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Trump confuses Brazil with India on prez election, says 125 million voted
In his Truth Social post, Trump praises the speed of Brazil's vote count but attributes the election to India, which does not directly elect its president
 "Trump confuses Brazil with India on prez election, says 125 million voted")
Why are thousands of French students protesting across the country?
Thousands of French students are protesting over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and poor school conditions, with the movement spreading nationwide
 "Why are thousands of French students protesting across the country?")
FBI Director Kash Patel gets engaged to longtime girlfriend Alexis Wilkins
Wilkins, 27, posted a black-and-white photo of herself standing with Patel, 46, flashing her hand in front of them to show off her ring
 "FBI Director Kash Patel gets engaged to longtime girlfriend Alexis Wilkins")
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon to testify at NYC hearing on AI
Coxon will appear at request of Council Speaker Julie Menin, who has urged AI whistleblowers to testify as city lawmakers weigh a package of bills aimed at establishing safeguards around technology
 "Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon to testify at NYC hearing on AI")
Flavio Bolsonaro pushes Lula to brink of defeat ahead of Brazil runoff
With conservative allies dominating across Brazil in Sunday's voting, Bolsonaro capped the day by taking about 47% of the vote to the leftist Lula's roughly 45% with counting nearly complete
 "Flavio Bolsonaro pushes Lula to brink of defeat ahead of Brazil runoff")
Asian economies on front line of economic risk if AI boom turns to bust
The region is 'particularly exposed' because it's at the center of global AI supply chains and 'increasingly integrated into AI-related financial markets', the report said
 "Asian economies on front line of economic risk if AI boom turns to bust")
Brazilians head to polls in high-stakes, polarized presidential election
Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro lead a crowded field as economic worries, corruption and crime dominate the campaign
 "Brazilians head to polls in high-stakes, polarized presidential election")
AkzoNobel to sell Southeast Asia business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion
The Dulux paintmaker earlier divested its decorative paints operations in India and Pakistan for $1.6 billion and 50 million euros, respectively
 "AkzoNobel to sell Southeast Asia business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion")
Saudi Arabia unexpectedly cuts November oil prices for Asia to 6-year low
The largest West Asian crude exporter set the November Arab Light crude oil official selling price to Asia at $5 a barrel below the average of Oman and Dubai prices, down $3 from the previous month
 "Saudi Arabia unexpectedly cuts November oil prices for Asia to 6-year low")
Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as AI czar, to head task force
Trump, who has pushed to rename artificial intelligence as 'super intelligence', said Clayton would head the newly created Super Intelligence Force
 "Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as AI czar, to head task force")
Iran's top security official warns of dire economic crisis as war drags on
The rare admission from Mohsen Rezaei, the security chief, came weeks after the US tightened sanctions and its naval blockade
 "Iran's top security official warns of dire economic crisis as war drags on")
US Air Force pulls bombers from UK air base after suspected terror attack
The bombers were redeployed back to their home bases in the United States
 "US Air Force pulls bombers from UK air base after suspected terror attack")
Elon Musk to rename SpaceX AI arm SpaceXSI after Trump's directive
Musk confirmed the change in a post on X while responding to a user who suggested the rebranding of SpaceXAI
 "Elon Musk to rename SpaceX AI arm SpaceXSI after Trump's directive")
Russia vows to intensify strikes, warns diplomats against Kyiv travel
Moscow threatens attacks on Ukrainian military and industrial infrastructure as tensions escalate and Germany backs Kyiv
 "Russia vows to intensify strikes, warns diplomats against Kyiv travel")
New space race: Superpowers look to set up N-reactors on the Moon
US, China and Russia race to secure reliable lunar power as scientists warn of risks from rushing nuclear technology into space
 "New space race: Superpowers look to set up N-reactors on the Moon")
Indian student enrolments in Ireland dip amid geopolitical uncertainty
Geopolitical tensions and weaker visa applications weigh on overseas study decisions even as Ireland remains a key destination
 "Indian student enrolments in Ireland dip amid geopolitical uncertainty")
Multiple nations probe FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack: Reports
The UAE, which is leading the investigation, said on Saturday that its probe had revealed the co-pilot attempted to carry out a "terrorist act"
 "Multiple nations probe FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack: Reports")
Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a show of support as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukrainian cities.
 "Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities")
Britain's reliance on US cloud giants sparks concern among politicians
Some of the UK's most critical public services such as health, defence and tax administration are migrating to US clouds, raising concern among Members of Parliament
 "Britain's reliance on US cloud giants sparks concern among politicians")
Saudi Arabia shelves $2.5 billion Neom Stadium plan for 2034 World Cup
The Neom Stadium was billed as an elevated arena in a glitzy 100-mile (160-km) steel and glass structure known as The Line, in turn part of the broader development known as Neom
 "Saudi Arabia shelves $2.5 billion Neom Stadium plan for 2034 World Cup")