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Big Tech's debt binge raises risk in race to create an AI world
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Cambridge Analytica case: Zuckerberg's Meta settles claims for $190 million
Representatives of Menlo Park, California-based Meta and Zuckerberg didn't immediately return emails seeking comment on the settlement
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Trump's 28-point Ukraine peace plan would grant key Russian demands
Under the terms of the plan, the Ukrainian regions of Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk would be "recognised as de facto Russian, including by the United States
 "Trump's 28-point Ukraine peace plan would grant key Russian demands")
Lula stares down Donald Trump and scores tariff victory for Brazil
In an executive order, Trump exempted dozens of Brazilian food products, including coffee and beef, from the 40% increased tariffs he imposed in an ill-fated attempt to help former President Jair
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US factory activity hits four-month low as tariffs weaken demand: Report
The survey's measure of new orders received by businesses increased to 55.0 from 53.6 last month
 "US factory activity hits four-month low as tariffs weaken demand: Report")
US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal: Report
Washington has presented Ukraine with a 28-point plan, which endorses some of Russia's principal demands in the war
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US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal: Report
Washington has presented Ukraine with a 28-point plan, which endorses some of Russia's principal demands in the war
Europe's growth model geared towards a world that is disappearing: Lagarde
Lagarde said that Europe has become more vulnerable due to its dependency on third countries for its security and the supply of critical raw materials
 "Europe's growth model geared towards a world that is disappearing: Lagarde")
US unveils advanced female crash test dummy to boost driver safety
Women are 73 per cent more likely to be injured in a head-on crash, and they are 17 per cent more likely to be killed in a car crash, than men
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S Africa refuses to hand over G20 baton to junior official amid US spat
South African President adopted reconciliatory approach on Thursday evening after the US requested accreditation for an eight-member team led by US charg d'affaires, Marc Dillard, to receive the baton
 "S Africa refuses to hand over G20 baton to junior official amid US spat")
Google to challenge US govt over alleged digital ad monopoly in court
In Alexandria, Virginia, Google and US Justice Department lawyers face off in closing arguments over the complex tech distributing millions of digital ads daily across the internet
 "Google to challenge US govt over alleged digital ad monopoly in court")
Trump's wind-down of Education Department leaves schools fearing disruption
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said schools will continue receiving federal money without disruption
 "Trump's wind-down of Education Department leaves schools fearing disruption")
Yoon indicted for manipulating probe into South Korean marine's drowning
Yoon was removed from office earlier this year after being indicted on a rebellion charge related to his Dec 3 martial law decree that plunged the country into political turmoil
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Zelenskyy faces growing pressure as corruption scandal, war crises deepen
Ukraine's presidential term is normally five years, and, before the war, the next elections had been scheduled for the spring of 2024
 "Zelenskyy faces growing pressure as corruption scandal, war crises deepen")
Trump slams Democrats for 'seditious behaviour' in video to US troops
Donald Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of 'seditious behaviour' after they released a video asking US troops to uphold the Constitution and refuse illegal orders
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South Africans are flourishing more than you might expect: Here's why
Insights from South Africa could offer clues about how to support the well-being of people living in places that are going through significant social and structural challenges
 "South Africans are flourishing more than you might expect: Here's why")
Japan's exports rise 3.7% in Oct but US-bound shipments fall due to tariffs
President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with Japan in July, placing a 15 per cent tax on goods imported from that nation
 "Japan's exports rise 3.7% in Oct but US-bound shipments fall due to tariffs")
Fire at main venue of COP30 in Brazil injures 21, triggers mass evacuation
India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav was also present with the Indian delegation inside the Blue Zone when the fire broke out, but he and other officials safely came out of the venue
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Netflix, Comcast, and Paramount submit bids for Warner Bros Discovery
The submissions meet a Nov. 20 deadline for a first round of bids set by the board of Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent of HBO, CNN and the Warner Bros. movie and TV studios
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OpenAI partners with Foxconn to design hardware for AI data centres
Hon Hai, also known as Foxconn, will co-design and develop data centre server racks with OpenAI, and work to ensure such racks can be manufactured across the US
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