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Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom are not ‘fake news’
Pope Leo gives a press conference with accredited journalists on the return flight from France, on Sept 28.ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT - Pope Leo on Sept 28 said concerns that artificial intelligence could destroy the world are not “fake news” and should be taken seriously, in an apparent rebuke of US President Donald Trump.The first US pope, who has warned of the dangers of AI throughout his 16-month papacy, also directly criticised technology CEOs who argued there should be no guardrails on the technology.“I do think that the concerns raised by many of the experts, specialists in AI, should be taken seriously,” the pontiff said in a press conference on his flight back to Rome after a four-day trip to France. “I don’t think that that is fake news, as some have said.”Trump told the UN General Assembly last week that he believed fears about the dangers to humanity from AI were a “hoax”.The pope said he had read on Sept 28 that the head of chipmaker Nvidia had announced there could be a way to insert guardrails into certain AI models. But Leo expressed scepticism, adding: “He’s the same one; however, that says there should be no limits placed and no government regulation.”Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang told CBS News this month that he agreed with Trump that safety concerns about AI were overblown.Trump is to meet with tech CEOs on artificial intelligence on Sept 29 at the White House. Huang, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Greg Brockman are among those who will meet Trump and House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, according to sources familiar with the matter. Other possible attendees include Google CEO Sundar Pichai and SpaceXAI executive Elon Musk.Johnson said the talks would focus on finding a balance between innovation and oversight.Leo urged the world “to promote dialogue, study, investigation, to find ways to make sure that AI does not get to a point where it could destroy humanity.”“I think that there are enough people seriously interested in that … but we have to keep working,” said the pope. “We can’t just sit back and pretend nothing’s going to happen.” REUTERS
Read briefingApple ordered to pay $5.7bn in patent infringement case
California jury finds Apple infringed two Taction patents but did not willfully violate them; Apple plans to appeal.Apple has been ordered to pay more than $5.7bn for using patented technology from Taction Technology to power haptic feedback, the vibrations users feel when they receive a notification or press a button.A jury in federal court in the Southern district of California found that the iPhone maker infringed two patents owned by the San Diego-based company.“We’re happy the jury found for Taction and vindicated its patent rights,” said Taction attorney Lance Yang following the verdict on Friday.The verdict is the culmination of a legal battle that began in 2021, when Taction first filed its lawsuit against Apple. In 2023, a federal judge ruled that Apple had not infringed Taction’s patents, but an appeals court revived the case last year.“Apple is capitalising on Taction’s innovation and success by selling devices that infringe Taction’s patents. Apple is utilising Taction’s patented inventions without license or authority from Taction. Taction has brought this action to remedy Apple’s infringement,” Taction said in the original 31-page complaint.It also claimed that Apple “at a minimum believed there was a high probability that the accused products were covered by Taction’s patents, but willfully blinded itself to Taction’s patents and the infringing nature of the Accused Products”.“Apple’s Taptic Engine is fundamentally different from Taction’s technology, which Taction’s own testing of Apple’s products confirmed during trial,” Apple said in response.The verdict comes at a pivotal moment for the company, amid transitions in its C-suite. In September, John Ternus took over as CEO from Tim Cook, who led Apple for 15 years. The leadership change comes as the Cupertino, California-based tech giant lags behind other major technology companies in rolling out its artificial intelligence products.Apple shares fell on Monday, declining about two percent as trading got underway.
Read briefingAMD acquiring Fei-Fei Li's World Labs AI firm in deal worth $8.2 billion
AMD acquiring Fei-Fei Li's World Labs AI firm in deal worth $8.2 billion CNBCAMD to acquire World Labs in $8.2B all-stock deal TradingViewAMD to Acquire World Labs for $8.2 Billion WSJAMD to Buy AI Company World Labs for $8.2 Billion Barron'sAMD to acquire Fei-Fei Li's World Labs in $8.2 billion deal marketscreener.com
Read briefingShein quarterly profit falls 67% as costs jump, Europe sales slump
Shein quarterly profit falls 67% as costs jump, Europe sales slump ReutersShein’s profits fall by two-thirds in first earnings report as a public company ft.comShein Swings to $2.4 Billion Quarterly Profit in First Report Since Hong Kong IPO finance.biggo.comShein’s Europe sales tumble after price hikes, ad spend cuts The Globe and MailShein Posts 1% Revenue Growth in First Results Since IPO The Business of Fashion
Read briefingFehi Fineanganofo re-signs with New Zealand Rugby to the end of 2027
Fehi Fineanganofo re-signs with New Zealand Rugby to the end of 2027 All BlacksNewcastle delay Fehi Fineanganofo’s arrival by a year The TimesAll Black delays England move, re-signs with Hurricanes 1news.co.nzAll Blacks winger to remain in NZ after negotiating exit from English club NZ HeraldFineanganofo delays Newcastle move to stay with NZ Rugby Sport Nation
Read briefingPope Leo urges Russia, Ukraine to sit down and discuss how to end war
Pope Leo said that the Catholic Church has an obligation to call for peace and respect of human life.ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT - Pope Leo on Sept 28 urged Russia and Ukraine to sit down and discuss how to end their four-year war, hours after he had urged European leaders seeking to end conflicts to make concessions to achieve peace.The first US pope also decried national leaders who he said are “beginning to speak about nuclear weapons and wars that are becoming ever more destructive,” addressing a press conference aboard his flight to Rome after a four-day trip to France.Leo said the Catholic Church has an obligation to call for peace and respect of human life.“The Church has a responsibility to promote these values, continually inviting leaders — from Russia and Ukraine, as well as other countries — to come together, sit down, engage in dialogue,” said the pope.He said leaders must “seek ways to solve problems without continuing these wars, which no longer make sense.”“This is not about being political or non-political, but there needs to be a voice that seeks to promote the values of human dignity, the importance of life, and the possibility of perhaps spending more on health and education and less on weapons,” said Leo.Earlier on Sept 28, the pope said Europe must be willing to sacrifice some positions to achieve peace in a speech in Metz, France, where he laid out his clearest vision yet for the future of the continent. REUTERS
Read briefingLebanon calls for ‘reciprocal’ progress on Israel deal as disarming Hezbollah remains stalled
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Washington on Monday as the US tries to advance a peace deal between Beirut and Israel. Negotiations on the US-brokered Israel-Lebanon framework that was initially agreed to in June have slowed amid continuing Israeli bombing of southern Lebanon, despite a supposed ceasefire. Meanwhile, Lebanon has failed to disarm Hezbollah, which was a key part of the deal.After the meeting, Mr Salam said in a statement that he looked forward to a “renewed partnership” with the US, which "aligns with the project of rebuilding the state and strengthening its legitimate institutions".He said he also urged the US to activate the trilateral framework through a reciprocal, gradual process, with a clear timetable and credible verification. Implementing the deal should proceed along with Israeli withdrawal and the extension of Lebanese state authority, he added. The US State Department did not immediately provide a report of the meeting.A central dispute over implementing the Israel-Lebanon framework is the order in which things should happen. Lebanon first wants to see an Israeli withdrawal, while Israel wants Hezbollah disarmed first, leading to a stalemate in talks. Hanin Ghaddar, the Friedmann senior fellow in The Washington Institute's Linda and Tony Rubin Programme on Arab Politics, said the agreement is clear on w...
Read briefingBlockchain Africa Conference 2026 Set to Return to Johannesburg for Its 12th Edition
Blockchain Africa Conference 2026 Set to Return to Johannesburg for Its 12th Edition FF News
Read briefingTrump announces $15bn steel mill project in Iowa before US midterms
Amid tight Iowa midterm races, President Trump emphasises steel industry revival with project announcement.Just weeks before the midterm elections, United States President Donald Trump has announced that a Minnesota-based steel manufacturer intends to build a $15bn steel mill project in Iowa, as the White House tries to highlight its focus on domestic manufacturing.On Monday, joined by executives from Mesabi Metallics, which recently opened Minnesota’s first new iron ore mine in 50 years, Trump announced the project. It is expected to begin production in 2030 and could bring more than 1,700 jobs to the region, with an initial production capacity of 7.5 million tonnes per year.The first phase of construction for the project will generate 5,000–6,000 construction jobs, a White House official told Al Jazeera.The plant in Iowa will use iron ore from the Mesabi Iron Range in nearby Minnesota. Mesabi, which is owned by Indian conglomerate Essar Group, invested more than $2.5bn to build the mine in Minnesota.“President Trump is delivering on his promise to rebuild American industry, re-shore manufacturing, and create new jobs. Today’s announcement underscores the president’s historic efforts to revitalize the US steel industry—supporting local communities, strengthening supply chains, and protecting our national security,” White House Spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said in a statement to Al Jazeera.The steel industry has loomed over the first half of Trump’s second term in office. The president imposed 50 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports last year in an effort to boost domestic production, but also threatened to increase prices of products that use those materials, from soda cans to washing machines to cars.“These are your 232 tariffs, the steel tariffs at work. Without those tariffs, this mine does not get built, and this steel plant does not get built”, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in the Oval Office on Monday.Trump also solidified the US government’s stake in US Steel, which was acquired by Japan’s Nippon Steel in June 2025. As part of the deal, the US government received a so-called “golden share”, which gives the president the authority to appoint a board member to weigh in on decisions that would impact domestic steel production.The announcement comes a little more than a month ahead of the US midterm elections, and the economy is top of mind for US voters.Among Republicans, Trump is losing steam on his handling of economic issues, with a new September 21 Ipsos poll finding that 56 percent approve of his handling of the economy, down from 80 percent.Iowa is in play as a seat Democrats could flip in the midterm elections, with Republican Ashley Hinson facing Democrat Josh Turek in November and with polls suggesting a tight race.A poll conducted by the Republican-aligned pollster the Trafalgar Group showed Hinson with a two-point lead, while an InsiderAdvantage poll, which is considered more nonpartisan, found Turek leading by two points.
Read briefingZurich focused on providing consistency to construction clients amid softening property market, says Jameson
Zurich focused on providing consistency to construction clients amid softening property market, says Jameson theinsurer.com
Read briefingKHRC warns El Niño floods could hit Kenya's low-income families and informal settlements hardest
KHRC warns El Niño floods could hit Kenya's low-income families and informal settlements hardest The Eastleigh Voice
Read briefingKHRC warns El Niño floods could hit Kenya's low-income families and informal settlements hardest
The commission says lessons from the 2024 floods should guide preparations to ensure low-income families receive equal protection, shelter and emergency support.
Read briefingNepal hit by deadly floods, landslides, and avalanche
Heavy rain has triggered deadly floods and landslides across Nepal, killing at least 21 people and leaving five missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. An avalanche on Himlung Himal has left 12 local workers missing.
Read briefingFrom energy crisis to energy transition: How renewables are reshaping energy security
From energy crisis to energy transition: How renewables are reshaping energy security UN NewsImporters paid roughly $75 billion for Chinese batteries and grid equipment in 2026's first seven months MarketScaleThe energy transition: Progress and challenges CEPRCOMMENTARY: The global energy transition shifts from generation to integration Reuters
Read briefingFrench far-right's Bardella denies alleged 2013 antisemitic comments as Le Pen sees boost in polls
A French investigative website on Monday alleged that far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella made antisemitic comments in writing in 2013, but the close ally of presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen dismissed the claims as fake. The allegations emerged as Le Pen's prospects for the 2027 elections appear stronger than at any point in her previous campaigns. FRANCE 24's Jennie Shin speaks with Dr Andrew Smith, Lecturer in History and Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London.
Read briefingDjokovic one of 12 members of player panel to meet with tennis majors
On the men's side, German Alexander Zverev, ranked No.2, the American Ben Shelton (4), Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime (5), Italian Lorenzo Musetti (25) and Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech (33rd) have volunteered to join Djokovic on the new body. Novak Djokovic of Serbia fields questions during Media Day ahead of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 20, 2025 in New York City. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MATTHEW STOCKMAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)A dialogue between the four tennis Grand Slam tournaments and disgruntled players has moved a step closer, as sources confirmed to AFP on Monday the 12 members of a proposed advisory council.Novak Djokovic, who has won a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles, and women's No.1 Elena Rybakina head the list posted on social media earlier Monday by Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated.The four Grand Slams - the US Open, Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon - announced the creation of the council on the eve of the US Open in August. The move followed protests at the French Open and Wimbledon by players demanding a greater share of tournament revenue along with investment in pensions and player welfare.At the time, the slams said the exact shape of the council would be decided after discussions with players but, they added that the new body "will examine all sporting mat...
Read briefingNvidia sets biggest-ever buyback plan as AI chip competition weighs on stock performance
Nvidia sets biggest-ever buyback plan as AI chip competition weighs on stock performance ReutersNVIDIA Announces a $150 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization Increase NVIDIA NewsroomOil Rises; Meta’s Muse Trade Extends To CPU Stocks Like Intel, AMD, Arm, Qualcomm BenzingaNvidia's Record Buyback Couldn't Keep the Nasdaq Out of the Red on Monday Morning Currently.comNvidia's $150B buyback fails to keep chip stocks buoyant TradingView
Read briefingDRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak
DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak peopledaily.digital
Read briefingNSE Closes the Week on a Bullish Note
NSE Closes the Week on a Bullish Note - Business Today Kenya
Read briefingNFL asks US Homeland Security to remove video with former star player
Agency used video of Hall of Fame player Brian Dawkins to show readiness for border protection.The National Football League (NFL) has asked the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to stop using a video of a retired star player on social media, after the agency used highlights of his career to show its readiness to protect the United States border against a purported caravan of immigrants that was heading towards it.“The league has requested the DHS take down the video,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said on Monday.The video, posted on Sunday, shows Brian Dawkins, a former player for the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos, walking out before a game and chanting “the time has come”. It then features a montage of him tackling opposing players on the field, set to heavy metal music. The DHS post includes the caption: “Our time has come.”Dawkins was a highly celebrated NFL player who retired in 2011 after playing 16 seasons in the NFL.US President Donald Trump has made immigration a central part of his second term in office, terming the inflow of migrants across the border from Mexico an “invasion” and deploying federal forces in cities across the country to round up undocumented people.During his first term, Trump deployed thousands of troops along the border with Mexico to stop a caravan of Central American migrants who had been making their way north. Critics called the deployment a vast overreaction and dismissed it as a political stunt ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
Read briefingThree suspects in planned cash-in-transit robbery killed in shootout in South Africa — TimesLIVE
Three suspects in planned cash-in-transit robbery killed in shootout in South Africa — TimesLIVE UA.NEWS
Read briefingSudan army rejects Ethiopia’s claim of backing opposition groups as tensions rise between neighbours
The Sudanese Armed Forces said it respected international law and the principle of non-interference, while warning that it would defend Sudan’s sovereignty and national security.
Read briefingItalian court convicts three Egyptian agents for kidnap of Giulio Regeni
The security officials were tried in absentia 10 years after the Italian student was found dead after being tortured.An Italian court has convicted three Egyptian security officials for their involvement in the kidnapping of student Giulio Regeni, who was later found dead.The men were sentenced to 10 years in prison for aggravated kidnapping on Monday, while a fourth defendant was acquitted. They were tried in absentia and are unlikely to face extradition given the strained relations between Italy and Egypt as a result of the case.“We achieved this result despite what can be described as less than wholehearted cooperation from the Egyptian authorities,” Rome Chief Prosecutor Francesco Lo Voi told reporters.Regeni, a postgraduate student at the United Kingdom’s University of Cambridge, disappeared in the Egyptian capital in January 2016. His body was later found on the side of a road with broken teeth, cigarette burns and broken bones. A post-mortem determined he had been tortured.Human rights activists said his injuries were similar to those found on people who have been tortured in Egyptian security agency facilities.Egypt has denied any involvement in his death. The four men, Major Magdi Sharif, from General Intelligence; police Colonel Hisham Helmy; Colonel Ather Kamal, a former head of investigations in Cairo; and former head of state security Major General Tarek Sabir, who was acquitted, have never responded to the accusations against them.The judge dismissed the accusation of “conspiracy to commit aggravated murder” levelled against Sharif on Monday.Egyptian and Italian prosecutors initially investigated the case together. However, Egypt then said that members of a criminal gang were responsible for the murder and had been killed in a police shootout. It has subsequently maintained that Regeni’s killers are unknown.Italian prosecutors said that Egyptian security officials kidnapped and tortured Regeni because of his academic research into trade unions. He had been researching union activities among street vendors in Cairo at the time he disappeared. They accused Egypt of undermining their investigation and refusing to disclose the men’s whereabouts.Italian legislation allows for the prosecution of crimes committed abroad against Italian citizens. However, an earlier trial of the four men was suspended in 2021 after the judge questioned its legitimacy, given that the accused may not have known whether they had been charged.This decision was dismissed in 2023 by Italy’s top court, which said the trial should not be impeded by Egypt’s failure to cooperate. Egypt denied it had refused to cooperate with Italian officials.
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