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Senegal human rights group demands government action after deadly sinking

Thousands ⁠of people have ⁠died in recent years attempting to reach Spain’s Canary Islands from West Africa.

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Parents and teachers decry Google pledge to yank Search if schools block AI: ‘This threat is nothing but extortion’

Company says schools should control student AI use, but if they block its AI tools, they’ll lose access to search engine Parents and teachers across the US are criticizing Google’s announcement that schools choosing to block AI tools could also lose access to Google Search. Google announced last week a range of new AI tools for schools and classrooms, alongside options allowing teachers and administrators to restrict their use. The company said schools should have control over whether students use AI in the classroom, but that schools that choose to block Google’s AI tools will also lose acces

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Parents and teachers decry Google pledge to yank Search if schools block AI: ‘This threat is nothing but extortion’

Company says schools should control student AI use, but if they block its AI tools, they’ll lose access to search engine Parents and teachers across the US are criticizing Google’s announcement that schools choosing to block AI tools could also lose access to Google Search. Google announced last week a range of new AI tools for schools and classrooms, alongside options allowing teachers and administrators to restrict their use. The company said schools should have control over whether students use AI in the classroom, but that schools that choose to block Google’s AI tools will also lose acces

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Paraguay raids ex-president’s home: Why a bank crash brought down Pena

Santiago Pena faces charges of financial crimes following Ueno Bank's collapse, impacting half of Paraguay's population.

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Insurance industry workers: how is climate-related risk managed in your company?

Whether you’re a modeller, actuary or underwriter, we’d like to hear how the insurance industry is dealing with climate risk With more frequent storms, floods, wildfires and drought, caused by climate change, having a huge impact on property around the world, we’d like to find out how the insurance industry is managing climate change risk. There have been reports of insurance workers, who analyse risk around a natural disaster, coming under pressure to downplay losses in order to keep premiums affordable for customers. The practice of underestimating risks to keep insurance premiums down could

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Insurance industry workers: how is climate-related risk managed in your company?

Whether you’re a modeller, actuary or underwriter, we’d like to hear how the insurance industry is dealing with climate risk With more frequent storms, floods, wildfires and drought, caused by climate change, having a huge impact on property around the world, we’d like to find out how the insurance industry is managing climate change risk. There have been reports of insurance workers, who analyse risk around a natural disaster, coming under pressure to downplay losses in order to keep premiums affordable for customers. The practice of underestimating risks to keep insurance premiums down could

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Congress is back after GOP's midterm defeat. And, Trump appoints new chief of staff

Republicans have just weeks left of control of Congress. Here's what to expect. And, Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, signaling his readiness to confront his opposition.

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Racing must seize its chance as new commission tackles UK betting laws

The 2005 Gambling Act has been described as ‘analogue’ in a digital age and review will be crucial for funding model The prospect of a new Gambling Act, with significant implications for racing’s funding model via betting, moved a step closer on Monday. A new commission that includes experts from the fields of economics, law, public policy, health and sport will initiate an “independent, evidence-based assessment of the existing [legal] framework [around gambling] and consider whether further reform, including potential new primary legislation, may be required.” The Gambling Policy Commission

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Racing must seize its chance as new commission tackles UK betting laws

The 2005 Gambling Act has been described as ‘analogue’ in a digital age and review will be crucial for funding model The prospect of a new Gambling Act, with significant implications for racing’s funding model via betting, moved a step closer on Monday. A new commission that includes experts from the fields of economics, law, public policy, health and sport will initiate an “independent, evidence-based assessment of the existing [legal] framework [around gambling] and consider whether further reform, including potential new primary legislation, may be required.” The Gambling Policy Commission

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Joe Burrow is reviving the Bengals and pulling away in the race for MVP

The quarterback has led Cincinnati to four straight wins with stat lines that put him in the company of Tom Brady. At this rate, the trophy seems his to lose At the end of the 2021 season, the Cincinnati Bengals came up three points short in Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams. Near the end of the 2022 season, the Bengals came up three points short – a 23-20 score line again in the AFC championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. But from 2023 through 2025, those Bengals had to walk the desert for a while. Between injuries to quarterback Joe Burrow, an offensive line that was prob

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Joe Burrow is reviving the Bengals and pulling away in the race for MVP

The quarterback has led Cincinnati to four straight wins with stat lines that put him in the company of Tom Brady. At this rate, the trophy seems his to lose At the end of the 2021 season, the Cincinnati Bengals came up three points short in Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams. Near the end of the 2022 season, the Bengals came up three points short – a 23-20 score line again in the AFC championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. But from 2023 through 2025, those Bengals had to walk the desert for a while. Between injuries to quarterback Joe Burrow, an offensive line that was prob

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Starwatch: Count these stars to find out how dark the sky is where you are

Great Square of Pegasus’s four corners are widely visible, but its inner stars provide a useful indicator of darkness This week, we are going to locate the Great Square of Pegasus and count stars to see how dark your sky is. The chart shows the view looking south from London at 2000 GMT on 9 November. High in the sky is the Great Square of Pegasus, a distinctive pattern of four stars that marks the body of the mythical winged horse. Continue reading...

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Starwatch: Count these stars to find out how dark the sky is where you are

Great Square of Pegasus’s four corners are widely visible, but its inner stars provide a useful indicator of darkness This week, we are going to locate the Great Square of Pegasus and count stars to see how dark your sky is. The chart shows the view looking south from London at 2000 GMT on 9 November. High in the sky is the Great Square of Pegasus, a distinctive pattern of four stars that marks the body of the mythical winged horse. Continue reading...

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Weakening AI copyright law will spell ‘disaster for creativity’, global music body warns Albanese

Exclusive: Head of IFPI says allowing AI companies access to online content would be a ‘huge mistake’ and damage Australia’s reputation Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia weakening copyright protections to aid AI companies would be “ridiculous and dangerous”, the global peak body for the music recording industry has warned as it watches with concern how the Albanese government responds to big tech’s demands. While local creatives have raised constitutional issues and threatened political backlash, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFP

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Weakening AI copyright law will spell ‘disaster for creativity’, global music body warns Albanese

Exclusive: Head of IFPI says allowing AI companies access to online content would be a ‘huge mistake’ and damage Australia’s reputation Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia weakening copyright protections to aid AI companies would be “ridiculous and dangerous”, the global peak body for the music recording industry has warned as it watches with concern how the Albanese government responds to big tech’s demands. While local creatives have raised constitutional issues and threatened political backlash, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFP

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Stacey Dooley’s Australia: Off the Beaten Track review – presenting this fluffy show is beyond her

This trip to Kangaroo Island is pleasant enough, but the investigative reporter seems lost when tackling something that doesn’t feature exploitation or outrage For years on BBC Three, Stacey Dooley equalled strife. Child labour, sexual exploitation, poverty, religious extremism, homelessness: all were ably tackled by a presenter who stood out for her lack of lofty TV-star pretension and her knack for asking the direct questions that were in audience’s minds. Since winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, she has gone a bit more mainstream, so although the old Dooley is still around – she’s in th

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Stacey Dooley’s Australia: Off the Beaten Track review – presenting this fluffy show is beyond her

This trip to Kangaroo Island is pleasant enough, but the investigative reporter seems lost when tackling something that doesn’t feature exploitation or outrage For years on BBC Three, Stacey Dooley equalled strife. Child labour, sexual exploitation, poverty, religious extremism, homelessness: all were ably tackled by a presenter who stood out for her lack of lofty TV-star pretension and her knack for asking the direct questions that were in audience’s minds. Since winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, she has gone a bit more mainstream, so although the old Dooley is still around – she’s in th

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