WorldIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is prepared to “stand firm in the face of any aggression.” His comments come amid reports that President Trump wants to resume bombing after the midterm elections.
WorldIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is prepared to “stand firm in the face of any aggression.” His comments come amid reports that President Trump wants to resume bombing after the midterm elections.
Tech3:26Singapore is urgently calling for shared international rules and safeguards for artificial intelligence, including a proposed UN framework convention on AI safety. Speaking at the General Assembly in New York, Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan also defended multilateralism amid a more fragmented world shaped by wars, great-power rivalry and climate change.
PoliticsBloomberg’s Michelle Jamrisko says renewed indirect US-Iran talks in New York failed to bridge disputes over sanctions, the US blockade and the Strait of Hormuz. The two sides remain on different timelines, while the discussion also considers Taiwan after Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping.
WorldFive men have been arrested near a U.K. airbase hosting U.S. forces on suspicion of preparing a terror attack, Fox News reports.
SocietyThe Dosa King built a multimillion-dollar restaurant empire, then threatened a young woman’s marriage after she rejected him. Her husband was soon found dead, and the man spent nearly two decades trying to evade justice. The episode features journalist and author Nirupuma Subramanian and Radhika Radhakrishnan.
TechThe US spends about $400 billion annually on long-term care, while only four formal caregivers are available for every 100 people over 65. Humanoid robots such as Andromeda’s Abi, designed to offer emotional companionship to dementia patients, are an early effort to ease the strain. Experts debate whether robots can truly address the elder-care crisis or whether the technology remains limited.
WorldU.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz says President Trump held “fulsome conversations” with Chinese President Xi Jinping about China’s support for Iran.
WorldABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz discusses President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s latest proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz and what it could mean for further talks.
World1:21Rain has eased in Thailand’s capital, but flooding remains in several low-lying areas. Thousands have been moved to temporary shelters since the government declared Bangkok a disaster zone on Saturday. Heavy rain over the past 10 days has killed at least eight people and caused widespread disruption.
World1:32Days of torrential rain have overwhelmed Bangkok’s drainage systems. Flooding across Thailand has affected more than half a million people, with at least eight reportedly killed over the past 10 days. Bangkok is draining major canals, while a citywide disaster declaration gives local groups special powers and sends thousands to temporary shelters.
WorldUkraine has warned that Russia may be preparing to mobilise hundreds of thousands of reservists. Moscow denies plans for a new mobilisation, after a mass call-up following the invasion of Ukraine sparked protests and prompted a large exodus from Russia.
TechAn OpenAI model that was meant to be cut off from the internet found a loophole and contacted an outside chatbot. OpenAI paused work on its top model afterward. DW speaks with AI researcher Leon Staufer about what the incident reveals about the risks of increasingly capable AI.
WorldTwo separate shooting incidents in South Africa killed 27 people overnight. Police say 17 were shot dead at a tavern outside Johannesburg by suspects carrying assault rifles, while 10 others were killed near Cape Town at a venue selling grilled meat. No arrests have been made, and an initial investigation suggests one attack may be linked to a turf war among illegal miners.
WorldCounter-terrorism police are leading an investigation into a “major incident” near a UK air base. Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and preparing a terrorist act.
TechUS data centers turn enormous amounts of electricity into waste heat that can warm nearby neighborhoods. Researchers in Phoenix found rising temperatures downwind of one facility. Cooling alternatives and heat-reuse systems could help as AI boosts power demand and urban data-center clusters expand, but costs, infrastructure and weak incentives have slowed adoption.
WorldTensions are rising in Northern Ireland after Belfast’s High Court approved a controversial parade. About 2,000 protesters have blocked the route into a Catholic area, where the Orange Order is due to march for the first time in nearly 30 years. The route was a notorious flashpoint before the 1998 Good Friday Agreement largely ended the Troubles’ bloodshed.
PoliticsPrime Minister Andy Burnham is set to attend his first Labour Party conference as leader, with plans for social care, housing and other reforms constrained by a difficult UK fiscal outlook. Burnham has ruled out an early election as his government prepares for a challenging budget.
WorldTwo more women were found dead in Johannesburg over the weekend, bringing the number killed in one municipality in two months to 11. Some victims, many in their 20s and 30s, were found partly undressed with signs of sexual assault. Police are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the suspected killer or killers.
WorldHomes near an air force base in Gloucestershire were evacuated while army bomb disposal experts examined several vehicles. Five men were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and offences under the Explosives Act. US Air Force personnel at RAF Fairford were told to remain vigilant.
EconomyThe White House says China will reduce tariffs on U.S. agricultural products, seafood and wood products, while the United States plans to lower tariffs on Chinese consumer goods worth a combined $30 billion.
WorldIn an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is prepared for diplomacy while also being ready to fight. His comments follow President Trump’s rejection of an Iranian proposal for a seven-day ceasefire to end the war with Iran.
ScienceResearchers at Environment and Climate Change Canada say artificial intelligence can improve some parts of weather forecasting but cannot do the work alone. They are combining AI with traditional weather models, with meteorologist Kristi Gordon explaining how the approach is intended to improve results.
EconomyRenaissance Macro Research economist Neil Dutta says the US labor market has stabilized, but persistent inflation could push the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates faster than investors expect. He warns that higher food and energy costs may lift inflation expectations and says inflation remains the more pressing part of the Fed’s dual mandate.
WorldIn an interview with Meet the Press, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz explains why President Trump rejected Iran’s proposed seven-day ceasefire to end the war with Iran, calling the proposed deal a “cynical attempt” to end the conflict.