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Countries weigh banning smart glasses over privacy concerns

The federal government said in September ​it was considering barring the use of camera-equipped smart glasses in government ​workplaces due to privacy and security concerns.

France to step up Ebola funding in Congo amid resurgence fears

Barrot made rare ​trip by a Western leader to the northeastern Congolese ​city of Bunia, where a laboratory-confirmed case of mpox ⁠was identified in mid-September.

Ethiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray's capital, sources say

Clashes pitting a rebel alliance led ‌by Tigray's ruling party against the government and its allied forces broke out in northern Ethiopia last week, in the most serious escalation of violence since a 2020-2022 civil war.

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe

The Medicare breach, condemned by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, is one of the highest-profile incidents of AI agents accessing external systems outside ​the US.

OpenAI acknowledges 'wiki incident' and need for more transparency around unintended AI behavior

The statement ‌follows a Reuters report that a swarm of OpenAI agents had hijacked a communally edited German site earlier this year and used it as a ​springboard for cheating during tests and other rogue behavior.

Nigeria's Dangote to hold Lamu Oil Refinery Groundbreaking ceremony in September

Dangote Group Chairman Aliko Dangote announced the planned launch while speaking to investors and analysts in Botswana, saying the refinery would be developed in partnership with East African governments.

'Saved by a mango tree': How a Nepali labourer survived deadly flash flood

Zambia closes courts on last day to file election challenge

Hichilema won re-election with about 60% of votes but two reports by independent observers found indications that his vote count was inflated.

Egypt raises most household power tariffs by average 12%

Iran says it struck US air base in Jordan, US military ends five hours of attacks

Jordan's armed forces said on Tuesday they intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory, according to state news agency.