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Anthropic's Claude assistant can now manage full Gmail inboxes and send or forward emails without user approval by default, though users can adjust settings. The update also expands Claude Cowork access to all paid accounts on mobile and web.
US gross national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, according to Treasury data, months earlier than projected. The milestone has renewed warnings from economists and lawmakers about unsustainable deficits, rising interest costs, and the need for fiscal reforms.
HoverAir’s Versa, the world’s first 2-in-1 pocket gimbal camera and drone, was launched on Indiegogo claiming FCC certification. However, the FCC has stated the certification was granted erroneously, revoked it, and directed HoverAir to cease US sales. HoverAir says the drone's design, with a separate Flight Kit, avoids the need for a separate FCC ID, but the FCC says the device is on the Covered List.
Newcastle United and Liverpool supporters came together at St James' Park to honour the late Kevin Keegan ahead of their Premier League season opener. The tribute included player warm-up shirts, mosaics, banners, a minute's applause, and family members in attendance.
Astronomers have discovered a star named S301 orbiting Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. The star completes a lap every 8.7 years and reaches speeds of about 55 million mph, making it the fastest and closest known star to the black hole. The discovery, reported in the journal Nature, may allow researchers to measure the star's spin rate within a decade.
A 36-year-old taxi driver has been sentenced to six years in prison for raping a 22-year-old tourist in Tenerife. The court also ordered him to pay £17,000 in compensation and imposed a ten-year restraining order.
Melbourne Victory favourite Nishan Velupillay has completed a transfer to German third-tier club FC Ingolstadt 04, becoming the 10th player from the Socceroos' World Cup squad to move this close-season. The 25-year-old, the first person of Tamil heritage to play at a World Cup, leaves after seven years and 141 senior appearances with his boyhood club.
The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired forward Peyton Watson in a reported five-team sign-and-trade, sending out Max Strus and Dennis Schröder among others. Watson signed a four-year, $88 million contract after a breakout season, but the Cavaliers are reportedly considering waiving or trading newly acquired Cam Whitmore to free up a roster spot, with Bruce Brown emerging as a potential target.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov's call for elections during wartime, warning they would be a 'tsunami' that could destroy the country. The dispute highlights growing internal political tensions as Russia continues its offensive and Ukraine faces missile shortages and funding gaps.
The International Criminal Court denounced U.S. sanctions against its president and a trial lawyer as a 'flagrant attack' on its independence, drawing widespread international support from the EU, Japan, and others. The U.S. defended the measures as part of a campaign against a 'sham of a court,' while the ICC vowed to continue its mandate.
Victor Wembanyama has been appointed captain of the French national basketball team for the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifying window, taking over from Rudy Gobert. The 22-year-old returns to the squad for the first time since the Paris Olympics, with coach Frédéric Fauthoux calling him the 'undisputed leader' of his generation.
Amazon is rolling out its AI-powered assistant Alexa+ to all compatible Fire TV devices in the US for free, removing the need for a Prime membership or a monthly subscription. The update brings conversational search, smart home controls, and personalized recommendations to devices like Fire TV Sticks, Fire TV Cube, and select smart TVs. While the free tier excludes some advanced features, Amazon says users are engaging with the assistant nearly twice as much as with the original Alexa.
France has recorded more than 7,300 excess deaths during a summer marked by a record 52 days of heatwaves, according to health authorities. The deaths, mostly among people aged 75 and over, cannot yet be definitively attributed to heat, with final figures expected in autumn. Separately, drownings in France have surged by 14% compared to last summer, which the sports minister linked to the repeated heatwaves.
A Palestinian-British family of four drowned after entering the sea near Shoreham Fort in West Sussex. The parents and their teenage daughter died at the scene on Tuesday, while their six-year-old daughter died in hospital three days later. Police are treating the deaths as a tragic accident with no third-party involvement.
Serbia has requested and received firefighting assistance from both the European Union and Russia as wildfires burn in the Deliblatska Pescara nature reserve and elsewhere. EU helicopters and crews are joining Serbian teams, while a Russian Il-76 water-bombing aircraft has been operating since mid-August. The blazes have also forced evacuations and road closures across the region.
An estimated 1.6 million metric tons of conventional munitions lie corroding in the North Sea and Baltic Sea, leaking toxic compounds like TNT into marine ecosystems. Scientists have documented contamination in fish, mussels, and even whales, and warn that the problem will worsen as casings decay. Germany has begun pilot clearance projects, but the scale of the task means it could take decades.
A Ukrainian national, identified as Volodymyr Zhuravlev, was arrested in Croatia on a European warrant for his alleged role in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. He is the second suspect in the case, following the earlier arrest of Serhii K. The arrest has been welcomed by Germany, while Ukraine has denied involvement.
Israel's housing ministry issued a tender for 1,234 housing units in the contested E1 area east of Jerusalem, drawing condemnation from European countries and Palestinian authorities. The plan, part of a larger 3,400-unit project, would link settlements between East Jerusalem and Maale Adumim, potentially dividing the West Bank. Bids close just before Israel's elections, raising concerns about the move's political timing.
Frances Tiafoe ended Brandon Nakashima's run to reach the Cincinnati Open final, where he will face Arthur Fils. Aryna Sabalenka's form worries continue after a surprise loss to Sara Bejlek, while Coco Gauff advanced to the women's final.
Liam Lawson will replace the injured Isack Hadjar at Red Bull for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, with Yuki Tsunoda stepping into the Racing Bulls seat. The reshuffle comes as Hadjar nurses a wrist injury sustained while boxing, and as Zandvoort hosts its final race before being dropped from the calendar after 2026.