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Indonesian passenger ship overturns, sparking search for about 130 missing
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Voting under way in Sweden with far-right eyeing first role in government
Party with neo-Nazi roots is in line for key ministerial positions if rightwing bloc wins the election Voting is under way in Sweden in a high-stakes election that could lead to the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) entering government for the first time. It comes after an unusually heated and polarised campaign punctuated by personal attacks between leaders, accusations of misinformation and Maga-inspired ads. Polls suggest an extremely tight race , with one showing just 0.3 percentage points between the left and right blocs. Continue reading...
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AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.
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George Osborne calls for UK to rejoin EU customs union and boost trade
Ex-Tory chancellor says economy has ‘fallen off a cliff’ since Brexit but rejoining union could be ‘quite simple’ Former chancellor George Osborne said Britain’s economy has “fallen off a cliff” since Brexit and that rejoining the European Union’s customs union would be the fastest route to recovery. Osborne, who resigned as chancellor after being part of David Cameron’s cabinet at the time of the referendum, said it was important to rebuild links with the EU. Continue reading...
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Fighting continues between Yemen gov’t forces, Houthis: What is the latest?
Government forces and Saudi Arabia carry out air attacks to stop Houthis' advance as thousands displaced by conflict.
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Israeli attack on Gaza kills two Palestinians
Israeli strikes on Palestinian territory persist despite a 'ceasefire' brokered by the United States.
Al Jazeera
A kingdom within a republic: Inside Uganda’s Buganda
The kingdom’s traditions and institutions have endured through colonial rule, independence and decades of upheaval.