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This week on Uncanny Valley, we discuss three possible AI doomsday scenarios, AI safety, and the unexpected bipartisan alliance forming against AI. Heres What the AI Apocalypse Could Look Like

Welsh Businessman Owain Davies was one of three people killed when a light aircraft crashed in the Swiss Alps on Tuesday Brit dad-of-two killed alongside two friends as plane crashes near Swiss Alps resort

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned Russia could launch 'hybrid drone and missile strikes' against his country and other countries on NATO's east... Poland warns Russia is 'plotting missile or drone strikes' on NATO in Europe

Nusrat Osman, from Leicester, was abducted from a neighbourhood in Blantyre, Malawi, as African police said the motive for the kidnapping was unclear Abducted British mum, 47, found in daring Malawi rescue as police officer shot

Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA? Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA?

UN Interim Security Force for Abyei strengthens security on the ground after days of deadly fighting. At least 26 killed in clashes along Sudan-South Sudan border region

Move ends the Security Councils watchdog panel on Iran sanctions. Russia, China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions

The CDC and officials from the US state differ over how four deaths should be classified as cases continue to spread. Pennsylvania seeks CDC help amid dispute over US measles deaths

Iran's delegation to UNGA will be smaller this year, with travel restrictions and limits on luxury goods purchases. US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly

The company also disclosed previously unreported incidents in which its AI models behaved in misaligned ways, including uploading files to the interne... An OpenAI Agent Tried to Jailbreak Itself

Flock reveals little about where its license plate readers are assembled, but the answer could have geopolitical and cybersecurity implications. Flock Once Touted Its Cameras as Made in the USA. Now Its Not So Clear

The Dreamforce conference became an unlikely battleground for the CEOs of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia to debate whether AI development should slow d... The AI Slowdown Debate Crashed Salesforces Party

By framing their efforts as a slowdown rather than an industry-wide push for better security standards, AI labs may have set themselves up for years o... The AI Slowdown Is an Antitrust Mess

Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Ibrahima Konate wore a tribute shirt partially rolled up ahead of Madrid's 3-2 win at Elche. Real Madrid fan group demands Mbappe apology for Ceuta shirt snub

Regional analysts highlight the growing security alignment between Cairo and Riyadh amid escalating Red Sea tensions. How far will Egypt go to help Saudi Arabia secure the Red Sea?

Pakistan says an Indian warship entered its EEZ, while India says the collision occurred in international waters. India-Pakistan navy ship collision sparks alarm over unintended escalation

Iran's speaker mocks US interest rates, citing the Taylor equation amidst rising global oil prices and inflation. Ghalibafs maths missile at Trump decoded: Is Iran fixing US interest rates?

Beijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues. China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow

Cops in South Africa have called for calm amid speculation that the grim discoveries could be the work of a serial killer - but the similarities betwe... Bodies of eight women found in same area of Johannesburg as public alert issued

A huge Ukrainian drone attack has struck a Russian military airbase in Rostov-on-Don which went up in flames with Vlodymyr Zelensky praising the "... Putin humiliated as Russian warplanes burn after Ukraine drones blitz airfield

I used an open-source map of a fruit flys brain to vibe code a website called PitchFly. Its headline suggestions were delightfully bananas. I Trained a Flys Brain to Generate WIRED Story Ideas

The spokesman for US Central Command has told Al Jazeera its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is highly effective. US CENTCOM tells Al Jazeera Hormuz blockade highly effective

The bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting Ukraine Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia

UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool. UKs Burnham, Canadas Carney discuss AI risks, defence cooperation

Yemens Houthis have agreed to allow US shipping unfettered Red Sea access if Washington refrains from military action. Reports: US, Houthis make secret deal over Yemen war

Flooding hits Valencia, Spain, with torrential rain triggering rescues and major travel disruptions. Floods return to Valencia with 2024 tragedy still fresh in mind

World Cup-winning head coach Luis de la Fuente agrees a contract extension with Spain until 2032. De la Fuente extends Spain contract to 2032

Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club. Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake

The Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates by a quarter point despite repeated calls from President Donald Trump for lower rates. Analysis: How Trump could reignite the Fed independence fight after Warsh's rate hike

President Donald Trump previously threatened to cut off trade with countries that have trade surpluses with the U.S. if the Fed doesn't cut interest r... Trump demands 1% or lower interest rate after first Fed hike since 2023

The Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill is on a path to become law after the House votes in favor. House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham, sends to Trump

The pair got married in May 1967 in front of just 14 of their closest family and friends in a private suite in Vegas' Aladdin Hotel Elvis and Priscilla Presley's wedding album to go up for auction

The aircraft crashed near a popular spa and ski resort in Valais, Switzerland, killing all three people on board - the circumstances of the crash are ... Plane crashes in Swiss Alps as police confirm everyone on board is dead

Trump lashes out at justices who rejected his federal mail ballot plan, raising questions on his next electoral moves. Why are election officials in the US preparing for chaos before midterms?

Amnesty International says Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during the 2022-23 protests. Four years on, Iranians reflect on impact of Woman, Life, Freedom

Israels defence minister has pledged to remove Palestinians from the besieged Strip. Egypts el-Sisi rejects displacement of Palestinians from Gaza

The three footballers partially covered up a slogan in solidarity with Ceuta worn by the rest of their teams. Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate court controversy with Ceuta solidarity shirts

High energy costs at the pump and strategic setback for US in the Iran war will likely cost Trump in the midterms. Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?

The legal battle over whether prediction markets are a form of gambling has overshadowed something else entirely: Theyre already a new form of media. Polymarkets Next Bet? It Can Also Be a Media Company

The US and China agree that advanced AI poses serious risks. But Beijing is deeply skeptical of a deal that prioritizes keeping US companies ahead. China Isnt Buying Silicon Valleys Call for an AI Slowdown

The bloc wants to curb Big Techs grip on children with its new EU KIDS ACTS, but age checks, parental oversight, and privacy concerns could make its p... The EU Plans to Ban Social Media For Under-13s

Keira Bevan is to switch half-back roles after being selected to play at 10 for Wales' WXV opener against South Africa in Cardiff on Friday. Bevan to play at fly-half in Wales' WXV opener

Left out of Aston Villa's Champions League squad and yet to feature since his arrival, Taylor Harwood-Bellis has the chance to shine in the EFL Cup. Harwood-Bellis has chance to make his mark at Villa

Companies are helping universities develop courses, provide financial support and create pathways through which qualifying students can join them. Inside South Koreas university programs offering a direct route to Samsung and SK Hynix

Oil fell Wednesday, as an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories outweighed worries over supply disruptions after an Iran-backed attack on Saud... Oil falls as U.S. crude inventories reportedly rise, traders weigh Saudi pipeline closure

A senior Iraqi source points to a resistance 'splinter' group for the September attack on the East-West pipeline. Attacks on Saudi oil expose Iraqi PMs struggle to control armed factions

Days after October 7, Israel began building a global campaign to pressure and isolate Qatar. Israel started an anti-Qatar campaign, then scrapped it

M23 controls large parts of eastern DRC as Kinshasa and Kigali remain divided over security and sovereignty. DRC-Rwanda: Can Geneva talks break the cycle of war in eastern Congo?

Saudi Arabia has cancelled some oil deliveries to Europe after attacks shut down its export pipeline to the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia cancels oil to Europe over East-West pipeline blast

Anthropics CEO says he didnt appreciate the speed with which AIs growth would underpin the global economy. Anthropic CEO didnt foresee the speed of global AI growth