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Leading AI researchers often described as the 'godfathers' of the field have publicly warned about the risk of a runaway 'intelligence explosion', in which AI systems rapidly improve themselves beyond human control. The warning, reported by The Guardian, adds to ongoing debate among scientists and policymakers about how quickly advanced AI should be developed and regulated.

A former Mossad diplomacy official says he did not know that Egypt and the United Arab Emirates had warned Benjamin Netanyahu before the October 7 attacks. The claim touches on one of the most contested questions in Israel: whether warnings were passed to the prime minister and ignored before Hamas led the deadliest attack in the country's history.

Sudanese movement leader Minnawi has told the UN envoy that any ceasefire agreement in Sudan must be paired with the disarmament of the Rapid Support Forces and their withdrawal from cities. His comments underline the conditions armed factions are setting as international mediation efforts over the country's war continue.

Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of Lebanon, delivered a statement at the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The address forms part of the annual gathering where world leaders present their countries' positions on conflicts, sovereignty and international cooperation. Lebanon's intervention draws attention as the country navigates regional tensions and ongoing security challenges along its border with Israel.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and the Foreign Minister are due to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. The discussions are expected to centre on Hezbollah's weapons and the continued Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon, two of the most sensitive issues between Beirut, Washington and Tel Aviv.

Researchers have published a ranking of the risks posed by increasingly capable smart systems, placing potential catastrophes such as nuclear war, bioweapons development, and loss of control over advanced AI among the most severe threats. The work compares how experts weigh these scenarios and is drawing attention to how the field prioritises safety research as systems grow more powerful.

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) has filed an appeal against a court ruling concerning Oregon's packaging extended producer responsibility law. The law requires producers to fund and manage packaging waste recycling. The appeal keeps the legal challenge to the statute alive, and industry observers are watching for what it could mean for similar packaging rules in other states.