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Is the AI backlash actually a Chinese psy-op?Tech

The programme examines whether China may be fuelling the backlash against artificial intelligence and US data centres. Elon Musk’s X has made that accusation, while Israel and Russia have denied claims linking them to the migrant crisis in Ceuta, and Germany’s allegations that Russia was behind drone attacks at a German airport.

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'50% savvy political tactics, 50% extraordinarily good luck': Meloni's formula for success?Politics

Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government becomes Italy's longest-lasting government of the postwar era, a notable milestone that comes despite significant challenges before next year's elections. Nathalie Tocci says Meloni's success reflects equal parts savvy political tactics and extraordinarily good luck.

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Another B.C. Conservative MLA quits caucusPolitics

The B.C. Conservative Party has lost another MLA, as Scott McInnis becomes the latest member to leave caucus. In a separate statement, he said he no longer supports the direction, judgment or decisions of Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s leadership.

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US-Iran Conflict Stuck With No EndWorld

Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power examines the latest developments at the White House and the US-Iran conflict, which remains deadlocked with no clear end. The program also includes a market update and discussions with guests from politics, capital, travel and intelligence backgrounds.

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VOA Focus: Escalating U.S.-Iran Conflict Affects Gulf StatesWorld

The September 4 edition of VOA Focus highlights the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and its impact on several Gulf countries, including stronger U.S. efforts to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. It also covers Vice President Vance’s claim that China is willing to cooperate on sanctions against Iran, successive rulings in Hong Kong pro-democracy cases, scrutiny of whether new U.S. sanctions on Iran will include Chinese banks, a Pacific Islands Forum call to condemn China’s missile test, and continued U.S. relief efforts after floods in Nepal.

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman discusses GPT-6 Astra debut and AI’s benefitsTech

OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman discusses the rollout of GPT-6 Astra, the company’s latest AI model, and says the technology industry has done a terrible job communicating AI’s benefits. He also says he assumes OpenAI will go public one day.

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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks to remove a juror after deadlockSociety

Lindsay Clancy’s defense team asked the judge in her murder trial to remove one juror after a prolonged deadlock. Judge William F. Sullivan said he would not side with either legal team and would keep the 12-person jury intact.

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Trent McDuffie discusses Rams trade, Aaron Donald’s return and high expectations in LASports

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie discusses enjoying football again after his trade from the Chiefs, Aaron Donald’s return and the team’s high expectations in Los Angeles. Rob Maaddi reviews his preseason Pro Picks and offers a final word on the AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year award.

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'Supersized' El Niño expected, raising extreme weather risks: UN weather agencyScience

The United Nations warns that a “supersized” El Niño is putting the world in a danger zone. The climate phenomenon is expected to increase the risk of extreme weather in the coming months and into 2027, while new data suggests it could be the strongest El Niño since the 1950s.

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Shady surgeons and Nigeria’s organ harvestingSociety

Tonight’s edition examines how legal loopholes and gaps in specialised medicine may be driving illegal organ harvesting in Nigeria. It also reports that South Sudan may be moving closer to holding elections scheduled for December, while six colonial-era plantation estates in São Tomé and Príncipe have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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Is U.S. pressure forcing Iran back to the negotiating table?World

Iran is beginning to buckle under recent U.S. economic pressure, according to Iranian sources. The roundup also covers feminist leader Gloria Steinem’s death at 92, the failure of Donald Trump’s pledge to bring U.S. finances under control and a looming fiscal crunch, and Denmark’s first recent deployment of conscripts to Greenland.

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Is Lake Ontario’s name the least of the Great Lakes’ problems?Society

U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario has sparked controversy, but experts say the dispute is diverting attention from more serious threats to the Great Lakes. The discussion examines how the administration’s rollback of environmental protections could endanger water quality and security, along with the consequences of weakening Great Lakes governance.

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UN warns ‘supersized’ El Niño could be the strongest everScience

This year’s El Niño could be the strongest on record. The World Meteorological Organization says it will intensify through at least February, urging governments to act in time. Liz Bentley of the UK’s Royal Meteorological Society tells DW the phenomenon is likely to worsen climate change worldwide.

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Apple Home rumors, ranked | The VergecastTech

Ahead of Apple’s major hardware event next week, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Smart Home Insider’s Andrew O’Hara speculate about which rumored smart home products could appear. They rank possibilities including Apple’s missing smart display, a new HomePod, and Apple TV.

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JUST IN: Clancy defense demands juror be removedSociety

Lindsay Clancy’s defense team has moved to remove a juror from the case after the judge explained reasonable-doubt instructions in response to a new note.

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Feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem dies at 92 and other top news storiesCulture

US feminist writer and activist Gloria Steinem has died aged 92. A leading figure in the American women’s movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s, she campaigned for gender equality and reproductive rights. The podcast revisits her 2023 BBC interview and her legacy, while the UN warns that a “supersized” El Niño could continue into 2027.

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