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Bill Gates is likely to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year as the Microsoft co-founder seeks to rally support for global cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) risks. A meeting may take place in November, Reuters reported on Wednesday citing a Gates spokesman. Xi last met his “old friend” in 2023, when Gates became the first foreign business leader to visit the Chinese presiden...
The gap between the two camps appears to be steadily closing ahead of Saturday's vote.
Scandinavia may be an obvious choice for a cooler summer holiday, but a new ranking has found the Alps are just as tempting for travellers looking to hike, cycle and escape the heat. France’s Mont Blanc region takes the top spot, while Alpine destinations claim four places in the top 10.
State government says ‘breach bail, go to jail’ laws risks overcrowding in jails, while one expert warns they may lead to ‘cruel outcomes’The Queensland government’s latest law and order crackdown – subjecting some children as young as 10 to a mandatory sentence of a year behind bars – could lead to “cruel outcomes”, according to human rights lawyers.In documents tabled with the legislation on Thu...
Decision not to improve resilience sooner described as ‘unacceptable gamble with our national security’Hundreds of Britain’s smallest power plants could remain at a higher risk to state-sponsored cyber-attacks until the 2030s despite a successful Iran-linked hack last month, it has emerged.Officials this week briefed energy bosses on the breach, which is understood to have shut an unnamed small ga...
Decision not to improve resilience sooner described as ‘unacceptable gamble with our national security’Hundreds of Britain’s smallest power plants could remain at a higher risk to state-sponsored cyber-attacks until the 2030s despite a successful Iran-linked hack last month, it has emerged.Officials this week briefed energy bosses on the breach, which is understood to have shut an unnamed small ga...
Government measures to improve resilience are not due until 2030 and July’s hack has not altered this timeline Hundreds of Britain’s smallest power plants could remain at a higher risk to state-sponsored cyber-attacks until the 2030s despite a successful Iran-linked hack last month, it has emerged.Officials this week briefed energy bosses on the breach, which is understood to have shut an unnamed...
Report shines light on ‘catastrophic situation’ where young people make themselves more ill to avoid losing supportSome of the most vulnerable children and young people in care are deliberately self-harming to avoid being abandoned when they get better or turn 18 and face a “cliff edge” of no further support, according to research.Abi Booth, a psychotherapist who works with children and young peop...
The 89-year-old has been in hospital for over a week receiving treatment for a rare blood condition.
Sabri, 66, pleaded not guilty to allegedly failing to provide a complete declaration of assets.
Fenerbahce's French midfielder Guendouzi was attacked by Lyon fans after he mocked them at the end of the match.
Hong Kong labour authorities have unveiled changes to the system that sends out warnings to workers about overexertion during very hot weather, reducing thresholds so higher-tier alerts can be issued more easily following intense criticism of the mechanism. The Labour Department said on Thursday that two new conditions would be introduced to the Heat Stress at Work Warning system from Friday. The ...
Hong Kong’s Heat Stress at Work warning system will be automatically upgraded when temperatures reach 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) across multiple districts, after labour authorities lowered its activation thresholds following criticism. Two weeks after the system — which advises outdoor workers to take measures to prevent heatstroke — drew criticism for failing to issue higher-level alerts ...
Authorities say a driver has deliberately rammed a car into a group of people in northern France, killing at least one person and injuring others
About 180 people have been killed and 1,400 are missing, with numbers expected to rise significantly.
Gamescom in Cologne is the world's biggest fair for computer and video games. In 2026, it set a record for exhibitors and was visited by the German president and leading politicians.
Gamescom in Cologne is the world's biggest fair for computer and video games. In 2026, it set a record for exhibitors and was visited by the German president and leading politicians.
Hundreds of people, including Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mud flows thought to have been triggered by a glacial collapse.
China’s Zhipu AI has launched its latest open-weight model, GLM-5.3-Flash – previously code-named Ox Alpha – saying that the system ran entirely on a cluster of 100,000 domestically produced chips during a high-profile stealth trial. The announcement followed a week of heavy traffic on artificial intelligence model marketplace OpenRouter and agent platform OpenCode, where the model processed 62 tr...
The next big competition in artificial intelligence is over science. The question is shifting from who has the largest model to who can use AI to shorten the discovery cycle: forming a hypothesis, running simulations, designing an experiment, operating equipment, collecting results and learning from them. The United States made that shift explicit. The Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission aims t...
Apollo 15 astronauts discovered an unusually bright rock near Spur Crater on the Moon. This sample, known as the Genesis Rock, is an anorthosite and about four billion years old. Scientists believe it represents a piece of the Moon's primordial crust. Its mineral composition offers valuable clues about early lunar geological history. This ancient sample continues to aid understanding of the Mo...
“She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush, and continued exploration of forever love and eternal soul.” Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died aged 97.
Following a five-month recovery from severe drought conditions, platypuses were reintroduced to their original habitats. In an eighteen-month study, researchers tracked their activities as they reintegrated into the wild. The animals displayed quick adaptation, rediscovering their typical movement patterns and preferred foraging spots, thereby emphasizing the importance of effective conservation e...
The 89-year-old monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since 17 August with a blood disorder as senior royals cancel their engagements.
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dot art, has died aged 97.
Prime minister intervenes after reports Tony Burke was planning to cut intake of 20,000 arrivals by a thirdFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has guaranteed Australia’s annual refugee intake will not be cut next financial year, shutting down plans for the arrivals quota to drop by one-third to Coalition-...
Elon Musk has been awarded Ukraine's Order of Freedom for his exceptional contributions through Starlink. This prestigious recognition underscores his significant impact on safeguarding human rights and liberty. Following the invasion, Starlink emerged as a vital communication link for Ukraine. However, Musk's decisions have also stirred political tensions, as he limited Starlink's accessibility f...
