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Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack

Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the...Read More

Four civilians killed in Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan, Taliban says

Pakistan says it struck 10 targets, adding the strikes were "strictly limited to identified military objectives". from BBC News h...Read More

Robbie Williams' surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelled

Robbie Williams gave an impromptu performance outside a hotel in Lima after his stadium concert was cancelled. from BBC News https://ift.tt...Read More

Trump and Xi come face-to-face as US and China battle to win the AI race

The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gVlLZSn via IFTTTRead More

Trump offers warm welcome as China's Xi arrives for US visit

The US treasury secretary said that the US and China had reached an agreement to extend a trade truce as Xi began his visit. from BBC News ...Read More

A new skyline of data centres is rising in rural China

The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, where Beijing's AI infrastructure is progressing at "China speed", says one worker. from BBC N...Read More

Can you take the 'London' out of London Fashion Week?

An initiative to show that LFW is "bigger than London" launched this year - but will it make a difference? from BBC News https://...Read More

Frank Gardner: Inside a camp for Yemeni refugees who have fled to Djibouti

Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait. from BBC News https://...Read More

US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MhSZ4p8 v...Read More

Inside a camp for Yemeni refugees who have fled to Djibouti

Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait. from BBC News https://...Read More

Cultural treasures are being destroyed worldwide - so why is no-one being punished?

A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it. from B...Read More

Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'

Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt...Read More

'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg

The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or runnin...Read More

At least 21 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams Pakistan mosque

A four-year-old child is among those killed in the attack, during which gunmen also opened fire on a police facility. from BBC News https:/...Read More

Deadly shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia

Police boats and helicopters are patrolling Perth's beaches as authorities continue their search for the swimmer's body, and the sha...Read More

US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark

The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US....Read More

Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds

The body of veteran broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found hours after armed men kidnapped him near Johannesburg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0...Read More

Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84

Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cwXkzjL via...Read More

Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says

South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city. from BBC News https://ift....Read More

Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87

The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John. from BBC News ...Read More

Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists

Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community. from BBC News ...Read More

Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like

While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d2wX5oi via IFTTTRead More

Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq

Iraq removes a military commander and opens investigations into the attack that came from an area bordering Iran. from BBC News https://ift...Read More

Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9F68n...Read More

'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

In New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, solemn ceremonies commemorate the landmark anniversary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jASTE9a v...Read More

'It's like a dog set loose on us' - fear over Kenya's crackdown on foreign traders

The authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Cmd16f via I...Read More

Trump shadow looms large over Brics as Modi hosts Putin and Xi in Delhi

As Brics leaders meet in Delhi, divisions within the bloc make a united response to Washington unlikely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DhWr2...Read More

Six Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US

The six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B0z7jYP via IFTTTRead More

Tate brothers to remain in US jail as they fight extradition to UK

A federal judge denied them bail, saying the dual US-UK citizens' wealth and frequent international travel "constitute quintessenti...Read More

American football is coming to Australia - can it succeed?

The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under. from BBC News htt...Read More

Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report

The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India. from BBC News https://if...Read More

'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony endures for bereaved, 25 years on

As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on. from BBC News https://ift...Read More

Nepal cracks down on online abuse of flood survivors

Authorities will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those who are suffering, the prime minister says. from BBC...Read More

Pupils return to West Bank school behind barbed wire to protect against settlers

Six people, including three pupils at the Palestinian school, have been killed in al-Mughayyir this year, in a surge of Israeli settler-rela...Read More

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's husband dies

Hafidh Ameir Hassan kept a low profile and was rarely seen in public with the president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mUbw3ja via IFTTTRead More

Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacks

The comments came a day after Washington said it had struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran's attacks on US warships in the re...Read More

Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case, after jury deadlocks

The mistrial now puts the murder case - and Clancy's future - in limbo as to whether she will be held criminally liable in the deaths of...Read More

Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi

As many as 50 people are thought to have been inside the five-storey hostel when it came down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cwydxzG via IF...Read More

How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?

The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight. from BBC News ht...Read More

Nepal says it will need billions in funding to rebuild after flash floods

BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is in Nepal where authorities are trying to begin rebuilding amid the debris. from BBC News htt...Read More

'Layer upon layer of miracles': How Nepal flood survivors were rescued from tunnel

From searching for a buried tunnel entrance to blowing up rocks the size of cars, rescuers had to surmount multiple challenges to reach surv...Read More

Another White House renovation? A look at Trump's new helipad

The facility will be the first of its kind at the White House - though critics feel it alters the property's historic grounds. from BBC...Read More

Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to hard labour over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown

At least 22 people were killed and more than 100 injured during last year's unrest, according to the UN. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...Read More

South Korea jails care home head for sexually assaulting disabled residents

The man, surnamed Kim, was handed a 15-year prison term for abusing three residents at the facility near Seoul. from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More

Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges

Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market. from BBC News https://...Read More

Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks

Broadcaster RUV reports that 52.8% of voters rejected the government's proposal to resume accession talks. from BBC News https://ift.tt...Read More

Monza memories - Italian GP in pictures through the years

A selection of images from the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, which has hosted more Formula 1 races than any other circuit. from BBC News htt...Read More

Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there

Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BJ7aoGW ...Read More

They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister

A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not re...Read More

Zambian opposition leader charged with treason

Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZrpycVq via I...Read More

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