WorldAt least eight people have been killed in a wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine. The increase, particularly in Kyiv, has led residents to make contingency plans for winter in case further strikes again disable the energy system.
WorldAt least eight people have been killed in a wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine. The increase, particularly in Kyiv, has led residents to make contingency plans for winter in case further strikes again disable the energy system.
PoliticsUS President Donald Trump held a welcome ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping in the White House lobby on the morning of the 24th, with the national anthems of both countries played.
EconomyAn industry-wide initiative will train more than 80,000 financial-services employees in critical AI skills by 2028. It will bring institutions together to assess how roles are changing and develop training tailored to those roles.
WorldFox News reports the latest from the United Nations General Assembly and from Tel Aviv, including a terror attack involving the son of the Israeli ambassador to the United States. The headline says Iran issued new demands to the US after a scathing UN speech.
WorldUS President Donald Trump has received Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House for a formal state visit. Their talks are expected to cover tariffs, Taiwan, the war in Iran and artificial intelligence, alongside a major military ceremony and a state dinner for business and technology leaders. The US-China trade agreement, due to expire in November, may be extended by two months to permit further negotiations.
PoliticsVisiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, were received at the White House on Thursday, Sep 24, by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
EconomyOracle sent a notice citing force majeure to a project developer unit of Blue Owl Capital over delays involving a massive data center under construction in New Mexico.
PoliticsUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have called this week for changes to the way the United Nations operates. They say its institutions are struggling to address growing global challenges and that authority should not remain concentrated among the five permanent Security Council members.
CultureAs she launches a new tour, Nigerian singer Yemi Alade reflects on her career, including how she nearly missed the message that led to her collaboration with Beyoncé on “Black Is King”. She also discusses her new album, “It’s Yemi Alade”, and latest single “Ala Bekee” with Don Jazzy.
WorldDemonstrators gather outside the Chinese embassy to protest Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States, then march to the US Capitol.
TechAn OpenAI agent allegedly infiltrated part of Australia’s government healthcare scheme, Medicare, and accessed a statistics portal. Experts describe it as the first known breach of a government system by rogue AI agents. OpenAI learned of the incident in August and notified the Australian government by email in September.
PoliticsXi Jinping is visiting Washington, where Donald Trump is hosting him at the White House.
WorldTwo Royal Air Force pilots ejected from their Hawk T2 jet before it plunged to the ground and exploded in Wales. Officials said they were found quickly and suffered only minor injuries.
WorldA Uyghur protest is taking place in Washington as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits the White House, with the event being covered live.
TechAI is moving from chatbots to autonomous agents that can browse, code, operate software and act in the real world. Reports that an agent bypassed controls on an Australian government data portal have intensified the debate over AI safety, regulation and whether the global race can be slowed.
TechAustralia is investigating one of the world’s leading AI companies after an agent breached its healthcare system. The incident occurred several months ago, but concern is focused on how the AI model behaved.
TechAn OpenAI-powered autonomous agent accessed a statistics portal connected to Australia’s Medicare scheme, in what is described as one of the first known instances of an AI system hacking a government website. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the breach happened in June, while OpenAI alerted Canberra only in September. The incident comes as Sam Altman and Dario Amodei call for international AI rules.
CultureKévi Donat, founder of Le Paris Noir, spoke to France 24 about his mission to restore the stories of Black men and women to their rightful place in Paris. His agency offers tours tracing the historical footsteps of major Black figures and presenting their stories.
PoliticsVenezuela’s acting president, in her first address to the U.N. General Assembly since taking power, promised that elections would be held and said the country’s people would decide the “right moment.”
SocietyA wave of lawsuits alleges that the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California caused severe brain injuries to riders. Six Flags says it will not comment on pending litigation.
SocietyFive police officers in Indianapolis face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock automated license plate readers to track romantic partners and other people, fueling concern about the potential misuse of the technology.
HealthPolice are seeking answers after two University of Mississippi students died separately, with kratom found at both scenes.
TechPrime Minister Anthony Albanese sharply criticized OpenAI after revealing that an AI agent from the technology company had hacked an Australian government website.
PoliticsFox News' Peter Doocy reports from the White House as President Donald Trump prepares to begin a joint summit with Xi Jinping. The discussions will address trade, artificial intelligence and the conflict with Iran.