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Who killed Trump’s AI order? Musk says it wasn’t him
WASHINGTON, May 23 — Speculation swirled yesterday over the last-minute collapse of President Donald Trump’s planned executive order on powerful AI models, with fingers pointing at the president’s allies in […]
Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO
GENEVA, May 23 —The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said yesterdy, as […]
WHO: New hantavirus case confirmed in Netherlands crew member
GENEVA, May 23 — A member of the MV Hondius cruise ship crew who disembarked in Spain’s Canary Islands and was repatriated to the Netherlands was confirmed Friday as a […]
Thousands evacuated in California as chemical tank leak sparks explosion fears
LOS ANGELES, May 23 — Tens of thousands of people were ordered to leave their homes in California yesterday after a huge chemical tank began leaking, with warnings it might […]
Trump’s new rule: Green Card seekers must apply abroad, cannot remain in US while waiting for approval
WASHINGTON, May 23 — The Trump administration announced yesterday that most foreigners seeking a Green Card granting permanent US residency must apply from their home countries. “From now on, an […]
Eight dead, dozens trapped in China coal mine blast
BEIJING, May 23 — At least eight people have died and dozens are trapped underground after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China, state media reported today. […]
‘We’re going to carry on’: Battered Gaza flotilla activists vow return after violent interception
ISTANBUL, May 22 — Julien Cabral has just completed his first voyage with the “Flotilla for Gaza”. One of his eyes is ringed with purple, he has a wound on […]
Police say Prince Andrew sexual misconduct report will be taken seriously if lodged
LONDON, May 22 — UK police investigating former prince Andrew said Friday they are also open to probing a claim of sexual misconduct against King Charles III’s brother. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, […]
Haj pilgrimage begins in Mecca as Middle East tensions and extreme heat loom
MECCA, May 22 — More than a million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the haj pilgrimage overshadowed by the Middle East war, as animosity smoulders across the region despite a […]
India hits record power demand amid intense nationwide heatwave
NEW DELHI, May 22 — India’s power producers have set a record for electricity generation as swathes of the world’s most populous nation swelters in an intense heatwave, the ministry […]