US-China negotiators race to nail down concrete deals as Shenzhen Apec looms
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US-China negotiators race to nail down concrete deals as Shenzhen Apec looms

The US and China are racing to secure concrete investment deals ahead of their leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen next month, even as both sides engage in a contest over leverage in extending their broad trade agreement. Multiple sources told the South China Morning Post that intense negotiations would continue in coming weeks, with Washington and Beijing still facing hurdles to finalising a complex pac...

US-China negotiators race to nail down concrete deals as Shenzhen Apec looms
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US-China negotiators race to nail down concrete deals as Shenzhen Apec looms

The US and China are racing to secure concrete investment deals ahead of their leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen next month, even as both sides engage in a contest over leverage in extending their broad trade agreement. Multiple sources told the South China Morning Post that intense negotiations would continue in coming weeks, with Washington and Beijing still facing hurdles to finalising a complex pac...

Zelensky accuses US of delaying missiles as Trump calls for new Ukraine negotiator
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Zelensky accuses US of delaying missiles as Trump calls for new Ukraine negotiator

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the United States on Monday of deliberately delaying the delivery of interceptor missiles to his country, as tensions between Kyiv and Washington escalated over military aid and intelligence sharing. Kyiv said it had no early warning of powerful Russian missile strikes, echoing similar claims made last week. Speaking to US senators on Monday, Zelensky...

Zelensky accuses US of delaying missiles as Trump calls for new Ukraine negotiator
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Zelensky accuses US of delaying missiles as Trump calls for new Ukraine negotiator

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the United States on Monday of deliberately delaying the delivery of interceptor missiles to his country, as tensions between Kyiv and Washington escalated over military aid and intelligence sharing. Kyiv said it had no early warning of powerful Russian missile strikes, echoing similar claims made last week. Speaking to US senators on Monday, Zelensky...

Zelensky should get ‘somebody else’ to negotiate to end Ukraine war, Trump says

Zelensky should get ‘somebody else’ to negotiate to end Ukraine war, Trump says

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US ⁠President Donald Trump on Monday said he thought someone other than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ‌should negotiate on Kyiv’s behalf as it seeks to end the war with Russia. “Maybe it’s time for Zelensky to ⁠get somebody else to negotiate,” said ‌Trump, who on October 10 had called for Ukraine to ‌replace the president. Trump also told ⁠reporters ⁠that Russia has been “fine” with regar...

US orders DeepSeek removed from federal systems, citing national security risks

US orders DeepSeek removed from federal systems, citing national security risks

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Citing national security concerns, the US government has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and any third-party services developed using the Chinese artificial intelligence model from their information systems. In a notice made public on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also barred agencies from acquiring DeepSeek products and services, including those d...

US orders DeepSeek removed from federal systems, citing national security risks

US orders DeepSeek removed from federal systems, citing national security risks

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Citing national security concerns, the US government has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and any third-party services developed using the Chinese artificial intelligence model from their information systems. In a notice made public on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also barred agencies from acquiring DeepSeek products and services, including those d...

Spain floods kill four as torrential rain inundates eastern regions

Spain floods kill four as torrential rain inundates eastern regions

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Torrential rain battered eastern Spain on Monday, killing at least four people in recent days as floodwaters swept away cars, submerged roads and stranded residents. Emergency crews carried out more than 400 rescues in Valencia, where rainfall reached 700 litres per square metre in 24 hours in some areas.

Colorado wildlife overpass cut vehicle-animal collisions by 91%, report finds

Colorado wildlife overpass cut vehicle-animal collisions by 91%, report finds

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Elk, bear, frogs and other animals have used the overpass, which connects 39,000 acres of habitat, since its completionColorado officials have tracked herds of elk, bears, pronghorn and even northern leopard frogs ambling across its new wildlife overpass. According to a newly released report, the overpass, which acts as a bridge over a busy stretch of interstate, has cut wildlife-vehicle collision...

California to receive $6m settlement after 23andMe data breach

California to receive $6m settlement after 23andMe data breach

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Millions of customers’ genetic and personal information exposed in 2023, including more than 855,000 CaliforniansCalifornia’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, on Monday announced the state will receive a $6m settlement payment in 23andMe’s bankruptcy, resolving California’s legal claims related to a 2023 data breach that exposed 6.9 million customers’ ⁠genetic and other ⁠personal information.Californi...

California to recieve $6m settlement after 23andMe data breach

California to recieve $6m settlement after 23andMe data breach

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The 2023 breach exposed millions of customers’ genetic and personal information, including more than 855,000 CaliforniansCalifornia attorney general Rob Bonta on Monday announced the state will receive a $6m settlement payment in 23andMe’s bankruptcy, resolving California’s legal claims related to a 2023 data breach that exposed 6.9 million customers’ ⁠genetic and other ⁠personal information.Calif...

Oregon man who killed school shooter reportedly took part in military drills with Iraq veterans

Oregon man who killed school shooter reportedly took part in military drills with Iraq veterans

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New details emerge about Kaylub Giamanco, who went on to elementary school campus and shot Bend suspect deadNew details are emerging about the parent who fatally shot the 16-year-old shooter who killed three children and a teacher in Oregon last week.In a 2018 Facebook post, Kaylub Giamanco, the 36 year-old carpenter who shot and killed the shooter, said he had gone through “military shooting dril...

Andy Burnham outlines new rules to outlaw ‘rip-off’ private parking fines

Andy Burnham outlines new rules to outlaw ‘rip-off’ private parking fines

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Drivers to get five minutes to decide whether to park and 10 minutes to leave after their session endsDrivers will get a guaranteed five minutes to decide whether to park and 10 minutes to leave after their parking session ends before they face a fine under new rules for private car parks that Andy Burnham said were designed to outlaw “rip-off” charges.In the latest in a series of “everyday fixes”...

US-China AI talks must ensure safety of both tech and business

US-China AI talks must ensure safety of both tech and business

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In New York last month, US-China talks on artificial intelligence opened up a path of cooperation. This was affirmed by the Xi-Trump summit in Washington where both presidents agreed to establish a formal AI dialogue and hotline. With the next AI meeting set to happen in November, it is imperative that both countries further cooperation. The AI ecosystem is in flux. American tech companies are dra...

US-China AI talks must ensure safety of both tech and business

US-China AI talks must ensure safety of both tech and business

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In New York last month, US-China talks on artificial intelligence opened up a path of cooperation. This was affirmed by the Xi-Trump summit in Washington where both presidents agreed to establish a formal AI dialogue and hotline. With the next AI meeting set to happen in November, it is imperative that both countries further cooperation. The AI ecosystem is in flux. American tech companies are dra...

Asian-Americans’ trust in Trump fading as economic woes increase, survey finds

Asian-Americans’ trust in Trump fading as economic woes increase, survey finds

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Asian-Americans are laser-focused on the economy and healthcare costs and increasingly disenchanted with US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party leading into the highly consequential November 3 midterm elections, according to a survey released on Monday. While the general trend among Asian-American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) mirrors the broader US electorate, the minority community’s ...

Asian-Americans’ trust in Trump fading as economic woes increase, survey finds

Asian-Americans’ trust in Trump fading as economic woes increase, survey finds

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Asian-Americans are laser-focused on the economy and healthcare costs and increasingly disenchanted with US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party leading into the highly consequential November 3 midterm elections, according to a survey released on Monday. While the general trend among Asian-American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) mirrors the broader US electorate, the minority community’s ...

Jennifer Lawrence's $2m gift helped fund a 17-room children's cardiac unit in Kentucky

Jennifer Lawrence's $2m gift helped fund a 17-room children's cardiac unit in Kentucky

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In a remarkable philanthropic gesture, Jennifer Lawrence donated $2 million to launch a specialized cardiac intensive care unit at Norton Children's Hospital. This generous act sparked a community wave of fundraising, amassing over $4 million. Opened in early 2020, the unit is specifically equipped to cater to children with critical heart conditions, marking a pivotal enhancement in pediatric card...

Helen Haines was chatting with locals at a dog park on Monday morning. By the afternoon, she was fighting for her life

Helen Haines was chatting with locals at a dog park on Monday morning. By the afternoon, she was fighting for her life

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Australia’s politicians have been facing increasing threats and abuse. It can no longer have been rising for Australia’s politicians and they can no longer be dismissed as social media noise or harmless commentFollow our live blog for latest updatesPoliticians condemn alleged attack after independent MP Helen Haines critically injuredWho is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?Vict...