Police officer wounded in shooting near synagogue on Yom Kippur
Police have not said what led to the shooting or whether the synagogue or Jewish community was targeted.
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CNN, MS Now and Politico to sue Trump administration over White House ban – live
Three news outlets to sue to protect First Amendment rights after Trump banned them from White House groundsSign up for US Breaking News emailsThe United States has refused to issue visas for members of Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian’s delegation, including his communications team, for this week’s trip to the UN General Assembly, Iranian state media reported.Pezeshkian will be the highest-ran...
Farage names new leader for Reform UK in Wales after predecessor arrested – UK politics live
Helen Jenner will be party’s new head in Senedd as Farage says Dan Thomas’s arrest was a ‘bump in the road’Here are some more lines from Max Wilkinson’s speech to the Lib Dem conference this morning.Wilkinson, the Lib Dem home affairs spokesperson, accused Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, of using “divisive language” that you would expect from the “authoritarian right”. After condemning the To...
Qatar rules out Hormuz pipeline bypass and reshapes its sovereign wealth strategy
Qatar said a gas pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz would make no economic sense. It also launched a new investment platform to manage QIA’s domestic holdings and outlined more than $60bn in investment opportunities, in a major reshaping of its sovereign wealth strategy.
Flood and landslide warnings as typhoon approaches Tokyo
Flood and landslide warnings are in place as forecasters warned a powerful typhoon approaching Tokyo could bring landslides, torrential rain and very strong winds.
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Nvidia chip-use emissions match that of a Russian state coal producer, report says
The AI boom has driven US chipmaker Nvidia’s supply chain emissions up by 725% since 2020, according to a new report by environmental and civil society groups.
‘I have to keep reliving it’: infected blood claimants being asked to prove eligibility
Claimants having to find decades-old medical records to prove they qualify for compensation despite inquiry’s recommendationsSuzanne Morgan will never forget the day her mother died. It was nine months after she had gone into hospital with gallstones, where she received a routine blood transfusion.“She went downhill rapidly,” Morgan recalled. Her mother haemorrhaged in her liver, and the next day ...
Infected blood victims and their relatives are left struggling to claim compensation
Claimants are asked to dig out decades-old medical records to prove they qualify despite inquiry’s recommendationsSuzanne Morgan will never forget the day her mother died. It was nine months after she had gone into hospital with gallstones, where she received a routine blood transfusion.“She went downhill rapidly,” Morgan recalled. Her mother haemorrhaged in her liver, and the next day she was dea...
Tanker hit by projectile as it enters the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments
The British military says an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker as it entered the Strait of Hormuz
Southeast Asia supports multilateralism, wary of US or China leadership: survey
Southeast Asia remains comparatively confident in international cooperation even as scepticism grows over whether the United States or China should take a leading global role, a new survey has found. Analysts said the findings reflected a long-standing regional preference for keeping strategic options open, particularly among smaller and middle powers wary of an international order dominated by ei...
Tehran warns of ‘new weapons’ as Trump weighs meeting with Iranian president
Iran warned Monday it would use “new weapons with new capabilities” if the U.S. launched a fresh assault after President Donald Trump ramped up the rhetoric against Tehran over the weekend.
Greek stock market joins world’s leading exchanges after debt crisis
The Greek stock market joined FTSE Russell’s developed-market group on Monday, potentially attracting more international investment, while recent credit rating upgrades reflect the country’s improving public finances.
Moonshot’s Kimi K3 lands on Amazon in key test for Chinese open-source AI revenue
Chinese artificial intelligence start-up Moonshot AI has begun supplying its flagship Kimi K3 model to Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the world’s largest cloud services providers, in a major test case for how open-weight AI models can generate higher revenue from third-party platforms. The model is now available on Amazon Bedrock, AWS’s tool for building generative AI applications, offering “a ...
Egyptian archaeologists uncovered rare rock-cut tombs at an ancient Nile Delta site
In an exciting archaeological discovery, experts in Egypt announced the unearthing of unusual rock-cut tombs at Tell el-Yahudiya, tracing back to the New Kingdom and continuing through the Late Period. Above these ancient burials, traces of a Roman encampment were uncovered, highlighting how the location remained significant across multiple historical timelines, illuminating Tell el-Yahudiya's leg...
California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for Joshua tree conservation; tribal plans ahead
California has acquired 640 acres of western Joshua tree habitat northwest of Pioneertown in San Bernardino County, securing land that researchers identify as highly likely to remain suitable for the species in the future. The newly acquired property sits northwest of Pioneertown, in a desert region where western Joshua trees form an important part of the landscape. The acquisition covers 640 acre...
At 78, Nashville songwriter Jerry Vandiver rescues foxes with mange; 60+ treated this year
In a heartwarming display of compassion, Nashville songwriter Jerry Vandiver has devoted himself to rescuing sick red foxes. He skillfully traps these ailing creatures, transporting them to Walden’s Puddle Wildlife Center for much-needed care. In August alone, his dedication earned him 234 volunteer hours, ultimately assisting numerous animals. Through his efforts, he ensures that these foxes can ...
For once, Big Tech agreed on something — now it's being sued for it
Four AI giants publicly agreed to slow their own technology in the name of safety — but now a new lawsuit argues that "agreement" was really an illegal pact to shortchange paying customers.
NFL’s Azeez Al-Shaair pays tribute to slain Palestinian girl Wafaa Akila
Al-Shaair wears eye black with Akila's name despite being fined for displaying messages about Israel's genocide in Gaza.
Why do Sudan’s humanitarian truces keep failing and who is to blame?
Efforts to bring about humanitarian truces in Sudan hit a dead end as warring factions prioritise battlefield victories.
China allows foreign visitors to skip police stations, register stay online
Foreign visitors to China who choose to stay somewhere other than a hotel can now register their accommodation with the authorities online, which analysts say will make travelling to the country more convenient. China’s Exit and Entry Administration Law mandates that foreigners register their accommodation with the police within 24 hours of arrival. Those who fail to do so could be issued a warnin...
3 arrested in relation to one of a series of killings of women in South Africa
Police in South Africa say they have arrested three suspects in connection with one of a series of killings of women near Johannesburg
Lowriders take over San Francisco streets in colourful parade
Thousands lined Mission Street in San Francisco for the King of the Street parade, where more than 300 custom lowriders celebrated Chicano culture.
Moscow: Ukraine launches huge drone attack as election wraps up
Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds at the capital Moscow, in its largest attack of the war so far, officials said Sunday. The attack came as Russia wrapped up the final day of voting in tightly controlled parliamentary elections that President Vladimir Putin has cast as a test of support for the war in Ukraine.
Regional losses for Germany's ruling CDU
Another electoral setback for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as his centre-right CDU performed poorly in two state elections on Sunday. Projections showed the party failing to enter the state parliament in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the far-right AfD came out on top, while the far-left Die Linke led the vote in Berlin. The AfD also made significant gains in both states, building on it...
Why is the US trying ‘regime change’ again?
The US invasions after 9/11 were disasters -- but the US is trying again in Iran anyway