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1. ‘Ghost particles’ from space telescope wins physics Nobel
Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won the physics Nobel for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space. The project captures ‘ghost particles’ arriving from space.
Source: BBC World
2. Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads
Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola death. The patient had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.
Source: BBC World
3. US man arrested as second suspect in Canada mass school shooting planned with ChatGPT
The US Department of Justice has detained James Codey Bryant, 30, of Washington state, as a suspected accomplice in a Canadian mass school shooting. Prosecutors allege he gave “technical advice” to the primary suspect, an 18-year-old who allegedly killed six children after discussing the attack with ChatGPT.
Source: The Guardian World
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1. Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
August Hanning, a former head of Germany’s intelligence service, has been arrested on charges of espionage and treason. He is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.
Source: BBC World
2. New Zealand greenhouse gas levels hit record highs threatening catastrophic glacier melts
A new government report says New Zealand’s greenhouse gas levels have hit record highs, warning of more frequent and intense heatwaves, damaging storms and cyclones, and catastrophic glacier melts. The Our Atmosphere and Climate 2026 report says the country faces mounting, wide-reaching climate pressures.
Source: The Guardian World
3. Hunter Valley community group wins landmark high court climate change case
Australia’s high court upheld a NSW appeals court ruling overturning MACH Energy’s proposed Mount Pleasant coalmine expansion, marking the country’s first high court case to consider climate change. Advocates say the decision sets a binding national precedent for fossil fuel projects in New South Wales.
Source: The Guardian World
4. The world has nearly burned through its oil stockpile buffer, executives say - Reuters
Executives say the world has nearly exhausted its oil stockpile buffer. The comments highlight how little spare supply cushion remains, raising concerns about oil prices and energy security.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
5. Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France
School protests are spreading across France, with tear gas used in Paris and Marseille. Crowds made up mainly of teenagers demanded more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.
Source: BBC World
6. Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres
Finland has ordered work on two planned Google data centres to stop. The decision followed concerns about forest clearance.
Source: BBC World
7. Pornhub returns to Australia after banning access due to age verification rules
Australian adults can access Pornhub again after parent company Aylo introduced age verification via Apple devices. In March, Aylo had blocked Australian users due to legal age-check requirements.
Source: The Guardian World
8. Wall Street shares notch records as oil prices stabilize, bond yields retreat - Reuters
Wall Street’s main stock indexes closed at record highs as oil prices stabilized and bond yields retreated. The moves eased investor concerns over energy costs and interest rates, lifting risk appetite.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
9. World Bank raises Africa’s 2026 growth forecast, urges AI investments - Reuters
The World Bank has raised its forecast for Africa’s economic growth in 2026 and called for greater investment in artificial intelligence, Reuters reported.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
10. From just-in-time to just-in-case: oil executives say world needs more export routes
Oil executives say the world needs more export routes, signaling a shift from “just-in-time” to “just-in-case” supply strategies. The call reflects growing industry concern over supply chain resilience and the risk of disruptions.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
11. Norwegian FA files complaints with FIFA committees over peace prize, World Cup sell-off - Reuters
Norway’s football association has filed complaints with FIFA committees over the awarding of FIFA’s peace prize and the sell-off of World Cup-related rights. The move highlights member associations’ concerns over FIFA’s governance and commercial practices.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
12. US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
Lawyers say US death row inmate Christa Pike is awake and speaking after a failed execution. Experts and lawyers called her apparent recovery unprecedented, saying she is believed to be the only known person to survive a lethal injection.
Source: BBC World