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Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if AI could kill all humans in next decade, warn experts: but how seriously should we take them? Trump threatens to halt sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US - as trade war intensifies U.K. accuses Israeli settlers of 'ethnic cleansing' in West Bank and bans their goods Wednesday briefing: Inside sweeping UK sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements Hurricane Lowell’s fierce winds and rains knocks out power on Hawaii’s Kauai Tens of thousands line the streets as Norway bids farewell to King Harald V Troubled league LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection in US Oil rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates - use our tracker to see impact on prices GOP to host unusual midterm convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect Carney says US trade war 'will come at a cost' as Canada strikes back on tariffs UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones Trump order directs officials to consider stripping protections for gray wolves Grindr pays £26m to settle UK lawsuit over allegedly sharing users’ HIV status Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans' Republican midterm convention 2026: What to know about Trump’s Dallas event OpenAI claims to have solved maths problem that stumped humans for decades Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer denies she was fired from Fox News anchor role US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes We’re the mayors of Paris, Milan and Phoenix. The heat crisis has us all facing the same question | Emmanuel Grégoire, Giuseppe Sala and Kate Gallego Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if AI could kill all humans in next decade, warn experts: but how seriously should we take them? Trump threatens to halt sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US - as trade war intensifies U.K. accuses Israeli settlers of 'ethnic cleansing' in West Bank and bans their goods Wednesday briefing: Inside sweeping UK sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements Hurricane Lowell’s fierce winds and rains knocks out power on Hawaii’s Kauai Tens of thousands line the streets as Norway bids farewell to King Harald V Troubled league LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection in US Oil rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates - use our tracker to see impact on prices GOP to host unusual midterm convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect Carney says US trade war 'will come at a cost' as Canada strikes back on tariffs UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones Trump order directs officials to consider stripping protections for gray wolves Grindr pays £26m to settle UK lawsuit over allegedly sharing users’ HIV status Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans' Republican midterm convention 2026: What to know about Trump’s Dallas event OpenAI claims to have solved maths problem that stumped humans for decades Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer denies she was fired from Fox News anchor role US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes We’re the mayors of Paris, Milan and Phoenix. The heat crisis has us all facing the same question | Emmanuel Grégoire, Giuseppe Sala and Kate Gallego
Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
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Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if

Even if the legislation passes, tech companies may still find ways to frustrate its intent and keep Australians hooked on their feed. Social media could become a “choose your own…
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Hurricane Lowell’s fierce winds and rains knocks out power on Hawaii’s Kauai

Hurricane Lowell’s fierce winds and rains knocks out power on Hawaii’s Kauai

Center of storm passed west of the islands and was moving away but flooding and mudslides will continue to be a risk. Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell pelted…
84% agreement · 3 independent sources
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Tens of thousands line the streets as Norway bids farewell to King Harald V

Tens of thousands line the streets as Norway bids farewell to King Harald V

Europe’s royals and global political figures attend ceremony that brings 13 days of national mourning to a close. Europe live – latest updates. Norway has observed a minute’s…
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Troubled league LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection in US

Troubled league LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection in US

LIV Golf says it intends to restructure its business with a $49.6m bankruptcy loan provided by the Saudi PIF
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Oil rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates - use our tracker to see impact on prices

There is mounting concern over the impact of intensifying hostilities in the Middle East on the global economy, as oil prices topped $100 a barrel again
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GOP to host unusual midterm convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect

GOP to host unusual midterm convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect

Republicans are aiming to get voters to turn out for the midterms with an unconventional convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. went into effect at midnight
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Carney says US trade war 'will come at a cost' as Canada strikes back on tariffs

Carney says US trade war 'will come at a cost' as Canada strikes back on tariffs

Canada's levies - as high as 50% - will apply to nearly $20bn of US products, from steel to T-shirts
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UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones

UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones

Lisa Nandy says government will introduce legislation after talks end without breakthrough. Apple and Google will be forced to block explicit images on children’s smartphones by…
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Trump order directs officials to consider stripping protections for gray wolves

Trump order directs officials to consider stripping protections for gray wolves

Interior department given three months to decide whether wolves can be removed from endangered species list. Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday directing the…
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Grindr pays £26m to settle UK lawsuit over allegedly sharing users’ HIV status

Grindr pays £26m to settle UK lawsuit over allegedly sharing users’ HIV status

US-owned dating app allegedly allowed ad firms access to private information in breach of UK law. Grindr will pay £26m to settle a lawsuit brought by thousands of users in the UK…
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Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence
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Republican midterm convention 2026: What to know about Trump’s Dallas event

Republican midterm convention 2026: What to know about Trump’s Dallas event

Trump and JD Vance headline the unusual two-day Republican convention before the November midterm elections
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OpenAI claims to have solved maths problem that stumped humans for decades

OpenAI claims to have solved maths problem that stumped humans for decades

Company behind ChatGPT says 10,000 of its AI systems cracked the Navier-Stokes problem in 88 hours. OpenAI claims to have solved a major mathematics problem that has stumped…
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Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer denies she was fired from Fox News anchor role

Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer denies she was fired from Fox News anchor role

Fox announced host’s departure Thursday but gave no explanation, only saying it was effective immediately. Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer sharply denied that she was fired from her job…
75% agreement · 2 independent sources
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US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes

US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes

It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force
75% agreement · 2 independent sources
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We’re the mayors of Paris, Milan and Phoenix. The heat crisis has us all facing the same question | Emmanuel Grégoire, Giuseppe Sala and Kate Gallego

We’re the mayors of Paris, Milan and Phoenix. The heat crisis has us all facing the same question | Emmanuel Grégoire, Giuseppe Sala and Kate Gallego

Our three cities are learning from each other about how to protect residents. These climate policies are also public health measures. This summer, mayors met in London during the…
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ClimateTone Serious2 min
Albanese’s resources minister celebrating the Beetaloo carbon bomb is a hell of a choice. Labor can’t say it wasn’t warned | Clear Air

Albanese’s resources minister celebrating the Beetaloo carbon bomb is a hell of a choice. Labor can’t say it wasn’t warned | Clear Air

Scientists will be able to estimate the amount of heating and destruction caused by the gas ultimately drawn from the Beetaloo. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily…
Single source · not yet corroborated
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World

Reform UK says it will ‘fully cooperate’ with Met after inquiry launched into alleged overseas donations – UK politics live

Party denies wrongdoing after Scotland Yard confirms it is investigating allegations broadcast by Channel 4 after undercover sting. Alex Burghart , the deputy Tory leader, was…
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The US now has access to more than half Australia’s military bases – could it drag the country unwillingly into war?

The US now has access to more than half Australia’s military bases – could it drag the country unwillingly into war?

Exclusive: US-controlled weapons corporations and forces have control or access to more than 100 facilities across the continent, which some analysts describe as a ‘colonisation’…
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I’m a father of three who studies the impact of artificial intelligence: this is what parents need to know about AI

I’m a father of three who studies the impact of artificial intelligence: this is what parents need to know about AI

A Dr Seuss-style story written in seconds alerted me to the power – and perils – of the technology. But how can children embrace it without forgetting core skills?. When I was…
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‘I heard a lot of noise’: trial begins in Mexico for alleged killers of Australian surfers and American friend

‘I heard a lot of noise’: trial begins in Mexico for alleged killers of Australian surfers and American friend

Bereaved mother Debra Robinson in court stares at three men accused of murdering Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad in 2024. The suspected murderers of two Australian…
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High-end property hit by steepest price falls as affordable end of Australia’s housing market proves resilient

High-end property hit by steepest price falls as affordable end of Australia’s housing market proves resilient

Despite falls in some parts of the market, prices are showing signs of stabilising as investors exit and first-time buyers move in, analysts say. Get our breaking news email ,…
Single source · not yet corroborated
WorldTone Neutral2 min
Peter’s farm is on ‘flood country’. As Australia’s sea levels rise, safe land is vanishing and costs are huge

Peter’s farm is on ‘flood country’. As Australia’s sea levels rise, safe land is vanishing and costs are huge

Climate Council forecasts more than 267,000 coastal properties will be damaged by flooding by 2100, costing hundreds of billions of dollars. Get our breaking news email , free app…
Single source · not yet corroborated
ClimateTone Serious2 min
‘Huge wave’ of carbon storage projects causes alarm in small-town USA as oil firms eye billions in subsidies

‘Huge wave’ of carbon storage projects causes alarm in small-town USA as oil firms eye billions in subsidies

Dozens of projects are in development across US despite concerns over environmental and health risks. The plan to bury carbon under remote Indiana farmland is supposed to be a…
Single source · not yet corroborated
ClimateTone Neutral2 min
Revealed: Mexico’s industrial boomtown is making goods for the US. Residents say they’re ‘breathing poison’

Revealed: Mexico’s industrial boomtown is making goods for the US. Residents say they’re ‘breathing poison’

Polluting facilities in Monterrey, which has close ties to the US, are pumping toxic heavy metals into the city’s air and threatening residents’ health. Leer en español en Quinto…
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The RBA hoped this year’s three interest rate rises would tame inflation – but nothing is going their way

The RBA hoped this year’s three interest rate rises would tame inflation – but nothing is going their way

The breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire, rising oil prices and the explosion in data centre investment are making the central bank’s task harder. Follow our Australia news live…
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Germany’s Merz cancels phone call with Trump after social media post celebrating AfD win – as it happened

Spokesperson for Merz declines to give a reason for cancellation, but notes that it was not due to scheduling. German chancellor accuses far-right AfD party of seeking ‘ethnic…
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Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria’s election. But who is behind them?

Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria’s election. But who is behind them?

A machete-wielding robber, a ‘tsunami of debt’ … campaigns echoing opposition talking points outspend major parties. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates. Get…
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Women are giving their partners the ‘Illiterate Boyfriend’ test: ‘Do your best to pronounce these words’

Women are giving their partners the ‘Illiterate Boyfriend’ test: ‘Do your best to pronounce these words’

People online are distressed at men butchering words such as ‘hyperbole’ and ‘hors d’oeuvres’ – highlighting a gender reversal in ‘intelligence gaps’. There are common…
Single source · not yet corroborated
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When her ‘soul cat’ died, she was bereft. Now she designs memorial jewelry to help others with pet loss

When her ‘soul cat’ died, she was bereft. Now she designs memorial jewelry to help others with pet loss

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Single source · not yet corroborated
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‘The silence was the worst part’: after culling his entire flock, US poultry farmer now fears bird flu

‘The silence was the worst part’: after culling his entire flock, US poultry farmer now fears bird flu

As bird flu reshapes agriculture, small farms operate under strict rules. Just a single case could tank their business. Joshua Beebe often starts his day by cleaning the tires of…
Single source · not yet corroborated
ClimateTone Neutral2 min
The September reset is real. I’m about to become a better person, flaxseed by flaxseed | Emma Brockes

The September reset is real. I’m about to become a better person, flaxseed by flaxseed | Emma Brockes

Small changes are what I’m aiming for – 10-minute workouts, cleaning out my handbag. Then I’m less likely to have failed come October. Are you a January resolutions or a September…
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Bring on the drones: how a technology revolution is being rolled out across Africa’s nature reserves

Bring on the drones: how a technology revolution is being rolled out across Africa’s nature reserves

As graduates of an online training course gather from across the continent, the consensus is overwhelming: computers and saving animals go together. On a bitingly cold night in…
Single source · not yet corroborated
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‘We have really cool sharks’: three-year project to lift lid on Britain’s little-understood species

‘We have really cool sharks’: three-year project to lift lid on Britain’s little-understood species

Anglers will help scientists investigate the porbeagle, tope and blue shark to boost knowledge and conservation. ‘We have really cool sharks,” says Dr Lucy Hawkes. She is not…
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‘Ruin and decay bring a chance of rebirth’: Hidetaka Miyazaki on uniting players in a damaged world

‘Ruin and decay bring a chance of rebirth’: Hidetaka Miyazaki on uniting players in a damaged world

As FromSoftware’s new multiplayer game The Duskbloods nears release, the legendary game director behind Dark Souls talks connection, pessimism and of course, feet. Since 2009’s…
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The place that never freezes: the Arctic habitat where global heating threatens more ice, not less

The place that never freezes: the Arctic habitat where global heating threatens more ice, not less

The race to study the North Water between Canada and Greenland before it changes has led to a bold plan for an Inuit-run protected area. Electric-blue meltwater sprays up under…
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