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Attention is on the Parc des Princes after RMC Sport reported that the daughter of the stadium's architect may be able to block Paris Saint-Germain's planned expansion of the ground. The report questions whether her potential legal standing could genuinely stop the enlargement, raising fresh uncertainty over PSG's ambitions to develop its home stadium.

A photograph of 30 St Mary Axe, known as the Gherkin, rising behind a historic City of London church has drawn attention to the contrast between London's modern skyscrapers and its older architecture. Discussion is focusing on how cities balance new development and investment with protecting historic character.

Poland's cybersecurity agency CERT.pl has disclosed a critical vulnerability in Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect, a modeling software widely used by enterprises and government bodies. The flaw, an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, lets attackers read arbitrary files on affected systems. Security professionals are warning users to patch and reviewing where the tool is deployed.

Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff and architect of much of the administration's hard-line immigration agenda, has said he worries about facing prosecution in the future. His remarks come as political and legal battles over immigration raids, executive orders and the treatment of opponents intensify. Commenters are treating the statement as a sign that officials expect accountability fights to continue after Trump's term.

A photographer is sharing black and white street photography focused on architecture, texture and urban exploration, inviting viewers to keep wondering about the scenes depicted. The monochrome images have drawn modest attention from art enthusiasts, with the work tagged across several photography themes including travel, urban exploration and classic monochrome styles.

A Futuro house designed by architect Matti Suuronen and associated with Donaldson in Idyllwild, California, is being featured in a property write-up, drawing renewed interest in these futuristic prefabricated capsule homes from the late 1960s.

A photograph of the Church of the Holy Communion in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood is being shared online, drawing attention to the historic building's architecture. The image highlights the church as an example of New York's religious and urban landmark buildings, attracting interest from photography and architecture enthusiasts discussing the city's built heritage.

An AI startup says its software can produce construction blueprints that are ready for permit applications within minutes, a task that traditionally takes architects days or weeks. The claim, reported by TechCrunch, is drawing attention for its potential to speed up housing and construction projects, though skeptics note that building codes and local review processes vary widely and automated plans may still face scrutiny from permitting authorities.

The Qilin ransomware group has added MOA Architecture, a professional services firm, to its leak site, claiming it has breached the company. Cybersecurity threat intelligence monitors flagged the new listing. Qilin is an active ransomware operation known for publishing stolen corporate data when victims do not pay, and each new victim posting is tracked by analysts for signs of widening attacks.

The Architect's Newspaper has published 'From Field to Form: Ocean Flora', a feature examining marine plant life as material and inspiration in design and architecture. The piece looks at how ocean flora such as seaweed and algae moves from natural 'field' conditions into built 'form', reflecting growing architectural interest in sustainable, ocean-based materials.

The former Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium is back in the news as its demolition has been halted, prompting new efforts to engage the public. Local authorities are planning town meetings, and architects are running a serialized feature on the building, aiming to turn the suspension of work into a chance for residents to reconsider the structure's future.

A lightly camouflaged Proton Saga Cross prototype, codenamed AMA02 under Proton's Advanced Modular Architecture programme, has been seen on public roads, apparently a hybrid model in development. The sighting has sparked debate among Malaysian car fans over whether the new Saga variant could threaten Perodua's dominance in the affordable national car segment.

IEEE has introduced a new educational program focused on the principles of designing chips for artificial intelligence. The initiative, announced through IEEE Spectrum, is aimed at engineers and students who want to understand how AI hardware is architected. It highlights growing demand for specialized training in semiconductor design as the AI boom drives interest in custom silicon.

A feature on the Donaldson Futuro House in Idyllwild, California, is attracting attention online, gathering dozens of upvotes and comments on a discussion forum. The Futuro, a prefabricated saucer-shaped house designed in the 1960s by Finnish architect Matti Suuronne, has a dedicated following among fans of futuristic architecture. Readers are sharing the article and discussing the unusual structure's design and history.

A Texas Observer report by Eden Shamy frames San Antonio's midterm contest as a referendum on school vouchers. Republican Jorge Borrego helped design Texas's controversial voucher program, while Democrat Kristian Carranza is running a grassroots campaign backed by more than 5,000 individual donors. The race is being watched as a test of voter sentiment on education policy.

The architect who founded Shaded says adaptation to climate change must be affordable for ordinary people, arguing that cooling and protective design cannot be a luxury. Writing in Dezeen, she calls for accessible solutions as heat and extreme weather increasingly affect daily life, particularly in regions with limited resources.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused architect of the September 11 attacks, is to face trial in 2028, according to ABC News. The announcement marks another delay in a case that has dragged on for more than two decades. Reactions are expected to mix frustration over the slow pace of justice with debate over how the trial will be conducted.

The Architect's Newspaper has announced an open call for a Design Fellowship focused on research and development in the built environment. The fellowship invites designers and architects to apply, with the program aimed at supporting experimental work on how buildings and cities are designed. Details on deadlines and eligibility are available through the publication's announcement.

NVIDIA presented a new open source strategy at the OCP Summit, centered on its upcoming Vera Rubin architecture and the MGX 1.2 server reference design. The company is pushing for open standards in AI infrastructure, aiming to make data center hardware more modular and interoperable. Commenters in the AI and security communities are watching how this openness will shape the next generation of AI data centers.