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AI deepfakes are being used to target Trump in race for US president

The campaign for Donald Trump's GOP rival tweeted out a video containing fake images of the former president hugging and kissing Dr Anthony Fauci.

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Donald Trump 37-count felony indictment unsealed in documents case

Former US president Donald Trump has become the first US ex-president to face federal indictment following the seizure of classified documents from his Mar-a-Lago estate.

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Watch: Canadian wildfire smoke blankets parts of US in yellowish haze

Smoke from intense Canadian wildfires is blanketing the northeastern US in a yellowish haze, prompting health warnings.

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‘I can taste the air’: Smoke from Canada fires is engulfing New York

Smoke from Canada wildfires has prompted New York City to cancel broadway shows and flights.

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Lionel Messi confirms he will sign for US team Inter Miami

Lionel Messi on Wednesday announced he will sign for Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, choosing the US as his next destination over a Barcelona reunion or blockbuster deal to play in Saudi Arabia.

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Mike Pence submits papers to formally launch 2024 presidential bid

Pence will challenge his former boss Donald Trump, who is the clear Republican frontrunner so far.

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US willing to discuss nuclear weapons with Russia 'without conditions'

White House national security adviser said that growing size of China's arsenal makes worldwide weapons control harder

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US Senate avoids default in vote on debt ceiling and spending cuts

The US Senate has avoided a government default by passing a bill to lift the debt ceiling and introduce spending cuts days before its Monday deadline.

Mobility

What have we learned from NASA’s first public meeting on UFOs?

A US task force is examining 800 unidentified anomalous phenomena, but less than 5 per cent of them are thought to be "really abnormal".

USA

US House passes bill on debt limit and budget cuts avoid default

US House passes bill on debt limit and budget cuts sending deal to the Senate for swift passage just days ahead of 5 June default deadline.

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EU and US raise concerns about Polish law to probe 'Russian influence'

The special committee will investigate cases of "Russian influence" in Poland's internal security between 2007 and 2022.

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WATCH: Tina Turner fans pay respects to 'Queen of Rock and Soul'

Tributes have poured in from around the world, with some of music's biggest names lamenting the loss of a singular and instantly recognisable performer, whose popularity spanned generations.

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WATCH: Logging enthusiasts gather for Canadian competition

The annual Logger Sports competition gathered hundreds of participants and spectators last weekend in the beautiful town of Kaslo, Canada.

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China bans Micron chips as tech row with US escalates

The move deepens a dispute between the US and China over technology and security.

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YouTube's algorithm is recommending violent gun videos to 9-year-olds

New research shows that YouTube's powerful algorithms can flood young users with disturbing content, including depictions of school shootings.

Japan

Ukraine war high on agenda as G7 leaders land in Hiroshima for meeting

World leaders landed Thursday for a Group of Seven meeting in Hiroshima, the site of the world’s first atomic bomb attack, with Russia’s war in Ukraine expected to be high on the agenda.

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman calls for AI regulation amid fears over harm

The CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has told US politicians regulating AI would be “wise” given the dangers it could pose.

USA

ChatGPT boss calls for regulation of artificial intelligence

ChatGPT's Sam Altman says the benefits of artificial intelligence outweigh the risks, but that AI should be regulated.

Poland

First HIMARS rocket launchers arrive in Poland from the US

Poland takes first delivery of US-made HIMARS rocket launchers amid concerns over war in Ukraine with a further 500 due later this year.

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CIA urges Russians to spy on their own country

The US secret service released a video on Telegram urging Russian civilians to come forward with intelligence.

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