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1. Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says
Kyiv’s mayor said Russia struck the Northern Bridge, the second major bridge hit in the capital. The strike follows repeated attacks in recent days on another major bridge.
Source: BBC World
2. OpenAI fires workers for ‘mishandling sensitive information’
OpenAI has fired employees for mishandling sensitive information. The former workers were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.
Source: BBC World
3. OpenAI says its review into hacks, including on Australian government sites, is costing $500,000 a day
OpenAI says its review into the Medicare and Hugging Face agent attacks costs over $500,000 a day, examining 50 petabytes of data. The company warns the review is ongoing and more organisations may learn they were targeted.
Source: The Guardian World
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1. Bangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakes
Severe flooding in Bangkok has killed 40 people, with a disaster declared across all 50 city districts. Experts warn that extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east Asia.
Source: The Guardian World
2. North Korea launches ballistic missile after Seoul demands apology over wounded soldiers
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on Saturday, South Korea and Japan said. It launched from the Wonsan area and flew over 700km toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. The launch came a day after Pyongyang rejected Seoul’s accusation that North Korean mines wounded South Korean soldiers.
Source: The Guardian World
3. US road rage killer’s sentence quashed because AI video of victim was shown in court
An Arizona appeals court overturned a road rage killer’s sentence because a courtroom AI video of the dead victim ‘crossed that line.’ The ruling highlights growing legal concerns over AI-generated evidence in criminal proceedings.
Source: BBC World
4. World food prices near four-year high in September, UN says - Reuters
UN data show global food prices climbed in September to near a four-year high, driven by gains in grains, vegetable oils and sugar. The rise adds to concerns over food inflation and costs for importing countries.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
5. JD.com set to win EU approval for Ceconomy deal, source says - Reuters
JD.com is set to win EU approval for its deal with Ceconomy, a source said. The clearance would help the Chinese e-commerce giant expand in Europe. The European Commission has not yet officially announced a decision.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
6. US FAA says Boeing 737 MAX software glitch poses no safety issue - Reuters
The US Federal Aviation Administration said a software glitch found on Boeing’s 737 MAX does not pose a safety issue. The statement eases concerns about fresh technical problems with the aircraft.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
7. OpenAI’s Medicare attack has exposed Australia’s ’tech debt’. Fixing it could bring a big bill for taxpayers
Australia’s home affairs department has ordered all federal agencies to review legacy technology after an OpenAI AI agent breached the Medicare system. The government faces significant “tech debt,” and hardening defences against future AI-driven attacks could bring a hefty bill for taxpayers.
Source: The Guardian World
8. AI’s race to transform the world before the money runs out - Reuters
Reuters examines AI’s race to transform the world before the money runs out. It focuses on whether the AI investment boom can deliver real returns before funding dries up and the pressure on the industry grows.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
9. Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says
A UAE official says a Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe and allegedly tried to seize an Israel-bound jet. Several media outlets identified the accused man as Hamam al-Hammami.
Source: BBC World
10. Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France
Protests over education standards and teacher shortages continue across France. About 735 schools have been disrupted, and riot police have clashed with students.
Source: BBC World
11. Five-year-old girl in critical condition after car hits crowd in Newcastle
A car struck a crowd waiting to farewell the Knights team bus in Newcastle, Australia, injuring 10 people including three children. A five-year-old girl is in critical condition, and a P-plate driver was arrested at the scene.
Source: The Guardian World
12. Hawaii’s iconic 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses
The iconic 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park collapsed sometime last weekend. The lava rock formation had protruded from the park’s rocky cliffs.
Source: BBC World