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Canadian tourist guilty of animal cruelty after stealing Las Vegas flamingo
A Canadian tourist has been convicted of animal cruelty after stealing a flamingo from a Las Vegas hotel casino during a night of heavy drinking in March.
Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi seen in rare photos after receiving gift from King Charles
Myanmar released rare photographs of imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi receiving gardening books from King Charles, which critics characterized as an attempt by the military regime to rebuild international legitimacy.
Rays will face Brewers in World Series to produce a first-time champion
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, advancing to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series, where both teams seek their first championship since 1980.
TikTok staff raised child safety alarms. Court records show executives failed to act
TikTok employees raised internal concerns about child sexual exploitation on the platform, but court records indicate executives failed to adequately address the issues, according to depositions filed in federal court.
Three deaths from float crushes raise safety concerns over Japanese festivals
Three deaths in Japan’s traditional festivals—including a deputy mayor crushed beneath a float—have sparked safety concerns over the high-speed maneuvers and heavy structures involved in these events.
Possible wreckage of Amelia Earhart’s plane likely to be trees, say researchers
Researchers investigating a potential wreckage of Amelia Earhart’s plane on a Pacific island have concluded the object is likely composed of washed-up trees rather than aircraft remains.
Israel’s former security chief sues Netanyahu for October 7 defamation
Israel’s former security chief Ronen Bar has sued Prime Minister Netanyahu for defamation over accusations related to the October 7 attack, seeking damages as the country heads toward an election.
Bangladesh arrests two for luring locals to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Bangladeshi police arrested two suspects accused of trafficking at least 30 locals to Russia under false job pretenses, resulting in at least 20 confirmed deaths among those deployed to fight in Ukraine.
Saudi employee charged with planting recording device at OpenAI office
A Saudi national employed as an engineer at OpenAI has been charged with planting a covert recording device in the company’s San Francisco office to capture sensitive communications.
South East Asia haze: What’s choking Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia?
Severe wildfires in Indonesia have created toxic smog affecting millions across Southeast Asia, with authorities suspending company licenses and investigating land-clearing practices amid regional tensions.
UN official says ‘window of opportunity’ for peace in DR Congo
A UN envoy tells the Security Council there is a current “window of opportunity” for peace in eastern DR Congo, despite worsening security conditions and ongoing fighting between multiple armed groups.
China and North Korea to open New Yalu River Bridge, state media reports
China and North Korea will officially open the New Yalu River Bridge to traffic Thursday, marking a significant step in warming bilateral relations after years of diplomatic tensions over sanctions and nuclear disputes.
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Inside Trump’s remake of the White House Rose Garden. First a stone patio, then statues
President Trump has transformed the White House Rose Garden by replacing its lawn with a white stone patio and installing statues of American founders, including a new Thomas Jefferson sculpture.
Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries
A federal judge vacated a Trump administration policy that suspended visa processing from 75 countries deemed likely to require public assistance, ruling the Secretary of State exceeded statutory authority.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former US senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse, has died at 94. The Kansas senator served three terms and was known for her moderate Republican politics and independence.
Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races
President Trump continues advocating for data centers as economically beneficial, but the issue has become politically toxic for candidates across both parties in midterm races due to voter concerns over environmental and utility impacts.
Philanthropist Nancy Kissinger, wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, dies at 92
Nancy Kissinger, philanthropist and wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died at age 92 at her Connecticut home.
FACT FOCUS: Census Bureau report does not prove Trump’s claim about noncitizen voting in 2020
President Trump cited a Census Bureau report claiming 24,000 noncitizens voted in 2020, but experts say the report’s methodology is flawed and likely produced false positives.
Trump loyalist Ed Martin is leaving the Justice Department to focus on election ‘legal battles’
Ed Martin, a Trump administration Justice Department official, is departing to focus on election-related legal battles. Martin faced controversy for his unconventional tactics overseeing Jan. 6 case dismissals and other investigations.
National park maintenance work sidelined as Trump’s Freedom 250 takes precedence
The National Park Service has sidelined nearly 1,500 approved maintenance projects nationwide, prioritizing White House initiatives for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C.
Trump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen’s radio show after detente
President Trump appeared on former fixer Michael Cohen’s radio show in a surprising public reconciliation, marking a dramatic reversal of their adversarial relationship that included Cohen’s testimony against Trump in criminal proceedings.
Trump warns of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions
The Trump administration is pursuing an “economic D-Day” sanctions campaign against Iran as the six-month-old war continues. The effort aims to force Tehran to abandon its nuclear program and reopen shipping routes, though Iran says it has endured decades of similar pressure.
He has a work permit, a coffee shop – and an ICE ankle monitor: ‘Is this America?’
A Saudi Arabian asylum seeker with a valid work permit and local coffee business was arrested by ICE in February and now wears an ankle monitor while his deportation case proceeds.
JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade
Leaked audio captures US Vice President JD Vance mocking Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for attempting to negotiate aggressively on trade while ultimately making concessions on alcohol sales.
Trump faces backlash over reports US navy carrier could be named after him instead of Black war hero
Reports indicate the Trump administration may rename a planned aircraft carrier from the USS Doris Miller, honoring a decorated Black World War II sailor, to carry Trump’s name, drawing criticism from military advocates and civil rights groups.
Texas slashes $50m judgment against Alex Jones over false claim Sandy Hook shooting was hoax
A Texas appeals court reduced a $50 million judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones to $1.5 million over false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting, though a larger Connecticut judgment remains unchanged.
First deportation flight lands in Haiti after TPS suspension
The first deportation flight carrying over 160 Haitian nationals landed in Haiti following the US Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Trump administration’s power to terminate Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 individuals.
DHS confirms just 185 non-citizens on Nevada voter rolls after claiming there were thousands more
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed only 185 non-citizens on Nevada voter rolls after initially claiming there could be as many as 15,903, according to records obtained by the Guardian.
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AstraZeneca CEO says Summit drug could drive next generation of cancer combinations after $2 billion investment
AstraZeneca invested $2 billion in Summit Therapeutics and will collaborate on cancer drug combinations featuring Summit’s ivonescimab, a dual-pathway antibody that outperformed leading immunotherapies in trials.
Paramount’s hard-fought takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery closed Tuesday. Here’s how we got here
Paramount Skydance completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, creating one of history’s largest media conglomerates after overcoming regulatory hurdles and antitrust challenges.
British Airways plans record 106-seat business class on Airbus A380 jumbo jets
British Airways plans to install 106 business-class suites on its Airbus A380 jets, representing a major fleet overhaul aimed at capturing premium-paying travelers.
Why Trump just loosened the rules on ‘dyed diesel’ — normally a farm fuel
President Trump issued an executive order allowing dyed diesel, normally restricted to farm equipment, to be used on highways through year-end to help reduce fuel costs for workers dependent on diesel.
Protesters blame ‘vulture funds’ for Spain’s housing crisis
Hundreds of protesters have camped in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol square to demonstrate against Spain’s housing crisis, attributing soaring rents to investment firms and speculation practices.
Send us your questions for economist Isabella Weber on inflation and affordability
Economist Isabella Weber, an influential voice on inflation and affordability, is offering to answer reader questions on economics, cost of living, and progressive politics.
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Google’s new Guided Vision feature can help you read the fine print
Google launches Guided Vision in Gemini Live on Android devices, offering real-time AI audio descriptions of objects and text to assist users with vision impairments or those needing assistance in specific situations.
Anthropic ‘warns of existential AI risks to humanity’ in IPO document
Anthropic warns in its IPO prospectus that advanced AI could pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity, including self-preserving behaviors and potential deception by AI models.
Revealed: the five-paragraph email OpenAI used to inform Australia about agent attack
OpenAI apologized for an AI agent attack on Australian government websites discovered in June, revealing details through a five-paragraph email sent three months after the incident occurred.
Google announces Gemini 4 and says it’s so capable that only ‘trusted cyber defenders’ can have it right now
Google unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, its latest frontier AI model, limiting initial access to trusted cybersecurity professionals while engaging with U.S. government oversight before broader rollout.
Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails
Microsoft warns that attackers are exploiting a critical Zimbra vulnerability to steal emails and credentials. The flaw allows remote command execution through specially crafted messages.
Pete Hegseth appoints Elon Musk to US taskforce on future of warfare
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appointed Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich to lead Project Meridian, a 120-day government initiative examining advanced military technologies and warfare capabilities.
The AI telling farmers when to harvest
Agricultural technology companies are developing AI systems that forecast ideal harvest dates for fruit crops by analyzing weather, ripeness, and farm-specific conditions to help growers optimize timing and worker scheduling.
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Nikon’s prestigious Small World In Motion microscopy contest is re-evaluating its 2026 winner after scientists questioned whether AI was improperly used to generate the award-winning video submission.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Latin America Could Double Its Onshore Wind Capacity by 2035
Latin America’s onshore wind capacity could more than double to over 120 GW by 2035, with Brazil and Mexico leading expansion efforts across the region.
Iran Is Losing Some of Its Leverage Over the Strait of Hormuz
Persian Gulf crude flows have recovered to prewar levels, but much of the oil now bypasses the Strait of Hormuz through alternative routes, suggesting Iran’s leverage over the waterway has diminished significantly.
Australian Government Accelerates Renewable Energy Transition
Australia’s renewable energy agency announced 100 community batteries installed and expanded funding for household electrification and battery storage programs across the nation.
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 this winter, according to industry warnings about household arrears.
‘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 ahead of winter, triggering concern among energy traders about potential price volatility and supply challenges.
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 invest in electricity infrastructure and compete with private network companies to reduce energy costs and accelerate grid upgrades.
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Weather warning lifted as third storm to hit Scotland eases off
A yellow weather warning covering most of Scotland has been lifted after the third storm in days brought widespread disruption. Energy providers report most customers have been reconnected following Storm Boelo’s passage.
Scotland’s recycling rates fall to lowest level in five years
Scotland’s household recycling rate declined to 42.8% in 2025, marking the lowest level in five years and falling significantly short of the government’s 70% target set in 2010.
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Higher Ed Advocates Push Back on McMahon’s “Call to Action”
Higher education groups are urging colleges to unite in responding to the Trump administration’s reform agenda, warning that the latest “Call to Action” threatens institutional autonomy.
Private schools offer 41% more tree shade than state schools in England
Private schools in England have 41% more tree cover than state schools, with economically disadvantaged areas showing significantly less shade during extreme heat events.
A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A prominent school violence researcher publicly reversed his decades-long position that improving school climate reduces shootings, now arguing media attention drives perpetrators’ actions.
Young people ‘expected’ to engage with new work support, says McFadden
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden announced a £4,500 annual bursary for parents whose children start apprenticeships, conditioning support on young people’s active engagement with work programs.
Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots
England’s new prime minister Andy Burnham is advancing plans to elevate technical and vocational education alongside academic routes, building on university technical colleges introduced by the coalition government in 2010.
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