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IBM & AMD power Zyphra’s USD $1B open-source AI push
IBM and AMD partner to equip Zyphra's AI lab with AMD Instinct GPUs on IBM Cloud, powering its USD $1 billion open-source AI superintelligence project.

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown hits back at claims he's planning a rates hike after dropping f-bomb
A screenshot shows the mayor's curt email reply to the Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance, with the subject heading - "Is Wayne Brown planning a rates blow-out?".

What has gone wrong?
The UK is a shining example of everything that has gone wrong with the world in recent times.

'Scares the hell out of me': James Cameron on the threat of AI
The Hollywood director has been present in the film space for many years but the emergence of AI and its power has him somewhat scared for the future.

Artist Yaacov Agam prevails in court bid to stop sale of work
Internationally renowned artist Yaacov Agam has succeeded in the latest step of his legal battle to stop his work being sold against his will.

Watch: Chris Wood’s first Europa League goal since 2011 not enough to save Forest
The All Whites striker converted a late penalty, three minutes into stoppage time, to set up a grandstand finish at the City Ground.

This Nvidia Challenger Just Issued a Big AI Warning in China. What Should You Do With NVDA Stock Here?

Q&A: Russia's veto power, Nato's Article 5, and Putin's succession plan
Your questions answered on UN peacekeepers and Russian defence treaties

Robert Mugabe's son appears in court on drug charge
Police allege they found marijuana on him during a traffic stop and are investigating a "syndicate linked to him".

Say sorry to children for Covid errors, ex-children's commissioner tells ministers
Anne Longfield says ministers at the time prioritised opening pubs and theme parks before schools.

Fiji's former PM Bainimarama convicted again on corruption charge
Frank Bainimarama - who originally seized power in a military coup in 2006 - was found guilty of one count of unwarranted demand by a public official.

Physiotherapist who helps cancer patients: Why I'm joining the mega strike
Carolyn Cook is worried New Zealanders aren't getting the healthcare they deserve.

How bold will the RBNZ be?
A cut from the RBNZ next week is all but a done deal. The only question is how much it will be – 0.50% or 0.25%?

Papua New Guinea confronts the risk of grey listing by global money laundering watchdog
As Papua New Guinea stares at the possibility of being placed on the Financial Action Task Force grey list early next year, government agencies are racing against time to fix the problem.

Inaugural Asian Artists Fund recipients revealed
The fund awards residencies and fellowships to help artists develop new work.

October strike grows, with mental health workers joining
Their strike will take place on 23 October, the same day as action earlier announced by primary teachers and allied health workers.

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown hits back at claims he's planning a rates hike after dropping f-bomb
Wayne Brown said his focus is on keeping rates down and stopping wasteful spending.

Government serves up $5 million for Auckland tennis court roof
Taxpayers will give $5 million to Tennis Auckland to co-fund a roof for the centre court.

Elon Musk cannot move SEC's Twitter lawsuit out of Washington DC, judge rules

Manchester Synagogue Attack: What We Know So Far
Keir Starmer says Britain must defeat rising antisemitic hatred.

Watch on iPlayer: The Big Cases - Murdered by his Grandparents
The tragic case of two-year-old Ethan who was abused and killed by his grandparents.

Captain of tanker linked to Russian 'shadow fleet' charged in France
The Chinese national faces a count of refusing to follow naval instructions while piloting the vessel.

William's interview with Eugene Levy is the most open we've ever seen him
He opens up about changing the monarchy, the strain of Kate's illness - and riding an electric scooter.