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Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist
A rare nine-carat pink diamond stolen from a French château in October 1926 and recovered from a hollowed-out apple is going on public display for the first time since the theft.
Decades after apartheid, South Africans seek justice for crimes of the past
Decades after apartheid ended in South Africa, survivors and families of victims are pursuing legal action seeking justice and reparations for crimes committed during the brutal regime.
UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains
The UAE has agreed to re-enter Yemen’s conflict by resuming payments to government forces fighting Houthis, with Saudi Arabia providing air cover in response to escalating Iranian-aligned militant advances.
Nursery owner in China jailed for life after hundreds of children poisoned
A Chinese nursery owner and five staff members have been sentenced to prison terms for poisoning over 200 children with lead-contaminated food, with the operator receiving a life sentence.
Trump’s pause on Russia sanctions is ‘reward’ for Putin, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized Trump’s decision to pause sanctions on Russia as a “reward” for Putin, warning it will intensify the war as Moscow launched major strikes on Ukraine’s power infrastructure.
More than 400 arrested as police clash with protesters across France
More than 400 people were arrested across France on Saturday during clashes between police and protesters demonstrating over school conditions, cost of living, and social welfare concerns.
Iran urges Saudi Arabia to pursue diplomacy after Houthis escalate attacks
Iran has urged Saudi Arabia to pursue diplomatic solutions to its conflict with Yemen’s Houthi armed group, warning that continued military action would worsen the regional crisis.
UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Russia clearly interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote, marking the first time a UK PM has publicly acknowledged such interference.
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast, with one reportedly flying over 900 kilometers, according to South Korean military officials.
Netanyahu demands probe into sources for award-winning Gaza film NAZA
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded an investigation into anonymous sources featured in the award-winning documentary NAZA, which alleges Israel’s military used AI-powered targeting systems to kill Gaza civilians.
China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
China sanctioned Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister over their nations’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan, freezing assets and denying visa access.
Maps show how Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ keeps squeezing Palestinians in Gaza
Israel has expanded its military control in Gaza beyond the initial ‘Yellow Line’ ceasefire boundary, now controlling approximately 70 percent of the territory and confining 2.1 million Palestinians to increasingly cramped conditions.
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Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional redistricting map aims to deliver five Democratic seats to Republicans, but its success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns persist or shift back toward 2020 preferences.
The CDC has zombie programs. Congress funds them, but few people are left to do the work
The CDC maintains dozens of federally funded programs with no staff after Trump administration layoffs in 2025, creating what officials call ‘zombie programs’ that receive congressional appropriations but cannot function.
Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex
U.S. prescription drug prices fell 3.1% year-over-year, the largest drop since 1963. President Trump credits his policies, but experts cite multiple factors including prior Democratic legislation and market competition.
Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
A former Justice Department lawyer alleges a Trump administration task force pressured Ivy League universities into settlements despite investigations that were rushed and lacked evidence of legal violations.
Judge rules paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump’s makeover plans for now
A federal judge has cleared limited paint tests on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, allowing President Trump to advance his plans for a major renovation of the historic structure adjacent to the White House.
Fake polling from mysterious company highlights danger of unvetted election surveys
A Los Angeles mayor amplified a fabricated poll during her reelection campaign before the pollster admitted the data was fake, raising concerns about unvetted election surveys entering political discourse.
US senator Jon Ossoff condemns Trump as ‘draft-dodging, crook president’
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff called President Trump a “draft-dodging, crook president” during a campaign appearance in Georgia, intensifying their public conflict over military and foreign policy matters.
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches surprise primary win in Florida US Senate race
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Florida’s Democratic US Senate primary over better-funded former intelligence officer Alexander Vindman, upsetting the party establishment.
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump’s closest and most devoted aide is in the spotlight
Natalie Harp, a 35-year-old cancer survivor and longtime Trump supporter, has become one of the president’s closest aides following recent scrutiny of their relationship by Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff.
Trump reportedly casts mail-in ballot in Florida Republican primary
President Trump cast a mail-in ballot in Florida’s Republican primary, according to voting records and White House confirmation, marking at least his third use of mail-in voting.
Minnesota governor signs order to slow down any mining efforts in Boundary Waters wilderness
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order to prevent state review of mining permits in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, four months after Congress and the Trump administration lifted a federal mining ban.
Appeals court says Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada can’t legally serve in the role
An appeals court ruled that Trump-appointed U.S. attorney Sigal Chattah in Nevada served unlawfully, marking another setback in the administration’s effort to extend prosecutors beyond legally permitted limits.
Senator presses Hegseth, Caine for commitment to keep US military out of the midterm elections
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin has requested written assurances from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Joint Chiefs chairman that the Pentagon will not deploy federal troops to polling places during November’s midterm elections.
Preservation group urges Supreme Court to suspend Trump’s White House ballroom project
A historic preservation group asked the Supreme Court to halt President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, disputing the administration’s authority to proceed without congressional approval.
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
Governors in key electoral states are shifting their positions on data centers ahead of midterm elections, imposing stricter requirements on the energy-intensive facilities amid growing public opposition.
‘An overstep’: Navajo Code Talker descendants criticize New Mexico’s new plan for museum
New Mexico is building a scaled-down Navajo Code Talker museum in Farmington outside the Navajo Nation, prompting criticism from descendants who say they weren’t consulted about the relocated project.
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White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring program
The White House has blocked Microsoft and seven other technology companies from hiring foreign workers through visa programs, with Vice President JD Vance accusing them of fraud and replacing American workers.
How oil-rich Alberta’s economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
Alberta will hold a referendum this month on pursuing independence from Canada. Supporters argue the oil-rich province would gain billions in savings, while critics warn of massive transition costs and economic uncertainty.
Labour could oversee worst parliament on record for living standards, study warns
A think tank warns Labour risks overseeing the worst parliament for living standards in modern records, with household incomes potentially declining by £440-£770 by 2029-30 due to energy and housing costs.
‘Stop throwing shade’ – the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
The London Stock Exchange’s chief urges the UK government to make the stock market more attractive to prevent major firms from delisting and moving overseas, warning of economic consequences.
Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threat
Oil prices surged 3.8% to $104 per barrel amid Middle East tensions and US hurricane threats, triggering selling across global bond and stock markets.
Supermarket shake-up: why Asda or Morrisons could vanish within a decade
Asda and Morrisons could disappear within a decade as industry consolidation looms, with Sainsbury’s holding key cards in potential merger talks between Britain’s major supermarket chains.
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VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced VMware licensing fees by over 85 percent by migrating to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s Morpheus virtualization software and hybrid cloud management solutions.
AI bots “Timmy,” “Ren,” and “Jackie” are flooding social media with slop
AI bots from startup iLands are flooding social media platforms and inboxes with unsolicited spam messages, prompting complaints from Mastodon administrators and writers who view the activity as disruptive and deceptive.
LLMs respond differently to harmful prompts when AI watermarking is used
New research shows that SynthID-Text watermarking can alter how AI models respond to harmful prompts, potentially causing them to follow instructions they would otherwise refuse, particularly when combined with prompt-injection techniques.
Anthropic will not appear at Senate inquiry into AI and datacentres amid fallout from OpenAI hack
Anthropic will not attend a Senate hearing on AI this week following the OpenAI breach of Australian government systems, though the company plans to appear before a separate committee early next week.
Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn in haptic tech patent case
A US jury ordered Apple to pay $5.7bn in damages for allegedly using Taction Technology’s patented haptic vibration systems without permission in iPhones and Apple Watches.
Teachers at Euan Blair firm report ‘horrendous stress’ after AI used to rate their work
Teachers at Euan Blair’s Multiverse tech training firm report experiencing significant stress after the company implemented an AI system to monitor and rate their classroom performance.
AI godfathers warn of runaway ‘intelligence explosion’
Leading AI researchers warn governments to prepare for a potential “intelligence explosion” where AI systems could dramatically accelerate their own development, compressing years of progress into months.
OpenAI keeps bulldozing mathematicians
OpenAI formed an independent advisory group of elite mathematicians to help coordinate research announcements, but the rollout has been criticized for confusion about the group’s independence and rushed execution.
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Europe Gets Hit by Another Energy-Driven Inflation Shock
European inflation is accelerating due to surging energy prices, with Spain and Italy seeing significant increases in September. The ECB faces a delicate balancing act between controlling inflation and protecting economic growth.
The World’s Diesel Problem Runs Deeper Than the Iran War
Global diesel and jet fuel shortages predate recent Middle East disruptions, stemming from fundamental production challenges with heavier crude oils that are more expensive to extract and refine.
Guyana’s Oil Riches Are Transforming Its Economy at Breakneck Speed
Guyana has become South America’s third-largest oil producer, with output exceeding 900,000 barrels per day and expected GDP growth of 20.8 percent in 2026, though questions remain about equitable profit distribution.
Africa’s Massive Cement Expansion Could Drive An Energy Boom
Africa is experiencing a cement production boom with 16 nations building new plants, accounting for 42% of global cement capacity under construction and potentially driving significant energy demand growth across the continent.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain’s grid operator secured expensive backup electricity supplies ahead of a near-total solar eclipse expected to significantly reduce solar power generation on Wednesday evening.
Fossil fuel advertising contracts at all-time high in 2026
A new report finds fossil fuel companies employed advertising agencies at record levels in 2026, with 1,321 active contracts aimed at reshaping public perception through campaigns emphasizing family, economic security, and cultural values rather than environmental concerns.
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Chart: A record two-thirds of car sales in China are now electric vehicles
New-energy vehicles reached a record 67% of car sales in China during September, driven by steep declines in combustion-engine vehicle sales amid rising fuel prices and supply disruptions.
Super-rich get ‘double dividend’ from causes and costs of climate crisis, report finds
The world’s wealthiest 0.1% profit from both climate pollution and disaster recovery services, creating a financial incentive to delay climate action, according to an Oxfam report.
Education In The News
Students in Need More Likely to Miss Mental Health Support
Analysis shows financially vulnerable students face higher rates of anxiety, depression and loneliness while remaining unaware of available mental health resources at their institutions.
Native Group to Create Endowment With MacKenzie Scott Gift
Native Forward Scholars Fund receives a $50 million donation from MacKenzie Scott, with $40 million designated for a permanent endowment supporting Indigenous college students.
‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
Soho Parish C of E Primary, the last remaining primary school in an area that once had 16, faces potential closure due to post-Covid enrollment declines and rising deficits.
Many game sites evade school web filters
Many games accessible on school-issued devices contain inappropriate content, and some websites actively help students bypass web filters designed to block such material.
The island without childcare for babies
Kauaʻi has had virtually no licensed infant and toddler childcare for most of the past 15 years, forcing parents to rely on family care, work from home, or leave the workforce entirely.
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