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Nvidia scandal looms over US-China AI talks

Nvidia scandal looms over US-China AI talks

Jitters over the risks of AI have mostly stemmed from incidents at US labs, but evidence is also growing of worrying behaviour from Chinese models.
Published 14 Nov, 2026 11:39am

Microsoft outage cripples services across globe

• Gradual recovery begins worldwide, though full restoration remains elusive • UK health service faces massive backlog; Indian airlines scramble to communicate
Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:26am
Bollywood steps up security amid underworld fears

Bollywood steps up security amid underworld fears

• Police link latest violence to jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang • Shootings, extortion threats targeting stars trigger security concerns • Demand for bodyguards rises, extending to actors’ families and children • Fresh threats revive memories of underworld influence over Bollywood in 1990s
Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:26am
Oil supply to surpass demand: IEA

Oil supply to surpass demand: IEA

“The oil market is showing tentative signs of rebalancing, with global oil supplies surpassing demand for the first time since the outbreak of the war in Iran,” the IEA says.
Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:26am