Anthropic has disclosed new figures showing how rapidly artificial intelligence is becoming involved in the development of more advanced AI systems, with its Claude model now leading a significant share of the company’s own research and development work. According to measurements released by Anthropic, Claude was responsible for leading......
German automotive supplier Bosch has warned that growing competition from Chinese companies is putting increasing pressure on Europe’s automotive industry, prompting calls for stronger European policies to support local manufacturing and protect jobs across the sector. Bosch, one of the world’s largest automotive parts suppliers,......
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has stressed that monetary policy decisions are not determined directly by movements in oil and gas prices, as renewed energy market volatility raises questions about inflation and the future path of interest rates in the eurozone. Speaking at a press conference in Dublin, Lagarde said energy......
The rapid development of increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems is raising fresh questions about how reliably advanced models can remain aligned with human objectives. Recent incidents involving AI agents have highlighted the importance of monitoring their behavior as they become more autonomous and capable of carrying out complex......
Organized crime continues to pose a major challenge to Mexico, with criminal groups reportedly involving a large number of people and exerting growing influence over different aspects of public life, including the country’s electoral process. Esther Estrada Ruiz, a representative of Mexico’s electoral institute, said an estimated......
Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway at the age of 96, marking another major stage in the leadership transition at the investment conglomerate he helped transform over several decades. The company announced on Friday that Buffett will become chairman emeritus with immediate effect while remaining a member of its......
Eurozone governments are facing renewed pressure as a sharp rise in energy prices raises concerns about household costs, inflation and the impact of government support measures on public finances. Eurozone finance ministers discussed the economic consequences of the conflict in the Middle East during a meeting in Dublin, including the potential......
Health systems worldwide are facing mounting pressure to maintain adequate staffing levels as demand for medical services continues to rise. The situation is being compounded by the ageing of the healthcare workforce itself, with a significant share of doctors and other health professionals approaching retirement age. The World Health Organization......
LG Electronics has received multiple accolades at IFA 2026, including the title of Best Brand at the second edition of the IFA Innovation Awards, highlighting the company's latest developments in home entertainment, display technology and audio. The South Korean electronics manufacturer was recognized across several product categories,......
China has accused right-wing groups in Japan of using artificial intelligence to manipulate historical records in an attempt to minimize Japan's responsibility for wartime actions, reviving longstanding disputes over how the country's military past is portrayed. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks on......
Childhood vaccination coverage has weakened in several European Union countries in recent years, raising concerns among researchers and public health authorities about growing gaps in protection against preventable infectious diseases. A study examining vaccination trends across the EU's 27 member states over more than four decades found......
Apple Store employees in Italy went on strike on Friday, September 18, coinciding with the commercial launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, as unions called for better working conditions, increased staffing and improvements to employment contracts. The industrial action affected employees at Apple retail locations in several Italian cities, including......
Women in Britain continue to receive substantially smaller annual bonuses than men, with the gap showing little sign of narrowing, according to new data from human resources analytics company Brightmine. The study, based on payroll information covering around 1.46 million employees across 1,190 organisations and data collected through July,......
A majority of eligible voters in Germany say they can understand the concerns expressed by people with a migration background following the Alternative for Germany’s (AfD) strong performance in the recent state election in Saxony-Anhalt, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by the German Press Agency (dpa). The poll found that......
Morocco’s Nador West Med port project is drawing increasing attention from international shipping, logistics and industrial players as preparations advance toward the start of commercial operations. The development is expected to reshape the logistics landscape of northeastern Morocco while strengthening the country’s position......