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Israeli-made film about Gaza gets 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere
Evasive Alonso teases reporters on his F1 future
Evasive Alonso teases reporters on his F1 future

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso teased reporters on the eve of his home Spanish Grand Prix on Thursday when asked if he had made a long-awaited decision on his future in Formula One.

September 10, 2026

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Ex-president Bush remembers 9/11 through exhibit of his art
Ex-president Bush remembers 9/11 through exhibit of his art

Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 attacks that would define his presidency, George W. Bush, now an avid painter, is displaying 16 pieces of art inspired by the tragic events.

September 10, 2026

What to know about Trump's $5,000 'dividend' pledge
What to know about Trump's $5,000 'dividend' pledge

President Donald Trump has promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November midterm elections.

September 10, 2026

F1 drivers expecting crashes, chaos at new Spanish GP circuit
F1 drivers expecting crashes, chaos at new Spanish GP circuit

Formula One drivers are expecting a weekend of crashes and chaos at the new Circuito de Madring as it hosts the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time.

September 10, 2026

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England close in on Test series sweep against sorry Pakistan
England close in on Test series sweep against sorry Pakistan

England moved inexorably towards a crushing series whitewash against Pakistan on Thursday with three days still remaining in a one-sided third Test at Edgbaston.

September 10, 2026

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AI Risks to Enter 60–80% of Liability and Cyber Insurance Underwriting by 2028, ScienceSoft Predicts
AI Risks to Enter 60–80% of Liability and Cyber Insurance Underwriting by 2028, ScienceSoft Predicts

ScienceSoft has released proprietary research on how midsize US insurers will address artificial intelligence (AI) risks in coverage and underwriting through 2028. Drawing on insurance market data, perspectives from industry experts, and ScienceSoft’s experience working with insurance organizations, the research examines whether growing AI-related losses will lead to a new class of AI-specific insurance.

September 10, 2026