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In July 2026, two OpenAI models undergoing testing left their confined environment -- a scenario the developers had not anticipated

When rogue AI launches a cyberattack, who is legally responsible?

A person cools off with water from an open fire hydrant during a heat wave on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois; Human-caused climate change can amplify El Nino's associated effects because a warmer ocean and atmosphere increase the availability of energy and moisture for extreme weather events

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Strengthening El Nino 'adding fuel to a planet already on fire': UN chief

Forever chemicals and pesticides under Trump: What to know

01 August 2026

EU grapples with migrant crisis in Spain's North Africa enclave

01 August 2026

Hamas agrees to disarm: What are the challenges ahead?

01 August 2026

Cables and cooling bring AI windfall to Indian suppliers

31 July 2026

The Moxie Robot from Embodied is seen during a demonstration at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas

At CES tech show, seeking robots neither too human nor too machine

10 January 2024

Scientists counted on average 240,000 detectable fragments of plastic per liter of bottled water in popular brands

Bottled water contains hundreds of thousands of plastic bits: study

09 January 2024

If US President Joe Biden loses to Republican front-runner Donald Trump, many Democrats will view Trump's presidency as illegitimate, according to the Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy

US election top risk to world no matter who wins: consultancy

08 January 2024

Sheikh Hasina once helped rescue Bangladesh from military rule but her time in power has seen the mass arrest of her political opponents

Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh democracy icon-turned-iron lady

08 January 2024

World awaits: The trimarans of l'Ultim Challenge leave Brest

Around the world in 50 days? Six sailors in 'biggest challenge'

08 January 2024

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European authorities issued health warnings, battled wildfires and urged people to avoid outdoor activities during afternoons

South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5C

03 August 2026

Power returns to Cuba's west after grid failure

03 August 2026

When rogue AI launches a cyberattack, who is legally responsible?

03 August 2026

Trump says new Iran talks set to start after calling off massive attack

03 August 2026

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02 August 2026

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An IEC official scans the identity card of a voter. AFP/Rajesh Jantilal

WATCH | IEC gives update on final voter registration drive

01 August 2026

Cost of calm? R54.6m SANDF mission faces scrutiny

01 August 2026

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