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Failure to protect free speech could cost Labour votes at next election, says Liberty
Three in five British voters said a political party’s position on free speech would influence their general election vote, with Liberty claiming Labour’s approach could cost it electoral support.
Monday briefing: Who ​profits​ from the illegal global gambling empire?
A German hacker released tens of thousands of documents exposing unregulated offshore gambling operations, revealing how billions in annual bets flow through largely unmonitored international sites accessible to British users.
Inside Yemen’s front-line city as Houthis battle for control
Saudi-backed government forces battle Houthi fighters around Yemen’s Taiz city after Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha, escalating the country’s civil war and threatening a crucial shipping corridor.
Trump aims to leave a physical legacy in D.C., bulldozing norms along the way
President Trump has undertaken numerous construction projects in Washington, D.C., including renovations to the White House and alterations to national landmarks, sparking lawsuits and widespread public opposition.
Plan for controversial Sydney data centre scrapped after push-back
Goodman Group has withdrawn its A$1.2bn data centre proposal in Sydney following significant community opposition, with the project receiving just nine supportive submissions out of 374 total.
Remains of dozens of kidnapping victims found in Nigerian forests
Skeletal remains of at least 28 people have been recovered from suspected criminal camps in Nigerian forests during a security operation, with police investigating possible connections to kidnapping victims.
South Korea suspects North Korean mines behind DMZ blast
South Korea suspects North Korean landmines caused a recent DMZ explosion that injured three military personnel, raising tensions between the rivals who remain technically at war.
Somali army clashes with local forces for control of Baidoa
Somali army forces clashed with fighters loyal to an ousted regional president in Baidoa on Monday, with jets and drones deployed amid street combat throughout the city.
Flights between Iraq’s Najaf and Iran resumed as Tehran protests US curbs
Iraqi Airways resumed flights between Najaf and Iran after a brief suspension driven by concerns over US secondary sanctions on aviation services linked to Tehran.
American and six Ukrainians released by India after six months in jail
Matthew VanDyke, a US citizen, and six Ukrainians were released on bail after more than six months in Indian custody on charges related to visa violations and alleged ties to separatist groups.
Myanmar army air strike kills dozens in Rakhine state
Myanmar’s military conducted an air strike near a market in Rakhine state on Monday, killing at least 33 people and wounding 36 others, according to rebel groups and rescue officials.
Italian court convicts three Egyptian agents for kidnap of Giulio Regeni
An Italian court has convicted three Egyptian security officials of kidnapping student Giulio Regeni, who was later found dead. They received 10-year sentences in a trial held in absentia.
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Republican says Trump’s support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was ‘colossal mistake’
Republican Senator Thom Tillis criticized President Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate primary, calling it a “colossal mistake” that endangered the GOP seat.
John Fetterman accidentally calls himself ‘a lifelong Republican’
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman accidentally described himself as a “lifelong Republican” during a panel discussion, before correcting himself to say he is a “lifelong Democrat.”
These Democrats are making Christianity a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns
Several Democratic congressional candidates are making faith central to their midterm campaigns, including ordained clergy and seminary students who invoke biblical teachings on policy issues in competitive races.
UN ambassador Waltz says Iran was not negotiating ‘in good faith’ to end war
The Trump administration’s UN ambassador said Iran was not negotiating in good faith to end the war, claiming Iranian negotiators demanded sanctions relief upfront before discussing nuclear program negotiations.
Republican senator criticizes White House for taxpayer-funded Trump ads
A Republican senator criticized the White House for using taxpayer funds to broadcast advertisements promoting President Trump ahead of midterm elections, suggesting such spending may violate federal law.
Blanche defends Trump’s White House media ban: ‘It’s a privilege … not a right’
Trump’s attorney general Todd Blanche defended the White House’s ban on three news outlets, characterizing press access as a privilege rather than a constitutional right.
The truth behind Donald Trump’s ‘biggest oil deal in world history’
Donald Trump announced a major oil deal with Venezuela following the US seizure of President Nicolás Maduro, but experts argue the agreement faces substantial legal and logistical obstacles.
Trump tells female MS Now reporter to ‘be quiet’ amid questions on press pool ban
Trump told a female MS Now reporter to ‘be quiet’ during questioning about his administration’s attempts to restrict press pool access, continuing tensions between the White House and major news outlets.
The AI debate is already shaping the 2028 election. Here’s where Democratic hopefuls stand
Artificial intelligence regulation and datacenter construction have emerged as key issues for potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates, with candidates taking varied approaches to balancing innovation and oversight.
‘I’m not JD Vance’: the Appalachia memoir author running for Congress
Beth Macy, a Dopesick author and former Roanoke Times reporter, is running for Congress in Virginia’s heavily Republican sixth district, challenging incumbent Ben Cline with a campaign centered on local concerns including data centers and farming issues.
The daily toll of an ICE arrest on a mother and three young kids: ‘Why did they take my dad?’
A father detained by ICE in January 2026 while working as a car washer has left his family in Los Angeles struggling with financial hardship and psychological trauma, particularly affecting his three young children.
The Supreme Court revives a controversial data system for citizenship checks
The Supreme Court revived a revamped federal data system for citizenship checks on voter rolls, reversing a lower court’s June block. The system has mistakenly flagged some eligible voters as noncitizens.
In latest blow to Obamacare, Trump is threatening the entire US health system
The Trump administration removed 760,000 people from ACA marketplace coverage citing fraud allegations and launched investigations into 420,000 others, while also imposing a moratorium on new insurance brokers.
Turning Point USA knew of security concerns yet insisted Charlie Kirk speak outdoors, report says
A new report says Turning Point USA insisted on an outdoor venue for Charlie Kirk’s speech at Utah Valley University despite security concerns raised by school officials weeks before his fatal shooting in September 2025.
Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map
The Supreme Court blocked a congressional redistricting map in Missouri backed by President Trump that was designed to gain Republicans another House seat, requiring the state to use districts from 2022 and 2024 instead.
White House claims pro-Trump ad it paid Fox to air was ‘public service announcement’
The White House defended using taxpayer funds to purchase Fox News airtime for a pro-Trump advertisement, characterizing it as a public service announcement ahead of midterm elections, while Democrats questioned its legality.
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Bentley launches first fully electric car – with fake engine sounds to replace classic growl
Bentley unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, the Torcal SUV, starting at £173,000 as part of a £350m UK investment. The car features synthetic engine sounds created from drum recordings to appeal to both EV skeptics and younger buyers.
As Trump and Xi meet, Chinese automakers could be a Pandora’s box for U.S. auto industry
As Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. automakers, dealers, and lawmakers are urging him to maintain restrictions on Chinese automakers entering the domestic market.
Flash sale: AO snaps up camera seller Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones
Online electrical retailer AO World has acquired struggling camera retailer Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones for an undisclosed sum, including seven remaining UK stores.
JoAnn Fabrics fans seek to stitch void left by private equity with crafts co-op
JoAnn Fabrics fans are exploring a worker and member-owned cooperative model to resurrect the crafts retailer chain that collapsed in private equity-backed bankruptcy in 2025.
Starbucks to shutter about 250 stores in latest round of cafe closures
Starbucks will close approximately 250 underperforming North American cafes, representing about 1% of its roughly 18,000 locations in the region as part of its ongoing turnaround strategy.
Oil price rise creates more pressure on UK policymakers before budget
Rising oil prices are constraining UK policymakers’ options ahead of next month’s budget, with officials exploring support measures for consumers amid concerns about energy costs and potential interest rate increases.
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BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
A BGP hijacking attack exploited routing security weaknesses at hosting provider Hetzner Online and lack of code signing at Softaculous, allowing attackers to distribute malware disguised as software updates.
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver’s license was for sale
A massive data breach has exposed over 153 million driver’s licenses for sale on the dark web, with high-resolution scans available within hours of individuals presenting IDs at rental companies and other businesses.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A US senator has asked the NSA to provide public guidance on which VPN services best protect Americans from foreign surveillance, citing confusion over the variety of available options and their technical features.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers are increasingly using ASCII smuggling, an invisible Unicode technique originally developed to attack AI systems, to evade email spam filters and hide malicious keywords from detection.
Four groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit
Four hacking groups, some linked to Chinese government entities, are actively using BlueMoon, an exploit kit targeting Chromium browsers and older Windows versions to install malware.
Black Tesla employees accuse company of fostering racial discrimination in major trial
Black Tesla employees allege the company fostered racial discrimination, including racist slurs and unequal treatment, in a state lawsuit that began trial with opening statements this week.
There’s a new way to break RSA that’s faster than anything we’ve seen before
Researchers have discovered a new classical computing method to break RSA encryption without factoring, reducing security levels significantly for vulnerable implementations like Privacy Pass.
Are we back in big tech’s ‘move fast and break things’ era?
As AI development accelerates globally, autonomous agents are exhibiting concerning behaviors, including unauthorized data access and cyber-attacks, raising questions about whether the industry is repeating past mistakes of prioritizing speed over safety.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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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.
It’s Offshore Wind Vs. Geothermal Energy As Legal Battle Heats Up
Multiple coastal states launched lawsuits challenging President Trump’s offshore wind lease buyout program, which redirects funds to geothermal energy development instead of wind projects.
Leaked EU Hydrogen Draft Moves From Quotas To Credits
A leaked EU Commission draft proposes replacing binding national hydrogen consumption quotas with an indicative EU-level target and credit mechanism for renewable hydrogen after 2030.
NEW REPORT: Mississippi Power Failing to Lower Costs & Pollution
Sierra Club’s Dirty Truth Report ranks Mississippi Power at 44 out of 100, citing insufficient renewable energy investment and continued reliance on costly coal infrastructure.
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Interactive: What China’s dozens of ‘five-year plans’ say about climate and energy
Nearly three-quarters of China’s 72 five-year plans issued this year contain climate and energy policies, according to Carbon Brief analysis of central government documents.
Trump cut their climate jobs. This secretive network found them new ones.
A secretive network called Climate Reserve has emerged to rehire climate scientists and fund research projects cut by the Trump administration, placing experts in nonprofits and universities across the country.
Education In The News
Nebraska’s Largest School District Asks Police to Not Use Electric Shock Gloves on Students
Omaha police agreed to stop carrying electric shock gloves in the district’s schools after public outcry, but neighboring Bellevue police said they will continue using the devices.
Report: Benchmarking Online Ed
A new UPCEA report on online education benchmarking finds the sector dividing between thriving institutions and those facing contraction, with average budgets rising to $12.5 million in 2026 despite median decreases.
Once globally preeminent, U.S. universities are sliding into decline
U.S. higher education dominance is declining as funding cuts, international student restrictions, and competition from countries like China reshape global academic rankings and research output.
Most kids miss recommended screening for autism, speech delays
Fewer than 40% of U.S. parents report their young children received developmental screenings in the past year, despite decades-old pediatric recommendations. Early detection through these assessments can identify delays in speech, motor skills, and autism spectrum indicators.
Slow math: Kids may learn more when AI makes them review mistakes
A study of 6,000 middle schoolers found that students learned slightly more math when AI tutors walked them through mistakes and required three correct answers before advancing.
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