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Supporting nonprofit and community innovation

OpenAI launches a $50M People-First AI Fund to help U.S. nonprofits scale impact with AI. Applications open Sept 8–Oct 8, 2025 for grants in education, healthcare, research, and more.

‘It feels as though the mountains are ours alone’: family-friendly hiking in the French Alps

The ‘wonderfully wild’ Grand Tour de Tarentaise trail caters for experienced hikers and first-timers, with cosy mountain refuges offering the perfect place to recharge

Collective alignment: public input on our Model Spec

OpenAI surveyed over 1,000 people worldwide on how AI should behave and compared their views to our Model Spec. Learn how collective alignment is shaping AI defaults to better reflect diverse human values and perspectives.

Why I tried antidepressants to treat my chronic pain

Antidepressants treat depression and other mental conditions. But some people say the drugs ease physical aches, too. The evidence, however, is sobering.

OpenAI and Anthropic share findings from a joint safety evaluation

OpenAI and Anthropic share findings from a first-of-its-kind joint safety evaluation, testing each other’s models for misalignment, instruction following, hallucinations, jailbreaking, and more—highlighting progress, challenges, and the value of cross-lab collaboration.

Melania Trump verkündet Rückkehr ukrainischer Kinder

Donald Trump wurde am 20. Januar als 47. Präsident der Vereinigten Staaten vereidigt. Seither krempelt er die US-und Aussenpolitik um.

German car industry sheds 51,500 jobs in a year

The dip equates to almost 7% of the total workforce in the German auto sector. Faltering exports to China and the US play a role, as new tariffs raise barriers to entry in both these core markets.

EuroBasket 2025: All you need to know

It's time for the European championship of basketball again. Here's all you need to know about the 2025 edition, one held in four different nations.

James Joyce went by train from Dublin to Trieste. A hundred years on, it’s a very different experience

It is more than a century since Joyce crossed Europe by rail but there is still inspiration to be found on the overland journey to Trieste

The secrets of lost luggage auctions: I bought four bags for £100. What would I find inside?

Unclaimed suitcases were once destined for landfill. Now people are ‘suitcase gambling’ – bidding for bags and their unknown contents, and diving deep into strangers’ lives

Announcing the OpenAI Learning Accelerator

‘I’ll be Poirot’: the Orient Express is back – but what is it like to ride?

It comes at a steep price, but the remodelled luxury train now immerses passengers in the country’s culture as well as passing through stunning scenery

Breakfast in Amsterdam, aperitifs in Vienna: how to make the most of your time in Europe’s sleeper train hubs

To maximise the thrill and romance of taking a night train, our rail expert recommends the best cafes, sights and facilities near your departure station

Bayern Munich send message with Bundesliga at crossroads

Bayern Munich opened the new Bundesliga season in style while the chasing pack all faltered. But a new broadcast rights deal with content creators threatens to pit the country's fan culture against a new type of fan.

Sleeper hit: how Europe is revelling in the return of the night train

With a bucket list of journeys that would take her from Palermo to Trondheim and Istanbul, our writer rekindles her love affair with long-distance train journeys

Accelerating life sciences research

Discover how a specialized AI model, GPT-4b micro, helped OpenAI and Retro Bio engineer more effective proteins for stem cell therapy and longevity research.

‘A way to see more of Europe and help us slow down’: readers’ favourite rail journeys

From scenic circuits of Wales and Scotland to a ‘ferry sleeper’ to Sicily, our tipsters sit back and soak up the views

Mercator map isn’t a crime against Africa

Letters: The African Union’s complaints about the Mercator projection are misguided, writes Thomas Suárez. Plus a letter from Hamish Monk

Scaling domain expertise in complex, regulated domains

Discover how Blue J is transforming tax research with AI-powered tools built on GPT-4.1. By combining domain expertise with Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Blue J delivers fast, accurate, and fully-cited tax answers—trusted by professionals across the US, Canada, and the UK.

Carbon credits erase rare bird habitat in Estonia

Carbon credit projects are booming in Europe, but there are also some scams and unintended consequences. While claiming to compensate for emissions, not all schemes deliver what they promise.

Mixi reimagines communication with ChatGPT

Discover how MIXI, a leader in digital entertainment and lifestyle services in Japan, uses ChatGPT Enterprise to transform productivity, boost AI adoption across teams, and create a secure environment for innovation.

Why cured meat does not belong on the grill

Cured meats and sausages often contain nitrite, a preservative, which also enhances flavor. But at high temperatures, nitrite can form carcinogens.

The fight against racism in German football stadiums continues

Racism reared its ugly head again during the first round of the German Cup. Despite the efforts of the foobtall association, clubs and fan groups, it seems virtually impossible to completely eliminate the problem.

India: Footballers' union urges solution to league crisis

Football in India is mired in chaos and uncertainty with the new season currently on hold due to a rights dispute. Now, after several clubs suspended their players' salaries, global union FIFPRO has demanded a solution.

AI Driving the Tech Transformation: Emerging Opportunities and an Economic Overview 

Last updated on September 25th, 2025 at 01:01 pm The idea of Artificial Intelligence(AI) used to seem distant and futuristic. Still, today it has covertly immersed itself in our daily lives as intelligent assistants and even complex analytics used in the healthcare field. With its recent development...

Ukraine greift Ziele auf der Krim und in Moskau an

Seit dem 24. Februar 2022 herrscht Krieg in der Ukraine. Alle Entwicklungen im Land und in der europäischen Sicherheitslage findest du hier im Ticker.

Aussenminister: Selenski ist zu Treffen mit Putin bereit

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Verhandlungen in Abu Dhabi vorerst beendet

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Moskau und Kiew verhandeln heute in Abu Dhabi

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US-Gesandter am WEF: Erwägen zollfreie Importe aus der Ukraine

Seit dem 24. Februar 2022 herrscht Krieg in der Ukraine. Alle Entwicklungen im Land und in der europäischen Sicherheitslage findest du hier im Ticker.