Is Trump signalling a return to war with Iran after the midterms?

United States President Donald Trump has said that he does not intend to bomb Iran again until the November midterm elections, even though several US media outlets have reported that the Pentagon has drawn up plans to relaunch attacks before that vote.

Ex-OpenAI staff say they were fired for raising safety concerns

Three former OpenAI employees say they have been fired due to their efforts to ensure the safety of artificial intelligence.

Safety researchers Mikita Balesni, Tomek Korbak and Jasmine Wang levelled the accusations on Thursday after their dismissals last week. The trio warned of a “chilling” effect on other staff concerned about the frontier technology’s risks.

Manchester City charges: Enzo Maresca says 'titles absolutely not tainted'

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club's titles are "absolutely not" tainted after they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.

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Council Post: Why Startup Culture Should Look More Like An Olympic Team

Vitalii Dodonov is the Co-Founder of Stan, where he leads the company’s technical vision and product innovation.

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​Founders often describe their companies as families, which is something that’s meant to convey warmth and belonging. This may be well-intentioned, but families offer unconditional membership, while companies must hold people accountable for performance.

Saudi Arabia says three nationals killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport.

Three Saudi nationals have been killed in two attacks on the international airport in the capital, Riyadh, the country's civil aviation authority has said after Yemen's Houthis said they targeted the facility.

What could Rangers' 2012 case tell us about Man City's uncertain future?

It's a long story that, at this stage, doesn't really compare a whole lot to City's.

Rangers' case ultimately became an insolvency event after the club racked up huge tax liabilities. The Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) scheme was a major part of that.

A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris among those to hail Wilson as Las Vegas Aces centre continues record run.

A’ja Wilson fine-tunes her shooting touch after every practice. That extra work has defined her greatness since being drafted first overall in 2018.

The Boys Creator's Next Project Promises to Be Pure Torture

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Aimee Hart is an Entertainment and Gaming staff writer here at Polygon. After watching the original trilogy at five, she decided to make Star Wars her entire personality and hasn't let go of the franchise since. Aimee also has a great love for Dungeons & Dragons and everything Critical Role. She has been a games, entertainment, tech, and culture reporter and critic for 10 years, with bylines at Inverse, Fanbyte, Rolling Stone, and many more.  

Volkswagen ID. Tiguan Replaces the ID.4 with Stronger Styling and Also Revives Physical Buttons

• Volkswagen has revealed the ID. Tiguan, a replacement for the ID.4 that goes on sale in Europe early next year and should make it to the U.S. sometime in 2027.
• The ID. Tiguan has massive screens and an available passenger display, but also features physical climate controls, steering wheel buttons, and a volume knob.
• The all-wheel-drive version produces 295 hp and has a 77-kWh battery, and the ID. Tiguan’s max range is over 300 miles.

Late last month, Volkswagen confirmed that it would replace the ID.4 with a new compact electric SUV called the ID. Tiguan and teased us with a camouflaged prototype. Now, VW is already revealing the new ID. Tiguan in full, showing off its crisp new styling and modern, screen-covered cabin.