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- 1Nvidia launches software platform to keep AI agents in check▼Nvidia releases software platform to stop AI agents from misbehaving
Nvidia has released a new software platform designed to stop AI agents from misbehaving, addressing safety and control concerns as companies increasingly deploy autonomous AI systems in real-world tasks. The announcement positions Nvidia, already dominant in AI chips, as a provider of tools for governing how agentic AI behaves, a growing worry for businesses adopting the technology.
- 2Manchester City Premier League charges: what we know so far●Manchester City charges: Everything we know so far about Premier League allegations and what happens from here
Manchester City face numerous charges from the Premier League over alleged breaches of financial regulations, and the case is moving toward a resolution. Sky Sports has laid out the full picture: what the allegations cover, how the independent commission process works, and the possible outcomes, which could range from fines to points deductions or even expulsion from the league. The story remains one of the biggest in English football.
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CNN reports on how artificial intelligence has come to dominate the agenda of a major climate event, a development with implications for how climate policy and technology now intersect. Details of which event and how AI shaped it are limited to the headline, and reactions from attendees or experts are not included in the available reporting.
- 4Shein profits fall by two-thirds in first public earnings●Shein’s profits fall by two-thirds in first earnings report as a public company
Shein has reported its first results as a public company, revealing that profits fell by roughly two-thirds. The decline in the fast-fashion retailer's earnings is drawing attention to pressures on its business model, including scrutiny over tariffs, competition and its much-anticipated listing. Analysts and investors are weighing what the sharp drop means for the company's valuation and growth prospects going forward.
- 5Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Denying Hormones to Trans Inmates●Trump Administration Asks Justices to Allow It to Deny Hormones to Trans Inmates
The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to let it deny hormone therapy to transgender inmates in federal custody. The request escalates a legal fight over medical care for transgender prisoners, pitting claims of institutional discretion and public cost against court rulings that withholding such treatment violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment. The justices' response will shape how far correctional authorities must go in providing gender-affirming care behind bars.
- 6Dengue outbreak leads Florida counties to declare emergency●Dengue fever outbreak prompts Florida counties to declare state of emergency
Several Florida counties have declared a state of emergency following an outbreak of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral illness. Local health authorities are stepping up mosquito control measures and urging residents to use repellent and remove standing water. The move highlights growing concern over tropical diseases spreading in parts of the United States as conditions become more favourable for the mosquitoes that carry the virus.
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NASA says it will attempt to fly astronauts on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, despite the capsule's troubled history of technical failures on earlier missions. The decision keeps Boeing in the program alongside SpaceX as a second provider for carrying crews to the International Space Station, and space observers are debating whether the spacecraft is ready to carry people safely.
- 8Trump administration rolls back fuel economy standards for automakers●Trump administration rolls back fuel economy standards for automakers: What to know
The Trump administration is moving to roll back fuel economy standards for automakers, loosening requirements that vehicles meet strict efficiency targets. The change would let manufacturers produce less fuel-efficient cars and trucks, reversing rules adopted under previous administrations. Supporters frame it as cutting compliance costs for the auto industry, while environmental groups warn it will increase emissions and fuel consumption for American drivers.
- 9Stocks Climb 13 Percent Despite Treasury Yields Hitting 5 Percent▼The Stock Market Rose 13 Percent as Treasury Yields Hit 5 Percent. The Usual Rules Didn’t Apply
US stock markets rose roughly 13 percent even as Treasury yields reached 5 percent, breaking the traditional inverse relationship between bond yields and equity prices. Analysts are puzzling over why higher borrowing costs failed to weigh on shares, with observers noting the usual rules didn't apply and debating whether the move reflects resilient earnings, expectations of rate cuts, or unusual market dynamics.
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South Korea has accused Ukraine of breaching a secrecy agreement concerning North Korean soldiers, reportedly those captured or involved in fighting alongside Russia in the war. The complaint points to the disclosure of information Seoul had expected to be kept confidential under the terms of the arrangement. The dispute highlights growing sensitivities between Kyiv and Seoul over how the North Korean troop deployments are handled and communicated publicly.
- 11EU 'Made in EU' bill threatens Japanese EV makers●Looming 'Made in EU' bill threatens Toyota and other Japanese EV makers
A proposed EU bill would require electric vehicles sold in Europe to meet local-content rules, threatening Japanese automakers such as Toyota. If adopted, the 'Made in EU' legislation could raise costs or restrict market access for Japanese EVs, which rely heavily on parts and batteries made outside the bloc. Japanese industry is watching closely amid wider EU efforts to favor domestic manufacturing.
- 12France pays millions in reparations to church abuse victims●Thousands of victims, millions in reparations. How France handled mass church sex abuse
France has moved to compensate thousands of victims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, with millions paid out in reparations. The reckoning follows years of revelations about widespread abuse by clergy and cover-ups by church authorities. The scale of the compensation scheme has drawn attention to how France is confronting one of the largest institutional abuse scandals in Europe.
- 13NATO's top commander calls for condemnation of Russian sabotage●Top NATO commander urges states to condemn Russian acts of sabotage
A senior NATO commander has urged member states to publicly condemn acts of sabotage attributed to Russia. The appeal comes amid ongoing tensions linked to the war in Ukraine, with alliance officials increasingly warning about hybrid threats, including attacks on infrastructure across member countries.
- 14Council names first five EU defence projects of common interest●European defence industry: Council identifies the first five projects of common interest
The Council of the European Union has identified the first five projects of common interest under its work to strengthen the European defence industry. The designation is meant to steer EU cooperation and funding toward jointly agreed industrial capability priorities. The move reflects Brussels' broader push, accelerated by the war in Ukraine, to build a more integrated and autonomous European defence technological and industrial base.
- 15Pennsylvania measles outbreak tops 900 cases●Pennsylvania tops 900 measles cases, as its largest outbreak in 30 years spreads
Pennsylvania has recorded more than 900 measles cases in its largest outbreak in three decades, and the tally continues to climb as the virus spreads. Health officials are working to contain transmission, and the milestone figure is drawing attention to vaccination gaps and the growing scale of the resurgence.
- 16US stance at UN pandemic talks weakens global planning, expert warns▼US response to UN pandemic talks ‘severely weakens’ global planning, says leading health expert
A leading health expert says the United States' response to United Nations pandemic negotiations has 'severely weakened' global preparedness planning. The warning highlights concern that Washington's position at the talks is undermining international efforts to coordinate responses to future disease outbreaks, drawing criticism from public health figures watching the negotiations.
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The United States is set to begin construction of a permanent embassy complex in Jerusalem, moving beyond the interim facility opened after the embassy's relocation. The announcement is drawing attention given Jerusalem's contested status, with Israelis likely to welcome the step while Palestinians and much of the international community do not recognise the city as Israel's capital.
- 18Giant Pandas Arrive in Atlanta as Symbols of China's Soft Diplomacy▼Giant Pandas, Icons of China’s Soft Diplomacy, Arrive in Atlanta
Giant pandas have arrived at Zoo Atlanta, renewing one of the most visible instruments of Chinese soft power abroad. China has long loaned pandas to foreign zoos as a gesture of goodwill, and their return to Atlanta marks a fresh chapter in the animal diplomacy that often accompanies periods of warmer US-China relations.
- 19New tool links carbon emissions to economic damage●New tool directly links carbon emissions to amount of environmental and economic damage caused
A new tool has been developed that directly links carbon emissions to the amount of environmental and economic damage they cause. The tool, reported by The Guardian, is intended to make the consequences of emitting greenhouse gases easier to quantify, potentially aiding policymakers, courts and businesses in assessing responsibility and the costs of climate change.
- 20GLP-1 obesity drugs shift from medicine to lifestyle product▼Once described as obesity medicines for 'patients,' GLP-1s are increasingly lifestyle drugs for 'customers'
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy were originally positioned as treatments for obese patients under medical care. A STAT analysis argues they are now marketed as lifestyle products for consumers seeking weight loss, cosmetic benefits and wellness, with telehealth platforms and direct-to-consumer advertising driving demand far beyond traditional clinical settings.
- 21Top forecaster says Democrats flipping the House is a 'done deal'●Who Will Win Midterms? Top Election Forecaster Says Democrats Flipping The House Is A ‘Done Deal’
A leading election forecaster says Democrats winning control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming US midterms is a 'done deal'. The prediction is drawing attention as analysts and voters weigh whether Democrats can overcome historical patterns that typically hurt the party holding the White House in midterms, with control of Congress at stake.
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Tropical Storm Hanna has formed over the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the latest named storm of the season. Forecasters are tracking the system as it develops, with early attention on its projected path and potential strengthening. News outlets are monitoring the storm for any threat to land.
- 23Russian strike kills and wounds staff at Kyiv science academy▼Staff killed and wounded in Russian strike on Kyiv’s science academy
A Russian strike hit the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv, killing and wounding members of staff, the Guardian reports. The attack adds to a series of strikes on the Ukrainian capital and has drawn attention to the toll on civilian and scientific institutions.
- 24Japan Turns Abandoned Golf Courses Into Solar Farms▼Short on Land, Japan Is Building Solar Farms on Old Golf Courses
Japan is converting disused golf courses into solar farms as the country searches for land to expand renewable energy. With limited open space and hundreds of courses closed since the 1990s golf boom faded, utilities and developers see the sites as ideal: flat, cleared, and already connected to roads. Coverage from Yale E360 and Yahoo highlights the trend as a model for land-scarce countries racing to cut emissions.
- 25Coalition urges Congress to treat wildfires as national-security threat▼A growing coalition wants Congress to think about wildfires as a national-security challenge
A growing coalition of experts and advocates is pressing Congress to classify wildfires as a national-security challenge rather than solely a natural-disaster issue. The push, reported by Federal News Network, argues that increasingly severe fire seasons threaten infrastructure, military readiness, and communities on a scale that demands a coordinated federal security response, not just emergency management.
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The US Education Department has formally rescinded the Biden administration's Title IX regulations, which had expanded protections for LGBTQ+ students and changed how schools handle sexual harassment and assault complaints. The rollback returns schools to earlier standards and is expected to trigger legal challenges and debate over students' civil rights protections nationwide.
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The US Federal Reserve has put forward a set of proposed rules governing stablecoins, the dollar-pegged digital tokens widely used in crypto markets. The proposal would set out requirements for banks and other institutions dealing with stablecoins, covering issues such as reserves, risk management and supervision. Details of the draft rules remain limited, and the measure is expected to go through a comment period before any final adoption.
- 28SpaceX Starship reaches orbit and survives water landing▼SpaceX Starship reaches orbit, returns to Earth in water landing
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, completed a full flight to orbit and returned to Earth with a water landing, a milestone for the company's reusable spacecraft program. The successful test marks significant progress toward deep-space missions, and observers are following what it means for future lunar and Mars plans.
- 29Trump Administration Cuts Fuel-Economy Standards, Reclassifies Light Trucks●Trump Administration Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards and Changes How Light Trucks Are Classified
The Trump administration has announced a rollback of US fuel-economy standards and a change in how light trucks are classified, effectively easing emissions and efficiency requirements for automakers. The move is expected to allow manufacturers to sell less fuel-efficient vehicles, drawing criticism from environmental groups while being welcomed by parts of the auto industry.
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A strike on Kyiv set a building on fire, with footage showing people escaping the burning structure. The incident comes amid continued Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital. Details on casualties or the extent of the damage were not immediately available, and it remains unclear which areas of the city were hit.
- 31UK base tied to foiled terror plot was used in US strikes on Iran▼U.K. base at center of foiled terror plot has been used by U.S. Air Force to strike Iran
A Royal Air Force base in the United Kingdom that was reportedly at the centre of a foiled terror plot has also been used by the US Air Force to launch strikes against Iran, according to an NBC report. The dual role of the installation is drawing attention because it links a domestic security case in Britain directly to American military operations against Iran, raising questions about security and oversight at the site.
- 32Iranian Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh Wins Václav Havel Human Rights Prize●Iranian Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh Awarded Václav Havel Human Rights Prize
Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been awarded the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, an honour recognising defenders of human rights in Europe and beyond. Sotoudeh, known for representing women's rights activists and prisoners of conscience in Iran and for serving prison terms for her work, is being widely praised for the recognition.
- 33Bank of England's Ramsden warns rates may need to rise●Bank of England's Ramsden says rates may need to rise if inflation pressures build
Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden said interest rates may need to increase further if inflationary pressures in the UK economy persist or build. The remarks signal that the central bank remains ready to tighten monetary policy despite signs of cooling price growth, and will keep a close watch on incoming economic data before deciding its next move.
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Commentary from the American Enterprise Institute warns that the Eurozone economy faces mounting headwinds, framing the outlook in stormy terms. The piece points to weakening growth prospects across the currency bloc as reason for concern. Economists and policymakers are weighing how serious the slowdown could become for Europe and its trading partners.
- 35White House cancels health and education funds approved by Congress●White House cancels health, education funds approved by Congress
The White House has moved to cancel funding for health and education programs that Congress had already approved, according to Roll Call. The decision raises immediate questions over presidential power to withhold appropriated money and is likely to trigger objections from lawmakers in both parties who backed the spending.
- 36Chip Stocks Lead Wall Street Rout, Intel and AMD Slump▼Intel, SanDisk, AMD, Western Digital Slump Up To 6% As Chips Stocks Lead Wall Street Rout
Shares of major semiconductor companies fell sharply, with Intel, SanDisk, AMD and Western Digital dropping as much as 6% as chip stocks led a broad Wall Street sell-off. The declines made semiconductor firms among the day's biggest losers, dragging down wider technology indices and adding pressure to a market already on edge.
- 37Yield Curve Inversion Emerges as New Risk as Fed Hikes▼An Inversion of the US Yield Curve Becomes New Risk as Fed Hikes
Attention is turning to a potential inversion of the US Treasury yield curve as the Federal Reserve continues raising interest rates. An inverted curve, when short-term yields exceed long-term ones, has historically preceded recessions, so investors and analysts are weighing whether rate hikes could push the curve into negative territory and what that would signal for the economic outlook.
- 38Trump rolls back Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for cars▼Trump ratchets down Biden-era mpg fuel standards in new cars, trucks
President Trump has moved to loosen fuel economy requirements for new cars and trucks, reversing stricter mpg standards put in place under the Biden administration. The change, reported by the Detroit Free Press, would reduce mandated efficiency levels for automakers. The rollback is likely to draw criticism from environmental groups and support from auto industry interests seeking lower compliance costs.
- 39Sudan authorities accuse RSF of drone strikes on El-Obeid▼Sudan authorities accuse RSF of drone strikes on civilian sites in El-Obeid
Sudanese authorities have accused the Rapid Support Forces of carrying out drone attacks on civilian sites in El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state. The alleged strikes are the latest escalation in the war between the army and the RSF, which has devastated cities across Sudan and displaced millions since fighting began in April 2023.
- 40U.S. and China Agree to Trim Tariffs, Launch AI Dialogue●U.S., China Agree to Trim Tariffs, Start AI Dialogue
The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on each other's goods and to open a new dialogue on artificial intelligence. The deal, reported by the Wall Street Journal, marks a rare moment of cooperation between the two largest economies, pairing trade relief with a framework for discussing AI risks and standards.
- 41Bank of Japan weighed faster rate hikes in July▼Bank of Japan debated need for faster rate hikes, July minutes show
Minutes from the Bank of Japan's July meeting show board members debated whether interest rates needed to rise faster than planned. The discussion signals growing internal support for tightening policy as inflation pressures persist in Japan. Markets and economists read the minutes for clues on the timing of the next rate increase.
- 42Michigan's 10th District race may decide House control▼Michigan's Tenth Congressional race could determine which party controls Congress
Attention is turning to Michigan's Tenth Congressional District, where the House race could determine which party controls Congress. With the chamber's majority expected to hinge on a handful of competitive seats, both parties are treating the district as a key battleground and focusing campaigning and resources there.
- 43SpaceX launches Starship on first orbital flight test●SpaceX successfully launches Starship's 1st orbital flight test
SpaceX has launched its Starship rocket on its first orbital flight test from Starbase in Texas, a milestone for the company's next-generation launch system. The flight marks the first combined test of the Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage, a vehicle central to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the Moon and to Elon Musk's long-term goal of missions to Mars.
- 44MoMA's Influential Curator Steps Down After Reshaping the Museum▼After a Career Reshaping the Museum of Modern Art, Its Influential Curator Steps Down
A longtime influential curator at the Museum of Modern Art in New York is stepping down, ending a career credited with reshaping the institution. The departure marks the end of a major chapter for MoMA, where the curator's acquisitions and exhibitions helped define the museum's modern identity. Details about the curator's next role and the reasons behind the exit are not yet given.
- 45Monitor: Israel intentionally targets civilians in Gaza●Shafaq News..Monitor: Israel intentionally targets civilians in Gaza
The human rights group Monitor has accused Israel of deliberately targeting civilians in its military campaign in Gaza, according to a report carried by Shafaq News. The allegation adds to ongoing international scrutiny of civilian casualties in the territory and is likely to fuel debate over compliance with international humanitarian law.
- 46Experts weigh in on whether AI could take over the internet●Could AI really take over the internet? Here's what experts say.
CBS News asks whether artificial intelligence could realistically take over the internet, canvassing expert views on the risks and limits of current AI systems. The report comes amid ongoing public debate about AI safety, misinformation and the technology's rapid spread across online platforms.
- 47Tropical Storm Hanna forms as eighth named Atlantic storm of season▼Tropical Storm Hanna forms in Atlantic as eighth named system of season
Tropical Storm Hanna has formed in the Atlantic, becoming the eighth named system of the hurricane season. Forecasters are tracking its projected path and strength, and residents along potentially affected coastlines are being urged to monitor official advisories as conditions develop.
- 48UK diesel prices hit record highs on Iran war impact●UK diesel prices hit record highs due to impact of Iran war
Diesel prices in the United Kingdom have reached record highs, which Reuters attributes to the impact of the war involving Iran. The conflict is driving up fuel costs, affecting motorists and businesses that rely on diesel. No further details were provided in the report.
- 49Five arrested near UK air base used by U.S. bombers▼Five arrested near UK air base used by U.S. bombers in Iran war
British police have arrested five people near a UK air base that has been used by U.S. bombers involved in the war against Iran. The arrests come amid heightened security around British military sites linked to American operations, though details on the suspects or alleged offences have not been released. The incident is drawing attention given the base's role in the ongoing conflict.
- 50Education Department Formally Rescinds Biden-Era Title IX LGBTQ+ Protections●Ed. Dept. Officially Kills Biden Rule That Added LGBTQ+ Protections to Title IX
The U.S. Department of Education has officially repealed a Biden administration rule that extended Title IX sex-discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ students. The regulation, issued in 2024, had broadened the interpretation of discrimination 'on the basis of sex' in federally funded schools. The rollback returns schools to the narrower Title IX framework from the first Trump administration and is expected to prompt legal challenges from civil rights groups.