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OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are working to create an AI standards body

Technology September 15, 2026

The world’s biggest AI companies are working on creating a standards body, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said on Tuesday, as fears rise about the dangers of AI and pressure is on to create a safer version of...

Saudi Arabia vows to respond 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

News September 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia vowed on Tuesday to respond “firmly” to attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, after the group wounded 13 people in the kingdom using ballistic missiles and drones. The Houthis have been engag...

US confirms deployment of orbital weapons, draws ire of Russia and China

News September 15, 2026

The United States on Tuesday confirmed for the first time that Washington has deployed weapons in space, prompting a warning from China against turning outer space into a “battlefield”, and Russia...

China imposes travel curbs to protect 'national security'

Technology September 15, 2026

China imposed sweeping travel restrictions on its citizens on Tuesday, including exit bans on those deemed to endanger the country’s “industrial or technological security”. Citizens who violate ...

Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish party leaders claim right to choose independence

Health September 14, 2026

Leaders of the main Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh nationalist parties on Monday declared their right to choose whether to remain in the UK or not at a rare meeting in the Welsh capital Cardiff. A...

Is it possible to slow down the development of AI?

Technology September 14, 2026

Top AI executives say they want to slow the breakneck pace of artificial intelligence development, but competition, US government reluctance and geopolitical factors stand in the way. What are AI lead...

Indian government pushes wider rollout of polarising civil code

News September 14, 2026

India’s interior minister has vowed to further implement a contentious common civil code for states governed by the ruling Hindu nationalist party, a move expected to stoke concern among minority Mu...

Erling Haaland fires 10-man Manchester City to memorable win over United

News September 13, 2026

Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden’s first-half red card to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca’s reign. Foden kick...

Indonesia says 6 killed, 129 missing after ferry capsizes off Java

Health September 13, 2026

Rescuers in Indonesia said at least six people were killed and 129 others were missing after a ferry capsized in rough seas on Sunday, with one survivor recounting scenes of panic as passengers scramb...

Iran's economic ties to Dubai hard to break despite Middle East tensions

Business September 13, 2026

In the markets of old Dubai, saffron, cumin, pistachios and almonds from Iran still fill the stalls, as if the two shores of the Gulf were not separated by the ongoing regional conflict. Last month, t...