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Putin’s mobilisation risks NATO clash as Anthropic AI safety crisis erupts
Fears mount of Russian military miscalculation triggering NATO’s collective defence clause and wider European conflict, whilst resignations at AI safety firm Anthropic fuel fresh debate over governing superintelligent systems.
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UK defends Falklands self-determination as Milei plans renewed UN claim
The UK said it would firmly defend the Falkland Islanders’ right to self-determination and remain British, after Argentina renewed its sovereignty claim. Speaking alongside Donald Trump in New York, the Prime Minister said Trump had listened and understood the British position, but the US president did not publicly endorse it. Argentina’s President Javier Milei, a…
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Xi arrives in Washington for summit with Trump centred on AI rivalry
President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a high-stakes two-day summit with Donald Trump, featuring elaborate formal ceremonies including a state arrival ceremony with 479 military personnel across the White House grounds. The summit follows more than a decade since Xi last visited the nation’s capital and represents a significant diplomatic engagement amid considerable bilateral…
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Our message to global leaders: we need solar power everywhere by the decade’s end | Open letter
An open letter signed by figures including Bernie Sanders and Yeb Saño urges governments, businesses and the public to provide clean, affordable electricity worldwide by 2030. It links fossil-fuel dependence to climate disasters, pollution, high energy costs and conflicts over oil, arguing that rapidly expanding solar, wind and battery power could address these crises together.…
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Yemeni-Scottish Director Sara Ishaq’s Civil War Drama ‘The Station’ Set as Doha Film Festival Opener
Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker Sara Ishaq’s civil war drama *The Station* will open the revamped Doha Film Festival, running from 19–27 November in Qatar. The film follows Layal, who operates a women-only petrol station that becomes a refuge during Yemen’s conflict, and explores the war’s effects through her attempt to prevent her brother’s enlistment. Its selection highlights…
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Zelenskyy to seek offramp for years-long Russia war in UN speech after Trump reveals peace deal is close
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to address the UN General Assembly after meeting Donald Trump, who said he believed a peace agreement with Russia could be reached sooner than expected. Zelenskyy is expected to outline security and de-escalation proposals, while seeking to influence negotiations and secure guarantees that could make any ceasefire sustainable. Ukraine…
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Bristol Green leader flies to New York days after airline advert ban
Bristol City Council, led by Green Party member Tony Dyer, became Britain’s first authority to ban advertisements for “polluting” industries including flights, non-electric cars and fast fashion on 15 September. The decision was made on environmental grounds, but drew criticism after Dyer flew 3,500 miles to New York just five days later to attend the…
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US and Iran resume high-level talks in New York amid conflicting messaging from Trump
High-level talks between the United States and Iran have resumed in New York for the first time since June, with hopes of diplomatic progress contributing to falling oil prices and a notable shift after months of stalemate. The resumption of direct engagement is significant given the geopolitical tensions, with the Iranian president’s UN address scheduled…
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MIP London Comes To An End After Two Years; Organizers Launching New Event Alongside London Book Fair
RX France is ending MIP London after two editions and will replace it with a two-day conference, MIP Talks, held alongside the London Book Fair in March 2027. The new event will examine how intellectual property becomes fandom and develops into global entertainment businesses, bringing together figures from media, culture, publishing and television. MIP London…
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‘The Masked Singer UK’ Producer Argonon Names New CEO As Founder James Burstall Becomes Exec Chair
James Burstall has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive of Argonon, the television production company behind “The Masked Singer UK”, after 15 years leading the company. Amanda Goddard, the firm’s Chief Commercial and Legal Officer, has been promoted to President and Chief Executive, whilst Burstall transitions to Executive Chairman with a continued active…