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Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 allege brain injuries
Six Flags Magic Mountain is permanently closing its X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 riders alleged suffering brain injuries from the ride.
A tight election looms in New Zealand. This time, overseas voters could be bad news for the big parties
New Zealand faces a tight election in November with record numbers of overseas voters potentially influencing the outcome. Over 104,000 offshore voters are enrolled, a 60% increase from the 2023 cycle.
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The last British and American troops have withdrawn from Iraq after more than a decade of military presence, concluding the international coalition’s mission against Islamic State extremists.
Botswana condemned for slaughtering elephants for independence celebrations
Botswana authorized the hunting of 23 elephants to provide meat for independence day celebrations, drawing criticism from animal rights groups concerned about conservation and food safety.
How Trump keeps undercutting his anti-communist message
President Trump promotes a $5,000 payment to adults while criticizing Democrats as communists, a contradiction that highlights tensions between his interventionist economic policies and free-market rhetoric.
What we know so far about alleged stabbing of pilot by co-pilot on flight to Israel
A flydubai pilot allegedly stabbed his co-pilot during a flight from Dubai to Israel, prompting an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Israeli officials are investigating whether the incident was an attempted terror attack.
Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians in Alamata, medic tells the BBC
At least 52 civilians have been killed during three days of heavy fighting around Alamata in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, according to hospital sources. Government troops appear to have taken control of the town from regional fighters.
Sweden must apologise for harm done to Sami people, says state-backed report
A Swedish state-backed truth commission has called for the government to apologize for historical harm inflicted on the Sami people and to pursue reconciliation and redress measures.
Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting
The Trump administration modified absentee voting forms for overseas U.S. citizens weeks before midterm ballot deadlines, removing a checkbox for those who never lived in the United States.
Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s openness to closer EU ties, saying “welcome back” after Burnham suggested Britain could rejoin the bloc.
UK-France ‘one in, one out’ migrant scheme scrapped
The UK government has terminated its pilot ‘one in, one out’ migrant exchange agreement with France, which had removed only around 1,500 people since its launch over a year ago.
Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster
Six people smugglers have been convicted in France of involuntary homicide following the deaths of 31 migrants in a Channel small-boat disaster in November 2021, with sentences ranging from six to 10 years.
Israeli forces overwhelmed by violent settlers in ‘terrorist attack’ on Palestinian family
More than 100 militant settlers overwhelmed Israeli security forces in a West Bank attack on a Palestinian family attempting to reclaim their homes, injuring three security officers and prompting rare political criticism within Israel.
One year after the end of the EV tax credit, is the future still electric?
One year after the federal electric vehicle tax credit expired, EV sales have stabilized at 5-6% of new car purchases, while hybrid vehicle sales surged nearly 27% amid economic and geopolitical shifts.
Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on drone maker supplying Ukraine
Estonia’s government blamed Russia’s security services for an August arson attack on a drone manufacturer supplying Ukraine, prompting Western allies to pledge support and condemn Moscow’s alleged sabotage campaign.
Ekurhuleni killings: South Africa’s President Ramaphosa orders crackdown on unsafe streets to keep women safe
South African President Ramaphosa announced measures to combat gender-based violence following the discovery of 12 women’s bodies in two months east of Johannesburg, including street safety audits and alcohol-related violence reduction plans.
Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’
Antarctica’s winter sea ice reached its third-lowest level on record on 14 September, falling roughly a million square kilometres short of the average maximum, with scientists warning this represents a systemic shift rather than an isolated occurrence.
Ukraine war briefing: Nato condemns Moscow’s ‘irresponsible nuclear rhetoric’ as strikes on Kyiv intensify
NATO condemned Russia’s nuclear threats after Moscow warned it would deploy its arsenal if the alliance threatens Kaliningrad, while Russia intensifies daytime drone strikes on Kyiv.
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Fiscal Cliff: Hasty Fix Would Cause ‘Austerity Bomb’
Republicans claim $2.2 trillion would be saved by their plan for deficit reduction, but economist Paul Krugman calls it a “vapor plan,” lacking details on where savings will come from. Krugman, an economics professor and 2008 Economics Nobel Prize recipient hits hard on the substance of the two plans and why reducing the deficit too fast will push the economy back into recession.