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SpaceX is preparing to launch its Starship megarocket to orbit for the first time today, with the liftoff streamed live for viewers worldwide. A successful flight would mark a major milestone for the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, a key vehicle in SpaceX's plans for deep-space missions and NASA's lunar ambitions. Space enthusiasts are closely following coverage of the launch attempt.

US President Donald Trump has responded following the arrest of terror suspects in the United Kingdom. UK authorities detained the suspects in an anti-terrorism operation, prompting a public reaction from Trump. Further details about the number of suspects, the alleged plot, or the timing of the arrests were not immediately available, and it is not yet clear what specifically Trump said in his response.

President Trump is reportedly considering a ban on diesel fuel exports from the United States. Such a move would aim to keep more fuel at home for domestic supply, but it would affect refineries and trading partners that rely on American diesel. Details on timing and scope remain unclear as discussion spreads.

The US is considering a 90-day ban on diesel exports, a move that could significantly affect Europe, which relies heavily on American diesel supplies. The EU has launched a diplomatic effort to persuade the Trump administration to drop the plan, warning of potential fuel shortfalls and higher prices at a sensitive time for European energy security and transatlantic trade relations.

OpenAI says it will not release its newest artificial intelligence model, citing safety concerns, according to a New York Times report. The decision means the company is holding back a system it had been developing rather than shipping it, a notable step given the race among AI labs to deploy ever more capable models quickly.

SpaceX is conducting the 14th test flight of its Starship rocket, with live coverage showing the vehicle heading for orbit. The flight is part of the company's iterative testing programme aimed at developing a fully reusable super-heavy launch system, and spaceflight watchers are following the mission closely as it progresses.

Iran's foreign minister has declared in a television interview that Iran is 'ready for diplomacy' and 'for war at the same time', underscoring the country's dual-track stance amid escalating tensions with the West. The remarks come as negotiators weigh renewed talks over Tehran's nuclear programme while regional conflict risks keep military confrontation on the table.

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.

Dave Ramsden, a deputy governor at the Bank of England, said there would be a case for raising the key interest rate if inflationary pressures build further. His comments signal that the Bank's rate-setting committee remains ready to tighten monetary policy, and traders and economists are watching closely for clues about the timing of any move.

SpaceX has carried out a crewed launch, sending astronauts to orbit aboard one of its Dragon spacecraft. Multiple US news outlets reported the mission, which continues the company's regular schedule of human spaceflight missions for NASA. Details about the crew, destination, and launch timing were not included in the available coverage.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that during the Second World War, Chinese and Americans fought shoulder to shoulder against fascist aggression, adding that neither the Chinese nor the American people have forgotten that part of history. The remarks highlight shared wartime history at a time of strained US-China relations, drawing wide attention and debate online.

Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the disgraced blood-testing startup Theranos, is reportedly set to be transferred from federal prison to a halfway home next year. The Guardian reported the expected move, which would mark a new stage in the sentence she began serving after her 2022 fraud convictions tied to misleading investors about the company's technology. Details on the exact timing and location of the transfer remain limited.

Germany has for the first time formally committed to phasing out fossil fuels, setting a target date of 2045. The pledge, reported by the Guardian, marks a significant shift in the country's climate policy and aligns with its existing goal of climate neutrality by 2045. Observers are weighing how Germany plans to replace gas and coal while maintaining industrial output.

A federal judge has ordered the White House to respond by 12:30 PM regarding its alleged non-compliance with a court order concerning press access. The deadline gives the administration little time to explain its position, and the ruling is drawing attention amid ongoing tensions between the administration and news organizations over media access and press freedom.

The US Supreme Court has issued a ruling late Friday evening, an unusual timing choice often used for decisions that attract less scrutiny. The substance of the ruling is not detailed, but it is drawing heavy attention, with critics accusing the Court of using the news-dump timing to bury a consequential decision.

OpenAI has reportedly cancelled or held back the release of its next AI model, citing safety issues. The claim, picked up from a Financial Times report and circulating widely on discussion forums, suggests the company paused its model roadmap rather than ship a system it could not adequately evaluate. The exact model and nature of the safety concerns remain unclear, and OpenAI has not given detailed public comment.

Gold from Venezuela brought into the United States under the Trump administration is sitting unprocessed because American refiners are refusing to touch it, citing concerns over its origins. The report highlights how sanctions and scrutiny of Venezuelan gold mining, often linked to illicit operations, have made the industry wary even of material arriving through official channels.

Unitree Robotics staged what it describes as the world's largest-scale real-time livestream performance by full-size humanoid robots, drawing over two million likes. The Chinese robotics firm is known for its G1 and H1 humanoids, and the coordinated group display is being widely shared as a showcase of how far bipedal robot control has advanced.

The New York Times reports on Anthropic's claim that its AI independently contributed to a scientific discovery in biology, reportedly involving enzyme research. The question of whether the system truly made the discovery on its own, or with substantial human guidance, is fueling debate among scientists and AI researchers about how to evaluate such claims.

India and West Indies are meeting in the first One Day International of their 2026 series, with live commentary and score updates following the second innings of the match. Cricket fans are tracking the game closely as the contest reaches its decisive stages, with big engagement around ball-by-ball coverage of the series opener.

A suspect wanted for murder in Dallas has been arrested in Mexico, according to FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth. The report says the arrest ends the suspect's time on the run across the border, though details about the victim, the suspect's identity, and the circumstances of the capture have not yet been made public.

An analysis by Carbon Brief finds that driving an electric vehicle in the UK is now roughly nine times cheaper per mile than running a petrol or diesel car, based on current electricity and fuel prices. The finding is drawing attention amid ongoing debate about EV running costs, charging infrastructure and the transition away from combustion engines.

The New York Times reports that a scientific team made a discovery relevant to understanding how life began on Earth while working out of an $80-a-night motel room. Details of the experiment and the researchers' identities have drawn widespread curiosity, with readers discussing how low-budget, improvised settings can still produce work with major implications for origin-of-life science.

Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML, one of Europe's most valuable technology companies, currently sells no chipmaking machines within Europe itself, according to a company executive. The remark highlights how chip manufacturing has shifted to Asia and the United States, with Europe hosting ASML's headquarters but little of the fabrication capacity that buys its lithography systems. Observers see it as a pointed illustration of Europe's weak position in chip production despite EU ambitions to expand domestic semiconductor manufacturing.

The White House argued in a court filing that press access to the president is a 'privilege' rather than a right, as it defends its ban on outlets including CNN, Politico and MS NOW. The case, reported by The New York Times, raises First Amendment questions about whether the government can punish news organizations for critical coverage.

Cal Newport argues it is time for formal investigations into the major AI laboratories, raising concerns about their power, transparency and impact on society. The piece has drawn significant attention on Hacker News, where readers are debating whether companies developing frontier AI systems should face government scrutiny or independent oversight.

Japan is converting its many shuttered golf courses into solar farms, as the country's limited flat land leaves few other options for large-scale renewable energy projects. The approach highlights both Japan's land scarcity and the growing number of golf courses that closed after the country's 1990s leisure boom went bust.

Negotiations over a global pandemic agreement have drawn objections from several nations over specific wording, but observers note the United States was the only country to raise objections on ideological grounds rather than intellectual property concerns. The report, published in the New York Times, highlights how the US stance diverges from other governments in the talks.

Manchester City are facing the prospect of sanctions from the Premier League, but any verdict is expected to take a long time. The league's case against the club has generated extensive scrutiny, with fans and pundits debating what penalties — from fines to points deductions — could follow and when a decision will finally arrive.