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Sony Music, Warner sue Anthropic, alleging a “brazen campaign” of intellectual property theft
This latest lawsuit is particularly broad and homes in on accusations of illegal piracy.
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Haitian gangs release 13 captives after mass kidnapping in Kenscoff
The attack in Kenscoff killed at least 47 people and resulted in the kidnapping of more than 50, as gangs exert control.
Pakistan suspends eight officials over hospital fire that killed 14 babies
Interim inquiry finds lack of fire safety protocols at Islamabad hospital, prompting suspensions and criminal probe.
DR Congo begins vaccinating against largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak
70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses have been sent to DR Congo in hope they prove effective against the Bundibugyo strain.
Sudan’s date palm trees under threat from drought and wildfires
In Sudan, date palm trees are an economic lifeline for residents of Northern State.
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At TechBBQ, Europe’s AI conversations kept coming back to: Who’s actually in control?
Investors, founders, and operators from across Europe arrived for the annual Nordic TechBBQ conference to talk about how humans can have agency over AI.
Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks
Two Turkish-operated vessels have been struck this week as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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“We’re not doing 30 bets a year”: Vijay Pande on betting small after running $4 billion at a16z
Vijay Pande — who left a16z's roughly $4 billion biotech practice last year to start the much smaller, AI-native VZVC — talks about why biology is finally shift...
Israeli army arrests six Palestinians after settler violence in West Bank
Israeli settlers stormed Qusra in the occupied West Bank, attacking Palestinian residents and damaging homes.
Niger military says it is regaining control after attempted mutiny
Niger’s military says it is regaining control after a mutiny in Niamey after gun fire was heard in the capital.
Russian strike on a munitions depot triggers deadly blasts near Kyiv
Russian strike on an arms depot near Kyiv sparked fires and explosions, killing at least 38 people and wounding dozens.
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Hollywood celebs are getting into microdrama apps
Several Hollywood celebs are ditching the massive eight-figure checks and exotic movie sets for a rising format: microdramas.
RSS chief’s visit to US denounced as ‘goodwill tour’ for Hindu nationalism
Activists say Hindu nationalists have sought to mask far-right politics through broad appeals to the Indian diaspora.
Israeli attacks across Gaza kill two people, hit hospital supply warehouse
Gaza’s Health Ministry reports rising casualties amid escalated Israeli attacks, with victims trapped under rubble.
Man United vs Ipswich Town: Premier League – preview, team news, prediction
United put in a sorry display as they lost 2-0 to Hull last weekend, while newly promoted Ipswich beat Sunderland 2-1.
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Sony Music and Warner Chappell are suing Anthropic
Sony Music and Warner Chappell have filed suit against Anthropic in the US District Court for the Northern District of California seeking damages for "tens of t...
Liverpool net late in Forest draw to avoid Anfield debut defeat for Iraola
Victor Munoz scores late goal to secure 2-2 draw for Liverpool after Nottingham Forest scare in Premier League.
People stranded for days on dilapidated Nigerian highway
Al Jazeera asked people on the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road how they view this infrastructure crisis.
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The Theragun Sense makes everyday recovery surprisingly easy
As my 20s are set to come to an end later this year, I’ve officially reached the age where sleeping in the wrong position or stretching just a little too far ca...
Korea divided: A sister’s long wait and a defector’s bid to save his mother
An elderly South Korean waits to see a brother in the North one last time, while a North Korean defector risks it all.
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Four men plead guilty to attack on Jewish ambulances in Golders Green
Four men have admitted setting fire to four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity during an arson attack in London back in March. Hamza Iqbal, 20, Rehan Khan...
Israeli settlers surround Palestinian home in occupied West Bank’s Qusra
At least four Palestinians are trapped inside the home, while settlers have set fire to nearby Palestinian land.
Chinese rescuers race to reach mudslide survivors in Nepal-China border
Rescuers raced to clear roads leading to the mudslide-hit border port of Gyirong, China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
Israel raids, shutters UNRWA lifeline for Palestinian refugees
An UNRWA vocational centre in the occupied West Bank has been raided by Israeli forces and ordered to close.
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Nvidia’s AI advantage is moving beyond the GPU
The new generation of data center systems is increasing efficiency with smarter traffic control instead of just more processor cycles.
UNRWA’s first and last vocational college in East Jerusalem is under threat
Israel threatens the Qalandiya Training Centre, one of Jerusalem's oldest still-operational educational institutions.
Gaza farmer returns to the grapevines he couldn’t bear to abandon
After nearly three years of war, a farmer returns to Sheikh Ijlin’s renowned grape fields.
Indonesia sets up shelters for babies, children affected by wildfire smoke
Indonesia sets up shelters for babies, children affected by wildfire smoke
Formula One champion Lando Norris extends McLaren contract until 2030
Last season, 26-year-old Norris delivered McLaren's first drivers' title since Lewis Hamilton won it in 2008.