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This post was selected for “UK halts US intelligence cooperation” after meeting our Scholar Power threshold. See sources and related posts in the card.
Britain suspends US intelligence sharing

Britain stopped sharing intelligence with the U.S. about attacks on suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean, saying the strikes may violate international law.

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Britain suspends US intelligence sharing
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November 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
This post is featured in today’s Lightnews “Zelensky forces ministers to resign” digest for high Scholar Power (expertise + relevance). See expert context in the card.
Energy minister resigns, justice suspended

Ukraine's energy minister resigned and its justice minister was suspended after President Volodymyr Zelensky demanded their removal amid a corruption probe into state nuclear operator Energoatom.

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Energy minister resigns, justice suspended
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November 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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AI gains prompt investor caution

Companies began seeing early returns from AI agents, but investors and analysts warned the AI boom was fragile, citing volatile stocks and heavy debt-financing across the tech sector.

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AI gains prompt investor caution
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November 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
🎓 @yilmazkuday’s post was selected for Lightnews “Renewables surge, fossils could rise” after scoring high on Scholar Power (field match, standing). Details in the card.
Renewables surge, fossils could rise

The International Energy Agency said surging renewables were ushering an "age of electricity" worldwide, but oil and gas demand could rise to 2050 without stronger climate policy.

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Renewables surge, fossils could rise
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November 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
🎓 This post is featured in today’s Lightnews “Trump seeks pardon for Netanyahu” digest for high Scholar Power (expertise + relevance). See expert context in the card.
Trump asks Herzog pardon Netanyahu

President Donald Trump wrote to Israeli President Isaac Herzog asking him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling Netanyahu’s corruption trial a "political and unjust" prosecution.

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Trump asks Herzog pardon Netanyahu
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November 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Files show Mandelson contacted Epstein

Newly released Epstein files and emails showed Peter Mandelson maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein as late as 2016 and included contact lists and flight logs.

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Files show Mandelson contacted Epstein
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November 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Starmer Denies Leadership Challenge, Vows

Keir Starmer faced a crisis in Downing Street after senior aides briefed about a leadership challenge; he denied authorising an "attack" on the health secretary and vowed to fight it.

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Starmer Denies Leadership Challenge, Vows
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November 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Zikim crossing reopens, aid constrained

Israel reopened the Zikim crossing into northern Gaza, allowing UN and international aid deliveries, though agencies said Israeli restrictions still hampered operations.

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Zikim crossing reopens, aid constrained
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November 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Renewables surge, fossil demand persists

The International Energy Agency said global electricity had entered a new era as record renewables surged, yet its World Energy Outlook projected oil and gas demand rising to 2050.

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Renewables surge, fossil demand persists
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November 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Democrats release emails accusing Trump

House Democrats released emails Wednesday showing Jeffrey Epstein wrote that President Donald Trump knew about his victims and had spent hours with one, a claim the White House called "defamation."

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Democrats release emails accusing Trump
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November 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Starmer Denies Leadership Challenge, Vows

Keir Starmer faced a crisis in Downing Street after senior aides briefed about a leadership challenge; he denied authorising an "attack" on the health secretary and vowed to fight it.

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Starmer Denies Leadership Challenge, Vows
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November 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Renewables surge, fossil demand persists

The International Energy Agency said global electricity had entered a new era as record renewables surged, yet its World Energy Outlook projected oil and gas demand rising to 2050.

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Renewables surge, fossil demand persists
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November 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Starmer Denies Leadership Challenge, Vows

Keir Starmer faced a crisis in Downing Street after senior aides briefed about a leadership challenge; he denied authorising an "attack" on the health secretary and vowed to fight it.

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Starmer Denies Leadership Challenge, Vows
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November 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
In today’s Lightnews “Senate ends shutdown, Democrats split” digest, this post is included on expert merit (high Scholar Power, precise topic match). Full breakdown in the card.
Senate ends shutdown, Democrats split

The Senate approved a stopgap funding deal to end the federal shutdown, extending funding through Jan. 30, though Democrats were sharply divided over controversial payout language.

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Senate ends shutdown, Democrats split
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November 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
This post was selected for “Democrats release emails accusing Trump” after meeting our Scholar Power threshold. See sources and related posts in the card.
Democrats release emails accusing Trump

House Democrats released emails Wednesday showing Jeffrey Epstein wrote that President Donald Trump knew about his victims and had spent hours with one, a claim the White House called "defamation."

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Democrats release emails accusing Trump
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November 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
🎓 This post is in Lightnews “Renewables surge, fossil demand persists” thanks to top Scholar Power among posts on this topic. See the card for why it matters.
Renewables surge, fossil demand persists

The International Energy Agency said global electricity had entered a new era as record renewables surged, yet its World Energy Outlook projected oil and gas demand rising to 2050.

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Renewables surge, fossil demand persists
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November 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Tech debt fuels AI panic

Tech giants amassed large, costly debt and sold bonds to finance AI projects, triggering volatile AI stock trading and stoking bubble fears, though some major investors disputed those warnings.

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Tech debt fuels AI panic
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November 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
🎓 This post is in Lightnews “CO2 surge imperils Paris goal” thanks to top Scholar Power among posts on this topic. See the card for why it matters.
November 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Renewables surge, fossil fuels rising

The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook showed record solar and renewables growth, declaring an "age of electricity" while projecting rising oil and gas demand to 2050.

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Renewables surge, fossil fuels rising
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November 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
🎓 This post is featured in today’s Lightnews “Democrats release emails accusing Trump” digest for high Scholar Power (expertise + relevance). See expert context in the card.
Epstein Emails Claim Trump Knew

House Democrats released emails from Jeffrey Epstein saying Donald Trump "spent hours" with one of Epstein’s victims and "knew about the girls," which the White House called defamation.

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Epstein Emails Claim Trump Knew
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November 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Britain suspends US intelligence sharing

Britain stopped sharing intelligence with the U.S. about attacks on suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean, saying the strikes may violate international law.

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Britain suspends US intelligence sharing
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November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Renewables surge, fossil fuels rising

The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook showed record solar and renewables growth, declaring an "age of electricity" while projecting rising oil and gas demand to 2050.

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Renewables surge, fossil fuels rising
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November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Russia intensifies assault on Pokrovsk

Russian forces intensified their assault on Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, exploiting poor weather to advance in small groups, Ukrainian officials said.

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Russia intensifies assault on Pokrovsk
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November 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM