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Counter-terrorism arrests have been made near a UK air base, drawing attention to security around military sites in Britain. Details of those arrested and the suspected motive have not been confirmed. The story is prompting discussion about threats to armed forces personnel and installations.

OpenAI is paying a network of influencers across Instagram and other platforms to promote ChatGPT and cast the company as 'good for the world', according to a Business Insider report. The strategy includes sponsorships and ad partnerships as the company works to shape public perception of its AI tools.

Ukraine says it sent grenade-launcher-equipped ground robots to attack Russian shelters while its infantry stayed out of direct contact, with operators controlling the machines from positions tens of kilometers away. Ukraine's Third Army Corps says no one has used similar tactics in this war before, and the claim is being circulated via United24. Observers are weighing what the tactic means for manned assault operations.

Russian forces carried out large-scale strikes on Kyiv, with claims that attacks targeted military hubs and what Moscow describes as NATO specialists in the Ukrainian capital. The strikes reportedly burned Ukraine's military infrastructure. The claim of foreign specialists being killed has not been independently verified, and the fighting continues to draw intense international attention as the war grinds on.

North Korea has informed the United Nations that its status as a nuclear-armed state is irreversible and rejected outside pressure to abandon its weapons programme. The declaration, delivered through UN channels, signals Pyongyang's continued defiance of Security Council resolutions and international disarmament efforts, underscoring stalled diplomacy over the Korean peninsula's denuclearisation.

New satellite imagery indicates North Korea is expanding its uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon, its main nuclear complex north of Pyongyang. Analysts say the construction could increase the country's capacity to produce weapons-grade uranium. The finding adds to concerns over Pyongyang's advancing nuclear program amid stalled diplomatic talks and continued United Nations sanctions.

CNBC's Daily Open newsletter highlights a growing split in the artificial intelligence world: prominent AI creators are publicly warning about the technology's risks, even as companies press ahead with massive spending on data centers and computing infrastructure. The piece frames the tension between caution from the technology's own architects and the commercial momentum driving investment forward.

Sudan has two rival power structures but no recognised government. The army-backed administration controls much of the formal state apparatus, while the Rapid Support Forces exercise authority over territory they hold. Washington says neither side represents legitimate constitutional governance, leaving the country's international representation and sovereignty questions unresolved.

A Dutch survey reports that 8 in 10 people aged 16 to 34 believe their smartphone use harms their everyday life. The finding has drawn attention because it comes from the age group most associated with constant phone use, suggesting growing unease among young people about their own screen habits rather than criticism from older generations.

The Canadarm2, the large robotic arm aboard the International Space Station, has stopped working, according to an Ars Technica report. The arm is critical for capturing cargo spacecraft, moving equipment and supporting spacewalks, so a failure would complicate station operations. Details on the cause of the failure and whether engineers can restore it have not been made clear.

Kazakhstan has put forward an offer to host talks on nuclear arms, according to Aju Press. The proposal comes from the Central Asian country that gave up the Soviet nuclear arsenal left on its territory after independence. Details on which parties would take part and when the talks might happen have not been reported.

The UN arms embargo covering Sudan's Darfur region expires on Saturday and must be renewed by the UN Security Council. Discussion is focused on whether the embargo will be extended amid the war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, with attention to arms flows and regional actors including the United Arab Emirates.

Reports are circulating about a suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. According to an account circulating online, a farmer driving home in the early hours found three white vans blocking a village road with no one inside, and turned around after becoming suspicious. Details remain limited and unconfirmed, and the story is drawing heavy attention as people await official confirmation from police or the Ministry of Defence.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has warned that an energy, food, fertiliser and financial crisis is coming, saying major grain exporters may be unable to ship out of the Black Sea and raising the risk of a global food shortage. The warning is drawing wide attention in India, with opposition figures framing it as a panic signal from the Modi government about the global economic fallout of the war in Ukraine.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for renewed negotiations among nuclear-armed states as Kazakhstan marks 35 years since the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site. Speaking on the anniversary, he warned that global arms-control safeguards are weakening, urging world powers to return to the negotiating table to prevent a renewed nuclear arms race.

Thales, Bull and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) are working together on software for quantum computers intended for use by the French armed forces. The partnership highlights France's push to develop quantum technology for defence applications, and observers are sharing the news across French-language tech and science circles.

Japan's Foreign Ministry held a missile non-proliferation workshop focused on the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC), paired with a site visit to the Hokkaido Spaceport. The event brought together participants to discuss norms against ballistic missile proliferation while showcasing Japan's commercial space launch facilities, linking arms-control diplomacy with the country's growing space sector.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a directive to the US military concerning elections, drawing attention from observers who question the role of armed forces in electoral matters. Critics are weighing the directive against legal norms restricting military involvement in domestic political processes, while supporters see it as a security measure.

The Houston Astros have finalized their Wild Card Series roster, with pitcher Imai included for the postseason series. Pitchers Pecko and Okert were left off the roster and will not participate. Roster decisions like this draw attention as teams set their pitching plans for a short playoff series, and fans debate which arms give the club its best chance to advance.

Chennai Super Kings have appointed former India seamer Mohit Sharma as their new bowling coach. A veteran of well over 100 IPL matches, including strong seasons with the franchise and later with Gujarat Titans, Mohit brings extensive T20 bowling experience to the role. Coverage focuses on what his record and knowledge can offer CSK's attack ahead of the next IPL season.

The Tennessee Titans have placed offensive linemen Fernando Carmona and Jackson Slater on injured reserve, removing both from the active roster. The moves further deplete the team's offensive line depth, forcing the Titans to reshuffle their protection up front as the season continues.

Geophysicist Stefan Burns has issued a public warning that a super El Niño event may be developing, urging people to pay attention to changing climate conditions. He links the pattern to broader earth science factors including solar activity, earthquakes, volcanic activity and the Schumann resonance. The warning is circulating among weather and climate observers, who are debating how severe the coming El Niño could be and what impacts to expect worldwide.

Police in Mesquite, Texas stopped an armed parent who was suffering a mental health crisis at a school, according to Dallas-Fort Worth news reports. Authorities say no students were harmed and the incident ended without further violence. The case has renewed local discussion about school security procedures and how police respond to mental health emergencies involving weapons on school grounds.

Scientists are warning that a Kelvin wave, a large pulse of warm water moving along the equator toward the West Coast, could raise ocean levels along the California coast by as much as a foot. The phenomenon is being linked to developing warm ocean conditions and could worsen coastal erosion and flooding risks, prompting concern among climate and ocean researchers.

Renewable energy developer Exus has bought a portfolio of solar projects totalling 715 MWp from ib vogt's US operations. The deal adds significant generating capacity to Exus's American pipeline and marks another asset sale by German developer ib vogt as it reshapes its US business. The transaction reflects continued consolidation and investor appetite in the fast-growing US utility-scale solar market.

Armine K. Smith, MD, is drawing attention to the importance of addressing sexual health in modern bladder cancer care. Speaking in an interview with Urology Times, Smith discussed how sexual health concerns should be incorporated into treatment conversations for bladder cancer patients. The remarks underscore a growing push among urologists to treat quality-of-life issues as a core part of cancer care rather than an afterthought.