Author: OMN AI

Iraq began early ballots Sunday, with security forces and displaced citizens casting votes ahead of Tuesday’s critical election. Around 1.3 million military personnel and 26,000 displaced residents are eligible. 7,744 candidates, mostly from sectarian-linked parties, compete as Prime Minister al-Sudani seeks a second term amid rising regional tensions. The outcome could redefine Iraq’s political balance between Tehran and Washington. Displaced Communities Weigh Political Influence Yazidis, many uprooted by past Islamic State attacks, voted from a camp near Dohuk. Reconstruction delays and armed groups keep most families from returning to Sinjar. Thousands were killed or enslaved during IS’s campaign. Some families…

A massive super typhoon has unleashed chaos across the Philippines, pounding communities with powerful winds and relentless rain. Officials are warning of “life-threatening conditions” as the storm moves across the country’s main island. Bicol Region Faces the Storm’s Full Wrath Typhoon Fung Wong, carrying sustained winds of 185 km/h, is striking several provinces hard, according to the national weather agency Pagasa. The eastern Bicol region was the first to face its fury on Sunday morning. Luzon, home to millions, is expected to bear the brunt by nightfall. Known locally as Uwan, the storm arrives just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated…

Researchers have developed a new imaging method that combines dark-field X-ray technology with artificial intelligence to detect lung tumors with significantly improved accuracy. Early pre-clinical studies show higher sensitivity and specificity, suggesting potential for earlier cancer detection in the future. The deep-learning system analyzes subtle patterns in dark-field X-ray images that are often missed by conventional imaging methods. By training AI algorithms on large datasets, the technique can identify tumor markers more reliably and at earlier stages of development. Early detection is critical for improving cancer outcomes. Lung cancer, in particular, is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, when treatment…

Ruben Amorim criticised his Manchester United players for becoming “too comfortable” after they surrendered a lead twice in a 3-3 draw against Tottenham on Sunday. United appeared in control for much of the match after Bryan Mbeumo’s first-half goal put them ahead, but they were pegged back by strikes from Mathys Tel and Richarlison before Matthijs de Ligt rescued a point with a 96th-minute header. Despite extending their unbeaten run to five games, Amorim was unimpressed with the team’s mentality. “We were comfortable in the game but I think we should do better, be more aggressive,” he said. “We felt…

Air travel across the United States collapsed into disorder on Friday as more than 5,000 flights were cancelled or delayed. The mass disruption followed new federal orders forcing airlines to scale back operations amid the ongoing government shutdown. The new measures, rolled out at 40 of the country’s busiest airports, were designed to reduce pressure on unpaid air traffic controllers and other essential staff still working without salaries. Many have missed shifts or taken extra jobs to cope as the shutdown enters its second month. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a 4% reduction in flights, warning that the figure…

David Raya extended his remarkable unbeaten streak as Arsenal equalled a club clean sheet record dating back to 1903, following their 3-0 win over Slavia Prague. The Spanish goalkeeper, who has not conceded in over 12 hours and 56 minutes of play, has now kept eight straight clean sheets, helping Arsenal to 10 consecutive victories in all competitions. His 50th clean sheet in just 110 appearances for the club takes him past the record held by Jimmy Ashcroft from the early 20th century. Though Arsenal were comfortable on the night, Raya stayed sharp — even dashing to the touchline to…

UBS AG, Switzerland’s flagship financial powerhouse, faces growing global scrutiny after multiple investigations alleged that it continues to hold undisclosed assets dating back to the Nazi era. What began as a localized legal case in Vienna has now expanded into an international controversy—one blending questions of financial ethics, historical accountability, and regulatory oversight. Cross-Border Probes Reopen a Forgotten Financial Legacy The investigation gained momentum after Viennese attorney Dr. Gerhard Podovsovnik and Rabbi Ephraim Meir reignited efforts to reclaim prewar deposits originally held at the Basler Handelsbank, later absorbed into UBS. Their work coincided with major reporting from Eric Frey in…

Gamers worldwide must wait longer for Grand Theft Auto VI after Rockstar Games confirmed another delay. The developer moved the release to November 2026, extending anticipation for the long-awaited title. This marks the second postponement after the company previously pushed the launch from May 2026. Rockstar originally planned to release the game in autumn this year but shifted the schedule again. The studio announced that the new release date is 19 November 2026. In its statement, Rockstar asked fans for patience, saying it needs more time to perfect the game and deliver the quality players “expect and deserve.” Chaos, Speed,…

Tesla shareholders have voted to approve a record-breaking pay deal for Elon Musk that could total nearly $1 trillion. The proposal, supported by 75% of voters during Thursday’s annual meeting, triggered loud applause and cheers from the audience. Musk, the world’s richest person, must dramatically grow Tesla’s market value over the next ten years to unlock the full package. If he reaches all performance goals, he will receive hundreds of millions of new Tesla shares. While critics have condemned the payout as excessive, Tesla’s board argued that the company cannot afford to lose Musk’s leadership and vision. Musk celebrates his…

AI systems lose their safety controls during longer chats, increasing the risk of harmful or inappropriate responses, a new report revealed.A few simple prompts can override most safety guardrails in artificial intelligence tools, the report said. Researchers Expose How Easily Chatbots Slip Cisco tested large language models from OpenAI, Mistral, Meta, Google, Alibaba, Deepseek, and Microsoft to measure how quickly they released unsafe or illegal content.The researchers conducted 499 “multi-turn attacks,” where users asked multiple questions to bypass safeguards. Each conversation included between five and ten exchanges.They compared results across several prompts to assess each chatbot’s likelihood of sharing private…