Morocco has called on the African Union to reconsider the future of peace support operations as security challenges across the continent become increasingly complex and traditional approaches face new limitations. Speaking during the ministerial segment of the 18th ordinary session of the African Union’s Specialized Technical Committee......
A sharp escalation in fighting along Yemen’s western coast and in Taiz governorate has triggered a fresh wave of displacement, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis. More than 112,000 people have reportedly been forced to flee their homes within the country over the past two weeks, while nearly 3,000 refugees have crossed the......
Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles visited the headquarters of the National Intelligence Centre (CNI) in Madrid on Friday, where she presented distinctions to several members of the intelligence service, amid continued debate over its handling of the mass arrival of migrants in Ceuta at the end of July. The visit came nine days after......
Meta is expanding its subscription business with a new paid service called Meta One, offering users enhanced access to artificial intelligence tools across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. The new service is designed to move beyond subscription products aimed primarily at creators and public figures, with Meta seeking to persuade ordinary......
US President Donald Trump has announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico will be barred from the White House, accusing the three news organisations of repeatedly publishing what he described as “fake news” about his administration. Trump announced the measure on September 18 through a post on Truth Social, saying the restrictions......
Italy is preparing a new naval deployment in the Red Sea to help protect commercial shipping as growing regional tensions raise concerns over the safety of vessels using the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Rome believes a stronger maritime presence is needed to respond quickly to security risks in one of......
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,......