French police detained 440 people, most of them minors, during protests near high schools, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said. About two-thirds were placed in custody. Forty-eight law enforcement officers were injured, including in seven incidents involving hydrochloric acid. The weeklong protests over curriculum, teacher shortages and other education problems have sometimes escalated into riots, arson and clashes with police.

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More than 400 people, mostly minors, were detained in France on Tuesday during nationwide high-school protests over overcrowded classes, teacher shortages and strained resources. Officials said at least 10 teachers, several students and 48 police officers were injured, while at least 400 schools were affected. Protesters and officials traded accusations over violence and excessive force.

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School students have blocked schools across France to demand more teachers, smaller classes and better-equipped facilities. Some demonstrations turned into clashes with police, while teachers, firefighters and other public workers also protested over funding and resources.

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South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Wednesday that North Korea must immediately stop fortification work near the inter-Korean border, warning that the activities were raising tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

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North Korea says it will strengthen tactical counterattack capabilities in a sector of the demilitarized zone along the South Korean border. Kim Yo-jong warned that any fire opened on North Korean personnel building long-term barriers would bring an “immediate and merciless retaliatory strike.” She also denied North Korean involvement in a Sept. 21 mine blast that injured three South Korean troops.

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Donald Trump hosted leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, Meta and Google at the White House to discuss AI. The companies signed what Trump called a morally binding agreement to safeguard their systems and work with independent auditors. Trump said he would create an AI safety board and reaffirmed support for rapid data-centre expansion.

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President Donald Trump sees artificial intelligence as facing a branding problem and plans to try officially renaming the technology “super intelligence.”

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US President Donald Trump and leading technology executives signed an accord requiring companies to establish “robust internal controls” for AI systems and work with an independent external auditor. The companies also pledged to prevent their tools from hacking or accessing technical systems in unintended ways.

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President Trump hosted top technology leaders for a meeting on artificial intelligence and released an agreement they signed to raise A.I. standards. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

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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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On Tuesday, Donald Trump and leaders of major AI firms signed a voluntary pact aimed at tighter safety checks. Trump rejected calls for government limits and urged faster AI development.

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US forces have left their remaining bases in Iraq, bringing an end to a two-decade military presence in the country. More than 4,500 American military personnel died during the two decades of invasion.

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US troops are withdrawing from their remaining Iraqi bases on Wednesday, completing a pullout agreed under Joe Biden. Iraqi officials and analysts warn that the departure could embolden Iran-backed militias and create room for Islamic State fighters to rebuild their capabilities.

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The last U.S. troops are expected to leave Iraq on Wednesday after a 12-year fight against ISIS. It would mark the second time the United States has withdrawn all its military forces from Iraq.

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US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, raising fears of a security vacuum. The departure could further embolden Iranian-backed militias and give the resurgent Islamic State an opportunity to regroup.

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The United States plans to withdraw its remaining troops from Iraq by September 30, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion. Analysts say the move reflects both Iraqi pressure to restore sovereignty and security concerns linked to tensions with Iran and attacks on US facilities. Experts warn of risks from militias, an Islamic State resurgence and internal conflict.

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Iraq is marking the complete departure of US troops with four “Sovereignty Days”. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi aims to restore state control, including disarming all militias by June 2027, but Iran-aligned groups may resist, raising the risk of greater Iranian influence, a domestic standoff and renewed US pressure.

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Fresh developments in the AI world and close attention to Treasury yields are keeping markets alert, leaving investors with little need for help staying awake.

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China’s services activity expanded at its fastest pace in three months in September, according to a private-sector survey, as stronger new orders—including those from overseas—boosted output.

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China’s factory activity returned to growth in September, according to an official survey. Easing weather disruptions helped factories resume operations, while a global artificial intelligence boom supported the industrial sector.

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China’s factory activity returned to growth in September for the first time in three months, as deepening economic malaise prompted policymakers to step up stimulus measures and support growth.

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Somali pirates killed five crew members aboard the hijacked petroleum-products tanker MT Honour 25 before security forces rescued it, the information ministry of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland said on Tuesday.

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China’s Commerce Ministry said a reported European Union plan to develop a so-called “301” tool would represent protectionism and unilateralism, potentially disrupting China-EU trade and global industrial and supply-chain stability. Beijing urged dialogue and warned it would firmly respond if the EU imposed discriminatory restrictions on Chinese companies or products.

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China’s commerce ministry says Beijing will mount a “resolute response” to protect its industries if the European Union proceeds with restrictions on Chinese companies or products.

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The Trump administration sanctioned 10 people and companies in China, Pakistan, Türkiye, Iran and Saudi Arabia over alleged efforts to procure weapons and components for Iran’s military. The Treasury Department said the measures are part of Operation Economic Outcast, which seeks to restrict Tehran’s access to global markets and pressure it toward a deal to end the war.

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The United States is targeting Iran’s military supply chain with new sanctions as the prospects for diplomatic talks remain uncertain. The rial has plunged past 2.5 million to the dollar, sending exchange rates to a record low.

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The United States has sanctioned 10 individuals and entities, including some based in China, Hong Kong and Pakistan, for allegedly helping Iran’s Ministry of Defense procure weapons and components, the Treasury Department said Tuesday.

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The US Senate narrowly rejected Chris Van Hollen’s West Bank human rights resolution. The measure sought a report on alleged Israeli rights violations in the occupied West Bank.

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Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as prime minister after the PAM’s election victory, making her the country’s first woman to hold the post.

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Morocco's royal cabinet says King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Zahra Mansouri as the country's first female prime minister and tasked her with forming a government. Her center-right Authenticity and Modernity Party won 97 of 395 parliamentary seats in last week's election, which had the lowest turnout in two decades.

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King Mohammed VI has appointed urban planning minister and Marrakesh mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri to form Morocco’s new government, making her the country’s first female prime minister and only the second woman to hold the post in the Arab world. Her Authenticity and Modernity Party won 97 seats and must build a coalition to govern.

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King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Zahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first female prime minister after her Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most seats in last week’s parliamentary election. The 50-year-old lawyer and longtime Marrakesh mayor will need to build a coalition, as her party holds 97 of 395 seats.

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Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed Urban Planning Minister Fatima Zahra Mansouri as prime minister, making her the country’s first woman to hold the post.

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The United States has begun banning nearly $1bn in Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. The measure is Trump’s response to Canada’s tariffs on $20bn of US goods and is expected to further strain relations, while tighter conditions could weaken Canada’s growth.

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Trade relations between the US and Canada have suffered a setback under Trump’s import ban. The prohibition also targets American companies that produce goods in Canada.

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The United States has begun banning imports of Canadian goods including alcoholic beverages, some dairy products and motorcycles. The measures cover nearly $1 billion in annual imports and replace 50% tariffs imposed on some products since August, raising concerns about further Canadian retaliation and complications for renewing the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

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US restrictions on imports from Canada have taken effect. President Donald Trump says he expects Ottawa to give in to Washington’s trade demands in the coming weeks, while Canadian officials insist they will not sign a bad deal.

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Late-stage trial results published Tuesday in The Lancet found that Eli Lilly’s highly anticipated GLP-1 drug retatrutide helped people with Type 2 diabetes lose as much as 60 pounds, or about 23% of their body weight.

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