Syrian leader lashes out at Israel in UN speech, says Golan is inseparable part of Syria
Syria's leader has lashed out at Israel in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly
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Turkey will hand over key base in Iraq in a gradual troop withdrawal deal
Turkey has agreed to gradually withdraw forces from a strategic military base in northern Iraq and hand over control to the Iraqi government
Florida gas prices surge as some stations charge over $5
Drivers in Florida are experiencing rising petrol prices, with some stations exceeding $5 a gallon. The statewide average has reached $4.29 per gallon, the highest since May. This increase is significantly influenced by rising global oil prices caused by geopolitical tensions. As crude oil prices rise, consumers in Florida and beyond are facing higher costs at the pump.
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 government website. France 24's correspondent in Sydney, Irris Makler, has the details.
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.
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Alibaba unveils ‘pragmatic’ AI road map to drive monetisation, infrastructure efficiency
The artificial intelligence road map presented at its flagship Apsara Conference this week showcased a pragmatic pivot by Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group Holding, offering a clearer path to monetisation despite a sharp escalation in capital expenditure, analysts said. The conference, which ran from Tuesday to Thursday under the theme “Intelligence goes beyond”, highlighted “Alibaba’s disciplined ...
Pakistani airstrikes target Afghanistan after Islamabad accuses Kabul of drone attacks
Pakistan says it carried out airstrikes on 10 sites in Afghanistan that it said were used to launch drone attacks against Pakistan a day earlier
Fire at Starlink station in central Poland was 'sabotage,' digital affairs minister says
Poland, a NATO and EU member state along the alliance's eastern flank, has accused Russia of "sabotage" on several occasions since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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.
Netherlands confirms Eurovision return as Spain weighs continued boycott
Despite broadcaster AVROTROS maintaining its concerns over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza, the Netherlands will return to Eurovision in 2027, with the country’s entry now being coordinated by the NPO.
‘Partial satisfaction’: Sri Lankans hail 2019 bombings ruling with a caveat
As 15 men are given long prison terms, a father who lost teen daughter wants to know if it was a political conspiracy.
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.
Nick Clegg plays down fears ‘godlike’ AI could exterminate humanity
Former deputy PM now involved in tech industry says many within the sector are ‘winding themselves up into a lather’UK politics live – latest updatesNick Clegg has dismissed fears over AI’s “godlike power to exterminate humanity”, calling it a sign that tech bosses are “breathing their own fumes”.The former UK deputy prime minister said that tech bosses should focus on addressing known “specific t...
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 extension will let the US assess whether China is meeting trade commitments, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News on Wednesday following “unscheduled” extra talks with Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifen...
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 video, a man wearing black-rimmed glasses and a face mask is seen walking behind two female students wearing what appear to be uniforms from Raffles Institution, a premier school in the city state. T...
Tactical voting at next election could push Reform into fourth place, poll finds
Polling suggests Andy Burnham is attracting progressives back to Labour, motivated by desire to stop Nigel Farage• How Labour’s majority depends on five progressive voter types – in chartsUK politics live – latest updatesProgressive voters could push Reform UK into fourth place and put Labour within touching distance of a majority if tactical voting is widespread at the next election, a major poll...
80 years and still steaming: A milestone year for the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer
This October, the Waverley paddle steamer is marking its 80th anniversary with cruises along London’s iconic River Thames.
‘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.
We need to talk: Greek PM says efforts to return Parthenon Marbles must be revived
Talks on the future of the Parthenon Marbles appear to have reached an impasse according to new reports, as Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis renews diplomatic efforts for all sides to resume stalled negotiations.
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 Office of the President is seriously considering granting an absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso on humanitarian grounds in support of the government’s commitment to protecting Filipino migrant workers,” ...
Hong Kong exports surge 53% to HK$667.9 billion, second highest on record
The recent strength in Hong Kong’s exports extended into August, with the value jumping by 53 per cent to HK$667.9 billion (US$85.6 billion) – the second-highest level on record after July’s peak – on strong demand for artificial intelligence-related products. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Thursday showed that the total value of exports rose to HK$667.9 bi...
Housebuilder Vistry slashes profit forecasts as losses balloon
Firm unveils further cost-cutting plan including job losses blaming poor summer sales of private homesBusiness live – latest updatesVistry Group, one of Britain’s biggest housebuilders, has slashed its annual profit expectations after half-year losses ballooned as it grappled with a £600m pile of unsold homes.Adam Daniel, the new chief executive of the Bovis Homes and Countryside owner, insisted t...
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 DisneylandA clan leader who sent gangs of child pickpockets to target tourists in the Paris Métro and popular attractions such as Disneyland Paris has been jailed for human trafficking.Roberto Hamidovic, 48, likened to Fagin, Charles Dickens’s notorious criminal boss, ran a network of child thieves, mostly girls...
Clan leader in Paris sentenced to eight years for human trafficking
Roberto Hamidovic, 48, sent gangs of child pickpockets to target tourists in Paris Métro and DisneylandA clan leader who sent gangs of child pickpockets to target tourists in the Paris Métro and popular attractions such as Disneyland Paris has been jailed for human trafficking.Roberto Hamidovic, 48, likened to Fagin, Charles Dickens’s notorious criminal boss, ran a network of child thieves, mostly...
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 said the ruling could intensify a battle over an impeachment trial already viewed by the public as deeply divisive. The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, ruled on Wednesday that only senator-judges who are able to take part in the trial should be counted in determining the th...
Mexican immigrant couple closes Colorado restaurant after 31 years as children build their own lives
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 have achieved the dream that brought them to the US: giving their children the chance to build independent lives and careers outside the family business.
Miami Dolphins star Zach Sieler turned 250-acre Missouri property into outdoor classroom for kids
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 education. The couple plans to raise cattle there while giving children hands-on experiences in farming, conservation, fishing, hunting and land management.
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 hair without her agency’s consent. The High Court writ, filed by agency Tenjinmura Ongaku Limited, also accuses the 44-year-old former Television Broadcasts (TVB) artist of “coercive conduct” and accep...
Germany seeks wider 'Made with Europe' rules, setting up clash with France
Berlin wants the EU’s “Made with Europe” rules opened to trade partners, challenging France’s push to reserve public contracts for European-made goods.
What is happening between Twitch streamers KitsuFox and Nosiiree? Breakup drama explained
During her live streaming session, KitsuFox revealed that her ex-partner, Nosiiree, had reached out to her even after she tried to block him. She mentioned that he unexpectedly appeared at her residence, causing her significant distress. In response, Nosiiree denied allegations of stalking during his own livestream, professing his love for KitsuFox and voicing concerns about their personal dispute...