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Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez promises elections at UN, gives no date

Rodriguez says Venezuela is transitioning to full democracy and has opened dialogue with opposition sectors.

Venezuela being ‘reborn’, Rodríguez tells UN; Trump greets Xi Jinping ahead of high-stakes US-China summit – live

Acting president says Venezuela returning strongly after ‘setbacks’; Trump meets Chinese leader at US air base ahead of meeting set to include trade, AI and Iran war Trump greets Xi Jinping at plane as Chinese leader arrives for state visit These latest attacks come just hours before Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to the UN general assembly, so he is likely to reflect on them during his UN speech later. So far, we have had no public comment from Zelenskyy or Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha. Continue reading...

News live: Marles says ‘legal situation’ of OpenAI breach under investigation; Victoria to allow dogs in pubs under election promise

Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than 600 Qantas ground crew workers have begun a 24-hour strike this morning across the country over an escalating industrial dispute. Qantas said that it has contingency plans in place and any impacts would be felt primarily by the airline’s freight and regional QantasLink services. We remain focused on reaching an agreement through the bargaining process and continue to engage constructively with the union. Australia and the Netherlands remain resolute in their commitment to pursuing truth, justice and accountability on behalf of the victims of the downing of MH17 and their next of kin. Continue reading...

Turkiye agrees to gradual handover of Bashiqa base to Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi and Turkish President Erdogan pledged deeper security cooperation at UNGA.

Chinese authorities reportedly in possession of F-35 components in Hong Kong

Shipping giant UPS was sending a cockpit canopy and weapons bay door to the U.S. from Australia in late May when it was diverted to Hong Kong.

Mark Zuckerberg debuts $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and Muse Charm pendant amid AI agent push

Just a couple of weeks after launching Muse, Meta announced that it's "working on" bringing the agent to its smart glasses, including the new glasses it unveiled at Meta Connect. Users will be able to activate Muse from their glasses by saying its name and ask it to handle tasks like guiding a workout, logging […]

Inside India newsletter: Apple set to take a bigger bite of the world’s second-largest smartphone market

Apple's latest iPhone launch will boost its market share in India at a time when many incumbent Chinese brands that dominate the market are struggling to sell.

U.S.-China trade truce extended for two months, Bessent says, as Xi begins state visit

The deal, which was set to expire in November, will now be extended to Jan. 10, Bessent said, noting the need for Beijing to fulfill more deliverables.

Everything new coming to Meta’s AI agent Muse

Just a couple of weeks after launching Muse, Meta announced that it's "working on" bringing the agent to its smart glasses, including the new glasses it unveiled at Meta Connect. Users will be able to activate Muse from their glasses by saying its name and ask it to handle tasks like guiding a workout, logging […]

Meta made a Tamagotchi-like wearable for its Muse AI agent

The tiny hardware device creates another mobile home for its AI agent Muse.

Meta is making a standalone Muse AI gadget

Meta is building a dedicated hardware device for its new Muse AI agent. The product, called Muse Charm, was briefly shown off by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the end of tonight's Meta Connect presentation. It looks almost like a chunky smartwatch without the strap - just a big screen, plus a little lanyard for […]

Meta Connect 2026: The 7 biggest announcements

It’s about time for Meta Connect, the company’s annual product launch event. This year, given the company’s major focus on AI and wearables like smart glasses, it seems likely that we’ll see updates from CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his team on those categories. The company has been facing significant scrutiny because of how some users […]

Man Utd hammer Sheffield Utd 10-1 in Subway Women's Players Cup

Thomas into super-heavyweight final as GB secure five European medals

Damar Thomas reached the super-heavyweight final as GB secured five medals at the European Boxing Championships in Bulgaria.

Rising cruiserweight talent Roehrig signs with Zuffa Boxing

Lucas Roehrig has signed a promotional deal with Zuffa Boxing and will fight on Sky Sports .

Giants QB Dart ruled out for 2026 season with knee injury

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season due to a knee injury.

GOP Senator Ahead of Midterms: Furry Airline Pilots Are ‘Terrifying’

During his speech at the U.S. Capitol, Sen. Tommy Tuberville attacked transgender people and spread misinformation

Dolly Parton’s Estate Grants Restraining Order Against Nephew: ‘Demands for Payment’

A Tennessee judge granted the request for a temporary restraining order against Bryan Seaver on Wednesday ahead of an Oct. 7 hearing

‘The Visit’ at Pasadena Playhouse Review: The ’50s Absurdist Comedy Is Too Smug in Its Peak-Bleak View of Venal Humanity, but Jefferson Mays and Melinda Page Hamilton Are Worth the Visit

When an Amadeus revival opened at Pasadena Playhouse in February, it was such a spectacular success on every level that you wouldn’t have minded if the keepers of the venerable San Gabriel Valley venue just turned over the keys to the place for a while to the two Tony winners most responsible for making it […]

Meta’s New VR Glasses to Entice Casual Viewers With 3D and Full-Frame IMAX

Meta has revealed their new VR Glasses, with an eye (ahem) to enticing casual viewers with full 3D and full-frame IMAX.

'Perfect storm' could lead to rubbish piling up on Scotland's streets, experts warn

There are warnings over a combination of significantly reduced landfill space and a breakdown of Glasgow's main incinerator.

Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory

People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.

Tony Blair says Britain should work towards rejoining EU in next 10 years

Andy Burnham under pressure to revisit Brexit as poll suggests pledge to rejoin could boost Labour’s electoral chances Britain should work towards rejoining the EU in the next decade, Tony Blair has said, adding to growing pressure on Andy Burnham to abandon Labour’s reluctance to revisit the 2016 referendum. The former prime minister has urged Burnham to use his 10-year plan in November to put the country’s membership of the union back on the table, a decade after it voted to leave. Continue reading...

Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school

New GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduced.

Tories target universal credit claimants in plan condemned as ‘fast track to poverty’

Proposals aim to push people into work, but charities say families are still paying price of austerity cuts and rise in cost of living People claiming universal credit (UC) would have their payments cut by a third if they have not paid enough national insurance, under a Conservative plan condemned by one charity as “a fast track to increased poverty”. Under the proposals, those who receive this “subsistence allowance” would have it paid into a dedicated debit card that would prevent from them buying alcohol or tobacco, based on an Australian system that was scrapped after trials found limited evidence it changed behaviour. Continue reading...

Pupils to be offered vocational GCSEs in radical shake-up of system in England

Courses such as finance and construction form part of PM’s push for education ‘that offers a path for everybody’ Teenagers are to be offered a range of new vocational GCSEs under a radical shake-up of the school system in England designed to tackle a crisis that has left nearly a million young people out of work or training. From 2029, pupils will be able to supplement compulsory GCSE subjects such as English, maths and sciences with courses such as construction, creative media production and child development, marking the biggest changes to the qualification for more than a decade. Continue reading...