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Tiger Shroff: Attack on Indian actor brings Bollywood’s gangster past back into focus
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survived a shooting attack in Mumbai on Sunday as his driver and a vlogger were wounded. The incident has revived concerns about organized crime’s influence on the film industry.
Liechtenstein prince’s ‘surreal’ abortion veto dismays campaigners
Liechtenstein’s hereditary prince vetoed legislation to liberalize abortion laws, disappointing campaigners despite parliamentary approval and majority public support for reform.
Youth mobility scheme may be delayed to ensure success of UK-EU summit
EU and UK officials are considering delaying a youth mobility scheme deadline by six months to increase chances of success at a summit on 20 November, though negotiations remain contentious over student fees and immigration caps.
‘The biggest motivation is fear’: High turnout among Israel’s Palestinians could unseat Netanyahu
Palestinian citizens of Israel, comprising roughly 20% of the population, are mobilizing to vote in elections next week, with analysts suggesting their turnout could be decisive in efforts to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power.
Typhoon Champi: Hundreds of flights cancelled as storm shuts Taiwan
Typhoon Champi prompted the cancellation of hundreds of flights across East Asia on Friday as it approached Taiwan’s north-east coast, forcing widespread school and office closures.
Amid Trump’s assaults on DEI, how one university is elevating Black students
Sacramento State’s Black Honors College, launched in 2024, provides specialized education and community for Black students amid broader rollbacks of diversity programs on campuses nationwide.
Obama blasts Trump administration probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as ‘so appalling’
Former President Barack Obama criticizes the Trump administration’s federal investigation into congresswoman Ilhan Omar, calling it politically motivated and appalling, while the White House denies weaponizing the Justice Department.
Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support, claims prosecutors
A former OpenAI engineer has been accused of planting a recording device in the company’s conference room with alleged support from the Saudi government, according to US prosecutors.
Israeli police detain 10 people in rare raid against West Bank settlers
Israeli police detained 10 people following weekend violence in the West Bank, including an attack on US photojournalist Heidi Levine that left her with severe injuries requiring hospitalization.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime chance’: Japan launches historic mission to collect rocks from Mars’s moon Phobos
Japan launches the Martian Moons Exploration spacecraft to collect rock and soil samples from Phobos, one of Mars’s two moons, in an unprecedented mission expected to return materials in 2031.
Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 ‘Davos in the Desert’ amid Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia postponed its flagship Future Investment Initiative conference scheduled for late October, citing ongoing security concerns amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom.
The human cost of surging US air strikes in Somalia
Nearly a year after a November 2025 military offensive in Somalia, survivors report ongoing injuries and deaths from US air strikes, though the military disputes civilian casualty claims.
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Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms
Officials in a major Texas county plan to reduce polling locations before the November midterm elections, prompting Democrats to warn of potential voting difficulties in the competitive Senate race.
As Canada tariff talks collapse, who’s calling the shots in Trump’s trade team?
US trade representative Jamieson Greer faced accusations of francophobia during collapsed Canada tariff negotiations, as tensions emerged between him and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over national security tariffs.
Flooding devastated swathes of Indiana but response is hampered by politics
Severe flooding in Indiana has damaged hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of people, but recovery efforts face challenges as state officials cite political divisions affecting disaster preparedness and response.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats nominated five new House candidates on Tuesday after an unusually expensive primary season featuring $125 million in total spending across competitive races created by multiple retirements.
What a fake poll reveals about worries around prediction markets and the midterms
A fabricated election poll released this month sparked concerns about manipulation of prediction markets ahead of the midterms, though the creator claims the stunt was merely a social experiment unrelated to betting.
Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
U.S. immigration officials arrested British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos in New Orleans on charges of overstaying his visa after legally entering in May 2019.
What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela
President Trump announced a major oil deal Friday giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast reserves following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro in January.
El-Sayed apologizes for comments he made responding to an attack on a Michigan synagogue
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologized to the state’s Jewish Democratic Caucus for comments linking a synagogue attack to Israel’s Middle East actions, saying his remarks were misconstrued.
Documents leaked by Trump official to bolster a conspiracy show ‘absolutely nothing’
A leaked tranche of government documents was meant to prove a U.S. state department office engaged in domestic censorship, but former officials argue the files demonstrate nothing of the kind.
White House construction played part in Trump helicopter incident, safety officials say
Safety officials say White House construction and communication failures contributed to an incident where a military helicopter carrying President Trump came dangerously close to a commercial jet departing from a nearby airport.
Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect
The Trump administration appealed a federal judge’s decision blocking limitations on mail voting ahead of the November midterm elections, continuing an ongoing legal battle over election procedures.
Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials
Pennsylvania reported two measles-related deaths among unvaccinated residents, sparking disputes between state officials and the Trump administration over whether measles was the primary cause of death.
Democrats ignored the uncommitted movement for Gaza in 2024. Now, it’s winning elections
The uncommitted movement of 2024, which mobilized over 700,000 Democrats on Gaza, has evolved into electoral organizing that produced primary victories for progressive Arab American candidates across Michigan.
Untested in court, Trump’s new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions
President Trump invoked a 96-year-old Depression-era statute to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, but the legal authority has never been tested in court and faces potential challenges.
Trump’s DHS is using an obscure law to secretly snoop on journalists, non-profits and unions: ‘It’s outrageous’
The Trump administration has used an obscure customs law to obtain private information on journalists, non-profits and unions without judicial oversight, raising constitutional concerns among legal experts and privacy advocates.
Noncitizen voting claims animate Trump’s attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges
President Trump and allies amplify claims about noncitizen voting ahead of November elections, citing a Census Bureau report and pushing voting verification measures, though experts question the evidence’s reliability.
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How much is the minimum wage?
The UK minimum wage rates increased on 1 April, affecting 2.7 million workers. The National Living Wage for those 21 and over rose to £12.71 per hour.
The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
US battery startups are developing sodium ion technology as an alternative to lithium ion, with companies like Unigrid, Emerald Battery Labs, and Peak Energy aiming to establish domestic manufacturing and supply chains.
How oil-rich Alberta’s economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
Alberta is holding a referendum on pursuing independence, with supporters citing oil wealth and economic strength, while critics warn of hundreds of billions in transition costs and reduced living standards.
Justice Department investigates TV networks, citing possible anti-trust violations
The Justice Department has launched an antitrust investigation into five major television networks for their coordinated decision not to cover White House events after CNN was barred from the press pool.
Fewer Britons plan to ringfence money for holidays abroad next year, says travel industry
Fewer British holidaymakers plan to allocate funds for overseas travel next year due to cost-of-living pressures, according to the UK travel industry, despite domestic and international holiday numbers reaching pre-pandemic levels this year.
How data centres became the sleeper issue that could decide the US midterms
Data centre expansion has become a major political issue ahead of US midterm elections, with lawmakers across party lines facing constituent backlash against the large facilities powering artificial intelligence technology.
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Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts
Tom Watson, a former Labour deputy leader now at Palantir, warned UK ministers against allowing public pressure to dictate government contract awards, as the US tech firm faces significant political opposition to its work in British public services.
Four groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit
A shared exploit kit called BlueMoon targets vulnerabilities in Chrome and Windows, actively used by at least four hacking groups, some with ties to Chinese government.
Muse, Meta’s extraordinarily privileged AI assistant, has a serious 0-day
A zero-day vulnerability in Meta’s Muse AI assistant allows locally run apps and terminal commands to gain complete control of the agent, raising serious questions about the platform’s security despite claims of privacy-focused design.
There’s a new way to break RSA that’s faster than anything we’ve seen before
Researchers have discovered a novel method to break RSA encryption using classical computing, requiring significantly fewer resources than previously thought necessary.
Memory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028
Memory executives from Micron and Samsung indicated that a shortage will persist through 2028, with elevated prices for 2027 shipments and manufacturing capacity prioritized for AI and data center applications.
Pentagon stops using Anthropic tools after blacklisting company, BBC told
The Pentagon has stopped using Anthropic’s AI tools months after designating the company a national security supply chain risk in February, though the company’s Claude model was reportedly still in use as recently as last week.
OpenAI’s release of mathematical findings draws concerns from experts
OpenAI published over 370 mathematical findings, including solving the Navier-Stokes equation, but drew criticism from experts who say frontier AI labs should not test advanced problems on proprietary models inaccessible to mathematicians.
Microsoft’s new Windows Search is exactly what Windows 11 needs
Microsoft is overhauling Windows Search with a faster, modernized interface featuring improved performance, better typo handling, and launcher-like functionality for system tasks and phone integration.
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Sales Of Used EVs Surge In US
Used electric vehicle sales are surging in the United States as prices decline, making previously expensive models like the Ford F-150 Lightning increasingly attractive to consumers seeking relief from high fuel costs.
Trump Defends Russian Diesel Deal as Energy Ceasefire Claims Unravel
President Trump defended allowing Russian diesel exports and claimed an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is in place, despite neither side confirming the agreement and continued Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia Becomes the Oil Market’s Biggest Wild Card
Saudi Arabia emerges as a major supply risk for oil markets as Houthi attacks threaten infrastructure and shipping. Brent crude hovers near $105 per barrel amid regional tensions.
Europe Should Learn From South Korea’s Hydrogen Station Failure
Europe is building hydrogen refuelling stations ahead of actual truck demand, following South Korea’s experience where 80% of operating stations still require government subsidies despite years of coordinated policy support.
China’s $3 Billion Qatar LNG Deal Raises an Awkward Question
China and Qatar finalized a $3 billion liquefied natural gas agreement, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics as Qatar balances relationships between Western powers and Beijing-aligned Iran amid regional tensions.
Guyana Oil Exports Set to Surpass 1 Million Barrels per Day for First Time
Guyana is set to exceed one million barrels per day in crude oil exports this December for the first time, with preliminary scheduling showing 33 million barrels planned during the month.
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California has a plan for El Niño’s torrential rain: Save it for later
California faces torrential rainfall from a strong El Niño event this autumn, but water agencies are implementing strategies to capture excess precipitation and store it underground for future dry periods.
Climate change rarely goes on trial. This one could be a landmark.
Fifteen Canadian youth sued their federal government today, alleging it violated their constitutional rights by failing to adequately address climate change. The trial is considered one of the most consequential climate cases to reach courtroom proceedings.
Education In The News
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.
Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings
Multiple U.S. schools are installing pepper-spraying drones developed by Campus Guardian Angel to respond to active shooter situations, a technology approach inspired by military applications in Ukraine.
UK’s first ‘super-university’, merging Greenwich and Kent, to launch in September
The Universities of Greenwich and Kent will merge to create the UK’s first “super-university” launching in September, with over 50,000 students across four campuses.
University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor
The University of Greater Manchester has terminated the contract of vice-chancellor George Holmes after he was suspended over allegations of financial mismanagement and misconduct.
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