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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for accountability from those providing support that fuels the war in Sudan, where fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. He is urging an end to outside backing for the warring parties and pressure on those responsible for atrocities.

Donald Trump has suggested that the United States and Iran could work together to remove what he called 'nuclear dust', implying possible cooperation on nuclear-related cleanup efforts. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions and debate over Iran's nuclear programme, and observers are weighing whether the comment signals an opening for diplomacy or remains a rhetorical gesture.

Cal Newport has published an essay arguing it is time to formally investigate the leading AI laboratories. The piece contends that companies racing to build powerful artificial intelligence systems deserve greater scrutiny over their safety practices, claims, and societal impact. The argument is drawing attention among technology commentators, with debate centering on whether external oversight of AI labs is overdue.

President Trump is calling on Congress to cut short its recess and return to Washington to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security, according to the White House. The appeal comes as the government shutdown continues, leaving the department partially unfunded and intensifying pressure on lawmakers to reach a deal.

Azerbaijan's state oil company Socar will lower fuel prices at its service stations in Italy, following a similar decision by Eni. The cuts ease pressure on Premier Giorgia Meloni's government, which has faced calls to impose a windfall tax on energy companies as elections approach.

Experts, including former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe, say that while the odds of being hit by falling space debris remain lower than the odds of a lightning strike, those odds are shifting as more objects reenter the atmosphere. They argue governments and companies should be compelled to use materials that fully burn up on reentry.

Federal authorities have issued a security bulletin ahead of the September 11 anniversary, warning that foreign terrorist organizations continue to call for or encourage attacks. The bulletin serves as a routine reminder to law enforcement and the public about the lingering threat environment around the anniversary of the 2001 attacks.

SpaceX's long-awaited stock market debut reportedly saw shares jump 19% on their first day of trading, in what is being called a historic IPO for the space industry. Commentators are now debating what comes next for Elon Musk's company, including how it will use the proceeds and whether the rally can hold.

An artificial intelligence startup is calling on Europe to embrace a more optimistic outlook on AI technology, even as concerns about safety and potential risks continue to grow. The company argues that European regulators and the public should not let fear hold back innovation, sparking debate about whether Europe can balance technological progress with adequate safeguards for citizens.

A judge has ordered the Canadian government to release classified records concerning Nazi war criminals who settled in Canada after the Second World War. The decision would open previously sealed files long withheld despite calls from historians and parliamentarians, including a 2023 House of Commons motion, to disclose what Canadian authorities knew about the wartime backgrounds of immigrants admitted to the country.

An open-source project called tester-army/e2e, written in TypeScript, is presenting itself as a next-generation end-to-end testing framework for both web and mobile applications. It is currently drawing attention on GitHub, ranking among the top trending repositories globally with roughly 1,400 engagements so far, though it has only a small number of stars. Developers following testing tooling are watching to see how it compares with established frameworks.

A exploit called Relapse targeting the PlayStation 5 has been published on GitHub, drawing attention on Hacker News where it reached the top spot. The release suggests progress in PS5 hacking, a topic that consistently generates strong interest among the console modding community. Details about which firmware versions are affected or what the exploit enables have not been confirmed.

A Democratic lawmaker has launched an effort to impeach Linda McMahon, calling the conduct at issue 'completely out of bounds'. The move sets up a fresh political fight, though details of the specific allegations and the lawmaker's identity were not provided in the available reporting. It remains unclear whether the effort has broader support within the Democratic caucus.

Bernard Drainville is drawing attention in Quebec political commentary, with QUB radio debating whether he has performed better in his ministerial role than Christine Frechette, calling him 'capable of the best and the worst'. The discussion centres on how the two CAQ ministers compare in their handling of their respective portfolios.

SpaceX chief Elon Musk has publicly called Anthropic the "clear AI leader" in artificial intelligence and said he will not interfere with a compute deal despite rivalry between their companies. The unusually generous praise from Musk, who founded rival AI firm xAI, is drawing attention because he has frequently criticised competitors while promoting his own AI efforts. His pledge not to sabotage the deal marks a notable conciliatory stance in the increasingly competitive AI industry.

Germany's far-right AfD is dominating political discussion as extremist parties gain ground nationwide. In Thuringia, former BSW state chairwoman Ulrike Wolf said ahead of a state parliament hearing that she is open to a ban proceedings against the AfD, adding fuel to an ongoing debate about whether the party should face legal action. Commentators are also weighing the broader rise of extremist parties in German politics.

Physician Sean O'Mara joined Megyn Kelly's show to discuss nutrition advice attracting wide attention. He promoted what he calls the 'living diet,' explained why visceral fat around internal organs is especially dangerous to health, and argued that fermented foods offer significant value. The conversation drew a large audience, with viewers reacting to his claims about diet and weight loss.

Novak Djokovic is back in the spotlight as the tennis tour turns to Asia. The Serb is in Beijing for the China Open, where he has been speaking about the state of Chinese tennis, calling its development important. Attention also centres on the Shanghai Masters qualifying draw and the Six Kings Slam exhibition in October, where Jannik Sinner's opponent has been set.

The US Supreme Court has lifted a stay, allowing Tennessee to proceed with the execution of Christa Pike. Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate, has spent decades appealing her sentence, and her case is one of the state's longest-running capital cases. The decision ends a temporary reprieve, and opponents of the death penalty have renewed calls to halt the execution.

Simon Willison argues that services which can silently incur large costs, such as AI API calls and cloud infrastructure, need default hard budget caps built in. The argument is that usage-based billing can quickly spiral, and users should not have to opt in to spending limits. The piece has drawn broad agreement from developers who have experienced runaway bills.

Quebecers are heading to the polls for the provincial general election, with Radio-Canada and its Montreal stations providing full election-day coverage. Journalist Frédéric Labelle called voting 'an essential role of democracy' as part of 98.5 Montréal's election-day programming. The coverage is drawing attention as voters across the province cast their ballots.

David Lisnard, mayor of Cannes and a French centre-right political figure, published a call to 'renounce renunciation' and to 'restore order' in France, urging the country to rediscover a proper order of values. The message, tagged #OnLeFera ('we will do it'), is being read as a political rallying statement as France debates its direction and leadership.

India are facing the West Indies in a one-day international series, trending at number one in India and across search charts worldwide. In the third ODI, India reached 216 for 4 after 35 overs, with KL Rahul and Naman pushing the scoring in the middle overs. Attention is also on Virat Kohli's form and India's pace selection between Mohammed Siraj and others, while West Indies coach Dwayne Sammy calls the tour a good gauge of his side's standing in ODIs.

Amnesty International is calling on France to safeguard the right to peaceful protest. The organisation's Italian branch published a statement urging French authorities to respect and protect demonstrators, prompting attention among Italian-speaking audiences discussing policing and civil liberties in France.