Philippines earthquake: Death toll rises to 69 as 6.9 quake reduces homes to rubble
The epicentre of the tremor, which was set off by movement in a local fault at a depth of 3 miles, was about 12 miles northeast of Bogo.
Day: October 1, 2025
Wednesday briefing: The prime minister’s big conference speech promised renewal – can he deliver?
In today’s newsletter: Subdued vibes on the floor, poor polls and teetering party politics stand in the way of Keir Starmer’s plan to take Britain to the promised landGood morning. Are you feeling the Blitz spirit?The defining message of Keir Starmer’s…
NASA says giant China dam shifted Earth’s axis and made days shorter
China’s Three Gorges Dam has effectively changed Earth’s axis by nearly an inch since it was built nearly 18 years ago, causing our days to lengthen ever so slightly
At least 69 people killed in a powerful earthquake that hit the Philippines
At least 69 people have been killed in a powerful earthquake that hit the Philippines.
Druze seek Sweida autonomy and turn toward Israel, adding new twist to Syria’s tensions
When Syrian government forces entered the minority Druze enclave of Sweida this summer, it backfired.
A2AS framework targets prompt injection and agentic AI security risks
AI systems are now deeply embedded in business operations, and this introduces new security risks that traditional controls are not built to handle. The newly released A2AS framework is designed to protect AI agents at runtime and prevent real-world in…
UAE: Indian bartender in Dubai wins Big Ticket Jackpot after 8 years of trying
After eight years of trying, Dubai-based Indian bartender Shiju Muthathian Veettil won Dirham 50,000 (₹12.07 lakh) in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw. Three others from the UAE, Qatar, and Al Ain also won the same prize. The September promotion wraps up wi…
CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: AstraZeneca gets a shot on Wall Street
The British government should not get complacent about AstraZeneca’s U.S. listing, as it paves the way for a full one in New York.
Taliban internet blackout has created an extreme scenario in Afghanistan with far-reaching consequences
At Kabul International Airport, there are dozens of confused looking families.
Trump rages at ‘radical left’ as US government shuts down
Trump warns “vast numbers” of federal workers could lose their jobs after Republicans and Democrats clashed over spending