THE REGISTER

Today's stories

More from today's coverage, told in the same calm voice.

1. G7 Condemns Houthi Strikes on Saudi Oil Infrastructure

   G7 nations, led by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, issued a joint condemnation of Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, calling on Iran to restrain the group. The strikes have disrupted global oil supplies, pushing prices higher and raising concerns about regional stability. Saudi Arabia, facing continued bombardment, has found limited practical support from Washington despite longstanding alliance ties.

   "The kingdom is confronting the limits of Trump's friendship as attacks choke off its oil."

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2. News outlets sue White House over press credential revocations

   CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filed a lawsuit against the White House after the administration revoked press credentials for their journalists without notice or stated process. The outlets argue the move was retaliatory, tied directly to coverage the White House found unfavourable. The case raises questions about First Amendment protections and the government's authority to restrict press access to official spaces.

   "Without notice or process, the White House revoked our journalists' credentials because it objected to our reporting."

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3. Trump Returns to UN Amid Wars He Started

   Donald Trump addresses the UN General Assembly one year after declaring himself the world's greatest peacemaker. He returns with an active US war against Iran underway, ongoing Israeli violations of a Gaza ceasefire, and unresolved questions about what Washington actually wants from the international body. Allies and partners are watching for signals on American foreign policy direction.

   "A year after Trump told the UN he was the world's greatest peacemaker, he returns amid a war on Iran that he started."

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4. Shot immigrant held without medical care, lawyer says

   Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan immigrant, was shot by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas, and remains in detention with the bullet still lodged in his back. His lawyer says he has not received adequate medical treatment. Garces Perez told his attorney he is being kept in a cold room with no bed. ICE has not publicly addressed the medical care claims.

   "I am not doing well, and I am not receiving the medical attention that I require."

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5. BC Sues OpenAI Over School Shooting Warning Ignored

   The province of British Columbia has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company's leadership overruled its own safety team's recommendation to contact police after ChatGPT flagged concerning interactions with the Tumbler Ridge shooter in June 2025. Nine people, most of them children, were killed in the subsequent attack. The province is seeking damages to cover emergency response, mental health services, and community recovery costs. The case raises direct questions about corporate liability when internal safety processes are bypassed by executives.

   "Safety team members recommended contacting police, but Altman and other OpenAI leadership overruled them."

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6. US Plans $2.8 Billion Arms Deal with Israel

   The United States is considering a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel that includes 40,000 bombs. Analysts and former diplomats are questioning whether the scale of the transfer is proportionate to the security threat Israel has described, and whether the munitions could increase civilian casualties in Gaza. The Arms Control Association and former US special envoy David Hale have both raised concerns about the deal's humanitarian implications.

   "Whether the planned $2.8 billion arms deal is proportionate to the threat Israel says it faces, or whether it could lead to more civilian casualties in Gaza."

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7. G7 Calls on Iran to Stop Arming Houthis

   Foreign ministers from the G7 nations issued a joint statement ahead of the UN General Assembly urging Iran to cease weapons transfers to Houthi forces in Yemen. The appeal follows a surge in fighting along Yemen's Red Sea coast that the UN estimates has displaced more than 120,000 civilians. Houthi attacks have also killed at least six people and wounded eight in Saudi Arabia. The statement carries diplomatic weight but no announced enforcement mechanism.

   "More than 120,000 Yemenis have been displaced by the sudden surge in fighting along Yemen's Red Sea coast."

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8. Typhoon Dujuan Kills Four Across Greater Tokyo

   Typhoon Dujuan struck Tokyo and surrounding prefectures with heavy rain and strong winds, killing at least four people and leaving six missing. Authorities urged roughly 1.9 million residents to evacuate, while tens of thousands of households lost power. Landslides were reported in Kanagawa and Chiba prefectures. Emergency services remained active as conditions stabilised.

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9. Trump Meets New York Mayor at Gracie Mansion

   President Donald Trump met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, marking an early encounter between the federal administration and one of its most prominent municipal critics. The meeting drew national attention given the ideological distance between the two figures. Both sides indicated a willingness to discuss areas of shared concern, though no specific agreements were announced.

   "We expect to find common ground where it exists, and to be honest where it does not."

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10. States settle suit, clearing Paramount-Warner merger path

    A group of state attorneys general has settled their lawsuit against the proposed $81 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, removing a significant legal obstacle to the deal. The settlement clears the way for Larry and David Ellison, backed by the Trump administration, to consolidate two of the largest legacy media companies in the United States. Critics and consumer advocates had raised concerns about reduced competition and further concentration of media ownership.

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