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Donald Trump dismisses AI warnings, saying his goal is beating ChinaTech4:32

Donald Trump has brushed aside dire warnings from experts about artificial intelligence, saying some negative claims concern events that will not happen. He said his goal is to beat China. A former Anthropic researcher warned that humanity could face a strong chance of dying in the immediate future if development continues at its current pace.

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Sweden’s election hangs in the balancePolitics

Sweden’s election remains a cliffhanger. Early results show Magdalena Andersson’s center-left alliance narrowly ahead, leaving the final outcome highly uncertain. The far-right Sweden Democrats, however, appear to have performed below expectations.

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Heavy rains trigger flash flooding across coastal ConnecticutOther1:26

Heavy rain caused flash flooding across the U.S. tristate area on Sunday, closing roads, prompting water rescues and disrupting commuter rail service. Southeastern Connecticut, parts of Westchester County in New York and northern New Jersey were among the hardest-hit locations.

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Why are borrowing costs rising across the world?Economy

Governments grew accustomed to cheap borrowing for more than a decade, but that era may be ending. Bond markets are warning that yields across major economies have reached levels unseen for years or even decades. Investors are demanding more compensation for lending to heavily indebted governments as stubborn inflation, geopolitical tensions and central-bank policies add pressure.

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Israeli forces raid Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi’s home in JeninWorld1:55

Israeli soldiers raided veteran journalist Ali al-Samoudi’s home in Jenin in the occupied West Bank while he was away. They assaulted his son, damaged furniture and gave the family one hour to hand him over. The Al Quds newspaper journalist has been ill since spending nearly a year in an Israeli prison.

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Why are AI companies hitting the brakes?Tech16:00

The drive to develop more powerful AI is accelerating rapidly, prompting prominent industry figures to call for caution. They warn that safety safeguards may be falling behind. Connor Leahy of ControlAI and Sam Winter-Levy of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offer two views on whether catastrophic AI risks are exaggerated or insufficiently taken seriously.

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Celine Dion’s ‘authenticity’: ‘She appeals to the Boomers and the Zoomers’Culture

Media, culture and communication professor Nick Rees-Roberts says Celine Dion’s extraordinary return to Paris points to something larger than a global pop star’s lasting popularity. Her appeal comes from bridging generations, languages and cultural hierarchies that contemporary celebrity culture often keeps apart.

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Trump's trade wars: Why this time, it's differentEconomy

The United States has engaged in many trade wars over the past 130-plus years, but President Trump’s current trade war is presented as different. CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten uses the numbers to outline three reasons, including Trump targeting an American ally and changes in US-Canada trade over two years.

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Sweden’s left-wing opposition leads election as far right loses groundPolitics

Preliminary results being updated by the Swedish Election Authority show the Social Democrats leading Sweden’s general election as votes continue to be counted nationwide. The left-wing opposition is ahead while the far right has lost ground.

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Guyana’s oil boom and challenges | Talk to Al JazeeraEconomy

President Mohamed Irfaan Ali says he does not want Guyana to rely only on oil wealth. Oil revenues have surged in recent months as the US-Israel war on Iran disrupts global energy supplies and pushes up crude prices. Ali says major discoveries 11 years ago transformed the country, while inflation and living costs remain high and the opposition voices criticism.

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Yemen war: Battle for Bab al-Mandab threatens global oil suppliesWorld

The war in Yemen is intensifying as Houthi forces reach the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key shipping route between the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Yemen’s government is pursuing counteroffensives, while analysts assess possible US involvement to protect Saudi interests and maritime trade. An energy expert warns drone attacks on Saudi pipelines could disrupt global oil supplies.

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76,000 displaced in Yemen as fighting intensifiesWorld3:05

Fighting has intensified after Houthi advances in recent battles against Yemen’s government and Saudi-led coalition forces, leaving 76,000 people displaced. Guy Davies reports on the consequences of the developments.

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Sweden election aftermath: A hard night for the hard right?Politics

France 24 analyses the immediate aftermath of Sweden’s 2026 election as polls close and exit polls indicate how the country voted, with attention on the performance of the hard right.

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Can BRICS shape a new world order?Politics9:15

BRICS leaders have concluded their summit in New Delhi, highlighting multilateralism, cooperation on artificial intelligence and a larger role for the Global South. The discussion examines whether the bloc is becoming a genuine geopolitical force and what a rare high-level Iran-UAE meeting signals about changing regional dynamics.

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Sucker Punch: How the Houthis shocked the GulfWorld24:11

Who are the Houthis, what do they seek in Yemen, and could the Iranian-backed group hold a significant share of global trade for ransom in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait? Houthi and Iran specialist Professor Thomas Juneau explains the group’s complex dynamics, repressive nature and threat to world shipping.

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Alberta Now: New federal political party modeled after Bloc Québécois in the worksPolitics

A proposed federal party devoted solely to Alberta is being formed, with former MLA Drew Barnes among its founders. Alberta Now would field candidates only in the province’s 37 federal ridings and draw inspiration from the Bloc Québécois. Political scientist Lori Williams says it could divide Alberta’s vote and potentially help the Liberals in future elections.

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