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Sudan faces a governance vacuum as the United States recognises neither of the warring authorities. The army-backed administration controls much of the formal state apparatus, while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces exercises power across territory it holds. Yet Washington says neither side represents legitimate constitutional governance, leaving Sudan with authorities but no internationally recognised government.

The White House announced that Iran has 'backed down' to President Trump by agreeing to a ceasefire, framing the agreement as a concession to American pressure. The claim came as part of ongoing coverage of the conflict between the two countries, with the administration presenting the truce as a victory for Trump's negotiating stance.

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.

Samsung has agreed to invest $1.0 billion in an AI infrastructure company backed by private equity firm KKR and chipmaker Nvidia. The investment, reported by the Wall Street Journal, adds Samsung to a growing list of major technology companies putting large sums into the computing infrastructure needed to power artificial intelligence services.

Fighting has resumed between the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, according to The New York Times, which examines the reasons the conflict has flared up again. The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen including the capital Sanaa, have fought a Saudi-led coalition since 2015 in a war that has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

A federal judge has temporarily paused the Trump administration's media ban, allowing CNN journalists back into the White House press areas. The ruling interrupts the administration's effort to restrict certain outlets' access, and the network returned to cover events in the building. The case is being closely watched as part of broader legal fights over press access to the administration.

SpaceX's Starship has splashed back down to Earth after its latest test flight, according to NBC News. The splashdown marks another step in the company's efforts to develop the giant reusable rocket for future missions. Reactions focus on how the vehicle performed during its return, with observers weighing the result against the goals SpaceX set for the flight.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore CNN's access to the White House, and the network's reporters are back in the building. The ruling, reported by CNN itself, marks a significant defeat for the administration in its ongoing disputes with major news organisations over press access. The case is likely to continue through appeals, keeping attention on press freedom questions in Washington.

Nvidia has authorized an additional $150 billion for its stock buyback program, which the New York Times describes as the largest ever. The move underscores the chipmaker's enormous cash generation from the artificial intelligence boom and its decision to return capital to shareholders. Market watchers are weighing what the unprecedented repurchase signals about Nvidia's confidence in future earnings and its valuation.

Republican-backed legislation championed by Donald Trump, known as the SAVE America Act, would require voters to show identification at the polls and provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote. Supporters frame it as a safeguard for election integrity, while critics argue such requirements could make it harder for eligible Americans, particularly those lacking documents, to register and cast ballots.

The Trump administration has sharply scaled back federal fuel economy requirements for new cars, loosening standards that had pushed automakers toward greater efficiency and lower emissions. The rollback of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy rules means new vehicles can consume more gasoline than previously mandated, a move likely to draw opposition from environmental groups and possible legal challenges, while offering relief to automakers facing compliance costs.

EU-backed reconstruction in Ukraine is drawing private investment mainly to profitable sectors and areas, rather than to the most heavily damaged regions, EUobserver reports. The report raises questions about whether recovery funding is reaching the places destroyed by war or simply following commercial returns.

The Trump administration has moved to roll back US fuel economy standards, arguing the change will make cars more affordable for American buyers. The question of whether vehicles will actually get cheaper is now at the center of debate, with industry groups, consumer advocates and analysts weighing the savings against higher fuel costs and the impact on electric vehicle development.

The Trump administration has moved to sharply scale back US fuel economy standards, easing requirements that automakers improve the efficiency of cars and light trucks. The rollback, reported by The New York Times, is likely to be welcomed by carmakers seeking lower compliance costs but criticised by environmental groups who say it will increase emissions and fuel consumption.

The Trump administration is moving to roll back federal fuel economy standards, a policy change with direct consequences for American drivers. Weaker standards could mean cheaper vehicles upfront but higher gasoline consumption and costs at the pump over time, while also affecting automakers' production plans and US emissions goals. Coverage, including from PBS, is focused on explaining what the change means practically for consumers and the wider auto industry.

A slow-moving storm continues to churn off the coast, battering shorelines while utility crews make progress restoring electricity to customers knocked offline by the weather. The combination of a lingering offshore system and recovering power supplies is drawing attention as residents weigh lingering coastal hazards against signs that conditions are gradually improving.

The US Department of Transportation has moved to loosen federal fuel economy standards, easing requirements on automakers to improve vehicle efficiency. Supporters frame the rollback as cutting compliance costs and giving consumers more choice in vehicle types, while environmental and clean-energy advocates criticise it as a step backward on emissions reduction and climate goals. The change is expected to face legal and political challenges.

A businessman who built a fortune in the sticker industry and has been endorsed by Donald Trump is running a congressional campaign drawing attention for his unusual background. Coverage has focused on the strange details of his career and how he rose from novelty products to politics, as he stands a realistic chance of winning a seat in Congress.

Major technology companies are rapidly expanding the use of guarantees to back debt financing for AI datacentres and chips, issuing up to $300 billion in commitments in less than a year, according to analysis shared by economist Adam Tooze. The commitments largely stay off the companies' balance sheets, raising questions about hidden leverage in the AI buildout and how much risk the industry is actually carrying.

Republicans are increasingly breaking with Donald Trump on political matters, and one of them has drawn a sharp rebuke in response. According to NBC News' Politics Desk, the fracture within the party is drawing attention as Trump pushes back against dissenters, highlighting ongoing tensions over loyalty and direction within the Republican Party.

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.

Footage circulating online shows a Ukrainian Yak-52 light aircraft in flight, with a gunner in the backseat firing small arms at a Russian attack drone. After taking the shots, the gunner flashes an obscene gesture at the drone. The clip is being shared widely among military observers tracking Ukraine's improvised air defense tactics against Russian drones.

The Trump administration is scrapping fuel economy standards put in place under President Biden, including the aggressive mileage requirements that pushed automakers toward electric vehicles. Officials cited slow consumer adoption of EVs and pressure on carmakers as justification for easing the rules. The rollback marks a significant reversal of Biden-era climate and transportation policy and is drawing attention from automakers, regulators, and environmental groups nationwide.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned the United Nations that any Indian move against Pakistan over water or military matters would be treated as an act of war, while India struck back by accusing Pakistan of sponsoring cross-border terrorism. The exchange at the UN General Assembly has drawn strong reactions, with commentators and analysts debating the escalating rhetoric between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

China has halted diesel exports while India is holding refined product back from world markets, prompting talk of a global diesel squeeze. The moves come as Washington draws down the last of its Strategic Petroleum Reserve and presses allies to release their own stocks, despite Hormuz remaining open and Saudi Arabia pumping at high levels.