EU court rejects Poland’s challenge to seven major climate laws
The Court of Justice of the EU dismissed Poland's legal challenge to seven climate laws, including the 2035 zero-emission car target and carbon pricing for heating.
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Nvidia board weighs ousting CEO Jensen Huang after spy scandal
Nvidia's board is deciding whether to remove CEO Jensen Huang following reports of his relationship with a suspected…
UK economy grows 0.7% in three months to September
The UK economy expanded by 0.7% in the three months to September, its fastest growth in over two…
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Dutch VVD threatens to leave coalition after tax deal with opposition
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50 leaders gather in Dublin for European Political Community summit
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Taliban bans male doctors from treating female patients in Afghanistan
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Two killed and 17 injured in Brooklyn building collapse
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Climate Action Tracker projects 2.7C warming by century end under current policies
The Climate Action Tracker projects global temperatures will rise 2.7C above preindustrial levels by 2100 under current policies, breaching the 1.5C limit soon. Even if all pledges are met, warming reaches 1.9C, prompting leaders to phase out fossil fuels immediately.
Ten police officers killed in TTP ambush in Kohat district
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants killed ten police officers, including Deputy Superintendent Haider Zaman, during an ambush in Kohat district. Interior Minister…
Spain holds first general strike in 14 years with 120,000 in Madrid
Approximately 120,000 people marched in Madrid during Spain's first general strike in 14 years, protesting housing costs and living expenses.…
Pete Hegseth admonished by Army guard at Arlington National Cemetery
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his team were reprimanded by an Army sentinel for laughing and talking near the Tomb…
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Scott Colom defeats Cindy Hyde-Smith to end Mississippi Republican streak
Scott Colom defeated incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by 500 votes, ending a 42-year Republican winning streak in Mississippi. The victory makes Colom the first Black person from…
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EU Digital Fairness Act bans pay-to-win and restricts loot boxes
The European Commission proposed the Digital Fairness Act to ban pay-to-win mechanics and restrict loot boxes in video games. The rules target overspending by minors and…
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Manchester United Review Michael Carrick After 18th Place Finish
Manchester United director Jason Wilcox is reviewing head coach Michael Carrick's position after the team fell to 18th place with eight points. The club faces internal friction and fitness doubts following a…
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WMO reports record global energy imbalance and accelerating climate extremes
The World Meteorological Organization reports that Earth's energy imbalance reached its highest level since monitoring began, with average surface temperatures 1.47C above preindustrial levels. The ocean absorbed 90% of excess…
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New Nature study replaces BMI with multi-step obesity assessment
A study led by Francisco Rubino at King's College London analyzed over 800,000 records to validate a new obesity framework. The method combines BMI with waist and organ tests, finding…
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Actress Irma P Hall, known for Soul Food, dies at age 91
Irma P Hall, the actress who won an NAACP Image Award for her role in Soul Food, died at age 91. Her family described her as a beloved educator and…
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Scottish soldier charged with rape of British Forces Cyprus woman
Lance Corporal Nicholas Horne of the 4th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland faces one count of rape for an alleged assault on a woman…
Marshall Islands President Warns 1.5C Overshoot Means World Is Over
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine warned that overshooting the 1.5C target will destroy small island nations, citing coral bleaching and floods.
Bogus bomb threats force evacuations at schools in Italy, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
Over 300 schools in Italy, Scotland, and Northern Ireland were evacuated after receiving identical bomb threat emails on Wednesday. Authorities confirmed the messages were…
DOJ charges three operatives with RAF Fairford terror plot
The Department of Justice indicted three Iran-backed operatives for orchestrating a terrorist plot at RAF Fairford. The group, known as HAYI, claimed responsibility for…
Judge allows Trump’s $10 billion BBC defamation suit to proceed
Federal Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz denied the BBC's motion to dismiss Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit over the Panorama documentary. The ruling found that…
El Salvador destroys 400 Mawozo gang headquarters in Haiti
Salvadoran forces destroyed the 400 Mawozo gang headquarters in Croix-des-Bouquets, marking the first direct strike against a Haitian target since deploying 2,000 troops. The…
UK offers to pay EU cohesion fund for electricity market access
Britain is prepared to discuss paying into the EU cohesion fund to join the European electricity market, a move aimed at deepening ties. The…
Israel opposition seizes Knesset control to block Netanyahu
Israeli opposition lawmakers used their new majority to seize Knesset control and request a new speaker to replace Netanyahu loyalist Amir Ohana. The move…
David Walliams loses High Court bid to block sexual misconduct allegations
David Walliams failed to secure a permanent injunction against the Guardian and ITV News investigation into sexual misconduct. Mr Justice Nicklin ruled that the…
Pentagon gives green light to permanent US base in Poland
Poland's defense minister stated the Pentagon approved plans for a permanent US military base, with a final decision expected in December. The project, named…