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ChatGPT becomes first AI chatbot to face tougher EU rules

Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for reported £124 million

Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan on five-year deal

More flooding feared at Grand Canyon after storm leaves 15 missing

Fully Permitted Tanzanian Gold Project Clears Path to Construction as Financing, EPCM Fall in Place (LVGLF)

RedHill Divests Talicia® to Apotex for $18 Million Cash Upfront Plus Milestones to Fuel Strategic Growth Opportunities

EdWealth Announces MoneyBench Benchmark Comparing AI Money Answers From Ed, ChatGPT and Gemini

MEXC Data: BTC Breaks $80,000, Major-Asset Spot Trading Volume Surges 300%

Root says new balls behind batsmen's struggles in England

Swollen rivers, washed-out roads hamper Nepal rescue effort

Solving Agent Sprawl: The Case for Enterprise Orchestration

In France's north, winegrowers bet on a warmer future

Springboks switch Kolbe to full-back for third All Blacks Test

Deadly virus stalks South Africa's sardines

Malaysia's Sarawak eyes cloud seeding as haze worsens

Malaysia's Sarawak state plans cloud seeding operations in early September, officials said Monday, as smoke from fires in neighbouring Indonesia pushes air quality to hazardous levels.

South Korea women's football body probes 'period' insult

South Korea's women's football federation announced an investigation Monday over allegations a female referee insulted former Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun during a domestic game by saying she was menstruating.

World leaders need to see rising oceans in Pacific: UN official

Leaders from the world's top economies should stand on a Pacific atoll to see the reality of record sea level rise, a top UN official said in Palau on Monday.

Transitional Fashion Essentials for Autumn: Key Pieces from M&S and Joe Browns

As temperatures fluctuate between warm days and cooler evenings, updating a wardrobe for the changing seasons requires strategic layering rather than a complete overhaul. Fashion retailers are highlighting versatile transitional pieces that bridge the gap between summer lightness and autumn warmth, offering options from Marks & Spencer and Joe Browns designed to work across multiple weather conditions.

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Leak Suggests 12.5-Inch Display and Massive Battery

New information regarding Xiaomi’s upcoming Pad 9 Pro has surfaced, indicating significant hardware upgrades for the device. A tipster on Weibo claims the tablet will sport a larger 12.5-inch display and a substantial 11,000mAh battery. Additionally, reports suggest the device will rely on a Qualcomm processor rather than Xiaomi’s newly developed Xring O3 chipset.

China's Xi and Iran's Pezeshkian in Kyrgyzstan, Putin expected

China's Xi Jinping and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian were in Kyrgyzstan for a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, with Russia's Vladimir Putin expected later on Monday for the two-day event that will involve over a dozen other leaders.

UK Homeowners Advised to Use Peppermint Tea Bags to Deter Spiders

With the arrival of colder, wetter autumn weather in Britain, homeowners are being advised to utilize used peppermint tea bags as a natural deterrent against spiders. As male spiders become more active during their mating season from late August to mid-October, they frequently seek shelter indoors, making this simple household remedy particularly relevant for keeping arachnids at bay.

Rescuers hunt for missing after deadly N.Cyprus ferry accident

Rescuers were on Monday still hunting for survivors a day after a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus, leaving eight dead and more than a dozen missing, authorities said.

Nepal toll surges as rescuers struggle through 'unimaginable' disaster

Rescuers struggled Monday through mud and debris for a sixth day, as the number of missing people soared to nearly 5,000 since tsunami-like glacial floods roared down from the China-Nepal border, creating an "unimaginable" disaster.