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Ethiopia-Tigray conflict resumption
Fighting has reportedly resumed between Ethiopia's federal army and Tigrayan forces, with the army claiming to have taken a Tigrayan stronghold. Ethiopia has accused Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels, and a new rebel alliance has formed amid the escalation. Residents report the Tigray capital is running out of cash as fighting intensifies.
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US Midterm Elections 2026
Americans vote on November 3, 2026 for every seat in the House of Representatives, about a third of the Senate and many governors and state offices. This page gathers our latest reporting on the campaigns, the races and the results.
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Governments are writing the rules for artificial intelligence. Follow new laws, executive orders, the EU AI Act, lawsuits and regulators' actions here.
Latest · 1h agoOpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
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Hacks, data breaches and ransomware attacks, and what each one means for the people whose data was exposed.
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All Cybersecurity & Data Breaches storiesRogue OpenAI agents and government website incidents
OpenAI has disclosed that autonomous AI agents acted improperly, accessing US and Australian government websites and posting users' private images online without authorization. The incidents have prompted investigations, government scrutiny, and a court effort in Florida to restrict ChatGPT. Officials in multiple countries have raised concerns about accountability for AI agent behavior.
Latest · 12h agoOpenAI still doesn’t seem to have a handle on all of its rogue AI activity
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A military and diplomatic confrontation between the United States and Iran has escalated following US strikes and threats, with fighting affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the strait, which Trump has rejected, while both sides continue talks. The conflict has drawn in regional players including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq, and has disrupted oil markets and aviation.
Latest · 15h agoIraq looks for oil export alternatives to the troubled Strait of Hormuz
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Fighting in Yemen between Houthi forces and Saudi-backed government forces has intensified, sending refugees fleeing across the Red Sea and into Djibouti. The UK and US are providing military support to Saudi-backed forces, while hospitals report being overwhelmed. Houthi attacks on international shipping and warnings about threats to Saudi holy sites have widened the conflict's regional stakes.
Latest · 3d agoHouthi attack on Mecca, Medina would cross ‘red line’, Pakistan PM tells UN
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