UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband announced an import ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements and sanctions targeting the occupation. The policy increases economic pressure, while campaigners say sustained activism pushed the government to act.

Copernicus said August 2025 was the hottest month globally, averaging 16.96°C, with record ocean temperatures and Europe’s warmest summer. The record topped July 2023 by 0.01°C, while Europe reported over 32,000 excess deaths and global emissions reached new highs.

Spain's spy agency warned authorities of possible mass crossings into Ceuta before the border crisis. The warning raises questions about Spain's preparations before thousands of migrants entered the enclave from Morocco.

The IAEA referred Iran to the UN Security Council for NPT non-compliance, citing missing stockpile information and blocked inspector access. The resolution, backed by 23 countries, says inspectors have lacked access since the June 2025 strikes.

An Anthropic researcher resigned and warned about dangers linked to AI development. The departure adds a public warning from inside a leading AI company.

Three Anthropic researchers warned advanced AI could destroy humanity within a decade, with Evan Hubinger estimating the chance above 10 percent. Their concerns reflect reported private fears among executives and similar warnings from OpenAI leaders as AI development accelerates.

The UK aims to overhaul AI health-care regulation. The changes are intended to support safer medical use of AI.

RTX and Xcimer are exploring laser fusion technology designed to shoot down missiles and drones. The work could provide a new approach to defense against airborne threats.

The Economist argues that making buses free is economically misguided. It says other policies could address climate change, limited mobility and inequality more effectively.