Huge fires around Bursa, Turkiye’s fourth-largest city, broke out over the weekend, leading to more than 3,500 people fleeing their homes. On Monday morning, fog-like smoke from fires and smouldering foliage hung over the city. Unseasonably high temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds have been fuelling the wildfires, with Turkiye and other parts of the … Read more
We examine the potential threats of artificial intelligence to our environment and human life. Governments are in a race to claim dominance over the most advanced AI technologies. Some experts and activists are warning that the potential for dystopian scenarios leading to the end of humanity isn’t just science fiction. Presenter: Anelise Borges Guests:Joep Meinderts – PauseAI founderAlexandra … Read more
Two top Iranian officials on Thursday said Iran planned to respond to Israel’s recent attacks, according to Iranian media, threatening to continue a cycle of retaliation between the countries. “Iran’s response to the Zionist aggression is definite,” said Gen. Ali Fadavi, the deputy commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps, according to Iranian media. “We have … Read more
Whistleblower lawyer on Assange extradition: ‘It would affect publishers, journalists, bloggers, anyone – me and you.’ As the world commemorates Press Freedom Day, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange remains detained in a high-security prison in the United Kingdom while the United States fights for his extradition. Assange faces 17 Espionage Act charges and a charge of … Read more
Bitter divisions erupt between ministers on post-war plans for Gaza. Israel’s far-right coalition government is at war, not just in Gaza but with itself. Ministers are fighting about a possible inquiry into the army’s pre-October 7 role – and proposals to expel all Palestinians from Gaza. So, how fragile is Israel’s government? And what would … Read more