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London tube strikes scheduled for Tuesday have been called off at the last minute. The RMT union announced the suspension of two 24-hour stoppages that were set to begin at midday. The decision comes after last-minute talks between the union…

Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, faced a negative reaction from graduates at an Arizona commencement ceremony after making remarks about artificial intelligence. Schmidt's comments were met with boos from the crowd, reflecting growing concerns about the impact of AI…

NSW police responded to a call at a home in Campbelltown, Sydney, where they discovered the bodies of a woman and two children. A 47-year-old man was arrested at the scene and is currently in custody. The incident occurred on…

South Carolina is now a focal point in the ongoing redistricting debate in the US. Republicans are attempting to redraw congressional district lines to gain control of all seven House seats in the state. Currently, Democrat Jim Clyburn is the…

Anthropic, the developer of the Claude Mythos AI model, will share its findings on the model's cyber flaws with a global finance watchdog. The decision comes after the company declined to release the model publicly due to concerns it could…

The International Monetary Fund has urged the UK to maintain its current borrowing strategy, despite uncertainty surrounding Labour leader Keir Starmer's economic plans. The IMF praised Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves for aiming to reduce the budget deficit. This endorsement comes…

Maine's Senate seat, held by Republican Susan Collins since 1997, is a target for Democrats in the upcoming election. Collins, a moderate conservative, has served the state for nearly three decades. Challenger Graham Platner is gaining momentum, but unseating Collins…

Utah lawmakers are pushing to ban prediction markets, citing concerns over their similarity to traditional gambling. The state's predominantly Mormon population has long been opposed to gambling in all forms. Prediction markets, which allow users to bet on the outcome…

Europe is preparing for a dramatic shift in weather patterns, with temperatures expected to rise sharply after a cold snap. France and England can expect temperatures to increase by as much as 15C, bringing an end to the recent chill.…

Colombia's long-running conflict has taken a deadly turn with the increasing use of drones. These unmanned aerial vehicles are being used by armed groups to launch attacks, leaving civilians vulnerable to injury or death. The Colombian government has reported a…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Europe to appoint a negotiator for potential talks with Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for Europe to have a unified voice in any negotiations. He believes a strong European presence is essential in…

Spain's conservative People's Party has won the most seats in Andalucía's regional election, but lost its absolute majority. The party, led by Juanma Moreno, secured 43 seats, down from 58 in the previous election. The socialist PSOE party came second,…

Ryanair has expressed confidence that it will avoid a jet fuel shortage, despite industry concerns over supply chain disruptions. The airline's fuel hedging strategy is expected to mitigate potential shortages. However, Ryanair warns that travellers who book flights later this…