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Members of the UK Parliament are concerned that low attendance might affect the vote on assisted dying laws this Friday. The bill, which aims to allow terminally ill people to choose assisted death in England and Wales, passed the Commons before but was blocked by the House of Lords.
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The assisted dying bill is returning to the UK House of Commons for a second vote.
The bill was originally sponsored by Kim Leadbeater and is now supported by Labour MP Lauren Edwards.
The House of Lords blocked the bill earlier this year despite its approval in the Commons.
Some former ministers in the Lords opposed the bill, leading to concerns about unelected peers overriding elected MPs.
The bill passed the Commons last year by a small majority of 23 votes.
Some MPs worry that fewer members will be present to vote this time, making the outcome less certain.
The Parliament Act, which allows the Commons to bypass the Lords in some cases, might be used if the bill is blocked again.
Some prominent MPs and ministers have expressed support but also hesitation about forcing the bill through without Lords' approval.
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Oil prices are rising towards $100 a barrel after attacks on Saudi energy facilities by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis. The attacks have disrupted oil production in the region, increasing concerns about inflation and economic stability worldwide.
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Brent crude oil price rose above $98 a barrel, the highest since July 24.
Yemen’s Houthis attacked Saudi energy sites, causing over 70 injuries.
Saudi Aramco’s refinery in Jizan was targeted in the attacks.
Iran warned of creating a restricted maritime zone in the Gulf if U.S. economic pressure continues.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed drastically from 130 to about 7 ships daily.
Higher oil prices are causing inflation concerns for global economies.
UK mortgage rates have increased recently due to bond market changes.
The Bank of England will be questioned on interest rates and inflation impact from the conflict.
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Japan has protested new Chinese rules that limit its exports of a key chemical used to make computer chips. China says Japanese exports of this chemical broke trade rules and hurt its industry, so China now requires cash deposits from Japanese exporters while it investigates.
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China imposed controls on Japanese exports of dichlorosilane (DCS), a chemical used in making computer chips.
China claims Japanese exports violated anti-dumping rules and harmed its domestic industry.
Starting October 27, 2025, importers in China must pay cash deposits up to 99.2% on DCS from Japan.
The controls affect companies like Shin-Etsu Chemical and Denal Silane from Japan.
China calls this a temporary measure pending a final decision after investigation.
Japan’s government officially protested and said it will respond to protect Japanese companies.
The dispute comes amid already tense China-Japan relations following Japan’s statements on possible military intervention over Taiwan.
Japan is the world’s leading producer of ultrapure DCS used for semiconductor chip making.
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UK teenagers did well in the international Pisa tests for reading, maths, and science, staying steady compared to previous years. However, the report shows a global drop in reading skills, especially in students who rush through texts, and highlights differences in performance across parts of the UK.
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The Pisa tests happen every three years and assess 15-year-olds in many countries on skills like problem solving and critical thinking.
In 2025, 760,000 students in 91 countries took the test; in the UK, 15,566 students participated across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The UK ranked below top countries like Singapore and Estonia but above the US, Australia, and some European nations.
England's students scored better than those in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, reflecting differences in school systems.
The report warns about a global decline in reading ability, especially in understanding and evaluating complex information, which is important today.
The number of students who read quickly and answer incorrectly has almost doubled since 2018.
In response, some UK schools like Meadow Park encourage reading through book clubs and reduced phone use to improve focus.
England plans to offer more technical subjects to students from age 14, inspired by high-performing countries like Estonia.
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A school in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir has been fenced with barbed wire as parents worry about their children's safety. This concern comes after a rise in attacks by Israeli settlers, including the killing of a 14-year-old student near the school.
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The village of al-Mughayyir is located northeast of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli settler outposts have been increasing around al-Mughayyir, isolating the village.
Israeli forces often set up a temporary checkpoint at the village entrance.
Six people, including three schoolchildren, have been killed in al-Mughayyir this year.
One victim was 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan, shot by a settler outside the school in April.
All Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are deemed illegal under international law.
Many settler outposts near al-Mughayyir are also illegal under Israeli law.
The fencing at the school was put up to protect children amid rising settler violence.
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Hurricane Lowell is approaching the Hawaiian Islands, causing officials to close schools and government offices on Kauai and Oahu due to strong winds, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes. The storm has sustained winds of 110 mph and is expected to bring flooding, dangerous surf, and highlighted safety risks over the coming days.
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Hurricane Lowell was about 135 miles southwest of Lihue, Kauai, with winds at 110 mph as of Monday night.
Schools and education offices on Kauai and Oahu were closed on Tuesday, along with state and county offices.
Kauai County is under a Hurricane Warning; Oahu has a Tropical Storm Warning.
Forecasts predict 4 to 8 inches of rain on Kauai, with some areas possibly receiving up to 24 inches. Oahu may get 2 to 5 inches, up to 10 inches in places.
Heavy rain could cause flash floods and mudslides.
Dangerous surf, strong rip currents, and coastal flooding with storm surges up to 4 feet are expected, especially in Kauai County.
Tornadoes are possible near Kauai and Niihau overnight.
Officials advise people to stay indoors, avoid travel, avoid floodwaters, and prepare for power outages.
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OpenAI has hired Jessica Schumer, daughter of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, to lead its policy and partnership efforts in the U.S. Northeast. Senator Schumer supports expanding AI infrastructure like data centers but says these facilities should pay their fair share and not burden local communities with extra costs.
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Jessica Schumer joined OpenAI to focus on state and local government policy, not federal policy or lobbying Congress.
She previously worked on policy and community engagement at Amazon in New York.
Senator Chuck Schumer promotes building more AI infrastructure, including power and data centers, to keep the U.S. competitive globally.
He wants large AI data center operators to cover infrastructure costs instead of passing them to utility customers.
Schumer advocates for stronger consumer protections and improvements to the electric grid to handle data center demands.
He emphasizes the need for clean energy sources to power AI data centers due to their high electricity use.
State lawmakers are increasingly shaping AI policies while federal rules are still in development.
OpenAI has recently expanded its policy team to address growing AI legislative activity at the state level.
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Instagram users have been targeted by scammers who use fake copyright complaints to suspend or remove their accounts. These scammers then demand money to stop the complaints, while Instagram’s parent company Meta struggles to quickly resolve the issue or identify false claims.
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Scammers file fake copyright claims on Instagram accounts to get them suspended or taken down.
After filing claims, scammers ask users for money (ransom) to remove the claims.
One Instagram user with 1.5 million followers paid $50 to get the account back because Meta’s appeal process was slow.
Meta does not verify the truth of copyright complaints before acting on them.
Repeated claims from the same source can lead to account bans or demonetization (losing the ability to earn money).
Instagram users say Meta’s system does not effectively detect or prevent abuse from fake claims.
Paying the ransom does not guarantee the scammer will stop; some victims face ongoing attacks.
Meta charges a monthly fee for verified users to get faster support but many feel regular users receive poor assistance.
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Russian airstrikes on Kyiv resumed after a short pause during visits from President Donald Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The attacks killed at least two people, injured seven, and damaged buildings, while Kushner and Witkoff held talks aimed at finding a peace plan to end the conflict.
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Russia paused airstrikes on Kyiv for several days while U.S. envoys met with leaders in Kyiv and Moscow.
Russian strikes resumed on the morning of September 8, 2026, killing two people and injuring seven.
Buildings and vehicles were damaged in multiple districts of Kyiv, with some people trapped in a residential building.
Ukraine’s neighbor Poland took "preventive operations" during the attacks, leading to suspension of flights from Lublin Airport.
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff said their talks were meaningful and focused on finding ways to survive the winter and work toward peace.
President Donald Trump said the envoys carried a peace proposal and expressed hope for a positive outcome.
A Russian official confirmed the U.S. envoys presented ideas for settling the conflict but gave no details.
The war has lasted more than four and a half years, with ongoing efforts to negotiate a solution.
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Billionaire hedge fund manager Chris Rokos plans to leave the UK and move to Greece, where he will open a new office. He is among several wealthy individuals leaving the UK due to recent tax changes affecting foreign income, capital gains, and inheritance.
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Chris Rokos founded Rokos Capital Management in 2015 and is worth about $4 billion.
He paid around £330 million in UK taxes in 2025, ranking third in the Sunday Times list of top taxpayers.
Rokos plans to move to Greece, which offers a tax deal for wealthy investors involving a flat tax of €100,000 per year if they invest €500,000 within three years.
Rokos has donated £190 million to the University of Cambridge to create the Rokos School of Government.
Recent UK tax changes include taxing foreign income and gains after four years and taxing global assets for inheritance after 10 years for non-domiciled residents.
Other billionaires like Shravin Bharti Mittal, Nassef Sawiris, and Richard Gnodde have also left the UK for countries like Italy, the UAE, and Abu Dhabi.
Official data show a small decline (0.5%) in non-domiciled residents in the UK in the latest tax year.
Countries like Italy also offer low flat taxes to attract wealthy foreigners.
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Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Ruslan Kravchenko, resigned amid corruption allegations connected to illegal call centres, which he denies. At the same time, Russia resumed missile attacks on Kyiv, causing civilian damage and casualties.
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Ruslan Kravchenko resigned as Ukraine’s prosecutor general due to corruption accusations.
Anti-corruption officers searched his offices as part of investigations into illegal call centres.
Kravchenko denied involvement and said his resignation was to avoid political conflict.
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a political crisis following recent government changes.
Russia launched missile strikes on Kyiv, harming residential areas and killing at least two people.
Other Ukrainian cities like Dnipro, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia also reported attacks.
In southern France, four artworks by painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir were stolen in a museum he once lived in.
The theft occurred quickly and involved suspects fleeing after dropping one stolen painting; the works are valued at about €9 million.
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Australia will require social media companies to let users choose whether or not they want content suggested by algorithms when they log in. This new rule aims to give people more control over what they see on social media.
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Australia plans to force social media companies to allow users to opt in or out of algorithm-driven content recommendations.
The change means users can decide if they want automated suggestions about what to watch, read, or interact with.
Algorithms are sets of rules used by social media platforms to choose and show content based on user behavior.
The Australian government is introducing this legislation to increase transparency and user control.
People in Sydney shared their thoughts about this upcoming change during interviews with the BBC.
The legislation is part of Australia's broader effort to regulate social media platforms.
Making opt-out options easier could affect how social media companies design their services.
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A small plane with four Florida family members went missing near the Bahamas after losing contact with air traffic control. Search teams from the Bahamas and the U.S. Coast Guard began looking for the plane but had to pause the search because of bad weather.
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The plane carried four people: pilot Mario Lamar (80), his wife Lili Lamar (79), and two grandchildren, Sofia (28) and Christian Sosa (22).
The plane was a PA-34 Piper, a small five-seater aircraft, with tail number N212ML.
It took off from Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands, Bahamas, heading to Miami Executive Airport, Florida.
Contact was lost about 13 miles west of Andros Island, Bahamas.
Bahamian police and U.S. Coast Guard started search-and-rescue operations.
An HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft was sent to help with the search.
Search efforts were paused due to bad weather, with no clear time for resuming.
Family members have publicly asked for help with the search efforts.
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The race for control of the U.S. Senate is very competitive as Election Day nears during President Donald Trump’s term. Democrats have new chances to win seats in states they did not expect before, while Republicans face challenges due to lower approval ratings and economic dissatisfaction.
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Republicans were confident about keeping the Senate majority early in President Trump’s term.
Now, control of the Senate is uncertain with less than two months before the elections.
Democrats need to gain four Senate seats to take the majority.
Democrats are competing in more states, including Iowa and Texas, which were not previously key targets.
Some states like Michigan and Maine, once favorable for Democrats, have become less certain.
Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, narrowly won a tough primary against Haley Stevens.
Republicans believe candidate Mike Rogers has a strong chance in Michigan and have increased their spending there.
Over $3.4 billion is expected to be spent across all Senate races in the midterm elections.
Senate control affects President Trump’s ability to confirm nominees for administration and courts.
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Russian forces launched a large missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv and Odesa soon after U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff left the region. The attack followed a short pause agreed upon by Russia and Ukraine during talks in Moscow and Kyiv, which did not lead to any deal.
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Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacks on each other’s capitals for three days during U.S. envoy visits.
The U.S. sent envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv for talks.
After the envoys left, Russia launched multiple missile and drone strikes on Ukraine.
The weapons used included anti-ship Oniks missiles, ballistic missiles (Iskander-M, S-400, KN-23), and 32 Kh-101 cruise missiles.
Russian drones included 166 attack drones.
Kyiv and Odesa were the main targets of the attack.
The attack on Kyiv caused at least two deaths, ten injuries, and large fires.
Fighting continued in other parts of Ukraine despite the limited ceasefire on capitals.
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President Donald Trump said oil and gas prices would drop quickly if the U.S. wins the conflict with Iran. However, recent missile and drone attacks by the Houthi group on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities show ongoing risks to the region’s energy supply, making it harder to lower prices.
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President Trump predicted gasoline prices will fall to $3 a gallon and eventually below $2 after a U.S. victory over Iran.
Oil prices rose sharply after the U.S. and Israel started a war to stop Iran from building nuclear weapons and threatening the region.
The average price of gas in the U.S. is over $4 a gallon, and diesel is close to $6.
Houthi forces attacked Saudi Arabian oil and civilian targets, causing fires and stopping operations temporarily.
Saudi Arabia is a major oil producer and relies on shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, which face security threats from Houthis.
A previous statement claimed Houthis were deterred from joining the Iran conflict by U.S. military power, but recent attacks call that into question.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration says oil prices will stay high until shipping routes and supply flows return to normal.
Brent crude oil prices increased after the latest Houthi strikes, reflecting ongoing instability in the region.
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The European Union warns that 25 years after 9/11, jihadist groups still threaten Europe, but a new violent online youth movement called "nihilistic violent extremism" is also emerging. This group promotes violence without political motives, driven by young people seeking excitement and status on social media.
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Jihadist groups remain a major security threat to Europe 25 years after 9/11.
Europol found about 4,340 websites linked to an online violent youth community called "The COM."
In 2025, 45 terrorist attacks happened in 10 EU countries, with six deaths and many arrests; most attackers had jihadist links.
About one-third of those arrested for terror-related crimes in the EU are under 18 years old, mostly boys.
Nihilistic violent extremism means violence for its own sake, without political reasons.
A 16-year-old boy in Finland stabbed classmates, shared a video online, and expressed a desire for excitement in his “manifesto.”
A 15-year-old in Italy planned a murder to gain attention online and kept violent and illegal images on his phone.
This new form of violence is linked to seeking status and thrill in online communities rather than ideology.
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A public inquiry is concluding into the 2023 Nottingham attacks where Valdo Calocane killed three people, including Grace O'Malley-Kumar. The inquiry found failures in Calocane's mental health care and police actions, and families say the inquiry’s end will mark the start of their grieving and efforts to prevent similar tragedies.
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Valdo Calocane killed three people and injured others in Nottingham in June 2023.
Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and sentenced to an indefinite hospital order in January 2024.
He pleaded guilty to manslaughter under diminished responsibility and attempted murder charges.
The Nottingham public inquiry started in February 2025 to investigate police and healthcare failures before and after the attacks.
Over 100 witnesses gave evidence, exposing key errors such as premature discharge from mental health care and failure to arrest Calocane despite an active warrant.
Families of victims hope the inquiry will lead to changes preventing future attacks.
Investigations by police watchdogs related to the attacks are still ongoing.
The families say the inquiry’s closing marks a new phase of grief and a drive for safety reforms.
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The UK government, led by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, will ban trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, calling them illegal. The US ambassador to Israel warned this could harm UK-US trade relations and lead to retaliations, including restrictions on British business in some US states.
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The UK will stop trading with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which it considers illegal.
This move aims to support the possibility of a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
Previous UK governments criticized the settlements but took little action.
The UK’s Labour party is taking a stronger stance compared to past policies.
The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, warned of possible consequences, such as damage to British business ties with US states like Florida.
About 25% of the medicines used in the UK come from Israel, which could be affected.
Some in the UK worry the policy might increase antisemitism or threaten security cooperation with Israel.
The announcement comes just before a key byelection in a London area with a strong pro-Palestinian voter base.
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Two thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in southern France and stole four artworks worth about €9 million. They were caught on video surveillance, but escaped after dropping one painting.
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The theft happened at the Renoir Museum, located in painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s last home.
Four artworks were stolen, with one painting dropped by the thieves while fleeing.
The stolen artworks are valued at around €9 million (£7.7 million).
The museum alarm triggered at 5:48 am, and police arrived five minutes later.
The museum holds Renoir’s personal belongings and paintings, including portraits and landscapes.
This theft follows a larger robbery at the Louvre last year, where eight items valued at €88 million were stolen.
The four suspects from the Louvre robbery have been arrested, but the stolen items remain missing.
Europol reported an increase in violent art thefts in Europe, with thieves often recruited via social media.
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