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Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
World · BBC

Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

Amodei's call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

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Danish FA allege FIFA Legal Committee evaded questions on Infantino’s plan
Al Jazeera · 1h ago

Danish FA allege FIFA Legal Committee evaded questions on Infantino’s plan

FIFA Legal Committee accused of evading questions on controversial World Cup proposal put forward by Gianni Infantino.

Death toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 76, with more still missing
BBC · 1h ago

Death toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 76, with more still missing

Access to the burnt-out boat has been slowed by toxic fumes and lingering heat, the country's coast guard says.

Burial of King Oyo takes place in Uganda as news anchor prepares for throne
The Guardian · 1h ago

Burial of King Oyo takes place in Uganda as news anchor prepares for throne

Royal guards carry casket through streets of Fort Portal amid row over appointment of Edward Rukidi KijanangomaUganda’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, long the world’s youngest monarch, has been buried among the tombs of his royal forebears as ⁠his Tooro kingdom looked to put ⁠a bitter succession battle behind ​it.Oyo’s appointed successor, the news anchor Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, cast nine coffee berries into the grave at the Karambi Royal Tombs, marking the formal handover of power in the western Ugandan kingdom. Continue reading...

Police in Barcelona clash with Catalan national day activists
Al Jazeera · 1h ago

Police in Barcelona clash with Catalan national day activists

Spanish police charged at left-wing protesters in Barcelona on Catalonia's National Day.

French officials investigate if malicious act caused train derailment
BBC · 1h ago

French officials investigate if malicious act caused train derailment

Officials say a rail fragment was found on the tracks after Friday's crash of a passenger train that left 44 people injured.

Teen boy rescued after days adrift in Alaskan waters
BBC · 1h ago

Teen boy rescued after days adrift in Alaskan waters

The 15-year-old boy was rescued while the other two passengers from the capsized fishing vessel, his brother and cousin, died.

Iranian official tells Al Jazeera IAEA ruling was imposed by US and Israel
Al Jazeera · 1h ago

Iranian official tells Al Jazeera IAEA ruling was imposed by US and Israel

Iranian official tells Al Jazeera an IAEA resolution on Tehran’s nuclear safeguards was ‘imposed’ by the US and Israel

England survive Pakistan scare to seal 3-0 Test series sweep
Al Jazeera · 2h ago

England survive Pakistan scare to seal 3-0 Test series sweep

England overcome early tremors to win ⁠third Test against Pakistan by eight wickets, clinching a series whitewash.

Trump says a unified Ireland would be ‘fantastic’ during Irish visit
Al Jazeera · 2h ago

Trump says a unified Ireland would be ‘fantastic’ during Irish visit

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham maintains there is not enough popular support for Northern Ireland to leave the UK.

Six Nigerians extradited to US over $6M online romance scam
The Guardian · 2h ago

Six Nigerians extradited to US over $6M online romance scam

Alleged members of Black Axe criminal network that swindled US women out of $6m flown from South AfricaSix Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of more than $6m through online romance scams were extradited to the United States on Friday.South African police confirmed they were to be extradited earlier on Friday, while local news in Africa confirmed that the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, known as the Hawks, facilitated their handover to officials from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation and Secret Service at Cape Town international airport, in collaboration with Interpol South Africa. Continue reading...

A united Ireland would be 'fantastic' says Trump during Irish visit
BBC · 2h ago

A united Ireland would be 'fantastic' says Trump during Irish visit

Trump made the comments during a meeting with Irish leader Micheál Martin, but Downing Street says it will "stick to the Good Friday Agreement".

Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island: Can they hold it?
Al Jazeera · 2h ago

Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island: Can they hold it?

The takeover solidifies the group's position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult.

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