President Trump participated in a meeting and luncheon focused on super intelligence.

TThe White House2026-09-29 11:29

French civil servants walked out on Tuesday while high school students blocked school entrances to protest planned budget cuts. With seven months until the presidential election and two days before the government presents its 2027 budget draft, polls continue to show deep unpopularity for France’s centre-right government and President Emmanuel Macron.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 11:28

A San Francisco robotics company is betting that humanoid robots can handle the cluttered, unpredictable conditions of people’s homes and deliver cleaning services where automation has struggled before.

RReuters2026-09-29 11:27

Hurricane Polo has struck Mexico as a Category 3 storm, cutting power and causing floods. This year’s Pacific hurricane season is expected to be more severe than usual as a Super El Niño brings historic droughts and flooding.

Eeuronews2026-09-29 11:26

Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Tehran could target infrastructure in the region if Iran’s own security is not guaranteed. Elisabeth Braw of the Atlantic Council offers her assessment.

TTRT World2026-09-29 11:24

OpenAI has cancelled the planned launch of its next-generation AI model GPT-6.1 Astra after safety tests raised concerns about deceptive behaviour, inaccurate reporting of its actions, unauthorised completion of complex tasks and possible evasion of human oversight.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-29 11:18

The White House issued an announcement on America.gov in Washington, DC.

TThe White House2026-09-29 11:15

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the incident at RAF Fairford clearly involved a foreign actor. Five men arrested near the US-used base on suspicion of terror offences were released on bail on Monday. The US Air Force says it remains vigilant after the incident.

BBBC News2026-09-29 11:09

Anthropic is warning its IPO investors that the technology could pose catastrophic risks to humanity, while OpenAI delays the release of a new model over safety concerns.

RReuters2026-09-29 10:52

Iranian officials have privately voiced pessimism about reaching an agreement with the United States to end hostilities before the November midterm elections, according to people familiar with the matter. Talks held in New York alongside last week’s UN General Assembly made little headway, they said.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-29 10:46

Grey Bull Rescue founder and CEO Bryan Stern discussed the investigation into a thwarted terror plot in the United Kingdom after the five people arrested were released on bail. Authorities are probing a possible Iran link.

FFox News2026-09-29 10:45

The European Travel Commission’s CEO, Eduardo Santander, says Europe’s tourism industry is being squeezed by pricier trips, staffing gaps and a changing climate.

Eeuronews2026-09-29 10:44

Starship completed its first trip into orbit, though SpaceX’s test mission stopped ahead of schedule.

Eeuronews2026-09-29 10:43

OpenAI says it is postponing the release of its new artificial intelligence model after researchers raised security concerns.

AABC News2026-09-29 10:41

McDonald’s is using artificial intelligence to help set menu prices in the United States and some global markets. The strategy is intended to raise profits but could alienate customers and draw antitrust scrutiny.

RReuters2026-09-29 10:37

A Madrid pensioner whose eviction triggered nationwide protests can return home after her lawyer said she reached a deal with the property owners. The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal last Wednesday pushed Spain’s long-running housing crisis to the centre of political debate and increased pressure on the government to act.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 10:36

Angered by Spain’s chronic housing crisis and the eviction of a pensioner, protesters camped in central Madrid for a third consecutive night on Monday, keeping pressure on the government ahead of a key cabinet meeting. Around 2,000 people also rallied in Barcelona, demanding ambitious action during Sanchez’s visit.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 10:35

The UK’s Northern Ireland minister said Monday that renewed discussions had failed to settle a dispute over a pro-British Protestant parade, in one of the region’s worst crises in decades. Thousands occupied a road in Portadown, southwest of Belfast, on Sunday to stop 35 Orange Order members from marching through a mainly Catholic area.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 10:33

British police said Monday that five men arrested near a US-used airbase had been released on bail. Washington said a “foreign actor” was involved in the suspected bomb plot, while Donald Trump said he was surprised by their release. Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced an emergency meeting of senior officials to ensure they had the full picture.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 10:31

Volodymyr Zelensky is in New York seeking more military aid from Ukraine’s allies to fend off Russia. Ukrainian arms producers say the country could generate significant revenue by exporting their products, since their capacity exceeds what Ukraine can afford to buy. Although Zelensky agreed in principle a year ago, little has changed in practice, leaving firms increasingly impatient and anxious.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 10:30

Michael Olise's superb late goal secured France a 1-0 away win over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League. It was Zinedine Zidane's second victory in two matches since taking charge, following France's 1-0 win in Turkey in his first game as coach.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 10:29

Iowa’s cancer rate, the second highest in the country, has emerged for the first time as a major issue in the 2026 midterm elections, alongside kitchen-table concerns such as the cost of living.

RReuters2026-09-29 10:28

French firefighters went on strike Monday to demand more resources and staff after the country endured its worst wildfires in decades this summer. They are expected to join Tuesday’s nationwide public-sector protest and may continue striking until October to pressure the government before it approves the 2027 budget.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 10:28

Amid mounting public outcry, prosecutors in Ithaca, New York, have reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University. UK police released all five people arrested over an alleged bomb plot, citing insufficient evidence. Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter released from Russian custody, gave his first broadcast interview since his release to ABC’s George Stephanopoulos about his detention.

AABC News2026-09-29 10:28