Ukrainian commander sped through'kill zone' to save wounded troops Ukrainian commander Vladyslav Polskyi, 29, who rescued injured service members from an unmanned ground vehicle in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on Aug. 20 | REUTERS KHARKIV REGION, UKRAINE - Seeing two wounded fighters stranded on the battlefield -- one of them still strapped to a land drone immobilized by a Russian strike -- Ukrainian commander Vladyslav Polskyi knew he had to do something. The 29-year-old -- a former science teacher who joined the army in 2023 -- was watching the soldiers on a screen in his command post around 15 kilometers away. Between them stretched the "kill zone," riddled with mines and swarmed by aerial drones ready to attack anything that moved. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right. With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories.

World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed Image caption, Rhys Hibbert's tumour could have led to blindness The world's first patient to have brain surgery with live artificial intelligence assistance has successfully had his tumour removed. Rhys Hibbert, a father-of-two from Bedfordshire, could have lost his sight without the operation, said surgeons at University College London Hospital. The AI tool analysed a video feed of the operation as it happened and advised surgeons on how to avoid crucial but hidden vessels and nerves in the brain. It allowed them to safely remove as much of the tumour as possible. From a patient safety perspective, I can see absolutely the benefit. There are no road signs inside our head, said Hibbert.

Rhys Hibbert, right (with neurosurgeon Hani Marcus, left) was the first patient to have a brain tumour successfully removed in an AI-assisted operation. He was operated on at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London. Rhys Hibbert, right (with neurosurgeon Hani Marcus, left) was the first patient to have a brain tumour successfully removed in an AI-assisted operation. He was operated on at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London. Neurosurgeons in London have performed the world's first successful AI-assisted operation to remove a brain tumour, saving the sight of a 48-year-old man, health officials have said.

Image caption, Nvidia's business has grown significantly amid the AI boom. Chip giant Nvidia has reported another huge jump in sales as the global push to build artificial intelligence (AI) systems continues at a rapid pace. The company said on Wednesday that it brought in $96bn (£71bn) of revenue during the second quarter, more than double the amount for the same period a year earlier. And it expects revenue of $108bn in the next quarter. AI has reached its inflection point, CEO Jensen Huang said in prepared remarks, describing the infrastructure buildout as going at full steam. The revenue figures beat Wall Street's expectations, leading Nvidia shares to rise by 4.7% in after-hours trading.

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Is the war entering a new phase? Ukrainian drones have again targeted the Russian online shopping giant Wildberries. Authorities in Russia's Tambov region said a major warehouse was entirely destroyed in the latest attack. At least 12 people have died in a series of strikes on the company. Luxury watches worth $1.2 million stolen from a popular mall in Tokyo

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. English actor Tim Curry, best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in film musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80. Curry first played the role on stage before the film version, which was released in 1975 and has remained a cult favourite. The actor also played fearsome clown Pennywise in the 1990 TV version of Stephen King's It, and was Long John Silver in 1996's Muppet Treasure Island. His other films included Annie, The Hunt for Red October and Home Alone 2, and he was nominated for three Tony Awards on Broadway. Curry had a major stroke in 2012 and had to use a wheelchair.