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Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down
The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".
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Russia struck train near Poland border shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials passed through
The former UK PM said "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Po…
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US congressman swims to safety after his plane is forced to land on a lake
The small plane carrying Rep Tom Tiffany had a mechanical issue that forced the pilot to make an emergency landing on a…
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9 fastest US supersonic aircraft still flying today
From the F-22 Raptor to the B-1B Lancer, these nine supersonic aircraft remain in service with the US military today.
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Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists
Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ commun…
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Legendary Canadian boxer George Chuvalo dies aged 89
The heavyweight champion took on the likes of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, and was known for never once getting knocked…
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Brics summit 2026 Delhi: Iran war reshapes ties but exposes divides
Brics members agree they need a new global order but it's harder to answer what should replace it and how to get there.
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US firm boosts counter-drone production with 191,000-square-foot facility
ACS is opening a 191,000-square-foot Texas facility to scale production of its Bullfrog counter-drone system.
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Trump: US president doubles down on united Ireland comments on day two of visit
The US president was speaking at the Irish Open on Sunday and said "many people agree" with his comments.
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US Army gets next-gen artillery guidance kit built for GPS jamming
Northrop Grumman’s PGK E5 adds advanced anti-jamming technology while remaining compatible with existing 155 mm artiller…
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Six dead, 97 rescued from Indonesian ferry that went missing in Java Sea
The nation's search and rescue team said it lost contact with the Virgo Transport 8 in the early hours of Sunday morning…
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'She's back': Fans dance, sing and cry after Céline Dion's comeback concert in Paris
Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induce…
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