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Yemen's government has announced a general mobilisation, prompting questions about what triggered the move and what it could mean for the country's conflict. Al Jazeera examined the reasons behind the call, amid ongoing tensions in Yemen. Observers are watching to see whether the mobilisation signals an escalation in fighting or a broader political move.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she expects additional inflationary pressures ahead, a signal that US central bankers remain cautious about the pace of price growth. Her comments add to debate over how long the Fed will hold interest rates steady and whether further policy tightening may be needed.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said demand driven by artificial intelligence is 'broadening' and is likely to add to inflation pressures. Her comments suggest the AI investment boom is now feeding through to prices across more of the economy, a factor Fed officials may weigh as they assess the inflation outlook and the path for interest rates.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is expected to travel to Damascus as the EU moves to normalise relations with Syria's new authorities. The visit signals a shift in European policy after years of isolation under the Assad government, with Brussels weighing engagement, sanctions relief and support for Syria's political transition.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she expects inflation pressures from the artificial intelligence investment buildout to persist in the coming months. The remarks signal that policymakers are watching how massive AI-related spending affects prices and the broader economy, a factor that could shape the central bank's interest rate decisions as it weighs inflation risks against growth.

Defence Secretary John Healey is set to promise a 'new age of industrialisation' for the UK in a speech at the Labour Party conference. The address is expected to set out plans to boost British manufacturing and defence industry as part of the government's economic strategy, drawing attention from political and business commentators during the conference season.

The US Senate has blocked legislation sponsored by Senators Jeff Merkley and Lisa Murkowski that would have prevented the Trump administration from tearing down presidential memorials. The bill failed to advance, leaving existing protections in place amid concerns from the two senators about the fate of monuments honouring past presidents.

Chancellor John Healey is set to tell Labour's annual conference in Liverpool that Britain will enter a 'new age of industrialisation', pledging economic renewal through industrial strategy. The pledge comes as the party gathers with the economy dominating discussion, alongside attention on figures such as Ed Miliband and Andy Burnham and pressure on the government's economic direction.

Photos from the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet show Taylor Swift, Sombr, Charli xcx, Lisa and other major stars arriving for the ceremony. The event brings together some of music's biggest names, with photographers capturing arrivals ahead of the show. Coverage is focusing on what the celebrities wore and which nominees turned out.

Automotive localisation in India is advancing beyond chip manufacturing into complete smart factory capability, according to ET Auto. The shift means domestic players are moving up the technology stack, building higher-value manufacturing systems rather than only producing components, reflecting broader efforts to deepen self-reliance in the auto and semiconductor supply chain.

Federal nuclear regulators are investigating a mishap during fuel assembly installation at the Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan. The facility, which recently returned to service, is under scrutiny after the installation error, though regulators have not reported any radiation release or injuries. Details about the cause and severity of the incident remain limited as the probe continues.

MTV's 2026 Video Music Awards lineup has been released, with Kacey Musgraves and LISA among the confirmed performers and presenters. The full list includes additional artists whose names have not been detailed, and fans are scanning the bill to see who will take the stage at the upcoming ceremony.

Swedish media report that artist Nik Alexander has fallen ill and is forced to cancel his appearance on TV4's celebrity dance show Let's Dance. The news, picked up by Expressen, is drawing attention in Sweden as viewers follow the show's current season and wait for details on his condition and whether he can return to the competition.

Students at the Paul-Éluard high school in Saint-Denis have spent a week of mobilisation under the banner "On manque de tout" — "we're short of everything". The protest comes as a national call to block high schools is launched, with the movement continuing across Île-de-France. The action highlights grievances over a lack of resources and staff in schools serving disadvantaged areas, drawing attention to conditions in French public education.

New figures on inheritance in Germany show a deep divide between the country's eastern and western regions, with households in the former East far less likely to inherit significant wealth. Elisabeth Kaiser, a member of parliament from Saxony, has drawn attention to the disparity, arguing it entrenches inequality between East and West more than three decades after reunification.

US Senators Ted Budd and Lisa Blunt Rochester have introduced legislation to establish a Biometrology Laboratory Program aimed at accelerating development in the biotech industry. The bill would create a federal program to advance measurement science in biotechnology. The bipartisan pairing has drawn attention as Congress weighs support for the US biotech sector.

Lisa Demuth, a Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota, has come out against the war with Iran, saying it is hurting Minnesotans. Her comments break with the more hawkish wing of her party and frame the conflict in terms of its costs at home, from economic strain to resources diverted from state priorities.

A new article analyses communication strategies between Spring Boot microservices, laying out criteria for choosing between synchronous calls and event-driven mechanisms. It also covers ways to integrate artificial intelligence services without tightly coupling them to the rest of the system. The piece is drawing modest attention among developers interested in backend architecture patterns.

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is facing attention after the government confirmed that new social media age restrictions will take effect from March 2027, using an age-adaptive model rather than blanket bans. Critics have raised concerns about privacy and the use of biometric or age-verification technology, while supporters argue the rules will better protect children online.

Senior Downing Street officials are reaching out to thinktanks and pollsters to test public backing for reversing Brexit and rejoining the European Union. The reporting by Kiran Stacey and Lisa O'Carroll suggests the government is quietly assessing whether there is enough support for a policy shift on EU membership.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the proposed ban on social media for children is only a 'staging post' in a wider drive to make the internet safer, signalling further measures beyond restricting under-age use. She made the comments at the Labour conference, framing the policy as part of a broader online safety agenda rather than a final step.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has warned that the outcome of the disciplinary case against Manchester City could ultimately lead to the club's expulsion from the Premier League. The comments came as the long-running proceedings over the club's alleged breaches of financial rules near a conclusion, with officials and fans watching closely for the verdict and its consequences.

A Chinese businesswoman has shared her unusual parenting routine, saying reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, a Hindu devotional hymn, calms her baby within five seconds. Her remarks, reported by Indian media, have drawn attention as an unexpected example of cross-cultural parenting, with readers debating the use of religious chanting to soothe infants.

Researchers have introduced LISA, a light-based technique that can intervene in cell division when the process goes wrong, using light to control the machinery that separates chromosomes. Errors in cell division are linked to cancer and developmental problems, so an optical method that can correct or study the process in real time is drawing attention from biologists and medical researchers.

AMD has agreed to pay $8.2 billion in stock for a startup that does not make chips, in a deal driven by CEO Lisa Su's push into physical AI — artificial intelligence tied to robotics and real-world systems. The all-stock acquisition marks one of AMD's largest moves beyond its core semiconductor business as it seeks to compete in the broader AI market.

Former US ambassador to Ukraine William B. Taylor argues that Russia's mobilisation effort is proving difficult. Drawing on his diplomatic experience, he assesses the strain the call-up places on Moscow's manpower, economy and public mood as the war in Ukraine continues. The analysis is circulating among audiences following the conflict closely.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook warned that artificial intelligence is exerting inflationary pressure that is likely to continue in the near term. Her remarks point to growing demand from AI investment, including data centers and energy use, as a factor keeping prices elevated. The comments matter for markets watching how the Fed weighs AI-driven costs in its rate decisions.