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China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.
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Eiffel Tower chief to step down after female staff scandal
The head of the company that runs the Eiffel Tower will step down at the end of the year after female staff at the landmark building in Paris were excluded during a visit by a Hindu religious group. The incident sparked outrage in France and prompted a staff walkout that saw the Eiffel Tower forced to close for a day.
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Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 allege brain injuries
Hundreds of riders were allegedly injured on X2, which has seats that spin 360 degrees.
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Eiffel Tower chief to step down over removal of women staff during Hindu group's visit
The head of the Eiffel Tower is set to step down in the wake of a controversy sparked by the removal of female workers during a private visit of the Paris landmark by members of the Hindu sect BAPS, which triggered a staff walkout earlier this month and sparked outrage in France.
World
When telcos shut down the internet, they shut down protests for the government
Room to protest is narrowing in Africa, as governments lean on arrests, curfews, and internet blackouts to blunt dissent. When the streets become too dangerous, dissent often migrates online.
Sports
Four men down - but Australia still beat South Africa
Australia are reduced to 11 men but dig in for a remarkable win against a much-changed South Africa side as they beat the world champions 42-38 in Perth.
Sports
Australia down Scotland with second-half burst
Scotland suffer a third successive defeat in the WXV Global Series as clinical Australia prove too strong in Edinburgh.
Business
Farmers down 240 million litres of milk after heat
Milk yield was affected by a series of extreme heatwaves which led to poor grazing conditions, researchers say.
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Senate narrowly votes down resolution calling for end to Iran war
The vote came weeks before the midterm election, where President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans are trying to retain their majorities in Congress.
Business
Family offices double down on stocks and private equity even as inflation spurs worry, Citi survey finds
Inflation displaced tariffs as family offices' top investment concern in 2026, per a new Citi Wealth survey.
World
‘Source of anxiety’: Pakistan cracks down before march to free Imran Khan
The government has blocked highways to the capital and set up container barriers in preparation for the PTI protest.
World
China cracks down on scam centres in neighbouring Myanmar
In Southeast Asia, hundreds of thousands of people working in fraud centres are scamming people across the world. US authorities suggest the fraudsters are responsible for scams worth almost $10 billion a year against US nationals alone. Victims in Europe, the UK and China have also been targeted. Human rights groups further warn that those working in the centres are often themselves victims of human trafficking – forced to work as slaves.
Business
Iran reportedly says it can reopen Strait of Hormuz within 7 days if U.S. eases military pressure
The reports raised hopes of renewed U.S.-Iran diplomacy, with U.S. stock futures mixed and oil prices lower.
World
Watch: BBC tracks down abusive teacher secretly released early
BBC Eye has discovered a teacher who was imprisoned for sexually assaulting a student in Indonesia has been secretly released early.
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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Buffett will become chairman emeritus immediately and his son Howard will become chairman.
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Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'
Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.
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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Buffett's son, Howard, will succeed him in the role. Buffett had earlier stepped down as Berkshire's CEO last year.
Politics
Will record donations to Reform go down as a moment of political change?
Andy Burnham is likely to face fresh pressure to further change the rules on party donations, writes Jack Fenwick.
Business
Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway: 'Father Time always wins'
Buffett's son Howard will replace him as chairman, as dictated by a long-standing succession plan, Berkshire said.