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AI political ads warp reality ahead of US midterms

The proliferation of AI ads in US federal, state and local elections comes against the backdrop of declining trust in the technology.

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CNA Explains: What does the US-Greenland security deal actually change?

The US, Denmark and Greenland signed a security pact on Tuesday, granting Washington a stronger military presence on the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

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Inquest hears of efforts to 'save the children' after jumping castle tragedy

A police officer tells a court the jumping castle tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in 2021 was like nothing he had seen in almost 30 years in the service.

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US-Iran talks: What was discussed in Trump's 'good meeting' on the sidelines of UNGA

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Drug-laced vapes being used to spike victims

Prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as drug-laced vapes, are increasingly being used to spike victims, police have warned.

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Letterboxd and the art of your 'Four Favorite Films'

There’s something almost intimate about opening someone’s Letterboxd profile. “What are your four favorite films?” It sounds like such a simple question, until you’re essentially asking someone to introduce themselves through cinema…

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Andrew Jackson estate plans underground visitor centre

Plans are underway for a $132 million redevelopment of The Hermitage, focusing on its historic landscape. The new visitor and education center will be significantly underground to maintain sightlines and preserve history. State lawmakers…

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NZ eases travel warning for popular Middle East destination despite tensions remaining high

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has downgraded the travel advice for the United Arab Emirates to “exercise increased caution”.

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Industry support builds for E3 2026 ahead of October expo

Event Experience Expo (E3) 2026 is gaining strong industry support as companies from across the MICE sector come on board as official partners and sponsors of the two-day expo in October at World Trade Center Metro Manila. The growing…

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Typhoon Dujuan leaves at least nine dead and four missing near Tokyo

Chiba Prefecture reported six deaths while Kanagawa Prefecture reported three as of 8 a.m. Wednesday. Two people are missing in each prefecture.

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Ex-DPWH Usec Bernardo to testify in Zaldy Co's graft case

MANILA, Philippines — State witness and former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Roberto Bernardo is set to testify before the Sandiganbayan against former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co and his co-accused in a…

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Chief ombudsman requests urgent meeting with head of Education Ministry after OIA subversion

The chief ombudsman says he has significant concerns about allegations ministry staff tired to circumvent the Official Information Act.