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Trump's AI Task Force To Commission Report On Technology's Risks
The panel known as the Super Intelligence Force - using the president's preferred term for artificial intelligence - will commission a report from the President's Council of Advisers on Science and Technology to evaluate those and other concerns.
Dog Lost In Alaska Avalanche Found Alive After 50 Hours Thanks To Apple AirTag
Padawer was shocked and emotional when she received a photograph of her rescued dog.
"Took Knife Home": Indian Woman Who Helped Son Stab Teen In UK Faces Deportation
The case triggered an uproar as the accused attempted to use a religious self-defence argument, claiming the weapon involved was a kirpan.
China Plans AI Export Curbs To Exert Control Over Key Tech
The proposal forms part of a broader effort to control 40 technologies across industries where Chinese companies have become increasingly competitive.
Israeli Advertising Firm Used Online Ads To Spy On Internet Users: Report
Users who visited sites or used apps with the malicious ads could be identified and tracked by Discover-Tech, which would sometimes also try to extract phone numbers from some smartphone users
Indian Man Arrested For Posing As US Citizen, Voting In 2024 General Election
Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari was charged with knowingly furnishing false information in voting and making a false claim of citizenship in order to register to vote or vote last month.
"Was An Honour": Katie Zacharia On 5-Day Stint As Trump's Press Secretary
When Zacharia was appointed, she had shared a screenshot of Trump's post on TruthSocial that confirmed her new position.
Video: Sleeping Driver Using Tesla's Self-Driving Mode Crashes Into Police Car
The Tesla driver, a 22-year-old man from Sacramento, reportedly suffered no injuries. Investigators said he told officers that he had been asleep while using the vehicle's Full Self-Driving feature.
Trump Waives Russia Sanctions That Threatened 100% Tariffs On India
Trump had signed the legislation 'Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 ' last month - which was named after Senator Lindsey Graham - one of Ukraine's staunch defenders in Washington.
Brazil Backs 40-Hour Workweek, Moves To End Six-Day Work Schedules
The change is expected to mainly affect workers in retail shops, restaurants and hotels, many of whom receive low wages.
'Neither Me Nor Musk': Trump Denies Role In Ukraine Losing Starlink Access
Donald Trump, speaking to reporters as he left the White House on a trip to Georgia, said neither he nor Musk was responsible for Ukraine losing Starlink access.
Trump Jokes About Popularity Of Name 'Mohammad' As He Mocks Iran
Mohammad is one of the most common male names among Muslims, who often name their sons after the Prophet Mohammad, the founder of Islam.
New White House Press Chief Fired Hours After Trump Asked Her To "Reconsider"
Trump told reporters that he had asked Zacharia to "reconsider" the job. He said that he told Zacharia that she did not have to do this job and that if he were her, he would reconsider the position.
14-Minute Presser, Backlash Over Lawyer Tag: The Unmaking Of New White House Press Chief Katie Zacharia
Katie Zacharia was a surprise choice when Trump announced her appointment on October 9, as the successor to Karoline Leavitt, the youngest-ever White House press secretary who had been part of Trump's inner circle for years.
Anthropic Quietly Pitches Its Own AI Safety Bill To Lawmakers: Reports
The bill would let the government block a model's release or use only if it poses a foreseeable, imminent risk of more than $1 billion in damages, or of killing or seriously injuring more than 50 people, according to the report.
Putin Agrees To Cooperate With Pope Leo's Plea For Aid For Ukrainian Town
Pop Leo phoned Putin and asked him to arrange a ceasefire to let aid and food into the town, taken by Russian forces in February 2022, the Vatican said. Residents have reported a deepening food crisis.
North Korea Tests New AI-Equipped Torpedo: Report
The test verified propulsion technology developed through more than 180 tests over the past five years, KCNA said, adding that artificial intelligence was used for target detection and guidance in the new high-speed precision-guided torpedo.
Iran Denies Saudi Accusation Of Involvement In Houthi Attacks
The Houthis are part of Iran's so-called "Axis of Resistance", which also includes Lebanon's Hezbollah and Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq, all united in opposing Israel.
US Lawmakers Urge FBI To Probe Illinois Temple Plot As Federal Hate Crime
They also asked the FBI and the Justice Department to "share timely threat information with state and local law enforcement and with Hindu temples, Sikh gurdwaras, and other South Asian houses of worship, and offer them protective resources.
Yemen's Government-Controlled City Of Aden Attacked In Houthi Strikes
The attack came a day after the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen struck a palace complex in Aden, which has been the seat of Yemen's internationally recognized government since 2015.
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Russian attacks in Ukraine kill at least 8, cut power to 1 million
Russia strikes Kharkiv, Kramatorsk, Volyn and Rivne as Moscow presses its campaign against Ukraine's power grid.
Three Mexicans jailed for 158 years each for killing Australian, US surfers
A Mexican judge sentenced the three men for the 2024 murders a week after they were found guilty.
The Israeli politicians seeking to replace Netanyahu
A look at Israel's main opposition leaders, their parties and their largely shared positions on Gaza and other wars.
Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens
US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices.
Trump puts on hold new Russia sanctions he signed into law
US president's executive order comes two days before sanctions deadline and a week after diesel deal with Putin.
Albania’s PM blames ‘foreign hands’ for protests
Albanian PM Edi Rama claimed ‘foreign hands’ are driving protests that have rocked the country for months.
Southern California wildfire engulfs homes, prompts evacuation orders
The fast-spreading Norte Fire in Orange County is fuelled by intense warm winds and unseasonably high temperatures.
Cameroonians await government reshuffle after Biya’s return
After 10 weeks abroad, Biya returned to Cameroon but has yet to appoint a new government or vice president.
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hits lowest level on record
Data show a 42 percent drop in forest clearance from a year earlier, giving Lula a boost before the election run-off.
Healthcare crisis escalating in Yemen’s besieged Taiz
Fighting between Yemen’s Houthis and the internationally recognised government is deepening the humanitarian crisis.
US coastguard rescues 16 after boat sinks off Mexico’s Baja coast
Eleven people are believed to be still missing, with rescue operations under way.
Oregon school shooter was former special needs student, police say
A teacher fought teenage shooter and a parent shot him dead, police say on Friday, a day after four people were killed.
Iran war live: IRGC says supertanker hit naval mine in Hormuz, catches fire
Iran’s IRGC says an oil supertanker is on fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine.
Trump mocks Middle Eastern names with ‘Mohammed’ joke
“If you’re in doubt about somebody’s name from the Middle East, just say ‘Mohammed,’” says US President Donald Trump.
Albanian PM blames ‘foreign hands’ for unrest as student protests intensify
Riot police clash with protesters for fourth day, as young Albanians protest corruption and poor university conditions
Leeds vs Manchester United: Premier League – teams, prediction, lineups
Manchester United are mired in poor form - and Lisandro Martinez's meltdown - now they face on-the-up rivals Leeds.
Italy probes Israel’s Katz over abuse, sexual assault of flotilla activists
Rome prosecutors also name 12 senior military, police and prison officials over alleged abuse of detained activists.
Families demand justice after Pakistan school collapse
Parents are demanding accountability after a school roof collapse in Pakistan's Peshawar killed 34 children.
Yemen’s government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport
Attack comes as Yemeni gov't forces claim advances in Marib and say they 'neutralised' 430 Houthi fighters in 24 hours.
Meta employees say Lula’s accounts restricted in Brazil election: Report
The messages, reported by a Brazilian daily, say the platform recommended Bolsonaro's profile and his WhatsApp channel.
How Israeli spyware used ‘zero click’ hack on Al Jazeera staff
Israeli spyware firms hacked into Al Jazeera devices in 2024 using a new ‘adfection’ method. Here's how it works.
Students in Europe are rising up to call for better education
Violent unrest is gripping several countries across Europe, as student activists demand better education systems.
Food affordability fears plague Gaza as Israel halts commercial goods
Commercial goods, such as fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and winter clothing, have not entered Gaza for two days.
Oregon community mourns victims of school shooting
Mourners quietly grieved at a makeshift memorial outside an elementary school in Bend, Oregon.
AOC transfers $1m to Michigan candidate El-Sayed in progressive push
Progressive stalwart, who is seen as potential 2028 candidate, says she wants to combat 'smears' against El-Sayed.