AI staff ‘genuinely frightened’ for humanity’s future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
It comes as the AI firm’s boss has called for the technology’s development to be slowed down, citing “serious” risks. Read More
Six dead, 107 rescued from Indonesian ferry that went missing in Java Sea
Ships and helicopters are searching for the remaining 130 missing people from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which had encountered bad weather. Read More
They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets
Some people fired in the wake of Kirk’s assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch. Read More
Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine’s 2024 incursion
Officials say more than 300 Russians remain missing after the 2024 Kursk offensive, but no-one really knows the true figure. Read More
Trump’s comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the Atlantic
Nobody could have predicted that today’s main global headline would be Trump’s desire to see a unified Ireland. Read More
Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
Ten people were evacuated from the home in Araucanía region in central Chile. Read More
French officials investigate if malicious act caused train derailment
Officials say a rail fragment was found on the tracks after Friday’s crash of a passenger train that left 44 people injured. Read More
‘It’s like a dog set loose on us’ – fear over Kenya’s crackdown on foreign traders
The authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country. Read More
Trump at residence of Irish president for first engagement during visit
Trump will hold meetings in Dublin before attending the Irish Open golf tournament in Doonbeg, County Clare. Read More
Ukraine faces ‘toughest winter’ since Russia’s full-scale invasion, UN official tells BBC
A senior UN official tells the BBC there is a race against the clock to ensure access to power and water through winter. Read More