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Man told he is not British after 42 years in UK
Nelson Shardey now faces a 10-year wait for "settlement" and a bill running into thousands of pounds.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
No screens at meals and insect food: four fresh findings about obesity
The European Congress on Obesity conference in Venice also hears about how financial incentives could help men lose weight. At the 2024 European Congress on Obesity, a range of experts shared research on ways to tackle the issue. Here is a roundup ...The Guardian - World -
A second scourge is battering Brazil's flooded south: Disinformation
The vast flooding that has devastated Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state has yet to subsideABC News - World -
A second scourge is battering Brazil's flooded south: disinformation
The vast flooding that has devastated Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state has yet to subsideABC News - Tech -
The US Election Threats Are Clear. What to Do About Them Is Anything But
A Senate Intelligence Committee hearing today saw broad agreement on how AI and other threats loom ahead of the US election—and uncertainty about how to respond.Wired - Tech -
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Biden's EV tariffs may not be enough to stave off the threat of Chinese vehicles in the U.S.
Automotive and trade experts say the increased tariffs are a near-term protectionism act that may delay but not stop Chinese EVs from coming to the U.S.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
IBM and Palo Alto Networks are joining forces on AI, as cybersecurity threats get tougher
Under the deal, Palo Alto Networks will become IBM’s “preferred cybersecurity partner.”MarketWatch - Business -
Fire threat eases near Canada's oil sands hub, but a long, hot summer looms
The threat of a wildfire near Canada’s oil sands hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta, appeared to be easing Wednesday, a day after thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes in the city of 68,000ABC News - World -
Extreme weather making it harder to be active, says new research
Three in five adults in England say extreme weather has had a negative impact on their ability to be physically active, says Sport England.BBC News - Top stories -
The green transition can kick-start a revival in UK manufacturing
In the race to meet global demand for climate-friendly tech and products, government needs to nurture potential winnersFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Libor convictions reviewed by UK fraud agency in wake of disclosure problems
SFO to re-examine cases including former UBS and Citigroup trader Tom HayesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Axing northern leg of HS2 will stunt UK growth, says official adviser
National Infrastructure Commission warns ‘window is closing’ for ministers to ensure alternative rail capacity is builtFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK migration policy risks undermining university sector, business warns
Rio Tinto, Siemens and Anglo American say curbs to overseas student numbers threaten investment, in letter to PMFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Michel Pereira assists in animal rescue amid floods in Rio Grande do Sul
The UFC middleweight has aided in ongoing animal rescue efforts in Rio Grande do Sul due to conditions caused by severe flooding in Brazil.ESPN - Sports -
Instagram Co-Founder Mike Krieger Just Joined AI Startup Anthropic to Work on Enterprise Products
Anthropic is looking to bring its AI chatbot, Claude, to enterprises.Inc. - Business -
The UK’s broken refugee policy is delivering scared children into the hands of people smugglers | Alf Dubs
The government is preventing refugee families being reunited, but adopting one simple proposal could change that. Alf Dubs is a Labour peer and patron of the Refugee CouncilWhen I was a child, I had to leave my mother behind as I fled the Nazis on ...The Guardian - World -
Slovak PM seriously hurt but 'stable' after shooting
Robert Fico's condition is still "very serious" after he was shot several times on Wednesday.BBC News - Top stories -
Murder investigation launched after woman's death
Three people are arrested after a woman in her 30s is found dead in east Belfast.BBC News - Top stories -
England’s universities face ‘closure’ risk after student numbers dive
Report from Office for Students warns ‘significant changes’ needed to ‘funding model’Financial Times - Business -
EU under pressure after US levies tariffs on Chinese goods
Brussels scrambles to avoid being dragged into trade war between Washington and BeijingFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Romney says he would have pardoned Trump after indictments
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) said he would have pardoned former President Trump if he had been in President Biden's position when federal indictments were brought against him. In an interview set to air in full Wednesday night on MSNBC’s “The 11th ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
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Slovak Prime Minister Has Life-Threatening Injuries After Shooting
Longtime leader Robert Fico was in critical condition after being shot at close range in what officials said was likely a politically motivated attack.The Wall Street Journal - World -
After Outlawing Public Zoos, Costa Rica Relocates Hundreds of Animals
Some of the animals will stay in sanctuaries, while others may be released into the wild.The New York Times - World -
Interpol Issues Alert for French Inmate on the Run After Deadly Ambush
Hundreds of police officers in France were engaged in a manhunt for the escaped prisoner and the armed assailants who freed him.The New York Times - World -
Concerns grow for Chinese citizen journalist after supposed jail release
Zhang Zhan, jailed for reporting on Covid in Wuhan, has made no contact with outside world. Concerns are growing about the wellbeing of one of China’s most prominent citizen journalists who has failed to make contact with the outside world after ...The Guardian - World -
France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia after deadly riots
Macron holds crisis meeting amid unrest over plan to increase number of French nationals eligible to vote in Pacific territory. France has said it will impose a state of emergency in New Caledonia for at least 12 days, after a second night of ...The Guardian - World -
'Shiver up the spine': Leagues weigh betting risks after Porter scandal
Sportsbooks say legal betting allows for greater transparency, but is the new market causing the issues?ESPN - Sports -
Manhunt for escaped inmate after officers killed in prison van attack
Assailants killed 2 prison convoy officers, springing the inmate they were escorting. France's prime minister vowed the suspects "will pay."CBS News - World -
Traders examine interest rate bets after inflation updates
Also in this newsletter: Putin hits out at west, Slovak PM shot, measuring productivity in the officeFinancial Times - World -
After Living Much of Life at Sea, Captain Sandy Finds Love on Land
Sandy Yawn of “Below Deck Mediterranean” married Leah Shafer on — what else? — a superyacht in Florida.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Olivia Munn has two viable embryos after hysterectomy and removal of ovaries
Olivia Munn plans to grow her family despite her hysterectomy and ovary removal. She had her eggs frozen before the surgery, which was part of her cancer fight.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Slovakia’s Leader Survives Surgery After Shooting, Deputy Says
Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot five times in what officials said was a politically motivated assassination attempt. The deputy prime minister told the BBC the surgery appeared to have gone well.The New York Times - World