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US judge blocks Pentagon blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic
Court order rules that Pentagon acted illegally, punishing AI company for criticism of government.…
‘We execute the prick’: wife can’t explain Charles Perrottet text plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears
Brother of former state premier sent message to wife Anita Perrottet regarding plan to damage career of rival David ElliottFollow our Australia news l…
What is the aim for Kompany, Kane and Bayern?
Bayern Munich start their latest title defence as overwhelming odds-on favourites to win the Bundesliga again - so what would constitute success?…
Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flood passes 470 as barrier lake threatens
Over 1,500 people remain missing as rescue paused near the Nepal-China border amid fears of further flooding.…
Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville among actors calling for law on AI voice cloning
The performers are asking the government to give every person in the UK a legal right to own their voice.…
Dolphin dies from H5 bird flu in SA as researchers withdrawn from sub-Antarctic island over ‘psychosocial risk’
Australian government announces 24 expeditioners based at research station on Macquarie Island will be evacuated over possible ‘prolonged psychologica…
Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption
Thousands of Indonesians demand harsher penalties for corruption during protests outside parliament in Jakarta.…
Judge says Pentagon's measures against Anthropic were 'illegal and baseless'
A judge issued a written order Thursday night that the Pentagon acted illegally by punishing the AI company for its criticism of the Department of Def…
South Korea to re-examine 310,000 missing person cases after fake record scandal
Renewed scrutiny comes after police officer accused of falsifying records in order to close the cases of people who were later found deadSouth Korean …
Anti-migrant protesters burn tents in Ceuta and block Red Cross aid
Anti-migrant protests have escalated in Spain’s Ceuta, with demonstrators dismantling and burning migrant shelters.…
Federal judge again halts Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting in midterms
President’s directive stalls for a second time about a week before the first postal ballots are due to be sent outA federal judge on Thursday halted –…
US nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say
Pact with Caracas would bolster US oil supplies for years to come, but may face legal challenges.…
Congo launches Ebola vaccination drive to tackle deadly outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo is launching an Ebola vaccination campaign to tackle the deadliest outbreak.…
US judge questions the push to add Trump’s name back to the Kennedy Center
Venue's board of directors, stacked with supporters of the president, voted to add his name again despite past ruling.…
One Nation’s new NSW leader Mike Newman is an investment banker who wants to ‘get rid of wokery’
Son of former ABC chair will contest seat of Cessnock in March state election and says ‘my wife’s Japanese’ so he doesn’t believe party is racistFollo…
Rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says
The plans for forces in England and Wales had been scheduled to be rolled out by summer 2029, but have been brought forward.…
The role of climate change in the Nepal floods
The deadly flash floods in Nepal are not a surprise to many scientists. Glacial melt is accelerating because of climate change, putting millions of pe…
'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown
A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.…
Canada welcomes US shift on French language discoverability in trade talks
US trade officials downplay French language dispute, calling claims fabricated.…
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
Trump's order comes after the trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week.…
Parents who lost children to social media harms question Meta settlement
US parents say they were ‘robbed’ of seeing evidence of Meta’s awareness of the harm caused by its products.…
Why are kidnappings recurrent in Nigeria?
Growing anger in Nigeria after another mass abduction.…
People in Bosnia react to the death of Ratko Mladic, ‘butcher of Bosnia’
‘Even his own family should not be mourning him.’…
How a glacial collapse caused Nepal’s catastrophic floods
Scientists believe a glacier and rock collapse near the Nepal-China border triggered a massive flood.…
Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration ‘misappropriated’ funds from Medicaid settlement
Grand jury declined to indict anyone but said there was a ‘sophisticated scheme’ to use funds for political activityUS politics live – latest updatesA…
Nigeria’s football federation chief resigns amid corruption allegations
President Bola Tinubu's office says he has ordered 'comprehensive reform' of the country's football administration.…
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans
In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail poli…
Zambia opposition leader questioned over ‘treason’ amid election fallout
Zambia's entire judiciary closed on Monday on the last valid day to file a court challenge against Hichilema's victory.…
Trump executive order bans some foreign equipment in US energy grid
Order declares a national emergency over an 'unusual and extraordinary foreign threat' to the grid.…
Al Jazeera reporter witnesses wildfire smoke toll on kids inside Indonesia
Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from an Indonesian clinic treating children struggling to breathe amid wildfires…