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OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian Senate inquiry on AI
The Medicare breach, condemned by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, is one of the highest-profile incidents of AI agents accessing external systems outside the US
 "OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian Senate inquiry on AI")
Four scenarios sketch ECB succession plan for post-Christine Lagarde era
Klaas Knot and Pablo Hernandez de Cos remain key contenders for the ECB presidency as European capitals prepare for negotiations over top central bank roles
 "Four scenarios sketch ECB succession plan for post-Christine Lagarde era")
Swiss voters reject bid to enshrine stricter neutrality in constitution
About 69% voted against the proposal, which sought to bar Switzerland from joining military alliances and imposing sanctions not approved by the United Nations
 "Swiss voters reject bid to enshrine stricter neutrality in constitution")
Iran insists on diplomatic solution even after Trump rejects peace plan
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said only a negotiated solution can resolve the conflict with the US and Israel after Donald Trump rejected Tehran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
 "Iran insists on diplomatic solution even after Trump rejects peace plan")
Armani open to multiple investors for 15% stake sale, says CEO Marsocci
CEO Giuseppe Marsocci says no decision has been made on the stake sale; Giorgio Armani's will named LVMH, L'Oreal and EssilorLuxottica as preferred buyers
 "Armani open to multiple investors for 15% stake sale, says CEO Marsocci")
UK police arrest several men after explosives incident near US air base
Police said nearby residents had been evacuated from their homes
 "UK police arrest several men after explosives incident near US air base")
Russia-Europe balancing act ahead for India as Modi lines up Dec visits
India faces a delicate diplomatic balancing act as Modi plans visits to Western countries and Russia amid shifting global ties
 "Russia-Europe balancing act ahead for India as Modi lines up Dec visits")
Separate mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 27 people dead
Two separate mass shootings near South Africa's two biggest cities killed at least 27 people, police said Sunday.
 "Separate mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 27 people dead")
Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000 since war began
While a ceasefire that took effect last Oct. 10 has halted the heaviest fighting, Israeli strikes have continued in what the military has said are responses to threats or attacks
 "Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000 since war began")
Trump backs unregulated AI to beat China, but it may harm US security
The US president has repeatedly argued that the introduction of robust regulations to slow down progress on AI threatens US national interests by enabling China to seize the advantage
 "Trump backs unregulated AI to beat China, but it may harm US security")
Russia defies German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward it
A German delegation official said that during their meeting, Wadephul called on Russia to abandon its "dangerous path of escalation" toward Germany, Europe and the Nato alliance
 "Russia defies German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward it")
Powerful nor'easter lashes parts of northeast US with winds, rain, flooding
Tens of millions of people were in the path of the nor'easter, which was forecast to affect the mid-Atlantic area and New England throughout the weekend
 "Powerful nor'easter lashes parts of northeast US with winds, rain, flooding")
Bangladesh plans to raise up to $1 billion in debut sovereign bond sale
The debt sale comes as developing nations navigate higher global borrowing costs following recent rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve
 "Bangladesh plans to raise up to $1 billion in debut sovereign bond sale")
Boeing identifies issue with 737 Max software that may prompt delays
The US Federal Aviation Administration separately said it was convening a review board to determine whether the glitch presents a flight-safety issue
 "Boeing identifies issue with 737 Max software that may prompt delays")
Trump admin set to roll back Biden-era auto fuel economy standards
Trump pitched the changes, which he announced in December, as a way to boost the domestic auto industry and lower consumer costs
 "Trump admin set to roll back Biden-era auto fuel economy standards")
No dilution in India's zero-tolerance approach to terrorism: Jaishankar
Jaishankar reiterated India's zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism as he called out Pakistan for misrepresenting facts at the United Nations General Assembly
 "No dilution in India's zero-tolerance approach to terrorism: Jaishankar")
EU, UK ministers seek stronger border controls, faster migrant returns
EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner said protecting the bloc's borders was a central part of the reforms and that progress was being made
 "EU, UK ministers seek stronger border controls, faster migrant returns")
US happy to become provider as India diversifies energy sources: Official
US State Department official Bethany Morrison said India-US ties have expanded across energy, defence and trade, with the US emerging as a key LPG supplier
 "US happy to become provider as India diversifies energy sources: Official")
US says China agreed to buy 10 million tonnes of coal in 2027, 2028
Coal production is high on the US president's agenda and his administration has moved to revitalize the industry to consolidate its place as a premium source of energy for the country
 "US says China agreed to buy 10 million tonnes of coal in 2027, 2028")
China, US agree to $30 billion tariff cut, AI dialogue, says Chinese FM
The leaders of the world's two largest economies ended a three-day summit that showcased personal diplomacy rather than big public breakthroughs
 "China, US agree to $30 billion tariff cut, AI dialogue, says Chinese FM")