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Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters

Japan is pushing the legal limit of 'defence' as it faces its 'most severe and complex security environment' since 1945.

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Nigeria: shortage of HIV treatments in the east after the freeze of American aid

Access to care is increasingly difficult for HIV patients in eastern Nigeria. The freezing of part of American aid has suddenly weakened access to antiretroviral treatments,…

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Tornado barrels through Oklahoma

A tornado tore through the US state of Oklahoma on Thursday, ripping roofs off homes and damaging power infrastructure as it struck parts of Enid, a town of about 50,000 near the northern border, with…

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Tornado barrels through Oklahoma

A tornado tore through the US state of Oklahoma on Thursday, ripping roofs off homes and damaging power infrastructure as it struck parts of Enid, a town of about 50,000 near the northern border, with…

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I read Anthropic's 92-page risk factor document, so you don't have to – video explainer

Anthropic, the creator of Claude, filed to go public on the US stock market on 26 October. The company's filing statement contains a 92-page risk factor document in which it acknowledges the dangers that AI poses to society and human beings, and factors that could negatively affect Anthropic's business. Johana Bhuiyan, senior tech reporter for the Guardian, breaks down the document and explains why Anthropic's IPO could be a real test for the AI boom Anthropic files for potentially record-breaking stock market valuation in key test for AI industry Continue reading...

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I read Anthropic's 92-page risk factor document, so you don't have to – video explainer

Anthropic, the creator of Claude, filed to go public on the US stock market on 26 October. The company's filing statement contains a 92-page risk factor document in which it acknowledges the dangers that AI poses to society and human beings, and factors that could negatively affect Anthropic's business. Johana Bhuiyan, senior tech reporter for the Guardian, breaks down the document and explains why Anthropic's IPO could be a real test for the AI boom Anthropic files for potentially record-breaking stock market valuation in key test for AI industry Continue reading...

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Iran refuses direct talks: Americans expected in Islamabad

Siavosh Ghazi, our correspondent in Tehran, deciphers the situation.

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World reacts to shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner

US politicians from across the aisle, world leaders condemn the attack and express relief that Trump is safe.

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Burst water pipe and ticket fraud charges add to Louvre museum's woes

The Denon gallery that houses many of the Louvre's most valuable paintings was hit by ​a ‌water leak early on Friday, in the latest setback for the world-famous museum already rattled by a spectacular…

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Jean Lafaurie, 102 years old, still resisting

Deported to Dachau during WWII, Resistance fighter Jean Lafaurie survived the hell of the concentration camp thanks to the solidarity among prisoners. At 102 years old, he continues to share his story. On…

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Jean Lafaurie, 102 years old, still resisting

Deported to Dachau during WWII, Resistance fighter Jean Lafaurie survived the hell of the concentration camp thanks to the solidarity among prisoners. At 102 years old, he continues to share his story. On…

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Jihadist and Tuareg rebels claim attacks across Mali

An Al-Qaeda affiliate ​and Tuareg rebels claimed responsibility on Saturday for coordinated attacks across Mali, in one of the boldest operations insurgents have launched in their campaign against the…

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