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Anthropic CEO calls on AI firms to slow down pace of developement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) companies to slow down the development of the powerful technology, as concerns mount over the risks of “superintelligent” computer systems. Superintelligence is the theoretical…
Why a former adviser believes the Israeli leader could defy the polls and win again
September 11, 2026 — 3:50pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Benjamin Netanyahu has a strong chance of winning next month’s Israeli elections despite underwhelming poll numbers and…
Popular SoCal sushi restaurant to close after 45 years
A fan-favorite sushi joint in San Pedro is pulling the plug after 45 years as their owners head into retirement. The owners of Senfuku Japanese Restaurant –– Helen and Yoshi Kikuchi –– are planning to close the longtime restaurant next Wednesday. “For 45…
Brazil meat ban a ‘problem’ for EU-Mercosur deal, ambassador warns
Published on 11/09/2026 – 8:55 GMT+2 Brazil’s ambassador to the European Union has warned that the EU’s ban on imports of Brazilian meat risks undoing key aspects of the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fuelling a “reversal of expectations” in Brazil and mounting…
Hamilton man charged with advocating genocide over online content: police
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 27-year-old Stoney Creek, Ont., man is facing hate propaganda charges following an investigation into content posted publicly on social media, police say. Investigators received a report in July 2025…
Inside his feud with Gina Rinehart
Henry Pike arrived at Gina Rinehart’s beachfront mansion near Noosa expecting a relaxed chat over a New Year’s lunch. Instead, the young, socially conservative Queensland Liberal found himself being asked to pick a side. The billionaire mining magnate, who…
Exclusive | Lovesick young men are building ‘perfect’ AI girlfriends in ‘dangerous’ new platform
A new site promises men sick or scared of the dating scene a chance to meet their dream girl. The problem is, she’s not real. The controversial freshly-launched platform, SxxxAI, encourages users to ditch the hassle of the real-world dating game by creating a…
Drone attack on Leipzig: clues apparently point to Russian intelligence service
Previously undisclosed investigative files have emerged in connection with the attempted drone attack on a Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport, reports the newspaper Welt. The information is based not only on the documents themselves, but also on…
Why Andrew Hastie v Pauline Hanson is a defining moment for One Nation and the Coalition
Opinion Peter HartcherPolitical and international editor September 12, 2026 — 5:00am September 12, 2026 — 5:00am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA On the face of it, Andrew Hastie’s…
California housewife accused of murdering husband with flagpole in Palm Desert
A 65-year-old California wife is accused of killing her husband with a flagpole at a Palm Desert home — as her disturbing history of alleged domestic violence comes to light. Authoritie said Vicky Kim “inflicted great bodily harm” on her husband during the…