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Tim Sweeney signed away his right to criticize Google until 2032

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney might be one of the most outspoken people in the history of the world. He fought two of the world's most valuable and powerful companies almost all the way to the US Supreme Court, insulting them again and again: "crooked," "deceitful," "insanely sneaky," calling Android a "fake open platform," calling both […]

Source: The Verge · Published: 2026-03-05 02:52 MSK
March 5, 2026
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Watch: Moment wolf rescued from canal in northern Italy

Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-05 02:01 MSK
March 5, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Sam Altman admits OpenAI can’t control Pentagon’s use of AI

CEO’s claims come amid increased scrutiny of US military’s use of the technology and ethics concerns from AI workersSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxOpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, told employees on Tuesday that his company does not control how the Pentagon uses their artificial intelligence products in military operations. Altman’s claims on OpenAI’s lack of input come amid increased scrutiny of how the military uses AI in war and ethics concerns from AI workers over how their technology will be deployed. “You do not get to make operational decisions,” Altman told employees, according to reports by Bloomberg and CNBC. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 01:55 MSK
March 5, 2026
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Australia politics live: government dumps FoI changes; Victoria looks to curb use of suppression orders protecting high-profile defendants

State’s attorney general Sonya Kilkenny confirms she is seeking advice. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal senator says military assets should be used ‘if necessary’ to repatriate AustraliansThe shadow defence minister, James Paterson, says the Middle East is a “challenging” environment for commercial airlines to fly in, with airports in the region being struck by Iran.If those commercial options are not available, then every other option needs to be considered, including using ADF assets to repatriate Australians if that’s necessary.We have used military planes to evacuate Australians from conflict zones. And if that’s necessary in this instance, if it’s possible in this instance, then obviously the government will have our bipartisan support.But we also take this position with some regret, because the current conflict is another example of the failure of the international order, despite decades of UN security council resolutions, the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency in a succession of sanctions and diplomatic frameworks, Iran’s nuclear threat remains, and now United States and Israel have acted without engaging the UN or consulting with allies, including Canada.The question is: where to from here? Given we have a rapidly spreading conflict and growing threats to civilian life across the region, Canada reaffirms that international law binds all belligerents.The action that was taken, we weren’t consulted on it. There was not a process, a broader process for it. It would appear, prima facie … to be inconsistent with international law. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 02:43 MSK
March 5, 2026
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1 Trade to Make Now as Middle East Conflict Rattles the Market

1 Trade to Make Now as Middle East Conflict Rattles the Market

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-03 17:45 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Source: france24.com

Confidence in Gulf countries as destinations and travel hubs 'has been fundamentally broken'

Middle East tourism, worth some $367 billion annually to the region, is taking a hit from the widening conflict ​between U.S.-Israel forces and Iran, putting at risk the region's carefully-constructed image as a safe and high-end vacation hotspot after billions in investment in recent years from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Anita Mendiratta, travel, aviation and tourism consultant.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-03-05 01:01 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Source: marketwatch.com

Here are 6 reasons why stocks may shake off Iran fears and move higher in March

Seasonality, options-market positioning and a handful of other factors bode well for stocks, according to Citadel Securities

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-03-05 01:10 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Asylum seekers waiting over a year for claim in UK may be allowed to work under new measures

Shabana Mahmood hopes to reduce number of claimants in hotels by enabling them to support themselvesUp to 21,000 asylum seekers who have waited for a year for their claims to be processed could be allowed to enter the jobs market so they can support themselves, the Home Office has said, as part of a package of measures to be announced on Thursday.As the government seeks to empty asylum hotels, claimants who break the law, work illegally or are found to have enough assets to live without support will from June be ejected and lose their support payments. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 01:30 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Source: theverge.com

Tim Sweeney signed away his right to criticize Google until 2032

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney might be one of the most outspoken people in the history of the world. He fought two of the world's most valuable and powerful companies almost all the way to the US Supreme Court, insulting them again and again: "crooked," "deceitful," "insanely sneaky," calling Android a "fake open platform," calling both […]

Source: The Verge · Published: 2026-03-05 02:52 MSK
March 5, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Watch: Moment wolf rescued from canal in northern Italy

Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-05 02:01 MSK
March 5, 2026
Infrastructure Continue in source
Source: theguardian.com

Sam Altman admits OpenAI can’t control Pentagon’s use of AI

CEO’s claims come amid increased scrutiny of US military’s use of the technology and ethics concerns from AI workersSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxOpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, told employees on Tuesday that his company does not control how the Pentagon uses their artificial intelligence products in military operations. Altman’s claims on OpenAI’s lack of input come amid increased scrutiny of how the military uses AI in war and ethics concerns from AI workers over how their technology will be deployed. “You do not get to make operational decisions,” Altman told employees, according to reports by Bloomberg and CNBC. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 01:55 MSK
March 5, 2026
Breaking News Continue in source
Source: theguardian.com

Australia politics live: government dumps FoI changes; Victoria looks to curb use of suppression orders protecting high-profile defendants

State’s attorney general Sonya Kilkenny confirms she is seeking advice. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal senator says military assets should be used ‘if necessary’ to repatriate AustraliansThe shadow defence minister, James Paterson, says the Middle East is a “challenging” environment for commercial airlines to fly in, with airports in the region being struck by Iran.If those commercial options are not available, then every other option needs to be considered, including using ADF assets to repatriate Australians if that’s necessary.We have used military planes to evacuate Australians from conflict zones. And if that’s necessary in this instance, if it’s possible in this instance, then obviously the government will have our bipartisan support.But we also take this position with some regret, because the current conflict is another example of the failure of the international order, despite decades of UN security council resolutions, the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency in a succession of sanctions and diplomatic frameworks, Iran’s nuclear threat remains, and now United States and Israel have acted without engaging the UN or consulting with allies, including Canada.The question is: where to from here? Given we have a rapidly spreading conflict and growing threats to civilian life across the region, Canada reaffirms that international law binds all belligerents.The action that was taken, we weren’t consulted on it. There was not a process, a broader process for it. It would appear, prima facie … to be inconsistent with international law. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 02:43 MSK
March 5, 2026
Breaking News Continue in source
Source: finance.yahoo.com

1 Trade to Make Now as Middle East Conflict Rattles the Market

1 Trade to Make Now as Middle East Conflict Rattles the Market

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-03 17:45 MSK
March 4, 2026
Financial News Continue in source
Source: france24.com

Confidence in Gulf countries as destinations and travel hubs 'has been fundamentally broken'

Middle East tourism, worth some $367 billion annually to the region, is taking a hit from the widening conflict ​between U.S.-Israel forces and Iran, putting at risk the region's carefully-constructed image as a safe and high-end vacation hotspot after billions in investment in recent years from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Anita Mendiratta, travel, aviation and tourism consultant.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-03-05 01:01 MSK
March 4, 2026
Financial News Continue in source
Source: marketwatch.com

Here are 6 reasons why stocks may shake off Iran fears and move higher in March

Seasonality, options-market positioning and a handful of other factors bode well for stocks, according to Citadel Securities

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-03-05 01:10 MSK
March 4, 2026
Financial News Continue in source
Source: theguardian.com

Asylum seekers waiting over a year for claim in UK may be allowed to work under new measures

Shabana Mahmood hopes to reduce number of claimants in hotels by enabling them to support themselvesUp to 21,000 asylum seekers who have waited for a year for their claims to be processed could be allowed to enter the jobs market so they can support themselves, the Home Office has said, as part of a package of measures to be announced on Thursday.As the government seeks to empty asylum hotels, claimants who break the law, work illegally or are found to have enough assets to live without support will from June be ejected and lose their support payments. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 01:30 MSK
March 4, 2026
Financial News Continue in source