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AI deepfakes are being used to target Trump in race for US president

The campaign for Donald Trump's GOP rival tweeted out a video containing fake images of the former president hugging and kissing Dr Anthony Fauci.

09/06/2023

Health news

From energy drink to 'elixir of life': Could taurine slow down ageing?

The newest scientific discovery in the race against ageing is a popular ingredient in caffeinated energy drinks.

09/06/2023

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Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again after three-month pause

Footage showed fissures have opened up at the base of a crater on the volcano, which regularly springs to life, with vulcanologists calling the eruption "dynamic."

09/06/2023

USA

Donald Trump 37-count felony indictment unsealed in documents case

Former US president Donald Trump has become the first US ex-president to face federal indictment following the seizure of classified documents from his Mar-a-Lago estate.

09/06/2023

USA

UK and US hail 'Atlantic declaration' to counter Russia and China

US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled a new economic partnership "for a new age" in Washington.

09/06/2023

Culture news

US rapper Tupac gets posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

US rapper Tupac Shakur got a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 27 years since his death. 2Pac is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. He is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide.

08/06/2023

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Watch: Canadian wildfire smoke blankets parts of US in yellowish haze

Smoke from intense Canadian wildfires is blanketing the northeastern US in a yellowish haze, prompting health warnings.

08/06/2023

USA

Lionel Messi confirms he will sign for US team Inter Miami

Lionel Messi on Wednesday announced he will sign for Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, choosing the US as his next destination over a Barcelona reunion or blockbuster deal to play in Saudi Arabia.

08/06/2023

Culture news

Canadian wildfires: Actress Jodie Comer forced to halt Broadway show

The 'Killing Eve' actress was forced to stop her performance in New York after suffering breathing difficulties amidst unhealthy air quality in the city.

08/06/2023

USA

Two dead after high school graduation shooting in Virginia

According to police, one of the victims was an 18-year-old male student who had just graduated while the other was a 36-year-old man who attended the ceremony.

07/06/2023

Moments

Here's why experts say you shouldn't worry about swimming near sharks

A new study has found that surfers, paddle boarders and swimmers peacefully coexist with these marine animals more often than they think.

07/06/2023

USA

Ukraine and AI on the agenda for Sunak and Biden

UK Prime Minister reportedly wants new global artificial intelligence regulator to be based in London

07/06/2023

Art

Françoise Gilot, artist and partner of Picasso, dies aged 101

The prolific and talented painter was overshadowed by her famous partner despite her personal skill.

07/06/2023

Money

Coinbase becomes latest target of a SEC lawsuit amid crypto crackdown

The lawsuit filed by the SEC comes a day after Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, was also hit by legal action by US regulators.

06/06/2023

Tech News

This is what has been unveiled at Apple’s WWDC 2023

Apple’s “biggest event in a decade” is happening in California right now. Here are the highlights of what’s been announced.

06/06/2023

Money

What is happening with Binance? The SEC lawsuit explained

According to a lawsuit filed by the US SEC, Binance and its founder have mishandled funds and violated US securities laws.

06/06/2023

Tech News

Vision Pro: Apple unveils $3,500 augmented reality headset

The headset, which looks like a very fancy pair of ski goggles, will "seamlessly blends the real world and the virtual world," Apple CEO Tim Cook said.

06/06/2023

USA

Mike Pence submits papers to formally launch 2024 presidential bid

Pence will challenge his former boss Donald Trump, who is the clear Republican frontrunner so far.

05/06/2023

Culture news

Netflix password sharing crackdown sparks complaints

Netflix's crackdown on password sharing in the US has prompted complaints on social media. The streaming giant now asks for $8 (€7.50) more per month if someone wants to share their account, in addition to the $15 (€14.50) standard price.

05/06/2023

USA

No survivors found in wreckage of US plane that crashed in Virginia

The privately owned aircraft was unresponsive to the military after flying over highly restricted airspace in Washington DC.

05/06/2023

Tech News

Apple expected to unveil a sleek new VR headset. Here's what we know

Years in the works, Apple's new VR headset - rumoured to be called "Reality Pro" - is expected to be unveiled at the company's annual conference.

04/06/2023

Culture news

A poem from humanity is going to fly on NASA's Jupiter moon mission

“In Praise of Mystery: A Poem for Europa,” is part of NASA’s “Message In a Bottle Campaign” as the space agency prepares for a years-long journey to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa.

02/06/2023

USA

US willing to discuss nuclear weapons with Russia 'without conditions'

White House national security adviser said that growing size of China's arsenal makes worldwide weapons control harder

02/06/2023

Culture news

US actor Armie Hammer won't face charges over alleged sexual assault

The 'Call Me By Your Name' actor won't be charged after a two year investigation of a woman's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in 2017, Los Angeles prosecutors say.

02/06/2023

Culture news

Gay Days kicks off in Florida amid anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

Gay Days will see LGBTQ+ celebrations at Disney and venues across Orlando in the midst of Governor Ron DeSantis' sweeping anti-gay legislation

02/06/2023

USA

US Senate avoids default in vote on debt ceiling and spending cuts

The US Senate has avoided a government default by passing a bill to lift the debt ceiling and introduce spending cuts days before its Monday deadline.

02/06/2023