Trump, tech bosses sign voluntary pact pledging ‘robust’ AI safeguards
US President Trump touts self-regulation amid the international community's and industry's calls for formal rules.
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Jack Smith defends investigations into Trump during tense US Senate hearing
Former US special counsel rejects claims that his probes improperly targeted Republicans and conservative groups.
Venezuelan man shot by ICE officer in Texas is charged with assault
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez has disputed the government's account of what led to his shooting during a DoorDash delivery.
Iraq begins high-stakes security balancing act as US troops withdraw
Iraq marks national 'Sovereignty Days' as US troops depart, but must navigate risks of new security landscape.
UN extends mandate of Gang Suppression Force in Haiti for six months
Security force members deployed to Haiti have struggled to make progress against criminal groups as violence continues.
US consumer confidence hits its lowest level since 2014 ahead of midterms
Rising goods and fuel costs are cited as key factors in the sharp drop in consumer confidence.
US Supreme Court allows Trump to continue third-country deportations
The high court grants an emergency petition ahead of expected arguments in the case, slated for December.
CDC reports two measles deaths in US as cases hit 35-year high
Pennsylvania reports over 900 measles cases, leading a nationwide outbreak with the highest numbers in 35 years.
Photos: French students protest, public workers strike before budget cuts
About 40 people have been arrested and 10 injured as protesting students clash with police.
Why has Putin added 15,000 new soldiers to Russia’s army?
The move marks the fourth military expansion this year as Russia's war in Ukraine seemingly stalls.
Indian firm building $15bn Trump-announced steel mill has deep Russia ties
Russian cash helped Essar, the firm behind the steel factory, manage major debts. Now the group's investing in the US.
Bail for RAF base suspects suggests no evidence of ‘terror’, say analysts
Police bail for the RAF Fairford suspects suggests no explosives were found, analysts tell Al Jazeera
Estonia says Russia ordered August arson attack on defence company
Tallinn accuses Moscow of responsibility for the fire at Estonian company Milrem Robotics, a supplier of unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine.
Malaysia sends Rohingya back to Myanmar despite safety warnings
Malaysia sends Rohingya back to Myanmar despite safety warnings
Journalist ascends to throne in Uganda kingdom after succession dispute
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma succeeds King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died last month.
Anti-South Asian ‘hate speech’ has exploded online in US, report finds
Researchers link the rise to immigration politics, economic anxiety and the growing visibility of South Asians in US.
Gold falls amid rising oil prices and higher US dollar
Gold hits seven-week low; silver follows suit and records a nearly 5 percent loss.
French far-right leader Bardella refutes anti-Semitism allegations
Mediapart's explosive report comes a day after France's National Rally party secures a record number of Senate seats.
Gaza’s young inventors build robots with what they have
At a youth hackathon in Gaza City, young inventors are developing robots.
Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn in patent infringement case
California jury finds Apple infringed two Taction patents but did not wilfully violate them; Apple plans to appeal.