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Concerns about AI safety have escalated in recent months after models developed by OpenAI and rival lab Anthropic were involved in security incidents during testing.

OpenAI cancels release of newest model due to safety concerns

Concerns about AI safety have escalated in recent months after models developed by OpenAI and rival lab Anthropic were involved in security incidents during testing.

This photograph taken on September 9, 2026 shows a man segregating seagrass shoots for restoration work to protect Kariyachalli Island, off the coast of Thoothukudi in India’s Tamil Nadu state.
Restoration work on Kariyachalli island hopes to rebuild its natural defences with artificial reefs, transplanted corals and seagrass meadows, in a bid to slow erosion and protect the mainland from surging seas. Kariyachalli, which is part of a chain of 21 islands, has lost more than 80 per cent of its landmass over the past half century and could disappear entirely by 2036 if erosion is left unchecked.

India turns to corals and seagrass to shield against rising seas

Restoration work on Kariyachalli island hopes to rebuild its natural defences with artificial reefs, transplanted corals and seagrass meadows, in a bid to slow erosion and…

The companies developing a major oil field off the Falklands, Israel's Navitas and Britain's Rockhopper, have shrugged off Argentina's threats, insisting they have valid exploration licenses issued by the United Kingdom.

Argentina's president threatens arbitration over Falklands oil project

The companies developing a major oil field off the Falklands, Israel's Navitas and Britain's Rockhopper, have shrugged off Argentina's threats, insisting they have valid…

Soaring energy costs worldwide from the ongoing Mideast war as well as Russia's invasion of Ukraine have sent Spanish inflation soaring, to 4.9 percent in September from a year earlier.

Spain to cap gas price hikes as winter looms

Soaring energy costs worldwide from the ongoing Mideast war as well as Russia's invasion of Ukraine have sent Spanish inflation soaring, to 4.9 percent in September from a year…

Mauricio Pochettino has voiced strong disappointment over Manchester City's reported financial rule breaches, calling their era of dominance a "period of deception."  |  IANS
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Mauricio Pochettino brands Manchester City’s success 'a period of deception'

US national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has slammed Manchester City's reign of dominance as a "period of deception" following reports of financial rule breaches.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces fierce opposition from UEFA over plans regarding World Cup commercial rights.  |  IANS
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Fifa accuses Uefa of ‘misinformation campaign’ in legal battle over World Cup commercial rights

FIFA has accused UEFA of acting in bad faith and conducting a harassment campaign to influence the upcoming FIFA presidential election amid legal disputes over World Cup rights.

Michael Olise celebrates scoring the 88th-minute winner for France in their 1-0 Nations League victory over Belgium in Brussels.  |  IANS
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Michael Olise strikes late for France as resurgent Italy thrash Turkey 4-1

Michael Olise's late winner earned Zinedine Zidane a second straight victory with France, while Italy got their Nations League campaign back on track with a convincing 4-1 win in…

Manchester City face potential relegation, title stripping, and multi-million pound compensation claims following reports of guilty verdicts in their financial misconduct case.  |  AFP
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Manchester City face unprecedented sanctions and legal battles over financial misconduct charges

Reports that Manchester City have been found guilty of widespread financial breaches have sparked intense debate over potential relegation, stripping of titles, and massive…

Combined with previously authorized amounts, the company's overall buyback program now totals $235 billion, which Nvidia expects to complete by the end of its fiscal year 2028 in January.

AI giant Nvidia authorizes record R2.76 trillion share buyback

Combined with previously authorised amounts, the company's overall buyback program now totals $235 billion, which Nvidia expects to complete by the end of its fiscal year 2028 in…

The rocketstanding more than 120 meters (131 yards) tall, rose through a thick cloud of smoke on an ambitious 14th test flight.

SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time

With this new test, SpaceX hopes to usher in an "exciting new phase" of development that will include, among other things, tests of refueling the rocket in orbit.

The Chinese-founded company's net income attributable to shareholders reached $2.3 billion in the first six months of 2026, up from $1.1 billion in the same period last year.

Shein says operating profit fell 50% in first half of 2026

Monday's results were Shein's first earnings report since its initial public offering this month, which put the company's valuation at around $26.3 billion, well short of the…

Padel players in action as the fast-growing racquet sport makes its official debut at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
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Padel makes historic Asian Games debut with Olympic dream in sight

The fast-growing racquet sport of padel, loved by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, took a major step towards potential Olympic inclusion by making its debut at the Asian Games.

Jurgen Klopp watched on from the touchline during Germany's 1-0 Nations League defeat to Greece in Augsburg.  |  AFP
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Greece stun Germany as Jurgen Klopp waits for first win; Portugal edge Norway

Greece secured a surprise 1-0 Nations League victory over Germany, while Portugal defeated Norway and Ireland's players wore black armbands against Israel.

 Max Verstappen showed he remains a major threat in the championship fight after finishing just behind Mercedes' George Russell in a thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix.  |  AFP

Max Verstappen proves title threat as George Russell heats up championship race

Despite missing out on Baku victory, Max Verstappen demonstrated Red Bull's resurgence, while George Russell's win applied fresh pressure on F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli.

Pope Leo XIV has urged French bishops to keep battling the "scourge" of clerical sex abuse.

Pope Leo urges French Church to confront clerical child abuse ‘scourge’

The pope also met seven survivors as the Church faces the legacy of decades of abuse.

George Russell led from lights out to flag in Baku to secure his eighth career win, holding off a late charge from Max Verstappen.  |  AFP

George Russell fends off Max Verstappen for thrilling Azerbaijan GP victory

George Russell held off a late surge from Max Verstappen to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Mercedes, as Isack Hadjar claimed a dramatic podium on his F1 return.

Former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein says potential penalties for the club must go beyond fine sanctions.  |  AFP
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Manchester City face drastic sanctions over financial charges, warns former chairman

Former chairman David Bernstein says Manchester City face severe punishment after reportedly being found guilty of 114 Premier League financial breaches.

Runners in South Africa are adopting extra safety measures and adjusting their routines following a wave of violent attacks against women.  |  AFP
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Women runners in South Africa fear for safety after wave of killings

Female runners are changing routines and carrying weapons following a spate of brutal murders in Ekurhuleni.

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris blamed a lack of top speed after qualifying eighth and fifth for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.  |  AFP

GAMEDAY | Max Verstappen and Lando Norris blame straight-line speed after poor Baku qualifying

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were left frustrated after straight-line speed issues compromised their grid positions for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Manchester City face potential points deductions or expulsion after being found guilty of 114 Premier League financial charges.  |  AFP
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Manchester City guilty of 114 Premier League charges in shock ruling

Manchester City face severe potential sanctions, including points deductions or expulsion, after being found guilty of 114 Premier League financial charges.