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OpenAI, Anthropic prepare for public backlash after catastrophic AI event: Report

OpenAI, Anthropic prepare for public backlash after catastrophic AI event: Report

Top executives at AI companies including OpenAI and Anthropic are privately running different scenarios aimed at preparing for a public and political...

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Is Russia threatening SpaceX’s Starlink? German space chief raises concerns

Is Russia threatening SpaceX’s Starlink? German space chief raises concerns

The German space chief has raised concerns over Russia’s increasing military satellite activities and its potential impacts on commercial...

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Astronomers find most distant fast radio burst ever recorded

Astronomers find most distant fast radio burst ever recorded

Astronomers in a recent breakthrough have detected the most distant burst of radio waves that travelled more than 10 years before reaching Earth. The...

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Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for promoting peace and international law

Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for promoting peace and international law

Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in recognition of her lifelong...

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OpenAI explains why it fired 3 researchers amid ‘suspicious’ exit claims

OpenAI explains why it fired 3 researchers amid ‘suspicious’ exit claims

OpenAI has issued a new statement, explaining the reason behind firing three researchers last week. Taking to X, the ChatGPT maker company said that...

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US launches cybersecurity operation to disrupt China-linked hacking network

US launches cybersecurity operation to disrupt China-linked hacking network

The US has launched a crackdown on cybersecurity threats emanating from the hackers working with Chinese IT firm Integrity Technology Group. As per...

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Russia-Ukraine peace efforts: Trump envoys to discuss new US proposals with Kyiv, Europe

Russia-Ukraine peace efforts: Trump envoys to discuss new US proposals with Kyiv, Europe

President Donald Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will meet Ukrainian and European officials on Friday to discuss “new peace...

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Zelenskyy makes next move in Russia talks as Ukraine negotiators head to US

Zelenskyy makes next move in Russia talks as Ukraine negotiators head to US

Russia-Ukraine peace talks are potentially going to take a new turn as Ukrainian negotiators will visit the US on Friday and Saturday. The...

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ASOS data breach: What hackers accessed from customer accounts revealed

ASOS data breach: What hackers accessed from customer accounts revealed

British online fashion retailer ASOS has issued a recent update regarding the recent data breach that hit its customers on Tuesday. According to the...

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Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature for ‘bold, inventive’ writing

Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature for ‘bold, inventive’ writing

Canadian writer Anne Carson has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy praised her for an audacious, imaginative body of...

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‘A dream for 50 years’: Why world’s first nuclear clock could change timekeeping

‘A dream for 50 years’: Why world’s first nuclear clock could change timekeeping

Scientists have finally achieved a dream pursued for almost a half of century after developing the nuclear clock, the first of its kind. The recent...

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South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador over North Korean POW dispute

South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador over North Korean POW dispute

South Korea has announced its decision to recall its ambassador to Ukraine, the home country, as stated by the foreign ministry on Thursday. In a...

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Hurricane Isaias strengthens on path: Which US Gulf Coast states are at risk?

Hurricane Isaias strengthens on path: Which US Gulf Coast states are at risk?

Atlantic’s first hurricane Isaias is on its path of growing stronger on Thursday as it heads toward the US Gulf Coast with intensity. As per the...

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Denmark moves to ban AI deepfakes shared without consent

Denmark moves to ban AI deepfakes shared without consent

Denmark is set to introduce a bill aimed at banning the digital copying and sharing of lifelike representations of a person including his voice and...

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UK, Germany unite against Russia’s ‘shadow war’ as spy chief warns of ‘violent conflict’

UK, Germany unite against Russia’s ‘shadow war’ as spy chief warns of ‘violent conflict’

The United Kingdom and Germany are set to launch a joint partnership to counter sabotage and cyberattacks especially at a time when European countries...

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When will Trump, Putin speak? Kremlin responds to ‘very soon’ call claim

When will Trump, Putin speak? Kremlin responds to ‘very soon’ call claim

President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that he is set to talk to Russian president Vladimir Putin “very soon” about the plague-related death of...

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NASA Curiosity captures strange ‘wind-carved’ Mars landscape in dawn image

NASA Curiosity captures strange ‘wind-carved’ Mars landscape in dawn image

NASA's Curiosity rover captured a stunning image of dawn on Mars, illustrating sunlight hitting distant jagged crags with an orange sky and blue...

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Tropical Storm Isaias expected to become Atlantic’s first hurricane as Florida declares emergency

Tropical Storm Isaias expected to become Atlantic’s first hurricane as Florida declares emergency

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Tuesday declaring a state of emergency in 25 counties as a precaution as Tropical Storm...

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Henri B. Kagan, Kenso Soai win 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Henri B. Kagan, Kenso Soai win 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai. The prestigious honour...

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EU ambassadors approve new sanctions package against Russia: Report

EU ambassadors approve new sanctions package against Russia: Report

The EU ambassadors have approved a new sanctions package against Russia targeting its military-industrial complex and some elected members. As...

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AI makes hundreds of math breakthroughs as OpenAI declares ‘new era of discovery’

AI makes hundreds of math breakthroughs as OpenAI declares ‘new era of discovery’

OpenAI in a recent AI-related progress unveiled hundreds of mathematical breakthroughs, ushering into a “new era of discovery” as declared by Sam...

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Jamie Dimon warns Anthropic Mythos sent AI cyber risk up ‘10-fold’

Jamie Dimon warns Anthropic Mythos sent AI cyber risk up ‘10-fold’

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has revealed how the Anthropic Mythos model changed the AI cybersecurity risk game in recent months. Speaking in an...

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Cristiano Ronaldo finally reveals why he walked out of Portugal team, lists ‘broken promises’

Cristiano Ronaldo finally reveals why he walked out of Portugal team, lists ‘broken promises’

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally broken silence over why he walked out of the Portugal team after his dispute with coach Jorge Jesus. In his around...

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Trump-Putin call planned ‘very soon’ as Russia reports pneumonic plague-related death

Trump-Putin call planned ‘very soon’ as Russia reports pneumonic plague-related death

President Donald Trump is set to talk to Russian president Vladimir Putin “very soon” in the wake of growing suspected pneumonic plague fears...

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First-of-its-kind treatment shrinks unborn baby’s tumour before birth

First-of-its-kind treatment shrinks unborn baby’s tumour before birth

The Chinese doctors for the first time shrunk a potentially fatal tumour inside an unborn baby’s chest while it was still in womb without making an...

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France tests nuclear missile upgrade for first time as Russia tensions rise

France tests nuclear missile upgrade for first time as Russia tensions rise

France for the first time has conducted the test launch of its latest-generation M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile aimed at enhancing its...

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ASOS hacked? Users receive threatening alerts: ‘Engage with us or we will leak it’

ASOS hacked? Users receive threatening alerts: ‘Engage with us or we will leak it’

Asos users across the UK have received bizarre yet threatening pop-up messages sent by hackers. Hackers appeared to use the ASOS app to send pop-up...

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Lithuania votes to lift nuclear weapons ban, Russia warns of ‘escalation of tensions’

Lithuania votes to lift nuclear weapons ban, Russia warns of ‘escalation of tensions’

Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday voted to lift the ban over nuclear arms by passing the first reading of an amendment aimed at removing the...

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Russia issues fresh pneumonic plague update after lab worker’s death

Russia issues fresh pneumonic plague update after lab worker’s death

Russia’s health watchdog on Tuesday has announced a fresh update regarding growing pneumonic plague fear that swept across the country and beyond...

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Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for IceCube neutrino discovery

Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for IceCube neutrino discovery

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Francis Halzen by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. He is recognized for his monumental work...

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Jannik Sinner ends 2026 season early over right knee injury: Will he return in 2027?

Jannik Sinner ends 2026 season early over right knee injury: Will he return in 2027?

Jannik Sinner has announced plans regarding his 2026 season in a recent post. The World No 1 will miss the rest of the 2016 season due to the knee...

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Burnham weighs delaying defence spending plan amid NATO pressure

Burnham weighs delaying defence spending plan amid NATO pressure

The UK prime minister Andy Burnham weighs delaying the announcement of roadmap that will spell out Britain’s plan to raise defence spending in the...

06.10.2026 20

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‘Small price to pay’: Trump’s LA, San Diego remark sparks backlash

‘Small price to pay’: Trump’s LA, San Diego remark sparks backlash

President Donald Trump’s recent remarks over Los Angeles or San Diego’s destruction during a campaign rally in Nebraska triggered backlash from...

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OpenAI admits ‘not good enough’ response to Australia government hacks

OpenAI admits ‘not good enough’ response to Australia government hacks

OpenAI in a recent parliamentary hearing has admitted that the company’s response was not “good enough” in response to Australia government...

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Russia pneumonic plague fears: Three Central Asian nations tighten borders

Russia pneumonic plague fears: Three Central Asian nations tighten borders

Three Central Asian nations have tightened their borders in the midst of Russia pneumonic plague’s outbreak fears following the death of a lab at a...

05.10.2026 20

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Italy’s Meloni targets AI deepfakes with bid to trademark her voice

Italy’s Meloni targets AI deepfakes with bid to trademark her voice

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has taken an aim on AI deepfakes and voice clones by applying to the European Union Intellectual Property Office...

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NATO’s ‘Theory of Victory’: How AI and drones could counter Russian attack

NATO’s ‘Theory of Victory’: How AI and drones could counter Russian attack

NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Alexus Grynkewich, has developed an unclassified strategy document demonstrating how the Alliance would respond...

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Germany could be drawn into ‘violent conflict’ with Russia, spy chief warns

Germany could be drawn into ‘violent conflict’ with Russia, spy chief warns

The chief of Germany’s foreign intelligence service has issued a stark warning on Monday, declaring Germany is at risk of “violent conflict”...

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Nobel Prize 2026: Trio wins medicine prize for breakthrough that controls cells with light

Nobel Prize 2026: Trio wins medicine prize for breakthrough that controls cells with light

Three scientists have been honoured with the 2026 Nobel Prize 2026 in physiology or medicine for their breakthrough research concerning the use of...

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GTA 6 story teaser reveals new secrets about Jason, Lucia and Leonida

GTA 6 story teaser reveals new secrets about Jason, Lucia and Leonida

Rockstar Games have finally decided to pull back the curtain on Jason and Lucia, while revealing new details about the GTA 6 protagonists. The...

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OpenAI Sam Altman warns of new safety risk: ‘AI becoming religious force’

OpenAI Sam Altman warns of new safety risk: ‘AI becoming religious force’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sounded alarm over new safety risks emanating from artificial intelligence in his post. According to Altman, the real safety...

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Google’s £1bn battle over ‘hidden’ Play Store charges goes to trial in UK

Google’s £1bn battle over ‘hidden’ Play Store charges goes to trial in UK

Google has been hit with a lawsuit in the UK seeking £1 billion in damages on the behalf of millions of consumers over alleged “hidden” play...

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Moon water acts nothing like it does on Earth, study finds

Moon water acts nothing like it does on Earth, study finds

When it comes to sustaining life, water holds significant importance. As the countries are locked in a race to dominate the moon and sustain human...

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US-Russia Ukraine talks expand into major oil deal: Report

US-Russia Ukraine talks expand into major oil deal: Report

The United States’ talks with Russia on ending war in Ukraine are no longer confined to peace discussions. In fact it has expanded to a...

03.10.2026 20

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China launches anti-dumping probe into EU p-nitrotoluene amid trade tensions

China launches anti-dumping probe into EU p-nitrotoluene amid trade tensions

China on Saturday launched an anti-dumping probe into a chemical compound p-nitrotoluene imports from the European Union, marking escalation in trade...

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OpenAI reveals new detail on Australia Medicare hack probe

OpenAI reveals new detail on Australia Medicare hack probe

OpenAI has revealed new details regarding how much its review in response to the Medicare and Hugging Face hacking incident is costing to the company....

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G7 moves to release 100 millions of barrels of oil 'immediately' after Trump threat

G7 moves to release 100 millions of barrels of oil 'immediately' after Trump threat

The Group of Seven (G7) wealthy democracies plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products in the coming weeks, starting immediately...

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Solar system may have a much shorter lifespan than we thought

Solar system may have a much shorter lifespan than we thought

Scientists in a recent study have revealed a new expiration date for our solar system. A new study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters...

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EU discusses French proposal to release diesel stocks as US export ban looms

EU discusses French proposal to release diesel stocks as US export ban looms

The European Union member states have discussed a French proposal to release strategic diesel stocks to address soaring fuel prices, following...

02.10.2026 20

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South Korea issues stern warning to Ukraine: ‘Apologise or face further action’

South Korea issues stern warning to Ukraine: ‘Apologise or face further action’

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung has issued a stern warning to Ukraine over the North Korean POW transfer row. In a recent warning, Lee...

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