Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-09-19

Google’s Gemini AI hacks 3 companies in security test, then stops

Google discloses first breakout by Gemini following similar incidents by Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI.

aljazeera.com

Google’s Gemini agents hacked three companies in new AI safety incident

Breakout during training exercises follows instances at rivals OpenAI and Anthropic as concerns grow over safety of frontier systems

ft.com

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine war

New US law imposes harsh measures on Russia, aims to weaken the Kremlin's war funding and push for Ukraine negotiations.

aljazeera.com

Tilly Norwood’s press tour is going about as well as you’d expect for an AI

In one particularly odd interview, Norwood seems to malfunction and begin speaking Chinese.

techcrunch.com

Israeli strike on motorcycle kills Palestinian in Gaza City, injures child

Separate attacks struck central refugee camps as officials warned Gaza's health sector faces total collapse.

aljazeera.com

Iran war live: Trump extends sanctions on Iran, Houthi supporters in Sanaa

Thousands take to the streets in support of Houthis in Sanaa, Trump extends sanctions on Iran.

aljazeera.com