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UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has approved the first clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared. Scientists at Oxford University are recruiting volunteers to test the vaccine, which uses technology developed during the Covid pandemic.
‘My mother apologised’: A survivor’s journey after genital mutilation
A woman who discovered she was a survivor of female genital mutilation while living in England found support through specialized healthcare services and is now encouraging others to seek help.
Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed as Islamabad, Kabul trade accusations
Afghanistan reported killing 28 fighters who allegedly crossed from Pakistan into Nuristan province, while Islamabad dismissed the claims as baseless and accused Kabul of harboring terrorists.
Mike Waltz: US offered to sell Iran uranium for civilian programme
A top US official said the Trump administration offered to sell Iran uranium for civilian use during negotiations to end conflict, but Iran declined the proposal.
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Sony and UMG are suing Suno again
Sony and Universal Music Group filed a lawsuit against Suno, claiming its v6 model still infringes copyrights through training on previous model outputs derived from unlicensed music.
Tesla’s Optimus robot is going through growing pains
Tesla is producing several hundred Optimus robots weekly after repurposing production lines, falling significantly short of its 20,000-per-week target due to manufacturing precision challenges.
Wendy’s franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as burger chain struggles
Meritage Hospitality, a major Wendy’s franchisee operating 314 restaurants, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the burger chain faces sustained sales declines and value-conscious consumers.
Auto industry urges Trump to bar Chinese automakers in U.S. ahead of Xi visit
Major U.S. automakers and dealers urge President Trump to maintain barriers against Chinese automakers entering the domestic market, citing threats to the nation’s advanced manufacturing and defense capabilities.
Disney names CTO for the first time as media giant expands tech push
Disney hired Karandeep Anand, former CEO of Character.AI, as its first chief technology officer, a newly created position reporting to CEO Josh D’Amaro effective October 2.
Australians ‘scrambling’ for second jobs to deal with rising mortgage repayments and cost of living
Australia’s unemployment rose to 4.6% in August amid rising living costs and anticipated mortgage rate increases, with economists noting more people are seeking multiple jobs to cope.
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is low. Here’s why you should care
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen below 285 million barrels, its lowest level since the early 1980s, after the Trump administration tapped reserves multiple times following the outbreak of war with Iran in late February.
American farmers are hurting — and worried about their futures
American farmers face mounting financial pressures from elevated diesel fuel and fertilizer costs alongside trade disruptions, with most major crop producers projected to lose money for the fourth consecutive year in 2026.
Is Switzerland’s neutrality at a crossroads?
Swiss voters are deciding whether to enshrine permanent armed neutrality in the constitution, limiting military alliances and sanctions participation following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Hurricane Polo barrels towards Baja California region of Mexico
Hurricane Polo, the second-most intense east Pacific hurricane on record, approaches Baja California with 150 mph winds and exceptional rainfall potential.
Ethiopia war: Internet disrupted in Tigray
Internet and telecommunications services have been disrupted in Ethiopia’s Tigray region following renewed fighting between regional forces and the national military this week.
Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler dies
Jim Copenhaver, 76, died from complications of injuries sustained when a gunman opened fire at a 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot twice.