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Police Scotland warned against online misinformation linked to recent Glasgow protests, which were caused by false claims and mistaken identity. Disturbances in the city were attributed to individuals not from Glasgow who orchestrated the disorder.

The Trump administration has spent $2.7bn opposing wind power and $1.125bn supporting coal, with critics alleging these actions raise energy bills and benefit fossil-fuel companies. Critics claim the president prioritizes donors over working-class Americans' energy costs.

Ministers are planning to set legally binding debt targets for England’s water companies to prevent corporate failures like Thames Water. Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds is working on proposals that would require companies to maintain debt below certain levels or face legal consequences.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant in the US for 35 years, during a traffic stop in Houston. The agents claimed self-defense after alleging he weaponized his vehicle, but provided no evidence. The Department of Homeland Security stated Salgado Araujo was not the intended target of the operation, which sought two Guatemalan nationals. Separately, President Trump terminated three members of a federal election administration commission ahead of midterms.

Pauline Hanson's meetings with UK far-right figures and her interview with Tommy Robinson are part of a media strategy to gain international attention and build a global brand, according to far-right experts. Her 'fact-finding mission' includes visits with divisive personalities, as described by the article.

Xavier Niel, a French telecoms billionaire, became Vodafone’s largest shareholder by purchasing a 16% stake for £4.4bn. The Emirati telecoms group e& sold its entire shareholding in Vodafone for 112.5p a share.

New York City is implementing a rule targeting deceptive subscription practices by companies offering gym memberships, streaming services, and other recurring charges. The Mamdani administration’s policy, effective 1 October, imposes fines of up to $525 per user subscription for businesses that fail to provide a simple cancellation process.

A UK high court judge ruled the home secretary's decision to limit trafficking protections for asylum seekers was unlawful, as it removed the right to appeal for those denied protections under the 'one in one out' asylum returns deal. The legal challenge involved five small boat asylum seekers from Eritrea and Sudan targeted for return to France.

Facial recognition technology in UK shops, including Sainsbury’s and B&M, will now alert police instantly when serious offenders are detected. Civil liberties groups warn this represents a 'dangerous escalation' toward increased surveillance and criminalization in retail.

Chloe Moffat, 26, a personal assistant at the UK Treasury, died by suicide a day after a disciplinary meeting regarding an anonymous complaint. Her mother is urging the Treasury to change its disciplinary practices. The coroner noted her exemplary employment record.

EU regulators accused Meta of failing to address mental health risks from 'addictive design' features like autoplay and infinite scroll on Facebook and Instagram. These features are claimed to contribute to compulsive use by shifting users into 'autopilot mode' and fostering unhealthy habits.

Typhoon Maysak, the first landfalling typhoon of China's 2026 season, caused severe flooding in Guangxi and central regions, stranding residents on rooftops and resulting in 11 deaths. Flooding led to escaped snakes, including cobras, from breeding farms, while the typhoon also contributed to two tornadoes forming due to colliding warm and cold air masses.

Senator Ed Markey has proposed a legislative package targeting AI-related issues, including energy-intensive datacenters, biased hiring systems, and risks to children. The bills aim to address concerns about workplace surveillance, algorithmic discrimination, and economic inequality exacerbated by AI advancements.

Andy Burnham is set to become the next Labour leader and PM with 322 MP nominations. The article urges him to abandon migrant settlement proposals to avoid mirroring Reform's policies, arguing such measures would weaken the UK's appeal and harm progressive voter support.

A Unesco report reveals that 113 developing countries spent more on repaying foreign debt than on education in 2025, with 18 spending five times more on loans. Global aid to education is projected to decline by up to 30%, while sub-Saharan Africa countries spent 3.6 times more on debt than education.

US private equity firm Apollo has made a £5.7bn offer for easyJet, which the airline’s board is minded to recommend to shareholders. This follows a prior offer from rival firm Castlelake earlier in the week.

The body of 13-year-old Layla Jeffery was found in bushland near Donald in western Victoria after she went missing on the weekend. Police have classified her death as 'suspicious' following the discovery.

Ann Widdecombe, a prominent Eurosceptic and socially conservative figure, has died at 78. She was a former MP and MEP, and a member of Reform UK. A management statement confirmed her passing.

Abuse survivors are seeking to transfer compensation claims to Edmund Rice Education Australia, which they allege benefited from the Christian Brothers' wealth. The entity refuses to be made a defendant, prompting a potential high court battle as the Christian Brothers face hundreds of abuse cases worth $774m.

SK hynix, a South Korean chip maker, is raising $26.5bn through a US listing on Nasdaq, capitalizing on the AI boom. The company's profits have surged due to demand for advanced memory chips in AI datacenters, making it one of the largest stock sales globally.