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World’s Longest Direct Flight China Eastern to Launch 29-Hour Shanghai–Buenos Aires Direct Flight via Auckland in December
Twice-weekly one-aircraft service becomes world’s longest direct route, surpassing prior records
New OpenAI Study Finds Majority of ChatGPT Use Is Personal, Not Professional
Over seventy percent of interactions are non-work related as weekly users pass seven hundred million
Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Assassin Tyler Robinson Faces Death Penalty as Charges Formally Announced
Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and related counts following the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk; prosecutors will pursue the death penalty.
Actor, director, environmentalist Robert Redford dies at 89
Redford passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Sundance, Utah, leaving a legacy as a film icon, founder of the Sundance Institute, and champion of environmental causes.
Pope Leo Warns of Societal Crisis Over Mega-CEO Pay, Citing Tesla’s Proposed Trillion-Dollar Package
In his first media interview, Pope Leo condemns extreme income gaps and questions value systems highlighted by Elon Musk’s unprecedented compensation plan
Poland Green-Lights NATO Deployment in Response to Major Russian Drone Incursion
Polish President formally approves NATO forces’ presence under ‘Operation Eastern Sentry’ after airspace breach and invocation of Article 4
Elon Musk Retakes Lead as World’s Richest After Brief Ellison Surge
Larry Ellison briefly surpassed Musk amid Oracle share rally, but Musk now holds the top spot again with a narrow margin
U.S. and China Agree on Framework to Shift TikTok to American Ownership
Preliminary deal reached in Madrid; President Trump and Xi Jinping to finalise terms later this week
Hong Kong Legislature Rejects Bill to Legally Recognize Overseas Same-Sex Partnerships
Limited rights for same-sex couples married or registered abroad denied in 71-14 vote despite 2023 court mandate
This Week in AI: Meta’s Superintelligence Push, xAI’s Ten Billion-Dollar Raise, Genesis AI’s Robotics Ambitions, Microsoft Restructuring, Amazon’s Million-Robot Milestone, and Google’s AlphaGenome Update
Major developments across the AI sector include new labs, massive funding rounds, layoffs to retool talent, and advances in robotics and generative biology
Indian Student Engineers Propose “Project REBIRTH” to Protect Aircraft from Crashes Using AI, Airbags and Smart Materials
Idea enters the 2025 James Dyson Award: AI-powered system aims to detect unavoidable crashes below three thousand feet and shield aircraft with fast-deploy airbags, reverse thrust, and rescue features
Penske Media Sues Google Over “AI Overviews,” Claiming It Uses Journalism Without Consent and Destroys Traffic
Rolling Stone, Billboard and Variety owner alleges Google’s AI summaries cut traffic and affiliate revenues by over a third and forces publisher consent under duress
US and Japan Deploy Typhon and NMESIS in Resolute Dragon 2025 Drills, Drawing China’s Objections
Joint exercises bring advanced missile systems to Japanese territory for the first time as Beijing warns of destabilization in the region
One in Three Europeans Now Uses TikTok, According to the Chinese Tech Giant
TikTok’s user base in Europe reaches over 200 million monthly users; ByteDance unveils employee share buyback valuing the company at more than $330 billion amid regulatory pressures
Could AI Nursing Robots Help Healthcare Staffing Shortages?
Around the world, healthcare systems are being pushed to the breaking point by staffing shortfalls, especially among nurses.
Tens of Thousands of Young Chinese Get Up Every Morning and Go to Work Where They Do Nothing
Because they have no real job, they simply pay to sit in a mock office and appear as if they are part of the bigger game. This is not an esoteric phenomenon, but a reflection of the fracture experienced by Generation Z worldwide after losing faith in the old order and the promise of a secure future.
Volkswagen launches aggressive strategy to fend off Chinese challenge in Europe’s EV market
VW announces affordable new models, software alliances, and efficiency measures as Chinese automakers expand rapidly across Europe.
ChatGPT CEO signals policy to alert authorities over suicidal youth after teen’s death
Following a wrongful death lawsuit, OpenAI’s Sam Altman says ChatGPT may notify police when minors express serious suicidal ideation and parents can’t be reached, while enhancing safeguards for teens.
Kim Jong Un Oversees Final Test of New High-Thrust Solid-Fuel Rocket Engine
North Korea completes ground testing of a powerful carbon-fiber composite engine, paving the way for imminent Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile trials
Apple Introduces Ultra-Thin iPhone Air, Enhanced 17 Series and New Health-Focused Wearables
Apple unveils iPhone Air—the slimmest iPhone yet—as well as iPhone 17 models, AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3 and Ultra 3 packed with health and sustainability upgrades
Vatican hosts first Catholic LGBTQ pilgrimage
Pilgrims entered St. Peter’s Basilica during the Holy Year in a Vatican-recognized event seen as extending an inclusive approach encouraged under Pope Francis and continued by Pope Leo XIV.
Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Series, iPhone Air, Apple Watch 11 and More at 'Awe Dropping' Event
At its annual September launch, Apple introduces four new iPhones including a ultra-thin iPhone Air, upgraded Apple Watches, and refreshed AirPods ahead of the holiday season.
Nepal Prime Minister Resigns Amid Deadly Gen Z Protests Over Social Media Ban and Corruption
Following violent youth-led demonstrations that left nearly twenty people dead and hundreds injured, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli steps down as unrest continues.
Burning the Minister’s House Helped Protesters to Win Justice: Prabowo Fires Finance Minister in Wake of Indonesia Protests
Public anger over lawmakers’ housing allowances and violent unrest force dismissal of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati
“Immigrants Fled into Sewers, Hid in Ventilation Ducts”: Massive U.S. Raid on Hyundai Factory
U.S. immigration authorities detained hundreds of workers—including over three hundred South Koreans—at a Hyundai‑LG electric‑vehicle battery plant in Georgia, prompting Seoul to send diplomats in response.
BMW Eyes Growth in China with New All‑Electric Neue Klasse Lineup
CFO signals return to growth in China as Neue Klasse launch begins, driven by cost‑effective batteries and tariff headwinds addressed.
More Than 150,000 Followers for a Fictional Character: The New Influencers Are AI Creations
Artificial intelligence is enabling the rise of virtual influencers, with some amassing over 150,000 followers. While brands enjoy cheaper, automated campaigns with full control, concerns grow among human creators about job displacement, deceptive marketing, and the mental health impact of unrealistic beauty standards.
Tesla Board Proposes Unprecedented One-Trillion-Dollar Performance Package for Elon Musk
Compensation of up to one trillion dollars hinges on massive market-cap and operational milestones over the next decade
US and Taiwanese Defence Officials Held Secret Talks in Alaska
Anchorage meeting balances strategic reassurance with diplomacy amid delicate US–China relations
Trump Signs Executive Order to Implement US–Japan Trade Deal
Agreement introduces 15 percent reciprocal tariffs and secures over half a trillion dollars of Japanese investment in U.S.
Gold Could Reach Nearly $5,000 if Fed Independence Is Undermined, Goldman Sachs Warns
Bank raises end-2025 gold forecast to $4,000 and highlights potential $5,000 surge amid political pressure on the Federal Reserve
Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay Secure Places at 2026 World Cup
Paraguay returns after a sixteen-year absence as sixteen teams now qualified
Trump Administration Advances Plans to Rebrand Pentagon as Department of War Instead of the Fake Term Department of Defense
President Trump seeks to restore historic title to emphasise U.S. offensive military posture amid legislative strategy. Supporters say the shift replaces euphemism with honesty, highlighting decades of U.S. wars fought abroad under the banner of “defense.”
Big Tech Executives Laud Trump at White House Dinner, Unveil Massive U.S. Investments
Tech leaders pledge hundreds of billions in U.S. infrastructure and AI commitments at State Dining Room event hosted by President Trump
Tether Expands into Gold Sector with Profit-Driven Diversification
Stablecoin issuer leverages $5.7 billion in H1 profits to bolster gold holdings and royalty investments
China–ASEAN Trade Accelerates as Chinese Appliance Exports Surge
Trade with ASEAN rose nearly ten percent in early 2025; Chinese appliance firms and infrastructure shipments highlight expanding regional economic integration.
Florida’s Vaccine Revolution: DeSantis Declares War on Mandates
Florida is poised to become the first state to erase all vaccine requirements. Health director Joseph Ladapo calls mandates ‘slavery,’ while a new committee chaired by Casey DeSantis signals a political fight with Washington.
Trump’s New War – and the ‘Drug Tyrant’ Fearing Invasion: ‘1,200 Missiles Aimed at Us’
President Trump ordered the first-ever airstrike on a drug smuggling boat, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. policy against cartels. Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, accused by Washington of leading a cartel, declared maximum readiness, warning of American invasion as U.S. naval forces massed near the Caribbean coast.
"The Situation Has Never Been This Bad": The Fall of PepsiCo
PepsiCo faces one of the worst crises in its history as U.S. sales plunge, Pepsi drops to fourth place in the cola market, and activist hedge fund Elliott acquires a $4 billion stake demanding sweeping reforms.
At the Parade in China: Laser Weapons, 'Eagle Strike,' and a Missile Capable of 'Striking Anywhere in the World'
China showcased intercontinental ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, laser defense systems, and unmanned submarines during a massive military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, attended by leaders including Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un.
The Fashion Designer Who Became an Italian Symbol: Giorgio Armani Has Died at 91
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. His fashion house confirmed he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after decades of redefining men’s and women’s fashion worldwide.
Putin Celebrates ‘Unprecedentedly High’ Ties with China as Gazprom Seals Power of Siberia-2 Deal
Leaders pledge strategic unity as Russia and China agree to build a new gas pipeline through Mongolia
Indonesia’s Rage Boils Over: Deadly Protests Erupt Amid Lawmakers’ Golden Perks
Protests sparked by lavish housing allowances for MPs turn violent after a delivery driver is killed, testing President Prabowo’s leadership.
Google Avoids Break-Up in U.S. Antitrust Case as Stocks Rise
A U.S. judge declined to break up Google, instead imposing targeted remedies on its search business, sending Alphabet and Apple shares higher.
Information Warfare in the Age of AI: How Language Models Become Targets and Tools
The Rise of “LLM Grooming”
"Insulted the Prophet Muhammad": Woman Burned Alive by Angry Mob in Niger State, Nigeria
A food vendor in northern Nigeria was accused of blasphemy after joking with a customer and was burned alive by a mob before police arrived. Authorities condemned the killing as mob justice and launched an investigation.
Nvidia Reveals: Two Mystery Customers Account for About 40% of Revenue
Regulatory filing shows nearly 40% of Nvidia’s second-quarter revenue came from just two unnamed clients, highlighting concentrated sales tied to AI and data center demand
Woody Allen: "I Would Be Happy to Direct Trump Again in a Film"
The veteran filmmaker recalled directing Donald Trump in his 1998 film *Celebrity*, praising him as polite, professional, and charismatic, and described the presidency as the ultimate acting role
Pickles are the latest craze among Generation Z in the United States.
Pickles and pickle-flavored products surge in popularity among Gen Z in the U.S., driving a wave of new snacks, drinks, and branded launches
Deadline Day Delivers Record £125m Isak Move and Donnarumma to City
Liverpool break British transfer record with Alexander Isak signing while Manchester City secure Gianluigi Donnarumma on the final day