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- 1UN Chief Says Superpowers' Power 'Isn't So Super' in Veiled Trump Dig●‘Their Power Isn’t So Super’: UN Chief Shows Mirror To Superpowers In Veiled Dig At Trump
The United Nations Secretary-General has delivered pointed remarks telling major powers that 'their power isn't so super', in what is being read as a veiled criticism of Donald Trump. The comments come amid ongoing tensions between the UN leadership and Washington over multilateralism, funding and global cooperation, and have drawn wide attention online.
- 2Russia and US move to strip safeguards from UN killer robots pact▼'Killer robots' one step closer as Russia and US team up to strip safeguards from UN pact https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https:/
Russia and the United States are jointly pushing to remove safeguards from a United Nations agreement on autonomous weapons, according to a Mirror report. Critics warn the move brings so-called 'killer robots' — AI systems that could select and attack targets without human control — one step closer to reality. The unusual alignment of the two powers on weakening the pact is drawing concern from arms-control advocates.
- 3Trump accused of embracing an autocratic streak in turbulent week▼Donald Trump's wild week as he embraces his autocratic madman era https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirr or.co.uk/news/
The Mirror reports that Donald Trump has had a turbulent week in which he openly embraced what the paper calls his autocratic madman era, a reference to increasingly aggressive and norm-breaking behaviour in his politics. The characterisation has drawn attention from critics who see it as evidence of authoritarian tendencies, while supporters may view it as deliberate strength. Details of the specific actions prompting the assessment remain limited.
- 4Astronomers warn proposed 50,000 orbital mirrors would harm sky observation●"'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, t
Astronomer Benvenuti said plans to launch 50,000 light-reflecting mirrors into orbit by 2035 would be 'catastrophic for astronomy.' The comment came after the FCC reportedly granted approval to Reflect Orbital, a company that intends to bounce sunlight back to Earth as a commercial service. Researchers fear large numbers of bright reflective satellites would interfere with telescope observations and darken the night sky science relies on.
- 5Scrapping two-child benefit cap lifts 150,000 children out of poverty●Scrapping two-child benefit cap has lifted 150,000 children out of poverty https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirr or.co
The two-child benefit cap has been scrapped, and the move is reported to have lifted around 150,000 children out of poverty in the UK. The Daily Mirror frames the former cap as cruel, highlighting the change as a major shift in welfare policy. The figure is drawing attention to the real-world impact of ending the limit on child benefit claims for larger families, a long-contested political issue.
- 6Chinese robot brain startup predicts ChatGPT-style breakthrough next year▼Chinese 'robot brain' startup sees ChatGPT-style breakthrough as soon as next year
A Chinese robotics startup says it could achieve a ChatGPT-style breakthrough in robot intelligence as soon as next year. The company is working on a 'robot brain' — general-purpose AI that would let robots understand and perform a wide range of tasks, mirroring the leap large language models made in text. The claim highlights intensifying competition between China and the US in embodied AI, though the timeline is ambitious and independent verification is lacking.
- 7Trump White House Press Ban Compared to 1933 Nazi Law●Trump White House Press Ban Matches 1933 Nazi Law
A claim is circulating that the Trump White House's restrictions on press access mirror a 1933 German law used by the Nazi regime to exclude journalists. Critics are drawing the historical parallel to argue the administration's press ban echoes early authoritarian moves against independent media. Supporters of the administration have not been quoted in the discussion, and the accuracy of the legal comparison has not been independently verified.
- 8Susan Sarandon among 100 protesters detained outside UN headquarters●Actress Susan Sarandon among 100 protesters detained outside UN https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirr or.co.uk/3am/cel
Actress Susan Sarandon was taken into custody alongside roughly 100 other demonstrators during a protest outside the United Nations headquarters in New York, according to the Mirror. Details of the protest's organisers and demands were not provided in the report, and police have not issued a full statement on charges or releases.
- 9Digital twin technology to improve wastewater management▼Digital twin helps us use wastewater more efficiently
A digital twin—a virtual model that simulates wastewater systems in real time—is being promoted as a way to use wastewater more efficiently. By mirroring treatment plants and distribution networks digitally, operators can test scenarios, optimise water reuse and reduce waste without disrupting real infrastructure, supporting more sustainable water management.
- 10Spirited Away: Live on Stage comes to US cinemas in October●Spirited Away: Live on Stage brings two Chihiros to cinemas in October The filmed stage adaptation has separate US scree
A filmed stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away will screen in US cinemas on October 1 and 8, with each screening led by a different actress playing Chihiro. The production, staged in Japan, mirrors the film's device by casting two performers as the young heroine, giving audiences two distinct interpretations of the beloved character.
- 11Alpine Linux contributors vote against banning LLM-generated code●@ gildilinie # Alpine # Linux had a vote among core contributors, and similar to debian, the majority wasn't in favor of
Alpine Linux held a vote among its core contributors on whether to ban code written with large language models, and the majority voted against a ban. The result mirrors an earlier vote in the Debian project, which also declined to prohibit LLM-generated code. The decision was recorded in the Alpine council's meeting minutes and is being discussed by open source developers weighing how much AI assistance to allow in volunteer-built distributions.
- 12iOS 27 fixes the most annoying iPhone Mirroring flaw▼iOS 27 fixes the most annoying thing about iPhone Mirroring – here’s what’s new
Apple's iOS 27 update reportedly addresses the biggest complaint users have had with iPhone Mirroring, the feature that lets an iPhone be controlled from a Mac. Coverage highlights what has changed in how the feature works. Details beyond the headline claim are limited, but the news will interest anyone who relies on iPhone Mirroring between devices.
- 13Noel Gallagher urges Premier League not to punish Manchester City fans●Noel Gallagher begs Premier League bosses not to punish Manchester City fans despite 'breaking financial rules' https://
Musician and lifelong Manchester City supporter Noel Gallagher has publicly appealed to Premier League bosses not to penalise the club's fans, even as City face allegations of breaking financial rules. Speaking to the Mirror, Gallagher argued supporters should not suffer for off-field matters, saying any punishment would be unfair on the people who follow the club week in, week out.
- 14Phillies' season comes down to their rotation in Game 162●After 161 games, it all comes down to the Phillies' rotation — like it has all season https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/
The Philadelphia Phillies enter the final game of the regular season with their starting rotation again at the center of attention. After 161 games, pitching staff decisions, including Zack Wheeler's role going into the playoffs, remain the decisive factor for the team, mirroring how the season has unfolded. Coverage focuses on whether the rotation can carry the Phillies into and through October.
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