrates first natural gas discovery in more than 10 years
Tanzania announced its first natural gas discovery in more than a decade at the Mnazi Bay area, with an estimated 223 billion cubic feet of reserves.
Australia must recruit hundreds more to crew Aukus submarines, retired admiral warns
Australia must recruit hundreds more naval personnel to crew future nuclear-powered submarines under the Aukus defense deal, a retired admiral warned as USS Colorado arrived for maintenance operations.
Derrick Harriott obituary
Derrick Harriott, an influential Jamaican music figure who started with the Jiving Juniors in 1958, has died at age 87 following a long illness.
Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown in the spotlight as China prepares for meeting of top leaders
China’s corruption crackdown continues as the Communist Party meets this week, with investigations involving over 1 million people and targeting senior officials amid concerns about party discipline and loyalty.
First visually impaired Gambian magistrate tests system built for sighted
Magistrate Muhammed Krubally, the Gambia’s first visually impaired magistrate, uses assistive technology and sound-based courtroom navigation to preside over cases, while advocating for broader institutional inclusion of people with disabilities.
Exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to rapturous reception in Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela almost a year after leaving to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, receiving a rapturous reception from supporters.
Jordan arrests three suspects in deadly church attack
Jordanian security forces arrested three armed suspects in connection with a church attack that killed eight people and wounded dozens in Karak earlier this week.
Israel’s election: The main issues in the words of the leading candidates
Israel’s leading election candidates show broad consensus on military operations while divisions center on judicial oversight and internal governance rather than Palestinian policy or international law compliance.
Officials from Mecca pact states to hold talks in Iran amid regional tensions
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are visiting Tehran for talks with Iranian counterparts amid escalating regional tensions and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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Republican Florida congressman introduces bill requiring warrants for Flock Safety cameras
A Florida Republican introduced a bill requiring federal agencies to obtain warrants before using Flock Safety’s licence plate cameras, joining other lawmakers expressing concerns about the surveillance technology.
Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes supreme court’s handling of emergency docket
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the court’s use of emergency requests to decide major cases without full legal review, saying the practice undermines public faith in the judiciary.
US supreme court lifts restrictions on controversial voter database
The US Supreme Court has temporarily lifted restrictions on a federal voter database as the Trump administration pursues stricter voting measures ahead of midterm elections.
US senators propose legislation to limit ICE arrests and indefinite detention
US senators introduce legislation to require immigration authorities to obtain administrative warrants before detention and conduct bond hearings within 24 hours of warrantless arrests.
New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusation
New Jersey’s lieutenant governor Dale Caldwell resigned after an investigation found credible evidence he sexually harassed a staffer and committed ethics violations including misusing state resources.
California sheriff ordered to return ballots he confiscated in voter ‘fraud’ inquiry
A California court ordered a Republican sheriff to return over 650,000 ballots he confiscated during an election fraud inquiry, ruling the seizure violated election law and created risks to election integrity.
Mary Peltola’s campaign says reports of her using slurs and shoving staffer are exaggerated
Mary Peltola’s campaign downplayed a New York Times report alleging she shoved a staffer and used slurs, attributing her behavior to grief following her husband’s death in a 2023 plane crash and her mother’s death around the same time.
Nearly 200 people wrongly identified on Nevada’s voter rolls as non-citizens
Nevada officials determined that 185 people the Department of Homeland Security identified as non-citizens on voter rolls were actually U.S. citizens, raising questions about the government’s methodology.
Americans are confused and worried about elections. Will that impact turnout?
Voters express confusion and worry about election integrity this midterm year, with fewer than half expecting fair elections, though experts say turnout impacts remain unclear.
Warren demands Trump officials explain removing a ban on interference in census data
Sen. Elizabeth Warren demands Trump administration officials explain why the Census Bureau removed language banning political interference from its scientific integrity policy, citing concerns about data reliability.
Trump administration faces fresh scrutiny after DoJ drops bribery case against Indian billionaire
The Trump administration faces scrutiny after the Department of Justice dropped a fraud and bribery case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani following his promised $10 billion US investment.
Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call
Fossil fuel firms are slated to receive an estimated $190 billion in tax breaks and subsidies over the next decade following campaign donations to Donald Trump, according to a Democratic Senate report released Thursday.
Trump administration to ask supreme court to allow third-country deportation policy
The Trump administration will ask the Supreme Court to allow deportation of immigrants to countries other than their own, following a federal appeals court rejection of the policy.
Trump’s FDA nominee says MMR shot is ‘safe and effective’ at Senate hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump’s FDA nominee, testified that the MMR vaccine is “safe and effective,” reversing earlier positioning on vaccine safety during her Senate confirmation hearing.
Netanyahu’s speech at UN spurs protests in New York City: ‘Let Gaza live’
Hundreds of protesters blocked traffic outside UN headquarters as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to deliver a speech, with dozens arrested including several celebrities and elected officials.
ICE has wasted tens of millions to carry out Trump’s mass detention agenda – report
A congressional report found ICE wasted tens of millions of dollars on Trump’s detention expansion plans, including unused tents at Guantánamo Bay and warehouses that never housed detainees.
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How lower fuel economy targets could boost pickups and V-8 engines
U.S. fuel economy standards were lowered to 34.9 mpg by 2031, and fines for noncompliance were eliminated, potentially saving automakers billions in costs and allowing increased production of less-efficient vehicles.
Robot factories and hypersonic missiles: JPMorgan Chase’s first $5 billion of defense investments
JPMorgan Chase deployed $5 billion into defense and manufacturing startups in the first year of its security initiative, exceeding expectations and signaling potential expansion beyond the planned $10 billion commitment.
UK government borrowing rises to £24.5bn as John Healey prepares for budget
UK government borrowing reached £24.5bn last month, exceeding forecasts as rising inflation increased debt interest payments to a record £10.9bn, pressuring Chancellor John Healey before next week’s budget.
Andy Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has directed ministers to develop a plan to eliminate gas standing charges, fixed daily fees that households pay regardless of energy usage.
GM aims to develop vehicles in as little as two years with AI, software push
General Motors announced plans to halve vehicle development time to two years using AI and software, while developing autonomous highway driving capabilities and a new in-vehicle AI assistant.
Sainsbury’s expects challenging run-up to Christmas as households feel squeeze
Sainsbury’s warned of a challenging Christmas period as household spending pressures mount and food producers face rising costs, while interim sales growth slowed to 2.6%.
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Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails
Microsoft warns that attackers are exploiting a critical Zimbra flaw to remotely execute commands and steal email backups and authentication credentials from organizations worldwide.
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple announced changes to macOS privacy settings aimed at restricting third-party app developers’ access to sensitive user data through full-disk access permissions, citing concerns about AI agents’ potential to misuse such privileges.
Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey
A survey of 300 VMware users found that 90 percent are exploring alternatives, primarily due to licensing cost increases following Broadcom’s acquisition of the company.
‘I applied for 200 jobs’ – How ‘spray and pray’ AI job applications can backfire
A surge in AI-assisted job applications is straining the graduate recruitment market, with employers reporting record application numbers and increased concerns about misconduct in the hiring process.
Nvidia, worth $5.5tn, donates $250m to UK for AI safety research
Nvidia, valued at $5.5 trillion, is donating $250 million in computing power to the UK over five years to support artificial intelligence safety research initiatives.
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
Anthropic warns that advances in small AI models could enable self-replicating malware capable of infecting Internet of Things devices by next year, potentially creating new forms of computer worms resistant to traditional takedown methods.
Uber begins self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester
Uber has begun testing autonomous vehicles in Manchester as part of its expansion of self-driving robotaxi services across UK cities, using technology from partner firms Pony and Verne.
Palantir and Sadiq Khan drop legal battle over Met contract
Palantir and London Mayor Sadiq Khan have withdrawn their legal claims against each other over a blocked £50m Metropolitan Police contract, canceling a scheduled January high court trial.
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Ultium Cells to Bring LMR Prismatic Battery Cell Production to Tennessee for Future GM EVs
General Motors’ battery joint venture Ultium Cells will produce next-generation LMR prismatic battery cells at its Tennessee facility, marking the first global commercial production of the technology.
Hybrid Sales Rise While Battery Electric Sales Remain Lower After Tax Credit Expiration
Hybrid electric vehicle sales increased to 16% market share in the third quarter of 2026, while battery electric and plug-in hybrid sales declined significantly following federal tax credit expiration in September 2025.
The Economics Of Climate Free Riding Have Changed
Climate policy economics have shifted as renewable energy and electric vehicles became cost-competitive with fossil fuels, altering calculations for countries deciding whether to transition away from traditional energy sources.
Rapid Transition to Electric Company Cars Could Generate 344,000 EU Jobs by 2030 — Study
An EU study projects that requiring electric company cars and limiting subsidies to Made-in-EU vehicles could generate 344,000 jobs and €18 billion in additional investment by 2030.
The Flexibility Mesh: What Can Grid Flexibility Do Here?
A new framework categorizes electricity grid flexibility resources by specific operational needs—such as managing peaks, local constraints, or multi-day stress—rather than treating all flexible capacity as interchangeable.
Solar Power Keeps Insisting Upon Itself, Red State Or Blue
Solar power deployment in Texas and California has driven wholesale electricity prices down by 42-51% over five years, according to industry research, while generating billions in ratepayer savings despite political divisions.
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Osage Nation speeds up orphan well cleanup as federal oversight recedes
The Osage Nation is accelerating cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells after federal oversight requirements were reduced, allowing the Nation to process permits in weeks rather than months.
DOGE cuts cost tribes $470M, gutting funding for climate projects
The Department of Government Efficiency eliminated approximately $468 million in funding for tribal communities, with roughly half directed toward environmental and climate projects, disrupting renewable energy initiatives across Indian Country.
Education In The News
Report: Benchmarking Online Ed
A new UPCEA report on online education benchmarking finds the sector dividing between thriving institutions and those facing contraction, with average budgets rising to $12.5 million in 2026 despite median decreases.
Once globally preeminent, U.S. universities are sliding into decline
U.S. higher education dominance is declining as funding cuts, international student restrictions, and competition from countries like China reshape global academic rankings and research output.
Pace of college closings picks up, with more projected
More than 440 private nonprofit colleges face closure risk due to declining enrollment and rising debt, with fewer than half of students completing degrees elsewhere when institutions shut down.
‘It wouldn’t be Head Start anymore:’ Providers blast federal proposal to alter preschool program
The Trump administration proposed eliminating most federal Head Start standards, shifting authority to states and removing requirements like staff-to-child ratios, full-day care, and bilingual support, prompting concerns from providers that the program would be fundamentally altered.
Why Teachers Would—or Wouldn’t—Move to a High-Needs School
Most teachers cite student misbehavior, low pay, and work-life balance concerns as reasons to leave teaching, especially in high-needs schools where retention challenges are particularly acute.
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