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"Act With Urgency": Microsoft Chief Calls For Effective AI Safety Standards
Oct 13, 2026 - World 
Concerns about AI safety have soared in recent months after models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic were involved in security incidents during testing, piling on pressure to regulate the technology.
18 Deaths, 2 Dozen Strikes, 15,000 sqkm Lost: A Month Of Houthi-Saudi War
Oct 13, 2026 - World 
Data compiled by NDTV Datafy shows that since September 7, the Houthis have carried out at least two dozen major attacks on Saudi airports, oil refineries, pipelines, gas processing and storage sites, and military installations.
Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes Yemen Oil Site, Videos Show Thick Cloud Of Smoke
Oct 13, 2026 - World 
The Saudi-led coalition had earlier warned civilians to evacuate the Al-Sabaha station near the Houthi-held capital, which belongs to the Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC)
Kimberly Guilfoyle denies allegations of misconduct as she resigns as US ambassador to Greece – live
Oct 13, 2026 - World 
Guilfoyle has been under immense scrutiny after the Wall Street Journal reported on a series of questionable acts prior to securing her role in AthensSign up for the US Breaking News emailAhead of her White House podium debut, Katie Zacharia reportedly monitored Donald Trump’s public schedule every day, and monitored his Truth Social, and made sure she was on-air when she assumed he might be watching, according to Politico, citing a person familiar with the matter.That source noted that and a number of high-profile conservative anchors – including from Fox News, Newsmax and OANN – also backed Zacharia for press secretary. She is now set to the sixth person to hold the role throughout both of Trump’s terms in office. Continue reading...
Australian politics live: Chalmers says ATO surcharge was joint intervention with PM; Nationals MP defends ‘shamed and stoned’ remark
Oct 13, 2026 - World 
Follow the day’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia missing out on $45bn of revenue from resources: GreensAs Labor prepares to introduce its bill for a gas reserve, the Greens are pointing out that there are tens of billions being left on the table because the government won’t properly tax the resource.We’re giving away billions in resource wealth while families struggle to pay the rent, put food on the table and afford basic healthcare.Labor can find billions to prop up the fossil fuel industry, but when it comes to making corporations like Santos, Woodside and Adani pay a fair return, suddenly it’s all too hard.The prime minister has a kink for punishing small businesses and a fetish for humiliating his treasurer. So I say this is a consistent pattern of behaviour where the prime minister constantly goes in, overrides his treasurer, humiliates him in public. I suspect it’s going to sour the relationship somewhat. Continue reading...