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  • Oct 2

    Donald Trump appoints intelligence chief Jay Clayton to lead federal Super Intelligence Force

    The White House established a task force led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, mandating a 120-day review of risks and federal policy following the renaming of artificial intelligence to super intelligence.

  • Sep 30

    Pentagon names Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to lead 120-day future warfare project

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launched Project Meridian at Quantico, assigning tech executives Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to review autonomous weapons, AI, and lunar defense over 120 days.

  • Sep 30

    Hegseth announces 20% cut to US generals and new Autonomous Warfare Command

    Speaking at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined plans to eliminate 20% of general and admiral positions by January 2027 and establish a four-star autonomous systems command.

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Brussels promises Ukraine a winter shield

EU leaders pledge winter lifeline to Zelensky in Brussels

European leaders welcomed Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels and pledged a winter package for Ukraine covering energy, air defence and financing. Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is working on a 22nd sanctions package and would not lift sanctions until Russia stops the war.

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  • UN secretary-general straw poll

    All candidates receive objections from permanent Security Council members in the sixth informal straw poll, diplomats report.

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The ageing Union's economy

Incremental IMF commentary and one bank-consolidation approval; no change to EU funding or fiscal frameworks.

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