UK and Canada discuss AI risks and defence ties in first bilateral meeting

UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.

Snap tries to make the case again for its $2,200 smart glasses

Snap unveiled new features for its smart glasses this week.

Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia

The bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting Ukraine

US CENTCOM tells Al Jazeera Hormuz blockade ‘highly effective’

The spokesman for US Central Command has told Al Jazeera its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘highly effective’.

Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’

The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.

NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says

Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.

Three dead after flooding inundates Navajo Nation in New Mexico

Indigenous authorities issue condolences after two adults and a child swept away by floodwaters in southwestern state.

Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talks

President Trump says the US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and claims direct talks with Tehran.

Musk’s long-time backer is giving SpaceX stock to its investors

Valor Equity Partners is handing out stock to its LPs instead of cash returns.

Al Gore has a surprisingly calm take on the AI data center backlash

In an interview with TechCrunch, Al Gore suggested he isn't losing sleep over AI data center emissions — he's more worried about the AI industry's own warnings ...

Meet Dyson's New Robot Vacuum Line: The Dyson Nurovi Line (2026)

The Nurovi line includes three lidar-powered robovacs. But to get the model I’m most intrigued by, you’ll need a Costco membership.

Here’s What Snap’s Expensive Specs Can Actually Do

Snap thinks its chunky, pricey smart glasses are the future of human computing, powered by a new AI app and features that do everything from translating languag...

Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies, upgrading diplomatic ties

Both sides agreed to expand air travel and resume direct commercial flights.

US military claims Strait of Hormuz remains open amid ongoing blockade

The comments from a US CENTCOM spokesperson come amid continued tensions over shipping through the vital waterway.

‘People don’t have money’: Syrian fuel hikes deepen economic pain

Higher diesel and petrol prices are pushing up transport and food costs across an already impoverished Syria.

What to know about US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in 3 years

The unanimous decision comes as prices have remained stubbornly high and despite Trump's demands for lower rates.

The streamers are fighting over Halloween

The Toronto International Film Festival is a place to go to see the future of film, but this year it also provided a glimpse at what is coming very soon in the ...

US automakers could soon be forced to include AM radio for free

The House of Representatives, in rare bipartisan support, overwhelmingly approved legislation that would require new vehicles to include AM radio.

For checkpoint and settler attack news, Palestinians tune into the radio

Palestinians in the West Bank navigate Israeli road closures and attacks with help from a local radio station.

Macklemore pledges $1m in tour earnings to Palestinian groups

The rapper also challenged Robert Kraft to match the donation as fallout from his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour grows.

OpenAI Creates a New Framework to Disclose Bad AI Behavior

The company also disclosed previously unreported incidents in which its AI models behaved in misaligned ways, including uploading files to the internet without ...

Apple reportedly building server packed with M-series Ultra chips for AI

Planned 2029 debut could make this Apple’s first enterprise server in decades.

Epstein had huge cache of child sex pics; victims sue to find out who's in them

Survivors appalled nobody will tell them if they’re in Epstein’s CSAM collection.

Manchester United lose 3-2 to Brighton, crash out of League Cup

Brighton come from two goals down to win 3-2 at Old Trafford, to shock Manchester United as slow start continues.

Noise wants to help everyday people become paid content creators

Marketing platform Noise is on a mission to help anyone with a smart phone make money from their content.

Pulley, a Carta rival, is shutting down

Cap table management platform Pulley, backed by General Catalyst, Stripe, and Founders Fund, announced that it's closing shop in December.

Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse

Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse

Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by "critical blow" from a cyberattack

Group plans to be largely out of commission for several weeks.

Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed safety evaluators. Will they really be independent?

Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed independent safety evaluators inside their AI labs. Researchers welcome the unprecedented access, but warn meaningful oversig...

Washington Won't Be Regulating AI Anytime Soon

Even with mounting concerns about AI models going rogue, legislation appears unlikely, and the White House is outright opposed to oversight.