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EconomyOil rises after Trump denies willingness to ease Iran sanctions

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump denied he was willing to ease sanctions on Iran. Qatar was pressing for peace talks, while a recovery in Middle East crude supply had driven prices lower in the previous session.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 06:10

Oil rises after Trump denies willingness to ease Iran sanctions
Oil rises after Trump denies willingness to ease Iran sanctions

TechTrump rules out US-China cooperation on AI development

US President Donald Trump says he will not consider jointly developing artificial intelligence with China, arguing that this would hand technological secrets to a major economic rival. He again rejected restrictions on AI, saying they would hinder its progress, while backing substantial industry self-regulation to guard against potential dangers.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 04:39

Trump rules out US-China cooperation on AI development
Trump rules out US-China cooperation on AI development

TechTrump Backs Independent AI Audits in Shift of Safety Posture

President Donald Trump endorsed outside audits to assess the safety of artificial intelligence systems in an accord with Silicon Valley leaders. The agreement seeks to address growing concern over AI risks while sidestepping new government rules.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 04:31

Trump Backs Independent AI Audits in Shift of Safety Posture
Trump Backs Independent AI Audits in Shift of Safety Posture

TechTrump says Gates no longer believes AI could kill one billion people

US President Donald Trump said Bill Gates had allegedly changed his position and no longer believed artificial intelligence could cause events resulting in one billion deaths. Trump did not say where he heard Gates make the claim on Monday. Gates had previously urged government action to limit AI risks.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 03:10

Trump says Gates no longer believes AI could kill one billion people

TechTrump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit, but is it enough?

US President Donald Trump and leading technology companies have signed a voluntary agreement on AI regulation covering internal reviews and joint monitoring, but it stops short of establishing concrete guardrails.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 03:00

Trump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit, but is it enough?
Trump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit, but is it enough?

PoliticsMike Johnson: President Trump is the 'only person on planet' who could assemble this meeting

House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses President Donald Trump hosting U.S. artificial intelligence leaders at the White House, saying Trump is the “only person on the planet” who could bring the meeting together.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 02:15

Mike Johnson: President Trump is the 'only person on planet' who could assemble this meeting
Mike Johnson: President Trump is the 'only person on planet' who could assemble this meeting

TechTrump says AI companies must ‘self-regulate’

US President Donald Trump met White House officials and technology representatives, including OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta. He said there was a belief in “tremendous self-regulation” and that technology leaders had signed a “morally binding” document intended to protect against potential AI hazards.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 01:47

Trump says AI companies must ‘self-regulate’
Trump says AI companies must ‘self-regulate’

WorldTrump says he does not know if Iran will give up yet

Donald Trump says he still does not know whether Iran will give up. Seyed Sadegh Emamian, an assistant professor at Tehran Polytechnic University and founder and former director of the Governance and Policy Think Tank, says deep mistrust between Iran and the US remains the main obstacle to negotiations.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 00:21

Trump says he does not know if Iran will give up yet
Trump says he does not know if Iran will give up yet

WorldRubio says foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford plot

British police have released new information about an alleged plot at RAF Fairford. While the British government would not say whether a foreign actor was involved, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the situation was very serious and clearly involved foreign hands.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 00:00

Rubio says foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford plot
Rubio says foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford plot

PoliticsTrump says he plans 32-day campaign ahead of midterm elections

US President Donald Trump says he will spend 32 days travelling across states to campaign for Republican candidates before November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress. His approval rating has fallen to 37 percent as voters voice frustration over living costs and the war on Iran.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 23:53

Trump says he plans 32-day campaign ahead of midterm elections
Trump says he plans 32-day campaign ahead of midterm elections

TechTrump says AI companies agree to 'self-police'

US President Donald Trump said AI company CEOs had signed a morally binding accord to self-police the technology’s development. The agreement calls for stronger internal controls, independent assessments and board oversight, but is not legally enforceable. Trump reiterated that his administration would not stifle AI or back restrictions, amid growing safety concerns after reported hacking incidents.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 23:10

Trump says AI companies agree to 'self-police'
Trump says AI companies agree to 'self-police'

PoliticsTrump denies offering to lift Iran sanctions; UK police find no explosives in vehicles linked to base incident

President Donald Trump denied offering to lift sanctions on Iran and unfreeze its assets in exchange for concessions in nuclear talks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a “foreign actor” was involved in a possible attack concerning a US air base in western England, while UK police said no improvised explosive devices were found in the vehicles.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 22:44

Trump denies offering to lift Iran sanctions; UK police find no explosives in vehicles linked to base incident
Trump denies offering to lift Iran sanctions; UK police find no explosives in vehicles linked to base incident

WorldTrump calls Kim Jong Un his friend when asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons

US President Donald Trump called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un his friend when asked why North Korea can possess a nuclear weapon while Iran cannot. Trump said Kim respects and likes him. Pyongyang reiterated that it will not give up its nuclear weapons and considers its nuclear status irreversible.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:10

Trump calls Kim Jong Un his friend when asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons

TechTrump wants AI companies to police themselves

President Donald Trump is supporting voluntary commitments from leading technology companies instead of stricter AI regulation. As the technology becomes more powerful and safety concerns grow, questions remain over whether the industry can be trusted to regulate itself.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:05

Trump wants AI companies to police themselves
Trump wants AI companies to police themselves

TechAltman says OpenAI will delay IPO until safety concerns are overcome

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has launched a new AI personal assistant. Chief executive Sam Altman says the company will delay its initial public offering until it overcomes safety concerns, as it faces competition from Meta’s Muse.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:56

Altman says OpenAI will delay IPO until safety concerns are overcome

TechAltman discusses OpenAI IPO plans, AI agent Dots and security

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the company’s new personal AI agent, Dots, is a premium product. He also says OpenAI will eventually go public, but is taking its time before doing so.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 21:36

Altman discusses OpenAI IPO plans, AI agent Dots and security
Altman discusses OpenAI IPO plans, AI agent Dots and security

TechTrump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety

US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of technology executives at the White House. Before his “superintelligence” luncheon, he launched an AI-powered government services website and said he did not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI oversight, while promising not to constrain the technology’s growth.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:17

Trump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety
Trump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety

TechTrump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety

US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of technology executives at the White House. Before a “superintelligence” luncheon, he launched an AI-powered government services website and said he did not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI oversight.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:05

Trump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety
Trump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety

TechTrump says tech companies will ‘police themselves’ amid AI safety warnings

President Trump hosted technology leaders at the White House to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. NBC News says the Trump administration is resisting calls from industry and the public for stronger guardrails and regulation.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:02

Trump says tech companies will ‘police themselves’ amid AI safety warnings
Trump says tech companies will ‘police themselves’ amid AI safety warnings

TechTrump says 'self-regulation is very important' as he meets with AI leaders

As concerns mount over the speed of AI development, President Donald Trump hosted leading technology executives at the White House on Tuesday. He said there was broad agreement that the industry should depend on “self-regulation” instead of sweeping government rules.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 20:12

Trump says 'self-regulation is very important' as he meets with AI leaders
Trump says 'self-regulation is very important' as he meets with AI leaders

TechTrump vows dominance in AI leaders meeting: 'We have a big lead, and we are going to keep it'

President Donald Trump took questions from the press during a White House meeting with top U.S. artificial intelligence leaders. He said the United States has a substantial lead in AI and will maintain it.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 20:00

Trump vows dominance in AI leaders meeting: 'We have a big lead, and we are going to keep it'
Trump vows dominance in AI leaders meeting: 'We have a big lead, and we are going to keep it'

TechTrump Rejects New AI Safety Laws After Meeting Industry Titans

President Donald Trump rejected the idea of new federal regulations for artificial intelligence after meeting top industry executives at the White House, as global concern grows over threats posed by the technology.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 20:00

Trump Rejects New AI Safety Laws After Meeting Industry Titans
Trump Rejects New AI Safety Laws After Meeting Industry Titans

PoliticsTrump rejects government AI guardrails at lunch with Amodei, Brockman, Musk and other tech chiefs

Donald Trump rejected government guardrails for artificial intelligence during a lunch with Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Elon Musk and other technology leaders. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp, JD Vance and Marco Rubio also attended.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 19:00

Trump rejects government AI guardrails at lunch with Amodei, Brockman, Musk and other tech chiefs
Trump rejects government AI guardrails at lunch with Amodei, Brockman, Musk and other tech chiefs

TechTrump says working with China on AI governance would hurt US companies

President Donald Trump said he does not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on governing artificial intelligence, arguing that cooperation would make it harder for US companies to develop AI products better than those made by their Chinese counterparts.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:43

Trump says working with China on AI governance would hurt US companies
Trump says working with China on AI governance would hurt US companies
MAJOR

WorldTrump says war with Iran will be over 'very soon'

US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end “very soon” and that Iran would not obtain a nuclear weapon. He added that oil prices would tumble once the conflict ended, calling the war one of the most important things the United States had done.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★★2026-09-29 17:41

Trump says war with Iran will be over 'very soon'
MAJOR

PoliticsThe Atlantic: Trump backs easing Russia sanctions for political-prisoner releases before Ukraine war ends

The Atlantic reports that Donald Trump approved a proposal to ease sanctions on Russia in return for the release of political prisoners. Envoy John Coale says the approach could break the deadlock in U.S.-Russia talks, but Volodymyr Zelensky vows to oppose lifting sanctions before the war ends, while Svetlana Tikhanovskaya warns it could encourage further hostage-taking.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 17:36

The Atlantic: Trump backs easing Russia sanctions for political-prisoner releases before Ukraine war ends
The Atlantic: Trump backs easing Russia sanctions for political-prisoner releases before Ukraine war ends

TechTrump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI

US President Donald Trump rejected any joint US-China venture to develop artificial intelligence, saying it would amount to giving secrets to America’s main economic rival. At the launch of America.gov, he again opposed guardrails that he said could stifle AI growth, despite public concern over its risks.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 16:09

Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI
Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI

PoliticsTrump backs plan to ease some US sanctions on Russia, media reports

US President Donald Trump backed a proposal to relax some sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing several prisoners, The Atlantic reported. The initiative, presented by special envoy John Coale, remains at an early stage and could enable deals involving Russian oil, diesel, rare earth minerals and other commodities. The approach could anger Ukrainians, Europeans and some of Trump’s congressional allies.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 14:07

Trump backs plan to ease some US sanctions on Russia, media reports

PoliticsTrump denies offering to sell weapons to China’s Xi

President Donald Trump said he did not discuss selling US weapons to China during his recent meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. His denial contradicts US Ambassador to China David Perdue, who said Trump had at one point asked Xi whether he wanted to buy weapons.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 12:40

Trump denies offering to sell weapons to China’s Xi
Trump denies offering to sell weapons to China’s Xi

WorldRubio says RAF Fairford incident involved a 'foreign actor'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the incident at RAF Fairford clearly involved a foreign actor. Five men arrested near the US-used base on suspicion of terror offences were released on bail on Monday. The US Air Force says it remains vigilant after the incident.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 11:09

Rubio says RAF Fairford incident involved a 'foreign actor'
Rubio says RAF Fairford incident involved a 'foreign actor'

WorldMarco Rubio says UK airbase incident involved ‘foreign actor’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford in the UK involved a “foreign actor” and called it “a very serious situation”. Five British men were arrested, while counterterrorism police investigated whether they acted for a foreign state. Iran denied involvement.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 09:12

Marco Rubio says UK airbase incident involved ‘foreign actor’
Marco Rubio says UK airbase incident involved ‘foreign actor’

WorldTrump 'surprised' UK granted bail to suspects in alleged airbase terror plot

US President Donald Trump said he was “surprised” that British police released on bail five men arrested over an alleged plot to attack a UK airbase. He said the case “might be” connected to Iran because US bombers have used the base to target Iran since March.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-29 09:12

Trump 'surprised' UK granted bail to suspects in alleged airbase terror plot
Trump 'surprised' UK granted bail to suspects in alleged airbase terror plot
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