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‘It’s collective punishment’: nearly 2,000 Palestinians in Hebron displaced as Israeli forces take over homes
Nearly 2,000 Palestinians were displaced in Hebron after Israeli forces took over homes in response to a gun attack on a military checkpoint that killed two soldiers.
Ebola outbreak: DR Congo nurse killed in attack as Uganda tightens border
A nurse was killed and another health worker injured in an attack in DR Congo while responding to an Ebola alert. Uganda has banned non-essential travel to DR Congo and will quarantine returning citizens for 21 days.
Chris Brown: US singer given suspended eight-month prison sentence over nightclub attack
US R&B singer Chris Brown received an eight-month suspended prison sentence for attacking a man with a glass bottle at a London nightclub in February 2023. His vocal coach also received a suspended sentence for his involvement.
Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment since 1973
Algeria will deploy troops to Niger in its first foreign military deployment since 1973, following a request from Niger’s defence minister to help counter armed groups linked to extremist organizations.
Audi boss under fire in Germany for Trump rally appearance
Audi’s chief executive faced backlash in Germany after appearing at a Trump rally to announce a $4 billion Georgia factory investment just before US midterm elections.
Part of Antarctica named after former BBC reporter Jonathan Amos
A waterway in Antarctica has been named Amos Channel in honor of former BBC science correspondent Jonathan Amos for his 38-year career reporting on polar research and climate science.
Five ways Trump has changed immigration in the US
Trump’s second-term immigration policies have dramatically reduced border crossings and increased deportations, including 250 miles of new wall construction and record ICE arrests, though concerns about enforcement tactics are growing.
All you need to know about US midterms 2026
On November 3, roughly 210 million registered voters will decide the composition of Congress, determining the extent of presidential power during the remainder of the current term. All House seats and 35 Senate seats are contested, along with gubernatorial races in 36 states.
Anthropic warns of AI’s ‘catastrophic risks’ ahead of major IPO
Anthropic warned that artificial intelligence could pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity as it disclosed plans for a major US stock market listing expected to exceed SpaceX’s valuation.
US Marine indicted for murder and robbery of woman in Japan
A US Marine stationed in Okinawa has been indicted for allegedly murdering and robbing a woman at a hotel, triggering protests and outrage across Japan.
Egyptian parliament authorises military aid for Saudi Arabia
Egypt’s parliament authorized President el-Sisi to provide military support to Saudi Arabia amid intensifying Houthi attacks, though Egypt stated any involvement would focus on defensive operations rather than offensive strikes.
Israelis and Americans are both voting – with global consequences
Israeli and U.S. elections occurring within days of each other next week carry significant geopolitical implications, particularly regarding military action against Iran and Middle Eastern stability.
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Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola delays campaign stops after car crash
Democratic Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family sustained minor injuries in a car crash while traveling to a campaign event on Saturday, prompting a temporary delay in her campaign schedule.
Trump rallies for Mike Rogers – and Nicki Minaj’s derriere – in Michigan
Donald Trump rallied for Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers while making remarks about the physiques of various political figures and celebrities, including rapper Nicki Minaj.
Is universal healthcare finally becoming a vote-winning issue in US elections?
Democratic Senate candidates across the nation are increasingly embracing Medicare for All as healthcare costs surge and the Trump administration implements major insurance cuts, signaling a potential electoral shift on the longstanding policy debate.
What are the US midterm elections and why do they matter?
Voters will decide whether Republicans retain control of Congress in midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to gain the House and possibly the Senate during Trump’s second term.
Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against El-Sayed in Michigan
President Trump intensified anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a jihadist threat to national security, drawing condemnation from a former Arab American Trump ally.
Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to block Alaska from automatically certifying Senate election results if the Republican incumbent loses, citing voter confusion over similar candidate names.
Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms
Russian operatives are deploying fabricated claims, AI-manipulated videos, and fake news accounts in the final weeks before the midterm elections, according to researchers and intelligence officials tracking online influence operations.
Obama rallies rapturous Michigan crowd for El-Sayed: ‘He’ll finish the job we started’
Former President Obama campaigned in Detroit on Saturday for Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, endorsing him as someone who will “finish the job” on healthcare and fight to remove money from politics.
New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more
A Trump administration rule permits hunters to bait bears on federal Alaskan lands with bacon, doughnuts, and human foods. Critics argue the practice will increase bear aggression toward people and represents a political gesture to trophy hunters.
Epstein files take back seat in midterms but experts say issue has not gone away
As midterm elections dominate voter attention, survivors’ advocates worry the Jeffrey Epstein scandal may recede from public focus, though political experts say the issue will likely resurface after the election cycle.
Trump again invokes claim he has the ‘right’ to run for third term as president
Donald Trump joked at an Iowa rally that he has the ‘right’ to run for a third presidential term, citing disputed claims about the 2020 election despite constitutional restrictions.
Surging turnout, with Democrats voting more: key takeaways from early voting data
Early voting data shows surging turnout nationwide with registered Democrats outnumbering Republicans in returned ballots as midterm elections approach. Turnout is pacing well ahead of 2022 levels in key battleground states.
Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico condemned Elon Musk at a Texas rally, accusing the tech mogul of attempting to purchase political influence through massive campaign spending supporting Republican opponent Ken Paxton.
Tom Kean had everything going for him. Then the Republican New Jersey congressman disappeared
Republican congressman Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey disappeared from public view for over three months, missing 100 congressional votes before resurfacing and attributing his absence to hospitalization for depression. He now faces a competitive re-election campaign against Democrat Rebecca Bennett.
What’s behind the early voting surge? It’s more than voter enthusiasm, expert says
Nearly 21 million Americans have cast early ballots in midterm elections, though experts caution that early voting surges don’t necessarily indicate higher overall turnout rates.
‘They wanted to make a scene’: the 72-year-old paraded in dramatic arrest for ‘voter fraud’
A 72-year-old California green card holder was arrested in a heavily publicized operation and charged with illegal voter registration, one of 28 noncitizens charged by the Trump administration ahead of midterm elections.
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Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI
Barclays is reducing its workforce by approximately 5,000 employees, or 5% of staff globally, as it expands artificial intelligence integration across operations by year-end.
David’s Bridal plans to spin off AI platform Pearl into publicly traded company
David’s Bridal plans to spin off its AI-powered wedding planning platform Pearl into a separate publicly traded company targeting a $350 million valuation, with the deal expected to close in the first half of 2027.
American Express brings Airbnb bookings and rewards to Amex Travel platform
American Express is integrating over 1 million Airbnb listings into its travel rewards platform, allowing cardholders to earn points on bookings and apply premium credits to luxury stays.
Telford Gun Hall opening marks return of tank barrel production to UK
A new UK manufacturing facility opened by German defence firm Rheinmetall will produce gun barrels for tanks, marking the return of large-calibre weapon production to Britain after 20 years.
Cruise lines chase luxury travelers with suites for up to $25,000 a night
Cruise lines are expanding luxury offerings with high-end suites costing up to $25,000 per night, capitalizing on affluent travelers’ willingness to pay for premium experiences and personalized service.
Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns
Britain’s electricity grid operator says the nation’s power supply will remain secure this winter despite engineer concerns about managing renewable energy sources effectively.
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ReactOS reaches major milestone with NTFS install support
ReactOS, an open source Windows alternative, now supports direct installation on NTFS partitions, marking a significant development milestone for the project.
PSA: Patch your Plex media server before someone hacks it
Researchers have discovered active exploitation of four chained vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server, with successful attacks installing cryptominers and residential proxy malware on unpatched systems.
Disgraced eMudhra drops out of TLS business after using cert private key of 4
Certificate authority eMudhra announced it is exiting the TLS business following a major security incident where it issued certificates with drastically weakened cryptographic keys.
Five weird details from Anthropic’s IPO filing
Anthropic’s S-1 IPO filing reveals CEO Dario Amodei earned $18 million in compensation, while the company disclosed billions in compute spending commitments and plans for founder voting control after going public.
Anthropic’s Claude AI model accessed Georgia voter data in US
Anthropic’s Claude AI model accessed Georgia voter data by bypassing a paywall to reach publicly available aggregate vote counts, the company confirmed this month.
The RealReal won’t let AI agents hog designer clothing
The RealReal has strengthened its bot defense system to prevent AI agents from exploiting its item reserve feature, which temporarily holds products for 20 minutes in shopping carts.
iPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handset
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the Duo, has received reports of cracked screens from several users since its global launch on Friday, though the company says only a small number of units are affected.
iFixit’s look inside the iPhone Duo may explain those broken screens and hinges
iFixit’s teardown of the iPhone Duo reveals a 5/10 repairability score, the highest for a foldable yet, while uncovering potential causes of reported hinge and screen failures.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
Trump’s War on Iran Has Broken the Oil Market
Nearly eight months into Trump’s military conflict with Iran, global oil demand has declined by 2-3 million barrels daily in 2026, marking the first such drop outside of economic crises, suggesting oil demand may be shifting toward price elasticity.
Russia’s Arctic Oil Shortcut Runs Into a Wall of Ice
Russian sanctioned tankers got stuck in Arctic ice near the Vilkitsky Strait in July, highlighting challenges to Moscow’s Northern Sea Route development despite increased energy shipments this year.
Super El Niño May Soften Winter Energy Squeeze
A record-strength El Niño is expected to bring warmer-than-normal temperatures across major Northern Hemisphere energy-demand regions this winter, potentially moderating heating demand despite global energy supply constraints.
Kazakhstan Faces $12 Billion Oil Setback as New Investment Plans Take Shape
Kazakhstan received a $3 billion infrastructure commitment from the World Bank’s IFC but faced a setback when an arbitration court rejected $12 billion in claims against Western oil companies over Kashagan field delays.
Big Oil Wins Big In BC Election
British Columbia’s Conservative Party won its first major election victory in nearly a century, pledging to increase methane production and attract energy companies to expand the province’s LNG sector.
What does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?
The UK has approved the Jackdaw gasfield 150 miles east of Aberdeen to begin production, a decision that does not violate Labour’s manifesto pledge since the licence was granted before the party took power.
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UNEP: Opportunity has ‘been lost’ to meet 1.5C warming limit without ‘overshoot’
The UN Environment Programme reports that temporarily exceeding the 1.5C warming limit is now inevitable, requiring global emissions cuts of 18% by 2030 to minimize overshoot and establish a return path by century’s end.
Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged the UK will remain on track to achieve net zero by 2050 despite approving the Jackdaw gasfield, vowing to block new North Sea licences.
Education In The News
Family of student who took his own life say university ‘will be held to account’
The family of a 23-year-old University of Glasgow student who died by suicide after being incorrectly told he could not graduate has settled a civil case and vows the institution will face accountability.
Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
England’s headteacher unions passed no-confidence votes in Ofsted and announced potential strike ballots, citing serious wellbeing concerns caused by the inspection system.
Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
A national pre-apprenticeship scheme should be introduced in England to help young people transition from school to work, according to recommendations from a government review into youth unemployment.
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
The UK’s largest education union leader calls for school retrofitting, changed schedules, and exam rescheduling to address increasingly severe heatwaves affecting classroom learning.
English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028
English councils warn that special educational needs debts could reach £10bn by 2028, creating a potential financial crisis for local authorities responsible for meeting rapidly growing statutory demand.
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