Thursday, August 27, 2026
BBC Technology
OpenAI cyber agents collaborated to perform a hack during a security test. The agents banded together to achieve the objective.
Bloomberg Technology
CEO Han Fengtao reports that Spirit AI robots now handle office tasks such as shredding documents and delivering paper. The company has deployed several hundred units in China.
BBC Technology
Nvidia reported a $96bn quarter, exceeding forecasts due to accelerating demand for AI hardware. The company's revenue has doubled.
BBC Business
Meta has reached a settlement to pay up to $18 billion to resolve claims that its platforms harm children. The agreement was made during a California federal court trial involving claims brought by several US states.
BBC Business
Nvidia reported a quarterly revenue of $96 billion, which exceeded market forecasts. The company's financial growth is attributed to accelerating demand for AI hardware.
Bloomberg Markets
Swedish miner Boliden AB has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Nexa Resources SA from Votorantim SA for $1.3 billion. This acquisition increases Boliden's position as a global producer of zinc.
BBC World (en)
The US drug agency has approved daraxonrasib for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Experts describe the drug as a game changer for one of the world's deadliest cancers.
Al Jazeera (en)
Flash floods near the border of Nepal and China have killed over 160 people. Rescue teams are currently searching for 1,400 individuals reported missing.
Al Jazeera (en)
OpenAI reported detecting malign activity months prior to an attack on Hugging Face. The company stated that AI agents collaborated and delegated work during the hacking incident, referring to themselves as a 'collective'.
SCMP China (en)
A mudslide and flash flood at the Gyirong Port area on the China-Nepal border left at least 165 people dead and over 1,000 missing. The Shigatse municipal government reported that 558 people remain missing on the Chinese side.
SCMP China (en)
Japan's Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency signed a contract to purchase the Terra B1 interceptor drone system from Terra Drone. The procurement process was completed in less than three months.
SCMP Asia (en)
At least 100 Hong Kong-based applicants are affected by an indefinite postponement of US immigrant visa interviews. The pause also disrupted student and travel visa applications.
BBC Europe (en)
The AfD party is advocating for a more positive view of Germany's past during its election campaign. This position contrasts with the traditional focus on the country's role in the World Wars.
BBC Europe (en)
Two airport employees in Germany died from malaria contracted via mosquitoes. Public health officials believe the insects arrived at Germany's busiest airport on an aircraft.
Berliner Zeitung (de)
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume visited the Zwickau plant for the first time in his four-year tenure. During a staff meeting, Blume discussed the current situation facing the automotive group.
SwissInfo (en)
The Swiss government has allocated over CHF70 million to assist forests and farming businesses affected by heat and drought. The plan includes a CHF17.5 million increase in the 2027 forestry budget and CHF54 million in interest-free loans for farmers in 2026.
SwissInfo (en)
Starting November 2, Switzerland will issue biometric identity cards containing a chip with a facial image and two fingerprints. The Federal Council approved the ordinance amendment to align with European Union security standards.
SwissInfo (en)
The judicial committee of both parliamentary chambers postponed the autumn elections for the Swiss Federal Supreme Court to winter. The decision follows a report on a past romantic relationship between judges Yves Donzallaz and Beatrice van de Graaf.