Politics
UK debate intensifies over political donations and influence of wealthy backers
UK ministers are considering tighter rules on political donations amid concerns about wealthy backers and the influence of large private contributions
Africa
Nigeria tightens security around schools and public facilities over terror alert
Nigerian security agencies have increased surveillance around schools and other public locations following an alert about possible coordinated terrorist attacks
Energy & Oil
UK Government moves to nationalise Steelmaker to protect over 1,300 jobs
The UK government plans to acquire Speciality Steel UK after the company entered administration, citing the need to protect more than 1,300 jobs and…
Tech
AI Stocks Slide as Technology Leaders Call for Caution Over Rapid Development
AI-linked stocks fell after leading technology figures called for greater caution over rapid artificial-intelligence development.
Middle East
Saudi pipeline attack pushes oil above $107 per barrel
Oil prices climbed above $107 a barrel after attacks on Saudi infrastructure and a shutdown of the kingdom’s East-West pipeline intensified global supply concerns
World News
What India’s ‘Cockroach’ protests reveal about digital authoritarianism
Democratic freedoms depend not only on protection from direct state violence but on citizens being able to organise without assuming their participation is permanently…
US News
Why the Supreme Court blocked Trump and the Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting for the midterms
An election law scholar explains the president’s effort to dramatically limit mail voting ahead of the midterm elections – and why the court decided…
Asia Pacific
Supplier to end classroom lunch portioning in Hong Kong school after 39 fall ill
Following the incident, the supplier agreed to stop portioning meals inside classrooms and will instead review its food distribution arrangements.
Europe
Turkey detains 26 after raids targeting LGBTQ+ groups
The Turkish Human Rights Association condemned the operation, saying its stated purpose concealed a broader campaign of discrimination and intimidation