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Germany's military intelligence is using artificial intelligence to screen Bundeswehr applicants for signs of right-wing extremism. The move reflects growing concern in Germany over far-right infiltration of the armed forces, and it has prompted debate about relying on algorithms to make judgments about political views. Supporters see it as a scalable screening tool; critics raise questions about accuracy, bias and due process for rejected applicants.

Christa Pike, the only woman on death row in Tennessee, faced a failed execution attempt, and a human rights lawyer is now laying out what legally happens next. The explanation covers whether the state can seek a new execution date and what safeguards apply. The case has drawn wide attention, with critics condemning the botched process and renewing debate over capital punishment in the United States.

News outlets are reporting that Lindsey Graham has died, and that the process to fill his Senate seat is now underway. Under South Carolina law, the governor would appoint a replacement to serve until a special election. Details about the circumstances of his death and the timeline for choosing a successor have not been provided in the available reports.

The nonprofit newsroom ProPublica is investigating how health insurers' use of prior authorization affects patients, and is asking the public to share their experiences with delayed or denied care. Readers can submit stories about insurance denials to help reporters assess whether the approval process is still harming patients and delaying necessary treatment.

Arcom, France's audiovisual regulator, is preparing the renewal of broadcasting authorisations for six channels on the national digital terrestrial television (TNT) platform. The process will decide which services keep their frequencies when current licences expire. Attention is focused on which channels will be renewed and under what conditions, as the outcome shapes the future French TV landscape.

Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz has given experts three weeks to recommend how much Spain's minimum wage should rise so workers do not lose purchasing power. The move follows the government's annual review process, with unions and employers expected to weigh in on the final figure. Other labour headlines include a new round of minimum wage negotiation talks and progress on the digital time-recording registry, which the Labour Ministry aims to unblock in October.

Karl Deisseroth, the Stanford bioengineer known for pioneering optogenetics, is the subject of a new interview published by the Nobel Prize organization. Deisseroth shared the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for developing optogenetics, a technique using light to control brain cells. In the interview he discusses the discovery process, its implications for treating neurological conditions, and his dual career as a scientist and psychiatrist.

Scientists in Australia are developing what is being described as the world's first biological computer, a machine that uses biological material rather than traditional silicon to process information. The project has drawn wide attention following coverage by 10 News, with viewers reacting to the prospect of living cells performing computing tasks.

NFL insiders are weighing in on Bryce Young's improved play, describing it as a genuine breakout rather than a temporary spark. The Baltimore Ravens' approach to trades after discussions involving Maxx Crosby ahead of the deadline is also under scrutiny, alongside debate over how officials use penalty flags. Fans are debating whether Young has turned a corner in Carolina.

Author Steven Galloway is testifying in a British Columbia defamation trial connected to the sexual assault allegation that led to his dismissal from the University of British Columbia. He told the court the claim derailed his career and his ability to write. The case revisits a highly publicized dispute that divided the Canadian literary community, with writers and observers closely following the testimony and its implications for reputations and due process.

A tech DIY creator says they assembled what they call an iPhone 18 Pro Max at the lowest possible price, sharing the process with a large online audience. The project has drawn massive attention, with engagement topping 2.4 million as viewers react to the idea of a next-generation Apple phone built from budget parts.

A fire broke out at the former Cappello dairy plant in Alba, in Italy's Piedmont region. Firefighters responded to the blaze at the disused milk processing facility, with reports raising concern that people may have been inside the building when the fire started. Local outlet Gazzetta d'Alba covered the incident as fears grew over possible occupants. No confirmed casualties have been reported so far.

Manchester City's alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules remain the talking point among rival clubs, with attention turning to how the league's other teams view the case as the appeal process approaches. Clubs are watching closely, since the outcome could set precedents for financial regulation, sporting sanctions, and the competitive balance of the Premier League.

A parliamentary standing committee has recommended that the National Testing Agency invest in question banks and prepare question papers closer to the examination date. The advice, reported by The Indian Express, is aimed at preventing leaks and malpractice in national entrance tests such as NEET, which determine admissions to medical colleges across India.

The European Commission has selected 46 new strategic projects for critical minerals, a step in the EU's push to secure supplies of raw materials essential for batteries, chips and clean energy technology. The move falls under the bloc's Critical Raw Materials Act and is aimed at reducing dependence on foreign suppliers, notably China, by boosting European mining, processing and recycling capacity.

Danu Robotics is the subject of a new TechCrunch feature detailing the company's struggle to develop a robot that improves recycling sorting. The story covers the startup's efforts to apply AI and robotics to waste processing, a field where automation has long struggled with the messiness of mixed recyclables. The piece is being shared among readers following robotics, AI, and sustainability startups.

A leak from a known Apple tipster claims LG has developed smart home accessories with Apple's involvement. The devices could support iPhone proximity controls, allowing users to interact with them simply by bringing their phone close, and could begin the setup process before the devices are plugged in and powered on. The findings suggest deeper Apple-LG cooperation in the smart home space, though neither company has confirmed the products or their features.

An amateur astronomer has accumulated roughly eight hours of exposure data on HMSTG 314-23, a faint swirling nebula-like object in the southern constellation Apus, and combined the frames using the free astrophotography software Siril. They shared the resulting image, admitting the star processing could be improved, and plan to gather more data next week to refine the picture further.

The Trump administration has signalled opposition to every candidate currently in the running to become the next UN secretary-general, and is pushing for a new pool of contenders, Politico reports. The stance complicates the selection process at the United Nations, where member states are weighing successors to António Guterres, and it remains unclear whom Washington would back instead.

ICANN has published the applications received for its 2026 round of new generic top-level domains, the process that allows organisations to apply to operate new domain extensions beyond familiar endings like .com or .org. The disclosure follows the reopening of applications after more than a decade since the last major round in 2012, with the internet governance body now set to evaluate the submitted proposals.

A developer has released Rgpu, an open-source tool that adds a PyTorch device type whose tensors are stored and processed on a remote GPU rather than a local one. The project, available on GitHub, is being discussed on Hacker News, where readers are weighing its usefulness for running deep-learning workloads without owning GPU hardware.

Author and former UBC professor Steven Galloway is testifying at his defamation trial in British Columbia, telling the court that sexual assault allegations against him are false and that details were fabricated. He acknowledged having had numerous faculty-student relationships in the creative writing program and described his relationship with one former student as amicable. The case has drawn sustained attention in Canada, where it reignited debates over due process, campus misconduct proceedings and how such allegations are handled.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the Supreme Court will consider and decide on a challenge to the law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, including Gyanesh Kumar. The appointments, made under a 2023 law, have been questioned in a petition that argues the process is flawed. The court also recently declined a full ban on firecrackers on October 10, leaving relief for protesters unclear.

The execution of the Fort Hood shooter may be challenged in federal courts, according to a New York Times report. The case remains one of the deadliest mass shootings on a US military installation, and any legal action over the scheduled execution is drawing attention to lingering questions around the death penalty process in the military justice system.

The UN Security Council has extended sanctions on Darfur, but Russia and China are resisting a proposed nationwide arms embargo on Sudan. The dispute comes as Sudan's civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continues to fuel one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. The divide over how far an arms ban should go is expected to complicate the renewal process.