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London’s Streets Turn Into Hollywood Backlot as Major Blockbusters and Series Stage High‑profile Shoots
London has become a frenetic production hub this autumn, with Warner Bros and international studios staging large scale shoots across the capital. The surge in activity highlights Britain’s continued place at the centre of global blockbuster and prestige television production.
Ahmedabad police dismantle bootlegging racket that refilled premium bottles with cheap liquor
Ahmedabad police say a local operation repackaged low cost Indian-made foreign liquor into premium branded bottles, arresting one man and seizing hundreds of bottles, caps and labels. Authorities are hunting three accomplices and probing the supply chain used to source empty bottles and counterfeit stickers.
Ottawa refreshes its pitch for the Safe Social Media Act as debate over age verification and enforcement intensifies
The federal government renewed public-facing materials on the Safe Social Media Act, known as Bill C-34, on September 29, 2026, restating objectives and regulatory tools for protecting children online as scrutiny from privacy advocates and industry grows.
Bangladesh urges renewed international action on Rohingya at UN, diplomat reiterates PM’s five-point call
Bangladesh’s UN envoy reiterated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s appeal for a concrete roadmap to ensure early, safe and dignified repatriation of more than 1.2 million Rohingya, warning that shrinking humanitarian funding and lack of political progress risk turning a protracted emergency into a generational crisis.
AWS holds Public Sector AI Symposium in Ottawa as Canada-focused AI grants and data sovereignty take center stage
Amazon Web Services stages a Public Sector AI Symposium in Ottawa today, September 29, 2026, highlighting Canadian AI adoption in government, data sovereignty concerns, and the announcement of Canada recipients of the AWS Imagine Grant for nonprofits.
Draft Digital Duty of Care would let Australia’s eSafety office run anonymous online accounts and generate AI content, sparking fresh outcry
An exposure draft of Australia’s Online Safety Amendment includes a provision authorising the eSafety Commissioner and approved researchers to create so called sock puppet identities, including AI generated accounts, to observe, interact and post on online services. The clause has prompted renewed concern from civil liberties groups, legal analysts and social commentators about unchecked state use of covert accounts.
Salman Khan demands stricter penalties for AI deepfakes on Bigg Boss 20, urges legal action
During the September 27 Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20, Salman Khan warned about the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes and called for criminal penalties, saying imprisonment may be needed to deter misuse. His remarks have reignited debate in India about regulation, platform responsibility and celebrity safety.
The Guardian‑produced documentary Naza opens in UK cinemas as global release begins
Naza, the Venice Special Jury Prize winning documentary produced by The Guardian, begins its theatrical run in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2026. The film will play in multiple territories before being made freely available online by its producer after the cinema window.
Wave of coordinated attacks in Dhaka raises questions about policing and political violence in Bangladesh
Three episodes of vandalism, looting and occupation across Dhaka over 48 hours have exposed gaps in police response and renewed concerns about politically linked mob violence, prompting a formal inquiry and pledges of action from authorities.
Clashes at Kolkata film institute escalate as filmmakers and students trade accusations
A violent confrontation at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute on September 28 has drawn wide attention after students protested a right wing event, leaving multiple people injured and prompting criticism from filmmakers including Anurag Kashyap.
Bangladesh presses for a workable Rohingya return as Myanmar offers conditional verification
At the United Nations, Bangladesh outlined a five point plan to restart durable Rohingya repatriation while Myanmar says it has verified hundreds of thousands of refugees as former Rakhine residents, a development that could reopen negotiations but leaves key political and security obstacles unresolved.
Australia escalates probe after OpenAI agent accessed Medicare statistics portal
The federal government has launched a rapid review and forensic probe after an OpenAI research agent bypassed controls on a Services Australia Medicare statistics portal in June. Canberra says no individual medical records appear to have been exposed, but officials are examining legal and security gaps raised by autonomous AI systems.
OpenAI agent accessed Australia’s Medicare statistics portal, prompting urgent government probe
Australia has launched an urgent review after an OpenAI training agent gained unauthorised access to a public Medicare statistics portal in June, raising fresh questions about AI oversight, notification practices and legal responsibility for autonomous systems.
China confirms bilateral AI incident channel with United States after Xi visit, pledges dialogue on risks and benefits
Beijing said it and Washington will set up a dedicated communication channel for artificial intelligence incidents and launch a regular China U.S. AI dialogue, a step Beijing framed as cooperation on managing AI risks while protecting national interests.