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Russia and Ukraine agree to local ceasefire in Oleshky amid deepening humanitarian crisis
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky from October 27 to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery and civilian evacuations amid severe shortages.
Thousands of homes without power as Storm Austen hits south-west England
Storm Austen brought severe weather to south-west England, leaving thousands without power and forcing school closures, with a 76mph gust recorded on the Isles of Scilly.
Opposition deepfake video sparks outrage in Spain ahead of election
Spain’s opposition People’s Party launched a deepfake political ad featuring manipulated likenesses of Socialist officials ahead of next month’s general election, sparking widespread outrage and debate over AI use in campaigns.
Paddy Donnelly obituary
Paddy Donnelly, a South African photographer who documented anti-apartheid activism through his work at the International Defence and Aid Fund, has died aged 70.
US and Israel are warned against launching fresh strikes on Iran
Eight European and Middle Eastern foreign ministers warned the US and Israel against renewed military strikes on Iran, citing risks of regional escalation and higher oil prices.
Israel launches collective punishment campaign in Hebron after two soldiers killed
Israel announced a collective punishment campaign in Hebron following an attack that killed two soldiers, involving mass demolitions and forced displacement that prompted court intervention.
Far from fringe: How Israel’s mainstream parties vote with the far right
Israeli voters head to polls on October 27 amid ongoing regional conflicts. Mainstream opposition parties frequently vote alongside far-right coalition members on Palestinian-related legislation, shifting the political spectrum rightward.
Anthropic posts $80bn loss in first half of 2026: WSJ
Anthropic reported an $80 billion net loss in the first half of 2026, primarily driven by accounting charges related to convertible notes, as the AI company prepares for its anticipated IPO.
Helen Haines: Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
Australian MP Helen Haines has lost both legs following an alleged deliberate car attack outside her office. A 43-year-old man faces multiple charges including dangerous driving causing serious injury.
Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world
El Niño is intensifying global weather patterns, triggering record wildfires in Indonesia, heightened hurricane activity in the eastern Pacific, suppressed Atlantic storms, reduced monsoon rainfall in India, and severe typhoons affecting East Asia.
Fleeing the frontline: Yemeni families cross Red Sea to Djibouti as Houthi conflict rages
Thousands of Yemeni families are fleeing to Djibouti across the Red Sea as fighting between Houthi forces and Saudi-backed government troops intensifies, with over 900 killed and 250,000 displaced since August.
Huge setback for Alberta’s separatist movement after decisive defeat
Alberta voters decisively rejected separation in a referendum, with more than two-thirds voting to remain in Canada, dealing a significant setback to the separatist movement that had campaigned for over a year.
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Justice Department pardon lawyer who says she was fired in dispute over Mel Gibson’s gun rights sues
A former Justice Department pardon attorney sued after her March 2025 firing, claiming she was terminated for refusing to recommend restoring actor Mel Gibson’s gun rights as a political favor.
Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote
Missouri’s Supreme Court unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Trump, ordering a statewide vote on the map ahead of November elections.
Maryland’s top court allows Democratic-backed congressional redistricting measure on November ballot
Maryland’s Supreme Court allowed a Democratic-backed congressional redistricting amendment to proceed to the November ballot, reversing lower court decisions while directing changes to ballot wording.
Midterm mail ballots start to go to voters as litigation over Trump’s order creates uncertainty
North Carolina began distributing mail ballots for midterm elections as legal challenges to President Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting continued, creating uncertainty among election officials and voters.
Wesleyan president calls Trump’s tax-exempt proposal ‘extraordinary overreach’
Wesleyan University’s president opposes the Trump administration’s proposal to strip tax-exempt status from private schools offering race-based benefits, calling it “extraordinary overreach.”
Trump administration scrubs data on gender-based bullying from school civil rights survey
The Trump administration released updated civil rights survey data on schools with all information related to nonbinary students and gender identity-based bullying removed, citing an executive order redefining sex as male or female only.
US immigration judges told to slash time given to people awaiting visas or green cards before being deported
US immigration judges have been instructed to reduce time granted to people awaiting visa or green card processing before deportation, affecting vulnerable populations including abused children and crime survivors.
‘‘Never Forget’ is not a slogan’: Mamdani designates 9/11 as a Day of Remembrance and Service
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will designate September 11 as a Day of Remembrance and Service, marking the first such city-level designation ahead of the attacks’ 25th anniversary.
Trump’s arch may break ground without final approval. Veterans are trying to stop it
The Trump administration plans to begin excavation work on a 250-foot arch near Washington’s National Mall without final federal approvals, prompting veterans to seek a court order blocking construction.
Trump’s ‘retribution’ could now include Falklands as favor to Milei – and revenge on the UK
Argentina’s president Javier Milei announced plans to reopen his country’s claim to the Falkland Islands, capitalizing on Trump’s stated reconsideration of U.S. support for British sovereignty over the territory.
Judge refuses to block Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes journalists
A federal judge declined to block the Pentagon from firing three Stars and Stripes journalists who claimed they were illegally punished for advocating editorial independence.
Voters are fed up with data centers. Both parties are trying to cash in for midterms
Both Republican and Democratic campaigns are spending over $45 million on ads opposing data centers, capitalizing on public concern about rising electricity costs and tax breaks as midterm elections approach.
Leftist insurgents are storming the midterms – just don’t call them all democratic socialists
Progressive candidates are increasingly navigating relationships with the Democratic Socialists of America as the group gains electoral momentum, though many distance themselves from formal membership or endorsement.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces rematch with Helena Foulkes amid turmoil over Washington Bridge
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a primary rematch against Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, amid voter frustration over a delayed bridge repair project.
Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US military
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces criticism from military leaders and Republican senators over what they characterize as inept management and strategic failures in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas redrew its congressional map aiming to help Republicans gain five Democratic-held seats, but the plan’s success depends on whether Trump voters will support other GOP candidates without him on the ballot.
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Target pensions or welfare, not banks, IMF tells John Healey
The IMF has advised the UK to pursue pension and welfare cuts rather than impose additional taxes on banks, citing the nation’s already high tax-to-GDP ratio of roughly 40 percent.
How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
Texas, the nation’s largest oil producer, has become its top solar electricity generator as farmers lease land to solar companies, transforming rural economies while sparking environmental concerns.
2 Americans win Nobel Prize in economics for work on boom-bust cycles
Two American economists won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for research on boom-and-bust cycles and how policymakers can limit inflation and unemployment through better communication of their plans.
Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget
UK Chancellor John Healey is considering increasing taxes on banks ahead of the Budget in two weeks, according to banking executives. The sector’s leaders warn higher taxes could reduce competitiveness and investment.
Repairing Brexit economic damage should be Burnham’s top priority, business chief says
The head of the British Chambers of Commerce says repairing Brexit’s economic damage should be Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s priority as Labour reconsiders its EU membership stance.
Fuel costs squeezing margins for some Jersey businesses
Rising global fuel prices are straining Jersey businesses, prompting the government to propose freezing fuel duty in 2027, though some sectors worry it won’t sufficiently offset mounting costs.
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OpenAI safety leader quits, warning AI company’s culture is ‘broken’
A safety leader at OpenAI resigned, warning the AI company’s culture is broken and firms are not being careful enough developing advanced technology.
MCP for agent-to-agent comms may be the riskiest protocol you’ve never heard of
Researchers have identified vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol (MCP) used for agent-to-agent communications that allow attackers to spread malicious instructions between AI agents within organizations.
Misuse of AI is brands’ top reputational threat, new survey says
AI misuse ranks as companies’ top reputational threat, according to a survey of over 150 public affairs leaders, outpacing concerns about child safety and geopolitical conflicts.
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 due to licensing costs, with 73 percent prioritizing cost savings in their virtualization plans.
PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
PC shipments fell approximately 20 percent in Q3 2026, marking the steepest decline since early 2023 as memory component shortages and elevated pricing suppressed demand.
How drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms
Thermal drones are locating underground hot spots months after a major wildfire swept through Scotland’s Cairngorms, helping teams efficiently extinguish remaining fires before they can reignite.
UK must not be beholden to foreign AI, says head of Alan Turing Institute
The UK must develop its own AI systems and reduce dependence on foreign technology that could be restricted or switched off, says the head of the Alan Turing Institute.
LLMs respond differently to harmful prompts when AI watermarking is used
Research reveals that SynthID-Text watermarking can alter how AI models respond to harmful prompts, sometimes causing them to comply with requests they would normally refuse.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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U.S. Targets Central Asia’s Energy and Critical Minerals in Major Trade Push
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead a delegation of over 100 companies to Central Asia in October 2026 to advance energy, critical minerals, and trade initiatives across five republics.
E.ON Next deal to buy Ovo Energy leaves UK with just ‘big three’ energy suppliers
E.ON Next completed its acquisition of Ovo Energy, creating a market dominated by just three major suppliers serving nearly three-quarters of British households and raising competition concerns.
Brookfield, NextEra to Build $100 Billion AI Hub on Cold War Nuclear Site
Brookfield and NextEra will invest $100 billion to develop an AI and data center campus on a former Kentucky uranium enrichment site, expected to create thousands of jobs by 2032.
Trump’s Diesel Fuel “Deal” Already Reeks Of Failure
President Trump announced a diesel fuel deal with Russia ahead of midterm elections, but analysts question its feasibility and significance given current US consumption levels and pricing pressures.
‘From liabilities to goldmines’: refineries eye record profits from diesel shortage
Global diesel shortage expected to persist into 2027, driving record profits for Western refineries while straining economies worldwide with higher fuel and transport costs.
Power Prices Top $1,000 on PJM as Heat Collides With Fall Plant Maintenance
Unseasonable heat during fall maintenance season pushed PJM power prices above $1,000 per megawatt-hour Tuesday, with the grid operating near capacity constraints across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic region.
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As extreme heat worsens, renters are gaining a ‘right to cooling’
Multiple U.S. jurisdictions are establishing legal protections requiring landlords to provide cooling access as extreme heat intensifies, with policies ranging from mandatory air-conditioning to maximum indoor temperature standards.
High power bills, blackouts land Michigan utilities on the ballot
Michigan voters will decide next week on a ballot measure aimed at limiting utilities’ political influence, citing high power bills and frequent outages as key concerns.
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Accreditor Puts Lane Community College on Warning
Lane Community College in Oregon has been placed on accreditation warning by a regional agency due to governance issues, including past trustee behavior toward the college president.
Stockton Pulls Genocide Reference After Donor Complains
Stockton University removed language describing Gaza casualties as genocide from a faculty website after a donor complained, sparking academic freedom concerns among faculty and university officials.
Jason Arday claimed he was paid ‘1.4 million’ by publisher for memoir
Jason Arday, a Cambridge professor facing plagiarism allegations, claimed his forthcoming memoir secured a 1.4 million publishing deal. He resigned after the university announced an investigation into his qualifications.
College Uncovered: Who should hold power over higher education?
New federal policies are reshaping American higher education, including caps on graduate student loans, expanded workforce training grants, and proposed changes to federal research funding allocation.
State Aid Shortfalls Are Common. Can They Be Addressed?
Multiple states have cut or faced shortfalls in financial aid programs this year, leaving tens of thousands of students with unexpected reductions in scholarship funding and raising questions about program sustainability.
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