Cutting-edge AI raises fears about risks to humanity. Are tech and political leaders doing enough?
Chatbots like ChatGPT wowed with their ability to do tasks as good as or better than humans, thanks to cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems
2023-10-31 14:28
Philippines to Protect Territory ‘At All Cost’ Amid Sea Row
The Philippines on Tuesday vowed to protect its territory “at all cost”, a day after China’s military said
2023-10-31 14:22
Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions
The Labour leader will use a speech to restate his support for a humanitarian pause, rather than a ceasefire.
2023-10-31 14:16
Hong Kong leader defends new election rules even though biggest pro-democracy party can't join race
Hong Kong’s leader is defending the rules for the upcoming local elections as open and fair after an electoral overhaul effectively barred the city’s remaining pro-democracy activists from joining the race
2023-10-31 13:45
Kerala blasts: Man arrested after deadly attack on Jehovah's Witnesses
The man had surrendered to police after the blasts, which killed three people including a child.
2023-10-31 13:20
A UN envoy says the Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, adding to growing instability there
The United Nations special envoy for Syria is warning that the Israel-Hamas war is spilling into the neighboring country
2023-10-31 13:18
Scherzer forced from World Series Game 3 by back tightness and Jon Gray emerges from bullpen for win
Texas starter Max Scherzer left his World Series Game 3 outing against Arizona after three innings because of back tightness
2023-10-31 12:53
Battle for control of Virginia Legislature may hinge on a state senate race with independent streak
A race that could determine control of Virginia’s state legislature will not be a standard battle between a Democrat and a Republican
2023-10-31 12:49
Israel Gaza: US rejects global calls for ceasefire
The American decision comes amid loud calls for a humanitarian truce at the United Nations.
2023-10-31 12:46
Biden’s Cabinet secretaries will push a divided Congress to send aid to Israel and Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make the case to Congress that the United States should immediately send aid to Israel and Ukraine
2023-10-31 12:28
White Island: Company found guilty over NZ volcano disaster
Whakaari Management, which licenses tours to White Island, is due to be sentenced in February.
2023-10-31 12:22
Judge dismisses Brett Favre defamation suit, saying Shannon Sharpe used hyperbole over welfare money
A federal judge has dismissed Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against fellow retired NFL player Shannon Sharpe
2023-10-31 12:17