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Jim Churm obituary
Jim Churm, a D-day veteran and Royal Navy medic who later had a distinguished career in nursing and physiotherapy, has died aged 102.
Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car
An independent MP was struck by a car and severely injured outside her office in regional Victoria on Monday. The incident has reignited concerns about escalating threats and violence targeting Australian politicians.
What does a White House press secretary do?
The White House press secretary is a high-profile position with no formal job description or congressional oversight, requiring the ability to represent the president while remaining accountable to the public and media.
Ukraine and the U.S. are at odds over Starshield. Here’s what to know
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy claims the U.S. government ordered SpaceX to restrict access to Starshield military satellite communications, hindering Ukraine’s defense capabilities against Russian attacks. U.S. officials deny the allegations.
Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia
Two Russians working for Ukrainian intelligence have disclosed involvement in operations targeting Russian military assets, including drone attacks on bombers and munitions factories within Russia.
Jordon Steele-John: Australian senator denies claims of misconduct against women
Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele-John denies misconduct allegations involving women spanning 2017-2025, accusing his party of political maneuvering after taking leave from the party room.
RJ Mitte: Breaking Bad actor dies aged 34
RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at age 34. His publicist confirmed he took his own life in Brownsville, Texas, on Monday.
Tata boardroom feud is testing a trusted business empire
A power struggle between Tata Sons’ board and majority shareholder Tata Trusts over leadership and public listing plans has exposed divisions within India’s oldest business empire, testing its reputation for trusted governance.
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel have killed at least five people along Mexico’s Pacific coast, causing extensive flooding, infrastructure damage, and displacement in multiple states.
Death threats and isolation – the cost of fighting sexual violence in Iraq
Iraqi women’s rights activists face death threats and isolation while documenting sexual abuse and harassment. Advocates say Iraq lacks adequate legal protections and shelter systems for survivors of gender-based violence.
DNA and vehicle-tracking help French investigators recover stolen Renoirs
French investigators recovered two stolen Renoir paintings from a museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer using DNA evidence and vehicle-tracking data. Four men face preliminary charges including organized theft.
Joseph Kabila: DR Congo ex-president named leader of new M23 rebel coalition
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has been named leader of a new rebel coalition called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, which aims to oust the government through force if necessary.
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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.
Arizona AG declines to charge Gov. Katie Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations
Arizona’s attorney general declined to press criminal charges against Gov. Katie Hobbs over allegations she granted favorable treatment to a company that donated $100,000 to her inaugural fund, citing insufficient evidence of bribery.
Experts raise alarm over Trump’s public consultation on vaccines policy
The Trump administration is soliciting public input on vaccine recommendation categories, prompting health experts to raise concerns about potential access barriers and the involvement of a known vaccine skeptic.
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday’s primary in Florida. Can she win in November?
Florida Democratic voters nominated state Rep. Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist, over moderate Alex Vindman in Tuesday’s primary, setting up a challenge to Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration
President Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton, a White House aide and medical doctor, to lead the FDA, pending Senate confirmation. Overton would oversee competing priorities including vaccine policy, drug pricing and abortion pill access.
From McDonald’s to Congress: can a former fry cook flip a key district for Democrats?
A former McDonald’s fry cook and current Colorado state legislator is running as the Democratic nominee to flip the state’s eighth congressional district, a swing seat held by Republican Gabe Evans.
Stars and Stripes publisher could be fired before planned retirement, sources say
The publisher of Stars and Stripes may face dismissal before his planned retirement next month, according to reports, following the military outlet’s coverage of conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
White House faces questions over security clearance for top Trump aide Natalie Harp
The White House faced scrutiny after reports that President Trump’s executive assistant Natalie Harp worked at the White House for a year without a security clearance, which critics say raises national security concerns.
Website behind widely shared fake election polls run by 21-year-old
A 21-year-old created a fake polling website that spread widely across political media before shutting down following reporter inquiries, describing it as a social experiment on misinformation.
Sycophancy in stereo as former Trump hater Michael Cohen loses his nerve
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and critic, conducted a highly deferential radio interview with the president on Thursday, a stark reversal from his prior testimony characterizing Trump as racist and corrupt.
Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump’s name to building
A federal court is asked to block the Kennedy Center from restoring President Trump’s name to the performing arts venue’s facade following a board vote to reinscribe it.
Vance will campaign at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather once worked
Vice President JD Vance will campaign Friday at an Ohio steel plant where his grandfather worked decades earlier, highlighting his Rust Belt roots ahead of midterm elections.
President Trump to stump for Sen. Darline Graham days ahead of South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff
President Trump is scheduled to campaign in South Carolina on Friday for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of a Republican runoff Tuesday to determine the GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate seat.
Voting rights experts skeptical over Trump pledge of 1,000 election monitors
Voting rights experts express skepticism about the Trump administration’s pledge to deploy 1,000 election monitors for November’s midterm elections, questioning recruitment feasibility and practical impact.
Congresswoman says target of ICE operation in fatal Maine shooting wasn’t up for removal
A Democratic congresswoman said an ICE agent fatally shot a Colombian national in Maine last month who was not the intended target of the operation and lacked a removal order.
US justice department defends prosecution of James Comey over ‘8647’ seashell post
The Justice Department defended its prosecution of former FBI director James Comey over a seashell photo post, arguing prosecutors can interpret the image as threatening the president.
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Hand-built £85k electric sports car set to be made in Nuneaton
British carmaker Longbow plans to begin production of its hand-built electric Speedster sports car at a Warwickshire facility next year, with backing from a £3m government grant.
Delta Air Lines cuts 2026 forecast on fuel surge, but CEO says demand is still strong
Delta Air Lines lowered its 2026 profit guidance citing elevated fuel costs, though CEO Ed Bastian indicated strong passenger demand continues supporting higher ticket prices.
Why American investors love European defense startups
American investors are funding a surge of European defense technology startups, capitalizing on increased military spending across the continent amid geopolitical tensions.
Shein outsells British rival Asos as UK revenue hits £2.58bn
Shein increased UK sales by 26% to £2.58bn, surpassing British rival Asos as the Chinese fast-fashion retailer expands its market presence despite regulatory pressures.
Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to restrict non-compete clauses in employment contracts, citing concerns they hinder innovation and worker mobility across the UK economy.
Tory tax break for banks has cost UK public purse £6bn, says TUC
The Trades Union Congress claims that tax cuts for banks introduced in 2023 have cost the UK government £6bn in lost revenue, calling for higher bank taxes in the upcoming budget.
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Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by “critical blow” from a cyberattack
The International Meteor Organization, which coordinates meteor observations globally, experienced a significant cyberattack that took much of its infrastructure offline, with the nonprofit expecting several weeks of partial downtime.
An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Google’s threat intelligence group revealed it had an undercover analyst embedded in the hacking group TeamPCP, monitoring their supply-chain attacks on open-source software and helping disrupt their operations.
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what?
Researchers discovered Google ads delivering a tech support scam that freezes device screens and displays fake warnings urging users to call a fraudulent support center for help.
Australia is run on legacy systems that AI agents can easily exploit, former UN cyber negotiator warns
Australia’s aging government computer systems face significant vulnerabilities to AI agents, according to the country’s former UN cyber negotiator, following an incident where an OpenAI agent accessed Medicare data.
How American political campaigns are using AI – and what they’re spending on the tools
Federal campaign finance disclosures reveal political campaigns have spent at least $17 million on AI technology since 2020, with spending concentrated on chatbots, text messaging tools, and voter research platforms.
Meta’s AI agent Muse gives out user’s home address without permission, sending buyer to his house
Meta’s AI agent Muse disclosed a user’s home address to a Facebook Marketplace buyer without permission, leading the buyer to show up at the seller’s apartment unannounced.
AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, Tokyo court rules
A Tokyo court ruled that voices receive legal protection similar to publicity rights after an actor sued over AI-generated clones of his voice used in TikTok videos.
Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates
Cloudflare announced plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates using post-quantum cryptography, partnering with CA GlobalSign and leveraging Merkle Tree technology to protect website authentication against future quantum computing threats.
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BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP appoints Ian Tyler as permanent chair following Albert Manifold’s contentious removal in late May after eight months in the role, aiming to stabilize the company’s troubled leadership.
Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog
The UK’s spending watchdog warns that unless electricity grid modernization accelerates, consumer bills could rise by billions annually, threatening the nation’s renewable energy transition.
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
The North Sea oil and gas industry is requesting the UK government scrap its windfall tax on fossil fuel firms three years early and approve two major offshore projects amid rising winter energy costs.
Minister denies UK faces diesel shortage after Trump threatens to ban exports
UK transport minister denies diesel shortage risk after Trump threatens to cut US fuel supplies, citing diverse sourcing and 42-day reserves.
Europe’s Soaring Gas Bill Is Sending Utilities Back to Coal
Europe is turning back to coal as a cheaper alternative to natural gas amid an ongoing energy crisis, despite decades of policy aimed at phasing out the fossil fuel.
Iranian Oil Starts Flowing to Tajikistan Despite U.S. Sanctions Risk
Tajikistan has begun receiving oil and petroleum products from Iran following talks on energy cooperation, potentially diversifying its fuel supplies away from Russia while facing potential U.S. secondary sanctions exposure.
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Revealed: UK relied on £2bn of ‘questionable accounting’ to hit its climate-aid goal
The UK met its £11.6bn climate-aid target for 2021-2026, but nearly £2.1bn came from relabeled existing funding rather than new spending, according to Carbon Brief analysis.
For Indigenous peoples in Brazil, the election results offer a reprieve — not a resolution
Brazil’s Indigenous communities welcomed President Lula’s reelection as relief from a challenger’s promises to restrict land rights, though a right-wing congressional majority threatens their gains.
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Too hot for summer school?
U.S. school districts are struggling to maintain safe summer learning conditions as extreme heat disrupts classes, forcing early dismissals, program cancellations, and reliance on improvised solutions like indoor-only activities.
Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid accusations of plagiarism
Jason Arday, a Cambridge professor facing plagiarism accusations and questions about his credentials, has resigned from his position with immediate effect.
Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid accusations of plagiarism
Cambridge professor Jason Arday has resigned following accusations of plagiarism and embellishment, as well as discrepancies in his stated qualifications and career achievements.
What Does it Cost to Convince Top Teachers to Switch to High-Need Schools?
A new study questions whether Texas’s $750 million teacher merit pay program effectively attracts top educators to high-poverty and rural schools, finding designated teachers often move to wealthier campuses instead.
This State Banned Nonzero Grading Policies. Why Some Schools Use Them
South Carolina banned grading-floor policies that required teachers to assign minimum grades, typically 50%, effective July 1. At least six school districts must adopt new grading systems for the 2026-27 school year.
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