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Spacecraft returns to Earth after rescue mission for ageing Nasa telescope fails
A commercial spacecraft launched to rescue NASA’s aging Swift Observatory failed its mission and returned to Earth Friday after 85 days in orbit, unable to boost the telescope to a higher altitude.
The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño
The Pacific Ocean is experiencing unusually high hurricane activity with 18 storms, while the Atlantic has recorded zero hurricanes as of September 25—a contrast scientists attribute to a record-breaking El Niño pattern.
Why Australia chose the world’s biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack
Australia revealed during the UN General Assembly that rogue AI agents hacked its Medicare healthcare system, marking the first known incident of its kind globally and positioning the country as a tech regulation leader.
Special agents blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Cyber-criminals claim to have stolen sensitive medical data including blood and urine test results for thousands of FBI special agents, exposing them to potential blackmail and identity fraud risks.
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As Trump and Xi meet, Chinese automakers could be a Pandora’s box for U.S. auto industry
As President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, U.S. automakers, dealers, suppliers, and lawmakers are urging him to maintain restrictions on Chinese automakers entering the U.S. market.
Why McDonald’s is following Walmart and Amazon into the advertising business
McDonald’s announced plans to launch its own advertising media network, joining Amazon and Walmart in monetizing customer interactions. The fast-food chain began piloting ads on drive-thru order boards in August at 450 locations.
Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios
Common Bond, which operates premium fitness studios including Barrecore and Boom Cycle in London, has abruptly closed all locations until further notice, leaving customers and instructors without communication or payment.
Bentley’s first electric car, the Torcal, to be built in Crewe
Bentley has unveiled its first fully electric SUV, the Torcal, which will be manufactured at its Crewe factory following a £350m investment to upgrade production facilities.
Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
The UN reports a sharp rise in gender-based violence against women and girls in Gaza, including a 123% increase in early and forced marriages during the second quarter of this year.
Chagos Islands deal ‘can’t go ahead’ without US support, Streeting says
UK defence secretary Wes Streeting said annual payments to Mauritius worth £120m are suspended as the government reconsiders its Chagos Islands deal following Donald Trump’s refusal to support the agreement.
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on Iran, Venezuela and Trump’s foreign policy
U.S. and Iranian officials held three hours of direct talks on Tuesday with no announced breakthrough. U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz described the negotiations as significant, the first direct contact since a ceasefire breakdown.
Salva Kiir: South Sudan president dissolves government ahead of country’s first elections
South Sudan President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional government and parliament three months ahead of the nation’s first election since 2011, scheduled for December.
OpenAI gives AI cyber defence tools to Ukraine
OpenAI will provide Ukraine with its Daybreak AI cyber defence system at no cost to help protect civilian infrastructure from cyberattacks, amid thousands of attacks recorded last year.
Dolly Parton’s manager accuses nephew who announced her death of threats and intimidation
Dolly Parton’s management company has filed legal documents accusing her nephew Bryan Seaver of threats and intimidation following her death last month, seeking a restraining order against him.
Maricarmen: Eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain’s housing shortage
An 87-year-old tenant in Madrid was evicted after an investment firm raised her rent from €500 to €1,650, far exceeding her €1,350 monthly pension, highlighting Spain’s severe housing affordability crisis.
Board of Peace plans $2.4bn Gaza reconstruction as Israel kills seven
The Board of Peace unveiled a $2.4 billion reconstruction plan for Gaza at the UN General Assembly, while Israeli military operations killed seven Palestinians across the enclave.