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US To Vote On Russia Sanctions Bill Next Week, Giving Trump More Tariff Power
If passed by the House, the bill would empower President Donald Trump to impose harsher sanctions on Russia and buyers of Russian oil and gas, and extend existing sanctions on Iran.
European Troop Deployment In Ukraine Would Be "War Against Russia": Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would amount to "a war against Russia" and said Moscow did not "pose a threat"
Saudi Shuts Down Major Oil Pipeline Amid Fighting With Yemen's Houthis
The shutdown comes as Houthi rebels in Yemen have seized coastal territory near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening Saudi oil exports through a key shipping lanes.
Three Vehicles Collide In Northern Russia, 12 Dead
A minibus collided with a car and a truck transporting lumber in Russia's northern Arkhangelsk region on Friday, killing 12 people and injuring eight, regional officials were quoted as saying.
Detected UAE-Linked Campaign To Influence Sudan Conflict Narratives: Anthropic
Aimed primarily at the Muslim Brotherhood, the operation used the company's Claude chatbot to generate reports, advocacy materials, social media content and testimony on Sudan.
Putin Takes "40%" Dig At G7, Compares It With BRICS' Contribution To World GDP
"The world is always changing, and this is attested to by the objective facts of the last five years," Valdimir Putin said at the BRICS Business Forum.
Israeli Army "Categorically Rejects" Alleged AI Use In Targeting Gazans
The Israeli-made film "NAZA" uses conversations with 24 different Israeli military or intelligence whistleblowers who spoke on condition that their identities be protected, with interviewees describing how they felt like they worked in a killing "factory" or a lethal video game.
UK Man Pleads Guilty To Encouraging Sexual Abuse Of Drugged Women
It is the latest in a string of UK criminal cases involving men accused of abusing their partners while asleep or sedated and often going on to share images of their offences.
'Don't Have A Choice But To Fight': Trump Takes Aim At Iran In 9/11 Message
Trump and first lady Melania Trump joined the Pentagon ceremony as the names of all 184 people killed at the building were read out.
NASA Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Rare Space View Of Twin Towers Aftermath
The photograph was taken by Frank Culbertson, commander of Expedition 3 aboard the International Space Station, as smoke rose from the Twin Towers.
AI May Not Replace Every Job. Anthropic Predicts Where It Could Hit Hardest
Under the extreme scenario, wages for cognitive occupations could fall by 11.5 per cent as AI increasingly performs tasks traditionally carried out by knowledge workers.
PM Meets Iran's Pezeshkian, Reiterates Need For Dialogue, Open Sea Routes
Before leaving for the BRICS Summit, the Iranian leader emphasised that the bloc was needed to focus on boosting its economic resilience.
Pakistan Applied For BRICS Membership Years Ago, Still Hasn't Got In
Pakistan is among the 29 more countries that have applied for membership in BRICS and its effort to join the bloc is mostly driven by its economic challenges.
"Dialogue Way Forward To Resolve Conflicts": PM To Putin On BRICS Sidelines
Putin's visit comes amid continued high-level engagement between New Delhi and Moscow and follows his meeting with PM Modi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek last week.
ChatGPT Wrote Fake Police Testimony In Murder Trial, Lawyer Fined $5,000
The New Mexico Supreme Court on Wednesday fined the attorney, Stephen Aarons, and held him in contempt for failing to verify the accuracy of the court filing, which Aarons said he prepared with help from the AI program.
Why Taiwan Is Alarmed About A 1945 Soviet-Era Film Being Screened In Taipei
Despite the small audience, the screening of the 81-year-old film has alarmed Taiwan's government. Russia, it believes, is helping China push its narrative of a rising military threat from Japan
Nepal Says Flood Reconstruction Likely To Cost $4.78 Billion
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has vowed to "strongly raise" with the international community the disasters that Nepal has experienced as a result of climate change.
New York Commemorates 25 Years Of 9/11 Attacks, Trump Skips Ground Zero Visit
In an unusual move, Trump was paying his respects at the Pentagon, rather than joining the event in New York, where hijacked planes destroyed the World Trade Centre and killed most of the 2,977 total victims on that world-altering day.
High Price, Unclear Target May Confine iPhone Duo To Rich Buyers: Analysts
New Apple CEO John Ternus highlighted how the "larger display that feels as natural and intuitive as iPad" would open possibilities for the iPhone Duo to serve as a user's personal AI hub.
Houthis Seize Key Red Sea Island, Complete Push To Control Bab Al-Mandeb Area
Hundreds of people have died since the Iran-backed Houthis launched last week an offensive against Riyadh-backed Yemeni government forces around Bab al-Mandab.
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Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq
Iraq condemns the attack, says Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi orders an investigation into those responsible.
Sabalenka vs Rybakina: US Open women’s singles final – start, prize, form
Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina clash in a Grand Slam final for the second time this year.
Somber tributes as US marks the 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks
Families are remembering the loved ones they lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US.
Zohran Mamdani commemorates 9/11 amid widespread criticism
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11, calling it the “darkest day” in the city's history.
US legislators push AI safety laws amid human extinction warnings
Concerns over AI's dangers grow as US legislators introduce bills to ensure human oversight and prevent rogue systems.
US lawyer cites fake witnesses in murder case, blames ChatGPT
State supreme court fined the attorney and held him in contempt for not verifying facts in a court filing.
Razaullah’s six-hitting debut caps Pakistan’s fightback against England
Pakistan all out with a second innings lead of 130 at the close on day three of the third Test at Edgbaston.
Can BRICS help reshape global order by strengthening emerging economies?
Leaders of BRICS member states are meeting at a summit in New Delhi, India.
Hot pursuit: Man who robbed Indian bank using chilli powder arrested
A man posing as a customer threw chilli powder into the eyes of employees at a bank in Nagpur city, western India.
Declassified documents show UK aware of Israeli war crimes for 24 years
UK Foreign Office files, public since 2024, record warnings about Israeli violence and rights abuses since 2002.
City boss Enzo Maresca says spotlight not on him ahead of Manchester derby
Maresca's Man City lead the Premier League standings, with three wins out of three, ahead of Sunday's derby.
Deadly DRC school fire prompts calls for safety reforms
A fire at a school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo killed 28 students and destroyed homes across a neighbourhood
How US leaders remembered the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
Trump drew parallels to the US's present-day war against Iran, while figures like Abdul El-Sayed called for inclusivity.
Houthi advance in Yemen is about more than just the Red Sea
Houthis were already able to disrupt shipping - their advance consolidates that power, and exposes government weakness.
Real Madrid’s Mbappe: AI dictator memes show lack of political awareness
France international and World Cup record holder Kylian Mbappe speaks out over memes using his image.
Iran says will discuss Strait of Hormuz with Gulf states on Monday
Iran's Foreign Ministry says the meeting in Oman is to 'promote better understanding among the countries of the region'.
At least 46,000 displaced by escalating Yemen fighting: UN
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) warns that the figure is rising 'by the hour'.
US holds memorials for the 9/11 attacks, 25 years later
In New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania, mourners gathered to remember nearly 3,000 people killed during the hijackings.
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
The FDA says contaminated lettuce has been removed from the market after nearly 13,000 linked cases.
UK lawmakers vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
Parliament's lower chamber, the House of Commons, rejected the legislation by 286 votes to 270.
Rising petrol costs drive sharp inflation increase in US in August
Petrol prices jumped 3.9 percent month-to-month, accounting for one-third of the overall inflation increase in August.
‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
A growing number of fishermen say their boats have been struck by US forces as Trump expands his anti-drug campaign.
Morocco PM takes aim at federation chief over 2030 World Cup final boast
Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch slams his country's football chief after claim Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final.
Houthis declare Red Sea shipping safe except for Saudi vessels
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said maritime navigation in the Red Sea is safe, except for Saudi ships.
US diplomacy under fire as Russia escalates attacks on Ukrainian officials
The Witkoff-Kushner visit to Moscow was immediately followed by Russian attacks on Kyiv.