OpenAI and Meta are on the brink of releasing new artificial intelligence models, police in Ecuador stormed the Mexican embassy to arrest the former vice-president, and big investors are selling US Treasuries and buying European government bonds. Plus, Australia is trying to boost its manufacturing sector to protect against supply chain disruptions.

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OpenAI and Meta ready new AI models capable of ‘reasoning’

Ecuador’s president displays strongman credentials with Mexico embassy raid

Big investors buy European bonds over US as economies diverge

‘Made in Australia’ drive aims to shift economy from ‘world’s quarry’ label

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