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‘How do you explain the deletion of 130 million names?’: why Indian voters are on the streets
India has removed 130 million names from its voter rolls through a revision process, sparking nationwide protests and allegations that the Modi government is disenfranchising minorities and poor citizens.
Republic of Ireland: Public sector strike begins
Over 300,000 Irish public sector workers, including nurses, doctors, teachers and civil servants, began strike action over pay disputes, with further walkouts planned.
Ukrainian soldier led team of divers sent to blow up Nord Stream gas pipelines, court hears
A Ukrainian soldier has gone on trial in Germany for allegedly leading a diving team that detonated explosives on Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea in 2022, prosecutors stated at the trial’s opening.
‘I wanted to change the stigma’: Nikita Hand on winning a civil rape case against Conor McGregor
Nikita Hand won a civil rape case against MMA fighter Conor McGregor in 2024, securing nearly €250,000 in damages. She has since published a memoir addressing the assault and its aftermath.
US inflation rises more than expected – here’s what is happening with prices
US inflation rose to 3.7% in the year to September, exceeding forecasts, driven primarily by higher gasoline prices amid Middle East energy supply disruptions related to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
French minister accuses Elon Musk of ‘online harassment campaigns’ against European leaders
France’s foreign minister accused Elon Musk of orchestrating online harassment campaigns against European leaders, citing foreign interference threats ahead of the nation’s 2027 presidential election.
Rahul Gandhi: Delhi police detain opposition leader demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
Delhi police detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and other MPs during a protest demanding India’s chief election commissioner’s resignation over controversial voter roll revisions.
Paramount-Warner Bros merger: Four ways the deal could affect you
Paramount Skydance completed its $110bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery, combining major Hollywood studios and their streaming platforms while facing conditions on film production and newsroom independence.
State parliament elects Germany’s first far-right speaker since second world war
Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland party secured its first regional parliament speaker position since World War II after Tobias Rausch’s election in Saxony-Anhalt, marked by other parties breaking informal agreements to isolate the far-right group.
At least 11 killed as Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine using drones and missiles, killing at least 11 people and causing significant damage to energy infrastructure and residential areas across multiple regions.
Has Russia’s fuel crisis given Iranian oil an opening in Central Asia?
Central Asian nations are turning to Iranian oil supplies as Russian fuel shortages mount amid Ukrainian attacks on Moscow’s energy infrastructure, with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan establishing new trade agreements.
Yemen’s Houthis attack Aden airport; Saudi forces down missile near Riyadh
Yemen’s Houthis attacked Aden airport with ballistic missiles and drones, forcing diversion of an incoming civilian flight. Saudi forces separately intercepted a missile launched toward Riyadh.
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Judge temporarily blocks Mamdani’s pied-à -terre tax on second homes
A judge temporarily blocked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed pied-Ã -terre tax on second homes after homeowners sued, claiming the city misidentified their properties.
South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham
South Carolina Republicans hold a special primary Tuesday to select a Senate replacement following Lindsey Graham’s July 11 death, with his sister Darline Graham competing against several prominent state figures.
Connecticut Democrats weigh generational change as US Rep. John Larson, 78, faces primary fight
Connecticut Democrats face a primary contest between U.S. Rep. John Larson, 78, seeking a 15th term, and younger challengers including former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, 46, amid growing party pressure for generational change.
Republicans pick nominee for Alabama US House district they redrew after Supreme Court ruling
Republicans are selecting a nominee to challenge Democratic incumbent Shomari Figures in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, which was redrawn following a Supreme Court decision weakening voting protections.
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon picks raise questions over Trump family business ties
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appointed two men with ties to a venture capital fund where Donald Trump Jr. is a partner to a Pentagon advisory board, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest involving defense contractors.
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate
Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs selected Republican-turned-independent John Giles, former Mesa mayor, as her running mate for her reelection campaign in a state where she faces strong competition.
Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released
Russia released American military veteran Robert Gilman after four years of detention that his family and U.S. officials characterized as wrongful incarceration. President Trump said the release occurred on a humanitarian basis with no prisoner exchange involved.
US state department has canceled over 175,000 visas since Trump’s return to office
The State Department has canceled over 175,000 visas since Trump took office, quadrupling the revocation pace from Biden’s final year, citing crimes, visa violations, and national security concerns.
Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played mechanic Cooter Davenport on “The Dukes of Hazzard” and served two terms in the U.S. House, died at 84 from a heart attack.
Trump signs order attempting to override CDC vaccine schedule and break up MMR shots
Trump signed an executive order directing sweeping changes to childhood vaccination schedules, including breaking up the MMR vaccine into separate shots and reducing recommended immunizations from 18 to 11 diseases.
Ilhan Omar questions whether Trump administration has used ICE to ‘surveil’ critics
Rep. Ilhan Omar is demanding clarification from the Department of Homeland Security after an ICE agent was apparently stationed outside her town hall meeting in Minnesota, raising questions about surveillance of political opponents.
Former Air Force Secretary says he’ll sue Trump administration to restore his security clearance
Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall announced he will sue the Trump administration to restore his security clearance, which was revoked after allegations he disclosed sensitive information about a Qatari-gifted aircraft.
Republicans name candidate to replace Chuck Edwards after sexual harassment investigation
North Carolina Republicans selected state lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom to replace congressman Chuck Edwards, who withdrew from re-election following a House investigation into sexual harassment allegations involving female staffers.
Trump reportedly hid in catering container to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat
Donald Trump reportedly boarded a secret military flight from Turkey to Britain last month via a catering container to evade an Iranian assassination threat, while the White House claimed he traveled on Air Force One.
Wisconsin considers democratic socialist for governor amid US wave of progressive wins
Wisconsin Democrats will choose between a democratic socialist and establishment-backed candidates for governor Tuesday, testing whether progressive momentum extends to swing-state politics.
‘Fiercely independent’ South Carolina votes on Lindsey Graham’s Senate successor
South Carolina holds a special Republican primary Tuesday to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham, with 10 candidates competing in an accelerated campaign compressed into about two weeks.
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Costa’s coffee shops return to profit with iced drinks and matcha on the menu
Costa Coffee has returned to profitability after menu expansion and store renovations, posting £20m operating profit for 2025 and opening 50 new UK outlets last year.
How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
Texas, the nation’s largest oil producer, has become its biggest solar electricity generator, with solar farms increasingly leasing farmland from rural families seeking financial stability.
Ford CEO says it’s ‘too late’ for Europe to fend off Chinese automakers, but not for U.S.
Ford’s CEO warns that Europe waited too long to prevent Chinese automakers from gaining market share, advocating for the U.S. to act more carefully on trade policy while pursuing selective partnerships with Chinese companies.
The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
US start-ups are developing sodium ion batteries as an alternative to lithium ion, with companies like Unigrid and Emerald Battery Labs aiming to establish domestic manufacturing and supply chains.
Britain in talks with European allies over release of emergency diesel stockpiles amid Trump pressure
Britain is negotiating with European allies on releasing emergency diesel stockpiles after the Trump administration threatened US supply cuts unless nations draw down reserves to address global energy price increases.
High-tech vehicles are driving up auto repair costs for shops and consumers
Advanced vehicle technology is forcing repair shops to invest heavily in specialized equipment and software, costs that are being passed along to consumers as repair bills climb significantly.
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Meta’s AI agent is a cute little guy who’s great at spending my money
Meta’s AI agent Muse handles tedious tasks like following up with contractors and purchasing espresso machine parts, though some capabilities like phone calls remain under development.
Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released patches for a record 972 vulnerabilities this month, including 112 critical issues, as the industry accelerates defenses against anticipated AI-assisted attacks.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks exploiting fake CAPTCHAs to trick users into running malicious terminal commands have become widespread, infecting both Windows and macOS systems across compromised websites.
OpenAI ‘ethically hacked’ with help of Anthropic’s Claude chatbot
Cybersecurity researchers at Hacktron AI compromised OpenAI employee accounts using Anthropic’s Claude chatbot as part of an ethical hacking program, gaining theoretical access to sensitive systems.
Why Europe has been absent from the great AI safety debate
Europe’s absence from the AI safety debate reflects its lack of major tech giants like OpenAI, though some argue its regulatory approach offers pragmatic benefits despite competitive pressures.
Your AI doomsday questions answered: ‘What, if anything, can people like me do about it?’
Experts address common AI doomsday scenarios, examining bioweapons, nuclear war, and system control while questioning whether superintelligence poses genuine existential risks.
Black Tesla employees accuse company of fostering racial discrimination in major trial
Tesla faces trial over allegations that Black employees at its California factory endured racial slurs, unequal pay, and discriminatory practices that management failed to address.
Motorola’s wild-looking Signature 27 runs Qualcomm’s new Extreme chipset
Motorola announced the Signature 27, its first phone featuring Qualcomm’s top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, with distinctive design and advanced camera capabilities.
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Utah Advocates Call for Air Agency to Hold Strong on Coal Plant Shutdown Date in Latest Regional Haze Plan
Utah environmental advocates called on the state air quality agency to maintain a requirement that coal units at the Intermountain Power Plant close by the end of 2027, opposing a proposed revision that removes the shutdown deadline.
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
CrossCountry cancelled almost all train services across Great Britain following a power cut affecting its Birmingham control centre, with only limited services resuming later in the day.
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 finds NW Natural has spent over $60 million in ratepayer funds on biomethane projects that failed to reduce emissions while supporting polluting industrial agriculture facilities.
South Korea Follows Japan’s Playbook With $22.3 Billion Texas Gas Bet
South Korea has selected a $22.3 billion gas-fired power complex in Texas as its first major US investment commitment, following Japan’s similar infrastructure strategy to support data center electricity demands.
Netherlands Cuts 2040 Hydrogen Forecast By Almost 60%
The Netherlands reduced its 2040 hydrogen demand forecast by 57%, from 460 to 200 petajoules, reflecting lower projected costs and increased reliance on direct electrification across transport, industry, and heating.
Italy Returns to Nuclear After 40-Year Hiatus
Italy’s Senate approved a government plan to restart nuclear power generation nearly 40 years after abandoning it, citing advanced reactor technology and energy security concerns amid geopolitical tensions.
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US workers facing deadly heat embrace tactic that targets major brands’ reputations
US farmworkers facing record heat are adopting market-based tactics targeting major brands’ reputations to secure workplace protections, as federal and state regulatory efforts stall amid climate change.
A new gas line or cash to electrify? California lets households choose.
California enacted a new law allowing households scheduled for gas service line replacement to choose a financial incentive to electrify instead, potentially saving millions across all ratepayers.
Education In The News
‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
Soho Parish C of E Primary School, the last remaining primary school in an area that once had 16, faces closure due to declining enrollment and financial pressures following the pandemic.
White paint, trees or air con? What parents and teachers can do to cool UK’s overheating schools
UK schools faced extreme heat this summer, forcing closures. Experts recommend parents and teachers collaborate with schools and local authorities to implement cooling solutions ranging from tree planting to air conditioning.
How the Trump administration’s new rules could affect international students
New Trump administration visa rules impose strict time limits on international student visas and restrict transfers, potentially affecting campus diversity and research programs.
Education researchers warn political review of federal grants could reshape what gets studied
Education researchers warn that proposed federal grant rule changes could restrict studies on student achievement gaps and increase political influence in research funding decisions.
Facing political attack and falling enrollment, colleges take the fight to … each other
Facing declining enrollment and public scrutiny, four-year colleges are competing aggressively with community colleges and each other for students through expanded programs, aggressive recruiting, and political lobbying.
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