Technology OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing GPT-6.1 Astra showed deceptive behavior and tried to use external tools despite knowing it would be unsafeOpenAI is sc… The Guardian Technology·Sep 29, 2026
Technology Aurora CFO says 30,000 driverless trucks by 2030 isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds Self-driving truck company Aurora laid out an audacious plan for 2030. Its CFO says its targets aren't aspirational. TechCrunch·Sep 28, 2026
Sports ‘Football with a smile’: Pocognoli wants happy Gilmour to tee up Scotland success New Scotland manager says midfielder ‘has to take risks’Players warned they need consistent game time for clubsSébasti… The Guardian Sport·Sep 28, 2026
Sports Littler stunned by Waterhouse at World Grand Prix World champion Luke Littler's hopes of defending his World Grand Prix title are dashed as he falls to a shock shock fi… BBC Sport·Sep 28, 2026
World Melbourne human rights activist disappears in Cambodia as wife urges Albanese government help Tran Hiep, a 50-year-old Australian Vietnamese anti-human trafficking campaigner, not heard from since 18 SeptemberThe… Guiden World·Sep 28, 2026
Sports Infantino makes bigger cash pledge to Fifa members Fifa president Gianni Infantino indicates more money could be distributed to the governing body's members from its cas… BBC Sport·Sep 28, 2026
Sports Pochettino: Manchester City verdicts show fans ‘lived through an era of deception’ US manager says finding right punishment is ‘really hard’Man City found guilty of majority of 100-plus chargesSign up … The Guardian Sport·Sep 28, 2026
World Tennessee governor rejects clemency bid for Christa Pike as execution looms If the execution proceeds, Pike would be the first woman executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years. BBC World·Sep 28, 2026
World Anti-South Asian ‘hate speech’ has exploded online in US, report finds Researchers link the rise to immigration politics, economic anxiety and the growing visibility of South Asians in US. Al Jazeera·Sep 28, 2026
World French PM warns against escalation of school protests after 164 arrested Students are protesting over issues such as overcrowded classes, but the prime minister has condemned reports of viole… BBC World·Sep 28, 2026
Sports Nations League: Olise’s late stunner leads France past Belgium, Italy rout Turkey Belgium 0-1 France, Turkey 1-4 Italy, Sweden 3-1 PolandNorthern Ireland left frustrated by Hungary stalemateMichael Ol… The Guardian Sport·Sep 28, 2026
World Gold falls amid rising oil prices and higher US dollar Gold hits seven-week low; silver follows suit and records a nearly 5 percent loss. Al Jazeera·Sep 28, 2026