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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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Residents of a London apartment building have been without gas, heating, or hot water since March due to dangerous leaks in the gas supply pipes. The problem remains unresolved because the original developer went out of business, and no one is clear who must pay for the repairs.
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About 65 flats in Admiral Court, Croydon, have had no gas since March.
Gas was cut off because of potentially dangerous leaks in the pipework.
The original developer of the building has gone out of business.
Responsibility for repair costs is disputed between the freeholder, housing association, managing agents, and developer.
Residents have to rely on boiling water by kettle and camping showers for washing.
Some residents find it hard to sell or move because of the ongoing gas problem.
A report found the gas pipework was not installed according to safety standards.
There is no set date for when the gas supply will be fixed.
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Stephen Siller Jr., whose firefighter father died on 9/11, traveled across the United States carrying a large steel beam from the World Trade Center. He aimed to help Americans remember the sacrifices made on that day by allowing them to see and touch a piece of the World Trade Center.
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Stephen Siller Sr., a New York City firefighter, died on September 11, 2001, after running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to respond to the attacks.
Stephen Siller Jr. was 9 months old when his father died and has worked to honor the memory of those lost.
To mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Siller Jr. carried a 16,900-pound steel beam from the World Trade Center to many U.S. cities.
The beam tour is called the Steel Across America campaign and seeks to connect people to the history and sacrifice of 9/11.
Many people, including first responders, have been emotionally moved by touching the steel beam during the tour.
The steel represents resilience, strength, and sacrifice, symbolizing the memory of the people who died or were never recovered from the attack.
The beam has been displayed at important sites, including the Flight 93 Memorial.
The tour started at ground zero, where the firefighter community showed strong emotional responses to the beam.
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to cut 4,000 jobs over the next two years, mainly at its head office in Coventry. Experts warn this could hurt the company’s ability to develop new electric cars and affect many jobs in the West Midlands region.
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JLR will reduce its workforce by 4,000 jobs, mostly at the Coventry head office.
Up to 200,000 jobs in the wider supply chain are connected to JLR.
Experts worry that cutting research and development staff may slow future car innovations.
JLR faces challenges including falling sales, a major cyber-attack, competition from China, and rising energy costs.
The company is investing billions to shift towards electric vehicles.
A new electric Jaguar car will be unveiled on October 6, seen as an important moment for JLR’s future.
Regional leaders want to keep skilled workers in the West Midlands and have created a support fund for workers leaving JLR voluntarily.
Experts believe cutting jobs is a strategy to reduce costs and survive current challenges but could risk long-term competitiveness.
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Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas asked President Donald Trump’s administration to recognize Bombardier’s positive impact on Kansas and American jobs after Trump threatened to ban Bombardier’s aircraft sales in the U.S. unless they build planes domestically. Bombardier stated that it supports many American workers and suppliers in multiple states and plans to keep investing in the U.S.
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President Trump threatened to ban Bombardier from selling airplanes in the U.S. unless they manufacture in America.
Trump’s threat came amid escalating trade tensions with Canada, including retaliatory tariffs.
Senator Jerry Moran contacted the Trump administration to highlight Bombardier’s value to Kansas workers and the local economy.
Moran emphasized the importance of keeping Bombardier’s operations in Kansas and growing American jobs.
Bombardier said it employs thousands of U.S. workers across more than 20 states.
The company uses American-made parts and works with about 2,800 U.S. suppliers in 47 states.
Bombardier spends over $2.5 billion annually with American suppliers.
The company plans to continue investing in its U.S. workforce, customers, and communities.
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