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politics
Israel's peculiar state of affairs: Arab nations friendlier, Europe's relations fall - editorial
There is something deeply strange about an Israel increasingly able to discuss its future with Arab and Muslim states while European nations grow increasingly hostile.
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politics
Canadian Jews considering immigration to US under Trump amid increasing fear of antisemitism
Florida Sen. Rick Scott, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, and US President Donald Trump, all Republicans, have alluded to the idea of extending refugee status to Canadian Jews who fear antisemitism.
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general
Hegseth to announce 20% cut in generals, admirals, ends tenure for civilians at military academies
Hegseth will give a speech on Wednesday in front of hundreds of junior officers and enlisted officials, updating them on his priorities for the military.
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politics
Republican incumbent spars with Democrat challenger over antisemitism in strongly Jewish NY distict
More than one in five voters in the district, which includes all of Rockland and Putnam counties, as well as parts of Westchester and Dutchess, are Jewish, according to Rosenblum.
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technology
Slow is beautiful: China launches war against AI drama, goes beyond algorithms
China’s broadcasting regulator has called for greater support for live-action dramas as the government seeks to steer the booming microdrama industry towards higher-quality production and tighter…
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general
New-look Maple Leafs fall to Canadiens
Gavin McKenna has known for quite some time his NHL debut would come Tuesday night.
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general
Michigan nurse charged with helping immigrant flee ICE custody
The nurse "told the interviewers that she did not agree with ICE separating people from their families and that she knew she 'was going to set him free,'" an FBI special agent wrote.
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business
China factory activity snaps 2-month contractionary streak in September
China's factory activity returned to growth in September as a deepening economic malaise prompts policymakers to ramp up stimulus steps and bolster growth.
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entertainment
Concern over Sydney airport as near misses and runway incursions at 20% above national average
Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigating staffing gaps as key factor in four incidents in July and August Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email…
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business
Beijing warns of retaliation if Europe imposes curbs on Chinese businesses
China must "respond firmly" if the EU introduces restrictions on Chinese businesses or products, the Commerce Ministry said, according to a CNBC translation.
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politics
Qatar's prime minister calls Netanyahu 'war criminal', says Doha will continue diplomacy efforts in region
Qatar's prime minister accused his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, of being a "war criminal", and stressed that Doha would continue its mediation efforts despite escalating tensions in the…
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politics
Who can speak on behalf of the people? The new frontiers of protest in the Sahel
In central Sahel's countries military juntas claim to restore popular sovereignty. Political parties are dissolved in all three countries, over a thousand civil society organizations have been…
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science
'It gives you that willpower to face the world' - the magic behind an eye prosthesis
Prosthetic eyes help move a stranger's attention from the eye loss to the person, says an Auckland eye doctor who has been crafting them for decades.
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general
Nat. security police reportedly arrest independent journalist over ‘fake news’
Hong Kong’s national security police have reportedly arrested an independent journalist behind an online news outlet on suspicion of publishing fake news. According to a report by Sing Tao Headline on…
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politics
US-Led Troops Exit Iraq: What Is Next For Pro-Iran Groups?
Iraq has long been a proxy battleground for the US and Iran, with each interfering in major political decisions and government formation.
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business
OpenAI takes on Meta with dots agent in autonomous AI push
The launch marks a new front in the competition among AI companies to move beyond chatbots and sell software that acts on users' behalf – a shift that could reshape how businesses operate.
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politics
'Significant change': NZ Film Commission scraps major source of funding for organisations
The Core Funding Programme has existed in different forms for more than two decades
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business
ABC finance journalist Alan Kohler to retire after three decades as Jim Chalmers says he will be ‘really missed’
The 74-year-old says he is leaving to spend more time with his family, including his six grandchildren Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or…
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politics
US-Led Coalition Ends Mission In Iraq, Moves Out After 12 Years
The Iraqi government believes the coalition's withdrawal removes the excuse powerful Tehran-backed militant factions have used to retain their weapons.
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politics
Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit
The president also signed an executive order requiring his government to refer to AI as Super Intelligence.
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business
Stock futures inch higher as traders weather latest rise in Treasury yields: Live updates
The 30-year Treasury bond yield hit levels not seen since June 2002. Those moves led the Dow to a decline of more than 100 points.
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technology
"Tech Issue": Pak Denies Airspace For Bangladesh's Nuclear Fuel Transport
For the nuclear power plant, the Uranium fuel for Unit 2 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant was supposed to arrive on September 24. But it hasn't arrived yet because the airspace is not clear.
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politics
Marshall sends cease-and-desist to Hamilton over "defamatory" medical debt ad
Lawyers for Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) sent a cease-and-desist letter to his Democratic opponent Adam Hamilton for an ad focusing on a woman who was sued over medical debts to the Kansas…
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general
Boom News founder Tang Ho-wing, 1 other arrested by Hong Kong national security police
Hong Kong national security police have arrested two people, including the founder of online media outlet Boom News on suspicion of “incitement by spreading disinformation”, the South China Morning…
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technology
In Japan, free BitTorrent porn downloads bring legal trouble and fines
Japanese BitTorrent users who thought they were simply downloading adult videos for free are increasingly receiving court notices and demands for hundreds of thousands of yen, as copyright holders…
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business
AI driving up innovation investment, says UN
Singapore ranked among top five most innovative countries in the world.
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politics
Iran appeals to US voters as American troops leave Iraq
BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON, Sept 30 - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urged Americans to vote out US President Donald Trump's allies in Congress as US forces were due to withdraw from their remaining…
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politics
Sholay's Thakur vs Doctor Strange: Iran Mocks UN's 'Arm Game' In Latest Meme
The criticism came as the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticised the United Nations' so-called indifference toward the alleged violations of the UN Charter by the US and the Israeli…
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politics
David Shoebridge says ‘we’re here to replace Labor’ in first remarks after being elected new Greens leader
Shoebridge, a senator from New South Wales and former upper house state MP, won the role over Mehreen Faruqi and Sarah Hanson-Young Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new…
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technology
Inside Silicon Valley’s ‘whisper network’ warning women about 100+ alleged predators
A private list containing names of individuals accused of sexual misconduct is circulating among women in Silicon Valley. This document serves as an informal warning system for women navigating the…
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general
Somali pirates kill 5 crew on hijacked tanker before rescue by security forces
Somali pirates killed five crew members of the hijacked MT Honour 25 petroleum products tanker before it was rescued by security forces, Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland said on Tuesday…
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general
Chapter of oldest US fraternity faces scrutiny over Cornell accusations
A woman alleged members of the fraternity plied her with ketamine, marijuana, rum and beer, and assaulted her in October 2024.
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politics
Somali pirates killed five crew members on hijacked tanker, officials say
The deaths appear to be the first at the hands of Somali pirates in more than a decade.
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politics
Backpack is the fattest of the fat bears in the US
Backpack is an adult male who overcame an injury in 2007 and has what park staff describe as a “quiet toughness”.
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politics
GOP’s Mike Lawler spars with Democrat challenger over antisemitism, Israel in NY House race
Incumbent US representative slams Cait Conley for not condemning Mamdani, as they express similar stances on most Israel-related issues with key exception of West Bank settlements
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business
‘Don’t go with a fund, go with a solution’: CEO’s tips from decades of global investing
BlueFive Capital CEO Hazem Ben-Gacem talks about his preferred investment areas and strategies.
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technology
Internal police documents reveal concerns about ‘radicalized’ subculture at Montreal North station
The documents describe the existence of what was characterized as a radicalized subculture among officers at Station 39 in Montreal North.
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business
Lodestone is listing: Should you buy shares?
The company plans to sell shares at $2.25 each, which would put its value at between $440 million and $465m.
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politics
Heatwaves, wildfires expose a third of world to extreme ozone pollution
Heatwaves and wildfires helped expose 34 percent of the world’s population to “extremely poor” ozone air quality in the first eight months of 2026, according to a European Union report published…
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general
India's Polysilicon Push: Inside Centre's Plan To Cut China Solar Dependence
The push is an attempt to build capacity across the solar value chain. India is targeting 80 GW of domestic ingot and wafer manufacturing capacity.
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technology
Attorney says there's "no evidence" Lindsay Clancy admitted killing her kids
In a surprising turn in Lindsay Clancy's first hearing since her mistrial in early September, her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued that there was no evidence she killed her kids.
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general
NYC appeals Staten Island judge's ruling against Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office filed an appeal on Tuesday following a Staten Island judge’s ruling that barred notices from being sent to homeowners affected by the pied-à-terre tax. A…
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politics
Ceuta mass migrant crossing handling 'responsibility of all EU,' Spanish king says
72,000 migrants, most from Morocco, crossed the border into Ceuta on July 30, prompting Italy to suspend the EU's border-free Schengen arrangements with Spain for one month.
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general
Wanting Father Around, Woman Preserves Body For 4 Years At Mumbai Daycare
The woman's immense love for her father is said to have been a driving factor behind the decision.
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politics
US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West Bank
The resolution cites a 'lack of accountability' by Israel's government and an 'inability to secure justice' by the US.
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general
Protesters block Orange Order march in Northern Ireland
Protesters block Orange Order route into Catholic area of Portadown after court allows march for first time in 28 years.
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general
Spiritual Guru Kalki Bhagavan Dies At 77
Kalki Bhagavan rose to prominence through his spiritual teachings, meditation programmes and Oneness Blessing (Deeksha), attracting followers in India and several other countries.
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politics
Days after Xi's visit, the US government rules out working with China on AI
US President Donald Trump has emphatically dismissed the idea of cooperating with China on the governance of artificial intelligence, expressing concerns that this could afford China significant…
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general
New York governor urges review of Cornell response to assault case
An unidentified former student alleged she was drugged at a fraternity house and raped by seven students in 2024.
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general
2 Indians Charged In US For Selling Fake Ozempic. They Smuggled It From China
The scheme continued even after the FDA seized some of the counterfeit Ozempic in December 2023 and issued a public warning regarding the products.
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politics
‘It’s bad’: In a polarized Israel, the likeliest election result is more uncertainty
This may be Israel's most consequential election ever. But neither side has a clear path to victory and they're both plagued by infighting. On Oct. 27, don't expect a reckoning
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science
Psychologist who worked with OT, Youth Court charged with sexual offences against young men
The charges relate to five complainants and date between 1996 to 2005.
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entertainment
An EV sold every 100 seconds: Australian demand for electric cars more than doubles
A record 157,957 new EVs were sold nationally between January and June, according to the Electric Vehicle Council Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email…
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general
Canadiens down Maple Leafs in McKenna’s NHL debut
Josh Anderson and Alexandre Carrier had a goal and an assist each as the Montreal Canadiens topped the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in the regular-season opener for both teams Tuesday.
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general
China warns officials, fires kindergarten principal over ‘mops in cooking pots’ scandal
Local Chinese authorities have issued warnings and demerits to 11 officials and dismissed the entire kitchen staff at a kindergarten following a teacher’s revelation about unsanitary practices…
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business
Australian electric car and bus sales soar - but trucks lag far behind
Maskot/Getty An unprecedented boom is underway in Australia’s electric vehicle market. Almost 158,000 electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in the first six months of 2026, according to the Electric…
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science
New York Mayor Mamdani announces plan to fight anti-Semitism, without discussing Israel
While Jews represent only 12% of New York City’s population, they comprise roughly half of all victims of reported hate crimes.
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general
Can pay-as-you-earn funding fix Southeast Asia’s higher education debt problem?
A Singapore-based education financing programme is testing whether income-linked funding can widen access to higher education without an unmanageable debt burden, a model analysts say could help ease…
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general
'No PUC, No Fuel' Rule To Be Enforced Across Delhi-NCR From October 1
In Delhi, the "No PUCC, No Fuel" drive will be enforced in "mission mode" at all 500 fuel stations equipped with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, with action planned against pumps…
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general
Oil stays above $103 after Trump denies easing sanctions on Iran
Rising oil prices are reflecting a renewed uncertainty over US sanctions on Iran, with Brent crude surpassing $103 a barrel and WTI hovering around $89. As Qatar works hard to ease tensions between…
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politics
Florida mom left infant, toddler and 2 other kids home alone while she went on 3-day cruise, officials say
Nathalie Belizaire is accused of four counts of child neglect without great bodily harm.
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politics
US Supreme Court allows Trump to continue deportation policy after judge labels it unlawful
The court has a 6-3 conservative majority. Its three liberal justices dissented from the decision to let the deportations immediately resume pending the final outcome of the litigation.
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politics
Morocco’s pro-Palestine protests challenge Rabat’s deepening Israel ties
Protests across Morocco highlight gap between public opposition to normalisation and Rabat’s closer ties with Israel.
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politics
Fed's Williams sees no urgency for next rate hike
Federal Reserve policymakers probably only need to deliver one more rate hike this year to get inflation back on track to the US central bank's 2 per cent goal, says New York Fed President John…
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politics
Lapid: No need for public panic, despite Netanyahu's claims of possible pre-election attack
"Security threats must be handled professionally and responsibly," Lapid said. "Israel’s security and IDF bases are not mere backdrops for election campaign videos."
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technology
Trump says Iran 'will give up,' compares its nuclear ambitions with North Korea
Speaking after a tech moguls' luncheon, Trump criticized Britain over suspects released on bail near a US-used airbase, discussed his meeting with China's Xi Jinping, and debated the future of AI.
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sports
Blue-and-white National Team needs accountability, not more excuses, after last loss - analysis
The question facing the IFA is no longer simply how Israel can recover from one disappointing defeat. The time for excuses is over. The time for accountability is now.
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entertainment
Herzog holds annual presidential Sukkot event with shows, culture, activities targeted for children
This year, the sukkah looked like a bare-bones movie set. In previous years, it was decorated with the best of Israel’s flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
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general
Man dragged to death by New York subway train after bag gets caught in door
A man was dragged to death by a New York subway train when a bag he was carrying got stuck in the door during the Monday evening rush hour commute, police said. Yaw Boahene, 57, was exiting the train…
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politics
Canada’s Indigenous health obligations can’t be separated from rights and reconciliation
Health disparities affect Indigenous people across Canada. As the country marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this week, a need exists to reiterate that First Nations, Inuit and Métis…
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politics
More than 400 detained as France student protests escalate
Students have been protesting conditions and resources in high schools since last week.
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sports
Biles undecided about competing at 2028 LA Olympics
Simone Biles understands the speculation about whether she will compete at another Olympics, mostly because she is wondering about the prospect herself.
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politics
Fires and blockades as students stage school protests across France
More than 400 people, mainly minors, were arrested on Tuesday, the country's interior minister says.
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politics
Stelco layoffs highlight domino effect of U.S. tariffs: industry experts
The job cuts are the latest in a string of tariff-linked layoffs in the province and come after plans for more than 1,000 job cuts at Algoma Steel.
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business
Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says
Hundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post.
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politics
Authorities present 4 new lines of investigation in Ayotzinapa case
Deputy Interior Minister Arturo Medina and Mauricio Pazarán presented on Monday four lines of investigation they consider to be new and relevant to advancing the case of 43 students who were…
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general
Judge Orders New York to Scrap Rollout of Second-Home Tax and Start Over
A Staten Island judge sided with a group of homeowners who had sued the city over its introduction of the tax, dealing a blow to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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general
Tropical Storm Polo will impact the U.S. after slamming Mexico. See its path.
Former Hurricane Polo, now a tropical storm, is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of the southwestern United States.
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technology
Suspected ShinyHunters leader arrested in the Netherlands
Dutch police say they arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam man in connection with ShinyHunters, the hacking group that claimed responsibility for high-profile attacks on Ticketmaster, Rockstar Games, and…
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business
Economy Minister Luis Caputo attacks opponents: 'Kirchnerism is hell, Kicillof is the antichrist’
Argentina’s economy minister made the remark at a business forum while defending the government’s economic record and its prospects for 2027. Leer más
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general
Israeli actor Guy Kapolnik identified as pilot killed in California small plane crash
The NTSB and the FAA are still investigating the crash, and a preliminary FAA report lists the cause as "unknown circumstances."
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business
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI…
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politics
Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI
The US president continues to push back on calls to establish guardrails around artificial intelligence, arguing it will stifle growth.
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politics
Australia news live: Home Affairs orders ‘rapid’ stocktake of government cyber-systems after OpenAI hack
Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Shoebridge, Hodgins-May ticket expected for Greens leadership The Greens are expected to hold a leadership vote…
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business
Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
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politics
Trump Accounts will auto-enroll children, potentially adding 60 million accounts: Treasury
The Treasury Department announced that Trump Accounts will begin auto-enrolling eligible children. Here's what families need to know.
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politics
'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles near RAF Fairford
Police say the decision to release five men on bail is one "grounded in experience and strategy".
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general
Former 'American Idol' contestant found guilty of murdering wife
Caleb Flynn was charged with aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence in connection with the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn.
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politics
Carney announces $1.2B for ocean conservation ahead of pipeline decision
Ottawa faces a Thursday deadline to decide whether to designate a proposed pipeline from Alberta to the southern B.C. coast as a project of national interest.
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science
In a culture obsessed with staying young, we ignore the many benefits of ageing
The message from the longevity movement is ageing is something to defeat. But science tells a more complicated story.
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politics
Ceuta mass migrant crossing handling 'responsibility of all EU,' Spanish king says
MADRID, Sept 29 - European countries should have shown more solidarity and offered more support to Spain after the mass arrival in Ceuta of tens of thousands of migrants, Spanish King Felipe VI said…
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general
Suspect in RAF Fairford case called police to report incident
Man dialled 999 before he and four others were arrested near military base in Gloucestershire, it has emerged One of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford as part of a terror investigation that…
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entertainment
Former American Idol contestant and pastor found guilty of murdering wife
Caleb Flynn weeps in court as he is convicted of shooting his wife, Ashley, dead in their Ohio home.
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politics
Saudi crown prince, UAE vice president meet in Riyadh: official media
The meeting comes amid tensions over Yemen and repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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politics
Qatari PM: Netanyahu 'war criminal,' rejects claims that Doha funded Hamas military operations
Al Thani also alleged that the Israeli government had organized a campaign against Qatar intended to undermine its role as a mediator. The allegations were presented as his account in the interview.
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politics
America’s foreign policy of coercion must end
If you want to understand how Washington exercises power in the world, watch what it does when its closest allies try to deepen ties with each other. When EU chief Ursula von der Leyen proposed making…
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sports
Yamal stars as Spain thrash Croatia
Lamine Yamal scores twice and assists another as Spain beat Croatia 4-1 in UEFA Nations League Group A3
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science
NASA Opens 2027 Human Lander Challenge for Lunar Communications
NASA’s 2027 Human Lander Challenge is seeking ideas from college and university students to help address one of the most critical needs for sustained lunar exploration: reliable communications. As…
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politics
Costa Rica's Grynspan narrowly ahead in race to be next UN chief, sources say
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 29 - An informal poll by the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday placed former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan as the frontrunner in the contest to become the…
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politics
‘Netanyahu targets Qatar to deflect from Gaza war crimes’
In an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, Qatar’s prime minister accused Israeli’s Netanyahu of war crimes
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