Japan's Centrist Reform Alliance to disband after election loss

Japan's Centrist Reform Alliance will dissolve after winning just 49 of 465 lower house seats in February's general election. Party leader Junya Ogawa announced the decision Wednesday. The party, formed in January by merging Komeito and the Constitutional Democratic Party, failed to challenge PM Sanae Takaichi's LDP, which gained over 100 seats, totalling 316.
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Hunter Biden's memecoin, aimed at recovering Trump token losses, crashes 99% in 90 mins

Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden's "Laptop" memecoin crashed 99.11% within 90 minutes of launching on Wednesday. It peaked at $316 four minutes after launch before falling to $2.35. Reportedly, a portion of the tokens was intended for crypto wallets that lost money on Donald Trump's memecoin. Reacting to the crash, Trump's son Eric said, "Hunter should go back to painting."
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UK police probe Reform UK over foreign donation allegations

UK's Metropolitan Police launched a criminal investigation into Reform UK donations after a Channel 4 expose alleged the party accepted foreign funds illegally. Two officials were filmed discussing funnelling £500,000 from a US financier. Reform denied wrongdoing and called it entrapment. Investigations involve the Electoral Commission and Crown Prosecution Service.
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Medical interns end 3-day protest in MP as govt agrees to 50% hike in stipend

Medical interns called off their three-day protest in Bhopal after the Madhya Pradesh government announced a 50% hike in their monthly stipend to around ₹21,000. They initially demanded ₹30,000/month. The government also removed two policemen from active duty for allegedly using water cannons and lathis on the protesting interns as they attempted to march to CM Mohan Yadav's residence.
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NYC councilwoman accuses Mayor Mamdani of 9/11 symbolism

NYC Councilwoman Vickie Paladino accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of sending a symbolic message to Osama bin Laden through his planned participation in the 9/11 25th anniversary commemoration. Controversy also arose after a signing pen was passed to a lawyer who previously represented an al-Qaeda operative. Mamdani's office defended the actions as official capacity.
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Finland completes 120-mile Russia border fence extension

Finland has completed a 120-mile extension of its border fence with Russia, costing €356 million, citing hybrid warfare concerns. The fence includes cameras, lighting, and patrol roads. All Finland-Russia land crossings remain closed indefinitely since December 2023. Finland also ordered 64 F-35A jets from Lockheed Martin, with first deliveries expected later this year.
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ChatGPT to now let users turn doodles into detailed images

OpenAI has unveiled Images 2.5 with a new tool called 'Sketch' that turns doodles into high-quality AI-generated imagery. The company also claimed Images 2.5 offers more natural lighting and richer textures, improved reference-photo subject preservation and more reliable multiple-turn editing. It said the model reduced image generation latency by up to 50% compared with Images 2.0.
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Vijay reunites with Rashmika onscreen, fights British oppression in 'Ranabaali' teaser

The teaser of 'Ranabaali', directed by Rahul Sankrityan, introduces Vijay Deverakonda as a man fighting British oppression during a famine in 19th-century South India. Arnold Vosloo plays British ruler Sir Theodore Hector, while Rashmika Mandanna portrays Vijay's wife, Jayamma. Set between 1876 and 1878, the period drama depicts resistance against colonial exploitation.
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Avalanche kills 11 climbers on Russia's Mount Mizhirgi

At least 11 climbers were killed and six injured after an avalanche struck a group of 33 mountaineers on Mount Mizhirgi in Russia's North Caucasus on September 6. Six others remain missing. A 56-person rescue operation is underway amid difficult terrain. Criminal proceedings for negligence have been opened.
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Rapido driver sends 'I love you' text to Noida woman, dares her to file complaint

A Noida-based woman shared a screenshot showing her conversation with a Rapido driver who was harassing her. The screenshot showed the driver saying, "Hello. How are you. I love you," to the woman, who responded by threatening to file a police complaint if he called or messaged her again. "File a complaint, go. File a complaint with Rapido," he replied.
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Iran's Pickaxe Mountain sees surge in construction: CSIS

Satellite imagery analysed by CSIS shows a sharp rise in construction at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain facility near Natanz in 2026. Analysts say the underground site, likely intended as a nuclear safe haven, is shifting from excavation to internal reinforcement. President Trump has threatened strikes, while the US military tests deep-penetration capabilities at White Sands.
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Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over BAPS visit row

The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday after a one-day strike protesting management instructions that female staff avoid contact with a visiting BAPS Hindu delegation. BAPS denied any gender-based request, apologised for inconvenience, and reaffirmed commitment to equality. Paris Mayor vowed an investigation, asserting gender equality applies everywhere in the city.
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Meta CEO explains why he returned to X despite owning rival Threads

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained his return to X after a three-year absence despite Meta owning Threads. He said the move was about reaching specific technology and AI communities rather than favouring a rival platform, noting that X has many AI-focused users. "Threads is too great. It is probably bigger than X, or is about to be," Zuckerberg added.
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Nepal seeks DNA samples for 5,132 Bhotekoshi flood missing

Nepal's NDRRMA has asked families abroad to submit DNA samples to identify missing persons from last month's Bhotekoshi flash floods. Over 5,132 remain missing, including 2,860 from Rasuwa. Death toll stands at 1,367. Samples must be from blood relatives and submitted via authorised forensic labs with identity proof and consent.
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India to help set up AI lab for Sri Lankan Army

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during his three-day Sri Lanka visit, announced India will help establish an AI lab for the Sri Lankan Army. Speaking aboard INS Udaygiri in Colombo, he highlighted maritime cooperation and capacity building as key pillars. India and Sri Lanka also signed three MoUs covering L-70 gun upgrades, NCC, and NDC cooperation.
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Netanyahu denies UAE warned him before Oct 7 attack

Netanyahu's office rejected a Haaretz report claiming UAE President bin Zayed warned him 10 days before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Haaretz reported Netanyahu reacted calmly, saying Israel was prepared. The UAE didn't explicitly deny the report. Political rivals blamed Netanyahu ahead of next month's Israeli elections.
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Terrorists behind Red Fort blast followed Al-Qaeda linked 'Lone Mujahid' pocket book: NIA

The accused in November 2025 blast outside Delhi's Red Fort followed the "Lone Mujahid Pocket Book/How To Become an Assassin" linked to Al-Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) among other extremist literature, as per NIA chargesheet. The manual provided guidance on terrorist operations including IEDs, which was used. Mastermind Umar Un Nabi activated the vehicle-borne IED in a suicide bombing case.
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Manager of Delhi hostel had rushed to site after collapse, fled fearing students: Police

Thirty-one-year-old Sudhanshu, who ran the 'Hostel Daze' chain of PG accommodations in Delhi's Satya Niketan, was among those who rushed to the five-storey building after it collapsed on Sunday. But when students at the spot began recognising him, he left, fearing he would be beaten. Police traced him to a friend's house in Burari and arrested him on Wednesday.
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What happens after a person uploads their pic for ChatGPT's '80s photo trend?

Amid the popularity of ChatGPT's '80s photo trend, reports said that once a person uploads their photos to chatbots, they give another copy of their image to a tech company. Since chatbots also collect data like IP addresses, they may use these images to improve models. Reportedly, chats can remain on OpenAI's system for 30 days even after being deleted.
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Asian Games-bound wrestler Deepak dropped from squad for doping

Asian Games-bound Greco Roman wrestler Deepak (67 kg) has been provisionally suspended by National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) after testing positive. Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) withdrew him from the Asian Games 2026 contingent. Deepak is the third wrestler to have tested positive after Deepanshu (Greco Roman 130 kg) and Mukul Dahiya (Freestyle 86 kg) were suspended for the same.
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