Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal
Serbia says it will help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide aid as the two countries deepen cooperation.
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OpenAI to pause some work on AI model Astra due to security concerns
Agent found to be able to find and exploit vulnerabilities without human intervention, and to carry out cyber-attacksOpenAI will pause some work on an artificial intelligence model because of security concerns, the company stated Friday, following a series of incidents in which AI agents have escaped containment.The company had evaluated the agent, Astra, and found “significant advancements in age...
More than 178,000 immigrants have suddenly fled or been deported from South Africa. Here's why
A crackdown on undocumented migration and sometimes violent anti-immigration protests have resulted in more than 178,000 immigrants leaving South Africa in recent months
A fast-moving wildfire forces more than 20,000 people to evacuate in western Canada
More than 20,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes in western Canada overnight as a fast-moving wildfire grew rapidly and raced toward towns along British Columbia’s Okanagan Lake, destroying homes in its path
2 drones spotted flying over German military base after drone with explosives found at cargo airport
Two drones have been spotted flying over a German military base in the western part of the country earlier this week, just two days after a drone carrying explosives was found at a key cargo airport
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Widower who lost wife and 6 children in attack remarries in Nigerian mass wedding for 1,500 couples
A mass-wedding ceremony has been held in Nigeria for 1,500 couples as part of a regional state-sponsored event
Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact: A new shield or strategic signal?
The agreement names no adversary, but analysts say Iran and its regional network are central to the thinking behind it.
Russia exploits Ukraine's interceptor shortage in ongoing attacks
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Serbia for talks on economic ties and security issues
Meet Costa Rica's tiny 'coffee frog,' a nocturnal species found living among coffee shrubs
A remarkable discovery in Costa Rica reveals a diminutive nocturnal frog inhabiting the coffee plantations. Measuring less than four centimeters, this unique species relies on small insects for food and foliage for protection. Essential to its lifecycle are local streams, which face risks from pesticide runoff. This finding not only emphasizes the rich biodiversity in agricultural settings but als...
Major wildfire in hills above Lake Garda: at least 200 residents and tourists evacuated
A fire broke out on Friday evening in the mountains above Tignale. Rescuers evacuated about 200 people and are checking holiday homes used by tourists.
Which stars need to shine this season: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man Utd, PSG
From the Premier League and La Liga to the UEFA Champions League, which players hold the key to their clubs' season?
US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president's first day of office
Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".
Opposition MP hurls eggs at Kosovo Prime Minister
An opposition lawmaker threw eggs at acting Prime Minster Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session.
Jorge Messi, father of Argentina great Lionel Messi, dies at 68
Jorge Messi served as his son's agent and accompanied him to Europe when he signed with Barcelona as a teenager.
Israeli troops infiltrate Lebanese army-held village and build roadblock, mayor says
A Lebanese village held by the country's army was infiltrated by Israeli forces, who built a roadblock near the town square overnight, the mayor and state media said Saturday. The Lebanese army was deployed to Zawtar al-Gharbiya more than two weeks ago within the framework of a US-sponsored agreement signed with Israel.
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One of UK’s best fossil collections sold overseas in ‘loss to the nation’
Exclusive: Lack of funds left British museums unable pay eight-figure sum for collection, which went to Abu Dhabi institutionOne of the most important collections of UK Jurassic fossils ever compiled has been sold to a museum in Abu Dhabi, the Guardian can reveal, in what British experts have described as a loss for the nation.The collection, which was amassed by a private fossil collector, consis...
Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM
Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo's acting prime minister Albin Kurti.
Europeans face energy crisis as heat wave brings wildfires and drought
The Danube River hasn't been this low in over 200 years. Wildfires are scorching multiple countries in Europe. Less water means less nuclear energy generation, bringing an energy crisis. Ramy Inocencio details Europe's heat wave struggles.
Girl, 12, dies after Thailand school shooting, bringing the death toll to at least 8
A schoolgirl has died from critical wounds after a student opened fire at a high school and his home outside Bangkok the day before, raising the death toll to at least eight
UNRWA has been with me since birth, I cannot imagine a future without it
The UN body has been part of the lives of millions of Palestinian refugees. Post-genocide Gaza cannot cope without it
Madonna pays tribute to 'genius, otherworldly' producer William Orbit
The Queen of Pop worked with Orbit several times over the years, most notably on her genre-bending, Grammy Award-winning album Ray of Light.
Lebanon ‘detains’ former al-Assad-era general, weighs handing him to Syria
Judicial and security sources say a routine embassy visit landed a wanted former Syrian general in a Beirut jail cell.
These are the "super scooper" firefighting seaplanes dousing European and U.S. wildfires
As wildfires rage in parts of the United States and Europe, firefighting efforts have taken to the seas and skies. CBS Saturday Morning takes a look at these remarkable "super scooper" amphibious aircraft.
Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.
2-year-old sister becomes perfect bone marrow match for Utah girl with aplastic anemia
Emma Meline, a young girl diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia right before Christmas, found hope in her little sister Lucy. At only two years old, Lucy bravely became a bone marrow donor, granting Emma the chance for a life-saving transplant. After a challenging journey, Emma celebrated her fifth birthday at home, marking a remarkable recovery. This profound experience deepened the unbreakable b...
Russian strikes kill four as Kyiv hits oil refinery
At least four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv and surrounding regions early Saturday. Moscow has been exploiting Ukraine’s depleted air defences to launch waves of drone and missile strikes, while Kyiv has hit another oil refinery in Russia as part of its near-daily long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities, aiming to deepen pressure on Moscow’s fuel supplies.
Wildfires in western Canada forces more than 20,000 people to evacuate
The Bald Range wildfire was first reported on Friday evening.
