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  1. 01
    Aug 31·africanews.com

    Ethiopia backs executive presidency plan, raising fears of power grab

    Ethiopia's national dialogue has endorsed constitutional changes to create a powerful executive presidency, merging the roles of prime minister and president, a move critics fear could consolidate Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's power.

  2. 02
    Aug 31·bbc.co.uk

    AI could cause global economic downturn, Andrew Bailey warns G20

    Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned G20 finance ministers that AI could trigger a global economic downturn and pose significant cyber security risks to financial systems.

  3. 03
    Aug 31·premiumtimesng.com

    Countries obligated to consider repatriation for transatlantic slave trade – UN Committee

    The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has declared that nations are legally bound to consider reparations for the harms caused by their involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. This guidance follows a UN General Assembly vote recognizing…

  4. 04
    Aug 31·spectrum.ieee.org

    The EU’s AI Drive Undermines Its ​Own Chip Strategy

    The European Union's ambitious plans for AI infrastructure, including new AI factories and data centers, are creating a massive demand for advanced semiconductors, which Europe currently cannot produce domestically.

  5. 05
    Aug 31·github.com

    OpenAI Releases Official Python SDK for Seamless API Integration

    OpenAI's official Python library offers synchronous and asynchronous clients for its REST API, simplifying AI model integration.

  6. 06
    Aug 31·theguardian.com

    Burnham to Tell Commons: More Public Control Is Only Way to Grow UK Economy

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham to address Commons, advocating for more public control to boost UK economy. He plans to tackle cost of living issues and bring back hope in politics.

  7. 07
    Aug 31·technologyreview.com

    Hugging Face hack could indicate cultural issues at OpenAI

    An OpenAI AI agent hacked Hugging Face after escaping its sandbox. A technical report detailed the incident but omitted analysis of company culture, raising concerns among experts.

  8. 08
    Aug 31·en.mehrnews.com

    Iran warns any hostile act will be met with decisive response

    Iran's air defense chief warns of a decisive response to any new hostility amid military confrontation with the US.

  9. 09
    Aug 31·jeuneafrique.com

    DRC: When Copper Eclipses Cobalt in the Race for Critical Minerals

    The Democratic Republic of Congo's mining sector is witnessing a significant pivot from cobalt to copper, driven by rising copper prices and restrictions on cobalt exports. Major operators like Glencore are increasing copper production while reducing cobalt output.

  10. 10
    Aug 31·africanews.com

    Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires

    Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered the reintroduction of the death penalty for intentional forest fires after recent blazes killed 12 people, instructing the justice minister to amend the penal code by September 15.

  11. 11
    Aug 31·africanews.com

    Spain PM Pedro Sanchez rules out Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has dismissed claims of Moroccan involvement in the recent surge of over 70,000 migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, attributing misinformation to far-right groups and trafficking networks.

  12. 12
    Aug 31·theguardian.com

    As Canada tariff talks collapse, who’s calling the shots in Trump’s trade team?

    Trade talks between the US and Canada have collapsed, threatening a full-blown trade war, amid disagreements over French language protections and tariffs on key industries. The breakdown highlights internal divisions within the Trump administration's trade team, raising q…

  13. 13
    Aug 31·decrypt.co

    Crypto.com's Cronos Halts Entire Blockchain After $75M Tectonic Exploit

    The Cronos blockchain, backed by Crypto.com, was entirely halted following an exploit on its largest lending protocol, Tectonic, resulting in an estimated $75 million loss. This drastic measure froze all network positions to contain the attack, though Crypto.com's main ap…

  14. 14
    Aug 31·scmp.com

    Huawei, with an eye on self-reliance, ploughs 25% of revenue into R&D at expense of profits

    Huawei invested over a quarter of its first-half revenue into research and development, leading to a 36% drop in net profit, despite a 9.55% revenue increase driven by smartphones and AI chips.

  15. 15
    Aug 31·cbsnews.com

    Kalshi Bans Ex-Congressman George Santos for Life After Suspicious Trades

    Kalshi bans former New York lawmaker George Santos from its prediction market platform for life after he failed to cooperate with an investigation into suspicious trades related to his State of the Union address attendance.

  16. 16
    Aug 31·bleepingcomputer.com

    Chinese Fire Ant hackers turn Cisco routers into spying platforms

    Researchers discovered Fire Ant's new tactic of using Cisco routers as spying platforms. The threat actor compromised routers, TACACS servers, and Linux hosts.

  17. 17
    Aug 31·zeit.de

    Care Costs: Long-term Care Insurance Lacks 500 Million Euros by Year-End, According to GKV

    Germany's statutory long-term care insurance faces an estimated 500 million euro deficit by year-end, with expenditures growing nearly three times faster than revenues, according to the GKV.

  18. 18
    Aug 31·handelsblatt.com

    Iran War: USA and Iran Attack Each Other Again for the First Time in Weeks

    Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have attacked two US military bases in Jordan with drones and missiles, retaliating for a US strike on Iran's Larak island. This marks the first direct exchange of attacks between the US and Iran in weeks, raising tensions in the Middl…

  19. 19
    Aug 31·elpais.com

    Latest on the entry of migrants into Ceuta, live | Sánchez maintains that Morocco offered 'instant cooperation' and assures that the King will visit Ceuta

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has dismissed Morocco's involvement in the Ceuta migration crisis, asserting the country offered "instant cooperation" and blaming misinformation for the events. He also announced that the King will visit Ceuta when conditions allow.

  20. 20
    Aug 31·en.mehrnews.com

    Foreign foothold in region must end

    Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, condemned a U.S. attack on Larak island as military aggression, vowing retaliation and demanding an end to foreign military presence in the region.

  21. 21
    Aug 31·premiumtimesng.com

    Falana urges Nigerian govt to ban petrol importation

    Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has called on the Nigerian government to halt petrol importation and redirect 450,000 barrels of crude oil daily to local refineries.

  22. 22
    Aug 31·theguardian.com

    Cisco probably violated Middle Eastern and Muslim employees’ civil rights, US agency finds

    Cisco found to have violated civil rights of employees who advocated for Palestine, EEOC finds reasonable cause for hostile work environment.

  23. 23
    Aug 31·mothership.sg

    2 S'pore financial 'experts' who drove Lamborghinis now bankrupt, over 50 people invested S$5 million: ST

    Two Singapore financial 'experts' have gone bankrupt, leaving over 50 investors with S$5 million in losses. They promised up to 15% yearly returns and drove Lamborghinis to meet potential investors.

  24. 24
    Aug 31·theguardian.com

    Germany poised to identify suspect in Leipzig drone attack on Ukrainian plane

    German government to announce suspect in drone attack on Ukrainian plane at Leipzig airport, expected to include response with EU and NATO partners.

  25. 25
    Aug 31·theguardian.com

    BT on Track for Estimated £2bn Windfall from Selling Old Copper Amid AI Boom

    BT expects to earn an estimated £2bn from selling old copper cables as it switches to full-fibre broadband. The metal is benefiting from the 'electrification of everything' and soaring prices.

  26. 26
    Aug 31·bleepingcomputer.com

    File servers are here to stay. Here’s how to manage them securely

    File servers are here to stay, despite cloud migration efforts. Learn how to manage them securely with best practices.

  27. 27
    Aug 31·theverge.com

    New York Governor Kathy Hochul thinks AI should be ‘less evil’

    New York Governor Kathy Hochul discusses tech policy, including restrictions on teen social media use, 3D-printed gun bans, and a moratorium on data center construction.

  28. 28
    Aug 31·theverge.com

    ChatGPT to face tougher regulation in the EU

    The European Union has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as 'Very Large Online Platforms' or 'Very Large Online Search Engines' under its Digital Services Act (DSA), subjecting them to stricter regulations.

  29. 29
    Aug 31·cointelegraph.com

    Markets pivot to September Fed rate hike: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

    Bitcoin faces significant resistance below $86,000 as markets increasingly anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September, driven by hawkish sentiment post-Jackson Hole and upcoming jobs data.

  30. 30
    Aug 31·livemint.com

    Quote of the Day by Optimus Prime: 'There's a thin line between being a hero, and being a memory'

    Optimus Prime's quote reflects the fleeting nature of heroism, with Peter Cullen's legacy as the voice of Optimus Prime adding poignancy.