The recent Hugging Face incident has triggered a change in narrative around agentic AI but has not dampened spirits around the emerging technology, say experts. The rogue AI attack on open source platform Hugging Face is a stark reminder that even well-resourced, security-literate organisations can fall victim to AI-driven cyber attacks. It also highlights how…
A file photo shows Ford’s sprawling plant in Silverton, Pretoria South Africa risks losing future vehicle production to Asian rivals as global car makers decide where to build the next generation of electric vehicles, despite a new government tax incentive aimed at attracting investment, executives say. The industry, which exports about two-thirds of its output,…
The following is the transcript of the interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian airing on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Sept. 27, 2026. It was recorded on Sept. 25. MARGARET BRENNAN: Mr. President, thank you for making the time for us. PRESIDENT MASOUD PEZESHKIAN: In the name of God, the most gracious and…
Germany – a fellow Nato ally – pledged to permanently station a combat-ready brigade in Lithuania in 2023 as a response to the changing security situation in Europe. It is expected to be operational by 2027 and to number about 5,000 soldiers and civilian employees, though it has failed to recruit enough personnel voluntarily and…
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Sept. 20, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We begin today with California Congressman Ro Khanna, who is the top Democrat on the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and he joins…
The Houthi takeover of parts of the Red Sea gives the armed group a new platform to challenge global shipping. The group has taken over the port of Mocha, the island of Mayyun, and the Zuqar and Hanish archipelago about 160km north of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. These areas were previously controlled by Yemeni government…
Congolese spiritual leader warns against dependency, exploitation A spiritual leader from the Democratic Republic of Congo has warned that Africa risks falling into new forms of exploitation and dependency unless its people unite and take greater control of the continent’s resources and future. MFUMU Nkusu Kiambu Nzalampanda Nangola, who is leading a 13-member delegation of…
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte, a Republican, will face off against Democrat Cinde Warmington in November’s general election, NBC News projects, as she seeks another two-year term. Ayotte did not face any major challenges in the GOP primary; Warmington ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. New Hampshire is one of two states — Vermont is…
As political parties race to build alliances ahead of The Gambia’s December 2026 presidential election, a growing question is being asked about the agreements shaping those partnerships: what exactly did they sign? From the coalition that helped end Yahya Jammeh’s rule in 2016 to the alliances being formed today, political parties have increasingly used agreements…
The financial regulator wants to engage finfluencers, while taking enforcement action against those providing financial advice without authorisation. (Image created via Gemini) The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has already fined several finfluencers for regulatory breaches, warning that influencers who offer financial advice without adequate authorisation could face enforcement action. The warning was delivered during…
