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Bird flu has devastated wildlife around the world. What Australian birds are most at risk?
H5 bird flu is spreading across Australia, with government vaccination plans underway for captive and wild birds. Experts identify several native species at highest risk of severe population impacts from the virus.
At least 7 people have died from days of heavy rain and record-setting flooding in Indiana
At least seven people died as heavy rains and record-breaking flooding inundated Indiana over several days, with the White River in Indianapolis cresting at historic levels before receding Sunday.
Trump says US scaling back joint military operations with South Korea
President Trump announced the US will substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, linking the decision to Seoul’s refusal to support American operations against Iran.
Senior Russian banker fired after scathing speech on wartime economy
A senior Russian banker was dismissed after delivering a critical speech on the economy, warning that Russia would not win a prolonged economic conflict with Ukraine.
Mount Etna: US hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Italian volcano
A 30-year-old American hiker died after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm on Mount Etna in Sicily on Sunday, according to Italian media reports.
DHS defends investigating agency critics and giving them warning notices
Federal officials are defending investigations into critics who send critical emails, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents pursuing a New York man over a scathing message he sent five months earlier.
Trump envoy Kushner meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks
Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to advance a stalled Gaza peace plan, as international mediators work to restart negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
Boat sets sail from Bristol, aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza
A boat carrying 12 activists has departed from Bristol as part of a flotilla effort to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, despite Israel’s history of intercepting such missions.
Trump says US in contact with IRGC and calls on Iran to surrender
US President Trump demands Iran surrender as a memorandum of understanding between the nations expires, claiming direct contact with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard while threatening military action against regional ally Oman.
Supreme Court again rejects Trump’s bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case
The Supreme Court has rejected President Trump’s second attempt to overturn a federal civil verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E Jean Carroll.
Somali army clashes with rebel forces for control of key city Baidoa
Somalia’s army reports repelling an attack on the city of Baidoa by forces loyal to a former regional leader, killing 30 assailants in heavy fighting that residents described as the fiercest since March.
Netanyahu’s Likud Party holds primaries ahead of Israel’s general elections
Israel’s Likud Party holds primaries to select candidates for upcoming general elections, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu controlling multiple slots on the party’s candidate list.
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Judge orders Massachusetts sheriff to hand ICE detainee records to ACLU
A Massachusetts judge ordered the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office to release anonymized health records of immigrant detainees held under an ICE contract, ruling that state public records law applies despite federal immigration jurisdiction.
Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election
A Nevada judge dismissed charges against six Republicans accused of submitting a fraudulent electoral certificate in 2020, citing insufficient evidence of intent to deceive government officials.
In Republican-led Iowa, the GOP nominee for governor introduces an anti-establishment message
Republican nominee Zach Lahn, who unexpectedly won Iowa’s GOP primary, is running as an anti-establishment change candidate against Democrat Rob Sand in the governor’s race.
Homicides dropped 18.1% in 2025 to the lowest rate since 1956, FBI says
The FBI reports U.S. homicides fell 18.1% in 2025 to the lowest rate since 1956, with overall violent crime declining 9.3% and property crime down 12.4%.
Why cancer, not cost of living, may be the biggest issue in Iowa’s midterm elections
Iowa, which has the nation’s second-highest cancer rate and one of only three states where incidents are rising, has made disease prevention a top issue in the midterm elections scheduled for November.
Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the same spot where he held his big July 4 celebration
President Trump attributed damage to grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial to vandals, though the area hosted his July 4 celebration with a large stage and crowds.
In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces criticism after entering a majority-Black district following Republican redistricting in Florida, sparking debate over representation and demographic representation in Congress.
Two Republicans with the same name are running for Senate in Alaska. The bigger threat? Democrat Mary Peltola
Democrat Mary Peltola, a former Alaska congresswoman, poses a significant challenge to incumbent Republican Senator Dan S Sullivan in the state’s general election this November.
Graham Platner to speak at labor rally, one of his first public events since ending Maine campaign
Graham Platner, who withdrew from Maine’s Democratic Senate race in July following allegations he denied, is scheduled to speak at a Labor Day rally this month in his home region.
‘Outrageous’ handcuffing of New Orleans journalist sends ‘chilling message,’ says media group
A media rights organization called the handcuffing of a New Orleans journalist covering an attorney general’s indictment “outrageous” and said it sends a chilling message to the press.
Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don’t tell that to this California congressman
California Democrats redrew Rep. Kevin Kiley’s district to punish Republican redistricting efforts elsewhere, forcing conservative voters like Anne Smull to lose representation they supported.
Todd Blanche declines to pledge independence from White House
US Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to pledge that the Justice Department would always act independently of the White House, stating no attorney general should make such a commitment.
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.
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UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
UK economy grew 0.4% between April and June, beating earlier predictions but missing first-quarter growth. Economists warn temporary factors drove gains and caution the outlook for coming months is uncertain.
Swansea Au Vodka reportedly in talks over £500m sale to BuzzBallz owner
Sazerac, owner of BuzzBallz, has agreed to acquire Welsh vodka maker Au Vodka for approximately £500m, with founders Charlie Morgan and Jackson Quinn each earning over £100m from the transaction.
Alarm raised over ‘privacy dilemma’ of facial recognition technology at Coles and Woolworths
Coles and Woolworths have confirmed testing facial recognition technology for Australian supermarkets to combat retail crime, prompting privacy advocates to raise concerns about surveillance and biometric data collection.
Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis
Government borrowing costs in major advanced economies reached their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis on Monday, driven by inflation concerns and Middle East geopolitical tensions.
China’s economy showing signs that slowdown may be extending
China’s industrial output and retail sales contracted sharply in July, extending an economic slowdown that has raised pressure on policymakers to implement stimulus measures.
Fox won’t renegotiate NFL media rights before current deal expires, CEO Lachlan Murdoch says
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said the network will not renegotiate its NFL media rights deal until closer to 2030, when its current contract expires.
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OpenAI to pause some work on AI model Astra due to security concerns
OpenAI announced Friday it will pause some development work on its AI model Astra following security concerns, after the model demonstrated the ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities without human guidance.
Zuckerberg pushes ‘superintelligent’ AI for all as Meta releases open-weight model
Meta released an open-weight AI model called Muse Glimmer as CEO Mark Zuckerberg published a lengthy essay advocating for open AI development and opposing strict government regulation.
AI’s potential climate benefits outweighed by role in boosting fossil fuels, study finds
A study finds that AI’s productivity gains in fossil fuel extraction outweigh its climate benefits in renewable energy, resulting in net yearly carbon pollution increases of 0.47-1.8 gigatonnes across modeled scenarios.
Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil following teen suicide
Brazil’s data protection authority ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature following a teenage girl’s death, after she was allegedly pressured to end her life on the platform.
New Mexico’s attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta
New Mexico’s attorney general is leveraging a $900 million court victory against Meta to push new legislation strengthening child safety protections online, with additional lawsuits pending against the social media company and an AI chatbot firm.
Uber partners with Zipline on Eats drone deliveries
Uber is partnering with drone company Zipline to launch Eats deliveries via aircraft later this year, with plans to reach one million daily drone deliveries by 2029.
Apple ordered to stop scaring iPhone and iPad users away from third-party apps
Germany’s antitrust regulator ordered Apple to redesign its app tracking consent prompts, claiming they discourage users from sharing data with third-party apps while favoring Apple’s own applications.
Claude to start watermarking AI-generated text – but will it make quality worse?
Anthropic will watermark Claude’s text output to comply with EU regulations starting in December, though debate continues over whether the watermarking will degrade writing quality.
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Oil prices plunge and Europe’s markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes
Oil prices fell sharply and European stocks rallied after Trump cancelled planned Iran strikes and announced imminent peace talks, though Tehran disputed his claims.
BP boss urges Burnham to prioritise UK oil and gas even as firm exits North Sea
BP’s chief executive urged the UK prime minister to prioritize domestic oil and gas production as the company prepares to exit its North Sea operations after 60 years.
Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
Great Britain’s electricity system operator can now implement rotating blackouts with just eight hours’ notice under new rules designed to prevent widespread power system collapse during supply shortages.
Q&A: What Is In China’s New Five-Year Plan For Climate Change?
China released a comprehensive five-year climate plan for 2026-2030 that consolidates existing emissions targets and introduces an integrated policy framework covering greenhouse gases, carbon markets, and international climate cooperation.
Red Tide Near Fort George Inlet Is Another Warning Sign: Jacksonville Needs to Move Beyond Coal
A red tide bloom has appeared near Fort George Inlet in Jacksonville, prompting health warnings and renewed calls for the city to transition away from coal-powered energy generation.
Ontario’s First Electricity Shortfall Isn’t A Capacity Shortfall
Ontario faces an electricity shortage of over 8 TWh annually by 2032, but the challenge is securing annual energy supply rather than peak capacity, according to grid operator IESO’s latest outlook.
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Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
Climate skeptics shared misleading wildfire charts on social media, but data shows the European Union’s burned area in 2026 is second only to 2022, with France setting a modern record.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
Research shows people underestimate public support for climate action while overestimating others’ climate-friendly behaviors. Simply correcting these perception gaps may not substantially increase actual climate action.
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College Uncovered: Who should hold power over higher education?
The Trump administration’s overhaul of federal higher education policy, which took effect in July, imposes strict borrowing caps on graduate students while expanding support for career training, raising questions about college affordability and access.
Students face ‘ticking timebomb’ of debt and higher taxes
Analysis warns that young people entering university face mounting student debt and higher tax rates, with repayments more than double those of previous generations under the current loan system.
University of Cambridge whistleblower who reported alleged bullying wins employment tribunal
A University of Cambridge professor won an employment tribunal after reporting alleged bullying of female staff at the Institute of Astronomy, with judges finding the university subjected him to retaliation.
University of Michigan won’t use letter grades for some freshmen next fall
The University of Michigan will replace letter grades with pass/no-credit marks for first-semester freshmen starting in fall 2027, aiming to reduce academic pressure and support mental health.
Students set new records for A-level grades in bumper year
UK A-level students achieved record high grades, with the proportion earning A* grades rising to 9.7%, enabling over 260,000 school-leavers to secure university places for autumn entry.
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