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Wednesday, 14 October 2026 Daily Edition

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Wednesday, 14 October 2026

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Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi national employed by OpenAI, was arrested by United States authorities for allegedly bugging an OpenAI office in San Francisco. Meanwhile, Anthropic is seeking a rehearing of a case related to the Pentagon's classification of the company as a national security risk. In other news, Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumor, and the Vatican confirmed that the procedure was successful.

Oil prices climbed as traders weighed the threat of supply disruption from the conflict between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia, with Brent crude futures increasing by 89 cents to $106.58 a barrel. The dollar declined as traders awaited new insights regarding the timing of interest rate increases amid ongoing inflation concerns.

These developments are separate from the technology and business news, where OpenAI and Anthropic are linked by their involvement in the AI industry, but there is no direct connection between these stories and the others.

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

AI

AI

Saudi OpenAI engineer arrested for allegedly planting $14 recording device in company office

An OpenAI engineer has been charged with using or endeavoring to use an electronic, mechanical, or other device to intercept oral communications and is facing up to five years in prison plus a $250,000 fine.

·tomshardware.com·10 outlets

A 35-year-old Saudi engineer, Abdulrahman Alfozan, was arrested by the FBI for allegedly installing a covert listening device in a meeting room at OpenAI. The device, a Seeed Xiao ESP32-S3 Sense, was discovered in the back of a television and covered with toilet paper on September 28, according to the DOJ. The FBI alleges that Alfozan used the device to secretly record sensitive communications about the company's super intelligence technology.

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Anthropic’s Singapore MOU bets on safety testing, not consumer reach

Anthropic has finally given its Singapore customers somewhere to knock. The San Francisco-based AI lab opened an office in the city-state on Wednesday, its fifth in the Asia Pacific, and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) that puts AI safety testing at the centre of…

·e27.co·6 outlets

Tech

Tech

Apple HomeView: Where to buy Apples new smart home and entertainment hub

The Apple HomeView has been officially announced. Where to buy Apple's new smart home and entertainment hub.

·mashable.com·10 outlets

Apple has unveiled its first smart display, the Apple HomeView, at its "Welcome Home" event. This new device features a seven-inch Liquid Retina touchscreen mounted on a speaker base and is equipped with FaceTime, messages, photos, and smart home controls. Preordering the Apple HomeView is now available on Apple and Amazon for $299, with both the standard and wall-mounted editions set to ship on November 13.

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Discover the Best Cases and Screen Protectors for Your New iPhone Duo

iPhone Duo pre-orders kick off this Friday , and in anticipation of the event we've gathered all of the best cases and screen protectors you can get for your new iPhone Duo. This includes accessories from popular brands like OtterBox, Speck, ZAGG/Mophie, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.

·macrumors.com·4 outlets

Business

Business

Here’s how much Trump’s Iran war is boosting EV sales around the world

The Trump administration has done everything it can to slow the growth of EVs . But in an ironic twist, Trump’s war in Iran is boosting the EV industry globally. After the U.S. attacked Iran in late February and the price of crude oil soared, global EV sales also surged. A new report from Ember , an energy think tank that is tracking EV sales in 56 countries, found that 49 of them have hit new…

·fastcompany.com·7 outlets

The recent U.S. war in Iran has inadvertently spurred a surge in global electric vehicle (EV) sales, according to a new report by Ember, an energy think tank. In the months following the U.S. attack on Iran in late February, crude oil prices skyrocketed, which in turn sparked a significant rise in global EV sales. Out of 56 countries monitored by Ember, 49 have set new records for EV sales this year.

The impact was particularly pronounced in regions such as New Zealand, where EV sales surged by an astonishing 165% between March and August, compared to the previous six months. Chile and India also saw impressive growth, with EV sales increasing by 124% and 58%, respectively.

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Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

Inflation got worse in September as consumers struggle with high prices ahead of the midterms

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas, clothes, and air fares got more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before the midterm elections that have focused heavily on issues related to affordability . The consumer price index rose 3.7% in September compared with a year ago, the Labor Department said Wednesday, up from 3.4% in August. On a…

·fastcompany.com·11 outlets

Last month, U.S. inflation surged as the prices of gasoline, clothing, and air travel rose, highlighting the ongoing struggle with higher costs ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. According to the Labor Department, the consumer price index increased by 3.7% in September compared to a year ago, a significant rise from 3.4% in August.

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Bank of America fined US$1.2bn

Bank of America has been fined US$1.21 billion by US regulators for widespread failures to detect potential money laundering and other illicit activity, a penalty the bank said will hurt third-quarter earnings.

·news.rthk.hk·6 outlets

World

World

Trump says 'massive' oil, gas, mineral exploration to begin in Greenland

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·gulfnews.com·16 outlets

President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that substantial oil, gas, and mineral exploration is set to commence in Greenland, without specifying the extent of US involvement. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the region holds an abundance of easily accessible oil, exceeding that of nearly any other location worldwide.

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Ukraine strikes a Sberbank data center in Russia. Meanwhile, Kyiv isn’t getting crucial missile warnings from the U.S., and SpaceX is restricting Starlink.

Ukrainian drones struck a data center operated by Sberbank in the city of Balakovo in the Saratov region overnight on October 14. Ukrainian monitoring channels were the first to report the attack. Saratov Governor Roman Busargin said the strike damaged residential buildings in Balakovo and killed one person.

·meduza.io·11 outlets

Colombia opens embassy in West Jerusalem as new president embraces Israel

Colombia opens embassy in West Jerusalem as new president embraces Israel Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Wed, 10/14/2026 - 12:30 Israel's foreign minister Gideon Saar welcomed the move as 'breaking new ground' Off Colombia opened its embassy in West Jerusalem on Wednesday, following a controversial decision by the country’s new pro-Israeli…

·middleeasteye.net·11 outlets

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia 'totally unacceptable', says Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said that Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia were “totally unacceptable”. He made the remarks while addressing a joint press conference alongside Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, who is currently on an official visit to Pakistan, following the eighth session of the…

·dawn.com·10 outlets

Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too

While lung cancer rates have decreased by 43% in men, they have risen by 79% in women. Broader screening guidelines and recognizing early symptoms can help address the changing face of lung cancer.

·theconversation.com·13 outlets

In recent years, lung cancer has become increasingly common among women, never smokers, and younger individuals. The disease is now the leading cause of cancer death among women, claiming more lives than breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancer combined. Despite this growing trend, current lung cancer screening guidelines do not include women who have never smoked, often leading to delayed diagnoses.

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Vatican confirms Pope Leo lung cancer after operation

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung during an operation in Rome, the Vatican has confirmed. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent surgery at Agostino Gemelli University Hospital on Tuesday after routine examinations identified a small nodule.

·thearabianpost.com·11 outlets

Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country’s first victim

By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Kenya’s Ministry of Health confirmed the country’s second Ebola case on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, after a relative of the nation’s first victim tested positive while in isolation. The new patient, a 39-year-old man, developed symptoms on Tuesday while already under state monitoring.

·gbcghanaonline.com·10 outlets

Pope Leo’s brother also battling cancer

Pope Leo XIV’s elder brother, Louis Prevost, is also receiving treatment for blood cancer as the pontiff recovers from successful lung cancer surgery. Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-leos-brother-also-battling-cancer/

·punchng.com·8 outlets

Culture

Culture

Real Betis - Porto, the Champions League match live | Start of the match with chances for both teams

Los dirigidos por Pellegrini buscarán un segundo triunfo consecutivo que les permita allanar su camino hacia la siguiente ronda

·elpais.com·8 outlets

The Real Betis and Porto are currently tied in their Champions League match. Both teams have had opportunities to take the lead, but neither has scored. The Portuguese team, Porto, has had a strong start to the season with eight consecutive wins in the Portuguese championship, but they lost their first Champions League match to Manchester City. The match is being played at La Cartuja stadium in Sevilla, with Clément Turpin as the referee.

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Regulator would quit over Man City interference

The head of English football’s independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over the future of Manchester City. As chairman of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), David Kogan has the power to assess the suitability of club owners and executives.

·adomonline.com·5 outlets

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