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OpenAI fires workers for 'mishandling sensitive information'
Oct 2, 2026

OpenAI fires workers for 'mishandling sensitive information'

The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.


How Hong Kong New Wave directors hijacked martial arts and crime films to make art
Oct 2, 2026

How Hong Kong New Wave directors hijacked martial arts and crime films to make art

It is easy to misremember the Hong Kong New Wave of the late 1970s and 80s. Nearly five decades after its inception, that iconic chapter in the city’s cinema history is generally thought of as a socially inclined art-house movement that addressed everyday issues – a stark contrast to the martial arts films that dominated the local box office at the time. While partially true, viewing New Wave films merely as local iterations of 1960s and 70s rarefied European art-house cinema misses the mark....


US economy slowed in the second quarter of 2026
Oct 2, 2026

US economy slowed in the second quarter of 2026

The US economy slowed in the second quarter of 2026, while persistent inflation is complicating the Federal Reserve's policy outlook.


'A rip-off, plain and simple': Airlines face crackdown on family seating fees and 'unnecessary' extra charges
Oct 2, 2026

'A rip-off, plain and simple': Airlines face crackdown on family seating fees and 'unnecessary' extra charges

From today, airlines will be required to seat children under the age of 14 with a parent or accompanying adult free of charge.


Malaysia Airlines, China Southern Add Five Codeshare Routes
Oct 2, 2026

Malaysia Airlines, China Southern Add Five Codeshare Routes

From 25 October, the Malaysia Airlines and China Southern codeshare covers every Kuala Lumpur-China route either carrier flies, adding Shenzhen, Changsha, Xiamen, Chengdu and Zhengzhou The post Malaysia Airlines, China Southern Add Five Codeshare Routes appeared first on Business Traveller.


The Michelin Guide Expands to Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Oct 2, 2026

The Michelin Guide Expands to Phu Quoc, Vietnam

The MICHELIN Guide announces its expansion to Phu Quoc, the fourth Vietnamese destination, with the Vietnam 2027 restaurant selection to be revealed in mid-2027.


Move to stop charges for parents to sit by children on flights
Oct 2, 2026

Move to stop charges for parents to sit by children on flights

The government says sitting together can currently cost a parent and child up to £104 on a return journey.


After 17 Years, a TV Critic Lets the Credits Roll
Oct 2, 2026

After 17 Years, a TV Critic Lets the Credits Roll

In thousands of reviews, Mike Hale developed a reputation for being thoughtful yet brutally honest.


Travel surges on China's National Day holiday as tourists hit the road
Oct 2, 2026

Travel surges on China's National Day holiday as tourists hit the road

China's National Day holiday is in full swing, and the second day has seen travelers fan out across the country, from bustling city hubs to scenic rural destinations, bringing fresh energy to the holiday economy.


Agoda Appoints Riisa Naka as New Brand Ambassador for Japan
Oct 2, 2026

Agoda Appoints Riisa Naka as New Brand Ambassador for Japan

Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), which operates the digital travel platform Agoda, has appointed actor and creator Riisa Naka as its new brand ambassador for Japan and has launched a new brand campaign, “GO GO with Agoda!”, nationwide in Japan from 1 October 2026.


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