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'It's un-British': lawmakers raise concerns about aquarium penguins
German court rules against OpenAI in copyright case
German court rules against OpenAI in copyright case

A German court ruled Tuesday that OpenAI has infringed copyright law by using song lyrics to feed its chat models in a case that could have wide implications for European artists.

November 11, 2025

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Calls for 'mano dura' as crime-rattled Chile votes for president
Calls for 'mano dura' as crime-rattled Chile votes for president

A surge in violent crime looks set to dominate presidential elections Sunday in Chile, where the far-right is riding high with promises to crack down on transnational gangs and carry out mass migrant deportations.

November 11, 2025

US-China tensions weigh on Lisbon's Web Summit
US-China tensions weigh on Lisbon's Web Summit

Global tech leaders packed Lisbon's annual Web Summit Tuesday to talk artificial intelligence, robots and startups -- all under the shadow of global tensions over cutting-edge hardware and software and the resources needed to build them.

November 11, 2025

Pakistani Taliban claim deadly suicide attack in Islamabad
Pakistani Taliban claim deadly suicide attack in Islamabad

The Pakistani Taliban claimed a suicide bombing that killed at least 12 people in Islamabad on Tuesday, a rare attack by the militant group on the country's capital.

November 11, 2025

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'Splinternets' threat to be avoided, says web address controller
'Splinternets' threat to be avoided, says web address controller

The risk of the internet fragmenting into national "splinternets" will likely be averted in a UN vote next month, the head of the authority that manages web addresses told AFP on Tuesday.

November 11, 2025

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Iraqis vote in general election at a crucial regional moment
Iraqis vote in general election at a crucial regional moment

Iraqis began voting for a new parliament on Tuesday at a pivotal time for the country and the wider region, in an election that both Iran and the United States will be closely watching.

November 11, 2025