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US GDP growth beats forecasts, accelerates to 4.3% in third quarter

The data was delayed by the 43-day government shutdown and is now outdated. Consumer spending increased at a 3.5 per cent rate last quarter after advancing at a 2.5 per cent pace in the second quarter

OpenAI, xAI, Google sued for training chatbots with 'pirated books'

The lawsuit, filed by an author-journalist, alleged that the companies copied and used protected literary works to develop large language models that power commercial chatbots

Pakistan's national airline PIA is up for sale: Who are the 3 bidders?

To attract more investors, the government reduced PIA's debt, removed sales tax on new aircraft, and offered protection from select taxes and legal issues to revive interest in the sale

Only 5% disease-focused genomic studies in low, middle-income nations: WHO

Cancer, rare diseases and metabolic disorders account for over 75 per cent of genomic studies around the world -- the fields of research were among the first to show a clear use of genomics

South Korea passes bill to establish rebellion courts after Yoon case

The law would require the Seoul Central District Court and the Seoul High Court to establish at least two specialised panels for cases involving rebellion, treason and foreign subversion

Telegram founder Durov to cover IVF costs for women using his donated sperm

Pavel Durov so far has six children from three partners and has more than 100 other children in 12 countries through sperm donation

US lawmakers condemn killing of Hindu man in B'desh, seek minority safety

New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar said she is deeply disturbed" by the ongoing violence against Bangladesh's Hindu minority

One killed as US strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific

The Trump administration has said the strikes were meant to stop the flow of drugs into the US and increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro

UN voices concern over Bangladesh violence, including lynching of Hindu man

Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old garment factory worker, was lynched to death by a mob and his body set on fire over alleged blasphemy in Baluka in Mymensingh last week

Need Greenland for security; Russian, Chinese all over the place: Trump

Denmark and Greenland have said that Greenland belongs to its people and the US cannot take it, even in the name of 'international security'

'Don't play tough': Trump warns Maduro as Russia, China back Venezuela

Donald Trump has stepped up pressure on Venezuela, warning Nicolas Maduro to consider stepping down as the US targets oil shipments and expands military operations in the region

Bondi Beach attack raises fears of Islamic State's resurgence in Asia

The extremist network has expressed admiration for the shooting - and while not officially claiming responsibility has acknowledged the influence of their ideology on the gunmen

Novo gets US nod for Wegovy pill, eyes January launch in obesity market

Novo will start selling the pill, the first of the blockbuster GLP-1 class, in the US in early January, the company said in a statement Monday

China's weather ambitions aim to cut reliance on Europe's ERA5 climate data

Europe's ERA5 is considered the benchmark of climate data, providing details on a range of variables such as rainfall, temperature and wind, spanning more than eight decades

Donald Trump unveils warship named after himself in shipbuilding push

The new ships are part of Trump's "Golden Fleet" bid to revive US shipbuilding and address shortfalls in smaller vessels as it seeks to compete against China

'Terrible' Epstein files are tarnishing reputations, says Donald Trump

Trump said he hated to see former President Bill Clinton, who appeared frequently in the release, being tarnished by the association, describing the situation as 'terrible'

US, its allies weigh conference to rebuild Gaza in fresh ceasefire push

Washington has been discussed as a potential venue for the conference that could happen as early as next month, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private conversations

Trump triples self-deportation bonus to $3,000 for undocumented migrants

Undocumented migrants who self-deport using the CBP Home app will have their travel arranged and paid for by the Department of Homeland Security

At least 5 killed in Mexican Navy plane crash near Galveston in Texas

The US Coast Guard confirmed that five people had been killed in the crash and that the cause of the crash is under investigation

Judge orders Trump admin to allow court challenges for Venezuelan migrants

US District Judge James Boasberg ordered the government to come up with a plan within two weeks for the men, who have since been returned to Venezuela in a prisoner swap