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OpenAI says its AI model has cracked one of Millennium math problems
The company's announcement is the most dramatic sign yet that artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming the field of higher mathematics
 "OpenAI says its AI model has cracked one of Millennium math problems")
US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as trade war escalates
The ban will take effect in three weeks and comes after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in US imports earlier Tuesday
 "US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as trade war escalates")
Over 1,000 flights cancelled in Britain due to air traffic control issue
Britain's National Air Traffic Services said it had resolved a problem in its flight processing system in the evening but delays rippled across 15 UK airports
 "Over 1,000 flights cancelled in Britain due to air traffic control issue")
US destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship
The US strikes were in response to two Iranian efforts to hit the warship with ballistic missiles over the past two days
 "US destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship")
Meta launches personal AI agent 'Muse' to help with everyday tasks
It can handle simple tasks like sending an email or booking travel, or bigger, long-term goals like creating a yearlong exercise plan or setting up a new business
 "Meta launches personal AI agent 'Muse' to help with everyday tasks")
UK sanctions 'illegal' Israeli settlements in West Bank, bans imports
UK Foreign Secy Miliband said action would be taken against specific companies and individuals providing construction, infrastructure, financing or real estate services linked to settlement expansion
 "UK sanctions 'illegal' Israeli settlements in West Bank, bans imports")
Australia targets social media algorithms in its crackdown on Big Tech
Regulators are increasingly targeting what they perceive as the addictive design of the platforms. Last month, Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion to resolve social media claims from US states
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Trump urges Putin for swift end to Ukraine war, Russia ties reset: Kremlin
The call, which the Kremlin said lasted an hour, followed a weekend visit to Moscow and Kyiv by U.S. envoys, who are trying to revive stalled talks designed to find a way to end the fighting.
 "Trump urges Putin for swift end to Ukraine war, Russia ties reset: Kremlin")
Liverpool FC inks £300 million shirt sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines
The five-year deal is worth in excess of £60 million ($81.2 million) per season.
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US Labor Department suspends Cognizant's PERM filings amid investigation
Suspension prevents Cognizant from moving ahead with new PERM filings until an investigation into alleged fraud involving its visa programmes is completed
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Nepal floods: Death toll climbs to 1,357 as rescue efforts continue
The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,357 on Tuesday as more bodies were recovered from the affected areas, authorities said.
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Is AfD's historic win in Germany an indication of rise of the far right?
Founded in 2013 as a euro-sceptic party, the AfD has moved sharply right on migration and national identity, turning anger over immigration, economic strain and mainstream politics into votes
 "Is AfD's historic win in Germany an indication of rise of the far right?")
Amazon hires banks for first sterling bond sale to fund AI expansion
The tech giant is looking to sell 3-year, 6-year, 12-year and 19-year bonds, according to the memo from one of the banks arranging the sale
 "Amazon hires banks for first sterling bond sale to fund AI expansion")
Novartis faces third clinical-trial setback in a week as muscle drug fails
The medicine, called del-desiran, was the centerpiece of Novartis's $12 billion takeover of Avidity Biosciences and touted as a potential blockbuster
 "Novartis faces third clinical-trial setback in a week as muscle drug fails")
Flood-hit Nepal races to rebuild bridges, roads with India, China support
The death toll from the August 26 disaster stood at 1,356 as of Monday, while 4,994 people remained missing
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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia trigger fire at oil facilities, 73 injured
Houthi attacks sparked fires at oil facilities and utilities in southern Saudi Arabia, temporarily suspending operations and marking a major escalation in the renewed conflict with Iran-backed rebels
 "Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia trigger fire at oil facilities, 73 injured")
China exports surge 25% in Aug on strong demand for autos, high tech goods
Exports grew 23.9% year-on-year in July
 "China exports surge 25% in Aug on strong demand for autos, high tech goods")
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods take effect as trade talks stall
The counter-tariffs cover $20 billion of US goods, with duties ranging from 15% to 50% across products from steel and furniture to clothing and electronics
 "Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods take effect as trade talks stall")
Fight over Tata Group's soda-ash mine divides impoverished Kenya region
Residents of the villages around Lake Magadi, Africa's biggest for the trona mineral that's converted into soda ash, are split on whether Tata should stay on or leave
 "Fight over Tata Group's soda-ash mine divides impoverished Kenya region")
Eiffel Tower shut after female staff sidelined during Hindu group's visit
The monument was closed late on Monday as employees held a meeting over the incident, which has angered staff and drawn criticism from French politicians
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