The information front has been central to the Iranian government’s war effort. For an external audience, there is an innovative online strategy that has consisted of AI Lego, memes and hip hop diss tracks directed at Donald Trump and the MAGA base. But this coexists with more brutal domestic tactics: crackdowns, arrests and internet blackouts. … Read more
Owner of US tech giant reveals breach of one of world’s most powerful AI models. Reports of unauthorised access to one of the most powerful Artificial Intelligence models yet developed have emerged. Nothing malicious, say the owners – but it has intensified focus on such technology falling into the wrong hands. So, how is AI … Read more
Caracas says it is opening up the sector to private players. It all started with a direct US attack on Venezuela earlier this month. Back then, US President Donald Trump made it clear that he was only interested in the country’s substantial oil reserves. On Thursday, the government in Caracas announced a massive overhaul of … Read more
Hundreds of Turkish footballers and referees have been found to hold illegal betting accounts. The sport betting scandal that took hold of the Turkish Football Federation this week has put a spotlight on an endemic issue. Hundreds of players and referees have been accused of illegally placing bets. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of … Read more
Donald Trump pledges more deals like Intel stake, worrying business community. The US has taken a stake in Intel chipmaker as part of a push to secure domestic production and reduce reliance on China. The acquisition is the most significant intervention in private business since the 2008 financial crisis. Supporters call it a smart industrial … Read more
Terrifying footage captures the moment a water-bomber helicopter plunges into Rosporden Lake as it battles raging flames.A routine firefighting mission in Rosporden, France, turned into a heart-stopping scene on Sunday evening when a Morane 29 helicopter, tasked with scooping water to combat a wildfire, lost control and crashed into a lake.Shocking video shows the helicopter … Read more
The capture of the bank comes a day after Sudanese army forces celebrated the seizure of the presidential palace. The Sudanese army claims to have seized control of the main headquarters of the country’s central bank from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as it continues to make advances in the capital. Nabil Abdallah, an … Read more
Pakistan has once again been shaken by protests, with Imran Khan, the country’s jailed ex-prime minister, at their epicentre. This time, the state has responded with a technologically sophisticated crackdown, with digital blackouts and restrictions on social media. Contributors:Shahzeb Jillani – Journalist, Dawn NewsRabia Mehmood – Managing editor, New Wave GlobalMunizae Jahangir – Editor, voicepk … Read more
PARIS (AP) — A small fire broke out Thursday in the spire of the medieval cathedral in Rouen, a major landmark in northern France that was under renovation, but authorities said it was quickly brought under control. Witnesses told French television they saw smoke emanating from the spire just after midday, and recalled a devastating … Read more
The Israeli prime minister also predicts the war in Gaza and on other regional fronts would last many months. The border zone between the Gaza Strip and Egypt should be under Israel’s control, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said, as he predicted the war in the Palestinian enclave and on other regional fronts would … Read more