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A North Korean IT worker used a fake identity to obtain remote work with a New Zealand company and then threatened to release sensitive information when exposed, Wellington's cybersecurity agency said Thursday.

An autonomous OpenAI program infiltrated an Australian government health website in June in an "unacceptable" breach, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

US artificial intelligence startup Anthropic on Wednesday unveiled the first discovery from its molecular biology lab, a previously unknown enzyme system spotted by its Claude model and touted by the company as proof that AI can speed up basic research.

US President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday, kicking off a pomp-filled state visit aimed at smoothing superpower tensions on everything from AI and trade to Iran.

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will undergo knee surgery and miss the remainder of the NFL regular season, head coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday.

Moroccans worried about unemployment and inequality cast their ballots for a new parliament on Wednesday, in the country's first poll since a mass migration crisis and a youth-led protest movement highlighted widespread discontentment among young people.

The family of a Venezuelan man shot by US immigration agents while delivering a DoorDash order told AFP on Wednesday that he required surgery urgently for a bullet lodged near his spine.

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns will lead off for the United States against the Internationals in Thursday's five opening four-ball matches of the 16th Presidents Cup after Wednesday's pairings draw.

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to undergo season-ending surgery, multiple US media reported on Wednesday.

Last season's runners-up Lyon hammered Servette 8-0 in their women's Champions League opener on Wednesday to underline their title credentials as holders Barcelona trounced Paris FC 5-2.

A lawyer for CNN, MS NOW and Politico urged a US federal judge on Wednesday to immediately restore White House access for the news organizations after President Donald Trump abruptly revoked their credentials.

Brazil's typically sun-drenched city of Rio de Janeiro is experiencing its wettest September on record as the powerful El Nino weather phenomenon threatens to wreak havoc in the vast nation.

Stock markets fell Wednesday as oil prices rose sharply and US bond yields jumped on inflation fears, with world leaders at the UN General Assembly offering little to suggest progress in ending turmoil in the Middle East.

Leaders of AI giants told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that the technology calls for heightened vigilance, with Anthropic's CEO pledging to slow down where needed to ensure the safety of new releases.

A US federal judge was holding a hearing on Wednesday to consider a demand by CNN, MS NOW and Politico to have their White House access restored after their credentials were revoked by President Donald Trump.

Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least seven people on Wednesday, including two in a new barrage on Kyiv, as it vowed there would be no "pause" in Europe's worst conflict since World War II.

The current moment in AI development "calls for extreme care," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told the UN Security Council on Wednesday, noting that the technology's advancement could accelerate rapidly.

The family of a Venezuelan man shot by US immigration agents while delivering a DoorDash order told AFP on Wednesday that he required urgent medical attention for a bullet lodged near his spine.

Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday said he hopes that this year’s Formula One world championship will conclude with its two races as scheduled in the Middle East despite the continuing conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of using third-country fighters from 47 countries to prosecute Moscow's war against Ukraine.

Charles Leclerc on Wednesday brushed off talk of a rift with Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton and instead joined his rivals in heaping praise on the talent of Kimi Antonelli.

New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp on Wednesday called on his squad to harness the power of the collective ahead of his first match in charge.

A furious row was engulfing Dolly Parton's estate on Wednesday, with the manager of the late country music legend accusing her nephew of making violent threats.

Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least seven people on Wednesday, including two in a new barrage on Kyiv, as it vowed there would be no "pause" in Europe's worst conflict since World War II.

The new closing date honours the anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison and reinforces the initiative’s commitment to financial empowerment and inclusion.

Fast-growing financial technology company combines AI-powered market intelligence, institutional-grade tools, and human expertise within a platform designed to bring sophisticated technology closer to individual investors.

United States golfers will try to stretch their win streak to 11 while the Internationals seek their first victory since 1988 when the 16th Presidents Cup begins Thursday at Medinah.

Cristiano Ronaldo said he is focused on "the present", refusing to set a date for his international retirement when he appeared before the press on Wednesday, on the eve of the Nations League match against Wales.

McDonald's unveiled plans Wednesday to steer $8.5 billion to franchisees for restaurant remodels and technology upgrades as it prepares for an inflation-challenged consumer economy for the foreseeable future.

After accusing fossil fuel interests of treating the atmosphere like an "open sewer," outgoing UN chief Antonio Guterres is set to host his final climate summit Wednesday at the world organization's New York headquarters.

President Donald Trump has invited his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit of world leaders in Miami in December, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday.

Relatives of people who committed suicide using poison sold by a Canadian man gave wrenching accounts of pain and loss Wednesday in court before a judge tasked with deciding the former chef's prison term.