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• Sydney gay nightclub apologises after backlash over ‘Pink Pony’ name referencing lesbian pop hit
  guardian_world ｜ 2025-10-17 08:43

  Owner and manager of venue which will be renamed say original decision was ‘error of judgment’ with mention of ‘preferred mix’ described as ‘tone deaf and hurtful’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new gay nightclub in Sydney that was forced to change its name referencing a song by US lesbian popstar Chappell Roan has apologised for “any hurt caused” to the LGBTQ+ community.The venue, which was to be named “Pink Pony”, also said nominating its preferred clientele as young gay men was “tone deaf and hurtful”. Continue reading...

• Russia hands long prison sentences to 15 captured Ukrainian fighters - Reuters
  reuters_world ｜ 2025-10-17 08:37

  Russia hands long prison sentences to 15 captured Ukrainian fighters  Reuters

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• Taiwan bans officials attending Chinese events to mark island's 'retrocession' - Reuters
  reuters_world ｜ 2025-10-17 08:23

  Taiwan bans officials attending Chinese events to mark island's 'retrocession'  Reuters

• In China, global companies struggle as home-grown brands steal thunder - Reuters
  reuters_world ｜ 2025-10-17 08:12

  In China, global companies struggle as home-grown brands steal thunder  Reuters

• People in Gaza face severe shortages despite ceasefire agreement
  aljazeera_all ｜ 2025-10-17 08:05

  UN stresses urgent action is needed to address famine conditions, requiring thousands of aid trucks into enclave weekly.

• EssilorLuxottica hits record high after Meta AI glasses help drive sales beat - Reuters
  reuters_world ｜ 2025-10-17 08:02

  EssilorLuxottica hits record high after Meta AI glasses help drive sales beat  Reuters

• Israel does not want Marwan Barghouti as “partner for peace”
  aljazeera_all ｜ 2025-10-17 07:46

  Arab Barghouti on his father’s continued imprisonment despite the recent exchange of captives between Hamas and Israel.

• BOJ to raise rates if economy aligns with forecasts, deputy governor says - Reuters
  reuters_world ｜ 2025-10-17 07:44

  BOJ to raise rates if economy aligns with forecasts, deputy governor says  Reuters

• Ford to recall nearly 625,000 US vehicles over camera display, seatbelt issues - Reuters
  reuters_world ｜ 2025-10-17 07:42

  Ford to recall nearly 625,000 US vehicles over camera display, seatbelt issues  Reuters

• US says India halves Russian oil imports, sources say no cuts seen - Reuters
  reuters_world ｜ 2025-10-17 07:38

  US says India halves Russian oil imports, sources say no cuts seen  Reuters

• Military leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s new president
  aljazeera_all ｜ 2025-10-17 07:35

  Mass demonstrations in recent weeks over power and water shortages have killed more than 20 people.

• Putin held meeting of top officials following call with Trump - Reuters
  reuters_world ｜ 2025-10-17 07:35

  Putin held meeting of top officials following call with Trump  Reuters

• Open AI breaks ranks with Tech Council of Australia over heated copyright issue
  guardian_world ｜ 2025-10-17 07:33

  Chief global affairs officer of company behind ChatGPT tells Sydney audience ‘we are going to be in Australia, one way or the other’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOpen AI has broken ranks with the Tech Council of Australia over copyright restrictions, declaring that its artificial intelligence models are “going to be in Australia, one way or the other”.Chris Lehane, the chief global affairs officer of the artificial intelligence company responsible for ChatGPT, made a keynote appearance at SXSW Sydney on Friday, where he covered the geopolitics of AI, Australia’s tech future – and the global debate around using copyrighted material to train large language models. Continue reading...

• South Korea kicks off arms fair to showcase unmanned, AI weapons - Reuters
  reuters_world ｜ 2025-10-17 07:33

  South Korea kicks off arms fair to showcase unmanned, AI weapons  Reuters

• Exclusive: Kawasaki in talks to develop Taurus missile engines, sources say - Reuters
  reuters_world ｜ 2025-10-17 07:27

  Exclusive: Kawasaki in talks to develop Taurus missile engines, sources say  Reuters

• Mongolian PM loses confidence vote, resigns after four months in office
  aljazeera_all ｜ 2025-10-17 07:23

  Politicians overwhelmingly vote to oust the Mongolian premier, four months after doing the same to his predecessor.

• Ferrari cuts number of cars it sends to UK after non-dom tax status scrapped
  guardian_world ｜ 2025-10-17 07:15

  Carmaker says reasons for reduction include that some wealthy people ‘are getting out of the country’Ferrari has cut the number of cars it sells in the UK as wealthy individuals relocate overseas after tax changes and the abolition of non-dom status.The Italian luxury carmaker reportedly began limiting the number of vehicles it exported to the UK about six months ago, in an attempt to stop a decline in their residual value. Continue reading...

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  reuters_business ｜ 2025-10-17 07:02

  value: (LUAT.BO) | Stock Insights & Latest News  Reuters

• Peru’s new president refuses to resign after Gen Z protests leave one dead
  aljazeera_all ｜ 2025-10-17 06:47

  State of emergency to be declared in capital as protests that led to last week’s ouster of former president intensify.

• Trump says his administration is working on lowering beef prices - Reuters
  reuters_world ｜ 2025-10-17 06:47

  Trump says his administration is working on lowering beef prices  Reuters

• Family of British girl missing for 55 years gives ultimatum to person of interest
  bbc_world ｜ 2025-10-17 06:41

  Authorities believe three-year-old was abducted from Fairy Meadow beach in Wollongong in January 1970.

• Tariff rollercoaster prompts Chinese exporters to 'give up' on US - Reuters
  reuters_world ｜ 2025-10-17 06:38

  Tariff rollercoaster prompts Chinese exporters to 'give up' on US  Reuters

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• The ‘messy’ trend behind Australia’s rising unemployment is worrying economists
  guardian_world ｜ 2025-10-17 06:33

  The RBA is holding fire on further rate cuts until it is confident that inflation is easing. But the latest jobs data complicates mattersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs Jim Chalmers moves among the global elite during the G20 talkfest with fellow finance ministers and big-time investors in Washington this week, he will be spruiking Australia’s enviable economic performance over recent years.A particular point of pride has been the strength of the labour market. Continue reading...

• Japan PM hopeful Takaichi avoids WWII shrine visit amid political tussle
  aljazeera_all ｜ 2025-10-17 06:29

  Past visits by top leaders to Yasukuni, which honours convicted war criminals, have angered Japan's neighbours.

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• Huge Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire
  aljazeera_all ｜ 2025-10-17 06:21

  Huge explosions were seen in southern and eastern Lebanon as Israeli war planes targeted the area, killing at least one

• Indian refiners make rare purchases of Guyanese grades, sources say - Reuters
  reuters_world ｜ 2025-10-17 06:20

  Indian refiners make rare purchases of Guyanese grades, sources say  Reuters

• English winemakers hope for export boost as they toast warmest summer - Reuters
  reuters_world ｜ 2025-10-17 06:17

  English winemakers hope for export boost as they toast warmest summer  Reuters