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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker denounced President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard in Chicago. He called it an abuse of power. Pritzker said no emergency exists that would justify sending troops into Illinois. He accused Trump of manufacturing a crisis to advance his agenda. Trump has already deployed around 2,000 troops to Washington DC. The city’s Democratic leadership opposed the measure. Trump presents the deployment as part of a nationwide crackdown on crime. On Friday, he said Chicago and New York could be next. Chicago mayor warns of rising tensions Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he had received…

Ottawa will remove select retaliatory duties while keeping tariffs on cars, steel, and aluminium. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Canada will roll back part of its trade retaliation against the United States. While tariffs on vehicles, steel, and aluminium remain, other levies on American goods will be lifted starting September 1. Step follows missed trade deadline The announcement comes after Carney’s first phone conversation with President Donald Trump since both nations missed their self-imposed deadline for a new trade agreement. Canada had earlier imposed a 25% tariff on roughly C$30bn (£16bn; $21.7bn) of US goods, including appliances and…

The government must legally provide housing for asylum-seekers. Before 2020, using hotels caused little public attention.Rising asylum-seeker numbers in 2020 forced the Conservative government to find new housing solutions quickly.A recent court ruling complicated the government’s efforts and encouraged opponents to challenge hotel accommodations in court.Right-wing politicians leveraged a temporary injunction against an Epping hotel to inspire similar legal actions elsewhere. Public Protests and Counteractions Protesters filled streets across the UK on Saturday, including Liverpool, to oppose hotels housing asylum-seekers.Right-wing parties coined the slogan “Abolish Asylum System,” which protesters also used in Bristol, Newcastle, and London.In Liverpool, Stand Up To…

A new study reveals that extreme heat is more than just uncomfortable — it influences how we feel. By examining over a billion social media posts from 157 countries, researchers found moods dipped noticeably once temperatures passed 35°C. The emotional decline was far steeper in low‑income nations than in wealthier ones. The team, which included MIT scientists, measured the positivity or negativity of posts on X and Weibo. They then lined this up with daily weather data from nearly 3,000 locations worldwide. In higher‑income regions, sentiment dipped by about 8%, but in lower‑income ones, negativity surged by around 25%. Why…

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced on Friday that Washington will purchase a 10% ownership stake in Intel. “This historic agreement strengthens American leadership in semiconductors. It will boost our economy and secure our technological edge,” Lutnick wrote on X. He included a photo of himself with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. President Donald Trump confirmed the deal earlier in the Oval Office. He described it as “a great deal for them.” Shares of the Santa Clara-based chipmaker rose more than 5% on Friday. Intel confirmed that the US government will invest $8.9bn (£6.6bn) in its common stock. Grants redirected…

While Asia continues to power ahead in the adoption of cryptocurrencies and the US has recently entered the race with renewed ambition, Europe has chosen a different path — heavy regulation. Since Bitcoin’s birth in 2009, its value has skyrocketed to nearly $120,000, turning crypto from an outsider experiment into a mainstream financial force. The EU’s answer has been MiCA, a regulatory package that demands separation of customer funds, regular audits, licensing fees, and identity checks for transfers. Supporters argue this strengthens consumer protection and market discipline. Yet critics say the requirements make it harder for smaller companies to survive,…

Federal Strategy Targets Urban Centers President Donald Trump declared that his administration will expand its crime-control measures to Chicago and New York, criticizing Chicago as being in disarray and saying New York would be next. The initiative continues a federal campaign focused on Democratic-run cities led by Black mayors, sparking political pushback. National Guard to Patrol with Weapons in Washington Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered that National Guard units operating in Washington DC will now be equipped with firearms, overturning earlier assurances they would remain unarmed. Around 2,000 Guard personnel are currently deployed in the city, including reinforcements from Republican-led…

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance will strengthen Ukraine’s military and secure commitments from the US and Europe. He called NATO’s support “unwavering” and “growing” during a visit to Kyiv. Rutte added NATO will fund a steady flow of lethal US weapons to Ukraine. Rutte confirmed US President Donald Trump pledged America’s involvement in security guarantees. He emphasized that Europe, the US, and Ukraine will ensure the measures deter any future Russian aggression. Zelenskyy Highlights Need for Strong Guarantees President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine requires guarantees so citizens and future generations remain safe from Russian attacks. He stressed…

Elon Musk and his company X have reached a settlement with former staff. The employees had sued for $500 million in unpaid severance. The agreement appeared in a court filing on Wednesday. Both parties asked the San Francisco appeals court to postpone a hearing. They said more time was needed to finalize the paperwork. Legal battle followed mass layoffs The case began after Musk dismissed around 6,000 employees in 2022. That was more than half of the company’s workforce. Many of the affected staff challenged the severance packages in court. Representatives of X and the employees’ lawyers have not publicly…

German prosecutors arrested Ukrainian citizen Serhii K., suspected of coordinating the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. Authorities detained him overnight in Italy’s Rimini province and confirmed his alleged leadership role in the operation. Explosions Heightened Energy Tensions Explosions on September 26, 2022, ruptured Nord Stream 1 and damaged Nord Stream 2. Nord Stream 1 had supplied Russian gas to Germany until Moscow cut deliveries in August 2022. Germany suspended Nord Stream 2 certification before Russia invaded Ukraine, so it never entered service. The attacks increased European urgency to reduce reliance on Russian energy. International Accusations and Investigations Russia blamed the…