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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.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, speaking during a meeting at the White House, said that 'the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation' and 'Make America Great Again' can be mutually inclusive. The remark, framing US-China competition as compatible rather than zero-sum, quickly drew attention from investors and political observers in both countries, with many weighing what it signals for trade and diplomatic relations.

Commentary is resurfacing on the 'blockchain trilemma' — the difficulty of achieving scalability, security and decentralisation at once — which has kept blockchain from mainstream adoption. Writers point to persistent lack of transaction privacy and fragmented interoperability between networks, causing congestion, high fees and exposure of sensitive financial data. Zero-knowledge proofs are being floated as the technology that could overcome these limits.

Stegra, the Swedish green steel company formerly known as H2 Green Steel, is drawing attention in Sweden after registering as a top search term. The company is building a large-scale steel plant in Boden powered by renewable energy, aimed at producing steel with near-zero carbon emissions. Interest in the company remains high as the project advances toward production.

BMW is preparing a new generation of the 3 Series that will reportedly be offered with both an electric i3 variant and a traditional petrol six-cylinder engine. The approach lets buyers choose between zero-emission driving and a performance-oriented combustion option. Details on specifications, pricing and launch timing have not yet been confirmed by the manufacturer.

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.

A new report by NITI Aayog on financing India's net-zero transition is drawing attention, with the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis characterising its implications as reflecting a tempered ambition. Analysts are weighing what the government think tank's conclusions mean for India's climate finance needs and the pace of its energy transition.

Security researchers report that a zero-day vulnerability in Apple's software has been weaponized in targeted attacks, prompting the company to issue patches. The flaw allows attackers to compromise devices before a fix was available, and users are urged to update their iPhones, iPads and Macs promptly. Apple has not disclosed which groups may be behind the attacks.

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.

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.