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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said rising bond yields will weigh on economic growth and help curb inflation in the euro area. Her remarks add to debate over how much tighter financial conditions can do the ECB's work as policymakers weigh whether further interest rate increases are needed.

Leading figures in the tech industry have appealed to the United Nations, asking it to establish controls over the artificial intelligence technology they themselves helped create, arguing it is necessary for the sake of humanity. The appeal highlights growing concern among AI developers about the risks posed by increasingly powerful systems and pressure on global institutions to act.

Tucker Carlson is being examined for positioning himself against a right-wing political movement he spent years shaping. The Newsmakers piece argues that the populist style he championed at Fox News has evolved into a force he now criticizes, leaving him at odds with the coalition he helped assemble. The analysis has drawn wide attention as commentators debate whether his break is genuine or a repositioning within the same movement.

Kazakhstan's record of nuclear diplomacy is being held up as a possible model as negotiations over Iran's uranium stockpile run into mounting technical and political obstacles. Commentators point to Astana's history of giving up its own nuclear arsenal and hosting disarmament talks as a rare precedent that could help bridge gaps between Tehran and Western negotiators.

A United Nations official has called for increased funding to help the Horn of Africa prepare for the impacts of El Nino, which threatens to bring extreme weather to a region still recovering from years of drought. The appeal comes amid fears of flooding and further food insecurity across countries including Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia.

A longtime influential curator at the Museum of Modern Art in New York is stepping down, ending a career credited with reshaping the institution. The departure marks the end of a major chapter for MoMA, where the curator's acquisitions and exhibitions helped define the museum's modern identity. Details about the curator's next role and the reasons behind the exit are not yet given.

Haiti's Prime Minister, Alex Didier Fils-Aimé, delivered a statement during the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. His address puts Haiti's ongoing political crisis, gang violence and humanitarian emergency before the international community, as the country continues to seek international security support and a path back to elections.

Stripe has introduced a Knowledge AI Platform, announced via its developer blog. The platform appears aimed at helping teams organize and query internal knowledge using artificial intelligence. Discussion is centered on what the offering means for developers and knowledge work, though details beyond the company's announcement remain limited.

Senator Susan Collins of Maine is facing her first re-election campaign since the Supreme Court overturned abortion rights, a decision she helped enable by voting to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Abortion is expected to be a central issue in the race, with opponents tying her directly to the ruling. Collins has argued her vote was justified but the issue continues to weigh on her campaign.

Nvidia, led by CEO Jensen Huang, has announced a new platform focused on the safety of AI agents. The offering is aimed at helping organisations deploy autonomous AI systems with safeguards in place. The announcement comes as companies across the tech industry race to commercialise AI agents while addressing growing concerns about their reliability and control.

Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a possible technical partner should renewed talks over Iran's nuclear programme turn to the handling of Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium. Astana is drawing on its own experience as a former nuclear-armed state that gave up its arsenal and manages uranium resources, signalling readiness to play a role in nonproliferation diplomacy alongside the IAEA.

An analysis by Our World in Data examines how current immigration to the United States compares with earlier periods of the country's history. It places recent inflows alongside historical migration waves, offering context for today's debate over border policy and immigration levels. Readers are weighing whether present-day immigration is genuinely unprecedented or consistent with past American experience.

A new study shows how loss of parts of the Y chromosome, a common age-related change in men's cells, can promote cancer growth. Researchers report the missing pieces help tumours evade immune defences, offering a possible explanation for why some cancers in men are more aggressive and opening paths to new treatments.

Former Representative Elaine Luria is running again against incumbent Congresswoman Jen Kiggans in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, setting up a rematch of their 2022 contest. The coastal Virginia seat is being counted among the most closely watched House races in the country, with both parties viewing it as a key battleground that could help decide control of Congress.

Poland is rapidly increasing its military expenditure, standing out among NATO members as defence budgets climb across Europe. Analysts are debating whether the spending spree will act as an economic stimulus through jobs and industry investment, or strain public finances and crowd out other spending, threatening the country's reputation as one of Europe's fastest-growing economies.

The US Army is rolling out a new fitness management system, and senior leaders are voicing concern about 'data fatigue' — the risk that soldiers and commanders will be overwhelmed by the volume of fitness-related information the system generates. Military Times reports the worry is that constant tracking could burden rather than help force readiness, as the Army continues reshaping how it monitors troops' physical fitness.

New research reported by Medical Xpress suggests that people with epilepsy who use cannabis frequently may experience more severe symptoms. The findings run counter to the common perception of cannabis as a potential treatment for seizures, adding nuance to an ongoing debate among doctors and patients about medical cannabis use.

The Financial Times examines whether the European Union can construct a 'hybrid defence' against Russia, addressing Moscow's use of non-military pressure such as disinformation, cyberattacks, sabotage and influence operations. The debate comes as EU member states weigh how to coordinate responses to threats that fall below the threshold of conventional armed conflict, and whether Brussels has the tools and authority to lead such an effort.

Beam Therapeutics alleges that a scientist took trade secrets from the company to help launch a rival startup in China, according to Bloomberg Law. The case adds to ongoing tensions over biotech intellectual property and competition between US and Chinese life sciences firms.

A new study suggests that retiring early may not benefit cognitive health, implying that staying mentally active through work longer could help protect the brain as people age. The findings challenge the common assumption that stopping work sooner is better for wellbeing, and are likely to feed ongoing debate about ideal retirement timing.

NASA scientists are mapping vast valleys buried beneath the Greenland ice sheet, revealing dramatic hidden landscapes that were shaped before ice covered the island. The research helps scientists understand how the bedrock terrain influences ice flow and could improve predictions of how the ice sheet will respond to climate change and contribute to global sea-level rise.

Commemorating the anniversary of Ariel Sharon's September 2000 visit to the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, a widely reported event that helped ignite the Second Intifada. The Palestinian uprising that followed brought years of violence, suicide bombings and hundreds of deaths on both sides, reshaping Israeli-Palestinian relations for years.