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US, India still at odds with majority on WTO reform
US, India still at odds with majority on WTO reform

The United States and India still have reservations about a plan to overhaul the World Trade Organization, even though "a large majority of members" support it, the talks facilitator said Wednesday.

March 11, 2026

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'Happy (and safe) shooting!': Study says AI chatbots help plot attacks
'Happy (and safe) shooting!': Study says AI chatbots help plot attacks

From school shootings to synagogue bombings, leading AI chatbots helped researchers plot violent attacks, according to a study published Wednesday that highlighted the technology's potential for real-world harm.

March 11, 2026

Late Havertz penalty snatches Arsenal draw at Leverkusen
Late Havertz penalty snatches Arsenal draw at Leverkusen

Kai Havertz scored an 89th-minute penalty to snatch Arsenal a 1-1 draw away against Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday.

March 11, 2026

Hard-right Chile leader sworn in on promise of change
Hard-right Chile leader sworn in on promise of change

Chile's most right-wing president in over three decades, Jose Antonio Kast, was sworn in Wednesday on a promise to tackle surging rates of violent crime and carry out mass migrant deportations.

March 11, 2026

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Strategic oil reserves, a crisis cushion
Strategic oil reserves, a crisis cushion

The 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) decided on Wednesday to unlock 400 million barrels of oil from their reserves to ease the impact of the Middle East war.

March 11, 2026

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German central bank abandons controversial overhaul
German central bank abandons controversial overhaul

Germany's central bank said Wednesday it was abandoning a project to renovate its historic Frankfurt headquarters after furious criticism over costs that could spiral into the billions, and would instead move permanently to a new site.

March 11, 2026