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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for accountability over outside support fueling the war in Sudan, where fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. He urged that those arming and financing the warring parties be held responsible, as international concern grows over regional spillover and mass displacement.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore CNN's access to the White House, and the network's reporters are back in the building. The ruling, reported by CNN itself, marks a significant defeat for the administration in its ongoing disputes with major news organisations over press access. The case is likely to continue through appeals, keeping attention on press freedom questions in Washington.

A man on trial for murder had AI-generated music he created played during court proceedings, drawing widespread attention online. Commentators are debating how courts handle defendants' creative work, and the novelty of AI-made songs entering a serious criminal case has fueled the conversation.

Researchers have developed the most accurate atomic clock ever built, according to a report published by Phys.org. The new clock advances precision timekeeping, a field that underpins GPS navigation, telecommunications and tests of fundamental physics. Details of the team behind the device and its exact performance figures were not included in the available information.

The White House argued in a court filing that press access to the president is a 'privilege' rather than a right, as it defends its ban on outlets including CNN, Politico and MS NOW. The case, reported by The New York Times, raises First Amendment questions about whether the government can punish news organizations for critical coverage.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office reports that veterans face barriers accessing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and says federal agencies need to take action to improve access. The review highlights gaps in how eligible veterans are connected to nutrition benefits, an issue of growing concern given food insecurity among former service members.

A 63-year-old woman in Italy was reported to police after stealing around 3,000 euros worth of scratch cards and then trying to cash her winnings at a tobacconist's shop nearby, where she was identified. The story, reported by Fanpage, has drawn attention for the obvious mistake of redeeming stolen tickets so close to the theft, making it a talking point online.

Accenture has reported its fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results, drawing attention to its share price as investors react to the numbers. The consulting giant released its earnings announcement via Business Wire, prompting renewed interest in how the market values the stock following the update.

New attention is being drawn to the rate at which the Earth's climate system is storing excess heat, estimated at the equivalent of four Hiroshima atomic bombs per second. Most of this energy ends up in the oceans, driving warming seas, rising sea levels and more extreme weather. Commenters are using the striking comparison to make the scale of global warming tangible for the public.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says the state will hold prediction-market platform Kalshi accountable for operating illegally, following a court ruling in the case. The move signals Ohio's intent to pursue enforcement action against the company for running unregulated operations in the state. The development adds to ongoing scrutiny of Kalshi's activities across US states.

MI5 has issued an espionage alert accusing the China General Technology Research Institute of using British academics to gather intelligence on UK AI research. The security service says the institute has very strong ties to China's Ministry of State Security, its civilian intelligence agency. The warning is drawing wide attention in Britain amid ongoing concerns over Chinese espionage targeting universities and technology sectors.

The first regional table on Monviso has been held, bringing stakeholders together to discuss the mountain area straddling Piedmont's border with France. The Monviso massif is a popular destination for hikers and climbers, with bivacco shelters and refuge facilities playing a key role for visitors. Talks are expected to cover management of the UNESCO-listed site and its mountain infrastructure.

Boots has announced a major change to its vaccination services for people aged over 65, taking effect from October 1. The pharmacy chain is preparing its autumn vaccine rollout, likely covering seasonal flu jabs and COVID-19 boosters for older and higher-risk groups. The announcement is drawing wide attention in the UK as people look to book appointments ahead of the winter season, with the story also gaining traction in the US.

A tech guide lists five essential accessories to pair with a new iPhone, covering items users typically buy alongside the device such as cases, chargers and earbuds. The article aims to help new iPhone owners choose worthwhile add-ons rather than buying blindly, and is being read as part of the usual wave of advice pieces that follow a new iPhone release.

A report says children in the United States could soon be given a so-called 'Trump account' even if their parents never signed them up. The claim, reported by Fast Company, raises questions about how such accounts would be created, who would control them, and what personal data of minors might be involved without parental consent.

China's Tencent has leased around 100,000 chips from Oracle to speed up its artificial intelligence development, according to a Financial Times report picked up by Reuters. The arrangement would give the Chinese tech giant access to significant overseas computing power despite US export restrictions on advanced AI hardware to China, drawing attention to how Chinese firms are sourcing chips.

A new report warns that progress on global nutrition has stalled, with efforts to reduce malnutrition losing momentum worldwide. Health Policy Watch reports that stronger accountability mechanisms and better integration of nutrition into broader health and development programmes could accelerate impact. Analysts say renewed political commitment is needed to get countries back on track toward international nutrition targets.

The United States has moved to make it significantly easier for retail investors to access private markets, which have traditionally been limited to wealthy and institutional investors. The change could allow ordinary investors to put money into private companies and funds that were previously off-limits, reshaping access to a large segment of the investment landscape.

Figma has restricted access to its MCP (Model Context Protocol) server to a whitelist of approved clients, a list that does not include Pi. The change means tools outside the approved set can no longer connect to Figma's MCP endpoint, limiting how third-party AI assistants integrate with the design platform. Developers are discussing what the whitelist means for interoperability and which clients may gain access later.

Tencent has reportedly arranged to lease 100,000 chips from Oracle as the Chinese tech giant moves to speed up its artificial intelligence development. The deal highlights how Chinese firms are securing computing power through US cloud providers amid restrictions on direct chip exports, underscoring the growing demand for AI infrastructure between the two countries.