‘Great’ or ‘alarming’ – Should AI be reined in?
The BBC asked people in Washington DC about the technology’s rapid development and whether it poses a threat to humanity, as some experts warn.
Von der Leyen U-turns, will attend landmark Carney speech – politico.eu
- Von der Leyen U-turns, will attend landmark Carney speech politico.eu
- Exclusive | Mark Carney’s Audacious Bid to Make Canada an ‘Associate Member’ of the EU WSJ
- Carney heads to Europe for high-stakes speech and deeper EU ties as Canada clashes with Trump WRAL
- Carney eyes 'unique alliance' with EU as trade war with US intensifies bbc.com
- European Parliament to open Ottawa office as Carney seeks 'unique alliance' with EU CBC
Landowners in Texas ask court to stop Trump border wall
Indigenous groups, environmentalists and locals oppose the wall; Big Bend sees about 1 percent of border arrests.
Chinese banking giant serves firms linked to oligarchs and autocrats to push Beijing’s agenda – International Consortium of Investigative Journalists – ICIJ
- Chinese banking giant serves firms linked to oligarchs and autocrats to push Beijing’s agenda International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ
- Water and energy firms taking millions in loans from Chinese state bank The Times
- China Capital: An ICIJ investigation into ICBC International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ
- Chinese bank helped Huawei spirit $1B out of London days after US indictment of the tech giant International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ
- Chinese bank used cheap loans to target miners and gain influence AFR
Israeli attack targets Gaza displacement camp
Israeli attack targets Gaza displacement camp
US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants
The Trump administration says it could save power plants more than $300bn and 'unleash' American energy.
Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
Hyrox race goes viral after top athlete soils herself, shares equipment in win – USA Today
- Hyrox race goes viral after top athlete soils herself, shares equipment in win USA Today
- Hyrox changes rules and apologises for allowing Australian athlete who soiled herself to continue The Guardian
- Hyrox fitness race organizers to reviews protocols after athlete soils herself KOMO
- 'A win is a win' says athlete who didn't let a little diarrhea keep her from finishing in first place Fox News
- Hyrox will review protocols after athlete carries on competing despite soiling herself The New York Times
Record-setting amount of trash found in Yellowstone National Park hot springs – SFGATE
- Record-setting amount of trash found in Yellowstone National Park hot springs SFGATE
- What was found among 20k pieces of trash removed from Yellowstone hydrothermal areas ABC4 Utah
- Hats collected in summer 2026 by the Yellowstone National Park Geology Team usgs.gov
- Yellowstone National Park retrieved 280 hats from hydrothermal vents this summer Popular Science
- 20,000 Pieces of Trash Recovered From Yellowstone Geothermal Areas This Summer Cowboy State Daily
Pope celebrates his 71st birthday but it’s Vatican employees who get the gift – PBS
- Pope celebrates his 71st birthday but it's Vatican employees who get the gift PBS
- Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday Vatican News
- As Pope Leo marks birthday, more positive views of US Catholics may be on horizon, says scholar OSV News
- Pope Leo XIV Repeals COVID-Era Pay Cuts to Vatican Cardinals National Catholic Register
- Has Leo found hidden value in reversing Francis’ financial policies? The Pillar
Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies – The Guardian
- Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies The Guardian
- Iran War Updates: Oil prices stay above $100 per barrel as Oman-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz postponed CBS News
- Hormuz traffic dwindles after Middle East attacks intensify Reuters
- Meeting Between Iran and Arab States Postponed as Mideast Diplomacy Stalls The New York Times
- Hormuz Meeting With Iran and Gulf Nations Delayed, Oman Says Bloomberg.com
With Saudi Arabia under pressure, talks on how to end Iran war face delay – The Washington Post
- With Saudi Arabia under pressure, talks on how to end Iran war face delay The Washington Post
- Bahrain says it will not participate in Iran’s proposed Hormuz meeting aljazeera.com
- Meeting Between Iran and Arab States Postponed as Mideast Diplomacy Stalls The New York Times
- Brent at $108 Gulf States Halt Hormuz Talks as Houthis Strike Saudi Airbase oilprice.com
- Temporary Hormuz solution deferred as Iran-Arab summit falls through aljazeera.com
Russia readies new 500-mile missile as weapon expert warns of ‘terminal end game surprises’ – Fox News
- Russia readies new 500-mile missile as weapon expert warns of 'terminal end game surprises' Fox News
- RM-48U for the S-400 Carries a 199-kg Warhead — DIU Reveals Features of Russian Missile Мілітарний
- Russia plans to test new ballistic missiles with a range of up to 800 km pravda.com.ua
- Russia has fired its Oreshnik with six warheads at Ukraine three times. State Duma defense committee member says "hour is not far" before fourth one Euromaidan Press
- Russia is Increasing the Range of its Iskander Missiles Technology Org
British Man Pleads Guilty to Drugging and Raping Wife Over 20 Years – The New York Times
- British Man Pleads Guilty to Drugging and Raping Wife Over 20 Years The New York Times
- Husband admits drugging wife to rape and sexually abuse her over 20 years Sky News
- Abuser pleads guilty to drugging and raping wife in Stockport The Times
- UK man pleads guilty to drugging and raping his wife for 20 years CNN
- Man admits drugging and raping wife over 20-year period bbc.com
EU is set to propose ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s – Reuters
- EU is set to propose ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s Reuters
- Gamers will have to prove their age under EU Kids Act euractiv.com
- France makes new attempt to ban social media for children under age 15 Le Monde.fr
- The Netherlands, Spain push for EU-wide minimum age on social media Euronews.com
- EU to limit access to social media before age of 15 politico.eu
Airmen Under Fire: Stories From Iranian Barrages On U.S. Bases – TWZ
- Airmen Under Fire: Stories From Iranian Barrages On U.S. Bases TWZ
- Former AFCENT Commander Reflects on Lessons of Epic Fury Air & Space Forces Magazine
- Environment during Iran's attacks on US bases: '1,200 alarm reds' washingtonexaminer.com
- Wilsbach Shares Airmen’s Stories of Epic Fury, Says 10 Got Battlefield Promotions for DUDE 44 Rescue Air & Space Forces Magazine