- Russia taking "heavy losses" with little gain, says Denmark Axios
- Putin’s shadow war is testing NATO’s restraint | James Stavridis The Seattle Times
- NATO chief calls for calm as intel agency warns Russia may ramp up hybrid attacks AP News
- Europe on edge from threats of Russia's growing escalation. Can NATO defend itself? : Sources & Methods NPR
- Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns cnbc.com
We need ‘right to intervene’ in AI amid growing threat, says Bank of England boss
Andrew Bailey’s comments come as fears grow that rogue models could take financial system hostage
The governor of the Bank of England has said authorities must retain the “right to intervene” in the AI industry amid growing fears that rogue models could take the financial system hostage.
Andrew Bailey said the risks posed by the rapid advancement of frontier AI models – a number of which have gone rogue in recent months – were “real and increasingly significant” and reduced the ability of society to supervise and intervene when things went wrong.
Continue reading...Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry
Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.
At least Burnham doesn’t pretend to care about growth – Financial Times
- At least Burnham doesn’t pretend to care about growth Financial Times
- Andy Burnham, faux heretic The Economist
- Burnham’s wake-up call for the right Financial Times
- I heard one thing loud and clear in Andy Burnham’s landmark speech: the left has won the arguments | Owen Jones The Guardian
- U.K. Prime Minister Burnham Pitches an Unapologetically Socialist Makeover WSJ
UK-France ‘one in one out’ deal to expire on Thursday, say sources
Deal aimed at deterring small boat arrivals set to end as talks stall over French demand for EU-wide scheme
The UK government’s “one in one out” deal with France, which was supposed to help deter small boat arrivals, is expected to expire on Thursday, government sources have said.
It is understood that negotiations have stalled over French demands for a Europe-wide deal instead, and a reluctance to scale up the numbers of people exchanged between the two countries.
Continue reading...Insects play critical role in ecosystems beyond just providing food, new research shows
Insects provide protection, sanitation and even shelter to vertebrates, making them a priority for conservation efforts
For many vertebrates, insects are more than a food source. As “little things that run the world”, insects provide critical functions such as protection, sanitation and shelter across ecosystems, according to a new study.
The study, published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity on Wednesday, sheds light on the various ways insects support vertebrates, ranging from birds and bats to reptiles, amphibians and mammals.
Continue reading...Trump campaign ads paid with public money violate federal law, critics say
White House has labeled ads ‘public service announcements’ and has responded defiantly to criticism
Federal regulators have been urged to stop the broadcast of White House advertisements promoting Donald Trump that critics say amounts to government propaganda and violate laws against using public money to promote partisan causes.
Public Citizen, an advocacy group, called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to intervene and block further airing of three ads it said were “designed to boost the image and character of Donald Trump” as part of the Republicans’ campaign for November’s midterm elections.
Continue reading...As AI images become common, the threat to elections draws alarm: ‘How will voters know what’s true?’
Deepfakes and misinformation driven by artificial intelligence have become a point of deep concern for legislators, advocates and the public
An image of College Park, Georgia mayor Bianca Motley Broom kissing a man – who was not her husband – in a bar spread far and wide on Facebook. The fact that it’s fake is spreading faster, now, but only after it had been seen by thousands of people.
“I think this is a sad commentary about where we are in our democracy, and where we are in our political discourse,” Motley Broom said. “It also seeks to reinforce really tired stereotypes about women in leadership.”
Continue reading...A knife and a pledge: Brazil’s candidates court women with promises to combat violence – AP News
‘I wanted to live’: A Ukrainian orphan’s journey through Russian occupation – Al Jazeera
- ‘I wanted to live’: A Ukrainian orphan’s journey through Russian occupation Al Jazeera
- Canada seeking mediators to help rescue Ukrainian children The Globe and Mail
- Norway to allocate $2.6 million for humanitarian programs in Ukraine The Kyiv Independent
- What could be a just, dignified and lasting peace in Ukraine? The Indian Express
- He was raised in occupied Crimea and trained to kill. Inside a teen’s dramatic escape to Toronto Toronto Star
Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers
The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.
Putin Humiliated as Irreplaceable Nuclear Bomber Crashes – The Daily Beast
- Putin Humiliated as Irreplaceable Nuclear Bomber Crashes The Daily Beast
- A Russian long-range bomber crashes during training, killing 6 crewmembers NBC News
- Russia lost one of its irreplaceable Tu-95 nuclear-capable bombers in a deadly training crash Business Insider
- Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable bomber plane crashes, killing six people Al Jazeera
- ‘Bear’ Strategic Bomber Crashes on Training Sortie Near Russian Far East Home Base Kyiv Post
Pope at Audience: Apostolic Journey to France was ‘sign of rebirth’ – Vatican News
- Pope at Audience: Apostolic Journey to France was 'sign of rebirth' Vatican News
- Two Spectacles, Two Frances First Things
- Pope Leo criticizes legalization of assisted dying as immoral "false compassion" CBS News
- Opinion | Pope Leo’s French Resistance WSJ
- Pope Leo Praises Europe’s Democracy, Diverging Once Again From Trump The New York Times
US actor Chad Lowe ‘heartbroken’ by death of daughter Fiona aged 13
Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".
US actor Chad Lowe ‘heartbroken’ by death of daughter Fiona aged 13
Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".
‘He will never walk free’: Indian judge’s letter promises child sex abuse survivor
In the emotional letter, the judge describes the survivor as "the bravest little girl this court has ever seen".
Crackdown on South Africa’s unsafe streets ordered by president to keep women safe
The murders of 12 women near Johannesburg has caused a outcry about the scale of violence against women.
South Korea says Zelenskyy’s revelation of a secret POW transfer was likely a play for more support – AP News
- South Korea says Zelenskyy's revelation of a secret POW transfer was likely a play for more support AP News
- South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer CNN
- South Korea made no military aid pledge to Ukraine over transfer of North Koreans, lawmaker says Reuters
- South Korea summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row BBC
- Why is South Korea so angry with Ukraine over two North Korean prisoners of war? The Guardian
Poundland management in talks to lead bid that could save 11,000 jobs
Ex-Asda boss Andy Bond linked to plan, with buyout team understood to be negotiating with financial backer
Poundland’s management team are in “advanced talks” to lead a bid for the ailing cut-price retailer that could save up to 11,000 jobs.
The former Asda boss Andy Bond, who ran Poundland for a number of years from 2016 then stepped up to its former parent Pepco before leaving in 2025, is understood to be part of the negotiations to take on the business.
Continue reading...South Korea calls for apology from North Korea after mine injures three soldiers
Blast during search operation near border fuels political tensions amid attempts to revive diplomatic channels
South Korea has demanded an apology from North Korea over a landmine blast that injured three soldiers, saying they were hurt by North Korean mines on the southern side of the border.
Kang Hyun-woo, the director of operations at South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff, demanded an apology and “responsible measures” from Pyongyang over the blast, which occurred on 21 September during a search operation south of the border.
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