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• OpenAI Reveals AI Agent Breached Another Company's Systems—It Did Exactly What It Was Built to Do

  22-07-2026 07:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI disclosed a cyber incident involving advanced AI capabilities, highlighting the potential risks of AI models. The breach raises questions about AI's future role in cybersecurity and its unpredictable nature.
  
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• 'Turn Around and Don't Look': Amazon Accused of Letting Worker Die in Warehouse Amid 'Corporate Greed' Claims

  25-08-2026 00:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  James Talarico accuses Amazon of prioritising profit over safety after a worker's death, sparking debate over the company's emergency response and workplace conditions.
  
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• US Set to Strip Visas From 200,000 Foreign Nationals in Massive Asylum Crackdown

  25-08-2026 00:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas from foreign nationals who sought asylum after entering the US on visitor visas, marking a historic immigration crackdown.
  
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• Eurovision 2027 in Chaos as Dutch Broadcaster Boycotts Contest Over War Row: 'It Is No Longer Neutral'

  25-08-2026 00:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  AVROTROS has quit Eurovision 2027 over neutrality concerns, but the Netherlands could still compete through a replacement broadcaster.
  
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• Meghan Markle's Acting Return Is Imminent Despite 'The Gentlemen' Casting Withdrawal Reports

  25-08-2026 00:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meghan Markle's potential return to acting faces uncertainty amid conflicting reports about her role in 'The Gentlemen'. Discussions continue, with other acting opportunities reportedly being considered.
  
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• 'Extremely Disturbing' Mitch McConnell Video Resurfaces Showing Him Nearly Motionless Prior To Sudden Absence

  25-08-2026 00:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Resurfaced C-SPAN footage shows Senator Mitch McConnell nearly motionless during a Senate session, intensifying scrutiny over his health and capacity to serve, following recent hospitalisation.
  
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• Emmanuel Macron Seals €6bn Saudi Deal for Three Theme Parks Near Paris, Including Dragon Ball Site, Creating 22,000 Jobs

  25-08-2026 00:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  French President Macron and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince finalise a £5.13bn deal to build three theme parks near Paris, including a Dragon Ball attraction, creating 22,000 jobs and strengthening cultural ties.
  
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• Substitute Teacher's AI Fake in Lingerie Spreads on TikTok as Easy-To-Use Nudify Apps Drive Surge in Abuse

  25-08-2026 00:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Substitute teacher Luis DeSantiago faced harassment after students used AI to create explicit images of him, highlighting a growing issue with 'nudify' apps in schools.
  
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• US Schools Face New Trump Warning as Transgender Guidance to Children Is Branded 'Child Abuse'

  25-08-2026 00:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump warns US schools against advising children on gender identity, labelling it 'child abuse'. Federal actions target districts withholding transgender information from parents, sparking legal and political debates.
  
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• Twitch Creator Sues Amazon Over AI Training After Streamers Were Automatically Opted In

  24-08-2026 23:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Twitch creator has filed a lawsuit against Amazon and Twitch, challenging the platform's default opt-out system for using creator content to train Amazon's AI models, raising legal and ethical questions.
  
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• 'Undeserved': New Study Reveals Public Frustration Over How Much Systemic Help the Rich Receive

  24-08-2026 23:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A study of 5,000 people in the US and Denmark reveals a perceived imbalance in government support, with the wealthy seen as overserved and vulnerable groups as underserved, fuelling political distrust.
  
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• Spider-Man Attacks Far-Right Activist Jake Lang on His Truck in Minneapolis as Internet Turns Protester Into Folk Hero

  24-08-2026 23:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A man dressed as Spider-Man confronted a far-right activist at a Minneapolis rally, resulting in multiple arrests and injuries. The incident quickly went viral, with the costumed man hailed as a folk hero.
  
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• Trump Admin Unleashes 'Operation Economic Outcast': US Tightens Iran Sanctions To Choke off Regime's Cash

  24-08-2026 23:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration's 'Operation Economic Outcast' aims to isolate Iran economically by targeting five key sectors, warning global entities of secondary sanctions for aiding Tehran.
  
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• Mum Mauled in Sydney Shark Attack Halts £280K Fund After 'Second Chance at Life

  24-08-2026 23:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sydney shark attack survivor Leah Stewart has closed her GoFundMe after she raised more than A$558,000 for her recovery.
  
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• Meet Serena Joy, 'The Handmaid's Tale' Villain Behind Olivia Rodrigo's Most Outspoken Song

  24-08-2026 23:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Olivia Rodrigo's surprise single 'Serena Joy' critiques complicity and supports reproductive rights, drawing inspiration from Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale'. Proceeds benefit multiple reproductive health organisations.
  
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• OpenAI and Meta Scramble To Win Over Communities as Data Centre Anger Grows

  24-08-2026 23:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI and Meta are investing in local communities to counteract growing public opposition to AI data centres, as polls show increasing concern over AI's impact on jobs and infrastructure.
  
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• The AI Judge Is Coming: Top UK Legal Figure Predicts Machines Will Start Deciding Small Court Cases

  24-08-2026 23:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sir Geoffrey Vos foresees AI judges resolving small legal disputes swiftly and cost-effectively, urging the legal profession to prepare for this technological shift while maintaining human judicial rights.
  
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• 'All or Nothing': Richard E Grant Brutally 'Edited Out' People From His Life After Wife's 2021 Death

  24-08-2026 23:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Richard E Grant reveals his decision to cut ties with friends who avoided him after his wife's death, highlighting his uncompromising approach to relationships and the impact of grief on friendships.
  
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• 'Fix Leaks First!': Outrage as £270K Nanny-State Scheme Tells Families To Stop Washing Rice To Save Water

  24-08-2026 22:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  Water companies are spending £270,000 on a campaign urging South Asian and Muslim communities to alter water use rituals, sparking debate amid significant water loss from leaks.
  
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• Ukraine's 1,500KM-Strike May Just Have Disrupted a Quarter of Russia's Oil Refinery Capacity

  24-08-2026 22:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ukrainian drones have knocked out 238,000 tons of daily refining capacity and cut petrol output by nearly a third as deep strikes continue.
  
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• UK Pre-Dawn 'Copper Moon' Lunar Eclipse To Turn 94% of Surface Dark on 28 August

  24-08-2026 22:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UK stargazers can see a pre-dawn 'Copper Moon' eclipse on 28 August, with about 94% obscuration at most.
  
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• 'Abuse of Power': Al Green Moves to Impeach Trump Over Controversial ICE and CBP Enforcement Fatalities

  24-08-2026 22:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Texas Representative Al Green has filed impeachment articles against Trump, citing constitutional violations related to ICE and CBP enforcement fatalities, sparking debate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
  
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• 'Unbearable Stress': Britain's £6 Billion Energy Debt Crisis Deepens as Millions Struggle With Bills

  24-08-2026 22:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UK households owe £6 billion in energy bills, with a 4% price cap rise looming. Industry leaders warn of widespread financial strain and call for lasting support measures.
  
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• Iran Threatens Fines and Seizures for 45 Tankers in Hormuz Amid Trump's 'New US Territory' Claim as Tensions Escalate

  24-08-2026 22:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iran has blacklisted 45 tankers for violating transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with the US and impacting global oil shipments.
  
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• Prince Harry Security Fears Rise as Taliban Demand Accountability Over Alleged Apache 'War Crimes'

  24-08-2026 22:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Journalist Benjamin Butterworth reports fresh Taliban allegations against Prince Harry over Afghanistan as Harry and Meghan prepare for a UK return with security arrangements unresolved.
  
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• Who Is Raja Azreen Raja Talib? Meditasi Drummer Collapses on Stage and Dies Mid-Performance

  24-08-2026 22:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Raja Azreen Raja Talib, a veteran Malaysian rock drummer, died mid-performance at the Teruntum Rock Festival. Known for his dedication to music and family, his sudden death has left fans mourning.
  
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• 'Save Me, Brother': Horrifying Moment Migrant Worker Rescued From Boiling Jaggery Vat Before Tragic Death

  24-08-2026 22:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 25-year-old migrant worker from Uttar Pradesh died after falling into a boiling jaggery vat in Maharashtra, highlighting the risks faced by economic migrants seeking better opportunities.
  
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• Who Is Jed York? 49ers Owner Arrested in Ohio Prostitution Case Before Pleading No Contest to Misdemeanours

  24-08-2026 21:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jed York, CEO of the San Francisco 49ers, was arrested in Ohio on charges later reduced to misdemeanours. The NFL is reviewing the case under its personal conduct policy.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' Star Kit Harington Takes Over Gilderoy Lockhart Role in HBO's 'Harry Potter' After Recasting

  24-08-2026 21:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's 'Harry Potter' series due to scheduling conflicts. Harington previously voiced the character in an audiobook.
  
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• Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Shock Divides Social Media as Some Cheer Jobs for Americans

  24-08-2026 21:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration's proposed £75,500 fee for certain H-1B visa petitions has sparked a heated debate, with supporters advocating for American job opportunities and critics warning of economic repercussions.
  
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