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US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France’s remarks
The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting in New York as France’s ambassador began speaking, in protest at remarks likening Washington’s stance on human rights to that of authoritarian states. The row stems from Friday’s vote to extend the term of UN human rights chief Volker Türk, in which the US…
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AI sell-off deepens as chip stocks slump in market retreat – business live
Global markets saw a deepening sell-off in AI and chip-related stocks, with Asian shares in South Korea and Japan among those hit as investors reassessed the sector’s rapid gains. The retreat followed a report that China has begun mass production of homegrown deep ultraviolet (DUV) chipmaking tools, which analysts said unsettled markets by suggesting China…
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Beyond the Valley Announces 11th-Edition Lineup Led by John Summit and Black Eyed Peas
Beyond the Valley, described as Australia’s largest multi-day music festival, has unveiled the lineup for its 11th edition, headlined by John Summit, the Black Eyed Peas, KI/KI and Skepta. The event returns to Barunah Plains in Victoria from 28 December 2026 to 1 January 2027, having sold out within an hour when tickets went on…
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Rand Paul releases Fauci diary before Senate origins testimony
Senator Rand Paul released a 1,141-page collection of Dr Anthony Fauci’s pandemic-era diary entries in the run-up to Fauci’s testimony before the Senate committee Paul chairs, which is investigating the origins of Covid-19. The timing of the release, coming just before the former public health official’s scheduled appearance on 29 July 2026, sharpened political scrutiny…
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China fights back in AI spat with claim US AI companies distil Chinese models
China’s Ministry of Commerce has warned it will “take all necessary measures” if the United States imposes new sanctions on Chinese AI companies, escalating a dispute over claims that Chinese firms distilled leading American AI models. The row began after Michael Kratsios, Donald Trump’s Assistant for Science and Technology, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent alleged…
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What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu’s visit to Washington
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are both travelling to Washington DC, where each will hold separate talks with President Donald Trump at the White House on the wars in Ukraine and Iran respectively. Their visits coincide with the funeral of veteran Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who is credited with having…
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Pro Bowl player requests trade from Tampa Bay Buccaneers on eve of training camp amid contract dispute
Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea has formally requested a trade after growing frustrated with the club over stalled contract talks, a request made just a day before the team’s training camp opens. The move is a significant negotiating gambit given its timing, and it puts pressure on the Buccaneers’ front office as they…
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10 Most Fun Horror Movies of All Time
Collider has published a ranked list of the ten most fun horror movies of all time, distinct from a ranking of the scariest films, acknowledging that judging both “horror” and “fun” is highly subjective. The author, film writer Jeremy Urquhart, notes that many entries blend comedy with horror, adding extra layers of personal taste to…
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Greaves takes 5-0 in incredible Test bowling spell
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves produced a remarkable spell of five wickets for no runs on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Tarouba, Trinidad, taking his maiden Test five-wicket haul to help bowl the visitors out for 282. The 32-year-old Barbadian’s burst was especially notable as it followed six earlier overs that…
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Canada tariff fight hands Democrats cudgel in Michigan midterm races
The supplied page contains no article content beyond an access-denied notice, so its specific claims cannot be independently summarised. From the headline alone, the piece appears to examine how a Canada tariff dispute could become a political issue in Michigan’s midterm elections. The headline suggests Democrats may use the economic effects of tariffs as a…