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Washington Post fired Karen Attiah over social-media posts in 2025; an arbitrator has now ordered her reinstated with full back pay

Karen Attiah, a former Washington Post opinion writer and the newspaper's founding global opinions editor, was fired on September 11, 2025, one day after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a public appearance at Utah Valley University. The Post's termination letter accused Attiah of gross misconduct, saying…

The Times of India

‘So hacked off’: as election nears, New Zealanders despair at the main parties – and Opportunity knocks

National and Labour have passed government back and forth for years but many voters are no longer content with politics as usual

The Guardian - AU

Kennedy Center went into financial meltdown after Trump added his name, report reveals: ‘Like it was doomsday’

The venue argues that donors will ‘flee’ and contributions will ‘dry up’ without Trump — but budget docs appear to show the opposite

The Independent UK

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Fired WaPo writer nets free speech win

Karen Attiah's firing by the Washington Post sparked a backlash the newspaper has paid for ever since

Salon

Kimmel stand-in Jelly Roll makes brutal dig at Trump’s weight gain

Rapper addressed reports suggesting Trump’s doctors are concerned about his weight

The Independent UK

Washington Post ordered to rehire columnist sacked for social media posts after Charlie Kirk's killing

Karen Attiah wrote on social media after the right-wing influencer's assassination that she would not display sadness and shared the activist's past racist comments about Black women.

Euronews

Post-Pep Premier League era begins with blast of hyper-managed shock and awe

Possession numbers, the intense physicality and the pure rhythm of games all felt noticeably new as the season began

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Washington Post ordered to reinstate opinion writer fired over Charlie Kirk posts

Arbitrator determined the Post improperly fired Karen Attiah, a union-protected employee, over social media posts

The Guardian - US

Washington Post ordered to rehire columnist fired over Charlie Kirk comments

Karen Attiah was fired after posting about ‘white men who espouse hatred and violence’ on the day Charlie Kirk was killed

The Independent UK

Russia is suffering from a slow-motion bank run as the Kremlin scavenges for war funding—and it may start seizing recruits for the military too

The financial sector's loss of deposits has created a liquidity crunch so severe that it's threatening Russia's ability to fund its war.

Fortune

Trump's Weight Gain Sparks Health Warnings as Doctors Sound Alarm Over 20-Pound Increase

Doctors express concern over Donald Trump's weight gain, highlighting potential health risks. Despite reassurances from the White House, experts urge prioritising obesity as a serious health issue.

International Business Times UK

Doctor says Trump’s weight should be addressed as a priority ‘similar to ensuring Secret Service protections’

Trump weighed approximately 238 pounds in May – 14 pounds more than last year and 23 pounds more than the 215 pounds he weighed three years ago

The Independent UK

Former SpaceX Engineers Are Reviving a Forgotten Nuclear Project. AI Data Centers Could Be the Customers.

Nuclear startup Applied Atomics is working with BWXT to revive mPower, a small modular reactor project that was abandoned in 2017 after years of development to power AI data centers.

International Business Times

Pentagon weighs reducing Gulf troop presence as Iran war cost hits $37.5 bn : Report

The Pentagon is weighing whether the United States should maintain a smaller military presence in the Persian Gulf after the Iran war, as per a Washington Post report. The scale of damage to American bases has forced Washington to reconsider a decades-old security posture in the region.

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‘It was like walking into extreme heat’: Ryanair passengers allegedly faint, throw up on sweltering flight

"Ryanair: where the AC is optional, apparently"

The Times of India

Israel surprised by speed of Iran's missile recovery despite strikes: Report

Israeli defence officials have been surprised by the speed at which Iran is rebuilding parts of its military capabilities, with the country's ballistic missile programme emerging as a particular concern, the Jerusalem Post reported.

Benzinga

Trump Touts 60-Year Drug Price Drop as ‘Receipts,’ But Experts Point to Biden-Era Law

The White House on Saturday promoted a Washington Post headline touting the sharpest drop in prescription drug prices in more than 60 years, presenting it as evidence of President Donald Trump‘s success despite the article’s own experts pointing to a Biden-era policy as a more likely driver.

The Guardian - US

Trump shows off article on lower drug prices that says Biden deserves credit, not him

US president credits himself with lowest drug prices in 60 years, when article says drop is more likely due to Biden

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Bangkok Post

News stories you may have missed

A fortnight ago to mark the Bangkok Post's 80th anniversary this column carried reminiscences of my early days at the newspaper. Unfortunately there was not enough space to mention some of the more bizarre stories that appeared in the Post in those days. As recent news has been distinctly on…

The Guardian - US

US Forest Service chief reportedly pressed staff for more support for wildfire near his ranch

Michael Boren requested more aircraft for 7-acre Cabin Creek fire, some of which were diverted from other fires

Bangkok Post

The Bangkok Post launches premium digital subscription to support next phase of digital growth

The Bangkok Post will introduce its premium digital subscription on Aug 14, 2026, signalling the next phase of its digital strategy as it scales reader revenue alongside print, Epaper and advertising operations.

The Independent UK

US military loses 25% of its key drone fleet as Iran war shrinks stockpile: report

At least 45 MQ-9 Reapers, which cost up to $50 milion each, have been shot down or crashed, for a total loss exceeding $1.3 billion

The Independent UK

CIA ‘had low confidence’ in Trump assassination threat that sparked secret Air Force One swap

Intelligence officials were skeptical about Israeli tip-off but proceeded with elaborate ‘deception operation’ to safeguard president out of abundance of caution, according to Washington Post report