The pontiff’s document focused on the societal risks of autonomous AI systems and called for global regulation.
Year: 2026
Belarus Exiled Opposition Leader Visits Kyiv as World Leaders Watch Minsk’s Role in War
The visit came as Ukraine’s capital was still cleaning up after Russia’s most devastating missile attack of the year.
At Least Two Killed and 77 Injured in Russia’s Hypersonic Oreshnik Strike on Kyiv
The attack which also used other missile types caused significant damage to the Ukrainian capital.
Russia Uses Hypersonic Oreshnik Missile in Largest Missile Attack on Kyiv This Year
President Zelensky confirmed the use of the nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missile in the deadly strike.
UK Royal Navy in Gibraltar Preparing to Help Secure Hormuz Once Peace Agreement Is Signed
Britain’s naval forces are positioning to ensure safe passage through the strait upon the conclusion of a deal.
Israel Opposition Leader Lapid Calls Emerging US-Iran Deal a Disaster
Lapid said Iran’s ballistic missile programme was excluded from talks and the nuclear portion could be worse than the JCPOA.
Iran Would Give Up Stockpile of Highly Enriched Uranium Under Emerging Peace Agreement
Officials confirmed Iran’s uranium stockpile was on the table though details of disposal would require further talks.
US and Iran Agree in Principle That Hormuz Strait Would Reopen Gradually Under Any Deal
Regional officials said the deal would see the US ending its blockade of Iranian ports in parallel with strait opening.
Secretary Rubio Says Iran Deal Could Be Finalised Today Then Cautions Talks Could Fail
The Secretary of State raised and then managed expectations within hours saying Washington had a backup plan.
US and Iran Closing In on Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Iran Says Not Imminent
Iran warned Monday a ceasefire agreement was not close despite Trump’s weekend declaration it was largely done.