Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring

At least six people were killed and 33 others injured across the country in the overnight attacks, local authorities reported.

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Norway successfully tests new naval missile

A test launch of a RIM-162 ESSM missile has been carried out by a frigate in the Norwegian Sea.

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Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine

A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing.

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Opinion | Bill Gates’s Blunt Warning on A.I. (Gift Article)

As A.I. capabilities accelerate, the technologist is shocked by the “complete lack of engagement” with the question of how to manage its risks.

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Israel-Dubai flight: Netanyahu says pilot arrested after stabbing another pilot

The Israeli PM commends the "heroes" who helped "stabilise the aircraft" as passengers describe intervening to stop the violent cockpit attack.

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MI5 issues spy alert to UK universities over Chinese front company stealing research

Security service says academics should stop taking grants from and working with firm backed by China’s intelligence service

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Iran court upholds flogging sentence for singer who performed without hijab

Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.

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Estonia blames Russia for arson at defence company supplying Ukraine

Russia has been accused of launching sabotage attacks across a number of European Nato countries which have been helping Ukraine.

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South Africa to clean up high-risk areas after women's murders

The deaths sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.

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Fatima Zahra El Mansouri named as Morocco's first female prime minister

Her appointment by the king makes her only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world.

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South Korea summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row

Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret.

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More than 400 detained as France student protests escalate

Students have been protesting conditions and resources in high schools since last week.

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Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit

The meeting at the White House came as some tech bosses and experts have called for tighter rules around AI.

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Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons

Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits.

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Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Andy Burnham

The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".

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What Trump's potential US diesel export ban could mean for you

The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.

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More attempts at longer migrant small boat crossings in Channel

The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings.

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Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration

President Javier Milei set a two-week deadline for the Sea Lion oilfield project to be scrapped.

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OpenAI scraps rollout of new AI model over safety concerns

The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.

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Delays in fitting tags on offenders putting victims at risk, report finds

The reports says some criminals are waiting up to five months to be fitted with an electronic tag.

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Five men arrested in RAF Fairford incident released on police bail

Police are exploring whether proxies or individuals working on behalf of a foreign state are involved.

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Ethiopia fighting: Are Tigray's TPLF forces and the army heading back to war?

Exploring the issues behind the escalation of tensions between the TPLF and the national army.

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Tenth woman's body found in Ekurhuleni as South Africa police probe killings

The deaths have sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.

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German town bans stumbling stone memorials to Nazi victims

Germany's education minister has branded the ban on the small brass memorial plaques a "scandal".

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Some BBC channels and radio stations 'may well' have to close, director general says

The BBC's financial situation "may well mean" some channels and stations close, Matt Brittin says.

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Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners as election calls grow

A slew of dissidents being released from long-term detention comes days after the nation's interim leader met the US president.

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Embattled Serbian president resigns, paving way for early elections

Aleksandar Vučić's administration has been dogged by prolonged protests over allegations of corruption.

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Orange Order march row goes to heart of ongoing divisions in Northern Ireland

The dispute over the controversial parade is a reminder that the peace process is not over.

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My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die

Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

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