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One dead, nine hurt in gunfire between groups at Tennessee university
Shell casings indicate that gunfire was exchanged across a street near campus between the group
 "One dead, nine hurt in gunfire between groups at Tennessee university")
IPU assembly to be held in Geneva from today; to address AI, tech ethics
The Assembly's central theme focuses on parliamentary action to maximise the advantages of emerging technologies
 "IPU assembly to be held in Geneva from today; to address AI, tech ethics")
Heavy Israeli bombardment in Gaza as UN peacekeepers in Lebanon hit again
Israel's military renewed its offensive in northern Gaza almost a week ago while escalating its air and ground campaign
 "Heavy Israeli bombardment in Gaza as UN peacekeepers in Lebanon hit again")
Seven dead as storm hits Brazil's Sao Paulo, 1.4 mn homes without power
Officials in Sao Paulo state said that record wind gusts Friday night of up to 67 mph (108 kph) knocked down transmission lines and uprooted trees
 "Seven dead as storm hits Brazil's Sao Paulo, 1.4 mn homes without power")
Sister of North Korea's leader threatens South Korea over drone flights
The statement by Kim Yo Jong came a day after North Korea's Foreign Ministry claimed that South Korean drones carrying anti-North Korean propaganda leaflets were detected in the night skies
 "Sister of North Korea's leader threatens South Korea over drone flights")
Google urges US court to put app store ruling on hold for safety concerns
In a court filing on Friday night, Google said US District Judge James Donato's injunction order, which goes into effect on Nov. 1, would harm the company
 "Google urges US court to put app store ruling on hold for safety concerns")
Poland PM plans to suspend right to asylum as part of new migration policy
Poland has struggled with migration pressures on its border with Belarus since 2021. Successive Polish governments have accused Belarus and Russia of luring migrants from the Middle East
 "Poland PM plans to suspend right to asylum as part of new migration policy")
New document shows OpenAI's transformation from nonprofit to $157 bn giant
Called OpenAI, the nonprofit told the IRS its goal was to advance digital intelligence in the way that is most likely to benefit humanity as a whole
 "New document shows OpenAI's transformation from nonprofit to $157 bn giant")
Harris in good health, possesses resiliency for prez fight, says her doctor
Dr Joshua Simmons, a US Army colonel and physician to the vice president, wrote that Harris, 59, maintains a healthy, active lifestyle and that her most recent physical last April was unremarkable
 "Harris in good health, possesses resiliency for prez fight, says her doctor")
US forces launch series of targeted airstrikes on ISIS camps in Syria
On September 29, the US conducted precision strikes in Syria, killing 37 terrorist operatives, including high-ranking leaders from ISIS
 "US forces launch series of targeted airstrikes on ISIS camps in Syria")
Musk's robotaxi misses the mark with Wall Street: Here's what went wrong
Robotaxi is a fully autonomous two-seater with no steering wheel or pedals; Elon Musk hails it as Tesla's most significant launch since the Model 3
 "Musk's robotaxi misses the mark with Wall Street: Here's what went wrong")
Over 100 persons killed in name of honour in Sindh from Jan to Jun in Pak
The Sindh Suhai Organisation voiced concern regarding rising incidents of violence against women, including murder and sexual harassment, in the province
 "Over 100 persons killed in name of honour in Sindh from Jan to Jun in Pak")
Gazing at your dog can connect your brain with theirs, finds research
This research, conducted by researchers in China, is the first time that neural coupling between different species has been witnessed
 "Gazing at your dog can connect your brain with theirs, finds research")
US lawmakers ask for briefing from telecom giants amid cyber attack reports
According to The Wall Street Journal report, hackers may have had prolonged access to critical network infrastructure, raising significant national security concerns
 "US lawmakers ask for briefing from telecom giants amid cyber attack reports")
Section 144 imposed in Pakistan's Rawalpindi ahead of SCO Meeting
India will be represented by External Affairs Minister Jaishankar during the summit in Pakistan
 "Section 144 imposed in Pakistan's Rawalpindi ahead of SCO Meeting")
Bomb survivors use Nobel Peace Prize win to share anti-nuke message
Three high school students accompanied Mimaki at the city hall, stood by him as the prize winner was announced, and promised to keep their activism alive
 "Bomb survivors use Nobel Peace Prize win to share anti-nuke message")
China's finance minister says room for economic stimulus but offers no plan
The government has raised pensions and offered subsidies to people who trade in old cars or appliances for new ones, but such steps have failed to jolt economic growth
 "China's finance minister says room for economic stimulus but offers no plan")
China shores up its property sector, signals more spending is coming
Local governments will be allowed to use special bonds to buy unsold homes, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an announced
 "China shores up its property sector, signals more spending is coming")
Hezbollah, Israel battle on border as Lebanon's army watches from sidelines
Only direct clashes between two national armies were on Oct 3, when Israeli tank fire hit Lebanese army position in the area of Bint Jbeil, killing a soldier, later two soldiers were killed in strike
 "Hezbollah, Israel battle on border as Lebanon's army watches from sidelines")
Floridians evacuated after wake-up call from devastating Hurricane Helene
In the seaside town of Punta Gorda, Mayor Lynne Matthews said rescuers only had to save three people from floodwaters after Milton passed, compared with 121 rescues from Helene's flooding
 "Floridians evacuated after wake-up call from devastating Hurricane Helene")