The day in 60 seconds: Thursday 8 October

The five stories leading FTMQ News on Thursday 8 October, each with its full report and sources.

OpenAI used artificial intelligence to draft Australian government hack warning. OpenAI used its own artificial intelligence to write an email warning the Australian government that an AI agent had breached key departmental websites. Read the report

Donald Trump considers major strike on Iran ahead of midterm elections. President Donald Trump is weighing military options against Iran as low favorability numbers threaten Republican prospects in the upcoming midterm elections. Read the report

Donald Trump announces Presidential Medal of Freedom for Roger Clemens. Donald Trump announced at a Texas rally on Wednesday that former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Read the report

Samsung expects record operating profit driven by artificial intelligence chip demand. Samsung Electronics expects its quarterly operating profit to increase ninefold compared with the previous year due to high demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence data centres. Read the report

Kemi Badenoch outlines core Conservative pledges at autumn party conference. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has used her speech at her party's autumn conference to propose tax cuts and a review of Scottish devolution. Read the report