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Sep 21, 2026 - World

The sanctions would forbid most transactions with the ICC after a grace period of six to seven months, the report said, citing documents viewed by the Journal.

Sep 21, 2026 - World

Jensen Huang dismisses warnings from former Anthropic researcher and others as ‘doomsday narratives’Business live – latest updatesThe boss of the chipmaker Nvidia has said AI will not develop to a point that will lead to the extinction of the human race within a few years, rejecting such assertions as overblown “doomsday narratives”.Jensen Huang, the co-founder and chief executive of the $5tn AI chipmaker, said the claims made on social media by the former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon that AI could become “superhuman” and kill off humanity within the decade was “irresponsible”. Continue reading...

Sep 21, 2026 - World

Intergenerational report predicts that in four decades’ time, more Australians will be dying than being born each yearGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor says better investment in early childhood education and care, such as a possible move to universal access for families, is a better way to address Australia’s declining birthrate, rejecting the need for a new “baby bonus”.Monday’s intergenerational report showed that more Australians will be dying than being born in 40 years’ time, a point already reached by countries including South Korea, Italy, Germany and Japan. Continue reading...

Sep 21, 2026 - World

The man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot once in the torso on the capital city's north side, Austin officials said at a news conference.

Sep 21, 2026 - World

Zelensky thanked Trump for a visit to Kyiv by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. He said the visit had allowed detailed discussions and given the two Americans a direct view of conditions in Ukraine.