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Australian 40-year economic outlook recognizes ‘AI revolution,’ omits crypto

Treasury named AI among five major transitions expected to reshape Australia’s economy, while Coinbase says the report…

Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly

The G7 also condemns "in the strongest terms" Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying that the escalation in fighting in…

Outrage in India over viral video of teen molested and her friend beaten

Three minors were arrested after videos capturing the assault went viral in India, sparking anger.

Watch: What to expect from the UN General Assembly

The BBC’s Sarah Smith outlines which world leaders Trump is set to meet and the key topics expected on the agenda.

Canadian province sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting

British Columbia has accused the company of failing to report the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT to law…

Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC

Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight…

Why a Bollywood celebrity manager's 2020 death case has been reopened

Disha Salian's father insists her death was not suicide or an accident, but that she was gang-raped and murdered.

Military milestone: Ukrainian naval drone sinks Russian kamikaze drone boat

Drone boat battle occurs as Ukraine and Russia target Black Sea ports and ships.

CBP suspends all personal prescription importation Oct 22

Infantino proposes external review of Fifa governance

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of the governance of world football's governing body.

Watch: Timelapse shows typhoon barrelling towards Japan

The typhoon is passing Japan's eastern coast, bringing major disruption and heavy rainfall in its wake.

Russel Vought will reportedly be given veto power over all NIH grants

Pending move comes over the objections of the NIH director.

First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, 65, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with…

California settles lawsuit against Paramount/Warner merger, angering advocates

State AGs had "very strong" case that merger is illegal, Lina Khan says.

Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption in UK

EasyJet says the latest incident "once again calls into question the resilience" of the system.

Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war

The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to some of those who have fled the war by crossing the Red Sea to Djibouti

Uber arbitration award over Emily Normandin-Parker's death

A 23-year-old UCLA graduate, Emily Normandin-Parker, was struck and killed on a California freeway in August 2023 after…

Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan

The country's meteorological agency had warned of an "imminent threat to life," but this has now been downgraded in most…

Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'

The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far…

Merz's political crisis threatens Germany's obsession with stability

Political shifts in Germany are being watched closely in Europe and beyond, Katya Adler writes.

Trump-Xi Summit Set for September 24 as US-China Talks Focus on Trade, AI and Critical Minerals

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Markets Gear Up for Key U.S. Data and Fed Speeches Amid Oil Swings

Global markets are entering a closely watched week as investors assess the Federal Reserve’s next steps, fresh U.S.

US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN

A report says the attacks, of which there have been at least 68, were not self-defence.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban

The US media outlets say they are defending "the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or…

Trump Hosts Xi For High-Stakes Trade And AI Talks

Scheduled for September 24 in Washington, the Trump-Xi summit is set to address tariffs, artificial intelligence, and…

Frank Gardner: Inside a camp for Yemeni refugees who have fled to Djibouti

Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

India’s Tax Problem Isn’t High Rates. It’s Too Few People Earning Enough to Pay Them

India’s direct-tax base is expanding as the government reports 8.68 crore income-tax returns for Assessment Year 2024–25…

Three arrested in South Africa over one of nine women's bodies found

The body of Jabulile Ntimba was the ninth to be found recently in an area east of Johannesburg.

Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance

The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.