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Global snapshot: Argentina’s Fantasporto win and Milei shock, Boston rocker dies, Trump’s Georgia test, Iran briefings, JetBlue FAA halt, DDoS teens, OpenAI lawsuit, UK Labour jitters, campus antisemitism debate, and pro‑Russian outlet-impersonation disinfo
Argentine horror film takes Fantasporto top prize
“The Dollmaker” (“Encantador”), directed by José María Cicala, won the top award at Fantasporto in Portugal, with this year’s festival also featuring a tribute to Norwegian cinema.
Tommy DeCarlo, longtime Boston lead singer, dies at 60
Tommy DeCarlo, who fronted the rock band Boston for nearly two decades, has died at age 60, according to a statement from his children posted on Instagram.
Trump’s GOP grip tested in crowded Georgia special election
President Donald Trump endorsed Clay Fuller in Tuesday’s special election in northwest Georgia, but nearly 20 candidates are still in the race to fill the seat vacated in January by former ally turned critic Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Poland identifies suspected juvenile sellers of DDoS kits
Polish police say they have identified seven suspected juvenile cybercriminals accused of selling DDoS kits online. The minors were referred to family court, with the youngest reportedly 12.
JetBlue briefly grounds all flights after FAA ground stop
The FAA said a ground stop for JetBlue began at 5:22 a.m. Tuesday and was lifted about 40 minutes later at the airline’s request. JetBlue confirmed the temporary pause.
Pentagon leaders to brief as Iran tensions continue after U.S. strikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair Dan Caine are set to brief the media Tuesday amid ongoing tensions with Iran following U.S. strikes earlier this month. The Pentagon and President Trump have offered differing views on the conflict’s likely duration.
Milei’s fiscal shock reshapes Argentina’s political economy debate
Javier Milei’s austerity driven stabilization has shifted Argentina’s outlook, with the debate moving from whether stabilization was needed to whether sweeping fiscal reforms can win legitimacy and endure politically.
Canadian school shooting lawsuit targets OpenAI over alleged prior knowledge
The family of a child injured in a Canadian school shooting has sued OpenAI, alleging the company knew the perpetrator was planning a mass casualty attack but did not alert law enforcement.
Report, Labour MPs weigh defection as Greens gain in polls
The Telegraph reports some Labour MPs are considering switching to the Green Party as polling suggests the Greens are drawing support from Labour. Party whips reportedly approached at least one MP amid suspicions of a potential defection, and a Green source said the party is actively capitalising, with Zack Polanski cited as a prominent draw.
ADL says colleges improved antisemitism policies, students say hostility persists
The ADL’s 2026 Antisemitism Report Card found higher institutional grades across 150 colleges, with As and Bs rising from 23.5% in 2024 to 58% in 2026, based on 32 criteria spanning policies, Jewish life, and campus climate. ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt credited tougher enforcement, Title VI scrutiny, and outside pressure, but student reports and a 2026 survey suggest anti Jewish bias and attitudes remain common despite administrative changes.
Pro Russian disinformation campaign impersonates outlets like Euronews
Investigators say pro Russian actors are spoofing reputable media brands, including Euronews, to push fabricated stories about the Middle East war, aiming to erode trust in Western institutions and in Ukraine.
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