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OpenAI to discontinue GPT-5, GPT-4o and other models today: What changes
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OpenAI is set to retire several ChatGPT models today, February 13, at 11:30 pm IST. According to the company, the models being phased out include GPT-5, GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and OpenAI o4-mini. The company had already shared the deprecation timeline earlier this month, confirming that these models will no longer be available in ChatGPT after the deadline.

	OpenAI said the decision was driven by low adoption, as the majority of users have already shifted to newer models. GPT-4o, which briefly returned after being removed during the GPT-5 rollout, will also be discontinued again as part of this plan.

### OpenAI retires older GPT models today

	In a blog post, the company clarified that the update applies only to ChatGPT and does not impact the API for now. It noted that the majority of users have shifted to GPT-5.2, with only about 0.1 per cent of daily users still using GPT-4o. OpenAI said phasing out older models will help it concentrate resources on improving the versions that are more widely used.

	OpenAI has said that feedback from users has been important in guiding the development of its newer models. By studying how people interact with ChatGPT, the company said it has enhanced conversation quality, creative assistance, and personalisation features, including controls for tone and writing style. It has also worked on reducing responses that feel overly cautious or preachy.

	Additionally, OpenAI is working on a version of [ChatGPT](https://www.business-standard.com/topic/chatgpt)designed specifically for adult users. At the same time, it is using age-estimation tools in most markets to better regulate how younger users access and use the platform.

### Also Read

	Among these models, GPT-4o has had a comparatively complex history. It was initially withdrawn during the early GPT-5 rollout but was reinstated following feedback. The model also attracted criticism over what OpenAI described as “sycophantic” behaviour. In April 2025, the company reversed an update to GPT-4o after users highlighted the issue, restoring a previous version that provided more balanced responses. Following its return during the GPT-5 rollout, the GPT-4o model is going to be discontinued once again.

### ChatGPT-5.3-Codex-Spark

	OpenAI has also introduced GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, a lighter version of GPT-5.3-Codex built for real-time coding. According to OpenAI, Codex-Spark is its first model created specifically for real-time coding in Codex. It allows developers to make focused edits, adjust logic, or refine interfaces and see the results immediately. OpenAI has recently launched a new macOS app for its Codex platform, adding a desktop interface designed to help users manage multiple AI agents at once.

	The company said the emphasis is on speed and responsiveness, making it suitable for live coding workflows. The model runs on Cerebras’ Wafer Scale Engine 3, a specialised AI accelerator built for high-speed inference.

	Codex-Spark is rolling out as a research preview starting February 13. It will be available to ChatGPT Pro users through the latest versions of the Codex app, command-line interface (CLI), and the VS Code extension.
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Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using toxin from dart frog, UK says
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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed using a poison developed from a dart frog toxin, the Foreign Office has said.

Two years on from the death of Navalny at a Siberian penal colony, Britain and its allies have pinned the blame on the Kremlin following analysis of material samples found on his body.

There is no innocent explanation for the toxin, called epibatidine, being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, the Foreign Office said.

Speaking from the Munich Security Conference, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said: "Only the Russian government had the means, motive and opportunity to deploy this lethal toxin against Alexei Navalny during his imprisonment in Russia."

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- ### Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with rare frog toxin - UK Foreign Officepublished at 13:07 GMTBreaking

 In the past few moments, the UK has said it is "confident" that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny - who died in a penal colony in Siberia two years ago - was poisoned with a rare toxin.In a statement, the UK Foreign Office says "the deadly toxin found in the skin of Ecuador dart frogs (epibatidine) was found in samples from Alexei Navalny’s body and highly likely resulted in his death".On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Yulia Navalnaya - the wife of Alexei Navalny - reportedly appeared at a news conference with European leaders.Russian authorities have previously said he died of natural causes.We'll bring you more on this shortly.
- ### Protesters against Iranian regime gather in Munichpublished at 13:02 GMT
Farin AssemiBBC Persian correspondent, reporting from the rally in Munich
 Media caption, Watch: Protesters in Munich voice anger at Iran regimeThe face of the city of Munich has changed in recent days. What draws the most attention on its streets is the presence of police vehicles and officers. A large part of this is due to the Munich Security Conference, which is currently being held in the city. Another reason for the extensive police presence is the large gathering of Iranians opposing the Islamic Republic.Many participants gathered from the early hours of the morning at Theresienwiese, the site of the event in Munich. Carrying placards and images of Prince Reza Pahlavi, the Lion and Sun flag, and photos of those killed during Iran’s nationwide protests, they voiced their support for his call to action and made clear their opposition to the Islamic Republic.Munich is one of three cities where Prince Reza Pahlavi has called for protests on the "International Day of Action for Iran".
The protest is particularly significant due to its proximity to the Munich Security Conference, potentially drawing considerable attention from world leaders.On its streets, what is most visible is the Lion and Sun flag; and what is most often heard is the Persian language.
- ### Second round of US-Iran talks likely to be held on Tuesday, Iranian officials tell BBCpublished at 12:58 GMTBreaking
Lyse Doucet and Charlotte ScarrReporting from Tehran
 We've just been hearing from Iran's opposition leader in Munich, but we can now bring you a breaking update from Iranian officials.Senior Iranian foreign ministry officials have told the BBC in Tehran that it now seems likely that the second round of indirect talks between the US and Iran will take place on Tuesday in Geneva. The BBC has been told that it will be officially announced today or tomorrow.
 As a reminder, President Donald Trump has previously threatened to use military strikes against Iran in response its violent suppression of domestic unrest in recent months

- ### Iranian opposition leader calls on western powers to stand by the people of Iranpublished at 12:53 GMT
Kasra NajiSpecial Correspondent, BBC Persian TV
 Image source, Getty ImagesBack at the conference in Munich, Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi has called on western powers to stand by the people of Iran and support his plans for the overthrow of the government in Iran.Pahlavi, the son of the former Shah of Iran who was overthrown in the 1979 revolution, told reporters on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference: "My compatriots have called on me to lead the transition." During the protests against the government in Iran last month, many protesters called for Pahlavi's, reflecting a surge in popularity within Iran that had not been seen before.But many people did not chant his name. His critics say he has been a divisive figure and has not been able to unify all Iranians under the same banner, something Pahlavi rejected at the press conference. He told the BBC: "Obviously I am not repristinating terrorists or separatists."He has called on the Iranian diaspora to come out on the streets of Munich, Toronto and Lons Angeles to day to show their solidarity with Iranians inside the country. Organisers have told the police they expect some 100,000 people to turn out in Munich alone today.We'll bring you more on the protest in Munich shortly.
- ### What's still to come?published at 12:45 GMT

 We've so far heard from a packed gathering of European leaders at the Munich Security ConferenceMany have used their speeches to outline their plans for addressing what they describe as an increasingly volatile world. But, there's still plenty more to come:
 14:00 GMT (15:00 local time) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon is joining his Finnish and Danish counterparts - Alexander Stubb and Mette Frederiksen - to discuss Transatlantic security
- 14:30 - Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado - who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025 - will discuss the issue of her nation's freedom. It comes weeks after after US forces seized the then-president Nicolás Maduro in Caracas in January and charged him in a drug-trafficking case
- 17:30 - Arctic security - [which we've already heard quite a bit about](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cnv6j9j190rt?post=asset%3Ada83f6e4-17db-4b2b-a63e-3bce4ed4ea8a#post) - will be the main concern when Danish PM Mette Frederiksen and Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Greenland's prime minister, sit down with lawmakers from Canada, the US and Germany

- ### A jam-packed morning of speeches: Who's said what?published at 12:23 GMT
Jacob PhillipsLive reporter
 It's lunchtime in the UK, and day two of the Munich Security Conference is well under way.Here are some of the key lines from the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.US Secretary of State Marco RubioImage source, Reuters
 The US and Europe "belong together", Rubio said, adding that the fate of Europe will "never be irrelevant to our own"
- But, he was critical of the United Nations, claiming they have played "no role" in resolving conflicts
- He repeatedly said the US intends to work alongside European allies - but maintained that that alliance needs fixing - and said the US have no interest in being "polite and orderly caretakers of the West's managed decline"
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
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- Starmer announced that [a carrier strike group](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cnv6j9j190rt?post=asset%3Aa4494ce9-f960-42ef-80d9-2d42591660c2#post), made up of warships and fighter jets, will be deployed to the Arctic this year
- He called for "deeper links" with the EU and said the UK is hoping to move closer to the single market in more areas of trade
- On Greenland, Starmer said that he was pleased to see the issue was now being resolved through diplomatic channels
- He says the US-UK alliance is ["as tight now as it's ever been"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cnv6j9j190rt?post=asset%3A51ae7dfb-5e56-4405-a889-cdacf1975f87#post)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
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- Zelensky called for Europe to have a "real common defence policy" similar to what is in place for the economy, law and social policy
- He said no country in Europe can stand alone in a full-scale war and Europe's unity is its "best interceptor against Russia's aggressive plans"

- The Ukrainian leader said the [US focuses on Ukrainian concessions but not Russian ones](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cnv6j9j190rt?post=asset%3A74d67013-69e4-4d2a-a429-294a07fc15c5#post)
We'll continue to monitor the conference and will bring you the key lines. In our next post, we'll take a look at what is still to come.

- ### Is Zelensky feeling pressure from Trump?: 'A little bit'published at 12:08 GMT

 Image source, ReutersModerator Christiane Amounpour now puts President Trump's latest comments to Zelensky, in which the US president said: "Russia wants to make a deal and Zelensky's gonna have to get moving, otherwise he's going to miss a great opportunity."Are you feeling the pressure, she asks?Zelensky, who takes a brief pause before answering, replies by saying, "a little bit", a response that is met with stifled laughs in the crowd.But, the Ukrainian leader notes, he understands the president. On elections, Zelensky is then asked if he's prepared to announce a plan. To this, he says if the American side wants to push on this: "I'm ready to show that we are ready."Putting a point on that, he adds that if you give Ukraine two months of a ceasefire, "we will go to elections".
- ### Please pay attention to Ukraine, Zelensky says as he ends speechpublished at 11:46 GMT

 Zelensky says it is an illusion to believe the war can be ended by dividing Ukraine and says he thinks it can be ended with dignity for his country.He adds: "Europe needs a real common defence policy just as it already has so much in common in the economy, in law and in social policy."The Ukrainian leader then finishes by asking the crowd: "Please pay attention to Ukraine."He is now taking part in a panel discussion alongside Nato's Secretary General, Mark Rutte - stay with us.As a reminder, Rutte spoke to the BBC earlier - [here's what he said.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cnv6j9j190rt?post=asset%3A44396550-5409-4ca7-923e-83869e8c8df0#post)
- ### US focuses on Ukrainian concessions, not Russian ones, Zelensky claimspublished at 11:44 GMT

 Image source, EPAOn the trilateral discussions that have been taking place in recent months, Zelensky points out that the Americans always seem to return to topic of concessions.But too often, he notes, those concessions are discussed only in the context of Ukraine - "not Russia". Europe, he adds, is practically not present at the table, and that's a big mistake in his mind.Peace can only be built on clear, security guarantees, the Ukrainian president says, before adding that where there is no clear security system, "war always returns".Going forward in these negotiations, Zelensky says that the Ukrainian delegation will do everything to make them successful, adding that his team is in "constant communication" with President Trump's negotiators.
- ### Europe's defence spending decision is 'correction of past mistakes' - Zelenskypublished at 11:36 GMT

 Zelensky says that Europe needs Ukraine, adding that his country has the strongest army in Europe "thanks to our heroes".He adds that it would be "simply not smart to keep this army outside of Nato".The Ukrainian leader later says that the historic decision to for European nations to move defence spending towards 5% of GDP is a "correction of past mistakes" and an investment in security.He adds that Russia must not be given hope, or rewarded.He says there were different options before the invasion and there are options now.
- ### 'We hope President Trump hears us,' Zelensky says in direct address to USpublished at 11:32 GMT

 Putin, Zelensky says, is the crux of the problem for finding peace in Ukraine. "He cannot imagine life without power," he says, before asking the crowd: "Can you imagine Putin without war, be honest."No one in Ukraine believes he will ever let us go, because he cannot let go of the idea of war, Zelensky adds.That is why there must be real security guarantees for Ukraine and for Europe, strong ones, he stresses, that should come before the end of the war. We hope President Trump hears us and we hope the US Congress hears us, he says in a direct address to America.
- ### Putin is able to bypass sanctions, Zelensky claimspublished at 11:28 GMT

 Image source, ReutersLet's not close our eyes to the problem, which Zelensky says is Russia's financial guarantees.Vladimir Putin is able to bypass sanctions through "accomplices across the globe", like North Korea and China, the Ukrainian president says.On top of that, Putin still has guarantees of financial stability - and a large portion of those lie here, in European seas, he says. "Russian oil tankers still move freely along Europe's shores in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea," Zelensky notes.He says that he's recently discussed this issue with relevant European leaders, specifically about updating legislation around Russian tankers so that they cannot only be detained but - more importantly - blocked.
- ### Europe's unity is best interceptor against Russia's aggression, Zelensky sayspublished at 11:22 GMT

 Zelensky says that no country in Europe can rely on its own tech and money to defend itself. He says no country can stand alone in a full scale war.Russia invests in breaking unity with all of us and unity in Europe, he adds.Zelensky says Europe's unity is its "best interceptor against Russia's aggressive plans" and it still has it.
- ### 1,451 days of Ukraine war is much longer than anyone predicted - Zelenskypublished at 11:20 GMT

 Image source, ReutersFour years of full scale war - 1,451 days - is much longer than anyone predicted this conflict would last, Zelensky tells the summit.But he notes that they wouldn't have been able to last at this scale, or pace, had they not had the help of European and American allies who have been helping arm them against Russian attacks. We are grateful for all the supplies we have received - but you saw how long we had to push to get stronger and stronger weapons, he notes.
- ### Zelensky begins with focus on air defencepublished at 11:09 GMT

 After a lengthy applause, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks about the importance of air defences.He describes how one of the worst things a leader can hear during a war is that air defence units are empty.On the Russia-Ukraine war, he says he is proud of Ukrainian soldiers for continuing to repel Russian attacks. He says the Ukrainian people deserve gratitude and respect.
- ### Zelensky addressing security conferencepublished at 11:01 GMT

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is now at the podium at the Munich Security Conference. Ukraine has been mentioned several times today already and the Ukrainian president will be speaking at an event with a spotlight on his country.We'll bring updates here, and as a reminder you can watch live at the top of the page.
- ### What is the carrier strike group?published at 10:47 GMT

 Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The HMS Prince of Wales aircraft at Portsmouth Naval Base, on 30 November 2025Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will deploy its carrier strike group to the North Atlantic and High North which will be led HMS Prince of Wales, [the Royal Navy's flagship](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-50045812).Starmer said the £3bn aircraft carrier will operate alongside the US, Canada and other Nato allies "in a powerful show of our commitment to Euro-Atlantic security".The carrier strike group is an international formation of Royal Navy warships, it's made up of:
 One carrier
- 40 aircraft
- One frigate
- One destroyer
- One submarine
- One supply ship
The US has much larger fleet including more destroyers, frigates and up to 70 aircraft.

- ### The US is more committed to Europe than ever, says Nato secretary generalpublished at 10:43 GMT

 Turning our attention away from Starmer briefly, we can bring you comments from Nato's Secretary General, Mark Rutte, who spoke to the BBC at the conference.Secretary General of Nato Mark Rutte tells the BBC there has been a "shift in mindset" among Nato allies, following last month's negotiations on Greenland."Finally we are dealing with what they wanted us to deal with, the Europeans, which is spending more and taking more of a leadership role," Rutte told BBC's Katya Adler, in explanation as to why relations with the US and Nato have seemingly improved.Trump has repeatedly insisted that members of the military alliance, including European countries, must spend more on defence.All members [have now committed to spending 3.5% on defence by 2035](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyz4nq91wpo), with an additional 1.5% going on things like protecting critical infrastructure."The US is completely committed to Europe, more than ever I would say," said Rutte, detailing what he called the "positive outcome" of the discussions around Greenland's sovereignty. He went on: "The US needs Nato. They need a strong and secure Europe, they need a strong and secure Arctic, they need a strong and secure Atlantic - for their own safety and security."
- ### Stronger ties with the EU to a 'tight' US alliance: What did Starmer say?published at 10:41 GMT

 Image source, PA MediaWe've just finished hearing from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the Munich Security Conference - let's take a quick look back at what the PM said:
 A carrier strike group [will be deployed to the Arctic this year](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cnv6j9j190rt?post=asset%3Ada83f6e4-17db-4b2b-a63e-3bce4ed4ea8a#post), Starmer announced, after he highlighted concerns around the region's security. US, Canada and other Nato allies will play a role in the operation
- The PM also called for ["deeper links" with the EU](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cnv6j9j190rt?post=asset%3A2b6229ed-8e34-4697-a6da-e10f2ce333e9#post), as he stressed that the continent "must stand on our own two feet" when it comes to defence commitments
- He also said the UK is seeking deeper economic ties with the union, stating that he hopes to move closer to the single market in more areas of trade

- On Greenland, Starmer said that he was pleased to see the issue was now being resolved through diplomatic channels rather than force, but noted how he was proud of how the UK approached the challenge with "common sense" and their principles intact
- That dispute hasn't upset the US-UK alliance, which the PM stressed is ["as tight now as it's ever been"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cnv6j9j190rt?post=asset%3A51ae7dfb-5e56-4405-a889-cdacf1975f87#post)

- ### Starmer rejects notion that threats to his premiership are distracting himpublished at 10:14 GMT

 Stamer is now being asked about the potential political uncertainty that he's been facing at home - after just days ago facing calls for his resignation. Is this distracting you from handling problems outside the UK?I reject that, Starmer says, adding that he believes he ended the week much stronger than he started it."My party is completed united on the question of Ukraine and defence and security," he says.For context: In recent days, [Starmer has survived a moment of acute peril for his premiership](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr7j7n0nxvlo) following a fallout from his decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US in 2024.
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A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts is on its way to the International Space Station, a journey that will bring the orbiting laboratory back to full staff after a month of operating with a skeleton crew.

 The mission, called Crew-12, lifted off at around 5:17 a.m. ET Friday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The spacecraft is expected to dock with the ISS Saturday afternoon.

 NASA, which contracts SpaceX for the astronauts’ transport to and from the space station, had sought to expedite the Crew-12 launch — originally slated for takeoff on February 15 — due to the staffing situation. But the agency had to forgo two possible launch windows on Wednesday and Thursday because of unfavorable weather along the rocket’s flight path.

 SpaceX could have expedited the launch even more, as the spacecraft and rocket flying this mission were processed ahead of schedule, noted Steve Stich, NASA’s Commercial Crew Program manager, in a Friday morning news briefing. But NASA also had to get the astronauts ready to fly.

 “When you look at the totality of a mission, it’s getting the vehicles, the hardware and the software ready — and also the crew,” Stich said. “And so in this case, crew training was what drove the date that we selected.”

 The International Space Station has been operating with three people on board — well below the seven-person staff the space agency desires — since mid-January.

 The new launch comes after a previous SpaceX staffing mission, Crew-11, was forced to make an early return to Earth because of an undisclosed medical issue by an unidentified member.

 “I’ll say it again, that this mission has shown, in many ways, what it means to be mission focused at NASA,” space agency chief Jared Isaacman said Friday.

 “Just to recap, in the last couple of weeks, we brought Crew-11 home early. We pulled forward Crew-12 to today — all while simultaneously making preparations for the Artemis II mission,” he added, referring to NASA’s upcoming moon mission that’s slated to take off as soon as March.

 Upon Crew-11’s splashdown [return](https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/15/science/nasa-astronauts-splashdown-iss-health-concern) off the coast of California, all four astronauts went to Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. The crew — which included NASA’s Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Kimiya Yui and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov of Russia — later appeared at a news conference.

 “How we handled everything all the way through, from nominal operations to this unforeseen operation, really bodes well for future exploration,” Fincke said.

 On board the Crew-12 mission are NASA’s Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot and Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev.

 NASA typically likes to have a direct handover between incoming and outgoing crews on the space station, a process that can bring staffing levels up to 11 as the arriving astronauts orient themselves on the laboratory with the help of the departing crew.

 Given Crew-11’s emergency medical departure, the Crew-12 astronauts had no such handover period. But Meir said she and her crewmates were able to exchange information with the Crew-11 astronauts on the ground.

 “We ran into them several times and had a little bit of a debrief so they could pass along some pertinent things,” she [said](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CuHCROAwRI) during a February 8 news conference.

 The Crew-11 astronauts’ premature departure left the football field-size space station with three remaining staff members: two Russian cosmonauts, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikayev, as well as NASA astronaut Chris Williams, who traveled to the orbiting laboratory as part of a rideshare agreement with Roscosmos, NASA’s Russian counterpart.

 The situation is less than ideal. NASA has routinely indicated that a robust crew presence on the space station is crucial for maximizing value and productivity on board the orbiting laboratory — which costs about $3 billion per year to operate and maintain.

 However, as Meir noted, before SpaceX began offering NASA routine trips to orbit for the space agency’s astronauts, it was common for only three astronauts to helm the space station.

 “The time of my last flight — around six, seven years ago — we did these indirect handovers,” Meir said, referring to the process of conducting a handoff with new crewmates on the ground rather than in orbit. “It was more rare to have that direct handover where the other crew stayed on board before you arrived.”

 Still, temporarily having three crewmates aboard the station does limit the amount of research that can be carried out. And Isaacman has signaled that he considers novel research on the orbiting laboratory to be a priority.

 Such work, Isaacman has said, can help pave the way for new, commercial space stations that can replace the aging laboratory. NASA has long hoped that private-sector companies would build space stations in low-Earth orbit so that the space agency can focus on efforts to explore the deeper solar system.

 “I, like a lot of space enthusiasts, dream of the day where we have multiple commercial space stations in low-Earth orbit,” Isaacman said during a [Senate confirmation hearing](https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/14/science/nasa-astronauts-depart-iss-health-concern) in December. “But I think in order for that to be a financially viable model, we have to absolutely maximize the remaining life of the International Space Station — get the highest potential science and research to the space.”

 During their roughly eight-month stay on the space station, the Crew-12 astronauts are slated to carry out an array of research projects, including ultrasound scans of their blood vessels to investigate changes in circulation and pharmaceutical research related to bacteria that cause pneumonia. The group will also conduct a simulated lunar landing — an effort to assess how abrupt changes in gravity affect the human body and cognition.
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- agoThe European Union should "bring to life" a mutual defence pact anchored in its founding treaty, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told grieving residents of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Friday that Canadians "will always be with you" at a vigil to mourn victims of one of the country's worst mass shootings.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that Berlin had begun talks with France about a European nuclear deterrent, while President Emmanuel Macron said Europe had to become a geopolitical power given the Russian threat would not disappear.
- Trains operating through the heart of Italy suffered delays of more than an hour on Saturday following the latest suspected act of sabotage during the Olympic Games.
- Ukraine's government and the International Monetary Fund have agreed to ease some conditions, including sensitive tax increases, for a new $8.2 billion lending programme, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Saturday.
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- The U.S. military said in a social media post that it had struck a vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing three people, the latest such incident in recent months.
- A Ukrainian missile attack killed two people and injured five on Friday in the Russian city of Belgorod near the border, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.
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I have good content now. Let me check the memory URLs to ensure I don't duplicate, and then compile the briefing.

From memory, I already reported:
- NASA Crew-12 (excluded)
- Rubio speech/US-Europe (but this is new content from today)
- Ukraine-IMF deal may be new

Let me compile the briefing with diverse items. I need:
- 2-3 Tech/GitHub items
- 2-3 AI items
- 2-3 Global Politics items
- 2 Markets/Crypto items
- 2 Science/Space items

What I have:

**TECH/AI:**
1. Microsoft confirms plan to ditch OpenAI, develop own frontier models (Windows Central) - NEW
2. OpenAI discontinuing GPT-5, GPT-4o and other models today (Business Standard) - NEW
3. South Korea enacts world's first comprehensive AI Basic Act (WSJ via SearXNG) - NEW

**GLOBAL:**
4. Russia killed Navalny with dart frog toxin epibatidine (BBC) - NEW
5. UK deploying warships and fighter jets to Arctic (BBC/Munich Security Conference) - NEW
6. Germany-France talks on European nuclear deterrent (Reuters) - NEW
7. Italy train sabotage during Olympics (Reuters) - NEW
8. Ukraine-IMF $8.2B lending program (Reuters) - NEW
9. Canadian mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge (Reuters) - NEW
10. US-Iran talks likely Tuesday in Geneva (BBC) - NEW

**SCIENCE/SPACE:**
11. NASA SpaceX Crew-12 launch to ISS (CNN) - EXCLUDE (already reported)

I need to get more science/health and market items. Let me try a few more searches.

I have good global and tech coverage. Let me get more science and market news:

exec

curl -s "http://localhost:9090/search?q=cancer+research+treatment+breakthrough&format=json" | jq -r '.results[:6] | .[] | "\(.title) | \(.url)"' 2>/dev/null

curl -s "http://localhost:9090/search?q=Federal+Reserve+interest+rate&format=json" | jq -r '.results[:6] | .[] | "\(.title) | \(.url)"' 2>/dev/null

curl -s "http://localhost:9090/search?q=Apple+earnings+revenue&format=json" | jq -r '.results[:6] | .[] | "\(.title) | \(.url)"' 2>/dev/null


What Is Cancer? - NCI | https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/what-is-cancer
Comprehensive Cancer Information - NCI | https://www.cancer.gov/
About Cancer - NCI | https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer
Cáncer en español - National Cancer Institute | https://www.cancer.gov/espanol
¿Qué es el cáncer? - National Cancer Institute | https://www.cancer.gov/espanol/cancer/naturaleza/que-es
Understanding Cancer - NCI | https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding


Branch Services – City Federal Credit Union | https://cityfederalcu.com/services/branch-services/
Checking – City Federal Credit Union | https://www.cityfederalcu.com/accounts/checking/
Online & Mobile Banking – City Federal Credit Union | https://www.cityfederalcu.com/services/online-banking/
Services – City Federal Credit Union | https://www.cityfederalcu.com/services/
CITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PRIVACY POLICY | https://cityfederalcu.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Privacy-Policy.pdf
Loan Rates – City Federal Credit Union | https://cityfederalcu.com/loans/loan-rates/


Apple | https://www.apple.com/
iCloud | https://www.icloud.com/
Official Apple Support | https://support.apple.com/
Apple Store Online | https://www.apple.com/store
iPhone - Apple | https://www.apple.com/iphone/
University Village - Apple Store - Apple | https://www.apple.com/retail/universityvillage/


Not getting specific news articles. Let me try fetching some specific known news sources for science and markets.

Let me try different search terms and fetch specific science news:

curl -s "http://localhost:9090/search?q=site:nature.com+OR+site:sciencedaily.com&format=json" | jq -r '.results[:6] | .[] | "\(.title) | \(.url)"' 2>/dev/null


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#### [Model maps Valencia's October 2024 flood, finding water topped four meters](https://phys.org/news/2026-02-valencia-october-topped-meters.html)

 A study led by Francisco Vallés Morán, a researcher at the Institute of Water and Environmental Engineering (IIAMA) at the Universitat Politècnica de València, has analyzed in detail the flooding caused by the DANA on ...
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Excellent! Now I have science news from Nature and Phys.org. Let me compile the briefing. I have enough diverse items now.

Let me review and select the best 10-12 items, ensuring:
1. No more than 2 on the same topic
2. Diverse sources
3. Diverse categories
4. Not duplicating what's already in memory

Items I have:

**TECH/AI (3 items):**
1. Microsoft confirms plan to ditch OpenAI, develop own frontier models (Windows Central) - NEW
2. OpenAI discontinuing GPT-5, GPT-4o and other models today (Business Standard) - NEW
3. South Korea enacts world's first comprehensive AI Basic Act (WSJ via SearXNG) - NEW

**GLOBAL POLITICS (4 items):**
4. Russia killed Navalny with dart frog toxin epibatidine (BBC) - NEW
5. UK deploying carrier strike group to Arctic (BBC/Munich Security Conference) - NEW
6. Germany-France talks on European nuclear deterrent (Reuters) - NEW
7. US-Iran indirect talks likely Tuesday in Geneva (BBC) - NEW

**MARKETS (need more):**
8. (Need to find something - maybe use the Forbes Bitcoin article?)

**SCIENCE (3 items):**
9. AI agents hiring human 'meatspace workers' including scientists (Nature) - NEW
10. Costa Rica mastodon and giant sloth fossil discovery (Phys.org) - NEW
11. NASA moon mission spacesuit nears milestone (Phys.org) - NEW

Let me also add:
12. Italy train sabotage during Olympics (Reuters) - NEW

For markets, let me try one more search for specific market news.

Excellent science coverage! Let me get one more market item and then compile:

curl -s "http://localhost:9090/search?q=Wall+Street+stock+market+today&format=json" | jq -r '.results[:6] | .[] | "\(.title) | \(.url)"' 2>/dev/null


Wall - Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall
WALL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster | https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wall
WALL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary | https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/wall
Wall - definition of wall by The Free Dictionary | https://www.thefreedictionary.com/wall
WALL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary | https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/wall
Wall Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary | https://www.yourdictionary.com/wall


The search isn't working well for market news. Let me use the Forbes crypto article I found earlier, or try another source. Actually, let me check if I can find any specific market news from the URLs I already have.

Let me compile the briefing now with what I have. I'll include 11 diverse items:

1. **TECH**: Microsoft ditching OpenAI - Windows Central
2. **AI**: OpenAI retiring GPT models - Business Standard
3. **AI**: South Korea AI Basic Act - WSJ/SearXNG
4. **GLOBAL**: Russia/Navalny frog toxin - BBC
5. **GLOBAL**: UK Arctic deployment - BBC
6. **GLOBAL**: Germany-France nuclear talks - Reuters
7. **GLOBAL**: US-Iran talks - BBC
8. **GLOBAL**: Italy train sabotage - Reuters
9. **SCIENCE**: AI agents hiring humans - Nature
10. **SCIENCE**: Costa Rica mastodon discovery - Phys.org
11. **SCIENCE**: NASA spacesuit milestone - Phys.org

That's 11 items covering Tech, AI, Global (4 items from different angles - Russia, UK/Germany, Iran, Italy), and Science (3 items). I need a markets item. Let me try fetching from a financial source directly.

Let me try one direct financial news source:


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