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Russian Strikes Kill Nine Across Ukraine as Zelenskyy Offers Putin Meeting in Miami

At least nine people have been killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his offer to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace talks at the upcoming G20 summit in Miami.

French energy giant TotalEnergies resumes Mozambique $20 billion project

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) – French energy giant TotalEnergies announced on Thursday the resumption of its $20 billion gas project in northern Mozambique that was halted in 2021 because of an insurgency in the area that killed thousands and displaced more than 1 million people.

Trump urges Kyiv to halt attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure

US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to stop targeting Russian diesel and fuel infrastructure as Russian forces continue attacks across Ukraine, including strikes close to the Polish border. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Ireland on September 13, Trump said Ukraine should focus its attacks on other targets.

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Trump downplays warnings over artificial intelligence risks

US President Donald Trump has rejected growing concerns about the dangers posed by artificial intelligence, arguing that the United States must maintain its lead over China in the rapidly developing technology. Trump made the comments during a visit to Ireland, following several days of increasingly serious warnings from AI researchers and industry leaders.

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Canada explores closer EU ties

Canada is exploring a significantly closer relationship with the European Union, including the possibility of becoming an "associate member" of the bloc as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to strengthen ties with alternative trading partners.

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Trump says Irish whiskey tariffs will be lifted

US President Donald Trump has said tariffs on Irish whiskey will be lifted, offering a potential boost to one of Ireland's best-known exports. Trump made the comments on Sunday while speaking at the conclusion of a golf tournament in Ireland. The announcement could ease concerns among Irish whiskey producers and exporters who have faced uncertainty over US trade policies.

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Trump downplays warnings over artificial intelligence risks

US President Donald Trump has rejected growing concerns about the dangers posed by artificial intelligence, arguing that the United States must maintain its lead over China in the rapidly developing technology. Trump made the comments during a visit to Ireland, following several days of increasingly serious warnings from AI researchers and industry leaders.

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Heavy Fighting Erupts in Yemen as Houthis Launch New Offensive

Heavy fighting has intensified in Yemen as Houthi forces press a new offensive against troops aligned with the country's internationally recognised government, with the Houthis reportedly advancing towards the strategically important northern city of Marib.

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Russian Strikes Kill Nine Across Ukraine as Zelenskyy Offers Putin Meeting in Miami

At least nine people have been killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his offer to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace talks at the upcoming G20 summit in Miami.

Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has urged leading artificial intelligence companies to slow the pace at which they develop increasingly capable AI models, warning that rapid advances could outstrip efforts to control and secure the technology.

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