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‘We want a full apology for slavery’: Commonwealth at a crossroads as king heads to the Caribbean
King Charles’s Caribbean tour arrives amid escalating demands for a formal apology and reparations for slavery, with campaigners warning the visit could accelerate moves to remove the monarchy as head of state across the region.
‘It’s the smell of freedom’: Belgrade cleans up after Student List triumph
Serbia’s Student List movement won parliamentary elections, and supporters spent the following morning cleaning up Pioneers Park in Belgrade after dismantling a pro-government camp that had occupied the space for 18 months.
Tuesday briefing: How a journalistic hunch revealed the scale of Britain’s problematic cocaine use
An investigation into Britain’s cocaine use reveals a 10% increase in related crimes and record deaths, with the drug becoming commonplace across social settings rather than exclusive to the wealthy.
Melting glaciers in Dolomites reveal cache of first world war munitions
Italian forces recovered 250 unexploded bombs from first world war battlefields as rapidly retreating glaciers in the Dolomites expose century-old military artifacts and hazards.
Major Chinese brands drop Mbappé as backlash grows over Mao joke
Major Chinese brands have terminated endorsement deals with French footballer Kylian Mbappé following online backlash over alleged comments referencing former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
Can Black voting power and Trump fatigue break Mississippi’s red wall?
Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith has become competitive, with both parties investing millions in the deep red state as Democratic turnout and Trump fatigue potentially shift dynamics.
Are California voters about to impose ‘world’s first’ tax on billionaires?
California voters will decide whether to impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on the state’s billionaires to fund healthcare, a measure that has divided leaders and prompted some wealthy residents to relocate.
Brazil election: How a changing working class is reshaping the presidential race
Brazil’s working class transformation is reshaping the presidential runoff between leftist President Lula and right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, with gig economy workers and service sector employees shifting away from traditional industrial labor bases.
How Benjamin Netanyahu reshaped Israel’s institutions
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, has fundamentally reshaped the country’s institutions, judiciary, and political landscape during his decades in power, leaving a contested legacy ahead of elections later this month.
France to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday to prevent civil unrest
France will deploy approximately 70,000 police across the country on Saturday to prevent further civil unrest following street violence that erupted during cost-of-living protests last weekend.
Dan Sullivan vs Dan Sullivan: Why is Trump’s DOJ suing in Alaska?
The U.S. Department of Justice filed suit seeking to delay Alaska’s Senate election certification if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses narrowly to Democrat Mary Peltola, citing voter confusion over another candidate with the same name on the ballot.
Rubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA ‘to create positive change’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Cubans seeking change to partner with the CIA to force an end to communist rule, drawing mockery from Cuban officials.
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Trump’s battle to rename the Kennedy Center has put its future at risk
A legal battle erupts as the Trump administration threatens to close the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after courts blocked attempts to rename the historic memorial to President John F. Kennedy.
Trump signs bill imposing sanctions on Russia and giving him more power to levy tariffs
President Trump signed legislation imposing sanctions on Russia and granting him expanded authority to levy tariffs on countries violating the embargo, two days after bipartisan House passage.
Trump administration pushes on with construction of controversial Big Bend border wall
The Trump administration has begun constructing a border wall in Texas’s Big Bend region, facing significant opposition from local landowners and environmental groups concerned about property rights and wilderness damage.
Men deported from US bound and beaten in Equatorial Guinea detention hotel, lawyers say
Two men deported to Equatorial Guinea were bound, hooded and beaten at a detention hotel, according to witnesses and lawyers. About 30 US deportees remain trapped there following their expulsion from the US.
Trump ally Stephen Miller leads sweeping push to accelerate removal of migrant children
Stephen Miller is directing a White House effort to accelerate removal of undocumented immigrant children, with critics arguing the tactics are cruel and violate federal law.
‘Clear retribution’: dismay as key Alzheimer’s study cancelled amid Trump attacks on science
The Trump administration has terminated a groundbreaking 15-year Alzheimer’s study tracking health outcomes in predominantly Black Pittsburgh neighborhoods, preventing researchers from delivering promised cognitive test results to 600 participants.
What Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting mean for the midterms
The Supreme Court blocked Trump’s March executive order restricting mail-in voting, but the president responded with anger, threatening further electoral disruptions before the midterms.
Trump’s authoritarian mindset can’t handle dissent from his appointees
The Supreme Court and Federal Reserve have rejected Trump administration priorities, frustrating a president who expects appointees to automatically comply with his directives.
RFK Jr promises anti-vaxxers a ‘friend at the White House’ amid deadly measles outbreak
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now serving as Health and Human Services secretary, addressed an anti-vaccine conference, pledging support for vaccine skeptics as a deadly measles outbreak continues to spread across the country.
Trump officials move to dismantle key protection for US endangered species
The Trump administration reinterpreted the Endangered Species Act to exclude unintentional harm from endangered species protections, potentially affecting over 1,600 species.
Trump officials sending undocumented children to Texas sparks fears of mass deportation
The Trump administration is directing most undocumented children in immigration proceedings to Texas facilities with minimal legal representation, sparking concerns from advocates about potential mass deportations.
Trump threatens EU with tariffs over membership offer to Canada | First Thing
Trump threatened the EU with “serious tariffs” after European Commission President von der Leyen invited Canada to become an associate member, calling the idea “laughable.”
FBI warned ICE agents could be targeted by fake ‘tradwife’ dating profiles, memo reveals
The FBI warned law enforcement that women were creating fake dating profiles with “tradwife” aesthetics to lure immigration agents and publicly expose their identities online.
Trump arch could have ‘adverse effects’ on nearby monuments but will proceed, report says
A planned 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington DC will likely harm nearby historic sites, according to the National Park Service, but construction is expected to proceed despite concerns from preservationists and veterans.
House Republican releases campaign ad critical of Trump’s immigration policies
A Republican congresswoman from Florida released a campaign ad criticizing Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts, citing data showing many detainees lack criminal records as the midterm elections approach.
Jon Kyl, former Republican US senator who served three terms, dies aged 84
Jon Kyl, a former Republican US senator from Arizona who served three terms and helped shepherd Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation, has died at age 84.
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Google cloud failure hits millions as UK courts and banks knocked offline
Google’s London cloud data center experienced a power outage affecting millions across the UK, disrupting court systems, bank services at Lloyds and HSBC, and digital bank Revolut.
Thames Water creditors secure former Labour minister to drive rescue deal
Thames Water creditors pursuing a £10bn rescue deal have appointed former Labour minister Lord John Hutton as independent chair designate, as negotiations with the government continue over the debt-laden water company’s future.
Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises
Flutter Entertainment announced plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs, with the company’s leadership blaming recent tax increases on gambling operations for making the current business model unsustainable.
NatWest cracks down on 13,000 staff attending office two days a month
NatWest is requiring 13,000 staff to increase office attendance from two days monthly to two days weekly beginning February 2027, prompting union criticism over increased costs and scheduling disruption.
What would the approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?
The Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea is expected to receive consent to begin production. The decision raises questions about its implications for energy bills, carbon emissions, and the UK’s climate commitments.
UK risks losing key role in European space industry over satellite contract, says Airbus boss
Airbus chief warns UK could lose key European space role if Lockheed Martin wins £2.4bn military satellite contract, intensifying lobbying over the Skynet 6 system’s future manufacturer.
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Eight states accuse OpenAI of coaching children to harm themselves in lawsuit
Eight US states sued OpenAI on Wednesday, alleging the ChatGPT maker engages in dangerous conduct by encouraging children to harm themselves and violates consumer protection laws.
Online ads weaponised to deliver ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say
Researchers say an Israeli advertising agency has distributed millions of ads enabling “zero-click” spyware installation against targets, including Al Jazeera staff, requiring no user interaction.
E Ink upgraded the screen found in most color e-readers
E Ink unveiled its next-generation Kaleido 4 color e-paper display, offering improved color reproduction, better contrast, and faster refresh rates compared to its predecessor technology.
Friends don’t let friends feed their data to AI agents
Meta’s AI assistant Muse has become a top-downloaded app, but critics warn it encourages users to share vast amounts of personal data about themselves and their contacts without meaningful consent or understanding.
Google is making inline links more prominent in AI responses
Google is enhancing inline links in AI search results to appear more frequently and prominently, addressing publisher traffic concerns while expanding its paid licensing program with over 400 news organizations.
Volvo will use Nvidia’s tech for hands-free, point-to-point driving
Volvo plans to launch a hands-free, point-to-point driving system by 2030 using Nvidia’s autonomous driving technology, targeting Level 2++ capabilities in complex urban environments.
Meta and Apple team up to make Muse AI models run better on Macs
Meta and Apple announced a collaboration on the Muse Spark Open AI model, which can run efficiently on Mac Studios using Apple’s MLX framework, marking a rare partnership between the two tech rivals.
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
A coordinated hack of refrigeration systems at approximately 700 supermarkets across France caused equipment malfunctions, food spoilage, and fires, exploiting known security vulnerabilities in outdated internet-connected controllers.
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Russia’s Northern Sea Route Workaround Supplying Asian Buyers
Russia is increasing crude and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Arctic Northern Sea Route to Asian buyers, bypassing traditional Persian Gulf routes disrupted by Middle Eastern conflicts.
As BP Leaves the North Sea, These Independents Are Buying In
BP is divesting its entire UK North Sea oil and gas business as major energy companies exit the basin amid declining production, high taxes, and regulatory uncertainty. Independent producers are capitalizing on these opportunities.
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
The chief executive of EDF Energy has joined renewable energy leaders in supporting new North Sea oil and gas projects, arguing they pose no contradiction to net zero climate goals.
Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies
North Sea oil workers at Apache are poised to strike over pay disputes, potentially disrupting UK fuel supplies and affecting critical oil platforms and pipeline systems.
The Middle East’s Next Energy Boom Has Nothing to Do With Oil
The Middle East is pivoting toward renewable energy and low-carbon products, with solar costs at world-lowest levels and battery storage capacity projected to increase nearly eightfold by 2030.
Energy Costs Are Driving U.S. Inflation, and Wages Aren’t Keeping Up
U.S. inflation remains elevated at 3.7 percent over the past year, driven primarily by surging energy costs including a 34.2 percent increase in gasoline and 74.2 percent rise in fuel oil, outpacing wage growth.
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Trump’s EPA is letting America’s leakiest oil and gas companies off the hook
The Trump EPA is rolling back Biden-era methane regulations on oil and gas operations, eliminating monitoring requirements and emission controls that the administration says will save the industry billions in costs.
COP17: Key outcomes agreed at the UN biodiversity conference in Yerevan
Countries completed their first global review of biodiversity goals at COP17 in Yerevan, finding that nature loss reversal targets will not be met without rapidly accelerated action and increased funding.
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Black Academics Condemn “Ridicule and Vilification” of Arday
Black academics have called for an investigation into media coverage of Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s private life before his death, citing “personal ridicule and vilification.”
Northwestern’s African Studies Program Loses Research Status
Northwestern University’s 78-year-old Program of African Studies will shift from research center status to the Office of the Provost in September, though faculty research and coursework will continue.
Students set new records for A-level grades in bumper year
A-level students in the UK achieved record-breaking exam results this summer, with over 263,000 eighteen-year-olds securing university places for autumn enrollment.
Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings
Several U.S. schools are installing pepper-spraying drones to respond to active shooter incidents, a technology inspired by military applications in Ukraine and manufactured by Campus Guardian Angel.
Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plan to elevate technical education alongside academic pathways in England has drawn cross-party support, though school leaders and unions worry about implementation and funding.
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