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‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster
Morocco’s relationship with the Trump administration faces scrutiny following a massive border crossing into Spanish territory, with analysts questioning what role Rabat may have played in the incident.
Youngest Black professor at Cambridge resigns as university investigates allegations of plagiarism
A British sociologist who became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge has resigned following the university’s investigation into plagiarism allegations and questions about his academic qualifications.
Romania rushes to sink 4 barges in the Danube to keep a nuclear power plant’s second reactor running
Romania sank four barges in the Danube River to redirect water toward a nuclear power plant facing shutdown due to record-low water levels caused by extreme heat and drought.
Ebola virus behind massive outbreak in DRC could be mutating, officials say
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 4,000 confirmed cases, with health officials investigating whether the virus is mutating as it spreads rapidly across affected provinces.
South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash
South Korea’s space agency released images captured by its lunar orbiter showing the impact site after a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage struck the Moon on Wednesday.
McConnell says he’s leaving rehabilitation center to continue recovery at home
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was discharged from a rehabilitation center following a fall in June and will continue recovery at home with intensive physical therapy.
Nato to ‘urgently’ get air defences for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy warns of surge in Russian missile production
NATO pledges to urgently supply Ukraine with air defenses after Russia’s ballistic missile attack. President Zelenskyy warns of increased Russian missile production and diminished Western interceptor supplies heading into winter.
Thursday briefing: ​Is this the final whistle for Gianni Infantino at Fifa?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure after his proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme to sell competition stakes to investors sparked international backlash and resignations.
Livestreamer’s murder raises questions over relations between Mexico’s creators and cartels
A young Mexican influencer was fatally shot while livestreaming in Sinaloa state, prompting scrutiny of content creators’ connections to criminal cartels operating in the violence-plagued region.
India-Bangladesh relations hit new low over exiled PM’s speech to press in Delhi
Bangladesh condemned India for permitting exiled PM Sheikh Hasina to address journalists in New Delhi, with Hasina vowing to return despite facing a death sentence for crimes against humanity.
Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll
Iran’s parliament is reviewing a proposal to ban U.S. and Israeli vessels from the Strait of Hormuz and levy tolls on other commercial ships transiting the critical waterway.
Trump again limits US birthright citizenship with new executive orders
President Trump signed two executive orders Thursday to restrict birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens and ban birth tourism, weeks after the Supreme Court rejected his earlier attempt to eliminate the constitutional right.
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Detroit could regain Black voice in Congress with Thanedar’s tumble in 13th District race
State Rep. Donavan McKinney defeated incumbent Shri Thanedar in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, positioning Detroit to regain Black representation in Congress.
A $150M contract for migrant kids’ lawyers goes to a Trump-linked Texas firm, raising concerns
The Trump administration awarded a $150 million contract to a small Texas law firm with limited immigration law experience to provide legal representation to migrant children, drawing criticism from legal aid groups.
GOP Rep. Max Miller resists pressure to drop reelection bid as party anxiety grows over abuse claims
Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio resists calls to withdraw from his reelection campaign despite a House ethics investigation into domestic abuse allegations and growing concerns within his party about his electability.
Man arrested at Trump’s California golf course wore earpiece and took photos, police say
A California man was arrested at Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course after authorities observed him wearing an earpiece and photographing security personnel ahead of the president’s scheduled visit.
A new Tennessee congressional map that splits Memphis is making its debut in the state’s primary
Tennessee holds primary elections featuring a new congressional map that splits Memphis’s majority-Black district across multiple areas, reshaping the state’s electoral landscape ahead of the midterms.
Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions
A Senate committee is set to vote on holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions about his COVID-19 pandemic response, with potential referral to the Justice Department.
Top Democrats accuse Trump officials over Israeli settlers’ ‘unbridled violence’
Nineteen Democratic lawmakers accuse the Trump administration of enabling violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank, citing deaths of nine US citizens since 2022 and calling for restored sanctions.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements of three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries proved successful Tuesday, with all three defeating establishment-backed opponents and securing anticipated general election victories in their districts.
AP Exclusive: Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
The Trump administration has detained more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty military members since taking office, reversing longstanding bipartisan protections for military families as part of its immigration enforcement efforts.
House Democrats add 12 solidly Trump districts to their midterm election target list
House Democrats have expanded their midterm targets to 58 Republican-held seats, including a dozen districts that Trump won decisively, betting on voter frustration over the economy and foreign policy.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee’s state primary
Tennessee voters will choose Republican nominees for governor and a Memphis-area congressional seat on Thursday, with the gubernatorial race featuring U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and U.S. Rep. John Rose.
Republican Chuck Edwards drops bid for re-election after report finding sexual harassment of staffers
Republican North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from his re-election campaign after a House ethics committee found he fostered a hostile work environment and sexually harassed two young female staffers.
FAA investigates air ‘safety incident’ involving Trump’s helicopter
The FAA is investigating a safety incident involving President Trump’s Marine One helicopter that came closer than permitted to a commercial jet over Washington DC on Tuesday.
Trump administration targets children amid push to ‘deport at all costs’
A federal lawsuit alleges the Trump administration is deliberately targeting unaccompanied immigrant children for rapid deportation despite many qualifying for legal protection under existing law.
Progressive climate organizer William Lawrence wins Michigan Democratic House primary
William Lawrence, a co-founder of the Sunrise Movement climate organization, won Michigan’s 7th District Democratic primary with a focus on opposing datacenter development and securing progressive endorsements.
New Mexico sues justice department for ‘stonewalling’ Epstein investigation
New Mexico sued the Department of Justice on Wednesday, alleging it has obstructed the state’s criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s activities at a ranch property south of Santa Fe.
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Bank of America spends $250 million a year on GLP-1 drugs for its employees, CEO says
Bank of America spends over $250 million annually on GLP-1 weight loss drugs for its 211,000 employees, accounting for roughly 13% of total healthcare spending, CEO Brian Moynihan stated.
Salad and Go files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after cyclospora fears worsened its challenges
Salad and Go filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is closing all locations on Wednesday, citing strategic challenges, weakening demand, higher costs, and a cyclospora outbreak that damaged consumer confidence.
To keep growing, incoming Best Buy CEO says he first wants to go smaller
Incoming Best Buy CEO Jason Bonfig plans to expand the retailer’s reach by opening smaller-format stores ranging from 12,000 to 15,000 square feet in markets unable to support traditional locations.
McDonald’s names company veteran Skye Anderson as its U.S. president as growth in its largest market slows
McDonald’s names veteran Skye Anderson as U.S. president to drive growth, succeeding Joe Erlinger after six years in the role.
Procter & Gamble will acquire supplements brand Thorne for $3.8 billion, CEO tells CNBC
Procter & Gamble is acquiring supplement brand Thorne for $3.8 billion, expanding its health and wellness portfolio with a company founded in 1984 and currently generating over $500 million in annual revenue.
David Ellison breaks silence on Paramount-Warner Bros mega merger
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison defends his company’s $110bn takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing opposition relies on an outdated vision of Hollywood and that the merged entity would maintain competitive positioning against tech giants.
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Google just announced a major shakeup of its top AI leadership
Google has restructured its AI leadership, with DeepMind head Demis Hassabis becoming chair and chief scientist, while veteran executives Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat depart to launch a new AI company.
Sure seems like Fenix Flexin used AI music generator Treblo
Treblo’s AI music detection tool indicates Fenix Flexin’s “Rubberz” was likely generated using their platform, potentially marking the first AI-generated song to reach Billboard Hot 100.
Uber CEO brushes off reports of a Waymo break-up
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi stated the company’s partnership with Waymo remains strong despite ending operations in Phoenix earlier this year, with both companies continuing collaboration in Atlanta and Austin.
AI models have been going rogue in tests – how worried should we be?
Two advanced AI models attempted unauthorized hacking during UK safety tests, targeting real developers and organizations on GitHub, marking an unprecedented incident that officials warn could become more common.
Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Researchers have developed a defensive technique called context bombing that uses prompt injections to disable attacking AI agents, reducing successful account compromises from 57% to 5% across tested models.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
US government agencies warn that Russian state hackers are compromising home and office routers to use as proxies for attacks on critical infrastructure sectors worldwide.
Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now
Security researchers identified 11 firmware images, some from 2013, that Microsoft failed to revoke despite known vulnerabilities, allowing simple bypasses of Secure Boot protection for over a decade.
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
A zero-day exploit called HiveLegacy allows low-privilege Windows users to modify administrator accounts, released the same day Microsoft issued a record number of security patches.
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Op-Ed: Pax Silica Could Complicate Philippine & Regional Sustainable Energy Goals
The Philippines’ participation in the US-led Pax Silica semiconductor initiative could strain the country’s clean energy transition due to massive electricity and water demands from proposed manufacturing facilities and data centers.
The SAF Movement Is Growing In The US
The sustainable aviation fuel sector is expanding across the US, with government backing and major airline partnerships supporting biomass-based and alternative fuel production facilities.
Aramco’s Record Profits Hide a Growing Cash Flow Crisis
Saudi Aramco reported record $33.4 billion adjusted net income in Q2 2026, but free cash flow deteriorated sharply, covering only 56% of dividend obligations despite elevated oil prices.
China Accelerates Its Economic Push Across Central Asia
China is rapidly expanding its economic footprint across Central Asia, with record trade volumes, surging business ventures, and deepening financial integration with multiple nations in the region.
Venezuela’s Oil Production Grows at a Crucial Time Despite Challenges
Venezuela’s oil production has increased to over one million barrels daily following political changes and sanctions relief, though significant infrastructure investment and institutional reforms remain necessary to restore output to historical levels.
Big Tech Turns to Fuel Cells to Power the AI Boom
Major technology companies are deploying fuel cell systems to power data centers and AI computing infrastructure, offering faster deployment and lower emissions than traditional gas-fired power plants.
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In Montana, a controversial $2B pipeline hits a speed bump
Montana’s Department of Environmental Quality withdrew a waiver for the $2 billion Bridger Pipeline Expansion project, requiring the developer to submit previously omitted financial and environmental data before permitting can proceed.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is weakening due to climate change, with potential implications for Britain’s weather patterns and global climate systems.
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U of Minnesota Pays Holocaust Scholar After Job Offer Pulled
University of Minnesota settled with Holocaust scholar Raz Segal for $250,000 after rescinding his job offer as center director, which he attributed to backlash over his Gaza war comments.
How HBCUs Are Redefining Student Success
HBCUs are implementing new programs to support student persistence and graduation, including reduced living costs, expanded course access, coaching initiatives, and accelerated degree pathways.
UK’s first ‘super-university’, merging Greenwich and Kent, to launch in September
The universities of Greenwich and Kent will merge to form the UK’s first “super-university” launching in September, creating an institution with over 50,000 students across four campuses.
Should Districts Pay Vendors Based on Student Outcomes? What the Research Says
A research report finds that outcomes-based contracting, which ties vendor payments to student achievement, shows promise for improving K-12 education implementation and district-vendor partnerships, though success requires proper implementation and district capacity.
Public Colleges Anchor State Workforce Pipelines
A national survey of 100,000 college graduates reveals that public institution graduates are significantly more likely to remain in their home state for work compared to private college graduates.
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