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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the United Nations General Assembly, branding Russian President Vladimir Putin 'patient zero' of global instability over the war in Ukraine. He urged the world not to be deceived by Kremlin peace signals, warned that Russia's war threatens international order, and pushed allies to maintain pressure, while also raising concerns ahead of possible talks involving US President Donald Trump.

New York City officials have identified another victim of the September 11, 2001 attacks using a first-of-its-kind genetic genealogy technique, marking a breakthrough in the decades-long effort to identify remains from Ground Zero. The advance offers renewed hope to families still awaiting answers nearly 24 years after the attacks, as forensic scientists continue testing thousands of unidentified fragments.

Apple has released an emergency security patch fixing a zero-day vulnerability in CoreGraphics that was actively exploited in real-world attacks. The flaw affects iPhones and other Apple devices, renewing debate about how secure iOS really is. Commenters note that no system is 100 percent safe and urge users to update their devices promptly.

Taylor Swift has released a new music video titled 'Patient Zero,' prompting coverage and explanation pieces from entertainment outlets. Commentators are breaking down the video's imagery and meaning, as is typical for Swift's visually detailed releases. Fans are circulating theories about the song's lyrics, characters and how it connects to her current album era.

Commentary is highlighting the 'blockchain trilemma' — the difficulty of achieving scalability, security and decentralisation at the same time — as the main obstacle to mainstream blockchain adoption. The piece also cites persistent lack of transaction privacy and fragmented interoperability between networks, leading to congestion, high fees, exposed financial data and 'walled garden' isolation between chains, with zero-knowledge technology floated as a possible answer.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has given an emphatic response to criticism back home after his side were held to a draw against Australia in an international friendly. Ahead of the second match between the two teams, he dismissed the backlash with a blunt 'zero' reaction, defending his squad choices and approach. The games are being closely watched by fans in both countries as Brazil prepare for upcoming competitive fixtures.

Swedish truck maker Scania and snow-grooming equipment manufacturer Prinoth are expanding their partnership to develop electric snow groomers. The collaboration aims to bring battery-electric technology to slope preparation machines, cutting emissions and noise at ski resorts. Interest follows broader moves across the heavy vehicle industry to electrify specialised off-highway equipment.

Taylor Swift's new music video for 'Patient Zero' was filmed at a $47 million mansion in Beverly Hills, drawing attention to the luxury property itself. Coverage has focused on details of the estate featured in the video, adding to the buzz around the song's release and Swift's continued dominance of entertainment headlines.

The European Space Agency is explaining its Zero Debris Charter, an initiative aimed at tackling the growing problem of space junk in Earth's orbit. The charter sets out commitments for organisations to minimise debris from satellites and missions and to promote sustainable use of space. As more launches crowd orbit, interest in debris mitigation efforts continues to grow.

Weather readings from Montserrat in Catalonia show a temperature of 17.7°C with very high humidity at 96%, calm winds, stable pressure around 983.9 hPa, no rainfall and zero UV, consistent with overcast or night-time conditions. The mountain's live webcam feed continues to draw attention from people checking conditions at the popular landmark.

Apple has been hit by a zero-day vulnerability that is being actively exploited in targeted attacks. The flaw, reported by security outlet Dark Reading, apparently allows attackers to compromise Apple devices before a patch is available. Details on which products are affected and who is behind the attacks remain limited, but the targeted nature of the exploitation is drawing attention from the security community.

A developer maintains a small open-source calculator that estimates the cost of closing an unexplained gender pay gap. The tool is built in JavaScript and is designed to make zero network calls, so salary data entered by employers or analysts never leaves the user's browser. The privacy-first approach is drawing attention in open-source and HR communities.

Analysts are revisiting Bitcoin's long-term security model, noting that its issuance schedule will reduce the block subsidy to zero around 2140. Mining will not necessarily stop at that point, as miners can keep producing blocks and earning transaction fees. The open question is whether a fee-only market can sustain enough mining power to keep the network secure.

The anime-styled psychological roguelike Chaos Zero Nightmare is getting an update on September 30 that opens Chapter 0 of its new 'Galactic Disaster' Season 5. The patch also brings a buff for the character Seleniel alongside her rerun, giving players a chance to pull the strengthened unit. Japanese gaming outlets and fans are covering the details of the new season content ahead of its release.

Space enthusiasts are sharing new raw images from NASA's Perseverance rover, taken on Sol 1993 by the SuperCam Remote Micro-Imager as it looked east-southeast across Jezero crater. The images show bright rocks, white-balanced to approximate natural colours. Commenters say more will be known about the formation of these Martian rocks once further analysis is done.

Star Wars: Zero Company, a new tactical strategy game set in the Star Wars universe, is being reviewed, with attention focused on how it runs on Valve's Steam Deck handheld. Coverage addresses both the quality of the game itself and its portable performance, as players weigh whether to pick it up on PC or on the go.

Hyperscale Data, a US-listed company, is reported to hold Bitcoin and cash reserves whose combined value now exceeds the company's entire market capitalisation. In effect, the market is valuing the firm's business at less than zero. The claim is circulating among crypto market watchers, who often view such discounts as a sign of investor scepticism about a company's operations or a potential value opportunity.

Apple has released macOS 26.7.1 Tahoe and macOS 15.8.1 Sequoia, security updates that fix one zero-day vulnerability believed to have been actively exploited. Users are advised to update promptly. Japanese-language commentators are sharing the news, with at least one jokingly framing the situation as something better kept from 'the captain', a light-hearted reference alongside the serious security news.

A new security assessment of Netatalk, the open-source implementation of Apple's legacy AFP file-sharing protocol, counts 31 known CVEs with a maximum CVSS score of 9.9 and an average of 7.49. All vulnerabilities are reportedly patched, none appear in the CISA KEV catalogue, but tracking suggests around 20 more disclosures into 2026. The vendor's trust score is rated B.

The European Union has set fleet-wide car emissions targets of 93.6g CO2/km for 2025-2029, 49.5g CO2/km for 2030-2034, and zero from 2035 onwards. The United States under the Trump administration has moved in the opposite direction, loosening its rules to permit fleet averages of roughly 157g CO2/km. Commenters highlight the growing transatlantic divide on vehicle climate policy.

A weather station in Clifden, Connemara, Ireland, reported current conditions at 12:02: a temperature of 16.4°C, humidity of 87%, pressure of 996.4 hPa, no rainfall so far today, and a northeast wind of 21 km/h. The UV index stood at zero with low solar radiation of 36 W/m², suggesting overcast skies.

Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' music video has yet to arrive on YouTube, and fans are asking when it will be uploaded there. The song is out, but the official video's absence from the platform has prompted questions about the timing of its release and whether it will appear on other streaming services first.