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    • Iran talks resume, South Africa shooting kills eleven, UK growth cut

      High-level US-Iran diplomatic talks have resumed in New York, raising hopes for oil-price relief. Elsewhere, a mass shooting in South Africa has killed at least eleven people, whilst the OECD downgraded Britain’s growth forecast due to Middle East instability.

    • CNN CEO Mark Thompson Addresses Donald Trump’s White House Ban, Pending Paramount Merger In Town Hall

      CNN CEO Mark Thompson has stated that the network is fighting for fundamental constitutional rights following President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN’s White House access. CNN, Politico and MS NOW filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the ban as a violation of the First and Fifth Amendments, with Thompson telling employees during a town hall…

    • Trump set to watch Texas face Tennessee in Knoxville

      President Donald Trump will attend the high-profile college football game between top-ranked Texas and No. 14 Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for noon Eastern Time. The White House confirmed the visit after coordinating potential security arrangements with the university, while ESPN’s College GameDay will also be in attendance. Both…

    • Joe diGenova reportedly quits after clash over Trump intelligence inquiry

      Joe diGenova, appointed by Attorney General Todd Blanche to investigate alleged efforts by US intelligence and law-enforcement officials to undermine Donald Trump, reportedly resigned after a heated phone call with Blanche. The dispute has exposed tensions within the Justice Department and raised doubts about the future of a politically significant investigation. Sources said disagreements concerned…

    • The top moments from Iran president’s tense visit to US soil as war rages

      Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, defending Iran’s conduct in its ongoing conflict with the United States and vowing that the country would not surrender. His fiery speech attacked President Trump and challenged the US account of the conflict, providing Iran with a high-profile platform to justify its actions…

    • Lawmakers Expected To Introduce Bill This Week For Federal Film And TV Incentive

      Bipartisan lawmakers are expected to introduce federal legislation this week to establish a film and television tax incentive, fulfilling President Trump’s stated goal of luring productions back to the United States from abroad. The proposal has garnered support from key figures across both parties, including representatives and senators, and has been coordinated with the Motion…

    • Dementia traps family savings as London transport stalls

      Grandmother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis has trapped £20,000 in children’s savings accounts behind rigid banking rules. London’s bus network slows amid congestion whilst Qantas launches Sydney-New York flights and sport and entertainment lead headlines.

    • Sanders and Casar seek ban on superintelligence development

      Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have introduced legislation to ban the development of artificial superintelligence, which they define as technology capable of seriously harming or disempowering humanity. The proposal would also pause advanced AI development until a new, scientist-led Department of Artificial Intelligence is established, reflecting growing concern about the risks of rapidly…

    • Tony Blair pictured after workout with Indonesian politician

      Tony Blair, 73, appeared in an Instagram photograph showing his fit physique after exercising with Indonesian politician Sultan Baktiar Najamudin. The meeting attracted criticism from some commenters because of Blair’s association with the Iraq War, while highlighting his longstanding interest in fitness and his continuing political links with Indonesia. Najamudin described the workout as relaxed…

    • Germany unveils first explicit plan to end fossil fuel use by 2045

      Germany has committed to phasing out all fossil fuels by 2045, marking the first time the country has made this explicit commitment according to a government roadmap published on Wednesday. This represents a significant shift from previous climate pledges, which only referred to achieving “carbon neutrality” without specifying the elimination of fossil fuels themselves. The…