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  1. As Netanyahu hits 19 years in office, Israel must confront the case for term limits - editorial

    Democracies place limits on majority rule not to thwart the will of the people but to preserve the system through which it is expressed. Term limits are one example.

  2. Chabad efforts secure Odesa posting for Breslov Hasid detained over Ukraine draft

    A 49-year-old Israeli citizen drafted into the Ukrainian military after traveling to Uman for Rosh Hashanah will serve as a doctor in Odesa instead of a feared combat posting near Kharkiv.

  3. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to create safe spaces around synagogues

    “Every Californian should be able to walk into a synagogue, church, mosque, or other house of worship without fear,” Newsom said in a statement.

  4. Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration

    President Javier Milei set a two-week deadline for the Sea Lion oilfield project to be scrapped.

  5. OpenAI shelves new AI model amid safety concerns

    The decision comes amid a broader push within the industry to slow the development of increasingly powerful and autonomous systems until safety measures can catch up.

  6. Five reasons why Victoria’s new proactive homelessness plan is worth trying

    William West/AFP via Getty Images We should be pleased the Victorian government has committed to a plan that aims to reduce the extent of rough sleeping in the state. In a country where homelessness…

  7. Heli company loses million dollar choppers for role in illegal crayfish trips

    The Helicopter Line has been sentenced for its role in a scheme to fly guests from a luxury Queenstown hotel to Fiordland to watch a diver collect crayfish that could be served at the hotel for an…

  8. Russia pounds Ukraine’s Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of Sciences

    Footage of attack on Academy shows people leaning out of windows as bright flames engulf part of the historic building.

  9. New video of text chain from night of alleged Cornell gang rape

    CBS News New York has exclusively obtained additional video of the fraternity's group Snapchat conversation from the night a former Cornell student says she was drugged and raped inside the Chi Phi…

  10. Netanyahu's office confirms visit to UAE, as Israeli media reports attendance of Arab countries in talks

    Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Office confirmed that he and his wife, Sara, travelled to the UAE on Sunday at the invitation of Mohammed bin Zayed. "The visit focused on strengthening…

  11. Blue Lights: The police drama hitting home in Northern Ireland

    As the award winning series returns, it highlights tensions between police and communities in Northern Ireland.

  12. EVs being trialled as giant batteries to power homes for less in Auckland

    A trial to test how EVs can be used as giant batteries that could power households for less is being launched in Auckland.

  13. Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions

    WASHINGTON, Sept 28 - US President Donald Trump on Monday denied offering Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds in return for nuclear concessions from Tehran.

  14. Multicultural groups demand Ethnic Communities Ministry rethink

    Multicultural New Zealand wants responsibility for cultural diversity to sit across all government portfolios instead of sitting with a single ministry.

  15. Elderly in-laws arrested in California shooting death of New York Times employee

    A 77-year-old couple gunned down their son-in-law in a California city park over the weekend, authorities said, and court documents showed the victim had been in a bitter custody dispute with their…

  16. Rubio says US is hopeful 'Cuba will choose a different path'

    WASHINGTON, Sept 28 - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday the US hopes Cuba will choose \"a different path,\" warning that those who believe they can wait out President Donald Trump's…

  17. Oil extends gains as Middle East supply concerns persist

    The U.S. and Iran are reportedly talking separately to mediators as part of renewed efforts to end the conflict, with regional mediators pushing for ceasefire negotiations.

  18. Pope Leo says AI concerns are not 'fake news,' must act on safety issues

    Pope Leo XIV on Monday said mounting concerns about artificial intelligence software going rogue require discussions on how to regulate it, dismissing the notion that they are "fake news." "If someone…

  19. In N.Y. Swing District, Candidates Debate Trump, Energy and Data Centers

    Representative Mike Lawler, a vulnerable Republican in a suburban New York district, faced Cait Conley, a military veteran, for the first time onstage.

  20. French far-right leader files suit over exposé purportedly revealing old antisemitic remarks

    Investigative website says it reviewed dozens of private messages from early years of Jordan Bardella's career in National Front that showed pattern of antisemitic, conspiratorial rhetoric

  21. Singapore Court Sentences Indian IT Vendor To Over 2 Years For Data Breach

    Janarthanan Tamil Kovan pleaded guilty to endangering the safety of documents belonging to the State Courts and the Government of Singapore.

  22. 5 things to do over the National Day ‘golden week’ holiday in Hong Kong

    Hong Kong is set to welcome 1.29 million mainland Chinese visitors over the National Day “golden week” break, fuelling questions online about what locals and tourists can do during the celebrations…

  23. Fighter jets escort Pope Leo on final day of his France tour

    Pope Leo XIV was escorted by fighter jets to Metz, the final stop of his four-day France tour.

  24. Marching through the storm: ‘Hum Auratein Aazad Hain’ echoes across Delhi University

    Women from various Delhi University colleges demonstrated for their freedom and safety against violence on Monday. They marched under the banner 'Hum Auratein Aazad Hain' despite rain, emphasizing the…

  25. Russia warns Nato of 'direct confrontation' if Kaliningrad is cut off from Russia

    "Amid the aggressive policy pursued by Nato leadership and member countries, the embassy has conveyed our principled approaches to the Nato International Secretariat and the Belgian foreign minisry,"…

  26. ‘New kind of cyber incident’: OpenAI apologises for Medicare hack and reveals extent of attack

    Chief strategy officer to fly to Australia to front joint committee on AI after breaches of government websites Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free…

  27. One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide – new study

    DBenitostock/Getty Around 12% of the world’s total cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by an infection, according to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, published…

  28. Trump denies Axios report that he offered Iran sanctions relief

    President Trump on Monday denied reporting from Axios that suggested he is willing to provide Iran with sanctions relief and unfreeze Iranian funds so that the regime can re-examine its nuclear…

  29. Vietnam Airlines jet deployed brakes twice before botched take-off

    Four of the left main landing gear tyres were also observed to be damaged.

  30. Lawler, Conley clash over Israel aid, economy in televised debate

    Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and his Democratic opponent, Cait Conley, clashed during a televised midterm debate Monday night, sparring over a range of issues including affordability, housing and foreign…

  31. Tennessee governor declines to halt execution of state's lone woman on death row

    If the execution proceeds, Pike would be the first woman put to death in Tennessee in more than 200 years.

  32. Iran’s Araghchi meets Qatari mediators as US calls for nuclear talks

    Tehran awaits reply on Hormuz plan as a US official says there will be no deal unless nuclear issues are addressed.

  33. Mad at PM, Haredi MKs said planning to allow formation of Eisenkot-led government

    Pair of UTJ lawmakers reportedly planning to abstain if vote held to swear-in minority government headed by Yashar chief, amid anger at Netanyahu's failure to pass draft-dodging law

  34. India's Essar Group To Build "Largest Steel Plant In US History": Trump

    The plant, which is projected to begin production in 2030, is expected to produce 10 million tonnes of steel annually once fully built out.

  35. AI bosses to attend meeting with Trump as safety pressure builds

    The issue has emerged as a flashpoint for both parties in US mid-term election races.

  36. OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns

    The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.

  37. U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls to Lowest Level Since 1982

    Article URL: https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Strategic-Petroleum-Reserve-Falls-to-Lowest-Level-Since-1982.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49887337 Points…

  38. France: Student protests over conditions at French high schools fuel political clashes

    Over 160 people were arrested and dozens injured after student protests in France descended into violence. With a presidential election approaching, senior politicians are pointing fingers at each…

  39. Georgia Gov. Kemp suspends state gas tax for 30 days

    Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) on Monday signed an executive order suspending the state's gas tax for 30 days as the Iran war sends gas prices soaring. The order, which starts at 12:01 a.m. EDT Tuesday…

  40. China reveals plan to map the entire surface of Mars by 2028 amid race with US

    China plans to complete a geological map of Mars by the end of 2028, as its space rivalry with the United States intensifies. Hou Zengqian, chief scientist of China’s next Mars mission known as…

  41. How a Planned Steel Mill in Iowa Reveals Trump’s Midterm Strategy

    As President Trump travels the country, he is expected to focus on his economic accomplishments at a time when Americans have expressed deep frustration with his policies.

  42. Senate approves sweeping bill to regulate college sports

    The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats…

  43. Colombia holds IMF financing talks as fiscal strain mounts, sources say

    BOGOTA, Sept 28 - Colombia has held talks with the International Monetary Fund in recent weeks, including discussions on possible financing, as the government races to contain a deepening fiscal…

  44. Israel targets apartment west of Gaza City, children amongst wounded

    An Israeli drone has targeted a residential apartment in al-Nasr neighbourhood, west of Gaza City, according to Al Jazeera citing medical sources at al-Shifa Hospital. According to the network…

  45. Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open Flat, Asian Markets Fall

    Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Brent Crude Nears $107 As US-Iran Talks Stall Despite Saudi Pipeline Restart.

  46. Russia pummels Kyiv in latest deadly attack

    Russia earlier hit the National Academy of Sciences in the historic heart of Kyiv.

  47. Europe's biggest chip company sells nothing at home, ASML exec says

    ASML, Europe's biggest chip company, is currently selling no chipmaking machines in Europe, says executive Frank Heemskerk, blaming a lack of investment and zero new chip factories. As the US, China…

  48. Olympiad medallist Nihal replies to 'play for Pakistan' troll with 3 words

    Nihal Sarin responded to an X user who told him to “play for Pakistan” after India’s Open team won silver at the Chess Olympiad, replying simply, “on board 0?” Nihal’s tournament was mixed, with five…

  49. Could Britain defy Israel’s order to shut down its East Jerusalem consulate?

    Sir Vincent Fean, trustee of the British Palestine Project and himself a former consul-general in East Jerusalem, on Monday told MEE that “Israel’s threat to close the British Consulate-General is not…

  50. US Waives Tariffs On Specialty Drugs From India, 19 Other Countries

    The exemptions are part of the implementation of Trump's April proclamation adjusting imports of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.

  51. OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"

    OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.

  52. Former "American Idol" singer's murder trial moves to closing arguments

    A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition "American Idol" is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair.

  53. China wife donates kidney to husband, defying sub 10% match rate for non-blood relatives

    A young Chinese wife selflessly donated her kidney to her husband suffering from uraemia because she “did not want to lose him,” despite the success rate being less than 10 per cent. In September…

  54. Victorian DemosAU poll has Coalition’s two-party lead narrowing, but they remain ahead

    Two months before the Victorian election, a DemosAU poll has Labor narrowing the Coalition’s two-party lead to 52–48 from 55–45 in August. In two federal polls that were taken about the same time as…

  55. Khalistan groups turn to jail networks to recruit operatives across north India: Intel

    Intelligence agencies are investigating pro-Khalistan groups recruiting within jails across north India. A recently detained operative disclosed connections to key figures while serving in Patiala…

  56. Gangster Goldy Brar On FBI's 10 Most Wanted List With $1 Million Bounty

    The probe agency warned that Brar should be considered armed, dangerous and an escape risk. He is based in the United States and is the alleged leader of the Lawrence Bishnoi group in North America.

  57. Anthropic leaders to control AI lab to promote public good over market forces: Reuters

    Anthropic's IPO filing shows how it is creating a new "Founder LLC" vehicle aimed at serving the common good, while insulating its leaders from market forces.

  58. WATCH: Video shows woman's terrifying rescue from rough surf in the Bahamas

    Members of the public and two lifeguards jumped into the water to save her.

  59. WATCH: Nor'easter leaves trail of damage from New York to Maine

    Multiple neighborhoods flooded and hundreds of flights have been delayed or canceled.

  60. Common Ground: The ever-expanding NFL community

    NBC Sports announcer Mike Tirico leads a panel on the ever-expanding NFL community with former Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees, quarterback of Mexico's national flag football team Diana Flores and NFL's…

  61. Couple Accused of Killing Their Son-in-Law in Bay Area Park

    Jonathan McKinsey, an engineer who worked in the games department for The New York Times, was fatally shot Saturday in a San Francisco suburb. The police have accused his parents-in-law, both 76.

  62. Privatised aid failed the people of Gaza. The world should learn not to repeat it

    Eyad Baba/Getty For six months in 2025, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation operated a radically different model for delivering food to Palestinians in Gaza. The foundation didn’t disclose its donors…

  63. Dutch man arrested in ShinyHunters investigation alleged to have been 'reformed hacker'

    Van der Stap's 2023 convictions of data theft and extortion received widespread publicity, as did his subsequent disavowal of cybercrime.

  64. Trump vows victory in Iran war 'very soon,' officials in talks with Iranian mediators

    "We're going to win; as far as I'm concerned, it's going to be one way or the other," Trump said in the Oval Office. "It's going to go pretty quickly."

  65. News outlets ask court to give ‘little weight’ to DOJ support for OpenAI in copyright dispute

    A group of news outlets suing OpenAI for copyright infringement argued Monday that the court should give “little weight” to the views of the Department of Justice (DOJ), which signaled support for the…

  66. Australia news live: Chalmers defends record as RBA’s cash rate decision due; killed police officer Mia Lay remembered

    Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Chalmers doesn’t want Australia to ‘carry the can’ for decisions on other side of the world Chalmers said he…

  67. Trump denies he offered Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions

    US President Donald Trump on Monday denied he offered Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds in return for nuclear concessions from Tehran. “This is untrue. I offered them NOTHING…

  68. Old hand Olise rewards Zidane's fresh blood adventure in Belgium

    Michael Olise came off the substitutes bench on Monday night to score a sensational late goal for France against Belgium to give new boss Zinedine Zidane his second victory in two matches.

  69. Feds can't withhold counterterrorism funds from states to force election admin changes, judge rules

    The judge said FEMA never explained how the election changes it wanted were "tied to the goal of shoring up vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks."

  70. Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar

    California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.

  71. French PM warns against escalation of school protests after 164 arrested

    Students are protesting over issues such as overcrowded classes, but the prime minister has condemned reports of violence.

  72. AMD acquiring Fei-Fei Li's World Labs AI firm in deal worth $8.2 billion

    AMD previously invested in World Labs before the acquisition, which is the chipmaker's second biggest on record.

  73. Questions remain over Iran’s link to alleged RAF Fairford bomb plot

    Tehran has been trying to step up attacks on targets in the west but its track record has been mixed Investigators may be some way from determining exactly what led five men with three vans to a…

  74. Gold falls amid rising oil prices and higher US dollar

    Gold hits seven-week low; silver follows suit and records a nearly 5 percent loss.

  75. Trump cancels millions of dollars in funding for refugees, immigrants

    The Trump administration is moving to cancel $810m in funding appropriated by the US Congress for refugees, immigrants, and related services, the Office of Management and Budget said over the weekend…

  76. Russia’s jet-powered drones are turning Kyiv into a daytime war zone

    As Ukraine’s defenses struggle to keep up with Russia’s technological advances, its capital is fast becoming a frontline city.

  77. Pentagon awards RTX's Raytheon $20.7 billion contract for AMRAAM missiles amid stockpile concerns

    WASHINGTON, Sept 28 - The Pentagon awarded RTX's Raytheon business a provisional multiyear contract worth $20.7 billion to accelerate production of AMRAAM missiles, as the military pushes to replenish…

  78. Top AI companies probing tens of thousands of AI security incidents, Axios reports

    Axios reports that OpenAI, Anthropic and security researchers are investigating tens of thousands of cases where AI models showed troublesome behavior like bypassing guardrails, creating message…

  79. NZ election poll watch: minor parties gain as Labour and National slide

    Getty Images Six weeks out from the November 7 election, the latest 1News Verian poll (conducted September 23–27 from a sample of 1,004 voters) recorded a fall for the major parties and gains for most…

  80. Holiday airfares soar to 10-year high. Here's how to save on flights.

    Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.

  81. In the US-China AI race, the real fight is keeping humans in control

    The US-China AI competition faces a dilemma. Both countries see artificial intelligence as a source of economic, scientific and strategic power, so neither has much incentive to slow down. Yet the…

  82. Ahead of rare execution, lone woman on Tennessee death row says ‘I am at peace’

    With her execution days away, the lone woman on Tennessee’s death row says she is prepared to die but “nervous” about how the state intends to carry it out.

  83. Montana couple permanently protects 57 acres along Stillwater River

    The Rooney family has taken a significant step to protect their 57-acre Montana property by establishing a conservation easement. This binding agreement ensures that the land cannot be subdivided or…

  84. Source: Inference provider Modal Labs closing in on $750M round at $15.75B valuation

    The new financing is expected to more than triples the AI infrastructure startup's valuation from just four months ago.

  85. Is now the time to move tax brackets?

    New Zealanders are paying more tax due to bracket creep, but is now the time to tackle it?

  86. Why Mt Albert could be pivotal for National as it plots its way back to power

    Labour has held the seat for decades but nearly lost it in 2023, only holding on by the slimmest of margins.

  87. Netanyahu, UAE President Meet In Abu Dhabi, Discuss Bilateral Ties

    Netanyahu's office also confirmed the trip, saying the visit "focused on strengthening relations between the two countries and on regional challenges" amid delicate US-backed diplomacy on the Iran…

  88. Oregon woman, a ‘medical tourist,’ wins the right to have her Tijuana medical malpractice complaint heard

    Non-citizens have the right to file medical malpractice complaints in Mexico, but practical obstacles and lax regulation have made it difficult. A new case offers a glimpse of a better future.

  89. China pledges to ‘firmly support’ Cuba as US escalates pressure on Havana

    China will stand by Cuba in defending its sovereignty and resisting outside interference, foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Monday as Washington stepped up its campaign to force political…

  90. Trump announces plan for $15 billion steel plant, would be largest in U.S. history

    Trump's announcement with Mesabi Metallics comes as Americans' souring views of the economy are poised to shape the upcoming midterm election.

  91. Fourteen killed in fire at pyrotechnics factory in Russia's Yaroslavl region, TASS reports

    MOSCOW, Sept 28 - Fourteen people were killed in a fire at a pyrotechnics factory in Russia's Yaroslavl region on Monday, state-run news agency TASS reported, citing emergency services.

  92. Senate Democratic PAC hits Collins over Medicaid cuts she voted against

    A Democratic super PAC on Monday launched a new ad campaign attacking Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) for the closure of about a dozen birthing centers in Maine, arguing she helped enable the massive…

  93. Hundreds set up tent encampments in Madrid over housing crisis

    Protesters have set up tent encampments in central Madrid to demand government action on soaring housing costs.

  94. GOP senator says Trump should bring Iran war to an end

    Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) on Monday said President Trump should end the Iran war as the conflict hit its seven-month mark, during which gas prices have soared and contributed to Americans'…

  95. Flock Wants the Most Detailed Map of Its Surveillance Cameras Taken Offline

    Article URL: https://theintercept.com/2026/09/24/how-many-flock-devices-in-united-states-300000/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49884363 Points: 30 # Comments: 8

  96. Elon Musk, SpaceXAI subpoenaed by NYC in AI safety investigation

    The New York City Council issued a subpoena to Musk, requiring that he or another representative of SpaceXAI testify in an investigation concerning AI safety.

  97. Drakon submarine highlights Case 3000 dilemma: Was Netanyahu right for wrong reasons? - analysis

    Did the way that Netanyahu concealed the deal from most of the defense establishment endanger national security and foreign relations, and why did he hide the transactions?

  98. Olise scores late to grab France 1-0 Nations League win at Belgium

    Bayern Munich star Olise set off from inside his own half to score the winner in the 88th minute.

  99. Trump cancels millions of dollars in funding for refugees, immigrants

    Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle decry the overreach of executive power by challenging Congress's control of the purse US President Donald Trump listens to a reporter's question in the Oval Office…

  100. Air passengers in France face flight delays and cancellations due to strike

    Travellers in France face flight delays and cancellations on Tuesday after aviation authorities ordered airlines to cut services during a nationwide public sector strike.

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