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An updated UN database names 214 companies from 11 countries as involved in business activities linked to illegal Israeli settlements. The latest assessment focuses on the impact on Palestinian people's right to self-determination, and says companies must take appropriate measures over their involvement. The report renews debate over corporate responsibility and possible pressure on listed firms.

A judge has ordered Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center, prompting the president to declare he has 'no interest' in any overhaul of the Washington venue. Trump, who installed himself as chairman of the institution's board earlier this year, responded that he is not seeking changes. The ruling has reignited debate over the use of presidential power to reshape cultural institutions in Washington.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a 'foreign actor' was involved in an alleged terror plot targeting a British military base that is also used by American forces. The claim adds a geopolitical dimension to the investigation, as officials have not publicly identified the country or actor suspected of involvement.

Italy has approved a law that will once again allow the country to produce nuclear energy, reversing a ban in place for nearly four decades. The move marks a major shift in Italian energy policy and opens the door to reintroducing nuclear power as part of the country's energy mix, decades after reactors were shut down following a public referendum.

Spain's government, under pressure from nationwide housing protests, on Tuesday approved a package of measures including a proposed ban on evictions until 2030 and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts, a minister said. The measures target the country's deepening housing affordability crisis, which has driven repeated demonstrations across major cities in recent months.

President Trump is moving to rescind roughly $810 million that Congress already approved for domestic programs. The effort targets funding lawmakers allocated for priorities at home, setting up a fresh clash with Capitol Hill over federal spending and Congress's power of the purse. The report gives no further details on which programs would be affected or the legal mechanism being used.

Commentators are revisiting how fossil fuel advocates have repeatedly moved the goalposts on renewable energy as clean power exceeds expectations. One example circulating: during an Australian Senate debate on renewable energy in February 2013, Barnaby Joyce dismissed a 5% solar target as never achievable — a target solar has since surpassed. Critics argue denial tactics have evolved from outright rejection to minimising and delaying as renewables succeed.

Denmark told the United Nations that its agreement with the United States regarding Greenland benefits all parties involved. The statement comes amid ongoing international attention to Greenland's status and US interest in the Arctic territory. Further details about the terms of the pact or reactions from Greenland and other governments were not provided.

Actor Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on the NBC sitcom 'Saved by the Bell,' has died. Haskins played the affable school principal across the show's late-1980s and early-1990s run and its spin-offs, making him a familiar figure to a generation of viewers. Details about his age, cause of death, and when he passed have not been included in initial reports, and fans have begun remembering his most famous role.

A Hacker News post titled 'Microsoft killed FoxPro in 2007. Anyway, here's FoxPro revived' is drawing attention to foxscript.org, an apparent community effort to revive FoxPro, the database programming language and tool Microsoft discontinued. Commenters appear to be engaging with the nostalgia and technical merit of resurrecting a legacy development tool long after its official end of life. Details about who is behind the project and what exactly has been rebuilt are not clear from the post itself.

A British man who has lived in Australia for more than two decades says he has kept his accent, and that locals who hear it immediately ask which UK football team he supports. He replies that he followed football in the 1980s but lost interest when big money began pouring into the game, a sentiment many fans share about the sport's commercialisation.

Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on the hit sitcom 'Saved by the Bell,' has died, according to a report from TMZ. Haskins became a familiar face to a generation of viewers through the long-running NBC series and its spin-offs. Details about his age, the circumstances of his death, and reactions from former co-stars were not immediately available.

Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on the sitcom 'Saved by the Bell,' has died at the age of 75. He played the friendly school principal on the popular series from 1989 to 1993 and reprised the role in later spin-offs. The news is prompting tributes from fans remembering his role as one of TV's most recognizable authority figures.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for balancing border security measures with immigration reform to support business sectors struggling with labor shortages. The remarks mark a notably pragmatic stance from a Republican official known for hardline positions on immigration, suggesting concern that enforcement alone is not addressing workforce gaps in industries dependent on immigrant labor.

Europe is entering what commentators describe as a decisive moment for climate resilience, with attention turning to how the continent adapts policy, finance and infrastructure to a warming world. The discussion comes amid ongoing debate over climate risk in banking and financial regulation, and how prepared European economies are for extreme weather and transition costs.

Ukraine has received a new NASAMS air defense system along with a package of missiles, supplied by the United States and Norway, President Zelensky announced. France and Germany have also recently delivered additional missiles to bolster Ukrainian air defenses amid continued Russian aerial attacks.

A Michigan voter reports receiving their 2026 midterm general election ballot four days after it was mailed out and dropping it off at an early voting drop box. The post encourages others to register and vote in the midterm election. No wider news is attached to the item beyond this individual's voting update.

The Urban Institute says AI governance has now formally arrived in mortgage finance, with regulators and lenders beginning to set rules for how artificial intelligence is used in underwriting, servicing and fraud detection. The report frames the moment as a turning point and asks what oversight frameworks will come next as adoption accelerates across the housing market.

Dennis Haskins, the Chattanooga-born actor best known for playing principal Richard Belding on 'Saved by the Bell,' has died at the age of 75. News of his death was reported by Local 3 News. Further details about the circumstances were not immediately available, and fans of the long-running teen sitcom have been remembering the actor.

Version 0.5.83 of re/read, a reading app available via reapps.eu, is out for Firefox (including Android), Chrome, Brave and Edge. The update adds the ability to attach a note to a saved article or book, searching of reading lists by note, a last-backup line under the Export button, and articles split into blocks so advertising can be skipped while reading whole pieces.

A story titled 'Data Are Made, Not Found' credits career civil servants with protecting the US Census from political interference, framing data collection as a product of political and institutional choices rather than neutral fact-finding. The piece highlights the tension between politics and professional statistics in the United States, casting Census staff as defenders of accurate public data.

US Senator Marco Rubio has confirmed that a 'foreign actor' was involved in a terror plot in the United Kingdom. The statement, first reported by Fox News, links the UK investigation to an overseas party, though details on the actor's identity, the plot's targets, and any arrests have not been made public. Officials in both countries are expected to face questions about the case.

Vox Nutrition, a supplement manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new and improved NAD+ formula. The announcement, distributed via press wire, offers no further details on ingredients, pricing or availability. NAD+ supplements have gained attention in the wellness industry amid interest in cellular health and healthy aging products.

Ferrari has taken steps to shield team principal Frederic Vasseur from mounting pressure, according to a report from Autosport's Ben Barretto. The move comes amid ongoing questions about the team's form and management, with Ferrari apparently keen to defend its leadership at a sensitive moment in the season.