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Ukraine’s Air Raid Alert App Hacked with Fake Nuclear and Chemical Warnings
It was late Sunday night in Ukraine when air raid warnings began appearing on phones in Kyiv and across the country, but these were not the usual alerts warning Ukrainians of incoming Russian missiles and drones. Instead, people were receiving terrifying notifications about nuclear radiation, chemical attacks, and street fighting in Kyiv, followed by a message in Russian announcing that Moscow’s Oreshnik ballistic missile was on its way. “Hello! A nuclear alert is about to go off all across Ukraine! Don’t worry, Oreshnik is on its way,” one notification read.
Top Court Clash Marks Start of Poland’s Brutal Election Campaign
Donald Tusk, Poland’s prime minister, once told a group of prominent lawyers that his government will need to embrace a militant-style democracy to restore the rule of law after eight years of nationalist rule.
UK making up China policy ‘as it goes along’, MPs warn
Commons committee says lack of coherent strategy is hampering business and leaving national security risks unaddressed The UK is making up policy on China “as it goes along” and risks having its strategy dictated by Washington or Beijing, a parliamentary report has concluded. An investigation by the Commons business, innovation, science and trade select committee said Labour’s failure to formulate a coherent strategy since 2024 “combined the worst of both worlds” for the UK in relation to China. Continue reading...
The Professor’s Election Night Scorecard; A Race By Race Analysis; The Collapse of Republican Early Voting And The “Revolutionary” 1958 Midterms
Republican early voting has seen a significant decline leading up to the elections, with turnout dropping to just 17% in Texas, a stark contrast to the usual 35%. This trend is mirrored across the South and Midwest, indicating a troubling pattern for the GOP. In Michigan, the Senate race is heating up, but recent endorsements may not sway the outcome significantly, as over 40% of voters have already cast their ballots. Meanwhile, in Maine, Senator Susan Collins is expected to hold her ground against Troy Jackson, thanks to her established support in the community.
Looking ahead, Democrats need to flip five to six Senate seats for a majority, with North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas showing promise. Historical parallels are drawn to the 1958 midterms, where Democrats gained 13 seats in a surprising shift. The House projections suggest Democrats could secure 240 to 260 seats, contingent on Republican turnout. Gubernatorial races are also pivotal, as strong candidates could drive turnout and influence Senate races. Overall, the landscape is shifting, and it’s shaping up to be a consequential election season.
Senator Chris Murphy expected to make full recovery after stroke
US Senator Chris Murphy has been taken to hospital after suffering a stroke on Saturday, his team has said. The 53-year-old Connecticut Democrat was at his son's hockey game when he began feeling "numbness in his arm" and was taken to hospital, his team said in a statement shared with US media. It was discovered in hospital that he had experienced a stroke. "The doctors are encouraged by his progress, he is awake and alert, and we are optimistic he will make a full recovery," his team said.
Alaska Native Villages Face Election Without Promised Voting Sites
For about 20 years, Thomas Evans helped set up the voting booths in the community center in Nanwalek, Alaska, and checked in his neighbors as they came through the door. In those years, the 1980s and '90s, he remembers most of the village turning out. Now, he said, there is no regular precinct polling place in the village on Election Day. "There's no polling place anymore," Evans told Newsweek.
Trump makes fevered campaign push in final weekend before election
In the last weekend before the pivotal midterm elections, Donald Trump has made a final pitch to voters in hopes of keeping Republicans in control of the US Congress. Trump held rallies in Florida, Iowa and Kansas - states he won in past elections - in a sign of Republicans' defensive stance in Tuesday's elections. Facing voter frustration over rising prices, particularly fuel, Trump sought to tamp down such concerns and shift focus on attacking Democrats, saying they would "bankrupt" families if elected.
Kai-Fu Lee: Turning China’s Industrial Experience into a New Source of Global Productivity Through AI
At the 2026 China Outbound Investment Forum, hosted by the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, Founder and CEO of 01.AI and Chairman of Sinovation Ventures, delivered a keynote titled “Globalization in the AI Era: From Exporting Products to Co-Creating Capabilities.” He explored how Chinese companies can build new global advantages by applying AI to the industrial expertise they have developed over decades. AI is approaching a pivotal turning point: its capabilities are advancing rapidly as its cost drops.
Judge dismisses Trump administration's lawsuit over two Dan Sullivans in Alaska election
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the Trump administration aimed at delaying the certification of Alaska's Senate race results, which features two candidates named Dan Sullivan. The U.S. Department of Justice argued that this could confuse voters and dilute support for the incumbent, Dan S. Sullivan. However, U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason ruled that the federal government lacks the authority to segregate ballots in this three-way race, which also includes Democrat Mary Peltola.
Gleason emphasized that voters have the right to a secret ballot and noted that many had already voted early or by mail. Following the ruling, the Justice Department announced plans to appeal, maintaining that Daniel J. Sullivan, the lesser-known candidate, was a frivolous contender intended to mislead voters. President Trump had previously directed the DOJ to file this lawsuit, labeling Daniel J. as a "fake" candidate.
The situation has stirred controversy, with accusations that Democrats sought to recruit spoiler candidates, though Peltola has denied any involvement in such schemes. Analysts are watching this race closely, as it could significantly impact which party controls Congress in the upcoming midterms.