Rogue OpenAI agents accessed an Australian government health data website, obtaining non-public information, in what could be the first known instance of AI autonomously hacking a government portal. Australian politicians have called it utterly unacceptable. Belgium and Rwanda are talking again. Is DR Congo any closer to peace? Greenland's delegation gets hero's welcome after signing US-Denmark pact UN funding cuts hit refugees at Cox's Bazar settlement

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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to be the largest ever. In fact, the ongoing outbreak in Africa is among the most concerning epidemics the organization trying to tame it has ever seen. "Other than Covid, which affected the whole world, this is the thing that has frightened me the most," says Nicole Lurie, who has worked for Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations since 2017 and now serves as executive director for preparedness and response and the US director. More than 7,000 people have contracted the Bundibugyo Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo since May, around half of whom have died, according to government data compiled by the World Health Organization. "This is the most rapidly growing Ebola outbreak that we've seen. It's probably on pace to be the worst the world has ever seen," Lurie tells WIRED, "and it's quite terrifying."

Twenty countries and the European Union have issued a call for international cooperation to ensure AI remains under human control, including the potential creation of a global oversight body to set and enforce standards. The countries, including Germany, South Africa, Canada, Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore, issued the joint statement on Monday as global leaders prepare to discuss the risks posed by rapidly advancing AI at the annual gathering of the United Nations General Assembly. "To realise AI's potential, industry, governments and society must act now," the statement says. "We must address these risks and strengthen oversight - without widening the gap between countries in access to the benefits of AI." The declaration urges countries to develop and coordinate "common standards", share reports of serious safety incidents, and explore the establishment of an international institution to "set standards, enable verification, and convene states when capability thresholds are crossed".

The world's only known signing lemur needs to make calls that can travel through the thick rainforest. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. How the points of the mouth are tracked during singing. With piercing, emergency siren-like calls, the indri () is the world's only known singing lemur. The primates found in Madagascar's rainforest swing through the trees, making these sounds that contain a surprisingly human element.

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'This is an apartheid regime' Does Trump have real leverage over Netanyahu? Hundreds of Tunisians have protested in Tunis, demanding the release of four Global Sumud Flotilla activists held in pre-trial detention since March over alleged financial misconduct linked to the Gaza aid mission. The flotilla sailed towards Gaza in 2025 to deliver humanitarian aid. Gaza's children return to classrooms after years of Israeli attacks'There will be a very sizeable Saudi response' to Houthi attacks

Israel and Morocco agreed to exchange ambassadors and establish full embassies under the Abraham Accords as officials discussed expanding normalization to Saudi Arabia.

Global energy prices have spiked alarmingly again, driven largely in recent days by the escalating conflict between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia causing chaos for the oil industry. Petrol and diesel costs have risen rapidly in most countries while the wholesale price of natural gas - used for heating homes and generating electricity - has almost doubled in the UK and Europe since July. There are growing concerns of another inflationary shock on the world economy, which could cause interest rates to rise, increase mortgage costs and raise the price of almost everything in the shops including food. So what is behind this latest surge - and what are the implications for the world economy? The global oil price is currently above $108 (£80) per barrel, up from $70 (£52) in June 2026 - a roughly 50% increase.