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Oil prices gain and Asian shares are mostly lower as investors sell AI stocks
Oil prices gained Wednesday as Asian shares declined, with South Korea’s Kospi falling sharply due to AI stock selloffs amid broader concerns about technology spending returns.
Senate panel delays vote on Blanche’s nomination as key Republicans withhold support
Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general faces delays as key Republican senators demand written assurances regarding a controversial tax immunity deal for President Trump.
Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard
A 10-year-old boy was rescued from dangerous surf at a California beach by a teenage lifeguard after being pulled into the ocean by powerful waves. The boy’s father expressed profound gratitude for the lifeguard’s heroic intervention.
Raid on a Pakistani police post leaves 11 officers and 15 attackers dead
A militant attack on a police post in northwestern Pakistan killed 11 officers and 15 attackers in an overnight gunbattle, with suspicion falling on the Pakistani Taliban.
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in ICU after collapsing in court, his wife says
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapsed during his treason trial in Kampala and was admitted to an ICU unconscious. The 70-year-old has been detained since November 2024 facing capital charges he denies.
The renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever, as many are priced out of buying
The wealth gap between homeowners and renters has reached its widest point since 1989, as surging home prices and a housing shortage price out many young adults from purchasing property.
Five soldiers killed in southern Thailand checkpoint attack
Five Thai paramilitary soldiers were killed and six civilians injured in a Wednesday evening attack on a security checkpoint in southern Narathiwat province, with assailants stealing weapons before fleeing.
Jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi faints in Tunisian prison due to heat
An opposition leader in a Tunisian prison fainted during an intense heatwave, according to a witness account from another political prisoner’s daughter, raising concerns about detention conditions.
Top US and Russian diplomats discuss Ukraine war in Manila
Top US and Russian diplomats met in Manila to discuss the Ukraine war, with Russia reaffirming openness to diplomatic settlement while maintaining demands for territorial concessions.
India’s Modi promises fast-track courts for exam fraud fuelling protests
Indian Prime Minister Modi pledged to establish fast-track courts to punish those involved in exam paper leaks, responding to escalating youth-led protests over irregularities in national medical entrance exams.
More than 2,300 Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
More than 2,300 Israeli settlers and far-right group members entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem during a Jewish holiday, marking one of the year’s largest incursions.
CJP, Jantar Mantar: Pressure grows on Indian PM Modi’s government as ‘cockroach’ protests intensify
Pressure mounts on India’s government as thousands of Cockroach Janta Party supporters continue protesting in Delhi for education reforms, with opposition leaders joining demonstrations after a violent police crackdown.
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Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter28 minutes agoA serious review of MPs' security is needed following the death of Ann Widdecombe, Andy Burnham has said.The former Greater Manchester mayor, who is expected to become prime minister next Monday, said politics...
Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour
Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing StreetPaulin Kola14 July 2026Sir Keir Starmer has become the first serving UK prime minister to be awarded France's top honour, the Legion d'honneur.He received the award at the end of a meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing -...
Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies
ReutersKate WhannelPolitical reporter2 hours agoThe public will be urged to take "small but important steps" to prepare for food or water shortages in the event of a cyber-attack or severe weather, the government has said as it updated Parliament on its national...
Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham
EPABrian WheelerPolitical reporter14 July 2026, 17:33 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoSir Ed Davey has urged incoming prime minister Andy Burnham to introduce proportional representation (PR) before the next general election, without holding a referendum on the issue first.The...
Row after Tory bid to make Burnham face MPs before autumn fails
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter1 hour agoThe Conservatives have accused Labour of "running scared" after ministers denied them a chance to delay Parliament's summer break so Andy Burnham could face MPs before the autumn.The former Greater Manchester mayor...
MP was ‘bit of a pest’, sexual assault trial hears
PA MediaVikki Irwin, at Southwark Crown Court and Alice Cunningham, Suffolk14 July 2026, 13:56 BSTUpdated 4 hours agoA woman said she never gave an MP consent to touch her breasts at London's Groucho Club and described him as a "bit of a pest".Patrick Spencer, MP for...
MPs expected to approve long-delayed ‘Hillsborough Law’
ReutersRichard WheelerPolitical reporter1 hour agoMPs are expected to approve the long-delayed 'Hillsborough Law' later, in a bid to prevent cover-ups linked to failures of the state.The legislation would impose a duty on public authorities and officials to tell the...
Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
ReutersJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter14 July 2026, 11:51 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoReform UK's Treasury spokesman has accused the government of a "dereliction of duty" over Nigel Farage's taxpayer-funded security, claiming it had previously been "downgraded".Robert...
Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe’s death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Chris MasonPolitical editor2 hours agoThere is a depressing familiarity to the conversation among MPs about their safety.It is a topic those on all sides will regularly reflect on in private, given the day-to-day impact it has on many of them.But the latest news about...
Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe’s death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Chris MasonPolitical editor14 July 2026There is a depressing familiarity to the conversation among MPs about their safety.It is a topic those on all sides will regularly reflect on in private, given the day-to-day impact it has on many of them.But the latest news...
Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation
Getty Images/ BBCOlivia Ireland and Vicky Wong13 July 2026Counter terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light, officers say.A white British man, 28, from Rotherham, South...
Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter13 July 2026Andy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the new Labour leader with 349 of the party's MPs having now nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.After a second day of nominations, the MP for Makerfield...
Andy Burnham’s path to becoming prime minister
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter9 July 2026Updated 13 July 2026Andy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the next Labour leader after securing nominations from the majority of the party's MPs.The MP for Makerfield has been backed by 349 MPs - making it...
Mahmood says law will be changed to help deport grooming gang leader
GMPIain Watson, Political correspondent and James Gregory, Political reporter13 July 2026Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to change the law to help deport the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang.Calls have mounted for the deportation of...
Mahmood sets out plan to deport grooming gang leader
GMPIain Watson, Political correspondent and Ottilie Mitchell13 July 2026, 05:23 BSTUpdated 41 minutes agoHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to change the law to deport the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang.Calls have mounted for the...
Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter13 July 2026, 19:00 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAndy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the new Labour leader with 349 of the party's MPs having now nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.After a second day of nominations,...
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Euro Car Parks being investigated over petrol forecourt parking tickets
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Euro Car Parks over parking tickets issued to drivers queuing at petrol forecourts and the company’s appeals process.
SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut
SpaceX’s share price fell below its June IPO level of $135, dropping to $132.62 on Wednesday and down 41% from its post-float peak amid investor concerns.
China’s economy grows 4.3% in Q2, slowest since late 2022
China’s economy expanded 4.3% in the second quarter, marking its slowest pace in over three years as weak domestic spending and investment offset strong export growth driven by AI and electric vehicles.
American Airlines CEO lays out his vision to close a more than $3 billion profit gap
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is pursuing a strategy to close a $3 billion profit gap with United and Delta through cabin upgrades, new aircraft orders, and premium service expansions.
After fixing its engine problems, Rolls-Royce is turning to its next big challenge
Rolls-Royce has resolved engine durability problems that plagued its Trent engines, with underlying profits soaring 40% to £3.5bn in 2025. The company now eyes re-entering the narrowbody jet engine market as its next major challenge.
Is Andy Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to maintain Labour’s manifesto pledge against new oil and gas licences while taking a more pragmatic approach to North Sea development and existing operations.
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Google faces another AI training lawsuit from major publishers
A group of publishers and authors have filed a class action lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of using their copyrighted works to train its AI platform, Gemini. The group of plaintiffs, which includes Hachette, Cengage, Elsevier, author Scott Turow, and...
DeepSeek reportedly in talks to raise $1.5B, then IPO
DeepSeek, the Chinese large language model developer, is preparing for a 2027 IPO debut, but it could come as early as the end of this year as it also looks to raise around $1.5 billion in new funds at about a $71 billion valuation, Bloomberg reports. The news comes...
Meta’s Adam Mosseri says AI token budgets could soon be capped per engineer
In a recent interview, Instagram head Adam Mosseri said he can see a time in the future, perhaps only a year or two, when putting limits on Meta employees’ AI token spend will become necessary. “I think that you can imagine, at least in a year or two … that the burn...
Google Images gets a Pinterest-like redesign focused on discovery
Google Images, the tech giant’s image search engine, is taking on Pinterest with its latest redesign that turns the site into a browsable, dynamic gallery of images from across the web. Google is also adding a way for users to create AI images right in Search, as it...
New York State halts construction of all new data centers
New York became the first state to halt data center construction after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order today that temporarily bars the state from approving new permits for large projects. Hochul’s order applies to data centers 50 megawatts or larger,...
Iran abused mobile networks’ vulnerabilities to locate US military in the Middle East, report says
The Iranian government abused well-known vulnerabilities in the global telecoms infrastructure to locate U.S. military personnel in the build-up to the Iran War, as well as in the early days of the conflict, according to Financial Times. The Iranian government...
I’m de-influencing you from buying the RingConn 3 (even though it’s pretty)
I would’ve bought a wearable health tracker a lot sooner if they all weren’t so ugly. I don’t want a glowing screen on my wrist, and the woven Whoop bracelet looks like something I would’ve made at summer camp. But in the last few months, both RingConn and Oura have...
Uber’s robotaxi lobbying effort puts it on a collision course with Waymo
A proposed bill that would allow autonomous vehicles to operate in Washington, D.C. has become a test case for Uber’s broader robotaxi strategy. Instead of simply partnering with, and investing in, robotaxi developers, Uber is also trying to shape the rules that...
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Energy In The News
After two US troops killed, Energy Secretary Wright says ‘mission’ in Iran will continue – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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Molten salt and human sweat: the weird batteries that could store renewable energy – The Guardian
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Experiencing the energy of Argentinian fans is unforgettable. – FOX Sports
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‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions
Bus drivers in the West Midlands have reported dangerous conditions during heatwaves, with temperatures reaching 40C in vehicle cabs and inadequate air conditioning systems.
Scorching US heatwave to hit 70 million people with third ‘heat dome’ in month
About 70 million Americans face dangerous heat advisories as the third major heat dome in a month brings temperatures of 95-105°F across southern and central states this weekend.
Education In The News
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot scheme to convert empty school classrooms into community facilities like youth clubs and health centers, with £2.1m funding for six local authorities.
‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
Soho Parish C of E primary, the last remaining school in an area that once had 16, faces potential closure due to falling enrollment and pandemic-related disruptions, though community members are fighting to keep it open.
Oregon Institution Says No Funds to End Animal Testing
Oregon Health and Science University’s board voted to continue animal testing at its primate research center, citing financial constraints that would make converting it to a sanctuary too costly.
Many game sites evade school web filters
School web filters fail to block many games accessible to elementary students, with some websites actively advertising methods to circumvent security measures designed to protect children.
States Start to Crack Down on 4-Day School Weeks
States are increasingly restricting four-day school weeks through new regulations and requirements, amid growing adoption of the shortened schedules in rural districts nationwide.
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