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‘Unfounded accusations’: China rejects US claims of 'malicious' AI distillation by its firms
‘Overdue first step’: UK reacts to gov’t ban on Israeli settlement trade
UK bans imports from illegal Israeli settlements in a strong policy move after recognising a Palestinian state last year.
Sweden is preparing for AI-powered election interference. What does that defence actually look like?
Polling published by the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency last week found that 64% of Swedish adults think attempts by foreign actors to influence Sweden this year are either very or quite likely.
Yemen war escalates: Who are the key actors involved?
Here is a look at the main actors currently involved in the conflict.
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Ministers to put white working-class people in UK at heart of new equalities unit
Bridget Phillipson to announce creation of unit which will make class a key part of its equalities agendaUK politics live – latest updatesThe government is putting class at the heart of its equalities agenda by creating a new unit which will make tackling white working-class inequality a priority.The unit, which minister for women and equalities, Bridget Phillipson, will announce on Wednesday, wil...
More than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans' - as Anthropic reveals another 'cybersecurity' incident
There is a more than 10% chance that "AI could kill all humans" in the next decade, according to a top safety researcher at Anthropic.
More than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans' - as Anthropic reveals another "cybersecurity" incident
There is a more than 10% chance that "AI could kill all humans" in the next decade, according to a top safety researcher at Anthropic.
More than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans', insider warns
There is a more than 10% chance that "AI could kill all humans" in the next decade, a top safety researcher at Anthropic has said.
More than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans' - Anthropic researcher
There is a more than 10% chance that "AI could kill all humans" in the next decade, a top safety researcher at Anthropic has said.
German far-right party taunts chancellor after its election triumph. He says it won't win a majority
The far-right Alternative for Germany has taunted Chancellor Friedrich Merz in parliament after it thrashed his party in a regional election
Suspected measles cases kill nearly 1,000 as Bangladesh struggles to contain outbreak
Bangladesh is struggling to tackle a measles outbreak that has killed almost 1,000 children this year despite a renewed vaccination campaign
'New escalation in Yemen deeply concerning everyone in the region'
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Jules Grange Gastinel, Researcher at the Institute for Research and Studies on the Arab and Muslim World (IREMAM). He depicts Yemen as moving from a prolonged condition of unresolved conflict into renewed regional confrontation. The relative calm established after 2022, he argues, never amounted to a durable political settlement: Yemen remains divided between riv...
More schools close in Indonesia due to worsening haze from forest fires
Schools in Indonesia's South Sumatra province have switched to remote learning due to worsening haze from forest fires
Finland completes work on 200km fence along border with Russia
Helsinki says the fence will help protect NATO's longest border as concerns grow over Russian hybrid activity and the potential use of migration to exert pressure on the country.
Airlines scramble to dig out from tech problems that canceled 1,750 flights in the UK
The head of Britain’s air traffic control system has been summoned to a meeting with the country’s transport minister as airlines scramble to dig out from the backlog triggered by technical problems that have forced the cancellation of more than 1,750 ...
Trump center stage at RNC in midterms gamble – US politics live
President to give speeches on both days of unprecedented gatheringRepublican midterm convention will be ‘Trumpist pageantry’ – at the party’s own riskSign up for US Breaking News emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Donald Trump is due to address Republicans tonight at the party’s first ever national convention ahead of the crucial midterm elections, with the GOP hoping to energize ...
Swiss and French train stations named among best in Europe – with Germany free-falling down rankings
The latest European Railway Station Index ranks the top 60 busiest railway stations in Europe – and there are clear winners and losers.
Alibaba sends AI ‘digital employees’ to work in rival apps from ByteDance, Tencent
Alibaba Group Holding is giving users the ability to put artificial intelligence-powered “digital employees” to work within rival office platforms, opening a new competitive front against ByteDance and Tencent Holdings in enterprise AI. The latest version of the QoderWake tool, launched by Alibaba Cloud on Tuesday, allowed users to generate fully functioning workers using a single-line description...
Psychological toll of Cuba’s multiple crises pushing many islanders to breaking point
The psychological toll of daily life in Cuba is pushing many to their breaking point on the Caribbean island of nearly 10 million people
War of words between China and Philippines over South China Sea claims
China is accusing the Philippines of “stirring up trouble” after Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sharply criticized Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea
Meet Franklin Howley-Dumit Serulle, whose online insect photo helped reveal a new hoverfly
An amateur naturalist's photograph on iNaturalist helped scientists identify a new hoverfly species. Researchers later found a specimen in Valle Nuevo National Park, confirming the discovery. This new species, Monoceromyia ndidiae, was formally described after laboratory analysis. The discovery highlights how amateur observations contribute to understanding biodiversity. This finding earned the Sw...
Nepal’s flood bill could hit $5 billion. Where will the money come from?
Following the catastrophic floods, Nepal is staring down an enormous reconstruction cost running into billions. To restore infrastructure and homes effectively, both local resources and international assistance will play pivotal roles. The nation is actively pursuing funding opportunities with development banks and climate finance, emphasizing the importance of resilient rebuilding strategies for ...
Google to invest €13bn in Finnish AI data centres, its biggest European push yet
Google will spend at least €13 billion on data centres and digital infrastructure in Finland over the next two years, its largest single investment in Europe, in a bet on the country's cheap power and climate.
Dutch scientists turn office urine into electricity, nutrients and potentially hydrogen
Men in a Dutch office toilet became a small power station using a dedicated urinal. This rig extracted phosphate and ammonia while generating electricity for electric cars. Bacteria break down organic matter in urine, transferring electrons to electrodes for current production. Separately collected urine is a promising feedstock for these bio-electrochemical treatment systems. Research shows urine...
In 2023, LA storms refilled shallow aquifers and reservoirs, but deep groundwater recovered only 25%
In 2023, record-setting storms brought a much-needed boost to Los Angeles's reservoirs and shallow groundwater levels. Yet, deeper aquifers, specifically those lying beneath fifty meters, showed only a slight recovery post-wet season, with just twenty-five percent of lost groundwater replenished. This highlights a crucial disparity; improvements in surface water do not mirror the health of undergr...
Houthis report Saudi reprisals after oil sites set ablaze in wave of strikes
The Houthis said Saudi Arabia retaliated with strikes on Tuesday after the group targeted oil facilities, wounding dozens, as deadly fighting reignited in Yemen after a Houthi offensive towards the Red Sea's Bab al-Mandab chokepoint. The rapid round of strikes and counter-strikes follows the unravelling of a four-year truce between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed government in July.
War in the Middle East: Iran attacks US base in Jordan, 10 US vessels
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they pummelled a US military base in Jordan, vowing retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers that dragged the foes deeper into war. Tehran's bombs came after US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to Iran targeting an American warship, the second such attack in less than a week. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports fr...
Diplomatic row escalates as UK, France and Canada move to sanction Israeli settlements
Britain, France and Canada said Tuesday they will ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with a UK minister accusing Israel of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians there. The moves prompted a furious Israel to unveil immediate counter-measures targeting Britain, as Jerusalem-based journalist Jordana Miller reports.