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Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds
BBC Verify identified 254 IDF investigations into alleged killings with no public outcome. The military said it was examining 300 incidents but published results for only 28.
Imran Khan: Bollywood actor asked to leave India after participating in CJP protest in Mumbai
Indian authorities ordered Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave the country by October 28 after he participated in a protest demanding electoral reforms and the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner.
Bedbug infestation forces Qantas to ground plane in Rome
Qantas grounded a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Rome after bedbugs were discovered in the economy section during a flight from Perth, resulting in a cancelled return service and passenger rebooking.
Burnham’s Your First Home scheme ‘could boost Bellway’s house output by 10%’
Bellway’s chief executive says the government’s Your First Home scheme could boost the builder’s annual output by 10%, potentially driving completions back to 10,000 homes within 12 months.
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Why Steve Bannon sided with Sanders, not Trump, on AI
Former Trump ally Steve Bannon has broken with the president over AI policy, calling for government regulation and restrictions on Chinese access to U.S. technology rather than Trump’s approach of minimal oversight.
Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a ‘red line’ as Houthis deny they did it
Saudi Arabia accused Houthi rebels of attempting a drone attack on Mecca, declaring the holy city a “red line,” while the Iran-backed group denied involvement and regional allies offered limited support.
DoJ accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukraine allies in US and Europe
The US Department of Justice has charged five men allegedly connected to Russian intelligence services with plotting to murder Ukrainian allies in the US and Europe.
Merz cancels UN visit after AfD election win puts his leadership on the ropes
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled his UN visit as his political position weakened following strong regional election results for the far-right AfD party, while state leaders rallied behind him amid speculation about his future.
Angry Dutch farmers blamed for railway sabotage: What happened?
Dutch railways experienced major disruption when pipes and cables were deliberately placed on tracks across multiple locations, halting trains and affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers on Tuesday.
Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push
Malaysia’s Prime Minister offers to invite Myanmar’s military leader for an official visit to advance Rohingya refugee repatriation, seeking diplomatic engagement over confrontation.
Poll shows Americans are increasingly alarmed by AI’s ecological footprint
A survey finds 53% of Americans worry about AI’s environmental impact, up from 41% last year, with particular concern about data centers’ effects on local communities.
Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief
Belarus released 25 political prisoners on Wednesday as the United States lifted sanctions on two Belarusian companies, culminating negotiations between US envoy John Coale and President Alexander Lukashenko.
UK trade unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel
The UK’s Trades Union Congress, representing over 5.3 million workers, voted to support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement against Israel during its annual conference on Wednesday.
Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, UN chief warns
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for Security Council reform, citing geopolitical divisions among major powers that prevent effective international action on conflicts and crises.
Lebanon returns 37 artefacts smuggled out of Egypt six years ago
Lebanon returned 37 ancient Egyptian artefacts to Egypt during a ceremony in Beirut on Wednesday. The items, seized from the Port of Beirut in 2020, include masks, statues, coffins, and textile pieces dating to pharaonic times.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says world ‘right to be afraid’ but ‘should trust’ AI firms
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says the world is justified in fearing AI but should trust tech firms to self-regulate safely, though critics call for government oversight.