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Who started the fire? UK joins Ukraine on AI weapons deal

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‘Who started the fire?’ UK backs Ukraine with seismic deal on AI weapons
The UK has backed Ukraine with a seismic deal on AI weapons, which will also see Britain share confidential missile designs so Ukraine can make the weapons inside their country to counter Russian airstrikes.
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US launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to isolate Iran from the world
The US has launched 'Operation Economic Outcast' to isolate Iran from the world, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying countries would be given deadlines to cease all financial interactions with the Iranian regime or face secondary sanctions.
brisbanetimes.com.au
ASX set to edge up, Wall Street weighed down by tech stocks
The ASX is set to edge up while Wall Street is weighed down by tech stocks, with US stocks drifting ahead of a week packed with potentially market-moving events.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Terrible goalkeeping costs Chelsea dearly
Terrible goalkeeping from Robert Sánchez cost Chelsea dearly as Fulham's Josh King scored a soft equaliser in London.
brisbanetimes.com.au

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