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Video game performers begin strike over AI concerns

A new wave of strikes has erupted in Hollywood, this time over the use of artificial intelligence in the video games industry.

26/07/2024

USA

UN chief calls for action to curb extreme heat

The Secretary-General of the United Nations called for international cooperation to meet climate targets and to better protect billions exposed to the effects of extreme heat.

26/07/2024

USA

It is time to end the war in Gaza, Harris tells Netanyahu

The Democratic presidential contender has held "frank and constructive" talks with the Israeli PM.

26/07/2024

Culture news

'Inside Out 2' becomes the highest-grossing animated film of all time

'Inside Out 2' has officially become the highest-grossing animated film of all time. It has overtaken 'Frozen II', which has held the record since 2019.

25/07/2024

USA

Biden delivers first speech since dropping re-election bid

The outgoing president alluded only indirectly to his reasons for standing down, telling US citizens that "nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy".

25/07/2024

Tech News

What would a Kamala Harris presidency mean for tech?

Tech titans have rallied to support Donald Trump, but Kamala Harris is also a long-time friend of tech. Where would she stand as president?

25/07/2024

USA

Project 2025: The ultra-radical gameplan for a second Trump presidency

Coming in at 900 pages long and with backing from across the right, an extreme plan to remake the US system has Donald Trump's opponents terrified.

24/07/2024

USA

IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City aimed for the 2034 Winter Games to prevent any commercial and logistical conflicts with the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

24/07/2024

USA

Israeli PM Netanyahu to address US Congress amid ceasefire talks

Netanyahu's visit to Washington comes as the toll of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza nears 40,000, according to the territory's Health Ministry.

24/07/2024

Tech News

Deepfake claiming Kamala Harris was a sex worker debunked

Less than a day after her first speech as the presumptive Democratic nominee, a deepfake depicting the US vice president as a sex worker have begun circulating online.

24/07/2024

Lifestyle

Mattel launches its first blind Barbie doll

The doll’s features are both intended to accurately reflect a blind person, as well as be engaging for children who are blind or have low vision.

23/07/2024

USA

Harris praises Biden's legacy in first speech post-endorsement

Harris still has to be formally nominated by the party at its convention in Chicago in a few weeks' time, and it is not yet known if she will face a challenger.

22/07/2024

Culture news

Born To Bank: Bruce Springsteen is officially a billionaire

Baby, we were born to run...to the bank and celebrate, as Bruce Springsteen is now officially a billionaire.

22/07/2024

Culture news

Celebrities react to Joe Biden dropping out of US presidential race

A-list actors, singers and other celebrities have paid tribute to Joe Biden and thrown their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden announced his withdrawal from the US presidential race.

22/07/2024

USA

European leaders praise Biden after his election race withdrawal

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Biden for his "unwavering support," while German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the "decision not to run again deserves recognition".

22/07/2024

USA

Who is Kamala Harris and will she be the first woman US president?

Joe Biden's chosen successor has had a sometimes rocky path to power, and a campaign against Donald Trump will test her like never before.

21/07/2024

USA

Joe Biden pulls out of US presidential election race

The president has dropped his 2024 bid after weeks of pressure following a disastrous debate performance.

21/07/2024

USA

Trump addresses first election rally after assassination attempt

The rally was in Michigan, one of the handful of crucial swing states expected to determine the outcome of November’s presidential election.

21/07/2024

Health news

New nasal spray could clear proteins in brain that cause Alzheimer's

The innovative treatment, which targets the build-up of harmful protein, showed promising results in improving brain function in old mice.

20/07/2024

Tech News

What we know about Crowdstrike, the firm behind the global IT outage

Crowdstrike is facing intense scrutiny after admitting a faulty software update had caused global chaos. But what do we know about the cybersecurity firm?

19/07/2024

Business

Netflix surpasses subscriber expectations in the second quarter

The streaming giant, Netflix, reported earnings that topped analysts' expectations for the second quarter as the company added more subscribers than estimated, thanks to its add-supported programme.

19/07/2024

USA

Trump secures Republican nomination after assassination attempt

The former president’s address was the longest convention speech in modern history at just under 93 minutes and marked the climax and conclusion of a massive four-day Republican pep rally.

19/07/2024

USA

Democrats push for Biden to reevaluate election bid

Biden, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, has repeatedly said he's not backing down, adamant that he's the candidate who beat Trump before and can do so again.

19/07/2024

Culture news

Behind the newest fashion trend of Trump supporters' ear bandages

There's a new fashion trend among the MAGA crowd at the RNC, one in a line of merch opportunities that have come out of last weekend's assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Introducing: ear bandages.

18/07/2024

USA

Trump running mate JD Vance accepts vice presidential nomination

A vocal climate change sceptic who disdains US support for Ukraine, Vance put forward a policy agenda tightly focused on 'making America great again'.

18/07/2024

USA

US President Biden tests positive for COVID

As pressure mounts on Biden to drop his re-election campaign, he revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19 before cancelling his speech for an event in Las Vegas.

18/07/2024