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Two killed in attack on airport in eastern Saudi Arabia, authorities say
Two people were killed and eight injured in an attack on an airport in Dammam, eastern Saudi Arabia on Wednesday evening, according to civil aviation authorities.
Married at First Sight Australia: Police investigate show after ‘inappropriate’ allegations
Police in New South Wales have launched an investigation into Married at First Sight Australia following allegations of inappropriate content being shared, marking the latest controversy for the reality dating show.
Protesters and police in Albania fight in seventh day of violent clashes
Albania faces its seventh consecutive day of violent clashes between student-led protesters demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation and riot police, with nearly 300 people reported injured.
Ebola in Kenya: Is it under control as nine cases confirmed?
Kenya confirms nine Ebola cases linked to a traveler from DR Congo who died two weeks ago, prompting concerns about wider spread despite government containment efforts.
Brian Stack: Family of prison officer killed by IRA receives state apology
The Irish state apologized to the family of Brian Stack, a senior prison officer killed by the IRA in 1983, for investigative failures that prevented the case from being solved.
DOJ’s noncitizen voter list is unreliable, officials say. And, U.S. pollution rises
Los Angeles County election officials question the reliability of the Justice Department’s list of 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters, saying some individuals on the list claim U.S. citizenship.
UK police rule out probe into Palestine Action post by PM adviser’s wife
UK police declined to prosecute the wife of the Prime Minister’s national security adviser over a social media post appearing to endorse a proscribed group, determining it did not meet criminal thresholds.
Why Marco Rubio’s visit to Mumbai has ruffled feathers in India
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India next week but will meet officials in Mumbai rather than New Delhi, sparking political controversy over whether India’s top diplomat was “summoned” abroad.
Guatemalan former prosecutor shot dead at sports centre
Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa, a prominent Guatemalan anticorruption lawyer and former prosecutor known for cases against powerful businessmen, was shot dead at a sports centre in Guatemala City on Saturday.
An extraordinary life: descendant welcomes biography of woman ‘gifted’ to Queen Victoria
A new biography examines the life of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a Nigerian woman presented to Queen Victoria as a diplomatic gift in childhood who became a royal protégé despite remaining legally bound to the crown.
Israel’s ties with Europe are fraying. Can its election change that?
Israel’s relationship with European allies has deteriorated significantly following the Gaza conflict, with some experts questioning whether upcoming elections will improve diplomatic ties or deepen divisions.
Fighting intensifies across Yemen as humanitarian crisis deepens
Fighting between Yemen’s government forces and Houthi fighters has intensified across multiple fronts, with over 233,000 people displaced and humanitarian conditions deteriorating rapidly.
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Judge orders mental health evaluation for man found with gun at Trump golf course in LA
A California judge suspended criminal proceedings against a man arrested with a loaded gun near Trump’s Los Angeles golf course, ordering a mental health evaluation instead.
North Carolina congressman Edwards asks House colleagues not to censure him
North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards urged House colleagues to reject an Ethics Committee recommendation for his censure over alleged misconduct toward female staffers, arguing his actions were not sexual harassment.
Georgia senator Jon Ossoff slams racist posts allegedly from Republican opponent’s ex-staffer
Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff criticized Republican challenger Mike Collins over a report that a former staffer shared racist imagery online, calling it disqualifying amid ongoing scrutiny of Collins’s associations.
Democrats to investigate ‘miraculous’ rise of Trump Jr’s investment firm
Democrats have launched a congressional investigation into a venture capital firm whose assets surged dramatically after recruiting Donald Trump Jr as a partner, citing concerns over potential insider influence.
Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration ‘misappropriated’ funds from Medicaid settlement
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration ‘misappropriated’ $10 million from a Medicaid settlement, though it determined insufficient evidence existed for criminal charges.
Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary
A retired teacher named Dan J. Sullivan advanced from Alaska’s US Senate primary despite legal challenges, joining incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola in the general election.
Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada
The US and Canada are entering a trade war with tariffs set to begin on 8 September, threatening to raise prices on toilet paper, dairy, and other goods heavily traded between the nations.
Groups sue Trump’s EPA over fast-track approval of toxic datacenter chemicals
Environmental groups sued the Trump EPA over approval of two datacenter chemicals linked to serious health risks including sudden death, cancer, and reproductive harm, arguing the agency violated safety laws.
Judge, for now, refuses to dismiss Steve Bannon’s conviction in contempt of Congress case
A federal judge rejected the Justice Department’s request to dismiss Steve Bannon’s criminal conviction for refusing to testify before the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack, though he permitted prosecutors to resubmit the motion.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoins DSA after membership lapse of seven years
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America after a seven-year membership lapse, amid speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run.
Fed governor Lisa Cook slams Trump’s renewed threat to fire her
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook responded to Trump administration threats to remove her, arguing there is no legal basis for her firing over mortgage fraud allegations she denies.
California man who brought guillotine to US Capitol grounds pleads not guilty
A California man was arrested near the US Capitol with a 10-foot wooden guillotine in his truck and pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor weapon charge at his Wednesday arraignment.
Zelenskyy’s direct plea helped unlock Russia sanctions in the Senate. What’s next is uncertain
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s direct appeal to Senate lawmakers helped secure passage of a Russia sanctions package, though the bill’s fate in the House remains uncertain amid concerns over tariff authority.
Michigan Democrats want to fight Trump. First they have to stop fighting each other
Michigan Democrats are struggling to unite ahead of November elections as internal divisions over their Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s Israel rhetoric and controversial associations threaten to overshadow economic messaging against Republicans.
In a Pennsylvania congressional swing district, a Republican incumbent faces allegations over embellishing résumé
A Republican congressman in a Pennsylvania swing district faces accusations of embellishing his résumé with private sector real estate experience that critics say may not have materialized.
Republicans face a midterm verdict as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised
As the Iran war extends beyond six months, Republicans face midterm challenges from voters frustrated by rising gas prices and the conflict’s unpopularity, though some remain supportive of Trump’s actions.
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Bedbug infestation forces Qantas to ground plane in Rome
Qantas grounded a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Rome after bedbugs were discovered in the economy section during a flight from Perth, resulting in a cancelled return service and passenger rebooking.
Burnham’s Your First Home scheme ‘could boost Bellway’s house output by 10%’
Bellway’s chief executive says the government’s Your First Home scheme could boost the builder’s annual output by 10%, potentially driving completions back to 10,000 homes within 12 months.
Hobbs and Whistles owner investigates hack that may have exposed customer data
TFG London, owner of Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles, disclosed a cyber-attack affecting three UK fashion retailers that may have exposed customer personal data. The company halted online orders as a precautionary measure while investigating the incident.
The RBA keeps hiking interest rates – but are the rate rises actually working?
Australia’s Reserve Bank has raised interest rates to 15-year highs this year, yet household spending continues growing, suggesting rate hikes may be less effective at controlling inflation than anticipated.
Walmart to cover some GLP-1s, inhalers and insulin for employees at no cost as it expands benefits
Walmart will cover more than 250 prescriptions including some GLP-1s, insulin, and inhalers at no cost to employees starting in 2027, as the retailer expands benefits to attract and retain workers.
UK high street bosses urge chancellor to cut cost of employing young people
Major UK retailers including Tesco and Sainsbury’s met the chancellor to push for cuts to employers’ national insurance contributions affecting young workers, citing job losses on the high street.
Technology In The News
The Matic is the first robovac to get an FCC ban waiver, not that it needs it
The Matic robot vacuum became the first robovac to receive an FCC ban waiver, though it doesn’t actually need one since its radios were already approved years ago.
MCP for agent-to-agent comms may be the riskiest protocol you’ve never heard of
A newly identified attack technique exploits trust gaps in the Model Context Protocol, allowing malicious instructions to spread between AI agents within organizations and potentially exposing sensitive data.
‘Pull the plug’: protesters resort to direct action against AI firms
Anti-AI protest groups are escalating direct action tactics against technology companies, with activists disrupting corporate events and staging rallies to oppose AI development and infrastructure expansion.
ASOS app users receive notifications apparently sent by hackers
ASOS app users across the UK received pop-up notifications appearing to be from hackers demanding the company engage with them or face data leaks.
Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety checks
UK regulators are investigating Meta over whether its Instagram Instants disappearing photo feature complied with digital safety laws, particularly regarding risk assessments and child protection.
AI bots “Timmy,” “Ren,” and “Jackie” are flooding social media with slop
AI bots from startup iLands are flooding social media platforms and inboxes with unsolicited messages and spam, claiming autonomy while promoting a system integrating humans and artificial agents.
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
A prestigious Nikon scientific photography competition is re-evaluating its winning entry after scientists questioned whether the microscopy video was created using AI technology.
Kinky dating app Feeld’s founders share in record £3.8m dividend after sales jump
UK dating app Feeld reported 32% revenue growth to £64m and paid its largest-ever dividend of £3.8m as it attracts users from mainstream competitors experiencing declining interest.
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What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced Great British Grid, a government-backed entity designed to increase competition in electricity grid infrastructure and reduce energy costs for British consumers and businesses.
Shell expects refineries to almost double the profit from every barrel of fuel made
Shell projects record refinery profit margins of $42 per barrel in the third quarter, nearly double previous records, driven by global fuel shortages and geopolitical disruptions affecting supply.
U.S. Oil Drilling Continues to Inch Upward
U.S. oil and gas drilling activity increased this week, with total active rigs rising to 603, up 56 from the prior year, driven primarily by gains in oil drilling operations.
Why Record Crude Output Can’t Solve America’s Diesel Crisis
Despite record U.S. crude oil production reaching 13.8 million barrels daily in 2026, diesel prices remain at record highs with critically low inventories. The disconnect reflects refinery constraints and global market competition.
UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
A successful Iran-linked cyber-attack on a British gas power plant has exposed vulnerabilities in hundreds of small generators, though government security upgrades are not mandated until the end of 2030.
BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP appointed Ian Tyler as permanent chair, ending months of leadership uncertainty following the controversial removal of his predecessor Albert Manifold in May.
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South West Water given lowest environmental rating
South West Water received the lowest environmental rating from the Environment Agency, downgraded to one star due to consistently poor sewage pollution performance over 15 consecutive years.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic’s ocean currents could weaken or shift as the planet warms, potentially bringing more extreme weather swings to Britain and northwest Europe.
Education In The News
How 2 Lawsuits Could Tee Up National Academic Freedom Fight
Two AAUP lawsuits against Texas universities challenge policies restricting faculty discussion of race, gender, and sexual orientation, potentially setting up a national academic freedom battle before conservative appellate courts.
Survey: Students Trust College Leaders More Than Politicians
A new survey shows college students are divided on whether institutional leaders act in their best interests, with 55 percent expressing trust and 45 percent skeptical of campus leadership decisions.
Writing skills are getting more attention in school
Writing instruction in U.S. schools is receiving increased attention as educators recognize gaps in student proficiency. School districts are adopting research-based teaching methods to improve writing outcomes across grade levels.
NIH Research Spending Picks Up in July but $10.6B Still Left
The NIH has about $10.6 billion remaining to spend with two months left in the fiscal year, having obligated $23.3 billion to nearly 39,000 grants so far.
Students Created a National AI Policy Framework. Here’s What It Includes
Ninety-eight high school students from all 50 states gathered in Boston to develop a national AI policy framework for K-12 schools, emphasizing human relationships, teacher training, and the right to opt out of AI use.
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