It's Christmas for the elephants as unsold trees are fed to the animals at Berlin Zoo

Earlier this month, YouTuber Rick Beato raised concerns with fellow creator Rhett Shull about unusual enhancements in Beato's YouTube Shorts video featuring Pearl Jam's Mike McCready, which Shull attributed to AI processing. YouTube responded, denying the use of generative AI but acknowledging an experiment to improve video clarity, leading to creator frustrations over unconsented alterations to their content. Want More Context? 🔎

Australia antisemitism attacks: A con job or Iran's doing?The article explores whether recent antisemitic attacks in Australia are the result of a con job or the involvement of Iran's IRGC. It raises questions about the responsibility of ASIO and the Australian government in distinguishing between fabricated claims and genuine threats, particularly relating to acts of vandalism and arson against Jewish communities. Want More Context? 🔎

On August 26, 2025, Reform UK leaders Nigel Farage and Zia Yusuf announced a controversial deportation policy targeting asylum seekers arriving illegally by small boats, proposing to disapply the UN Convention Against Torture for up to five years to facilitate mass deportations. The policy aims to effectively abolish the current asylum system by declaring those who arrive illegally ineligible for asylum, significantly altering the UK's stance on international refugee protection. Want More Context? 🔎

Lebanon plans to persuade Hezbollah to disarm, with Israel indicating a willingness to withdraw its military presence in response, according to US envoy Tom Barrack. Despite Hezbollah’s rejection of disarmament and ongoing Israeli violations of a ceasefire agreement, Lebanese officials aim to control all weapons within the state and seek economic alternatives for Hezbollah fighters. Want More Context? 🔎

A woman crashed a golf cart into Atwood Lake, leading to the discovery of her husband, Marcus Miller, 45, and their 4-year-old son, Vincen, both dead; she allegedly threw her son into the water as a "spiritual offering" amid a mental health crisis. Authorities plan to charge her with aggravated murder as her three teenage children are now in the care of family. Want More Context? 🔎

A Denver man, Dan Smoker, lost US$17,000 after being transferred to a scammer posing as a United Airlines agent while seeking assistance for a cancelled flight. United Airlines confirmed the incident, stating the initial customer service representative mistakenly connected Smoker to an external number, and they are now reviewing the case to ensure he gets reimbursed. Want More Context? 🔎