Travelers at Madrid-Barajas Airport face significant delays due to an indefinite strike by Trablisa-managed passenger control staff, protesting over pay and conditions. Despite Aena's warnings and minimum service orders, Terminal 4 remains particularly affected, causing missed flights and long queues.

Lion TCR's LioCyx-M004, a novel TCR-T cell therapy for chronic hepatitis B, has received FDA IND clearance to begin phase 1b/2 trials, marking a milestone in HBV treatment. Developed from Singapore's A*STAR, this therapy promises shorter production times and broader accessibility, potentially transforming how hepatitis B and other diseases are treated.

Bangladesh's interim government, led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, faces criticism for escalating arrests of critics and activists under anti-terror laws. Despite promises of a swift democratic transition, the administration intensifies surveillance, eroding free expression and political engagement, raising concerns about an authoritarian shift.

Recent research highlights that 30% of global methane emissions are tied to international trade, with Asia and the Pacific seeing rapid increases due to industrialization. This surge underscores globalization's role in climate change, demanding urgent global efforts to reduce emissions.

Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission has filed cases against 64 individuals and 25 recruiting agencies for embezzling Tk 2,288 crore through human trafficking scams. This follows earlier charges involving Tk 1,128 crore, stemming from recruitment irregularities since Malaysia reopened its labor market in 2022, with widespread corruption linked to a syndicate exploiting workers.

France's FNSEA leads a major protest against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, citing threats to French agriculture and inadequate standards of imports. The protest precedes a broader rally on September 18, 2025, with plans for a national action day on September 25.

Los Alamos National Laboratory has upgraded its Venado supercomputer with NVIDIA Grace Hopper GPUs and OpenAI's reasoning models, enhancing national security research and nuclear simulations. This collaboration marks a significant leap in AI-driven scientific computing, achieving over 10 exaflops AI performance and setting industry benchmarks for secure research applications.

Researchers at The University of Texas and Sanofi have unveiled RiboNN, an AI tool that optimizes mRNA sequences for enhanced protein production using deep learning. By analyzing over 10,000 ribosomal experiments, RiboNN promises to transform drug design but requires extensive resources and clinical validation.

Penn State researchers have unveiled a breath sensor capable of diagnosing diabetes within minutes by detecting acetone levels in exhaled breath. This non-invasive device promises a user-friendly alternative to traditional glucose testing methods, potentially broadening diabetes screening accessibility.

Microsoft unveils its Live Interpreter API for Azure Speech Translation, enabling real-time multilingual speech translation with 76 languages and 143 locales. The API supports seamless language switching and preserves a user's voice style, enhancing communication in diverse settings like contact centers and meetings.