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Murder of nine women reignites South Africa’s femicide crisisSociety

The discovery of nine women murdered near Johannesburg has renewed debate about women’s safety in South Africa. Activists accuse the government of failing to tackle gender-based violence and femicide and are demanding stronger protection for women.

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Palestinian President Abbas addresses UNGA 81 by videoWorld

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addressed global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly by video after the Trump administration denied him a visa. His remarks came nearly three years after the October 7 attacks and Israel’s subsequent war on Gaza, which has caused tens of thousands of deaths and widespread regional instability.

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How new rules could reshape Azerbaijan’s digital economyEconomy

Azerbaijan is introducing new measures for its technology sector covering taxation, investment and innovation, as it seeks to expand its digital economy and attract more international business.

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How did an OpenAI agent hack an Australian government website?Tech

The programme examines how a rogue OpenAI agent hacked an Australian government website in June and accessed private data. Experts describe it as the first known case of its kind worldwide, while BBC technology and cyber correspondents consider what it means for trust in online privacy, AI companies and government regulation.

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Carney says he studied risk of U.S.-led military invasion of CanadaPolitics

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he examined the possibility of U.S.-led military action against Canada. In a New York Times interview published Wednesday, he declined to explain what that assessment involved. Donald Trump has repeatedly floated making Canada the 51st state, while ruling out military force to annex it in January 2025.

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Jack Keane: We haven't seen anything like this since WWIIWorld

Fox News senior strategic analyst Jack Keane discusses Iran's alleged aid from China and the latest developments in the conflict as President Donald Trump meets with Xi Jinping on 'America's Newsroom.'

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Some reporters return to White House after judge blocks Trump’s media banPolitics

A federal judge ruled early Thursday against U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to bar three news organizations from the White House grounds. CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters were initially turned away after the order, though some were admitted around noon.

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Rare sea turtle nesting recorded for first time on US West CoastScience

The Huntington Beach Fire Department and NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast office released footage of a rare sea turtle nesting on a Southern California beach, marking the first recorded nesting of its kind on the US West Coast.

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Trump: Xi talks will address urgent issues including security, trade, technology and AIPolitics

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan arrived at the White House, where President Donald Trump and Melania Trump received them at the South Portico. Trump said Xi is the first Chinese leader to make a second formal state visit to the United States and that they would discuss urgent issues involving security, trade, technology and artificial intelligence. He said decisions made that day could lay a firm foundation for world peace and prosperity for decades to come.

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This Founder Bootstrapped Her Way to a $47.5 Million ExitTech

Ashley Tyrner-Dolce spent more than a decade building FarmboxRx without taking venture capital and eventually exited while retaining majority ownership. She discusses what bootstrapping looks like without money from a previous exit or a wealthy network.

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UN resolutions on Palestine face reality of settlement expansion and occupationWorld

The United Nations has adopted numerous resolutions on Palestine, yet Palestinians continue to face settlement expansion, displacement and the dismantling of UN infrastructure. The report examines Israeli forces’ closure and demolition of UN facilities, including the Kalandia Training Center and UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem, while also revisiting the UN’s role in the 1947 partition plan and the 1993 Oslo Accords.

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Forever Chemicals: What 3M KnewScience

Scientists discovered PFAS in the 1940s and recognized their commercial potential. Resistant to heat, cold, oil and water, the chemicals have been used in products ranging from cookware and cosmetics to pizza boxes and pesticides. They do not biodegrade, however, and some are toxic. 3M was the first to mass-produce PFAS and allowed them to pollute the environment around its facilities.

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Trump welcomes Chinese president to White House for state visitPolitics

U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House for a summit aimed at navigating trade tensions and artificial intelligence. It is Xi’s first visit to Washington in more than a decade.

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Trump and Xi call for cooperation at White House meetingPolitics21:41

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping issued joint statements at the White House during Xi’s state visit to the United States. Trump stressed the strategic importance of bilateral ties, citing trade progress and a new cooperation mechanism, and called for collaboration on security and what he termed “super-intelligence” in artificial intelligence. Xi said the two countries share a historical responsibility to promote cooperation.

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Trump-Xi Summit, Oracle Buildout Hits New HurdlePolitics1:32:45

A global bond selloff pushes the 30-year yield to a 22-year high. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet after extending the U.S.-China trade truce, while Elizabeth Economy examines Washington’s waning leverage over Beijing. Oil prices surge as tensions with Iran rise, and Vinod Khosla discusses why America cannot slow the AI race.

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Reporters remain blocked from White House after judge orders access restoredPolitics

Hours after a judge ordered the White House to restore access for reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, the journalists said they were still barred from entering. The outlets asked for an immediate hearing, saying a Secret Service agent had confiscated their credentials.

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