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Opinion: Opinion | 'Lies, Damned Lies, Statistics': On The Controversy Around India's GDP Growth Figures
The debate is less about a single figure than about a decade-long erosion of trust in official statistics.
US Government's New AI Chatbot Pulls Back From Debunking Trump
The chatbot soon began contradicting Trump on controversial subjects such as the 2020 presidential election, which he wrongly claims to have won, and the January 6, 2021, insurrection that saw a violent mob attacking the US Capitol.
"One Of Your Best People": Son Of flydubai Passenger Praises Indian Pilot
Ofir Speigel's mother was flying from Thailand and had a connecting flight from Dubai to Israel.
US Sees Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan Unlikely Before 2027 Timeline: Report
Beijing may increasingly look to use force in 2028 and beyond if Taiwan's election sees the Democratic Progressive Party win a fourth consecutive term, and in particular if current President Lai Ching-te wins reelection, the people added.
AI Agents Tried To Hack Canadian Government Website: Report
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security said in a statement on Tuesday it was aware of reports of suspected AI agent activity.
Afghanistan Says Deadly Pakistani Strikes Killed 9 Civilians
The strikes come amid repeated cross-border clashes between the two countries, while Pakistan has repeatedly carried out airstrikes inside Afghanistan since tensions between the two countries spiraled dramatically earlier this year.
Dentist, Off-Roster Pilots, Bravery: What Saved Passengers Aboard flydubai Plane
Flightradar24 said the plane first sent an emergency signal, then a signal for unlawful interference, and then an emergency signal again. The flight descended about 17,400 feet in roughly two minutes before the first emergency signal was transmitted.
flydubai Incident Live Updates: Stabbed flydubai Indian Pilot In "Stable Condition", Says Indian Embassy
flydubai Incident Live Updates: Flight-tracking information showed the aircraft first transmitted squawk code 7700, the internationally recognised code for a general emergency.
Badenoch proposes welfare reform that would stop many jobless under-25s getting universal credit – UK politics live
Tories suggest ‘tough love’ approach amid issue of one million young people not in employment, education or trainingGood morning. The Conservatives start their conference at the weekend and Kemi Badenoch is kicking off proceedings by announcing a significant plan for welfare reform – stopping many under-25s from being able to claim universal credit, the main unemployment benefit.Instead, they would get a new Get to Work Allowance – which would be subject to conditions from day one intended to help people find work. If after six months they are still out of work, they would go on to a new benefit, a Subsistence Allowance, worth just 70% of their previous claims.It’s unfair to the people who get up and go to work, having others earn more than them for not working. Even families on benefits know that the system is out of control. But no one wants to be the one to get off the treadmill first. We need to force that. Government has to do that.The Conservatives will require all 18-24 year olds who attempt to claim universal credit and who have not previously worked for a continuous period of 6 months to participate in a Get to Work scheme in exchange for welfare. Participants will receive a new ‘Get to Work Allowance’ which is contingent on their participation in the scheme. To be exempt from these requirements 18-24 year olds will have to demonstrate that they have previously been in continuous employment for a period of 6 months or more, for a minimum of 16 hours a week. Young people on UC who are not subject to work-related requirements, such as for health reasons or due to caring responsibilities, will be exempt.The programme would last up to six months. Participants could leave earlier if they secure a job, apprenticeship or qualifying education or training place. Continue reading...
Russia continues strikes on Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits frontline – Europe live
Infrastructure damage reported in Kyiv and Odesa overnightMeanwhile, Estonia has banned the transit of Russian and Belarusian grain through its territory, Estonian foreign minister Margus Tsahkna said.Sources last month said Russian companies are repurposing fertiliser, coal, and other cargo terminals at Ukraine’s Baltic and Arctic ports to handle grain exports after Ukrainian drone attacks disrupted shipments through the Black Sea.“I warned already in September: do not make plans to transport Russian grain through Estonia. Today, we turned that warning into law. Together with Latvia and Lithuania, we are working to ensure that Baltic ports do not become a transit route for Russia. Continue reading...
Australian couple on plane diverted after flydubai pilot’s alleged attack on co-pilot
Two people from Sydney were on board flight to Tel Aviv that was dramatically diverted to Saudi Arabia after one pilot allegedly stabbed the otherFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo Australian citizens onboard a flight to Tel Aviv that was diverted after one of the pilots allegedly stabbed the other in an attack are “safe,” the foreign minister confirmed.The passengers are a Jewish couple from Sydney, the Israeli embassy in Australia confirmed to the Guardian on Thursday. Continue reading...
UK house price growth halves amid rising mortgage interest rates
Prices fell by 0.2% month on month in September as average price of a home slipped to £274,251, says NationwideBusiness live – latest updatesAnnual house price growth halved in the UK last month, as economic uncertainty sparked by conflict in the Middle East continued to deter homebuyers.The average price of a British home rose 0.8% in the year to September to £274,251, according to Nationwide. That was half the rate recorded in August, when house prices grew 1.6% year on year. It also marked the slowest pace of home price growth since December last year. Continue reading...
