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Psychiatrist Debunks Reddit’s Biggest Psychopath MythsScience

Psychiatrist Dr. Eric Bender explores Reddit to separate fact from fiction about psychopathy, including whether psychopaths are always dangerous, whether online tests can identify one, and whether a boss might secretly be one. He also discusses brain science, distinctions from sociopathy, persistent myths, and Hollywood portrayals.

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Tim Schafer on Double Fine’s rebirth after being axed by XboxCulture

Game designer Tim Schafer says he cannot understand the video-game industry’s job losses while games are more popular than ever, suggesting “someone is being greedy somewhere”. He discusses Double Fine’s life after being axed by Xbox, his love of horror games, plans for his “dream games” and a possible Brutal Legend sequel.

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'Stunning numbers': Enten assesses Trump's new polling lowPolitics

A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds that President Donald Trump has reached a record level of unpopularity, leaving Republicans facing an even bleaker midterm landscape than eight years ago. Voters nationally favor Democratic candidates over Republicans by eight points. CNN’s Harry Enten and David Chalian assess the findings.

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Ben & Jerry’s CEO Says Its Ice Cream Is an Affordable TreatEconomy

Ben & Jerry’s CEO Jochanan Senf discusses how the values-driven ice cream brand balances profit, activism and product quality. He highlights its three-part mission, voter-rights campaigns and fair-trade ingredients as the company seeks sales growth while emphasizing democracy and social justice.

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Asian Games 2026: Singapore fencer Maxine Wong wins women’s foil bronzeSports

Singapore’s Maxine Wong won bronze in the women’s individual foil, becoming the first Singaporean fencer to earn two Asian Games medals. She lost 15-6 to Japan’s Yuka Ueno in the semifinals. Wong and teammate Amita Berthier will compete in the women’s team foil on Sep 26.

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Singapore’s new Tanglin performance theatre opens call for operatorsCulture

Singapore has opened a call for a local or overseas operator for its new 1,000-seat theatre in Tanglin. The successful bidder will shape its identity and programming, with the venue expected to become a leading performing arts destination when it opens in 2030. The deal includes a base-rent waiver of up to 20 years.

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Iran’s Pezeshkian challenges US ‘terrorist’ label in UNGA speechWorld

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian challenged the United States’ description of Iran as “terrorist” in a speech to the UN General Assembly. Presenting Iran as a victim of terrorism and foreign aggression, he showed images of children and bombed sites. Pezeshkian said Iran does not seek nuclear weapons but will defend its right to peaceful nuclear technology for medicine and agriculture.

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Early childhood education: 5 international experts to help local practitioners improve preschoolsSociety

Singapore has formed an International Advisory Committee of experts from several countries to advise on preschool plans, improve education quality and support local teachers’ professional development. It will consider how lessons from other systems can enhance classroom experiences and help educators keep pace with AI and digital technology.

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Backlash against smart glasses growsTech

Paris prosecutors say they have opened several investigations after complaints that women were allegedly filmed on streets without consent by people wearing so-called smart glasses. Calls for action are spreading across Europe after secretly recorded footage of women and girls appeared online; campaigners have dubbed the devices “pervert” smart glasses.

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US says it wants Ukraine and Russia to end strikes on energy sitesWorld

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump is pressing to end Russia’s war, while Kyiv seeks to shape renewed diplomatic efforts after more than four and a half years of conflict.

FFrance 24 English
How China caught up in AI — on the cheapTech

Anthropic has alleged that Chinese entities are targeting its AI models to copy their capabilities through a technique known as distillation. The story examines the geopolitical dispute over AI competition and whether China is moving ahead.

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Gaza recovery plan unveiled at UN as Israeli operations continueWorld

A US-led Board of Peace backed by Donald Trump has presented a six-month, $2.4bn recovery plan for Gaza at the UN General Assembly in New York. Despite international support, progress is complicated by the Israeli army’s control of 70 percent of the territory. Israeli drone strikes in Deir al-Balah, Gaza City and Khan Younis killed several Palestinians.

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Iranian president addresses UNGA amid war with USWorld

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is addressing the UN General Assembly for the first time since the United States and Israel launched the conflict with Iran. His speech follows Donald Trump’s warning that he could “annihilate the Islamic Republic” and “drive them into hell.”

FFrance 24 English
Why is France’s Gen Z turning to Catholicism?Society

As France prepares for Pope Leo XIV’s visit, baptisms among teenagers and young adults have surged in recent years. More than 21,000 catechumens have been recorded so far in 2026, prompting questions about the renewed interest in Catholic faith among young people.

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Zelenskyy set to address UN as Russia strikes KyivWorld

Russia launched heavy daylight drone attacks on Kyiv on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring 23, hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due to address world leaders at the UN General Assembly. Zelenskyy had met US President Donald Trump the previous day amid frustration over stalled peace talks and escalating air attacks.

FFrance 24 English
Deep tech growth: Shared facility expanded to help startups scale and go globalTech

Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research is expanding its co-innovation space, giving startups more laboratory and work areas to test and develop their technologies. The move is intended to help companies scale, reach international markets and build globally competitive businesses from Singapore.

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Bloomberg Surveillance: Diesel Debate, AI Disruption and Iran DiplomacyEconomy

Bloomberg Surveillance brings together leaders and decision makers from Wall Street, Washington and beyond to discuss the diesel debate, AI disruption and Iran diplomacy. The program also examines whether earnings can outweigh higher rates, pressure on Iran, and threats posed by AI agents.

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Could turnaround struggles see H&M go private? Why some think soEconomy

The billionaire family behind H&M is quietly building its stake, prompting speculation that it could take the fast-fashion retailer private. CEO Daniel Erver’s turnaround efforts have so far failed to significantly lift either the share price or sales.

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From Latin America to the front in Ukraine: Call Sign CondorWorld

Known by the military call sign Condor, the former IT specialist says he felt compelled to fight alongside Ukrainian soldiers after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. He has been in the country for three years and is one of thousands of Latin American soldiers who have joined Ukraine’s war effort.

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