Publisher Boreal says investigations confirmed the Haitian-Canadian Thelyson Orelien used AI in his breakthrough novel.
Canadian publisher drops writer Thelyson Orelien over AI use in novel
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Macron accuses Trump and other foreign leaders of ‘stupid comments’ about France unrest
Leaders criticised for spreading misleading information as France prepares for further protests this weekend Emmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump and other foreign leaders of making “stupid comments” about France’s street unrest for political gain, as the country prepared for more protests this weekend. Speaking during a visit to Qatar, the French president did not name names but said “manipulation of information” after Saturday’s riots had led to “comments that are as unacceptable as they are stupid, from many people, including foreign leaders”. Continue reading...
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Australian politicians say they are paying thousands for their own security upgrades amid rising threats
Home and office safety a common concern in Australian federal police and Asio safety briefings with politicians following alleged attack on MP Helen Haines Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Security agencies will review safety precautions for MPs’ homes and offices after numerous federal politicians told police and Asio in safety briefings that they were worried about widening threats after the alleged attack on Helen Haines. The Labor government and politicians across the parliament are still considering how they will respond when they return to Canberra next week, with ideas being floated including a new committee on MPs’ safety, greater resources for police, and motions of condolence for Haines, who lost both her legs after Monday’s incident . Renewed calls from the crossbench for reforms to question time and the tone of debate in parliament are unlikely to
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Putin releases American Stephen Hubbard from Russian prison
Russian President Vladimir Putin has freed another American, 74-year-old Michigan native Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump.
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Video shows Israeli settler assaulting Palestinian child
An Israeli settler was filmed shouting at and assaulting a Palestinian child during an attack on a family east of Yatta.
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House prices falling in every Australian capital city for first time in 15 years
House prices in Sydney are at a two-year low after falling 4.7% in the September quarter to $1.66m, according to Domain report Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast House prices are falling across every capital city for the first time in 15 years and the second time on record, according to figures from Domain’s September Quarter 2026 House Price report. House prices in Sydney are at a two-year low after falling 4.7% in the September quarter, to $1.66m. Continue reading...
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Man United captain Fernandes slams Carrick’s tactics after Como hammering
Manchester United winless run continues with 4-1 Champions League humbling in Como, and Bruno Fernandes slams tactics.