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general
Babylon, not Egypt: Israel is running on the wrong story about Diaspora Jews - opinion
The Jewish people did not survive because everyone stayed committed. It survived because enough did. For most of our history, it has been the few leading the few.
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Would Jews really be more accepted if the State of Israel did not exist? - opinion
After centuries of persecution, Israel gives Jews a homeland where they can defend themselves.
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'Senseless attack': Ex UK PM Johnson narrowly misses Russian attack on Ukraine-Poland railway
"I don’t know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning," Johnson wrote, adding that civilians endure similar strikes every day.
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general
US Air Force pilots lack sufficient sortie experience for combat operations - report
MIAS expert John Venable noted that the pilot shortage facing the US military is anecdotally 4,000 open slots, though the official number is 2,000.
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politics
US urges caution near Jewish, Israeli sites in UAE during Rosh Hashanah
US mission to the UAE urged citizens to remain cautious in areas associated with Israeli communities ahead of Rosh Hashanah celebrations.
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general
Could Iran’s regime collapse? Inside the Israeli assessment of Tehran’s future - analysis
If Iran attacks, there will be no way back. Israel’s response, officials have indicated, would target critical national infrastructure that a collapsing regime would not be able to rebuild.
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Alexander Zverev wins U.S. Open, beating American Ben Shelton
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
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politics
Politics live: One Nation reveals ‘net-negative’ migration policy; electrifying push for Australians to save $5,000 a year
Follow the day’s news live Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast Labor has ‘refused to adopt’ Coalition migration asks Perhaps one reason for Labor’s delay in making its…
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science
Student dies after binge drinking, choking on vomit
The 20-year-old University of Otago student drank a significant amount of alcohol at his birthday party in 2023 and was later found passed out.
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sports
Hull bounces back for surprise second, 'perfect race' not enough for Myers
Jess Hull surprises with second in the 5,000m and Cam Myers finishes just behind Josh Kerr again, but both Australian stars are left happy with their efforts at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
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business
Trump drops tariff on Irish whiskey while booze ban looms for Canada
The tariffs on Irish whiskey were imposed months ago as part of his standard tariff imposed by Trump on European Union imports, which was reduced to 10 per cent in July.
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politics
Russian Strikes on Ukraine Hits Near David Petraeus, ex-C.I.A. Chief
David Petraeus was at a rail station when a drone hit. Another train, with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain and other dignitaries, had just left, Ukrainian officials said.
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politics
Deep-fried food banned under new school dinner rules in England
The government describes its new school food standards as "once-in-a-generation changes".
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business
'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges
Burnham has said those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.
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general
Will Hong Kong’s educators learn from sliding Pisa results?
The latest Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) results are out and unfortunately for the Education Bureau, Hong Kong’s performance looks bad. Is this the outcome of not learning from…
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business
Insight Partners’ Devin Parekh on why the firm is diversifying while everyone else bets the farm on OpenAI and Anthropic
Insight Partners' Devin Parekh opens up about losing Legora to General Catalyst, why he's fine holding stakes in rival AI labs, and why — even as everyone else piles into OpenAI and Anthropic — his…
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politics
A third person has died of measles in the US, health officials say
Pennsylvania reports that a 40-year-old woman died from the disease, which was declared eliminated in the US in 2000.
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general
Trump says US could stay in Iran and keep oil, like Venezuela deal
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general
Man arrested after manhunt in deadly Louisiana stabbing spree
Kaegan Jude Solet, 47, was taken into custody Sunday in connection with a stabbing spree Friday that left four people dead and one in critical condition.
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politics
Your say: week beginning September 14
Every day, we publish a selection of your emails in our newsletter. We’d love to hear from you, you can email us at yoursay@theconversation.edu.au. Monday September 14 “Your article ‘Cutting the…
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entertainment
The 'authenticity' of Celine Dion: 'She appeals to the Boomers and the Zoomers'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Nick Rees-Roberts, Professor of Media, Culture and Communication at the Sorbonne Nouvelle University, Paris. According to Roberts, Celine Dion’s extraordinary…
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politics
Swedish party blocs tied after Sunday vote, projections say
With 50% of the votes counted, the two main blocs were separated by only 20,000 votes, Sweden public broadvasteer SVT said.
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politics
'Imitation' or 'perfect solution' - Labour's KiwiSaver policy
The newly announced policy was called the "perfect solution" by wife of Sir Michael Cullen while Nicola Willis called it a "watered-down version" of National.
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sports
USA defeat France to win 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
Breanna Stewart leads comeback win for the record champions despite France's early lead in the Berlin final.
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politics
Poland, Ukraine accuse Russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near border
Western officials including ex-UK PM Boris Johnson were nearby when Russia hit a train at the Poland-Ukraine border.
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politics
Donald Trump doubles down on support for united Ireland
US president brushes off Andy Burnham’s opposition to referendum and says he will remove Irish whiskey tariff Donald Trump has reiterated his support for Irish unification and brushed off Andy…
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technology
Claude Fable 5.1 Solves the Cyphral Distich, a 370-year-old cipher
Article URL: https://www.vals.ai/blogs/fable-solves-cyphral-distich Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49688695 Points: 25 # Comments: 0
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politics
Trump says he plans to lift tariffs on Irish whiskey
President Trump said Sunday that he plans to lift tariffs on Irish whiskey, an announcement he made while visiting the Emerald Isle. “Ireland itself has been so incredible, so inviting, and we're very…
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politics
First ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to meet in Cardiff
The Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin leaders will discuss ways they can work more closely.
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politics
Pro-Palestine protest demands Australia increases pressure on Israel
A pro-Palestine protest in Sydney demanded that the Australian government take further action and implement on Israel.
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politics
Trump to consider releasing 9/11 records after families’ request
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he will look into requests from families of September 11 victims to release records that could shed light on Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in the attacks 25…
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general
New Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point USA headquarters
The 8ft statue, installed in Phoenix last week to mark one year since Kirk’s killing, was found painted red A newly unveiled statue of the rightwing activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized at the Turning…
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general
Kushner: US used Israel’s isolation after ‘terrible’ Doha strike to secure Gaza deal
Netanyahu's Likud party hits back at remarks, says attack on Hamas headquarters was a decisive factor in getting hostages out; PM previously apologized to Qatar for the strike
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general
Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh leaders said planning effort to dissolve the UK
Declaration on right to hold independence referendums expected to be signed in Cardiff Monday, days after Trump endorsed Irish reunification in visit to Dublin
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science
Can a warming Arctic become an important commercial highway?
The conflict in the Middle East raises security concerns about traditional shipping routes.
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politics
India win Women’s Asia Cup but do not accept trophy
India were not present at the trophy ceremony, which was led by Pakistani Interior Minister and ACC President Naqvi.
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entertainment
New Zealand gets its first Indian Film Festival: Three must see films
India makes more movies than anywhere in the world - a new festival will bring films in almost a dozen languages to New Zealand.
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sports
U.S. wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup, beating France 97-79
Despite the final score, this one wasn't easy; the Americans faced their biggest deficit in the tournament in a long time.
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politics
Trump says he will consider request to release more 9/11 records
NEW YORK/SHANNON, Ireland, Sept 13 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would consider a request from relatives of those killed in the September 11 attacks to release more records about the…
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politics
As Shane Lowry watches on, Donald Trump reinvents himself as champion of all things Irish
The secret service needn’t have worried – the biggest danger at Doonbeg was an Irish golfer with a red-hot putter
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general
US Envoy Jared Kushner says Doha attack left Israel ‘globally isolated’
Jared Kushner, says Israel’s failed attack on Hamas leadership in Doha was ‘terrible’ and left the country ‘isolated'
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general
Flawed Routers Flood University of Wisconsin Internet Time Server (2003)
Article URL: https://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~plonka/netgear-sntp/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49688391 Points: 16 # Comments: 0
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science
Canadian filmmaker sets record for most Bigfoot live-action movies
A Canadian filmmaker is now in the Guinness Book of World Records for several of his movies about Bigfoot at Winnipeg's Horror Con.
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business
US will scrap Irish whisky tariff, Trump says
The announcement comes several months after the US decreased the tariff by 5 percent.
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politics
US deports Afghan woman in first-ever case before special terrorism court
In a historic first, the DOJ utilized the 1996 Alien Terrorist Removal Court to deport a resident who allegedly supported an ISIS-style mass shooting plot planned for US Election Day.
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business
The 9 buzziest startups from Y Combinator’s latest Demo Day, according to VCs
From floating reactors to brain chips: VCs picked their favorite YC startups from the summer batch.
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general
Oil infra hit by Ukraine, Russia gets 70% of its fuel from India
August marked a milestone for Russia as it imported record levels of oil products, with Indian exports accounting for nearly seventy percent. The gasoline supplied by India was produced from Russian…
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general
Israel Canada invites you to MDAYS – Midtown Jerusalem presale event - Sponsored Content
Join our exclusive PRESALE EVENT in Jerusalem, September 28–October 1, and explore luxury residences, vibrant city living, and a landmark new destination in Jerusalem.
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general
Centcom commander 'not concerned at all' about munitions stockpiles
Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command (Centcom), said he is "not concerned at all" about the U.S.'s munition stockpile amid reports that the Pentagon has depleted its stockpiles to…
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politics
Sweden’s election too close to call as far right loses ground
The anti-immmigration Sweden Democrats, which entered Parliament in 2010, lost support for the first time.
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business
Alice Duncan-Kemp was an empathetic observer of Mithaka culture, but her legacy is complicated
Mark Kolbe/Getty Images, Blank Inc., Angus & Robertson, W.R. Smith & Paterson, The Conversation Alice’s dreaming is centrally about the childhood, memories and writings of Alice Duncan-Kemp…
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science
A brief history of collage from 12th century Japan to Sydney today – and your own kitchen table
Collage is ancient, with roots going back to the invention of paper in East Asia. In 12th century Japan, paper was used for calligraphy, and artists pasted different papers, fabrics and torn elements…
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science
What are statins? And can healthy people use them to prevent heart disease and dementia?
Every month, around 2.7 million Australians have a statin dispensed to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke. Statins reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, the collective term for…
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science
Too many students have ‘reading anxiety’. New research suggests it is triggered by problems in primary school
Kindel Media/ Pexels Western Australian author Hamish Kelly has struggled with reading for almost two decades. In his first of two books, he describes his experience of learning to read: The letters…
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politics
Australia must double down to meet our climate targets. Our new study shows how
Philip Thurston/Getty Within the next five years, global warming is set to breach the 1.5°C threshold at the heart of the 2015 Paris Agreement. This will have dire consequences, from rapidly melting…
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business
Trump scraps tariffs on Irish whiskey ‘on behalf of the United States of America’
US president praises Irish hospitality he experienced during weekend visit
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business
We may be able to turn off the algorithm, but we can’t escape the misogyny of the manosphere
The federal government recently announced a suite of new laws designed to address harmful content on digital platforms. Following campaigning organised by activist Chanel Contos’ youth-led…
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business
Data centres in Australia: your questions answered
The Conversation, CC BY-SA Community opposition to large-scale data centres is growing. Critics are calling for a pause on data centre development, in line with other jurisdictions such as New York…
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business
Data centres have existed for decades. So why are they so controversial now?
The Conversation, CC BY-SA Until recently, data centres attracted relatively little public attention. They were largely treated as invisible pieces of digital infrastructure: essential but rarely…
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general
El Jalapeño: Dairy war between Chiapas, Oaxaca escalates over ‘world’s biggest cheese ball’
A full-scale dairy war has erupted between Chiapas and Oaxaca as the two Mexican states battle to produce the world's biggest cheese ball.
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politics
'Death of a Democracy': Exploring the rise and fall of Weimar Germany - review
Victor Sebestyen has painted a vivid picture of the life and eventual death of Weimar Germany, telling the painful story of Germany between 1918 and 1933.
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politics
South Africa Visa Concession Extended to 30 June 2027 for Pending Applicants
Home Affairs has pushed its visa concession out to 30 June 2027. It keeps pending applicants lawful, but it hands nobody a new right.
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politics
Swedes vote in election that could see far-right in government
Voting is under way in Sweden in a closely fought election that could see the far-right enter government.
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general
US embassy staffer smuggled out of London amid allegations of indecent child imagery - report
The BBC said that the staffer, who was flown back to the US on a commercial flight, has diplomatic protections despite not being a diplomat.
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sports
Ronaldo calls for life bans of Saudi Pro League fans after Jota chants
Fans at Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal game seem to taunt Ruben Neves by chanting name of deceased teammate, Diogo Jota.
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politics
South Africa ETA Is Live: How the New Travel Permit Works and What It Costs
South Africa now issues a digital travel permit before you fly. Here is who can use it, what it costs, how long approval takes, and the second form every traveller has to file.
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business
Guyana’s oil boom and challenges
Guyana’s president says his country has seen an increase in oil revenue as the Iran conflict reshapes global markets.
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business
Maine’s lobster industry finds itself squeezed on all sides amid Canada trade war
STONINGTON, MAINE — The Maine lobster business has found itself in the crosshairs of a trade war and congressional infighting as rising costs and other pressures leave the heritage industry in a…
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business
Carney’s investment summit to be met with protests
Hundreds of executives and global asset managers are set to arrive in Toronto for Canada's first-ever investment summit to get a look at major projects in development.
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entertainment
Are CDs really making a comeback? Or are we misreading something?
If the articles and reports are to be believed the company disc is experiencing a giant boom in popularity. It sort of isl but not for the reasons you might think.
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politics
Trump says US could stay in Iran and keep oil, like Venezuela deal
"We'll ultimately get out (of Iran), unless we decide to stay and keep the oil like Venezuela," Trump said, adding that the US revenue from Venezuela has "paid for the war many times."
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general
Iran requested new Russian Geran drones for attacks on Israeli, American targets amid war - report
Russia based the original Geran, which carries a 20-kilogram warhead and has a top speed of 185 kph, on Iranian-designed Shahed drones.
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general
Lloyds rejects mortgage bid from mother of jailed Palestine Action activist
The mother of jailed Palestine Action activist Leona Kamio says Lloyds rejected her mortgage application after citing “adverse media” linked to her daughter’s conviction.
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general
Former hostage Omer Shem Tov recalls loneliness, hunger, abuse during Hamas captivity
“It bothers me when people tell me I’m a hero,” Shem Tov said of his release from captivity. “I don’t think I’m a hero. This was a reality that was forced on me."
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politics
Hegseth, Pentagon pressured F-15 crew to appear in '60 Minutes' Iran rescue story, CNN reports
US Defense Secretary Hegseth and political officials reportedly pushed for the airmen to take part in the CBS program, while military officials raised concerns over security and political messaging.
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sports
Exploring Jewish history on an Adriatic cruise - review
Join a seven-night luxury cruise uncovering Jewish history in Greek caves, Game of Thrones sets, and Europe's oldest active Sephardi synagogue.
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general
Saudi pipeline outage threatens loss of 4% of global oil supply
Drone strikes that damaged a Saudi pipeline yesterday could cut up to 4% of global oil supply and spur even higher fuel prices.
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politics
Trump downplays AI warnings, citing competition with China
President Trump on Sunday downplayed the growing concerns over artificial intelligence's rapid development and its implications for the future of humanity, saying guardrails can be placed on the…
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politics
Israel’s survival story inspires vision for Republika Srpska’s future, Milorad Dodik tells 'Post'
EUROPE AFFAIRS: In Banja Luka, Milorad Dodik tells the ‘Post’ of his support for Israel and the political dream he says has never disappeared: breaking away from Bosnia and uniting with Serbia.
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general
Admiral Brad Cooper says he's "not concerned at all" about munition shortage
"60 Minutes" correspondent Norah O'Donnell spoke to Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander in charge of the war in Iran. He told O'Donnell "I'm not concerned at all" about a munitions shortage to defend…
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general
Six killed, 130 missing after Indonesian passenger ship capsizes
Six people have been killed and 130 remain missing after a passenger ship capsized in the Java Sea off Indonesia.
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politics
Sweden general election: close race as far right eyes role in government – Europe live
Country heads to the polls as latest polling shows 0.3-point gap between left and right wing blocs Since you may not be ordinarily following the Swedish politics very closely, let me bring you up to…
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business
Anthropic's Amodei says China presents 'toughest dilemma' for his proposed AI slowdown
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis, the chair of Google DeepMind, and Elon Musk have all welcomed Amodei's proposal.
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politics
Mecca Pact, but no troops yet: Pak expresses 'solidarity' with Saudi after Houthi attacks
Pakistan voiced strong solidarity with Saudi Arabia following recent Houthi attacks. These strikes threaten regional peace and could disrupt global energy supplies. Prime Minister Sharif discussed…
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business
Trump doubles down on united Ireland comments on day two of visit
The US president was speaking at the Irish Open on Sunday and said "many people agree" with his comments.
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sports
France's far-right Marine Le Pen kicks off 2027 presidential campaign
In France, Marine Le Pen has launched her presidential campaign with a rally in Hénin-Beaumont this Sunday, despite wearing an electronic tag following her recent conviction. On FRANCE 24…
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general
World leaders gather in New Delhi for final day of BRICS summit
BRICS leaders gathered in New Delhi for the final day of the summit amid divisions over the wars in Iran and Ukraine.
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entertainment
Uncovering a Holocaust survival story
A school oral history project to interview World War II veterans uncovered little-known stories from the conflict, including the liberation by American troops of 2,500 Holocaust survivors from a…
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politics
Top Lawmakers Agree A.I.’s Risks Are Rising but Say They Have No Quick Fix
House Speaker Mike Johnson warned on Sunday of competitive risks from China, and Hakeem Jeffries, the minority leader, said Congress should start regulatory talks this week.
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general
Trump calls on Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian diesel citing global shortage
Ukraine has for months been targeting Russia’s oil and gas industry with long-range strikes, prompting fuel rationing across the country.
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politics
US congressman swims to safety after his plane is forced to land on a lake
The small plane carrying Rep Tom Tiffany had a mechanical issue that forced the pilot to make an emergency landing on a Wisconsin lake.
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politics
Angie Nixon, Candidate for Senate, Takes Florida by Storm
The Democratic nominee for Senate faces strong headwinds in a decidedly Republican-leaning state. She has been a fighter, and an underdog, for years.
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entertainment
Reports of settler assaults and arson across West Bank on Rosh Hashanah
Man reported beaten in village, as extremists set farmland alight; foreign TV crew assaulted outside illegal outpost
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general
7 addl cops, 37 DCPs, 16,000+ personnel: How Mumbai Police are securing Ganeshotsav
Mumbai Police have deployed over sixteen thousand personnel for Ganeshotsav celebrations. This extensive security includes numerous officers and specialized units across the city. Additional forces…
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entertainment
Four dead in Louisiana stabbing spree as police search for person of interest
Sheriff’s office identifies Kaegan Jude Solet, 47, as person of interest after series of stabbings in Houma leaves four dead Police are searching for a person of interest after a series of stabbings…
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politics
As Chavez and Maduro images disappear, is Venezuela entering a new chapter?
As part of Delcy Rodriguez's 'Venezuela reborn' campaign, murals of leaders like Hugo Chavez are being removed.
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sports
Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1 race in Madrid to establish a dominant championship lead
Kimi Antonelli won the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix at an all-new street track in Madrid after bad luck struck race leader Lando Norris, who qualified first and led at the start.
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general
At least 129 missing, 6 dead after ferry overturns in Indonesia’s Java sea
The ferry, with more than 240 people on board, was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan province, on Borneo Island, officials said.
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technology
Abdul El-Sayed says public oversight needed on AI to avoid serving "interests of a few"
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that a public agency needs be developed focused on AI, saying that "we collectively have to decide that…
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technology
The race to make AI safer
As AI leaders warn that the technology is advancing faster than our ability to control it, Donald Trump has dismissed some of those concerns as exaggerated. On FRANCE 24, AI philosophy professor…
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