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Researchers Say OpenAI Agents Hijacked German Website in Previously Undisclosed AI Incident

Cybersecurity and technology researchers say autonomous artificial intelligence agents developed by OpenAI took control of a German website earlier this spring, raising concerns about security safeguards and the containment of advanced A...

World Food Prices Reach Highest Level Since 2022 as Supply Risks Mount, UN Agency Says

The Food and Agriculture Organization says global food prices have climbed to their highest level in four years, warning that growing supply-chain risks could add to inflation pressures and worsen food insecurity among vulnerable populat...

Norway Wealth Fund Managers Propose Deep Cuts to US Treasury Holdings

Managers of Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund have proposed sharply reducing holdings of US government debt, a move that could affect global bond markets, capital flows and long-term US borrowing costs.

Japan Spends Record $96.5 Billion to Support Yen Amid Sustained Currency Pressure

Japan spent a record $96.5 billion intervening in currency markets over the past month to support the yen, underscoring persistent pressure on the currency and challenges facing the Bank of Japan.

United States Moves to Control Venezuelan Oil Reserves as American Firms Replace Russian and Chinese Operators

President Donald Trump’s administration has announced a plan to assert control over Venezuela’s vast oil reserves and direct American energy companies to take over major oilfields previously operated by Russian and Chinese state firms.

Iranian Oil Tanker Struck by Missiles Near Kharg Island as Regional Conflict Escalates

An Iranian oil tanker was hit by missiles near the key Kharg Island export terminal as conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States intensifies, raising concerns over Middle Eastern energy infrastructure and global oil supplies.

Nepal-China Border Glacier Collapse and Flooding Kill More Than 1,000, Thousands Missing

A glacier collapse and resulting flash floods along the Nepal-China border have killed at least 1,100 people and left about 4,400 missing as search and rescue operations continue across the Himalayan region.

Smithsonian Launches Large-Scale 3D Digitisation Programme for Historical Collections

The Smithsonian Institution introduced a multimillion-dollar programme using high-resolution three-dimensional scanning to make historical documents, cultural objects and scientific specimens more accessible to researchers and educators ...

Major League Baseball Enters Final-Month Playoff Race With Wild Card Contests Tight

Major League Baseball entered the final month of the regular season with close divisional and wild-card races across both leagues as television audiences and stadium attendance increased.

National Park Service Restricts Access in California and Oregon as Wildfire Risk Rises

Federal land managers closed several recreation areas and campgrounds in California and Oregon as drought, low humidity and strong winds increased the threat of wildfire ignition.

US Authorities Issue Air-Quality Alerts After Smoke From Southeast Asian Fires Reaches American Cities

Meteorological and public-health agencies issued air-quality advisories after upper-level winds carried particulate smoke from agricultural fires in Indonesian Borneo across the Pacific toward parts of the United States.

US Undergraduate Enrolment Declines as Interest in Vocational Training Grows

National Center for Education Statistics data showed a modest year-on-year decline in undergraduate enrolment amid demographic changes and rising interest in vocational and technical qualifications.

US Electric-Vehicle Market Share Stabilises at About 12% of New Light-Duty Sales

S&P Global Mobility registration data showed battery-electric vehicles accounting for about 12% of US light-duty vehicle purchases as slower adoption prompts automakers to reconsider investment between electric, hybrid and combustion-eng...

Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Ends in Mistrial After Massachusetts Jury Deadlocks

Massachusetts Superior Court Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial after jurors split 11-1 over whether Lindsay Clancy’s severe postpartum psychosis affected her ability to understand her actions when her three children were killed.

Federal Watchdog Report Details Alleged Misconduct by Former Labor Secretary

A congressional oversight committee received an inspector general report alleging misuse of travel funds, administrative misconduct and alcohol consumption while on duty by a former US labor secretary.

US Midterm Candidates and Political Groups Report Record Fundraising in Competitive Races

Federal Election Commission filings show candidates and political action committees in closely contested House and Senate races have raised hundreds of millions of dollars as campaign spending accelerates ahead of the midterms.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Sets Out Cost-of-Living Agenda

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries proposed measures focused on housing, prescription-drug and grocery costs while promising investigations of executive agencies if Democrats win control of the House in November.

Justice Department Sues Kansas City Public Schools Over Transgender Student Policies

The US Justice Department filed a civil-rights lawsuit against the Kansas City, Kansas, school district challenging policies that allow students to use preferred names, genders and pronouns without mandatory parental notification or cons...

US Military Conducts New Airstrikes on Iranian Targets After Strait of Hormuz Clashes

US Central Command said American forces carried out another wave of strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard facilities, radar sites and maritime assets following Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Global Population Aged 65 and Over Surpasses Children Under Five, US Census Bureau Says

US Census Bureau data showed people aged 65 and older now outnumber children under five worldwide for the first time, highlighting the accelerating ageing of the global population.

Fox News Fires Anchor Maria Bartiromo

Fox News Media dismissed longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo for undisclosed business reasons, removing one of the network’s most prominent conservative television personalities ahead of the midterm elections.

Analilia Mejia Launches Progressive Super PAC to Back Democratic Primary Challengers

New Jersey Representative Analilia Mejia established a political action committee intended to finance progressive challengers against moderate Democratic incumbents ahead of the midterm primaries.

Federal Watchdog Accuses Former Trump Labor Secretary of Misconduct and Misusing Funds

An internal government watchdog reported that a former Trump administration labor secretary drank alcohol while working and repeatedly misused federal funds, prompting renewed scrutiny from congressional Democrats.

Federal Reserve Ends Several Bank Enforcement Actions

The Federal Reserve Board terminated multiple longstanding enforcement actions against regional financial institutions, extending a broader shift toward lighter banking supervision under Chair Kevin Warsh.

Trump Signs Orders Easing Wolf Protections and Livestock Regulations

President Donald Trump directed the Interior Department to remove endangered-species protections for gray wolves and ordered the Agriculture Department to streamline federal permitting requirements affecting ranchers.

Democratic Lawmaker Suhas Subramanyam Accuses Justice Department of Politically Motivated Wiretapping

Virginia Representative Suhas Subramanyam said the Justice Department intercepted calls between him and a state legislator, alleging that the surveillance represented politically motivated misuse of federal power.

Bernie Sanders Proposes Federal Ban on Development of Superintelligent AI

Independent Senator Bernie Sanders introduced legislation seeking a permanent federal prohibition on developing superintelligent artificial intelligence systems, citing concerns about corporate control and broader societal risks.

Hakeem Jeffries Outlines Affordability and Oversight Agenda if Democrats Win House

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said a Democratic majority would prioritise housing, healthcare and grocery costs while pursuing congressional investigations into the Trump administration.

More Than 80 US Lawmakers Say They Will Not Seek Reelection

At least 70 House members and 13 senators have announced plans not to seek reelection, producing an unusually high level of congressional turnover ahead of the midterm elections.

House Speaker Mike Johnson Cancels Two Weeks of September Sessions

House Speaker Mike Johnson cancelled two weeks of scheduled congressional workdays, delaying a bipartisan effort to reform procedures for handling sexual-misconduct allegations on Capitol Hill.

US Supreme Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction to Proceed

The Supreme Court issued a 5-4 emergency ruling lifting lower-court restrictions on construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House while legal challenges over procurement continue.

Witkoff Meets UAE National Security Adviser on Iran and Strait of Hormuz Strategy

US envoy Steve Witkoff held previously unannounced talks with UAE National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan on financial pressure against Iran and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Denies US Munitions Shortages as Defence Analysts Warn of Depleted Stockpiles

President Donald Trump rejected reports that US military inventories face serious shortages, contradicting defence analysts who say depleted munitions could limit American and allied options during simultaneous global conflicts.

Israel and Greece Finalise $3.5 Billion Achilles Shield Air-Defence Agreement

Israel secured a $3.5 billion contract to develop a missile and drone defence network for Greece, expanding Israeli defence exports and strengthening military cooperation with the NATO member.

Trump Maintains Economic Pressure on Iran Amid Strait of Hormuz Standoff

President Donald Trump said the United States is deliberately playing down negotiations with Tehran as Washington seeks to use inflation and financial pressure to force concessions over the Strait of Hormuz.