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OPINION: The threat of AI is something we can agree on.

Makam Dhanamma contributed from her pooled funds after being approached for help by litterateurs and language enthusiasts affiliated with the Bala Vikas Vedika, Sarvajna Publications and Nemileti Publishers

Lee Jae Myung prioritises Seoul’s interests with its giant neighbour amid strained ties with Ukraine, analysts say

Quillan Salkilld lifts the lid on his ambitions to meet the best UFC lightweights on the planet, starting with Benoit Saint-Denis.

Support on the cost of living, and in particular energy bills, as well as announcments on devolution will be central to John Healey's first Budget.

Former Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman gave the strongest indication yet that he may have retired from the game after admitting things were "edging towards" that outcome.

Former Everton defender Seamus Coleman says he is contemplating retiring from football but does not "want to completely draw a line in the sand" on his career.

Railway officials urge passengers to plan their journeys carefully as the cyclone is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, on Wednesday (October 28, 2026)

On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart trolled Donald Trump’s fixation on Nicki Minaj as the president’s odd remarks about the rapper’s “beautiful ass” have been making the rounds across the internet. Stewart began the evening’s show by focusing on the midterm elections, and the issues that voters are, “for some reason,” […]

Moroccan police intercepted a migrant swimming towards Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta

Several southern Odisha districts started receiving rain as ‘Arnab’ hurtled towards the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 27 2026

Outgoing city councillor Janice Lukes says a lot has changed during her 12 years at city hall.

For the Trump administration, which has sought to reassert its dominance in the region, Lula’s victory complicates its campaign to enlist Brazil in its military coalition

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers, heavy at times, in Bengaluru over the next 24 hours

The country is being pushed closer to the once-unthinkable possibility of bankruptcy

Development of women and girl children should be the priority of any government, says farmers leader

<p>Officials will call on UK to ‘step up’ financial support at Brussels summit – with post-Brexit issues also on agenda</p><p>EU leaders will press Andy Burnham at a summit in Brussels to contribute more to Ukraine’s defence effort in 2027.</p><p>EU officials argue that the UK, Canada and Japan should do more to support Ukraine, but entreaties to these G7 co

If inflation and debt rise and AI optimism falls, then the danger of reducing Treasury maturities grows

Nearly 22 vehicles entered the Hyderabad-bound carriageway every minute on Wednesday, with return traffic more than doubling in a day.

<p>Exclusive: Officials say Miatta Fahnbulleh minded not to give approval in victory for climate campaigners</p><p></p><p>Miatta Fahnbulleh is minded to reject the giant Rosebank oilfield, sources have told the Guardian, in what would be a blow for the North Sea energy industry and a major victory for climate campaigners.</p><p>After <a href="https://www.the