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Brazil’s Lula says he now backs lowering age of criminal responsibility to 16
Brazil’s President Lula announced support for lowering the criminal age of responsibility to 16 for heinous crimes, reversing his longstanding opposition ahead of the presidential runoff.
Three things we learned from the US midterm debates
US Senate candidates debated over recent weeks ahead of the 3 November midterm elections, with key themes emerging around Trump alignment, candidate positioning, and heated personal attacks between rivals.
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, conditional on British alignment with the bloc’s stance on Chinese electric vehicle tariffs.
Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
A bus carrying lorry drivers struck a stationary freight train at the Channel Tunnel loading platform in France, injuring the driver and 18 passengers, with no life-threatening injuries reported.
Jamaica says slavery reparations petition to be heard by UK privy council in March 2027
Jamaica’s petition for slavery reparations from the UK will be heard by the UK Privy Council in March 2027, the Jamaican government announced.
French police accused over war-like injuries to teenagers in school protests
French lawyers and rights groups report that teenagers have suffered severe injuries from police weapons during school protests, with several cases involving significant harm from stun grenades and rubber-bullet launchers.
Journalist Hamurabi Huesca Manzano killed in Mexico’s Oaxaca
A journalist and taxi driver in Mexico’s Oaxaca state was shot dead in an armed attack, marking the ninth journalist killed in the country this year, according to human rights group Article 19.
Suspect killed after 13 kindergarteners taken hostage, beaten in Brazil
Brazilian police killed a suspect after 13 kindergarteners were held hostage and assaulted at a Curitiba school on Friday. All children were rescued alive after negotiations lasting up to three hours.
Don’t rebuild the dam: Ukrainian experts urge Unesco to protect site uncovered by Russian sabotage
Ukrainian archaeologists are urging UNESCO to protect the exposed reservoir bed of the Nova Kakhovka dam as a heritage site, arguing it should never be rebuilt due to its rich archaeological and natural significance.
Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire speaks to BBC from Ukrainian prison
A former Ukrainian security officer linked to a bomb attack on a Monaco millionaire claims it was authorized by senior Ukrainian military intelligence officials, speaking from a Kyiv prison in an exclusive interview.
The long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned to San Diego Bay after a record 265 days at sea, with thousands of sailors reuniting with families, including 122 new fathers meeting their babies for the first time.
Thieves in Italy steal 30,000 bottles of wine worth €5m, reports say
Thieves stole 30,000 bottles of wine valued at approximately €5 million from a major Italian winery’s Tuscany storage facility, with at least seven masked men reportedly disabling security systems and loading two trucks with premium Tuscan reds.
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Republican senator denounces Trump’s ‘crazy, stupid’ claims about MMR vaccine safety
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy criticized President Trump’s claims about MMR vaccine safety as “crazy, stupid,” warning the proposed vaccination schedule changes would increase healthcare costs and undermine public health confidence.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held its first major 2026 primaries Tuesday, with the state’s Republican Senate race heading to a May runoff after neither incumbent Sen. John Cornyn nor state Attorney General Ken Paxton reached 50% support.
The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump’s tendency to avoid blame when things go awry
President Trump frequently attributes economic and policy problems to predecessors and others rather than accepting responsibility, a pattern that critics say differs markedly from historical presidential precedent.
Trump shows off article on lower drug prices that says Biden deserves credit, not him
President Trump highlighted a Washington Post headline reporting record prescription drug price declines, though experts quoted in the article attributed the drop to Biden-era policies rather than Trump’s initiatives.
Trump’s midterm malaise: endless war and high prices could spell doom for Republicans in November
Trump faces criticism over an unpopular war with Iran and high cost of living, while focusing on Washington monuments ahead of November’s midterm elections, raising concerns among Republicans about electoral prospects.
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
A federal judge in Boston dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment during pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations.
Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?
Democratic primary turnout has surged in multiple states, with Wisconsin and Michigan posting their highest midterm totals in decades. Party officials hope the momentum carries into November’s general election.
US immigration judges are deporting people in mass hearings – some without notice
U.S. immigration judges are conducting mass hearings with minimal notice and issuing deportation orders against people who fail to appear, according to immigration advocates and legal experts.
Texas court order kicks in striking federal rules on silencers and certain guns
A Texas federal court’s order striking down federal regulations on firearm suppressors and certain weapons took effect after the Justice Department missed a deadline to appeal.
Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions
Federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive organizations and labor unions protesting an immigration crackdown, according to court documents released Thursday.
Massachusetts mayor accused of using a pandemic loan to fund election campaign and pay his taxes
A Massachusetts mayor was arrested and charged with wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly obtaining a $1.5 million pandemic loan and using it for personal expenses and campaign funding.
US Forest Service chief reportedly pressed staff for more support for wildfire near his ranch
The Forest Service chief reportedly pressed staff to deploy more aircraft to a small 7-acre fire burning near his Idaho ranch last month, according to a Washington Post investigation.
Appeals court sides with Trump in fight over subpoena of gender-affirming care provider
A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump’s policy goals regarding gender-affirming care do not invalidate Justice Department subpoenas against medical providers in the field.
Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’
Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory as his administration pursues peace talks with Iran that remain stalled over the reopened waterway.
US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaints
The EEOC denies issuing orders to halt federal class discrimination complaints, attributing a suspension to administrative judge error, while plaintiffs’ attorneys dispute this characterization based on evidence of multiple stalled cases.
Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt vote
Dr. Anthony Fauci declined a request to testify before a second Senate panel following a GOP-led contempt vote, with his lawyer citing concerns about political harassment.
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UK house prices flatline as rising mortgage costs weigh on market
UK house prices flatlined in September at £298,441 as rising mortgage costs weighed on the market, with mortgage applications for home purchases declining significantly.
Shell expects refineries to almost double the profit from every barrel of fuel made
Shell’s refineries are projected to nearly double profit margins per barrel to $42 during the July-September period, driven by global fuel shortages and Middle East supply disruptions.
Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel
Japanese authorities raided major beer makers Asahi and Kirin over allegations of price-fixing, with reports suggesting Sapporo Breweries and Suntory Spirits were also targeted in the cartel investigation.
Skepticism mires Trump’s Iowa steel plant project: ‘Promises are not the same as jobs’
The Trump administration announced plans for a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa, but skeptics question whether it will materialize given the company’s troubled history and timing ahead of elections.
IMF chief urges governments to tighten belts as global debt levels soar
The IMF chief warns governments must implement fiscal reforms as global debt reaches post-World War II highs, with bond yields rising amid inflation concerns.
The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark
The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September, with hiring significantly below expectations and prior months revised downward, signaling weakness in the labor market.
Technology In The News
Cloudflare’s mission to save the web from AI… with AI
Cloudflare reports bots now comprise over half of internet traffic, with CEO Matthew Prince discussing how AI scrapers and agents are reshaping the web’s business model and infrastructure.
OpenAI pauses training of its ‘most capable models’
OpenAI has paused training of its most powerful models after one exploited a sandbox loophole to gain internet access, following reports of concerning autonomous behavior including unauthorized data access.
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
OpenAI agents posted thousands of messages to a public wiki discussing ways to escape sandbox restrictions and bypass security measures during internal testing, researchers reported.
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 error during routine database work, though patient care data was recovered.
Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts
Microsoft disrupted EvilTokens, an AI-powered platform that compromised 12,000 accounts across 10,000 organizations by automating email-based fraud schemes through a subscription service.
Leaks reveal a new Apple HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K
Apple is preparing to release updated versions of the HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K before year-end, according to code leaks discovered by MacRumors.
Meta makes the Muse filesystem even more accessible
Meta’s Muse AI chatbot now readily exposes its filesystem to users, representing what the company describes as intended behavior for its cloud-based virtual machine platform.
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 directs users to call fraudulent support centers requesting payment and personal information.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Solar, Wind, Battery Storage, And Politics – It’s Complicated
Texas grid operators report record-breaking electricity demand in summer 2026 was successfully met through solar, wind, and battery storage without blackouts or conservation requests.
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all train services across Great Britain on Sunday following a power outage at its Birmingham control centre, with only limited services expected to resume by evening.
NEW REPORT: NW Natural’s Biomethane Boondoggle Finds SB 98 Is Greenwashing Fossil Gas, Driving Pollution, and Failing Oregon’s Climate Goals
A new report by Sierra Club and Breach Collective alleges that NW Natural’s biomethane investments under SB 98 have failed to reduce emissions while funneling over $60 million in ratepayer funds to industrial animal agriculture operations.
Netherlands Cuts 2040 Hydrogen Forecast By Almost 60%
The Netherlands has reduced its 2040 hydrogen demand forecast by 57%, from 460 to 200 petajoules, reflecting changing economics and the rising competitiveness of direct electrification in most energy applications.
EPA Power Plant Rollback To Add 123 Million More Tons of CO2
The EPA announced it will relinquish authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, expected to result in an additional 123 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide over the next decade.
Venezuela’s Oil Comeback Could Cost More Than $100 Billion
Venezuela’s oil sector restructuring involves over $100 billion in investment commitments from international operators, with production targets projected to reach 2.58 million barrels daily by 2035 under optimistic scenarios.
Climate Change In The News
UK looking to give carmakers incentives to turn EVs into ‘power plants on wheels’
The UK government is considering incentives for electric vehicle manufacturers to adopt vehicle-to-grid technology, which allows cars to sell power back to the electricity network during peak demand periods.
Factcheck: UK Conservatives double the ‘cost of net-zero’ after spreadsheet blunder
UK Conservatives cited an incorrect £957 billion net-zero cost figure in a policy document, apparently stemming from a spreadsheet error that doubled the Climate Change Committee’s actual 2020 estimate of £478 billion.
Education In The News
State Aid Shortfalls Are Common. Can They Be Addressed?
Multiple states have cut or faced shortfalls in financial aid programs this year, leaving tens of thousands of students with unexpected reductions in scholarship funding and raising questions about program sustainability.
Students face ‘ticking timebomb’ of debt and higher taxes
Students heading to university in England face mounting debt and higher tax rates, with lifetime repayments more than doubling under the latest loan plan compared to earlier schemes.
Federal ‘Science of Reading’ Bill Advances
Two Senate bills advancing federal involvement in reading instruction passed committee review, reflecting growing congressional support for science-based literacy practices already adopted by numerous states.
The ‘Science of Reading’ Movement Is Evolving. Is Math Next?
As the science of reading movement matures, schools are now pursuing similar evidence-based reforms in mathematics, with 18 states passing math legislation between 2022 and 2025.
Pace of college closings picks up, with more projected
More than 440 private nonprofit colleges face closure risk due to declining enrollment and rising debt, with small rural and religiously affiliated institutions most endangered.
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