Google to allow Claude and other AI agents to control smart homes
Google is opening its smart home ecosystem to third-party AI agents via the Model Context Protocol, allowing for deeper automation and analysis.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni says she intends to serve full term
“I would like to remain in office until the end of the term.
Venezuela removed from U.S. drug blacklist; Colombia may be next
Washington removes Venezuela from its drug‑control blacklist and says Colombia could follow next year if the new government shows progress against cocaine trafficking.
UK inflation rises to 3.1%: Andy Burnham calls upcoming budget ‘difficult’
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham warns of a difficult budget as inflation hits a five-month high of 3.1% amid global economic pressures.
Lebanese President announces intent to reach security deal with Israel and disarm Hezbollah
He also emphasized his determination to disarm the Iran-backed group Hezbollah without resorting to confrontation.
Ceuta government estimates at least 13,000 illegal migrants remain in the city
He estimates that at the beginning of August, following the large‑scale returns to Morocco on July 31, about 20,000 people were still in Ceuta.
Sweden’s centre-left opposition holds three-seat lead in election
As of 14:33 GMT, votes in 1.3% of electoral districts remained to be counted.
Belarus begins four-day military exercises near Polish and Lithuanian borders
The exact number of troops participating in the exercises was not disclosed.
Protests in Kosovo after former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
The crowd gathered outside the European Union Rule of Law Mission building in the capital, Pristina.
China prepares to push for Asia-Pacific free trade area
At the same time, it could frame the US as an obstacle to international trade should Washington oppose the initiative.