India, Australia ink defence pacts, fast-track trade deal

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Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after securing the backing on Thursday from 80% of Labour lawmakers in a party leadership contest.

Fidji Simo, one of OpenAI's most senior executives, announced on Wednesday that she is stepping down from her full-time position at the company. She will transition to a part-time advisory role rather than leaving the organization entirely. Simo cited the need to focus on recovering from a chronic illness as the reason for her departure from the full-time post. The move marks a significant leadership change at OpenAI, where she had served as a key figure in the company's operations.

Weidong 'Bill' Guan, 63, the former finance head of Epoch Times, has pleaded guilty in connection with a $67 million fraud scheme. The case was presided over by Judge Victor Marrero in a US federal court. Following the guilty plea, no sentencing date has been immediately scheduled by the judge. Guan currently remains free on bail while awaiting his sentencing.

The southwest monsoon has completed its coverage across the entire country, arriving one day behind its expected schedule. The seasonal rainfall system brought heavy rain and widespread waterlogging to the Delhi-NCR region and parts of Uttar Pradesh. Residents in affected areas faced disruptions due to flooding on roads and low-lying zones. The monsoon's full coverage marks a significant milestone in India's annual rainfall season, which is critical for agriculture and water reservoirs.

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