1Techin.marketscreener.com
Global financial watchdog calls for more human oversight of agentic AI
The Financial Stability Board (FSB), a global standard setter, has called for greater human oversight of agentic AI in its final guidance for banks and other firms on managing the technology's risks. This comes as regulators increase efforts to contain growing AI risks, including cyber attacks. The FSB warned that AI agents pose challenges for human oversight due to their limited ability to plan and execute tasks without human oversight. In its final guidelines, the FSB has strengthened its recommendations on agenticAI, including setting clear, risk-based triggers for when an agent must seek human approval. It also removed a guideline that financial institutions should treat AI as "synthetic employees", stating that AI agent may interpret pre-defined goals differently than humans.
2Environmenttheguardian.com
A perfect storm: how the super El Niño is devastating the fishing industry
The Peruvian government has made a decision that it knew would negatively impact the world's largest fishing industry, the fishing industry. It suspended all anchoveta fishing boats off the coast of north-central Peru in June 2026, effectively ending the fishing season. This decision was seen as a brutal blow to the Peruvian economy, as only a small portion of Peru's anchovetta catch is eaten in fish form, and the rest is processed as fishmeal and fish oil. The majority of Peru’s anchovets are found in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean, accounting for about a 10th of the global commercial fishing catch since 1970. This closure will have a significant impact on jobs, food supplies and supermarket prices globally. The Peruvian central bank predicts a 30.7% contraction for the fishing sector and about 78,000 job losses in 2026 and another 44,000 in 2027.
3Sciencem.dailyhunt.in
In the 1900s, invasive goats damaged Española Island's habitat as 15 tortoises formed a breeding group; by 2020, more than 2,300 lived there
In the 1900s, the population of the Española giant tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis) declined sharply due to the capture of the animals for food. The reintroduction of the species marked a major conservation achievement. A study by James P. Gibbs and his colleagues found that the reintroduced population faced a low risk of extinction, but limited food availability and dense woody vegetation could restrict its growth and expansion across the island. The recovery required continued breeding efforts and release of animals into the wild. The first releases took place in 1975 and continued for decades. In 2020, the 15 founding tortoises had returned to España after 55 years of breeding program.
4Businesseuropesays.com
Türkiye's exports to EU rise 3.9% to $81.5B in January-September 2026 - EUROPE SAYS
Türkiye's exports to the European Union reached $81.5 billion in January-September, up 3.9% from the same period last year, according to data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM). Overall exports rose 5.2% year over year to $210.9 billion from $200.5bn, while shipments to EU member states increased from $78.4bn to $81%. Germany topped the list of Türkiy's export destinations with shipments totalling $15.4 billion, followed by Italy, Spain, and France. The automotive industry saw the largest increase in export value among sectors shipping goods to the EU, with 4.8% rising from $21.9bn.
5Businesshitc.com
Valkyries make history as first-ever women's sports team to generate over $100 million in revenue
The Golden State Valkyries have made history as the first-ever women's sports team to generate over $100 million in revenue over a season, breaking the $100m mark in just their second season. The team's ownership group, led by Joe Lacob, has set a new standard for successful women's sporting team ownership, with the Golden State Warriors becoming the most valuable NBA franchise, valued at $14.5 billion by 2026. The Valkyry, who entered the WNBA in 2025, are currently valued at an estimated $850 million and are expected to achieve a billion-dollar valuation within the next year. They will face the Atlanta Dream in the WNA Finals, where they have sold-out home games consistently.
6Politicsmarketscreener.com
Trump says advanced defense test range to be located in Montana
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish a new defense "super range" in Montana for testing advanced military technologies, including autonomous weapons, space systems, electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons. The announcement was made at a campaign event in Kalispell, Montana, part of a broader push ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The state is already home to the Montana Spaceport & Test Range and the Limestone Hills Innovation & Test Campus. Some military planners see autonomous weapons as central to the future of warfare, incorporating drones and AI-enabled platforms at lower costs with less risk for military personnel.
7Worldca.finance.yahoo.com
New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay
A new bridge linking China and North Korea has opened after more than a decade of delay, signalling deeper ties between the two countries. The New Yalu River Bridge, which connects the northeastern Chinese city of Dandong to the North Korean city of Sinuiju, was expected to promote economic, trade and "people-to-people" exchanges. However, the bridge was delayed due to insufficient construction in Sinuija, raising questions about whether North Korea was wary of becoming more economically dependent on China or unhappy with Beijing voting for UN resolutions against its nuclear program. The new bridge is expected to significantly increase bilateral trade and reduce the burden on an aging bridge on the Dandongo-Sinuijo route, which handles over 70% of official trade between the countries.
8Healthkoat.com
Chicago Catholics rally for prayer in Pope Leo's hometown after his lung cancer diagnosis
Pope Leo XIV's hometown of Chicago, Chicago, has rallied for prayer following his lung cancer diagnosis. Gail Spreen, whose husband died from cancer, said the pope's decision to publicly address his illness could raise awareness about early detection. Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago urged fellow Chicagoans and global Catholics to join him in prayer. The first American-born pope, Leo, was born in 1955 in the south side Chicago neighborhood of Bronzeville and grew up in suburban Dolton, where he attended Mass and elementary school. He later studied theology at the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago in Hyde Park and taught in local Catholic schools.
9Worldq106fm.com
Sports-FIFA postpones FIFAe Finals in Saudi Arabia following attacks
FIFA and the Saudi Esports Federation have postponed the FIFAe Finals 2026 in Jeddah, scheduled for October 16-25, due to recent attacks on Saudi Arabia. The decision follows an assessment of recent developments in the region and their impact on logistical arrangements. A strike on Riyadh’s international airport on Saturday killed at least 12 people and wounded over 300, with the Houthi movement claiming responsibility for the deadliest attack in Saudi Arabia in over a decade. Japan and Brazil withdrew their teams from the FIFA event after assessing the situation in the host country. The Asian Football Confederation remains open to delaying the Asian Cup until 2028 if necessary.
10Worldsightmagazine.com.au
UN peacekeeping chief says talks on future of Lebanon mission must begin soon
UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix has urged the UN Security Council to begin negotiations on the future of peacekeepers deployed in Lebanon. This comes as Beirut campaigns for an extension to UNIFIL's mandate, which is set to expire at the end of 2026. The force has been deployed in southern Lebanon since 1978 and has been instrumental in monitoring hostilities and assisting aid deliveries to villages in Israeli-occupied zones. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has proposed a continued uniformed UN presence in Lebanon, but no action has been taken yet. Some 7,500 UNIFil peacekeepers are still deployed at about 50 positions in southern Beirut, which would be expected to be handed over to Lebanese army troops if no new UN force is agreed.
