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'I no longer think we’re going to be able to patch all bugs' says Sam Altman, helpfully
But guess what, AI might still be the solution.
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Protestors brave torrential weather to call for Menwith Hill to close
Campaigners staged a demonstration outside RAF Menwith Hill, near Harrogate, on Sunday (Oct 25), calling for the closure of the military intelligence base.
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Proton is hosting a Flock map lets you track 200,000 of its controversial cameras — even though Flock wanted the original map taken down
Proton has published a map that locates over 200,000 Flock cameras around the world.
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Ukrainian drone strike kills two as Kyiv and Moscow prepare for talks
Debris from a downed drone hit a moving commuter train, while Zelenskyy says territorial questions must be settled by leaders themselves. #EuropeNews
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Trump considers Orbán as UN chief, WSJ reports
The WSJ reports that Trump administration officials are floating former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán for UN secretary-general, potentially backed by the US, Russia and China, though nothing is confirmed and his selection remains uncertain.
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Galp and Moeve fail to agree merger of refining and distribution operations
Galp confirmed that talks with Moeve shareholders to merge downstream operations have collapsed, and says the result will not affect its operations.
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European gas prices soar to four-year high over winter supply fears
Jump fuelled by fears of further Middle East supply disruptions amid reports of US-Israeli plans to strike Iran
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Meet the pumpkin-carving 'Picasso' celebrating 40 years of Halloween art
When the leaves change color, Mike Valladao becomes ‘Farmer Mike,’ renowned for his skill with a chisel
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How to watch The Mob online from anywhere – stream the reality competition show
Celebrities like Parker Posey and Bruno Tonioli are involved in this mob-themed reality contest
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Preparing for a quantum-safe future
The threat posed from quantum computing on cybersecurity is significant
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ChatGPT and Claude blocked by Swedish government over "problematic" security concerns
Sensitive information could be fed into unregulated AI platforms
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Crowds welcome Venezuela's María Machado after months in exile
The Venezuelan opposition leader spent more than 10 months in exile after escaping the country on a speedboat.
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Why Israel’s wartime election isn’t just about the war
From army exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox to a stalled 7 October inquiry, the issues splitting voters have little to do with Gaza, Lebanon or Iran.
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Trump in bizarre sweary rant against Norway after Nobel Peace Prize snub
The US President said: ‘Norway has become a s**t house country, actually’
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'Democracy has won': Europe welcomes Lula's surprise victory in Brazil
European leaders have greeted Lula's re-election in Brazil. "Democracy and multilateralism have won in Brazil," Ursula von der Leyen said.
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Anthropic’s Claude AI model accessed Georgia voter data in US
Latest example of unauthorised behaviour shows AI model bypassed paywall to access data as part of statistics project
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US forces accused of ‘weaponising’ Somalia’s floods by trapping women and children in the path of El Niño
Exclusive: Coordinated airstrikes on territory held by al-Shabaab are driving the civilian population to find refuge alongside a river where rising water levels are a threat to safety. Is it a deliberate military strategy?
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Trump-appointed judge questions president’s bid to block 20,000 California ballots
A panel of federal appellate judges on Sunday questioned the timing, constitutionality and authority of the Justice Department’s demand that California election officials set aside thousands of mail ballots
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Protestors brave torrential weather to call for shut down of RAF Menwith Hill
Protestors brave torrential weather to call for shut down of RAF Menwith Hill
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Plus500 upgrades annual outlook amid jump in new customers
The FTSE 250 group attracted another 28,747 customers over the three months to September 30.
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The Hottest New Side Hustle Is Stripping Copper Wire and Posting About It
Copper prices are at record highs, but for TikTok creators, the real money may be in teaching others how to strip wire—and selling them the tools to do it.
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‘It’s a mess right now’: RFK’s sweeping changes place new vaccines in limbo
Health secretary’s effort to alter makeup of ACIP panel means no new recommendations coming – even as new vaccines are approved
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Zelenskyy's planned Brussels visit for peace talks cancelled
Zelenskyy said the planned visit would gather Ukraine, the US, EU and NATO in high-level talks on security guarantees and diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine.
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Brazil keeps left: what Lula’s victory means for his country and beyond
In today’s newsletter: As Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured victory in the presidential race, we look the implications for democracy, the environment and international relations
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Serbia’s strongman toppled by student-backed movement
Good morning. It’s Angela Skujins holding the newsletter pen for the entire week. On Monday’s agenda: Serbian elections serve as a death knell for long-time leader Aleksandar Vučić and his political party, while French fury continues to manifest through violent protest and a presidential bid. #EuropeToday
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R&B star Chris Brown avoids jail after bottle attack at London nightclub
CCTV footage was shown where Chris Brown struck Abraham Diaw four times with the bottle
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Video. US: Nicki Minaj endorses Trump at Michigan Republican rally
Video. Nicki Minaj joined Donald Trump at a Republican rally in Michigan, declaring her support for the president. The event also saw Trump renew his attacks on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
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This AI Radio Host Speaks Spanish and Backs Immigrants. It’s Winning Over Listeners
Coyotec is bilingual, swears, and tells listeners how to defend themselves against ICE. Its popularity comes as more broadcasters are experimenting with artificial personalities.
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Exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to rapturous reception in Venezuela
Nobel peace prize winner’s return after almost a year in exile is unlikely to please interim president Delcy Rodríguez
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'How many is too many open earbuds?' — as Samsung and OnePlus both launch clip-on buds, I can't help but wonder whether the market is now oversaturated
Two more ear cuff-style open earbuds have launched, from Samsung and OnePlus — neither of which are available in the west yet — but it's busy market segment.
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Popular frozen food supplier collapses - what it means for Bradford shoppers
Quality Bites, a halal frozen food brand stocked by over 1,000 UK independent supermarkets, voluntarily entered liquidation and closed on October 7.
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Airtel Money sees sales jump by a quarter after gaining millions more customers
The payments firm reported revenues of 830 million US dollars (£621 million) for the six months to the end of September.
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UK frozen food company stocked in 1,000 stores enters liquidation and closes
Quality Bites, a halal frozen food brand stocked by over 1,000 UK independent supermarkets, voluntarily entered liquidation and closed on October 7.
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The government should help farmers to transition away from Glyphosate - Katie Ward
On December 15, glyphosate’s approval in the UK is set to expire. Glyphosate, a weed killer, is engineered specifically to kill plant life. Renewing this approval will only keep it flowing through our farms, soils, food and bodies. This license renewal is therefore as much a question of healthcare as it is about agriculture.
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Ukraine war live: Musk’s ‘physically impossible’ Starlink claims questioned
Zelensky has announced a trilateral meeting with Russian and US officials in November
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How to watch SABC+ outside South Africa – stream online and from anywhere with a VPN
Stream any SABC content while abroad with our handy guide
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Peta releases video showing experiments on infant monkeys at University of Washington
Animal-rights group released video footage that shows distressed baby macaques undergoing lab experiments
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Trump intensifies anti-Muslim rhetoric against Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan rally – US politics live
The US president was condemned for remarks that questioned the senate candidate’s loyalty to the country
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Tax the banks to save households £290 on energy bills at Budget, Healey urged
Exclusive: Energy secretary’s former think tank calls for package worth £6bn ahead of the fiscal event
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Protesters brave wet weather to call for closure of Menwith Hill
Protesters braved heavy rain and wind to call for the closure of RAF Menwith Hill near Harrogate on Saturday (24th October).
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The horror: Leaked video shows vast numbers of RTX 5090s being dismantled for AI servers
So that's where they're going.
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EU-Inc: is the EU’s startup booster losing steam?
With EU-Inc, the EU wanted to help European businesses and startups scale across the entire single market. But loopholes and concerns over worker’s rights keep stalling the initiative. #EuXl
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German union slams Audi boss's appearance at Trump rally
The head of a major German trade union on Monday blasted the boss of carmaker Audi for his appearance at an election campaign rally alongside US President Donald Trump.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Budget tax reprieve for pensioners' and 'Meghan dad net to widen'
Stories about the Budget and the investigation into the father of the Duchess of Sussex feature on Monday's front pages.
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Brazil's Lula clinches election victory as Bolsonaro rejects results
Lula's triumph bucks a regional trend of victories for right-of-center presidential candidates allied with Trump. It also means Latin America’s largest economy will likely continue defying Trump’s demands, despite the pressure of increased tariffs.
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Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio Bolsonaro
Leftist incumbent Lula stages unprecedented comeback weeks after narrowly losing first round of election to Bolsonaro
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Brazil runoff live updates: Bolsonaro says it is ‘impossible to concede’ election result after historic Lula win
Leftist president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated the far-right senator and was elected president of Brazil for a fourth non-consecutive term
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Scottish scientists develop tiny glass chip to help telescopes study distant stars
A glass chip developed at Heriot-Watt University has been used in observations at California’s CHARA Array, combining light from multiple telescopes to study fainter stars.
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Brazilian election: Lula da Silva wins historic fourth term in dramatic comeback
Polls had put the two party leaders neck and neck in the run up to the vote
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Brazil elections: Lula secures fourth term after dramatic comeback
President Lula has pulled of a surprise win, but he will face a hostile Congress and a polarised country.
