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A woman with apparent heat stroke found dead while taking shelter in a car in quake-hit Japan
An elderly woman died from heat stroke while sheltering in a car in earthquake-hit Kumamoto, Japan, as the region faces extreme temperatures and ongoing recovery challenges.
EU to hold urgent meeting of interior ministers on Tuesday over Ceuta crisis
EU interior ministers will hold an urgent meeting Tuesday to address divisions over more than 50,000 migrants who arrived in Spanish territory Ceuta, with at least 67 deaths reported during crossings.
Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 on board
A Cessna Caravan carrying 13 people crashed over Peru’s Nazca Lines archaeological site on Saturday, killing all aboard, including tourists from Germany, Spain, and Italy.
Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesia ferry catches fire
An Indonesian ferry carrying over 250 people caught fire while traveling between Surabaya and Makassar, resulting in five confirmed deaths and 41 missing persons.
A teen was killed at a Seattle protest. New video evidence shows what really happened
New video evidence reveals that a 16-year-old killed at Seattle’s 2020 CHOP protest was shot by armed security volunteers, with no evidence he fired weapons. The case remains unsolved six years later.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” opened to $355 million domestically and $927 million globally, marking the second-largest North American debut ever behind “Avengers: Endgame.”
From a mother’s grief to a nation’s fury: How an exam leak became a political storm
An 18-year-old Indian student’s suicide following the cancellation of medical exam results triggered nationwide protests that forced the education minister’s resignation, highlighting systemic issues in the country’s high-pressure education system.
Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to ‘prioritise dialogue’ in US-Iran war
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince urged Trump to prioritize diplomatic dialogue with Iran over military escalation, hours before the US president announced a pause in strikes.
Migrant deaths in Ceuta rise to 72 after border surge from Morocco
At least 72 people died after roughly 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over several days, prompting EU member states to call for coordinated border measures.
Republican senator says former son-in-law should resign from US Congress
Republican Senator Bernie Moreno called for his former son-in-law, House member Max Miller, to resign amid domestic abuse allegations involving Moreno’s daughter. Miller has refused to step down despite growing pressure.
Iran says negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormuz in final stages
Iran’s foreign minister stated negotiations with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are reaching final stages, with both nations working toward a new maritime route agreement through the strategic waterway.
Most Americans say Trump has gone too far on US immigration: Poll
A new poll shows 39% of Americans approve of Trump’s immigration policies, down from 49% at the start of his second term, though about half say he has overstepped on enforcement measures.
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Brazil’s HIV advocates say they predicted USAID funding cuts: ‘We would see the trends’
Brazilian HIV advocates say they anticipated USAID funding reductions and argue that countries should prioritize health system independence rather than relying on foreign aid.
Democrats’ ‘climate hushing’ prompts activists to turn up the volume
Environmental activists are organizing demonstrations across 20 states during the congressional recess, urging Democratic lawmakers to prioritize climate change after many have reduced focus on the issue.
US reporter fighting back after border patrol seized his cellphones
A reporter’s cellphones were seized by border patrol agents at a Virginia airport, sparking a legal battle over whether the Trump administration targeted him for his journalism.
Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes
President Trump announced that Middle Eastern allies have reached preliminary parameters for a deal to end the Iran conflict, stating the U.S. will pause new military strikes pending agreement completion.
Family to sue after woman released from ICE custody froze to death
The family of a Haitian immigrant who died from hypothermia after ICE released her in Pittsburgh is preparing to file a lawsuit against U.S. and other governmental entities this month.
Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers around party leader
Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, faces mounting pressure to resign amid criticism over fundraising, leadership decisions, and workplace conduct, though party members show no immediate plans to replace him before November midterm elections.
Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC poll
An AP-NORC poll shows immigration remains Trump’s strongest issue among Republicans, with roughly 8 in 10 approving of his handling, though overall approval has declined to 39% among all Americans.
Bessent ‘to-do’ list shows proposal for US to buy $5bn-$10bn of Japanese yen
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s visible notepad at a Camp David cabinet meeting revealed plans to purchase $5 billion to $10 billion in Japanese yen, prompting questions about currency intervention.
Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption
Trump Media launched a paid subscription service granting early access to Truth Social posts, with critics arguing it constitutes market manipulation and potential insider trading benefiting the president.
California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump
California’s minimum wage will rise to $17.40 starting next year, becoming the nation’s highest. Governor Newsom criticized the federal minimum wage and the Trump administration’s labor policies.
Darline Graham promotes Trump’s agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary
Darline Graham made her political debut Saturday before South Carolina Republican voters, promoting Trump’s agenda in a special Senate primary election set for August 11 to fill her brother’s seat.
Democrats face most contentious – and crucial – test yet with Michigan primary
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary features Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive epidemiologist, against incumbent Representative Haley Stevens. The race represents a crucial test of the party’s direction ahead of the general election.
Republicans want voters to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices and move court to the right
Kansas voters will decide whether to elect state Supreme Court justices rather than have governors appoint them, a measure backed by conservatives seeking to shift the court rightward on abortion and other issues.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
The first midterm primaries of 2026 featured a contested Texas Senate race headed to a runoff, voting issues in a Democratic primary, and one House incumbent losing reelection.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats chose five new congressional nominees in open-seat primaries after unusually high retirements, with approximately $125 million spent across candidate and outside group campaigns.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional redistricting map aims to flip five Democratic seats to Republican control, but its success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns hold in the midterms or revert to 2020 trends.
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How the High Street became a window on our political instability
A BBC investigation across the UK has exposed extensive organized crime on British High Streets, including money laundering and illegal goods trafficking, which analysts say is fueling political instability and driving voters toward Reform UK.
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK’s retail industry
Chinese robotics company Geek+ has become a major supplier of autonomous mobile robots to UK retailers including Tesco and Asda, helping automate warehouse operations amid Britain’s productivity challenges and labour shortages.
GM to launch proprietary in-vehicle AI system later this year
General Motors plans to launch a proprietary in-vehicle AI assistant later this year that integrates with vehicle telematics and OnStar capabilities, offering more specialized features than its existing Gemini AI system.
UK’s state investments agency hit by data breach
UK Government Investments suffered a data breach that exposed high-level management information and personal details of over 50 government officials for approximately 40 hours.
Kremlin connections: the Russia links to a £600m UK theme park
Puy du Fou, a French theme park company preparing to build a £600m park in Oxfordshire, maintained financial ties with a Russian oligarch under EU sanctions longer than previously disclosed, according to documents reviewed by investigators.
Inside M&S’s swanky Oxford Street revamp, the blueprint for its £700m growth strategy
Marks & Spencer unveiled a major revamp of its Oxford Street Pantheon store as a blueprint for a £700 million growth strategy aimed at modernizing its store and online operations.
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AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas for a few seconds, but some didn’t get the alert at all
Australia’s first nationwide test of the AusAlert emergency warning system deployed in July reached most devices but some users failed to receive notifications or experienced muted alerts despite advance public warnings.
Labour MP suing Elon Musk’s xAI says chatbot added own fake abusive content
A Labour MP is suing Elon Musk’s xAI over fake sexualized images created by Grok. Court filings reveal the chatbot was instructed to operate with no restrictions on adult sexual content.
Mythos attack on 3rd-round PQC algorithm candidate puts it out of commission
A quantum-resistant cryptography algorithm undergoing US standardization evaluation was withdrawn after an AI security model discovered a critical flaw that rendered it noncompetitive with other post-quantum candidates.
Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
President Trump said his administration is considering implementing controls over AI tools following recent cybersecurity incidents involving OpenAI, while balancing competitiveness concerns with China.
Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170
Microsoft has announced significant Xbox price increases across Europe and the UK, with some models rising by more than 40 percent following earlier US price adjustments announced in June.
Aussie gov’t tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers
Australia’s government disabled thousands of functioning test routers after a broadband measurement program ended, though the devices could be repurposed or reflashed for continued use.
Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes
Google awarded $250,000 for a critical Linux vulnerability in KVM that allows guest virtual machines to escape and gain root access to host machines, alongside a separate privilege escalation flaw.
Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk
Microsoft’s patch for a Windows Defender zero-day vulnerability may inadvertently allow attackers to fill hard drives with massive amounts of data, according to the researcher who discovered the flaw.
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Suriname’s $26 Billion Oil Bet Is Finally Paying Off
Suriname’s emerging oil sector is advancing toward major production, with the GranMorgu project expected to generate up to $26 billion in fiscal income when operations begin in 2028.
Record Vaca Muerta Output Fails to Lift Argentina’s Wider Economy
Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale region has achieved record oil and near-record natural gas production, but economic gains remain largely localized to the western province, leaving the broader economy struggling with inflation and weak growth.
Funding for Renewables in Asia & Africa Ready
The Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund provided up to 50 million dollars in debt financing to Ukko Renewable to develop renewable energy projects across Southeast Asia, targeting over two gigawatts initially.
China Doubles Down on Clean Energy Even as Coal Keeps Growing
China announced plans to increase solar and wind capacity by 53 percent by 2030, while simultaneously continuing to expand coal production despite ambitious carbon neutrality goals.
Tidal Energy Could Cover 57% of US Electricity Demand, NREL Study Finds
An Alaska-based company is testing a small modular tidal turbine off Massachusetts. An NREL study found US tidal energy could theoretically supply 57% of national electricity demand.
Drax cleared after investigation into sourcing of wood pellets
The Financial Conduct Authority closed an investigation into Drax’s wood pellet sourcing practices, finding no evidence to support further action after reviewing the company’s accounts from 2021-2023.
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Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England
The Royal Horticultural Society is considering relocating its hydrangea collection from southern England to northern gardens as hotter summers threaten the popular shrubs’ survival in the south.
Why rice crops could be in for a weird year
Global rice production is projected to fall for the first time in over a decade as El Niño weather patterns and climate change intensify drought conditions, threatening food security for billions of people worldwide.
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Private schools offer 41% more tree shade than state schools in England
Private schools in England have 41% more tree cover than state schools, with disadvantaged areas having significantly less shade during extreme heat events, research shows.
The next literacy challenge: Teaching students how to write
Elementary schools across the United States are adopting evidence-based writing instruction methods after discovering most students lack fundamental writing skills, with some districts reporting improved test scores.
A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A prominent researcher on school violence has reversed his decades-long belief that reducing bullying and improving school climate prevents shootings, saying the evidence no longer supports this approach.
As fewer young people choose college, this district wants to ensure they have career options
Niagara Falls High School is implementing mandatory career pathways for students as fewer opt for college, reflecting national trends in declining higher education enrollment and population loss.
Adults have struggled to set rules for AI in school. These teens figured it out
High school students from all 50 states gathered at the Kennedy Institute to draft AI policy for K-12 schools, passing the Students First Act with requirements for AI literacy and test restrictions.
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