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Today

Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar

13min

The president said his administration "will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth" amid amid warnings about the emergent technology.

Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles

Fire near Riyadh airport

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A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Yemen-based group continues.

Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets

Trump bans three news outlets

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters' White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported.

Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash

3h

Social media users say an image from the brand's Instagram account resembled a KKK hood and hanging.

'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg

7h

The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas".

Millions without power as Cuba hit by latest major blackout

Cuba suffers seventh blackout

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Widespread power outages have become increasingly common due to fuel shortages made worse by a US blockade.

Yesterday

Shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia as victim named

12h

Greg O'Neill "loved the ocean", his family say, as police boats and helicopters patrol Perth's beaches in search of his body and the shark that attacked him.

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill

US sanctions pressure Russia

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16h

The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine.

Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test

17h

The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.

Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks

Saudi requests Israeli intelligence help

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17h

Residents later received the all-clear after explosions were reported in the capital.

Kerry Kennedy: 'It would be a tragedy' if Kennedy Center is demolished

21h

The BBC’s Caitríona Perry spoke to the late president's niece, as protesters gathered at the venue to condemn demolition threats.

Tata Sons: India's corporate crown braces for upheaval amid boardroom revolt

22h

The Tata boardroom battle has intensified over a re-appointment of its chairman and a diktat to go public.

A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents

22h

Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge.

I found love at an Irish matchmaking festival - and I want others to do the same

22h

Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival.

Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa

22h

Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.

Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'

US and Denmark near Greenland deal

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Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory.

Watch: Trump says ban on some news outlets is 'because they're fake news'

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The US president on Friday announced he is "immediately" banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks

OLeary criticised for rape remark

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O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran

Oil uncertain amid Iran war

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The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at $100 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross.

North Korean anthem played for South Korea at Asian Games

North Korean anthem played mistakenly

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Organisers have apologised for playing the North Korean national anthem for the South Korean men's hockey team at the Asian Games in Japan.

Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House

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The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.

Is the Kennedy Center losing 'hundreds of millions of dollars'?

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Records in 2024 show the venue had a surplus of millions of dollars once contributions and grants had been factored in.

Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'

Warren Buffett becomes chairman emeritus

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Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.

Ronaldo named in first Portugal squad since World Cup - at age of 41

Cristiano Ronaldo stays with Portugal

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Cristiano Ronaldo is named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus for their upcoming Nations League games.

Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron

Macron warns Russian hybrid threat

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The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.

Shots heard as police start moving migrants from Ceuta beaches

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Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at the tented site.

Lindsay Clancy holdout juror says he had no doubt she deliberately killed her children

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It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision.

Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody

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Authorities linked the deaths to disease, but this has been disputed by intelligence reports and relatives of the accused.

Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices

BOJ raises rates 31 years

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Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.

New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member

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A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.

At least 21 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams Pakistan mosque

Kohat mosque bomb kills dozens

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