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LG Electronics is introducing modular cooling systems that aim to speed up AI data center construction and let operators expand gradually as computing demand grows, the company said Tuesday.
· Lim Ye-jin
Foreign students at Dongguk find another Korea beyond K-pop through Buddhism
Buddhist rituals and temple visits help international students find a sense of belonging
· Lee Seung-ku
Spy gear and Every Breath You Take: councillor who had mayor surveilled made jokes about it, Icac hears
Sharangan Maheswaran tells inquiry he hired a private investigator to surveil a former mayor of Strathfield
· Penry Buckley
Japan could redraw the global oil map
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· Javier Blas
Why am I obsessed with China’s ancient golden age? I took my daughter on a trip to find out
I felt a duty to write about the Tang dynasty and its incredible social and cultural sophistication – but also to connect my Chinese past with my child
· Xiaolu Guo
‘It keeps growing’: the tent camp that stands against Spain’s housing crisis
An encampment is sprawling across Puerta del Sol plaza in central Madrid in protest against the ‘rentier economy’
· Ashifa Kassam
How John Farnham pulled off one of music's greatest comebacks
John Farnham's career pivoted with the release of Whispering Jack. (Supplied: National Film and Sound Archives)
· Dan Condon
Hong Kong’s bruising WXV Challenger part of journey to becoming ‘force on world stage’
Women’s 15s team dealt salutary lessons in home tournament, but city coach and players identify gains before World Cup quest
· Paul McNamara
Hong Kong’s bruising WXV Challenger part of journey to becoming ‘force on world stage’
Women’s 15s team dealt salutary lessons in home tournament, but city coach and players identify gains before World Cup quest
· Paul McNamara
Canada offers transport, maritime cooperation with PH
MANILA, Philippines — Canada has expressed readiness to assist the Philippines in strengthening its maritime sector, including domain awareness, port modernization and disaster resilience, Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said on Tuesday.
· Arlie O. Calalo
America is running out of weapons. Blame Congress.
“Protecting our nation from those who would do us harm is the first and most important responsibility of government.” That’s from the website of Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat. But it could be any lawmaker or any president, Democrat or Republican. Almost all proclaim it, and by their own standard, almost a…
· David M. Drucker
Sandigan court rejects Revilla’s second bid to remove Justice Miranda from case
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division denied Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.’s second motion seeking the inhibition of Associate Justice Karl B. Miranda, finding the plea “without merit.”
· James Daniel Danio
Shein drops 14% to record low after profit misses in first results since Hong Kong IPO
Revenue growth stalls and margins narrow as higher tariffs and freight costs weigh on online fashion retailer
· Coco Feng
Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration
Argentina's president has threatened to launch a legal challenge against the British government unless it halts oil exploration work off the coast of the Falkland Islands.
· Bbcnews
Chabad efforts secure Odesa posting for Breslov Hasid detained over Ukraine draft
Jonathan Karlinsky, a 49-year-old Breslov Hasid from Beitar Illit who was detained at the Ukrainian border, was assigned to serve as a military doctor at a medical center in Odessa near the local Jewish community after weeks of fear that he would serve in a combat zone near Kharkiv.
· YOAV ETIEL
Five arrested following disturbances on Jerusalem light rail construction site
Police arrested five suspects after dozens of protesters blocked the light rail route at Haim Bar-Lev and Zaks streets in Jerusalem early Tuesday morning.
· MAARIV
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed to visit Saudi Arabia on Tuesday | The National
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, will make a fraternal visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
· The National
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed meets Saudi Minister of Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman | The National
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defence, during a fraternal visit to Riyadh on Tuesday.
· The National
US prosecutors reopen case of alleged frat house gang rape at Cornell University
District attorney plans to file criminal charges against seven men in 2024 fraternity assault case
· Agence France-Presse
US prosecutors reopen case of alleged frat house gang rape at Cornell University
District attorney plans to file criminal charges against seven men in 2024 fraternity assault case
· Agence France-Presse
Victorian doctors to walk off the job amid ongoing pay dispute
Up to 10,000 doctors plan to walk off the job on Thursday as negotiations with the government continue. (ABC News: Tristan Hooft)
· Jason Katsaras
Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom scenarios are not ‘fake news’
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT – Pope Leo on Monday said concerns that artificial intelligence could destroy the world are not “fake news” and should be taken seriously, in an apparent rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump.
· Joshua Mcelwee
AI’s reliance on journalism fuels calls to keep newsrooms viable
FRANKFURT – In her 1967 essay “Truth and Politics,” the political philosopher Hannah Arendt observed that “Freedom of opinion is a farce unless factual information is guaranteed and the facts themselves are not in dispute.”
· No Author
Russia pounds Ukraine’s Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of Sciences
Russia strike sets National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine ablaze
· Al Jazeera Staff
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan presented with keys to the city
Chris Fagan was given the keys to Brisbane city from Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner. (Supplied)
OpenAI apologises for Medicare breach, shelves next gen ChatGPT
ChatGPT creator OpenAI published a blog post titled How we will do better for Australia. (Reuters: Carlos Barria, file)
· Maddie Nixon
Moment California surfer smashed onto rocks by hurricane-powered wave before celebrity publicist’s daring rescue
A California woman jumped into rough waters and held an unconscious surfer’s head above the surface after watching a huge wave slam him into rocks along the San Diego County coast.
· Marina Peña
Rubio says foreign actor was ‘clearly’ behind suspected RAF Fairford bomb plot
The US secretary of state offered no evidence for his claims, and also said many people were ‘disturbed’ that the five suspects had been released on bail
· Guardian staff and agencies
Double murder jury shown photos of bloodstains found in home
Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder and one of aggravated break and enter. (Supplied: Rocco Fazzari)
· Jamie Mckinnell
Blue Lights: The police drama hitting home in Northern Ireland
Katherine Devlin's first major role was in Blue Lights as Constable Annie Conlon
· Bbcnews
UK examines foreign state involvement in suspected airbase plot, releases suspects
UK AIRBASE. B‑1B Lancer bomber at the RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident at the base after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 28, 2026.
· Mia Gonzalez
Canadian MP gets caught out with AI speech
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Emus, robots, whales and balls to have lower tariffs under US-China deal
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington last week before the tariff deal was announced. (AP Photo: Alex Brandon)
· Patrick Martin
Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Leo XIV said Monday that concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue are not "fake news” and should be taken seriously, insisting that safety issues raised by AI experts should be discussed and acted on.
· Associated Press
Elderly in-laws arrested in California shooting death of New York Times employee
Jonathan McKinsey, slain in a car park, was embroiled in a bitter divorce with the suspects’ daughter
· Associated Press
Elderly in-laws arrested in California shooting death of New York Times employee
Jonathan McKinsey, slain in a car park, was embroiled in a bitter divorce with the suspects’ daughter
· Associated Press
Top Chinese diplomat tells ex-Japanese foreign minister ties must be ‘normalized’
Former Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has met with China’s top diplomat in the first official meeting between a Japanese politician and such a high-ranking Chinese minister since ties plummeted following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks last November about a Taiwan crisis.
· Jesse Johnson
Trans NYT exec threatened to kill wife, scared their kids with chilling book before his in-laws shot him dead: docs
The trans New York Times executive allegedly murdered in a Bay Area parking lot in broad daylight by his 77-year-old in-laws previously allegedly threatened to kill his wife and in-laws, according to court documents.
· Justin Choi
Nepal rescuers search for 12 people missing after Himlung avalanche kills 4 | South China Morning Post
More than 20 people have been killed in Nepal after days of heavy rain in the country triggered a new wave of landslides in the disaster-hit country.
One last 'last' for Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw in NRLW grand final
Topic:NRL Women’s Premiership
$134,000 spy bill under spotlight as ICAC inquiry wraps up
Topic:Anti Corruption Agencies
· Amy Greenbank
5 things to do over the National Day ‘golden week’ holiday in Hong Kong
From fireworks along Victoria Harbour to cycling through the New Territories, here are five suggestions on how to spend the holiday
· Eric Jiang
5 things to do over the National Day ‘golden week’ holiday in Hong Kong
From fireworks along Victoria Harbour to cycling through the New Territories, here are five suggestions on how to spend the holiday
· Eric Jiang
China outlines 2030 solid-state battery road map to extend global EV dominance
The push comes after China’s battery industry has established an early global advantage but continues to face structural challenges
· Alice Li
China outlines 2030 solid-state battery road map to extend global EV dominance
The push comes after China’s battery industry has established an early global advantage but continues to face structural challenges
· Alice Li
Massapequa ends Garden City’s nation-leading 68-game winning streak in heart-pounding thriller
Long Island’s game of the century lived up to the hype.
· Alex Mitchell
Ex-ABC radio presenter in hospital after being hit by e-bike
Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
· Penny Burfitt
‘Silent Hill: Townfall’ cements series’ return from the proverbial grave
After a decade of neglect, when Konami announced in 2022 that it was embarking on a revival of “Silent Hill,” its seminal psychological horror series, the news was greeted with cautious optimism.
· Gendel Gento
Wanna One, AB6IX’s Park Woojin to drop 2nd solo EP next month
Park Woojin of Wanna One and Ab6ix is readying to release his second solo set, “Solstice,” on Oct. 13, Para Music said Tuesday.
· Hwang You-mee