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• China warns of 'security backdoor' in Anthropic AI coding tool

  08-07-2026 14:06 via article.wn.com
  A Chinese industry regulator warned users on Wednesday of a “security backdoor” embedded in versions of US artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s coding tool, Claude Code. The alleged backdoor could allow the software to “transmit sensitive information”, including users’ locations and identity-related identifiers, back to Anthropic’s servers without users’...
  
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• World Cup quarterfinals: It\u2019s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that\u2019s not unusual

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  By TIM REYNOLDS MIAMI GARDENS, Fla....
  
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• US-Iran war reignites: What you need to know this morning (July 9, 2026)

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to collapse Thursday after...
  
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• US hits Iran to disrupt \u2018their ability to threaten\u2019 Strait of Hormuz navigation

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  Iran and the US exchanged fire for a second day running.The US Central Command said they had struck approximately 90 military targets.Warplanes were heard over Iran’s Kish Island. The US and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil shipping corridor is a flashpoint in the Middle East war, with Tehran insisting on control of the strait despite it being open to free passage before the US-Isr
  
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• Urgent: S. Korea's top court finalizes 7-year sentence for ex-President Yoon over arrest obstruction

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  SEOUL, July 9 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's top court on...
  
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• UN launches $296 million appeal for Venezuela quake relief

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  Email: [email protected] Geneva: The United Nations has issued an urgent plea for over $300 million to help with relief operations in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck...
  
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• Trump says troop levels in Europe will depend on Greenland, Iran

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
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• Trump flies old Air Force One out of Turkiye, switches to new jet in Britain ...

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  United States President Donald Trump unexpectedly left Turkiye on Wednesday aboard an older Air Force One rather than the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet that brought him there, but later boarded the new plane in Britain for the flight to Washington. The trip to Turkiye for the Nato summit, the first international travel for the new plane, took place as hostilities escalated with Iran, a country that borders Turkiye. The unexpected plane switch followed months of scrutiny over the luxury gift
  
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• Trump explains why he switched back to old Air Force One from Qatari-gifted jet after ...

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  Retrofitted $400...
  
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• 'They called a little while ago': Trump claims Iran wants to 'make deal badly' after fresh US strikes

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump struck a defiant tone on Thursday after Iran launched overnight attacks on American targets, by launching fresh strikes and warning Tehran that any further aggression would be met with an overwhelming military response.While maintaining his tough rhetoric, Trump suggested that Tehran was now...
  
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• The World’s Biggest Airports Will Blow Your Mind

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  When talking about an airport's size, busyness, and capacity...
  
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• Taylor Swift fans pay $32 for garbage from outside wedding

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  The garbage was from outside the barriers that surrounded Madison Square Garden for Swift’s wedding. ......
  
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• Talks held: Chelsea, Liverpool & Man United in the mix to sign World Cup wonderkid

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  Talented young Australian defender Lucas Herrington is reportedly attracting interest from Premier League giants Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United. The highly-rated 18-year-old, who currently plays for Colorado Rapids in the MLS, caught the eye at this summer’s 2026 World Cup. And now it looks like there is a long queue of clubs looking into snapping Herrington up, including big names from the Premier League. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP...
  
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• Taiwan and China brace for Typhoon Bavi after floods kill at least 39

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  Bavi will be region’s most powerful typhoon since 2024 if it maintains its forecast intensity...
  
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• Singapore Exchange divests Scientific Beta to sharpen growth focus

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  SINGAPORE, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Singapore Exchange (SGX) Group has divested its wholly owned...
  
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• Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that's enough

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is closing...
  
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• Protecting the protectors: racing to save Philippine mangroves

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  Standing knee-deep in coastal...
  
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• Parents’ phone addiction affects bond with kids, new study finds

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  The study found that kids reported feeling marginalised or neglected by parents glued to their screens. ......
  
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• One dead, several feared trapped after under-construction building collapses in Delhi

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  A 42-year-old man was killed, and several others are feared trapped, after an under-construction building collapsed in North Delhi's Rohini area on Wednesday afternoon, police said. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Rohini, a PCR call was received at approximately 4:28pm regarding the collapse of the structure located at Property No. G-4/152-153...
  
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• NATO allies commit to giving Ukraine military aid through 2027

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  It ensured continued support as Russia’s war shows few signs of abating. ......
  
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• Judge orders Trump pay $5m in E Jean Carroll defamation case

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  A ⁠US judge has authorised the payment of a multimillion-dollar verdict to magazine writer E Jean Carroll to satisfy a 2023 civil verdict in which a jury found President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming her. US District Judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan ordered the disbursement of nearly $5.8 million to the former Elle magazine advice columnist, representing the original $5 million verdict plus interest. The funds had been held in escrow while Mr Trump appealed the verdi
  
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• Israeli strike kills Gaza aid worker organising FIFA World Cup screenings shortly before Egypt-Argentina clash

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  An Israeli strike in Gaza prior to the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup clash between Argentina and Egypt killed a top Palestinian aid official who helped organise screenings of the game across the strip, according to media reports. The Associated Press said the blast that killed Mohamed al-Wahidi, an official with Egypt’s...
  
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• "I May Be Gone": Trump Says He's 'Number One" On Iran's "Kill List"

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  Trump also talked about the alleged plot to kill him during his interaction with reporters aboard Air Force One, while being questioned about why he wasn't using a new presidential jet gifted by Qatar... ......
  
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• How a Palestinian town is defending itself from Israeli settler attacks

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  SINJIL, West Bank, July 9 - On a cool...
  
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• France vs Morocco: World Cup quarterfinal – prediction, start time, lineups

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  Three wins to go. How can your team reach the final and win the World Cup 2026? Click here to find out. Who: France vs Morocco What: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Quarterfinals Where: Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, the United States When: Thursday, July 9, at 4pm (20:00 GMT) How to follow: We will have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 17:00 GMT before our live text commentary stream.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Wildcard Fery faces Zverev in Wimbledon semis, as
  
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• Flooding in southern China has killed 39 people

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in southern China said Thursday that 39 people have died in flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak. ......
  
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• Flash: Trump claims Iran called and "they want to make a deal" -- report

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  Flash: Trump claims Iran called...
  
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• Dusit International expands ASAI Hotels pipeline in Thailand with new lifestyle hotels in Hat Yai and Phuket

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
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• 'Days, weeks or months': US gearing up for prolonged military campaign against Iran

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  The United States is preparing for a prolonged military confrontation with Iran that could last days or even weeks, as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate following fresh US strikes and Tehran's retaliation, Axios reported, citing US officials.According to the report, the duration of the conflict will largely depend on whether Iran continues attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. US officials said the current exchange of fire could last 'a day or two, a week or a mo
  
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• A new kind of ‘ceasefire’ between US and Iran where talks, strikes are part of ...

  09-07-2026 08:25 via article.wn.com
  All sides currently have an interest in using the language of war, without sliding into one. ......
  
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