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Friday, 25 September 2026 Daily Edition

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Friday, 25 September 2026

400 stories across 8 sections

The Takeaway

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump met at the White House, where Xi announced that the two countries have reached a new trade arrangement. Over 100 guests, including Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, and Musk, attended a state dinner hosted by the two leaders. Meanwhile, the US dollar is set for consecutive weekly gains, driven by surging Treasury yields and expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes.

In the finance sector, the Federal Reserve Board proposed new rules for payment stablecoin issuers, while oil prices fell slightly due to market expectations of a potential US-Iran truce. The Sensex experienced live updates as investors reacted to various market developments, including discussions between Akasa Air and Boeing over the potential acquisition of 200 737 MAX jets. Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal called on wealthy nations to take responsibility for assisting countries affected by climate change.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

AI

Microsoft unveils Copilot super app, targeting business users with AI agents

Microsoft is launching its super app as a central interface through which customers can chat with AI bots, write code, and access a new "Autopilot" feature that brings agentic capabilities to its flagship AI app.

·fortune.com·11 outlets

Microsoft has introduced a new "Copilot super app" aimed at business users, seeking to capitalize on the growing importance of AI for the software giant. The super app is a central interface that allows customers to interact with AI bots, access AI tools, write code, and utilize a new "Autopilot" feature that enables AI agents to autonomously perform tasks. This major redesign of Microsoft's existing Copilot app aims to consolidate various features and capabilities into a single, versatile tool for AI productivity.

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Pope warns against ‘losing humanity’ to AI machines

Pope Leo XIV has issued a warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) at the start of his four-day visit to France. The pontiff cautioned against “losing our humanity amid a paradise of machines” in wide-ranging remarks to Church and state officials at the Élysée Palace, following an hour of talks with President Emmanuel…

·kahawatungu.com·7 outlets

Tech

Tech

Meta's Muse feels real in a way the metaverse never did

At Meta Connect 2026, Muse and Meta's new AI glasses stood out, and offered a glimpse at an alternative to Apple's Vision Pro.

·businessinsider.com·6 outlets

Business Insider reporter Pranav Dixit shared his experience at Meta Connect, where he was impressed by Meta's upcoming VR glasses. The glasses, set to launch in spring 2027, weigh just 100 grams and offer a lightweight, easy-to-use experience. After trying them, Dixit compared them favorably to Apple's Vision Pro, suggesting that Meta's lightweight VR glasses might be getting close to being practical.

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Nintendo wins $4.5 million lawsuit against Switch pirate by default

A Washington court granted Nintendo of America a $4.5 million default judgment after the defendant failed to appear in court and respond to the allegations. The company claimed that it sent a cease-and-desist letter and the respondent even answered via email saying they will comply and cooperate, but they have since cut-off…

·tomshardware.com·3 outlets

Business

Business

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changed the European energy equation—now efficiency is just as important as sustainability

As Europe grapples with energy security challenges, improving efficiency and harnessing AI will be as important to the energy transition as renewables, says Honeywell’s Anant Maheshwari.

·fortune.com·11 outlets

Europe's energy landscape has undergone a significant shift following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The previous emphasis on sustainability has given way to a renewed focus on efficiency and security. Anant Maheshwari, president of strategy and global regions at Honeywell Technologies, notes that the security and cost of gas supply are now critical factors. The Russian invasion has made European dependence on Russian gas untenable, leading to a reassessment of how Europe powers its economy.

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Etihad Rail Dubai-Abu Dhabi: Fares, stations and what to know before launch

Dubai: E tihad Rail’s Dubai-Abu Dhabi passenger service is set to launch in just a few days, giving commuters a new way to travel between the two emirates in around 57 minutes. Tickets were briefly available for purchase on September 22 before reservations were paused. Etihad Rail is anticipated to resume ticket sales .

·gulfnews.com·4 outlets

Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

Dow Jones Industrial Average bounces on Iran's latest Hormuz offer

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days of Washington accepting its terms, and buyers have taken the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher before Washington has replied. The index trades near 51,800 on Friday and is on track to end a three-session losing run.

·fxstreet.com·10 outlets

Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days of Washington accepting its conditions, prompting a rise in the Dow Jones Industrial Average ahead of Washington's response. The index is currently near 51,800 and on track to end a three-day losing streak. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil fell towards $92.00 following the offer.

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World

World

Supreme Court lets Trump administration use SAVE database for now

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in its push to use a controversial database to review state voter rolls for potential noncitizens.

·cbsnews.com·13 outlets

The Supreme Court ruled on Friday to temporarily allow the Trump administration to utilize a controversial SAVE database for reviewing state voter rolls in search of potential noncitizens. This decision came after a lower court had previously blocked the system, deeming it in violation of federal privacy laws. In a 6-3 decision, the court granted the Justice Department's request for emergency relief to halt a June order from a Washington, D.C. judge.

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Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks

RIYADH/CAIRO: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan will hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom amid attacks by Yemen’s Houthis , while Tehran sought to distance itself from the rapid advance of its Houthi allies.

·brecorder.com·11 outlets

Science

Science

Curious Kids: does music affect how plants grow?

Some people may think it’s nice to listen to music with their plants. But is there any truth to the idea that certain music boosts plant growth?

·theconversation.com·2 outlets

A question that has persisted for nearly seven decades is whether the type of music influences the growth of plants. This curiosity has led to numerous studies and even entire albums and playlists dedicated to playing music for plants. One of the most famous is Mother Earth’s Plantasia, released in 1976, said to be "for plants and the people who love them." But is there any truth to the notion that certain music boosts plant growth? Let's explore the science behind this idea.

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Why farmers are pairing crops with solar panels

From cooler soil to paid grazing land, farmers are finding solar panels can do more than generate power.

  • Agrivoltaics pairs crops/livestock with solar panels
  • Shade from panels boosts crop yields, improves panel efficiency
  • Sheep are ideal partners for agrivoltaics

·dw.com·2 outlets

Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

DR Congo running short of health workers as Ebola outbreak intensifies, WHO says

By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a severe shortage of healthcare professionals to staff specialized treatment centers. The World Health Organization, WHO, issued this warning as the nation battles the fastest-growing Ebola epidemic in recorded history. Spreading Across Provinces And Populations The epidemic has expanded across seven…

·gbcghanaonline.com·7 outlets

The Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to cope with a severe shortage of healthcare professionals as the Ebola outbreak intensifies. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the nation lacks adequate staff to manage specialized treatment centers. As of the latest figures, there have been 7,773 confirmed cases and 3,759 deaths from the epidemic, which has spread across seven provinces.

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Parliament begins countrywide public hearings on Tobacco Control Bill

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health has begun collecting views from Kenyans on proposed changes to tobacco control laws, with hundreds of residents turning up for public hearings in Uasin Gishu and Tharaka Nithi counties.

  • National Assembly committee begins public hearings on Tobacco Control Bill.
  • Hundreds attend hearings in Uasin Gishu and Tharaka Nithi counties.
  • Sessions aim to gather diverse community perspectives before legislative process.

·peopledaily.digital·2 outlets

Culture

Culture

Man City found guilty on all but one of 115 charges, reports say

MANCHESTER: Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of the 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, the Athletic and the Times reported on Friday. The club are expected to appeal, the reports added. The Premier League declined to comment. “It’s a confidential process, we’re not commenting at all,” a spokesperson said. City did not immediately respond to a…

·brecorder.com·12 outlets

Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules, according to reports by the Athletic and the Times. The club is expected to appeal the decision, with the Premier League declining to comment on the matter. This ruling, if confirmed, would be one of the most significant in English football history and marks a major development in a case that has dominated the league for over three years.

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George Russell must meet the moment in the Azerbaijan GP

George Russell has been the dominant force this week at the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. But he must finish the job on Saturday in the main event. Russell took pole position in dominant fashion on the Baku streets Friday, capturing P1 by more than eight-tenths over Charles Leclerc. Just how impressive has Russell been […]

·sbnation.com·6 outlets

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