Faster homework, poor exam results: What AI is doing to students’ learning
AI is spreading in classrooms, but its impact on learning depends less on the technology than on how students use it.
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Ukrainian film-maker criticises EU after it cuts Venice Biennale funding over Russia controversy
Sergei Loznitsa likens removal of €2m grant to ‘a punishment in kindergarten’ on eve of Venice film festivalOne of Ukraine’s most acclaimed film-makers has criticised the European Commission’s decision to cut off funds to the Venice Biennale over the opening of Russia’s pavilion, likening it to “a punishment in kindergarten”.The Biennale drew heavy criticism this spring when it allowed Russia to u...
Almost half of world’s farmers poisoned by pesticides every year, experts find
Study reveals that pesticide poisoning kills 11,000 people each year, with India accounting for nearly 60% of fatalitiesAlmost half of the world’s farmers are poisoned by pesticides every single year, a study has found.Using publicly available data from 2006-2023, the study, which was commissioned by Pesticide Action Network, found there to be an estimated 402-433m cases of unintentional acute pes...
UK must end all trade with Israel, says co-founder of BDS movement
Exclusive: sanctions against ministers and settler groups are ‘smoke and mirrors cop-out’ says Omar BarghoutiBritain’s legal and ethical obligation to stop a genocide in Gaza requires it to take bigger steps than halting trade with illegal Israeli settlements or imposing further sanctions, Omar Barghouti, the co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement has said.He described san...
Australia used eucalyptus to fight soil salinity but the geology prevented it
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Tencent’s Hy4 model gains in open-source AI rankings after ecosystem-driven training
Tencent Holdings’ strategy of using its vast product ecosystem to train its new Hy4 preview model gives it an edge in developing AI agents and brings its flagship model suite back into the top tier of open-source offerings, according to analysts. The Chinese tech giant’s “differentiated product-plus-model strategy”, where preview models were first deployed across Tencent’s suite of products, enabl...
South Korea jails care home head for sexually assaulting disabled residents
The man, surnamed Kim, was handed a 15-year prison term for abusing three residents at the facility near Seoul.
South Korea jails disabled care home head for sexually assaulting residents
The man, surnamed Kim, was handed a 15-year prison term for abusing three residents at the facility near Seoul.
22 people killed in bus crash in Egypt
At least 22 people have been killed after a bus crash in the south Sinai area of Egypt, authorities have said.
21 people killed in bus crash in Egypt
At least 21 people have been killed, and 29 more injured, after a bus crash in the south Sinai area of Egypt, authorities have said.
21 people killed in bus crash in Egyptian area popular with tourists
Twenty-one people have been killed, and 29 more injured, after a bus crash in the south Sinai area of Egypt, authorities have said.
Sixteen people killed in bus crash in Egyptian area popular with tourists
Sixteen people have been killed, and 28 more injured, after a bus crash in the south Sinai area of Egypt, authorities have said.
Sixteen people killed in bus crash in Egyptian area popular with divers
Sixteen people have been killed and 28 more injured after a bus crash in the south Sinai area of Egypt, authorities have said.
Queensland police investigate after 5,500 sheep worth $1.7m stolen from farm
Police say the sheep were stolen from a property 830km west of Brisbane between February and MayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland police are investigating after about 5,500 Dorper sheep worth more than $1.7m were allegedly stolen from a western Queensland farm.Police said the sheep were stolen from a property outside Blackall, about 830km west of Brisbane, betwe...
‘We have had enough’: thousands of University of Sydney staff walk off the job over AI and job security
Hundreds of university staff were stationed at picket lines, calling for stronger protections around the use of AIFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe same week union members at the University of Sydney agreed to a 24-hour strike, staff received the results of an internal survey.In the faculty of arts and social scienc...
Wednesday briefing: What’s behind the global backlash against datacentres?
In today’s newsletter: Communities from Scotland to India are pushing back against datacentres they feel have been forced upon them, warning they threaten energy supplies and the climateGood morning. This summer, datacentres have become targets of resistance across the world. Ever since the arrival of ChatGPT, big tech has been lobbying for the creation of enormous new facilities. Many governments...
Zombie fungus uses dead female flies to infect healthy flies using spores
A fungus launches infectious spores using pressurized liquid bursts from dead flies. These spores are propelled with significant force, reaching speeds up to ten meters per second. Spore size is crucial, balancing momentum for dispersal and air current transport. Dead female flies attract males, aiding spore spread through contact and movement. This remarkable fungal artillery ensures continue...
CityU investigates after clip shows man carrying woman in bra, shorts at disco night
Hong Kong’s City University (CityU) has launched an investigation after a video surfaced showing a half-naked man carrying a woman wearing only a bra and shorts during a student-led orientation event. The university issued a statement on Wednesday stressing “zero tolerance” of improper conduct after the clip appeared online showing the behaviour during a disco-themed party. The clip has since been...
CityU vows ‘zero tolerance’ as orientation disco night video triggers probe
Hong Kong’s City University (CityU) has launched an investigation after a video surfaced showing a half-naked man carrying a woman wearing only a bra and shorts during a student-led orientation event. The university issued a statement on Wednesday stressing “zero tolerance” of improper conduct after the clip appeared online showing the behaviour during a disco-themed party. The clip has since been...
CityU vows ‘zero tolerance’ as orientation ‘disco night’ video triggers probe
Hong Kong’s City University has launched an investigation into an alleged indecent incident during a student-led orientation activity after a video surfaced showing a half-naked man carrying a woman wearing only a bra and shorts. The university issued a statement on Wednesday pledging “zero tolerance” for improper conduct, after a social media clip appeared to show intimate behaviour among individ...
Palestinian artist Saint Levant delays tour amid US visa complications
Visa cancellations or delays have forced international artists to rethink US tours under President Donald Trump.
Australia news live: Jim Chalmers hails ‘resilient’ economy but expert says national accounts show ’too little growth and too much inflation’
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRide share driver charged on allegations of committing sexual acts during bookingA ride share driver will face court in Sydney today over multiple allegations of sexual acts, including one allegedly committed in the city’s CBD last weekend.They’re sick and tired of the feminisation of our curriculum and the lack o...
Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets
Speed limit dropped from 60km/h for around 70% of general roads in the hope of making narrow streets of crowded cities saferDrivers on residential roads in Japan have been forced to take their foot off the accelerator, after the speed limit was slashed from 60km/h (37mph) to 30km/h in an attempt to reduce deaths and injuries among pedestrians on narrow urban streets.The new limit, which went into ...
Venezuela hands the US control over a fifth of its oil in landmark deal
Venezuela's parliament has approved handing the US control of a fifth of its oil reserves, cementing Washington's grip on a government it helped install after toppling President Nicolas Maduro in January.
‘No time to issue a warning’: Experts on what caused Nepal flood and what’s needed to improve preparedness
Nepal has contributed little to the emissions driving global warming yet it is suffering the worst consequences.
US journalist jailed for 2 years for working as a Chinese agent
An American journalist who lived in Beijing, worked for Chinese state media and pleaded guilty to helping Beijing collect US intelligence was sentenced on Tuesday to two years in federal prison. Thomas Weir Pauken II, 51, was also sentenced to three years of supervised release and barred from overseas travel during that period, according to the US Justice Department. He also used the alias Tom McG...
Controversial US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after months at sea
Democratic lawmakers have called for an investigation into conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln following reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises.
Syria’s restrained approach to Israel carries risks
Damascus's restraint could encourage more Israeli encroachment and lose the trust of the Syrian public.