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A student protest movement has gripped Serbia for two years. This weekend it will try to take power
A Serbian student protest movement will challenge President Aleksandar Vučić in parliamentary elections Sunday, fielding 250 candidates in hopes of defeating his 12-year grip on power and sparking democratic change across central Europe.
Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge
The Liberty Justice Center sued President Trump over 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, arguing the White House exceeded its authority and caused harm to American businesses.
Why these 5 everyday items fluctuate in price at the grocery store
Grocery prices have remained elevated since pandemic-era spikes, though specific items like eggs, coffee, and ground beef fluctuate due to distinct supply chain disruptions and weather-related challenges.
What if an AI bubble bursts — and that accelerates AI job losses?
An economist explores concerns that an AI bubble burst could trigger a recession that accelerates job losses, as historical research suggests automation clusters around economic downturns.
Kim Jong Un: Why do rumours about his death keep coming back?
State media photographs show North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appearing healthy at a public event, contradicting recent unverified claims about his death from a brain haemorrhage.
Suspect arrested after Limoges town hall set alight during disorder – French media
A 34-year-old suspect linked to far-left activism was arrested after a 19th-century city hall in Limoges was set alight during weekend civil disorder in France, with authorities implementing curfews across multiple cities.
Ethiopian forces expand control in Tigray as militia claims Eritrean losses
Ethiopian forces and allied militia claim expanded control in Tigray, entering the historic city of Aksum, while the pro-government group alleges Eritrean troops have retreated with significant casualties.
Dying in ICE custody: Inside one family’s story of heartbreak
A man detained by immigration authorities died in custody after developing an infection, becoming one of dozens of deaths documented in ICE facilities during the current administration.
France drops opposition to UK being included in ‘Made in Europe’ legislation
France has reversed its opposition to including the UK in EU “Made in Europe” legislation, provided Britain aligns with the bloc on Chinese electric vehicle tariffs.
Somalia says it will hold elections in 2027
Somalia’s election commission announced parliamentary elections scheduled for April 15, 2027, followed by a presidential vote on May 15, 2027, amid opposition boycotts and political tensions.
Thursday briefing: Thanks to an erratic Trump, peace in Ukraine is still far away
Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire in Ukraine without consulting Russia or Ukraine, while fighting continues and diplomatic efforts face mounting obstacles under his unconventional approach to negotiations.
Two container ships sink near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacks
Two container ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by missiles, marking a significant escalation in Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the strategically vital waterway.
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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.
Kansas has not elected a Democrat to the US Senate since 1932. Will that change in November?
Democrat Adam Hamilton is challenging Republican Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas, seeking to end the state’s 94-year streak of not electing a Democrat to the US Senate.
Third time the charm? Democrat Christina Bohannan tries again in pivotal US House race in Iowa
Democrat Christina Bohannan is making her third bid to unseat Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, a competitive seat she lost by just 799 votes in 2024.
Trump’s border wall construction threatens rock art as old as the pyramids: ‘The ancestors are still here’
A proposed border wall expansion in west Texas threatens ancient rock art murals up to 4,000 years old, according to archeologists who warn the construction could destroy irreplaceable cultural sites.
Washington Post ordered to reinstate Black opinion writer fired after Charlie Kirk posts
An arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate a Black opinion writer Karen Attiah, who was fired over social media posts following Charlie Kirk’s death in September.
US Postal Service issues new rule for mail ballots, but its impact on the midterms is uncertain
The U.S. Postal Service issued new mail ballot requirements, but implementation depends on Supreme Court approval of President Trump’s voting-by-mail restriction order amid ongoing legal challenges.
US immigration officers reassigned to screen South African refugees and find ‘unlawful’ voters
The Trump administration has reassigned all immigration officers in a fraud detection unit to screen South African refugees and investigate alleged unlawful voters, causing asylum processing delays.
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 in March from a November 2025 special election on redistricting.
Tuesday’s takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated a democratic socialist challenger in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, reflecting internal party tensions between establishment and progressive wings ahead of November’s general elections.
Investigators examining foes of Trump seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search, AP sources say
Justice Department investigators are seeking interviews with law enforcement officials regarding the 2022 FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of a Florida-based inquiry into alleged conspiracy against the former president.
Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump’s name to building
A federal court is being asked to block the Kennedy Center from reinstalling President Trump’s name on its facade following a May ruling that deemed the addition illegal.
Vance campaigns at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather worked
Vice President JD Vance campaigned at a steel plant in his Ohio hometown on Friday, highlighting his family’s Rust Belt roots while promoting the Trump administration’s economic policies ahead of midterm elections.
Trump urges South Carolinians to make Sen. Darline Graham the GOP nominee for US Senate
President Trump rallied support in South Carolina for Sen. Darline Graham’s Republican runoff bid against Rep. Ralph Norman, urging voters to participate in Tuesday’s primary election.
The lesson from Canada’s collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futile
Trade negotiations between Canada and the US collapsed over last-minute demands, with Canada imposing retaliatory tariffs after the US implemented 50% duties on $20 billion in Canadian goods.
Jared Kushner meets with Democratic leader Jeffries with House control at stake in November
Jared Kushner met privately with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York, signaling the White House may seek cooperation with Democrats if they gain House control in November’s midterm elections.
Ex-mayor Dan Sullivan supports incumbent Dan Sullivan’s Senate bid against third Dan Sullivan
Alaska’s US Senate race features three candidates named Dan Sullivan competing in the general election, including the Republican incumbent and a newcomer whose candidacy has drawn accusations from Republicans.
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‘Stop throwing shade’ – the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
The London Stock Exchange boss says the UK government must make the domestic stock market more attractive to prevent major firms from listing abroad and weakening the economy.
How oil-rich Alberta’s economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
Alberta will hold a referendum on October 19 on whether to pursue independence, with economic forecasts sharply divided between separatists predicting billions in savings and critics warning of hundreds of billions in transition costs.
‘Come all the way’ back to EU, French finance minister tells Britain
France’s finance minister invited Britain to fully rejoin the EU, as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham signaled a second Brexit referendum could be included in a future Labour manifesto.
Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
Asos confirmed that hackers accessed detailed customer profiles including names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and dates of birth during a breach earlier this week, going beyond initially disclosed details.
PepsiCo cuts earnings forecast as North American turnaround takes longer than expected
PepsiCo reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results driven by international growth, but lowered its full-year earnings forecast due to ongoing North American market struggles.
Supermarket shake-up: why Asda or Morrisons could vanish within a decade
Sainsbury’s and Morrisons held merger talks earlier this year before Sainsbury’s withdrew, reigniting speculation about potential consolidation in the UK grocery market where Asda or Morrisons could disappear within a decade.
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Trump’s AI rebrand causes ‘unprecedented’ demand for Slovenian website names
Donald Trump’s push to rebrand artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” or SI has triggered an unprecedented surge in Slovenian domain registrations, with 44,000 .si addresses registered in September alone.
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
The Pentagon disclosed that hackers stole personnel records of over 2 million current and former military members, marking the second major federal breach in recent months exposing sensitive government data.
OpenAI’s Dot agent is enterprise software that can also order your dinner
OpenAI unveiled Dots, an enterprise-focused agent platform with customizable avatars that can access business software and perform various tasks, though practical performance varies significantly.
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple is modifying macOS privacy permissions to prevent third-party app developers from misusing full-disk access to read user messages and other sensitive data without adequate user awareness.
California’s new laws target workers’ biggest fear of AI taking their jobs
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed new laws Thursday banning employers from using AI solely to fire workers, monitor emotional states, or collect neural data, amid growing worker concerns about job displacement and surveillance.
Lyft agrees to pay California $272.5m in largest-ever wage theft settlement
Lyft agreed to pay California $272.5 million to settle wage theft claims involving driver misclassification, marking the state’s largest such settlement with over $237 million directed to affected drivers.
Rivian’s sales pop as the company’s big R2 bet starts to pay off
Rivian reported a 45 percent increase in third-quarter deliveries, driven largely by strong demand for its more affordable R2 vehicle, bucking industry trends as EV sales decline nationwide.
Meta open sources code to let you make Muse AI gadgets
Meta has open sourced code enabling developers to build custom Muse AI gadgets using ESP32 boards or Raspberry Pi devices, with suggested projects including E Ink displays and smart home controllers.
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Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
North Sea oil and gas industry seeks early scrapping of windfall tax by 2027, citing investment and job protection concerns amid rising winter energy prices.
$9.6 Billion in Southeast Asian Upstream Assets Are for Sale Through 2027
Southeast Asia’s upstream oil and gas market sees $9.6 billion in assets available through 2027, with buyers increasingly focused on growth opportunities rather than distressed exits from major producers.
Singapore Eyes Nuclear Power as Iran War Exposes Its Import Problem
Singapore is exploring nuclear power as an alternative energy source following disruptions from the Iran war that exposed the island nation’s heavy dependence on imported oil and gas.
G7 Oil Stocks Release Is A Band-Aid Fix in Broken Fuel Market
The G7 announced a 100-million-barrel oil stock release to address tight fuel markets, providing temporary price relief but masking deeper supply constraints from geopolitical disruptions.
Europe Weighs Methane Rule Delay as Energy Supply Risks Mount
The EU’s methane rule, set to take effect in January, faces potential delay as major energy suppliers including the US and Qatar warn it could threaten Europe’s energy security and supply reliability.
Southeast Asia’s Oil and Gas M&A Market Is Heating Up
Southeast Asia’s oil and gas M&A market is accelerating with $9.6 billion in upstream assets available through 2027, shifting from major companies exiting to strategic buyers entering the region.
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The clues that hint our planet might be heating faster than we realised
Scientists studying rapid global temperature increases find that declining air pollution from decades of clean-air policies may be accelerating warming by removing a cooling effect that had previously masked greenhouse gas impacts.
Severe drought declared in six areas of England as reservoirs run low
England declares severe drought across six regions including Devon, Cornwall, and Sussex, with some reservoirs at critically low levels following the nation’s hottest summer on record.
Education In The News
A Pre-Orientation Designed for Student Parents
Wichita State University launched a new online pre-orientation program this fall designed to support student parents and caregivers by fostering community and providing resources before classes begin.
University of Michigan won’t use letter grades for some freshmen next fall
University of Michigan will replace letter grades with pass/no-credit marks for freshmen during their first semester beginning in fall 2027, aiming to reduce academic pressure and mental health challenges.
University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor
The University of Greater Manchester has terminated vice-chancellor Sir George Holmes’s contract following investigations into allegations of financial mismanagement and misconduct that led to his suspension last year.
Some Schools Stop Free Meals for All as SNAP Enrollment Falls
Miami-Dade and other major school districts are ending universal free meals for students after declining enrollment in federal assistance programs makes them ineligible for a federal reimbursement program.
Deepfakes Are Supercharging Cyberbullying. How Should Schools Respond?
Schools nationwide are grappling with AI-generated deepfakes created by students, with educators implementing updated policies, clearer disciplinary measures, and support systems for victims while engaging parents and law enforcement.
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