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Grappling with 'homework scams,' US universities shun AI detectors

AI chatbots have made large-scale cheating among US students – what some educators call "homework scams" – easier than ever, allowing them to generate credible solutions to almost any written assignment within seconds.

2 days ago
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Trump approval at record low as Hispanic voters sour on Republicans: Poll

President Donald Trump's approval rating held at a record low in recent days, as many Hispanic voters panned his job performance and planned to spurn his Republican Party in next month's midterm elections, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday. ...

2 days ago
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Brazil heads to run-off as Bolsonaro pulls off shock first place finish over Lula

In a result that defied opinion poll projections showing Lula in the lead, Flavio Bolsonaro scored 47 percent of the vote to the incumbent's 45 percent. ...

3 days ago

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Botched US execution leaves murderer unconscious on ventilator: Lawyers

Christa Pike, who was injected two deadly doses of the highly toxic drug pentobarbital for a murder in 1995, remained awake longer than expected and was later heard "loudly snoring" before an ambulance rushed her to a nearby hospital.

5 days ago
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US appeals court blocks Minnesota law barring 'nudified' photos in XAI lawsuit

The state's anti-"nudification" law, which took effect on Aug. 1, prohibits website operators, software developers and others from allowing users to create realistic ​images depicting an intimate body part that is not shown in an original photo of an ​identifiable individual.

5 days ago
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Judge rules Trump can deport president of Wisconsin's largest mosque

Sarsour, who grew up in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, was detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency in late March and released in mid-June after a federal judge said he had raised a substantial free speech retaliation claim that would render his detention unlawful.

1 week ago
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Indonesia pushes back against renewed Papua scrutiny

In a four-minute right-of-reply statement, Indonesian diplomat Nona Gae Luna said “any serious discussion of Papua must reflect the full picture”, saying some countries had overlooked violence and abuses allegedly committed by armed groups in the region.

1 week ago
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CNN, MS NOW, Politico ask judge to extend block on White House ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico asked a federal judge on Monday to issue a court order preserving their White House access while they fight US President Donald Trump’s move to ban them over coverage he dislikes.

1 week ago
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China pushes back against US on Iran, Cuba in UN speech

The comments stood in sharp contrast to the bonhomie on display earlier this week at the White House, where President Donald Trump feted Chinese leader Xi Jinping with military flyovers and at a lavish state dinner.

1 week ago
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TV networks resume covering White House as press access fight continues

The White House television press pool aired video of Xi's arrival at the White House for tea on the final day of the Chinese leader's visit, as well as the two leaders' tour of the National Archives, which houses the US Constitution.

1 week ago
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Millions in US Northeast brace for powerful storm

New York, Boston and Philadelphia were all in the firing line of the nor'easter, as authorities warned of potential flooding, downed trees and damaged power lines.

1 week ago
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Indonesia steps up bid for UNSC seat

Foreign Minister Sugiono said Indonesia had been lobbying countries for support through bilateral meetings and other diplomatic engagements ahead of the campaign’s formal launch on Friday at the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, in the United States.

1 week ago
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Trump hosts Xi for state dinner as pomp masks tensions

US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a lavish state dinner at the White House on Thursday, after a day of pomp and ceremony that masked deep tensions between the rival superpowers.

1 week ago
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Israel's Netanyahu denounces enemies, allies in fiery UN speech

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a difficult reelection campaign at home, delivered a fiery UN speech Thursday assailing enemies and allies alike – and sparking uproar in the chamber.

1 week ago
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Hollywood stars among 100 arrested in NY anti-Netanyahu protest

Inside the UN General Assembly, dozens of diplomats from around the world walked out as Netanyahu, wanted foe war crimes by the International Criminal Court, began his speech.

1 week ago
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New UN secretary-general must restore trust, says Sugiono

Indonesia has called on the next United Nations secretary-general to restore trust in the world body, strengthen its role in dealing with rising conflicts around the globe and ensure that the voices of developing countries are better represented.

1 week ago
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Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome

US President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday, kicking off a pomp-filled state visit aimed at smoothing superpower tensions on everything from AI and trade to Iran.

2 weeks ago
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Indonesia puts peace, UN reform, Global South at center of UNGA agenda

Indonesia will use the United Nations General Assembly high-level week to push for greater international efforts to resolve conflicts, advance reform to the world body and strengthen the voice of the Global South, as the general debate opened on Tuesday in New York.

2 weeks ago
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UN chief calls for AI curbs and end to wars in his last assembly address

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used his final address to the General Assembly on Tuesday to urge world leaders to regulate artificial intelligence, end wars, focus on climate change and overhaul UN institutions.

2 weeks ago
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Indonesia calls for more representative UN amid changing world order

Indonesia has called for a broad reform of the United Nations, saying the world body must adapt its decision-making to changes in global power while remaining relevant to new challenges and restoring trust among its members.

2 weeks ago
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Leaders push for global AI safeguards as UN week opens

Leaders of more than 20 countries urged binding safety measures for advanced artificial intelligence on Monday, warning that the technology's development could outpace the ability to control it.

2 weeks ago
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TV networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban

US television networks staged an extraordinary revolt Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump in protest at his decision to ban three leading outlets from the White House.

2 weeks ago
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World leaders return to UN amid wars in Middle East, Ukraine

The Middle East will again be a focus of discussions at the UN this week, as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to drive global inflation and destabilize the region. 

2 weeks ago
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Trump says he will create 'AI Force,' name AI czar

US President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Saturday that he plans to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser, known as an "AI czar," and create an "AI force," though he did not provide details about either initiative or how they would be implemented.

2 weeks ago
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White House turns away CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters after Trump's ban

The White House on Saturday denied access to journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, following through with US President Donald Trump's announcement that he would ban them from the building's grounds.

2 weeks ago
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Trump says CNN, Politico, MS NOW banned from White House

The move by Trump drew immediate accusations that it was unconstitutional and would be thrown out by the courts, while the impacted news outlets said they would not be cowed.

2 weeks ago
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US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says

The United States, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement for the US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland, while prohibiting US adversaries from building their own bases on the island, Donald Trump said on Friday.

2 weeks ago
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As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN

The advance by the Houthis militants deepens US President Donald Trump’s problems.

2 weeks ago
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Prabowo skips UNGA as RI seeks to bridge divides

Prabowo’s decision to skip the gathering has drawn attention from analysts, given his regular participation in international forums and the opportunities the UNGA offers for direct engagement with world leaders.

2 weeks ago
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Indonesia seeks fifth UNSC term, pledges Global South voice

Jakarta’s latest bid comes amid a particularly challenging period for the UN’s most powerful body, which has faced mounting criticism over its inability to respond promptly and decisively to major global crises.

2 weeks ago

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