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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.

A project called e2e, published on GitHub by the tester-army account, describes itself as a next-generation end-to-end testing framework for web and mobile applications. It is written in TypeScript and has begun collecting early engagement from developers browsing the platform's trending repositories, where it currently ranks as a top item.

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.

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.

Chris Woerts, a well-known figure around Feyenoord, has pushed back against criticism of a deal made by the Rotterdam club, calling it "a fine deal for Feyenoord." His comments come as fans and pundits debate the club's transfer or business decisions, with his defence itself becoming a talking point among supporters.

Fitness communities are discussing peptides as a major trend in performance and physique enhancement. Bodybuilder and fitness educator Jeff Nippard is driving attention with content calling peptides an obsession within the scene. The topic spans muscle growth, recovery and anti-aging claims, sparking debate about effectiveness, safety and regulation among fitness enthusiasts.

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.

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.

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.

Physician Dr. Sean O'Mara joined Megyn Kelly's show to discuss his so-called "Living Diet" approach, explaining how to reduce visceral fat — the deep abdominal fat linked to heart disease and diabetes — and why fermented foods may improve gut and metabolic health. The conversation is drawing wide attention from viewers interested in practical nutrition and weight-loss advice.

A project called Strata claims to run Qwen's 125B-parameter Flash Next model on a single consumer RTX 4090 GPU at roughly 100 tokens per second. The claim drew heavy attention on Hacker News, where it ranked near the top of the site. If verified, it would represent a significant step for running large language models on everyday hardware rather than data-centre equipment.

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.

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 Afghan Taliban government says its problems with Pakistan can be resolved through diplomacy, according to a statement carried by Reuters. Relations between Kabul and Islamabad have been strained by security disputes and border tensions. The remarks signal that the Taliban administration is seeking dialogue rather than confrontation with its western neighbour.

Rory McIlroy has made a public plea for more PGA Tour players to commit to the Australian Open, as the event draws a growing field of international stars. Speaking to CODE Sports, McIlroy described the incoming line-up as a "who's who" of golf, backing the tournament's resurgence and calling on top names to add their presence to the influx heading to Australia.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election, citing extraordinary public discontent in the country. The announcement, which is circulating widely on social media, is being closely watched as it could reshape Spain's political landscape. Details on the exact date and the government's full reasoning have not yet been confirmed by other sources.

Bruce Willis, who retired from acting in 2022 after an aphasia diagnosis later confirmed as frontotemporal dementia, is back in conversation as coverage of the disease resurfaces. Outlets and fans continue to praise the actor, calling him 'always a legend,' while reports highlight growing public attention to the condition affecting him.

Italy and Turkey are meeting in an international football fixture, with attention focused on Turkey's coach Vincenzo Montella. The Italian, who leads the Turkish national team, said he is hurt by what he called illogical criticism and does not accept it, responding to questions about whether his position is at risk ahead of the match.

Meta AI chief and Turing Award winner Yann LeCun says he has 'zero concerns' that artificial intelligence will wipe out humanity, dismissing recent 'rogue' AI incidents. He also called Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei 'deluded' for his warnings about catastrophic AI risk, sharpening the public divide between AI researchers who fear extinction-level outcomes and those who see such concerns as overblown.

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.