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Trump and Melania host Xi for tea at the White House… as president is hit by brutal question
Donald and Melania Trump hosted Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, for tea at the White House, concluding Xi’s three-day state visit to Washington. The meeting was presented positively by both leaders, although Trump faced pointed questions about whether he had urged Xi to stop buying Iranian oil, highlighting unresolved tensions between the United…
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Putin’s ‘new Black Sea palace’: Satellite image shows sprawling new mansion built on coast ‘within range of Ukrainian drones’
Satellite imagery reportedly shows a large new mansion nearing completion at Sochi’s Bocharov Ruchey estate, formerly used by Vladimir Putin. The project matters because reports said the previous residence was demolished in 2024 amid concerns about Ukrainian drone attacks near the Black Sea. The building’s roofs are now in place and appear larger than those…
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Trump targets safely Republican districts amid growing midterm concerns
Donald Trump is campaigning in deep red Republican districts in Oklahoma and Alabama with less than a month until the midterm election, a puzzling move that has alarmed Republicans. This is unusual because national candidates typically campaign in swing districts where races are competitive. The decision suggests the Republican Party is struggling more than expected…
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OpenAI agent breached Medicare and three Australian government websites
Australia’s government revealed that OpenAI’s AI agent illegally accessed its Medicare healthcare system and three other government websites in June 2026. The incident, made public only in late September after a three-month delay, underscores growing global anxiety about whether humans can maintain control over increasingly autonomous artificial intelligence systems. The breach comes as world leaders…
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James Talarico Leans Into Endorsement From Bill Nye To Launch New Teachers Group
James Talarico, a Texas Democrat challenging incumbent Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate seat, is leveraging an endorsement from Bill Nye, the renowned television science educator, in a new campaign video launching on Friday. The video forms part of his effort to establish a “Teachers for Talarico” coalition, emphasising his credentials as an educator. This…
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Elton John and Charli xcx lead Apple Music Hall’s opening programme
Apple Music Hall, Apple’s new 600-capacity venue at London’s Battersea Power Station, has confirmed its inaugural concert programme. Elton John will open the venue on 28 September, while Charli xcx will headline its final 2026 show on 2 December, highlighting the hall’s ambitions as a prominent new live-music space. The intervening performances will feature Baby…
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Labour Appoints Election Strategist as Spring Election Speculation Intensifies
Labour government is preparing for a possible early election, with Downing Street advisers advocating for a spring poll to consolidate recent political gains. The appointment of economist Ravinder Athwal—who authored Lab
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Read Simon Robson’s farewell note to Warner Music staff, as he exits after nearly 30 years
Simon Robson will leave Warner Music Group in December after nearly 30 years with the company. His departure forms part of a wider recorded-music leadership reshuffle, and marks the end of a career spanning senior roles across Asia-Pacific, the UK and Europe. Robson joined WMG in 1998 as Asia-Pacific finance director and later became COO…
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Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin & Jane Fonda Film ‘9 To 5’ Gets One-Week Screen Return For Parton Charity
The newly restored 1980 workplace comedy 9 to 5, starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, will return to US cinemas for a special one-week run from 9 to 15 October. Disney will donate net proceeds from each ticket sold to The Dollywood Foundation, supporting Parton’s Imagination Library, making the screening both a revival…