Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and related counts following the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk; prosecutors will pursue the death penalty.

Redford passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Sundance, Utah, leaving a legacy as a film icon, founder of the Sundance Institute, and champion of environmental causes.

AfD triples its vote share to sixteen point five percent in North Rhine-Westphalia, becomes the third-largest party, and sends a warning to Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the governing coalition.

Agreements span civil nuclear, technology, and defense cooperation, with investments backing financial and energy security.

In his first media interview, Pope Leo condemns extreme income gaps and questions value systems highlighted by Elon Musk’s unprecedented compensation plan

Polish President formally approves NATO forces’ presence under ‘Operation Eastern Sentry’ after airspace breach and invocation of Article 4

Larry Ellison briefly surpassed Musk amid Oracle share rally, but Musk now holds the top spot again with a narrow margin

Preliminary deal reached in Madrid; President Trump and Xi Jinping to finalise terms later this week

Major developments across the AI sector include new labs, massive funding rounds, layoffs to retool talent, and advances in robotics and generative biology

Marine Le Pen seizes momentum, denouncing Emmanuel Macron’s failing leadership and vowing her movement will not bow to elite deals ahead of critical budget talks.

At the “Unite the Kingdom” rally, Elon Musk via video link urged dissolution of Parliament and change of government, accusing Keir Starmer’s administration of eroding freedom and safety

First phase orders forty-four Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany for over thirty-four billion Czech crowns, with “Bohemisation,” support, and options for further purchases

The JAIL Act would strip judicial immunity in cases where judges release violent repeat offenders who commit further violent crimes. This bill tries to hold accountable those who have long held everyone else accountable but not themselves.

Idea enters the 2025 James Dyson Award: AI-powered system aims to detect unavoidable crashes below three thousand feet and shield aircraft with fast-deploy airbags, reverse thrust, and rescue features

Rolling Stone, Billboard and Variety owner alleges Google’s AI summaries cut traffic and affiliate revenues by over a third and forces publisher consent under duress

Fitch cuts France’s rating from AA- to A+ as debt burden, deficit, and political instability raise doubts over fiscal consolidation under PM Sébastien Lecornu

TikTok’s user base in Europe reaches over 200 million monthly users; ByteDance unveils employee share buyback valuing the company at more than $330 billion amid regulatory pressures

Around the world, healthcare systems are being pushed to the breaking point by staffing shortfalls, especially among nurses.

Alliance strengthens eastern flank with fighter jets, naval and ground defences following first-ever drone breaches amid wider regional escalations

After taking full control of publisher Axel Springer, Mathias Döpfner has a pile of cash and the desire to grow. With sweeping corporate reorganisation nearly complete, Axel Springer’s chief is reportedly preparing to deploy capital in new American media acquisitions

Maximilian Krah’s immunity lifted and searches carried out in Berlin, Dresden and Brussels amid allegations of corruption and money laundering tied to China.

VW announces affordable new models, software alliances, and efficiency measures as Chinese automakers expand rapidly across Europe.

Following a wrongful death lawsuit, OpenAI’s Sam Altman says ChatGPT may notify police when minors express serious suicidal ideation and parents can’t be reached, while enhancing safeguards for teens.

Sé­bas­tien Lecornu assumes premiership amid widespread unrest over austerity and political disillusionment

First active military response as Poland neutralises drone threat amid escalating regional tensions

Apple unveils iPhone Air—the slimmest iPhone yet—as well as iPhone 17 models, AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3 and Ultra 3 packed with health and sustainability upgrades

Outgoing defence minister replaces François Bayrou with mandate to build consensus across a fractured parliament and advance the 2026 budget

Pilgrims entered St. Peter’s Basilica during the Holy Year in a Vatican-recognized event seen as extending an inclusive approach encouraged under Pope Francis and continued by Pope Leo XIV.

At its annual September launch, Apple introduces four new iPhones including a ultra-thin iPhone Air, upgraded Apple Watches, and refreshed AirPods ahead of the holiday season.

Authorities launch hate-crime investigation after pig heads are placed outside mosques around Paris, with “Macron” graffiti found at one location.

Political instability, widening bond spreads and a heavy deficit burden have led major funds to price France alongside higher-risk Eurozone borrowers despite its economic scale.

François Bayrou loses confidence vote after nine months, prompting Macron to seek yet another head of government amid persistent deadlock.

At the Birmingham conference, Nigel Farage unveiled a policy machine, welcomed defectors, and pledged swift immigration action amid polling surge.

Brussels sets a step‑wise timeline to eliminate all Russian fossil fuel imports, reinforced by U.S. support and customs safeguards to prevent circumvention.

Artificial intelligence is enabling the rise of virtual influencers, with some amassing over 150,000 followers. While brands enjoy cheaper, automated campaigns with full control, concerns grow among human creators about job displacement, deceptive marketing, and the mental health impact of unrealistic beauty standards.

European Commission penalises Google for ad-tech dominance, sparking US-EU tensions as President Trump condemns the measure and vows trade retaliation.

Compensation of up to one trillion dollars hinges on massive market-cap and operational milestones over the next decade

Bank raises end-2025 gold forecast to $4,000 and highlights potential $5,000 surge amid political pressure on the Federal Reserve

Paraguay returns after a sixteen-year absence as sixteen teams now qualified

President Trump seeks to restore historic title to emphasise U.S. offensive military posture amid legislative strategy. Supporters say the shift replaces euphemism with honesty, highlighting decades of U.S. wars fought abroad under the banner of “defense.”

Tech leaders pledge hundreds of billions in U.S. infrastructure and AI commitments at State Dining Room event hosted by President Trump

Stablecoin issuer leverages $5.7 billion in H1 profits to bolster gold holdings and royalty investments

Florida is poised to become the first state to erase all vaccine requirements. Health director Joseph Ladapo calls mandates ‘slavery,’ while a new committee chaired by Casey DeSantis signals a political fight with Washington.

President Trump ordered the first-ever airstrike on a drug smuggling boat, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. policy against cartels. Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, accused by Washington of leading a cartel, declared maximum readiness, warning of American invasion as U.S. naval forces massed near the Caribbean coast.

PepsiCo faces one of the worst crises in its history as U.S. sales plunge, Pepsi drops to fourth place in the cola market, and activist hedge fund Elliott acquires a $4 billion stake demanding sweeping reforms.

China showcased intercontinental ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, laser defense systems, and unmanned submarines during a massive military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, attended by leaders including Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un.

Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. His fashion house confirmed he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after decades of redefining men’s and women’s fashion worldwide.

A U.S. judge declined to break up Google, instead imposing targeted remedies on its search business, sending Alphabet and Apple shares higher.

The Rise of “LLM Grooming”

A food vendor in northern Nigeria was accused of blasphemy after joking with a customer and was burned alive by a mob before police arrived. Authorities condemned the killing as mob justice and launched an investigation.