UNODC chief Monica Juma warns that technology has accelerated global crime while also offering tools to combat it, as the 15th UN Crime Congress opens in Abu Dhabi to address evolving threats and foster cross-border...
UN General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman prioritizes restoring trust in the organization amid crises of confidence, highlighting AI governance and lessons from the Rohingya crisis during High-Level Week.
Women and girls in eastern DRC face heightened risks during the Ebola outbreak, bearing the brunt of care duties, infection exposure, and economic losses while official response undercounts community deaths.
Yemen’s humanitarian crisis deepens as renewed fighting displaces over 112,000 people in two weeks, straining aid resources and forcing dangerous sea crossings to Djibouti.
APHA hosted a centenary event marking a century of Newcastle disease research and discussed future global disease surveillance and control strategies.
The UK government is investing £132.5 million to expand enrichment activities for disadvantaged young people, aiming to halve the participation gap by 2035 through tailored school support and new benchmarks.
Sellafield Ltd CEO Euan Hutton will step down in July 2027 after 36 years with the organisation, citing personal and career transition reasons.
Blizzard has addressed EU lag issues in World of Warcraft: Forever’s beta by implementing server-side fixes, though some players may still need a VPN workaround.
New Zealand’s Public Works Act has been modernised to streamline land acquisition for infrastructure, introducing faster processes and improved compensation for landowners.
Database branching introduces Git-style isolated environments for databases, enabling safer, faster development and testing without duplicating full datasets.
A new Baldur's Gate 3 mod adds a mid-campaign region, The Chionthar Wilds, between Acts Two and Three, offering quests and dungeons for mid-level parties.
The U.S. SEC approved a five-year exemption allowing tokenized trading of U.S.-listed equities via regulated venues, with issuer consent required for third-party tokenization and volume caps on eligible stocks.
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced reforms giving military families more control over their housing, including a new feedback system and pilot schemes to improve accountability and service standards.
ASUS unveiled the Ascent QN10, the first AI mini PC with an 80 TOPS NPU, powered by Snapdragon X2 Elite, targeting creators and enterprises with compact yet powerful on-device AI processing.
Black Salt Games has launched Team Trifold, a new indie studio, alongside Saltworks Entertainment, a white-label publisher supporting three Christchurch-based studios.
Hubble images reveal NGC 4698, a spiral galaxy 55 million light-years away, whose stars and gas rotate perpendicular to its main disc, defying typical galactic structure.
Hyundai Motor Group and Misk Foundation concluded a two-week leadership program in Seoul, fostering collaboration aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 through knowledge exchange and policy-level engagement.
Jev, a new probabilistic decision model from TypeSafe AI, became the fastest-adopted model in AI Gateway history within 24 hours of its launch, surpassing all prior models in adoption speed.
The European Central Bank warns rising energy prices are reshaping inflation and growth outlooks, with markets increasingly focused on energy-driven rate expectations.
Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro lineup, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 are now available in stores globally, with hands-on demos and personalized shopping support offered to customers.
Zapier evaluates eight AI sales assistant tools for 2026, focusing on standalone AI features, sales process support, and integration capabilities to streamline outreach and automation.
NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day highlights Messier 33, a spiral galaxy in the Triangulum constellation, showcasing its structure and star-forming regions.
Stephen King’s 1979 novel *The Dead Zone* has been adapted into a six-season TV series now available to stream for free on YouTube.
A new report evaluates six conversational AI platforms for customer service, focusing on their ability to handle unscripted queries and resolve tickets without human escalation.
Zapier evaluates seven HR software options for small businesses, emphasizing ease of use, payroll, benefits, and integrations to streamline administrative tasks.
PAX Australia will feature playable demos of upcoming titles including Total War: Warhammer 40,000, Alien: Isolation 2, and Modern Warfare 4 ahead of their releases.
Auckland City Hospital will receive a $41.2 million upgrade to interventional radiology services, improving stroke and emergency care with modern equipment and faster access to treatment.
The UK and Maldives concluded the Third Strategic Dialogue in London, reaffirming cooperation on security, trade, education, climate, and governance while advancing bilateral ties.
AA first-person soulslike Valor Mortis enters October’s crowded release slate priced at $40, aiming to compete with major titles while avoiding GTA 6’s November dominance.
Palo Alto Networks is recognized as a Market Shaper in Gartner’s 2026 AI Application Security report, highlighting its unified platform for securing AI coding, enterprise apps, and autonomous agents.