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Israel’s election committee disqualifies Ra’am from 2026 Knesset race
Israel’s Central Elections Committee has voted to disqualify the United Arab List, known as Ra’am, from competing in the upcoming elections for the 26th Knesset. The decision was approved by 18 votes to five, according to Israeli media reports, and will now face review by the Supreme Court. The decision follows petitions submitted......
Germany weighs greater autonomy for AI-enabled weapons amid concerns over human control
Germany is reassessing how artificial intelligence could be used in future military operations, with new Bundeswehr documents reportedly allowing a wider role for autonomous functions in weapons systems while raising questions about how much direct human involvement should be required. An investigation published by Correctiv on September......
OECD raises 2026 global growth forecast as economy weathers successive shocks
The global economy has shown greater resilience than expected in the face of geopolitical tensions, energy disruptions and renewed inflationary pressures, prompting the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to slightly upgrade its growth forecast for 2026. In its September 2026 Interim Economic Outlook, the OECD projects......
Morocco moves closer to becoming a major African hub for AI infrastructure
Morocco is positioning itself for a larger role in Africa’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure market, with Nexus Core Systems planning a major AI factory outside Casablanca as demand for high-performance computing accelerates across the continent. NVIDIA said in a September 2026 overview of Africa’s AI ecosystem......
Trump reports more than 1,100 investment transactions in July
US President Donald Trump carried out more than 1,100 reported securities transactions in July, highlighting continued activity across his personal investment portfolio as financial disclosures show a broad reshuffling of holdings. The transactions, which covered purchases and sales of securities, had an estimated combined value ranging from......
Global banks question London’s appeal as pressure mounts for higher taxes
London’s position as a leading global financial centre is facing renewed scrutiny as international banks warn that higher taxes and rising operating costs could influence future investment decisions in the United Kingdom. The concerns come ahead of the British government’s next budget, with speculation surrounding possible additional......
WMO urges cities to strengthen preparedness as El Niño raises heat risks
The World Meteorological Organization is calling on cities to strengthen their preparations for extreme heat as a rapidly intensifying El Niño adds to the risks posed by an already warming climate. The organization says governments and urban authorities should act before dangerous temperatures arrive rather than wait for heatwaves to......
Meta Connect 2026 to spotlight smart glasses, AI and mixed reality
Meta is preparing to host the biggest event on its calendar this year, with Meta Connect set to take place on September 23 and 24 at the company’s headquarters in California. Once primarily focused on virtual reality, the annual event has expanded to cover Meta’s wider hardware portfolio, artificial intelligence and the company’s......
AI investment helps support global economic resilience despite energy shock
Strong investment in artificial intelligence is helping sustain global economic activity as countries face renewed pressure from higher energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook. The organisation said the global economy has absorbed the recent energy shock better than initially......
Legal & General plans to cut around 1,000 jobs as restructuring accelerates
British insurance and financial services group Legal & General plans to reduce its workforce by around 1,000 positions by the middle of 2027, as Chief Executive António Simões pushes ahead with a broader effort to simplify the organisation and improve operational efficiency. The planned reduction represents roughly 10% of......
Could artificial intelligence threaten humanity? Researchers debate the risks
As artificial intelligence systems become more capable and increasingly integrated into critical areas of society, researchers are debating whether the technology could eventually create risks on a global scale. While some experts consider scenarios involving human extinction highly speculative, others argue that rapidly advancing AI warrants......
Italian artistic swimmer crowned Miss Italy 2026 after winning more than 100 medals
At just 18 years old, Italian artistic swimmer Sara Maria Resia has added a new title to an already remarkable career after being crowned Miss Italy 2026. Representing Liguria in the national final, the young athlete has combined her achievements in competitive sport with a growing presence in the world of beauty and entertainment. Resia......
EU diplomatic service faces major restructuring amid budget and power tensions
The European External Action Service (EEAS), the European Union’s diplomatic service, is facing a major restructuring that could significantly reduce its central staff over the next two years, according to Euractiv, as EU governments debate spending priorities and the future organization of external relations. The EEAS is expected to......
South Korea moves to reduce dependence on Middle Eastern oil and gas
South Korea is preparing to significantly diversify its energy supply chains, with the government aiming to reduce its dependence on crude oil from the Middle East to 50% or less by 2035. The strategy forms part of Seoul’s first comprehensive long-term resource security plan, developed in response to the vulnerabilities exposed by recent......
Women take on a growing role in Morocco’s election administration
The presence of women in Morocco’s electoral administration is showing signs of progress, according to observations by Gender Concerns International during the country’s legislative elections on September 23, 2026. Sabra Bano, a representative of the organisation’s Gender Election Observation Mission (GEOM), highlighted......