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The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution endorsing a Palestinian state and promoting a two-state solution. The measure condemns Hamas’s October 7 attack in southern Israel and criticizes Israel’s siege and starvation in Gaza. Global Support and Opposition Out of 193 member nations, 142 countries approved the New York Declaration, 10 opposed, and 12 abstained. France and Saudi Arabia sponsored the resolution, calling for Palestinian Authority control over all Palestinian territories. Transitional Governance and Disarmament The declaration instructs Hamas to end its rule in Gaza, surrender weapons, and release all hostages. It mandates forming a transitional administrative committee immediately…

Seven firms under scrutiny Seven technology firms face a US investigation into how their artificial intelligence chatbots interact with children. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) demands details about safety measures and how the companies make money from these tools. The debate on children and AI grows louder. Many experts warn that young people remain highly vulnerable. Chatbots can mimic emotions and act like friends, blurring the line between real and artificial companionship. The inquiry targets Alphabet, OpenAI, Character.ai, Snap, XAI, Meta and Instagram. Each company has been asked to respond. FTC wants answers FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson said the probe…

AstraZeneca has halted a £200m expansion at its Cambridge research site, stalling the entire £650m UK investment package.The project was expected to create 1,000 jobs, but the company confirmed the expansion is now paused without further comment.Earlier this year, AstraZeneca scrapped a £450m plan for its vaccine facility in Merseyside, citing reduced government support.While pausing UK investments, the drugmaker pledged $50bn in the US by 2030, including new facilities and lab expansions.The move follows other setbacks: Merck canceled a £1bn London research centre, cutting 125 jobs, and Eli Lilly froze a £279m project.Sanofi also warned it would halt major UK…

Police arrested the suspected gunman who shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, President Donald Trump confirmed Friday. Trump told Fox News he learned about the arrest minutes before going on air. A source close to the suspect disclosed their location, which led authorities to the apprehension. Investigation Relies on Public Leads FBI and Utah police released new video Thursday showing a suspect fleeing after Kirk’s assassination on campus. Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said public tips generated critical leads for the manhunt. The footage shows the suspect wearing sunglasses, Converse shoes, and a black American-flag shirt,…

A sweeping immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia will delay its opening by at least two months. The company confirmed the postponement after hundreds of foreign workers were detained. raid sparks diplomatic strain The raid has heightened tensions between the United States and South Korea. Many of those detained came from South Korea. President Yoon warned the crackdown could discourage future foreign investment in the United States. South Korean officials said many workers were sent on a temporary basis to help launch the new plant. Hyundai chief executive José Muñoz told American media the raid will cause a…

Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted Jair Bolsonaro of attempting a coup after losing the 2022 election. Three of five justices found Bolsonaro guilty on five counts, with one justice yet to vote. Justice Cármen Lúcia voted to convict on Thursday, a day after Justice Luiz Fux voted to acquit. The court will announce Bolsonaro’s sentence once all five justices submit their decisions, potentially decades in prison. Political Tensions Escalate The ruling deepens Brazil’s political divide and could provoke reactions from the United States government. Donald Trump called Bolsonaro’s trial a “witch hunt” and tied a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods to…

The European Central Bank left its key deposit rate unchanged at 2%, as expected by analysts.The rate, last cut in June 2024, remains at its lowest level in more than two years.The ECB also kept refinancing and lending facility rates steady at 2.15% and 2.40%.President Christine Lagarde said inflation projections show stability near the 2% target in the medium term.Eurozone prices rose 2.1% in August, following 2% in June and July.Despite stable inflation, the bloc faces political turmoil in France and weak global demand.The EU-US trade agreement eased risks, but growth prospects remain modest.Oxford Economics forecasts 0.8% eurozone growth in…

US pharmaceutical giant Merck has dropped plans for a £1bn expansion in the UK. The company said the government is failing to invest enough in the life sciences sector. The multinational, known as MSD in Europe, will shift research to the US and cut jobs in Britain. Company leaders accused successive governments of undervaluing vaccines and innovative medicines. Industry figures warned that Merck’s move could trigger a wider pullback of pharmaceutical investment from the UK. Government highlights efforts but accepts challenges A government spokesperson defended current spending on research but admitted more action is needed. Officials pointed to new initiatives…

WARSAW, Poland — Polish authorities confirmed Wednesday that their air force successfully intercepted and neutralized several Russian drones that entered the country’s airspace during nighttime attacks on Ukraine. The defense ministry reported that 19 drones crossed into Polish territory between late Tuesday and early Wednesday morning. At least eight were shot down by F-16 fighters, operating alongside NATO support. Wreckage landed in multiple locations, including the village of Wyryki-Kolonia, where one drone struck a home. No injuries were reported. Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the incursion as a deliberate act of aggression and requested immediate consultations with NATO allies under…

NATO fighter jets shot down several Russian drones that entered Poland’s airspace during a large-scale Russian strike on Ukraine. Officials confirmed on Wednesday that the drones crossed into NATO territory before being intercepted, marking one of the most serious security incidents in recent years. According to Poland’s military, the drones violated Polish airspace while flying near the eastern border. The Polish Operational Command said the breach created a direct risk to citizens. Military officials called it an “unprecedented” act that required an immediate response. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said a combined air defense operation was launched to counter the…