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Character.AI faces a lawsuit alleging its chatbot service contributed to a teen’s self-harm, raising concerns about AI safety and user protections. The case also names Google as a defendant.

Ursula von der Leyen secured a second term as EU Commission president with a narrow vote, emphasizing defense, green energy, and migration, signaling a conservative shift in EU leadership.

European wholesale electricity prices are at record highs, exacerbating economic strain on businesses and consumers already battling weak demand and inflationary pressures across industries.

Seven people were killed in a residential fire in Hunan Province, China, early Saturday. Authorities extinguished the blaze in a five-story building and are investigating the cause.

The EU postponed its anti-deforestation law enforcement to December 2025, citing stakeholder concerns. Environmental groups criticize the delay, while exporters argue it allows time for preparation.

Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba will pursue party and legislative reforms, pledging ¥10 trillion to boost high-tech sectors, strengthen AI and chips, and advance Japan’s economic role globally.

COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev commits to advancing the UAE Consensus, emphasizing the need for equitable climate finance to aid vulnerable nations. The conference marks a unified approach for climate progress.

UN’s Rosemary DiCarlo praised South Korea’s peacebuilding role, highlighting discussions with Korean officials on security concerns, regional stability, and broader peace initiatives, including efforts on the Korean Peninsula.

Severe floods in Spain’s Valencia region have claimed 211 lives, with authorities deploying 10,000 soldiers and police as search efforts continue for dozens still missing.

Moody’s latest report reveals a $2.7 trillion annual climate investment gap by 2030, emphasizing urgent funding needs to support global resilience and low-carbon economic transition.