Argentina’s Milei addresses UN as tensions rise over Falkland Islands
Sept 23 – Argentina’s President Javier Milei on Wednesday will address world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly amid escalating tensions with Britain over oil exploration around the Falkland…
Catalonia’s far-right surge divides independence camp as migration fears grow
BARCELONA, Sept 23 – Almost a decade after Catalonia’s failed independence bid, a growing number of voters are shifting their focus from secession to issues such as immigration and crime,…
Many countries are optimistic about AI, poll finds
The margins between hope and fear about the new technology were wide. Read More
AI political ads warp reality ahead of US midterms
The proliferation of AI ads in US federal, state and local elections comes against the backdrop of declining trust in the technology. Read More
Anthropic, OpenAI release cheaper AI even as safety fears grow
The dueling launches highlight the tension facing the two San Francisco companies. Read More
ShinyHunters hackers say they breached FBI, stole data on bureau employees
The FBI said it is currently investigating the claims. Read More
Moroccans vote in election set to shape government before World Cup
RABAT, Sept 23 – Moroccans vote in an election on Wednesday that will shape the government overseeing the final stages of a $20-billion push to prepare for the 2030 World…
Papua New Guinea police bust human trafficking ring, rescue 39 Indonesians
Police in Papua New Guinea said they had rescued 39 human trafficking victims and arrested four Chinese nationals in what they called a “deeply disturbing” case. Read More
Trump administration to admit primarily Afrikaners under new refugee proposal
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 22 – The Trump administration plans to set a refugee admissions ceiling of 17,500 over the next 12 months consisting “primarily” of South Africans from the country’s…
‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
BOSTON, Sept 22 – The social media “looksmaxxing” influencer known as Clavicular has been charged with raping a 17-year-old girl who told police she became intoxicated at his family’s home…