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Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX
Elon Musk said he is actively considering merging Tesla and SpaceX, with special committees from both companies examining the potential transaction, though shareholder approval would be required.
Borneo burning: Life on the frontline of South East Asia’s toxic haze
Wildfires across Indonesian Borneo have burned 1.9 million hectares since the start of the year, blanketing Southeast Asia in toxic haze and causing over 277,000 respiratory cases including 62,000 young children.
Sanae Takaichi took on Japan’s male-dominated politics and won – can she survive a second year in power?
Japan’s first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi marks one year in office with an approval rating near 50%, though she faces cabinet scandals, economic pressures, and questions about funding tax cuts.
France is divided over who to blame for weekend riots
France is deeply divided over responsibility for riots that erupted on October 17 during student protests, with competing theories blaming far-left groups, opportunistic looters, inadequate policing, or political manipulation ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Some on DOJ’s 20,000 “likely” noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born
The DOJ is demanding California segregate ballots for 20,000 people listed as likely noncitizens, but local officials say the list appears unreliable and includes U.S.-born individuals.
Haitian migrants changed this town – Trump’s deportation drive is reshaping it again
Springfield, Ohio has become central to the midterm election debate over immigration policy as the Trump administration pursues mass deportations of Haitian migrants who previously arrived legally under a Biden-era programme.
Ukraine pushes Russian forces back as US support wavers
Ukraine has pushed back Russian forces and reclaimed territory despite US support wavering, with President Trump lifting oil sanctions on Russia and reportedly restricting Ukraine’s access to intelligence and satellite services.
US records 4,410 measles cases as outbreak grows
The US has recorded 4,410 measles cases in 2026, with Pennsylvania experiencing the largest outbreak at 1,222 cases across 42 counties and five confirmed deaths.
How Iran messaging highlights cost of war ahead of US midterm elections
Iran has intensified messaging highlighting the economic costs of the US-Israel war ahead of midterm elections, with officials targeting American voters through state media and social platforms.
Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds
BBC Verify identified 254 IDF investigations into alleged killings with no public outcome. The military said it was examining 300 incidents but published results for only 28.
‘Blue drum’ murder case: Meerut woman and boyfriend sentenced to death for murder of her husband
A woman and her boyfriend have been sentenced to death in India for murdering her husband in 2025, with the case dubbed ‘the blue drum murder’ after his body was found in a storage container.
Imran Khan: Bollywood actor asked to leave India after participating in CJP protest in Mumbai
Indian authorities ordered Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave the country by October 28 after he participated in a protest demanding electoral reforms and the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner.
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Locals concerned as Trump admin fast-tracks public process for Wyoming rare earth mine
The Trump administration is fast-tracking federal approval for a rare-earth mining project in Wyoming’s Black Hills National Forest, giving the public only 30 days to comment on the environmental review.
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.
Trump’s border wall construction threatens rock art as old as the pyramids: ‘The ancestors are still here’
A border wall expansion in west Texas threatens ancient rock art murals up to 4,000 years old, according to archeologists who say the Trump administration’s construction plans may destroy irreplaceable Indigenous cultural heritage sites.
US immigration officers reassigned to screen South African refugees and find ‘unlawful’ voters
The Trump administration has reassigned all US immigration officers from a fraud-detection unit to screen South African refugees and investigate alleged unlawful voters, disrupting asylum processing and officer training.
DC’s delegate candidate plans to target federal lawmakers challenging the city’s autonomy
D.C.’s incoming congressional delegate unveiled a strategy to mobilize residents to campaign against lawmakers in nearby states who support federal intervention in the district’s affairs.
Wife of active-duty Army sergeant is deported to Honduras under Trump’s immigration crackdown
The wife of an active-duty Army sergeant was deported to Honduras, marking at least the seventh military family member deported under the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions.
Trump-backed businessman Mike Mazzei looks to secure GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor
Trump-backed businessman Mike Mazzei seeks the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor in a hotly contested runoff Tuesday against state Attorney General Gentner Drummond, with the winner favored to take the seat in November.
Trump’s trade war with Canada could rattle economies in states with key Senate races
President Trump’s escalating tariff dispute with Canada threatens Republican Senate candidates in border states including Maine, Michigan, and Ohio as midterm elections approach, raising concerns about inflation and supply chain disruptions.
US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas held by foreigners seeking asylum, marking the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history.
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman head to South Carolina’s Senate runoff
South Carolina Republican primary candidates Darline Graham and Ralph Norman advance to a runoff election following a compressed 45-day campaign sparked by Senator Lindsey Graham’s unexpected death in July.
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David Ellison says combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance
Skydance CEO David Ellison announced the combined entity formed by merging Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance, trading under ticker ‘SKYD’ upon closing next week.
Harvey Nichols’ Birmingham store to close in January
Harvey Nichols’ Birmingham store will close in January following Frasers Group’s acquisition, resulting in at least 60 job losses as the parent company restructures its UK locations.
Top bosses at Goldman Sachs to share bonus pot worth up to $500m
Goldman Sachs executives are set to share a bonus pool worth up to $500m this year, with CEO David Solomon receiving approximately $100m, marking one of the largest payouts in the bank’s history.
How the oil industry is preparing for Hurricane Isaias
Hurricane Isaias approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast, prompting major oil companies to evacuate offshore personnel and take precautions, though experts anticipate minimal disruption to overall energy infrastructure.
Healey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tank
Chancellor John Healey faces a £35bn shortfall to maintain public spending while meeting defence commitments, according to an influential think tank analysis ahead of the 28 October Budget.
Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
President Trump announced plans to import Russian diesel to lower US energy prices, drawing criticism from lawmakers who argue the deal violates sanctions legislation enacted just weeks earlier.
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ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks using fake CAPTCHAs and terminal commands have become mainstream malware delivery vectors, affecting both PC and Mac users across compromised websites globally.
Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by “critical blow” from a cyberattack
The International Meteor Organization, a nonprofit that coordinates meteor observations, suffered a cyberattack affecting its infrastructure, with several weeks of partial downtime expected during the transition to new systems.
An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Google revealed it had an undercover analyst infiltrating the hacker group TeamPCP during their unprecedented supply-chain attacks, allowing the company to monitor operations, warn victims, and help disrupt exploitation attempts.
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what?
Researchers discovered sophisticated tech support scams delivered through Google ads that freeze device screens and direct users to call fake support centers, affecting hundreds of organizations across multiple countries.
‘Super Intelligence’: Three takeaways from Trump’s tech summit
President Trump hosted a meeting with top US tech executives to discuss AI safety, resulting in a voluntary accord that critics argue lacks accountability mechanisms and enforcement provisions.
AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, Tokyo court rules
A Tokyo court ruled that voices are protected under publicity rights after an AI tool cloned a Japanese actor’s voice for TikTok videos without authorization.
Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates
Cloudflare announced plans to issue quantum-resistant TLS certificates using Merkle Tree technology, becoming one of the first certificate authorities to offer post-quantum cryptography for website authentication.
WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers
WhatsApp launches optional parental controls for teenage users, allowing parents to monitor group activity and adjust privacy settings while keeping messages encrypted and private.
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Global Diesel Crunch Fuels New Wave of Energy Nationalism
Global diesel supplies have tightened dramatically as major producers including China, Russia, and the U.S. implement export restrictions, prioritizing domestic demand over international markets amid geopolitical tensions.
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
EDF Energy’s chief executive argues that approving two North Sea oil and gas projects aligns with net zero goals, joining renewable energy leaders advocating for expanded domestic fossil fuel production.
Europe’s Power Grid Is Digitalizing Faster Than Regulators Can Keep Up
Europe’s power grid is digitalizing faster than regulatory processes can manage, creating security vulnerabilities as renewable energy sources and distributed assets connect to the grid at unprecedented speeds.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end as higher gas and electricity prices take effect, industry group warns amid Middle East tensions affecting fuel costs.
‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
European gas storage levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years as the region enters winter, triggering concerns about price volatility and potential supply pressures among energy traders and analysts.
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham introduced Great British Grid, a government-backed body to invest in electricity infrastructure, aiming to lower energy bills and accelerate grid modernization through increased competition and public involvement.
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Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10%
England’s government aims to increase organically farmed land from 3.4% to 10% by 2036, but funding concerns persist among farmers and industry leaders.
COP17: Tracking progress towards the UN’s 2030 nature targets
Countries are convening in Armenia this month for a global review of progress toward UN 2030 nature targets, with a key report finding nations are falling short on 22 of 23 biodiversity objectives.
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Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plan to elevate technical education alongside academic pathways in England has drawn cross-party support, though school leaders and unions worry about implementation and funding.
As fewer young people choose college, this district wants to ensure they have career options
Niagara Falls High School is expanding career pathway programs as fewer students pursue college, offering construction, business, and other trade-focused education to prepare graduates for immediate workforce entry.
Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings
Several US schools are installing pepper-spraying drones designed to respond to active shooter threats, an approach inspired by drone use during the Ukraine war.
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.
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