Filed from the World desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.
World · 2 October 2026
Ahead of a looming election, Malaysia has begun a rapid‑fire deportation of Myanmar refugees, sending them back to conflict zones in a bid to tidy up its voter rolls, sparking international ridicule and moral bewilderm…
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World · 2 October 2026
Every National Day in Beijing, a flurry of pigeons perform a brief aerial homage to Chairman Mao before darting back to their owners, leaving bewildered tourists and a lingering question of whether the birds have better…
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AI Wire · 2 October 2026
OpenAI releases draft guidelines outlining technical safeguards, operational practices, and incident‑investigation steps to build safety cases for large‑scale AI training. The move signals a push toward formal safety frameworks as models grow in complexity.
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Entertainment · 2 October 2026
Bradley Cooper has signed on to lead a new Paramount G.I. Joe film, with Danny McBride at the helm. The partnership promises a fresh, irreverent take on the iconic toy line, but insiders say the script still needs a few…
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Entertainment · 2 October 2026
The world's science community is abuzz as the cosmic connection of 'Reacher' and 'Neagley' takes center stage, bringing a touch of elegance and stardom. The satirical update reveals TV fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting…
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Business · 2 October 2026
The U.S. president’s possible export ban on diesel has set fuel‑price charts to the moon, turning refineries into the new playground for speculative traders and leaving logistics managers wondering if their trucks wi…
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AI Wire · 2 October 2026
Marketers are turning to AI to streamline campaigns and personalize outreach. A recent list highlights 11 tools—from content creation to analytics—that promise faster, smarter marketing workflows. Here’s what’s new and why it matters.
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Entertainment · 1 October 2026
At Rome’s annual film festival, Oscar‑winning actress Julianne Moore will be handed a lifetime achievement trophy by her new director, Jesse Eisenberg, while simultaneously starring in his latest debut, "The Debut."…
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Business · 1 October 2026
US lawmakers have rolled back fuel‑efficiency mandates while pushing the market toward cheaper, higher‑fuel‑consumption vehicles—an ironic recipe for higher gasoline bills and a larger carbon footprint.
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