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Migrants continue search for loved ones following English Channel tragedy

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4 years ago

November 30, 2021

Migrants are still searching for missing friends and families, days after 27 people died trying to cross the English Channel

The International Organisation for Migrations says it is the biggest single loss of life in the Channel since it began collecting data in 2014.

Their deaths have raised series questions about why so many people are attempting the journey despite the dangerous conditions, and how to tackle the problem.

It comes as UK Home Secretary Priti Patel warns that failure by European counter-parts to co-operate on the migrant crisis will lead to “even worse scenes” in the Channel.

I will be holding urgent talks with my European counterparts this week to prevent further tragedies in the Channel.

More international cooperation and passing our Borders Bill quickly into law will stop the people smugglers and save lives. https://t.co/ybkHjdyd9I
— Priti Patel (@pritipatel) November 28, 2021

France is hosting German, Belgian and Dutch ministers and European Commission officials for talks this week.

But Ms Patel was un-invited from the summit after a row between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT agent for proactive task completion

OpenAI launches ChatGPT agent for proactive task completion on users’ behalf, available for Pro, Plus, and Team users

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1 hour ago

July 18, 2025

Ahron Young

OpenAI launches ChatGPT agent for proactive task completion on users’ behalf, available for Pro, Plus, and Team users

In Short:
– OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT agent for autonomous computer-based tasks and enhanced user capabilities.
– Pro, Plus, and Team users gain access today, with more features rolling out for Enterprise and Education users soon.

OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT agent, an innovative model capable of performing computer-based tasks autonomously.This new feature expands upon existing capabilities, allowing users to conduct research, generate reports, and interact with external data sources and applications.

Usage Examples

The ChatGPT agent can manage tasks like reviewing calendars, preparing meals, or analysing competitors. It navigates websites and prompts users for logins when necessary.

Users can halt tasks for additional instructions and must grant permission before actions are executed. The rollout begins today for Pro, Plus, and Team users, with Pro users receiving access by the end of the day and others over the next few days.

OpenAI will extend this feature to Enterprise and Education users soon. Pro users will receive 400 messages monthly, while Plus and Team users will get 40, with options for additional credits.

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert cancelled by CBS

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to end in May 2026 amid financial concerns and speculation of political interference

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1 hour ago

July 18, 2025

Ahron Young

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to end in May 2026 amid financial concerns and speculation of political interference

In Short:
– The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026 due to financial reasons.
– Colbert’s show will not be replaced, despite strong viewership and Emmy nominations.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will conclude in May 2026.CBS confirmed the cancellation is due to financial reasons, although Democratic Senator Adam Schiff suggested potential political motives behind the decision.

Future Plans

Colbert’s show will not have a replacement. CBS stated the cancellation stems from financial challenges in the late-night landscape, asserting it is unrelated to the show’s content or performance.

Reports indicate CBS’s parent, Paramount, is negotiating an $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media, pending approval from the Federal Communications Commission. Recently, Paramount also settled a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump regarding a CBS interview with Kamala Harris.

In response to his show’s cancellation, Colbert expressed offence and critiqued the situation on air.

Despite the cancellation, Nielsen ratings show Colbert has maintained strong viewership with over 2.4 million viewers, and his show has been nominated for another Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show.