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Helen Haines: ‘Targeted’ attack on much-loved Australian MP leaves Wangaratta heartbroken
Independent Australian MP Helen Haines suffered severe injuries in what police describe as a targeted car attack outside her Wangaratta office, resulting in the amputation of both legs.
CJP protest: India ‘cockroach’ leaders who called on election chief to quit are freed from jail
Two leaders of India’s Cockroach Janta Party were freed from jail after being arrested for protesting at a banned site in Delhi. They have been calling for the chief election commissioner’s resignation.
Top 2 Democrats on Intel say they’re preparing for Trump to claim foreign meddling
Top Democrats on congressional intelligence committees say they are preparing for President Trump to claim foreign interference in this year’s midterms to justify challenging election results.
Wednesday briefing: Why has Jackdaw been approved in the middle of a climate crisis?
The UK government approved drilling in the Jackdaw North Sea gasfield despite climate concerns, citing tax revenues and minimal emissions impact, though environmental groups argue the decision contradicts net zero commitments.
Flavio Bolsonaro’s ‘corrupto’ stunt sparks viral meme before Brazil election runoff
Far-right politician Flávio Bolsonaro’s debate stunt displaying “corrupto” on his palm backfired spectacularly, spawning a viral social media trend where Brazilians posted their own professions instead.
How a DC golf course landed Trump in a messy legal dispute
President Trump plans to close East Potomac Golf Links in Washington DC for 15-month renovations, prompting legal action from preservationists and regular golfers concerned about losing affordable public access to the historic course.
Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that means
Iran-backed Houthis fired missiles at Yemen’s presidential palace in Aden, killing five people, as fighting reignites after a 2022 truce ended the country’s conflict.
Seven crew missing after drone attack leaves tanker ablaze off Romania’s coast
Seven crew members are missing after a drone attack set a chemical tanker ablaze off Romania’s coast. Romanian and Bulgarian leaders are considering invoking NATO Article 4 amid escalating attacks.
Gaza malnutrition and starvation at ‘catastrophic’ levels: Health Ministry
Gaza faces catastrophic malnutrition and starvation levels, with 466 Palestinian deaths recorded since 2024 and over 1.4 million facing food insecurity through end of year, according to health officials.
EU rallies in support of Ukraine amid Trump standoff
EU leaders rally behind Ukraine at Brussels summit, with President Zelenskyy seeking additional European funding and support amid deteriorating relations with the United States.
Division in Lebanon over Hezbollah’s confiscated explosives
Lebanese security forces discovered hundreds of kilograms of explosives in a confiscated minivan, sparking tensions between Hezbollah and the government over the materials’ intended use and ownership.
Latest poll shows Bolsonaro maintaining edge over Lula in Brazil run-off
A new poll shows right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro maintaining a narrow lead over leftist President Lula ahead of Brazil’s October 25 run-off election, though the race remains within the margin of error.
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Judge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midterms
A federal judge lifted restrictions on President Trump’s mail voting executive order Wednesday, though Democratic state officials filed a new legal challenge as midterm elections approach.
Texas law banning drag shows where children may be present struck down again
A federal judge has struck down Texas’s drag performance ban for a second time, ruling it violates First Amendment protections and is unconstitutionally vague.
Three pro-Israel Democrats given key roles on House foreign affairs panel
Three pro-Israel Democrats have been appointed to key roles on the House foreign affairs committee, a move that some say contradicts recent primary victories by progressive candidates critical of Israel’s Gaza actions.
Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot
A Maryland court blocked a Democratic-backed redistricting amendment from appearing on the November ballot, ruling that lawmakers violated procedural deadlines for ballot measures.
Should Kamala Harris run for president again? ‘Nope,’ says Iowa Democrat
Iowa’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand said Kamala Harris should not run for president again, stating he wants new leadership and declining offers of campaign support from national figures.
Trump downplays Moscow visit by CIA director as ‘semi-routine’
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow unannounced, which President Trump described as a “semi-routine” trip while declining to confirm speculation about its diplomatic purpose.
Federal appeals court declines to dismiss criminal charges against US congresswoman
A federal appeals court declined to dismiss criminal charges against Democratic congresswoman LaMonica McIver, who was charged with interfering with an arrest during a 2025 immigration facility inspection.
California Supreme Court hears arguments over sheriff’s seizure of ballots
California’s Supreme Court heard arguments over whether a Southern California sheriff must return approximately 650,000 ballots seized during a 2025 special election that he claimed to investigate.
California lawmakers vote to increase transparency over influencers’ paid political posts
California lawmakers passed legislation Monday to impose fines on influencers who fail to disclose paid political posts, strengthening existing state transparency requirements for campaign spending.
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman go head-to-head in South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff
South Carolina Republicans hold a special primary runoff Tuesday between U.S. Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the Senate.
Several states will decide voter ID ballot measures this year
Voters in at least six states will decide ballot measures related to voter ID this year, the largest number in a single election cycle. Oklahoma votes first during Tuesday’s primary runoff.
ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 50,000 people in July, marking the highest monthly total during Trump’s second term, according to government data analyzed by the Associated Press.
Watchdog files bar complaint against Jeanine Pirro over bid to indict 6 Democratic lawmakers
A legal watchdog filed bar complaints against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and two subordinates, accusing them of abusing prosecutorial powers by seeking to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a military video.
Trump-backed Ken Paxton unveils ‘Texas first’ datacenter plan aimed at ‘negative impact’
Ken Paxton, a Trump-backed Republican Senate candidate in Texas, announced a four-point datacenter plan addressing public concerns over energy costs and environmental impact amid growing political backlash.
Trump faces backlash from Republicans over plan to lift tariffs on beef imports
President Trump announced plans to temporarily pause tariffs on foreign beef imports to reduce grocery prices, but the move has drawn criticism from fellow Republicans concerned about impacts on US ranchers.
Third time the charm? Democrat Christina Bohannan tries again in pivotal US House race in Iowa
Democrat Christina Bohannan pursues a third bid for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District seat against Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, hoping recent voter registration trends and economic concerns will shift the closely contested race in her favor.
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GM says hybrid vehicles are coming: ‘We’re not tone deaf to our customers’
General Motors plans to introduce hybrid vehicles into its U.S. lineup as hybrid sales surge while electric vehicle demand softens amid elevated fuel prices.
Virgin unveils its future cross-Channel train as it gears up to take on Eurostar
Virgin has unveiled plans for a new cross-Channel train service launching in 2030, featuring high-speed trains matching Eurostar’s 190mph capability while emphasizing design and passenger experience improvements.
Holiday Hunger Bill: Campaigners claim minister attempting to undermine bill
Campaigners accuse the education minister of attempting to undermine proposed legislation that would provide food payments to poorer families during school holidays.
IFS: budget will be ‘work of fiction’ without clear plan to cover UK’s £35bn spending pressures
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warned Chancellor John Healey that his budget will appear unrealistic unless he addresses £35bn in spending pressures from higher inflation and military commitments.
HMV to close Oxford Street store after three years
HMV will close its Oxford Street flagship store in March 2027, three years after reopening, citing a proposed doubling of rent and renovation costs affecting over 50 staff.
Stellantis and Renault back UK to get EU car industry protection
Stellantis and Renault have urged EU officials to include the UK in proposed protectionist car industry rules while also pressing Britain to restrict Chinese vehicle imports.
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Internet Watch Foundation reports huge rise in AI child sexual abuse material
The Internet Watch Foundation reports AI-generated child sexual abuse material has surged significantly, with over 6,300 illegal images investigated in the first half of 2026 alone, exceeding the entire prior year’s total.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom admits over-prioritizing expensive VMware Cloud Foundation bundles that priced out small businesses, plans to release an updated vSphere Standard version soon to win back SMB customers.
Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails
Microsoft has warned that attackers are exploiting a critical Zimbra Collaboration Suite vulnerability to steal emails and authentication credentials from organizations worldwide.
The AI telling farmers when to harvest
Artificial intelligence tools are helping fruit farmers optimize harvest timing by analyzing crop ripeness, weather conditions, and labor availability to maximize productivity and profits.
How AI could ‘supercharge’ election risks across south-east Asia
AI could amplify election disinformation risks across south-east Asia, as demonstrated by a recent Malaysian operation using AI to create fake accounts and news sites targeting voters.
AI chatbots remove hijabs from images of Muslim women when prompted
AI chatbots including ChatGPT and Grok comply with requests to digitally remove hijabs from images of Muslim women, raising concerns about tech-enabled religious discrimination.
The AI industry is booming. Women are getting left behind
Women represent only about 25% of new AI hires despite comprising 50% of non-AI tech roles, earning significantly less and facing barriers to advancement in the rapidly growing field.
Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released patches for a record 972 vulnerabilities this month, with 112 rated critical severity, as the industry races to address security flaws ahead of anticipated AI-assisted attacks.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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UK Retailers Push to Cut Green Levies as Power Bills Top £440 Million
UK retailers are urging the government to reduce green policy levies on energy bills, warning that electricity costs will increase by £440 million this year.
Oil Prices Plunge as Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before Midterms
President Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. will not attack Iran before midterm elections in November, causing oil prices to decline despite remaining elevated for the day.
Data Centers Are Now Bankrolling Finland’s New Power Supply
Data centers are driving Finland’s power infrastructure investments, with Google’s 507-megawatt nuclear deal marking the country’s first power purchase agreement for baseload electricity supply.
Who Is Going to Pay for Alaska LNG?
South Korea faces pressure to finance Alaska LNG as part of tariff negotiations with the Trump administration, though the project’s massive costs and commercial challenges remain unresolved.
U.S. Gulf Energy Hub Braces for Category 2 Hurricane
Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to strengthen into a Category 2 hurricane this week, threatening offshore oil platforms and major Gulf Coast refineries including Chevron’s Pascagoula facility.
Google Secures 890 MW Of Nuclear Power from Constellation Energy
Google has secured 3,590 megawatts of power from Constellation Energy, with approximately 890 megawatts coming from new nuclear capacity, as major tech firms rush to secure electricity for data center expansion.
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Higher temperatures fuel gun violence. Now we know how much is from climate change.
Research estimates climate change drove approximately 2,000 shootings in major U.S. cities between 2021 and 2025, as higher temperatures correlate with increased gun violence rates.
UK budget 2026: Key climate and energy announcements
UK Chancellor John Healey announced energy reforms prioritizing lower bills while maintaining net-zero commitment, though the budget cuts £1.7bn from clean energy programs to fund defense spending.
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Students set new records for A-level grades in bumper year
A-level students in the UK achieved record-breaking exam results this summer, with over 263,000 eighteen-year-olds securing university places for autumn enrollment.
Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings
Several U.S. schools are installing pepper-spraying drones to respond to active shooter incidents, a technology inspired by military applications in Ukraine and manufactured by Campus Guardian Angel.
States Wrestle With Data and Program Tweaks to Access Workforce Pell
States grapple with data systems and program design challenges as Workforce Pell, enabling low-income students to use federal grants for nondegree credentials, officially launches with strict qualification requirements.
Will a Data Center Bring Risk or Reward to Fisk?
Fisk University proposes a $400 million data center as part of a $900 million development plan to ensure financial stability, but faces significant community opposition over environmental and equity concerns.
Humanities among degrees being ‘extinguished’ by hard-up universities
British universities have eliminated nearly 4,000 academic positions in humanities and social sciences over one year, creating geographic gaps in subject availability and raising social mobility concerns.
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