Aimé G, a visualisation specialist at Figure AI, outperformed Bob the bot in a package-sorting challenge, processing 12,924 parcels compared to the robot’s 12,732. While close, this victory highlights humanity’s edge in automation. Discover how the test unfolded.

Steven Mattaboni, a 38-year-old father of two, was killed in a shark attack while spearfishing off Rottnest Island. He suffered severe injuries before attempts at resuscitation failed. His wife, Shirene, shared their heartbreak. The family is seeking support during this tragic time.

A man in Modena, Italy, injured eight pedestrians, four critically, by driving onto the pavement. Salim El Koudri, 31, known for mental disorders, attacked further by stabbing a bystander. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to visit the city this Sunday.

A drone strike on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant has sparked a fire at its perimeter. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. The International Atomic Energy Agency highlighted concerns over military threats to nuclear safety. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.

A Qantas Airways flight to Dallas was diverted to Papeete, Tahiti, due to a passenger biting a flight attendant. The incident, filmed by Australian comedian Mike Goldstein, escalated after the passenger became aggressive. Read more about the altercation and its consequences.

The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency, with over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths reported. This outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has no approved vaccines or therapeutics. Authorities are implementing response measures.