World in a Pulse
Briflio distills the day's signals into one calm feed — a personalized mix of the top stories across every topic, with context, not noise.

The Mac mini is an incredible machine that's really hard to recommend
This would be a great little computer, if it wasn't so outrageously expensive.

'Metals in virtual worlds are really difficult' — Creative Assemby says Alien: Isolation 2's custom lighting and audio tech is an 'evolution' that offers a 'perfect frame response' that Unreal Engine 5 couldn't achieve
Alien: Isolation 2's custom audio and lighting tech has enabled Creative Assembly to create a more authentic atmosphere that Unreal Engine 5 couldn't achieve.
India’s space sovereignty: From building missions to building depth - milestones, gaps & what’s next
For decades, the central question was whether India could design, build and launch increasingly complex spacecraft on its own. That question has been answered across multiple fronts, from indigenous launch vehicles and navigation systems to lunar and solar missions, autonomous docking and preparatio

The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm
Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years

The 'miracle doctor' and Covid jab fraud Arsenal star Granit Xhaka
Fresh questions have emerged over the legitimacy of Granit Xhaka's Covid-19 vaccination certificate with a rapid turnaround before a Premier League match.
Can the US ban Iranian airlines worldwide – and what would it mean?
Analysts say new sweeping US sanctions stand to worsen lives of millions of Iranians struggling in battered economy.

Former Mets Backstop Suddenly Ends Career Just 8 Days Before Season Finale
The New York Mets received a sudden retirement announcement from a 14-year professional catcher who saw a brief stint with the team.

Greta Thunberg speaks out on Ed Sheeran's "lack of spine" on Palestine
Greta Thunberg has called out Ed Sheeran's "lack of spine" on Palestine, and urged people not to follow suit.
Tencent Cloud, AI Singapore launch hackathon
Tencent said outstanding participants may be considered for fast-track internships.

CVE-2026-18439 meum Tutor LMS Plugin AJAX Action handle_delete improper authorization
A flaw has been found in meum Tutor LMS Plugin up to 4.0.7 on WordPress. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-18439.

Worried about an AI apocalypse? Here’s how to think about the risk of doom
Commentators say the probability of machines wiping us out ranges from 0 to over 95 per cent. Columnist Jacob Aron explains why you shouldn't trust any of those numbers

Caffeine overconsumption alert: CASE warns against mixing drinks for faster effects
Mixing coffee with energy drinks to stay awake for examinations or assignment?While that may give an extra kick, youngsters may end up exceeding the recommended limit of 100mg of caffeine per day, the Consumer Association of Singapore (CASE) warned after it ran tests on six mixed drink combinations.

“He’s the hardest worker” - Nacho names Real Madrid star who is receiving ‘unfair treatment’
Former Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez named attacker Vinicius Junior as the player who receives unfair treatment despite playing a key role in the club's recent success.
Why the world should care about the far right’s rise in Germany
The AfD has a far different vision on support for Ukraine, foreign aid and Russia than the governing coalition.

8 Dividends Stocks To Boost Your Passive Income
Looking to build a reliable passive income stream? Discover top-rated dividend stocks with strong payout coverage, solid yields and reliable dividend growth.
Why Deauville is Europe’s most charming film festival loved by stars
‘Tis the season of the film festival. Tatler’s Hannah Kitty Brown discovers why cinema’s hidden heavyweight, the Deauville American Film Festival, is beloved by Hollywood’s finest
Tencent Cloud partners with Malaysian fintech firm Boost on AI
Tencent Cloud said it would provide infrastructure-as-a-service capabilities in both markets.

CVE-2025-14484 kamleshyadav Image Buzz Plugin authorization
A vulnerability was detected in kamleshyadav Image Buzz Plugin up to 1.0.3 on WordPress. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-14484.

Hidden in Plain Cite: HHS backs Teen Pregnancy Program priorities with phantom references | Science-Based Medicine
This story came to my attention through mainstream headlines noting that a federal judge accused HHS of using fake and/or AI-generated references:So I decided to take a close look at the ref

Health Check: Microba and Genetic Signatures have urge to merge, but is it game over? | Stockhead
Diagnostic houses Microba and Genetic Signatures have announced a scheme of arrangement that could leave 18% Genetic holder BCAL in the cold.

Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to evade Taliban wins Asian Games silver
Fariba Hashimi, who is based in Italy, powered home second in the women’s road race near Nagoya in Japan, calling the triumph ‘something special’
6-year-old Chinese girl reportedly sets Rubik's Cube world record, completing puzzle in just over 4 seconds
Lian Yunzhi, who practices 2 to 3 hours daily, has become the first female speedcuber to average under 4.5 seconds in competition, according to Chinese state media.

New Book Shows Nonprofits How To Scale Without Sacrificing Their Mission
“Sustaining the Mission: Building a Billion-Dollar Nonprofit Network by Rewriting the Rules of Partnership” by Ryan Dewey Smith is released with Forbes Books.

Kit Harington’s Midnight Sons Movie Team-up With Blade Gets Clear Answer
Kit Harington reveals whether Marvel ever discussed the rumored Midnight Sons team-up movie with him during a recent interview.
Alibaba Unveils New AI Chip, Outlines Plan for Larger Model
Alibaba has rolled out its most powerful chip yet, doubling down on its bid to control the software and hardware that power its artificial-intelligence ambitions.

Video. Latest news bulletin | September 22nd, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
The worst El Niño in recorded history is brewing — here’s how governments must prepare
Nature, Published online: 22 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02939-xFrom southern Africa to the Amazon, the risks are mounting and the window for action is rapidly closing.

Sisters with life-limiting condition taking NHS fight to Parliament
Olivia Dews and sister Charlotte Casey have a life limiting neurological condition.

Last chance grand final saloon for Cox after calf setback
Regular first-choice defender Brennan Cox is preparing for one final chance to earn a spot in Fremantle’s grand final side to take on Brisbane at the MCG on Saturday.
Why United Nations says US boat strikes may be ‘crimes against humanity’
Washington justifies the attacks as necessary to halt the flow of lethal drugs into the US.

Arthrex Strengthens Commitment to Joint Preservation Through Partnership with ICRS
/PRNewswire/ -- Arthrex, a global leader in minimally invasive surgical technology, announced a partnership with the International Cartilage Regeneration &...

Kit Harington reveals hopes to reprise Jon Snow role after previous Game of Thrones spin-off sequel plans scrapped
“I feel more comfortable with that character and that world again and where it sits in my life.”

The AI advice gap: what happens when the machine says "yes"?
AI financial advice has no regulator, no safety net.
New Alpha Release: Tor Browser 16.0a12
New Alpha Release: Tor Browser 16.0a12
Hundreds of ‘free’ academic journals have started charging fees
Nature, Published online: 22 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02818-5A study tracking diamond open-access journals has found an increase in titles switching to other publishing models — especially over the past few years.
Seattle parents sue Salem hospital, saying staff told them to drive their 9-month-old son's ... - KGW
According to the lawsuit, the boy was born with Down syndrome and "other significant" health conditions that kept him in a hospital, rather than ...
‘Why not give yourself a chance?’ How Yeo kept premiership dreams alive
Yeo is also backing his good friend Nathan Cleary to overcome a foot injury and play for the Panthers in Sunday’s preliminary final against Newcastle.

‘I’m afraid they’ll bomb the cafe where I work, or bomb me’: a day in the life of a 12-year-old boy in Gaza
Ramadan, 12, works in a cafe on the beach. He remembers enjoying school, playing and family barbecues before life became about survival

Cardinals Veteran Cuts Ties With Team After Very Short Stint
The St. Louis Cardinals have lost a four-year big leaguer after just a handful of appearances this season.

Harper Lee first edition novel found in Oxfam shop
An original US edition of To Kill a Mockingbird is found in an Oxfam store in west London.

Jio, T-Mobile Achieve World’s First 5G Standalone Roaming Connection
The technology could support new consumer and enterprise services, as well as AI-enabled services that make use of 5G SA capabilities.

CVE-2026-95623 Tauri Plugin Http Redirect redirect
A flaw has been found in Tauri Plugin Http up to 2.6.1/2.7.0. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-95623.
Watch scientists decipher burnt scrolls without unrolling them
Nature, Published online: 22 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02920-8By making and burning their own papyrus, researchers have come up with a method that might help to read glowing text from unopened scrolls from Herculaneum.
What 95000 Wrist Trackers Revealed About Sleep and Disease Risk - Medscape
... health records. The analysis examined associations between sleep measures and 1049 different diseases and health conditions, accounting for age ...

Why is the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on a Saturday, not a Sunday? Baku schedule shift explained
Why is the Azerbaijan Grand Prix taking place on a Saturday? Here's why F1 has moved the entire Baku race weekend forward by a day.

England v Sri Lanka: first men’s one-day cricket international – live
Over-by-over report: Join our writers for live updates from the opening ODI of the series at Chester-le-Street
Revamp of premises creates ‘pub’ venue Blackbird in Ramsgate
“It’s more like a pub than a cafe bar”, say Stuart Langley and Tom Ranger, friends and partners in new [...]

Taylor Sheridan’s Lioness Actor Breaks Silence on ‘Crazy’ Finale Return
Stephanie Nur discusses her shocking Lioness Season 3 finale return, her reaction to Taylor Sheridan's call, and Aaliyah's future.
Andy Burnham seeks common ground with Trump at the UN and pitches the UK as a major AI player
NEW YORK (AP) — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a double test on the world stage Tuesday when he meets U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time and addresses the United Nations General Assembly. It’s a baptism of fire for the neophyte leader, who has gone from mayor of the northwest

Lisbon voted the world's happiest travel destination
Sunlight, healthy food, sleep quality, physical exercise and access to nature were the five factors that put Portugal's capital at the top of a ranking of 47 cities.

Should we use GLP-1 drugs to treat obesity in children?
Children as young as 8 in the US are being prescribed off-label GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, sparking debate about the potential long-term health effects
A Lot of Women Who Think They Have Anxiety Really Have This Instead—and Treatment Is ...
Excessive worry about your health, such as having an undiagnosed condition or that you'll acquire one; Intrusive thoughts, fears, and doubts about ...

Sony updates firmware to stop GTA Online players from using mod menus on PS4
Sony has recently updated its firmware, disallowing GTA Online players from using mod menus on jailbroken PS4s.
What Syrians want from al-Sharaa’s proposal of a ‘new Syria’ at UNGA
As President al-Sharaa is set to present a ‘new Syria’ at UNGA, Syrians at home demand safety and justice.

New Book From International Financier Chronicles A Transformative Journey Of Collapse, Renewal, And The Search For Lasting Coherence
“The Source Architect” by Alfonso Cahero is released with Forbes Books.

Can you take the 'London' out of London Fashion Week?
An initiative to show that LFW is "bigger than London" launched this year - but will it make a difference?
Meta’s Muse AI Assistant Makes the Next Battle of the Bots Personal
Muse, the company’s latest attempt at a personalized AI assistant, is winning fans.

Exclusive: Iran's school year opens as fees triple and enrolment falls
As Iran’s academic year begins, families face severe strain from doubling tuition fees, soaring stationery prices, war fears and a plunging currency. Euronews Persian spoke to Iranians about declining enrollments and deep economic distress across the country.

Vaccine-Advocates Didn’t Advocate for Moderna’s Failed CMV Vaccine. What Does That Reveal About the Vaccines We Do Advocate For? | Science-Based Medicine
A vaccine-advocates in a cult?

Ramipril UK shortage latest as pharmacist says 'speak to us'
Supply is expected to remain limited until the end of October
'Come on': Eddie grows impatient at tribunal process
Nine's Footy Classified panel discusses the long wait for a decision on Lachie Neale.
Palestine weekly: Violent disruptions from olive groves to Al-Aqsa Mosque
A new season approaches - religiously, politically and agriculturally - and with it comes corresponding escalation.

Hospitals Are Outsourcing The Maternity Care They Keep Shutting Down
Millie joined UCSF Health's clinically integrated network. Founder Anu Sharma says the case she makes to hospital CFOs leaves out what they're really buying.

Kimj is architecting the Asian underground's rebellious new sound
Kimj speaks to NME about the genesis of his brostep-inspired sound – and why a fresh wave of artists across the world is hungry for more