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An anaesthetist used AI to research a possible cause of his mother’s seizures. Her neurologist says they stopped within minutes of vitamin B6 treatment.
China’s AI companion rules restrict virtual relationships for children and require providers to address risks including emotional dependency and self-harm.
Google has released Gemini 4 Argon, a new AI model initially limited to cybersecurity experts because of its vulnerability-finding capabilities. [Source 1]
Switzerland’s glaciers lost an estimated 5.5% of their remaining ice in 2026, raising concerns about how much meltwater they can provide during future heatwaves.
Meredith Whittaker is to be honoured by the Amsterdam university for her work on AI, privacy and digital rights.
Trekkers have been airlifted from Manang and Mustang, while about 700 others are being held back from starting Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit. [Source 1]
The UN has released an expert study on nuclear-weapon-free zones, examining existing arrangements and the possibility of new ones.
The UN says more than 148,000 people have been uprooted in Yemen, while aid workers have reached more than 125,000 people displaced by recent fighting.
Russia says the pope’s humanitarian envoy met Ukrainian prisoners of war during a Moscow mission focused on detainees and separated families.
A court has approved a settlement that removes a legal obstacle to Paramount Skydance’s planned $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery.
Belgium is considering other suppliers as delays and rising costs affect a joint frigate order with the Netherlands. Its defence chief says replacements must arrive on time.
The Dow and S&P 500 fell while the Nasdaq edged higher on Wednesday, despite an August US inflation figure that was lower than feared.
The carmaker wants to reopen collective agreements as it cuts costs. Union IG Metall says strikes could be possible from January 2027.
Six members of RÚV’s nine-person board want the Icelandic broadcaster to sit out Eurovision 2027 unless Israel is barred.
Iowa lawmakers will consider tax changes for a proposed $15 billion steel complex, but the incentives have not been approved.