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Britain cannot deal effectively with geopolitical crises without rejoining EU, says thinktank
A British thinktank argues that rejoining the EU is necessary for the UK to effectively respond to geopolitical crises including Russian aggression and US instability, according to a new policy paper.
‘Narcos have one language – violence’: the activist defying France’s biggest drug cartel after his brothers’ murder
A 23-year-old law student and activist in Marseille is defying France’s largest drug cartel after his two brothers were murdered, becoming a prominent voice against Latin American-style narco gangs expanding across the country.
Bangladesh says it was not informed of its citizens’ execution by Saudi Arabia
Bangladesh says it was not informed before Saudi Arabia executed two of its citizens last Wednesday in Mecca for an alleged indecent act in a mosque.
A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming
A Kelvin wave currently raising sea levels along the U.S. West Coast represents one of the major signs of this year’s “Super El Niño,” with additional waves expected through fall and winter.
Search for Amelia Earhart’s plane resumes after stormy weather
A research team has resumed searching for Amelia Earhart’s aircraft on Nikumaroro Island in the Pacific after severe weather halted operations for several days.
Biljana Plavšić obituary
Biljana Plavšić, the only woman indicted by the ICTY for Balkan war crimes, died at 96. She confessed to persecution charges in 2003 but later retracted her guilty plea, claiming she had done nothing wrong.
US Supreme Court agrees to hear watchdog case on Elon Musk’s DOGE records
The Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in a watchdog’s lawsuit seeking public records about Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, with the Trump administration arguing DOGE is exempt from disclosure requirements.
Israel’s Yellow Line in Gaza advances, leaving displaced with nowhere to go
Israel’s Yellow Line demarcation in Gaza has advanced multiple times since a ceasefire agreement, forcing Palestinian families to flee repeatedly with limited options for safe relocation.
Russia arrests Japanese reporter for alleged espionage
Russian authorities arrested a Japanese journalist on Sakhalin Island, accusing him of gathering defense information for Japanese intelligence. The alleged espionage charge carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
Zelenskyy tells NPR Ukraine wants peace but will hit Russia until it follows ceasefire
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy told NPR Ukraine seeks peace but will continue striking Russia’s military until a ceasefire is established and respected by both sides.
EU watchdog urges smart glasses to clearly signal when recording
The EU’s data protection board recommended smart glasses display clear signals when recording, citing privacy concerns about bystanders being photographed or filmed without knowledge.
Trump says Houthis trying to increase oil prices before US elections
President Trump claims Houthi rebels are escalating attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterm elections, attributing their actions to Iranian influence.
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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.
Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear
The United States and Canada moved toward finalizing a trade agreement that would avert threatened 50% tariffs, with officials calling emerging terms favorable while negotiating details remain unclear.
Missouri court rejects petition proposing protections for laws passed by citizen initiative
A Missouri court rejected a petition that would have given voters the chance to strengthen protections for laws passed through citizen initiative, upholding a decision to block it from the November ballot.
Experts raise alarms over Census Bureau report Trump is touting on noncitizen voting
President Trump is citing a Census Bureau report on noncitizen voting in the 2020 election to support claims of widespread illegal voting, but experts question the report’s methodology and findings.
Mike Lindell offers to fund recount in Minnesota Republican primary for governor
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell offered to fund a full recount of Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary after losing to House Speaker Lisa Demuth by approximately 11 percentage points.
Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts to be used in November election
A Missouri court allows new Trump-backed U.S. House districts to be used in November elections, rejecting efforts to place the Republican-friendly map on a statewide ballot.
Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
Democrats have narrowed their 2028 presidential convention host cities to Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia, with a final decision expected later this year.
Crypto bank part-owned by Trump family offers depositors way to ‘gain favor’ with White House, experts say
A cryptocurrency bank partly owned by the Trump family received conditional federal approval to issue dollar-backed stablecoins, with experts and critics questioning whether depositors are motivated by ties to the White House.
Elbridge who? How the name of a forgotten founder lives on in the word ‘gerrymander’
Elbridge Gerry, a Founding Father who refused to sign the Constitution, is primarily remembered through the word ‘gerrymander,’ coined after his 1812 redistricting plan in Massachusetts.
Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial
Minnesota’s attorney general sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott seeking to compel extradition of an ICE agent charged with wounding a man and falsifying reports during a Minneapolis operation.
San Diego County will stop letting federal immigration agents train at local firing ranges
San Diego County supervisors voted to end contracts allowing federal immigration agencies to train at county firing ranges, citing concerns about the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement approach.
‘No serious dispute’ that Comey’s seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say a social media post of seashells by former FBI Director James Comey could reasonably be understood as a threat against President Trump, defending their prosecution of the case.
Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
Eight Black major party nominees are running for governor in 2026, a historic number that includes both Democrats and Republicans seeking to break a 250-year pattern of minimal Black representation in the position.
Kennedy Center tells court it won’t try to restore Trump’s name to the building before Sept. 8
The Kennedy Center has told a federal court it will not restore President Trump’s name to the building’s facade before at least September 8, as legal disputes continue over the performing arts venue.
Florida governor suspends former close ally over child sexual abuse charges
Florida’s Republican governor suspended a former close ally and senior civic official arrested on felony child sexual abuse charges involving a male relative under 12.
The fight to protect a trans landmark in California from ICE’s biggest contractor
Activists in San Francisco’s Transgender District are working to remove a major ICE contractor from a historic building where a pivotal 1966 trans uprising occurred, seeking landmark designation to prevent the facility’s continued operation.
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Bid to run new trains between London and Blackpool rejected
The UK rail regulator rejected applications for new train services between London and Wrexham, Rochdale, and Blackpool, citing concerns about increased delays and reduced network resilience.
Skydance’s David Ellison tells CNBC combined company is ‘positioned to win in every single vertical’
Skydance’s David Ellison states the combined company following Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger is well-positioned across all business segments, with over 200 million streaming subscribers and significant content assets.
OpenAI caught Russians and Iranians using ChatGPT for influence campaigns
OpenAI banned Russian and Iranian accounts using ChatGPT for coordinated influence operations across multiple countries, with campaigns targeting Latin America, U.S.-Iran relations, and European politics.
Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom – will it work?
President Trump announces fuel cost reduction measures ahead of midterm elections as gasoline and diesel prices remain elevated due to geopolitical conflicts affecting global oil supplies.
Virgin unveils its future cross-Channel train as it gears up to take on Eurostar
Virgin has unveiled designs for its future cross-Channel train service launching in 2030, featuring upscale interiors and food offerings to compete with incumbent Eurostar for the first time since the Channel tunnel opened.
Boeing engineers and technical workers approve new contract, avoiding strike
Boeing engineers and technical workers approved a new four-year contract with 10% immediate raises, avoiding a strike as the company seeks federal approval for new aircraft models.
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IT mistake erases 11 years of viewing history for hospitals’ maternity records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust lost 11 years of maternity viewing records due to an IT department error in August, though patient care data was recovered.
Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts
Microsoft disrupted EvilTokens, a subscription-based platform that used AI to compromise 12,000 Microsoft accounts across 10,000 organizations worldwide through automated phishing and OAuth exploitation.
Agents fearful and angry after ‘dangerous’ FBI data breach
The FBI suffered a significant data breach exposing personal information of its entire workforce, with hackers threatening to publish the stolen databases within four days unless demands are met.
Oxford lets OpenAI train its AI models on Bodleian Library
The University of Oxford has granted OpenAI permission to train its AI models using digitized texts from the Bodleian Library, marking part of a broader industry effort to acquire training data from academic institutions.
Protesters gather at OpenAI’s DevDay
Protesters gathered outside OpenAI’s DevDay in San Francisco on Tuesday, with more than a dozen organizations demonstrating against military contracts, environmental concerns, and AI industry power concentration.
Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons
Chinese AI developer Moonshot is reviewing its Kimi models after researchers discovered they could be manipulated into providing instructions for creating biological weapons and carrying out assassinations.
‘Super Intelligence’: Three takeaways from Trump’s tech summit
President Trump hosted tech industry leaders at a White House summit where they signed a voluntary safety agreement for AI development, though critics question its enforceability and effectiveness.
As AI images become common, the threat to elections draws alarm: ‘How will voters know what’s true?’
As AI-generated deepfakes become easier to create, election officials and lawmakers express growing concern about how voters will distinguish authentic images from fabricated ones during campaigns.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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U.S. Electricity Use For Electric Vehicles Increasing At A Slower Pace In 2026
U.S. electricity consumption from light-duty electric vehicles grew 8% in the first half of 2026, a significant slowdown from prior year growth rates following the expiration of federal tax credits.
U.S. Threatens Diesel Export Ban Unless Europe Releases Stockpiles
The U.S. Administration has threatened a potential diesel export ban unless Germany and France release emergency fuel stockpiles amid record-high global diesel prices exceeding $100 per barrel.
Uranium Hits Record High While Nuclear Stocks Slide
Uranium futures hit record highs exceeding $96 per pound this year, yet nuclear-focused stocks have declined sharply as utilities hesitate to lock in fuel contracts at elevated prices.
Reach Stackers Look Like A Hydrogen Use Case. Ports Are Buying Batteries.
Ports globally are adopting battery-electric reach stackers at container terminals despite initial skepticism, with approximately 1,500 units operating and representing up to one-fifth of new production, while hydrogen alternatives remain largely limited to trials.
Crude oil exports from strait of Hormuz largely return to pre-war levels
Crude oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz have returned to pre-war levels as producers use pipelines and ship transfers, though refined product flows remain constrained and prices elevated.
Historic Superconductor Deal Brings Commercial Fusion a Step Closer
Commonwealth Fusion Systems secured a major superconductor deal with a Japanese manufacturer, advancing its tokamak fusion device toward commercial viability as private companies race to make nuclear fusion energy a reality.
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The planet’s vital signs are getting worse. One of the easiest fixes is your diet.
A new climate report shows Earth’s vital systems are deteriorating, with greenhouse gases and sea levels rising while glaciers shrink. Researchers highlight dietary changes, particularly reducing meat consumption, as an accessible way to lower methane emissions.
‘False autumn’: stressed trees drop leaves early after scorching English summer
Following a record-hot summer, stressed trees across England are shedding leaves early in a phenomenon known as ‘false autumn,’ with shallow-rooted species like birch and beech most vulnerable to drought conditions.
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Why This District Is Getting Rid of Chromebooks for K-2 Students
A Pennsylvania school district is eliminating Chromebook access for kindergarten through second-grade students and limiting devices for grades 3-8, citing research suggesting reduced screen time benefits student learning and mental health.
Writing skills are getting more attention in school
Writing instruction in U.S. schools is receiving increased focus as experts identify widespread deficiencies in student writing skills and districts adopt science-based teaching methods to improve outcomes.
Detentions of International Scholars at Airports Raise Alarm
Federal immigration agents detained multiple international scholars at U.S. airports, including a Johns Hopkins researcher, sparking concerns among academics about travel risks.
AI Detectors Are Out, New Approaches Are In
Universities are abandoning AI detection tools due to unreliability and false positives, instead redesigning coursework to prevent cheating and promote authentic student learning.
61 Percent of Colleges Have Met Their Enrollment Goals for Fall 2026
A Niche survey found 61 percent of colleges anticipate meeting fall 2026 enrollment goals, though only 50 percent of small institutions express confidence in achieving targets.
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