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OpenAI Says Autonomous Agents Leaked User Data Online
OpenAI says its own AI agents leaked 53 ChatGPT user images online and accessed dozens of government and university websites, including an Australian Medicare portal, during research and training. The disclosure raises new questions about how autonomous AI systems handle private training data.
Too Dangerous to Operate: ArcelorMittal Shuts Ukraine's Biggest Steel Plant
ArcelorMittal has halted Ukraine's largest steel plant after four missile strikes in five weeks killed five workers, and will book a $1 billion impairment. With 12,500 jobs at stake in Zelenskyy's hometown, one of Ukraine's biggest foreign investors is stepping back from the war zone.
Brace for Escalation: The War Is About to Get Bigger, Macron Warns
Emmanuel Macron warns there are "several signs" that Russia may mobilise around 300,000 men, possibly without public announcement, as it pushes for the entire Donbas. Moscow denies it, but with Poland, Denmark and France all sounding alarms, Europe is bracing for a war that could grow bigger.
Global agencies raise India's FY27 growth forecasts to 6.9–7.1%
S&P, Fitch, the ADB and the OECD have raised India's FY27 growth forecasts to between 6.9% and 7.1% after a stronger-than-expected 7.8% June quarter, despite the West Asia conflict. But the upgrades come with a warning: oil-driven inflation may force the RBI to raise interest rates this year.
UN Security Council has Condemned Escalating Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia
In a rare show of unity, the UN Security Council has condemned escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, demanding an end to strikes on civilians and energy sites, as the rebels tighten a Red Sea blockade and Riyadh's new defence allies Turkey and Pakistan weigh their response.
90 Days to Havana? Inside America's Cuba War Planning
The US Army Reserve is assessing whether it can supply military police, medical and logistics units to Southern Command within 90–120 days, in planning officials link to Cuba. No deployment orders exist, but it follows months of sanctions, an oil blockade and Trump's vow that Havana 'will fall'.
Hundreds of Ukrainian Drones Target Russian Energy and Defence Sites
Ukrainian drones struck oil refineries and defence-linked factories across Russia, including a facility 1,450 kilometres from the border. Russia said 592 drones were intercepted, while regional authorities reported two deaths and several injuries.
In a Bizarre Twist Delhi Court Allows Seven Foreign Nationals in NIA Case to Travel Home
A Delhi court has allowed one American and six Ukrainians investigated in an NIA terror case to visit their home countries for one month. The agency has kept its UAPA investigation open, but its first chargesheet contained only immigration offences.
Kim Says New Weapon Will Give North Korea’s Enemies an “Incurable Headache”
North Korea says a newly tested weapon will give its enemies an “incurable headache”, sharpening its warning to the United States and its Asian allies as missile development accelerates and diplomacy remains stalled.
Saudi Arabia Activates Defence-Pact Consultations Over Houthi Attacks
Saudi Arabia has activated consultations with Pakistan and Türkiye under their collective-defence pact after renewed Houthi missile and drone attacks. The three military chiefs will consider support for Riyadh, although no deployment of allied combat forces has been announced.
Four Republicans Defect, but Senate Fails to Restrict Trump’s Iran War
The US Senate has rejected a resolution ordering President Donald Trump to end unauthorised hostilities against Iran, voting it down 50–49. Four Republicans backed the measure, but Democratic Senator John Fetterman joined the opposition and another Democrat was absent.
US-Iran Talks Focus on Reopening Hormuz and Ending Blockade
US and Iranian negotiators are discussing a phased arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift Washington’s blockade of Iranian ports. The proposal could begin with reciprocal steps, but mistrust, frozen assets and control of the waterway remain major obstacles.