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A look back at Tunisia's summer of shortages
Repeated power and water outages, long queues for bottled water, and poultry farms destroyed by the heat: millions of Tunisians were affected by water and electricity shortages over the summer. Our…
Places mentioned: Algeria and 2 other places
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EU calls for 'de-escalation' as Tigray rebels clash with Ethiopian forces
The European Union has called for an "immediate de-escalation" after Tigray rebels in Ethiopia confirmed they were in a state of "full-blown war" with the federal government. The separatists have…
Places mentioned: Oslo
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France’s top-selling newspaper to slash jobs
Ouest-France has seen circulation drop by 5 or 6 per cent annually in recent years.
Places mentioned: France
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Russia says no decision yet on possible Putin-Trump summit in December
MOSCOW, Sept 24 - The Kremlin said on Thursday that no decision had been taken yet on a possible summit in December between Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, and that it was…
Places mentioned: Moscow
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'Risk to humanity': At UN, tech leaders urge caution in AI development
The heads of major artificial intelligence firms pleaded with the United Nations on Wednesday to save the world or at least its people — by somehow regulating the fast-expanding technology that they…
Places mentioned: Iran and 2 other places
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Nokia closes China research hub, recalls asking Europe why it uses Huawei
Nokia is shutting its Hangzhou radio R&D centre in China by end-2026, cutting around 1,600 jobs, after its Greater China revenue fell over 58% since 2018. The closure revives CEO Justin Hotard's…
Places mentioned: China and 1 other place
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Yemen says government forces repel Houthi push on key Taiz-Aden route
Sept 24 - Yemen's Saudi-backed government forces repelled overnight attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis on a key supply route to the southern port city of Aden where the internationally recognised…
Places mentioned: Iran
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30-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2004
U.S. Treasury yields continued their upward momentum after hitting a 19-year high on Wednesday.
Places mentioned: New York and 1 other place
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How civil rights groups in Germany are responding to the far-right threat
A new guide shows how Germany’s democratic networks are preparing to defend people’s rights – with foreign residents and people with a migrant background among those most exposed.
Places mentioned: Germany
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How did an OpenAI agent hack into Australian government website?
Australia said on Wednesday an OpenAI agent breached a government health data portal in June, gaining unauthorised access to files, in what could be the first known instance of an AI agent hacking a…
Places mentioned: Sydney
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How Man City overhauled their squad from a 650,000-strong database
BBC Sport goes inside Manchester City's data team, who have been a key part of their rebuild over the past 18 months.
Places mentioned: Madrid
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To the victor belong Venezuela’s spoils: Delcy Rodriguez’s UNGA about-face
Seven years after warning against US regime change, Venezuela’s interim president thanked the man who delivered it.
Places mentioned: New York
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The eel-powered 11-year-old making history
Primary school student Yuki Kurihara makes a flying start as he becomes the youngest athlete at this year's Asian Games.
Places mentioned: Indonesia and 1 other place
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'2.9C higher': How Rome, Milan and Naples have been hit by climate change
A new report comparing 50 years of data identified the Italian cities most (and least) impacted by climate change, with findings that surprised even the scientists.
Places mentioned: Rome and 1 other place
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Iran threatens to expand war to Indian Ocean if US attacks again
The warning is the first time an adviser to Iran's supreme leader explicitly mentioned the Indian Ocean, home to a strategic US-British military base at Diego Garcia, nearly 4,000km from Iran.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Yemeni forces say they repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting rages
Government forces say dozens of Houthis killed in southwestern governorate during battles for strategic highlands.
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 3 other places
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Who’s coming to dinner? US business bigwigs set for Trump-Xi state banquet, China line-up unclear
A Chinese CEO delegation was said to be in the works just a week before the Washington summit, but multiple reports now indicate Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the US without one.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Australia says rogue OpenAI model hacked into its healthcare system
OpenAI hacked into Australia's healthcare system in June, but only informed the country's government in September.
Places mentioned: New York
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Two Killed In Russian Ballistic Missile, Drone Attack On Kyiv
Russia hit the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, with ballistic missiles and drones early on September 24, killing at least two people, according to authorities. In recent months, Russian has ramped up its…
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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US, China agree two-month trade truce extension ahead of summit
China and the United States agreed to extend a trade-war truce by two months to January 10, as President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a summit with US President Donald Trump. The short…
Places mentioned: Washington
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Were smart glasses used in Singapore to film 2 female students?
Singapore police have launched an investigation after a video of a man allegedly filming female students using smart glasses went viral, sparking concerns about privacy and safety. In the social media…
Places mentioned: Singapore
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School Children Take Shelter in Kyiv
Our Ukraine correspondent Siobhán O’Grady visits a school in Kyiv where air raid sirens interrupt classes all day and children must take shelter.
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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How Russia Evades Sanctions
Our business data correspondent Aaron Krolik describes Russia’s vast effort to evade global sanctions and get drone parts for its war in Ukraine — and explains how we traced those efforts.
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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Venus May Have Devoured Its Moon
One of the great mysteries in astronomy has been why Venus has no moon. Now a new theory provides a simple answer: It might have been eaten.
Places mentioned: California
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AI has no intent and no motivation
Article URL: https://www.i-programmer.info/news/245-view-point/19164-ai-has-no-motivation.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49828133 Points: 9 # Comments: 5
Places mentioned: Beijing
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Africa: Ruto Challenges Post-War Global Order, Renews Call for Permanent African Voice At UN
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has challenged the post-World War II global order, arguing that the institutions created in 1945 no longer reflect the geopolitical realities of the…
Places mentioned: Nairobi and 1 other place
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‘Source of anxiety’: Pakistan cracks down before march to free Imran Khan
The government has blocked highways to the capital and set up container barriers in preparation for the PTI protest.
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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Expanding foothold in Israel, Ondas acquires three more defense tech companies
Ondas said the deal is intended to strengthen its “systems‑of‑systems” approach, combining sensing, connectivity, navigation, and autonomy across aerial and ground systems
Places mentioned: Israel
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Philippines weighs pardon for death row inmate repatriated from Indonesia
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr is weighing an absolute pardon for Mary Jane Veloso, a former death row inmate detained since her 2010 conviction for drug trafficking in Indonesia. “The…
Places mentioned: Indonesia and 1 other place
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How three colonial powers gained – and then lost – control over the straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb
Over recent months, the straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb have become synonymous with geopolitical jostling. Whoever controls these narrow waterways governs the flow of maritime traffic from the…
Places mentioned: Beijing
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New York Fed’s Williams says it's 'reasonable' to expect another rate hike by year-end
John Williams was speaking at the London Macro Policy Forum on Thursday.
Places mentioned: New York and 2 other places
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Gardaí to take industrial action on five dates next month, including budget day
Gardaí have agreed to refuse to take up overtime duties in the Dublin region on the dates, four of which are Saturdays
Places mentioned: Dublin
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Gemini 4 is almost ready, says new Google DeepMind chief
Google is reportedly nearing the launch of its long awaited Gemini 4 model, after dawdling behind rival developers on flagship AI releases. Speaking with The Information during his first media…
Places mentioned: Virginia
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Europe Warns of Russia’s Hybrid Attacks but Struggles to Counter Them
If President Vladimir V. Putin was hoping to get Europeans’ attention, he’s succeeded with a series of close-call incursions. The question now is what they will do about it.
Places mentioned: Russia
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A Corruption Scandal Is Reshaping Brazil’s Presidential Election
Explosive allegations of corruption are embroiling a Brazilian Supreme Court justice, Alexandre de Moraes, and reshaping the country’s high-stakes presidential election.
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Man arrested in Liverpool in connection with Robert Lawlor murder
Belfast killing was part of an ongoing feud involving criminals in the Dublin, Sligo and Drogheda areas
Places mentioned: Dublin
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Clan leader in Paris sentenced to eight years over child pickpocketing gangs
Roberto Hamidovic, 48, ran network of thieves who targeted tourists in Paris Métro and Disneyland A clan leader who sent gangs of child pickpockets to target tourists in the Paris Métro and popular…
Places mentioned: Paris
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Philippines impeachment: is path now clear to convict Sara Duterte?
The Philippine Senate has made it mathematically easier to convict Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio, but observers say the ruling could intensify a battle over an impeachment trial already viewed by…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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The Best Linux Laptops (2026): System76, Framework, and More
Whether you want a beast of a machine with dedicated graphics or a light, easy-to-upgrade PC, we have the perfect rig for you.
Places mentioned: Germany
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Scientists Detect Radio Signals from an Exoplanet for the First Time in History
No, it’s not aliens, but a phenomenon caused by magnetic activity that astronomers have never before been able to pin on a specific planet.
Places mentioned: Oregon
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Netanyahu faces new depths of isolation ahead of address to U.N. — and Israeli voters
Israel’s prime minister arrives in New York on Thursday at a critical moment for his country and his political future.
Places mentioned: New York
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NFL star Zach Sieler turns 250-acre property into farm and conservation classroom
The Sieler Safe Haven Foundation, founded by Miami Dolphins star Zach Sieler and his wife Hannah in 2022, is developing their 250-acre Missouri property for agriculture, wildlife and outdoor…
Places mentioned: Miami
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Male victims ‘likely to underreport’ sexual violence
New head of Sexual Violence Centre Cork stresses service is for both men and women
Places mentioned: Ireland
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Colorado couple closes family restaurant after 31 years as children build careers
A Colorado couple who moved from Mexico in 1995 with their three children opened Los Tarascos and ran it for 31 years. Jose and Maria Caballero are now closing the Fort Collins restaurant, saying they…
Places mentioned: Colorado
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Trump’s FDA pick to face scrutiny over abortion pill access at confirmation hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton is also expected to address President Donald Trump’s claim labeling the measles vaccine “lethal.”
Places mentioned: San Francisco and 1 other place
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Actress Leila Tong sued over alleged contract breach and ‘manipulative conduct’
Former Hong Kong television actress Leila Tong Ning has been sued for allegedly breaching her management contract by abandoning her professional duties while suffering from depression and dyeing her…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Africa: UN Needs a Total Overhaul, Not Just Reforming Council
[New Times] UN Secretary-General António Guterres has once again put an uncomfortable truth before the world: Africa remains the only continent without permanent representation on the United Nations…
Places mentioned: China and 4 other places
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Africa: Inside Bandung, Where Indonesia's Africa Story Began
[Capital FM] Bandung, Indonesia -- The chairs are still there.
Places mentioned: Indonesia and 6 other places
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American AI development ‘cannot separate itself from China’: Zheng Yongnian
China and the United States must prevent their AI competition from escalating into a cold war, a top Chinese policy adviser has warned, while asserting that a complete decoupling would be difficult…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong and 1 other place
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Liberia is squandering the moral authority it claims at the UN
Its deal to take deportees is the latest in a long history of unequal agreements with the US.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Pakistan launches air strikes in Afghanistan, killing civilians, Taliban says
Pakistan launched air strikes Thursday on 10 sites in Afghanistan in what Islamabad said was a retaliation for a drone attack by Afghanistan's Taliban forces on a border post. A Taliban government…
Places mentioned: New York
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Boy George stands with Israel, so where are the rest of the world's artists? - editorial
In November, when he performs at the same arena that Hynde did nine years ago, George will undoubtedly reenact the flag-waving scene, and the crowd will once again shake the rafters in pride.
Places mentioned: London
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Most Americans say US not winning Iran war as Trump approval falls - poll
The poll found that 64% of Americans said the US was not winning the war, compared with 36% who believed it was.
Places mentioned: New York
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Ukrainian foreign minister says he discussed keeping tension low with Iranian counterpart
Sybiha said on X that the meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York was a follow-up to a telephone conversation the two held in July.
Places mentioned: New York
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US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi in first visit of three years
Xi's visit will include a statedinner with tech luminaries, a White House military ceremony including jet flyovers, and a visit to the National Archives.
Places mentioned: Maryland
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Hong Kong police search for woman after man found dead outside commercial building
Hong Kong police are searching for a Chinese woman after a man’s body was found on a chair outside a commercial building in Tsim Sha Tsui early on Thursday. Officers also arrested a 28-year-old bar…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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More REM sleep linked to lower risk of 83 diseases
A large study tracking more than 95,000 people suggests that how you sleep may be linked to your risk of developing dozens of diseases. People who spent more time in REM sleep had lower risks of 83…
Places mentioned: Beijing
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Quebec doctors call for inquest after five physician suicides in five months
The signatories write that doctors face death and suffering every day and take on a lot of responsibility, sometimes without adequate support.
Places mentioned: Canada
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U.S.-China trade truce extended for two months, Bessent says, as Xi begins state visit
The deal, which was set to expire in November, will now be extended to Jan. 10, Bessent said, noting the need for Beijing to fulfill more deliverables.
Places mentioned: Miami and 3 other places
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Florida gov. candidate Byron Donalds responds after Trump mentions disappear from site
Some prominent references to President Trump were scrubbed from Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds' campaign website in recent weeks, but the Republican said he isn't backing away from the…
Places mentioned: Miami
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Ukraine Sent Two North Korean P.O.W.s to South Korea, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said one soldier tried to kill himself when he was captured. “This is how they raise people in the North,” he said.
Places mentioned: South Korea and 1 other place
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A lot's changed since Xi Jinping's last US state visit. Mostly in China's favour
Analysis: When Xi visits Washington this week, he will be sitting down with Trump in a vastly different position than a decade ago.
Places mentioned: Hong Kong and 4 other places
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How New Zealand’s Asian communities celebrate a mid-autumn festival in spring
Chinese, Vietnamese, South Korean and Japanese communities mark the season through customs shaped by their own history, food and family rituals.
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 3 other places
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Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate
With just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.
Places mentioned: Texas and 10 other places
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Big picture or big deals? What the Xi-Trump summit holds for China and the US
With the balance of power shifting between the US and China, the success of this week’s summit hinges not on headline-grabbing deals, but on practical, cautious consensus under a new strategic…
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Carney says he studied risk of U.S.-led military action in NYT interview
Carney declined to discuss in detail what that examination involved, but he suggested it would be irresponsible not to prepare for what he called "extreme tail risk."
Places mentioned: Canada
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Alan Jones welcomed prominent athlete to luxury home with ‘hug and slap on the bottom’, former butler tells court
Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching, including two charges involving the athlete Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
Places mentioned: Sydney
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‘They uprooted it all’: Israel bulldozes Palestinian-owned olive groves
Israeli bulldozers uprooted olive groves near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank weeks before the annual harvest.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Spain’s Sanchez warns of far-right threat in UNGA speech
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has warned of the growing power of ‘selfish, ignorant and cruel’ forces undermining humanity.
Places mentioned: Spain
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Fonterra reports $3.4 billion operating profit following sale of Mainland brands
Meanwhile, Fonterra paid its outgoing chief executive, Miles Hurrell, a total abou $8.2 million in the last financial year.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Climate: Report predicts El Niño death toll of almost half a million
"A very dangerous situation" is how one of the world's top climate scientists is describing the next six months ahead.
Places mentioned: Chicago
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'Bigger deal' on table: US, China extend trade truce by two months
The United States and China have decided to extend their trade agreement until January 10. This extension follows a series of discussions between US treasury secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese…
Places mentioned: London
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Mary Peltola’s Campaign in Alaska Senate Race Is Rocked by Tumult, With Angry Outbursts and Slurs
Democrats hope that Mary Peltola can flip a Republican Senate seat in Alaska. Former aides describe a campaign and congressional office marked by chaos.
Places mentioned: Alaska
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Judge tosses Trump’s suit against Iowa pollster
An Iowa judge has tossed President Trump’s lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register over polling numbers they published days before the 2024 general elections. In a Wednesday…
Places mentioned: Iowa
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South Korea has ‘pragmatic’ plan for phased denuclearisation. But will North bite?
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s proposal for a phased approach to Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programmes is a pragmatic response, analysts say, but prospects for gaining its arch-rival’s…
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website, PM says
Albanese said he expressed "concern" to OpenAI founder Sam Altman, after authorities were informed three months after the breach in June.
Places mentioned: Sydney and 1 other place
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Hurricane Polo fuels fears of landslides in Mexico as Nolo closes in on Hawaii
Southwestern Mexico braced for heavy rain and mudslides after Polo became a major hurricane. Forecasters warned another system headed for Hawaii could cause catastrophic flooding later in the week.
Places mentioned: Hawaii
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Trump Aides Seek to Jump Start Diplomacy With Iran as Crisis Widens
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that U.S. negotiators had restarted conversations about Iran’s nuclear program, but that there were no breakthroughs.
Places mentioned: Iran
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GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to nutritional deficiencies in nearly 1 in 6 children
Children taking GLP-1 medications (such as Victoza, Saxenda, Trulicity, and Ozempic) for weight loss, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes may face an overlooked risk: nutritional deficiencies. A new study…
Places mentioned: Chicago
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‘It’s all part of the game’: Sam Konstas recalls Virat Kohli confrontation
Sam Konstas took the cricket world by storm during his Test debut in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, impressively scoring 60 runs against the formidable Jasprit Bumrah. An intriguing moment with Virat…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Nelson court: Parolee Peter Coulsen jailed again after meth crash blamed on rabbit
Peter Coulsen, who has a 44-year conviction history, is back in prison after being sentenced on 10 charges.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Pakistan Attacks 10 Sites In Afghanistan After Alleged Drone Strikes On Border
Pakistani officials said Wednesday that security forces had neutralized eight rudimentary drones allegedly launched by the Afghan Taliban before they could enter the northwestern city of Kohat and the…
Places mentioned: Pakistan and 1 other place
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Nene Royal wins the America's Got Talent 2026
Nene Royal, the 16-year-old Thai rocker from Phuket, has been crowned the winner of America's Got Talent (AGT) 2026, after setting the stage alight with ‘Seven Nation Army’ in the final round.
Places mentioned: Denmark
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Fall of border post enabled Hamas invasion of Be’eri on Oct. 7, IDF probe finds
Military investigation finds troops unprepared for a broad surprise attack of 60-80 terrorists, as 18 soldiers killed, 22 wounded in hours of fighting for Paga outpost
Places mentioned: Israel
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An OpenAI agent hacked Medicare. Will anyone be held responsible?
The Conversation, CC BY-SA Australia’s Medicare system manages health and medical data for over 27 million people. So it makes sense there has been widespread shock at the news it was hacked by an…
Places mentioned: New York
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Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 30-year high following sell-off in Treasurys
Japanese 10-year government bond yield rose to a 30-year high on Thursday, following a surge in Treasury yields.
Places mentioned: Tokyo
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8 Suicide Bids At Lincoln Aircraft Carrier During Iran Deployment: Team Trump
Reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health on board the carrier since it first deployed to sea last November made headlines in the United States, provoking criticism of…
Places mentioned: Iran and 1 other place
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Eight sailors assigned to USS Lincoln attempted suicide, Navy Secretary tells Congress
The letter came in response to a letter from New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who called attention to the conditions aboard the aircraft carrier in August.
Places mentioned: New York
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Chinese archaeologists find 2,200-year-old ancestor of Dragon Boat Festival treat
When the weather turns warm around June, people all across China gather for the annual Dragon Boat Festival, and one of the most famous dishes from the celebration is the zongzi. Zongzi is a rice…
Places mentioned: China
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Australia Says OpenAI ‘Infiltrated’ Public Health Care Portal
Australia is exploring potential legal action after an artificial intelligence agent accessed nonpublic information on the country’s universal health care system.
Places mentioned: Australia
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US energy secretary says diesel export ban won't work after Trump backs idea
As fuel prices surged over the war in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed support for a diesel export ban.
Places mentioned: Middle East
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Massachusetts man sentenced to nearly 10 years for antisemitic threats against Randy Fine, sons
Edwin Guerrero, 26, was also ordered to pay a $15,000 fine after pleading guilty in March to making interstate threats to injure another person.
Places mentioned: Washington
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8 sailors in USS Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, navy says
In August, Trump dismissed concerns about difficult conditions reported aboard the ship.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Australia says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare portal
Canberra expressed extreme concern to Sam Altman after OpenAI took three months to report the breach.
Places mentioned: Beijing and 1 other place
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High levels of lead found in air near Kahnawake high school in Quebec
Lead levels when the wind was blowing west towards the community were on average 1.5 times higher than the provincial standard of 100 nanograms per cubic metre.
Places mentioned: Vancouver
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Xi says China, US should be ‘partners rather than rivals’: state media
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged cooperation with the United States, Beijing’s state media reported, hours after being greeted in Washington on Wednesday evening local time by President Donald…
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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‘Deep respect’: analysts weigh in on Trump’s red carpet welcome for Xi
With China and the US agreeing to extend a tariff truce that was set to expire in November – and US President Donald Trump giving his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, a personal welcome on the tarmac…
Places mentioned: China
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Are older Australians really safer from crime? The evidence says the harms are just harder to see
SolStock/Getty Australians are once again mourning after the alleged murders of three women in New South Wales over the weekend. With two of the victims being 70 and 90 years old, questions are being…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Naoero tells UN it will withdraw from ICC and takes aim at international seabed mining regulator
President David Adeang used a UN gathering of world leaders to announce his country's voluntary withdrawal from the International Criminal Court and criticise the International Seabed Authority.
Places mentioned: New York and 1 other place
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Looking for #womenshealth information on Instagram? 4 out of 10 posts are ads
RossHelen/Getty A woman in her 40s scrolls through Instagram. Between photos of friends, recipes and holiday snaps, she comes across a video about perimenopause. The woman on screen explains…
Places mentioned: Australia